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)
🚐 Ford Transit LWB
| Length | 6.0m (internal ~5.4m) |
| Width | 1.98m (internal ~1.76m) |
| Height | 2.0m+ (H2 roof) |
| Payload | ~1,200kg |
| Engine | 2.0L EcoBlue / 2.2L TDCi |
🛏️ Mattress size
1.6m × 2.0m
☀️ Max solar
800W
🔋 Battery location
Under bed / behind cab
🛏️ Bed & Sleeping
Width allows comfortable 1.6m crossways bed. Queen-size is possible.
☀️ Solar
4 × 200W panels fit on a Transit roof — up to 800W.
⚡ Electrical
Main battery under bonnet. Good access for DC-DC and cable runs behind dash.
🧱 Insulation
Flat walls make rigid foam boarding easier than HiAce corrugations.
📝 Key Notes
More space than HiAce. Parts widely available. Very popular for families and serious builds.