My Japanese Suzuki Kei Truck | Importing a JDM car from Japan to Australia | DIY Camper Build
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- I was introduced to JDM Japanese Kei Light Truck Campers one Sunday afternoon, whilst watching RUclips camping videos. A trend that has changed my idea of travelling and camping. What an amazing way to camp! So small, and so adorable.
I loved my journey from finding out about these tiny houses on wheels, to my surprise, actually buying and importing my very own small Suzuki Carry from Japan to Australia.
I used 'J-Spec Imports' and the process was seamless. I am absolutely thrilled to now have 'COSY' (the name I gave the truck) join my family.
Inspirational Kei truck Channels featured in this video are:
Small Base Camp
Shido-Lab
The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun
Please follow my journey as I build the cottage and then travel about in my micro 'Cosy Cottage Camper!'
Cheers,
Tamara
Keep up to date with me:
INSTAGRAM:
/ cosycottagecamper
SUBSCRIBE:
/ @cosycottagecamper
*Music and sound effects sourced from RUclips Audio Library and Sound Library. 
Авто/Мото
Let me know of any ideas you may have for the camper build? Lightweight framing materials, roof styles, internal layout etc...
A lot of Japanese YT channels to follow.Search Kei campers ,or something similar.
@keithhooper6123 Thank you 😊 Yes I am following quite a few channels to get inspiration and ideas. Especially light weight materials and small space design.
Really interesting project. I look forward to seeing how it turns out
You and me both!
In regards to ideas, we export a lot of these trucks from Japan each month. We've had customers transform them into snow ploughs, Fishing trucks, hunting stands, mobile advertising boardings, and various other ideas... there's just so much you can do with them. Glad you're enjoying yours!
@autoportalcoltd Oh wow that's lots of different options for sure! I'm absolutely loving the mini truck. I haven't seen many here in Australia so I get lots of looks wherever I take it. And that's not even with the camper on it yet haha. Thanks for your comment 😊
@@CosyCottageCamper You're welcome. Yes the scissor lift ones that people convert to hunting stands or wildlife stands are my favorite. Will be nice to see when you have the camper on!
@@autoportalcoltd Yes I like those scissor lift ones also. Very Cool!
Thanks. I'm currently building the camper frame. New video out this weekend!
Lovely video, I am about to buy one. Hope you have many happy trips with that truck. I just subscribed to your channel 😄
@@uyluccarrylife Thank you 😊 All the best with buying your own Kei Truck. They are terrific and so fun 😁
very nice I hoop it can make your life better !
I"m happy that kei here in japan can be a part of your life in
Australia. From japan 🎉
@almondTaka Thank you. I am currently welding the camper frame. Stay tuned for the next video upload. I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
@@CosyCottageCamper Enjoy watching the video of you making your own
camper take your time and enjoy making it.
@@almondTaka Thank you. It's a slow process as I am new to DIY. Very exciting.
There's a third party body kit to put jimny face on it. It just looks awesome 😎
@@ektherising haha is there... How awesome!! I'll check it out 😊
I’ve subscribed to see the progress!
@interested_in_things Thank you for subscribing 😊 I'm currently trying to weld the frame. It's taking longer because I'm terrible at welding haha.
自分の価値観を信じ、行動が早い！
@@aaaaaa-dr9ye Thank you.
きれいな景色だなぁ
Thank you. Australia sure does have some spectacular places to visit. I look forward to travelling in my tiny camper and showing everyone
私も同じタイプです。😀😀🥰
How did you tag a 2020?
I was super lucky to get this car at Auction! Then I utilized a Melbourne company to help me with the import paperwork and customs clearance documents required to get it road safe for use in Australia 🙂
Awesome find! How much did this end up costing imported into Aus?
@GuineapigsJP26 Thank you 😊 I got this at a Japanese auction for $7,500. It's an auto 2020 model. I paid around $2,000 for shipping and then just under $3,500-4,000 for customs compliance paperwork, new tires and re doing the air conditioning gas.
Greetings from Denmark.
Is there any reason why you chose a Suzuki and this specific year/model?
Will a 0.667 liter motor be enough for Australia?
Thanks ahead for your kind reply.
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem Hello Johnathan from Denmark. Thanks for your comment and watching my video! I chose the suzuki carry because I wanted a small kei truck which we don't have many of in Australia. The engine is only 660cc but I chose it because they are so unique here and it would be an easy size to maneuver around. I got the 2020 model because it came up at auction in Japan for a really great price so went for it. However I did want a 4WD version so will see how it goes with the camper and can always upgrade the car later seeing as the camper will be a slide on and off version.
@@CosyCottageCamper Many Many thanks.
Following your wonderful channel, still looking forward to importing something similar to Denmark.
I wonder how economically is the mini truck when it comes to petrol consumption.
Is the motor below the seats? Does it heats the cockpit when driving at 70 km/h? What is your kind and honest experience?
Again, many thanks for your time and kind sharing of experience.
After forty years of Kei van,truck and car ownership, in the UK, it's still great to see new owners enthusiasm.
Thanks for your comment Keith. I am super excited to own a kei truck!These trucks are not seen much over here in Australia. What kei van, truck or car did you have in the UK? Any problems with them or parts?
Had four 550cc Acty. Now run Piaggio Porter diesel truck, Daihatsu Hijet camper, and Daihatsu Copen 1.3 car.Needed very few dealer parts,and all been super reliable
@keithhooper6123 Wow, that's awesome.
折角買うには、４WD
@user-kl4ki5bm9l I really wanted a 4WD but I won this one at auction at a really good price. I will upgrade in the future.
雪が降らなければ2Dでも