Can you sleep comfortably in the back of a Caddy Maxi?

Yes, the spacious boot can easily accommodate a bed, mattress or camping box, with plenty of storage room to spare. It has one of the tallest boots out there, so you can have a higher bed (camping box) with plenty of underneath storage and still enough headroom for sitting on the bed.

Does the Caddy Maxi have enough storage for camping gear?

With plenty of interior and exterior storage options, fitting in all your equipment won't be an issue. The Maxi version is extra long so you can have a bed and still have room around the middle seat for storage, not to mention plenty of storage under the bed or in the built-in shelves (varies by model and year).

How does the Caddy Maxi perform on long road trips?

As it's based on a van, the older models (pre-2015) feel like that - they aren't as comfortable as an MPV like the Sharan for example. Newer models offer more comfort and are quieter to drive on motorways. Nevertheless, it's still a good car to take on a long road trip - it offers good consumption and plenty of room that make it an ideal car for camping.

Is the VW Caddy a reliable car?

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi is generally considered to be a reliable car. Many owners appreciate the reliable and efficient engines offered by the Caddy Maxi. The diesel engine options, in particular, are known for their strong performance and fuel economy. Users often report smooth acceleration and good power delivery. Some users have reported occasional electrical issues, such as problems with the central locking system, malfunctioning sensors, or intermittent faults with the dashboard display. However, these instances are generally considered minor and not widespread. Users appreciate the spaciousness and practicality of the Caddy Maxi's interior, particularly for cargo or family use. The seats are generally comfortable, and the cabin is well-designed with user-friendly controls. However, some users have noted that certain interior materials may show signs of wear over time.

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Caddy Maxi Camper (Life)
Rated 4.00 out of 5

The VW Caddy Maxi Life is one of the biggest MPVs out there and probably the best small camper van option out there. If boot size is your primary criteria – you can’t go wrong with a Caddy. The car drives good too. Where it lacks a bit is comfort – it takes after its van origins and offers a more basic interior. But it makes up for it in storage – it really has a lot of compartments all over the place. 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. A very good car camping / microcamping conversion candidate, unless you are planning to drive through forests and very much offroad – or you prefer a higher class interior comfort.

In the UK, the Caddy Maxi Life is registered as a car (not a van), so can go at a higher speed limit than the equivalent van.

NimbleCamper rating: 3.8/5

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VW Caddy Camper (Life, short)
Rated 3.00 out of 5

A shorter version of the Caddy – I don’t see why you’d go for short if there’s a longer version with everything else being the same :). But perhaps you want a more compact car – the key benefit of the shorter Caddy is its manoeuvrability – it is easier to park and drive in cities. It is 47cm shorter and 13cm lower than the Caddy Maxi Life.

NimbleCamper rating: 3.0/5

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