Featured Van: Bridget’s Toyota Coaster Campervan Conversion
Bridget and her family of four wanted a campervan that could be a home base for wherever they wanted to go. As marathon runners who love exploring New Zealand, a Toyota Coaster was their vehicle of choice, offering plenty of space for the comforts of home.
Check out how we turned their Toyota Coaster into the perfect adventure rig for a family of four.
A few of our favourite things about this Toyota Coaster Campervan Conversion:
Home on Wheels
Since this Toyota Coaster is for the whole family, the conversion needed to be comfortable, functional, and have all the niceties of home. That meant installing beautiful kitchen appliances like an LPG hob and tapware, a large Isotherm fridge and freezer for post-run snacks, and a power system that can run just about anything.
We also included an internal shower and hot water system to make sure Bridget and her family could feel squeaky clean after long runs.
Seats and Sleeps Four
A family of four, this space needed to accommodate everyone, at all times. Our favourite addition to this space were the bunk beds. The built-ins give the kids a place to hang out while not taking up too much space. We also built custom seats at the front that double as a dining/card playing/general hanging out area.
Important Vibes
Natural light was important to Bridget, so we framed up as many windows as possible, allowing morning sunrises and stunning sunsets to stream through. A custom roof rack became a space saver for additional gear and allowed us to mount a solar system. Finally, multiple lighting options helped make the space feel homey, so we added dimmable lights with multiple zones and mood lighting for cosy night time vibes.
Bridget’s Toyota Coaster gave us plenty of room to play, ensuring we could create the cosy home on wheels she hoped for. We hope to see Bridget and her family out enjoying the freedom their campervan brings!
If you’re interested in a custom campervan conversion, head over to our campervan conversions page to learn more.
Full spec list:
Interior
Maxxfan Deluxe high powered ceiling intake/exhaust fan
Dimmable LED ceiling lights
Dimmable LED under cabinet lights
Dimmable LED bunk bed lights
Diesel heater
240V outlets
USB A&C fast charge outlets
Garage cargo area
3 stage car builders insulation system
Tongue and groove paneling and slat style ceiling
Wall mounted cargo nets
Safety
Smoke detector
LPG alarm and automatic shut off valve
Fire extinguisher
Exterior
Custom roof rack
Custom side ladder
Stedi light bar
Camp lights
Fresh water inlet connection
Shore power inlet
LPG outlet
Thule 5200 awning
Gallery & Living
Blum drawers and doors
Plymasters oak veneer ply benchtops
RV Lab latches
Stainless steel sink and high quality tapware
Shurflo water pump
Suburban hot water system
Isotherm elegance refrigerator and freezer
Underslung gray water tanks and on-board fresh water tank
Internal shower area with Thetford cassette toilet and Maxxfan Dome
Certified self-contained
Power System
2x200Ah lithium batteries
BEP battery and water tank monitoring
2500W pure sine wave inverter
Shore power battery charger
50A DC/DC battery charger
450W solar panels and MPPT solar regulator
