1997 TOYOTA Hiace Hi-TOP 2wd Camper Van
This HiAce camper is built on the KZH132 chassis, with Toyota’s 1KZ model 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, and 2wd drivetrain. It clocks a low 127,000 miles, which is really only getting started for Toyota's 1KZ, known to exceed 500,000 miles before a rebuild is required.
This Hiace is the longest and tallest of its generation, and was converted into a camper by VANTECH in Japan in 1997.
Upgrades to the camper include:
• new faucet
• new water pump
• new water lines
• new water jugs
• new 100ah AGM camper battery
• new gas lines for stove
• new Dometic refrigerator
• Webasto diesel cabin heater
• LED cabin lights
The camper build has a cozy feel. As shown in the photos, the camper sleeps 4, with the lower seats converting into a bed, and the upper bunk for 2 constructed from padded bed panels on a sliding track. It has 6 belted seating positions.
Much love went into making this van 'road-trip-ready'. Consistent with all the vans we sell, it has received a full timing belt job, maintenance update, and many other mechanical repairs and upgrades:
• timing belt
• cam & crankshaft oil seals
• tensioner pulley & tensioner
• water pump
• thermostat
• radiator cap
• coolant flush
• all coolant hoses
• all main drive belts
• fuel filter
• all fuel lines
• air filter
• oil breather hoses (2)
• driveline lube
• transmission flush
• rear differential oil
• motor oil & filter
• timing cover gasket
• valve cover gasket
• ERG bypass
• EGT gauge
• wipers
• motor mounts (3)
• front sway bar bush set
• fan clutch
• full detail
• steering alignment
• BFG all-terrain tires
• starting battery
• turned front rotors
• front brake pads
• front wheel seal kit
• repacked front wheel bearings
• alternator
A large part of what you gain when purchasing your vehicle from Vanlife Northwest is our knowledge base and experience throughout the life of your adventure mobile. I can confidently say no one in the US has more experience with these vans, and solutions for problems gleaned only from that first hand experience.
