Off-road & camping in our Japanese mini truck kei camper - Honda Acty and Suzuki Carry
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2023
- Since completing the latest camper build our Honda Acty Attack JDM 4x4 mini truck has been in steady use as an all season micro camping machine. Check out some of the recent trips that Stacy and I have been on and I catch up with @Mikefestiva later in the video for some more off-road adventures with his Suzuki Carry.
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It’s great to see brothers out doing stuff together and having a good time. Great video and the Acty is a little mountain goat
Thanks! Always a good time on the trails with my brother & the little Acty just seems to push through everything! 😂
Another fun video and thanks for sharing
Thanks Larry!
Cool vid dude .Great scaring the partner at slow speeds lol love it
Ha ha thanks for watching Chris!
Wow! What a great time. Thanks for sharing. Cheers 🍻
Thanks Al!
One of your best videos to date! The 4x4 minis excess in our area, I love watching them maneuver on the old roads
Thanks man! Lots of fun, they are so nimble and the locking rear diff just keeps the traction going! 👍
Absolutely love your videos. They’re so fun to watch. I’ll get sappy for a second and say that it’s really inspirational to see you adventuring with your family. Keep it up man!
Thank you! I have a few more videos in the works at the moment so hopefully posting another one soon. It’s been great camping with the family, definitely my favorite thing to do any time of the year! 😁
This comment made my morning! Andy has brought our family so much fun and adventure. I feel really lucky to be a part of his awesome projects and camping trips !
I really wish we could see the building process of those DIY campers. Perfect look for these mini trucks. Can’t wait for the next kei episode!
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I’m working on a few video at the moment so hopefully posting next week! 👌
Nice video Andy! I especially like the BB gun shots 😂👍
Ha ha sharp shoot’n! 🤠
The no-look sniper 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha !!! His editing skills make me look good 😂
Stacy won’t take credit but she really is that good ha ha! Sharp shooter 😂
It really seems like a really fun truck!
It’s been great, definitely one of the most fun and useful vehicles that I have ever owned! 👍
Snack window goes!
Snacks for days! I will be vending next week at Stannyland 😁
Nice vidios,😃👍 thanks!!!!!
Thanks for watching! 👍
I hit the “Like” before the video even started. Wasn’t disappointed 😀
Ha ha thanks Jon!
Those boots!!!!🤣😂🤣😂
Haha 😂 random blue kid boots!
They had me worried for a second 😁
Love your videos these vehicles are awesome!
Dude. Your stuff is getting beyond better. I thought the editing was top-shelf on the last few posts, but this is a whole new game! Congrats and keep 'em coming!
Thanks Mat, I appreciate it! I was about 8 hours into editing on this one & almost finished when the editing program I use had an update that caused it to crash so I lost everything… I had to rebuild the video 3 times before it stopped crashing so it was kind of a marathon ha ha! I have 3 more videos in the works at the moment so hopefully posting again soon. 😁
@@OlympicOverland I hear ya; been there. The ending was worth it all....."Cut!"🤣
@@mattheweidt5776 😂👍
Killer video you guys!!!
Thanks Kevin!
Super kool fun
Good times!
Those compact chairs are a pain in the butt to setup and take down but they're so comfortable and they pack down so small.
😂Ha haI know! That small size definitely comes at the cost of some extra fiddling around but they are pretty good overall.
I am very impressed by what those little trucks can handle!
They are pretty amazing off-road!
Another rad video boys! Love your rigs and everyone's high levels of stoke. Keep 'em coming!!
That vehicle seems like the perfect tool for your application. If it were any bigger, it wouldn't fit. Thanks for sharing an awesome and inspiring video 😊
It’s perfect for tight trails, definitely gets into places that my full size truck can’t ( or wouldn’t look the same if it did 😂)! Thanks for watching and the great comment!
mini camper truck is the best you can do offroading and camping, wish of the best and more videos to come...
Thank you! I should have another video posted soon. 👍
So grateful your brother put me onto your channel. Happy trails buddy. Regards, from Mario.🇦🇺
Awesome! Glad you found it and welcome aboard! I was just talking to my brother about camping and videos when I read your message. I’m working on a few new videos at the moment so hopefully posting again shortly. Cheers! 👍
cool
Thank you!
Awesome video! Thats some nice editing you guys got there haha
Thanks man! I have 3 more in the works so hopefully posting another one soon!
That mini truck seems like the perfect tool for your application. Nice Video!
Thanks! It has been such a useful and fun truck, one of my favorite vehicles for sure 👍
For a smal engine the cars sound great. 😄😄
Thanks man! Those little 660cc three cylinders really sing with 4 valves per cylinder and that small displacement. They redline around 7500 rpm 👍
@@OlympicOverland I had a Mitsubishi with 3 cylinder and 1200 cc and it dit not sound as good as your mini trucks. 😁☺
Your guys are awesome and have inspired us, keep living life!!!!
Thanks! More videos are on the way 😁
Didn't know that you and your brother had separate channels. I'm glad I found it! I love how narley these trucks sound!
Welcome to the channel Kevin! 660cc 3 cylinder with a 12 valve head definitely has a distinct sound at 7500 rpm 😁
This was another great video. I saw your brother's and his cracked windshield. At Wal-Mart they sell rainx windshield repair kit for $12. I'm a trucker and use those all of the time. On birdseyes if done properly, you can't even see them. And you can fix long cracks too. I use my dremel and a tiny glass bit and make a hole near the end of the crack and use the rainx repair. Then after it sets (24hours), I make holes along the crack about an inch or less and use the rainx repair all the way along the crack. It works best if the windshield is warm, the glue travels a lot further if it's warm. If done right, the crack completely disappears and never cracks again. Hopefully that helps him. I fixed a rare windshield that way for a guy
Great tip! I bought a glass repair kit to keep in my cab just in case. I told my brother about your windshield technique and he said thanks! Looks like we will be firing up the dremel 👍
@@OlympicOverland
Since the glass is hard to get, maybe there's another windshield you can practice on. It's important to put the least amount of pressure when drilling and also only drill the top glass and not the one sandwiched on the inside. I really take my time drilling. The repair kit goes really fast. I have done probably 80+ repairs in my 23 years being a trucker.
@@harryfritter8266 thanks! We have a parts car to practice drilling on, definitely taking your time with minimal pressure seems like a good way to go 👍
I first saw this truck in japan and I thought it was hideous. But after some time thinking about it, it only having two doors and all that cargo space while not being a full size truck really allows it to stretch into may roles like your application, moving and hauling, and importantly to me city parking without it being a nightmare.
Very nimble and versatile trucks, far more useful than I had originally thought as well.
I really enjoy your adventures with your tiny truck campers! I do the same, but I can't hit the same small trails with my full size truck so I'm pretty jealous. Keep up the great videos! I love it!!
Thanks Todd! It is fun to hit these narrow trails and have access to UTV routes. Our Dodge definitely can’t make it down most of this stuff either but the bigger camper trucks work better for longer trips so you just have to have both! 😂👍
@@OlympicOverland I agree on bigger trucks with a camper setup are better for long trips. It's funny you said Dodge, cause I'm rocking a 2019 Ram Power Wagon with a Topo Toppers Mesa camper on it, and it's perfect for my long weekend campouts in my desert area with little to no trees in the way. Cheers!
@@toddalodinauticus the Powerwagon’s are sweet! Our old 6bt Cummins just keeps going so I think we will keep it for awhile 👍
I like Mini Trucks
They are great! 👍
Nice videos!!!😊👍
Thanks man!
I just subscribed and I love what y'all doing that's for sharing..God bless and Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽
Thanks Jordan! 👍
Looks fun 😊
Thanks Clay!
I’m very tempted to try a build like this. Afraid the Yorkie wouldn’t leave the camper. 🐶
It’s a perfect Yorkie habitat! 😂
Love it!!
Thanks Stephane! 👍
I have a couple of modle R/C vehicles that are those trucks just a differant brand one is a carryall I do belive but they look identical.
I’ve been been eyeing those Kei truck RC’s! Pretty awesome, I just haven’t ordered one yet but your comment might have been enough to motivate me. I saw a few that people had done 4x4 conversion’s on. They are cool!
One of the things I would be doing is sourceing another engine for my truck but a bigger one but not real big.
Yeah, a bit more power would be nice but I’ve gotten pretty used to driving it the way it is and most of the time it’s just fine with the 660cc original motor. Some Kei trucks that shipped to different markets had an 800cc option but I don’t see them often.
Nice POV driving.
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That was a great video,and it looked like fun times too.
I shared 'GrindHard Plumbing' sight and video on your brother's channel.They're using an HEI truck and putting it on a Polaris 6x6 drivetrain. May have drive stuff to part with..
See you next vid.,and Thankx.
Thanks man! Yeah that 6x6 Kei truck project that the GrindHard guys are working on is nuts!
It really is the perfect vehicle for around here.
Really nimble, definitely gets us to some great spots!
Looks nice. Dont those mini tricks have limitations on speed though for highwau driving?
Well done. Frugal, is much better than cheap. Like you're style 😎.
Never knew about these trucks.
Looks like a great place for a backup camera. It's 90 percent safer.
Good thing you have mechanic skills and the tool's and space for repairs.
* Question
Are these trucks high maintenance ?
Cool to see those wheels lift off the ground in that terrain. I guess the camper settops add to the rigidity of the frame? Also cool to see the Honda's interior; I drive an '86 Accord and see a few similiarities.
I'd say bring a winch so you can always get yourself unstuck. Shouldn't be too hard to winch those keis by hand!
Yeah, the second I sat in a Honda Acty it reminded me of my 80’s ears Accord and CRX that I had owned! We usually have a small come along hand winch or tow straps if both trucks are on the trails. The small size and light weight makes getting them out of tricky situations much easier than my 9000lbs Dodge camper 😂👍
cute yorkie
Thank you! Yorkies are travel size 😁
Доброго времени суток.Карелия Россия. Дружище это здорово поездки в лес с семьей и друзьями и с собаками это очень круто. У вас там тепло идет дождь а у нас снега по пояс и в лес даже на УАЗике не проехать. Круто. Немного позитива в нашу серую жизнь. И напрашивается вопрос а что на фургон не поставишь Маркизу это такой тент что бы можно сидеть под ним всей семьей и друзьями даже в дождь. Спасибо большое за видео. Жду продолжения.
Hello! I like your idea about a rain cover awning. We have talked about adding hooks to each truck so we can tie an awning between the trucks or a small rain cover off of the back. It rains a lot here so a good rain cover would definitely get used! You have a lot more snow than us, it has been snowing occasionally but not lasting long and we are on the coast so it melts quickly. We did drive up to higher elevations in the mountains recently so I will post some snow driving soon. Cheers! 👍
@@OlympicOverland Большое спасибо за ответ. Удачи тебе дружище и все благ тебе и семье. Здоровья.
These micro campers are fantastic! I love watching your videos and I truly appreciate the effort you spend setting up the shots to capture the kei trucks navigating in difficult terrain, as well as the time you spend editing. Now I want to build a camper for my 4WD Hijet. I'd like a sturdy rack on top to carry the kayak, but also to make it easy for one person to hoist it into and out of the bed. A roof rack could get hung on low branches. Maybe D ring tie downs?
Thanks! I always enjoy the trips and editing time, definitely some of my favorite things to do. A kayak rack would be great on top. We used 2x2’s for most of the framing to save weight and 5mm ply and it’s surprisingly rigid. I bet if you went a bit thicker on the roof ply and cross supports it would be strong enough to walk on! Cheers man! 👍
Are all of these trails on the north side of ONP?
Good eye 👍
@@OlympicOverland I am just trying to figure out how far you drive those Kei campers to find trails. The Sol Duc 2918 trails/roads are nice, but your routes look more interesting. I really liked an earlier video where you camped right along the river. This is why I thought you might be more on the west side of ONP somewhere around the Bogachiel? Hopefully we won't have to wait for another Corn Roast at Andrews to cross paths and chat again. My 500EXC and I am are right at the mouth of the Elhwa if you need an adventure co-pilot.
@@stevenpelayo9418 I need to get my XR650 fired up for more moto trips this spring. Let’s ride!
I'm amazed you made it up that hill off the access rd
They seem to go up it pretty well! We didn’t air down for it either so still running about 50 psi street pressure, dropping to 15 or 20 psi makes a huge difference 👍
Saludos desde bellingham guatemala en la casa
Hello Fredy! Guatemala looks beautiful and I would definitely like to travel there someday. It would be a fun trip to drive all the way from Washington state in the U.S. ! A friend of mine has made the trip and is currently in Chile heading south with his old Toyota truck. 👍
Tough little things aren't they, wow. I think I'd have stopped before driving in the dark. I'm really looking at a Kei car, not sure I need a 4x4 but that depends on cost. They are about in the UK 🇬🇧 though.
Yeah it’s definitely nice to find a campsite before it gets dark but somehow we always seem to find ourselves driving around the forest in the middle of the night ha ha! If you don’t find anything affordable locally check out the import site Be Forward Japan or Japan Car Direct, sometimes they have decent prices and can factor in shipping costs to your nearest port. I’ve seen prices rise on all imports over the last year but there are still some deals to be had. Good luck! 👍
Man wish I could join you guys.... my 91 Carry is 2WD, it gets stuck on dry pavement sometimes 😆 plus I don't think I'm brave enough to drive it all the way up there. that's a lot of high reving miles, dont know how you guys blow them up haha! Great video, you guys are entertaining 😁👍🏻
Thanks! I bet you could track down a rear axle with a diff lock for your truck. My brother had to buy one from a Kei truck wrecking yard and get it shipped from somewhere in the mid west. I think it was around $500 and he put a vacuum switch in to simplify it and bypass the original solenoid operated switch. That rear diff lock is magic! I’ve seen 2wd diff locked Toyota’s go through some gnarly terrain! Cheers 👍
True, that is an option, at least to not have to worry about which direction I should park in certain situations 😆 but I'm thinking more and more about selling it and getting the one I really want. I've been eyeing the blue Acty attacs!
@@DecayWithUs Stacy really wants a blue Attack as well! We passed up a mint one that came through Motorcycle Warehouse awhile ago and I’m still wishing we had bought it.
軽トラのキャンピングカーは細い山道でもどんどん進めるからアメリカでも楽しむ人がいるんだね。軽トラはタイヤこそ小径だが車体サイズとパワーはWWW2で重宝されたウィリスMBとほぼ同じで車重はむしろ軽い。だからラフロードの走破性が抜群なのをほとんどのアメリカ人は知らない。
It has been one of the best vehicles that I have ever owned. Really fun on trails and very useful for daily chores. The short wheel base and narrow width is great! 👍
What doors did you use for the campers?
Do you think the extra weight of the camper is beneficial when off-road? Extra traction?
Yeah it seems to work pretty good with the camper, that extra weight over the diff locked rear axle is helpful! The Honda is mid engine so it already has pretty good weight distribution unloaded but it’s nice when a camper setup actually helps off-road rather than making things awkward! 😁
yo andy! love your stuff! are you ever gonna do a build vlog video?
I like the mini but I miss the dodge/m1031.
Me too!
The Dodge is getting a big steering upgrade and some suspension work so should be back in action soon! I have a bunch of trip footage to edit so keep an eye out for another Dodge video and I will definitely be posting more as we get it dialed in for this season! 👍
@@OlympicOverland AWESOME! Love it! Keep up the good work folks.
love it! what brand is your small fire pit thingy ?
It is a Solostove and I believe the model is called the Campfire. We have the Ranger size as well for our bigger camper and both work great. We use them until the fire bans kick in during summer then switch to the Ignik Firecan propane fire pit, definitely also worth checking out 👍
@@OlympicOverland thanks for the
reply!
How is the camper mounted to the bed?
I use a suzuki carry as my work truck for a pool biz and want to build a topper to protect all my tools and chemicals!
Hi, after breaking lots of different camper tie down systems off-road over the years I only run bolt through setups now. On these Kei campers we mounted them with large diameter Rivnuts in the bed and grade 8 bolts with large fender washers. The campers are really light so it’s kind over overkill but they are definitely secure and have held up great!
What did you use for siding to make it waterproof?
Hi, we basically made our own composite panels with 5mm ply and plastic. We get so much rain here on the coast that waterproofing was on the top of our list. All of the seems are covered in Eternabond and the campers have been holding up great 👍
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Thank you!
While on trail, how is your gas consumption? If you carry extra, how much do you carry?
They get pretty good mileage, Honda claimed up to 44 mpg but I’ve never gotten that. Mid 30’s is common with my bigger tires and lift with mixed on/off-road driving. I typically don’t bring extra fuel but a 2.5 gallon reserve would be plenty to get you out of the woods in most cases. 👍
最新の日本の軽トラック見たら必ず欲しくなると思いますよ。
There are so many cool modern light trucks! I wish we could import new ones but currently in the U.S. we can only import vehicles that are 25 years old or older. I need to visit Japan and test drive them! 😁
Hey I was wondering if you guys would know what the Co2 emissions are on a Subaru Sambar 1997 or even on your kei truck so I could get a estimation so I know how much it will cost to register?
Hi Sam, I’m not sure what the emission info is on these because in our area we don’t have testing. They seem pretty efficient and all have catalytic converters so I’m guessing the emissions should be fairly low. Sorry man, I wish I could be more help but it’s just something that we don’t have to deal with at the moment. Good luck 👍
@@OlympicOverland okay thanks for the response anyway and keep up the great work I love all your videos
@@Sam-fp7qi 👍
Would you guys ever consider making one of these for purchase? Or make one for someone who already has a Kei truck near yall?
Hi Brandon, I’m working on getting a better shop space this spring with hopes of building a few more campers in the summer. Contact me when we get closer to summer and I will have a better idea of the timeframe for building more. 👍
I'm about to buy a 98 Acty myself and wondering where or how I could get your lift/tires? Did you make your own lift? And if you needed spacers which do you use?
Hi Jeff, the lift I am using is a 2” kit from eBay. The seller is called Vanessasmiles and they are U.S. made, price should be around $220-$240 if I remember correctly. The tires are Forceum MT08’s on 13” early 90’s Honda Civic steelies. This combo is great and doesn’t require wheel spacers 👍
@@OlympicOverland awesome! Thank you and I love your guys rigs. I really want to get a custom bumper like your brother has aswell for the front and back. Did he build that himself?
@@jeffk5713 thanks! The front bumper on my brothers Carry is actually a fairly inexpensive Jeep bumper from Amazon, I think they are around $200-$300 and a few different companies seem to put their names on them. Just look up Jeep front bumper on Amazon and there should be a good selection of inexpensive winch bumpers. As much as my brother and I like to build stuff, they are cheap enough that I almost don’t think you could build it for less money and a day of cutting/welding. 👌
@@OlympicOverland oh okay! Thanks for all the info! Love your guys videos! Can't wait to have mine up here in Alaska.
@@jeffk5713 perfect trucks for running around AK 👍
日本🇯🇵ホンダアクティ！万歳🙌
A great truck! One of the best vehicles that I have ever owned 👍
Nice trip, ye looked like ye enjoyed yerselves, I've been meaning to ask, what cc are those trucks, 1.3? Great video, 👍🚙👌🇨🇮
Hello! Both of our trucks have 660cc 3 cylinder motors but they are 4 valve per cylinder heads so rev to around 7500 rpm. It’s pretty amazing how well that small of a motor actually works in these trucks. Many Kei trucks before 1990 were actually 550cc models and I believe one of the original trucks that Honda built in the 1960’s was a 360cc multi carburetor truck and it sounded cool! 👍
@@OlympicOverland it's amazing that they can cover the ground you traversed, some of those hills were quite steep, great to see that you could work on fitting the part yourself, love the camper you built on the rear, is it corroplast over plywood? And now you've been out and about in it is it holding up to the weather? Love to hear back.
@@br.markanthony574 the campers are holding up great so far and we have been using them a lot in the rain and snow. I also don’t park it under cover so it’s pretty much getting all of the wet weather that the coastal Pacific Northwest has to offer ha ha! We basically just made our own light weight composite panels out of 5mm ply bonded to plastic sheeting, all of the seams are covered with Eternabond so they are definitely sealed up well. 👍
@@OlympicOverland fantastic job, was it difficult to do the corners? The trucks look the biz. 👌
@@br.markanthony574 These brothers are very crafty by trade with their own shop. His brother was cutting custom metal spacers when changing out wheels/tires.
Which would you say is the better truck, the Honda or the Suzuki?
Hi, I don’t think you could go wrong with either truck, they both perform really well. A friend of ours has a Daihatsu Hijet and really likes it too. I think for the way we use our trucks it kind of boils down to tire selection, clearance and having a rear differential lock. I have driven all of the different models and every manufacturer has a very distinct cab and driving feel, for me the Honda just felt really good 👍
What kind of gas mileage do yall average in these?
ハイジェットよりアクティーのほうがエンジンが壊れにくいと思います。どちらの車も所有していました
fell in love with the song in the beginning, who is that?
That is the song 1985 by Hobo Dave. You should be able to find it on Bandcamp or iTunes. I will try to post a link. He is a friend of ours, great musician and all around nice guy. He also has a TH-cam channel. hobodave.bandcamp.com/album/1985
@@OlympicOverland just bought the album and told him of referral, great tunes!
@@adamarcher7847 that’s rad! This is a link to his TH-cam channel. Dave makes some cool videos as well. youtube.com/@HOBODAVE
How are the campers fixed to the trucks?
They are attached with oversized rivnuts and grade 8 hardware. I have broken too many camper tie down systems off-road over the years so only use bolt through style mounting now.
@@OlympicOverland that's great! I'm new to your content and I'm loving it, I'm getting a Kei in spring and I'm a fabricator so I'm tempted to make a mini camper too
@@randynolan3096 welcome to the channel! You won’t regret building a mini camper, just keep it as light as possible. They have been a lot of fun and have been really useful. 👍
Did you make or buy that camper
I made it, another one of my videos shows a bit of the build process.
Do you guys make and sell these units ?
Hi, we made them but I need to build a bigger shop space to make more and would like to build some small runs eventually, maybe next summer.
@@OlympicOverland let me know. I’m up in chilliwack bc. I come to Washington a lot. Thanks.
Can you please share the dimensions of the camper.
Hello Ahmad, exterior dimensions are 48.5” H x 55” W x 70.5” L 👍
What shoes did she have on?
Hi, Stacy said they are the women’s Xtratuf Legacy 6” Salmon Sisters boots.
I like the minimalist styling. One question, are you guys hobbits? The beds feel so short on those, is there enough yawn and stretch room? Crap, that's more than one question.
Ha ha we are Hobbitish! I am about 5’8” and my brother is similar height. After owning and building lots of campers I know what length sleeping bunks work for me and the interior bed length is exactly how tall I am so that works perfect. If you wanted to build longer, just leave the tailgate off or build an extension above the tailgate because the bunk height is equal to the bed rail. Cheers 👍
Lol awesome, I'm 5'7, so... Appreciate your research! I suppose if you use it just to sleep, it's perfect. All of the fun stuff is outside anyway. I mean, most of the fun stuff is outside anyway.
@@jurban7998 ha ha yes!
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