VW Caddy 2k Sound Deadening, Insulation & Carpet Part 5 Conversion Caddy Camper Micro

[@simonfharrison]

I don’t own a VW Caddy, nor do I really have the need for one but these videos have made me want to buy one just to do this.

[@Cous1nJack]

I’ve toyed with the idea for years but they are more expensive than equivalent golf/leon with less of everything +vat.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Simon. 🤣 Go for it! Can't beat a VW van.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yes they are more expensive and have less than a car but I would have one over a car any day.

[@simonfharrison]

@@DanChambersDAC Your channel is class mate. The way you talk through what you’re doing but also your honesty about having to figure things out as you go will give others confidence to do the same. Keep the content coming. I’m a huge fan.

[@Retirement_Life]

Fabulous result! Definitely like to see a full Caddy build

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment John. Need to start looking for one really!

[@eddievenman5427]

Fast becoming a caddy man ....great job Dan 👍👍👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Eddie. Alway's wanted to build one but never had the need/time to build one. I think I need to start looking for a project van!

[@johnwalker7777]

Awesome pal you are the man ...given me loads of ideas now didnt know where to start but I do now.

[@nabbs341]

SHOP TRUCK!!Definitely get your own Caddy Dan, put your logo on the side an put your channel out there! 🔥

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Man, I would love one with my logo on!

[@nabbs341]

@@DanChambersDACDan once she's done mate get a decent wrap company to have a chomp at it, would look awesome and have a massive impact for you!! 🦾🦾🦾

[@andrewandlm]

Another caddy with windows and rear seats would be epic. Great little build pal

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud, I should probably start looking for a projectv🤔

[@jcklush]

Keep up the no swearing dude. Often watch your channel during the day whilst my kids are about. 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Dude. Yes 100%. It just feels out of place in KZbin video's! Narrows your audience and revenue from advertising too.

[@therushden]

great job and an enjoyable watch. would love to see the channel get its own van project.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@09woody]

Cracking job Dan you make it look so easy. Great to watch 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alan. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nickrendell4300]

Great job on the caddy, a new business you could create here doing interior trimming.👍🤟👏

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Nick. Trouble is that loads of people do it and I genuinely cannot work out how they do it and make a profit. I have costed it up and the materials alone cost what people charge.

[@liamglover4794]

Definitely get a caddy for the channel, Then you can do rear seat conversion Touran- dash, door cards, front and rear carpets and centre console will look class

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Liam. I need to get looking for one.

[@tallgiese1]

Great bang on job. I love seeing headliner and carpet stuff because it was one of the first things I tackled in a couple of my vehicles. It seemed daunting but is seriously pretty easy and simple and adds so much to your confidence in doing a project. I'm doing some sound. Deadening in my Mk1 Rabbit but went an unconventional budget route and found some great pipe insulation for 15 square feet for less than $25, can be even under $20 depending on where you get it. It is working out pretty good so far. Dan keep up the good work!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it. It all makes such a difference. I used Flash Banding on my first ever T5 as it was cheaper. Does a job!

[@BORLY]

Please get a caddy for the channel, great well instructed videos, down to earth and not boring either. Subscribed ✔️ looking forward to future videos

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Matthew. I should probably get looking for one! Glad you enjoy the content bud. Thank you for the sub.

[@williammereweather9974]

Hey Dan, really enjoyed this Caddy project. I’ve built a couple of T4’s and a T5 and I have been thinking of building a Caddy Max as a day van/Kombi with the rear seat and side windows. I would enjoy watching this and I think a lot of your other viewers would as well. The Mk1 golf is coming along great too, well done fella 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it. I am planning on building another T5 at some point too. I think I need to get on with looking for a Caddy project!

[@dentasthlm]

Well done! Really fun mini serie! I definitely would like to see you with your own caddy project!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it, I need to start looking for a project van now!

[@willydee3965]

Mint. Didn't even think about throwing sound deadening down in that spot behind the seats, that's a great idea. Guess I know what I'll be doing when I sort out the sound system. Thanks for the videos.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Makes such a difference!

[@willydee3965]

@@DanChambersDAC Hopefully enough of a difference to negate the fact that I didn't throw down any sound deadening on the floor, just went the ply floor route. Still, can actually hold a conversation while driving without the need to shout haha.

[@hindlem8]

Would love to see a caddy camper or day van! Love the videos 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Tom.

[@MrAidanfleming]

Loved these little daily uploads!! Looks awesome!! 👌🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Daily uploads was killer! Was up editing until 1 am every night!

[@richuwtbetts]

Aint broke no clips hey Dan the man 😂😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 They are such a weak clip. They usually break! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud.

[@jasondungate6802]

Do a caddy build mate 100% loving the work looks awesome!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jason. I should probably get looking for one!

[@bigeein]

I kept the bulk head in ( due to transporting tools and equipment) I wish a company would make a retrofit bulkhead that could sit further back and be removed quickly. Sound deadening,insulating and carpeting makes a massive difference in the summer and winter. It also makes every day use of the van far easier. I can now have a conversation on the hands free after doing a similar mod in my van. Dan I can’t recommend highly enough replacing the front seats. I fitted A1 S line seats. They bolt straight in and can be found at scrap yards for around £100 each. You can also source a cable retro fit kit for the airbags from a poster on a popular caddy van forum. Please do , go for it with a caddy van build. Once you have finished Juicy. You can take me through the lowering and axle flip process and front bumper replacement. Also if your feeling adventurous barn door to single rear door conversion. Loved this mini series. I can see your feeling a bit bogged down with the fabrication work on Juicy. Chin up , keep going mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Dude. Quick release bulkhead is a good idea! This process is so simple but makes such a difference! I need to get on the hunt for a project van really.

[@kristenconnery3221]

Definitely love to see you with your own caddy! Need some help and inspiration with mine!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Kristen. I need to get looking for a project really.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, always a pleasure to watch, a caddy customised could be a good idea.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Paul. Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@andyjrichie6709]

I must say Dan , the van looks mint , well done, great achievement , hell of a lot better. I nice change and break from the golf. Brilliant content , nice Sunday watch again. Merry Christmas Dan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it! Van turned out OK didn't it! Was a great little break! Hope you had a good Christmas.

[@hannahhardy8302]

Fantastic mini series Dan, really enjoyed the content & the Caddy looks amazing. Definitely need to get one of these for a project on the channel!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment. Glad you are enjoying it. I think I need to get looking for a project van!

[@stacycarter8641]

wow that is one nice Caddy. I love the way it looks now. and I stand by what I said yesterday.. You missed your true calling as a car carpeter.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Stacy. 🙏

[@nigelbrogan]

Top Job that has transformed the van.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Nigel.

[@stevenditchburn6875]

Caddy looks incredible Dan, amazing job👌🏻. Would love to see you do a shop van (Caddy). Think you could produce something quite bad ass. Keep up the great work man and a Happy Christmas to you and yours 🎄

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it. I think I need to get looking for a Caddy project!

[@benfranks3904]

Great little series dude, van looks awesome 👌 👏

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Ben. Turned out OK didn't it! Need to find myself a little project van now!

[@gingerpimpNo1]

Dude. I’ve loved watching this mini VW Caddy series. Awesome videos Dan. I’ll be following all of your videos when I carpet / sound proof my Caddy. Nice one dude

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!

[@Bckn.mylife]

Super clean, successful work! Great! Greetings from Germany 🤙🏽👍🏽

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud.

[@alexjones8296]

Couple of points, Dan. Lots of Touran parts fit the caddy. Rear seats can be used, dashboard, front seats, headlights etc, etc. I’ve had a Caddy van and a Caddy Maxi Life (where that bit you carpeted in this episode is cut out for rear leg room). They are great for custom and oem+ modification. I’m considering going for a Caddy Life in the near future, as I think they offer the best of both worlds (van & car). Would love to see you do one! Great content, thanks, bud👊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alex. Yes I have been doing some research and they seem pretty interchangeable. I need to get on with looking for one to build!

[@keithbrennan288]

Top class job 👏 looks mint, should upgrade seats to really finish it off many of the other platforms fit, gti fr vrs sline 👌

[@barrycox2334]

Awesome videos loving the golf rebuild keep it going and yes a caddy would be a great project

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank You so much for watching and for the comment Barry. Glad you are enjoying it. Keep an eye on the Channel tomorrow for another project!

[@iainstewart1774]

Enjoyed that - good work 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Iain. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@timbird5494]

Another great video Dan it would be great to see you do another vwt5 I'm going to do my own next year

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Tim. I am planning on doing another T5 when I can afford to. I want to do one but go all out ion it and show what I can really do. Thing is it will cost a lot! I need more views to be able to afford the project!

[@andrewtodd6610]

would love to see a Caddy build, removable seat conversion in the back to utilise the footwell perhaps? really enjoyed your T5 build too, keep up the great content!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Andrew. Glad you are enjoying the content. Hopefully I can find a Caddy to build.....

[@stuartdavison8459]

Mate loved this mini series 👏 wouldn't call it a bodge . Looking forward to seeing you on the Golf again soon 😀 👍 stay safe and have a good Christmas 🎄 👍 🍺

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Stuart. Glad you enjoyed it. Will be back on the Golf in the new year. Hope you had a good one.

[@steveedler2334]

Great mini series Dan. Really enjoyed it! Would love to see what you’d do to a Caddy project of your own. I’ve got a self converted T6 and my wife has been after a Caddy for a while so this has been great info for me.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Steve. Glad you enjoyed it bud. I think I need to get looking for a project van!

[@reelclean2795]

Great mini project, I think you need a caddy shop truck 🛻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. I think it is time to start looking!

[@smayberry87]

Would be awesome to watch you build an off road style caddy. Don’t think many people have done KZbin builds on them. Could be something cool for the channel

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Maybe one day. Off road/Swamper isn't really my thing. I wanna do low first!!!

[@andypearce1122]

Get a caddy or a caddy maxi, I've just sound deadened the wife's now I need to get the door panels off again as she wants dinitrol in the bottoms off all the cavities, so feel free to do the same and make it easier for me, while you're at it remove all the wheel arch covers and wiper panel so I can get into these as well. Cheers Dan, Drew P.👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Andy. 🤣 I will get looking for one bud!

[@jasonhopkins6998]

Awesome job dude. 🤙

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jason.

[@gokhankurt905]

Sweet Mini Series. :)

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud.

[@B16GYG]

Merry Christmas Dan you and your family and have a good new year 2021. keep great videos going .I think you should buy a Caddy Maxi for your next Project definitely bro see what you can come up with your tricks on van's. 👊😎👊👌👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Bud. So glad you are enjoying the channel and content. I think I need to get looking for a project van! I hope you had an amazing Christmas and wish you all the best for 2021.

[@B16GYG]

@@DanChambersDAC thank you bro have a good one I ordered a hat from you as well can't wait to receive it the good work up dan 👊😎👊👍👌🍾🎉

[@emma_m0]

I’ve never seen such a beautiful van interior, it looks so good I wouldn’t wana put anything in the back of that van which kinda defeats the point in owning a van?! 😂 quality job though 👌🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Emma. Nah it is all cleanable. Vacuum's pretty easily.

[@lowesmed5681]

Thanks for awsome videos Dan! What do you use to clean the areas before attaching the sound deadening?

[@page64]

great job very accurate and precise, will you also install a solar panel to recharge your PC and smartphone? or for an induction cooker?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment. I wouldn't on this one to be fair. This will if ever only be slept in for 1 weekend a year.

[@69sound81]

I would have gone further in the front doors insulation since I always get aftermarket Audio systems in my vehicles (yeah, even in the cheap working van). But I really think this should have helped out a lot (like day and night) in terms of quietness and thermic insulation. I actually will be doing something similar to a caddy (the passenger version) and a Chevy Express Van (also passenger, but the extra long one). I will try to document as much as I can and share it. Nice job Watching from Mexico.

[@robdelany7636]

Awesome video Dan thanks. About to do my own and this was so helpful. How much of the white sound padding did you use on the rolls? Cheers

[@johnlad1481]

Nice job on the van dan id rather the bulk head tbh find it makes the van more snug if you know what i mean?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment John. Yeah I get that. I much prefer without a bulkhead.

[@filipwennergren2712]

I want one now! Strange, i did’nt know that 😁

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Sorry about that!

[@AD-bm9wd]

Hey mate, good effort on the lining. Have you considered painting the nasty light grey shelf and side panels in a caddy? Plan to do mine and would love to see you do it first 🤞

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Not in this one no. It is just my Step Father's daily run about.

[@trippywill5945]

well done dan !

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud.

[@chrisyoung5573]

You don't need a bulkhead, they only came about because of the nanny state we live in now. I believe you have said on more than one occasion it's not being used commercially. The bulkhead is a personal choice and nothing to do with anyone else but the owner of the van

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Chris. Exactly that dude!

[@lutteropjan]

Does the Caddy have the dampening sheet under the bonnet? I have a 2015 Caddy and bought this seperately from VW. Helps in reducing engine noise getting into the car. I could definitely hear the difference before and after.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. I don't think this has it as standard. Could be a good idea to buy one, Thanks.

[@lutteropjan]

Another tip (just did that myself) is to get the cover for the intake manifold (in my case 03L 103 925 R, for 1.6 TDI). You also need 2x 03L 103 164 and 1x 03L 133 287 (to put on the oil filler cap) to fit the cover. The cover has dampening material on the bottom side which also helps reduce engine noise. (Reference for part numbers: volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/).

[@James-mn6db]

Lovely job .. where did you get the carpet please?

[@martinsherlock479]

Hi mate I’m in the middle of doing the same to my own Caddy Maxi & was wandering where you got the trim clips you used in the roof lining Looks awesome mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Martin. I got the clips from eBay. 'Fir Tree 8mm' are what I use.

[@martinsherlock479]

@@DanChambersDAC thanks for the reply mate will have a look on eBay then 👍

[@martinsherlock479]

Hi Dan just re watching this little mini series & was just wandering when you refitted the new roof lining did the new ply go over or under the front headliner?? It’s been a while since I took mine out & can’t remember 🙄🙄

[@shaun8956]

Hi Dan, I’m going to attempt this but was wondering if you could reply as to how many metres of carpet was required and tins of adhesive spray? Thanks.

[@roblee2794]

Hi Dan, great content as always. Do you think rear seats from a tuareg or caddi maxi would be 'bolt in' or is it completely different from the front tub back?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Rob. The rear seats from a Touran and I think Maxi are not bolt in. As far as I am aware you have to weld brackets to the floor.

[@roblee2794]

@@DanChambersDAC Thanks Dan. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@lawrencedyson6434]

Wouldn’t call what you did a bodge as you said, looks great! What about a pop top install on a T5? Or a rag top..

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Lawrence. I have considered a Pop Top install on a T5. I need to get the views up on the channel so I can afford to do one!

[@nicoleg2999]

loved watching the mini series on the caddy dan and loving the new caddy you are doing at the moment . we have a caddy and not long had the rear seat conversion done and now wanting to carpet and sound deadening the back how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking .

[@DanChambersDAC]

I think the parts cost me about £400

[@barryford7135]

Deff get a caddy! 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Barry. I need to get looking for one.

[@toast6135]

Hey Dan, in the back where you have carpeted the sides. I notice you haven't reused the wooden panels. Is the carpet a bit venurable for a load area that hasn't got support from behind? - Scrap that comment - I've just realised I've missed a vital episode!!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Matt.

[@weasleyp1]

Be class if you did a full caddy build some job you did 👌👌👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. I need to get looking for one.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx for the video great one

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Kjeld.

[@manchapkarm3626]

How much 4 way carpet did you use for the sides/roof and do you have a link for the floor carpet please

[@mattjohn]

Good mini series :)

[@arranwoollett6453]

Done a nice job on you should be proud of that well done! Now do you fancy doing mine? 😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Possibly next year....

[@ShalomBrother]

Problem with sound deadening everything like that, you hear every other interior rattle! Top job though, you could earn good money doing this on the side

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Ryan. 😂 Yeah that annoying!

[@filipkarbownik5848]

Hey Dan, Done an amazing job on that! I'm curious if you loose a lot of heat where you didn't put the insulation for the window areas... I love the look and want to go ahead with that concept for my camper conversion, tia! BTW love the new caddy project! keep it up dude!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Possibly bud. This is only a van and we did this to make it drive a little nicer.

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Great job bro, you didn't insulate the door cavity ?? Oops

[@DanChambersDAC]

You can't insulate the door cavity with the insulation I used as it would interfere with the window. Cheers for watching bud.

[@paulharris8875]

Well done top job 👍

[@matthewmuir9193]

How many sheets of the sound deadening did you use?

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great job perfect 👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bro.

[@jacobosborne1486]

you should put toucan carpets in the front. straight fit and transforms the front

[@Cous1nJack]

🦜

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jacob. Yeah been looking into this. Could be a possibility if I got a project van.

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣

[@johndearn9457]

Next step, detail the paint, let’s see 😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment John. It could do with being done but I am not doing it in the depths of winter!!!!

[@jimmacdonald9746]

Sweet 🇬🇧✊🏻👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jim.

[@On3sta]

hello I congratulate you super nice work on this caddy top work, I have a caddy mk 4, I will come to England to your place lol, I have already contacted a company in England to provide me with the insulating sheet, but to date no one answer me? if you have a solution for me i am ready tank-u best alain from belgium

[@iluvskep5157]

much would you charge to do that on my caddy van ?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Hi, Sorry I don't work on vehicles other than my own at the moment.

[@davidkelly4401]

How much sound deadening was needed??

[@robertcarter9436]

Big space under the floor is begging for a nice stereo install!.... Nice work though bud. Very tidy.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Dude. That was exactly my thought! Could probably slip a pair of 10's under there nicely!

[@DanChambersDAC]

If it was mine it would 100% have a pair of subs under there!

[@ideasgoviral8125]

prfect this si what i want

[@paulfiddes4956]

dont suppose you can do my van dan😁😁

[@_stoatchaser]

A bean bag in the back, window covers and a heater would be snug

[@jayacourt8282]

Happily spend a weekend in that down the coast, no worries, looks more than comfortable 👌🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Wouldn't it just!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Can you imagine dude! Making some amazing memories!

[@markdarby1529]

🤟

[@DanChambersDAC]

🙏

[@gashead2]

Get a Caddy mate!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Considering it 🤣

[@daleblake8922]

Get another caddy

[@DanChambersDAC]

I think I need to get looking for one! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment.

[@dazlee]

Buy a caddy lol

[@DanChambersDAC]

I think I need to start looking for one!