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Carstay to Showcase SAny.VAN Camper at TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026 Amid Chassis Shortage

23.06.2026 14:04 1 min 2 sources
レスポンス(Response.jp) JPN + 1 more
Carstay to Showcase SAny.VAN Camper at TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026 Amid Chassis Shortage
Original source: レスポンス(Response.jp)

In Brief

Carstay will present the SAny.VAN camper at TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026. The model is based on Toyota HiAce or Nissan Vanette. About 80% of buyers are dog owners. The industry overall faces a shortage of Toyota Hiace chassis.

Carstay has announced the display of the SAny.VAN camper at the TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026, to be held from June 26 to 28 at Makuhari Messe. The model is based on the Toyota HiAce or Nissan Vanette (new, used, or customer-provided). About 80% of SAny.VAN buyers are dog owners. Interior features include a sofa-bed, sink, and battery; air conditioning and solar panels are optional. Price starts at 242,000 yen (tax included), with a production lead time of at least one and a half months.

Industry Challenges

At the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Tokyo, 452 RVs were displayed, but the industry faces a shortage of base chassis. Production in Japan fell to 7,727 units in 2025, down 19% year-on-year, due to a shortage of the Toyota Hiace. Compact campers based on light vans are gaining popularity, with their share exceeding 15% of total production.

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