
For sale in South East Melbourne
1999 Toyota HiAce Commuter, high roof, set up as a camper with a bed, kitchen, solar and a second battery. Just back from a 17,000 km lap of Australia with no breakdowns.
- 357,000 km
- Automatic
- 2.4 L petrol
- Rego VIC to Feb 2027
- Roadworthy passed Sep 2026
$18,200or near offer, South East Melbourne
The 2026 trip
Three-quarters of the way round Australia
Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, then back to Victoria. About 17,000 km with no breakdowns, and serviced on the road in Darwin and Perth.
17,000 kmon the 2026 lap
- States and territories
- 4
- Breakdowns
- 0
- Services on the road
- 2
The route line is approximate. Dots mark where Hank was serviced on the way.
- 1Griffith NSW 2006, first rego paper
- 2Wagga Wagga NSW 2007 and 2021
- 3Sydney NSW 2021, blue slip
- 4NSW North Coast and Gold Coast 2021 to 2025, fit-out and services
- 5Melbourne VIC Late 2025 to now
- 6Darwin NT July 2026, service
- 7Perth WA August 2026, service
Places named on the receipts and rego papers, in date order.
The van
The basics
- Engine
- 2.4 L petrol (2RZ)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Odometer
- About 357,000 km
- Body
- High roof, fitted out as a camper
- Seats
- 3, across the front
- Weights
- Tare 1,670 kg, GVM 2,800 kg
- Rego
- Victoria, until the end of February 2027
- Roadworthy
- Passed 24 September 2026
- VIN
JT743UHC704001703
Recent work, with receipts
- New brake drums and shoes, roadworthy inspectionRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield SouthReceipt
- Front suspension bushes, bump stops, strut bar and wheel alignmentPedders, MoorabbinReceipt
- Minor service, oil and filterKeystone Automotive Services, PerthReceipt
- Log book service and new spark plugsGibbsy's Automotives, DarwinReceipt
- Service, rear wheel bearings, wheel cylinders and brake flushRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield SouthReceipt
- New rear leaf springs, bushes and upper control armPedders, MoorabbinReceipt
- Logbook service, front brake pads and rear uni jointDowntown Billinudgel AutomotiveReceipt
- New alternator and power steering hosePottsville Bogangar Tyre and AutoReceipt
The seller says the front steering rack and boots were replaced recently. That receipt is not in the history yet.
Inside
Bed, kitchen and plenty of storage
Timber-lined throughout, with the bed across the back and a kitchen bench behind the front seats. The numbers show what is where.

- 1BedMattress on a raised platform, with 4 storage boxes underneath
- 2Side cabinetCabinets along the side for clothes
- 3Kitchen benchSink with 30 L fresh water and 20 L grey water
- 4Timber liningWalls and ceiling lined in timber boards
- 5Sound systemSpeakers and a subwoofer
- 6Rooftop fanA spare fan is included
- 7CurtainsOn the side windows

- 1Lvyuan 2000 W inverter, 12 V to 230 V
- 2Bluetooth MPPT solar charge controller
- 3Battery isolator, 12 V 140 A
- 4Fuse block for the 12 V circuits
Off-grid
Solar, a second battery and 230 V power
The second battery runs a fridge and other 12 V gear. It charges from the roof solar panel and while you drive.
- Solar panelOn the roof, through the MPPT controller
- 120 Ah second batteryIn its own battery box
- Lead for powered campsitesPlug in at caravan parks
- 30 L fresh waterPlus 20 L grey water from the sink
- Portable showerIncluded
- Rooftop fanWith a spare fan included
Included
Comes with the camping gear
Everything on this list goes with the van.

- Kings awningWith 2 side walls and 4 tensioners
- 2-burner gas stoveWith a 4 L Companion gas bottle
- Kitpac camping tableLarge size
- 2 camping chairsPlus 2 seat cushions
- Outdoor mat and beach umbrella
- Jerry cans5 L and 10 L
- Portable shower
- 4 storage boxesSturdy, sized for under the bed
- Kitchen kitWok, foldable Tupperware, bowls, plates and a full cutlery set
- ToolsFull spanner kit, hammer and a jump-start kit for the second battery
- Powered-site leadFor plugging in at campsites
- 120 Ah second batteryWith its battery box
- Car radio
- Mechanic reportsFrom the last 2 years
Service history
Every receipt since 2006
27 records from 2006 to 2026, each with its original paperwork. Open a record to see the work done, the cost and the scanned documents.
Roadworthy passed24 Sep 2026
- Records
- 27
- Pages of paperwork
- 33
- Spent on the van since Nov 2025
- $10,479
- Odometer at the last roadworthy
- 356,318 km
Odometer readings on the paperwork
Names, addresses and phone numbers on these papers are blacked out.
2026
24 Sep 2026InspectionVictorian roadworthy certificate N715796, passedRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield South VIC
Victorian certificate of roadworthiness issued on 24 Sep 2026 at 356,318 km, after a first examination and test with a pass result. Valid for 30 days.
- Certificate N715796 (part A), issued 24 Sep 2026, valid 30 days
- Test report (part B): first examination, result pass
- Vehicle: 1999 Toyota HiAce van, white, VIN JT743UHC704001703
22 Sep 2026ServiceRoadworthy inspection, brake drums and shoesRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield South VIC
Roadworthy inspection with new brake drums, brake shoes and two globes, at 356,318 km.
- Roadworthy inspection: $295.00
- Brake drums: $330.00
- Brake shoes: $110.00
- Globes, two: $33.00
- Labour: $363.00
16 Sep 2026ServiceSuspension bushes, bump stops, strut bar and alignmentPedders Suspension & Brakes, Moorabbin VIC
Suspension work with urethane shock bushes, a rubber bush kit, a sway bar link bush kit, two bump stops and a front strut bar, plus fitting and a front wheel alignment. Paid in full by EFTPOS.
- Urethane shock bush kits, two: $40.00
- Rubber bush kit: $115.00
- Urethane sway bar link bush kit: $37.00
- Bump stops, two: $76.00
- Front strut bar (SPF, to suit HiAce 100 series): $109.00
- Fitting: $1,250.00 and $250.00
- Front wheel alignment: $120.00
- Surcharge: $27.96
6 Aug 2026ServiceMinor service with suspension reportKeystone Automotive Services, Claremont WA
Minor service at 350,617 km with an engine oil and filter change, fluid checks and a safety check. The vehicle report lists worn suspension parts and a rusted reverse light bulb holder.
- Minor service including filter: $200.00
- Ryco spin-on oil filter: $32.50
- Fuchs Titan 10W-40 engine oil: $22.98
- Waste management fee and workshop supplies: $48.00
Noted on this document
- Rear shock absorber bushes cracking
- Front sway bar links worn
- Front lower control arm bushes cracking
- Front bump stops split
- Left hand reverse light needs replacing, bulb holder has rusted out
- Follow-up: on 16 Sep 2026 Pedders fitted shock bushes, sway bar link bushes, two bump stops and a front strut bar. See that record.
6 Jul 2026ServiceLogbook service and new spark plugsGibbsy's Automotives, Stuart Park NT
Commercial logbook service at 343,837 km with new oil, oil filter and four spark plugs to replace fouled ones. The mechanic found evidence of head gasket stop leak in the cooling system, a damaged right rack end boot and a split front right tie rod end.
- Labour, 1.5 hours: $244.09 ex GST
- Engine oil: $87.59 ex GST
- Oil filter (Z418): $21.82 ex GST
- Spark plugs, four: $145.27 ex GST
- Consumables and waste disposal: $49.50 ex GST
- Sundries: $7.27 ex GST
Noted on this document
- Found evidence of head gasket stop leak being added to cooling system
- Right hand side rack end boot is twisted and damaged
- Front right tie rod end is split
- Follow-up: the seller says the front steering rack and boots have since been replaced. That receipt is not in this history yet.
20 Apr 2026ServiceService, brakes and rear wheel bearingsRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield South VIC
Service and full safety check at 335,935 km with new oil, oil filter and air cleaner. The brakes were flushed and bled, the drums machined, two wheel cylinders and both rear wheel bearings replaced, and the rear diff oil changed.
- Rear wheel bearings, left and right: $330.00
- Wheel cylinders, two: $160.00
- Brake drums machined: $99.00
- Brake flush and bleed: $143.00
- Engine oil ($59.40) and oil filter ($19.80)
- Air cleaner: $55.00
- Rear diff oil: $55.00
- Labour, 5.5 hours: $998.25
16 Feb 2026InspectionVictorian roadworthy checkRosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield South VIC
Invoice for a roadworthy check and labour at 333,443 km. Certificate of roadworthiness N715662 was issued the same day.
- Roadworthy check: $295.00
- Labour: $176.00
16 Feb 2026InspectionVictorian roadworthy certificate N715662Rosenbloom Automotive, Caulfield South VIC
Victorian certificate of roadworthiness (part A) issued on 16 Feb 2026 at 333,443 km, certifying the van complied with the regulatory requirements. Valid for 30 days.
- Certificate N715662, issued 16 Feb 2026, valid 30 days
- Vehicle: 1999 Toyota HiAce van, white
2025
3 Dec 2025ServiceLeaf springs, bushes and upper control armPedders Suspension & Brakes, Moorabbin VIC
Suspension work with a pair of Pedders TrakRyder leaf springs, urethane leaf spring and shackle bushes, a left upper control arm, fitting and a front wheel alignment. Paid in full by EFTPOS.
- Pedders TrakRyder leaf springs, pair: $1,450.00
- Urethane leaf spring bush kits, two at $80.00: $160.00
- Urethane leaf spring upper shackle bush kit: $45.00
- Upper left control arm (non-Pedders): $350.00
- Fitting: $1,800.00
- Front wheel alignment: $120.00
- Surcharge: $54.95
20 Oct 2025ServiceLogbook service, front brake pads and rear uni jointDowntown Billinudgel Automotive, Billinudgel NSW
Logbook service at 328,900 km with an oil and filter change, inspection, ECU scan and road test. The front brake pads were metal on metal and were replaced, along with the rear uni joint.
- Labour, 2.5 hours: $302.50
- Engine oil, 15W40: $60.50
- Oil filter: $14.30
- Front brake pads: $121.00
- Rear uni joint: $55.00
- Top ups and waste: $11.00
30 Jul 2025ServicePink slip inspection and new fuel filterPottsville Bogangar Tyre and Auto, Pottsville NSW
NSW pink slip inspection and a new fuel filter at 321,127 km. The pink slip report itself is a separate record.
- NSW roadworthy (pink slip) inspection: $51.00
- Fuel filter (Z440): $57.95
- Labour to replace fuel filter, 1.5 hours: $240.00
30 Jul 2025InspectionPink slip safety check, passedPottsville Autos, Pottsville NSW
NSW pink slip safety check for registration renewal on plate DB24BI, passed at 321,127 km with a passing foot brake test. The $51.00 fee is on the same day's invoice.
- Result: pass
- Foot brake test, 30 Jul 2025: pass, peak deceleration 69%g
2 Jul 2025ServiceBasic service, new alternator and power steering hosePottsville Bogangar Tyre and Auto, Pottsville NSW
Routine basic service with an oil and oil filter change, plus a replacement alternator and a new power steering hose and fluid, at 320,096 km.
- Routine basic service with oil and oil filter change: $265.00
- Alternator (ANJ280): $341.95
- Power steering hose (DSH1316FO): $70.00
- Labour for alternator and power steering hose, 3 hours at $160.00: $480.00
- Power steering fluid: $3.75
6 May 2025PartsUsed outer tailgate handleGold Coast Car Parts, Ashmore QLD
Used outer tailgate handle to suit a 1999 HiAce, bought from a car wrecker and paid by card.
- Used outer tailgate handle: $55.00
1 May 2025RegistrationNSW registration transferTransport for NSW
NSW registration certificate for plate DB24BI, paid 1 May 2025 with a transfer fee and stamp duty, and valid to 4 Aug 2025 for private use. It records the van as modified under a compliance report issued 31 May 2021.
- Transfer fee: $39.00
- Stamp duty: $105.00
- Vehicle: 1999 Toyota COMM98A, 3 seats, tare 1670 kg, GVM 2800 kg
- Modified as per a compliance report issued 31 May 2021
2021
Oct 2021Fit-outTwo plywood sheetsLismore Timber & Plywood, Lismore NSW
Paid invoice for two plywood sheets, one 12 mm hardwood and one 3 mm pine. The day of the month is hidden in the photo.
- 12 mm BC hardwood plywood, 1 sheet: $70.00
- 3 mm BC pine plywood, 1 sheet: $50.00
28 Jul 2021Fit-outPlywood, lining boards and pine framingLismore Timber & Plywood, Lismore NSW
Paid invoice for plywood sheets, VJ lining boards and pine framing timber. It was filed with the van's papers; the invoice does not name the vehicle.
- 12 mm BC hardwood plywood, 3 sheets at $70.00: $210.00
- 12 mm CD structural pine plywood, 2 sheets at $52.00: $104.00
- 6 mm BC hardwood plywood, 1 sheet: $44.00
- VJ lining boards 85 x 11 mm, qty 54 at $3.40: $183.60
- Radiata pine 50 x 35 mm, qty 25 at $5.20: $130.00
22 Jul 2021InspectionPink slip: failed on plate light, then passedBSW Motors, Billinudgel NSW
NSW pink slip safety check for registration renewal, now on plate DB24BI. It failed on the number plate light, then passed.
- Safety check for registration renewal: $42.00
- Result: fail, now pass
Noted on this document
- Number plate light not working or damaged
11 May 2021PartsFilter and spark plug service kitOnline Auto Parts, Virginia QLD
Online order for a Sakura service kit (air, oil and fuel filters plus spark plugs) to suit the van's 2RZ-E 2.4 litre engine.
- Sakura air, oil and fuel filter and spark plug kit (ZPN-32462): $63.24
- Delivery: $7.90
10 May 2021PartsService parts ordered, then partly returnedBallina Toyota (Ross Tait Motors), West Ballina NSW
Service parts ordered in on 10 May 2021. On 14 May the filters, oil pan gasket and spark plugs were returned for credit, leaving a net cost of $249.77.
- Parts ordered: air filter, oil filter, oil pan gasket, fuel filter, four platinum spark plugs, engine gasket kit
- Deposit on the ordered parts, 10 May 2021: $500.65
- Credit for returned fuel filter and spark plugs, less handling, 14 May 2021: $133.78
- Credit for returned air filter, oil filter and oil pan gasket, 14 May 2021: $117.10
4 May 2021ServiceBlue slip repairs: steering rack boots and lightsIzen Motor Service Centre, Lidcombe NSW
Repairs for a blue slip inspection: the steering rack boots were gone on both sides, the right head lamp was cracked and the left front park lamp was gone, and all were replaced.
- Blue slip and seat inspection: $80.00 ex GST
- Steering rack boots, both sides, with 2.5 hours fitting: $300.00 ex GST
- Right head lamp, sealed beam: $80.00 ex GST
- Head lamp fitting, 1 hour: $70.00 ex GST
- Left front park lamp: $10.00 ex GST
4 May 2021InspectionBlue slip inspection, passed after same-day repairsIzen Motor Service Centre, Lidcombe NSW
First e-AUVIS (blue slip) inspection of the van as a 12-seat Toyota Commuter bus, with safety, ID and design checks. It failed on lights and driveline fasteners, then was fixed and passed the same day.
- First e-AUVIS inspection: safety, ID and design checks
- Result: fail, now pass (fixed and passed the same day)
- Vehicle: Toyota Commuter bus, white, 12 seats, automatic, 2438 cc petrol, compliance 11/1999
- VIN JT743UHC704001703, engine 2RZ2196665
Noted on this document
- Headlights (high/low beam) not working or damaged Fixed 4 May 2021, see record
- Front park lights not working or damaged Fixed 4 May 2021, see record
- Fasteners on couplings in driveline loose/missing
16 Mar 2021InspectionPink slip: failed on wiper blades, then passedRiverina Servicing and Suspension, Wagga Wagga NSW
NSW pink slip safety check for registration renewal on plate UCW539. It failed on the wiper blades, then passed, and the brake test printout shows a pass.
- Safety check for registration renewal: $42.00
- Result: fail, now pass
- Foot brake test, 15 Mar 2021: pass, peak deceleration 78%g
Noted on this document
- Windscreen wiper blades damaged or missing
2020
15 Feb 2020Fit-outSeat retrim and cabin carpetMotor trimmer
Handwritten invoice for retrimming the front bucket seat and dual passenger seat, making carpet for the rear of the front cabin and covering the tailgate opening. One total, no itemised prices.
- Retrim front bucket seat and dual passenger seat in grey Darwin truck material
- Make carpet for rear of front cabin
- Cover back tailgate opening in grey
2007
12 Jul 2007Fit-outChild restraint anchorages fittedThe Central Garage (RTA authorised restraint fitting station)
An RTA authorised restraint fitting station supplied and fitted a child restraint anchorage bar and three snap hook anchorages for Darlington Point Club.
- Child restraint anchorage bar, supplied and fitted: $190.00
- Snap hook anchorages with plates, three: $30.00
6 Jul 2007InspectionEngineering compliance certificateXeros Kendall Consulting Engineers, Wagga Wagga NSW
Engineering certificate PGX4428MP for Darlington Point Club, certifying the van, then a Toyota Commuter bus, as a modified production vehicle that complies. Every listed system is recorded as original.
- Certified as a modified production vehicle: vehicle complies
- Engine, transmission, front and rear suspension, brakes, steering, wheels and tyres, body and seating: all original
- Vehicle: Toyota Commuter bus, built 11/1999, 2438 cc, unladen mass 1670 kg
- Chassis JT743UHC704001703, engine 2RZ2196665
2006
21 Sep 2006RegistrationNSW registration renewalRTA Griffith Motor Registry, Griffith NSW
Registration renewal for the van when it was a 1999 Toyota Commuter bus on NSW plate UCW539. Paid 21 Sep 2006, including an HVIS inspection fee, and valid to 19 Aug 2007 for private use.
- Registration fee: $50.00
- Motor vehicle tax: $313.00
- HVIS inspection fee: $77.27 plus $7.73 GST
Photos
Hank on the road
Inspections welcome
Come and see Hank
Hank is in South East Melbourne. The owner has moved overseas, so family will show you the van and answer your questions.
$18,200or near offer
How to get in touch: Hank is also listed on Facebook Marketplace in South East Melbourne. Message the seller there to book a time.
Before you buy
- Run a PPSR check on the VIN
JT743UHC704001703at ppsr.gov.au. - Open the service history. Every record has its paperwork.
- Ask to see the latest roadworthy certificate and mechanic reports at the inspection.

