Kei truck 4x4 campers [ Winter car Camping ] stormy winter trip

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  • We built some DIY campers for our JDM mini Kei trucks, load up the campers and head out for our first camp. Andy's truck is a 4WD Honda Acty attack and mine is a 4X4 Suzuki Carry.
    Both campers have Chinese diesel heaters that keep them warm especially in winter stormy weather.
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  • @Mikefestiva
    @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +39

    Here’s a link to my newest camping video th-cam.com/video/4lj_R_86NG8/w-d-xo.html
    Here’s my brothers camper video 😊👠th-cam.com/video/HpCmDYCu0wc/w-d-xo.html
    New off-road camper video 👠th-cam.com/video/G0opWrJ7bFk/w-d-xo.html
    Also another link to a camping trip we did in the Fall. th-cam.com/video/ofKtq8d0i8I/w-d-xo.html
    Here’s another mini truck video as well 👠th-cam.com/video/6HNzl7vAHNk/w-d-xo.html

    • @sargera1
      @sargera1 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      can you put the camper your brother did.rhe one with 1031 box cutout

    • @peterscottodonnell7290
      @peterscottodonnell7290 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      I want to imagrate to Washington state or Hope town Canada

    • @FEARNoMore
      @FEARNoMore à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      I really love the size of the truck, very compact. But do either of you worry about being locked in there at night while they rob the cab?

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

      @@FEARNoMore I really don’t think that’s going to be an issue, but If that ever did happen the person trying to rob us will suffer some serious health issues and will regret it.

    • @lur3950
      @lur3950 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Hello Mike, do you manufacture this campers for the public?

  • @cody8754
    @cody8754 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +268

    It would be cool to put a roof top cargo carrier bag on top of the campers for dry storage so you don’t have to pull all of your camping equipment in and out of the camper to sleep.

    • @OlympicOverland
      @OlympicOverland à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +49

      Hi, the space under the bunk is about the same size as many roof boxes so you can actually store everything underneath the bed. I’ve been camping out of mine for the last 4 days and haven’t had to remove anything to sleep in it. Cook stove, tools, hatchet, water, food etc all stores great underneath. We also have some storage space under the fold down bed sides. Cheers! ðŸ‘

    • @valleytractorservices9310
      @valleytractorservices9310 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +19

      @OlympicOverland I like your method, lower center of gravity, and less overall height. All the best to you and the family!

    • @OlympicOverland
      @OlympicOverland à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +8

      @@valleytractorservices9310 thanks man! ðŸ‘

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 10 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

      If you had my experience with a "waterproof" bag carrier you wouldn't go anywhere near one. Hardshell is the only way to go.

    • @onespecies-human344
      @onespecies-human344 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™

      I was thinking roof top tent so you don't have have a bed in the camper

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +9

    Super slick campers you all built. Very simple but they have everything you need. Looking forward to the build videos.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks ðŸ‘

  • @DoubleMFarmHomestead
    @DoubleMFarmHomestead à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +11

    Love the campers guys!!! My Suzuki Carry has the "dump body" so unloading the camper will be easy.😅😂🤣

  • @takutakutakkunn5498
    @takutakutakkunn5498 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +35

    Hello Mike-san. I am Japanese viewer. What a wonderful K-car camping shell! Do you intend to sell this in Japan? Car camping is popular in Japan right now. There are plenty of kei cars and kei trucks in Japan and the market is large enough. However, there is not yet a market for camping shells for kei trucks in Japan. If you start business in Japan, I am sure you will make a lot of money. I am sure that we can buy a camping shell for a kei truck at a reasonable price and I am sure that you can make a lot of money too.

  • @jondavidmcnabb
    @jondavidmcnabb à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +8

    Wow those are pretty cool Mike! I can’t wait to see more of the build video for them. How you wrap or water proof will be quite interesting

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +9

      Thanks Jon 😊 I Probably will talk a bit more about the details after we get more camping with them. I just want to know the materials all hold up well before I recommend any of it to others.

  • @babyduckmilitia2186
    @babyduckmilitia2186 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +11

    The correct amount of gear needed to camp: whatever it takes to convince the wife to go.

    • @bmw328igearhead
      @bmw328igearhead à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Naw mate, gotta find a woman that wants to go camping. They are rare, but they do exist.

  • @tonysutton6559
    @tonysutton6559 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    I like the concept (but I would do as I have a NorthStar truck camper) but if I was doing this type of build I would think about;
    1. As being watertight is critical I would wrap the whole thing with fibre glass. I would use slightly thinner plywood to compensate for the waste.
    2. Change the glass windows for double glazed plastic for better insulation and to reduce weight
    3. Have loads of holes in the bed base to allow air flow under the mattress to stop damp and mould (as a bonus each hole would also cut more weight).
    4. The escape hatch (plus shopping loader) is a great idea, I always worry about what would happen if some a-hole locked the tailgate while I was asleep and this solves that problem. You have probably done it by now but if not I would insulate it to the same thickness as the walls.
    5. Have you secured your powerbank so that an opportunist can't lever open the hatch and just snatch it?
    Please don't take these comments as being negatives, they are meant as potential positives.

  • @fanBladeOne
    @fanBladeOne 6 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +10

    Came for the cars, stayed for the friends.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +1

      Thanks for checking out my video! I appreciate your comment 😊ðŸ‘

  • @birch8005
    @birch8005 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    I remember searching for content for metal fabrication that is high quality,well-organized, and easy to understand, was interested in welding basic.
    So start a search on youtube and find Mike festiva channel. The first video I viewed on the channel was of a 420cc Predator-powered articulating 4x4 dump truck.
    The precision and organization of metal manufacturing were outstanding. Since that day, I haven't missed a single video.
    Thank you for your patience and effort in creating these videos, Mike.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks Birch I do really appreciate reading your comment 😊ðŸ‘

  • @Mike_and_Life
    @Mike_and_Life à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Raptor liner or other truck bed liner would be a great coating to seal them. You can get it in white as well. Awesome job, and what a cool addition to the mini trucks!

  • @richardreweti8671
    @richardreweti8671 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Shock horror finally an affordable camper from America 🇺🇸 and well built.

  • @darkninjacorporation
    @darkninjacorporation 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +12

    With how absurd the automotive industry in America is today with prices and quality, I really think Japanese Kei cars and trucks would have a huge market. That’s probably exactly why they’ve been prohibited from import. If you can’t compete with competitors, block them out.
    Personally I think I’d fall in love with some form of western Kei variant

    • @Mr101beers
      @Mr101beers 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™

      Im suprised USA doesn't see many Suzuki Jimny. In USA this was called Samurai in the 80's
      and always seem to sell well in the UK, Australia, India and indonesia because you see them
      everywhere.
      All these little Suzuki 4x4s are often a different body on the same chassis, motor and gearbox
      which makes them cheap to own for a 4x4.
      Modern versions are superior in every regard and most importantly a million times more safe.
      - 1998 onwards in western countries had traction control and ABS that will cause the vehicle
      to swap ends instead of roll over.
      - Steel intrusion bars in the doors.
      - Airbags.
      - Selectable 4wd while moving slowly without leaving the vehicle to lock the hubs.
      With the 1.3 litre EFI 16 valve 13a motor and five speed I get about 28mpg 2WD with the Aircon ON
      using 95 ULP. 4WD High brings a hit to 20 MPG on a regular dirt road and you can burn as much as
      you want in 4WD low.
      If you can buy a current model Jimny I promise it will bring you the joy of turning the
      key to a new adventure every time you drive.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

      I owned a 1987 Samurai hard top years ago, cool simple 4x4 👠I now own a 1992 Suzuki Sidekick 4 door 4x4, it has a few updates compared to my 87,
      Fuel injection and 1.6L 16 Valve engine but I sill liked the look of the older Samurai more.
      I sure wish we could still buy new Suzuki’s in the USA but unfortunately back in the early 90s a TV show/ magazine called Consumer reports made some false claims that the Samurai was the most unstable 4x4 sold and flipped easily. They basically took down the Suzuki name with that false report. Suzuki sales dropped off after that. Americans still don’t understand that was a fraudulent report and consumer reports got sued and paid out to Suzuki. Check it out on TH-cam, there’s some interesting videos about it. Unfortunately we probably will never see them sold here again.
      I would really like to own a new Jimny!

  • @outbacktrekking3713
    @outbacktrekking3713 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    I saw your campers at your work after you pulled them out. I had a quick look at them. I wondered when you were going to post a video of them in action. Very nice. I liked the offset sides.
    I have and use a diesel heater daily. I'd recommend having a spare fuel pump. That seems to be the main failure point for them.
    So, I work in the white building next to you. Look for a older, lifted white subaru. Look forward to seeing you on the trails!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Right on! Good to have a local on here 👠thanks for the tip, I definitely will order an extra fuel pump! Next time you see me come by and say hi 👋

  • @General_Mills_
    @General_Mills_ 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +3

    Perks of being a short king. This truck is the cutest

  • @nomadchad8243
    @nomadchad8243 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    Those trucks are awesome. My brother just bought a towable off-road camper and I'd say you saved yourself $45000 to spend on other cool things now.

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    13:07 I love gas station burritos.

  • @2StrokeSmoke544
    @2StrokeSmoke544 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Now for a bike rack on the front of them trucks for the mini bikes!

  • @petercurrell9344
    @petercurrell9344 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    35 years ago I had a Honda similar truck and built a lightweight camper back but overhung the back as I am very tall. Used it for events all over the country.

  • @joshbarba5061
    @joshbarba5061 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Man, those are super awesome! I'm jealous, the mini trucks and the campers both are rad. You could probably turn that into a business!

  • @jamesgreen5560
    @jamesgreen5560 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Even bad food tastes good when you're having fun in the woods.

  • @zelphx
    @zelphx 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    This was VERY inspiring... AND affordable.

  • @sim-sam
    @sim-sam à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +9

    Well, whatever "those others" always think they say they now... I find your campers great, nifty, useful, simple, highly versatile...

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

      Thanks man 😊ðŸ‘
      I’m actually out camping this weekend with my mini camper. Take care

  • @trey1531
    @trey1531 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +6

    You like motorcycles, kei trucks, and sailboats? You know how to live!

  • @georgerogers542
    @georgerogers542 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    I love the build and love the peninsula and all the rain keep some southerners away . would have liked to see more of the actual build .

  • @jonmarshall1502
    @jonmarshall1502 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    This is how camping should be, nice and simple. You are having too much fun with these trucks.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks Jon! 😊ðŸ‘

    • @jonmarshall1502
      @jonmarshall1502 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      @@Mikefestiva any ideas what the box weighs?

  • @Llamadosalvaje
    @Llamadosalvaje 2 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +11

    Practical and utilitarian! Beautiful!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  2 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™

      Thanks 😊 ðŸ‘

  • @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj
    @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Great to see you back on-line. Have been missing you! Thank you for a great video!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Zombiereaper1
    @Zombiereaper1 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Hey Mike, the campers are awesome! Do you think you could do a little more in depth video on how they are built? Are they painted? Skinned? I saw the tape on the corners, what kind of tape is it? I'd love to do a lightweight camp trailer build and I'm interested to know what works.

  • @ruck-a-tron
    @ruck-a-tron 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +5

    I learned how to drive a stick shift on those little Kei trucks. I was in the military and was stationed in Japan when I was 19. Those little things are awesome. We had a couple trucks and a van version of them at work.

  • @therealgaragegirls
    @therealgaragegirls à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Love it, Mike! So happy to see you doing so much with Little Ruthy! She's living her best life with you! 💙

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks Megan 😊ðŸ‘
      I sure do enjoy Ruthy!

    • @therealgaragegirls
      @therealgaragegirls à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

      @@Mikefestiva The interior of your camper is so cozy-looking. And that escape hatch/grocery-stuffing hole is a great idea!

  • @wutdisLcet
    @wutdisLcet 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

    they need to start making these mini trucks again or something similar in the us

  • @LazerR0cketB0mb
    @LazerR0cketB0mb 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

    When I was stationed in Okinawa, My Supra was in the shop and they gave me a kei truck as a loaner. Now, I'm 6'3 and at the time I was about 220lbs so it was a tight fit! Honestly I loved that little truck and I've always wanted one since.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +2

      They are great little machines, I’m 5’8 so I fit the cab fairly well.
      Thanks for checking out my channel 😊ðŸ‘

  • @entenmanny3061
    @entenmanny3061 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    There is something good about simplicity!!!
    I'm from Hawai'i. This would be 👠great

  • @Always_sojourning
    @Always_sojourning à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    "something to be said for simplicity"
    Yup!

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 à¸«à¸¥à¸²à¸¢à¹€à¸”ือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +9

    Way better than F150

  • @nickcole4517
    @nickcole4517 9 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +4

    Aluminum composite panels. Very light and strong. Attached to aluminum extrusion frame . Super light and strong . That would be cool

  • @dljordan
    @dljordan à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Great work! My Dad and I built our first camper in 1959 with Popular Mechanics plans and a big box of wood screws.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Nice ðŸ‘😊

  • @a45987
    @a45987 6 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +9

    man i want one of these trucks wish they were easier to get and register in the us

  • @TheGraytOutdoors
    @TheGraytOutdoors à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    There’s absolutely no way I can tell you how cool I think those two vehicles/campers are…
    I’m extremely envious…
    Very nice guys!!

  • @ExplorethePNW
    @ExplorethePNW 4 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

    What an awesome mod for both trucks! Small and simple, spot on.
    Those fold down bed sides must be so handy 🤘ðŸ»

  • @whitevanman9500
    @whitevanman9500 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Hey guys great mini campers love them, I live in an ambulance in the UK this time of year the diesel heater is a lifesaver. I did notice that you have taken your exhaust down and then up creating a p trap, when you get condensation from burning diesel it will fill up and stop your diesel heater from starting or running in the middle of the night which can be a bummer 🇬🇧ðŸ‘

  • @frownmastr
    @frownmastr à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +11

    I see these truck around more and more, I hope I can manage to get one before they really take off and skyrocket in price

    • @zakariadefaye6877
      @zakariadefaye6877 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      i don't think they will

  • @_autoverse
    @_autoverse à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    Love it! Just such a neat way to get the most out of those trucks, they’re proper little utility vehicles. When you mentioned how warm it is, I was reminded of a Kei truck I saw on IG last week that someone added a sauna to.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks for checking out my new video 👠we should have more good videos coming in the near future!
      I have seen those Kei sauna trucks 😊

  • @OlympicOverland
    @OlympicOverland à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Another great trip man! I’ve used mine everyday since we finished them😂. Looking forward to getting up into the snow with them soon 👌

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Same here!

  • @jefemuga416
    @jefemuga416 à¸«à¸¥à¸²à¸¢à¹€à¸”ือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +6

    watching from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. came across your video because i've been looking into kei trucks. loved to see the campers you made and also enjoyed all the rain and nature you show. Juarez is desert so for me those creeks and rivers flowing hard with water was sooo nice

  • @bigbadspikey
    @bigbadspikey à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Those are nice campers. Simple but functional.

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    What an epic little adventure with little trucks! Damn, I wish I was closer, I'd make a camper for my Carry and rip with you guys! So much fun! Everything turned out mint! Nice work!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

      Thanks man! We would definitely like to have you come along on some trips 😊👠How’s your Suzuki? Have you been using it much these days?

    • @BarnStangz
      @BarnStangz à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      @@Mikefestiva Suzuki is 100% flawless. I actually JUST got done using it to bring in firewood for my shop. 4wd low, no problems in all the half frozen slop mud and I don't really even have that aggressive of tires on it, just some Super Diggers I imported from Japan. I'd say I use it at least once or twice a weekend, usually for farm chores. In the summer I use it all the time. It's so very handy. I'd like to get it plated, but where I'm at here in farm country 4th gear won't cut it, people FLY around here. It's the only thing I wish it had, was a 5th. Still, such a great truck and I'm glad I have it. You guys look like you're having a blast too! Glad you're out there having fun Mike!

  • @cyphre
    @cyphre à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Just another reason I want to get myself one of these K trucks.

  • @janettehinchliffe
    @janettehinchliffe à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    At 17 minutes, I could also smell the view x

  • @NOAH_HINMAN
    @NOAH_HINMAN à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    i love this idea you guys are so smart hope we get more videos about this its so cool

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Your DIY campers are awesome! Can't wait to see some future content on the build process & camping adventures!

  • @scarfacesvt
    @scarfacesvt à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    In a Kei truck down by the river..lol..reminded me of Chris Farley

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Haha 😂 I remember watching Chris in the 90s on SNL ðŸ‘

  • @Hamdad
    @Hamdad à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    I've long enjoyed Dentan and a few other Japanese kei car camping channels and was wondering when I'd see some western outdoors TH-camrs getting in on the act. These builds are just so neato and tempting. Modern lithium power stations are so useful and must-haves for car campers...but not *quite* what the doctor ordered for more energy hungry applications, like boiling water repeatedly and running cooktops. I've been keeping an eye on solid state lithium! The first power station based on that chemistry becomes available soon, and it promises to be a game changer.

    • @ytJnC
      @ytJnC à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      I think Dentan is what brought me here too. Now I’m looking at buying a kei truck this weekend to build into a micro camper.

  • @segriffincom
    @segriffincom 4 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +2

    Yeah, this thing felt like a v-berth, then you made the carpet comment. Love it!

  • @zerotamtam5072
    @zerotamtam5072 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    I love that kind of thinking, the more less you have to take with you ,the more you will have freedom. They look cosy inside and cute outside. I like it.
    Talking about the sealing at the Corners outside : maybe it lasts longer with Profiles made from Aluminium with window adhesive (uv resistent, and flexible).
    Greetings from Germany

  • @johnrusac6894
    @johnrusac6894 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Just a reminder, any kind of a culvert or drainage pipe is the last place you want to take shelter in during a rainstorm. I know that’s not what is promoted in this video, but people still get ideas.
    Nice video.

    • @alecblinoff
      @alecblinoff à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      how come

    • @prestond.3339
      @prestond.3339 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      @@alecblinoff Water could suddenly flood in and drown you.

  • @tomclarke6475
    @tomclarke6475 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Nice job. I love Kei trucks. We can't use them on road in Massachusetts. I never understood why people put so much into building a camper. If I wanted a hotel, I'd stay in one. You addressed all the things I'd like to do, very impressed.

  • @Alyans19-55
    @Alyans19-55 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

    Hey! I have two similar cars - a suzuki carry minivan and a bedford rascal pickup. Left hand drive. Regarding the camper - an insert in the body, I advise you to build it from a sandwich - it is 24-50mm .. plastic on both sides and foam inside .. the size is 1500x3000mm .. the walls will all be solid .. It is glued at an angle of 45 degrees and fastened in a circle to an aluminum corner. Very durable, waterproof and warm version of the material - no need to glue with fiberglass and resin, sand and paint. preferably an alcove above the cabin - it’s good to fold things, or a trunk above the cabin - you can use a plastic box or gas cylinders from HBO .. both to power the engine and for heating and cooking in a camper ..

  • @normanwoodhead6982
    @normanwoodhead6982 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    Love the little campers you guys made. Awesome! Really well thought out. Can’t think of any guys that look like they’re having more fun than you two brothers. Really enjoy your videos.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Thanks so much!

  • @josephdonohue3115
    @josephdonohue3115 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Wish you showed more about building the camper, i dont have a bunch of experience with carpenty building, let alone making a camper for a truck, i plan to get one of these trucks and love the caper idea, I'd like to have seen a bit more how you made it.

  • @pete.castle
    @pete.castle à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Love what you’re doing here, these little trucks are great. 👌ðŸ¼

  • @kingrobbie1793
    @kingrobbie1793 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    This is exactly what I want to do! A mini overlander! Please post the build process! Keep up the good work. Respect from the Canadian Rockies

    • @derekclarke12
      @derekclarke12 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Fellow Canadian, I love this, need a build that's prairie-proof

    • @kingrobbie1793
      @kingrobbie1793 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      @@derekclarke12 amen brother!

    • @kingrobbie1793
      @kingrobbie1793 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      @@derekclarke12 tack kit and a coyote rifle haha

  • @Bolokization
    @Bolokization 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +2

    You are so creative with the Kei Trucks! From where I live Kei Trucks are only used to carry people and haul everything else. Its refreshing to see them being used as campers.

  • @vangroover1903
    @vangroover1903 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Nice van, nice vid. I need to cut some leg off so I can enjoy a K Camper myself. At least in BC they're still cheap and easy to register.

  • @JohnnyMotel99
    @JohnnyMotel99 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +4

    You know a better material for the box are the insulated panels used for refrigerator trucks.

  • @merrilllewis3926
    @merrilllewis3926 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    I am inspired by the builds but must say I enjoyed the easy nature of these two boys.

  • @natas74d7
    @natas74d7 7 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™

    I've driven these mini trucks in snowrunner game and I've fallen in love with them.

  • @dankelsey6180
    @dankelsey6180 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Just a safety comment on the diesel heater I have the 5 kw heater from my research you have to have the exhaust go down the heater isn’t designed to turn on there side they make tight bent 90 so you can side vent them there are some videos on TH-cam of people burning them up thanks for the great content lots of care in your work you have made some pretty cool stuff keep up the great work

  • @brandonlee3624
    @brandonlee3624 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    this is awesome! As if I didn't already want a Kei Truck (sambar) now I definitely want one for these campers!

  • @scottydouglass1892
    @scottydouglass1892 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    I agree about cleaning up after yourself.

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    What a perfect little camper! I (emphasis on “Iâ€)would up the battery capacity and add some type of solar to them where I’m at for extended runs. As long as I can lie down with my legs stretched out, it’s plenty of room.

  • @DyegoPC1995
    @DyegoPC1995 à¸«à¸¥à¸²à¸¢à¹€à¸”ือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +4

    These Kei trucks seems awesome and super practical... but if you're going with just yourself and one more :( I wouldn't be able to bring my family along with me, and no way would I have them bouncing around in the bed-mounted back camper while I drive through the Highway 🤣🤣

  • @mikemaninger67
    @mikemaninger67 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    These are great! It awesome that you get to do this with your brother!

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    I hugely enjoyed this video, your delightful compact campers are a perfect accompaniment to the Kei Trucks!
    Gorgeous campers, light, bright, airy and uncluttered, perfect compact travel cabins, with superb attention to detail, great ventilation and window area, and the versatility of the (escape) hatch.
    The beautiful cabin interior is welcoming, warm and comfortable, and has the benefit of independent heating (an invaluable addition).
    The American made Fatsco Pet Stove would be a perfect addition, constructed of cast iron and marine grade stainless steel, it'd look right, too.
    I find your compact travel cabin to be elegantly simple and simply elegant...

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Thank you very much ðŸ‘

  • @dmc1v3r
    @dmc1v3r à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Great Job Guys. Only thing I would do is think about relocating the diesel heater exhaust so it has a downwards slope to drain off any condensation building up. You don't want any condensation running back towards the burn chamber.

  • @grousehunter67
    @grousehunter67 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Thats all you need Mike nice job

  • @hamishbamber9686
    @hamishbamber9686 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Great video. Would love to see a video of how these camper builds have held up and a more in depth video of how you build it and what materials you used :)

  • @apollo280zx
    @apollo280zx à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Oh man, absolutely love this! I dig the heck out of these two rigs and now you just put them over the top. Really appreciate the vibe you and your brother have and it shines when you two have fun like this.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

      Thanks 😊 Dan I really appreciate it ðŸ‘

  • @ytJnC
    @ytJnC à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    True story: My morning today started with a gas station bbq brisket burrito. (Never again, lol) Later that morning I reconnected with an old friend who now wants to help me build a camper. And late this afternoon I’m pleased to report I’m now the proud owner of a Suzuki Carry. My friend might be compelled to get a Kei truck too as we work on the camper. Cheers

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

      Haha 😂 Right on man! Enjoy your new Carry ðŸ‘

  • @fmifu4100
    @fmifu4100 6 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +3

    Oh here we go heading into another WA winter, looks like it could be a rainy one. Ive been seeing more of these kei trucks here on the west coast but never seen a camper conversion. Such a cool design, i really like your guys fab work

  • @TruthSeeker9038
    @TruthSeeker9038 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +7

    I want a Kei truck so bad

  • @Theomba1
    @Theomba1 8 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +2

    This is what camping should look like from my perspective. Good job!

  • @martinzendejas8423
    @martinzendejas8423 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +4

    I'd buy this in a heartbeat

  • @Aka.Aka.
    @Aka.Aka. à¸«à¸¥à¸²à¸¢à¹€à¸”ือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +8

    Oh my God this is awesome

  • @silvergrizzly316
    @silvergrizzly316 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

    Love it Mike!!! Even with all the rain you can't help but to still have fun. Great job and video!!!! Jay. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

  • @ShitGetsOld
    @ShitGetsOld 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +2

    yall just having fun and living! great times and great video!

  • @JakeItsTheCops
    @JakeItsTheCops à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +4

    Awesome project! Well done Mike!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Thanks Jake! I really appreciate it 😊ðŸ‘

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    great project and story.

  • @DannyChough
    @DannyChough à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    rad. clean camper builds thus far. keep the videos coming!

  • @JaceBrann
    @JaceBrann 5 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™

    thought about this in the past, so glad you're doing it justice!

  • @rougaroux2359
    @rougaroux2359 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Mike there is one thing that I see that I would do to your Mini Truck and your brother’s truck as well. I would look into some type of two-way radio in the CB band. They make many types that would be small enough to fit in those trucks. Just make sure that if you all decide to get a couple radios that they can handle being bounced around off-road. If you need any suggestions feel free to let me know. I’ll be happy to help in any way I can.

  • @RobertOtillio-fv5vg
    @RobertOtillio-fv5vg 4 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +5

    Nice I have one and I am in the process of making an ice house for fishing. I was looking for the big camera utility doors to use as an entrance. Nice little trucks wish I had lockers though

  • @testicularoxide5055
    @testicularoxide5055 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

    Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

  • @tw2210
    @tw2210 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    Looking forward to watching this! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @georgerominski4476
    @georgerominski4476 11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +3

    Literally the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  11 หลายเดือนà¸à¹ˆà¸­à¸™ +1

      Thanks man 😊ðŸ‘

  • @JodySeither
    @JodySeither à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +2

    You do such a great job explaining each step, super helpful!

  • @casparv
    @casparv à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +1

    Those are some very cool trucks for this purpose; noisy, raw - you're one with the machine and one with the environment

  • @michaelwboggs
    @michaelwboggs à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +5

    Ever consider fiberglass as opposed to wood? they could truly be seamless. Otherwise, great job...they look awesome. 🙂

  • @alallen2767
    @alallen2767 à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§ +3

    Those are so cute. Stay safe.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  à¸›à¸µà¸—ี่à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§

      Thanks Al 😊