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@@noleftturnunstoned Hey! So rims for the elf PCD are incredibly rare so a few have had some custom spacers made and one person imported (that I know of) the rare one piece Topy rim for an arm and a leg. Back when I made this video there wasn't any of that info around only in the last few years have elf owners been working together and sharing info. But honestly I like the split rims now they are actually pretty easy to work on after getting the hang of it. I'd much rather work on these then deal with spacers or spending on imported ones. Thanks for watching! Do you have an Elf?

@@bobbyswampfox I don't have the elf yet, it is still in Japan. I wonder if I can get the rims exchanged while the vehicle is still in Asia.

@@noleftturnunstoned oh nice! Welcome to the club! We do have a Facebook group you should join if you haven't yet. But would be worth a shot to see if they could fit you with new rims

@@bobbyswampfox So, the Elf fell through! Too much interior water damage. The search continues.

@@noleftturnunstoned ahh dang! Mine had it too but no one told me haha there will be a better one!

It does a great job I feel and I still need to insulate a lot of it took about a year off of the build but about to start it back up. I'll be honest I'm not sure what that is technically called but I upgraded my tank to a boat fuel tank that had a gage and a quick release fuel line so I can remove and fill it in the ground. It's way nicer and easier to fill

Nice yeah I did that with the paracord at the bottom. So nice to have some shade and a bit of breeze haha

Hey thanks for checking it out! Here is the link www.ntotank.com/6inch-ronco-white-collar-clear-lid-inspection-lid-x9554124 If you follow the tank link it is below in the "add on" section. That's what I did when I ordered the tank.

@@bobbyswampfox Thank you very much!

Thank you for checking it out!

Nice! Seems like you've been busy that's awesome and motivating! Yeah still love the elf and can't wait to get back to working on it. Thank you I love the house and yes it has been cold but the weather is about to turn for the better so time to pull the elf back out. Nice I'm looking forward to this Vantech video!

Hahahahaha

Yeah stayed nice didn't put the heat on till the morning. But was cold then. But stays warmer after using the heat for a little. Next winter I need to insulate the floor and walls of the truck bed

@@bobbyswampfox at least you still have head room to add the floor. Please post the video on the fly install.

@@A_Beddy_Y will do! I'll keep posting videos of this and my other camper but they take me awhile to get out haha so stayed tuned. Thanks for watching!

You the inspiration ✨️🙌

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I couldn't tell you honestly but I want to say that's fine. Mine is connected to the fuse box that is also connected to my house battery not the starter battery and seems to work just fine

Thanks! I'm working on another Ranger camper video now but this spring and summer elf will be back! I definitely would get the Outback Express if I could do it again much better fiberglass camper shell then my terra 500. If I were you I would hold out for a manual I hear these are meant to run on high revs and the manual will make that better and you will seriously need that control if you live in an area with steep hills. But I know how hard it is watching the auctions and waiting haha.

@@bobbyswampfox yeah manuals are hard to come by, but the automatics do have overdrive and if they are diesel, they will have higher torque for hills, i live in the uk countryside and there are some steep hills but surely the low gear option would be ok. would you mind telling me what auctions you used? im currently looking at ts-export and use the one japan car direct offer but none at all on there. I do have my eye on Toyota camroads and nissan atlas too.

@@wc3101 yeah the autos would be fine I hope one pops up for you soon! I used Japan Car Direct to import mine. I thought they were great but not sure if other have better auction selections tho.

Thank you!! That's got advice I wish I would bag though of that easy top off message I was late to work topping it off after replacing it 😅 I'm lookin forward to getting back to work on it after the winter here. Still do much to do haha

www.ebay.com/itm/154722776516?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8HMSNpFjQa-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dw4VF-JqTKe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Here is an option it really is a pain squeezing into the channel but totally worth it

Hey yeah I have a video on fixing a coolant leak. That is the reservoir you're looking at to access it there should be a door behind the drivers seat inside the camper if you have a terra 500 it is under the bench where you have access to your starter battery. It is still a pain to fill tho I bought a funnel with a corrugated tube to reach into it

@@bobbyswampfox ah interesting. I have the out-back express and the bench with access to the starter battery is on the left side of the vehicle behind the passenger seat. The coolant reservoir is on the right hand side of the vehicle so the access must be different on this model.

Oh awesome! Has she given you any problems??

Hey, those brackets came with the Elf not sure where to find them now. Wish I could help!

Thanks!

This is the most informative comment I've gotten yet! This is why I started the channel to learn more and find others. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. This makes me feel better about my situation and will definitely change my driving habits. I have some work to do on it before the winter really sets in. Replacing the cooling fan (original one is showing wear and stress cracks) and a new pulley. I am going to shoot a video of it with an update on the camper remodel too. Your comment gives me some motivation. I'm so happy I ended up with the Isuzu Elf camper, I was in the market for a few different campers - Toyota Townace or Hiace and a Mitsubishi Delica were on my list but I won the Elf at auction first and feel like it is a more robust vehicle than those other ones.

@@conartist_nz thank you again for all the great advice! I'd love to hear more about yours and ask some questions if your at all interested in exchanging emails (bobbyswampfox@gmail.com) no pressure tho. I did get out there to test for blowby today. I didn't feel much confession coming from the oil fill just little puffs and no oil spitting up on my hand. But I did take out the dipstick and oil was spitting out of the tube, I'm not sure how normal that is. I do have a new valve for the breather hose on top of the crankcase to see if that helps vent better. I do want to save up and have a real desiel mechanic do a compression test and just an over all check up. But it runs just fine I'm just always worried 😄

No nothing like that no shower or hot water in the winter I have a 5 gallon tank with a submersible pump for running water but nothing for pex pipes.

Nice thank you! So mine I picked up at the port and bought sight unseen so didn't know what to expect but when I first stepped in there was a noticeable soft spot in the floor and I knew it needed repaired it was just outside the shower so made sense but after gutting it in found 2 other leaks. What other ones are you looking at? Other Isuzu Elfs? If so the Outback Express is the best version in my opinion mine is the terra 500. The Outback has a 1 piece fiberglass shell the terra 500 has a few joints with a wooden floor and fiberglass sheet under so it's a weak spot but still good enough haha.

…just rewatching your video and heard where your other two leaks were… dang!

Yeah just the fiberglass I was surprised about that

@@bobbyswampfox yeah its really bizarre, i assume they arent meant for winter use then? im looking to import one also, perhaps the newer models come with insulation for all year use?

@@wc3101 mine still stays warm I've camped in very cold winter days only being half insulated with a webasto heater and stays toasty.

@@bobbyswampfox ok thats great to know! yeah its my biggest fear as i snowboard and expect to be going into real cold conditions :) i look forward to new isuzu videos

@@wc3101 more to come! I might try and get one out with little updates before the winter comes

Yea I do have the 16" ones. I'm sorry but I am not sure about the 15.5 options. I know a few others have the same issue and we couldn't find a replacement rim for the elf due to a rare bolt pattern. I think you'd be able to order them from Japan I used JP-Carparts.com to order other parts I couldn't find here. I'd shoot them an email if I were you. Good luck. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thank you! Ranger is the perfect size for a build if you ask me. I just got mine back on the road I had a bad transfer case and just replaced it. Good to be back in it and nice to have my break room back in the parking lot at work. Haha.

Thanks! Oh yeah I totally agree I only went out to find some mud and ended up deep in. On the map it should have connected to another road but the trail ended up being blocked off towards the end we had to turn around and go back over it all. Luckily only some cracked fiberglass on the body (still need to fix that haha)

Thanks again. I did put up some foam board insulation behind the walls I'm going to do rock wool on the rear wall, ceiling, and behind the cupboards when I get to them. When I gutted it I was surprised there wasn't insulation behind the walls so I guess it would be fine not too but I want all the help I can get in Maine. I'm taking a break on it and need to save money this winter to finish it all up come spring. More videos to come then. That's awesome you're thinking of getting one I love it but it is slow and takes some effort but would do it all over again.

Hey thanks! Yeah all those things haha. I have a few things before the winter I want to get too but mostly going to wait for the spring to really finish everything. Stay tuned more to come for sure just slow going

Not if you have the split-ring rims and it seems unless yours comes with the one piece rims you are stuck with the split-ring ones and you'll need tubes. The bolt pattern is very rare and none of us have been able to find replacement rims so far. But a few did come with one piece rims so they're out there just be very expensive and hard to find 😅

Looks like I have the split-rings on my van. Thinking about getting new rims and tires. @@bobbyswampfox

Thanks! I don't have the numbers for those I imported them from jp-carparts.com I did a long search on my own but ended up with wrong parts

Oil filter - Wix - PN WL10031, Napa 400031 is the oil but air I couldn't find here I also imported that from jp-carparts.com

I planned on just labeling mph over the kl on the dash cluster but just got use to it as is. I honestly use my rpm as a tell of how fast I'm going more then the speedometer

​@bobbyswampfox lol... poor guy.

More to come but saving money now to finish it next spring

Hahaha I hope so toooo

Where do you get your parts from? I try to order, but they don't list this model in most databases. Please keep doing what you are doing. I know other people are learning and find this helpful.@@bobbyswampfox

Nice! Yeah mine been going strong for 2 seasons now. They're the best out. Haha swap Elf's?? 🤣 I still need to finish building mine haha thinking next spring I'll have it done haha

I haven't. Yeah it is loud I think I'm use to it now and it's not as loud as my daily driver ford ranger with no AC haha

I hope so! Yeah I do enjoy the wheels now haha

Ohh awesome thanks! Glad to hear it. I'm just starting to look into a few projects with the elf now. I just closed on a house and have much better place to work now and I have to figure out why I'm consuming so much oil!

Nice thanks for still checking it out! The elf will be back I just took it on a 4 day trip (no video of it) so I'm motivated to get to finishing the building and shooting video again. 😀

Hey, thanks! It does really well up here in the winter. This one time we went camping 2 winter ago and it got down to -21°F, I had to really let the glow plugs work and keep it cranked to get it to fire up. I do all the regular stuff like oil changes coolant leak fix and flush I did my power steering leak fix and flush changed all the belts. Whenever something happens I do my best to figure it out and I keep up on it.

Thank you! Hahaha maybe I should start taking on orders 😅 🤔

Oh nice, thanks! It's so worth doing. Good luck with the build and I like your pottery!