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Toy Factory changes ordering scheme for Toyota HiAce campers due to chassis shortage

06.07.2026 08:06 1 min 3 sources
レスポンス(Response.jp) JPN + 2 more
Toy Factory changes ordering scheme for Toyota HiAce campers due to chassis shortage
Original source: レスポンス(Response.jp)

In Brief

Japanese manufacturer Toy Factory switches to a 'bring-your-own' scheme due to unstable supplies of Toyota HiAce chassis. Order fulfillment times exceed two years, and the updated '9th type' model immediately stopped accepting orders.

Japanese camper manufacturer Toy Factory has announced a temporary change in the order acceptance procedure for vehicles based on the Toyota HiAce. The reason cited is unstable supplies of base chassis, especially long-wheelbase high-roof versions. Customers will now have to purchase the base vehicle from a Toyota dealer themselves and bring it to the company for conversion.

According to the company, even fulfilling current orders for base chassis takes about two years. At Japan's largest camper show, there was an acute shortage of vans based on the Toyota HiAce. Toy Factory reported in February 2025 serious supply restrictions, making even placed orders have no definite delivery dates. The updated '9th type' model immediately stopped accepting orders.

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Toy Factory changes ordering process for HiAce-based campers

06.07.2026 レスポンス(Response.jp) JPN Original source

Two-Year Wait Times for New Toyota HiAce Cause Camper Van Shortage

29.03.2026 Yahoo!ニュース JPN Original source

Shortage of New Toyota Hiace Limits Camper Van Market

28.03.2026 日本最大級のクルマ総合情報サイト、カービュー! JPN Original source

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