Isuzu ELF Transformed into Camper at GIIAS 2026

At GIIAS 2026, Isuzu, together with Jajago Keliling Indonesia and coachbuilder Delima Mandiri, presented the Komo camper based on the ELF NLR B truck. The vehicle features a diesel engine producing 120 PS, a 6-speed manual transmission, a BLUETTI energy storage system with 7,800 Wh, and 1,000 W solar panels. The creators, couple John and Rihana, have built their fourth camper, adapted for long trips across Indonesia.

Traveler Rahmi Syofia, known as Mimi Campervan, faced difficulties while touring Kalimantan and Sulawesi in a modified Hyundai H-1 camper. She was denied subsidized diesel at a gas station in East Kalimantan because she lacked a Brizzi card linked to her vehicle. She also reported high ferry costs (up to 3.6 million rupiah) and instances of alleged illegal fees.

Media Indonesia has published a list of 10 vehicle models commonly used as campervan bases in Indonesia. The list includes Toyota Hiace Premio, Daihatsu Gran Max, Suzuki Carry, Mitsubishi L300, Nissan Serena, Hyundai H-1, Isuzu Traga, Volkswagen Transporter, Toyota TownAce, and DFSK Gelora E. Prices for standard units range from 160 million to 660 million Indonesian rupiah depending on model and condition.

Solo camping can cause anxiety due to unfamiliar surroundings, night sounds, and potential emergencies. It is recommended to choose official campsites with good facilities, prepare equipment thoroughly, learn natural sounds, and inform relatives about the route.

Teuku Faisal Laksamana and his wife Indriati from Ciputat Timur, South Tangerang, have completed a phased conversion of their camper van for a global journey. The vehicle features a bed, a foldable table, a mini-fridge, and 20 liters of spare fuel. The hood displays an Indonesian flag and flags of countries on the route, plus a Thai license plate received as a gift.

Indriati, 61, a doctor from South Tangerang, closed her private practice to join her husband Teuku Faisal Laksamana on a round-the-world trip in a camper van. The couple started traveling in February 2022, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, and now plan an overland route to Europe.