A Used HiAce Rebuilt for Weekend Surf Trips
A practical Essential Fitout for a used HiAce — focused on durable finishes, board storage, a compact kitchen module, and a clean sleeping layout for WA coast trips.
- Van
- Toyota HiAce
- Build type
- Essential Fitout
- Location
- Perth, WA
- Completed
- March 2025
The Brief
What the owner needed
A simple, durable weekend setup with storage for boards, basic cooking, and a comfortable sleeping layout.
The Challenge
Working with the space
The van was a used, high-roof HiAce with uneven wall lining and a few minor structural limitations. The owner needed storage for two surfboards, cooking facilities, a comfortable bed, and easy access to everything from outside the van — without making the interior feel cramped or overbuilt.
The Solution
How the layout came together
We stripped the interior, re-lined the walls and ceiling, then designed a layout around the board storage requirement. A full-length bed platform runs down one side with pull-out drawers underneath for gear. A compact kitchen module sits at the rear with a small sink, bench space, and a cooktop shelf. The finish is warm and simple — timber veneer cabinetry with a matte panel ceiling.
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