DIY MINI Truck Camper Build | Japanese Kei Truck 

I think the best part of the first seconds of this video is realizing that both trucks have about the same size beds.

I've just imported a Suzuki Carry Kei Truck from Japan to Australia! Going to build my own tiny camper and also document the journey. I was lucky with it being the same right hand drive and kms per hour instead of miles. Yours is looking awesome so far, looking forward to watching the build series and then you touring around in your ultra tiny camper! Thanks for sharing. Tamara

Similar to what my son did, he imported a 2023 for his ranch property in AZ, he worked at bug out in japan, so he built his own rear box like this, but you can pass through the cab, into the box. His insulation seems thin, will be interesting to see how it performs this summer. Right now its been 25-30* in az, and he said with his small marine wood stove, or electric heater, he gets heated out easily, and it stays warm nicely, till morning. He upgraded his suspension for heavier load, added a turbo kit, his is stick shift by the way! His camper has a power unit and ac I think from eco flow? He still has stuff to finish, hes doing alot interior wise. custom fold up bed/bench etc

I’m really excited to see the way this turns out!

This is so cool!! i love that you decided to take on a challenge that most people wouldn’t do 👏🏻👏🏻 cannot wait to see the finished project i know it’s gonna be so amazing ! ☺️

It's exciting to watch the process! Thanks for sharing all you do!

Excited to follow this journey, brother! Super cool and unique build. I used to drive a similar truck when I was stationed in Korea 7 years ago. So this hits home!

you probably already know this by now but the pamphlet at 3:55 was basically a manual on what to do in the case of getting into an accident or how to prevent an accident on public roads in japan so it might be good to auto translate to see if there are any specific tips to your specific vehicle or if it's just a generic pamphlet required for all worker vehicles in japan.

SO STOKED for this build. I absolutely love this. Congratulations Ryan!

Super cool build. Had a lot of fun watching this. One thing to keep in mind: yes, this is light weight and COM is low, which helps with overturning caused by inertial forces, but it is also very narrow and has a large wind area. So you may need to remind yourself to angle the vehicle parallel to the wind direction on super windy nights

Can’t wait to see the final build, loved it so far, that dude knows his build, love how he cleans his metal before use. That is hard super work. Please change them tires, think I saw new ones.

Love it, excited for the finished product!

So stoked about your kei truck build!

Wow! Trevor is the man when it comes to metal work! Makes me wish I had a project for him bc I know it would turn out dope!

This guy has some of the best content...I enjoy watching your videos...Thank You for the time you take to edit these videos on Final Cut or Adobe whatever you are using....we know it takes time to edit....

So exciting seeing it all come together. Thank you 🙏🏻 lots of luck to ya !!! It’s gonna be great 😊!!!!!

This is fascinating. Thank you for showing this.

I love this concept its out of the normal get a van kit it out this bloke is taking such a small truck and making a challenge for himself thats so cool cant wait to see the finished job

A video series i’ve been waiting for can’t wait for the future of this!

This is a great project. There's a lot of vanlife enthusiasts who either have built out or would like to on another Japanese import, the Hi-Ace.

Bringing the keitora to the US! Very cool! I watch a Japanese channel (TABI-IE) that has a chill humble kei truck that he built and uses in camping areas and parking lots, etc. It's interesting to see your approach to framing and weight management given the limitations of small vehicles. Can't wait to see Part 2

Great video man! SO excited to see the results! That dude is a badass welding and organizing it all together =)

Ryan is living his dream, happy new year brother can't wait to see your build.

I’ve been following your channel now for months and finally signed in to make a comment. Overall video editing and presentation is amazing. Im excited to see what you do with this.

great build Ryan can't wait to see what else you come up with

Man, this looks so much fun! Hope it all goes well in part 2.

Let’s gooooo!!!!! I’ve been waiting so long to see this. Good work Ryan! 👊🏽

You and Trevor compliment each other’s personalities very nicely. Would love to see you guys do more stuff together in the future.

awesome project looking forward to part 2! please show everything love watching your videos. Keep up the great work

Looks awesome so far. Cant wait to see it finished. I live in San Diego maybe I'll see you cruising around someday. 👍🏻

❤ This is so exiting and interesting. I love being able to see that mini camper being build 😍. 😂 And my, how I laughed when it looked like you were squeezing the truck like a squeeky toy and the sound you have added 🤣❤❤. Thanks for sharing Ryan 👍❤️❤️

Excited for this build! Love it!!!

Aww little doggo man is so cute

I'm so glad too the mini truck build underway 😊 can't wait too see the finished product.

So impressed!! Great progress already!

Wow the metal work is amazing

We really enjoy watching your videos get to see a lot of places we've never seen and I'm glad to find out that you have a home base there's no shame in that it's a wonderful thing to have your own home to go to and it's fun watching you build your new little camper you're like a new person I can tell that you're enjoying the project and having fun doing it keep up the good work

Sure hope I can find Part 2! I’m loving this build!

Been waiting on this video for a while now. Interested to see how this build ends but excited to watch

I need more content! I'm so stoked to see this build!

been waiting on this! excited to watch this come to life

Suuuuuch a dope video. Stoked for part 2.

Been looking forward to this!!

Love this build cant wait for it to be finished.

Ive been so excited for this build !!!

This was a good video. Thank you Ryan

Awesome, I can't wait to get over to the next video to see the end results. Y'all are doing fricken awesome. Wow GOD BLESS Y'ALL KEEP ADVENTURING Now, I'm headed to the next to see the final results.

Looking great , I'm glad you went with a non pop top .good design so far , fab dude seems to be a good fabricator.

This thing is incredible! Don’t think about what it is but the journey it can take you on. I’m sure it’s great in gas and it’s 4wd. I’d love to have this thing. Plus I’m 5’ 6” it’s perfect size for me lol. This was probably my favorite series so far from Ryan. Keep up the amazing content and never lose sight of the goals and dreams brother!

😍 Beautiful, cannot wait for next video

I’ve been super excited for this one 🔥

Yay! Excited to see how this turns out.

This is fkn awesome, wish we could've seen pt 1 and 2 at the same time!

Niceee, thats almost the exact design I'll be doing for my kei truck. I'm still waiting for it to arrive from Japan to Texas. Cant wait to see how yours turns out

Fun watching the build! It looks like it will be too small for you, but I’m still dying to see how it turns out. 😀

super excited to watch this series cant wait for the first overnight in the k truck such a w ryan

Thank you! this was just what I was looking for :)

Very cool build, that guy is a great fabricator.

Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.

That was awesome. Can’t wait for part two!

This is soo cool!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Cant wait to se it on the road. 😎

This is so exciting to watch man loving it

I moved to the Philippines and those little trucks are amazing. They can handle a lot more than 700-1000 lbs. thank you for your video I can now do the same here . 👍🏼

The hype I had about this for how you'd make it work lol aight gonna watch now. Can't wait for the next part!

Oh hell yeah, I have been waiting on this video!

Great video Ryan. Well done

Really excited to see this love ur videos Ryan wish u well .All the way from Leeds West Yorkshire, UK 😁

This is so cool, can't wait to see you on the road with this thing Ryan

Awesome so far, I can't wait to see it finished.

He is such a nice humble genuine real friend for helping and his welding and fabrication skills are amazing. I

Can’t wait to see the finished project bro

This is so sick, can’t wait to see how this turns out!

I’m enjoying the mini truck built project. It will be great to see it all finished Soon.

Ryan you are absolutely insane lol. And I love it. This is one heckuva epic build. You HAVE to collab with MAV !!! He’s gonna love your build out 👊👊

One of those cars a man wants not because of the speed, but solely for the tinyness and esthetic of it

Great video mate, thanks for sharing

This is exciting! Hope to see part 2 soon man.

Love the dream man! My one concern would be speed after you have that thing built and fully loaded. Uphill you'll probably be doing 25. Good luck my dude!

This is absolutely gas! So jealous wish I had the extra cash to buy a kei truck. Gonna live vicariously through you!

Nice. Hope you succeed with the creation!

hell yeah ryan! excited for this series.

Hell yeah brotha. Ready to see this project!

LETS GOOOOOOO I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS SERIES🔥🔥🔥

Love your videos Ryan top Gent Glad to see your new project coming together Team Ryan

Great stuff, Ryan.....and welder dude!

Louie is a great supervisor!🐶 Ryan, you should get your own Louie to go on your adventures.

Much love brother Ryan the 🐐 always supporting have blessed Tuesday brother

He wants to save wait yet puts in a whole couch yet has a bed that's probably more comfortable

It’s coming along great! Definitely bring it to a scale to get it weighed once it’s done, I’m interested to see how much it will add up to with water and you in it. I’d look into getting a rear sway bar to help. They stiffen up the rear a lot. We have a Hellwig brand one that has been great, but I don’t know if they make them for the import mini trucks. Stay safe and be mindful of where you take it. The lack of airbags and braking abilities would make me really think about where I’d go with it.

I've seen a couple of these little kei truck campers pretty neat little campers for sure

It's a nostalgic car. I'm currently building a camper using the latest Daihatsu Hijet truck. Let's keep up good work!

Love this video style having multiple days in one video

Fun stuff! Looking forward to the next part 😁

I love my weird youtube feed, was watching things about the planet Vernus and now i'm here..., yup, makes perfect sense!

Oh yes been looking forward to seeing this build 👀👀

I think I just found my next project, this project is sweet!!

love the guard dog looks like a softy so cute with his toy.

WEEELLL!.. I prefer the black van that I have vicariously travelled and lived in over 2yrs now. I don't care for this sardine can but will wait and see the end result. Good luck! Ryan.

Cool Ryan! This wil be amazing im sure!

Ryan I'm so excited to see the outcome. I believe it's going to be super cool.