Volkswagen Caddy Camper Conversion Start to Finish IN 12 MINUTES

[@votesudanusa]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you!

[@Daveaaaaa]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Yep super speed! Haha thanks for watching!

[@iainansell5930]

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]

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

[@bertv7373]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@paulashby4952]

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]

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!

[@anthonykemp691]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@hannahjamieson7106]

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]

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?

[@BLESSEDMIKE777]

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 😂

[@itellyouwhy6957]

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]

Thanks!

[@cubgsan]

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]

Thank you!

[@tomr1056]

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]

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

[@linagonzalez4237]

Bravo jeune homme, superbe montage. Magnifique.

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you!

[@mckeon1960]

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]

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

[@AlbertinhoVigo]

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]

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

[@benhunt6516]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@jamesm7721]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Hahaha yeah speed or something.....

[@jamesm7721]

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

[@uncledaduncledad-vc1js]

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]

Glad you found it! Should be a fun winter!

[@oohfrankfurt9178]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@gp7336]

Mit Liebe zum Detail, schön gemacht!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Do you have a van?

[@gp7336]

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..

[@domniven]

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]

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

[@domniven]

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

[@OrozcosKitchen]

Great job Will

[@willsvanadventures]

@@OrozcosKitchen thanks so much!

[@oohfrankfurt9178]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@progrocker59]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@bobbypettersen1851]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you!

[@yodaami]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmyc6619]

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]

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

[@jaaa2055]

wondering why you didn't put more insulation wool between ceiling and foam and on sides as in boxes on wheel covers

[@willsvanadventures]

I'd definitely put some on the ceiling, but the other places it's not needed.

[@finnomara4148]

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]

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?

[@Straitjacket808]

Great job. Looks awesome.

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Do you own a vw caddy?

[@Straitjacket808]

​@willsvanadventures I've got a Vaxhall vivaro. You've do a much better job converting yours than I did mine.

[@johnlong8082]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! And yeah for sure!

[@peterclose1446]

Brilliant, a craftsman at work👍👍👍

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you Peter! Are you a fellow van owner?

[@peterclose1446]

@@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

[@ymym8866]

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]

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

[@nicolarose1327]

i love this im about to invest in one of these. Its give me ideas thanks

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! I'm glad it has helped! What type are you going for?

[@rachaelholmes6015]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@JP-ij6gf]

Awesome job, well done, inspiring

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Do you have a van?

[@JP-ij6gf]

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

[@dianebryan8595]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@PatacasGamePlay]

Hello loved the vídeo. How did you guys secured the floor? I saw some screws but i didn't see where you screw them. Thanks 😉

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, thank you! So on that build I just screwed them directly into the van floor beneath using metal self tapping screws.

[@PatacasGamePlay]

@@willsvanadventures oh ok. Thanks very much. Doesn't that might damage the car?

[@willsvanadventures]

@@PatacasGamePlay yeah ideally I wouldn't do that again. Make a frame that is glued to the metal floor. Then can screw the floor into this. But I have found that you don't need to attached the floor at tall as the weight holds it in place.

[@PatacasGamePlay]

@@willsvanadventures that's what i was thinking of doing. I know the weight can hold it in place but here in Portugal everything as to be secured. Thanks again for your help. 😉

[@lindakilpatrick9801]

That's a tight job! Well done!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Do you have a van?

[@Eamo-21]

What a lovely build. Well done

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Have you got a van?

[@stuartcraigon2003]

I'd be interested to know what the weighbridge reading was, that's a lot of heavy timber to put into a small van that can't even carry 1 ton.

[@willsvanadventures]

I'd be interested to see as well actually. Wasn't that much extra weight but these vans are designed to haul a heavier pay load so it wouldn't make a difference. MPG is still around 60-70mpg.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

@@willsvanadventures the payload of them is less than 600kg. That means you can't add more than 600kg to the empty van.

[@willsvanadventures]

@@stuartcraigon2003 yeah it's up to 730kg but there's no way doing a van conversion ways that much. 🙂

[@stuartcraigon2003]

@willsvanadventures you'd be surprised, you've got to include yourself and a full tank of fuel in that weight!

[@bigwoody660]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks paul! Do you have a van?

[@andriuskaseta6311]

Good job!But i thinking you've missed one little thing.Wjat about condensation inside of the van?Extraction is a must,because after you sleep in the van for a night,in the morning drops of condensation will be massive and falling on top of you.Unless you like sleeping with the door open,than it's ok. Other than this you've done a really good job.

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Yeah I agree, on my current build I fitted a vent to stop this happening 🤞

[@YetAnotherSentientBeing]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! It was hammerite!

[@tekletesfamariam6854]

Waw you did a great job, admirable

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Do you have a van?

[@hikmetkarakaya4688]

I was looking a small van for my mowing lawn business and camping. And that's video is best for help me🫡🫡

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, I'm glad.it helped!

[@HuwDanielRowlands]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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.

[@shannonrosemcneill]

Heyyy - just wondering where you bought the back window curtail rails? Thank you! Your video has been a massive help.

[@willsvanadventures]

Glad it's helped! I got them from a company called Van X

[@shannonrosemcneill]

@@willsvanadventures thank you very much

[@VeggieReddy]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!

[@DSRM01]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@mikexc90]

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

[@BibbityBobbityBooBoo]

That looks spectacular!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Have you got a van?

[@ministry.news.videos]

What do you supose to do inside?look at white wall?

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah, you have to stare into the white and imagine yourself on holiday. Once you've focused really hard , you are then transported to Mars.

[@donnasailing]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

@@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!

[@thehomeweldshed]

Tremendous effort! Well done you 👍👍☺️

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Have you got a van?

[@thehomeweldshed]

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

[@innitbut]

Can you tell me a bit more about the rust treatment process? Just about to start this job on a v similar caddy 🙏

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, so on that van, it went back to the place I bought it from as it wasn't meant to be in that condition. But ideally you want to sand all the rust away using a wire brush. Either by hand or on a drill. Then clean it up. Use hammerite all over it. And then re paint in in ur desired colour. :)

[@innitbut]

Great, thanks Will! The hammerite is on its way 😎

[@willsvanadventures]

@@innitbut awesome! Hope it goes well! How bad is the rust?

[@DreamCarGarage1]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! Thanks for watching!

[@ollies6772]

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]

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

[@kamilk6956]

Where for you get those blinds? Like what are they called? Fantastic video btw!!

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, they are just called barn door curtains I'm pretty sure, from a company called vanx. If you head to my channel I have a fitting video for the curtains with the link to buy them.

[@kamilk6956]

@@willsvanadventures cool, will check it out!

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries!

[@martinhance3407]

Great job!

[@willsvanadventures]

@@martinhance3407 thanks! Are you converting a caddy?

[@rupprechtknecht3103]

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]

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

[@rupprechtknecht3103]

@@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]

@@willsvanadventures no idea if that link will work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKyaXyMorqqo8U

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@PodiumBeast]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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.

[@pudsrus2]

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]

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.

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

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]

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

[@LemmyA.D]

Is having that insulation stuffed in beside the rear wiring harness not a massive fire hazard?

[@willsvanadventures]

It hasn't been a problem for anyone that I've seen. I'm not an expert but seems to be ok. If you're worried I'd seek professional advice though!

[@whiteedgemedia5278]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!

[@nickdogma]

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]

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]

@@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!

[@RetroRewind77]

That’s epic dude hats off to you

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@RetroRewind77]

@@willsvanadventures go for it

[@jakeallan4156]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@Upwarddog79]

Great job…well done!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Are you doing a van build?

[@barhouchebarra3410]

C'est magnifiaue bravo

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you!

[@TydisPL]

Hey, great job :) I have a question about safety of the back of the car - how did you make sure that bed and whole floor won't "detach" in case of (even not serious) crash? I also have Caddy Life from 2004 and want to make some hybrid (daily car with detachable bed with possibility to plug in normal seats) but I have safety concern. Thank you in advance ;)

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, you could use the tie down points on the van floor and attach it to that. Or drill a securing point into the van floor and then secure the bed to that. Hope that helps

[@TydisPL]

@@willsvanadventures Thank you :)

[@moruk3047]

Beautiful!! How long is the bed?

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@annelotpierik8090]

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]

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. 🙂

[@MrAbelzyt]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@brionyevans8171]

Where did you get the curtain from please ?

[@willsvanadventures]

The rear curtains are from Van X

[@ChiepShaguerre]

Thank you. Whats the year of the Van and how many Km did it have when you bought it? (And of course if you want to share the price for it.:)

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! And yeah no worries, so I bought it for £7,995 and it was a 2014 with 78k miles I believe. Are you buying one?

[@R1davies]

Hi, what were the curtain rails and curtains you used?

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, so I didnt put curtains into that one. On my first build I made my own curtain rail and used some second hand curtains. And on my current build I think I'll do the same. But I'm going to do a how to video. Are you putting some in yours?

[@akzirhp]

Will make kind of this build in the future

[@willsvanadventures]

That's awesome! Do you have a caddy?

[@akzirhp]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

@@akzirhp where are you based?

[@nolivier]

Congrats from Paris !!

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Are you building a van?

[@nolivier]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

@@nolivier will it be a caddy? 😉

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Cracking job..looks great..👍👍🍻🍻

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Are you a fellow van owner?

[@kevinfarrell5778]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

@@kevinfarrell5778 thatll be ideal

[@actionnait8479]

bravo , beau boulot , merci pour la vidéo

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!.

[@orlandovasconcellos3579]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@emmabooker352]

Hi is this the short wheel base or the maxi caddy?

[@willsvanadventures]

Hi, it's the maxi. Are you thinking of buying one?

[@emmabooker352]

Yes but I'm thinking that the maci would be too big for me to have as a run around as well as a camper. I can't have two cars

[@carlbarton772]

Nice conversion

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Are you converting a van?

[@carlbarton772]

No mate in a VW golf project

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@carlbarton772]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

@@carlbarton772 decent sounds good!

[@LetsbeYannis]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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.

[@uncledaduncledad-vc1js]

I understand the following question would be down to personal preference, but what's the general consensus on declaring this to the insurance company? How much of a premium would it add?

[@willsvanadventures]

I wouldn't say it's personal preference, more the fact you'd need legal and valid insurance. You'll need modified camper insurance, without out it, your insurance will be void. Doesn't add much but insurance all depends on your personal circumstances. Typically I paid £500-£600 a year. This year switched to Brentarce and it was cheaper than I've ever paid! Even with everything going up.

[@uncledaduncledad-vc1js]

@@willsvanadventures Thought that might be the case.I know a couple of lads who ve done them,and scoff when I ask about the insurance

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah I had a crash earlier this year , someone rear ended me and if I haven't had proper insurance I would have been screwed.

[@uncledaduncledad-vc1js]

So what about MOT? Any special requirements to be met for that?

[@saldateilsoldatoryan8653]

Nice! But it's really finished? There's no storage box, little kitchen or water? 😅

[@willsvanadventures]

Yh it is haha I don't have the need for that as it takes up way to much room when you have bikes and surfboards etc. I just cook on the floor.

[@saldateilsoldatoryan8653]

@@willsvanadventures we have different needs :) Have a lot of fun !!

[@amysofoyiamy8030]

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]

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. 😁

[@dpodsful]

Very enjoyable 😊

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!

[@rorymunro12]

Awesome build! I have a 2008 Caddy SWB and am looking to use this video as a guide to covert :D Can you tell me roughly how much 4 Way Stretch Carpet I'll need? I see there's various options on Amazon but I don't want to order the wrong amount! TIA :)

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, sounds like a great project! I think always best to measure up. Are you planning on doing the whole van in carpet?

[@uncledaduncledad-vc1js]

Hi Whats the insurance company you use for a camper conversion?

[@willsvanadventures]

@@uncledaduncledad-vc1js hi, it's called brentarce

[@joeybach]

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]

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.

[@Nordschwarzwaelder]

Warum habt ihr keine Schafwolle zum isolieren genommen. LG

[@willsvanadventures]

I Didn't use the sheep wool as it holds moisture and therefore, can go moldy. This would then cause illness and would smell.

[@Nordschwarzwaelder]

@@willsvanadventures I've never heard such nonsense in my entire life. why should the wool be wet? the wet is lanolin. could it be that you have no idea? Wooden houses are increasingly being insulated with wool. lg so einen quatsch habe ich in meinem ganzen leben noch nie gehört. warum soll die wolle nass sein? das feuchte ist lanolin. kann es sein, daß du keine ahnung hast? holzhäuser werden zunehmend mit wolle gedämmt. lg

[@willsvanadventures]

@@Nordschwarzwaelder it can get wet from the condensation in the van. Van's tend to have much more condensation build up then houses. I could be wrong, I'm only sharing the knowledge that I've learnt online from various other people building Vans. The majority of people avoid classic insulation due to holding moisture.

[@Nordschwarzwaelder]

@@willsvanadventures The majority is not always right. Again, wool does not retain moisture, otherwise the sheep would always be wet. My wife comes from a sheep farm. Lanolin is in the wool to protect the sheep from getting wet. The wool on the sheep dries very quickly. Wool as insulating material doesn't get wet at all! Simply stuff the cavities with wool. Again, the wool keeps the sheep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The lanolin is produced by the sheep itself. LG from the pearl of the northern Black Forest Die Mehrheit muß nicht immer recht haben. Nochmal, Wolle hält keine Feuchtigkeit, sonst wäre das Schaf immer nass. Meine Frau kommt von einer Schäferei. Lanolin ist in der Wolle als Schutz für das Schaf, daß dieses nicht nass wird. Die Wolle am Schaf ist sehr schnell trocken. Wolle als Dämmmaterial wird ja gar nicht nass! Einfach die Hohlräume mit Wolle ausstopfen. Nochmal, die Wolle wärmt im Winter das Schaf, im Sommer kühlt es. LG aus der Perle des Nordschwarzwaldes 

[@John-rg6kt]

What’s difference between the silver stuff on the floor and on the wheel arches

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, so one is thermawrap and one is sound deadening. The thermawrap is used as a condensation barrier and also reflects heat. The sound deadening absorbs vibrations making the van quiet while driving etc. Are you converting a van?

[@John-rg6kt]

@@willsvanadventures thank you I’m hoping to maybe give it a go soon but there’s just so much to learn and tbh it looks a lot of hard work well worth it tho

[@John-rg6kt]

Are you a joiner?

[@willsvanadventures]

@@John-rg6kt no worries and ah ideal, I would deffo reccomend it. It's super fun and it can be hard work mainly time consuming. If you've got the time then it's worth it!

[@willsvanadventures]

@@John-rg6kt nope haha

[@johndyda5673]

Great job guys! What did you use for rust?

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! And hammerite

[@MsFrankanator1]

Nice job on the plastics but have you ever considered using a blowtorch brings the cooler back to new be careful though

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Yeah I have seen that before, I've never thought its needed unless they are proper faded tho. Can be a good technique!

[@dha588]

Why would you use a brush to paint it white instead of a roller?

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, as it's wood the roller wouldn't be able to get into the texture properly. 🙂

[@krzychoobike]

Super. Świetna robota☺️

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Have u got a van?

[@jonrobinson1897]

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

[@willsvanadventures]

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

[@Co074K4t5]

Good work, have you had it weighed? That's alot of extra weight in a small van, just make sure that you're not overloaded or VOSA will have you 🥺

[@willsvanadventures]

No I haven't weighed it. But these are vans, vans are designed to carry a weight for builders, such as building materials etc. Adding a few extra kg in wood won't make any difference.

[@Co074K4t5]

@@willsvanadventures you'd be surprised how quickly it adds up but carry on 👍

[@willsvanadventures]

@@Co074K4t5 yh it does add a far amount more weight but nothing the van can't handle. My current caddy still gets 60-70mpg with the added weight.

[@jurijskonovalchiks619]

great job, well done)

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Do you have a van?

[@AndrewJamesmagician]

dude that was awesome, looking forward to watching more

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@terry362]

Great job! 🧡

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Are you working on a project?

[@terry362]

No. 😢😂🧡

[@willsvanadventures]

@@terry362 are you planning to in the future?

[@terry362]

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