VAN TOUR | DIY Stunning Converted TOYOTA HIACE Campervan
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Күн бұрынVAN LIFE TOUR of BEAUTIFUL DIY Toyota Hiace Commuter Conversion.
We converted a 1994 mobility van into our full time wooden cabin on wheels. With a full kitchen, 2 burner stove, fridge, toilet, 2 x showers and interchangeable lounge/bed/dining room setup.
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We are Vendula and Marcel and have converted our mobile home, part time over the last 5 months. We quit our jobs, sold all out possessions that wouldn't fit in the van and took off on our 6 month road trip around the beautiful New Zealand trying to live off what we could source form the sea.
We designed the van around our hobbies and interests. Traveling around a country rich in seafood, and our passion for fishing and ocean sports, shaped a lot of how the van was designed. Our design accommodates a double fishing kayak, 5 fishing rods, 2 surfboards, spearfishing and diving gear and A LOT of fishing tackle.
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1994 Toyota Hiace Commuter
3.0L Diesel, 60kW
@kyyyy21 Ай бұрын
This is the smartest conversion i've seen. Some peoples are quite basic, yours is very well thought out. Nice
@SALTYVANVENTURES Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@VadimZhiltsov 2 жыл бұрын
What beautiful people and a van!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much!
@theflyingpostmane 4 жыл бұрын
The magnetic bug screen on the outside! Wooaaahhh! Stealing that wee gem mate.👍🏾
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Yeh they are great, i didn't want to glue some on permanently so these work well and you can just fold them up when not using them
@joelwoolston1841 4 жыл бұрын
I love all the extra features guys! you've given me plenty of good ideas for my build :)
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!, I'm glad you were able to get some useful ideas out of it. Happy building!
@daz4152 Жыл бұрын
good job, love the bloopers
@pen6245 3 жыл бұрын
I cant wait to get my van
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@patrickjobling8676 4 ай бұрын
Goodo mate ..great job ..its nice to see your assistant is still with you taken notes .. make sure she disnt drink all ya good ones .. jolly good carryon pip pips ..😍😎😁
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 ай бұрын
Always!
@kelseyjay3733 2 жыл бұрын
Just got a 2003 hiace can’t wait to convert! Nice build
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@loucrisostomo2570 4 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so crazy in love with your van conversion. It’s so awesome.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you like it!
@grazstarr 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video you two. Well done! Satiated so many questions and curiosities. Thanks heaps!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you got something out of it!
@derekpercy7787 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fijianz1 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. a very functional setup
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@ra1536 4 жыл бұрын
Ребята, у вас самый лучший вариант получился из hiace, вы супер!
@jamesrussell5490 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant van ,so many good ideas, enjoy your van.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like them!
@leahthomas4299 Жыл бұрын
awesome thanks for sharing, love the cutting board storage and the window design for doing he dishes. and the lounge room idea is great too.
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@aprila8762 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 1998 commuter and I'm so excited to do my build! This is an awesome conversation, lots of clever ideas, and it looks great. :)
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and good luck with the build! leave a comment if you have any questions at all!
@mitchhargreaves2363 3 жыл бұрын
Easy one of, if not the smartest small van set ups I’ve seen. Love it.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. Appreciate it!
@kissCharles 2 жыл бұрын
the outdoor shower tank concept is brilliant, thanks for sharing
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@poppamadison9841 3 жыл бұрын
Great couple living life to the fullest ! All your effort was really worth it !
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@os2044 2 жыл бұрын
The bus is nice and YOU are wonderful. God be with you.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@raymondpaenga9027 3 жыл бұрын
That was fun best small van I have seen love to see what you do next
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. We really wanted to get the most our of the small van.
@ugurikinci2290 2 жыл бұрын
this is the most smart-designed van I have ever seen on youtube mate! well done, you inspired me a lot of things, thanks and congrats !
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@LittleCamperNZ 3 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant van. Well done guys.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, Glad you liked it!
@fizzydriz 3 жыл бұрын
Clever washing line ! And pressure shower!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bradmullaerialphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Wow fantastic use of the space
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@inkironmojo775 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome layout.. thanks for sharing.. just brought a Hiace AWD and was looking for great ideas.. enjoy ya travels
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great find with the AWD! They are the ultimate hiace for australia!
@elainelu8659 4 жыл бұрын
What an inspiration! Love it👍
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 3 жыл бұрын
this is so beautiful holy hell... what an amazing use of space
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. We are very happy with how it all turned out.
@daddyboochietv7348 2 жыл бұрын
So fantastic!!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@herworld2213 Жыл бұрын
Looking great! Love how you even have room for fishing rods.
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
Of course! They are the most precious cargo in the van 😂
@becamperguru 9 ай бұрын
Awesome story, and the work guys! Wow! Cheers from Czech Republic 🇨🇿
@SALTYVANVENTURES 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@longratloa3222 4 жыл бұрын
The best home feel.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@umu-i-d2785 3 жыл бұрын
loved it, gr8 design
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@mikestone9129 3 жыл бұрын
You do great builds. Love to see more.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@klarka_7953 4 жыл бұрын
Ahoj Vendy na přednášce jsem toho z videa moc neviděla a ted to vidím v plně kráse. Vše je tam ve vašem domově na kolech moc pěkně a na video se nemůžu vinadívat. 😉😉😊
@njangchl2521 3 жыл бұрын
Great job and simple design
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@walleyeye 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Canada! Wow thats a great set up!!!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings! Thank you glad you like it!
@StokedForTravel 4 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeeeeet! Great job guys! I did a HiAce conversion too, but would definitely do the hitop version if I did another, makes all the difference!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
The extra little bit of heigh really makes a world of difference. Even though I still can't stand up I can at least bend over on me feet. It also opens up more storage options like above the front seats.
@bobfalkon9304 3 жыл бұрын
Good job, some clever ideas and nice build.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@freetasman2342 4 жыл бұрын
Nice conversion, I also converted a 1994 Commuter that we use a lot to explore our home state Tasmania. The Commuters are very spacious and reliable. Thanks for sharing.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Aren’t they just the best vans to convert! Very spacious and the will run forever and ever. This one has less that 180km on the clock but I’ve seen them go over 700km
@freetasman2342 4 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES I was lucky to find mine ex church bus with only 110,000km.No it has 132,000.
@marzpop 4 жыл бұрын
@@freetasman2342 Awesome! Thats a good find! they're getting harder and harder to fin in that kind of state now!
@campingcarjoaen 3 жыл бұрын
Realy lovely build guys.^^
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@kamalimtiaz7502 4 жыл бұрын
1st beautiful work on van . 2nd well organized 3rd comfortable in all positions 4th comfirtable for all types of weathers 5th places of everytype . Undoubt fully its master piece work out . Best wishes for future
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very nice comment. Lets hope out next van turns out just as nice!
@mlmora09 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best hiace build out! Great work you two! I'm planning to buy an older hiace and ive been searching for build ideas. I'm so glad I ran into your channel!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you like it. We are building a second Hiace now in Chile which we will upload some videos in the coming weeks.
@mlmora09 4 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, I just bought my van today!! It's actually a Nissan Caravan but very similar body style to yours. Honestly, your build inspired me to finally commit 🤙 I'm very excited to see what you do on your next build. I'm diving deep in the planning phase right now and it's so overwhelming lol I am definitely going to follow most of your design. Like having to the fan and solar on one side! This leaves me room for surfboards on the other side. I'm going to reverse the fan/solar placement to have the fan over the bed and solar in the front. Question: How much battery capacity should I consider in order to power a max air fan during hot nights, a few led puck lights, and also a small 12v fridge all day so my food wont spoil? I'm starting to learn AGM is the way to go? If you have ANY suggestions, please throw them my way. Thanks in advance 😀
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
@@mlmora09 Yes I know the Nissan Caravans well. A friend who we travelled around for 2 months had one. They are nearly the same size in and out. We found the the fan over the kitchen worked best to exhaust fumes from cooking. If we wanted the fan on while we slept (which we very rarely did as NZ didn't get that hot) the best method was to crack the side windows next to your head to draw the fresh air though the windows and out the vent. This way it works both ways, just my 2 cents. Regarding the power consumption there are quite a few factors that play when calculating this. From what I can see online the max air fans have variable speeds 1-10. Let's say midway speed 5 uses 0.6amp, if you sleep 8 hours it uses 0.6x8=4.8ah. Led lights don't use much at all. Maybe 5ah if you leave them on all day. The fridges though can range a lot, depending on how much you want to spend and the size of the fridge. Chest fridges generally use less power that conventional stand up fridges. A 40-60l fridge uses anywhere from 3-5amps and cycles on and off all day. If it cycles say 30% of the time in a day (meaning it only actually runs 30%) @4amps it will need about 30ah (4x24x0.3=28.8) But this will go up and down depending on the outside temp, winter/summer, and how full the fridge is. So all up you now have 4.8+5+30 or around 40ah. Now that is considering they are the only things you want to power. What about inverters for laptops or usb for phones? If that is all though, as you should only discharge a deep cycle battery by 50% ( to keep the battery healthy) you would need a minimum battery size of 80ah. Bear in mind you want a safety factor so i would recommend 100-130ah battery to be safer and more comfortable, especially if you get a few days with little sunlight for the solar. And yes AGM batteries would be my choice as they are fully sealed and don't require any maintenance unlike some other batteries. Unless you want to fork out a lot of cash and go for the more efficient lithium batteries that are very light weight and can discharge to a lower percent. For the solar to match the battery I would go for 100-150ah. Hope that helps.
@mlmora09 4 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES Hello again! I have another question. Do you know what those roof racks / side mounts are called? I'm having a difficult time finding them. 🤔 thank you Vanventures!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Mike M they are called artificial gutters. I built these ones myself but I think you can buy them from rhino roof racks or one of the roof rack companies. They are not cheap though hence why I made my own
@perfectbreakcaravans 3 жыл бұрын
Ah cool. Got your reply on email about the bulkhead. Thanks so much for all of the info!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@jleon90 2 жыл бұрын
Found the cost from another comment, thank you! You are an amazing man! Very patient to answer any question. Aussie Aussie Aussie oye oye oye!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 Hope see you guys back to Australia soon!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. Thank you for your amazing feedback. Yes hopefully see you soon! We love meeting up with fellow like minded people.
@naceem9834 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video, keep it up
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ianlaccohee7180 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty damn cool van.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@raulitohernandezjuarez7455 2 жыл бұрын
Felicidades que bonita camioneta camper, saludos desde México ☺️
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias. Saludos desde Australia
@arshadshah7354 4 жыл бұрын
Superb work guys love that... and the music I just love your video
@reddyman6915 2 жыл бұрын
Just found this vid and have subscribed. Definitely one of the better build outs I have seen on the net 👍 Too many people waste a lot of space by building a permanent bed in there vans , I am going to go the way you have done it when I retire , but may be a Murphy bed instead . Well done !!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome, We're all about maximising the space you have!
@kooloutdoorvlog9457 4 жыл бұрын
amazing~!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@youngyarnzy777 3 жыл бұрын
Unreal set up \m/
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bongo3 3 жыл бұрын
Very good ♥
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😄
@MISSIONRIDERMOTOVLOG 3 жыл бұрын
toyota is known for durability. I also plan to have my own camper van. Thanks for sharing
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Right on! They are know as probably the most reliable van out there for sure
@MISSIONRIDERMOTOVLOG 3 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES 20 years and Toyota engine will continue to run . Thanks for sharing
@ScottTurnerformeindustrious 4 жыл бұрын
Nice van guys! Happy adventures. I have the 2004 Hiace Commuter self built camper. Love it. Might have to show a tour soon.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! They are such a trusty van right! Happy vanning :)
@samuraironin1636 3 жыл бұрын
Счастливые ребята. Я тоже мечтаю на Тойоте хайс сделать кемпер.
@mariadange06 3 жыл бұрын
Nice conversion, reminds me of a VW Camper van...
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
It does!
@sherylparena8398 3 жыл бұрын
Cool shower
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Its super cheap and easy
@shanelow861107 3 жыл бұрын
nice design.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@WatchingRightNow 3 жыл бұрын
Nice built bro
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it
@piersstrandberg2916 10 ай бұрын
Hey, my name is Piers. Love your videos. I just bought a 1994 toyota hiace van that I plan to convert into a camper van. It didn't come with a manual so I'm trying to find the specs for the electrical diagram. Do you have any suggestions? Also, curious if you had to upgrade your alternator or did you just use solar to make up for the amperage used daily. Thanks so much, Piers
@joebradley7595 2 жыл бұрын
Good sized snap!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@krzysztofp7846 3 жыл бұрын
sweet, i got a company hiace from DE, got 70k km on it, its a 2001, gonna rebuild. Awesome ideas.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@miroklima2949 3 жыл бұрын
Great conversion, I just bought the same vehicle in 4wd so looking forward to adopting many of your ideas. Pozdravuj zenu a nekdy prijdte pozdravit az budete v Marahau ;-)
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Oh nice, that's amazing. A 4wd version would be amazing but they are not available in Australia yet.
@bro.kenbois 4 жыл бұрын
good luck guys
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidds9435 3 жыл бұрын
cool campervan ....
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
@willsway7352 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! How did you cut the doors/storage flaps out of the ply sheet? Thanks
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
With a jig saw
@dalespong434 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome van guys, love it! I'm building a Hiace commuter van at the moment. My next one will have a lot of your ideas incorporated into it :-). Just wondering if you give me an idea as to how you put the wooden slats on your van wall and ceiling. Also could you give me an idea of the materials/compressor for your shower. I love that shower! Thanks very much and well done with your van. I think it is the best Hiace Commuter conversion I have seen so far. Cheers. Dale
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, for the wood in the commuter, most of it was screwed directly into the can metal, where I couldn't do that i glued batons and attached it to that. Regarding the shower, watch this video, where i made a second one for our Chile van. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdFxorpj1JjJp6s.html&ab_channel=SALTYVANVENTURES
@0100mimi 3 жыл бұрын
so freaking inspiring!! i have an eye on a 96 hiace and this has been extremely helpful. i've seen you guys are in chile, if you need any help/recommendations, i'd be happy to help! i'm currently in patagonia but i've lived in santiago and viña del mar. good luck w the new van :)
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you we're glad we have been able to help. We actually decided to flee Chile in March due to the pandemic and we had to unfortunately head back to our home countries of Aus and Czech Republic. Thank you for your kind offer though. Best of luck with the Hiace
@andreasgiraudi9656 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys great job u have done with this van! Only one question... Where did u get this roof rack for the high roof? Thanks!!!!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
We made it, check out instagram feed right near the bottom where it is explained better.
@beagan100 3 жыл бұрын
Wow just discovered your channel. I’m looking to do something similar thanks for sharing.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Good luck with your build!
@disisfunny88 2 жыл бұрын
Add 4 more rear spring leaves 2 each side to strengthen the balance of ur vehicle
@juanmateco 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys! I’ve been watching so many of your videos and are probably my favourite ones. So clear when it comes to explaining how and why you did something. One question. About this Hiace (I’m building one just like this one), what would you do again the same way and what would you change, if you guys were to do it again? Thanks! From Perth
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! For this van size and internal height We loved the layout. Really allows you to maximize space. We wouldn't have changed a thing
@alexrutherford9058 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys me and my girlfriend are building the same van in Australia, we love your van design so many cool things , I've just pulled the roof lining down ready to do the roof and wall panels I'm wondering if you have any videos or photos of how you built it that would help me so much
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
If you go right to the bottom of our IG we have all the build photos from this van
@rickyminns 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! So many cool ideas. I'm currently in the process of gutting my hiace hightop to fully reno it, can you recommend a good insulation to use? :)
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I personally like to use Polyester insulation. It doesn't have the highest thermal ratings but is is cheap, non irritant, doesn't absorb moisture and doesn't rot which are all important in determining insulation for vans. In my latest transit van build I am using a combination of rigid foil board and polyester insulation. Hope that helps!
@antonhosinsky3090 3 жыл бұрын
My first car was a really old Toyota HiAce wich I fell totally in love with. Later I´ve had a more recent version but it broke down. I miss them sorely and am tempted to get another one when it gets time to get a van again. Your build is stunning but it wouldn´t work for us because we are 3 so I´d have to find a different way of arrangin the space.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was thinking how to arrange this setup for a 3 berth. It will depend on if the 3rd person is a child, adult or baby. If it were a small child or baby i would have lowered the cab roof and made a small infant bed above the cab.
@davidgiraud74 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys amazing built! Lot of good ideas! I’m sure I’ve seen pretty much the same van in Australia, probably a previous built from you! Would you tell me where did you find that wood that you’ve put on the roof/walls? It’s hard to find thin planks of wood to me! Cheers
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, i'm currently building my first van in Australia so might not have been me. There are some guys that have used my design template with the same van though so you might have seen them! You can buy the wooden cladding from Bunnings here and in NZ. Its typically 9mm and is called tongue and groove. It's much more expensive in NZ so I ended u sourcing it from a small family owned saw mill and got a great price for it. Hope that helps.
@davidgiraud74 3 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES Yeah that's what I used too here from bunnings but couldnt found less than 12mm and it was a bit expensive too... here is the result if you wanna check out : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7x-haxkr9_Vc6c.html Next Time I might look better for basic slat of wood to sand down and varnish but still hard to find thin slats of wood Cheers mate
@Stillstoked 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Marcell, When storing your gas, did you just have a LPG bottle in the cupboard under the stove top? Did you vent it to outside? If not, how was it safety-wise? I have the same set up as you but have no idea where to store the gas canister.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was just in the cupboard with a hole drilled though the floor to vent if it did ever leak. That is legal in NZ but not in Australia where the gas bottles needs to be stored in a sealed box and vented outside. In my latest build I am installing a fibreglass gas box on the side to store the gas bottle.
@loisvaldez6485 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, your van is AMAZING!!! where did you get your pop top roof? Is it easy to install?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
There is no pop top on this van. It still have it's original roof!
@gsadventures678 3 жыл бұрын
Best part of the video at 3:07
@dalfroixiah2675 4 жыл бұрын
Nice van build guiz
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@dalfroixiah2675 4 жыл бұрын
I already subscribe in your channel.you two have good content.
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
@@dalfroixiah2675 Thank you, glad you like it!
@engineglue 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! How tall is the interior and how's your gas mileage?
@mikestevens2053 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and functional layout. Question: does the bulkhead wall behind the seats still allow you to tip the passenger seat/console up for engine access?
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
You can still access the engine with the bulkhead installed
@HanaTan1985 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Great video! have the same van which I am converting right now. I see you have an A/C on the ceiling at the front. Did you remove the A/C completely? Then build a bulkhead?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did, removed it by having to degas the aircon unit, weld the alloy pipe back up to seal it then regas it.
@Drewboy670 4 жыл бұрын
Great build guys. We are currently doing our own commuter and what has had us scratching our head is maintenance access to the transmission inspection plate behind the drivers cabin. You've built it in. How have you designed this to still allow access to the transmission inspection plate? Cheers from Brisbane.
@marzpop 4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, we did build the kitchen over the top of the transfer case lid but we built the frame for the kitchen in such a way that we can still remove the lid if needed. It wont be a fun job but it will be doable. Alternately we could just remove the whole kitchen if need be
@archeralfateh2493 4 жыл бұрын
what a nice...
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
van?
@tastyj111 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!! One question i have is what stand did you use for the desk setup? looks a lot sturdier than other ones i've seen
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
For the main table? used a marine/RV stand, recessed into the floor as to sit flush.
@tastyj111 2 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES awesome, thankyou!!
@iqramsue6436 2 жыл бұрын
I love fish
@kylemacnaughtan850 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video and van set up. :) Would you recommend a van with windows or without having spent time on the road? I was thinking no windows would block out a lot of light and create privacy. Windows would allow air flow and looking out at the view.. What would you thoughts be?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
We personally prefer lots of windows in our vans. It lets in a lot more natural light and also fresh air. But it may also depend if you want to stealth camp and try blend in as a normal panel van. This would be the only reason in my opinion not to install windows in your van. Privacy can be managed with blackout curtains of blinds.
@dawnhertz1014 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1997 Toyota Hiace from Japan. My passenger seat flips backwards into the back of the van to access the motor. Is yours different? I love the layout of your van but do you have to move your whole kitchen to access the motor?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
this design still allows full access to the engine after folding the passenger seat back
@mikehortin9964 Жыл бұрын
Very good. Where did you get the nice ply?😊
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
Bunnings
@kukama64 3 жыл бұрын
Your van is the one of my dreams !! Please witch is the outside lenght ?? Thanks a lot for the information
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure it’s 5.1m long
@kukama64 3 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES thanks so much! I am looking at your video very often! Looking for the same van. They are difficult to find in France, but i will find it ! I ll tell you 😉😉
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
@@kukama64 No problem! good luck!
@perfectbreakcaravans 3 жыл бұрын
How did you install the bulkhead at front and still fold seat back to get to the engine?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
the bulk head lines up flush with the little step behind the seats with the gearbox covers is. This allows sufficient room to lift the passenger seat up fully to access the engine. I glued pieces of wood to the walls and floor then screwed the bulkhead into them
@ethanjonas7044 8 ай бұрын
when the van runs out of miles is there a way to save the back part? how does that all work once the van reaches its limit?
@SALTYVANVENTURES 8 ай бұрын
You could probably take the most expensive things out like the electrical system and fridge but I suppose the main point would be if your going to invest in a conversion, do so in a van with low km or a know reliable vehicle that will go the distance. That way, depending on how often you use it, it can last decades. Nothing last forever though but having said that there are camper vans from the 70s and 80s still in circulation today.
@RoanPsyko 3 жыл бұрын
Great tour :) i see you've moved on since this build, but i was wondering how you mounted the roof racks? i cant find any commuter roof racks for the higher roof models. thanks!
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Check out this post on our Instagram. It explains all you would like to know about the roof rack! instagram.com/p/Bt9NUhuA_Ox/?igshid=e58v1q40hfbt
@RoanPsyko 3 жыл бұрын
@@SALTYVANVENTURES legend! thank you so much :) i'll hit up my local metal machinist.
@themea88 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have the same vehicle, im curious, how do you access the motor if you built a structure behind your seats? Cool layout design 🙌
@SALTYVANVENTURES 4 жыл бұрын
Melissa Monstrum we still have full access to the engine when we lift the front bench seats up. We designed the separation wall back enough so that it would not obstruct this.
@James-fj3bg 3 жыл бұрын
smart. i am also thinking of using Hiace to convert, as it is smaller car and easier to drive without require different license
@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that are a great sized and reliable van that are still easy to drive and don't require any additional lichening requirements.
@JM-kg9bi 7 ай бұрын
Can you stand up inside your Van ?? How tall are you guys? epic video BTW ! many thankss yewwwww
@SALTYVANVENTURES 7 ай бұрын
In this van vendy could but I could not as I’m 6’3”
@DaVe-jz7gt 4 жыл бұрын
Yo what's up, great work on the van! I just bought a long wheel base hi ace 1994. Really wondering how you lift the seats to get to the engine? Thinking about a screen you see. Cheers!!
@marzpop 4 жыл бұрын
If you place the dividing wall flush with the step behind the seats (where the transfer case lid is) you can still fully lift the seats to access the engine. Check the bottom of our instagram for more photos of the build
@DaVe-jz7gt 4 жыл бұрын
@@marzpop hey thanks so much I'll check it out!
@bjjaymilgrau8208 Жыл бұрын
Hey legend Which wood did you to build the cabinets and bed?
@SALTYVANVENTURES Жыл бұрын
12mm ply
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