1992 Hiace 4wd RZH119 ex-Firetruck

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what a great build, thanks for sharing

Thanks!

Actually I'm quite behind the last progresses... Lot of things are in an "almost ready" state but will need to be ready one way or another in a few weeks to depart to Morocco.

Updated the kitchen with a 2nd tablet.


Detail on the gaz canister for the stove (single stove because I plan to have a 2nd one on liquid fuel to mix practicality and find anywhere).

Made a lightweight version of the bed (still not so light...), mostly to keep the mattress ventilated.

My small installation driver is a bit undersized for the task... Didi it but got reaaally hot and needed a few brakes to cool down.

Added a foldable foot because the very front is not very well supported by the rail...

 

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Finally started working again on the side console.

Added a ventilation, will be connected to my 60mm hole in the floor. Can be use both for fresh air ventilation from under the vehicle or to quick connect to my external heater.

Added openings and a countertop

Sink, this is one with a double slant so water is always evacuated even if not on flat ground.

Basic water system for now, with the Dometic faucet, so can easily rotate or move to b used out of the sink.

Notice the filter on top of the jug, it's an Hydrapak one made to be used with water pouches and their quick connect connector, the same used by the Dometic jug, so very easy to connect in the way. Simple, small and cheap.

The waster water jug can be flushed in place, no need to remove it.

I still need to add some kind of shelf here.

Using duffel/bags as cupboard for clothes.

Roof rack is still in progress... Won't do the full story but has been a long and complex story to even get something...

 

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Took care of the rear hatch, if you remember last year I added the original locking rod and a string to open the latch from inside (my model came without inside opening).
Decided to finally replace the string with the proper handle, which is still available new, as well as the mechanism that goes behind, even the screws... but the damn plastic insert to screw it on are on backorder... have been waiting for 2 months now so got fed up and went for the old tricks...

If it works it works

Not much space to add proper insulation inside the hatch but at lest I added some sound deadening (to stop hearing my gcc spec exhaust through the hatch xD ).

Replaced the aluminium plate by a wood one, and added a white/red light at the right height to be used in bed (and also to with the hatch open to light the area).

 

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The interior is really starting to seem pretty functional. I’m looking forward to seeing how it performs on the trip.