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Hi,  Have you been able to see any adverts in Motor home or Camper Van Magazines? I have no experience at all with Campers ( although that is how we always refere to our 'van)  You dont have your location logged so it is dificult to suggest dealers for you to have a look at. The vehicles you mention are sound...loads of those seen on the road. I am glad you are wanting to know about seatbelts and the number of. It is essential that they are fitted for all (No matter what others may say or think)

Come on every body....Mazda Bongo's...VW...Toyota....owners, tell these guys all about your toys.  OR...anyone who has a van they no longer require....OR...selfbuilders?

Hope you find the van that suits your needs.

I sold my bongo because it was far too small for the 4 of us and my kids where much younger back then...toyota hiace super custom is a better bet with a cab bunk bed to give you 5 berths, though as mentioned before they are thirsty as they tend to be 4x4 autos..there are two wheel drive manuals out there but theyre few and far between ..good vans though..

this sort of thing

How about something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-T25-westfalia-california-VW-Camper-Van-/190579997663?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c5f73fbdf

4 berth with the wedge top ( or use for storage) and you could attach an awning. We have one the same and there are 3 seatbelts fitted in the back so it is possible.

the hiaces  being a toyota is pretty reliable and although they are imports toyota will supply all parts if you provide  them with the chassis  number.. they come in three lengths mwb lwb and xlwb and 3 engine types ..2.4turbo..(avoid)  ..2.8 non turbo(a bit under powered and 3ltr turbo the best of the bunch..the base vans also come in different specs though being japanese even the most basic vans have electric windows and aircon though some of the higher spec vans are really loaded with electric everything ... as I said before they tend to be thirsty returning low 20s mpg in town to high 20s to low 30s motorway... I really liked mine and had it for a few years ...there are loads of different companys in japan turning out different conversions and I would try and visit one of the jap import companies if possible  to view a few to see which conversion best suits you.....good luck.

the place for info on super customs

various hiaces