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Will's Van Adventures
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Hi I'm Will from the UK. Follow me as I build & modify Vans whilst creating helpful how to videos.
I don't really specialise in any manufacture of van, neither am I professionally trained, just a regular guy winging it as I go along adding my own personal touch. I've just completed a build on a VW caddy maxi and am now looking to the next project.
I hope my content brings a smile to your face and maybe inspires you to get on the conversions yourself. Please consider subscribing to help support the channel!
If you are interested in working with me, please email me at willsvanadventures@outlook.com.
I don't really specialise in any manufacture of van, neither am I professionally trained, just a regular guy winging it as I go along adding my own personal touch. I've just completed a build on a VW caddy maxi and am now looking to the next project.
I hope my content brings a smile to your face and maybe inspires you to get on the conversions yourself. Please consider subscribing to help support the channel!
If you are interested in working with me, please email me at willsvanadventures@outlook.com.
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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes.
Check out @iNDI_VAN_A_JONES here.
www.youtube.com/@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES
If this video would benefit someone you know, please give it a share!
👇 All product links below at bottom. 👇
⚠️ SUBSCRIBE to my UA-cam Channel Here! 👉 ua-cam.com/channels/t8wocKtC-7dajhjazPLIuw.html
Contact email - willsvanadventures@outlook.com
If you would like to work with me, please contact me via the email above or the info on my channel page.
SEE MORE VIDEOS ▶️
🎬 VW Caddy Maxi Conversion | Micro Camper Van Tour! - ua-cam.com/video/QfvKPF2MZYo/v-deo.html
🎬 How To Clad Your Van With Tongue & Groove Cladding! - ua-cam.com/video/24vbACTp56E/v-deo.html
FOLLOW ME TO SEE MORE OF MY PROJECTS! 🌎
🌐 Website - www.willsvanadventures.co.uk/
🎬 UA-cam - ua-cam.com/channels/t8wocKtC-7dajhjazPLIuw.html
📸 Instagram - wills_van_adventures
👍 Facebook - Will-Evans-YT-109635391360876
👕 Shop - willsvanadventures.myspreadshop.co.uk/all
Products used for van conversions, (Please let me know in the comments if links are broken.)
Sound Deadening - amzn.to/39DMzUt
The Van Conversion Bible - amzn.to/3zZWGvW
SuperFOIL Foil Insulation - amzn.to/3qQPRf5
FLYMAX White Paint Pen - amzn.to/3NNJ5ja
Trim Fix - amzn.to/4bNgapa
Recycled Bottle Insulation - amzn.to/3yaKmcD
Dehumidifier Bag - amzn.to/4bHPhmz
Aluminium Tape - amzn.to/3xK0znt
Self Tapping Screws - amzn.to/3oC0xKq
4 Way Stretch Carpet - amzn.to/3n6y0f3
Lanyard - amzn.to/3xGunl6
Double Sided Tape - amzn.to/3QD9Whp
Wind Deflectors - amzn.to/39DLQmd
Jackery Explorer 240 - amzn.to/3nN137U
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel - amzn.to/3ySSHBM
Seat Covers - dryrobe.com/products/dryrobe-car-seat-cover
Visit my amazon store here - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/willsvanadventures
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes.
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Do the maxis fit in standard car park spaces? Like a Tesco?
@@NorthernAnt yeah definitely they aren't that big really. Smaller than many estate and SUV cars you see today.
@@willsvanadventures thanks , was getting the swb but done a U turn! Getting a rock and roll bed but extra storage and space keeps coming up
Van prices have gone crazy. Wasn't that long ago you could pick up 5/6 year old transit MK6/7 for around £3-4k now you can't find anything under £15k with less than 130k miles. Great Vid guys keep it up :)
Yeah it's absolutely mad, those were the good old days. And tbh it wouldn't matter if wages were paid properly as well but unfortunately there not haha 😂. Thanks for watching mate. We had some technical issues so wasn't any visuals but next video and going forward I'll have better visuals as well hahah
Отличная работа. Однажды я тоже построю себе кемпер
Thank you! What type would you go for?
How much would u charge to do this for someone? If they provided all materials
Hi, umm it would probably be 2 weeks work so at least £2200 + I imagine.
How do you fit the support ring and shutter, when you are fitting a one peice roof ply? Must be very differcult doing perfect measurements/cuts? I am struggling to find someone to do the complete job for me,as i want a 1 peice roof ply painting blue to match my van and lighting done too [like you too roof vent hole already in place]
Do you mean to cut a hole into the ply sheet that you are going to use for the ceiling?
Great work! Just an observation….that flettner vent will only be pulling air from the cavity, you didn’t fit any kind of tube between the cavity and inside of the van. It’ll be of no use at all unless the cavity is blocked off. I have fitted 100’s of these. Usually a curled piece of 3mm abs plastic cut to curl round and meet each side works the best (think ‘cardboard toilet tube’). Great work though!
Just seen the ‘tube’ sorry!
Just seen your other comment below haha yeah I used the Flettner extender to avoid the issues like youention
Just get a transit 😅
Might as well now, be cheaper haha
Just put a fan in it you winn need one in summer
Which one did you put in? It's definitely a good idea to have one
@@willsvanadventures ua-cam.com/video/YePbOFgqHfA/v-deo.html
I haven't done the remap yet. I've done everything else. I'm fully deleted EGR, exhaust, etc. I run a catch can too. Clean air going through my 1.9 TDI. I feel like the van moves better. It's not restricted anymore. She can breathe! I'm gonna order a tune in the comming weeks. She already goes hard for what she is. She's a little go-getter. "Waaa chooo, waaa choo, wa choooo, waaaaa chooooooo" - Brenda, My Caddy 1.9 TDI (BLS)
That sounds great, definitely worth doing! Got anymore plans for it?
Hi will i seem to have problems with isolator,also my battery is in excellent condition. Halfords tested it too How do i remove it or disconnect it? Thamx
I'm not 100% sure on this so wouldn't want to give the wrong advice sorry, any garage should be able to do it though.
First on mine went at 38K a month ago. 2011 1.6 Caddy Maxi Life, had 29K on the clock when I bought it a few years ago. AA repaired at £660, £500 of that covered, genuine VW injector, with a 2 year warranty. They go in sequence, 1 and 3, 2 and 4, from what I can gather. I've had no 3 replaced by the AA, and replaced no 1 at the garage, along with a new spill/fuel pipe. Huge cost, but I don't feel like a sitting duck, just waiting for the next one to go. You need a small mortgage to replace all of them at the same time. :( Limp mode is no use on a smart motorway! I've read recently that injector problems can be caused because the bonnet drips water straight onto the injectors. I had noticed this, and careful not to open the bonnet in the rain without wiping it first. So they need an engine cover. Electrical contacts and water don't mix. I wonder if this is the root cause of the problem. Here below is a link to putting in an engine cover, although I think the injectors are still duff, I'm hoping this works! Just about to buy an engine cover second hand, and I still have to replace injectors 2 & 4, but can't afford it right now. ua-cam.com/video/iWu1Tt3gjOE/v-deo.html
Ah sorry to hear that's a big expense like you say! Hopefully the last one keeps going! Interesting point that could cause an issue like you say. I'll check it out and thanks for the link as well.
I luv that to be mine ❤️
Can be if you buy one and convert it!
Hideous, I won’t be swapping my T6. I can’t understand why VW would partner up with Ford.
Yeah it's crazy, makes no sense at tall.
I’m in the process of buying a new T6.1 while stocks last. The new Transporter/Transit is awful.
Good job you're getting one!
Caddy owner 1.6, only use shell vpower and I put liqui moly super diesel additive and service every year only had one go bad that was before using vpower 🤞🔥
That's good! I think it's worth doing, recently I've been using Sainsbury's fuel and my van was running super rough. Cut out a few times and wouldn't start. Put some bp ultimate in it and working like a dream. Couldn't believe how bad Sainsbury's fuel is. Going to do a video on it to warn others haha
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So for part and services ls u go to ford
I assume so haha
How did he get his myst that quiet? Mine sounds like a bag of spanners the chainslap is so bad
Ahah im pretty sure it was just well serviced and looked after. The rider in the film would take good care of his bikes and always strip parts down and clean them.
Wow thanks buddy just bought a tentbox for my caddy and it comes with a lanyard....perfect
No worries! That's awesome, how is the tent box?
@willsvanadventures it's amazing however I'm yet to take it out haha
I'll be keeping my T4 for a long time. I'm considering an electric conversion in another 5-10 years. The T7 will be overpriced, unreliable junk.
@@T4TipsGuides that'll be cool to do a conversion on a T4!
Hi Will! Love it. Thanks for all of your super helpful videos! I'm currently converting an ex-Scottish Gas caddy, and installing a leisure battery/split relay circuit to the starter battery. I'm wondering - did you install a leisure batt? And if so, did you disconnect the British Gas battery isolator from the starter battery before you installed your split charge relay circuit, or did you just leave it attached and everything worked fine? Thanks!
Thank you! I never I stalled a leisure battery so wouldn't be 100% sure sorry. Best bet is call a van conversion company as they'll know exactly what to do. They should give you advice over the phone 😊
It's a ford 😢
@@AlamAhmad-ur8sq yh it is , wondered if that's it or they'll ever go back
@willsvanadventures I pick my T6.1 on 2nd Sept it's the last ones made now I didn't fancy the T7 because it's a ford and looks like a transit van
Had one of these maxis 3 years for work. Absolutely love it. One thing I would warn people about is it not having door catch straps that stop it flying open too far. Mine flew open in wind and caused it to crack. I open it 100 times a day. Had the door welded twice.
They are great vans! Thats pretty crazy, which door was that?
@@willsvanadventures Drivers door. I’ve fitted straps made of strong material but if you’re not careful they can come off because they’re only screwed on. I’m a courier so open a lot but it only takes one time for the wind to catch you out. The next van I buy the first thing I’ll be checking is that it’s got catch straps.
i think i love you
Are you converting a van?
@@willsvanadventuresI am indeed
Cracking job 👍🏻
Thanks! Have you ever done a van conversion?
@@willsvanadventures no mate, but would like to in the future 🤞🏻
Looks great!
@@nicolalawrence4945 thank you!
Wow nice to now
@@TehminaKamran-zs3sq no worries!
Wet belt. R.i.p transporter, gave their loyal customer followers away.
Yeah it is such a shame, do you own a transporter?
@willsvanadventures T6.1 and would have another but this time lwb with twin sliding doors if could get one.
Windscreen surround rust is common on the T4. They can let water in via the windscreen frame, but also where the A pillar joins the roof (it cracks) and behind the weather strip where separation can occur. Best to tackle all three areas at the same time. I'd recommend finding a place that knows those weak spots on the T4. A nice van for the price that was paid.
That's super helpful thank you! I'll pass it on and let them know! Have you repaired that sort of thing?
@willsvanadventures My T4 currently has a rusted widscreen surround, cracked A pillar to roof seam and separation behind the weather strip. I've chosen Autostyl down in Cornwall to undertake the repair. They know the T4 well. It is not a repair I would undertake myself as I have no idea how bad the windscreen surround is until the windscreen comes out. They all suffer water ingress at some stage. Rust at the bottom of the seat bases can be an indicator. Water can run down the inside of the A pillar and under the floor liner. There may be no evidence on top of the floor liner that water is getting in. I've covered the issue using a borescope to film inside the A pillar.
Wow bro thank you so much
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Hello mate! Love the video. I’ve had a look to try find one myself, I’ve got a 2013 caddy maxi but they only seem to do up to 2010 or 2015 and over so am unsure what to go for. Which did you go for?
Thanks! Yours will be a MK3 caddy. Is that on van pimps or just any company?
@@willsvanadventures thanks! That was on eBay as van pimps didn’t do my year 😅
@@alf4273 ah that's really annoying, tbh I reckon vanpimps can do one that will fit. Drop them a message on Instagram and see what they say. Wouldn't have thought they would be much difference?
Great video thanks - do you know where I can find a fusebox diagram that tells me what all the fuses are for? I have a caddy mk4 2.0 tdi. Thanks for the help
Hmm is there nothing on the inside of those locations?
Unfortunately not. The details I was specifically looking for were for the main fusebox in the engine bay as you’re 50A fuse in position 27 is in a different place on my car. Do you happen to know what that particular position 27 is linked to?? Thanks for the help
Where are the fuses for indicators
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10,00 ! Mine was awesome, I was just paranoid with the 1.6 so I sold it and bought at t5 which turned out to have more problems than the caddy 😅
Ah man! Haha did you have the AA breakdown cover? What issues have you had?
10,000 ! I’m definitely getting those on my next van 🤟
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It’s not a looker whereas the Ford transit custom is & it’s the first time the transit looked better than the transporter - those who want the looks will either go for the transit or buzz cargo - I can see a lot of people going for the hybrid models personally I’d love a T7 ( strangely the multi van is also called T7 and is only a hybrid ) electric California if there’s ever one
Interesting thoughts, I think the new transit looks cool but looks a lot smaller than the older ones? If you're a die hard Volkswagen fan than this really isn't going to sit well haha. I agree the name is strange on the T7's models.