Volkswagen Caddy Camper Conversion Start to Finish IN 12 MINUTES

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Camper Conversion and Full Build I've just completed on a old builders rusty Volkswagen caddy van. I built this VW caddy camper over a 2/3 month period and I hope you guys enjoyed watching the conversion.
0:00 - Van condition at start.
0:08 - Strip out and deep clean.
0:47 - Rust repair.
0:56 - Replacing barn doors seal.
1:12 - Removing ceiling and hammarite painting.
1:24 - Bumper & plastics restoration.
2:03 - Thermawraping & sound deading.
2:45 - New ply flooring.
3:19 - Insulation.
4:45 - 4-way stretch carpeting.
6:20 - Cladding.
9:32 - Flooring.
10:24 - Lanyard hack on rear barn doors.
10:33 - Van-X curtains.
11:06 - Build build.
11:13 - Final transformation!
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@votesudanusa 2 жыл бұрын

This is what PRIDE in ownership looks like. Great job. Proud of you two

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulashby4952 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant build and finish. I'm older and have a modern motorhome with all the surprise and delight features but watching this video I get a taste of the satisfaction and pride that you must have felt on completion of your build. We'll done.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thanks for watching and thank you very much! Yeah it's great working on the van and once it's done you do feel very proud. Hope you have some good trips in your motorhome!

@hannahjamieson7106 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will I bought this van recently and absolutely LOVE the work you’ve done. Thank you so much! Stumbled across your Instagram page while searching for caddy interior ideas! So grateful you converted it properly. Cannot wait to take her out over the summer 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hannah! That's amazing! I've just seen your Instagram comment as well haha I'm glad you like it! Had you seen my video before you bought it or afterwards?

@PelikoneVideot 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'm just dreaming about converting our caddy maxi into something like this but we got three kids so it's only a dream so far 😂

@Daveaaaaa Жыл бұрын

Blimey, you work quickly! Very satisfying to sit back and see a shell transformed into a great living space..

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Yep super speed! Haha thanks for watching!

@dianebryan8595 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful! Very well done to you both! I absolutely love it !

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it! Have you got a van yourself?

@rachaelholmes6015 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! This is pretty much exactly what I want to do with a van but with a few tweaks… Stella job!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it! Good luck with your build when you do it!

@anthonykemp691 Жыл бұрын

We are looking at buying a van to convert and busy watching van conversion videos. Thanks for creating this it really is helpful.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

No worries, I'm glad they have been helpful! What model of van are you looking at?

@DreamCarGarage1 2 жыл бұрын

What a great job and very easy to follow. Thanks for posting

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

No worries! Thanks for watching!

@benhunt6516 Жыл бұрын

Love what you done there mate. It’s just what I’d like to do. Great inspiration, thanks for sharing

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad it's helped. Hope your build goes well in the future. 🙂

@johnlong8082 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys, enjoy it and make some happy memories.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yeah for sure!

@krzychoobike Жыл бұрын

Super. Świetna robota☺️

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have u got a van?

@uncledaduncledad-vc1js 7 ай бұрын

Just the vid I was looking for,thanks. Hope to have a caddy maxi in a week or two,great project for the winter

@willsvanadventures 7 ай бұрын

Glad you found it! Should be a fun winter!

@bobbypettersen1851 Жыл бұрын

Good one. Simple and useful. That's all it takes. Happy camping. Best regards from Norway.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@whiteedgemedia5278 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, you've done such a good job.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheEamonKeane Жыл бұрын

What a lovely build. Well done

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have you got a van?

@BibbityBobbityBooBoo 2 жыл бұрын

That looks spectacular!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have you got a van?

@oohfrankfurt9178 Жыл бұрын

Very good! That’s the first video I was thinking I can do it on my own , too👍👍

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

No worries glad it helped! What van do you have?

@lindakilpatrick9801 2 жыл бұрын

That's a tight job! Well done!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have a van?

@itellyouwhy6957 Жыл бұрын

Well done you both. The lassie was getting mucked in. Fair play. Most van builds I see the lassies appear when it's all done telling how (we've) done this and that to this van build! Despite doing bugger all.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AndrewJamesmagician 2 жыл бұрын

dude that was awesome, looking forward to watching more

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@VeggieReddy Жыл бұрын

Sweet.. love the work done by both of you.. good one

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@cubgsan 10 ай бұрын

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your camper DIY video is so nice! Awesome! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@linagonzalez4237 7 ай бұрын

Bravo jeune homme, superbe montage. Magnifique.

@willsvanadventures 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@orlandovasconcellos3579 2 жыл бұрын

A força de vontade de vcs 2 extraordinária! Boa sorte sempre Deus os abençoe...sou do RN Brasil.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@gp7336 Жыл бұрын

Mit Liebe zum Detail, schön gemacht!

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have a van?

@gp7336 Жыл бұрын

Hello, unfortunately I don't have a camper yet, but your execution is very inspiring. The bright colors and clear shape make the conversion a bit "Scandinavian" I'm "playing" with the idea of building a Peugeot (partner) Sorry, it's a google translation..

@peterclose1446 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, a craftsman at work👍👍👍

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter! Are you a fellow van owner?

@peterclose1446 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Hello Will, yes I have a campervan, a 1997 hi-lo Romahome unfortunately I do not have your amazing skills in order build my own, all the very best and enjoy many good times in your van, regards Pete

@iainansell5930 2 жыл бұрын

of all the vids of these i've seen, you are literally the only one thats actually shown that you treated the rust properly..it set my ocd off when i see a vid and i don't know if they've fixed the rust or just covered.. it also gets my ocd off when they drill into metal to mouint stuff, but don't treat the bare metal they've caused in the process...

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to avoid drilling into the van for that very reason, but like you say, no one treats it.

@bertv7373 Жыл бұрын

where do you see it? i'm also interested in it, for instance with the Van-X curtain it seems like you drill & screw directly in the van but nothing is treated? or did I miss something? :)

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@bertv7373 hey, at the start there is a section where the rust is treated. With the van x curtains I don't do anything for treatment as there is no rust. :)

@bertv7373 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures aha, I understand! but out of curiousity (not much experience here): don't you create fragile points in the metal prone to rust by screwing into them to install those x-curtains?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@bertv7373 that's alright no worries. I'm no expert either haha umm I guess you could but only if the spots got wet. As it's inside the new holes shouldn't get wet and therefore shouldn't rust.

@Nomadickangoo Жыл бұрын

Really impressed with this, I'm going to be taking lots of tips for my own build! Thank you!

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad its helped! What van do you have?

@Nomadickangoo Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Just got my self a Vauxhall vivaro. But love the simplicity of your build.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@Nomadickangoo oh awesome, very nice!

@bigwoody660 Жыл бұрын

This guy has done absolutely fantastic...a lot of work and effort..from him and his team .. brilliant 👍

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks paul! Do you have a van?

@The_Recusant_Vagabond 8 ай бұрын

Great job…well done!

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Are you doing a van build?

@JP-ij6gf 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job, well done, inspiring

@willsvanadventures 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you have a van?

@JP-ij6gf 6 ай бұрын

@@willsvanadventures sadly I do not but looking at yours inspires me

@mckeon1960 Жыл бұрын

Fab job, you can always bring a cooler box, camping grill or weber go anywhere grill and you sorted, in a Long box under bed, lovely job enjoy

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yh exactly! Then can leave the van as well and have dinner on the beach if you want!

@dpodsful Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable 😊

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@itsallfabrication Жыл бұрын

liked it, well done guys.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christiangillardin2861 4 ай бұрын

Good job! ❤️

@willsvanadventures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@buzzysboaty Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video what a fantastic and thorough job you both did well done. this so makes me want to try and do the same thing 😜

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it! And yes you deffo should, it was great fun and we both really enjoyed it

@actionnait8479 Жыл бұрын

bravo , beau boulot , merci pour la vidéo

@willsvanadventures 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!.

@RetroRewind77 Жыл бұрын

That’s epic dude hats off to you

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Reckon I should do more?

@RetroRewind77 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures go for it

@kapoka1102 Жыл бұрын

Very perfect !

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Which bit did you like the most?

@yodaami 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous. So young, so skilful. And your filming was great. New subscriber, looking forward to your adventures.

@willsvanadventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@tekletesfamariam6854 Жыл бұрын

Waw you did a great job, admirable

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have a van?

@thehomeweldshed Жыл бұрын

Tremendous effort! Well done you 👍👍☺️

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have you got a van?

@thehomeweldshed Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures not yet but I certainly intended to at some point. Looking at a caddy so this is great inspiration

@barhouchebarra3410 Жыл бұрын

C'est magnifiaue bravo

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinfarrell5778 Жыл бұрын

Cracking job..looks great..👍👍🍻🍻

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Are you a fellow van owner?

@kevinfarrell5778 Жыл бұрын

No will but I love night fishing so would be perfect..👍👍

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@kevinfarrell5778 thatll be ideal

@oohfrankfurt9178 10 ай бұрын

Great Job! Well done....easy and practicable. Add a mobile powerstation with mobile solarpanel and ready to go :)

@willsvanadventures 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it! Have you got a van?

@terry362 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! 🧡

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Are you working on a project?

@terry362 2 жыл бұрын

No. 😢😂🧡

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@terry362 are you planning to in the future?

@terry362 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, in the future, and I will need your services. 🧡

@toonmeulendijk9505 4 ай бұрын

Supernice !!!

@willsvanadventures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Do you have a van?

@toonmeulendijk9505 4 ай бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Yes i have a van Caddy Max Cargo so no camper I just throw my Carsten inflatable tent in it some camping gear and go But my wish is to own a Caddy camper from Outbase maybe you know them I have to be patient and save money 😜

@jonatansteven4905 3 ай бұрын

you are my inspiration :)

@willsvanadventures 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@andreyg807 2 жыл бұрын

Super!!!!!

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@milehighclassics 2 ай бұрын

Great job well done

@willsvanadventures 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Do you have a van?

@milehighclassics 2 ай бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yes a new berlingo in delivery miles and I’ve no idea what to do with it as it was bought on my company

@domniven Жыл бұрын

Clean, tidy and simple conversion that looks good. Tip for plastics, use a heat gun will make bumpers and external trims look like factory new mate

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching as well! Ideal thank you, I'll try that on the future!

@domniven Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures no problem mate. The results using heat gun are amazing

@mercmatppl7136 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job Bro 💪 ✊ 👌

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JuanCarlos-xl5pn 2 жыл бұрын

amazing

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffreyb3238 2 жыл бұрын

You're amazing! 🦘

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You building a camper?

@jeffreyb3238 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures No, Will, I'm a young retiree (nothing to do with campers, although camp) and I bought my first vehicle in 35 years, a 2012 VW Caddy Maxi last year and am fitting it out as a weekender to sleep in with my dog. Would be good to have a comfortable floor - currently metal. I might glue an underlay and carpet to avoid knee reconstruction surgery. I don't want anything permanent, including holes drilled. I also garden, so Caddy is for carting bags of mulch etc.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyb3238 ah that sounds ideal, yeah a bit of glue for the floor is the best way to go. Hope it goes well!

@jeffreyb3238 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Thanks. Will try, Will 🙂

@Galaxyofbrian Жыл бұрын

Boss mate. 🤟

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tomr1056 Ай бұрын

I'm shortly buying a VW Caddy Life and will do a simple conversion like this (I mean, you did it properly), for anyone watching who's thinking of getting a small van like this, to convert into a camper, the Caddy is a good choice, there's also a Peugot Partner tepee, A Fiat Doblo or a Ford Tourneo Courier, and others.. a slightly larger but good, reliable van would be something like a Nissan NV200...You can get it with windows all around like the other cars mentioned too... Peace...

@willsvanadventures Ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the tips as well! Hope the conversion goes well. Have you found a van?

@nolivier 8 ай бұрын

Congrats from Paris !!

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Are you building a van?

@nolivier 8 ай бұрын

No I am not , but one day ... @@willsvanadventures

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

@@nolivier will it be a caddy? 😉

@ksky27 Жыл бұрын

GG Bro!

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@antares3796 Жыл бұрын

I could not finish this work in 12 min, I needed more than 20 min....

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hahah I needed two months

@marcocabezas6166 Жыл бұрын

Me gusta mucho lo que asen y lo buen compañeros que son saludos desde vslparaiso de chile

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching! How did you find the video?

@kendzoadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Nice camper van brooo

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AlbertinhoVigo Жыл бұрын

Hello, good job,beautifull guys. Some things i would have done different. For example,using Wood i think It will increase the weight if the van ,also the flooring adds an extra weight. I prefer PVC instead of Wood,It last longer,and It weigts less. For the floor i would have used a flexible glue as the engenier floor needs to be able to expand and contract,may be vinyl flooring it has more resitance to water . Just my opinión,i like your video very much, beautifull job there 😚

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And tha is for watching and commenting! All good points and I agree that some of those materials could work better. :)

@rafaznajdek7674 Жыл бұрын

Super 👍👍👍👍

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Are you converting a van?

@rafaznajdek7674 Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures już mogę spać w niej, mam zrobioną 👍

@akzirhp 2 жыл бұрын

Will make kind of this build in the future

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Do you have a caddy?

@akzirhp 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures no i dont have one, kinda rare here

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@akzirhp where are you based?

@jamesm7721 7 ай бұрын

Can't believe how fast you move... its like it's super speed or something 🤯

@willsvanadventures 7 ай бұрын

Hahaha yeah speed or something.....

@jamesm7721 7 ай бұрын

All jokes aside great build, hope your putting it to good use

@Adam-tr5jm 11 күн бұрын

Legend

@willsvanadventures 10 күн бұрын

Thanks! Are you converting a caddy?

@Adam-tr5jm 9 күн бұрын

@@willsvanadventures no, maybe in the future, satisfying the urge at the moment via other folks KZfaq videos 😂

@willsvanadventures 9 күн бұрын

@@Adam-tr5jm haha I get that! You'll be doing one soon I'm sure!

@farahsali1 2 жыл бұрын

Best part you cleaning it so well. 👍

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Gotta start fresh!

@carlbarton772 2 жыл бұрын

Nice conversion

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Are you converting a van?

@carlbarton772 2 жыл бұрын

No mate in a VW golf project

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlbarton772 ah awesome, how's it going?

@carlbarton772 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures Use it for autosolos, just getting it ready for MOT time

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlbarton772 decent sounds good!

@progrocker59 Жыл бұрын

What a great job. Maybe can you list materials you used. It's a very informative video. Thanks for doing that.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah if you check the video description or head to my website, www.willsvanadventures.co.uk you can see the materials used. :)

@relaxation2035 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, such a great job! Worth watching until the end! Do you find that it has enough insulation?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah so I find that its plenty for summer use, if u was going away loads in the winter I'd put more in. On my latest build I'm putting a lot in haha

@finnomara4148 10 ай бұрын

Nice job. Did you insulate the roof above the drivers and passengers cabin? I bought Berlingo maxi but haven't had the confidence to start yet though i have the materials. I'm thinking of condensation issues if i don't try to take the shelf off and do that bit too

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I didn't on that caddy but on my most recent build I have. I would recommend doing it, sorry i didn't see this. How is the build going?

@rupprechtknecht3103 2 жыл бұрын

That rust 😟 remember the open rocker panel construction - behind the inner fender you can look into those for the whole lenght to the rear wheel. Our Caddy from 2005 had fist size rust holes in both sides just after 8 years - it was a beloved and well maintained family car. We cleaned the rocker panel twice a year but no chance against rust.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! That's awful, where is the inner fender? I've nor heard of that before. As in the rear wheel arches?

@rupprechtknecht3103 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures to get a look onto the mess it is enough to turn a front wheel to the outside ( steering wheel complete to the right ) - then remove the two lowest screws of the inner plastic fender and look behind the fender. There will be a lot of dirt and in our case it was more than 3 liters of water / mud mixture which came out of the rocker panel. It was when our Caddy was 6 months old. Also have a look on the deflector panel at the wipers. The rhd version will have two open holes on top which are for the lhd wiper arms. Those holes must be closed with plugs - otherwise the leafs will fall into and later there is a lot of soil there. The water / leafs / soil is guided to fall direct to the open position of the rocker panels. It looks if VW made that with intention....

@rupprechtknecht3103 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures no idea if that link will work. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqd_a6yH0rvbnZc.html

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@rupprechtknecht3103 ok great, I will have a look! Thank you!

@Lucustard359 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!! Such a great job and so many cool little touches! Have you used it much yet this year?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah we used it a fair amount! Currently into a new build! Have you got a van yourself?

@pudsrus2 Жыл бұрын

Obv its made as you need it and was a really well made job👌🏻I just wonder if a stove,sink and portaloo would have been handy too?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah for most people adding those things would be a lot better. I didn't as need the space for bikes and surfboards etc. Plus I like to take the bed out and then have a full empty back to use the van to move stuff around or go to the tip.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

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@jamescox7341 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will. Great work! I’m looking to do a similar project. what length bed were you able to fit?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! So it was about 200cm long and about 60cm wide on the single. Fully extended I believe it was about 160cm. I'll be making a new bed soon and I'll do a full video with dimensions.

@annelotpierik8090 Жыл бұрын

Hi Will, love the conversion you did. ✨I’m from the Netherlands and this week I want to start converting my Fiat Doblo van. I was wondering what kinds of isolation u use?? ☺️☺️ Thankyou!!

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you! Ah that's brilliant! And the insulation I use is recycled bottle plastic, there is a link to amazon in the video description. 🙂

@firstlast3507 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous wife and a VW Caddy, perfect.

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Sure is!

@nowakeric Жыл бұрын

Hi, amazing job ! Which product exactly did you use against the rust ? Best !

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was hammerite!

@ymym8866 8 ай бұрын

Bonjour, super conversion ! Quels matériaux avez vous utilisé pour le sol ,? (Multicouche alu ?) Et pour l'interieur des parois ? Merci, bonne route 7:10

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! So yeah I used, sound deadening, and then some thermawrap for the condensation barrier.

@jonrobinson1897 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, Where did you purchase the runners you screeed in for the curtains ?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, they all come together as part of a kit from a company called Van X. Are you currently converting a van as well?

@ollies6772 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find a suitable product in Australia to use for the wall cavities that you've used here. Have you got a link or info on the product you used?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ollie, thanks for watching, what van are you working on in Oz? We used recycled bottle insulation source from B&Q here in the UK, link below, hopefully there's something similar available on your side! www.diy.com/departments/diall-insulation-roll-l-6m-w-0-37m-t-100mm/3663602481812_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&ds_rl=1272409&ds_rl=1272379&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NOPBhCPARIsAHAy2zDNqHhwunrP4e2cQgowMFxrClrxd-xAqzMTazktJLTWGRKkXY7CR74aAvnGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=1002

@12aqua12 Жыл бұрын

HI Guys, really nice job and vid you did with your Caddy! Thx for sharing! Did you make a video about how it was holding up to your expectations over the last 15 months? And on a sidenote: I saw a recommendation, not to put insulation into the doors since they are not really waterproof and usually have holes on the bottom to let the incoming water get out... any problems with that?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey, that's interesting about the door. I hadn't heard that before. I don't think it would make difference with the bottle plastic as it doesn't hold moisture. I don't have the van anymore but I haven't heard anything bad about it since haha so think it's all good 🙂

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@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@MrAbelzyt Жыл бұрын

like the rear curtains idea , where did you get this?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey, I got them from van style. On my channel there is a how to fitting video.

@joeybach 8 ай бұрын

Wicked video! Out of curiosity, what do you do about insurance on a self converted van? To most people declare the modifications or not bother?

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

I always declare them, as if you don't, you're insurance is void and could possibly be done for fraud. Just get good insurance such as Adrian flux who cover all modifications.

@jimmyc6619 Жыл бұрын

I need to insulate my caddy van floor. When I lift ply up and Insulate how do I then re fix the floor down? Daft question? It looked as though you just laid it back down without fixing? Cheers.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey, yeah so you're exactly right. Just lay the floor back on top. The weight of the floor will hold it in place.

@DSRMcg 2 жыл бұрын

Nice neat job, what do you call that grey fabric material everyone uses for their van interior?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank! And it's called 4 way stretch carpet. You can buy it off amazon. Hope that helps!

@mikexc90 2 жыл бұрын

they call it acoustic carpet, same used to cover car audio installs

@LetsbeYannis 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Did you use any material for sound blocking before insulation? Was that an issue for you while living in the van?

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah so I used some sound deadening, as it makes a huge difference! I would highly recommend using the stuff from dodomat. Can find a link in the video description.

@nickdogma Жыл бұрын

Hi Will …I’m looking at buying a Caddy in the week to convert to a camper and been watching your vid….very helpful …could I please ask mate what insulations are you using for the white fill and silver insulation you show in your film?…thank you

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks fo watching! Sounds brilliant, good choice on the caddy! Yh so its recycled bottle plastic insulation and then thermawrap. In the video description there are links to buy the products from amazon. Hope that helps! Are you getting a standard caddy or a maxi?

@nickdogma Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures ...Thanks for getting back...I’m looking at a Caddy Life..ex disabled vehicle very low mileage...so I’ve got to rip all the guts out...I like the lower floor to give a bit more head space...first attempt at anything like this ...but hey ho lets go!

@katfran5010 2 жыл бұрын

You've done a grand job there! 🤙🏼 Love it! How much do you reckon something like this would cost if I got someone to do it for me? I converted my T4 into a camper but want to downsize to a Caddy & can't be done with the headache of doing it again tbh.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm not sure how much it would cost for a company. I don't know any companies that insulate properly or do cladding. I know most just put in units or sound deadening and carpet line. Costs me about £500 so imagine a company would charge over £1000 to do the same thing due to labour time.

@HuwDanielRowlands 9 ай бұрын

Love this video. Thank you. Do you know roughly how much this all cost please? Minus the van of course.

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it was around £500. If you head to my website, there is a full cost breakdown. Here is the link - www.willsvanadventures.co.uk/how-much-did-my-diy-volkswagen-caddy-camper-van-conversion-cost-cost-breakdown/#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20main%20types,and%20the%20level%20of%20customization.

@moruk3047 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! How long is the bed?

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was 196cm long! Are you building a van?

@donnasailing Жыл бұрын

Hey your videos are awesome! What is the black rubber type seal thing that goes around the back doors?

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! So it's just the rear door seal for the barn doors. Is that what you mean? Just stops the water coming into the van.

@donnasailing Жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yes ah ok thank you. I'm so new to this lol probably a silly question.

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

@@donnasailing no not of course, always best to ask, I didn't know anything when I started and still don't know lots haha only learnt how to fix my parking sensors yesterday!

@jakeallan4156 2 жыл бұрын

hey mn, just doing mine too. was wondering what you use to clean the van inside

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, ah awesome! In what capacity? Do you mean cleaning products or the type of vacuum?

@PodiumBeast 4 ай бұрын

Nice job! Can i ask you how long the bed is? Thinking about building something like this myself.

@willsvanadventures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I made that one about 190cm on both sides. However my new one I did one side about 190cm and the other around 150-16cm to allow for some more room in the van when pulled out.

@_TheDudeAbides_ 10 ай бұрын

I wonder how much the fluffy insulation in a door helps since the cold will be conducted around it by the metal in the door

@willsvanadventures 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure, I know it will be better than having none, well I would assume! Is pretty warm overnight now!

@em1lyevans 9 ай бұрын

Looks great! How long did this take you start to finish? What kind of budget was this? We’ve got a T4, but thinking about a practical caddy next!

@willsvanadventures 9 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you! So that took me about 2months but I was doing it in the evenings and weekends, so if you did it full time could do it way quicker. Budget was about £500. I've done a video on the cost breakdown as well. T4 sounds awesome!

@amysofoyiamy8030 Жыл бұрын

Very nice!!! I need to change vans since mine is getting more expensive to keep where I live and this is a great alternative. Is it cheaper to maintain? I love my VW T4 and want to stay with VW since they are so reliable. How is the caddy? And do you need get a camper licence for this type of built?? Great job!!

@willsvanadventures Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you! Ah that's a shame but yh a smaller van will be cheaper! They are reliable like you say. I can't say if replacement parts are any cheaper but I know they are great on fuel. From my 1.6tdi engine I get on average around 60mpg. Most I've had is 70mpg doing 50mph and least on hills is always 45-55mpg. You don't need a camper license or anything like that either. 😁

@garethw316 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, Great video. I have just bought a Caddy Maxi myself which was also an old builders van and had the same rust issues as you by the rear door. So much so that one of the striker plates for the left rear door latch has gone. Will need to get a new one and weld it to a plate. I have bought all the sound deadening, insulation and foil to do the inside like you have in this video. Not sure whether to ply line it or carpet the walls & roof. Will be using it to take the e-bikes on some adventures so will be doing the floor in a rubber liner. Have you got the plans for the ply lining? I know you just used the old ones as stencils for this one but I have not got the old ply to use. Loving the videos, keep them up.

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gareth! Thanks for watching! Ah man that's such a shame that its had the rust issue as well. I had exactly the same thing and it needed welding as well. I noticed it as the rear barn door had some play in it when shutting and after investigation I found the rust problem. Sounds like a great plan though and the rubber floors are really good and super easy to clean. I don't have the plans for the plywood I'm afraid but if you post in some caddy groups on Facebook I'm sure someone will have them. :)

@garethw316 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsvanadventures yes my back door has so much play in it, someone could easily rip it open if they wanted too. Ah didn’t think of caddy groups. Will have a look now. Cheers Will 👍

@willsvanadventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@garethw316 ah that's so annoying. I hope you get it fixed! Good luck with the conversion for the biking!

@Masiyamusic Жыл бұрын

my caddy is unisulated and makes loud cracking noise in the night so i cant sleep in it. can u advise exactly how to eliminate internal noise. thanks