BUILDING THE PERFECT LAP RIG
AKA JENNIFER VANISTON 2.0
Meet our latest obsession — a 1997 Toyota Camroad/Hiace/Dyna hybrid that we’re transforming into (in our opinion) what will be the perfect lap of Australia rig.
Think: 4WD, spacious, aesthetic, off-grid & off-road capable, and 100% road trip ready.
This blog series documents every part of the build, from layout plans and off-grid setup to power systems, aesthetic decisions, and what we learn (the hard way) along the way.
We will be staying up to date on the build on our YouTube channel – subscribe at the link!
Applying Corkon: The Best Spray-On Insulation for Van Life
After all the sanding, wire-brushing, and the general misery of stripping out the old itchy insulation, it was finally time for the fun part: applying
Stripping a 4WD Motorhome: How We Lost 600kg and Found Rotted Wood
Okay next up it’s time to strip this thing out! We had a starting weight of 2.78T (thanks local dump station weigh bridge!) and I
Toyota Camroad 4WD Custom Lift Kit & Tyre Decisions
Toyota Camroad Suspension Upgrade: Fixing the “Boat” Handling Next up, suspension! I thought I’d booked it in for a full suspension upgrade at King Shocks,
Prepping a 4WD Toyota Camroad for the Lap: Maintenance and Repairs
Once we picked up the van, it was time to see what we were in for. I knew it needed a full service, as we
Choosing the Ultimate Lap of Australia Rig: Why a 4WD Motorhome Won
After 7 years of travelling around Australia on/off in a 1986 Toyota Hiace, the dream was always to take a year off and do a
Renovation Dust, Wedding Vibes & Ham’s Love Life
It’s been a mix of sawdust, sunshine, and surf over here. So we thought we’d share a little update on what we’ve been up to.
BEFORE...
AFTER (THE VISION)
