Idk if I’m the only person who actually loves watching Ryan’s series videos but this is my movie for tonight!! I’m in love with this camper. Ryan if you ever want to sell or bless your top viewer with this amazing camper please let me be first in line. Literally the only thing I would change is a Hayabusa swap lol
This is awesome !! don’t listen to any “hate comments” not a lot of people get to rebuild and drive a 1997 japanese mini truck so… hats off to you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You should extend the bumper a little to make sure that nobody can park too close to keep you from getting in or out. Also sue the pizza owner for price gouging, $30 for 3 slices is a crime 😂😂😂😂
This is an adventure! Anyone can drive a giant RV with all the comforts of home. This is still a step up from motorcycle camping. Remember, once you are north of Santa Barbara lose the “the” for the road name. It is Highway One, not the one. Also it’s a K truck not a key truck. Some other names, for future reference are Cayucos is Kai-YOU-kose and that lake is cah-CHOO-ma. Cuesta Grade on 101 would have been impossible but I think 46 would have gotten you over the mountains.
Love this video. I’m an American who’s lived in Japan for 35+ years. Great ride, but my Japanese wife had some serious thoughts about how you made rice and gyudon.
To help with your bed . Use a bar of soap while the bed is pulled out remove the mattress and rub the soap where the wood is close. Use a fragrance soap that may be organic. or a beeswax candle. Cool ass camper🤙
I really love this this build. I would love to have his full-size van. 😊 seeing that dog being so excited to see the water and play in it warmed my heart. Good stuff.
PS.. had a 73 FJ 40, that had a 327 swapped to the mated 3 speed that came w the original 6 cyl. toy engine. Had for 5 years, no issues except preventative fixes, to road trip in it in the 90's... tented, n was able to crash in it in bad weather.. Gas was cheaper then! lol. so was able to do easier than the High Jet... you got.. lol. but off road it shined, and in snow!! High Jets good for CA warm weather but NO off road ability, but still cheers to you with the homeless guy doing a double look at your rig!! It has artistic respects!! Best! Ric land of 10,000 lakes... MN, and live in CA for 2000-2014... loved it!
I cannot believe i finished this.. you were my companion when i need a stop with my work for 2days... Despite some negative remarks in the comment section. This for me is a good watch. Im a fan of an unstage vanlife. Looking forward to more videos with this camper, hopefully.
Amazing video, enjoyed every second. Cant believe you saved your shark when the pan slipped without dropping it or burning your hand. love the videos Ryan.
I agree if you do a bumper on the rear could help as a step into the camper, also possibly put a shelf in the area by your sink to give more storage area. Net on the bottom and clothing area on top.
Thanks for sharing your adventure. You and your team did a great job on the build. I have seen so many KEI mini truck conversions prior to yours. I think my favorites are the Dangie Bros and Jake Hall. Yours comes in as number #3 on my list👍🏻
This is definitely the coolest project I’ve seen done with the mini truck I’ve personally looked at a few videos and some of the trucks out of curiosity but I would’ve never thought of this beauty safe travels keep up the great content 😁🤝
On older vehicles with those types of locks, I believe you can lock the door by pressing the lock down but instead of just closing the door, hold the handle up as you close it. It should stay locked instead of popping the lock up.
Try locking the door from the inside and closing the door holding the outside door handle up. That’s what works in my work truck. I’m curious to know if that works for you. What an awesome build. Congrats on it. Can’t wait to see some of the big trips. Edit: that’s what I get when I comment in the middle of a video. Glad that worked lol.
Fyi Ryan, if you press down the lock on the door.... hold the lever up when you shut the door when leaving. It will keep it locked so you won't have to use the key😉 Have a great day!🤘 Diane
It's Ryan,winterisblu, his sister She can do all things, and mav plus fish and more outdoors with Murray I sit and binge alllll day everyday lol. U have some good taste girly😊
Of course this little truck can handle it! In Japan, they use these every day for everything-from deliveries and factory work to farming. This is like a little vacation for a truck like this.
If you hot glue a ribon or string on the back side on each side of the curtains, you can just roll them up instead of pulling them down. Just a thought. Sailboats are racing, its a regatta.
Sexiest .... breakfast sandwich dude!! double velvet cheese... balsey ketchup squirt! and next to a major roadway!! lol 101 counts... not like the 5.. or 40.. but loved the way the 50 year old bmx guy,,,, was admiring your rig!!..!! as the stripes, encourage the 50-60 something that grew up in the 70's ... out their still! Cheers!! From another traveler, low key no camera... over the decades... PS... the coffee of the day where you are at! ocean.... would be a can of Guinness... next best to a stiff coffee!! when in ROME..... Guinness!
I just like how it’s compiled together, it’s like following along a story without waiting for the next upload! Just sitting in my office paying bills lol!
If you push down the lock on the drivers door again and then hold the handle in an upright position while you are closing the door it will allow you to lock your doors without inserting the key :)
Love your video. I was wondering if you thought about getting a small portable table and cook outside sometimes? Also a small step ladder for your step up into that cute rig?
Bed or head of bed oriented to be curb side for a safety cushion from-sideswipe when parked along street. You put together a nifty rig and we like that you’re a foodie without being too fancy. Giggle when you squirt the ketchup then smash your breakfast sandwiches.
I know you didn't want the meat to freeze, but something I learned from my wife is that she freezes the beef and then because we don't have a slicer she can slice it very thin when it's frozen. Maybe in the future if you want to cook it again that might help you if you want to cook gyudon again and slice super thin with minimal tools.
forgot.. FJ40 was 3k... with a new snow plow... (I sold to pay for a few premeditated fixes..) clean!! no rust.. from WI... times were different back then! :)
Lock the truck without using the key = push the inside door lock down, hold the outside door handle up when closing the door and it will lock without the lock coming back up and no key needing to be used.
when you say you wouldnt be able to sit on it, do you mean that you would sink in too low when sitting or that you head would hit the ceiling? If the former, I would suggest just using two layers of foam independent of each other, thus dispersing the weight of the first foam onto the second, causing minimum sinkage. It's the same reason you have an big indent in the first pillow you sleep on and a smaller indent on the one beneath it, I think.
Any kind of fish tastes great when it is well marinated with salt lemon juice garlic-ginger paste, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper powder, and let it sit overnight
When you lock the door from the inside try holding the door lock upward from the outside when you close it so it stays locked and you don’t have to use the key to lock it from the outside. Some Japanese old cars lock as such.
I use a Jetboil to boil water for coffee/tea, washing up, oatmeal and anything else I need boiling water for. Uses small propane canisters. Saves on battery usage.
I got 9 foot long bed with 5 foot wide, I got 9x6" box. Im using 3x6 for bathroom at the front. Nice bag toilet with shower and sink. I got water tank on the front over the trucks cabin roof where wind deflector is, no pumps needed. Gravity do the work. Back with 6x6, i have foldable bed on left side and kitchen tables sink on right, cabinets on top
Curious as to who watches the compilation videos. I don't, because i already watch and enjoyed the weekly videos. Do some on the channel watch it all again? Or watch it because you missed some of it when it originally aired?
I had nearly this exact same idea a few years ago, but I do not know metal work so I was going to make the from from lumber. I could not figure out how to make the loft over the cab strong enough, is it only possible with a stronger metal frame? do you have any tips, I'm not really a woodworker its just a pretty easy thing to make without the loft out of 2x4 and stuff.
Hi from Manchester England really enjoyed watching your video as just come across your channel your mini camper van 🚐 looks amazing and what a great trip can’t wait to see more videos keep safe 😊👍🏻
Had fleets of these things all over MCAS Iwakuni, the AC always pumped in them when it got hot. Always felt like if one flipped I could flip it back, haha.
Bro you're my hero. I would love to build a similar camper. You should look into getting a turbo motor from one of the Kei cars. They are bound to be compatible if they are from the same era.
Idk if I’m the only person who actually loves watching Ryan’s series videos but this is my movie for tonight!! I’m in love with this camper. Ryan if you ever want to sell or bless your top viewer with this amazing camper please let me be first in line. Literally the only thing I would change is a Hayabusa swap lol
I just watched a video of this engine swap. Looks like Ryan wouldn't have to worry about getting up the mountain lol.
@@brianm4158 can you tag Ryan lol
@@brianm4158 strap a friggin Hayabusa in that bad boy lol
This is awesome !! don’t listen to any “hate comments” not a lot of people get to rebuild and drive a 1997 japanese mini truck so… hats off to you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
For a second, I was getting Deja Vu, but it's because this is the whole trip on one video..got it.
I am glad you said that. I stopped watching after he came off the highway going through Camp Pendleton. I will continue to watch further.
You should extend the bumper a little to make sure that nobody can park too close to keep you from getting in or out. Also sue the pizza owner for price gouging, $30 for 3 slices is a crime 😂😂😂😂
it was 6 huge pieces not three
Can you imagine being trapped in there while someone is on a multi hour day trip. lol.
This is an adventure! Anyone can drive a giant RV with all the comforts of home. This is still a step up from motorcycle camping.
This is an adventure! Anyone can drive a giant RV with all the comforts of home. This is still a step up from motorcycle camping. Remember, once you are north of Santa Barbara lose the “the” for the road name. It is Highway One, not the one. Also it’s a K truck not a key truck. Some other names, for future reference are Cayucos is Kai-YOU-kose and that lake is cah-CHOO-ma. Cuesta Grade on 101 would have been impossible but I think 46 would have gotten you over the mountains.
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your other van will seem like a mansion when you get back out in it, loving your adventures , i can't wait for the next installment already.
Love this video. I’m an American who’s lived in Japan for 35+ years. Great ride, but my Japanese wife had some serious thoughts about how you made rice and gyudon.
i cannot believe how far this dude has become i was only watching him while he was on 38k subs dang congrats for making this far
nah same bro i knew he would get there bro he used to upload daily as well.
LIFT UP THE DOOR HANDLE WHILE YOU CLOSE THE DOOR! That’s how you keep it locked lol. Most old Japanese vehicles are like this.
I was going to say the same thing.
I was going to say the same.😂
To help with your bed . Use a bar of soap while the bed is pulled out remove the mattress and rub the soap where the wood is close. Use a fragrance soap that may be organic. or a beeswax candle. Cool ass camper🤙
I really love this this build. I would love to have his full-size van. 😊 seeing that dog being so excited to see the water and play in it warmed my heart. Good stuff.
PS.. had a 73 FJ 40, that had a 327 swapped to the mated 3 speed that came w the original 6 cyl. toy engine. Had for 5 years, no issues except preventative fixes, to road trip in it in the 90's... tented, n was able to crash in it in bad weather.. Gas was cheaper then! lol. so was able to do easier than the High Jet... you got.. lol. but off road it shined, and in snow!! High Jets good for CA warm weather but NO off road ability, but still cheers to you with the homeless guy doing a double look at your rig!! It has artistic respects!! Best! Ric land of 10,000 lakes... MN, and live in CA for 2000-2014... loved it!
I cannot believe i finished this.. you were my companion when i need a stop with my work for 2days... Despite some negative remarks in the comment section. This for me is a good watch. Im a fan of an unstage vanlife. Looking forward to more videos with this camper, hopefully.
Enjoyed it so much.. safe driving and more travels. 🎉
The mini truck camper build has been so cool to watch, man!
Can't belive i finish the video this long without skipping, keep making this kind of videos! love to watch.
Amazing video, enjoyed every second. Cant believe you saved your shark when the pan slipped without dropping it or burning your hand. love the videos Ryan.
I agree if you do a bumper on the rear could help as a step into the camper, also possibly put a shelf in the area by your sink to give more storage area. Net on the bottom and clothing area on top.
Quick tip to lock it.. hold the handle up while ypu close it then the lock pin will not pop back up :) go give it a try
Thanks for sharing your adventure. You and your team did a great job on the build. I have seen so many KEI mini truck conversions prior to yours.
I think my favorites are the Dangie Bros and Jake Hall. Yours comes in as number #3 on my list👍🏻
so cool to build a small camper in the country where everything has to be bigger to be "better". and thanks for sharing your trip!
This is definitely the coolest project I’ve seen done with the mini truck I’ve personally looked at a few videos and some of the trucks out of curiosity but I would’ve never thought of this beauty safe travels keep up the great content 😁🤝
On older vehicles with those types of locks, I believe you can lock the door by pressing the lock down but instead of just closing the door, hold the handle up as you close it. It should stay locked instead of popping the lock up.
Come here to say the same thing also how I locked my keys in the car many times
Try locking the door from the inside and closing the door holding the outside door handle up. That’s what works in my work truck. I’m curious to know if that works for you. What an awesome build. Congrats on it. Can’t wait to see some of the big trips.
Edit: that’s what I get when I comment in the middle of a video. Glad that worked lol.
Your next endeavor should be some sort of cooking book. Your van life recipes always got me starving on the other side of the screen 😂
Did I watch all the seperate videos?
Yes.
Am I still gonna watch this?
Yes!
Fyi Ryan, if you press down the lock on the door.... hold the lever up when you shut the door when leaving. It will keep it locked so you won't have to use the key😉
Have a great day!🤘
Diane
Good ol' Miata method.
@@SammiAKATucker Friend, that feature has been around for longer than Miatas have :) My father's 1970 Datsun 510 did this
@@aaronjones356 of course! Never stated Miata’s started it. It’s quite common in Japanese/Asian market vehicle.
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I enjoyed your video! Anytime I feel like I’m along for the ride I’m entertained. Great editing as well. Good job!👍🏽
Between your channel and winterisblu channel, I've been binging for months. Can't get enough!
I been in the comments wanting them to Collab on a video for months lol
@@teasystableent I would not mind that at all!
It's Ryan,winterisblu, his sister She can do all things, and mav plus fish and more outdoors with Murray I sit and binge alllll day everyday lol. U have some good taste girly😊
@@lisaallen2765 His sister is next in line.
You guys might also find @nomadic introvert interesting also
Yes gonna watch the entire trip in one video now after watching individual ones just can't get enough ❤ stay safe
Two and a half hours? This is like a movie. Nice work man 👍
Beautiful Kei truck camper setup man! This is amazing! Congrats on the camper project! Outstanding! Cheers from Chicago!
Dude nothing like editing for my channel and watching this 2 hour video. Thanks a bunch man!!!
Of course this little truck can handle it! In Japan, they use these every day for everything-from deliveries and factory work to farming. This is like a little vacation for a truck like this.
I like your camper, just the right size for necessities and I think you did a great job building it. Take care and enjoy 😊
If you hot glue a ribon or string on the back side on each side of the curtains, you can just roll them up instead of pulling them down. Just a thought. Sailboats are racing, its a regatta.
とても素敵でワクワクする動画をありがとう！
コンパクトなカスタムされた素敵な宇宙船で冒険してるようなものですね、私はそれが大好きです
Great build and great video 👍🏼
Sexiest .... breakfast sandwich dude!! double velvet cheese... balsey ketchup squirt! and next to a major roadway!! lol 101 counts... not like the 5.. or 40.. but loved the way the 50 year old bmx guy,,,, was admiring your rig!!..!! as the stripes, encourage the 50-60 something that grew up in the 70's ... out their still!
Cheers!!
From another traveler, low key no camera... over the decades... PS... the coffee of the day where you are at! ocean.... would be a can of Guinness... next best to a stiff coffee!! when in ROME..... Guinness!
That was SO much fun! I live in California but haven't made that coast trip in many years, so really enjoyed this.
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Amazing kit! Can't wait to see you out on your next adventure!
New sub here...I thoroughly enjoyed that...your living your best life and I'm here for it!
"Keep on Truckin"!...from East NC. :)
You da man bro!!!!! Quite the life. Nothing but love for you and yours! ❤
2.5hrs of my 10hr shift (I weld Jeep parts for a living) lets gooo adventures with Ryan
to save time while you're cooking the rice you can put the egg on top when the rice starts boiling and both will get cooked around the same time.
W late night video, love watching these in bed before going to bed
before falling asleep*
Oddly enough, your videos made me buy my first pair of Birkenstocks. Keep the good videos up brother.
HA!
It's a movie!
Shall I watch this all over again? Hmmmmmmm.
YES!
I just like how it’s compiled together, it’s like following along a story without waiting for the next upload! Just sitting in my office paying bills lol!
Such a good channel, feels like im in the road trip as well.
That grill is absolute JUNK brother! I would give it away to somebody!,,,,
If you push down the lock on the drivers door again and then hold the handle in an upright position while you are closing the door it will allow you to lock your doors without inserting the key :)
Love your video. I was wondering if you thought about getting a small portable table and cook outside sometimes? Also a small step ladder for your step up into that cute rig?
"Bonsai Keitora" with a bonzai tree graphic would be an awesome addition to the paint job
I always watch you video i really love every camp vehicle that u use from any kind of travel
I LOVE AND LAUGH AT YOUR SCOOBY DO VAN😂😂 YOU'RE A FUNNY MAN AND SEEMS TO BE KIND, I'LL KEEP WATCHING YOU 💙👍
yes need mad a scooby doo tueam stand iut
Bed or head of bed oriented to be curb side for a safety cushion from-sideswipe when parked along street. You put together a nifty rig and we like that you’re a foodie without being too fancy. Giggle when you squirt the ketchup then smash your breakfast sandwiches.
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Nice to do a full video of your California Road trip. Looking forward to your next video 😘❤️❤️❤️
I know you didn't want the meat to freeze, but something I learned from my wife is that she freezes the beef and then because we don't have a slicer she can slice it very thin when it's frozen. Maybe in the future if you want to cook it again that might help you if you want to cook gyudon again and slice super thin with minimal tools.
I really enjoyed your trip. It was great to watch now let’s see once you smooth out the things you thought were kinks.
That dudes sprinter was a little dirty. I like that you keep your rig clean and organized
Some super entertaining content . That mini camper is super cool
forgot.. FJ40 was 3k... with a new snow plow... (I sold to pay for a few premeditated fixes..) clean!! no rust.. from WI... times were different back then! :)
I love the mini truck adventures!
I think the mechanical upgrades would be a great episode!
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Ryan did you have a second job when you got the ability to fund your project for the mini truck? But still like the decals inside and outside.
Lock the truck without using the key = push the inside door lock down, hold the outside door handle up when closing the door and it will lock without the lock coming back up and no key needing to be used.
Good ol' Miata method
You ought to try the trangia alcohol burning stove for light meals. It works great in small spaces
I really love this this build. I would love to have his full-size van. 😊
Thank you for doing what you do. Love the adventures.
I had so many plans and responsibilities today but... *climbs into bed* looks like we have to watch a 2.5 hour video :)
The MiniVan videos are Awesome!❤❤
when you say you wouldnt be able to sit on it, do you mean that you would sink in too low when sitting or that you head would hit the ceiling? If the former, I would suggest just using two layers of foam independent of each other, thus dispersing the weight of the first foam onto the second, causing minimum sinkage. It's the same reason you have an big indent in the first pillow you sleep on and a smaller indent on the one beneath it, I think.
Any kind of fish tastes great when it is well marinated with salt lemon juice garlic-ginger paste, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper powder, and let it sit overnight
I’m on the highway yesterday, and the same truck, minus the house, flies by me. Then we came to a hill, and I had to pass HIM!!😂
I just watched this entire video while laying while lying in the back of my 2024 Santa Fe. Love the videos man!
Great video, very well put together.
Great video Sir! Keep em coming please!
I love it, can't wait to see what's next!!
When you lock the door from the inside try holding the door lock upward from the outside when you close it so it stays locked and you don’t have to use the key to lock it from the outside. Some Japanese old cars lock as such.
Didn't find Allenns channel in the description. 🤷♀ Tabie also has a pretty cool rig such as yours.
I use a Jetboil to boil water for coffee/tea, washing up, oatmeal and anything else I need boiling water for. Uses small propane canisters. Saves on battery usage.
omg is the most exciting video i have ever seen
7:44
You can easily lock the door by lowering the lock stick and closing the door while lifting the close grip
THIS SO GREAT LOVE THE LONG VID
KEEP IT UP!!!!
I got 9 foot long bed with 5 foot wide,
I got 9x6" box.
Im using 3x6 for bathroom at the front. Nice bag toilet with shower and sink. I got water tank on the front over the trucks cabin roof where wind deflector is, no pumps needed. Gravity do the work.
Back with 6x6, i have foldable bed on left side and kitchen tables sink on right, cabinets on top
The radio is tuned for Asia frequencies. So you'll need to replace it for a standard USA radio.
Japan uses a basically world wide standard. The non standard system is used in the US. Some radios can be set to work there.
I have really enjoyed this video! I shall subscribe!
Curious as to who watches the compilation videos. I don't, because i already watch and enjoyed the weekly videos. Do some on the channel watch it all again? Or watch it because you missed some of it when it originally aired?
Also check into the Joolka shower. I love mine for pickup camping
"witch cackles" you savage 🤣🤣
I had nearly this exact same idea a few years ago, but I do not know metal work so I was going to make the from from lumber. I could not figure out how to make the loft over the cab strong enough, is it only possible with a stronger metal frame? do you have any tips, I'm not really a woodworker its just a pretty easy thing to make without the loft out of 2x4 and stuff.
Hi from Manchester England really enjoyed watching your video as just come across your channel your mini camper van 🚐 looks amazing and what a great trip can’t wait to see more videos keep safe 😊👍🏻
Hello, I enjoy watching your 6 day journey in your mini truck. But why wouldn’t you get an step stool to get up into the camper?
Had fleets of these things all over MCAS Iwakuni, the AC always pumped in them when it got hot. Always felt like if one flipped I could flip it back, haha.
Wowww S100P Camper van so cute
Oh yes 2 hours of entertainment 😮
Bro you're my hero. I would love to build a similar camper. You should look into getting a turbo motor from one of the Kei cars. They are bound to be compatible if they are from the same era.
Cool cool video, Alright now lets get back to the batvanmobile nowww right nowwwwww
Windshield is layored, no need to change it. If you push the nob and close the drivers door with the door opener up, you can lock it without the key.
Hey, can you put a frig on the little shelf at the back of your van
Would you consider some powertrain upgrades to give it more power or are you going to leave it as is?