Volkswagen Caddy Camper Conversion Start to Finish IN 12 MINUTES
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2024
- Camper Conversion and Full Build I've just completed on a old builders rusty Volkswagen caddy van. I built this VW caddy camper over a 2/3 month period and I hope you guys enjoyed watching the conversion.
0:00 - Van condition at start.
0:08 - Strip out and deep clean.
0:47 - Rust repair.
0:56 - Replacing barn doors seal.
1:12 - Removing ceiling and hammarite painting.
1:24 - Bumper & plastics restoration.
2:03 - Thermawraping & sound deading.
2:45 - New ply flooring.
3:19 - Insulation.
4:45 - 4-way stretch carpeting.
6:20 - Cladding.
9:32 - Flooring.
10:24 - Lanyard hack on rear barn doors.
10:33 - Van-X curtains.
11:06 - Build build.
11:13 - Final transformation!
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This is what PRIDE in ownership looks like. Great job. Proud of you two
Thank you!
What a brilliant build and finish.
I'm older and have a modern motorhome with all the surprise and delight features but watching this video I get a taste of the satisfaction and pride that you must have felt on completion of your build. We'll done.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching and thank you very much! Yeah it's great working on the van and once it's done you do feel very proud. Hope you have some good trips in your motorhome!
Just beautiful! Very well done to you both! I absolutely love it !
Thank you! Glad you like it! Have you got a van yourself?
Hi Will
I bought this van recently and absolutely LOVE the work you’ve done. Thank you so much! Stumbled across your Instagram page while searching for caddy interior ideas! So grateful you converted it properly. Cannot wait to take her out over the summer 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hey Hannah! That's amazing! I've just seen your Instagram comment as well haha I'm glad you like it! Had you seen my video before you bought it or afterwards?
Nice, I'm just dreaming about converting our caddy maxi into something like this but we got three kids so it's only a dream so far 😂
Blimey, you work quickly! Very satisfying to sit back and see a shell transformed into a great living space..
Yep super speed! Haha thanks for watching!
I love this!
This is pretty much exactly what I want to do with a van but with a few tweaks…
Stella job!
Thanks! Glad you like it! Good luck with your build when you do it!
of all the vids of these i've seen, you are literally the only one thats actually shown that you treated the rust properly..it set my ocd off when i see a vid and i don't know if they've fixed the rust or just covered.. it also gets my ocd off when they drill into metal to mouint stuff, but don't treat the bare metal they've caused in the process...
Thank you! I try to avoid drilling into the van for that very reason, but like you say, no one treats it.
where do you see it? i'm also interested in it, for instance with the Van-X curtain it seems like you drill & screw directly in the van but nothing is treated? or did I miss something? :)
@@bertv7373 hey, at the start there is a section where the rust is treated. With the van x curtains I don't do anything for treatment as there is no rust. :)
@@willsvanadventures aha, I understand! but out of curiousity (not much experience here): don't you create fragile points in the metal prone to rust by screwing into them to install those x-curtains?
@@bertv7373 that's alright no worries. I'm no expert either haha umm I guess you could but only if the spots got wet. As it's inside the new holes shouldn't get wet and therefore shouldn't rust.
What a great job and very easy to follow. Thanks for posting
No worries! Thanks for watching!
We are looking at buying a van to convert and busy watching van conversion videos. Thanks for creating this it really is helpful.
No worries, I'm glad they have been helpful! What model of van are you looking at?
Looks great, you've done such a good job.
Thanks!
Good day to you!
I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan.
Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video.
Your camper DIY video is so nice!
Awesome!
Full supported !
Have a nice day my friend!
Thank you!
Great job guys, enjoy it and make some happy memories.
Thank you! And yeah for sure!
Love what you done there mate. It’s just what I’d like to do. Great inspiration, thanks for sharing
No worries, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad it's helped. Hope your build goes well in the future. 🙂
That looks spectacular!
Thanks! Have you got a van?
Just the vid I was looking for,thanks.
Hope to have a caddy maxi in a week or two,great project for the winter
Glad you found it! Should be a fun winter!
Super. Świetna robota☺️
Thanks! Have u got a van?
What a lovely build. Well done
Thank you! Have you got a van?
I could not finish this work in 12 min, I needed more than 20 min....
Hahah I needed two months
A força de vontade de vcs 2 extraordinária! Boa sorte sempre Deus os abençoe...sou do RN Brasil.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
That's a tight job! Well done!
Thank you! Do you have a van?
Sweet.. love the work done by both of you.. good one
Thanks!
Really impressed with this, I'm going to be taking lots of tips for my own build! Thank you!
Thank you! Glad its helped! What van do you have?
@@willsvanadventures Just got my self a Vauxhall vivaro. But love the simplicity of your build.
@@Nomadickangoo oh awesome, very nice!
Good one. Simple and useful. That's all it takes. Happy camping.
Best regards from Norway.
Thank you!
dude that was awesome, looking forward to watching more
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Great job…well done!
Thank you! Are you doing a van build?
Good job! ❤️
Thanks!
Brilliant, a craftsman at work👍👍👍
Thank you Peter! Are you a fellow van owner?
@@willsvanadventures Hello Will, yes I have a campervan, a 1997 hi-lo Romahome unfortunately I do not have your amazing skills in order build my own, all the very best and enjoy many good times in your van, regards Pete
Mit Liebe zum Detail, schön gemacht!
Thank you! Do you have a van?
Hello, unfortunately I don't have a camper yet, but your execution is very inspiring. The bright colors and clear shape make the conversion a bit "Scandinavian"
I'm "playing" with the idea of building a Peugeot (partner)
Sorry, it's a google translation..
Well done you both. The lassie was getting mucked in. Fair play. Most van builds I see the lassies appear when it's all done telling how (we've) done this and that to this van build! Despite doing bugger all.
Thanks!
Very good! That’s the first video I was thinking I can do it on my own , too👍👍
No worries glad it helped! What van do you have?
Awesome job, well done, inspiring
Thank you! Do you have a van?
@@willsvanadventures sadly I do not but looking at yours inspires me
Very enjoyable 😊
Thanks!
Bravo jeune homme, superbe montage. Magnifique.
Thank you!
Great job well done
Thanks! Do you have a van?
@@willsvanadventures yes a new berlingo in delivery miles and I’ve no idea what to do with it as it was bought on my company
I was looking a small van for my mowing lawn business and camping. And that's video is best for help me🫡🫡
No worries, I'm glad.it helped!
bravo , beau boulot , merci pour la vidéo
Thanks!.
Very perfect !
Thank you! Which bit did you like the most?
Waw
you did a great job, admirable
Thank you! Do you have a van?
C'est magnifiaue bravo
Thank you!
I really enjoyed your video what a fantastic and thorough job you both did well done. this so makes me want to try and do the same thing 😜
Thank you! Glad you liked it! And yes you deffo should, it was great fun and we both really enjoyed it
Tremendous effort! Well done you 👍👍☺️
Thanks! Have you got a van?
@@willsvanadventures not yet but I certainly intended to at some point. Looking at a caddy so this is great inspiration
thanks for the detailed process, nice video
Thanks! Out of curiosity, how did you come across the video?
this video appears on my homepage, and I think it's a good video
@@priasmarahomedesign3440 that's good! And thank you! Do you have a van ?
you are my inspiration :)
Thanks!
liked it, well done guys.
Thank you!
This guy has done absolutely fantastic...a lot of work and effort..from him and his team .. brilliant 👍
Thanks paul! Do you have a van?
That’s epic dude hats off to you
Thank you! Glad you liked it! Reckon I should do more?
@@willsvanadventures go for it
Great job! 🧡
Thanks! Are you working on a project?
No. 😢😂🧡
@@terry362 are you planning to in the future?
Yes, in the future, and I will need your services. 🧡
Supernice !!!
Thanks! Do you have a van?
@@willsvanadventures Yes i have a van Caddy Max Cargo so no camper I just throw my Carsten inflatable tent in it some camping gear and go But my wish is to own a Caddy camper from Outbase maybe you know them I have to be patient and save money 😜
I'm shortly buying a VW Caddy Life and will do a simple conversion like this (I mean, you did it properly), for anyone watching who's thinking of getting a small van like this, to convert into a camper, the Caddy is a good choice, there's also a Peugot Partner tepee, A Fiat Doblo or a Ford Tourneo Courier, and others.. a slightly larger but good, reliable van would be something like a Nissan NV200...You can get it with windows all around like the other cars mentioned too... Peace...
Fab job, you can always bring a cooler box, camping grill or weber go anywhere grill and you sorted, in a Long box under bed, lovely job enjoy
Thanks! And yh exactly! Then can leave the van as well and have dinner on the beach if you want!
Good Job Bro 💪 ✊ 👌
Thanks!
amazing
Thank you!
Super!!!!!
Thanks!
Congrats from Paris !!
Thank you! Are you building a van?
No I am not , but one day ...
@@willsvanadventures
@@nolivier will it be a caddy? 😉
Clean, tidy and simple conversion that looks good. Tip for plastics, use a heat gun will make bumpers and external trims look like factory new mate
Thank you! Thanks for watching as well! Ideal thank you, I'll try that on the future!
@@willsvanadventures no problem mate. The results using heat gun are amazing
You're amazing! 🦘
Thanks! You building a camper?
@@willsvanadventures No, Will, I'm a young retiree (nothing to do with campers, although camp) and I bought my first vehicle in 35 years, a 2012 VW Caddy Maxi last year and am fitting it out as a weekender to sleep in with my dog. Would be good to have a comfortable floor - currently metal. I might glue an underlay and carpet to avoid knee reconstruction surgery. I don't want anything permanent, including holes drilled. I also garden, so Caddy is for carting bags of mulch etc.
@@jeffreyb3238 ah that sounds ideal, yeah a bit of glue for the floor is the best way to go. Hope it goes well!
@@willsvanadventures Thanks. Will try, Will 🙂
Hi Will. Great work! I’m looking to do a similar project. what length bed were you able to fit?
Hey, thanks! So it was about 200cm long and about 60cm wide on the single. Fully extended I believe it was about 160cm. I'll be making a new bed soon and I'll do a full video with dimensions.
GG Bro!
Thanks!
Cracking job..looks great..👍👍🍻🍻
Thanks! Are you a fellow van owner?
No will but I love night fishing so would be perfect..👍👍
@@kevinfarrell5778 thatll be ideal
Fabulous. So young, so skilful. And your filming was great. New subscriber, looking forward to your adventures.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nice conversion
Thank you! Are you converting a van?
No mate in a VW golf project
@@carlbarton772 ah awesome, how's it going?
@@willsvanadventures Use it for autosolos, just getting it ready for MOT time
@@carlbarton772 decent sounds good!
Bonjour, super conversion ! Quels matériaux avez vous utilisé pour le sol ,? (Multicouche alu ?) Et pour l'interieur des parois ? Merci, bonne route 7:10
Thanks! So yeah I used, sound deadening, and then some thermawrap for the condensation barrier.
Wicked video! Out of curiosity, what do you do about insurance on a self converted van? To most people declare the modifications or not bother?
I always declare them, as if you don't, you're insurance is void and could possibly be done for fraud. Just get good insurance such as Adrian flux who cover all modifications.
Love this, such a great job! Worth watching until the end! Do you find that it has enough insulation?
Thanks! Yeah so I find that its plenty for summer use, if u was going away loads in the winter I'd put more in. On my latest build I'm putting a lot in haha
Great Job! Well done....easy and practicable. Add a mobile powerstation with mobile solarpanel and ready to go :)
Thanks! Glad you like it! Have you got a van?
Super 👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Are you converting a van?
@@willsvanadventures już mogę spać w niej, mam zrobioną 👍
Obv its made as you need it and was a really well made job👌🏻I just wonder if a stove,sink and portaloo would have been handy too?
Thank you! Yeah for most people adding those things would be a lot better. I didn't as need the space for bikes and surfboards etc. Plus I like to take the bed out and then have a full empty back to use the van to move stuff around or go to the tip.
Love this video. Thank you. Do you know roughly how much this all cost please? Minus the van of course.
Thanks! Yeah it was around £500. If you head to my website, there is a full cost breakdown. Here is the link - www.willsvanadventures.co.uk/how-much-did-my-diy-volkswagen-caddy-camper-van-conversion-cost-cost-breakdown/#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20main%20types,and%20the%20level%20of%20customization.
I'm trying to find a suitable product in Australia to use for the wall cavities that you've used here. Have you got a link or info on the product you used?
Hi Ollie, thanks for watching, what van are you working on in Oz? We used recycled bottle insulation source from B&Q here in the UK, link below, hopefully there's something similar available on your side! www.diy.com/departments/diall-insulation-roll-l-6m-w-0-37m-t-100mm/3663602481812_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&ds_rl=1272409&ds_rl=1272379&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NOPBhCPARIsAHAy2zDNqHhwunrP4e2cQgowMFxrClrxd-xAqzMTazktJLTWGRKkXY7CR74aAvnGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=1002
What a great job. Maybe can you list materials you used. It's a very informative video. Thanks for doing that.
Thank you! Yeah if you check the video description or head to my website, www.willsvanadventures.co.uk you can see the materials used. :)
Me gusta mucho lo que asen y lo buen compañeros que son saludos desde vslparaiso de chile
Thank you! And thanks for watching! How did you find the video?
Hello, good job,beautifull guys.
Some things i would have done different.
For example,using Wood i think It will increase the weight if the van ,also the flooring adds an extra weight.
I prefer PVC instead of Wood,It last longer,and It weigts less.
For the floor i would have used a flexible glue as the engenier floor needs to be able to expand and contract,may be vinyl flooring it has more resitance to water .
Just my opinión,i like your video very much, beautifull job there 😚
Thank you! And tha is for watching and commenting! All good points and I agree that some of those materials could work better. :)
Can't believe how fast you move... its like it's super speed or something 🤯
Hahaha yeah speed or something.....
All jokes aside great build, hope your putting it to good use
Nice job. Did you insulate the roof above the drivers and passengers cabin? I bought Berlingo maxi but haven't had the confidence to start yet though i have the materials. I'm thinking of condensation issues if i don't try to take the shelf off and do that bit too
Thanks! I didn't on that caddy but on my most recent build I have. I would recommend doing it, sorry i didn't see this. How is the build going?
Will make kind of this build in the future
That's awesome! Do you have a caddy?
@@willsvanadventures no i dont have one, kinda rare here
@@akzirhp where are you based?
Hi Will, love the conversion you did. ✨I’m from the Netherlands and this week I want to start converting my Fiat Doblo van. I was wondering what kinds of isolation u use?? ☺️☺️
Thankyou!!
Hey thank you! Ah that's brilliant! And the insulation I use is recycled bottle plastic, there is a link to amazon in the video description. 🙂
Boss mate. 🤟
Thanks!
I need to insulate my caddy van floor. When I lift ply up and Insulate how do I then re fix the floor down? Daft question? It looked as though you just laid it back down without fixing? Cheers.
Hey, yeah so you're exactly right. Just lay the floor back on top. The weight of the floor will hold it in place.
Nice neat job, what do you call that grey fabric material everyone uses for their van interior?
Thank! And it's called 4 way stretch carpet. You can buy it off amazon. Hope that helps!
they call it acoustic carpet, same used to cover car audio installs
Hi Will,
Where did you purchase the runners you screeed in for the curtains ?
Hey, they all come together as part of a kit from a company called Van X. Are you currently converting a van as well?
Looks great! How long did this take you start to finish? What kind of budget was this? We’ve got a T4, but thinking about a practical caddy next!
Hey, thank you! So that took me about 2months but I was doing it in the evenings and weekends, so if you did it full time could do it way quicker. Budget was about £500. I've done a video on the cost breakdown as well. T4 sounds awesome!
Awesome! I'm looking at getting a Caddy and this is the inspo I need! How long did this take start to finish? Cheers!
Glad it helped! I did it on evenings and weekends from about March to April. So not too long. If you had time off work I reckon could do it in a week or 2.
Great video!
Did you use any material for sound blocking before insulation?
Was that an issue for you while living in the van?
Thanks! Yeah so I used some sound deadening, as it makes a huge difference! I would highly recommend using the stuff from dodomat. Can find a link in the video description.
You've done a grand job there! 🤙🏼 Love it! How much do you reckon something like this would cost if I got someone to do it for me? I converted my T4 into a camper but want to downsize to a Caddy & can't be done with the headache of doing it again tbh.
Thank you! I'm not sure how much it would cost for a company. I don't know any companies that insulate properly or do cladding. I know most just put in units or sound deadening and carpet line. Costs me about £500 so imagine a company would charge over £1000 to do the same thing due to labour time.
Hi Will …I’m looking at buying a Caddy in the week to convert to a camper and been watching your vid….very helpful …could I please ask mate what insulations are you using for the white fill and silver insulation you show in your film?…thank you
Thanks fo watching! Sounds brilliant, good choice on the caddy! Yh so its recycled bottle plastic insulation and then thermawrap. In the video description there are links to buy the products from amazon. Hope that helps!
Are you getting a standard caddy or a maxi?
@@willsvanadventures ...Thanks for getting back...I’m looking at a Caddy Life..ex disabled vehicle very low mileage...so I’ve got to rip all the guts out...I like the lower floor to give a bit more head space...first attempt at anything like this ...but hey ho lets go!
Hey your videos are awesome! What is the black rubber type seal thing that goes around the back doors?
Hey, thank you! So it's just the rear door seal for the barn doors. Is that what you mean? Just stops the water coming into the van.
@@willsvanadventures yes ah ok thank you. I'm so new to this lol probably a silly question.
@@donnasailing no not of course, always best to ask, I didn't know anything when I started and still don't know lots haha only learnt how to fix my parking sensors yesterday!
This is awesome!! Such a great job and so many cool little touches! Have you used it much yet this year?
Thanks! Yeah we used it a fair amount! Currently into a new build! Have you got a van yourself?
Nice camper van brooo
Thanks!
HI Guys, really nice job and vid you did with your Caddy! Thx for sharing! Did you make a video about how it was holding up to your expectations over the last 15 months? And on a sidenote: I saw a recommendation, not to put insulation into the doors since they are not really waterproof and usually have holes on the bottom to let the incoming water get out... any problems with that?
Hey, that's interesting about the door. I hadn't heard that before. I don't think it would make difference with the bottle plastic as it doesn't hold moisture. I don't have the van anymore but I haven't heard anything bad about it since haha so think it's all good 🙂
hey mn, just doing mine too. was wondering what you use to clean the van inside
Hey, ah awesome! In what capacity? Do you mean cleaning products or the type of vacuum?
When is it overkill as far as adding so much wood which is just plain old heavy?
Not at tall, doesn't affect the MPG, still get 60mpg-70mpg. Plus these vans are made to carry loads.
Gorgeous wife and a VW Caddy, perfect.
Sure is!
Hi Will, Great video. I have just bought a Caddy Maxi myself which was also an old builders van and had the same rust issues as you by the rear door. So much so that one of the striker plates for the left rear door latch has gone. Will need to get a new one and weld it to a plate. I have bought all the sound deadening, insulation and foil to do the inside like you have in this video. Not sure whether to ply line it or carpet the walls & roof. Will be using it to take the e-bikes on some adventures so will be doing the floor in a rubber liner. Have you got the plans for the ply lining? I know you just used the old ones as stencils for this one but I have not got the old ply to use. Loving the videos, keep them up.
Hi Gareth! Thanks for watching! Ah man that's such a shame that its had the rust issue as well. I had exactly the same thing and it needed welding as well. I noticed it as the rear barn door had some play in it when shutting and after investigation I found the rust problem.
Sounds like a great plan though and the rubber floors are really good and super easy to clean. I don't have the plans for the plywood I'm afraid but if you post in some caddy groups on Facebook I'm sure someone will have them. :)
@@willsvanadventures yes my back door has so much play in it, someone could easily rip it open if they wanted too. Ah didn’t think of caddy groups. Will have a look now. Cheers Will 👍
@@garethw316 ah that's so annoying. I hope you get it fixed! Good luck with the conversion for the biking!
my caddy is unisulated and makes loud cracking noise in the night so i cant sleep in it. can u advise exactly how to eliminate internal noise. thanks
Hi, amazing job ! Which product exactly did you use against the rust ? Best !
Thanks! It was hammerite!
That rust 😟 remember the open rocker panel construction - behind the inner fender you can look into those for the whole lenght to the rear wheel. Our Caddy from 2005 had fist size rust holes in both sides just after 8 years - it was a beloved and well maintained family car. We cleaned the rocker panel twice a year but no chance against rust.
Oh no! That's awful, where is the inner fender? I've nor heard of that before. As in the rear wheel arches?
@@willsvanadventures to get a look onto the mess it is enough to turn a front wheel to the outside ( steering wheel complete to the right ) - then remove the two lowest screws of the inner plastic fender and look behind the fender. There will be a lot of dirt and in our case it was more than 3 liters of water / mud mixture which came out of the rocker panel. It was when our Caddy was 6 months old. Also have a look on the deflector panel at the wipers. The rhd version will have two open holes on top which are for the lhd wiper arms. Those holes must be closed with plugs - otherwise the leafs will fall into and later there is a lot of soil there. The water / leafs / soil is guided to fall direct to the open position of the rocker panels. It looks if VW made that with intention....
@@willsvanadventures no idea if that link will work. czcams.com/video/dAO8IVmUwmc/video.html
@@rupprechtknecht3103 ok great, I will have a look! Thank you!
Hi WIll, great build - looks very professional! What width of insulation did you use for the wall, floor, and ceiling?
Hey, thanks! And I used the recycled bottle plastic. I believe its 100mm thick. Are you starting a conversion?
@@willsvanadventures awesome, this is helpful to know! Yes, I bought a 2017 VW caddy mini and am researching how to start the conversion.
@@stephenruane7632 ah amazing sounds great!
Does anyone know what the orange tool at 7.10 is called?
Hey, there should be a link in the videos description 🙂
@@willsvanadventures thanks for the reply! But I can't find the link in the video for the tool 🤣 it's the one where you but it around the beam to get the shape and then draw it on the wood.
Hello loved the vídeo. How did you guys secured the floor? I saw some screws but i didn't see where you screw them. Thanks 😉
Hey, thank you! So on that build I just screwed them directly into the van floor beneath using metal self tapping screws.
@@willsvanadventures oh ok. Thanks very much. Doesn't that might damage the car?
@@PatacasGamePlay yeah ideally I wouldn't do that again. Make a frame that is glued to the metal floor. Then can screw the floor into this. But I have found that you don't need to attached the floor at tall as the weight holds it in place.
@@willsvanadventures that's what i was thinking of doing. I know the weight can hold it in place but here in Portugal everything as to be secured. Thanks again for your help. 😉
I wonder how much the fluffy insulation in a door helps since the cold will be conducted around it by the metal in the door
I'm not sure, I know it will be better than having none, well I would assume! Is pretty warm overnight now!
Hey, great job :) I have a question about safety of the back of the car - how did you make sure that bed and whole floor won't "detach" in case of (even not serious) crash? I also have Caddy Life from 2004 and want to make some hybrid (daily car with detachable bed with possibility to plug in normal seats) but I have safety concern. Thank you in advance ;)
Hey, you could use the tie down points on the van floor and attach it to that. Or drill a securing point into the van floor and then secure the bed to that. Hope that helps
@@willsvanadventures Thank you :)