Toyota Hiace Transformation: Our DIY Tiny Home On Wheels Adventure

Building Our Dream Nomadic Home

Follow our journey as we transform a Toyota Hiace Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) Hightop into the ultimate mobile tiny home. This episode documents the crucial early stages of our van conversion - from sound deadening to floor insulation.

Watch as we tackle the challenges of creating a functional living space that doubles as a mobile office, supporting our digital nomad lifestyle while exploring Australia. We share practical solutions for common conversion challenges, including working around the engine bay rise and preserving access to the fuel filter.

Learn our approach to soundproofing with butyl rubber, strategic planning for solar installation, and creating secure anchor points for durable flooring. We also reveal our clever repurposing of a freight cage for versatile storage options.

Whether you're planning your own van conversion or just curious about the van life movement, our experience offers valuable insights into balancing work and adventure on the road.

Timestamps:
0:00 Turning a Hiace into a Van Life Tiny Home On Wheels
0:17 Intro
1:31 Klaus and Baxter
1:58 Rough Plan
2:41 Freight Cage Plans
4:21 Planning for engine bay rise in flooring
7:50 Floor Surface Prep
9:02 Our initial solar plan
12:10 Planning anchor points for flooring considerations
18:45 Fuel filter inspection hatch flooring plan
21:51 Laying Butyl Rubber sound deadener
22:28 Flat battery

#CampervanConversion #ToyotaHiace #VanLife

Special thanks to @TorqueAndTakeoff (on YouTube) and UGOKAWA!

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