DIY HiAce Van Tour: 13 Months Living in a 2002 Toyota HiAce | Budget Build, Vent Hacks & Lessons

Описание: Take a full walk through of Sam & Jack’s 2002 Toyota HiAce long wheelbase van, a simple but well thought out DIY build that supported 13 months of full time travel around Australia.
In this tour, @samandjackvswild break down why they chose a HiAce, what surprised them on the road, and the small but clever airflow and cooling mods that made the biggest difference day to day.

From DIY vent solutions to solar, fridge, and air con must haves, this van proves you don’t need a fancy setup to travel comfortably, just smart choices.

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✨ What’s inside this van tour:

🚐 2002 Toyota HiAce LWB petrol, why reliability mattered
🔧 Easy DIY maintenance (filters, belts & roadside fixes)
🌬️ DIY airflow hacks: roof vent + custom window exhaust
❄️ Portable air conditioner setup & powered site strategy
🔋 Power essentials: solar, fridge & daily energy use
🦟 Bug proofing: fly screen setup that actually works
🛠️ Lessons learned after 13 months on the road

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Meet Sam & Jack + life after van life
00:30 Why they chose a Toyota HiAce
02:00 Fuel use, driving experience & surprises
02:20 Buying an empty van & starting from scratch
02:40 DIY roof vent & air conditioner exhaust hack
03:40 Custom window vent explained
04:40 Fly screens, airflow & staying cool off-grid
05:00 Roof vent explained


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