Why Japanese?
We have known for a long time that there was a lack of small everyday easy-to-use campervans for sale in the UK. Also, trying to find an older automatic campervan without spending a small fortune is virtually impossible. In Japan, the Toyota Granvia Hi-Ace Powervans have higher specifications, with things like air-conditioning, power steering, ABS, electric windows + mirrors, Tinted glass and twin airbags that you only find on prestige vehicles, let alone campervans.

SurfSeeker Toyota Campervan Conversion
We specialise in converting the Toyota Hi-Ace Granvia luxury MPVs. Either as a two berth high top or a two + two elevating roof conversion.

Hi-Ace (new shape -Toyota Hi-Ace Granvia Powervans)
The Toyota Hi-Ace Granvia Powervan conversion is 3.0 turbo diesel or 2.7 petrol, automatic with 138 bhp (diesel). They are either 2 wheel drive or are also available in permanent 4 wheel drive. The new shape Toyota Granvia Hi-Ace conversion is available from 1995 - 2001 and are an excellent alternative to a VW T4 or Mercedes Vito. The new Hi-Ace is known in Japan as the Toyota Granvia but is basically the same as a UK Powervan but with a 3.0TD engine, auto and more extras. The Toyota Hi-Ace Granvias all have twin airbags and ABS as standard. They are available in hitop 2 berth or a 4 berth with a German Reimo elevating roof.

Myths
Just because these vehicles are from Japan does not make them any different from European vehicles. Although worries about Japanese imports have diminished over time, there are still people out there who have problems with them. Most of these concerns are unfounded and are mostly from people with under spec Euro vans!

Servicing
All the vehicles we sell can be serviced by any local garage rather than main dealers that can cost a fortune. Most people have a local tried and trusted garage.

Insurance
Below are insurance companies recommended by Surfseeker
0800 096 8304 - Safeguard will insure fully converted Mazda and Toyota
0870 366 1235 - Lifesure are Japanese import specialists
0800 0284809 - Caravan Club give good rates for motor caravans

Inspections
AA - RAC inspections invited, comprehensive service undertaken on all vehicles.

Part Exchange
Most dealers will put up forecourt prices by £1,000 or more to allow for part-exchange. We would rather not do this, and although we are happy to quote you a price for your existing car, campervan or motorhome, you will always get a better price by selling it privately.

Links and general information sites

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Rating at Fistral Beach,Mawgan Porth, a four star surf school, small groups and private lessons available

Surfing lessons in Cornwall, Wales and Algarve

Surfing blog, surf pictures and news, blog for surfing

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