Turnkey buildsTroopy and HiAceBrooklyn, VIC
Your vehicle. Built by Unwind.
Bring your own vehicle, or we'll help you find one. Then we build it around the way you travel.
Every build is designed and quoted around your vehicle.
Choose your platform
Two platforms. One workshop.
Troopy or HiAce. They suit different trips, so start with how you want to travel.
Troopy
Serious 4WD capability, remote touring and clever storage in a compact LandCruiser. Bring your own, start with a new GXL or WorkMate, or tell us the V8 you're after.
4WD touringBuild a Troopy
HiAce
Standing room under a pop-top, a proper kitchen and space for longer trips. Bring your own HiAce or start with a new one, and we'll build the camper around how you live on the road.
Van livingBuild a HiAceWhat turnkey means
One build, planned as a whole.
You don't have to line up the roof installer, the cabinet maker, the electrician and the accessories yourself. Tell us what you want and we'll help bring the build together.
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No vehicle yet? We'll help you find it and organise the purchase through our partner Toyota dealer. You just sign the papers.
Vehicle
Bring yours, or tell us the one you want, new or used.
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Design
Layout, weight and systems planned around how you travel.
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Roof
Pop-top conversions, fitted in-house in partnership with Headspace Campers.
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Cabinetry
Designed and CNC cut at our Brooklyn workshop.
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Power and water
12V or 48V systems, as on our workshop builds, plus tanks, pumps and hot water.
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Finished vehicle
Fridge, kitchen and the gear you want, fitted. Then a walkthrough of every system, and the keys.
Good to know
You pay the dealer or seller directly for the vehicle, and it's yours from day one. Every build is quoted on its own vehicle and spec, and we'll tell you early if any of it needs engineering, certification or a specialist.
Build it yourself instead
Our CNC-cut flat pack kits and custom drawer systems are the same Unwind design, and you do the fitting. Want us to fit a kit for you? Ask about a workshop build.
The Unwind Troopy
Follow the Unwind Troopy
We've ordered a brand-new GXL Troop Carrier, a 2.8L auto, for ourselves. We'll build it from stock into a finished Unwind tourer and share the build as it goes.
Proof, not promises
Real Unwind builds
Trouble is he did such a good job, as did Headspace. I had my rooftop up & kitchen out in the Anaconda car park today & a restaurant car park the night before last. The number of people who come up and ask about the conversion & fit out is unbelievable.
Mitch, Headspace HiAce ownerI've got a fit out by Karim at Unwind Designs. You won't meet a better fella full of integrity and passion.
Michael D, workshop fitoutQuestions
Turnkey builds, straight answers
How much does a complete build cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the roof, the cabinetry, the electrical, water, appliances and accessories you choose. Tell us your budget in the brief and we'll talk through what it can realistically cover. When our own GXL build is finished, we plan to share what it cost.
How long does a turnkey build take?
It depends on the spec, when the vehicle is ready and our workshop schedule. We'll give you an estimated timeline with your quote.
Do I need engineering or certification?
It depends on the build. Roof conversions, GVM changes, gas and 240V work can each need certification, and in Victoria some builds need a VASS certificate before they're registered in their new form. Other states have their own rules. We'll tell you what yours needs.
Will a build affect my Toyota warranty?
Modifications can affect your manufacturer's warranty, so check with your Toyota dealer before you commit. Our own warranty is 12 months on everything we make, on top of your Australian Consumer Law rights. Read our warranty.
Can I bring my own vehicle?
Yes. If you already own a Troopy or a HiAce, tell us about it and we'll talk through what suits it.
Can Unwind help me find a vehicle?
Yes. Tell us what you want in your brief, new or used. We can organise the purchase through our partner Toyota dealer, or pass on a vehicle we come across that fits. You sign the papers and pay the dealer or seller directly, so the vehicle is yours from day one. We can't promise a particular vehicle will come up, or when.
Can I order a brand-new vehicle and have Unwind build it?
Yes. We can organise the order through our partner Toyota dealer, or you can use your own dealer. You sign the dealer's papers and pay the dealer directly, and once it's registered in your name it comes straight to our Brooklyn workshop. The dealer confirms the vehicle, the colour and the delivery date.
Do you sell new Toyotas?
No. Unwind isn't a Toyota dealer and isn't affiliated with Toyota. New vehicles are sold by a Toyota dealer, our partner dealer or one you choose, and we build them.
Do you sell used Troopies or HiAces?
No. We don't hold vehicle stock. If we come across a vehicle that fits your brief, we'll pass it on and you buy it directly from the seller. We don't inspect vehicles we pass on, so always get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a PPSR check before you buy.
I'm interstate. Can you still build it?
The build happens at our workshop in Brooklyn, VIC. Interstate? Get in touch and we'll talk logistics. Engineering and registration rules differ from state to state.
Still got a question? Ring us and we'll talk it through. 0417 362 209
Start your build
Tell us about the build you want.
Start with the trip: how you travel, what you want inside it, your budget and when you want to go. Already got the vehicle, or still looking for one? Tell us that too, and we'll help work out the rest.
What happens next
- We read your brief and get back to you to talk it through.
- If it's a fit, we plan the build against your vehicle and budget.
- You get an itemised quote before you commit.
- Your vehicle comes to our Brooklyn workshop, we build it, and you get the keys.