Custom Van Builder's Bed Solution for a TINY 4x4 1991 Toyota HiAce | Micro Camper Ideas

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  • Spence is a custom van build cabinet maker for True North Custom Vans out of Calgary AB, who decided to kit out his very own 1991 Toyota HiAce. We had a lovely time touring his custom conversion which he put a LOT of work into. As a custom cabinet maker who builds out vans, he has so much knowledge that you as a viewer might love to hear.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:55 Exterior
    01:25 Batteries & Storage
    03:05 Bed System
    03:51 Kitchen
    06:06 Engine Swap
    07:30 Outro

ความคิดเห็น • 28

  • @danweiss1371
    @danweiss1371 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the fold up bed. I will be using that on my build. Thank you. And what a cool van you Got!!!

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really nice van build. I like the easy fold up bed as well as the new engine. Greetings from Jamaica.

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! glad you liked it

  • @jackhood1411
    @jackhood1411 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm getting the same mileage. I have the newer van with the 2kd-ftv motor and 4wd.

  • @teosimon2363
    @teosimon2363 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Spence, nice build and beautiful 4WD Hiace. I ve the same Hiace too but NOT 4WD..too bad. Also converted to campervan. Thks for sharing.

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      sweeeet!

  • @alexballew
    @alexballew 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sweet van!

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      isnt it so cool 🤩

  • @bobclarke2242
    @bobclarke2242 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the bed support and essential coffee drawer.

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Always gotta have a coffee drawer 😎

  • @WaywardLifeSailing
    @WaywardLifeSailing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Spence! Looks great! We have almost that same material as you have for window coverings on our seat cushions 😂

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing! Thanks for your comment

  • @philcompston5881
    @philcompston5881 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a slick bed system!

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn’t it? 👏

  • @danweiss1371
    @danweiss1371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice job on your van. I use some of the same techniques for weight savings. Kind of from the boating industry.

  • @pslice006
    @pslice006 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing build!!!

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks friend

  • @Seanb1152
    @Seanb1152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time to go out for a rip!

  • @edhiestand1197
    @edhiestand1197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have always wanted to pick one of these imports up but worried about getting them serviced when mechanical issues come up. Would you have any thoughts or advice on this situation? Thanks for the cool video.

    • @Stick4444
      @Stick4444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The trick with a stock hiace is to completly overhaul the cooling system. Replace thermostat housing, flush the radiator, replace all coolant hoses and ensure that everything is clean and flows well. You'd also want to install an aftermarket coolant temp sensor as the hiace gauge on the dash is very unreliable and can lead you to overheat the engine without even knowing it. Owning a jdm is all about preventative maintenece. Join a forum and do plenty of research before purchasing any jdm vehicle

  • @davefitz7555
    @davefitz7555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Spence.Great build out. I have the 2001 version of the same van and am thinking to build it out. Lots of good ideas to steal from you. Thanks. By the way, where did you pick it up? I live in Japan and go home to PEI every summer and wanna get another one in Canada. How hard is that to do?

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey dave! To get in touch with spence directly you might wanna check out his instagram and shoot him a message over there (IG is linked in the video description). He loves to talk shop about these trucks and were sure that would apply to answering some q's you might have!

  • @robertcairns8572
    @robertcairns8572 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi spence I have a same van, do you know how to change the front passenger side light, hope you can help.rob

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      you can find spence's Instagram in the descripton and shoot him a message. He loves to talk shop so im sure he'd be happy to help ya

  • @zumezoom9593
    @zumezoom9593 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the bed hinged? I too want to build a Murphy bed like yours but I'm not sure

    • @VanClan
      @VanClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      its just a single bed, no hinge