Which van should I buy?
Compare popular Australian van life platforms — mattress sizes, solar capacity, fitment notes and build tips for each.
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Toyota HiAce LWB
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Toyota HiAce Granvia
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Ford Transit LWB
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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Mercedes-Benz Vito
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Fiat Ducato / Peugeot Boxer
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Ram ProMaster (US import)
🚐 Ram ProMaster (US import)
| Length | 5.9m+ |
| Width | 2.08m (internal ~1.95m) |
| Height | 2.1m (H2) |
| Payload | ~1,360kg |
🛏️ Mattress size
1.9m × 2.1m
☀️ Max solar
1000W
🔋 Battery location
Flat floor — excellent
🛏️ Bed & Sleeping
The widest van — 1.9m+ crossways. True king-size possible.
☀️ Solar
4–5 panels easily. 1,000W+ possible.
⚡ Electrical
FWD layout means flat floor — excellent for building.
📝 Key Notes
Uncommon in Australia. FWD means flat floor (great for building). Parts availability is a real concern for remote travel.