Kei trucks 4x4 camping trip [spring car camping]

[@TheHomePros6221]

Hope you and your family are doing well btw!!

[@Buzz420]

You guys should think about getting some CB radio's for your trucks

[@myrealname2022]

Should totally check out the new GMRS radio band over CB radio. Be sure to get your licensing for either whichever way you go.

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Thanks Mike. I have been missing your videos. Have a great day!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate it man. I have been getting tired of the YT algorithm and needed a break. I’m back to making videos again and hopefully will stay inspired to keep making more 😊👍

[@richsharp1524]

Can’t wait to watch. Just got my notifications 😊

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Rich! Have a wonderful weekend 😊👍

[@ExplorethePNW]

I know I’m a broken record at this point, but man! You and Andy make some awesome content showing the beauty and adventure the PNW has to offer! Two rad dudes doing what they love!

[@joshbarba5061]

Man, I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Those minitrucks with the campers are so awesome. And that whole coastal area/Olympic peninsula is beautiful. I drove out there a few years ago from Western MT where I'm from, and plan to do it again sometime soon. Probably spring.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos! Yes this part of Washington is definitely nice, lots of wilderness to enjoy 😊

[@MegaChuck1972]

Like how you brought up his minibike 😂

[@silvergrizzly316]

Mike, you've got some beautiful scenery there in the PNW my friend. Its like you have a lake, river or a trout stream around every corner🎣 Thanks for the ride a long👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes there’s definitely a lot of rivers, lakes and coastline to enjoy out here 😊👍

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Mike you folks have some of the most incredible scenery in the country. Those are some gorgeous water ways. Thank you for your efforts to pick up after others.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Jon! I definitely like getting out and enjoying it all 👍 Have a great weekend Jon 😊

[@TheHomePros6221]

This is so awesome mike!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks buddy! Definitely a fun trip 😊 Yes me and my family are all doing really well 👍

[@Spartan375X]

Hunting for clams seems fun.

[@Mikefestiva]

We had a great time! Thanks for checking out my new video 😊👍

[@calimesacox]

Depending on where you're looking for clams...

[@bigcoltv]

Another great video, shame about the siding swelling on the campers, but atleast they stayed dry.... Looking forward to more..... Keep them coming Mike.... 👍

[@apollo280zx]

Heck yes. I really enjoy your Kei camping series with your brother. I was out there just last summer and that section of hiway was in pretty good shape. I'm surprised how rough it is now. Guess the winter really chewed it up. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Looking forward to more as we start to warm up here in the PNW

[@t.j.speakman7723]

Thanks guys enjoy everyone of these.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! 😊👍

[@cobbnaustic2387]

Great videos Mike. see ya out in OC.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 😊 See you out there soon 👍

[@Midlife_mike]

Amazing video as always Mike! Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos for our pleasure i for sure appreciate it. From Mike in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Uk

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Mike I appreciate it man 😊👍

[@stephenramnanan259]

Dude I find these 2 mini trucks amazing anyone who talks about upgrading should but a camper van it's about basic survival out there with the little you've got , great job and video buddy 😄😄👍

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍 MIke, bet it felt good to be out in the sun for a couple of days. As always, thanks to both you and your brother for making these charming and heart warming videos. And thanks for packing out the trash of others that you see along your way. 👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joel 😊 I hope you are doing good and planning a nice in and coming weekend 👍

[@donaldhalls2189]

Well you aren't far off the highway speed limit, here in Australia 110km/h is maximum 60mph maybe 65mph looked like a great day out, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@mick2383]

Hey Mike, Mick here. Awesome trip you and your brother took, sometimes you have to get away and enjoy the real joys of life. Been busy myself restoring an abused 1959 Massey Ferguson TO35 Gas Special tractor, brings back memories of my youth on the farm. I always enjoys your content and pick up tips, ignore the haters; those who can do exchange ideas, those who can't criticize.

[@OlympicOverland]

Those clams were as good or better with just sea water and butter than anything that I’ve had in a restaurant! 👌

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely tasty, I also think cooking them on the beach was great 😊👍

[@OlympicOverland]

@@Mikefestiva it’s tuff to beat that setting

[@_autoverse]

Loving the landscapes and chilled out vibes of these vids.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks buddy! 😊👍

[@flapwheat]

Thank you for sharing y'all's camping trip, Michael! That one section of highway was freaking awful! I thought our potholes were bad! (We've got lots of log trucks in our area too! ) Keep up the good work!

[@gaedikus]

I always love these adventures, thank you for recording the beauty of the PNW and the familiar warmth of camping with people you love.

[@charliesterling4382]

i bought a Best Arc plasma cutter after watching your video. works great. thanks for the help.

[@Eugoh_Gerg]

Just found your kei truck camping videos after just recently getting my own kei van (2005 Subaru Sambar van 4WD; Ontario, Canada). I love the camper setups and it's great to see you guys putting them to good use! You're inspiring this city-dweller to try out car camping :)

[@brandons42472]

Love it!

[@BigJStudios]

Really great channel, Mike! I’m always excited when a new video drops between the Kei trucks, welding, sawmill, and Coleman bikes! We are blessed to have you!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Jason! I really appreciate it man 😊

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@Liberty4Ever]

Love your videos. Such cool content. So laid back. Makes me want to do more accessorizing on my Hijet kei truck. Lately, I've been 3D printing doodads I drew in FreeCAD. My Hijet is more of a work truck. It's great for crawling down the 45 degree hill into the back yard, hauling out a couple of small trees and driving them to the compost pad at the dump. Way easier than eight weeks of filling the lawn waste bin and rolling it to the curb.

[@theshadetreewelder5043]

love watching the trucks run the roads

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 😊👍

[@JohnHuxleySavage]

Absolutely love these videos of yours. I just got myself a Subaru Domingo up in Vancouver and definitely inspired to take it on some camping trips. The Domingo doesn't have quite the 4WD capability as your trucks (no diff lock or low range) but it's still a popular little van for narrow trails, mud and snow!

[@aleutiansun]

You and your brother are some cool cats. I appreciate what you guys are doing! Kei trucks and tenkara!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Adam! I appreciate it 😊 We had a really good time out on this trip, definitely looking forward to more fishing this spring and summer!

[@puiazaidarhzauva9928]

Love your videos ! Super chill !

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate it 😊

[@tomtruesdale6901]

What a cool trip y'all took. Thanks for taking us along with you. Those campers are the neatest thing since cold beer and sliced bread

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Tom 😊👍

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for another video Mike. Glad to see you again. I absolutely love the mountains and massive lakes you have there.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Ants! I appreciate you checking out my new video 😊 we have some nice places to explore around here 👍 I’m definitely looking forward to more fishing and gathering clams and crabs 🦀 this summer!

[@jonmarshall1502]

Nice way to finish my work week by watching you guys adventuring. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Jon! Have a great weekend man 😊👍

[@Built-By-Sage]

Love the Videos and miss the Olympic Peninsula.!!!

[@gusser2121]

Hey Mike, you mentioned those musicians, it tweaked my memory. You have a musician friend that wasn't doing well and you had a build for him a ways back (Hobo Dave, I think it was, but my memory is kinda spotty). Hope he's recovered and doing well...

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes you are right it was Hobo Dave, his knee has healed up fairly well after his surgery but unfortunately his hernia has ripped again, this was his 3rd repair on it. He is out on vacation at the moment in the sun, hopefully he starts feeling better but unfortunately I think he needs Hernia surgery again. Thanks buddy for checking out my new video and asking about Dave. 😊👍

[@gusser2121]

@@Mikefestiva Wow... well that's no fun at all. hopefully when he heals up that's the last of it for a while. cheers from Canada

[@seansullivan3795]

Sweet video makes me really miss that area.

[@MotoCampNerd]

A customer just came by our store with his Suzuki Kei truck and mentioned your builds, so I came to check it out. This is awesome! We're geared for moto camping so a lot of the small and light gear we carry works just as well for car camping and awesome overlanding fun like this!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 thanks for checking out my channel! I have covered many miles on smaller dual sport bikes over the years 😊 Fun simple way to explore 👍

[@jimmygraham5693]

Another very enjoyable video, excellent camping trip.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Looked like it was alot of Fun . Great Video Mike. Always look forward to your Videos ..

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Thomas! We had a good trip 😊👍

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

That was an awesome trip for you kids... it makes me miss the road trips out there sweetie and I use to take out there about 20 years ago. A Bongo or Highace truck with a shell on the back would be a sweet rig for a couple doing this.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! The Bongo is a cool van especially with the pop top 😊

[@hoangquan4837]

I've been watching your videos for welding reviews, and came across this video and notice that this vehicle was the same vehicle I saw last weekend heading to Forks, and I wasn't expecting it would be your vehicle on the beach at 2:55 haha, small world we're in. Keep up the good videos much amd your cool projects 🙌

[@weseiseman5602]

Ooohhhhh I've been waiting patiently for a month for this vid 😊 Tha for for the vid

[@mammut1291]

Nice relaxing video to start the the weekend.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Have a great weekend 😊👍

[@teddyhammack2195]

Looks like a good time,that’s the best to take a little adventure too relax for the day too day.

[@geoffburrill9850]

A great mini adventure.

[@kazumi·Inoue5043]

ひびが入ったキャリーのフロントガラス、交換用ガラスは中古品であっても、日本ですら入手がかなり難しい。

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes it’s definitely unfortunate, but if you use these trucks on the road it’s going to happen sooner or later. Thanks for checking out my videos 😊👍

[@kazumi·Inoue5043]

@@Mikefestiva クラシック軽トラックを愛し、またお使いありがとう(^人^)ございます。日本より応援してます。

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

great times makin memories wit bro and friend!!! great vid Mike thank you!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video 😊👍

[@neil9274]

What great little trucks, lam from Australia and l haven’t seen anything like what you have. I’ll have to do some searching, great vid really enjoying it.

[@user-neo71665]

Some of those kei trucks have 4 and 5th gear locked out in the trans. Without a simple mod you can't do highway speeds. Not everybody willing to crack open the trans and cut the shaft that limits the gear selection. But they are fully able to go highway speeds if they aint handicaped.

[@ryt2carry]

Great video. Looked fun.

[@haydensuperville1967]

Nice vids Brother... Good Music too.... Form the Caribbean keep strong Brothers and full strength.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it 😊👍 Hello from the northwest!

[@slicksiderepairllc2822]

Thanks! Nice job Mike 🤘

[@OtterB135]

love your campers I had a idea wile watching one of your other videos why don't you add pop-tops

[@Farm_fab]

Matt, fiberglass reinforced panel is good material you could use. Most home centers carry these. They typically are used in restaurants and commercial kitchens. They are under $30 per piece of 4x8' sheets on the east coast.

[@stevelewis9677]

Love the content. Really enjoyed the mini bike stuff. Love this too. I too collect garbage that I find when In the woods. Especially when atving.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video and packing out trash Steve 😊👍

[@paulwatts905]

looks incredible , makes me want to get out and camp, thanks for sharing👍(paul UK)

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos Paul 😊👍

[@JCWren]

I was kind of surprised you didn't have a folding shovel stashed in the truck for digging yourself out, given some of the places you go.

[@Mikefestiva]

I had a short shovel under the side rail, just forgot to grab in on the walk out. Thanks for checking out my new video 👍

[@adamfoster7302]

I love that private neighborhood sticker you left on the windshield… I won’t say the neighborhood but very swanky. Lol

[@jackhappney2205]

Mike I have a Suzuki carry dd-52 t... What kind of struts did you guys put on front to add the 2 lift... I have top hats added to stock struts.. I need new struts what kind of car do I need to get to get that lift...

[@beachthor1]

My woods look like your woods! I’m out of Salem Oregon. These trucks are so dang cool, hoping to get one as soon as my daughter gets out of her car seat.

[@jimb4957]

That section of 112 is brutal, isn't it? I work up there occasionally and was there last week...my car was beaten and battered afterward!

[@paulpiatt5610]

“Hang onto something!” Is my disclaimer for whoever I am with. Love 112, and hate it too.

[@krisley5178]

Nice! Looks like good time. 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

We definitely had a great time camping! Have a great weekend 👍

[@Swamp-Fox]

I always look forward to your camping videos! Another great adventure. Headed over to check out Olympic Overland now.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I appreciate it 😊👍 I think you will like Olympic Overland channel!

[@KHE-ENTERTAINMENT]

I love that truck

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

Look into a calming rake might be able to fab one up

[@10p6]

Another nice video. BTW I seen a 6x6 Kei Truck in Sequim a few days ago which was pretty cool to see.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Nice I wonder if it was one of the Honda Acty 6x6?

[@10p6]

@@Mikefestiva I'm not sure as I was 'crusin' in the opposite direction when I seen it Lol. Maybe I will see it again at some point.

[@darthbiker2311]

Man I'm rarely this early even for the cooking and cycling videos I'm watching now (it's just a phase) but when I pull up youtube there's a video of you that's literally 1 minute old. Is the universe trying to tell me something? 😄

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂 right on! Thanks for checking out my new video man 👍

[@1rustytree]

Looks like a good time Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@aaronl4036]

You could cook up a bunch of dandelion greens. They are great sauteed in bacon fat!

[@jurijsbolakins8928]

Super...

[@paulpiatt5610]

We were in Florida, when you two boys were out here in Forks for the 82 degree day..

[@tkskagen]

Crescent Lake has some great fishing if y'all are willing to try it.

[@JCWren]

Mike, off topic for this particular video, but I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on buying a plasma cutter, and wondering what your current recommendations is, Ideally I'd like to be able to use it with a CNC plasma cutter table down the road. I've watched the previous videos, but was curious if something newer has come along that you like better (and may actually be in stock). Thanks!

[@randomstuff2883]

Love the vids, keep them coming. Do you have the dimensions for the campers?

[@blevenzon]

Absolutely love this. Nothing like the beauty of the PNW. I’m very jealous here on the right coast 😂. I wonder if you get lie, awesome gas mileage with those trucks?

[@fredmartinez933]

Thank you for sharing your adventures!.

[@jasonbond6265]

Check out merlins old school garage he did a mod to get a bit more out of his kei truck having to do some work on the transmission

[@theimpatientbrewer]

You did better digging with your hands. We call them Cockles in the UK. Great to see the campers out again though.

[@freegandavehartman8908]

Howdy from the Hartmanpeeps

[@Mikefestiva]

Hey guys! Thanks for checking out my new video. Hope you all are having a nice spring 😊👍

[@freegandavehartman8908]

@@Mikefestiva Yep, still a little snow here and there. rivers are all overflowing with the quick rise in temps finally.

[@errolfoster1101]

living the dream I'm jealous

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Errol 😊👍

[@Temuba]

Just an fyi, if you used FRP panels for the exterior of the camper, the adhesive may be the issue. See if you can source a type design for high heat. It may not soften in the heat of the sun and cause the panel to separate from the underlayment. Just my 2 cents.

[@OutnBacker]

The upside to that is that FRP panels are normally white - and - glossy - which reflects a lot of heat and UV. I've seen it in light gray, too. Liquid Nails makes a number of different adhesive caulks for any application, and it's cheaper than epoxy. Using a tile trowel with 1/4" square teeth, a good base of adhesive will be the result. Glued onto 1/4" ply, and you have a very good chance at an exterior that will last for a very long time. Best to apply the FRP to the walls before they are assembled so a heavy flooring roller can be used to press down the panels into the adhesive, like a vinyl floor. Use a trim router to cut off excess overhang. Alternative is E-Glassing.

[@metricstormtrooper]

My wife and I had a Honda acty Van 550cc and we toured all over New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. We drove from Sydney to Adelaide (2,800klm return) and back for a 7 day camping holiday once, and from Sydney to Port Fairy Victoria ( 2,300klm) on another.

[@DomDom-qi6wf]

Sounds great, may I ask why you decided to get rid of it?

[@-59.91]

Хорошо порыбачили.🤝👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 Fun times 👍

[@kirbythomas5468]

I really enjoy you and your brothers channel 👍also I was wondering how many gears does your mini truck have?

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Kirby 😊 both of our trucks are 4 speeds, the 4 speed is better for going with oversized tires then the 5 speed trucks. We are both running 13” rims with 23” tires and stock is 12” with smaller tires. I hear the 5 speed trucks have a harder time pulling 5th gear with larger tires.

[@slawnandtree]

Hey Mike just checking to see if you saw my comment about the lockers ? Thanks

[@schnitzelsamy]

Cool

[@Jeffsa12]

Hey Mike, looks like you're traveling in my neighborhood, Shelton Wa, Mason Co area. You on the Olympic Peninsula, Hy101 or Hy3 ?

[@slawnandtree]

I was wonder what locking diff you put in the front and back of the truck ? Thanks

[@quinnwarman5139]

You need to drill the end of you crack with fine drill bit and it wil stop it from. Spreading

[@chrissemsch8781]

Nope, doesn’t always work. Actually,,, often times it makes it worse. I’ve had customers come into my glass shop that have tried that. If the crack is down low then leave it alone and keep it down low. Drilling it often times changes it’s direction of travel.

[@RiZuaN_2301]

Omg the crack. 😮

[@ryangonzalez6526]

Any chance you would be able to do a video on your dif lock and axle lock setup? Trying to bypass the switches on my Suzuki as well

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely 👍 I have about half the video finished, I will get back to working on it and finish it up soon 😊

[@abecoulter8550]

do you have any build plans for the camper?

[@greenleafhorticultureandha7225]

Right! Come on man, just tell us the plan!! I want to build one for my mini. Hopefully Abe, he will let us know soon.

[@abecoulter8550]

@@greenleafhorticultureandha7225 well ive been on an import site looking for one now, its a shame they dont make these in crew twin cabs

[@ytJnC]

Hey Mike! I keep meaning to ask, what sort of mpgs are you getting with those tires when you’re not running a camper box? I have a 96 Carry, but very similar drivetrain (4 speed, hi/lo, front/rear difflock). Seems my high mpg has only been around 27. Hit that a few times, then lately it rolled off due to hot temps. But my average is just shy of 25. Seems low by comparison to some of my comrades, but they aren’t running these knobby 13” tires. I’ve done the tuneup route. Air filter looked clean, but it’s on the to do list. Will probably replace the fuel filter too. New plugs, plug wires, disty cap, pcv valve, fixed a fuel leak (which did drop things for a couple of tanks but no big gains). I also just swapped out the tranny and diff fluids. Cheers

[@lesheath6216]

It's time to do some Minibike camping

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely! We should have some mini bike camping coming out soon.

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

Highway speeds? Turbo, Gear Change or Engine Change?

[@Mikefestiva]

They work pretty well stock.

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

I am much like you, I tinker with my stuff. Two years ago at 73 years young. My friend, same age and I removed the engine and trans from my 2007 JK and installed a L83, 5.3, 355 Hp Gen 5 from a Sierra with a 6 speed Escalade trans. Made a fun rig that much more 🤩 fun.

[@ricardopereira771]

That bmw 2002 in the begging of the video is a rare car these days...

[@tkskagen]

Is there a way to perform a gear ratio change with the rear differential for better Highway speeds?

[@RichardCasto]

As nearly all of these are 4x4 you would need to do both front and rear. But short answer is "no" due to no easy options. I have read of people doing significant full drivetrain swaps ($$$) to get higher speeds, but it is really not the point of these vehicles. If you want to extract a bit more speed, then most use larger diameter tires.