Is A VW Caddy A Good Camper?

Is a VW Caddy a good camper?

The VW Caddy Maxi Life is the second biggest MPV out there (as of 2021) and probably the best small camper van option out there. It’s not the best car to take off the road completely – but you can take it down a good enough mud road without any big problems.

What is the difference between a Caddy Maxi and a Caddy Maxi Life?

Volkswagen’s Caddy Maxi is an extended wheelbase version of the German manufacturer’s popular Caddy van. The Life variant is a seven-seater MPV that also doubles as a van. The Caddy Maxi life is limited to a choice of two engines, but both are sensible diesel options.

Is a VW Caddy big enough to sleep in?

Inside, there is easily enough space to sleep two and, with good design, there is even enough space for a full kitchenette and even a place to shower. If you’re an adventurous person looking to bring your outdoor gear away with you, then you will be able to make space in a VW Caddy Camper.

Can you fit a rock and roll bed in a VW Caddy?

This is how you get a 3/4 size rock and roll bed, that opens to 6ft, units, a hob, sink and full 12v/240v hook up into a VW Caddy Maxi.

How much space is in the back of a VW Caddy?

The long-wheelbase Caddy Cargo Maxi adds 353mm to the length of the van, making it 4853mm long and increasing its load length to 2150mm. That equates to 3.1m3 of load space in a standard Caddy Cargo, with a maximum load space length of 1797mm, width of 1613mm and 1272mm height.

Can you sleep in the VW buzz?

The ability to reconfigure the layout of the van’s interior will provide groups of friends and families a way to make room for everyone. If you’re planning on sleeping in the ID Buzz, changing the layout will give you as much space as you need.

Is a caddy bigger than a Berlingo?

Tom’s Winner: Citroen Berlingo – it’s a bigger vehicle & capable of carrying/holding more than the Caddy – the option to add a second sliding door is also a major tick in the Berlingo’s boxes for weight-carrying tradespeople.

Is Caddy Maxi Life a car or van?

The van-based Volkswagen Caddy Life MPV is available with petrol engines but diesel is the better choice. If space and versatility are your top requirements of a new car, van-based MPVs like the Volkswagen Caddy Life make a lot of sense.

What height is a VW Caddy van?

1,823mm VW Caddy dimensions – standard version The standard VW Caddy has a wheelbase of 2,682mm, an overall length of 4,408mm, an overall height of 1,823mm and an overall width of 1,793mm (2,065mm including the door mirrors). The turning circle is 11.1 metres (wall to wall).

How big is the back of a VW Caddy?

Volkswagen / Caddy

Caddy 1.9TDiI PD DSG
Rear Door Width (mm)	1181
Rear Door Height (mm)	1116
Load Length (mm)	1781
Load Width Max (mm)	1558

Can you put rear seats in a Caddy van?

Caddy seat conversion We fit VW Caddy vans with brand new Caddy OEM 60/40 split rear seats with ISOFIX fittings. Once fitted, the seats can be laid flat when they are not in use, to increase your storage area or they can be folded forward.

Can a Caddy Maxi Life be converted into a mini camper?

Convert your Caddy Maxi Life into a fully functional micro camper. With a simple foldable design, your Caddy Maxi Life can be transformed into true MPV. The Caddy Maxi Life is the seven-seater, van-derived people carrier from Volkswagen.

Is the VW Caddy camper too small for me?

When people dream of living the van life people will often pass over a compact camper van such as the VW Caddy Camper, thinking it is too small to hold all of the van life essentials needed for an epic road trip. But tiny campers have so many benefits compared to a larger vehicle and can be just as good as, if not better than a giant RV.

Is the Reimo ultra-compact Caddy Camper right for You?

Built on the excellent VW Caddy Maxi Life chassis, REIMO’s new ultra-compact Caddy camper is perfect for those who desire a vehicle to be just as much a car as a camper.

How big is the luggage space in the Caddy Maxi lifes?

Then with the third row of seats removed the luggage space amounts to 1.6 metres cubed which expands to 3.9 metres cubed with the second row of seats folded away. The Caddy Maxi Lifes interior is very similar to its van sibling from which it’s derived; which is great because the Caddys interior is of good quality.