Volkswagen‘s Caddy is the smallest internal combustion van in its range. Bodans, a British converter, has turned it into a compact pop-up roof van with a fitted kitchen.
Dutch converter Tonke set a high bar with its Basecamp, a self-sufficient, luxurious campervan built on Volkswagen underpinnings. The Cubert takes a smaller, more modest approach. It is built for two people and a short list of essentials.
Layout and drivetrain
The Cubert uses Volkswagen’s 114-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Bodans quotes a range of up to 116 km.
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Two seats sit in the cockpit, with the living cabin behind them. A long convertible sofa runs along one side. The kitchen occupies the opposite side of the aisle.
Gray flooring, furniture, and upholstery keep the interior simple. Integrated LED lights add a warm glow after dark.
Kitchen and sleeping
The kitchen includes an electric induction hob for off-grid use. Buyers can add a 2-burner gas hob instead of, or alongside, the induction unit. A large sink, a drawer fridge, and storage cabinets complete the layout.
The sofa on the opposite side converts into a double bed. Storage under the bed holds camping equipment.
The pop-up roof is the feature that sets this camper apart. It raises the standing height above the van’s standard interior, and it lets air move through mesh windows.
The roof does not include a bed. Bodans can fit a lift-away double bed to increase sleeping capacity beyond the basic two-person setup. With stock bedding for two, the van is set up for a couple.
Options and pricing for the vw caddy campervan
Buyers can choose from a range of exterior paint colors and interior finishes for their camper. Bodans also offers custom work on every campervan conversion to match individual requirements.
Options include a rooftop solar panel, a microwave, and a touchscreen that controls the van’s onboard systems.
In base configuration, the Cubert costs £49,995 (approx. $66,000) when fitted to a new Caddy. Converting a used base vehicle lowers the price to £43,995 (approx. $58,000).
For another take on squeezing comfortable living into a very small footprint, see Zook Cabins’ Winslow charming 400-square-foot tiny home, which packs a full layout into a compact coastal design.
Via yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
What drivetrain does the Bodans Cubert campervan use?
The Cubert uses Volkswagen’s 114-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Bodans quotes a range of up to 116 km.
How much does the Bodans Cubert campervan cost?
In base configuration, the Cubert costs £49,995 (approx. $66,000) when fitted to a new Caddy. Converting a used base vehicle lowers the price to £43,995 (approx. $58,000).
Can the Bodans Cubert sleep more than two people?
With stock bedding for two, the van is set up for a couple. Bodans can fit a lift-away double bed to increase sleeping capacity beyond the basic two-person setup.
Does the Cubert’s kitchen include an induction hob for off-grid use?
The kitchen includes an electric induction hob for off-grid use. Buyers can also add a 2-burner gas hob instead of, or alongside, the induction unit.
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