This is the Toyota Hiace Super Custom conversion in which all base vans are 3.0 turbo diesel automatic with 138bhp. They are available in 2 wheel drive or permanent 4 wheel drive. This vehicle is a cross between the old 2.8 SWB Hiace and a Mazda Bongo/Ford Freda; you have the internal space of a Toyota Hiace and the performance and car like driveability of a Bongo. The Hiace Super Custom has an elevating roof and will be 4 berth with a layout similar to a Bongo but with extra internal space. There is 40cm more internal space in the Toyota Hiace SWB (250cm overall) as opposed to the Mazda/Ford (210cm overall). The overall length of the vehicle is only 464cm which is only 6cm longer that a Bongo/Freda. Because of this there is the option of a longer bed in the Toyota Hiace
The specification for the full conversion on the Toyota Hiace Super Custom is as follows:
Elevating roof
Fridge - Indel 40 litre compressor fridge with energy accumulator - very efficient, stores energy that enables fridge to work for up to 10 hours after the power has been turned off
Hob and sink -combination Cramer sink and 2-ring stainless steel hob inset into the worktop with smoked glass hinged lid
Electric water pump
Fresh and waste water underfloor tanks
Camping gas 907 gas bottle and regulator
2 way electrical consumer unit with RCD protection
240v socket outlet
12A intelligent battery charger (240v) and split charger
85Ah leisure battery
Split charging system from engine battery
12v accessory socket
Porta potti
20 metre hook up lead
2 rear 3 point seat belts
Rock and roll bed system makes up in 5 seconds to form a perfectly flat bed using 4" foam
Front seats recovered in same material as the rear seats
Prices from £12,000 to £16,000 for vehicle with conversion according to year of base vehicle. For example: 1995, 4 wheel drive vehicle with conversion would be around £13,000. Base vehicles from 1993 - 1997, newer base vehicles up to 2002 also available.
Extras available (for full list please see parts and accessories page):
Webasto diesel heating - £850
Audio upgrades - POA
Window tinting for rear glass - £200
Leather upholstery for front and rear seats - £500
Bike rack for 2/3 bikes - £200/£225
Audio upgrades - POA
Upholstery upgrade: door panels upholstered, buttoned seats, storage pockets - £200
Cat 1 and 2 Thatchman approved alarm systems - £350/£200