Hey, would you be able to share a link for where you bought the foam mattress from? Thanks, your conversion is so inspiring I am planning one myself now
Your curtains behind the cab seats should have been thermal blockout fabric or backing lined. It a very common type of curtain fabric and readily ava in fabric stores. You could now just get the thermal lining and attach to your current fabric curtains. The good part is it doesn't fray so can simply cut to size and stitched to the existing curtains. I would stop the lining just short of your hardware fittings so as to not create bulk behind the hardware. Not only would it blockout the light but also keep out the heat in summer and cold in winter, if your planning on using year round. Great job. Enjoy!
Am I the only one who found this informative AND hilarious? 😂 Had me at "...I have drawn a very detailed and professional plan...". Very nice conversion. Following.
What a brilliantly made video…and a brilliantly made camper! How long did the the conversion take? It’s an epic bit of kit you now have for toddling round in. You should be bloody proud of yourself! 👍🏼
Yeah I’m pretty pleased with it seeing as I’ve never built anything in my life before this! I think it was like 2 or 3 months just doing a few hours here and there, so not as quick as the video made it seem. And I did a lot of UA-cam video watching to learn as I went haha. And thank you! Definitely enjoying it!
Hey nothing wrong with getting knowledge from University of You Tube!!! Because it really is just bucket fulls of free knowledge to be had there!! Kudos to you and your van!! It is really awesome! Love the bed/couch with the bench in the back even... so cool! Wishing you Many happy travels to you..... Cheers!
Fair play, that’s a damn fine conversion. Don’t know you do for a living but you’ve got some skills at building and engineering things. Perfect vehicle for a day or weekend staycation somewhere, we’ll done fella.
Thanks David! For work I produce videos for various things. Promo videos for people mainly. I’ve not built anything before but I’ve got the tools now so I’m wanting to build something new haha. Really enjoyed it!
What a perfect Van build/conversion you have used every inch of space perfectly. I have watched a few of your on the road video's then i stumbled across this one, i enjoyed them so i will be watching some more for sure. All the best.
Excellent build, nice video, no messing about no annoying music - well done. One thing, perhaps the cupboard door with the fridge should open the other way - easy access from the van.
Thank you! Unfortunately it wasn’t possible to open that way because it couldn’t open far enough due to the front seat sticking out around half way up the door
You’ve done a really good job with this van. I’m planning on doing a conversion on a small van at some point in the next couple of years for my children and this layout would work great for them. All the best and keep the videos coming
It’s just a personal use van. Unless I were to get it registered as a camper (which they wouldn’t allow) then I think it makes more sense to have it as personal use
No it’s almost impossible to get it classed as a camper. Even if you follow all the rules they still deny it most of the time. The full list of rules are on the DVLA website but most people try and give up because they don’t even give an explanation to why they’ve denied it
@@Adz the big blocker for most these days is the requirement for a high-top roof. If you don't have that you've got no chance as it now a core requirement (from UK Gov website): - 2 or more windows on at least one side of the main body (this does not include windows on the driver or passenger doors) to provide a reasonable amount of daylight into the living accommodation - a separate door which provides access to the living accommodation of the vehicle (this excludes the driver and passenger doors); a window on this door counts as a separate window on the main body - motor caravan-style graphics on both sides of the vehicle - an awning bar attached to either side of the vehicle - a high-top roof (this does not include a pop-top elevating roof)
I had to look it up, without further ado means without any fuss or delay; immediately. Great video, really enjoyed the progression of the build. The 👍 through the roof was brilliant.
Excellent conversion and excellent video. No unnecessary deep dives, no skipping over steps, just great explanations and great overview of each item. Makes me want one!
I really like this build. Here's to lots and lots of great trips with it! We'll be taking our Caddy Maxi with our self made build to its fourth season this year, over to Scotland this time. It's a great small van!
Nice conversion! The bubble foil everyone uses is fine for vapour barrier but useless as an insulation or sound deadener! The plastic bottle insulation is great but needs a vapour barrier! 👍
Thank you! I used a separate sound deadener. And not standard foil, it was insulated too. But also vapour barriers do more damage than good a lot of the time. I think it’s far better to control moisture levels rather than to attempt to stop it reaching the metal. Because it inevitably will in a van and then the vapour gets trapped behind the barrier and can’t dry which causes a problem
Fantastic conversion and a very different layout to all the others I’ve watched. I’m interested in the way you’ve done the bed. Where did you get the frame made and what are the dimensions of it?
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t want a side kitchen because I needed the bed to be a certain size. The frame is 120cm wide by about 175cm and then the wooden board overhangs by about 10cm at the back to make it about 185cm long. It’s basically a small double. The guy who made it was an eBay seller that sells frames and I just asked him to customise the size for me and he did. There’s a few sellers that do the frames I think
@@Adz It’s definitely the route I want to go on the bed layout, it’s perfect. What was the name of the eBay seller you bought from? I’ve had a good look there but can’t see anything like it. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Amazing conversation mate, absolutely brilliant how you had done this on your own also and the layout for your van is bang on. Great content buddy and keep the videos coming 👍
I haven't seen the full video yet, but when I saw the car, my first question was... Will it have a kitchen?.... and.... Here we go....you British guys put a whole kitchen in every car, I think.😂 That is the reason why I am going to convert a short Caddy. Now I am keen on looking at the rest. 💯👍🌞
i'm being paid to turn a caddy into a camper...van turned up this afternoon & i found some ideas from the video...good one mate 👍mitchell - queensland australia
Damn this is easily the best video. Straight to the point. No pointless filling it out with your entire life backstory haha. Saved this video. We've just bought a Caddy and are starting the conversion
Very nice build!! A good alternative to a fire extinguisher is a small plant spray bottle, test it occasionally (some triggers go rusty!), the water spray will put most small fires out without covering everything with powder or foam etc. Add some washing liquid and you can also use it as a pre-soak for the washing up.
Your Gatwick Airport video popped up on my UA-cam today...awesome... so I watched all your other 6 all liked. I have subscribed with the bell on for future episodes. Your van build video was fantastic showing the final results without looking all the praise for doing it. You are destined to go far with this channel my friend. Best wishes from Spain.
Thank you! It means a lot, especially that you’ve watched them all so far! I’ve been really enjoying making the videos so there’ll definitely be a lot more to come. Hopefully bigger and better as I go!
Yeah it folds completely flat so I can keep it in the shelf bit above the drivers seat! Much better than the big toilets some people put in these small vans haha. And thank you!
Lol that extremely detailed and professional plan was hilarious bit. Love your videos. quality editing and the length of videos are perfect. Big Fan from the United States. Keep up the amazing Stealth camping videos
Very cool. I was cursing my ass off just trying to make bug screens for my panoramic sunroof and my cargo door with no see um screen, scissors, magnets, and duct tape. After watching this, I'm just going to shut up and get the shit done. Thanks for the motivation!
Thanks for the comment! There was a lot of learning and difficulties that I didn’t film. The video makes it seem easier than it was but when I look back on it it does seem like it was straightforward. If I do another one it should be a lot easier now!
Looks good, the vinyl flooring is a good idea for cutting down on weight as well as costs. One thing, you need to put your Carbon Monoxide detector close to the floor as it is a heavier gas so will sink.
Thanks! The vinyl flooring was definitely a good move and there’s so much choice in design :) but yeah I think you’re thinking of a propane detector because the gas is heavier. Carbon monoxide is around the same density as air so they need to be placed just below ceiling height because the carbon monoxide will rise with warm air
Great Job you have done there, very well thought out and executed. You should be proud of yourself. Could even be the start of a little business, who knows?
Very nice, mate. I am thinking to turn my SUV into a temporary camper. It's a Vauxhall and when you fold back seats down - there is no even surface. So it must be some sort of extra material that will elevate the surface so I can make a nice flat bed - inflatable matt and a sleeping bag. Maybe a storage box and a plywood sheet? Will see. I don't plan to go near police station - you know what they say: the darkest place is under the candlestick! Good vid thought!
I’m torn between keeping what I’ve got, upgrading to a bigger van or getting an SUV and turning that into a camper. If it’s an SUV it’ll be very tight for space but could make it more fun. The only issue is space to cook indoors I think. Good luck with yours! Just gotta sit in the back for a while and picture various layouts until you think of something that’ll work. And thank you!
I've enjoyed a few of your mad adventures but only just catching up on the build. Well thought through - nice neat job. And a good shout installing the colour coded front bumper. I hope your channel goes from strength to strength. All the best from Huddersfield.
You're a natural builder, regardless of your background. I'm seriously thinking about buying a van and doing something simliar, but not for UA-cam 😆. What kind of money did you spend to complete this project?
The camper itself is really innovatively planned and very well implemented. I really like it and I am massively impressed! I don't know how many times you've heard this before and I don't feel like reading through so many comments... but here are 2 points you could possibly improve. 1: 1. you should only mount the carbon monoxide sensor close to the ground. About 30 cm, but definitely at the bottom edge of your bed. At the height where it is currently installed, you would inhale the carbon monoxide before the sensor can sound the alarm. 2. The bed construction is really very stable. It also looks very heavy. I for one would make a couple more bolts to the base plate. I don't currently believe your bed could withstand a rear-end collision and be held securely in place. I only mean well and this is not meant as flaming or hate. It would be a shame if something serious happened because of something like this. Have fun with the undercover camper! Greetings from Bavaria :-D
Thanks for the comment! Although if I placed the carbon monoxide detector low down it wouldn’t be effective. They need to be placed high up. I think you’re getting carbon monoxide confused with propane. Propane is heavier than air. But carbon monoxide is lighter. As for the bed. The fixings on the floor are weak because the wooden floor is so thin. They’re just in place for a little bit of extra security. There’s a few plates that hold it directly into the metal wall of the van though so it should be all good. It would’ve been nice to secure it through the floor completely though, so I may do that at some point. And thank you!
@@Adz Wow, I didn't expect a response. Oh crap, then I was wrong about this device. I installed a combi gas detector in the motorhome at the time and it had to be installed as I mentioned. You are right. That was mainly because it was supposed to warn against propane. My mistake. If you have considered the bed, everything is fine. I have already subscribed to you because I like the way you have converted the camper and it is really something different from the usual. I'm looking through your videos bit by bit. These are perfect for a day with a hangover xD. It would be interesting to see a video of what your daily costs are when you are on the road, with food, showers, laundry, fuel and everything else. The camper also costs taxes and insurance. In any case, thanks for your answer. I wish you a good trip and many more fans and videos :-D
Yeah I thought the same about the carbon monoxide detector until I read the instructions it came with! Hopefully the bed is ok because there’s no more places to fix it now haha. And yeah I try to And sure I respond to all comments but I only get notifications for the 1st comment, and not replies that are attached to it for some reason! I think I’ll be doing a van tour video but mainly I’ll be sticking to vlogs because not all of the audience have vans so they might get a bit bored of I go into too much detail unfortunately. If I ever do a live stream I can talk about stuff like that though. And thanks again!
A keyhole plate (escutcheon plate) fitted to each top of the rear doors gives a place for a brush handle with a screw in each end to be fixed across the doors when opened so securely holding them opened draped cloth over to give extended privacy space maybe standing changing area or shower space.
Just catched up on your work and vlogs .... Credit to you on the build ..I been planning for over a year .but each time I see another idea I want to change mine....Nice job
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t know 100% what layout I wanted until I had the van completely empty. I sat in the back for hours with a tape measure considering different options haha
You can use the alternator of the running engine to change your leisure battery via the (cigarette/12 volt accessories socket on the dash it's better if this is dead when the ignition/engine is switched off. You need to check that this is switched by the ignition switch or you discharge your starting system. But if it is switched off with the ignition your engine changes your leisure battery all the time the engine is running.
It’s not as simple as just plugging it into a 12v socket unfortunately. It needs a split charge relay or even better a b2b charger which is what I have. I’ve also got a solar controller built into the b2b charger so it’s all good :) but thank you for the comment!
Been watching all your videos from latest all the way back to here. Great content and im a bit hooked so hurry up and get the new van built i need my fix.
Hi, new subscriber here. I've recently seen some of your videos and I love them. In this video I love what you've done with little Caddy. Very neat job 👏 I just recently started to think about wanting to get into van life. I think it might be actually cheaper option of living in UK. Plus the bonus of being able to see new places.
@@Adz my Brothers has also done a van build and he was telling me..he's also looking forward to doing the Next one!! addictive hey! Good luck and keep up the good work..I'm currently watching your burger combo edit!🤣..
Mate, that was SO good to watch! Thanks for putting the vid up. I don't know if you think it maybe wasn't as big a production as some others, but it was simple, honest, straightforward and just as normal as any of us out here would be. And for all that it was truly inspirational. Favourite but was "I've cut this wood up using a tenon saw and that square thing" 😁. No frills or pretends here bud. Top job 👍👍👍. 😎
Thanks mate! When I started filming it I thought it was a good idea to film it in a simple way like I did, then when I was editing it I thought it wasn’t good enough to post so I nearly didn’t! Glad I did though! Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome build! Subbing. My only suggestion would be to secure the wires better. Solder and replace those splice connectors and definitely secure the ground wires better. Check out wire ferrules. Bumps and rough road will eventually loosen up connections and may even be a fire hazard.
Thanks! Yeah I was thinking about soldering at the time but I thought I’d risk it for now. The earth has been very securely bolted to the chassis. But yeah I may give it all a check over and update soon!
Looks awesome dude, I built a Berlingo Camper but it was just too small, had I have had a caddy max I might not have gone to a T5. The only thing I would say is look at a diesel heater anything electric heating is just a massive drain on the 12v. The diesel heater is a game changer! How come you didn’t get any windows, it was one of the first things I did so it didn’t look like a work van :)
I definitely don’t want a large van but I think if I upgrade in size it’ll be to a t5/t6 just for a tiny bit extra storage space. And yeah I may get a diesel heater next winter but a hot water bottle does a pretty good job with a thick duvet to be fair! I would’ve got a diesel heater already but I think it wouldn’t be as stealthy when running it. Same reason I didn’t want windows.. no one ever had any idea I’m in there so it’s super stealthy haha. And thanks mate!
@@Adz I struggled to get my race stuff in the Berlingo and me lol and I get the stealth bit dude, I just went with a camper look as I found it too dark with no windows. You won’t regret the diesel heater you can hardly hear the planar one running!
Excellent video and editing skills, probably one of the best laid out micro campers I've seen, course I'd have put a diesel heater under the drivers seat and swopped your fridge out for a smaller model and used the space for a chemical loo of some sort, happy trails 👍🚙👌
Yeah the original plan was a diesel heater under the seat. I have always considered it but in the end I’ve done ok without it. But yeah the next van will definitely have one. Thanks!
Links to everything in my build: kit.co/AdzVentures
Hey, would you be able to share a link for where you bought the foam mattress from? Thanks, your conversion is so inspiring I am planning one myself now
@@laurarutherford7795 Only just seen this. I had a look but couldn't find the mattress so I think it must've been from my old ebay acount! Sorry!
@@Adz hey that's no problem thanks for trying though! Have a good one
All the way from new york city ?
Your curtains behind the cab seats should have been thermal blockout fabric or backing lined. It a very common type of curtain fabric and readily ava in fabric stores. You could now just get the thermal lining and attach to your current fabric curtains. The good part is it doesn't fray so can simply cut to size and stitched to the existing curtains. I would stop the lining just short of your hardware fittings so as to not create bulk behind the hardware. Not only would it blockout the light but also keep out the heat in summer and cold in winter, if your planning on using year round.
Great job. Enjoy!
Brilliant meat and spuds video...no waffle, no bull, just clear concise steps nicely shot, edited and narrated. Very refreshing. Subscribed 👍
Thank you! Glad you thought so!
Am I the only one who found this informative AND hilarious? 😂 Had me at "...I have drawn a very detailed and professional plan...". Very nice conversion. Following.
Haha thank you. I should take up a career as an artist! 😂 hope you enjoy the other vids and what will be coming up this year!
What a brilliantly made video…and a brilliantly made camper! How long did the the conversion take? It’s an epic bit of kit you now have for toddling round in. You should be bloody proud of yourself! 👍🏼
Yeah I’m pretty pleased with it seeing as I’ve never built anything in my life before this! I think it was like 2 or 3 months just doing a few hours here and there, so not as quick as the video made it seem. And I did a lot of UA-cam video watching to learn as I went haha. And thank you! Definitely enjoying it!
Hey nothing wrong with getting knowledge from University of You Tube!!! Because it really is just bucket fulls of free knowledge to be had there!!
Kudos to you and your van!! It is really awesome! Love the bed/couch with the bench in the back even... so cool!
Wishing you Many happy travels to you.....
Cheers!
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@@Adz how much would you charge to do this build in the same van lol
@@dazza1980 How would he fit the same thing in there twice?
Fair play, that’s a damn fine conversion. Don’t know you do for a living but you’ve got some skills at building and engineering things. Perfect vehicle for a day or weekend staycation somewhere, we’ll done fella.
Thanks David! For work I produce videos for various things. Promo videos for people mainly. I’ve not built anything before but I’ve got the tools now so I’m wanting to build something new haha. Really enjoyed it!
As someone who appreciates (but cannot do) things like this, this has blown my mind. Absolutely ace!
Thank you! I’m really happy with it
I am so impressed. What a clever build, looks like a really good combination of stuff, very cleverly done with a great deal of skill. Good job fella.
Thank you so much! I’m really pleased with the outcome!
The best DIY micro camper I've seen. Great job. Happy Adventuring!
Thanks Rich, looking forward to more adventures!
What a perfect Van build/conversion you have used every inch of space perfectly.
I have watched a few of your on the road video's then i stumbled across this one, i enjoyed them so i will be watching some more for sure.
All the best.
A lot of people have seen this as the 1st vid but I’m glad you’ve found the vlogs 1st! And thanks! More to come soon
Thanks
Thank you Ray!!
Very rarely comment on videos but have to say this is one of the best DIY builds I’ve seen. Congrats mate!
Thanks Peter! I’m really happy with it
Excellent build, nice video, no messing about no annoying music - well done. One thing, perhaps the cupboard door with the fridge should open the other way - easy access from the van.
Thank you! Unfortunately it wasn’t possible to open that way because it couldn’t open far enough due to the front seat sticking out around half way up the door
@@Adz I wondered if that might have been the reason.
You’ve done a really good job with this van. I’m planning on doing a conversion on a small van at some point in the next couple of years for my children and this layout would work great for them. All the best and keep the videos coming
Thank you! And yeah I think this layout works really well for a small van!
It’s just a personal use van. Unless I were to get it registered as a camper (which they wouldn’t allow) then I think it makes more sense to have it as personal use
No it’s almost impossible to get it classed as a camper. Even if you follow all the rules they still deny it most of the time. The full list of rules are on the DVLA website but most people try and give up because they don’t even give an explanation to why they’ve denied it
@@Adz the big blocker for most these days is the requirement for a high-top roof. If you don't have that you've got no chance as it now a core requirement (from UK Gov website):
- 2 or more windows on at least one side of the main body (this does not include windows on the driver or passenger doors) to provide a reasonable amount of daylight into the living accommodation
- a separate door which provides access to the living accommodation of the vehicle (this excludes the driver and passenger doors); a window on this door counts as a separate window on the main body
- motor caravan-style graphics on both sides of the vehicle
- an awning bar attached to either side of the vehicle
- a high-top roof (this does not include a pop-top elevating roof)
I had to look it up, without further ado means without any fuss or delay; immediately. Great video, really enjoyed the progression of the build. The 👍 through the roof was brilliant.
Yeah I actually looked it up when I was editing this 😂 and thanks!
Excellent conversion and excellent video. No unnecessary deep dives, no skipping over steps, just great explanations and great overview of each item. Makes me want one!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I saw it and I still don't believe it. Pure F-ing brilliant... genius, highly inventive....WOW!!!
Thanks Carl, it’s appreciated!
I really like this build. Here's to lots and lots of great trips with it! We'll be taking our Caddy Maxi with our self made build to its fourth season this year, over to Scotland this time. It's a great small van!
Thank you! And yeah I’m wanting to get to Scotland in mine this year!
The first camper I’ve seen with a movie screen… Exxxxcellent!
Thanks! And yeah it’s a great feature I think!
Great build well done lots of thought and planning gone into this to max out your space. keep the vid's coming
Thanks mate! And yeah I wanted to get it just right haha
I lost count how many times I said "Legend", awesome video man, it's so nice to see someone being genuine on this platform
Thanks mate. It’s appreciated!
This looks absolutely brilliant.... you've done a fantastic job. Well done
Thank you Toni!
Probably the best micro camper layout in the world, certainly the best I’ve seen 👍🏻
Thanks Steve! Yeah I wanted to prioritise the size of the bed so this made sense to me!
This is absolutely brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 from zero to hero for sure 😁
You also made this look easy 🙈
Thank you! There was lots of difficulties though but I just showed the completed steps so I think it looks easier than it was haha
For someone who doesn’t know electronics you did a great job
Thank you. To be fair I watched so many UA-cam videos and asked a lot of questions before I went ahead with it
Perfect micro camper 💪
Thanks!
Nice conversion! The bubble foil everyone uses is fine for vapour barrier but useless as an insulation or sound deadener! The plastic bottle insulation is great but needs a vapour barrier! 👍
Thank you! I used a separate sound deadener. And not standard foil, it was insulated too. But also vapour barriers do more damage than good a lot of the time. I think it’s far better to control moisture levels rather than to attempt to stop it reaching the metal. Because it inevitably will in a van and then the vapour gets trapped behind the barrier and can’t dry which causes a problem
Fantastic conversion and a very different layout to all the others I’ve watched. I’m interested in the way you’ve done the bed. Where did you get the frame made and what are the dimensions of it?
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t want a side kitchen because I needed the bed to be a certain size. The frame is 120cm wide by about 175cm and then the wooden board overhangs by about 10cm at the back to make it about 185cm long. It’s basically a small double. The guy who made it was an eBay seller that sells frames and I just asked him to customise the size for me and he did. There’s a few sellers that do the frames I think
@@Adz It’s definitely the route I want to go on the bed layout, it’s perfect. What was the name of the eBay seller you bought from? I’ve had a good look there but can’t see anything like it. Any help would be greatly appreciated
@@Adz im also very interested in the name of the company that made the bed?
Great video dude!
Not too long, goes into plenty of details about what you’re doing but no waffle and it’s not just a non stop Timelapse 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you mate! Glad you think so. Hopefully it’s helped a few people!
Amazing conversation mate, absolutely brilliant how you had done this on your own also and the layout for your van is bang on. Great content buddy and keep the videos coming 👍
Thanks mate! I had a lot of help from watching a lot of UA-cam videos. And I didn’t show some of the struggles I had 😂 but I’m happy with the outcome!
@@Adz the joys of UA-cam now mate lol, and anyone will be happy with what you did there with your build, especially how you created the kicthen.
Love your build. This is what I want. Thank you for showing us.
I haven't seen the full video yet, but when I saw the car, my first question was... Will it have a kitchen?.... and.... Here we go....you British guys put a whole kitchen in every car, I think.😂 That is the reason why I am going to convert a short Caddy. Now I am keen on looking at the rest. 💯👍🌞
Without further ado just means without further delay/fuss/yadda yadda/rambling on, etc. Great little van build, like it!
Thank you!!
i'm being paid to turn a caddy into a camper...van turned up this afternoon & i found some ideas from the video...good one mate 👍mitchell - queensland australia
Good luck with it!
You have made a wonderful micro camper, I LOVE IT! Congrats mate, you accomplished something that for most of us is just a dream!
Thanks David! Lockdown made me do it haha
Best micro camper I’ve seen so far
Thank you!
Just found your channel whilst looking at ways to convert my caddy van... Really cool ideas you pout into the van, have subbed. thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks!
Damn this is easily the best video. Straight to the point. No pointless filling it out with your entire life backstory haha.
Saved this video. We've just bought a Caddy and are starting the conversion
Thank you! I thought it was more useful to show it like this rather than going into too much detail about every single thing. Good luck with yours!
Very nice build!!
A good alternative to a fire extinguisher is a small plant spray bottle, test it occasionally (some triggers go rusty!), the water spray will put most small fires out without covering everything with powder or foam etc.
Add some washing liquid and you can also use it as a pre-soak for the washing up.
Thanks! And that’s a good idea, hopefully it won’t ever be needed though 😂
Its a very beautiful built that I ever seen complete with kitchen and and a porta toilet as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
You have been going since January 2022. You have done amazing with over 2 million views. Keep them coming. You are very entertaining
Thank you! Yeah nearly a year now! It looks like I should finish the year with at least 25k subscribers!
I have been going for over 6 years and just got over the 300 mark. You have done really well.
Mate that's a seriously well done build and honestly is giving me the motivation to get a move on with my Caddy Maxi.
Thanks!
Brilliant little setup well done
Thanks Steve!
Your Gatwick Airport video popped up on my UA-cam today...awesome... so I watched all your other 6 all liked. I have subscribed with the bell on for future episodes. Your van build video was fantastic showing the final results without looking all the praise for doing it. You are destined to go far with this channel my friend. Best wishes from Spain.
Thank you! It means a lot, especially that you’ve watched them all so far! I’ve been really enjoying making the videos so there’ll definitely be a lot more to come. Hopefully bigger and better as I go!
That is one of the most best worked camper I've seen here. Awesome.
Thank you. It’s appreciated!
Young man! You should be very proud of yourself. Cracking wee van that.
Thank you! And yeah I’m definitely happy with how it turned out!
Perfect video.
I was waiting for the loo and wasn't disappointed😁 When not in use it can be flattened and shoved away, just right for van!
Yeah it folds completely flat so I can keep it in the shelf bit above the drivers seat! Much better than the big toilets some people put in these small vans haha. And thank you!
Love the build. When I finish our 300-year-old stone house restoration, will build a similar micro camper. Thank you for sharing it :)
100 percent the best build i have seen so far out of 100's
Thanks mate! It’s appreciated!
Lol that extremely detailed and professional plan was hilarious bit. Love your videos. quality editing and the length of videos are perfect. Big Fan from the United States. Keep up the amazing Stealth camping videos
Thank you! And yeah my designing skills know no limits 😂
Very cool. I was cursing my ass off just trying to make bug screens for my panoramic sunroof and my cargo door with no see um screen, scissors, magnets, and duct tape. After watching this, I'm just going to shut up and get the shit done. Thanks for the motivation!
Thanks for the comment! There was a lot of learning and difficulties that I didn’t film. The video makes it seem easier than it was but when I look back on it it does seem like it was straightforward. If I do another one it should be a lot easier now!
Dude, i loved your attitude! “Never used this tool, eh, whats the worst that can happen?” Excellent stealth build man.
Well there’s only one way to find out if you can do something haha
This is a proper way to do your 12 volt electric set up NICE 👍
Looks good, the vinyl flooring is a good idea for cutting down on weight as well as costs. One thing, you need to put your Carbon Monoxide detector close to the floor as it is a heavier gas so will sink.
Thanks! The vinyl flooring was definitely a good move and there’s so much choice in design :) but yeah I think you’re thinking of a propane detector because the gas is heavier. Carbon monoxide is around the same density as air so they need to be placed just below ceiling height because the carbon monoxide will rise with warm air
@@Adz Sorry, my bad x
All good! I think if I had a bigger van I’d get a bigger gas canister and then get a propane detector as well x
I’ll be doing a micro van build this year and I can safely say that I will be following much of what you’ve done here,class mate 👌
Thanks mate! And hope it goes well!
@@Adz thanks mate,can’t wait to get started on it
Well done, you did an excellent job
Great Job you have done there, very well thought out and executed. You should be proud of yourself. Could even be the start of a little business, who knows?
Thanks Paul! And yeah I’m really happy with it. Not sure I’d feel qualified to charge anyone to do any work though
The best video out there for Caddy Camper ideas.
That was amazing, it's almost like you knew what you were doing! Impressive stuff mate.
Thank you! I mean what I didn’t show is that most steps involved me watching a lot of UA-cam videos so I knew what to do 😂
Love the humor, that bed design is awesome too!
Thanks! And yeah I’m happy with it!
Very nice, mate. I am thinking to turn my SUV into a temporary camper. It's a Vauxhall and when you fold back seats down - there is no even surface. So it must be some sort of extra material that will elevate the surface so I can make a nice flat bed - inflatable matt and a sleeping bag. Maybe a storage box and a plywood sheet? Will see. I don't plan to go near police station - you know what they say: the darkest place is under the candlestick! Good vid thought!
I’m torn between keeping what I’ve got, upgrading to a bigger van or getting an SUV and turning that into a camper. If it’s an SUV it’ll be very tight for space but could make it more fun. The only issue is space to cook indoors I think. Good luck with yours! Just gotta sit in the back for a while and picture various layouts until you think of something that’ll work. And thank you!
At last someone has built the type of bed/sofa i had thought up. Its such a great idea but i wasn't quite sure how it would work. Cheers
Yeah I sat in the empty van for hours thinking of all the possibilities and this seemed to be the best possible option! Thanks!
@@Adz yeah, that view out the back will give you some great views. Enjoy
VW caddy maxi owner here. Loving the stealth camper 😎
Caddy crew!
Cool, I really like the projector and screen. I need to get that for my Rav4
Thanks! Yeah it’s a great addition! There’s a link in the description to everything I’ve used in mine
@@Adz tks
Really cool job on this and a very well put together video. Giving me lots of good ideas for my berlingo
I've enjoyed a few of your mad adventures but only just catching up on the build. Well thought through - nice neat job. And a good shout installing the colour coded front bumper. I hope your channel goes from strength to strength. All the best from Huddersfield.
Thank you! Glad you like it! I’m hoping the channel grows a lot more this year :)
I've seen a lot of camper builds, but this is by far the best!
Glad you think so.. thank you!
Yes lad! 7 weeks & counting until I purchase my caddy to convert. Subscribed!
Bet you can’t wait! It’s so satisfying when it’s finally done. Hope the video helps!
You're a natural builder, regardless of your background. I'm seriously thinking about buying a van and doing something simliar, but not for UA-cam 😆. What kind of money did you spend to complete this project?
The camper itself is really innovatively planned and very well implemented. I really like it and I am massively impressed!
I don't know how many times you've heard this before and I don't feel like reading through so many comments... but here are 2 points you could possibly improve. 1:
1. you should only mount the carbon monoxide sensor close to the ground. About 30 cm, but definitely at the bottom edge of your bed.
At the height where it is currently installed, you would inhale the carbon monoxide before the sensor can sound the alarm.
2. The bed construction is really very stable. It also looks very heavy. I for one would make a couple more bolts to the base plate. I don't currently believe your bed could withstand a rear-end collision and be held securely in place.
I only mean well and this is not meant as flaming or hate.
It would be a shame if something serious happened because of something like this.
Have fun with the undercover camper!
Greetings from Bavaria :-D
Thanks for the comment! Although if I placed the carbon monoxide detector low down it wouldn’t be effective. They need to be placed high up. I think you’re getting carbon monoxide confused with propane. Propane is heavier than air. But carbon monoxide is lighter.
As for the bed. The fixings on the floor are weak because the wooden floor is so thin. They’re just in place for a little bit of extra security. There’s a few plates that hold it directly into the metal wall of the van though so it should be all good. It would’ve been nice to secure it through the floor completely though, so I may do that at some point.
And thank you!
@@Adz Wow, I didn't expect a response.
Oh crap, then I was wrong about this device.
I installed a combi gas detector in the motorhome at the time and it had to be installed as I mentioned.
You are right.
That was mainly because it was supposed to warn against propane.
My mistake.
If you have considered the bed, everything is fine. I have already subscribed to you because I like the way you have converted the camper and it is really something different from the usual.
I'm looking through your videos bit by bit. These are perfect for a day with a hangover xD.
It would be interesting to see a video of what your daily costs are when you are on the road, with food, showers, laundry, fuel and everything else. The camper also costs taxes and insurance.
In any case, thanks for your answer. I wish you a good trip and many more fans and videos :-D
Yeah I thought the same about the carbon monoxide detector until I read the instructions it came with! Hopefully the bed is ok because there’s no more places to fix it now haha.
And yeah I try to
And sure I respond to all comments but I only get notifications for the 1st comment, and not replies that are attached to it for some reason! I think I’ll be doing a van tour video but mainly I’ll be sticking to vlogs because not all of the audience have vans so they might get a bit bored of I go into too much detail unfortunately. If I ever do a live stream I can talk about stuff like that though.
And thanks again!
A keyhole plate (escutcheon plate) fitted to each top of the rear doors gives a place for a brush handle with a screw in each end to be fixed across the doors when opened so securely holding them opened draped cloth over to give extended privacy space maybe standing changing area or shower space.
Just catched up on your work and vlogs ....
Credit to you on the build ..I been planning for over a year .but each time I see another idea I want to change mine....Nice job
Thanks! Yeah I didn’t know 100% what layout I wanted until I had the van completely empty. I sat in the back for hours with a tape measure considering different options haha
You can use the alternator of the running engine to change your leisure battery via the (cigarette/12 volt accessories socket on the dash it's better if this is dead when the ignition/engine is switched off. You need to check that this is switched by the ignition switch or you discharge your starting system. But if it is switched off with the ignition your engine changes your leisure battery all the time the engine is running.
It’s not as simple as just plugging it into a 12v socket unfortunately. It needs a split charge relay or even better a b2b charger which is what I have. I’ve also got a solar controller built into the b2b charger so it’s all good :) but thank you for the comment!
For someone that says he doesn't do electrics, you done amazingly well, very interesting video. Well done buddy.
Thanks! To be fair I did watch hours of informational UA-cam videos during the whole process!
Beautiful. Best camper van I've seen.
Thank you!
Thanks for not dragging it out into 17 parts. Cool build, very informative
Yeah I wanted to make something that would cover everything in a fairly short video! Thank you!
i'd love to see an update video on the camper before you sell it, what you would change if you knew what you knew now, etc
Ah too late now unfortunately. But to be honest I wouldn’t have changed anything with that van
Been watching all your videos from latest all the way back to here. Great content and im a bit hooked so hurry up and get the new van built i need my fix.
Thanks mate! I have a new one ready to upload but yeah I can’t wait for the proper adventures to start!
Best ever upload of any category ever.✅
Love this comment. Thanks Richard!
Just come across your channel and been watching your videos love your set up mate
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Brilliant conversion mate, given me lots of inspiration for my build!
Thank you mate!
Hi, new subscriber here. I've recently seen some of your videos and I love them. In this video I love what you've done with little Caddy. Very neat job 👏
I just recently started to think about wanting to get into van life. I think it might be actually cheaper option of living in UK. Plus the bonus of being able to see new places.
Thank you!
You have done an amazing job with this camper. One of the best ones I’ve seen 👍
Thank you!
Hey Adam i've watched a good few of your edits....all the way through! you done a amazing job on this micro van build top notch job...
Thanks Paul!! Glad you like the van! Looking forward to building another now!
@@Adz my Brothers has also done a van build and he was telling me..he's also looking forward to doing the Next one!! addictive hey! Good luck and keep up the good work..I'm currently watching your burger combo edit!🤣..
Spot on, when maximizing a small space everything is in the details "Great Video"
Thank you!
Smashing job @Adz Ventures
You have everything you need and finished great. Well done, and many happy hours in it.
Thanks Rupert! I’m really happy with it!
Mate, that was SO good to watch! Thanks for putting the vid up. I don't know if you think it maybe wasn't as big a production as some others, but it was simple, honest, straightforward and just as normal as any of us out here would be. And for all that it was truly inspirational. Favourite but was "I've cut this wood up using a tenon saw and that square thing" 😁. No frills or pretends here bud. Top job 👍👍👍. 😎
Thanks mate! When I started filming it I thought it was a good idea to film it in a simple way like I did, then when I was editing it I thought it wasn’t good enough to post so I nearly didn’t! Glad I did though! Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant execution and video. If I didn't know any better I'd say VW designed the interior themselves! Damn wicked!
Thanks mate. I appreciate that!
Awesome build! Subbing. My only suggestion would be to secure the wires better. Solder and replace those splice connectors and definitely secure the ground wires better. Check out wire ferrules. Bumps and rough road will eventually loosen up connections and may even be a fire hazard.
Thanks! Yeah I was thinking about soldering at the time but I thought I’d risk it for now. The earth has been very securely bolted to the chassis. But yeah I may give it all a check over and update soon!
Excellent video and nice van conversion.
You’ve got some skills there bud. Great job👍
Thank you!
Perfect lil' camper for some weekend mischief. Schmick job Bruv. 👌
Thanks mate!
Looks awesome dude, I built a Berlingo Camper but it was just too small, had I have had a caddy max I might not have gone to a T5. The only thing I would say is look at a diesel heater anything electric heating is just a massive drain on the 12v. The diesel heater is a game changer! How come you didn’t get any windows, it was one of the first things I did so it didn’t look like a work van :)
I definitely don’t want a large van but I think if I upgrade in size it’ll be to a t5/t6 just for a tiny bit extra storage space. And yeah I may get a diesel heater next winter but a hot water bottle does a pretty good job with a thick duvet to be fair! I would’ve got a diesel heater already but I think it wouldn’t be as stealthy when running it. Same reason I didn’t want windows.. no one ever had any idea I’m in there so it’s super stealthy haha. And thanks mate!
@@Adz I struggled to get my race stuff in the Berlingo and me lol and I get the stealth bit dude, I just went with a camper look as I found it too dark with no windows. You won’t regret the diesel heater you can hardly hear the planar one running!
Great build all around. That bed is awesome.
Thank you! And yeah it’s comfortable too so I’m definitely happy with it!
Greetings from Montana, USA. You have a very slick conversion & stealthy. Great job. I'll be watching your adventures. Now subscribed.
Thanks Michael! Hope you enjoy the other vids!
This was absolutely epic man
Great video mate. Reckon I might have a go at something like this
Thanks Steven! I’m well glad I did mine!
"Without further ado" means your camper has no loo. Nice video. Couldn't resist. Cheers, D.
😂😂😂 I have an emergency fold away one lol. And thanks!
Excellent video and editing skills, probably one of the best laid out micro campers I've seen, course I'd have put a diesel heater under the drivers seat and swopped your fridge out for a smaller model and used the space for a chemical loo of some sort, happy trails 👍🚙👌
Yeah the original plan was a diesel heater under the seat. I have always considered it but in the end I’ve done ok without it. But yeah the next van will definitely have one. Thanks!
Great build, well done. I’ve just discovered your vids and will be working my way through them 😂
Thanks! This one seems so long ago now!
Just subscribed to your channel, you made a great job of your van,very impressive finish, you must be buzzing to get out and about in it.
Thank you! And yeah had it a year now so had a lot of adventures in it!