VW Caddy 2k Sound Deadening, Insulation & Carpet Part 1 Conversion Caddy Camper Micro

A little Mini Series! My Step Father has owned this 2016 Caddy for a year or so now and it was a little cold and noisy for daily driving so I offered to sound deaden, Insulate & Carpet the rear to help with this.
Hardly a step by step guide but will hopefully help someone!
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[@BlandNutz]

If you want to make the interior the B pillar trims look better look for a vw caddy maxi 5 seater in the breakers, they came without a bulkhead and dont have those horrible gaps down both sides ,they also go right up to the roof lining and finish it off and way cheaper than vw who want 150 quid per side. Also if you get a caddy ,you can fit a whole vw touran people carrier front half interior into it,dashboard too up to 2015 .Ive done it to mine and it changes the feel if it inside massively .

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. Yeah I have been looking into it all since I did this one. Hopefully my project will be a decent one!

[@danielclare2344]

Most important to keep the father in law happy ! Love the channel ..

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Daniel! It's my Step-Fathers bud. Glad you are enjoying it!

[@Retirement_Life]

Yes, get a Caddy! They are really popular as personal vehicles, as well as commercials, so lots of followers.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting John. On with looking for one now.

[@rhodrihow959]

Don’t forget the insides of the back and I’d do the front doors too But then after a sunroof leak ruining my headliner in a MK3.5 Fiesta RS1800 and pre monster car stereo install, I did the roof floors doors quarter panels boot floor rear arches and then the front doors on the side where the trim fixes back on, had the dashboard out to get the main power cable through from the engine bay. Ok this was 2004 but I’m sure I was pushing 200 sheets of DynoMat....each week I’d go buy more as cost wise I had to break it down But boy what a difference, worth the effort and good on you for eventually doing this for your Step Dad Nice one Dan 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. I did more than I had discussed with my Step-Dad! May go even further with my own project!

[@slackyGT]

Literally done everything I’ve done to my van through watching your vids… done the touran dash, carpeted, arm rest, front carpets, sound deadening and everything with your guidance… thanks for the videos very much appreciated!

[@YourName-mp8ch]

I stuck the dodo mats to the back of the ply lining. Took me an hour and works a treat

[@marcelpajpach4204]

Yes Caddy

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Marcel.

[@andyjrichie6709]

Nice change from the VW . Yes to caddy

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud! Glad you enjoyed it. On with looking for one now.

[@davidkeeley3681]

Yes! Get a caddy on the channel would be a great project 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting David. I am on the look out for one!

[@bigeein]

Hi Dan, I’ve done this job on my own caddy. Results were fantastic. Yes you should do a caddy build after juicy’s completed. I’ve searched on you tube, and I can’t find many videos on things like caddy single rear door conversations. GTi front end conversation for the caddy. Suspension lowering etc on the caddy van. Lots of videos on people making them day vans , no one doing the mechanicals. The channels doing great mate . Cheers. Ian

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Yes I think I am going to search for one. Would probably run alongside the Mk1 too as the views for the channel have dropped right off.

[@smrobertson72]

Definitely get one, I’ve had two great vans. Great vans. If your putting bulkhead back in, make ply infills for mesh area and carpet to match back, much quieter. If your looking at lowering it at rear speak to Carl jones at Jones Springs and get updated reprofiled rear springs rather than axle flip, far more suspension travel along with stiffer suspension. Lower front with springs or coil overs.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Stuart. I have an idea on the suspension set up...

[@custompropertyrenovations8182]

Well done mate. I've watched so many clips of people applying sound deadening incorrectly. Seeing you clean all surfaces properly and using a roller to make sure the sound deadener is bonded correctly to metal is something lacking in alot of clips and critical for longevity and performance. Also the amount you have used is the way I have planned to do my van. Too many people only apply a small sheet here and there which I believe defeats the purpose. Do it once do it right. Top job bro. Looking forward to watching you doing the next step!!!

[@linzscott]

Just away to do this to my van when I get home from offshore. Perfect timing with this video 😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Lindsey. Oh no way! Enjoy it, It is a lot of fun!

[@sandocheese45]

Get one, small 2 man camper with awning, they will be needed soon. Call it Dan in the van 🤣👍 great stuff mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Good idea! They are VERY small though!

[@Awilkinson1979]

Get a black or grey one and put your white DAC logo on the side. 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Andy. That would be sweet!

[@garethwilliams4162]

Great series mate. I was planning on do my caddy van and once I saw your 1st vid, I ordered all the materials and gave it a go. What a transformation, some good little tricks I didn’t consider that worked out a treat. Great vids to follow along to. Champion!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Gareth. That's awesome and why I want to put these video's out there! Glad it all worked out bud.

[@T8RTU]

Bonus Episode is the best! ...always up for some fun with vans. 😎👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Andrew. Was so much fun doing this!

[@darrenpeters828]

Nice little surprise episode on another van , you should definitely consider doing a caddy project , cheers Dan 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Darren. Yes, Wasn't planned at all! I am on looking for a Caddy!

[@frogdxb5648]

Love your work ethic.... never cut corners and nothing seems an effort !, Top work Dan 👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Jeremy. Glad you are enjoying it!

[@Wotsit7781]

Caddy build sounds great

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Daniel. I will be looking for one in the new year.

[@geoffrivett]

yes a new project a VW caddy great idea!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Geoff. Currently looking for one!

[@kristenconnery3221]

Hell yes! Get a caddy on the channel! Had mine 2 weeks and would be a handy guide.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Kristen. On with looking for one at the moment!

[@kristenconnery3221]

Shouldn't take too long to find a nice little project. Shame the caddys don't get as much love as the transporters.

[@MrFartymarty39]

It be good to get a van to see what it turns out like 👌👌👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Hopefully I can source one in the new year!

[@danielclare2344]

Yes we need a caddy build !! Touran dash ,touran carpets , touran r line front end swap . So on so on . It’s endless What can be done to them 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Daniel. Hopefully I can source one in the new year!

[@wild_childofthe80s]

Love your tip with the mole grips! We have a special tool for the job but I'd say your way is possibly a better option! I'm currently doing a Caddy conversion and because I didn't want to reuse those clips and didn't have the tool to hand, I ripped them out using a fork 🤣 I'm posting on Instagram but will eventually post on KZbin too. I'm looking forward to finishing your video to see how you transform it :) x x

[@vansandcoffee]

+1 for a caddy project, or another swamper crafter! 💪

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Will. I am going to try and source a Caddy in the new year!

[@therushden]

Yeah a new van would be awesome.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. On with looking for one.

[@markcooper1953]

Great little vid, you really seemed buzzing doing that and a nice change of scene from the golf.. I’d get one!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Mark. I REALLY enjoyed it! Could you tell?

[@1976djcook]

Realy cool... you Should Build the caddy like an offroad-car... rise the Springs, fender flares from the „cross“ a big led-bar on the roof... i have an 2006 Touran, Build like a 2009 Cross

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. Swamper or Off-Road really isn't my thing!!!

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Dan.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Paul.

[@chrispymm514]

Caddy would be a great project 🤙🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Chris. On with looking for one!

[@chrispymm514]

@@DanChambersDAC have you tried copart?

[@barrysaunders5243]

Top job Dan, go for a Caddy see what you can do with it they are lovely vans

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Barry. I am on with looking for one now!

[@johnlad1481]

nice caddy van...look forward seen the van finished 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting John.

[@johnlad1481]

@@DanChambersDAC your welcome dude have a awesome Christmas 👍

[@darrenbarnet5816]

Yes definitely get a caddy do it up

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Darren. On it!

[@darrenbarnet5816]

No worries mate keep up the good work...👍

[@ashshaw7535]

Do it. Get your own Caddy! I'd be in interested in seeing a wrap. Thinking about doing it on my T5.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Ash. On with looking for one now.

[@dazlee]

Love a caddy.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Darren.

[@jimmacdonald9746]

VW caddy....yesss!!! 🇬🇧✊🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Jim.

[@karlwilkinson9410]

Would love to see a caddy.Thanks for content 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Karl. I am on with looking for one now!

[@charchris2210]

Yeah defo need to do a caddy van I really fancy one myself so would be great to see what could be done dude Again keep up the great vidz

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Chris! I am looking for one at the moment!

[@worldbug]

Very nice project there D , its a great idea to take a break from the golf as you say it will be great to get back to it . Like a refresh 😉 top quality job as always

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it. 100%. Was a nice little break!

[@vwtdis]

I got panel clips and the Christmas tree clips from Harris Trim Supplies when I refitted the roof inside my T5, I’m sure they’ve got different colour panel clips

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Yes there are a few different types and colours available from a few places.

[@SC-hz2bs]

The owner will be made up when he gets his van back, did my T5 in the summer after seeing you do your T5, so much quieter and smarter than old tatty ply. Bet this was a welcome break from weeks of welding and fabrication on the golf!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. It makes such a difference doesn't it!

[@richardbrabbs8283]

Sounds good to me dan if its got vw on the front it will be a winner

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Richard. 100%!

[@stuartdavison8459]

Nice video Dan a bit of different content 👍 loved the tip with the black clips 👍 stay safe mate, looking forward to the next one 👍 🍺🍺

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Stuart. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alexjones8296]

Had 2 tidy Caddy’s myself, Dan. Always gone OEM+ route with them; done well, they can look very, very cool. Nice work with sound deadening...you’ve now got me very curious to see what you could do with a Caddy. Keep up the great content on the channel, bud.😎

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Alex. Glad you enjoyed it. I have some idea's I want to do. Hardly ground breaking stuff but I can't find video's on any of them anywhere! Hopefully will get the views! Thanks bud.

[@blackadderdaz]

Excellent video very informative

[@coreywingrove458]

caddy is a good idea , your paint job was good on the last one and would be nice to see another rattle can job but with a colour sand and buff after , how to videos get more views , how to rattle can a caddy will boost your subs

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Corey. Caddy will be another level dude. No rattle can's on it!

[@Papajays]

Definitely get a caddy and have a go. I love my caddy and in the process of doing similar and butting rear seats in from a Routan. Just don’t get a 1.6tdi

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. I am looking for one at the moment. I have my eye on a few but all 1.6 tdi🤣

[@Papajays]

@@DanChambersDAC if you really want to do a proper conversion you can do an engine swap and put a tfsi engine in it to give you more power. That way you can get a cheaper older van and a donor car for swapping engine and loom

[@eddievenman5427]

A wee break from the Golf will do you good bud.....with the amount of sound proofing in there no one will hear them scream 😂😂😂..looking forwards to part 2 👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Eddie. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@garycrofts1421]

Did you remember to do inside the sliding door and rear doors? 😉 And yeah... get a Caddy.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Gary. Doors were done in a later video.

[@russc2118]

Do it caddy project sounds good mate👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Russ. Looking for one now.

[@archjapanmotovlogs]

Hi Dan, loving everything you do mate being locked up in my little apartment in Tokyo Japan great to see these sides projects as well, I've noticed many of the larger channels use hashtags on the videos they upload maybe add that as well so we can get you past 20k before Xmas ?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. So glad you are enjoying it! I add hashtags to my video's bud. I am doing everything 'as you should' Im think the channel got a little stale with just Mk1 content.

[@jamesedgar2237]

Caddy maxi plenty of room inside British Gas sell loads at auction

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting James. I prefer the SWB ones! Trying to find one now.

[@jeffhirst1403]

looking good dan so far thanks.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Jeff.

[@thealvezz6908]

Defo do a caddy project

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Will be looking for one in the new year!

[@_stoatchaser]

More van stuff. Awesome

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. Needed a change!

[@61brucey]

How much carpet do you think you used for the sides plus the headliner? Also Do you think I would get away with a 40 pack of sound deadening if I’m not needing to to the floor? Love your videos by the way, you make it look too easy! Keep it up.

[@alanhanniffy8177]

Nice van, cheers Dan😀🇮🇪

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Alan.

[@djlakota8907]

Good video mate...👍🏼

[@trustedsource4631]

I’d watch a caddy project, get it done

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. I am on with looking for one now!

[@mikaeleriksson9794]

Impressive work indeed! Looking for a Caddy myself, nice little vans!

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

Great job, well done!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Michael.

[@mrshifter5007]

Good video, nice job done Background music is dreadful,, but it's given me tips on doing my pick up.😉👍

[@craig_from_wales]

definitely get a caddy mate! ive had a few and curious to see how yours will turn out

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Craig. Hopefully we will be able to source one as a project in the new year. They are fetching strong money!

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video perfect 👍👍👍 a nice project 👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Kai.

[@danielrickell7590]

Great video dude, I’ve really gotta do this to my t5 🙈

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Daniel Get on it man!

[@paulphillips2941]

Id like to see what you could do with a caddy 👍 beautiful looking vans when done properly

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Paul. On with looking for one now!

[@paulphillips2941]

@@DanChambersDAC no problem, cant wait to see it 👍

[@MrGarrish]

Would love to see it bud

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. Will be on the look out soon.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx👍😊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud.

[@grahamstadddon5437]

Do a T4 would be great, slightly biased

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Graham. I do intend to do a T4 at some point.

[@silverfox598]

Great Video. Where can I get the floor carpet from please?

[@paddrivers]

Im in 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud.

[@bumblebike6331]

Great video series, just bought a caddy maxi and these videos are going to be great help..just wondering if you can recommend a good quality 4 way stretch carpet?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank You so much for watching and for the comment, Glad you enjoyed them. I alway's use Mega Van Mat's as I find it really easy to work with.

[@3p1cr1d3r]

That was good practice for when you do it on the Golf!! What's the difference between that product and Dyanamat?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. I don't think there is much difference?

[@matthewjohnson2003]

best video iv seen on this iv been doing a lot of research on doing this to my caddy! roughly how many sheets of sound deadening did you go through mate?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Errrrr, I think about 120?

[@Ellie-we5rq]

Caddy camper? Could be great for solo trips etc.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Eleanor. I thin they are a little too small to be a camper? I would struggle to lay in one.

[@Ellie-we5rq]

@@DanChambersDAC I’m 5”5, so I think we are a bit different there. I know the maxi ones often get converted. I have a T6, and they are fab. A simple interior conversion series would be cool. Loads of people are new to campers now we are in covid times.

[@Ens0blu3s]

Hi mate, great video. Just wondering if you will have issues in the future having carpeted over the access points in the lower panels in the rear? Would it have been better to keep the access, and carpet the ply covers?

[@projectzip]

Did you sound mat the doors??

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. That is in a later episode.

[@chrisblay]

Could do with some windows in there as well.🙂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Chris. It has them in the backdoors but you can't put them in the sides of the van as the sides are flat.

[@gunnmoto]

Nice. Did you did the back doors too? Also is there somewhere I can buy that t-shirt and hat that you are wearing. They look very nice

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤦‍♂️ Yeah forgot to add that link to this video

[@gunnmoto]

@@DanChambersDAC this is the way

[@jackontwowheels8577]

How many mrts did you buy? In the 4way carpet.

[@mcjjordan]

Why didnt you get the sound deadening from mvm aswell? When i done my t5 i used 5 rolls!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Matthew. I wanted to use the Dodo Hex as I have used it before and had great results. I got this from Transporter HQ as they are 10 mins from me and good friends.

[@dazlee]

Please get a project caddy

[@DanChambersDAC]

I am on with looking for one now!

[@dazlee]

@@DanChambersDAC I’ll be even more impressed with a mk1 camper samba lol

[@dazlee]

Rewatching this series again. Started doing my van 🎉

[@mark_just_mark]

Are the Dodo Dead Mat sheets heavy? Do you have to think about the weight you are adding with all the sheets or is that not an issue?

[@andybarrett9303]

70 sheets = 20kg

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Mark. The sheet's are not too bad to be fair. Should be more than Ok with this van.

[@Mrchris800]

Great video Dan. I’m at the stage where I’m sound deadening/insulating. Problem was/is condensation inside, any ideas? Chris..

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Yes they all do it. If you insulate and install a vapour barrier it should sort the problem.

[@Mrchris800]

Dan Chambers Thanks Dan. Take it easy dude. Chris.

[@jayacourt8282]

Get a caddy and slam it!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Jay. That is stage 1 of the plan!

[@robweatherhead9135]

More caddy please. Less split-crotch pants. Thanks.

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Yeah, Sorry! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Rob.

[@ViralEye1]

You didn’t sound deaden above the cab 🙈

[@DanChambersDAC]

No I didn’t as I was never going as in depth as I did. Van is much quieter with what I have done though and my Step Father is very happy with it. The original plan was to just add a little sound deadening to rear panels and carpet it.

[@ViralEye1]

@@DanChambersDAC if you ever end up doing another, would be good to show you mine as I foam insulated as well, then carpeted over the top - super silent and warm too

[@bigadd43]

Go caddy maxi

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Adam. I much prefer the SWB version.

[@markfearn1398]

Build a caddy

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. Oh it's happening!!!

[@mckeon1960]

Haha its a black panel van

[@DanChambersDAC]

It is but now it is a much quieter black panel van