How It Works
We're the only campervan brand with our own team in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. That means we handle every step — from sourcing your van at auction to converting it into the campervan you want. No third-party agents. No dealer markup. No stress.
JP + AU + NZ
our own teams
$2,750
refundable deposit
0% duty
under JAEPA free trade
12-month
conversion warranty
Every Bare Camper import follows this process. We keep you updated at every stage.
Search our live inventory of Japanese auction and dealer vans — all graded, photographed, and priced transparently. Filter by model year, mileage, size, and grade. Found one you like? Lock it in or tell us what you're looking for and we'll source it.
💡 Every van shows the Japanese auction grade, interior condition rating, full photo set, and our estimated landed cost in AUD. No guessing games.
Decide how far you want to take it. Just the van? A pop top or hi-top roof? A full TAMA or MANA conversion? Pick your fit-out level and electrical package — we'll give you a total all-in price upfront.
💡 Your price includes the van, shipping, compliance, GST, and your chosen conversion. One number, no surprises.
Place a fully refundable $2,750 deposit to lock in your van. This is your Bare Camper sourcing fee and covers both our Japan-side buyer's agent and the Australia-side brokerage — we're the only campervan brand that handles both under one fee.
💡 Most importers outsource to third-party agents in Japan and charge you separately. Our $2,500 + GST covers everything: bidding, inspection, purchase, export, import approval, customs, compliance coordination, and project management. Changed your mind? The hold is fully refundable.
We handle the auction bidding (or dealer negotiation), payment in yen, export documentation, and RORO ocean freight from Yokohama to Brisbane. You get progress updates at every stage.
💡 Shipping takes 3–4 weeks. While your van is on the water, we start prepping the compliance paperwork so there's no wasted time on arrival.
On arrival in Australia, we clear customs (10% GST, 0% duty under JAEPA), pass quarantine, and send the van to a RAWS-approved compliance workshop. They fit the compliance plate, do the safety check, and get it registered.
💡 Compliance typically costs ~$1,800 for a standard H200 Hiace. We handle QLD registration as standard — interstate rego can be arranged.
If you've chosen a pop top, hi-top, or full campervan conversion, your van goes straight to the DIY RV Solutions factory in Brisbane. Professional fit-out by our partner team — from 10 business days for a roof conversion to 8–12 weeks for a full TAMA or MANA build.
💡 Pop top: 10 business days. Hi-top: 10 business days. Full MANA conversion: 8–12 weeks. You get photo updates throughout.
Pick up your fully registered, road-ready campervan from our Brisbane facility. We walk you through everything — electrical systems, gas, water, pop top operation. Then you're off.
💡 All Bare Camper conversions come with a 12-month warranty on the fit-out and electrical. The van itself comes with 1-month compliance warranty.
Real Numbers
This is a real Toyota Hiace we imported to Queensland in 2025. Every dollar accounted for — no hidden fees.
2020 Toyota Hiace DX 2.8L Diesel (LWB) — delivered to QLD, March 2025
Important: You are responsible for all associated fees shown above. Additional costs may apply if your shipment is flagged for BMSB fumigation or heat treatment at the border. Compliance and registration costs vary by state. This example is for Queensland — other states may differ. Exchange rate fluctuates daily.
Every buyer is different. Start with just the van, or go all the way to a turnkey camper.
From ~$29k
Imported, complied, and registered. Drive away and build it yourself, or use it as a workhorse.
Browse vans →From ~$42k
Add a pop top ($13,090) or hi-top ($15,090) from DIY RV Solutions. 10 business day turnaround.
See roof options →From ~$105k
TAMA (family 6-seater) or MANA (couples adventure). Kitchen, power, water, bed — everything.
Explore builds →Browse our current stock, or get in touch and tell us what you're looking for. No commitment — just a chat about your van.
