Campervans for Sale Unique off grid VW Caddy Maxi Campervan – 2011 – 1.6 TDI – 120,186 miles – Recent MOT (14/04/26)
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6L TDI
We are very sad to be parting with the infamous “Biggie” but unfortunately due to work commitments we are no longer able to take him on the adventures he deserves and we feel he is wasted on the commuter lifestyle!
The van was converted by my husband with the help of his brothers. One is a carpenter/joiner and the other works in classic car restoration as a fabricator. This has allowed it to have a number of bespoke fittings which make it really special. For example, the sliding bed mechanism and the kitchen top are both real showstoppers and feel incredibly robust. The curtain rail and steel battery case are also very strong and perfectly fitted. It’s hard to do it justice in pictures, but it feels characterful and unique whilst also being finished to a very high standard.
Since purchasing the van in 2023, we completed the off-grid conversion, which has allowed us to go on some amazing adventures (west Wales, the south and west coast of Ireland, Amsterdam, and Spain/Portugal, to name a few).
2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Ex British Gas Van
1.6L TDI diesel
5-speed manual gearbox
Good service history & very recent MOT 14/04/26
Mileage at time of listing: 120,186 miles
Reverse parking sensors
Amazing fuel economy (45+ MPG)
Small overhead storage capacity
Really pleasant, easy to drive & park
Mechanical work & upgrades since purchase:
New brake pads
New clutch and flywheel
New fuse box
New battery
New all-weather tyres
Replaced all injector seals, 1 injector & the cam cover
New suspension – all springs, dampers, and top mounts
Standard servicing and other wear and tear replacements
Comfort upgrades:
Upgraded speaker system
Head unit replaced with one from a newer VW Golf
Off grid conversion:
200W solar panel
170Ah leisure battery – this is massive and completely excessive
Bespoke steel battery casing bolted directly to the chassis
Battery-to-battery charger
Solar MPPT charge controller
Battery charge display monitor
Campervan conversion:
Boarded and insulated
LED roof lights
Tinted sliding side windows
12V charging sockets
Dometic sink
Fitted Dometic gas hob
Clean water tank (30L)
Dometic CFX3 35 (32L) compressor fridge/freezer – these are £750 new
Slide-out wooden bed frame using reclaimed wood
Custom-made cushions & covers
Ample storage throughout
Massive drawers (made from a fallen chestnut tree from my in laws’ garden!)
Moroccan-inspired flooring
Bespoke curtains and rail
Fitted blackout blinds for back window
Removable internal thermal blinds for windscreen & front windows
Also sold with USB fairy lights & kitchen equipment
As I say, it’s hard to describe the amount of care & attention that went into this conversion, and we will be very sad to see it go. It has truly been a labour of love, with no time or expense spared.
Obviously, no van is perfect. Along with the normal wear and tear of a camper, here are a few things to note:
– The front bumper has a split by the wheel arch which has been fixed with zip ties since before we even bought it & never caused us any issues (see picture)
– The front seats do not move all the way back (owing to our choice for a longer bed!) but my husband is 6”1 and he finds it comfortable enough to drive & sleep in
– One of the cushions covers has a bleach stain on it (see picture)
Open to offers & happy to be contacted for further information / pictures / a video tour if needed.
‘U’ shaped wooden units and seating slide out to form a large and sturdy double bed with a firm mattress, only takes a couple of minutes to set up and comfortably sleeps 2 adults.
The bed measures 140cm x 224cm (which is both wider and longer than a standard double bed!)
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