Toyota Hiace Camper Build NZ – Walk around, 7 Day Build #vanlife

Toyota Hiace Camper Build NZ – Walk around, 7 Day Build #vanlife

Hey guys! Here it is, I bought this van 2 weeks ago, built it to what it is now in 7 days! I do have a little experience in construction but trust me its ALOT easier than you might think, comment below if you want any advice.

Remember the most important thing is to just decide what you need, specially in terms of power, ALOT of people will be able to get away with just a 100AH AGM battery and a VSR kit. Others will need a more intensive solar kit etc but think about the power you will be using and go from there

If you have any questions just ask and ill answer as soon as possible!

Van is a 2009 Toyota Hiace Jumbo (Widebody), its 4WD with the 2.7L Petrol engine

MY NEW VAN – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKM2InrpoEY

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50 Comments

  1. ctfalci on July 15, 2022 at 1:24 am

    Sweet AS! Just loved mate!

  2. 김준수 on July 15, 2022 at 1:25 am

    You don’t need ewof for your van?

  3. Allen Yip on July 15, 2022 at 1:27 am

    How is the 2.7L petrol on gas? I am looking at the 3L diesel for economy and power but it does not come in the Hiace does not fit them in the jumbo size for the years I am looking at. Thanks for the great content~

  4. Aviwe Xaluva on July 15, 2022 at 1:28 am

    Bro in South Africa we call that iQuantum!

  5. Marc Payne on July 15, 2022 at 1:28 am

    brilliant, nice and simple not over the top. As a fellow photographer I’m about to do the same thing.

  6. King Kea on July 15, 2022 at 1:34 am

    I kinda want to copy this design a bit, but on a slightly narrower Hiace.
    Guess it really depends what van I’d be able to get a hold of

  7. Cara on July 15, 2022 at 1:34 am

    Can you stand up straight inside?

  8. Jo Setu on July 15, 2022 at 1:35 am

    You’re cool as

  9. Suzie Barry on July 15, 2022 at 1:35 am

    Chur bro go the kiwi’s 🥝

  10. Poppy W on July 15, 2022 at 1:35 am

    What insurance company do you use to insure with it?

  11. Joe Maxwell on July 15, 2022 at 1:36 am

    Kia Ora Chris

    Thanks for sharing this vid, what solar system kit did you use and where can I find it?
    In the middle of converting a van myself.
    Cheers

  12. Andrew McDowell on July 15, 2022 at 1:37 am

    Hi Chris, with the bench across the front like that, how do you access the engine bay, as the bench must prevent the passenger seat tipping back when opening the engine cover? I have bought a similar van and don’t want to lose that space behind the passenger seat, but also don’t want to restrict access to the engine.

  13. Arlec90 on July 15, 2022 at 1:39 am

    Where all the wood paneling is, you never considered extra windows for light and or ventilation? Its something I have experienced with campers is lack of flow through air/ventilation.

  14. Ricky L on July 15, 2022 at 1:39 am

    That looks like our local Huia piggy farm…Am I right? Making it a slat bed base might have been better. I quickly discovered that a mattress will get black mold on the bottom without a lot of ventilation space. The human body puts out heaps of moisture that goes straight through the mattress. Amazing work otherwise. I live 10 minutes from where you are parked. Hope to get a van this summer and go to Coramandel!

  15. ali afaaq Khan on July 15, 2022 at 1:43 am

    Toyota Hiace are phenomenal machines. You cant go wrong with it, they run forever.

  16. Jared Armstrong on July 15, 2022 at 1:44 am

    Just show the main van battery real quick bro…. 🤣🤣🤣

  17. Amy Davis on July 15, 2022 at 1:45 am

    I love what you did to your van the style 👍😘

  18. rhea b on July 15, 2022 at 1:46 am

    Wow you did such a great job, definitely motivates me even though i have no carpentry experience !

  19. TEDDY BALINBIN on July 15, 2022 at 1:48 am

    How can you open the engine compartment sir?

  20. Camilla Larode on July 15, 2022 at 1:48 am

    Hi can you stand in the toyota hiace.

  21. marcio souza on July 15, 2022 at 1:49 am

    Wow what a great job Chris! Do you have a video of how to do the electrical to the house battery please?
    Thank you 😎

  22. Sgten on July 15, 2022 at 1:49 am

    Agree with getting a good bed, getting a jumbo just for this reason too.

    My main challenge is to combine a weekend camper with a builders van lol.

  23. fuck6ronson on July 15, 2022 at 1:51 am

    It’s finally nice to see someone from NZ doing van life, most of the videos on here are from America, so seeing someone I can relate to is awesome.

  24. The Logician on July 15, 2022 at 1:52 am

    I bet it’s so hot to stay inside

  25. Chris Turner Photographer on July 15, 2022 at 1:52 am

    CHECK OUT MY NEW VAN! – https://youtu.be/jcxUd8ObVDs

  26. Robynne Mills on July 15, 2022 at 1:52 am

    That Hiace would be hijacked before you know it in South Africa…

  27. Moon Buggy on July 15, 2022 at 1:53 am

    Excellent job mate. Bed looks super comfy. (coffee is everything) lol, very true. Can I ask how the petrol engine goes? Enough power?

  28. Peter Spillane on July 15, 2022 at 1:53 am

    Did you find the 2.7 petrol was plenty for the size of the van? Look forward to your new van build.👍

  29. Redduks Rewa South side on July 15, 2022 at 1:53 am

    Hi there I’m buying a hiace next week I like your wiring system where did u get your control panel

  30. Ariel Mor on July 15, 2022 at 1:54 am

    Where did you got the lights from?

  31. Apolinar Jr Rull Napoles on July 15, 2022 at 1:58 am

    love it

  32. InconsistentlyConsistent on July 15, 2022 at 2:00 am

    Its ataken me 7 months to near finishing my build on my 2009 lwb hiace. Its a little more complex than yours but i still have no idea how you managed this in a week..

  33. Tracy Nine on July 15, 2022 at 2:01 am

    Nice, I wish they made Toyota Hiaces in the US.

  34. たびする 旅するHIACE HYBRID2019 on July 15, 2022 at 2:03 am

    Hello! I live in Japan. I also do DIY of Toyota HIACE and live in a car!

  35. dentray on July 15, 2022 at 2:05 am

    Nice and simple but I would like to know what exactly is your work? Seems everyone with a van build lately incorporates their work needs into it? My dream of campervan is to get away from work and I cant work when I am away from work!

  36. Angie b on July 15, 2022 at 2:07 am

    Good info re the power needs thank you!

  37. Stace on July 15, 2022 at 2:09 am

    I wish you could do mine ): but im in Melbourne Australia

  38. Andrew Smith on July 15, 2022 at 2:11 am

    Hey mate. Watched you van tour and was wondering where you purchased all your electric stuff. Thanks.

  39. Chris Turner Photographer on July 15, 2022 at 2:12 am

    UPDATES // I’ve sold this bad boy and I’m currently in the process of deciding which van to buy next, this time I’m going to film the entire build in a special series! Subscribe to get notified and make decisions with me along the way

  40. MISSION RIDER MOTOVLOG on July 15, 2022 at 2:14 am

    You are inspiring people. Thank you for sharing

  41. lynda jones on July 15, 2022 at 2:14 am

    looks perfect. all the best with this current status

  42. Paul Capon on July 15, 2022 at 2:14 am

    Great Vid! I love the simplicity of your van build. The 4×4 Hiace is also what I’m looking for. I didn’t realize that there was a "jumbo" version. I think that most of the units in Oz are Japanese imports. After doing a little research, it seems that SC certification in Australia is by self-assessment. Looking fwd to more like this, Cheers

  43. Roger Whitefield on July 15, 2022 at 2:17 am

    so nice to hear a Kiwi accent !

  44. jian yao on July 15, 2022 at 2:21 am

    hello,great video,I’m keen to do a project like this but do u need any engineer to certify the project after finish and before the wof

  45. Geri Doyle on July 15, 2022 at 2:21 am

    Proof that less is more!! Inspiring..

  46. S O on July 15, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Brother you done an excellent job, Your standards are high. Hope you enjoy your time in it. Home from home. I got the 2015 SLWB and its great.

  47. L Uns on July 15, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Your mattress is going to go moldy, bro. You need air flow under there.

  48. Mo Mindful on July 15, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Great build! Can you stand in though? Or rather, a 5 ft 3 in person? (161)

  49. El Guapo on July 15, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Wasted a lot of good space with that bed

  50. Diane Ibsen on July 15, 2022 at 2:24 am

    Hi. Thank you for this video and for sharing your van. I’m in the US do you know where you can learn how to work on a van here. You mentioned you did a building apprenticeship or something like that when you were a kid. Thank you.

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