Hilux 2-4 berth

Would like to have comfort in the Outback? Then consider hiring this well-equipped 4WD camper. 

It has two spare wheels, a recovery kit, UHF radio and air compressor. It also comes with features such as a fixed bed with high-quality mattress, solar panel, LED outdoor lighting, 85 litres fridge with freezer, indoor and outdoor cooking with grill (if the weather is bad, you have to cook outside with other campers), shower, portable toilet (additional fee), 12V/240V external sockets and USB charging points. That means great camping in the bush! Prices from AUD224.00 per day.

Depots: Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Newcastle. The minimum driver age is 25. 

A Hilux 4 berth is most suitable for a family of two adults and two kids. Further down this page you will find some information about the Hilux 2 berth.

Each Hilux 4 berth has a rapidly deployable living and sleeping space (maximum 3 minutes). While the space looks compact, it does boast four beds: 1 double bed and 2 single beds. It also has a large  fridge, 95 litres water tank, built-in solar panel, portable 2 burner stove, a handheld shower and recovery kit with 12V air compressor. Five people can sit in the driver cabin. Because it only has 4 beds, a tent with accessories can be supplied for the fifth person.  

Although the Hilux is marked as a 4-berth it’s good to know that the single beds have a maximum length of 179 cm. Therefore both single beds are most suitable for kids from toddler to teenager. The bigger single (bench) bed is also suitable for not too tall adults. This bed can be protected with a safety bar. While camping the single mattress can be stored on the double bed. When resuming the ride you have to store the single mattress on top of the kitchen unit before folding the living- and sleeping space.

A Hilux is standardly supplied with two spare wheels: one underneath and the second one on top (roof rack). You can also store several bags over here whereby we especially recommend the duffle bags from North Face or similar. When closed, the living/sleeping area offers a lot of extra space to store your things.

The benefit here is that it only takes 4 steps to walk out of the camper, which is a big difference compared to 4WD campers equipped with a roof top tent. Let's say you when travelling with a roof top tent 4WD and you needed a toilet break at night, you'd have to descend down the steep stairs, making the non-steep steps of the Hilux much safer!    

Features: Toyota Hilux, 2800cc diesel, automatic transmission, airco in drivers cab, reversing camera, Apple Car Play / Android Auto, 143 litres fuel tank, fuel consumption 9-10 litres per 100 km* (on sealed roads), maximum 5 seats with seat belts, 2 sleeping places (Hilux 2 berth) or 4 sleeping places (Hilux 4 berth), power supply 12V/240V, dual battery, 220W solar panel, recovery kit with 12V air compressor, two spare wheels and UHF radio. A Hilux is maximum 3 years old. Headroom is 203 cm. Good ventilation possibilities due to the large top windows. 

Hilux 2 berth: besides the 4 berths there are also 2 berths for hire. There are two differences with the 4 berths: 1) the single mattress in a 2 berth is missing. 2) Behind the two seats in the cabin, you can store a part of your luggage. This storage space is accessible via two doors (a Hilux 2 berth has also four cabin doors). Apart from these two points, a Hilux 2 berth is identical to a Hilux 4 berth.

Toilet and shower: a portable toilet can be rented for an extra charge of AU$200. If you rent the camper for longer than 6 weeks, this is free. A Hilux 2 and 4 berth come standard with a shower tent at the rear of the camper (see one of the pictures). It can be set up/unfolded within 2 minutes, the same for the other way round. The portable toilet has its own compartment in camper. 

Please be aware that booking welll in advance is a necessity for this very popular model, especially if you want to start your rental period in Newcastle! Because of the standard limited availability in this category, both the Hilux 2 berth and Hilux 4 berth are always fully booked months ahead. The Hilux 4 berths are fully booked for July and August, the peak season in the Kimberley and Top End, well before the end of the previous year.

* depends on road conditions, driving style and airco use.