If you are choosing a Toyota HiAce for a campervan conversion, the first decision is often whether to buy a 200 Series or a 300 Series. Both can make practical touring vans, but the right choice depends on the exact vehicle, the sleeping layout, how many people need legal travel seats and what you want fitted inside.
At Gold Coast Campervans, our current set-price HiAce products are built around the 200 Series, while our layout gallery also includes work suitable for LWB 200 Series and 300 Series vans. The important step is matching the vehicle to the conversion before you buy it.
Why the Toyota HiAce 200 Series is popular for campervans
The HiAce 200 Series is the platform we convert most often. We already have proven layouts for twin north-south beds, east-west sleeping and a five-seat family configuration. That makes it straightforward to compare a known layout and price before the build starts.
Our current 200 Series fitout options include the Super Singles fitout from $44,999, the East/West fitout from $47,999 and the 5-seater family fitout from $49,999. Vehicle cost is separate.
What changes with a HiAce 300 Series?
A 300 Series is a different shell, so you should not assume a layout designed for a 200 Series will transfer exactly. Bed direction, cabinetry, seating, roof work, access and storage all need to be checked against the specific van. If you already own a 300 Series, send us the model details before choosing a layout.
See our Toyota HiAce campervan layouts and real build photos to compare the types of layouts we build.
East-west or north-south bed?
This choice has a major effect on the rest of the conversion. An east-west bed runs across the van and can free up usable floor length. A north-south layout runs along the van and can suit people who prefer easier individual bed access. Our Super Singles layout uses north-south twin beds that can convert to a double, while our East/West layouts are built around sleeping across the vehicle.
Do you need extra travel seats?
If the campervan needs to carry more than two people, decide that before buying the vehicle or finalising the cabinetry. Our current 5-seater HiAce fitout is designed around additional rear automotive seating. Seating requirements affect the entire floorplan, so they should be planned before the conversion starts.
Pop-top or fixed roof?
Our three current set-price 200 Series fitouts include a pop-top. A pop-top gives standing room at camp while keeping the vehicle lower when travelling. If you have a different roof style or a high-roof van, contact us before assuming the standard package applies.
2WD or 4WD HiAce?
The drivetrain does not decide the campervan layout by itself, but it can affect which vehicle you choose and what you expect the finished van to do. We work on HiAce 4WD/AWD vehicles as well as 2WD vans. The best starting point is still the correct shell, condition, seating configuration and budget for your intended build.
Buying the vehicle before the conversion
If you still need a van, see our Toyota HiAce campervan for sale guide or our HiAce vehicle sourcing page. Gold Coast Campervans is a conversion workshop, not a vehicle dealer; vehicle purchases through our sourcing partner are made directly with the licensed dealer.
Which HiAce should you choose?
Choose the van around the finished campervan you want, not the other way around. Work out your bed direction, number of travel seats, roof preference, power needs and storage first. Then confirm the exact van is suitable before purchasing it.
For the full overview, visit our Toyota HiAce campervan conversion page, or contact our Oxenford workshop before buying a vehicle.