It took me over four months to build my own mini campervan. Time to sum up, look back and also have a detailed look at all costs…
Read more
Blog
Beside writing code I also like to write blog entries. They do not appear regularly, but from time to time. Most travel entries have the style of a diary.
Caddy goes Camper – Part 12: Retrofitting a multifunction steering wheelPublished on: 8. January 2021
I missed a comfortable way to handle the cruising control in the Caddy, which is why I decided to replace the steering wheel with one which had some extra keys included…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 11: The heatingPublished on: 29. December 2020
Starting with my plans to build the campervan I knew that I would like to use it also during the winter months. So I had to look to a way on how to maintain some liveable temperature inside the car…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 10: Back door opening and the roof extensionPublished on: 22. December 2020
Two things were missing to finish the Campervan building: First there was no way to open the back door from the inside, second I added some additional space to the roof compartment…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 9: The curtainsPublished on: 12. December 2020
After creating the covers for my mattresses I had to use the sewing machine a second time: To create eight curtains fitting into the windows for some privacy…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 8: Mattresses and coversPublished on: 25. November 2020
For a bit of comfort the camper of course also should have cushions. That’s why I tried myself to use a sewing machine for the first time…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 7: The kitchen in functionPublished on: 19. November 2020
After finishing the electrics I could finally complete the building of the kitchen, which now allows me to cook, wash and cool…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 6: The electricsPublished on: 16. November 2020
After building the furniture, a second electrical circuit and some cables had to be installed in the Caddy so that for example light could be used in the car…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 5: A look at the kitchenPublished on: 20. September 2020
The kitchen of my small camper required detailed work, as it was the stowage for various things like the water tank or the cooker, but there was only little of space available…
Read more
Caddy goes Camper – Part 4: Building the furniturePublished on: 12. September 2020
Once the basics have been completed it was time for the furniture. My plan included two seating possibilities, which can be transformed into a bed easily, as well as a small kitchen…
Read more