VW Caddy Micro Camper (My lifeline to the mountains) Part 1

Been getting asked a lot of questions about the van and people wanting to see the van when i have been away on some of the adventures so thought i would do a video on how the van has evolved over the last few years it has become more important to me as been having to stay away on the longer journeys to the mountains. will be doing a second part as the van is currently away getting some big modifications done at the moment.

[@patdunne3277]

That's the best Caddy camper conversion i have seen mate absolutely fantastic job!! 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks Pat for viewing the video it has been a work in progress and really been enjoying it ,i just recently put the second part up with the new roof installed hopefully you will enjoy just as much as this video. ATB Ally 👍

[@JohnMadden-ni3vj]

Total belter mate , thinking of moving from tents to Caddy , very interesting ideas , thanks

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for watching been a brilliant project from start to finish and now it fully converted with pop top roof and everything else its great to get away when ever i want , i would recommend it there great vans. Atb Ally 👍

[@davidjones4456]

Just found your channel last night and subscribed. Love doing the Munro’s and love Scotland. Love the van don’t have one but it’s a lovely job what you have done with it.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi David thanks for subscribing and following along hopefully you will enjoy my videos , the van was a great project from start to finish and now it's great for getting away to the mountains and campsites. Atb Ally 👍

[@koiinthepond]

Absolutely amazing job you have done with the van. You should be so proud. Happy camping

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for watching the video its been great to do really enjoying it had a lot more done since this video with the pop-top as well hopefully get a 3rd video as got the last of the windows install recently ATB Ally 👍

[@koiinthepond]

Will look forward to the next video 👌

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

@koiinthepond thanks again. The 2nd video is on my KZbin page with the poptop done. Hopefully, you will enjoy the footage thanks again Ally.

[@rose8662]

Really great job. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I look forward to seeing more, especially once the pop-top is on.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for viewing loved doing the build and sharing ideas still more to come. ATB ally👍

[@toonmeulendijk9505]

Amazing , incredible , nicest Van I have ever seen Makes me jealous !!!!

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing its been a lot of work and still more getting done never finished 😅 but well worth the effort ATB Ally👍

[@BTurner.]

That’s about the best I’ve seen. Bloody good job.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for taking time to view the video really enjoyed the build done lots more to it since that video i have a second part on the youtube page aswell with more modifications and currently working on another as more been done again thanks again. Ally

[@the_katman2181]

What a tidy-looking Caddy. Great job.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks its been great doing the build and now its totally finished it brilliant to get the use out of it hopefully you enjoyed the videos of the build. Atb Ally 👍

[@themunrobagger]

Looks amazing mate, what a fantastic bit of kit 👌. Ideal for your purposes 😉. Looking forward to part 2

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks Tam its been a good process converting the van loved it and cant wait to get the next part done , its been great for getting up north for the overnighters and as well as use on the campsites ATB Ally 👍

[@ChrisPrested777]

Outstanding Ally. Another cracking video mate. No matter, the content, always thoroughly enjoyable. ATB. Chris.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks again Chris really enjoyed the van build and looking forward to getting another video done when i get the next stage finished ATB Ally 👍

[@petersimpson633]

lovely setup, very smart looking camper, thanks for sharing

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing Peter Been a great project to work on and still got more to come, Atb Ally 👍

[@diwarburton5369]

You’ve done a cracking job, really stunning conversion.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing been a great project and still more to be done ATB Ally 👍

[@spectacularscotland]

What a superb job you’ve done on the van, well done 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing its been a great project. I have enjoyed it so far and still more to do looking forward to getting another video out when the next part it done ATB Ally. 👍

[@Ex-Pear-Rocker]

OMG thàts a seriously nice conversion, great design, quality fit and finsih, well done fella👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for taking time to view the video it's been great to do and it's had a few more changes now hopefully you will enjoy the second video on my page . I am currently working on a 3rd video as done more modifications again. Atb Ally 👍

[@thelifeofbrian282]

The van looks amazing Ally, great layout, it must be very satisfying having done a lot of the work yourself, certainly a great Basecamp for Scotland's Mountain's 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks Brian been a work in progress the last few years but really enjoyed the build and it certainly helps with the overnighters looking forward to getting it back as its away getting more work done (work i wouldn't attempt my self) get another wee video when its done. ATB Ally

[@agibsonallan]

you have done a great job nothing like some van life around the Scottish highlands I have done it for 20 years and just love to get away

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks Alan been working on the van over the last few years changed so much and still doing more just done the next stage so hopefully get a video up in a few weeks. It's great to be able to finish work on a Friday and be able to jump in to the van and get away. Atb Ally 👍

[@BicolanoBromptoneer]

Amazing build. Simple but gorgeous. I would like to have one!

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing the video since that video i have done a couple more as the van is now fully converted with poptop etc. Atb Ally 👍

[@SomeFokker]

That's a class conversion Ally. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades. Can you please show the fold down double seat as it looks like a good alternative to the Caddy Swivel seat conundrum.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for watching the video really appreciate that , i have another 2 videos part 2 and 3 on the van but don't think it shows the the bench seat out i made it my self as it gives you extra seating at both ends of the table was always trying to find ways to maximise the space in a smaller van. I think i will make a wee video with all the updates and more in-depth what i have done and get it out soon and show the seat opened out its real basic but works as two things a seat and a step to get up to the pop top. Atb Ally 👍

[@volkswagent6raillad850]

Cracking wee set up man 👏👏

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for taking time to view been a great wee project and still more to come hopefully get an another video up soon. ATB Ally 👍

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍. Great looking van. I’ve got a SWB T5 and it’s great for small places and wild camping.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Colin been a great project and now i have it fully converted with the poptop give me so much more room. I went for the smaller van as well for the same reason for ease of getting into smaller camping spaces and getting up and down the single-track roads. Atb Ally 👍

[@andypollard8699]

Amazing camper convertion. Love the van mate its absolutely brilliant. So jealous 😁 Atvb Andy 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing Andy , loved doing this conversion and still not finished always another thing to add 😀 Atb Ally 👍

[@NotApplicable678]

Cool van. Well done 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing the video,loved doing the build and still more to come. 👍

[@johnjones8572]

Nice job, looking forward to seeing the pop top on it.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

HI john thanks for viewing the video glad you enjoyed hopefully you will enjoy my other videos see how the van has changed from this one a few more mods since then. ATB Ally 👍

[@f3lipe135]

Beautiful van!

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for taking time to view the video. 👍

[@adamjones8503]

Sweet van nice work 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks Adam been a great project to work on great to get the use of it now its fully converted. Atb Ally 👍

[@SuperFuzzmonkey]

Sweet conversion

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing loved doing the project and still more to come ATB Ally 👍

[@richardtregonning954]

Fantastic van, u done a lovely job go travel and enjoy it best I've seen from Richard in Wales

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing Richard really enjoying the van build. it has been great and being able to jump on the van and get away when you want is just brilliant. Atb Ally 👍

[@darenderbyshire1089]

Epic van 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing loved doing the build and more to come ATB Ally 👍

[@jb3222]

Looks like great workmanship and the perfect camper for Scotland's remote places. Would much rather have this than one of those huge contraptions that folk insist on cluttering the roads up with.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing been a great wee project, this is great for the wee roads and park ups a lot easier to get places than the bigger campers . Looking forward to the next bit of the project getting done. ATB ALLY 👍

[@jb3222]

Looking forward to seeing it too!@@Allysmountainwalks6462

[@barnryd]

Impressive! Well buidt!

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing been a great build and got more to come. ATB Ally👍

[@TheMilford99]

About the only vid where bedding is shown. A few less ` eehhs` in the next one maybe 😉

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

🤣lol need to get the bedding in canny leave that out 😂 ATB Ally

[@donkeykong516]

Ehh?

[@samandchar2004]

Top van mate

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks mate been a cracking project to work on .👍

[@mikesampson4104]

Looks like you're doing an excellent job... think I'd need a handy door to change the gas bottle, also, if you lose the awning, you could think about a canopy and use those super duper suckers that stick to the van 😊❤

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

HI Mike thanks for viewing been a great wee project and still so much i want to do to it , i have only really used the awning a few times so not going to be much of a miss , i use the tent awning more for the campsites but always an option to look in to if i decided to reuse it. ATB Ally 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Nice and neat Ally. Gotta have some sort of HQ/Basecamp. Makes all the difference. The money you’ve spent would only have been spent on other accommodation... Enjoy. 😊

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Yip it makes some difference as can just jump in the van a go anywhere and you have everything you need it has made it so much easier for getting away on the overnighters to the further away mountains. ATB Ally👍

[@diamond6001]

no bad. 😀 good job mon the caddys

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks been a good we project been brilliant doing it and still more to come ATB Ally 👍

[@bettyourcampervan]

New sub! Van looks ace 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks been a great project to do, and now it is fully converted getting good use out of it now cracking wee vans. Atb Ally 👍

[@bettyourcampervan]

@@Allysmountainwalks6462 will catch up on the latest vids 👍

[@hugostieglitz238]

I like that 👍

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks glad you liked and for taking time to view the video👍

[@johnakyle5908]

Professional looking Job in the interior, only really missing a fridge compared to a transporter. Surprised what you fitted in .

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi John yip took a bit of planning to get it to all fit and still not be cramed in , usually take the 12v cool box on days out or the bigger 12/230v fridge when on campsite as it can sit in the awning. Atb Ally 👍

[@angelapluckhahn7930]

nice 😮

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for taking time to view 👍

[@briancollis9352]

Very smart van and conversion, I have nearly finished my Caddy conversion but not as smart as yours. If you are looking to move your awning on please let me know as that is my next purchase.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Brian thanks for viewing thats good to here your doing a conversion aswell there great vans , i just recent got the poptop done and its made some difference i still have the awning its the 4x4 direct one i will be looking to move it on as cant fit it to the van now. just received some more parts for the van so hopefully make part 3 of the video soon. ATB Ally 👍

[@hrzon2935]

Cracking conversion mate but make sure that co2 metre is higher up, you’ve got it sat just above where your sleeping so by the time the co2 sets the alarm off you’ll be struggling to breath needs to be a high as possible

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for taking time to view , thanks for spoting that I will defo take that advice and move it higher thanks again. Atb Ally 👍

[@johnpirie3800]

Just found this video and now subscribed Ally. Cracking job on your van buddy; really smart and you've used the space available to you very well. Is the van now classed as a camper buddy and does this impact on insurance and road tax? Also Ally, can your Caddy tow a caravan and if so, what is the max weight? Sorry for all the questions Ally. I'm gonna start working my way through your videos. All the best mate. John.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi John really glad you liked the video i mostly walk the mountains and this wee van has done me great on my journey the road tax just the same I am still converting but according to dvla this can't be classified as a camper as need to be able to stand up with a fixed roof so probably end up being a day van but still doing more to it and just done a big mod so hopefully have a video start of October with the new mods , I also have the tow bar used for my bike rack but will tow a caravan as this is the 2 litre caddy maxi not to sure of the weight as done so many mods , also the caddy engine really good for tuning so could get more torque for towing if required,. ATB ALLY 👍

[@Shannon_Insync]

Looks amazing! Looking to do the same for my caddy. Where did you get the furniture from? 😊

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for viewing the video , i found a cabinet maker on ebay down in preston he makes the furniture for the caddys and transporters and various other vans. Atb Ally 👍

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Beautiful job. You don't need more than this really. Did you buy the units in from a company? I didn't see an EHU socket.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi it sure does the job , the 16 amp hook up socket is hidden just under the back bumper, i found a cabinet maker on ebay down in Preston he makes the furniture for the transporters and caddys i collected them and fitted them my self you still have to scribe and cut them to fit the van yourself. Atb Ally 👍

[@TB69443]

Awesome van thanks for sharing, some great ideas there. Ive got the rock n roll bed in still need the furniture, not sure if i try build myself, defo need that pop top, wasn't sure but after seeing yours.. QUESTION can you please explain how that box works that goes behind the front seats?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Richard thanks for viewing after getting the poptop it has given me so much more room and head hight it's a big investment but we'll worth doing. The bulkhead behind the front seats I made a cls frame with ply on each end it houses a lot of the cables going to leisure battery and solar controls so I thought how could I utilise it so I then thought when parked up put the seats forward I could make in to a bench seat and a step for getting up to poptop, I measured between the bulkhead and seats and used a piece of ply which was secured with a piano hinge the full length, underneath I just used 3 large gate hinges which swing down and slot in to a perforated steel bar that runs along bottom of bulk head. Hopefully this might help I am probably doing another video soon with some more mods I will put it in the video how it work Hopefully bee a bit easier than trying to explain. Atb Ally 👍

[@TB69443]

Hi Ally, thanks for getting back to me, greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond, keep watching your video over and over, want my van just like that one I still don't get how the bulkhead turns into seats what does the back panel nearest the seat rest on? @@Allysmountainwalks6462 Those seat covers look cool as well didn't even know you could get them, I'll be getting them for sure. Hopefully ill get to explore some of your walks in it one day.

[@jonathanholland6658]

that conversion is super nice. You say you done the conversion yourself but was it a flat pack or built or all had done?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing, I got the furniture made down in Preston but i had to collect it and fit it in the van myself still had to scribe to shape of the van and cut out for sink and hob also the rock and roll bed was made to size i got delivered and fitted myself as well , the side windows got a company to fit but everything else i did myself plumbing , electrical, diesel heater , carpeting been great project to work on and still not finished hope to get another video up when got the next stage done . ATB A👍lly

[@supertouring22]

Very nice job. How do you cope with coming back after a ride covered in shite? I would be too afraid to mess up the interior.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks yip i am the same i hate getting it all messed up but after getting the poptop fitted its giving me so much more room and to be able to stand up helps to get change after a hike or cycle. just fitted a storage box to the back of the van aswell so helps out with the mess aswell. ATB Ally 👍

[@freewindchannel3285]

it took me at least 5 min to realise that its actually english:D nice Microcamper, quite professional. Is it self-made?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi yip Scottish accent😂the parts were made to size and fitted by myself the rock and roll bed was made to size , the furniture was made by a cabinet maker and i fitted them everything else i pretty much done myself i have done the full conversion now with the pop top as well if you fancy watching the other 2 parts Thanks again Ally.👍

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Nice one Ally!! Looks amazing!! My van is much more rustic 😅😅😅. Can I ask did you do all the conversion yourself? I would love to properly get my van done!! Paul

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Paul i got the furniture made to size to fit the van from a guy down in Preston, and got the rock and roll bed made to size as well from a company down south, but done all the rest myself was fun doing it . Didn't get up the hills this week as had to drop the van of in fife on Friday will be up there till next weekend getting the pop-top roof installed been looking forward to getting this done for a long time now will make so much difference to the van with hight and an extra bed as well. ATB Ally

[@PAADVENTURES1]

@@Allysmountainwalks6462 it looks absolutely fantastic mate! Wouldn’t mind your Preston contact details If you have them!! A great wee investment! I’m not out this weekend either! I’m in Ibiza 😎😎😎

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

@PAADVENTURES1 It sure is Paul the price of campers are so expensive the now by doing it yourself you can do it as it suits and the way you want it , its a lot cheaper, I found the guy on ebay he has his own work shop at his house with the cnc machine for the furniture. I can look him up for his details. Hope you're having a good holiday not missing much here as just the usual weather🤣 ATB Ally 👍

[@PAADVENTURES1]

@@Allysmountainwalks6462 that would be great!!!

[@stuatk3926]

Cracking looking van Ally. Is this one a maxi?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Stu, yip its the longer wheel base caddy maxi gives you that bit more room over the standard caddy, been a cracking project to do and still doing more . ATB Ally 👍

[@stuatk3926]

Brilliant, will keep my eyes open for one,would be perfect for the wee roads up to the hills 👌🏻

[@MJP1970]

Its so so goo! Is it a caddy maxi?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for watching the video, yip its the caddy maxi loved converting it been a great project. Atb Ally 👍

[@armandoesposito613]

Hi beautiful idea, where did you buy the seats, bed and furniture? can you give me the link

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

HI the seat covers were from ezeeparts.co.uk the rock and roll bed was made by a company hammondcamperbeds.co.uk and furniture was made by a cabinet maker that I found on eBay. Atb Ally 👍

[@Choaski]

Which Rock and Roll bed did you get? All the examples I've seen span almost fully across the vehicle however, you have a ton more space for the other furniture!?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi thanks for viewing the video, I got the bed made to size to accommodate the furniture, the bed is 900mm wide by 1800mm long it's a standard manual lever operation not like the spring loaded ones. But does the job the furniture I think is about 400mm deep . I used a company in England think there name was hammonds .

[@Choaski]

Fantastic! I’d try making furniture myself but the welding and framing is beyond me, your build appears to have so much more functional room than the rest, very well designed. Can’t wait to find the right caddy to get started on something similar. @@Allysmountainwalks6462

[@plaio80]

Amazing job!!! If you can help me to get some seat covers like the one you got for your caddy, it would be really appreciated. Thanks

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Thanks for viewing i cant remember exactly who i got them from i think itpossibly was www.ezeeparts.com they do the same ones and various other ones hopefully this can help. ATB Ally👍

[@plaio80]

@@Allysmountainwalks6462 I give it a check, thanks a lot for the help!

[@robertstevens3270]

where did you get the R line seat covers from?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi Robert it was a company on the Internet if you check out www.ezeeparts.com, they have various types. Atb Ally 👍

[@lex6625]

Отличный проект 👍 только я не понял где у вас холодильник и биотуалет?

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Thanks for viewing 👍

[@TB69443]

Hi Mate, did you have any problems with insurance with adding the seats? my company just said that they cant insure me with any mods.

[@Allysmountainwalks6462]

Hi yip i had to move companies as they wouldn't insure me because of the modifications, i got insured with Adrian flux they specify in modified vans i had to insure it as motorhome insurance due to all the modification that's been done and the value of the van ended up double the amount but was to be expected. Ally👍

[@TB69443]

thanks for that, much appreciated.@@Allysmountainwalks6462