Converting VW Caddy Maxi for LESS THAN £300! - Micro Caddy Camper Self Build!

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Here is a video of my VW Caddy Maxi van conversion. In this video I go through the stages of insulating the van, ply lining the van and building a pull out bed. I bought a 2015 ex British gas VW caddy maxi and converted it into a weekend get away camper. I spent a while researching the best methods for the conversion and thought I'd share my process to help others. If you want to convert a van on a budget then this is the video for you. In total I only spent around £300 for the conversion.
This video is a combination of 3 separate videos all combined together.
I didn't film the whole conversion so this video only shows sections of our build.
0:00 - Intro.
0:12 - Insulation and Cleaning.
1:57 - Insulating the ceiling.
3:00 - Cab curtain and interior extras.
4:00 - Flooring.
4:47 - Fitting the ply lining.
7:30 - Slide out double bed build.
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@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

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@thedangus9277 Ай бұрын

Hey sorry but I cant find the link to the plywood?

@Gaulien 2 жыл бұрын

How to build massive forearms: complete van build with just a screwdriver.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha maybe this should be the new title?!

@cruisycampers4749 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great for a van on a budget, looks like a lot of work has gone into it! well done!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your project caddy looks great as well!

@clivezon 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man! This is incredible. I think you did a fantastic job here. I liked watching the whole process. Its fascinating to watch. Well done mate! Ill check your other videos and see if you posted the finish product/or a tour of the van.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah head over to my channel to check out the updated video.

@adamnallamner8333 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this video! Best one I've seen so far for explaining everything, especially for someone who has never done a conversion (like me).

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, glad it helped and thanks for the comment and feedback! :) I was in the same boat when I started so thought I'd share my conversion. Just bought another caddy so will be doing lots more videos.

@adamnallamner8333 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures I'm looking at getting something up and running for summer. Seems like the caddy maxi offers a good amount of size in the back, any recommendation on other good sized vans (without being long wheel base like a sprinter?)

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamnallamner8333 hey, sounds good! Umm I have looked at the ford custom connect and also the citroen dispatch (2016 upwards). Both seemed good and had a more square shape than the caddy. So youd get some more room. I believe ford and vw are both good Van's and it's just down to personal opinion. I really liked the citreon but then 4 independent garages told me not to buy one die to constant mechanical issues and unreliability. Hope that helps.

@lessharkboy 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, look forward to seeing the progress 👍

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have done an update video now but will do another of the completely finished van, once it's done!

@PwrNerd5000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! SO much work put into this! I don't have the patience for this type of project lol.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Gotta enjoy to do it!

@paul-franz 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea with the bed! That‘s what I‘ll do with my T5! Thanks for sharing!!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey no worries, glad it helped! Is the best way to get a bed in there. Have you started your conversion yet?

@paul-franz 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures No not yet but I´d like to finish it before the camping/mtb season starts : )

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@paul-franz ah ideal! Would be keen to see it when it's done! Mtbing in the dry will be a lot better hahah

@georgeclarke1183 3 жыл бұрын

a good basic conversion very helpful for my forthcoming caddy van conversion

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was! Thanks for watching :) have you got a similar caddy?

@Mike_5 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build work and never knew they even painted the inside of the van's too in British Gas blue!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@drunkenunicycle8630 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Need me one of these for road trips =D

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

You should!

@KingJojoTheGreat 3 жыл бұрын

love the camera work ! ❤️

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wrzlgummidge7663 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, great vid, thanx for sharing

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chickenspoonful 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this . Thanks

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

No worries! Thabks for watching!

@madarauchiha3293 3 жыл бұрын

excellent work!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

@everlyjayag8521 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so cool!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tukerandhobbershow 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job human!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@benhammedia9940 3 жыл бұрын

For someone who know nothing about cars this was very entertaining

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was! haha thanks for watching!

@jfilm7466 3 жыл бұрын

A Swedish post car 😀. I'm looking at doing one of these, thanks.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@goody390 3 жыл бұрын

I have a vw t4 but this is my next project I have done a few vans now !

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm keen to do something bigger next!

@jackcartwright107 2 жыл бұрын

Very good mate , I'm going to use that bed idea but I am going to try make it hinge and fold up to the wall so can stikl use it as a van when not camping

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah that's ideal, would be a much better design. Will make putting things into the van a lot easier as well. I'm gunna do that design on my current build.

@jackcartwright107 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures awsome mate , I'm only just starting myn , so you will have to put a video up if you beat me to it

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackcartwright107 hahah itll be a while yet but we'll see Haha

@markharris4659 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate. interesting.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@Nevakonaza. 3 жыл бұрын

Great job,Love the colour of those Ex-British gas vans..well i assume its an ex British gas van with that colour. :)

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah it is, can't beat it!

@spike7269 3 жыл бұрын

Legend.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OliverKuiz 3 жыл бұрын

This is my dream van

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

You'll have to get one soon!

@captain_hodl 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good mate. I wish i had time to do my own van

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it's very time consuming for sure! Hopefully you'll find the time soon. What van do you have?

@captain_hodl 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures 🤣 I don't have a van yet. But definitely I will have one in the next 5 years

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@captain_hodl I'm sure you'll get one before then!

@captain_hodl 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures hopefully

@mcgowanfitnesstraining7345 3 жыл бұрын

Good effort

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@melonheadr9821 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for this video with showing so many details, how you have done. I will do the same, with my car, same size (in GB called Vauxhall Combo C) I bought the car this month. (Now too cold and too much snow outside, for working.) Greetings from sw germany.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, glad it helped! And nice to meet you! Sounds exciting on your new project, it is difficult to do work outside at this time of year as you say. What plans do you have?

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures a full couch/bed, behind the driver seat (6 feet long) to the back door. Easy to switch, in few seconds. On the other side a small kitchen, with a sink, a variable two flame gas stove. Later a compressor fridge, and solar cells outside on the roof. a diesel heater, a porta potti camping wc, under the bed. A leisure battery behind the driver seat. a roof window with a 12 v. vent at the kitchen area. (NOT in the middle of the roof, because not colapsing with the solar cell.) I want to have all in the car, to stay independent / autark. Also the car looks like a handcrafter car, (and it was one) and not like a camper = stealth. I can hide the back of the car, so Nobody can look inside. I want to keep free space inside, for better turn around inside. On longer tours I take a trailer with me. For more luggage, more fresh water, heating oil for the diesel heater = cheaper as diesel. a gas grill, a large pop up tent for attach at the car, advance the space. All, what I don´t need allways in the car. To keep free space in the car. Now again Corona Lockdown here in germany. Also camp grounds closed. But with this car, I will need only diesel, water, and food. And to keep stealth, if driving for fun only would be forbidden temporary.

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures My budget is: 380 british pounds for the basic car. 180 pounds for his delivery by truck to my home. (The car has arrived). 540 pounds for converting to an useful minicamper. 125 pounds for new german MOT needed. 34 pounds for registration fees and car number plates. This is the cheapest way here, to make it. And my challenge: To get all I want, but as cheap as possible.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@sunnymas2656 that sounds brilliant! A really good plan and idea. Is a shame its lockdown at the moment as you say. Will be an exciting project. Are you going to document the conversion?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@sunnymas2656 sounds like a good budget and it is doable. I only spent around £300 on mine. I hope it goes well :)

@sophiebell5186 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, I'm planning on getting a maxi at some point this year (hopefully before summer) and i want to convert it but I'll be on a budget as well. How long did it take you to convert? I want to get an ex british gas one as I love the colour :')

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Glad it helped! It took us about 2 months, I think as we only did it at weekends. But if you could do it everyday or more often, you could do it in a week or two. :)

@pipsvanwinkle485 Жыл бұрын

Looked like the inside of a spaceship at one point 😀

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Haha yh it did! Have you got a van?

@pipsvanwinkle485 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yes - in the process of planning a conversion - so watching lots of videos - thanks for taking time to upload your work

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@pipsvanwinkle485 ah amazing! That's alright, I'm glad they have helped! Do you have a caddy as well?

@pipsvanwinkle485 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures no a veto - it has 3 rows of seats so plan on taking out just the back row - only going be for weekends etc - I love camping but have gotten blown away a few times so thought why dont I try to do something with the van ….. doh we’ve had it 4 years already !{

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@pipsvanwinkle485 oh very nice, that will be awesome with all the space! It'll deffo stop you from getting blown away haha You'll get there in the end!

@bear_chills 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, subbed

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you want to see more like this?

@bear_chills 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures be good to see your journey's also...I'm currently doing a basic DIY conversion

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@bear_chills yeah for sure! Once we can go away again I'll be filming many trips! What are you working on?

@bear_chills 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures I'm currently doing a mwb mk7 Ford Transit. Think can see on one of my videos may be the last one

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@bear_chills ah amazing, I will check it out!

@soothingmusic7009 3 жыл бұрын

wow so cool :) subbed

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lukebohemian 2 жыл бұрын

Your hands must have been killing! 😅🪛

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yep!

@AlexJacksonSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Very very cool...

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@madbenji92 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Will, sick job so far man! Just got myself an ex-BG caddy and planning a camper conversion like yours. Just wondering how you secured your ply floor to the van after you put the laminate down? Is it just sat on top? Cheers

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great to hear! I just used wooden glue and a load of weights, leaving it for 24hours. :)

@Quazi83 3 жыл бұрын

Forearms of steel!!! No drill WOW!!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

ahaha gotta be done!

@MarcusvanRest 3 жыл бұрын

You need an impact driver - trust me you will never look back

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcusvanRest haha yeah I do

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcusvanRest any recommendations?

@MarcusvanRest 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures makita or ryobi for a screw type one or mawaki for 3/8 / 1/2 in drives

@VTK72 2 жыл бұрын

All that with a screwdriver 😳 wow 👌👍

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha can't be a trusty screwdriver!

@ryanmiles3995 3 жыл бұрын

European vans are so efficiently small. Great video.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

They sure are! Thank you!

@mr.145 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.please ask santa for a de walt cordless drill😀

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hahahah would be great!

@nightofthe8765 3 жыл бұрын

With the side panels, you shoukd have sparyglued them then stuck kitchen foil to it , then put your insolation over the top. I used kitchen foil stuck to the wall behind a radiator.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Which side panels do you mean?

@danceworld8360 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pop top on mine with a rock and roll bed and kitchen...just wish I could post you some pictures on here to show you

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds really good! Would be good to see!

@garethjudd5840 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing with my van. The only problem was morning condensation dripping from the ceiling, so we fitted a sliding side window and pop up roof air vent.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Ah ideal, did it solve the problem?

@garethjudd5840 3 жыл бұрын

yeh! We first found that having the front windows slightly open though the night made the seats wet when it rained, but after installing the vent windows, this solved the problem.👍

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@garethjudd5840 ah that's great! Glad you got it sorted. I found using the wind deflectors and having the windows slightly open solved the condensation issue along with one if the moisture bag thingys haha

@richardmiller3650 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Will. I have the same van with the same intention of using for surfing. Does it work well with fitting surfboards underneath the bed with it extended? Also what are the height of the bed legs and does it work well? Thanks.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, yeah it works great for surfboards and can store them underneath both. I'm just about to make a little video about this as so many people have messaged me about it haha. So all the info will be in the new video. The bed legs are 36cm high, single bed width is 70cm and the length is 190cm.

@Paulzzo 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting vid! Thanks, any reason you went for a cheap slightly see through curtain rather than an insulated one? Seems a waste after all the effort you've put in

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And it was £5 off facebook market place so thought might as well go for it haha we were on a budget at the time. And honestly it keeps the heat in extremely well. The temperature difference from the back to the cab once you've slept in it is huge. In the future we could change it but don't feel theres any need to.

@darrenwestwood5065 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. What diameter wood did you use for constructing the bed?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think the frame is an 1"×1" and I'll have to check the slats.

@s1dew1nd3r4 Жыл бұрын

buy yourself an impact driver mate lol felt sorry for you having to screw all those screws in making the bed! decent job though to be fair looks good... just bought a 2015 doblo maxi myself so looking for some inspiration on what to do etc, really wanna put a pull out bed like this in but i want to fit a rear seat/bench that can be used when im driving about by a couple of passengers too so might end up having to buy a metal frame with proper seatbelt anchors already welded on etc

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Haha yh I got a Ryobi one now and it's a dream. So much faster and quicker haha. Oh nice, that'll be decent. Are they fairly big? Yh that'll be a good idea. Plus you could fold the seats down and use that as part of the bed?

@s1dew1nd3r4 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yeah the metal framed rocknroll beds as they're called are decent but obviously but of weight in them, quite decently sized the doblo it's about the same size as the caddy maxi but I'd say a little bit bigger.

@angrybrit7331 3 жыл бұрын

Great job mate only critique would be the floor you should of used kingspan its far warmer ✌👍

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you mean the thermowarp insulation? We mainly put it down for the condensation more than for warmth. What is kingspan?

@angrybrit7331 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures if you google kingspan insulation sheet it will come up . And the vapor shield is great for the roofs and walls 👍 kingspan under the floor keeps a great temp variant within the van on a night

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@angrybrit7331 ok thank you. I will have a look into it for the next conversion! Have you done any conversions?

@angrybrit7331 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures ive done 5 so far 2 caddy.s and 3 sprinters

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@angrybrit7331 ah amazing! Which ones did you enjoy more?

@stefanfrittiert1038 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! Where do you screw the side pannels? Directly in the van metal? Are there already holes? I don’t get that point 🧐

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So with the caddys and most vans they have an outer and inner skin. You want to screw into the inner skin. So with the caddys, u can screw into any part of this inner skin just ensuring you dont use super long screws that would go into the outer skin as well. On the ply kit I bought, the company had marked where to put your screws. Hope that helps.

@stefanfrittiert1038 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yes thanks! 👏👏

@maccaulyhanson1084 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Gave me inspiration! How much did it cost to convert??

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it did! And I'm not sure, I did create another video with a full cost break down. It's on my channel. 😁

@christiandejaeger6773 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Where did you get the van itself? And how much roughly did you spend on it? Looking to make a really cheap van conversion for surfing and just wondered if you have any tips of where to look?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got it privately off auto trader. I'd say that's probs the best place to look or car guru. Up north they are way cheaper just like everything else in the UK compared to the south haha so best search up there. For surfing I'd just get a ply line kit and carpet it and you'll be good to go!

@christiandejaeger6773 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures brilliant! Thanks for the fast reply

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@christiandejaeger6773 no worries! Hope you find a good one!

@keiranjones5297 Жыл бұрын

Silly question. With the ply lining. If any of the rear bulbs blow. Do you need to take the lining off or are the electrics in the rear doors?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey, it will depend where the fault is, if it's a bulb then you can just swap it put in the door. But if anything else might be in the wall internals. So yh you'd need to take it off.

@jakecolling1997 3 жыл бұрын

Hi will, ive been thinking of doing the same thing but do a full weekend camper conversion, only problem is I’m 6 foot four and I’m worried it’s going to be to small with a bed in, what do you reckon? Cheers

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jack, I think you'll be alright, I'm 6ft and it's fine. I made the bed 204cm in the end and it fits in with a bit of room to the back doors due to the curved shape. Also if you slide the seats forward you'll have more than enough room.

@jakecolling1997 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the reply will, ended getting a transit for the extra space after all that!

@jacobnapkins1155 3 жыл бұрын

Groovy

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shaunchadwick5652 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a impact driver you can have! Driving me insane jus watching you screw them by hand!!

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha my drill broke just before doing the drilling. Batteries went dead and wouldn't charge. Little bit of hard work doesn't hurt anyone though. I would love a new drill though haha

@DL-Davide 9 ай бұрын

Get an drill screwdriver please 😮 great job anyway

@willsvanadventures 9 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@ewanlees6506 2 жыл бұрын

What lights you use also are they running of a new battery?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I just have the standard LED lights that run of the standard circuit. They run off the standard battery but with the battery insulator it never runs the battery down.

@repentuklondonwatchman1373 2 жыл бұрын

Erm,,,,,,,,,,,, LOVELY JOB.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! I'm looking into getting a Peugeot bipper converted. One of the smallest panel vans available.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice that'll be good! Have fun!

@bobflyman 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, what do the screws that secure the side panels go on to? Did you put battens there, or do they go into van frames?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! So the plywood panels, I just screwed them into the van using 25mm self tapping screws.

@bobflyman 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures hey thanks Wil. I see some people put battens up. So you screwed into the frames. Makes sense. I've got a big camper at the moment and I'm thinking of downsizing a bit for something easier to get around in. I use mine as everyday vehicle too. Might have a go and fitting out myself! cheers.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobflyman hey, yeah you can do both. With the ply wood if I had used battens I would of had to cut the ply panels down as they wouldn't fit with battens. As they were made to fit straight in so it's up to you really if now you do it :) And that sounds great! Hope it goes well!

@jasminehughes113 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures hi, your videos are so helpful! I have a half size panel (like a window shape/size) carpeted ready to install on the sliding door but realised that if i drill it will just go straight through to the outside. In this instance should i be using battens? worried this will make the panel stick out though. Don't understand how other people have done this!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasminehughes113 Hey, thank you, I'm glad they are helping! And is this on a caddy van? The sliding doors do have 2 skins, so around the edge of the door you can drill without going all the way through. If you watch my 'how to cladding' video you'll see what I mean. My next video being released on Sunday is about where you can and can't drill also. Just ensure there is two metal layers on the door and you are screwing into the inner layer so it won't go through to the outside. :)

@joswright7604 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, is it possible to sleep in there with a mountain bike, not sure weather to get one of these or a transporter

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can sleep with a mtb easy, plenty of space.

@joswright7604 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures thank you, could you possibly explain how it works because I surf and mountain bike and I’m just thinking about sleeping in there with my gear for a weekends away and just wondering how easy/possible it is

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@joswright7604 If you build a bed length ways like I've done then you can just put the bike down the side. Youd just build a single bed or build a bed like mine that slides out to a double. However when you've got your gear you'd just keep it as a single. Hope that helps.

@joswright7604 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures thank you very much 👌🏽

@MRWonderingHaggis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi new friend here from Scotland

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you! What type of videos do you create?

@MRWonderingHaggis 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures I do a lot of exploring videos and wild camping videos are coming this year

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@MRWonderingHaggis awesome! I'll deffo keep an eye out for them! :)

@torvegademe 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will I tried to find the fitted side panels using the supplied links. But it didn't work! I really would appreciate a working reference to the company which made the plywood panel for the Caddy Maxi. Thank!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, ah I'm sorry, the links keep not working. I think they were called edgecombe van sales. Based down near cornwall. Hope you find them! 😁

@wrightpcs Ай бұрын

Which engine do you have in it? Has it been reliable? I’m looking to get one Thanks

@willsvanadventures Ай бұрын

I've always had the 1.6tdi and it's been great, no issues over 3 vans.

@benibbotson1374 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, How is the bottle plastic insulation doing, is it warm enough inside? I'm just looking at doing my van with it.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, yeah it's great. Been away a few times this winter and it's been really warm. No complaints at tall. Think on the next van I will insulate the cab. But that's only because it's cold in the early mornings and would hopefully warm up quicker. Would deffo recommend the bottle plastic.

@benibbotson1374 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures thats great I will gets some orderd.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@benibbotson1374 are you working on a caddy as well?

@puneetsharma8308 3 жыл бұрын

Elegant

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@healthyking9675 3 жыл бұрын

Good job mate, Can i what type of wood and how thick the bed frame is?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was pine and the thickness of the wood is 45mm×45mm. Hope that helps. Are you building your bed atm?

@healthyking9675 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Cheers, I am in the process of designing it and am overwhelmed by the different types of wood that are out there. Planning it build it in a Fiat Doblo

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@healthyking9675 that's great! Love that everyone is jumping on the van hype haha and yh it is quite hard to pick what's best. I guess maybe go with the lightest and cheapest? Think many people forget about the weight that's going into thier builds and how this will cost in the long run on mpg and wear and tear.

@healthyking9675 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures you're right, we're adding so much weight to the van. Makes sense if it's a sprinter but not so great in a small van/people carrier

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@healthyking9675 yh exactly, will catch you up on the fuel price for journeys.

@georgemartin6389 3 жыл бұрын

How did you secure the ply flooring down?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I didnt in the end, just left it in place. If I did it again, I would secure some battens into the grooves in the floor. Then glue the ply wood to them.

@nicolaevans39 3 жыл бұрын

Hi will, whats it like doing the electrics on a caddy. Do the British gas vans have the electrics in it already? its the only thing putting me off doing it - the electrics! great video

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I haven't done any electrics myself but the ex British gas do come with all the 12volt wires ready to go.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 3 жыл бұрын

You could have done with an electric screwdriver. I bought one after I had virtually finished my van - a god send.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah deffo! I've bought one for the project I'm working on now haha

@al7422 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of converting an old Prius V

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! That will be a good project! When you starting?

@al7422 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures I'm trying to buy one under £7000. Still looking out for a good deal.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@al7422 nice! it is hard atm with the hyped up prices.

@mmarcus2535 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand what the plywood walls screw in to? There’s no wood strapping beneath it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, The van has two metal skins. So you have the vans body which you can see from the outside, but on the inside theres another internal metal frame. You screw into this part. :)

@tomw6947 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't anyone have any ideas how you deal with condensation? I'm worried about mould building up overtime in such a small surface area.

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Just keep your windows open a bit to create a little air flow and it doesn't really build up.

@tamasvladar2625 2 жыл бұрын

Helló! Hogy oldottad meg az álló fűtést benne???

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what do you mean by standing heat?

@tamasvladar2625 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Szia! Nem állandó meleg volt a kérdésem. Azt szeretném megtudni,hogy ha egyhelyben áll a kocsi hogy fütőd télen a lakóterét belül hogy ne fázzál benne????

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to subscribe please!

@nic9664 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, nice job. What are those wheels ?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are ZCW alloys. Not sure on the actual model though.

@nic9664 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Cheers, are they 17s or 18s ?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@nic9664 I'm not 100% sure, would have to check. Think 18"

@georgeclarke1183 3 жыл бұрын

when you fully converted your van did you have contact your insurance company and did your insurance premium increase

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

No as the class of the van is the same, it turns into a camper if you put windows in and permanently secure furniture.

@georgeclarke1183 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures thats great thanks for getting back to me its much appreciated

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgeclarke1183 no worries, glad it helped!

@rionjames 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any plans and measurements on how to do all this?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I don't I'm afraid. Just did it as I went along. But I can probs get measurements for you?

@rionjames 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures honestly if it’s no trouble that would be brilliant

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@rionjames what are you after?

@OngoGablogz 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you varnish once you put your wood in?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

I did it on the side and back doors just to protect the wood in the rain (when opening the doors etc). I then quite looked the look so did the rest. :)

@sali8312 3 жыл бұрын

Is it warmer in the van now after you insulated?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely, makes a huge difference.

@_BKKB_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Did you actually sleep inside before the "insulation" was on? I respectfully doubt that it makes any difference. If you have to keep the windows/ vent open don't think it'll be very warm inside. Also, sticking foil around doesn't make any difference unless is a continous wrap. I understand you tried your best, but the plywood is responsible for 90% of the "insulation" there.If you sleep in the van often (let alone two people) you'll have serious mold problem sooner than later.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@_BKKB_ hey, you are right with some of those points in regards to most people who convert Vans. But not in my case. The insulation makes a massive difference. And the foil (thermowrap) isn't used for insulation. It's used as a condensation barrier. As you say I created a full wrap with no gaps. And all the insulation I used doesn't hold any moisture. Meaning no mould would build up of it wee to get past the vapour barrier. Having the windows open doesn't change the temperature much. I'm guessing yoy have lots of experience sleeping in converted vans?

@sandstau 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, but if they was ever a good time to get a new drill it was then!!!!!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yh I've got one now 🤣

@mrfresh2984 3 жыл бұрын

Topman

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@clivefrancis3546 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t it have to be a hi top to be registered as a camper van?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

I've got no idea I'm afraid.

@jennyomalley7634 9 ай бұрын

Don't see the point in making a bed unless you intend to live in the van ( good luck with that ) You can buy a Z-bed cheep enough. Insulation is fine , cupboards and all the other stuff people put into vans seems like a waste of time and money , it's just a bedroom that you move around after all.

@willsvanadventures 7 ай бұрын

Yeah exactly! Do need a bed to sleep on! Cheaper to build one then buy a zee bed!

@louiscollins4020 2 жыл бұрын

Where/ what insurance did you get for this please? Struggling to get a decent idea online

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I used Aplan thatcham. If you say you were recommend their business by an existing policy holder (aka me) they should give you 10% off as well.

@Ricqu 3 жыл бұрын

What length bed frame did you get to fit?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

190 x 70cm

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Dimensions for the bed can be found at the start of this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZZ1itWTy7C6ZoE.html

@lesvoyagesdelouis6574 3 жыл бұрын

Intéressant

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@scottfraser.wildlife 3 жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool, im looking at buying the same van! Would you be able to share a plan for the bed?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I dont have a plan as of yet as I just built it without planning haha but I will be doing a new video on how to make a bed soon. In that video I can go into depth about it.

@Frankiez220 2 жыл бұрын

Looks all shiny and sliver but this is not an effective insulation material. Reflectix or whatever it’s called reflects heat back in. It’s not an insulating material. The few panels you have put an insulating wool in will not be enough. You have so much exposed metal and glass that you wasted your time doing this. It just looks like it might work but trust me I properly insulated a caddy van and it’s either a heat box In the summer and a fridge in the winter. Another bodge job then.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

haha Ok thanks for the comment, however its actually perfect. It's super cool in the summer, keeps the heat out as the thermowrap reflects the heat out. I know the thermowrap isn't an insulation material and that's why I stuffed the van full of the actual insulation. But it's also needed as a condensation barrier. Where is the exposed metal? Every piece of metal was completely covered. In the winter its super warm to the point it's almost too warm some nights. And that's going away multiple times in the winter in the UK. Fair enough if you're not in the UK and in a colder climate but for the UK it's perfect.

@simongreenthumb6376 3 жыл бұрын

Any sound insulation guys?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

We did a tiny bit on the wheel arches but that was it. You really don't need it, van is super quiet.

@davidwaterhouse2552 3 жыл бұрын

Invest in a cordless, drill and impact driver our kid, and for Heavens sake get some Knee protection ! You will regret it in later life if you don't ! Great Job! dx

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Haha ok

@tomoshughes123 3 жыл бұрын

Invest in a drill my friend! Well worth it haha

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I will for the next project! :D

@Pauleymack 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. What was the approximate cost to insulate and line the van?👍

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , I think I spent about £50.

@rolandbrooks467 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Hi Will,, I'm jus about to insulate and line my Vauxhall Combo van and wondered if you have £50 correct,,,, just looked at your link for the Camper Van Insulation off of Ebay and that on it's own is £42,,,,,, am I reading this wrong 🤔🤔 Cracking 'fitting' vid though,,,,

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@rolandbrooks467 hey, sounds good! Yeah so when I built the van back in early 2020, the insulation was about £12 a roll for the recycled bottle plastic and the thermowarp from amazon was about £20. Everything has gone up due to covid and standard inflation. :)

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

What do you all want to see next?

@Ham-Solo_ 3 жыл бұрын

you buy a new drill ahahha

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ham-Solo_ hahaha

@markh2k2 3 жыл бұрын

I was watching this but I just couldn’t take the no drill situation, DUDE WTF man. Nice install though

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

@killemall69 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on Moisture ?

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

If staying over night, condensation does build up quite a bit but this quickly dries out. But that's why many people create the moisture barrier to reduce the risks of rust.

@Ricqu 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures You actually don't want a moisture barrier. Pre-conversion, think of all the wet and damp nights after you've driven and your van its nice and warm inside, then you park it on cold rainy windy place. Theres gonna be moisture/condensation on the inside of the panel every now and then. If you add insulation, its gonna get wet no matter what, you can't 100% moisture barrier the vehicle anyways, so its best left at 0%, and use nonorganic insulation, such as recycled plastic insulation etc which doesn't soak water and prevent mold to grow on it. When the van doesn't have moisture barrier it also lets the moisture to dissipate from the cavities/surfaces where condensation is. And the vehicles are treated and painted from inside too, little moisture on painted surfaces doesn't start to rust. Key to prevent condensation in a closed space where temperature and moisture levels differ in and out is ventilation. But when you vent all that warm and moist air out you probably will have cold air coming back. And remember, condensation forms on cold surfaces where the temperature can't support the moisture. The warmer the surfaces and air is, more moisture it can hold before it starts to condensate. Getting an over night heater and even little ventilation deals with these problems.

@chrisanderson3379 3 жыл бұрын

I'd of gave up soon as that drill broke 😕 lol

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hahha giving its not that bad doing it by hand.

@chrisanderson3379 3 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures ive put this off time and time again converting my caddy but giving the layout and the bed I actually might put it into action

@willsvanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisanderson3379 yeah you definitely should! I never secured the bed either as doesn't need doing. Is great to lift it out and have the full use of the van again within minutes.