How many people, and what activities?
Sleeping capacity, luggage, work, and cooking: decide your priorities first.
Camper DIY
Build the camper you imagine—with your own hands.
Explore the HiAce interior layout in 3D and confirm how to build it in the guide. Find a clear path from planning through interior work and electrical systems to creating a car-camping setup.
Explore
Go deeper into what interests you.
Interactive 3D
Think about your layout in three dimensions.
Switch layouts and scenes to picture how you would spend time inside.
Start hereDIY roadmap
Review the whole build sequence and decide where to begin.
LayoutLayouts for different needs
Solo trips, work, couples, or family travel. Find a layout that fits your plans.
FoundationsFoundations & interior
Start with the floor, insulation, and other areas hidden after completion.
ElectricalElectrical systems & auxiliary battery
Work out your power use and requirements before choosing equipment and installation methods.
Budget & reviewCosts & common pitfalls
Include both budget and everyday practicality in your plans before building.
Plan before building
Decide how you will use it before you build.
What will you build yourself?
Plan separately for jobs you can do well and work to discuss with an installer.
Can you inspect and improve it later?
Leave room for ongoing care, including inspection openings and accessible wiring.
Leave safety-critical work to professionals. For electrical systems, combustion appliances, body modifications, seating capacity, registration changes, and similar work, check the vehicle specification, applicable laws, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Examples on this site do not guarantee fitment or safety for any individual vehicle.
Take the next step
Keep following your curiosity.
Find road trips, DIY, and maintenance through the four sections above.