DIY MINI Truck Camper Build | Japanese Kei Truck

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 8 січ 2024
  • FINALLY STARTED THE BUILD (Im Aware how impractical this is)
    SHOUTOUT TO @Wazimulife FOR HELPING ME BUILD THIS BEAST. Reach out to him if you need to build anything g dope
    JOIN MY DISCORD GROUP - / discord
    INSTAGRAM - / ryantwomeyy
    TIKTOK - vm.tiktok.com/ZTdXKSt1S/
  • Розваги

КОМЕНТАРІ • 715

  • @Bleats_Sinodai
    @Bleats_Sinodai 17 днів тому +17

    I think the best part of the first seconds of this video is realizing that both trucks have about the same size beds.

  • @CosyCottageCamper
    @CosyCottageCamper 4 місяці тому +31

    I've just imported a Suzuki Carry Kei Truck from Japan to Australia! Going to build my own tiny camper and also document the journey. I was lucky with it being the same right hand drive and kms per hour instead of miles. Yours is looking awesome so far, looking forward to watching the build series and then you touring around in your ultra tiny camper! Thanks for sharing. Tamara

  • @TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy
    @TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy 4 місяці тому +43

    Similar to what my son did, he imported a 2023 for his ranch property in AZ, he worked at bug out in japan, so he built his own rear box like this, but you can pass through the cab, into the box. His insulation seems thin, will be interesting to see how it performs this summer. Right now its been 25-30* in az, and he said with his small marine wood stove, or electric heater, he gets heated out easily, and it stays warm nicely, till morning.
    He upgraded his suspension for heavier load, added a turbo kit, his is stick shift by the way! His camper has a power unit and ac I think from eco flow? He still has stuff to finish, hes doing alot interior wise. custom fold up bed/bench etc

    • @wayneegli8379
      @wayneegli8379 4 місяці тому +5

      Arizona must have looser car rules than PA. PA )and most of the Northeast) has gone full A-hole in basically banning Kei vehicles except for private land use.

  • @lillianmagee7198
    @lillianmagee7198 5 місяців тому +73

    I’m really excited to see the way this turns out!

  • @mocagami
    @mocagami 5 місяців тому +38

    you probably already know this by now but the pamphlet at 3:55 was basically a manual on what to do in the case of getting into an accident or how to prevent an accident on public roads in japan so it might be good to auto translate to see if there are any specific tips to your specific vehicle or if it's just a generic pamphlet required for all worker vehicles in japan.

  • @breethompson1927
    @breethompson1927 5 місяців тому +21

    This is so cool!! i love that you decided to take on a challenge that most people wouldn’t do 👏🏻👏🏻 cannot wait to see the finished project i know it’s gonna be so amazing ! ☺️

  • @Wacke
    @Wacke 5 місяців тому +4

    A video series i’ve been waiting for can’t wait for the future of this!

  • @danutcrackerstream5799
    @danutcrackerstream5799 5 місяців тому +39

    Ryan is living his dream, happy new year brother can't wait to see your build.

  • @lorilori3
    @lorilori3 5 місяців тому +8

    It's exciting to watch the process! Thanks for sharing all you do!

  • @Sammysnipz
    @Sammysnipz 5 місяців тому +16

    You and Trevor compliment each other’s personalities very nicely. Would love to see you guys do more stuff together in the future.

  • @seth6753
    @seth6753 4 місяці тому +1

    Excited to follow this journey, brother! Super cool and unique build. I used to drive a similar truck when I was stationed in Korea 7 years ago. So this hits home!

  • @jeffharrison6059
    @jeffharrison6059 5 місяців тому +14

    This is a great project. There's a lot of vanlife enthusiasts who either have built out or would like to on another Japanese import, the Hi-Ace.

  • @ch3w3yfpv42
    @ch3w3yfpv42 5 місяців тому +6

    Homie blocks the plates like were not gonna know its him when we see the ONLY camper mini truck in the US 🤣 👀 😝

  • @NickWellingFitness
    @NickWellingFitness 5 місяців тому +2

    Super cool build. Had a lot of fun watching this. One thing to keep in mind: yes, this is light weight and COM is low, which helps with overturning caused by inertial forces, but it is also very narrow and has a large wind area. So you may need to remind yourself to angle the vehicle parallel to the wind direction on super windy nights

  • @TenTenorioArt
    @TenTenorioArt 5 місяців тому +9

    Bringing the keitora to the US! Very cool! I watch a Japanese channel (TABI-IE) that has a chill humble kei truck that he built and uses in camping areas and parking lots, etc. It's interesting to see your approach to framing and weight management given the limitations of small vehicles. Can't wait to see Part 2

    • @alfredhendricsalim3078
      @alfredhendricsalim3078 19 днів тому +1

      I watch tabi-ie too, and also coupy channel, he has a kei camper built by japanese company, so yeah.. kei truck camper is really a thing.. 😃

    • @TenTenorioArt
      @TenTenorioArt 18 днів тому

      @@alfredhendricsalim3078 Coupy got shook up (literally) by the earthquake and got himself a better emergency camper. He's still testing it out before taking the whole fam. Kei campers and RVs are kind of a different experience in Japan, very unique!

  • @karelesterhuizen7117
    @karelesterhuizen7117 5 місяців тому +4

    Can’t wait to see the final build, loved it so far, that dude knows his build, love how he cleans his metal before use. That is hard super work. Please change them tires, think I saw new ones.

  • @brianreinhart2878
    @brianreinhart2878 5 місяців тому +2

    SO STOKED for this build. I absolutely love this. Congratulations Ryan!

  • @roidigitalggroup1721
    @roidigitalggroup1721 5 місяців тому +2

    This guy has some of the best content...I enjoy watching your videos...Thank You for the time you take to edit these videos on Final Cut or Adobe whatever you are using....we know it takes time to edit....

  • @Dawn_2a
    @Dawn_2a 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Trevor is the man when it comes to metal work! Makes me wish I had a project for him bc I know it would turn out dope!

  • @JCVerseTv
    @JCVerseTv 5 місяців тому +9

    Great video man! SO excited to see the results! That dude is a badass welding and organizing it all together =)

  • @francesthezookeeper5341
    @francesthezookeeper5341 4 місяці тому +2

    I love this concept its out of the normal get a van kit it out this bloke is taking such a small truck and making a challenge for himself thats so cool cant wait to see the finished job

  • @starvinmarvin1200
    @starvinmarvin1200 4 місяці тому +1

    One of those cars a man wants not because of the speed, but solely for the tinyness and esthetic of it

  • @Callsign_Ronin
    @Callsign_Ronin 21 день тому

    This thing is incredible! Don’t think about what it is but the journey it can take you on. I’m sure it’s great in gas and it’s 4wd. I’d love to have this thing. Plus I’m 5’ 6” it’s perfect size for me lol. This was probably my favorite series so far from Ryan. Keep up the amazing content and never lose sight of the goals and dreams brother!

  • @antoinettehenley2459
    @antoinettehenley2459 5 місяців тому +1

    So exciting seeing it all come together. Thank you 🙏🏻 lots of luck to ya !!! It’s gonna be great 😊!!!!!

  • @jamesdove8021
    @jamesdove8021 4 місяці тому +3

    This is fascinating. Thank you for showing this.

  • @tcasillasbakeberg
    @tcasillasbakeberg 5 місяців тому +5

    Let’s gooooo!!!!! I’ve been waiting so long to see this. Good work Ryan! 👊🏽

  • @MatthewJohns-mk3cj
    @MatthewJohns-mk3cj 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been following your channel now for months and finally signed in to make a comment. Overall video editing and presentation is amazing. Im excited to see what you do with this.

  • @sherryreinhardt3845
    @sherryreinhardt3845 5 місяців тому +3

    Love it, excited for the finished product!

  • @guycomputer829
    @guycomputer829 5 місяців тому +1

    Man, this looks so much fun! Hope it all goes well in part 2.

  • @Dla0004
    @Dla0004 5 місяців тому +4

    I see this truck sitting around after a few trips lol. Way too small but cool idea.

    • @quakxy_dukx
      @quakxy_dukx 4 місяці тому +1

      I’ve seen people live out of smaller

  • @bradschlemmer1726
    @bradschlemmer1726 5 місяців тому +6

    Been waiting on this video for a while now. Interested to see how this build ends but excited to watch

  • @shire1944
    @shire1944 5 місяців тому +6

    Love the dream man! My one concern would be speed after you have that thing built and fully loaded. Uphill you'll probably be doing 25. Good luck my dude!

  • @CL3V3R619
    @CL3V3R619 4 місяці тому +2

    Looks awesome so far. Cant wait to see it finished. I live in San Diego maybe I'll see you cruising around someday. 👍🏻

  • @matteugenio
    @matteugenio 4 місяці тому +1

    So stoked about your kei truck build!

  • @bee-anca236
    @bee-anca236 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow the metal work is amazing

  • @Simplistic
    @Simplistic 5 місяців тому +47

    INSANE brother 🔥

    • @travisbro
      @travisbro 5 місяців тому +1

      get a haircut

    • @HF1.0
      @HF1.0 5 місяців тому +5

      @@travisbroAchieve some happiness in your life. You sound miserable.

  • @Vicwavy
    @Vicwavy 5 місяців тому +2

    Excited for this build! Love it!!!

  • @TempyBuilds
    @TempyBuilds 4 місяці тому +2

    Aww little doggo man is so cute

  • @401Adventures
    @401Adventures 5 місяців тому +1

    great build Ryan can't wait to see what else you come up with

  • @roseanneweyrauch2886
    @roseanneweyrauch2886 5 місяців тому +1

    We really enjoy watching your videos get to see a lot of places we've never seen and I'm glad to find out that you have a home base there's no shame in that it's a wonderful thing to have your own home to go to and it's fun watching you build your new little camper you're like a new person I can tell that you're enjoying the project and having fun doing it keep up the good work

    • @craftymulligar
      @craftymulligar 2 місяці тому

      Watch the ... ttthefineprinttt .... that van dweller stayed in an cabin tree house, fire tower, haunted locations. There is always someone better.

  • @CrispHyperX
    @CrispHyperX 5 місяців тому +2

    super excited to watch this series cant wait for the first overnight in the k truck such a w ryan

  • @kfeldinAZ
    @kfeldinAZ 4 місяці тому +4

    Fun watching the build! It looks like it will be too small for you, but I’m still dying to see how it turns out. 😀

  • @CalThompson-oj2kk
    @CalThompson-oj2kk 5 місяців тому +16

    I've wanted to do this since I lived in Japan a decade ago. I still can't wrap my head around why you built two steel subfloors instead of just one wider subfloor. It doesn't seem to add any strength, but it does add about an inch of extra height, and a bunch of extra weight.

    • @CyFr
      @CyFr 4 місяці тому +1

      The bottom frame is to support the top frame, so that he can use a jack to lift the box and do maintenance.
      At least that's what I understood.

    • @CalThompson-oj2kk
      @CalThompson-oj2kk 4 місяці тому +1

      @@CyFr ​They connect the mounts for the box lift jacks to the top frame in the next video. The only thing the bottom frame is doing is holding the bolt brackets (which the top frame could easily do) and adding height and weight.

  • @anetteskyumlarsen8077
    @anetteskyumlarsen8077 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤ This is so exiting and interesting. I love being able to see that mini camper being build 😍. 😂 And my, how I laughed when it looked like you were squeezing the truck like a squeeky toy and the sound you have added 🤣❤❤. Thanks for sharing Ryan 👍❤️❤️

  • @birdman7039
    @birdman7039 5 місяців тому +1

    awesome project looking forward to part 2! please show everything love watching your videos. Keep up the great work

  • @mick1598
    @mick1598 5 місяців тому +9

    A good idea is building the camper on the tray and secure it down with latches and jacking legs on all four corners that way if you want to set up a base and explore more you can undo the latches, lift the camper up with the legs and drive away, then you have a mini truck back.

    • @LooksFrosty
      @LooksFrosty 4 місяці тому

      Yooo this is a GREAT idea!

  • @kateandjosh
    @kateandjosh 5 місяців тому +3

    It’s coming along great! Definitely bring it to a scale to get it weighed once it’s done, I’m interested to see how much it will add up to with water and you in it. I’d look into getting a rear sway bar to help. They stiffen up the rear a lot. We have a Hellwig brand one that has been great, but I don’t know if they make them for the import mini trucks. Stay safe and be mindful of where you take it. The lack of airbags and braking abilities would make me really think about where I’d go with it.

  • @michaeldobbins1258
    @michaeldobbins1258 5 місяців тому +1

    I need more content! I'm so stoked to see this build!

  • @mohamedassakkour6055
    @mohamedassakkour6055 4 місяці тому +1

    I know it's hard but a Secret tunnel from the front to the back will be cool

  • @jpht.adventures
    @jpht.adventures 5 місяців тому +1

    Niceee, thats almost the exact design I'll be doing for my kei truck. I'm still waiting for it to arrive from Japan to Texas. Cant wait to see how yours turns out

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr 5 місяців тому +2

    Ryan you are absolutely insane lol. And I love it. This is one heckuva epic build. You HAVE to collab with MAV !!! He’s gonna love your build out 👊👊

  • @emt618100
    @emt618100 5 місяців тому

    I'm so glad too the mini truck build underway 😊 can't wait too see the finished product.

  • @workingclassgarage
    @workingclassgarage 5 місяців тому

    This is so sick, can’t wait to see how this turns out!

  • @dark2elite
    @dark2elite 5 місяців тому +1

    been waiting on this! excited to watch this come to life

  • @davestevens4263
    @davestevens4263 4 місяці тому

    Looking great , I'm glad you went with a non pop top .good design so far , fab dude seems to be a good fabricator.

  • @SFNativeGal
    @SFNativeGal 5 місяців тому

    Sure hope I can find Part 2! I’m loving this build!

  • @stephenbennett7176
    @stephenbennett7176 4 місяці тому

    I moved to the Philippines and those little trucks are amazing. They can handle a lot more than 700-1000 lbs. thank you for your video I can now do the same here . 👍🏼

  • @user-hi5lc9by5n
    @user-hi5lc9by5n 5 місяців тому +1

    Alright Ryan congrats on your 2nd life camper

  • @JustinAllenVlogs
    @JustinAllenVlogs 5 місяців тому +3

    I’m enjoying the mini truck built project. It will be great to see it all finished Soon.

  • @SRQmoviemaker
    @SRQmoviemaker 5 місяців тому

    Love this build cant wait for it to be finished.

  • @tstewartfan626
    @tstewartfan626 5 місяців тому +2

    Louie is a great supervisor!🐶 Ryan, you should get your own Louie to go on your adventures.

  • @josecarvajal6654
    @josecarvajal6654 18 днів тому

    That type of trucks are probably the more common type of truck in my country, you see them everywhere, usually full of vegetables and fruits, or just used to transport stuff (the first time I moved I actually used one of those to bring all my stuff packed like tetris lol)

  • @abcamacho6187
    @abcamacho6187 5 місяців тому +3

    This is fkn awesome, wish we could've seen pt 1 and 2 at the same time!

  • @Tapperje16
    @Tapperje16 4 місяці тому +1

    I love my weird youtube feed, was watching things about the planet Vernus and now i'm here..., yup, makes perfect sense!

    • @ms-ht1cj
      @ms-ht1cj 4 місяці тому

      Don't worry, I just watched a karate video, yt showed me k-truck camper video 😂

  • @Creativeonthemend
    @Creativeonthemend 5 місяців тому +1

    This is so exciting to watch man loving it

  • @sherryreinhardt3845
    @sherryreinhardt3845 5 місяців тому

    So impressed!! Great progress already!

  • @kemikemi
    @kemikemi 5 місяців тому +1

    WEEELLL!.. I prefer the black van that I have vicariously travelled and lived in over 2yrs now. I don't care for this sardine can but will wait and see the end result. Good luck! Ryan.

  • @hangingwithheather
    @hangingwithheather 5 місяців тому

    That was awesome. Can’t wait for part two!

  • @zxyt9866
    @zxyt9866 5 місяців тому +1

    Been looking forward to this!!

  • @MudPig6110
    @MudPig6110 5 місяців тому +1

    Very cool build, that guy is a great fabricator.

  • @bluesk8crew
    @bluesk8crew 4 місяці тому

    Ive been so excited for this build !!!

  • @beckyholbrook7253
    @beckyholbrook7253 5 місяців тому

    Yay! Excited to see how this turns out.

  • @poppawheelie203
    @poppawheelie203 4 місяці тому

    He is such a nice humble genuine real friend for helping and his welding and fabrication skills are amazing. I

    • @OddlyLucky
      @OddlyLucky 4 місяці тому

      He’s not his friend he’s paying him to work

  • @vickywylie5075
    @vickywylie5075 5 місяців тому +2

    Really excited to see this love ur videos Ryan wish u well .All the way from Leeds West Yorkshire, UK 😁

  • @JOKERofGOTHAM
    @JOKERofGOTHAM 3 місяці тому

    I've seen a couple of these little kei truck campers pretty neat little campers for sure

  • @roscoe2746
    @roscoe2746 5 місяців тому

    I’ve been super excited for this one 🔥

  • @cuppachief
    @cuppachief 4 місяці тому

    This was a good video. Thank you Ryan

  • @Wiccanglen
    @Wiccanglen 5 місяців тому

    Awesome so far, I can't wait to see it finished.

  • @excalibur2417
    @excalibur2417 5 місяців тому

    This is so cool, can't wait to see you on the road with this thing Ryan

  • @ienjoicomics101
    @ienjoicomics101 5 місяців тому +2

    This is absolutely gas! So jealous wish I had the extra cash to buy a kei truck. Gonna live vicariously through you!

  • @malemanWTF
    @malemanWTF 5 місяців тому

    hell yeah ryan! excited for this series.

  • @CattleGuitarB
    @CattleGuitarB 4 місяці тому

    It's a nostalgic car.
    I'm currently building a camper using the latest Daihatsu Hijet truck.
    Let's keep up good work!

  • @Raym17
    @Raym17 5 місяців тому

    LETS GOOOOOOO I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS SERIES🔥🔥🔥

  • @MegaSusanc
    @MegaSusanc 2 місяці тому

    Awesome, I can't wait to get over to the next video to see the end results.
    Y'all are doing fricken awesome.
    Wow
    GOD BLESS Y'ALL
    KEEP ADVENTURING
    Now, I'm headed to the next to see the final results.

  • @aidfors
    @aidfors 5 місяців тому

    Suuuuuch a dope video. Stoked for part 2.

  • @willkeating461
    @willkeating461 5 місяців тому +1

    Man when you said prndl it brought me back to suite life of Zack and Cody

    • @HF1.0
      @HF1.0 5 місяців тому

      Haha

  • @9786paolo
    @9786paolo 5 місяців тому

    This is exciting! Hope to see part 2 soon man.

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire 4 місяці тому

    Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.

  • @HostileTerritory
    @HostileTerritory 5 місяців тому +8

    Hopefully you see this, but there's a UA-camr in Japan that I watch, his Channel is called @Tabi-ie and he has one of these trucks that he built a tiny camper on. Pretty good use of space. Definitely minimalistic.

    • @pb6839
      @pb6839 5 місяців тому +1

      There’s a company in suginami (I think) called Bug-truck and they build some really cool off-road style kei camp conversions. New trucks only though.

    • @HostileTerritory
      @HostileTerritory 5 місяців тому

      @@pb6839 oh wow, I'd definitely want to see how they come out!

  • @alecamal
    @alecamal 5 місяців тому +1

    An added area to the front, where it tapers, would be handy for storage accessible from the bed (clothes and what not). Also it would bring the taper closer to a point for less wind resistance.

  • @Loki5x
    @Loki5x 5 місяців тому +1

    can't wait to see the end result of the Japanese cyber camper its already looking so cool

  • @Making_Adventure
    @Making_Adventure 4 місяці тому

    I think I just found my next project, this project is sweet!!

  • @Cool5380
    @Cool5380 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! this was just what I was looking for :)

  • @amroquran3271
    @amroquran3271 5 місяців тому

    Hell yeah brotha. Ready to see this project!

  • @HalfEggStudio
    @HalfEggStudio 4 місяці тому

    Great video mate, thanks for sharing

  • @JuanCarbajal-oe5pj
    @JuanCarbajal-oe5pj 5 місяців тому +1

    Much love brother Ryan the 🐐 always supporting have blessed Tuesday brother

  • @bradleybolton3843
    @bradleybolton3843 5 місяців тому

    Great video Ryan. Well done

  • @Sir_Chuckmyster
    @Sir_Chuckmyster 5 місяців тому

    😍 Beautiful, cannot wait for next video

  • @terrinew9474
    @terrinew9474 5 місяців тому

    Ryan I'm so excited to see the outcome. I believe it's going to be super cool.

  • @chris19873
    @chris19873 5 місяців тому

    Love your videos Ryan top Gent
    Glad to see your new project coming together
    Team Ryan