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Finished
Finished view, everything installed and ready for testing.
I wanted to change my car into a camper van for summer. No definite changes, during the year I wanted to be able to use my car normally. I am not a woodworker, so many errors. But it's always nice to try something. In the end I was very happy with the result.
Complete step by step instruction together with all build plans: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-VW-Caddy-Maxi-Camper/
Designing the plans
First step was measuring out the complete car and drawing everything in sketchup. Nice to play with different setups and seeing everything.
- Purple: Kitchen unit
- Orange: Storage
- Yellow: Table which can be closed
- Blue: Clothes
Getting the wood
We have a nice wood store not to far from us who cuts the board, down to the millimeter accuracy. Saves an incredible amount of time.
Building the units
Everything together, not yet in car
Attaching the modules together
I added some metal brackets, that way attaching them and detaching them will not destroy the wood.
It fits in the car!
Adding a drawer for the furnace
Safety in case of accident
Bingo, on the road, camping in the wild
DipStickPaddyWhackPeePeeGoogaleeGee
Can I be homeless with you?
yesIcanhearUclemfandango
Your room window and heater look Swedish
Sionas
So you take some wood and metal, make some compartments and put it in your van so that you could go into nature and camp? Neat!
boowho3187
Amazing! Great idea.
MarioBoon
Enjoy the back aches
CaptainMalcolmReynoldsIsWhatINamedMyDog
European?
CaptainMalcolmReynoldsIsWhatINamedMyDog
Our mini vans don't look like that
bigbrointhesky
Well that's just vantastic!
picster
You mean creeper van?
barzilla1911
Really cool that you added the plans and process of building. Most just show the finished product.
dancinggreenllamas
Really nice job OP.
Kunschner
Vantastic. I'm doing the same thing in a truck box. Interesting how many people are outfitting their vehicles.
EnterTheMongoose
You must have had an awesome dad (or mom, or both)!
HelloIHateMichaelCeraAndDickbutt
I saw a post similar to this almost a year ago ,but it was a man. Literally almost exactly the same setup
Ziek
I wanna do this but be able to fit my motor cycle in there
raleGrom
Seeing the Takovo juice and the mountains makes me miss home. Good work on the van though, OP
No1wurthknowin
So it's basically a bed with storage underneath?... Simple and effective. Very nice.
ThePowerOf42
There should be more people like you.. Living the dream
hellomagic
I want to do this some day.
diregamer
Through word I support you, for through action I cannot. Live your dream.
darkpoter
i'm looking at doing something like this in my van for a road trip next summer. Lessons learned you want to pass on to save some headaches?
illgetmecoat
Good idea, give me a few days to structure my ideas. I'm already planning v2.0 :)
darkpoter
Fantastic, much appreciated! Looking at your design, i was thinking the table pulls out from bottom to stay under hatch incase of rain.
mknightshamalan
+1 because of Nutella
albanette
no frituur, disappointed
10ring
Did something similar for my 4Runner recently. Fantastic job @OP!
illgetmecoat
Thanks!
immortalbucket
Nice. Now stay away from Floridaman and you’ll be good.
AntimatterWalrus
I'll take living in a van over rent any day.
relpmeraggy
I work with wood everyday, I'm also a carpenter.
Belico
Belgian?
Heffron
There are dozens of us! Dozens!
illgetmecoat
T-shirt is a giveaway I guess? After elimination in Euro16 it was only suitable as work clothes :)
Stuebydoo
I was thinking UK for some reason. You look very...short, do they do an extra long wheelbase version? I'm too big for a bed
illgetmecoat
It is a caddy maxi, so we have 2m bed space. But I'm not that tall ... :)
MSGinSC
You are a camper van Beethoven.
goatmug2
Peace and Love
NotReallyACop
*Beethovan
vote4p3dr0
Very cool, but you'll have to replace the mattress in half a year. These thin ones are total crap.
illgetmecoat
I agree. We actually bought a second one in ikea while camping. The next one will be foldable in three parts
TOTOAFRICA
Reminds me of this:
taiwanhero
Any usage pics of that toilet in the background?
Andy89316
What's for dinner? Beans right??
IThinkToastersAreSexy
Lukewarm beans and burned hotdogs
PleaseDontReadThisThanks
Source? Season and episode pls
TOTOAFRICA
It's the Africa Special, which is Series 19 Episode 6
boxermotorsarecool
I drive that same Subaru and this special always makes me wonder if Hammond has a good idea there!
RypienPhartz
Rape vans are really stepping it up.Used to be old 80s econoline with no padding or candy. Would totally get kidnapped in this
IThinkIMightBeABadPerson
My girlfriend constantly says if the van had said puppies in it I would totally get kidnapped.
buttfullofherps
10/10 wouldnt be mad if i got molested in this.
illgetmecoat
Especially in Belgium, we get bonus points!
JacksonsDaddy
With the conversation I recently had with a Belgian, I am now in on this joke. Good guys Belgians, luring me into a false sense of security
whoiscoolestguyontheplanet
I would 100% volunteer to be kidnapped in this. Is volunteering to be kidnapped still kidnapping? Who cares. Totally would.
RypienPhartz
yeah its called hitch hiking
FlatPlutoSociety
I think that's just called "bumming a ride."
AlwaysTrustTheManInABigWhiteVan
I like your attitude!
mypeesmellslikeluckycharms
username checks out
hismotherwasamudder
Why not just buy a little Motorhome? Or a small trailer? I don't get why people do this at all.
illgetmecoat
Because a motorhome is to expensive. Also remove the modules when I'm not camping
mollyMcTrunkins73
Brilliant. I love this idea.
illgetmecoat
Thanks!
hismotherwasamudder
Curious what this set up cost? Is the van your only vehicle?/daily driver?
illgetmecoat
The wood and screws was around 250 euro, additional 150 for furnace, curtains, mattrass, etc.
illgetmecoat
It is my only vehicle, but I remove the modules when not on vacation
hismotherwasamudder
Gotcha. This set up makes way more sense to only use this way when camping. Well done