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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2021
  • In todays video we feature Cole and his imported JDM RHD Nissan Atlas Camper Van from Japan. This motor home is equipped with 4x4 and has extra insulation for Winter fill time living. Cole has been working remotely full time for the past two years and also enjoys snowboarding. He made some nice mods to the coach inside and out to be better prepared for the cold weather and never stop exploring. In the video you will notice this 4 season rv is also right hand drive.
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Komentáře • 380

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh Před 2 lety +59

    He has reason to be proud! I have seen one of these before and love them. He is very (very) detail oriented. Thank you for showing us this RV, Patrick

  • @firemouse5330
    @firemouse5330 Před 2 lety +62

    I like that you always let the owner share all the details without interrupting. I have a front receiver for my bikes while I pull the airstream. Took a while to get used to not thinking I was about to run over a bicyclist 😱. Great video again, Patrick! Great build also!

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox Před 2 lety +20

    What a cool looking camper. Glad to see folks preserving and using these rigs from an by gone era. Great job

  • @AudreyLMcFarland
    @AudreyLMcFarland Před rokem +6

    Great information! Love your honesty about setting things up, issues (both building, installing, on the road, and transitioning).

  • @amyholley4331
    @amyholley4331 Před rokem +8

    Nice guy! Wishing him much success and happiness. And lots of fun with snowboarding!

  • @ReadySetVan
    @ReadySetVan Před 2 lety +32

    Nice job on the rebuild! We LOVE these Japanese imports in our shop. We've been dying to get a Delica and make it into a micro overland camper. One of these days we'll get a round to it. Thank for sharing!

  • @en.copedawg2321
    @en.copedawg2321 Před 2 lety +17

    I've found my new favorite channel! This is such a cool build! Any other old Dead Heads also thinking this woulda been the perfect vehicle to follow in the 80's and 90's? Thanks for the channel and thanks for showing us around your world! so cool!

  • @clarebrant5305
    @clarebrant5305 Před 2 lety +6

    Well well well.... What a fantastic van tour. One of the best ive seen. Also that van is just fabulous. Lives in it full time, has all his belongings in it, hobbies, works full time in it and yet it has such a spaciois airy feel to it. Absolutely top build. 😁👍😊

  • @paullehto2294
    @paullehto2294 Před 2 lety +5

    Get a sense that this young man is a straightforward, no b.s., did a great build, keeping this thing running not for the average vanlifer

  • @JRZGRL55
    @JRZGRL55 Před 2 lety +11

    Great video - enjoyed this very much! Cole seems like a totally cool guy - love the mug in the cabinet LOL. Best wishes to Cole for many snowboarding journeys!!

  • @jimbeaver27
    @jimbeaver27 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm in Japan and I just bought a similar unit, an ISUZU Elf 4.8 liter diesel 4WD with dualies. I have not received it yet but it appears to be in like new condition so likely I will not have to make many changes to it. I can't wait to get it and take some trips.

  • @bobbyswampfox
    @bobbyswampfox Před 2 lety +9

    Nice that was great! I've been in touch with Cole over the past 6 months or so while I've been undertaking the same project with my Isuzu Elf camper, he is definitely down to help. I really enjoyed the in depth tour and discussion.

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      That's awesome!

    • @jimbeaver27
      @jimbeaver27 Před 2 lety

      Buddy I just bought an Elf camper here in Japan. I looked at Toyotas, Nissans etc and the Isuzu is the top of the line.

    • @this_one_guy
      @this_one_guy Před 2 lety

      @@jimbeaver27 I'm currently looking at Isuzu Elf vs. Nissan Atlas vs. Toyota Camroad vs. Mitsubishi Canter... What sold you on the Elf over these other options? My biggest concern is motor power for dealing with inclines/altitude

    • @jimbeaver27
      @jimbeaver27 Před 2 lety

      @@this_one_guy mine has a 4.8 diesel goes up hills pretty good

  • @crazyeightsable
    @crazyeightsable Před 2 lety +7

    very nice.It's very well designed and has a nice bathroom.It has everything a person really needs.

  • @rogerreaney7746
    @rogerreaney7746 Před rokem +7

    What attention to detail Cole! You've done a really good job you should be very proud. Was importing it expensive? Do the emissions meet U.S.A. requirements? Thank you Patrick for another one of your great vids.

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    The DIY bed and the way you do the DIY is awesome this is why I always preach to people DIY is the key it's the way to go.. I know because I preach it everyday..

  • @alexanderweaver7066
    @alexanderweaver7066 Před rokem +1

    This camper van is one of the most coolest and certainly most unique ones. I really hope that someday we will see more of them on the U.S, highways. I watched a Japanese You Tuber in a Hiace simple but beautiful camper van. I owned a cool Suzuki Samurai in Maui and I loved that machine and thought it was a perfect and capable 4X4 for the island. The economy of these small Japanese vehicles would be welcomed during these high price gas rip offs we are experiencing.

  • @robertwhite9898
    @robertwhite9898 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That is so cool! Perfect for a single person.

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    This guy is so right when he made a point about other vandwellers and other CZcams videos because a lot of them do exaggerate and say everything is great everything's great when it's not so I for one don't take that would like a grain of salt.. because DIY channels do get carried away and they poked a lot of crap. Which is why I questioned them.. I like question this channel sometimes..

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045 Před 10 měsíci +1

    WOW!! Yay Nissan!! Yay Cole! Yay Dad! Yay Patrick! Marvelous tour.

  • @traveldreamer4616
    @traveldreamer4616 Před 2 lety +1

    You did nice work customizing it for your full time needs. It is beautiful inside. Very cozy. Thank you for sharing your home.

  • @anthonynixon3220
    @anthonynixon3220 Před 2 lety +2

    Smart guy getting parts before he travels 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MickAstoria
    @MickAstoria Před 2 lety +4

    Wow! Amazing interview! I think a friend of mine might want to do this, he already imported a Japanese van by getting his license. Loved the video, the follow up questions were needed:))

  • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
    @Kimberley_Black_White_TV Před 10 měsíci +2

    This gentleman gave such a thorough tour and make it quite interesting! Also, the interview at the end was quite engaging.

  • @ravenone6255
    @ravenone6255 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome.
    👍bike rack
    👍roof rack,solar panels
    👍got spaces

  • @lollytester
    @lollytester Před 2 lety +2

    Patrick!! He looking gorgeous! 😜 x

  • @AstroVanTribe
    @AstroVanTribe Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent....! That "saying goodbye" conversation, yeah, I understand that all too well - I visited friends everywhere on my last trip where they really didn't want me to leave at all, pretty crazy, and now I'm just alone in my apartment in LA :D
    Glad we met up Patrick.... See you next time

  • @frankfromupstateny3796
    @frankfromupstateny3796 Před 2 lety +1

    Great build for a young professional...to work, play, enjoy life. Good planning...without being overdone.

  • @benferrer1730
    @benferrer1730 Před 2 lety +4

    I love his camper Patrick..It feels youre inside in a cabin..

  • @leonardcroft1467
    @leonardcroft1467 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Patrick
    Enjoyed The Van Build Video
    Thanks

  • @ImSuperSonics
    @ImSuperSonics Před rokem +1

    Guy is living my dream I wanna travel around to snowboard

  • @alphatruckhouse8223
    @alphatruckhouse8223 Před 2 lety +4

    Very interesting build , quite articulate with the description ; good walk thru content Patrick !

  • @Maiden-Rock
    @Maiden-Rock Před rokem

    I enjoyed watching your beautiful truck 🛻 , God’s bless your traveling and cheers from Morocco 🇲🇦

  • @pault1964
    @pault1964 Před 2 lety +1

    In the uk we have lot of grey imports from Japan because they are right hand drive,a lot of small MPV normally low mileage because Japan is a small country

  • @alliejr
    @alliejr Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic! And great video, as always, Patrick.

  • @Camey71073
    @Camey71073 Před 2 lety +1

    This is cool. Haven't seen one of these before. Thanks Patrick

  • @papamartino
    @papamartino Před 2 lety +1

    Love the fan that came with the van from Japan.

  • @jerseyjim8365
    @jerseyjim8365 Před 2 lety +1

    Great work pal. Just changed some things in my new Wildwood FXS bunk bed camper. Lowered the bottom bunk by taking out part of the storage unit, lengthened them and built them to one side for easy access. Kitchen seat now moves slightly in front of door to make a longer bed there. My favorite addition is the five big drawers I added ( under Murphy bed , kitchen seats, bunk bed, and closet). I can feel the same joy this guy feels.

  • @dv8740
    @dv8740 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love this meticulous build! Nice job on that🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @popette13
    @popette13 Před 2 lety +3

    Protip: Play at 1.5 speed - this guy can talk! I appreciate the in depth tours but an hour to watch one is a little too much so playing them at a faster speed is sooooooo helpful to me at least : )

  • @kimhorton6109
    @kimhorton6109 Před rokem +1

    Killer look my man. Good on you.

  • @ppineault
    @ppineault Před 2 lety +1

    lol....so dude refurbished a Japanese campervan for his snowboards. Impressive and he obviously has alot of very good and very smart group of family and friends. ;)

  • @agentbey
    @agentbey Před 2 lety +2

    This is a gem!

  • @0zymanndias773
    @0zymanndias773 Před rokem +1

    This is the best most ergonomic van built I’ve seen

  • @stanw909
    @stanw909 Před 2 lety +2

    It looks like diesel heater tank can be used as auxiliary fuel if you were to run out of engine fuel.

  • @that_girl_there5809
    @that_girl_there5809 Před 2 lety

    Way back I owned one of the first mini vans from Toyota an 85 that too had the midway engine, held well over 380K on it & it still sold for more then I had paid for it. Mechanics laughed at my lil 2.2ltr 4cyl engine to would & could just wasn't to peppt, but oddly enough I had alot of offers from ppl interested in buying it, the Battery was under the back seat floor board took me forever to find that lol we called it "the toaster" it was silver w limo tint, ran & drove great. I bought it in TX used & drove it to Michigan yrs later.

  • @joec4871
    @joec4871 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice build....just get those foam tubes with the center cutout and the slit down the length of it and slide them on the rails of the bikes to protect against rock chips..

  • @Basement_CNC
    @Basement_CNC Před 2 lety +1

    dude seems really nice camper ,mtb and nice fixed gear, cool style , fixed blade, snowboards in arms reach , would fit my friendgroup perfectly🤔

  • @JeffPattiAkaElliptiVANgo
    @JeffPattiAkaElliptiVANgo Před 2 lety +1

    This thing is freaking cool!!!! Thanks for the tour!

  • @Lynn-oe7qb
    @Lynn-oe7qb Před rokem

    The propane tanks and insulation tucked away are nice, but I would be so nervous about a rear end collision..... I don't want to be barbecued like a marshmallow!

  • @jeannerountree952
    @jeannerountree952 Před 2 lety

    Mav on CZcams has just bought something similar. He hasn’t done anything with it yet. This is very interesting. I love the wood.

  • @classicscustomsandhotrodso600

    We have these here. Love the videos but the way you guys pronounce things is a highlight for me. Neesarn for Nissan and Marsda for Mazda always makes us Aussies laugh. The Asian campers are popular here for their reliability. Just about every small van is a Toyota or Mitsubishi.

  • @amyholley4331
    @amyholley4331 Před rokem +1

    Very cool rig. I see he has some knauf insulation. There is a knauf plant in my hometown. 👍👍

  • @briankennedy7862
    @briankennedy7862 Před 2 lety +1

    Cole...amazing really!

  • @Lynn-oe7qb
    @Lynn-oe7qb Před rokem

    Love the doors with the lower windows!!

  • @richardfischer7486
    @richardfischer7486 Před 2 lety +1

    Appreciate this Japanese van tour Patrick.

  • @loveu2222
    @loveu2222 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, wasn't short that's for sure,but I did enjoyed,love the camper, good to see something different ✌️👍☮️🌲

  • @nickj409
    @nickj409 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! Its surreal, you lived my exact experience ie looking at sprinters, prices too high, imported an atlas from japan, wanted something i can work in and also converted my inside.
    Love the roof basket and the fitting you did for the solar panels. Its a tough roof to fit solar to.
    Where do you get parts? I need to replace my rear leaf springs and shocks.

  • @lyndasmith593
    @lyndasmith593 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like the outside looks of this RV. Just the lines of it the color the size it's just really super super nice. I think you did a great job and I think holding out for it was a super good idea. Well done all the way around. Happy travels, merry christmas, stay safe.

  • @kerrypetruzello
    @kerrypetruzello Před 2 lety +1

    Nice build, great job just detailed and personable guy, am Also from southie! Grew up there, also nice to hear, don't think I have heard anyone from there before, definitely" full blown blue collar family" Thanks for sharing your build, be safe out there!! 😎

  • @Julian-do7bv
    @Julian-do7bv Před 2 lety +2

    Wish we got more JDM here this thing is awesome

  • @campbelltown3065
    @campbelltown3065 Před 2 lety +1

    Bambi basher hahahahahahaha. In Australia we call them bull bars….
    for good reason.

  • @cigarmann
    @cigarmann Před 2 lety +2

    Well I know you made some modifications but this camper was way ahead of its time

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Před 2 lety

    So glad to hear about that weboost - did want to make the investment without knowing for sure

  • @jwall7065
    @jwall7065 Před 2 lety +1

    I was amazed to hear that big ol thing runs off a turbo 4 banger , imagined my shock when I found out it was originally N/A

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      Turbo is a must on these

    • @35jizzo44
      @35jizzo44 Před rokem

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Can you give some info on the turbo set up? I have a mazda version of this the brawny bongo. I want to turbo it but am having a hell of a time finding any info on it

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před rokem

      @@35jizzo44 you would heave to reach out to Cole, his contact information is in the description

  • @joshlawson4572
    @joshlawson4572 Před rokem +1

    Cool man 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @carolz5090
    @carolz5090 Před 2 lety +1

    SMART guy!

  • @JM1701ABCD
    @JM1701ABCD Před rokem

    A whole lotta “if you will” in there

  • @NYC_VanLife
    @NYC_VanLife Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE THIS ONE

  • @jdmcarandmotorcycle
    @jdmcarandmotorcycle Před 2 lety +1

    What of turbo kit did you used for td27 diesel ??

  • @emmas1082
    @emmas1082 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @cindylake7193
    @cindylake7193 Před rokem

    Very cool build!

  • @cutestgaming9533
    @cutestgaming9533 Před rokem

    Cool japanese camper

  • @carmenperalta7207
    @carmenperalta7207 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful van thankyou

  • @kathystrauss2432
    @kathystrauss2432 Před 2 lety +7

    I’ve always wondered how difficult it is to learn to shift left handed. I drive a manual and it’s so ingrained shifting on the right I think I’d have a really hard time!

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s a lot to get used to

    • @pault1964
      @pault1964 Před 2 lety +1

      I was visiting my mother who lives France, I was driving a manual left hand drive rental that was fun, I live in the uk we drive on the left

    • @nismo4x4n
      @nismo4x4n Před 2 lety +3

      Took me about 15 minutes to get used to the shifter. The turn signal and wipers... thats another story.

    • @kathystrauss2432
      @kathystrauss2432 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nismo4x4n that’s funny, I’d have thought it would be the opposite!

    • @claudiakarl7888
      @claudiakarl7888 Před 2 lety +1

      Not difficult at all. I‘m German, so I‘m used to shifting. I‘ve rented cars in the UK, Ireland and South Africa which all came with left hand shift. Takes a about 10 minutes to change.
      What takes longer is the different setting of indicator and windshield wipers. Even after three weeks in SA I used the wipers involuntarily. 😉

  • @blaze7582
    @blaze7582 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent presentation beautiful job

  • @khanwashere264
    @khanwashere264 Před 2 lety +2

    YOU CAN USE THE MOTORCYCLE COVER ,
    TO SHIELD YOUR BICYCLES FROM ROAD DEBRI

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety +1

      He could, however it may block the lights

    • @khanwashere264
      @khanwashere264 Před 2 lety +1

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures EXTRA FOG LIGHTS WILL WORK AS WELL OR TRANSPARENT COVER WILL WORK AS WELL

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 Před 2 lety

    COLE HI, MANY YEARS AGOI bought a RHD 5 SPEED MANUAL BMW, IN SCOTLAND, shipped it back, drove it for years, my biggest problem was TOLLS, I used a mop handle& put a little COOFEE BAG FILTER ON ,

  • @911Shac
    @911Shac Před rokem +1

    sweet brah

  • @wildernessdisneydad1621
    @wildernessdisneydad1621 Před 2 lety +3

    A couple of safety questions…how safe are the propane tanks should there be a rear end collision? How safe is the second fuel tank - both its construction material and proximity to batteries? I just worry if some DIY aspects would be considered street legal…I hope so as I love creativity and originality.

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      Always be mindful of safety

    • @FEARNoMore
      @FEARNoMore Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking the same thing but with the integrity of the body after he removed those shelves. I hope this dude & his friends know a lot about structural support for a vehicle to make it street legal. 🙏

    • @zivkovicable
      @zivkovicable Před 2 lety

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures The safety aspect I was thinking of was the front mounted bikes & the possibility if them coming through the window in a crash. I would also like to know wether they create blindspots.

  • @benb3565
    @benb3565 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow very cool man 👍🏼

  • @rudimatt3432
    @rudimatt3432 Před 2 lety +1

    Your very well spoken.

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 Před 2 lety +1

    I have seen a couple of videos on K compers based on a bedford rascal (suzuki carry) ute they were done in Britain in Australia we got a lot of K cars in Australia from Daihatsu and Suzuki we got larger engines in the cars and vans

  • @Atr6015
    @Atr6015 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing 🤩

  • @alancummings5651
    @alancummings5651 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent

  • @jasongentle6446
    @jasongentle6446 Před 2 lety

    Nice van good job and they’re good vans them get Erin U.K. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍

  • @RouecoFilms
    @RouecoFilms Před 2 lety +1

    Nice build...

  • @dnastudios4925
    @dnastudios4925 Před 2 lety +1

    Should put a lift kit on it and get some ground clearance.

  • @Shoebutie
    @Shoebutie Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job

  • @Baccigalu67
    @Baccigalu67 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice 'Beast of the East' sticker, kid.

  • @kittyss2371
    @kittyss2371 Před rokem +1

    Hey hey.. right hand drive.. I can drive this... 🥰🥰

  • @jonclassical2024
    @jonclassical2024 Před 2 lety +2

    Dude...got same slippers...yeah LLBean! 58 mins. on one van was a bit much, but really appreciate the details, especially the electrical system! But how can you drive on the wrong side, would drive me insane! Nice ink too!

  • @YahshuaLovesMe
    @YahshuaLovesMe Před 2 lety

    it is very cute, would make a spectacular traveling art studio.

  • @ryemabrahamson
    @ryemabrahamson Před rokem +1

    You could coved the bikes so they wont get chips 😂

  • @Lynn-oe7qb
    @Lynn-oe7qb Před rokem

    A cassette toilet would be great

  • @Lynn-oe7qb
    @Lynn-oe7qb Před rokem

    The engine compartment inside the cab is not working well for me. 😶
    Definitely creates a much nicer appearance though!! 👌

  • @ritchierichh
    @ritchierichh Před rokem

    Aside from the bag up on the rack, what stopped you from using a roof top bike rack instead? I'm sure you can find a way to fit the dry bag somewhere, but then you can't park underground.

  • @scottthejeepguy7499
    @scottthejeepguy7499 Před 2 lety +1

    Great camper, nice job

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Scott

    • @coletownsend6013
      @coletownsend6013 Před 2 lety

      Thank you !!

    • @KatyInNH
      @KatyInNH Před 2 lety

      @@coletownsend6013 Love your Home!!!!! Would you mind commenting on your work chair - make and model and if you are happy with the comfort? I live about an hour from JDM.... I will have to check them out! Thanks for all your detailed information - it really helps!

  • @Dirksdungeon
    @Dirksdungeon Před 2 lety

    The Bambie basher 😂 great build dude

  • @MrWiseinheart
    @MrWiseinheart Před 2 lety +1

    This thing is exactly like I would want mine to be...👍👍

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 Před 2 lety +1

    I watch and get ideas .. I think you did an nice job. I am a one man band shop (decades) and a couple of weeks ago someone brought in an import toyota camper van .. right and drive (trippy to drive) ... and sure enough, problem with getting an oil filter... anyway, I would like to know more about how well (data) you are able to replenish the batteries.. how long from how much used etc.