Thank you for the video Nathan. Cracking job you did there. Very annoying for you that the second batch of carpet didn't match the first. I hope the seller sends you the correct one when you contact them. Your van looks absolutely ace now thanks to all your hard work. You should be very proud of what you've achieved 💪👌.
Hey Karl thank you mate 👍 I was abit disappointed when I noticed the colour difference. I’m super happy with the van and I use it every day I look forward to doing an over nighter in it.
TH-cam Algorithm sent me. Absolutley fantastic video with loads of great ideas. I really like the hidden screw fixings. Just got together all my bits to trim out a Vivaro and will be using your tricks and advice to get a quality finish. Thanks.
Hey Ian glad the algorithm is finally finding me 👍 I won’t lie I did find the hidden screw trio on a the black T4 camper I was playing with a couple of years ago and thought I’m using that. Glad the videos are useful and really appreciate you comment 👍
Using self tapping screws can sometimes be easier. If they work in your situation it can save time for drilling and will reduce the chances of an "outie" from a drill bit. I also have come to love torx style screws. The heads are much less likely to strip out because they have such a positive contact to the driver. They can also be used many times without damage to the head
Much respect for how you do things, with simple tools and bright explanation in contrary to guys that posses a brand new workshop with state of the art tools and show things fast forward. Great solutions concerning the hidden screws! Very helpful and encouraging for other Caddy owners that want to build their dream van. Thank you!
Hey bud thank you really appreciate your kind words 👍 I do my best with what I have while explaining any little tips or tricks to try and help other 🙏👍
Hello mate how much carpet did you need to buy to cover whole job? Thanks in advance and cheers for the brilliant video. Will have a go myself now after watching this.
The van looks mint Nathan! I have really enjoyed the build series on the caddy. I'm doing an 09 Vito at the moment, just bought the carpet and needed clear instructions on what to do. Your videos as per usual give really good insight what to do. Thanks for the help 😎
Awesome video as always, so much attention to detail that even pro trimmers skip, looks like your starting to take off I'm so glad. Let's just have more regular DTE content.
That is one of the best videos I’ve seen on how to insulate and carpet your van,wish I’d watched it before doing my caddy.looking forward to the rest of your caddy make up Nathan 👍
Hey Tony thank you I really appreciate that 👍 there’s lots of other videos on here about the job but a lot of them skip the small details. I like to share any small tips to hopefully help people at home. I just need to order a few bits for the inside and that will be the next one.
Looking sweet. Your attention to detail is first class, great advice and tip's, useful to know for general DIY also. Stand back and be proud of your work. 👍
Hey Phillip thank you mate always appreciate your comments. It’s the small details in a job that makes the overall so any I know I like to share with people that don’t know 👍 I’m super happy with it.
Hey bill I really appreciate that mate thank you 👍 I just like to do my best as if I rush and make something wonky then it really bugs me so I just take my time and hopefully do a good job. Thank you again 👍
this guy is great! The way you thoroughly explain each every detail! should deffo get into teaching! because I’de take your class tbh! hope your channel goes big!
Hey Martin thank you sir really appreciate that 👍, glad the info I mentioned was helpful. Any small details that I learn from jobs I like to share as it’s the small details that make a good job.
Hi Nathan just watched your insulating and carpet lining WOW is there no end to your talent 😆. That’s what needs doing on mine to make it better. You explain every you do in so much detail which is really handy. ( but probably still get someone to my lining though lol ) good video mate 🤙
Hey simon thank you 👍 I’ve tried my hand at a few jobs over the years and seem to do ok glad you approve. I do my best to simplify jobs as once you know little techniques it makes jobs that bit easier 👍
Very nice practical video , it’s nice to see someone not just found the job but explains it , the logic and choices . It also shows there’s more than one to do and sometimes they are compromises. I’ve shared the video on a couple of sites so hopefully you’ll get a few more views Thank you
Hey Neil thank you mate I really appreciate that 👍, I’ve watched a few similar videos and they seem to skip a few details. Hopefully my tips and explanations help others. Thank you again.
That van looks outstanding now I'd love to get a van just like yours.ive done abit of that carpeting before on a traffic minibus I had and it turned out well.but yes your van is looking bang on now.
Hey mick thank you mate appreciate that 👍, you can do the same and more in a small van than you can with a car, that’s what I think anyway. I like the traffics, a friend of mine has a Vivaro which is the same and that’s really nice. I’m really happy with the van thank you 👍
Hey Matt 👍 they are the perfect fishing wagon, I’m literally just doing the exact same job again on my T5 this week so this Fridays video will be on that.
Hey Peter thank you sir 👍 it’s made a big difference to noise inside. The heaters are noticeably better to, we was out in the van yesterday and the mrs moaned about how warm she was and the temperature was only half way.
Hey bud thank you always appreciate your comments 👍, yes soon as the weather is abit nicer I’ll definitely take some better shots and add them in a video. I’m really happy with it after all the hard work.
Great job buddy. Are you aware you can buy the lower door kick trims to suite the rear seat conversion. These still need fettling but free up foot space and tidy it right up. also cutting down the bulkhead to cover the holes works a treat
Hey Gavin thank you 👍 yes I’ve seen on the forums people get the caddy maxi trims or something I did have a look on eBay but I will look again. I saw a caddy a few days ago with a bulkhead panel cut down it does fill the gaps nicely 👍
Love the longer video you should be very proud fair play you have come so far and it’s really nicely done 👍 I’d love to have the confidence to do it, hate how you have to keep demisting every time you stop and come back every 15 minutes . All ready looking forward to see what you do next…
Hey bud thank you I really appreciate that, I’m super happy with the van and enjoy using it every day. Some of the carpeting was abit fiddly but only over the wheel arches. Flat panels are so easy and anyone could do it, if you ever have a go at it and need any advice just ask me and I’ll do my best to help 👍
@@YTDTETV Thank you so much my old work caddy was sprayed Rhino Lining in the back and never had much condensation, My own one I got is suffering bad pollen filter new roll on the summer 😂, I still can’t believe what you have been able to do with your van , from when you first got it until now. 👍👍👍
@@midnightrider6985 it’s definitely abit different to how it was I’m happy with it, never thought of that raptor lining in the back I might try that on another project 👍. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather for sure.
@@YTDTETV Rhino Lining was great for a work van you could power wash out the back of it after mounting bike or dog in back …I want to do that LED light under the rear bumper , do you think it could be wired into socket on toe bar or what would you recommend ?
@@midnightrider6985 I will look into that 👍 yes you can easily put the wires from a led into one of the rear lights, either brake or side lights would look good. There is little holes in the body just behind the bumper in the corners to poke wires through. You could just put the earth wire from the led to the body somewhere then you will only need to put the live wire into one of the rear lights.
That looks really good 👍I did the same thing with my T4 didn’t order enough carpet but lucky my second order was a perfect colour match guess I got lucky
Hello mate, love the videos. I'm a carp angler and wondering can I fit my 13ft rods in a Caddy with a bulk head or do I need to go for a Maxi? Cheers mate
Hey bud thank you 👍 your right the red doors do need something ,the only problem is where to carpet to as the door rubbers, if it hangs out the seal they leak water. I will have a look thow cos they would look nice done.
Hey B-Ry yes I forgot to mention how nicer the van is since, it’s definitely quieter and the heaters that are pony in a caddy are noticeably better. I’ll put a post up tomorrow mentioning. Thank you again mate 👍
Over the moon with this episode, couldn't decide how to go with the carpeting of my 2005 caddy. Option 1,2 or 3? or what to use or not to use. Sorted me out proper this has. Cheers matey 👍
Might try smaller panels (maybe in a different colour) in the windows with the deadening, insulation & vapour sheeting and see how much insulation I can get up the pillar parts, worth a punt if not I'll follow your larger panel option. What's the worst that can happen 😂
@@scottchristie3503 there’s a fair few different colours to choose from, I did think about stuffing some insulation up the pillars a lot of noise come up them. I’m sure you’ll do a good job, after you’ve done one lot and it comes out good you’ll be carpeting everything 👍
Although longer than usual i found this video very informative as i plan to do a similar thing on a cheap van but it has to be ULEZ compliant as i work in Essex 😤 so ideally petrol but haven’t got a clue what to go for. It will be used for the occasional overnight sleep. Have you got any suggestions? Don’t suppose they do a petrol caddy ? Im lost for words for how far this transformation has come. Definitely a keeper 👌🏾
Hey scorcha thank you sir 👍 it was abit long winded this one. So I’m on the caddy Facebook groups and a lot of people are having petrol engines fitted into their caddy’s for the low emissions reason. On a weekly basis I do see caddy’s going up for sale with the petrol engine conversion already done and Ulez paperwork all sorted. The main caddy Facebook groups I’m on are the ones with 30k+ members on there might be worth a look, I can write up what groups if you want?
@@YTDTETV i didn’t realise that you could change engines and get ulez paperwork for it. I was thinking for of caddys that had petrol engines from factory but an engine change opens a load of different options. Never too old to learn. I will have a look on the facebook groups, i only join ones that have got members of high capacity and post regularly. Thanks for the info, its very much appreciated 👍🏾
@@scorcha100 no problem 👍 yes a lot of caddy owners are having petrol engines fitted as other than buying a brand new van there isn’t much out there to buy. Any petrol engine is Ulez Compliant. If you didn’t want massive power then the 1.4tfsi is a good choice. Happy to help 👍
Mighty Tasty Work there trick for ya if you want to take off sound deadening sheets use DRY ICE leave on for 20 mins and it will crack and come off in large bits no tar no mess
@@YTDTETV no need to apologise bud, thank you for replying! Love the bits your doing to the van and your giving me some great ideas for mine I’ve just purchased, appreciate it, keep doing what your doing bud!
Was gonna follow this to the letter in my Maxi but I got my hands on a free roll of superfoil which is meant to be great from others ive spoke to. I'm just not sure on whether to replace any of or all of the materials you've used. What would you suggest?
Hi bud the foil stuff you have acts as as a vapour barrier and noise insulator, I’d use that first on the bare metal then the white fluffy insulation then a sheet of vapour barrier to seal it all in, hope that helps 👍
Did you ever consider using forever black, instead of spraying the interior..? Also if you was to use a rattle-can what would you recommend paint and primer
Hi bud I’ve seen that forever black and I’ve seen mixed opinions, I’ve used the paint I did in this video a few times and it’s perfect everytime and lasts. If I was to use rattle cans I would get a scuff pad the same as the green side of a sponge and heavily rub all plastics down and that will key up the surface, then you would need a plastic primer. 2 lights costs of that then wait atleast half hour then some plastic black spray and again just do it in light coats don’t load it up thick or it will crack.
@YTDTETV thanks for the quick response I'll order gear now and hopefully get some bits done this weekend thanks again your video are mint very helpful 👌
@YTDTETV thanks gona get some orded was going to Insulate it all, but with it been a caddy maxi life its just all pillar so just going to use the 5mm stuff
Hi Dan I have a friend that runs a body shop and he can mix paint, I got him to mix up 200ml of grey base coat from the RAL colour scheme I then got him to keep adding black tinter to get a closer match.
Hey bud mine is still good it hasn’t chipped off, the bit on the bottom of the sliding door has a few rub marks but my kids climb in and out everyday, no chipping or flaking. Just make sure you Scotch pad the crap out of it and lay the paint on thin 👍
@@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 your alright mate I appreciate the support and you’ve taken the time to comment so the least I can do is reply, the comments help TH-cam pick up my channel so you fire away as much as you like thank you 👍
Just a bloody God of all knowledge mate. Seriously useful and practical tips and techniques for getting the job done well. Thanks Nathan!
Hey bud thank you I do my best to share little tips, appreciate the comment sir 👍
Thank you for the video Nathan. Cracking job you did there. Very annoying for you that the second batch of carpet didn't match the first. I hope the seller sends you the correct one when you contact them. Your van looks absolutely ace now thanks to all your hard work. You should be very proud of what you've achieved 💪👌.
Hey Karl thank you mate 👍 I was abit disappointed when I noticed the colour difference. I’m super happy with the van and I use it every day I look forward to doing an over nighter in it.
Great video stressing the importance of a vapour barrier 👍.
Hey bud thank you 👍 I’ve seen a few vans and people skipped that part and all the insulation was soaked and rusted them out. Appreciate the comment 👍
You'll go far mate, your direct explanations when doing the work is spot on! Makes it so easy to listen to.
Hey whitey thank you mate I really appreciate that 👍👍
TH-cam Algorithm sent me. Absolutley fantastic video with loads of great ideas. I really like the hidden screw fixings. Just got together all my bits to trim out a Vivaro and will be using your tricks and advice to get a quality finish. Thanks.
Hey Ian glad the algorithm is finally finding me 👍 I won’t lie I did find the hidden screw trio on a the black T4 camper I was playing with a couple of years ago and thought I’m using that. Glad the videos are useful and really appreciate you comment 👍
Using self tapping screws can sometimes be easier. If they work in your situation it can save time for drilling and will reduce the chances of an "outie" from a drill bit. I also have come to love torx style screws. The heads are much less likely to strip out because they have such a positive contact to the driver. They can also be used many times without damage to the head
Hey bud I do have a box of them somewhere, good advice 👍 thanks for the comment,
Much respect for how you do things, with simple tools and bright explanation in contrary to guys that posses a brand new workshop with state of the art tools and show things fast forward. Great solutions concerning the hidden screws! Very helpful and encouraging for other Caddy owners that want to build their dream van. Thank you!
Hey bud thank you really appreciate your kind words 👍 I do my best with what I have while explaining any little tips or tricks to try and help other 🙏👍
Hello mate how much carpet did you need to buy to cover whole job? Thanks in advance and cheers for the brilliant video. Will have a go myself now after watching this.
Love the no nonsense, to the point instructions. 👍
Hey bud thank you appreciate the comment 👍👍
Nice job - really tidy. A good reminder to take your time on a project.
Just collected all the stuff to do this in the next few weeks so great to see a good how to!
Hey rob thank you mate hopefully the video is useful 👍
This is the best , clear explanation I’ve heard! Wow, great you tuber
Great to see you back DT. Nice job that, those hidden screws, Oooofta
Hey Karter thank you mate sorry for the delay with the video, this took me a while. Always appreciate your comments 👍
The van looks mint Nathan! I have really enjoyed the build series on the caddy. I'm doing an 09 Vito at the moment, just bought the carpet and needed clear instructions on what to do. Your videos as per usual give really good insight what to do. Thanks for the help 😎
Hey bud thank you really appreciate that 👍 I like a Vito, they look good and a good size. Glad the videos are of use 👍
Awesome video as always, so much attention to detail that even pro trimmers skip, looks like your starting to take off I'm so glad. Let's just have more regular DTE content.
Hey Nigel thank you mate 👍 it did take me a while to do but I wanted it real nice. Channel has picked up abit of speed lately 😊
i 've put carpet in a dozen vans, i picked up a great tip from you. (the hidden screws) thanks.
Hey Marty I found this trick from a T4 I was playing with a few years ago, have used it ever since and happy to share it 👍 thanks bud
I was literally just thinking to myself “I wonder if Dobtech is dropping a new vid today?” And voila. I’ll check this out now ❤
Thanks Brian mate 🙏, oh and my booth needs some new lights 😊 I’d do a little video on green energy lighting solutions in exchange.
Done a real good job with that one mate🤙
That is one of the best videos I’ve seen on how to insulate and carpet your van,wish I’d watched it before doing my caddy.looking forward to the rest of your caddy make up Nathan 👍
Hey Tony thank you I really appreciate that 👍 there’s lots of other videos on here about the job but a lot of them skip the small details. I like to share any small tips to hopefully help people at home. I just need to order a few bits for the inside and that will be the next one.
Top man thanks
Looking sweet. Your attention to detail is first class, great advice and tip's, useful to know for general DIY also. Stand back and be proud of your work. 👍
Hey Phillip thank you mate always appreciate your comments. It’s the small details in a job that makes the overall so any I know I like to share with people that don’t know 👍 I’m super happy with it.
@@YTDTETV you are a proper Engineer if you can grind a drill, not many can nowadays.
@@MalteseMafia thanks mate 👍 most metal grill bits can be saved with some careful grinding so why buy a new one.
The van looks awesome now 👍 Nathan
Thank you Steve really appreciate that 👍👍
Looking really nice Nathan a really nice job and explained really well as allways precision engineering keep up the good work
Thank you Stuart appreciate that 👍 I do my best to give the small details so you guys at home can do it.
Nice job my mate, what a transformation from where this caddy started. Very impressive 👊
Hey Ben thank you mate appreciate that 👍 it’s definitely abit different to when I first got it, I’m really happy with it and enjoy using it.
Looks awesome, not sucking up but, the standards you work to guarantee a brilliant outcome. Thank You.
Hey bill I really appreciate that mate thank you 👍 I just like to do my best as if I rush and make something wonky then it really bugs me so I just take my time and hopefully do a good job. Thank you again 👍
Yeah nice job, something I have to do in the future so will probably be watching this several times! Thank you, peace ✌
Hey Simon thank you mate always appreciate the comments 👍, makes such a difference to a van so we’ll worth doing. Glad the video is useful.
this guy is great! The way you thoroughly explain each every detail! should deffo get into teaching! because I’de take your class tbh! hope your channel goes big!
Hey Alex I really appreciate that 👍 most jobs are a lot easier the grasp once they have been explained so I do my best. Thank you mate
Wow man! Great vid! Lots of tips and tricks fantastic job mate 👍 well worth the watch
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
Cracking job you’ve done there mate
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
A real professional job. Another great video and thanks for the tips; I learnt a lot regarding the vapour barrier and insulation. Cheers!
Hey Martin thank you sir really appreciate that 👍, glad the info I mentioned was helpful. Any small details that I learn from jobs I like to share as it’s the small details that make a good job.
Hi Nathan just watched your insulating and carpet lining WOW is there no end to your talent 😆. That’s what needs doing on mine to make it better. You explain every you do in so much detail which is really handy. ( but probably still get someone to my lining though lol ) good video mate 🤙
Hey simon thank you 👍 I’ve tried my hand at a few jobs over the years and seem to do ok glad you approve. I do my best to simplify jobs as once you know little techniques it makes jobs that bit easier 👍
That looks brilliant...... excellent job..
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
Perfect job 🤌👏
Very nice practical video , it’s nice to see someone not just found the job but explains it , the logic and choices . It also shows there’s more than one to do and sometimes they are compromises.
I’ve shared the video on a couple of sites so hopefully you’ll get a few more views
Thank you
Hey Neil thank you mate I really appreciate that 👍, I’ve watched a few similar videos and they seem to skip a few details. Hopefully my tips and explanations help others. Thank you again.
Well done insulation.
Thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Love the van nathan 😍
Hey bud thank you always appreciate your comments. I’m really happy with the van I use it every day 😊
@@YTDTETV
Top job as always
Love the caddy
Great DIY job!
Awesome
Thank you mate appreciate that 👍👍
Looks amazing mate well done, quality work as usual 👍🏻
Hey butters thank you mate appreciate that 👍
That van looks outstanding now I'd love to get a van just like yours.ive done abit of that carpeting before on a traffic minibus I had and it turned out well.but yes your van is looking bang on now.
Hey mick thank you mate appreciate that 👍, you can do the same and more in a small van than you can with a car, that’s what I think anyway. I like the traffics, a friend of mine has a Vivaro which is the same and that’s really nice. I’m really happy with the van thank you 👍
Proper pucker job that, might do my disco now as it’s cream and cold lol
Hey Sean thank you mate 👍 a friend of mine has a disco and his plastic and trim is cream, I much prefer a dark interior.
@@YTDTETV yeah not a nice colour, gunna spray plastics black and do headlining black too
@@seanharris3217 will be loads nicer in there 👍
@@YTDTETV where about your from bud
@@seanharris3217 I’m in deal in Kent 👍
A great job yet again lad!!
Thanks Sam appreciate that 👍
Not a problem mate. You class at waht you do!
Well done lad looks wicked
Thanks Dan appreciate that 👍
Great video brother, thanks for the knowledge 💪🏼
No problem bud 👍
Il be given this ago when I get my caddy/fishing waggon ready 👌
Hey Matt 👍 they are the perfect fishing wagon, I’m literally just doing the exact same job again on my T5 this week so this Fridays video will be on that.
Loving the content mate the caddy come a long way looks smart one of the best on the road
Thank you I really appreciate that 👍 I’m really happy with the van I enjoy using it.
@@YTDTETV they are really good vans had a few in the past my dad got one he loves it lol can’t beat a good caddy van
@@Thatreekybora I had a really nice transit connect but the caddy is better in every way. I’ve had loads of cars and vans but this is my first caddy.
@@YTDTETV they the best van about lol I’ve had loads of cars lol can’t afford one atm as I’ve just had a baby lol love watching your videos
@@Thatreekybora congratulations on the new baby 👍
Very nice job bet its quieter now too
Hey Peter thank you sir 👍 it’s made a big difference to noise inside. The heaters are noticeably better to, we was out in the van yesterday and the mrs moaned about how warm she was and the temperature was only half way.
Absolutely gorgeous 👍
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
Mint Nathan! hope you're going to do a proper photo session at a decent location when all is done ... this conversion deserves it
Hey bud thank you always appreciate your comments 👍, yes soon as the weather is abit nicer I’ll definitely take some better shots and add them in a video. I’m really happy with it after all the hard work.
Again smashed it bud
Thank you Scott appreciate that mate 👍
Cracking video there giving me some ideas for my mk4 now cheers 👍
Thanks Thomas 👍 appreciate that. Glad the videos help out.
impressive work
Thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Great job buddy. Are you aware you can buy the lower door kick trims to suite the rear seat conversion. These still need fettling but free up foot space and tidy it right up. also cutting down the bulkhead to cover the holes works a treat
Hey Gavin thank you 👍 yes I’ve seen on the forums people get the caddy maxi trims or something I did have a look on eBay but I will look again. I saw a caddy a few days ago with a bulkhead panel cut down it does fill the gaps nicely 👍
Awesome job
Thank you 🙏
Top work yet again
Thank you Charlie mate appreciate that 👍
nice one dobo
Thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Looks mega mate… job well done 👏🏻
Hey bud thank you really appreciate that 👍
@@YTDTETV i’ll be starting mine tomorrow and fingers crossed it comes out half as good as yours
@@neighboursconstrictors1390 I’m sure it will mate 👍
Love the longer video you should be very proud fair play you have come so far and it’s really nicely done 👍 I’d love to have the confidence to do it, hate how you have to keep demisting every time you stop and come back every 15 minutes . All ready looking forward to see what you do next…
Hey bud thank you I really appreciate that, I’m super happy with the van and enjoy using it every day. Some of the carpeting was abit fiddly but only over the wheel arches. Flat panels are so easy and anyone could do it, if you ever have a go at it and need any advice just ask me and I’ll do my best to help 👍
@@YTDTETV
Thank you so much my old work caddy was sprayed Rhino Lining in the back and never had much condensation, My own one I got is suffering bad pollen filter new roll on the summer 😂, I still can’t believe what you have been able to do with your van , from when you first got it until now. 👍👍👍
@@midnightrider6985 it’s definitely abit different to how it was I’m happy with it, never thought of that raptor lining in the back I might try that on another project 👍. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather for sure.
@@YTDTETV
Rhino Lining was great for a work van you could power wash out the back of it after mounting bike or dog in back …I want to do that LED light under the rear bumper , do you think it could be wired into socket on toe bar or what would you recommend ?
@@midnightrider6985 I will look into that 👍 yes you can easily put the wires from a led into one of the rear lights, either brake or side lights would look good. There is little holes in the body just behind the bumper in the corners to poke wires through. You could just put the earth wire from the led to the body somewhere then you will only need to put the live wire into one of the rear lights.
spot on pal
Thanks pablo appreciate that 👍
That looks really good 👍I did the same thing with my T4 didn’t order enough carpet but lucky my second order was a perfect colour match guess I got lucky
Hey Micheal thank you mate, yes I was abit gutted when I offered the new stuff up. I do like a T4 👍
Leuke uitleg top resultaat 👌
Absolute quality thankyou
He is a happy man
Spot on bud, very informative
Thanks Anthony really appreciate that 👍
Looks mint
Hello mate, love the videos. I'm a carp angler and wondering can I fit my 13ft rods in a Caddy with a bulk head or do I need to go for a Maxi? Cheers mate
Amazing job dte looks excellent job what about the red sections on the back doors could do with some carpet cheers
Hey bud thank you 👍 your right the red doors do need something ,the only problem is where to carpet to as the door rubbers, if it hangs out the seal they leak water. I will have a look thow cos they would look nice done.
@@YTDTETV Yeah i hear you definitely need something done on them
What’s the best way to fix the panels on the back door mate? Can I screw into the metal or am I better bonding them on? Cheers
That looks awesome mate. Proper professional job that. So what’s it like now for noise and comfort driving and sitting in the back seats?
Hey B-Ry yes I forgot to mention how nicer the van is since, it’s definitely quieter and the heaters that are pony in a caddy are noticeably better. I’ll put a post up tomorrow mentioning. Thank you again mate 👍
looks pukka mate 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Thanks grant mate appreciate that 👍👍
Over the moon with this episode, couldn't decide how to go with the carpeting of my 2005 caddy. Option 1,2 or 3? or what to use or not to use. Sorted me out proper this has. Cheers matey 👍
Hey Scott thank you mate 👍 glad the video was useful. I do like option one for space but it doesn’t do anything except look nice.
Might try smaller panels (maybe in a different colour) in the windows with the deadening, insulation & vapour sheeting and see how much insulation I can get up the pillar parts, worth a punt if not I'll follow your larger panel option. What's the worst that can happen 😂
@@scottchristie3503 there’s a fair few different colours to choose from, I did think about stuffing some insulation up the pillars a lot of noise come up them. I’m sure you’ll do a good job, after you’ve done one lot and it comes out good you’ll be carpeting everything 👍
Although longer than usual i found this video very informative as i plan to do a similar thing on a cheap van but it has to be ULEZ compliant as i work in Essex 😤 so ideally petrol but haven’t got a clue what to go for. It will be used for the occasional overnight sleep. Have you got any suggestions? Don’t suppose they do a petrol caddy ? Im lost for words for how far this transformation has come. Definitely a keeper 👌🏾
Hey scorcha thank you sir 👍 it was abit long winded this one. So I’m on the caddy Facebook groups and a lot of people are having petrol engines fitted into their caddy’s for the low emissions reason. On a weekly basis I do see caddy’s going up for sale with the petrol engine conversion already done and Ulez paperwork all sorted. The main caddy Facebook groups I’m on are the ones with 30k+ members on there might be worth a look, I can write up what groups if you want?
@@YTDTETV i didn’t realise that you could change engines and get ulez paperwork for it. I was thinking for of caddys that had petrol engines from factory but an engine change opens a load of different options. Never too old to learn. I will have a look on the facebook groups, i only join ones that have got members of high capacity and post regularly. Thanks for the info, its very much appreciated 👍🏾
@@scorcha100 no problem 👍 yes a lot of caddy owners are having petrol engines fitted as other than buying a brand new van there isn’t much out there to buy. Any petrol engine is Ulez Compliant. If you didn’t want massive power then the 1.4tfsi is a good choice. Happy to help 👍
What's up withe the constant Boratesque "Very Nice" impressions?
Great tutorial, thanks
Hey bud I guess I’m just trying to be funny but the mrs just says I’m funny looking, thank you mate 🙏👍
Absolutely brilliant top job how much to do my caddy?
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍 ah man I don’t fancy doing another just yet 😂
@@YTDTETV ok🤣
Mighty Tasty Work there trick for ya if you want to take off sound deadening sheets use DRY ICE leave on for 20 mins and it will crack and come off in large bits no tar no mess
Hey bud thank you 👍 I’ve heard about I’ll keep it in mind niceone.
Very good video mate! Definitely gonna do mine this way, what thickness is the carpet underlay?
Hey Matt sorry for the delay, appreciate the comment. Underlay was the thickest I could get local 12mm 👍
@@YTDTETV no need to apologise bud, thank you for replying! Love the bits your doing to the van and your giving me some great ideas for mine I’ve just purchased, appreciate it, keep doing what your doing bud!
@@mattdungate no problem matt 👍 I’m super happy with my van and enjoy doing bits on it.
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Thank you sir 👍
Was gonna follow this to the letter in my Maxi but I got my hands on a free roll of superfoil which is meant to be great from others ive spoke to. I'm just not sure on whether to replace any of or all of the materials you've used. What would you suggest?
Hi bud the foil stuff you have acts as as a vapour barrier and noise insulator, I’d use that first on the bare metal then the white fluffy insulation then a sheet of vapour barrier to seal it all in, hope that helps 👍
@YTDTETV nice one! So no need for the yellow carpet underlay? Thanks mate 👍🏻
@@hkaerial7775 sorry for delay, no you can skip that bit the stuff you have is very good 👍
Did you ever consider using forever black, instead of spraying the interior..? Also if you was to use a rattle-can what would you recommend paint and primer
Hi bud I’ve seen that forever black and I’ve seen mixed opinions, I’ve used the paint I did in this video a few times and it’s perfect everytime and lasts. If I was to use rattle cans I would get a scuff pad the same as the green side of a sponge and heavily rub all plastics down and that will key up the surface, then you would need a plastic primer. 2 lights costs of that then wait atleast half hour then some plastic black spray and again just do it in light coats don’t load it up thick or it will crack.
@YTDTETV thanks for the quick response I'll order gear now and hopefully get some bits done this weekend thanks again your video are mint very helpful 👌
You got the link for the 5mm foam that you used in the rear windows pleade
@@brendonbriggs622 hi bud I’ll add it to the video description right now 👍
@YTDTETV thanks gona get some orded was going to Insulate it all, but with it been a caddy maxi life its just all pillar so just going to use the 5mm stuff
Hi what product did you use to paint the door trims, plastic inside the van?
Hi Dan I have a friend that runs a body shop and he can mix paint, I got him to mix up 200ml of grey base coat from the RAL colour scheme I then got him to keep adding black tinter to get a closer match.
Would you do this to a caddy if someone paid you?
Like ya tape
Nathan how many metres did you use in the end for carpet?
Hi bud I used 7 meters in total 👍
@@YTDTETV wicked mate thanks going to attempt that
Do you fancy lowering mine for me?
hows the painted black plastics wearing mate? want to do mine was nervous of paint chipping over time and looking tacky
Hey bud mine is still good it hasn’t chipped off, the bit on the bottom of the sliding door has a few rub marks but my kids climb in and out everyday, no chipping or flaking. Just make sure you Scotch pad the crap out of it and lay the paint on thin 👍
@@YTDTETV lovely stuff I’ll do mine, ahh yeah 👌🏻
Hi pal how much carpet and glue did you end up using in total mate
It was 6 or 7 meters and it came with the tins of glue but I did use an extra one, I done the front headliner aswel with that amount 👍
You got a link to the carpet bud
Hey Sean just added it to the description 👍 I’ll put the rest there when I sit down.
Where is the insulation and sound deadening from mate? Also how much carpet did you order?
I ordered mine from eBay plenty on there and because I done the front headliner I needed 6m 👍
Yes bro
Thanks rowley appreciate that 👍
Eej mate!
Ah yeah!
Thanks Barry 👍👍
How many metres of stretch carpet?
Did you say 7 metres?
Yep 7 meters and I done the front to 👍
Most enjoyable bit about a conversion I’m my opinion, but time consuming. Looks pukka 👌
Hey bud sorry for delay, thank you I really enjoyed doing the inside and your right it’s very satisfying after is being a bare work van inside 👍
@@YTDTETV no apologies necessary, im binge watching your vids and feel guilty for commenting too much 😂🙈
@@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 your alright mate I appreciate the support and you’ve taken the time to comment so the least I can do is reply, the comments help TH-cam pick up my channel so you fire away as much as you like thank you 👍
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Absolutely amazing mate top top job looks epic dude really well done looks stunning mate, happy days lol
Thank you sham appreciate that mate.
Hey bud thank you I’m really happy with it. Appreciate your comments 👍