Thinking about converting your van, but not quite sure which setup is right for you?
A campervan can look perfect in photos, but the only reliable way to understand what you actually need is to take one away and live in it for a few days. It is the classic try-before-you-buy dilemma — and for a van conversion in Sydney, it is now genuinely possible to solve it.
How much storage do you really need? Do you want a permanent camper setup or something more flexible? Will you use an outdoor kitchen? Do you need extra sleeping space for the kids? And how much power and water do you actually use while you are away?
These are the questions that are hard to answer from a brochure. So Vanted has made two of its campervans available to hire through Camplify, a private campervan hire platform, from our workshop in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
And if you decide you want to build your own campervan with Vanted afterwards, we will give you one day of your booking back as credit towards your conversion when you order within 1 year.
Why Try a Campervan Before You Convert?
The short answer: because a campervan hire in Sydney costs a fraction of what a full conversion costs, and it tells you more in three days than any spec sheet can.
Trying before you buy lets you answer the practical questions that no product page can:
- How much storage do you genuinely use over a few days?
- Do you prefer a permanent camper setup or a modular kit you can remove?
- Will you actually cook outside, or do you want everything inside the van?
- Do you need extra sleeping space for kids or a rooftop tent?
- How much power and water do you really go through off-grid?
Meet Rover the Roamer — VW Multivan With the ROVER Kit
Rover the Roamer is our Volkswagen Multivan fitted with the ROVER modular van kit — a flexible camping setup that does not require permanently turning your vehicle into a campervan. Slide it in for the weekend, slide it out during the week.
The Roamer can sleep up to four people, with sleeping space inside the van plus a rooftop tent.
- ROVER bed and storage system
- Slide-out kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Portable power
- Water and sink setup
- Rooftop tent
- Awning
- Camping table and chairs
Meet Hiacinda — Toyota Hiace Full Camper Conversion
Designed for two people, Hiacinda has a more complete campervan setup and is ideal for couples wanting to see what it is actually like to travel with everything built into the van.
- 85L fridge/freezer
- Pull-out kitchen with double gas burner
- 50L water tank with outdoor shower
- 200Ah lithium battery
- 2000W inverter
- Solar and engine charging
- Rear seating and table
- 2.5m awning
- Coffee machine
Rover the Roamer vs Hiacinda: Which Campervan Hire Suits You?
Both are available as campervan hire through Camplify, so you can pick the layout that is closest to what you are considering for your own build.
| Rover the Roamer | Hiacinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | VW Multivan | Toyota Hiace |
| Kit | ROVER modular van kit (removable) | Full built-in camper conversion |
| Sleeps | Up to 4 (van + rooftop tent) | 2 |
| Kitchen | Slide-out outdoor kitchen | Pull-out kitchen with double gas burner |
| Power / water | Portable power, water and sink setup | 200Ah lithium, 2000W inverter, solar + engine charging, 50L tank with outdoor shower |
| Best for | People who want flexibility between camping and everyday use | People who want the full campervan experience with larger systems built in |
Take one away. Cook in it. Sleep in it. Pack your gear into it. Spend a rainy morning inside it. Set everything up at a campsite and pack it all away again.
You will quickly discover which features you love, which ones you do not need, and what you would change in your own van.
Then Build Yours Your Way
From there, Vanted offers four modular van kits to build from, all with a lifetime warranty and fully removable:
- CROSS — the entry-level modular kit
- CROSS XL — the extended version, designed for the Toyota Hiace LWB
- ROVER — the flexible, off-grid-capable kit you can try on the Roamer
- VAGABOND — the premium modular kit with outdoor seating built in
One Day's Rental Credit Toward Your Vanted Conversion
If you hire one of our eligible campervans and then order your own qualifying Vanted conversion within 1 year of your rental, we will give you one day of your booking back as credit towards your conversion price.
Rent it. Experience it. Find your setup. Then make it yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a Vanted campervan?
Rental prices are set through Camplify and vary depending on the van, the season, and the length of your trip. Whatever you pay for one day's rental can be credited toward a qualifying Vanted conversion ordered within 1 year.
Can I rent a campervan before buying a conversion?
Yes — that is the whole idea. Both Rover the Roamer and Hiacinda are available to hire through Camplify from our Brookvale workshop on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
How long do I have to use my one-day rental credit?
The credit is available when you order a qualifying Vanted conversion within 1 year of your rental.
Which vans are available on Camplify?
Currently two: Rover the Roamer (VW Multivan with the ROVER kit, sleeps up to four) and Hiacinda (Toyota Hiace full camper conversion for couples). Both available from Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Ready to Try a Vanted Campervan?
Rover the Roamer — For anyone who wants to experience our flexible ROVER camping kit and rooftop-tent setup.
Hiacinda — For anyone who wants to experience a more traditional, fully equipped campervan conversion.
Try the lifestyle first. Build the van second.
