VW Caddy Maxi MICRO CAMPER van build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2024
- Links to all products: kit.co/AdzVentures
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After seeing so many people living and loving the van life, I thought I'd dip my toe in and start off by converting a VW Caddy Maxi into a micro camper van. I've never built anything in my life before so I had to do a lot of learning (and tool buying) but I'm pretty happy with the end result!
I don't go into too many details about how to do each part of the van build. It's more of a video showing you each step I took during the conversion.
There are a few things that I consider as essentials for a micro camper van build, so they were a must with this caddy conversion. These things were:
Full off grid power at all times
Double bed
Big screen to watch netflix/youtube etc
Sink
Cooker
Fridge
Plenty of storage
Extractor fan
It wasn't easy fitting this all in due to wanting a double bed, but I managed to pull it off. I also included a small camping toilet, but I have multi gym access so in general I can use showers and toilets at one of the 350+ gyms around the UK. And now I have a fully functional micro camper van!
I'll be filming a lot of random adventures in this VW Caddy camper, so stay tuned for that. And in the meantime enjoy this van conversion video!
#microcamper #vanlifeuk #vanbuild
0:00 - Finished Van
0:12 - Intro
1:15 - Van Build
13:23 - Outro - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Links to everything in my build: kit.co/AdzVentures
Hey, would you be able to share a link for where you bought the foam mattress from? Thanks, your conversion is so inspiring I am planning one myself now
@@laurarutherford7795 Only just seen this. I had a look but couldn't find the mattress so I think it must've been from my old ebay acount! Sorry!
@@Adz hey that's no problem thanks for trying though! Have a good one
All the way from new york city ?
Your curtains behind the cab seats should have been thermal blockout fabric or backing lined. It a very common type of curtain fabric and readily ava in fabric stores. You could now just get the thermal lining and attach to your current fabric curtains. The good part is it doesn't fray so can simply cut to size and stitched to the existing curtains. I would stop the lining just short of your hardware fittings so as to not create bulk behind the hardware. Not only would it blockout the light but also keep out the heat in summer and cold in winter, if your planning on using year round.
Great job. Enjoy!
Brilliant meat and spuds video...no waffle, no bull, just clear concise steps nicely shot, edited and narrated. Very refreshing. Subscribed 👍
Thank you! Glad you thought so!
Am I the only one who found this informative AND hilarious? 😂 Had me at "...I have drawn a very detailed and professional plan...". Very nice conversion. Following.
Haha thank you. I should take up a career as an artist! 😂 hope you enjoy the other vids and what will be coming up this year!
What a brilliantly made video…and a brilliantly made camper! How long did the the conversion take? It’s an epic bit of kit you now have for toddling round in. You should be bloody proud of yourself! 👍🏼
Yeah I’m pretty pleased with it seeing as I’ve never built anything in my life before this! I think it was like 2 or 3 months just doing a few hours here and there, so not as quick as the video made it seem. And I did a lot of TH-cam video watching to learn as I went haha. And thank you! Definitely enjoying it!
Hey nothing wrong with getting knowledge from University of You Tube!!! Because it really is just bucket fulls of free knowledge to be had there!!
Kudos to you and your van!! It is really awesome! Love the bed/couch with the bench in the back even... so cool!
Wishing you Many happy travels to you.....
Cheers!
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@@Adz how much would you charge to do this build in the same van lol
@@dazza1980 How would he fit the same thing in there twice?
As someone who appreciates (but cannot do) things like this, this has blown my mind. Absolutely ace!
Thank you! I’m really happy with it
Fair play, that’s a damn fine conversion. Don’t know you do for a living but you’ve got some skills at building and engineering things. Perfect vehicle for a day or weekend staycation somewhere, we’ll done fella.
Thanks David! For work I produce videos for various things. Promo videos for people mainly. I’ve not built anything before but I’ve got the tools now so I’m wanting to build something new haha. Really enjoyed it!
What a perfect Van build/conversion you have used every inch of space perfectly.
I have watched a few of your on the road video's then i stumbled across this one, i enjoyed them so i will be watching some more for sure.
All the best.
A lot of people have seen this as the 1st vid but I’m glad you’ve found the vlogs 1st! And thanks! More to come soon
I am so impressed. What a clever build, looks like a really good combination of stuff, very cleverly done with a great deal of skill. Good job fella.
Thank you so much! I’m really pleased with the outcome!
Great video dude!
Not too long, goes into plenty of details about what you’re doing but no waffle and it’s not just a non stop Timelapse 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you mate! Glad you think so. Hopefully it’s helped a few people!
The best DIY micro camper I've seen. Great job. Happy Adventuring!
Thanks Rich, looking forward to more adventures!
Very rarely comment on videos but have to say this is one of the best DIY builds I’ve seen. Congrats mate!
Thanks Peter! I’m really happy with it
I had to look it up, without further ado means without any fuss or delay; immediately. Great video, really enjoyed the progression of the build. The 👍 through the roof was brilliant.
Yeah I actually looked it up when I was editing this 😂 and thanks!
You’ve done a really good job with this van. I’m planning on doing a conversion on a small van at some point in the next couple of years for my children and this layout would work great for them. All the best and keep the videos coming
Thank you! And yeah I think this layout works really well for a small van!
It’s just a personal use van. Unless I were to get it registered as a camper (which they wouldn’t allow) then I think it makes more sense to have it as personal use
No it’s almost impossible to get it classed as a camper. Even if you follow all the rules they still deny it most of the time. The full list of rules are on the DVLA website but most people try and give up because they don’t even give an explanation to why they’ve denied it
@@Adz the big blocker for most these days is the requirement for a high-top roof. If you don't have that you've got no chance as it now a core requirement (from UK Gov website):
- 2 or more windows on at least one side of the main body (this does not include windows on the driver or passenger doors) to provide a reasonable amount of daylight into the living accommodation
- a separate door which provides access to the living accommodation of the vehicle (this excludes the driver and passenger doors); a window on this door counts as a separate window on the main body
- motor caravan-style graphics on both sides of the vehicle
- an awning bar attached to either side of the vehicle
- a high-top roof (this does not include a pop-top elevating roof)
I really like this build. Here's to lots and lots of great trips with it! We'll be taking our Caddy Maxi with our self made build to its fourth season this year, over to Scotland this time. It's a great small van!
Thank you! And yeah I’m wanting to get to Scotland in mine this year!
This looks absolutely brilliant.... you've done a fantastic job. Well done
Thank you Toni!
You have made a wonderful micro camper, I LOVE IT! Congrats mate, you accomplished something that for most of us is just a dream!
Thanks David! Lockdown made me do it haha
I've seen a lot of camper builds, but this is by far the best!
Glad you think so.. thank you!
Excellent conversion and excellent video. No unnecessary deep dives, no skipping over steps, just great explanations and great overview of each item. Makes me want one!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Great build well done lots of thought and planning gone into this to max out your space. keep the vid's coming
Thanks mate! And yeah I wanted to get it just right haha
You have been going since January 2022. You have done amazing with over 2 million views. Keep them coming. You are very entertaining
Thank you! Yeah nearly a year now! It looks like I should finish the year with at least 25k subscribers!
I have been going for over 6 years and just got over the 300 mark. You have done really well.
The first camper I’ve seen with a movie screen… Exxxxcellent!
Thanks! And yeah it’s a great feature I think!
This is absolutely brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 from zero to hero for sure 😁
You also made this look easy 🙈
Thank you! There was lots of difficulties though but I just showed the completed steps so I think it looks easier than it was haha
Probably the best micro camper layout in the world, certainly the best I’ve seen 👍🏻
Thanks Steve! Yeah I wanted to prioritise the size of the bed so this made sense to me!
I haven't seen the full video yet, but when I saw the car, my first question was... Will it have a kitchen?.... and.... Here we go....you British guys put a whole kitchen in every car, I think.😂 That is the reason why I am going to convert a short Caddy. Now I am keen on looking at the rest. 💯👍🌞
Amazing conversation mate, absolutely brilliant how you had done this on your own also and the layout for your van is bang on. Great content buddy and keep the videos coming 👍
Thanks mate! I had a lot of help from watching a lot of TH-cam videos. And I didn’t show some of the struggles I had 😂 but I’m happy with the outcome!
@@Adz the joys of TH-cam now mate lol, and anyone will be happy with what you did there with your build, especially how you created the kicthen.
Perfect micro camper 💪
Thanks!
I lost count how many times I said "Legend", awesome video man, it's so nice to see someone being genuine on this platform
Thanks mate. It’s appreciated!
Perfect video.
I was waiting for the loo and wasn't disappointed😁 When not in use it can be flattened and shoved away, just right for van!
Yeah it folds completely flat so I can keep it in the shelf bit above the drivers seat! Much better than the big toilets some people put in these small vans haha. And thank you!
Fantastic conversion and a very different layout to all the others I’ve watched. I’m interested in the way you’ve done the bed. Where did you get the frame made and what are the dimensions of it?
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t want a side kitchen because I needed the bed to be a certain size. The frame is 120cm wide by about 175cm and then the wooden board overhangs by about 10cm at the back to make it about 185cm long. It’s basically a small double. The guy who made it was an eBay seller that sells frames and I just asked him to customise the size for me and he did. There’s a few sellers that do the frames I think
@@Adz It’s definitely the route I want to go on the bed layout, it’s perfect. What was the name of the eBay seller you bought from? I’ve had a good look there but can’t see anything like it. Any help would be greatly appreciated
@@Adz im also very interested in the name of the company that made the bed?
Genius build and super high quality video editing. Bravo and looking forward to seeing more of your and Becktoria's trips.
Thank you Neil! It’s appreciated!
Just found your channel whilst looking at ways to convert my caddy van... Really cool ideas you pout into the van, have subbed. thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks!
That is one of the most best worked camper I've seen here. Awesome.
Thank you. It’s appreciated!
Smashing job @Adz Ventures
You have everything you need and finished great. Well done, and many happy hours in it.
Thanks Rupert! I’m really happy with it!
Love the extremely detailed plan 😂😂
Brilliant- one of the best van conversion videos I’ve seen.
Thanks Clive. And glad you think so!
Dude! Awesome build! You’re a legend! The video was really good too. Very informative and great editing and comments by you.
Thank you! Glad you thought so!
Mate, that was SO good to watch! Thanks for putting the vid up. I don't know if you think it maybe wasn't as big a production as some others, but it was simple, honest, straightforward and just as normal as any of us out here would be. And for all that it was truly inspirational. Favourite but was "I've cut this wood up using a tenon saw and that square thing" 😁. No frills or pretends here bud. Top job 👍👍👍. 😎
Thanks mate! When I started filming it I thought it was a good idea to film it in a simple way like I did, then when I was editing it I thought it wasn’t good enough to post so I nearly didn’t! Glad I did though! Glad you enjoyed it
The best video out there for Caddy Camper ideas.
Your Gatwick Airport video popped up on my TH-cam today...awesome... so I watched all your other 6 all liked. I have subscribed with the bell on for future episodes. Your van build video was fantastic showing the final results without looking all the praise for doing it. You are destined to go far with this channel my friend. Best wishes from Spain.
Thank you! It means a lot, especially that you’ve watched them all so far! I’ve been really enjoying making the videos so there’ll definitely be a lot more to come. Hopefully bigger and better as I go!
Lol that extremely detailed and professional plan was hilarious bit. Love your videos. quality editing and the length of videos are perfect. Big Fan from the United States. Keep up the amazing Stealth camping videos
Thank you! And yeah my designing skills know no limits 😂
Damn this is easily the best video. Straight to the point. No pointless filling it out with your entire life backstory haha.
Saved this video. We've just bought a Caddy and are starting the conversion
Thank you! I thought it was more useful to show it like this rather than going into too much detail about every single thing. Good luck with yours!
That was amazing, it's almost like you knew what you were doing! Impressive stuff mate.
Thank you! I mean what I didn’t show is that most steps involved me watching a lot of TH-cam videos so I knew what to do 😂
Yes lad! 7 weeks & counting until I purchase my caddy to convert. Subscribed!
Bet you can’t wait! It’s so satisfying when it’s finally done. Hope the video helps!
You have done an amazing job with this camper. One of the best ones I’ve seen 👍
Thank you!
This was absolutely epic man
Without further ado just means without further delay/fuss/yadda yadda/rambling on, etc. Great little van build, like it!
Thank you!!
Spot on, when maximizing a small space everything is in the details "Great Video"
Thank you!
Brilliant conversion mate and really enjoying the channel from the start 👍🏻
Thanks mate! Hoping to keep it going with a lot of content!
I’ll be doing a micro van build this year and I can safely say that I will be following much of what you’ve done here,class mate 👌
Thanks mate! And hope it goes well!
@@Adz thanks mate,can’t wait to get started on it
I saw it and I still don't believe it. Pure F-ing brilliant... genius, highly inventive....WOW!!!
Thanks Carl, it’s appreciated!
Mate that's a seriously well done build and honestly is giving me the motivation to get a move on with my Caddy Maxi.
Thanks!
Love your build. This is what I want. Thank you for showing us.
Its a very beautiful built that I ever seen complete with kitchen and and a porta toilet as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Your build is upgradable and it’s some amazing work. Wel done
Thanks Andrew!
Brilliant little setup well done
Thanks Steve!
That color is just epic 😂❤
i'm being paid to turn a caddy into a camper...van turned up this afternoon & i found some ideas from the video...good one mate 👍mitchell - queensland australia
Good luck with it!
Ive been watching van build videos for years now and this has to be one of if not the best build ive seen so far, amazing build dude and a brilliant video to go with it, congrats 👍
Thank you mate! I almost didn’t upload this video but so glad I did!
A great job! I'm very impressed. And your video ist short but absolutely perfect and informative, thanks for documenting the whole process.
Thank you. And I’m glad you thought so!
Young man! You should be very proud of yourself. Cracking wee van that.
Thank you! And yeah I’m definitely happy with how it turned out!
I've enjoyed a few of your mad adventures but only just catching up on the build. Well thought through - nice neat job. And a good shout installing the colour coded front bumper. I hope your channel goes from strength to strength. All the best from Huddersfield.
Thank you! Glad you like it! I’m hoping the channel grows a lot more this year :)
Absolutely brilliant! Amazing work and awesome explanation.
Thank you!
100 percent the best build i have seen so far out of 100's
Thanks mate! It’s appreciated!
Dude, i loved your attitude! “Never used this tool, eh, whats the worst that can happen?” Excellent stealth build man.
Well there’s only one way to find out if you can do something haha
Absolutely amazing, well done ,it looks absolutely spot on
Thank you! I’m definitely happy with it!
This is amazing! One of the most clever I've seen!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
VW caddy maxi owner here. Loving the stealth camper 😎
Caddy crew!
Love it! Lots of fun guys! Greetings from Holland
Brilliant conversion mate, given me lots of inspiration for my build!
Thank you mate!
Beautiful. Best camper van I've seen.
Thank you!
Best ever upload of any category ever.✅
Love this comment. Thanks Richard!
from novice to professional!!! loved that and well explained m8❤️👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant conversion can’t wait for your travels
Thank you!
Great build, nice attention to details to gain the best from the space you have, well done.
Thanks! Yeah I definitely tried to make use of every bit of space. I’m very happy with it!
Great build, looks very comfy and roomy as well!
Yeah it’s surprising what you can fit in these vans. Thanks!
That is an amazing build sir. Damn. Great color of the van. Love the color matching. Love the set up.
Thanks Troy! It’s appreciated!
Just catched up on your work and vlogs ....
Credit to you on the build ..I been planning for over a year .but each time I see another idea I want to change mine....Nice job
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t know 100% what layout I wanted until I had the van completely empty. I sat in the back for hours with a tape measure considering different options haha
I have to congratulate you on such great use of a very limited space.Very impressive , impressive enough for me to subscribe to your channel. I`m looking forward to the forth coming adventures in the van. Great wee video . ATB.
ATB is one of those things I’ve never seen written down before but instantly knew what it meant haha. Thank you!
Thanks for not dragging it out into 17 parts. Cool build, very informative
Yeah I wanted to make something that would cover everything in a fairly short video! Thank you!
Best micro camper I’ve seen so far
Thank you!
Love the van and the step by step style of the video. Nice one!
Thank you!
Excellent job very well done. Hope you enjoy your travels! 👍
Thank you Elizabeth!
Love the humor, that bed design is awesome too!
Thanks! And yeah I’m happy with it!
Good straight forward video. You have done a fantastic job on the van, it looks great.
Thank you Michelle!
For someone who doesn’t know electronics you did a great job
Thank you. To be fair I watched so many TH-cam videos and asked a lot of questions before I went ahead with it
Great job. I love the custom-made bed.
Thank you! Yeah with such a small van I had to make sure I was making use of every inch that I could!
looks great, every space was well used, really nice job
Thank you! Took a while to get measurements right but yeah I’m definitely happy with it!
Brilliant execution and video. If I didn't know any better I'd say VW designed the interior themselves! Damn wicked!
Thanks mate. I appreciate that!
coolest mini van i seen yet i love it best of luck on your travels
Thanks! I’m really happy with it. And yeah I’m looking forward to plenty of adventures!
For someone that says he doesn't do electrics, you done amazingly well, very interesting video. Well done buddy.
Thanks! To be fair I did watch hours of informational TH-cam videos during the whole process!
Mate this is awesome. Just about to start work on my own van and this inspirational!
Thank you! And good luck with yours!
You’ve got some skills there bud. Great job👍
Thank you!
Great job. Good ideas I'm likely gonna steal on my build. Happy trails!
Haha thank you!
Great build all around. That bed is awesome.
Thank you! And yeah it’s comfortable too so I’m definitely happy with it!
This was so dope thank you for sharing. Especially being British this was so inspiring (usually you see USA build & the electricals & even vehicles are not the same) also the fact that alot of what you tackled was new to you, which it will be for me when I do mine so thank you for showing us an example. I'm honestly so inspired!!
Thank you! I love the fact it’s inspired you! I had never done anything like this before. Just gotta get through it one step at a time and you’ll learn so much :)
@@Adz Definitely, I'm so excited 😁
Great vid, man! I really like what you've built!
Thanks! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out!
Well done, you did an excellent job
Very cool. I was cursing my ass off just trying to make bug screens for my panoramic sunroof and my cargo door with no see um screen, scissors, magnets, and duct tape. After watching this, I'm just going to shut up and get the shit done. Thanks for the motivation!
Thanks for the comment! There was a lot of learning and difficulties that I didn’t film. The video makes it seem easier than it was but when I look back on it it does seem like it was straightforward. If I do another one it should be a lot easier now!
Greetings from Montana, USA. You have a very slick conversion & stealthy. Great job. I'll be watching your adventures. Now subscribed.
Thanks Michael! Hope you enjoy the other vids!
“I e watched a youtube video…”, yep, I’m with you mate 🤣
Id love to make one of these bit i just have no belief in myself! I must have watched a million of these videos!
TH-cam is far better than school ever was haha. But yeah with something like this I think you just need to give it a go!