DIY Camper Van Conversion | Full Build Timelapse | VW Caddy
2023 ж. 11 Ақп.
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DIY camper conversion from start to finish. Built on a VW Caddy, this conversion took around 4 months to complete and whilst large enough to fit a full-sized bed, hob, sink and cool box, it's small enough to use as a daily run around and park up easily.
I'll be adding a few more in-depth how-to videos in the coming weeks on the tap/sink, blinds, steam-bent windows and more so stay tuned for those! In the meantime, watch the full tour of this lil VW Caddy here: • VW Caddy Van Conversio...
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Happy travels!
dude is a carpenter, mechanic, electrician, tailor, and plumber. He can run a whole town by himself
Man after my own heart. Plus fire chief
Yes Jack of all trades but this time Master of all as well. Wonderful conversion.
uummm I think you forgot... video maker
I bet he does brain surgery in his spare time 👍😀
Knows how to film. Knows how to edit. Knows how to inspire.
I've watched hundreds of van builds, and this is simply the BEST build on the internet. Super talented, multi-master craftsmen, and to top it off, the filming and editing are better than I could ever do. A seasoned broadcast professional with 25 years of experience!
Thanks @MediaEasier, that's very much appreciated!
For a little while I thought ‘yes I can do this’ then you moved into another gear and I was eating your dust. Not a discouraging thing , I just sat back and watched a true master at work.
This is not a camper van conversion this is carpentry ART 😲 👏👏
yes!!!!
and THAT dear people, is how it's done. (the skills + the attention to detail: the way you threaded the electrics through your roof rack, all the routed edges, the little mirror, the adorable sink and faucet and immaculate sewing! Perfection!)
Ah thanks so much Lynne, much appreciated! 😁
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best comment!!!
I would have put a tin layer of plastic between the insulated ceiling and wood, also on the walls between insulation and wood. Great results by the way. Greetings from the Netherlands
Never seen this much detail in a build - great video!
WOW! That was THE most visually, audibly pleasing van build video I have ever seen! And your craftsmanship and all the little details... Just so deliciously satisfying!!
This is a thing of beauty! Thank you for taking the time to show us through the process so thoroughly and tastefully. There are so many things I'm supposed to be doing right now, but I've been glued to this video.
VERY COOL watching you make the window frame. I have a vintage travel trailer with a birch wood interior and I always wondered how they got those gorgeous curves in the wood. Now I know! First rate conversion and presentation.
The best UK van conversion I've seen, by far - in fact, one of the best I've seen from anywhere. I loved so many of the little details. Outstanding work!
Thanks Terry!
Go on any van conversion video..and you will find a version of the us comment 😂😂
Might ask him to build mine haha
Carpenter, engineer, tailor, electrician, designer, - a man after my own heart🎉🎉 love this van build - it is beautiful
Incroyable ! The attention to every small détail... the last straw was the window cover with its matching pattern! Bravo!!!
not having to hear someone's life story before a video actually starts is FANTASTIC! (even if the insulation is installed backwards😎🖤)
I've seen A LOT of van conversion ideas...and yours my friend is my favorite! Thank you so much for inspiration 😍 beautiful work!
This is the best carpentry I have seen! I absolutely love your precision and craftsmanship skills! Beautiful work!
This is absolutely amazing! What you've done with such a small space and I loved watching the woodwork too! You're very good indeed!
Really grateful for this vid! Just starting a VW transporter conversion and needed to remind myself of the basics. Thank you for explaining from square 1!
Just such great skill here, it’s gorgeous! not everyone has the skill to do this or tools available wonderful job! Who wouldn’t love to live in this ? Totally in awe!
He made from his passion his job. Amazing work! 👍🎖
This is just such a comprehensive start to finish conversion with so much attention to detail , it inspires you to think to yourself "wait, I could do that" while watching it. I couldn't help but think to myself, as you were building out the bed unit, since it's such a small van, what if you were to make it serve double duty by turning it into your main storage cabinet/worktop/etc when it is upright on its side? Then you could have the left side of the van as a sitting bench, and once you're done doing kitchen/work stuff during the day, drop the thing down 90 degrees for an instant full size double bed.
Absolutely loving and admiring the dedication, incredible craftsmanship, patience and attention to detail. Fantastic video.
Probably the best van build video I’ve ever watched, currently looking to downsize from a sprinter and this video has made my mind up. Congratulations on your build, some people might take it for granted but this is stunning. Hats off to you
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! And I love how well thought out you did everything! I am a disabled senior that travels for suicide awareness Since losing my son Jeff in 2016, in my wheelchair modified 2010 dodge grand caravan with my four Chihuahuas. I have a wire cubby in the Hatch area for storage. I also have a platform bed with some storage space underneath. I have kept the smaller section of the backseat as well as the two front seats for when my grandchildren travel with me. The rest of the floor space is taken up by my power chair. I am by no means a minimalist and definitely travel with too much stuff. And I still have more stuff for camping and emergency gear at home for the day I can score a larger rig. Unfortunately, due to the wheelchair modification, I cannot have a rear hitch for a tiny trailer or even a storage box on the back, and being in a wheelchair it is hard to access anything on the roof. But I do have 2 solar panels and a roof box up top for when other people travel with me. My dream vehicle is a short wheelchair Bus conversion with plenty of storage space! Safe Travels n Enjoy YOUR Journey! ❤ youtube.com/@JeffeysMom
Carpenter, electrician, seamstress/upholsterer, plumber. you make it all look so easy and with fantastic attention to detail. you have a new subscriber sir.
Thanks Philboboggins, much appreciated! ✌️
What an exquisite craftsman you are. So wonderful to watch your meticulous work. I am keeping your info in hopes of having something done up by you in future.
What a fantastic conversion. The skills shown throughout this build will inspire me with my own conversions. Thank you
Thanks bulkbrit and have fun with your build!
You are certainly a man of many talents. Very impressive style & finish. Well done, and I wish you every success with the van 👍
Incredible! I don't even know there are so many specialist tools. I really admire your hands-on skills.
Excellent,even down to the detail of snipping around corners befor inverting the cushion covers to get a perfect finish.
FABULOUS!!! Master craftsman, so much care in everything he’s doing!!! Perfection personified! Well done you!!M
Absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is second to none.
This is truly inspiring and amazing. Your skill and talent and attention to detail, even sewing, is astonishing. All done with love and care and in a relaxed manner. Breathtaking!
Plus he has great hair!
Multi-craftsman and woodwork-ARTIST! 👌 Golden hands, a vision, a plan, solid tools/machines and material. AND much ❤️ for what he’s doing. Mindblowing result. Little Camper with big personality. LOVE it 😍
I have seen many videos like this, but this work here is the best I have ever seen, especially the details and taking care of tiny little things is unbelievable.
Thanks InfoConvoy, much appreciated ! :)
I love to see this build. I am refitting a Standfast 41 and I learn a lot of how you aproach things. Keep up your fantastic work
I love how you focus on the actual process rather than fast forward through the details to the finished product. Great video!
So far I have seen quite a number of builds of campers because for several reasons I seriously consider to start to live in a camper myself. This is the smallest van I have seen so far. What I like most is that you kept it as simple and practical as possible but with some cute details such as the mirror. I also like the colors. You kept it light. This makes it more spacious. Even though this is too small for me I still think this is extremely well done. Double thumbs up.
Oh my goodness! The craftsmanship you demonstrate is exquisite! How ever did you acquire such skills at such an early age! You are a very capable carpenter, engineer, plumber, electrician, designer, upholsterer, tailor, videographer, etc, etc. This is the best van build I've ever watched.
@@mstimpson03301 I think he had great parents
I'll probably never build a van myself for lots of reasons but I loved watching your video just because of your skills and creativity
Wood & Wild I enjoy quick timelapse videos - you see a job being completed. But, oh how satisfying it is to see you and your handiwork in real time. The loving care as you apply rust inhibitor to a hole drilled in the metal; to see the careful application of adhesive to ensure a perfect assembly of the solar cells to the roof. I have enjoyed it so much. I'm a little past all of that but to see the devotion to detail and the caring use of tools is a spectacular sight. Keep on keeping on, in such a diligent and marvellous manner. Well done.
A very professional job mate! The video revealed your knowledge in wood technology, design, electricity, plumbing and textile work, besides, it reveals good taste in details! Congratulations mate!👏👏👏
A labor of love. The attention to detail and perfect workmanship. Outstanding!
wow what a wonderful job! I don’t think there anything you can’t do. Your skill is everywhere in this van. Thank you for sharing
真的，這實在是太強了，除了木工設計及施工做的那麼好之外，連針缐活都做的這麼精緻，實在太佩服了，我從你的分享中學到很多，也希望能做到像你做的那麼好，看來只能盡力而為了，我來自台北，謝謝你的分享
Only van conversion I have ever commented on….I loudly echo from Australia all the supportive and congratulatory comments here…the music really helped too it was supportive and soothing which helped me stay if the soundtracks are too much I stop watching often …..I loved how we also witnessed you working through cold glove weather and then shorts and back to sweaters again …echoing your time taken and commitment …. What a master craftsman you are Sir, gently spoken, humble and breathtakingly skilled…inspiring ..thank you so much XX enjoy the rewards of your labour and vision it is beautiful
Ah thank you very much for the kind words and taking the time to watch it to! Hope all is well on your side of the world!
My goodness, you are so versatile and extremely talented. I'm blown away! Wow!! ☺❤
You are really a great craftsman! Amazing your attention to detail. I’m a carpenter too and I think your work is Very impressive
Is there anything this man cannot do 👏👏 You know when you love what you’re doing, see the results🎉
such great tastes and use of space. not too much crammed into a small space. exquisite!
you can clearly see years of experience in handcraftsmanship and thus skill not achievable for an average person. And the thing that cannot be seen in the video - huge effort. It looks so easy-pizzy, but those were hundreds of hours of work to get it done so nicely. Absolutely stunning. Congrats
Wow! You do all things well! Everything from scratch. Patient, and effortlessly meticulous. Hats off to you!
Thanks very much Maureen, much appreciated!
Wow what a Fantastic Build! The Detail..unreal! Is there anything you can't do. From sewing to Master Carpentry!
Wonderful craftsmanship. The three standout moments for me were firstly, cutting out the panel for the windiw; secondly forging a channel in the roofrsck for the solar electrics; and thirdly, steaming and forming the curved frames. And if that wasnt enough...you took out a sewing machine to make tricky upholstery covers and window shields! You have a great pair of hands coupled with mathematical precision and a creative eye. Is the soundtrack yours also? If so...I can't deal 😅😅
Estou aqui no Brasil e impressionado com o seu trabalho, com sua dedicação. Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!! Parabéns!!! Na realidade estamos impressionados, eu e a esposa.
What an incredible amount of precision craftsmanship. Bravo!
No doubt a multi-skilled worker and a clue with the machines and necesary space to work confortbly. thanks for share your work and give us dozenn of ideas for our projects.
Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Love the time-lapse video and music, and adore your workmanship!
Thank you very much!
This was so satisfying to watch. Start to finish without doing something else at the same time. What a brilliant craftsman and a fantastic van!
like watching paint dry hippy
Such a joy to watch great craftsmanship and pride in your work. Great carpentry!
I love your DIY Camper Van Conversion and thank you very much!!! From Tibet 😍❤👍
Adorable Van, the color blue is outstanding for a camping vehicle, your designs are cool and useful. Congratulations.
It worth to watch every single second on this video. You made an incredible job. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, this is probably the best video. I’ve seen your carpentry work perfection your skills awesome. Everything made from scratch. I’m amazed. I’ve seen lots of KZhead videos on campers. but this video probably the best. I enjoy this video. Thank you. Will see you in the next. Everything brilliant from the USA.
Multi Tradesmen indeed . That sewing looked like the most difficult of all.
Beautiful! One of the most appealing conversions I've ever seen for such a small car.
This kind of craftsmanship is a lost art nowadays!
uh and the filming is well ART as well!
Really nice looking lining. Brightens the whole interior
One word ,,,,, Amazing. another word Inspired... Well done that man i am in awe of your talents and what you have created. Hats off fella 👍
Brilliant, and I loved the music 😊
You are a master craftsman. Such beautiful attention to everything. Love the music. Well done!
Finally watched the video. Wow. You are very skilled and have attention to detail, as well as what I would best describe as taste. Such an amazing build! Thanks for sharing, it was very inspiring!
That's a great build. You do excellent workmanship. Very impressed.
BEST 🎵. I got them hit the road van building blues.
You are an artist with the wood... amazing job 👏👏🙌🙌
Unbelievable. What an incredible craftsman you are. A true pleasure to watch.
Absolutely beautiful. Such amazing craftsmanship.
very nice video, thanks for sharing, tons of information on small bits and things we dont even think of before e start.
Nice work. Looks super clean. I really like the natural wood color.
This is unbelievable! This lovely man can work with wood , tools and sew better than me! How is this possible? Im so impressed! Really wonderful! Bravo!
Talk about professional craftmanship! incredible! I'd want him to do my van for sure!
you are incredible, I wish I had your technique. I have a VW Caddy that I want to convert into a small camper, unfortunately I am not technical. compliments for your video! Greetings from Amsterdam.
This is AWESOME 💯There is No way I would be able to do the electrical part… But I will try my best at following your steps!!
What a masterpiece ❤ Beautiful workmanship! Wow!!! Love it!
You are really a impressive craftsman. Keep going, and I am amazed with your talents.
I've never seen a woodwork like this. You are a professional electrician, carpenter and mechanic. And of course a tailor. I'm speechless and the only thing i have to say is "Hat's off my man.
Thoughtful design and beautiful workmanship - less is more in a small van. The only change I would make is simplifying the cushion layout - that could be a pain to arrange every evening. I'd sacrifice the (rather beautiful) mirror feature for a more practical cushion layout. Great use of pocket-holing as fixture technique - seems to enable a lighter build, which means less weight overall. Great video and build - thank you, and congratulations.
I can only dream to build something like this. But this is the best build I've ever seen on YT and I have seen a lot. Thank you its a grate achievement.
Great conversion . Also great music throughout, especially that slide guitar. Any chance of a track listing please 😊
Você é espetacular e um gênio no trabalho que faz, amei cada detalhe e elaboração do projeto motorhome. Parabéns
Excelente trabalho! Muito profissionalismo e perfeição!
Great thing! Great work and result. Only thing in the hole video I could criticize is that at least it seems like you didn’t grind the surface before glueing the window on it
I don't really see this as camper conversion but as work of art. Not what I would go for in terms of complexity, but the result is incredible, considering you did everything yourself. Hat off for your mad skills !
Phantastic idea to use the roof rack feet as a grommet! 😀
well done man, lovely build and lovely video...thank you
Your craftsmanship is next level brother!! That looks amazing!! Loving your channel. GREETINGS from Southern California, God Bless you!
that is a very clever build.. well done. your skills are outstanding.
You for sure have many skills!!!!😊 Fantastic!!
Right down to the sewing machine! What an artist. On every level.
I was so impressed with the sewing!
This was so handy and well made, both the van and the video. Brilliant!
The most interesting and well executed van build video I’ve ever watched, absolutely fantastic, well done