VW Caddy Maxi Micro Campervan Tour

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VW Caddy Maxi Micro Campervan Tour

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Links to all the stuff I used in my van build: kit.co/JacksVanAdventures
Here's a full in depth van tour of my VW Caddy Maxi Micro Campervan. I did the majority of the van build myself but did have some help from family members with some of the woodwork, fitting the solar panel and flooring etc. It took me around 3 months to finish from June 2021 to September 2021 and the cost was around £4000 give or take. The van is fully capable of going off grid for at least 5 days depending on usage of the water and toilet, this was a must as I prefer not to be on campsites since I like my peace and quiet away from the crowds. I think the VW Caddy Maxis definitely make such a great micro camper they have plenty of storage and space in the back as well as being great to drive since there very car like. My campervan isn't perfect by any means theres plenty of changes I would make if I could go back and redo it but I'm happy with the result and it allows me to see places I would never have been able see otherwise. At the end of the day that's what van life is about, exploring new places, going on adventures and getting outside your comfort zone.
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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Van Cab Interior
03:10 - Left Slide Door Storage
05:08 - Behind Seat Storage
06:20 - Campervan Living Area
08:18 - Power System & Solar Panel
11:10 - Campervan Living Area
13:06 - Bed System
15:02 - Overhead Cab Storage
16:28 - Kitchen Unit, Sink & Water Storage
20:12 - Lighting
21:13 - Van Vault Secure Storage
24:13 - Backdoor Windows & Curtains
25:32 - Cab Divider Curtains
25:57 - More Cab Interior Upgrades
26:24 - Outro
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Пікірлер: 58

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Links to all the stuff I used in my van build: kit.co/JacksVanAdventures

@sm-c8223 Жыл бұрын

👍Well done I like what you have done with a small space

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@joewyatt2407 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic conversion mate well done. Enjoyed watching it 👍

@colinmacdonald404 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍The roof really makes it. It’s like a Tardis.

@garykeighley712 Жыл бұрын

A very well thought out design like it 👍

@andydyer8086 6 ай бұрын

Well impressed like what you done

@DannysBrickfilms 2 жыл бұрын

That looks great! Nice job!

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Silvestmentpms 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build. Great job 👏

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@firdausana6989 Жыл бұрын

Well done 👌👍love it

@richardtregonning954 Жыл бұрын

Love it very nice

@tinale3643 6 ай бұрын

Thank for your sharing❤❤❤❤

@TomWalshHud Жыл бұрын

great vid!

@HW-op7pq 2 жыл бұрын

nice set up

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@AndyandRachel Жыл бұрын

Nice Van! I love the look of your cupboard with the wood on top and the beautiful blue color. New subs here! Excited to check out more of your adventures 😊 Hope you enjoy your channel too!

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated! 😊

@terra9013 Жыл бұрын

Cool, you have to visit Scandinavia.

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

I definitely plan to one day 😀

@bringmeblueskies Жыл бұрын

nice job

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@joerahman7224 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I love your set up, do you have any pics or a video of how you did your bed, I’m wanting to do the same thing. Thanks

@peterhunt5459 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jack. Some interesting features. I'm just about to start a conversion on a Caddy Maxi to include a pull out bed. Particularly like the pull out drawer on runners under the bed for great storage. I'm also going the power station route. I can't decide if to go for a pop top roof so be interested to hear how you get on and if it was something you considered?

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, I'm glad my video has given you some inspiration and ideas for when you start the conversation on your Caddy Maxi. You can definitely get a pop top on the caddy there is companies out there that can do it but I'd imagine it would cost a fair amount. I personally find the height in the van to be fine, I do mostly everything in the van whist sitting down anyway so it's never been an issue for me. Maybe test the van out first by putting a temporary bed in there and see how it feels to get an idea of what it's like before deciding on getting a pop top.

@marcoaurelio6941 Жыл бұрын

love it mate. its just enough!! and fast as hell i bet :) cheers from Portugal. Hoping to get one Maxi 7Seat (for more versatibility) whats your view? i think it will be my best car buy :D

@lex6625 7 ай бұрын

Красный цвет ящика будет привлекать воришек)))

@Tomwithey Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on the electrical set up thinking of going down the jackery route in mine but unsure would love to see a more in depth look into the electrical work you have done to get some ideas/ inspiration for mine

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, I'll look into doing a video about this. It's actually really simple you just wire it up the same way to the small fuse box and then connect the fuse box to a male 12v cigarette point which plugs straight into the Jackery or whatever portable power station you have.

@emmawilliams9769 Жыл бұрын

Could you please show how you’ve done from the fuse box to the jackerys?

@foneflex Жыл бұрын

Great Video Jack, just got a Caddy maxi too, looking to sometimes sleep in it, do you have any details/links to your curtains and track, looks perfect to keep light out away from the front and help the front warm up in winter while driving

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The cab divider curtains are called Van X curtains here's the link: van-x.co.uk/product/vw-caddy-cab-divider-curtain-kit/ Good look with the van build 👍

@rjturner010480 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic set up. Starting to my own build with a Caddy Maxi. Though some bad news...Yours is not euro 6 complient. Its usually the sept 2015 and later with Caddys as mine is the same as yours.

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you like it 👍 Well I do know mine was registered December 2015 so it still could be euro 6 and was advertised as such when I bought it.

@rjturner010480 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacksVanLifeAdventures easy to check your reg on the ULEZ sites to n now for sure as you don't want to get caught out 👍

@CamperVan-K Жыл бұрын

Where were you located when filming that? It's beautiful scenery! Also, your van is great too!

@jimbo12345abc Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome, how big is the bed? I’m just under 6ft2 and concerned if I bought one of these that did get a bed big enough in the back 😢

@winflip 2 жыл бұрын

Great build! Very detailed. I have a couple questions. How's the noise of the fridge, do you think it's louder than a normal fridge? How long did you make the bed? I saw in another comment its 1050mm wide. Do you have a link or name of the cupboard button latches? Are you considering adding a roof vent or anything else besides the wind deflectors and the moisture absorbing cushion for ventilation and moisture control? Until what temperature do you find it comfortable / doable without a heater?

@JacksVanLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Winflip, the fridge is quite noisy since it's only a cheap one but I always sleep with earplugs anyway so it doesn't really bother me. The bed is about 1800mm long and to find the buttons just search camper van buttons on eBay and you'll easily find them. I might consider adding a roof vent or side windows in the future but for now just having the wind deflectors is fine for the ventilation, you'll always get some moisture build up in pretty much any type of camper van anyways. I only really use the camper van in the warmer months but do have some 1 nighters during the cooler months and it's doable it depends what you sleep in really. It usually stays about 3 degrees warmer than whatever the outside temperature is.

@tmaz3654 Жыл бұрын

How did you fix the overhead shelf? I have a kangoo and have put a net instead of a shelf as not sure how to connect the back part to the car without putting screws in the body

@user-qz8ty4wn4d Жыл бұрын

Jack, how’s the solar panel getting on ? Thinking of putting one on mine, however mine is a swb. Would you reckoned the one you have used and how many watts is it ? Thank you

@mkeizer8134 2 жыл бұрын

Wauw, never saw a big 'safe' like yours, great job! I am an old Dutch lady building my van and wonder if you can tell: how did you fix your curtain rail in the roof, I am afraid of screw things 🙂and didn't see this 'system' of yours anywhere else. But it looks so easy and perfect. Likewise the curved rails in the back windows. Mean a lot to me if you could explain and help me overcome my fears. Have a great time on the road bud.

@mkeizer8134 2 жыл бұрын

PS I am not on internet, only KZfaq films.

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's m keizer, I'm glad you like my camper van build. I fixed my cab curtain rail to the carpeted ply roof panel with some small screws and for the window rails I drilled pilot holes before screwing in self tapping screws. I hope this helps.

@mkeizer8134 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacksVanLifeAdventures Yes it does, thank so much. Enjoy the summer.

@robah9483 Жыл бұрын

what are the curtain thingies on the two back door windows called?

@TravelWithTheLinthwaites 2 жыл бұрын

love this video mate. please can you send me a link to where you got the drawer sliders from that you used for the pull out part of the bed? I need something exactly the same!

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like the video. The draw sliders are from amazon and you can also get them in different sizes as well. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WZJZVSQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@TravelWithTheLinthwaites 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacksVanLifeAdventures Fantastic, thank you so much for your reply and the link! What size did you use for yours? I only ask because you and I have roughly the same sized bed, so I may be able to guide myself from what you used.

@JacksVanLifeAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWithTheLinthwaites I used the 400mm sized draw sliders. My bed in total is 1050mm width with the fixed part being 650mm wide so the sliding part slides out by 400mm.

@TravelWithTheLinthwaites 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacksVanLifeAdventures fab! Thank you so much. Great layout by the way. Van looks awesome 👍🏻

@TravelWithTheLinthwaites 2 жыл бұрын

@@JacksVanLifeAdventures Did you make a video at all of how you made your bed? I just can't get my head around it at all!