VAN TOUR | Toyota Hiace Commuter Conversion | Australian Van Life

Hellloooo again friends! We thought it was about time that we showcase our van Fin in all his glory. We built everything ourselves and put a whole lot of time and effort into making sure he would become our perfect little home. If you're interested in watching a time lapse of us building this van, we filmed that also: • AUS VANLIFE CONVERSION...
If you have any specific questions, we are more likely to get to them if you message us through instagram (@kyleandshan ) BUT we try to get back to questions on here too!
Thanks for watching - Shan and Kyle!
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[@corollayanki]

I like this setup. It has everything you need for off grid camping/living. I love the solar shower, the fridge, the water setup, the electrical setup, and the drawers. I think it's well planned out. I think you two are experts!

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thanks so much! Definitely like to think we're experts sometimes 😂

[@finnwilliam4125]

Great conversion guys! should be proud of that effort.

[@SimpleEssentials]

Awesome build! Thanks for the tour from a fellow Aussie van owner in Melbourne

[@TheCarlySarah]

Thank you so much!! Your video has been super helpful to my partner and I. We have the same van and are in Australia also so this was perfect insight thanks so much! We are about to start our build 😅 wish us luck!

[@arthurplottier9783]

Very neat, I love the Commuter. I converted a 1991 and now converting a 2013. They are roomy and reliable. Keep the dream alive. Cheers from Tasmania

[@shannonodonnell7735]

They're a great vehicle! All the best with the new conversion!

[@TheVeganTravelShow]

Great video guys! Your van reminds us a lot of our first van.

[@SteTVon]

Nice one, all well thought out!

[@1958linedancer]

thanks for sharing your ideas

[@pearcey1113]

I just brought one I’m picking it up tomorrow great video

[@Scrambler85]

Nice job on the van tour definitely a thumbs up for the video and the van.👍

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thank you! Means a lot ☺️

[@jadandsheree855]

Hahahahahahaha the last part where Kyle is shocked that he's not a van building expert - day made! Thanks for the tour - can't wait to show you ours once it's done :)

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Hahaha love it! Good luck with the build, can't wait to see 👏🏻👏🏻

[@mummymishhh]

love this, you guys have done such an amazing job 👌🏽living the absolute dream life. ps some amazing shots in here, quite the cinematographers 😉😍

[@shannonodonnell7735]

thank you, we try hehe 😉🥰

[@debmary2999]

Good job; some great ideas 😊

[@bryankinuthia1]

Love your videos, keep em coming

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thanks;

[@shanecorcoran1491]

Hey guys, love the van. I have a 1993 commuter that has been decked out, love the old girl.

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thank you! They're such a good van for life on the road 🙂

[@caseywilliamson551]

Amazing!

[@mellaniebroad6068]

Great build

[@rustyoc]

Cool set up guys

[@peterweber4094]

Nice vid and van.

[@camillalarode5272]

Beautiful

[@malcolmlewis5860]

I really like your van.

[@stevem8373]

Nice job🤙

[@stevenschulte1475]

Nice job guys. Only thing I don't like is those drawers, they're to damn heavy.

[@DerrickSiu]

Hey. awesome stuff! Love the hot water system you have for showers - where do you get that from? also curious where you found the clamps bits for the roof rack? much help appreciated! :)

[@JeanMarcGilbert]

Nice conversion I'm currently starting same model,I was looking at your roof rack can you please tell where did you buy them ?Thanks

[@mushroomtrader5084]

Nice job dude..

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thanks!

[@bourdon845]

Joli véhicule , bravo

[@kyliemaree7470]

Love the build! I have the same model van I am currently converting to a camper. Did you guys have any trouble installing the exhaust fan on the roof considering it is more curved? I am worried about doing it and having leaking issues

[@Leons_camper]

Cool set up

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thank you!

[@djmoomac]

your conversion is great! one question, does the hiace fit a standard queen mattress when gutted (above wheel arches) ta Ella x

[@Knightstemplar1]

Nice van , a question! I just bought a van similar to yours, are they the 28cm roof rack arms ? My brain is up to the kayak & surfboard part of my plan. Cheers James

[@brendanfowler-jones6127]

Hey guys! I have this exact van but have struggled for ages trying to get roof racks that fit, what kind of place did you go to to make custom ones? Thanks heaps love your van

[@bootzz418]

Awesome... I just got a 1993 deisel how have u found it on the highway and are use still travelling

[@caseywilliamson551]

How do you guys go with the older model? Just about to buy a 2003 and wandering if it’s too old but then again old cars can be more reliable. Wandering what you guys think :) amazing build btw!

[@matthewsteacyfilms5432]

Jesus christ haha this is how its done! so awesome! wicked job

[@shannonodonnell7735]

finally!!!! hope it lived up to your expectations haha 🤩

[@crozza5505]

Love the build roughly how much was it? Looking at doing something similar

[@mrfrancisconroy]

Very impressive quality all round. Looks like a solid van and you've really done everything you could have. Must have taken a lot of time. Were you both working when you were building? I've been working on mine roughly every 2nd weekend for the last few months and some nights and I've done what seems like almost nothing!

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thank you! We put a lot of thought into making it work for us 😊 We were both working full time, and Kyle was working away for 2 weeks at a time and had a week break to work on it each swing. It may look like it came together easily but it takes a lot of hard work, so I know what you mean about feeling you aren't getting anywhere! But taking your time with it will be worth it when you have a quality build in the end! Good luck and enjoy the process 😊

[@shammikadeshan8935]

Wow 👍

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thanks!

[@jodiehobson1676]

where did you get the roof panels from please ?

[@MathewsonFamily]

Where did you get your roof racks from ? I've been looking for some for my hi ace

[@ewanmurray]

Lovely job!😃🤙🏼I just picked up a 2004 Hiace Grand Cabin. Just wondering where you found the legs for your roof rack? Were they custom built as well? I can’t seem to find any tall enough to fit the high roof😭

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Hi Ewan, yes they were custom made because we had trouble finding tall enough roof racks too! I have heard some people got tall racks from eBay somewhere though 🙂

[@ianm5249]

Great build guys. I have a similar hiace and would like to ask a couple of questions. How do you tilt back the passenger seat to access the engine bay? Do you have to move the cupboard out of the way. And also, how do you seal off the gas cylinder? Is it in an isolated box? Thanks in advance for any help.

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Thank you! The passenger seat still tilts back as it would usually, there is enough room behind them and the kitchen cabinets don't block access to the engine at all 😊 The gas is sealed in a box we made which serves as one of our "dining table seats" we just unhook it and turn it off at night. you can see what I mean by this in our van build video at around 4:34 (it doesn't show it completely finished at sealed off, but you get the idea)

[@TyroneStevens94]

sick setup! can i ask where you got your roof racks? I have a hightop and iv been looking for them

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Hey, Kyle and his dad actually made them! Wish we could be of more help on that one, we know how hard it is to find them!

[@cindymills896]

Where did you find the blinds for in your van. Looking for a solution for our van.

[@bootzz418]

Where did u get Ur roof racks from

[@jonwalker8945]

Don’t have an instagram but I do have a 94’ HiAce. You wouldn’t know where to buy a good turbo kit would you?

[@mountheaven6568]

I’m about to buy the exact same van 1987 I’ve been told as the van is very old it can be expensive and hard to find Parts to repair it? What has been your experience with this? Thanks alot

[@tiredclimbing]

Are you able to stand in the van?

[@zublits]

What are your bed dimensions? We are planning a similar build, but our bed comes out way further!

[@adampreston285]

Hey mate sweet build, just a few questions: How capable is it offroad/on the beach, especially on soft sand how tall is the roof and are you able to stand comfotably?

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Hey, thank you! We have taken him down a few sketchy tracks and it's been all good so far (although we try not to push it too far), as to beaches we stick to very hard sand where we know other 2wd cars can handle it. I can almost stand up straight and I'm 164cm tall 😄

[@petreamccarthy8635]

Shannon thanks for the tour. Lovely van. I see where you said you can almost stand up straight - how almost is that? Do you reckon i could stand right up at 160cm?

[@simonial136]

You have no back curtain?

[@swiftdetecting]

What year and model is this one and is it RWD ?

[@he4vymeta1]

reallly sweet! how much roughly was all of this because after yr 12 im thinking of travelling round aus in a van but the budget is what im a tad concerned about?

[@shannonodonnell7735]

Hey Alisha, we didn't really track it but I'd say around $15k go convert the van on top of the cost of the van itself. You can do it a lot cheaper, and a lot more expensive though, just depends what you want to include ☺️

[@he4vymeta1]

@@shannonodonnell7735 ahh gotchu. Cheers this was helpful!

[@alexandraferris4659]

What’s your Instagram I’ve lost it

[@fatimapabatao4916]

mor beautiful f hav bathroom or shower room

[@claudio12111]

Hey guys! I have this exact van but have struggled for ages trying to get roof racks that fit, what kind of place did you go to to make custom ones? Thanks heaps love your van