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My Japanese Suzuki Kei Truck | Importing a JDM car from Japan to Australia | DIY Camper Build 

Cosy Cottage Camper
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I was introduced to JDM Japanese Kei Light Truck Campers one Sunday afternoon, whilst watching RU-vid 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 RU-vid Audio Library and Sound Library.

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@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
Let me know of any ideas you may have for the camper build? Lightweight framing materials, roof styles, internal layout etc...
@keithhooper6123
@keithhooper6123 3 месяца назад
A lot of Japanese YT channels to follow.Search Kei campers ,or something similar.
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
@keithhooper6123 Thank you 😊 Yes I am following quite a few channels to get inspiration and ideas. Especially light weight materials and small space design.
@ThalassTKynn
@ThalassTKynn 2 месяца назад
I don't own a kei truck yet, but I've been sketching out a camper box that's kind like a teardrop trailer. My old man has a Cool Beans one and it's pretty neat. So I want to do something similar. I'm pretty sure a sambar truck's tray height is not so high that you can't hop in a side door like on a teardrop. That's my style at least 😅
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@ThalassTKynn Wow that sounds awesome and I love that teardrop camper style. Will you be filming the build series as I would love to watch the process🙂
@ThalassTKynn
@ThalassTKynn 2 месяца назад
@@CosyCottageCamper I have thought about it, but I'm super camera shy haha
@MrTrentwoody
@MrTrentwoody 3 месяца назад
Really interesting project. I look forward to seeing how it turns out
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
You and me both!
@autoportalcoltd
@autoportalcoltd 2 месяца назад
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!
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@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 😊
@autoportalcoltd
@autoportalcoltd 2 месяца назад
@@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!
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@autoportalcoltd Yes I like those scissor lift ones also. Very Cool! Thanks. I'm currently building the camper frame. New video out this weekend!
@keithhooper6123
@keithhooper6123 3 месяца назад
After forty years of Kei van,truck and car ownership, in the UK, it's still great to see new owners enthusiasm.
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
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?
@keithhooper6123
@keithhooper6123 3 месяца назад
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
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
@keithhooper6123 Wow, that's awesome.
@almondTaka
@almondTaka 3 месяца назад
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 🎉
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
@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.
@almondTaka
@almondTaka 3 месяца назад
@@CosyCottageCamper  Enjoy watching the video of you making your own camper take your time and enjoy making it.
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 3 месяца назад
@@almondTaka Thank you. It's a slow process as I am new to DIY. Very exciting.
@ektherising
@ektherising 2 месяца назад
There's a third party body kit to put jimny face on it. It just looks awesome 😎
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@ektherising haha is there... How awesome!! I'll check it out 😊
@countrysider2258
@countrysider2258 2 месяца назад
きれいな景色だなぁ
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
Thank you. Australia sure does have some spectacular places to visit. I look forward to travelling in my tiny camper and showing everyone
@uyluccarrylife
@uyluccarrylife 2 месяца назад
Lovely video, I am about to buy one. Hope you have many happy trips with that truck. I just subscribed to your channel 😄
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@uyluccarrylife Thank you 😊 All the best with buying your own Kei Truck. They are terrific and so fun 😁
@aaaaaa-dr9ye
@aaaaaa-dr9ye 2 месяца назад
自分の価値観を信じ、行動が早い!
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@aaaaaa-dr9ye Thank you.
@interested_in_things
@interested_in_things 2 месяца назад
I’ve subscribed to see the progress!
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@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.
@ノボル-e9f
@ノボル-e9f 2 месяца назад
私も同じタイプです。😀😀🥰
@GuineapigsJP26
@GuineapigsJP26 2 месяца назад
Awesome find! How much did this end up costing imported into Aus?
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@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.
@MICKY14192
@MICKY14192 2 месяца назад
頑張れ!!
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@@MICKY14192 Thank you. I am enjoying the building process so far. Thanks for watching!
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 2 месяца назад
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.
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@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.
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 2 месяца назад
@@CosyCottageCamper Many Many thanks.
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 2 месяца назад
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.
@サンパチ-o4o
@サンパチ-o4o Месяц назад
ついに軽トラまでもが海外ネキにバレてしまったか…🤣🤣🤗🤗
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper Месяц назад
@user-ex8kr8df1e Yes the light truck is amazing. I get lots of comments on it whilst driving around as many Australians have never seen them so tiny. I can't wait till they see the camper on the back. Thanks for watching!
@一樹渡邊
@一樹渡邊 22 дня назад
日本の軽トラは身長の高いAustraliaの人にとって狭く思われますが 乗り心地は、どうですか?  軽トラがふるさと日本を離れ遠いAustraliaの地で、どんな活躍をするのか楽しみです🤗
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 22 дня назад
@@一樹渡邊 ありがとうございます。窮屈です。直立しているときは頭を下げなければなりません。すべてが手の届く距離にあるので、ほとんど座ったままです。オーストラリアの高速道路を問題なく走行できるといいですね。こちらでは非常に珍しいので、多くの関心を集めています。
@HappyCampersRescueRanch
@HappyCampersRescueRanch 2 месяца назад
How did you tag a 2020?
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
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 🙂
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 5 дней назад
⁠​⁠@@CosyCottageCamper What website did you use to get into the auction? Many thanks
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 5 дней назад
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem Hello! I used Jspec which deals with importing cars to Australia.
@眞田賢一-w1h
@眞田賢一-w1h 2 месяца назад
折角買うには、4WD
@CosyCottageCamper
@CosyCottageCamper 2 месяца назад
@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.
@countrysider2258
@countrysider2258 2 месяца назад
雪が降らなければ2Dでも
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