VW CADDY CALIFORNIA Camper Van *UK Debut* - FULL TOUR!
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2021
- We got invited along to the U.K. Press Launch of the awesome new Volkswagen Caddy California! VW kindly invited us to see the Caddy California in the UK for the first time. This baby California will be available to order in the UK from October 2021.
Check out one of the first looks here in the UK at this new budget friendly van.
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I think they should just design it for 2 people, get rid of the bench seat, make the two front seats spin round for that chillout camper experience. Otherwise you don't get that disconnect from driving and relaxing
Compact, flexible and versatile
I built a mk4 Caddy camper last year. Absolutely love it. We've all got a budget, there's no way I could afford a Transporter that hadn't been to the moon and back.
And why anyone would want to cook in a van is beyond me... buy a decent awning and you're sorted
A tad small for us old silver tops 😉 Thanks for showing us around this new one 😃 🚐 Trev n Sue
For one person it’s ok at a push. I built a micro camper from a Berlingo and it was ok with a big drive away awning but the T5 I have now is so much better even without a pop top. Nice to see something different though.
in the 90 / 00 when I was surfing on the east coast this would have been the perfect van, great review. obvious benefit is that it drives like a car and will go anywhere. very interested.
Thanks for reviewing this. I wanted to love it but it looks pretty impractical for our weather.
Love it, would definitely fit for my needs!
I like the concept of the Caddy camper but if the front seats could have designed to swivel the daytime seating would be transformed.
As a summer weekender + daily drive I can see the attraction. I wonder if any of the more “VFM” converters will do their own take on this van.
You guys make me smile im sitting here in oz its winter and you guys are out in the rain doing a great job love it.
I bet your winter is still warmer than our “summer” 😂
Lol its been cold today only 16 degrees .
I was wondered if I could tow it with an A Frame. 😉😊 Make a great day van!
Flipping heck I got my nearly new Tourneo connect titanium with Amdro boot jump for £16k
I wonder if there'd be a market for something that size but which is just totally focused for a solo traveller - with more stuff actually inside?
Great review thank you, we have been interested in seeing this since we read about the concept 👍 The optional rear tent is a good idea for extra space / 4 beds, similar idea to the swift Basecamp caravan set up, more aimed at the adventure travel market - roof rack with kayaks or bikes etc. so would be interesting to see how much that tent costs at launch. As usual looks great VW build quality too, nice 😁
Bit small for us but can definitely see the appeal and no doubt it will sell well with that badge 🙂
Thanks for watching guys. Yeah you definitely need some extra outside space here in the U.K. with our changeable weather
From the offset the camper looks like a DIY job, I was hoping to be impressed but it did nothing for me. Its totally impractical for the British weather, just imagine a family of four sat in this on a campsite of an evening, Id rather buy a tent and save a small fortune. Great Video and it gave us a full insight into this new van but i wont be rushing out to get one.
Love your review as always but got to say I don’t really get this? I’ve just bought a used caddy to convert myself and thought this might provide some well timed inspiration! But I think some of the DIY jobs have considered and used the space better? Looking forward to your future content!!
Well, wy is the stonage movie Trafic in my mindre.....was look at it yesterday evening! Hope you have seen it! Madrass for the bed?🚙
It’s more of a van to live out of, rather than live in; a bit like a mobile ridge tent with added mobility and security. As a daily driver, especially if you have parking issues or limited drive space, it is an interesting option - and whilst it’s not “cheap” it is far cheaper than the full size or Grand versions. 👍
Yeah very true. Definitely more interesting than a normal hatchback too
Cute and it's not a nightmare to park, either
Totally impractical layout. I’ve seen some very good diy conversions which make far better use of the space.
Amdro boot jump in a berlingo is miles better and cheaper
They've done it in a weird way. I've seen Caddy Maxi camper conversions with rock and roll beds, and normal camper style kitchen area. Makes way more sense.
Any news on 4motion Caddy California in UK and Australian markets? I see it’s now option in Germany. Thanks
They’re not sure if the 4motion is coming to the U.K. and I’m not sure about Australia.
Are you guys going to road trip one
as this van is 5 seater there must be a secondry bed which is Pop top roof bed,
If this car had that, could be one of the best.
I’d DIY a long wheel base with a Tentbox and save a fortune with more practicality
It's cute xx 😁😁
Build quality will be as good as usual, I think this would suit active couples spending the odd few nights way, but the appeal is the compact size with ease of parking/driving ...think they've done well with the available space, could it have had a pop up roof ? Thanks for the soggy review 😃
Yeah I think it would’ve been amazing with a pop top. Maybe that’ll come in the future?
I had a wheelhome qubo with pop top and it was so clever. Awesome design and smaller footprint than a corsa!
Nice stuff. Do they offer 4x4?
Love the vw caddys always have done and the review was great but the layout is awful as you could see he was getting wet through just making the bed up. I make micro campers and everything can be done inside the vehicle. Not sure they have thought about this one properly for the British Market.
I think that's why - after a brief experiment - they never sold them here before.
The CaddyFornia 😄
Great video …. Naff van
Wonder why they didn’t put on a pop top? Just spent a few days on a campsite where the couple had self built a Caddy camper with a pop top and awning and it looked like a fantastic set-up for a couple. I won’t be ordering one as I have an Ocean but feel VW have missed a trick once again with the fixed roof.
A pop-top would be good to see on one!
I've actually seen a caddy done out like a Cally it was really amazing this isn't Im afraid just isn't practical . Great review as always and hope Sean has dried out 😜 I can see I tent and car would be more practical than that design.
VW do great camper vans and now they have all the sizes for all your needs, but you will pay a premium and they will hold their value. Can anyone tell me if the list price has ever gone down on a new VW Camper? This one looks like it might be a good step into the VW California brand.
One for short breaks and one or two people. But a great concept. Quality seems good, but not as good as the full fat.
I have looked at these before, putting a full bed and everything else outside is too much of a compromise. Reimo do a much better option with a single bed and interior kitchen below and pop top bed above. As it is a new variant, shame they didn't use their new MEB platform.
Looks like they tried to get away with doing the least converting possible
Echoing other comments, this vehicle is poorly set up for UK weather conditions,
I think you should always be reviewing vehicles in future in the pouring rain, it keeps it real !!!!
Have always loved the look of the Caddy, but I won't be selling my Cali Coast any time soon - why VW haven't included a pop top, roll out awning, integral blinds, a bit of storage, and swivel seats in the LWB version is beyond me.
A one person version of this with single bed would be much more practical.
Thank you for the review, but the look on Shaun's face throughout said it all !!!!
Do you mean October 2021? It was supposed to be May! I'm downsizing so I'm torn between something like this or getting a berlingo and fold out kit. Sounds like the latter will be a LOT more economical!
Sorry yes 2021 👍
Just doesn't quite feel as cozy as the regular cali. Feels like an add on kit that you can make at home.
No pop top? Rather get the Renault trafic pop top, or the kangoo
Good video. Not my cup of tea though. Too small and too much compromise with having to be outside the van for making beds and cooking. Plus for that kind of money you can (and I have) bought a really good used 4berth LWB T6 with full professional conversion. I’m sure there will be some who love this though. Nice to have more options. When are you guys announcing your new van???
Thanks for watching Frazer
Any chance you can make the videos a tad bit longer 😟
The bed system would be better if it was further in the boot needlesly complicated
I can see why someone would want something like this, but your paying for the california badge. You could buy the caddy (car version) and fit a simply bed/kitchen system yourself. I'm sure there are company's that sell these off the shelf. I can see the point/value of a normal california or Grand, but not the baby. Take it that you didn't get to drive it? Great video considering the rain 🌧👌
Poor Shaun really did get drenched 😂. Thanks for watching!
Not for me,but I can see hill climbers, wildlife/scenery photographers etc going for this and using it as a base camp. 👍🖖🏴🏴🏴
Just a tad to small for us 🥂
That’s a lot of money for a van with a bed, camping stove and some camping chairs/table in it.
The trouble with VW is the cars are so great to drive... Hence there will always be interest in their factory conversions, it's easy, you can get leasing, etc etc.
I was very impressed when VW came out with the Caddy Beach, but I wondered why they hadn't made it a proper camper with stove etc. Now I am delighted to see more of a camper in this Caddy. The Caddy Beach came with a tailgate tent as standard. I find myself wondering why it's not standard on this model. How about also offering annexe tent so people don't have to get wet going from the vehicle to the kitchen? Since this is a small vehicle, people might need the extra space (or I need to pack lighter).
Many years ago my family got around in a Microbus and my Dad built some folding furniture that could either be in the vehicle or in our tent. I also had a T2 camper van, but sadly sold it when my children left home.
You're not the only reviewers to complain about the 2 person setup for the bed. Not ideal if you happen to be a solo traveler.
What a user name 😂
Thanks for watching!
Not so much a California, more of a Caddyfornia! Looks nice, but i doubt it'll work too well with the great british summer weather!!
well don't know why vw are calling it a baby california..
it's a very cheap looking setup no pop up roof. it's basically a standard caddy with rear seats.
looks like the whole design to turn it into a camper was done in a 10 minute teabrake.
VW could have put a built in blind for that roof.. can't help thinking this is a van for the continental Market, as your wet review showed its not practical for the UK!
Awesome van just needs a roof tent and a tow bar! 4x4 auto and a Debon trailer behind you with all your extras in!! (Look on eBay for Debon box trailer) 👌 ups nearly forgot and a big wallet to buy all that stuff 😞
I'm pretty sure a DIY job in a normal caddy would yield better results for less money
yes indeed but would a diy job hold its value
Good video. Just don’t see the point of the van.
Wouldn’t be for me I’m afraid.
Great review - however the van wasn't that impressive for the price.
Is this an April fool or something? It’s a Caddy with a drawer in the boot. That’s it, nothing else. There are a thousand small vans on here with better layouts than this VW. I struggle to see anyone buying one of these.
Where is the innovation? It looks as if it was thrown together in an afternoon. You could probably buy the bed the table and chairs the ONE BURNER ring stove down at Decathlon for a few hundred quid at the very most. No fridge either, just buy the standard Caddy probably would be a better and cheaper alternative.
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Far too much money for a basic conversion
Great for Dogging
The Amdro Boot Jump put in a Berlingo is better than this, and a lot cheaper.
Wouldn't touch this badly thought out hot-potch if you paid me. VW won't sell many of these , and they don't deserve to either.
Not for me. Too small!
Nice video but flawed design and a missed opportunity I think
Much cheaper and simpler to build your own and there are many DIY versions with much better designs available on RUclips. If your buying this Camper your either lazy or have too much money to waste IMO.
As a girl with too few practical skills, I'm not sure which category I fall into..
@@rubymouse6904 girl.😉
Love your vlog as always!
I have to say I really don't like it at all , very expensive & totally impractical. I have seen far better quality self converted vans at a snip of the price. The same can be said of the Transporter California.
Thank you very much for watching Matt 👍
There are much nicer designs than this in this size of van
No thanks
Overpriced and underwhelming to be honest, thought I would be impressed but sadly no. Am looking at micro campers, but would not consider this at all. Love your channel though so thanks.
Costs the same as a golf. Can drive it every day and sleep when you need to. I’d have it as a crash pad any day.
For the sheer amount of money they ask for this vehicle, the quality is shockingly low.
I build campers (not as a full time job) and they look much better than this. Why are they going with magnetic blinds when they absolutely could do built in blinds, or, you know, curtains?
I really feel this shows VW's true direction, going back to being the peoples car, but doing it in such a way that quality is out the window in favour of cheapness.
What a faff. Save your money and buy a tent…
Dont like it..dont get much at all seen far better self builds
Oh no, horrific sorry.. Tiny and impractical. Usual VW factory, so much you could build for 30k.
No thank you. Totally impractical for any more than for one person. Far too small.
Nah..... Too expensive..and not well thought out at all... Looks like a cash grab from VW, as the law has changed as regard building your own micro camper....