The warmth of luxurious wood is the charm of the Blue Moon EX
The most popular base vehicle for campers in Japan is the Toyota Hiace. A wide variety of models are available from various manufacturers. This time, we will introduce Kato Motor’s “Blue Moon EX,” which is equipped with a full-fledged bed that does not look like it is inside a car, can sleep four adults, and uses luxurious wooden furniture that lets you feel the warmth of wood.
With the scent of wood wafting through the door
Observing the Hokuriku Camping Car Show, the most noticeable base vehicle is the Toyota Hiace. It is reliable as a working vehicle and has a perfectly spacious interior. In addition to its excellent cost performance, it has a wide range of after-market parts. A wide range of vehicles were on display, from full-fledged campers to overnight cars.
One camper that stood out among the Hiace models was Kato Motor’s “Blue Moon EX”. Camper cars are generally made of materials that prioritize functionality, such as plastic and aluminum materials, but this Blue Moon EX makes extensive use of wood for its interior furnishings, and the first thing you smell when you open the door is the pleasant aroma of wood. The interior of the car also features a good atmosphere.
Based on the largest size Hiace
The base of the Blue Moon EX is a new wide-body super-long high-roof car, with an overall length of 5,380 mm and a width of 1,900 mm, making it the largest car in the series. Incidentally, since this is a new car, both gasoline and diesel engines can be selected. In addition, this vehicle is said to be equipped with the optional J-TOP roof, which raises the vehicle’s interior height even higher.
Now, let’s take a look inside the car. The side sliding doors open to reveal a second seat with a removable table. By rotating the driver and passenger seats, it can be used as a dining area. On the shelves in the back are installed a sink, a refrigerator, and a microwave oven. All of these shelves are made of wood, making it hard to believe that they are inside the car.
The industry’s first sliding upper and lower bunk beds
A wooden bunk bed is installed in the rear of the vehicle on the driver’s side, and a counter-seat with a removable table between them is installed on the passenger’s side. This bed is folded down to half its width during the day, and one person can sleep on each side. The bed can be further widened to a semi-double bed by sliding it up and down. Incidentally, this is the industry’s first bi-level sliding bed. Four people can sleep on this bed. Another person can use the second seat and so on, for a total of five people.
In addition, it is a highly flexible construction that allows a wide variety of seat arrangements depending on the purpose and number of people using it.