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

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • I was introduced to JDM Japanese Kei Light Truck Campers one Sunday afternoon, whilst watching CZcams 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 CZcams Audio Library and Sound Library.
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Komentáře • 29

  • @CosyCottageCamper
    @CosyCottageCamper  Před měsícem +5

    Let me know of any ideas you may have for the camper build? Lightweight framing materials, roof styles, internal layout etc...

    • @keithhooper6123
      @keithhooper6123 Před 20 dny +2

      A lot of Japanese YT channels to follow.Search Kei campers ,or something similar.

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 20 dny +1

      @keithhooper6123 Thank you 😊 Yes I am following quite a few channels to get inspiration and ideas. Especially light weight materials and small space design.

  • @MrTrentwoody
    @MrTrentwoody Před měsícem +6

    Really interesting project. I look forward to seeing how it turns out

  • @autoportalcoltd
    @autoportalcoltd Před 3 dny +1

    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  Před 3 dny

      @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 Před 3 dny

      @@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  Před 3 dny

      @@autoportalcoltd Yes I like those scissor lift ones also. Very Cool!
      Thanks. I'm currently building the camper frame. New video out this weekend!

  • @almondTaka
    @almondTaka Před 15 dny +1

    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  Před 15 dny +1

      @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 Před 15 dny +1

      @@CosyCottageCamper  Enjoy watching the video of you making your own
      camper take your time and enjoy making it.

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 15 dny +1

      @@almondTaka Thank you. It's a slow process as I am new to DIY. Very exciting.

  • @interested_in_things
    @interested_in_things Před 11 dny +1

    I’ve subscribed to see the progress!

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 11 dny +1

      @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.

  • @jonathanbmBen-Menachem

    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 Ahmad for your kind reply.

  • @ektherising
    @ektherising Před 12 dny

    There's a third party body kit to put jimny face on it. It just looks awesome 😎

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 12 dny

      @@ektherising haha is there... How awesome!! I'll check it out 😊

  • @user-rq4ek4hj9y
    @user-rq4ek4hj9y Před 6 dny +1

    私も同じタイプです。😀😀🥰

  • @aaaaaa-dr9ye
    @aaaaaa-dr9ye Před 10 dny +2

    自分の価値観を信じ、行動が早い!

  • @HappyCampersRescueRanch

    How did you tag a 2020?

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 9 dny +1

      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 🙂

  • @keithhooper6123
    @keithhooper6123 Před 20 dny +3

    After forty years of Kei van,truck and car ownership, in the UK, it's still great to see new owners enthusiasm.

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 20 dny

      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 Před 20 dny

      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  Před 20 dny +1

      @keithhooper6123 Wow, that's awesome.

  • @user-kl4ki5bm9l
    @user-kl4ki5bm9l Před 3 dny

    折角買うには、4WD

    • @CosyCottageCamper
      @CosyCottageCamper  Před 2 dny

      @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.