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I wish I knew this before buying a Kei Van (a brutally honest 1 year review)
Cv40 Carb Adapter kit with Carb: ebay.us/TpV718
Easy $30 Radio Conversion: amzn.to/3xz5tYE
Oil Filter: amzn.to/45USH33
Oil: amzn.to/3Wc7y5W
I bought a 1996 Japanese Suzuki Every which resembles a Honda Acty, Racoon, or Subaru Kei Van, about a year ago from Facebook Marketplace for $7200. This Kei Van will drive identical to its Kei Truck counterpart. The Kei Van would also make a good platform for a Kei Camper. There are some major Pros and Cons of these vans. In this video I go over engine and performance, driving test, interior and exterior features. I believe this to be one of the best jdm kei vans on the market. If you are wanting to buy a mini truck but need more space for passengers this is a great alternative.
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Відео

Epic Flight: Two Ercoupes Soar to a Scenic Grass Strip Lunch!
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My Dad and I fly our Ercoupes from Gooding to Pikabo to get some lunch!
We Broke Down in the Middle of Idaho (and hiked to a cave)
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This is part 4 of a multi-part camping experience as we travel in our 1972 Volkswagen Camp Mobile Van around Idaho and camp off grid. I hope you enjoy this camping video as much as we did making it. Part 1:ua-cam.com/video/kQGCeMtfeww/v-deo.html Part 2:ua-cam.com/video/To0tiS16laU/v-deo.html Part 3: ua-cam.com/video/rqLd0uQdshQ/v-deo.html Part 4: This is Part 4 but you should Subscribe
Lost Leaving Hells Canyon on a Dirt Road
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This is part 3 of a multi-part camping experience as we travel in our 1972 Volkswagen Camp Mobile Van around Idaho and camp off grid. I hope you enjoy this camping video as much as we did making it. Part 1:ua-cam.com/video/kQGCeMtfeww/v-deo.html Part 2:ua-cam.com/video/To0tiS16laU/v-deo.html Part 3: This is Part 3 but you should Subscribe Part 4: ua-cam.com/video/0YBAFvkgRQU/v-deo.html
We Drive to Hells Canyon on the Ultimate Idaho Road Trip
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We Drive to Hells Canyon on the Ultimate Idaho Road Trip
Camping at the Largest Sand Dune in North America! (and almost got blown away)
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Camping at the Largest Sand Dune in North America! (and almost got blown away)
Hey! watch this
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Hey! watch this
Ercoupe Flight with GoPro Telemetry Speeds and Altitude
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Ercoupe Flight with GoPro Telemetry Speeds and Altitude
How to Install CV40 Carb on Suzuki Every
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How to Install CV40 Carb on Suzuki Every
Volkswagen Camping in Freezing Temperatures (and other Idaho Encounters)
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Volkswagen Camping in Freezing Temperatures (and other Idaho Encounters)
How to Change Oil in Mini Truck/Van
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How to Change Oil in Mini Truck/Van
This VW hasn't run in 10 years || Alaska to Idaho Road Trip
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This VW hasn't run in 10 years || Alaska to Idaho Road Trip
Sam flies the Ercoupe || Takeoff from Buhl, Idaho
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Sam flies the Ercoupe || Takeoff from Buhl, Idaho
Mount Olympus || Best Hikes in Hawaii
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Mount Olympus || Best Hikes in Hawaii
Watch this before buying a Moped in Hawaii
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Watch this before buying a Moped in Hawaii
Pearson Vanguard 32, Galveston Bay TX
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Pearson Vanguard 32, Galveston Bay TX
I let a chicken fly an Airplane! (No FAA)
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I let a chicken fly an Airplane! (No FAA)
How I almost slid off the runway.
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How I almost slid off the runway.
This Camp Stove Runs on Pure Gasoline! Svea 123
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This Camp Stove Runs on Pure Gasoline! Svea 123
Cessna 207 Lands on 1500ft Island Airstrip
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Cessna 207 Lands on 1500ft Island Airstrip
I Landed at the Wrong Airport
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I Landed at the Wrong Airport
Hidden Secret of Wyoming Building
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Hidden Secret of Wyoming Building
Tri-Pacer Camping!
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Tri-Pacer Camping!
Ercoupe 415 Backcountry Flying
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Ercoupe 415 Backcountry Flying
What is on the Lake?
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What is on the Lake?
The Early Days, Time building
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The Early Days, Time building
An Ercoupe XC Journey || Idaho
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An Ercoupe XC Journey || Idaho
Ercoupe Almost Crashes on Take Off
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Ercoupe Almost Crashes on Take Off
Ercoupe Gravel Takeoff in Idaho
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Ercoupe Gravel Takeoff in Idaho
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening || Robert Frost
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening || Robert Frost

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Dalesoil1
    @Dalesoil1 Годину тому

    Any bumps in a Kei vehicle are rough.🤣 I've got 2 of them. A 1993 Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through and a 1993 Daihatsu Mira TR XX Avanzato. Love em both‼️

  • @randominternetviewer166
    @randominternetviewer166 9 годин тому

    I'm in the Philippines. This Vehicle is very common here. comes in different shapes, some in a van, some look like a pick up truck.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 8 годин тому

      I just got back from the Cook Islands and it is the same thing there! I wish we saw that here more.

  • @dontcare3430
    @dontcare3430 День тому

    Ive been looking for one of those vans to put in my sprinter van as a spare.

  • @corinful
    @corinful День тому

    Cool little van. Awesome thank you for the video. I just bought a 2005 Suzuki Every Joypop Turbo with only 9300 miles. It's on its way from Japan at the moment.

  • @winandd8649
    @winandd8649 День тому

    30 mpg after the carburetor change that is I guess ?

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces День тому

      That's correct. Mileage did not change with new carb.

    • @winandd8649
      @winandd8649 День тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces O, I thought that it would consume less with the original carburetor . Nice to know!

  • @MarcKloos
    @MarcKloos День тому

    Had you bought it from Europe, then the steering wheel would be on the left side. It's a pity that YT doesn't allow links in the comments.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces День тому

      I think I am starting to like driving on the right side better anyways! Not sure if I could handle driving on the left side of the road. Just came back from the cook islands and it took my mind a little to wrap around it.

  • @stevekenilworth
    @stevekenilworth 2 дні тому

    depends what spec you get, ive seen pretty basic spec have all the vents and speakers in the doors. but uk they cost a bit more that usa the one im looking at is around $8500 mark but only 40k miles and like new condition. depends on how basic the basic the first owner wanted as you can get few with center light too but they do tend to be pretty basic but i feel that is the charm of them too, just less to go wrong. and now uk becoming country with lower limits popping up everywhere and cameras a slow van i feel not an issue and rarely go on to bigger roads so speed it won't effect me much as where i am its a fast less than 30 min drive on 70 mph before on to 50 and 60 country roads so ideal cruising speed for one these. one these but slightly newer as we have clean air zones what charge to enter so buy the right age its free if not its £8-12 a day that adds up. my next car/van buy its one these but slightly newer or a modern euro 6 engine i20 what should be free to enter these fraud zones for a lot longer that only cars on top my list to by next, nothing else caught my eye and boring

    • @stevekenilworth
      @stevekenilworth 2 дні тому

      think all Japanese cars the signals and wipers on the other way

    • @stevekenilworth
      @stevekenilworth 2 дні тому

      you can get 5 speed manual also or an auto , a 5 speed manual seems better way to go, 1998 that what on offer

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces День тому

      I think I am going to upgrade to a 5 speed. Mine does have the dome light!

    • @stevekenilworth
      @stevekenilworth День тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces tricky when buying is so many variations, depending on first buyer on how basic and some basic can have a lot more some don't even have a 2nd air vent so very basic so really the best option get one great condition and upgrade yourself over time, i bet you struggle to find two the same config unless from same company

  • @coletrickle-km7cl
    @coletrickle-km7cl 2 дні тому

    You want parts for your kei van, your best bet is to find another van exactly like it and buy it and use that one for parts. Its waaaay less headache than hunting online for individual parts. It will make having flat tires way less of a proplem. Just grab it off the parts van.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces День тому

      Not too many parts vans here in Hawaii. I'm always on the lookout. My problem is whenever I get something for part it becomes its own project.

  • @giovannim5330
    @giovannim5330 2 дні тому

    Wonder if this would work on a HiJet s110p

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 2 дні тому

      What engine? If it is 657cc F6A I think it would work.

    • @giovannim5330
      @giovannim5330 20 годин тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces it’s the 659cc efns engine

  • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
    @SamandKadenGoPlaces 3 дні тому

    Link for video is on the screen

  • @geirtorgersen6002
    @geirtorgersen6002 3 дні тому

    It is only the American who doesn't understand the metric system.

  • @jeretso
    @jeretso 4 дні тому

    Great for bikes! THe only problems is price should be lower for an old car.

  • @mundylunes7755
    @mundylunes7755 4 дні тому

    For 7k? That's a deal. Now that they're selling like hotcakes, you'd be lucky to find any Kei vehicles less than 9.5k

  • @edithwallace5821
    @edithwallace5821 4 дні тому

    I'm not trying not be a troll. Respectfully did you say gasoline?

  • @JamesGood
    @JamesGood 4 дні тому

    Nicely done video! Love the red paint. Did you keep the cat?!

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 4 дні тому

      They look like they were doing good there without intervention. So we let them stay! Good to keep mice away

  • @tillahahn
    @tillahahn 4 дні тому

    Worthy of a million likes

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 4 дні тому

    In Australia these vans were sold through Suzuki dealers and they were known as the Suzuki Carry and they were purely a commercial vehicle but now Suzuki have the APV which is a bit bigger would not be considered a Kei vehicle because it has a bigger four cylinder engine and its the only Suzuki commercial vehicle available in Australia there maybe a Suzuki Jimny ute coming

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 4 дні тому

      I would love to get my hands on a new Jimny in the states.

    • @lesklower7281
      @lesklower7281 2 дні тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces My son has one in Australia and we do have Suzuki's in Australia and we own a Suzuki Baleno also l saw a Jimny 5 door the other day well the USA shot themselves in the foot because of the test were they had really tried hard to roll a Suzuki Sierra and they did eventually get it to roll so Suzuki stuff you and stopped sending Suzuki's to the USA but the rest of the world gets them and in Australia latest sales figures Suzuki increased in sales by 19%

  • @mccrackenphillip
    @mccrackenphillip 5 днів тому

    U might want to see about getting a slightly taller Transaxle for it or a taller 4 gear. But i hear they offer a 5 software trans for them

  • @beguiledfoil
    @beguiledfoil 5 днів тому

    You can probably get one cheaper if you import yourself from a reputable dealer like japancardirect.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 5 днів тому

      I'm sure! I bought this one before I even moved to Hawaii and it fit the mission. Next time when I can afford to wait I'm planning on flying to Japan to find one myself

    • @MarcKloos
      @MarcKloos День тому

      Try mainland Europe instead!

  • @Dalesoil1
    @Dalesoil1 5 днів тому

    Do you plan on getting any other Kei vehicles? I've got 2. A 1993 Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through and a 1993 Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato. Love em both‼️ From NC🇺🇲🙂

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 5 днів тому

      I want to get a Suzuki Jimny! What is your favorite?

    • @Dalesoil1
      @Dalesoil1 3 дні тому

      @SamandKadenGoPlaces I like my Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through the most! Jimny's are cool, too, especially if it 4 WD. The TR XX is fun as well, as it will easily do highway speeds of 75 mph+.

  • @Cloudwanderervanlife
    @Cloudwanderervanlife 5 днів тому

    Wow! I really wanted one of these but went with an '07 Chevy Van I got for cheap so building that out now. Great video!

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 5 днів тому

      Awesome! Should have a little more room! Where are you based?

  • @myrandom603
    @myrandom603 6 днів тому

    Excellent video and great list of realistic pros and cons.

  • @JimsEquipmentShed
    @JimsEquipmentShed 6 днів тому

    Just out of curiosity, have you ever tried out a super carry? At 6’ 3” I was curious is the fixed seating made that impossible. I have one, but I’m only 5’ 8”. I also appreciate how you gave true mileage. Most people say 40-50 mpg.

    • @myrandom603
      @myrandom603 6 днів тому

      None of them get 40-50mpg. Typically you can expect 25-30mpg from any of the Kei Trucks. Some of the smaller Kei cars like my Suzuki Alto push about 38mpg around town but the minute you get into the higher RPM range, the fuel economy plummets like a rock. Stay in those high revs all the time and you can almost expect to be replacing a motor. Just my .02 but I have also owned about a dozen Kei cars/trucks at this point.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 6 днів тому

      Thanks for the heads up! How much did a new motor cost you?

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 6 днів тому

      Glad it's not just me!

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 6 днів тому

      I did a test drive in one. Definitely tighter. I could not operate the right turn signal because it hit my knee. I couldn't get my knee out of the way either. Maybe if you modify the turn signal.

    • @JimsEquipmentShed
      @JimsEquipmentShed 6 днів тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces Yea, I’d love to see if a 90’s Suzuki samurai blinker would work. (Just to get the gear on the correct sides.)

  • @myselfkristy
    @myselfkristy 6 днів тому

    Omg your moped is so nice. I want one in that color. But I don’t know how to ride a moped. I been watching videos last few nights trying to learn how ride one.

  • @officialguitar3667
    @officialguitar3667 6 днів тому

    Comment 💜 if you agree

  • @TTM_Sporty
    @TTM_Sporty 6 днів тому

    Who thought it was a icicle 👇(not begging)

  • @officialguitar3667
    @officialguitar3667 6 днів тому

    No way you have a girlfriend.

  • @robertkane2251
    @robertkane2251 6 днів тому

    What a cool little van!

  • @dlmurray55
    @dlmurray55 7 днів тому

    You can do UV window tint that isn't super dark which should help with the heat from the sun coming though the windows

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 7 днів тому

      That's the plan soon! Any estimate on what that costs?

    • @dlmurray55
      @dlmurray55 7 днів тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces nope sorry but maybe 500 max I would think and hope. I plan to look into it myself for my Suzuki carry 1995

    • @myrandom603
      @myrandom603 6 днів тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces Here in NH it's $250-300 to have all the windows done at a reputable shop. If you buy good film and a tool kit you can do it yourself for about $150 but take your time, do it in the shade, and watch plenty of tutorials before you jump in and try.

  • @acidpainter1139
    @acidpainter1139 7 днів тому

    Well you heard him

  • @Joshua-Smith
    @Joshua-Smith 7 днів тому

    The loop is perfect tho

  • @AndrewPeterson-nh4oj
    @AndrewPeterson-nh4oj 7 днів тому

    I landed at a cranberry bog in Wisconsin. I thought it was the grass strip I was headed to. It had a wind sock and everything. Now though, in the days of Foreflight if you land at the wrong airport. You should probably analyze how and why. That shouldn’t happen.

  • @cuddlepool1029
    @cuddlepool1029 9 днів тому

    OMG

  • @KeithEbbert
    @KeithEbbert 9 днів тому

    VW friendly camping in the Columbia River Gorge.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 8 днів тому

      I have flown over that river but haven't taken the VW up there too much yet.

  • @robertkane2251
    @robertkane2251 9 днів тому

    😢

  • @heruhadianmudjenan7126
    @heruhadianmudjenan7126 9 днів тому

    Nice love it bro

  • @Wednypoo1
    @Wednypoo1 9 днів тому

    Aww, so cute❤❤

  • @chrisambrose8838
    @chrisambrose8838 11 днів тому

    I guess I missed the almost crash part…🤷🤷🤷

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 11 днів тому

    @SamandKadenGoPlaces >>> Great video...👍

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 11 днів тому

    Getting _Lei'd_ in Hawaii...😉

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 11 днів тому

    2 'Coupes = ❤️ x 2 *EDIT→* Cats = Added Bonus...😊

  • @plunkett68
    @plunkett68 13 днів тому

    Wonderful that you both like to do this travel and camping thing

  • @jasonpeters9295
    @jasonpeters9295 15 днів тому

    Nice!

  • @KutWrite
    @KutWrite 17 днів тому

    The 'coupes have their own charisma.

  • @johnopal316
    @johnopal316 21 день тому

    Not liked, not subscribed, thumbs down.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 20 днів тому

      I bet you are fun at parties.

    • @johnopal316
      @johnopal316 20 днів тому

      @@SamandKadenGoPlaces And a wise-ass to0, you really know how to alienate you public don't you.

    • @SamandKadenGoPlaces
      @SamandKadenGoPlaces 19 днів тому

      Liked, subscribed, thumbs up 👍🏻

  • @calvinnickel9995
    @calvinnickel9995 21 день тому

    The people in the comments section have never been there. They don’t know what they don’t know. I felt the pit in my stomach and hairs on my back watching this video. Glad you made it. Nice thing about the Ercoupe is you can’t stall or spin it so you’d likely survive the crash.

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 22 дні тому

    Starting at about 15:05 in this video: Did you two make a follow-up video about what went wrong?

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 22 дні тому

    A video short delivered in _"flowery"_ language...😉

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 22 дні тому

    *Idaho* + *Winter* = *Surprised?* 🤭🤭🤭

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 24 дні тому

    @SamandKadenGoPlaces >>> Great video...👍