Mitsubishi Delica Campervan Conversion Van Tour

In this video we take a look at Tim and Jane's Mitsubishi Delica conversion.

[@muumarlin1731]

What a high-quality build!! One of my favorites that I've seen for the Delica.

[@CampervanTales]

It really was the best small build we have seen in a vehicle. Thankyou for watching.

[@verumfabula5571]

Great car. In Russia, Vladivostok we have a lot of this vehicles, because Japan is nearby. Also we have a very wild and beautiful nature, so this car is the best desicion for camp tours.

[@CampervanTales]

Wow. We would like to visit Russia at some point. Your country looks amazing.

[@andrewjones-productions]

The new model Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is not so good looking from the front and has lost a few degrees on the approach angle. Here in Japan, it has been somewhat ridiculed and was quickly compared to a 4 blade shaver! Here is the link to Delica D:5 page. Personally, I thought the previous model was much better and it was actually the support vehicle for the Pajero on the Paris-Dhakar Rally about 12 years ago. www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/lineup/delica_d5_standard/index.html?intcid2=top-recommendcar_01

[@CampervanTales]

Oh yes I can see what the mean about the razor! It has lost its cute looks and looks just like every other computer designed vehicle now. What a shame.

[@glitch314]

Woodsie Russia is a great mystery for me... You have an amazing nature, huge forests... so much potential for tourism still untapped. I’d love to explore it on my bike one day :)

[@CampervanTales]

We would also love to tour Russia

[@gohardorgohome7687]

What an awesome build overall and the owner seems such a nice person

[@CampervanTales]

It is a great build and they have managed to fit so much in to a small space. The owners are a lovely couple who were quite rightly, very proud of the van. Thanks for watching.

[@CarlJones14]

Great van tour. They look so well organised.

[@CampervanTales]

They certainly had it well organised and planned down to the minutes detail. Thanks for watching.

[@paulwhent1370]

Wow how cool they have got everything and I wondered how it would be possible to be comfortable in a small vehicle

[@CampervanTales]

Yep, it really is superb how they have fitted so much in.

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

That`s exactly the same van as mine. We took the seats out of the back and made a bench. We slept on top of the bench, and stored our cooking / camping stuff underneath. Took the van to the north cape a.k.a. Knordkapp. 5700 miles in 3 weeks. I was going to have it properly converted but Sharon said that it was to old, Hence our VW T30 camper. One day ill put together our road trip videos and stick them on You tube lol. Thanks for a great video lads

[@CampervanTales]

Billy Sherratt seeing your old videos would be good Billy. This van is going to be at Hope in September so you will be able to have a chat with the owners and reminisce about your van. Have a good weekend. 😀

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Campervan Tales brill. I'll have a good chat to him 😁

[@steveh4873]

Billy Sherratt what was the mpg of your delica?? 👍

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Steve H hi Steve. about 19mpg around town, but on a run, about 25 -27mpg

[@jeffchapman1962]

I have one the same L400 turbo diesel 4m40 donk is out of the small truck The Canter I think absolutely unbreakable it will sit on 120 Klms all day have had it wound out to 160 klicks on back roads Australia I screwed the Overdrive button down when I first got it 14 yrs ago just gives it the extra gear no harm to gearbox just had auto Trans serviced after 70000 ks still perfect .I have it fully stripped out in back the van doubles as a work Van and camper I have a six-meter wide Tarp that slides into a channel attached to side of van and just 2 single bed mattress that fit perfect in back standing on edge then pack all camp gear in around . weathers great here in Australia so all outdoor living just sleep in van . The wife loves to look at stars at night through the roof windows . Easily the best vehicle I have ever owned just spent a couple of grand on her updating.. Radiator / Wheels / Brakes / Paint . good to go another 100.000

[@CampervanTales]

Sounds amazing being able to watch the stars. We have just been away for a weekend and we had threat of danger to live weather warnings due to the amount of rain. This little van was brilliant and yours sounds the same, virtually indestructible.

[@jeffchapman1962]

@@CampervanTales Yer great Van 4x4 will go anywhere it has diff lock and a button that will lock auto in any gear . A button that stiffens or softens supsension heated windsreen under wiper blade for ice dual climate control ABS . electric curtains .elect sunroof . they where way ahead of their time for 1995 I only paid 10g for mine in 2005 with 80.000 on clock 170.000 now still drive it daily how could you go wrong ..

[@stilllearning7439]

Very well converted unit, Great Job Tim! and thanks for the wonderful video shoot

[@CampervanTales]

Thanks Pete 👍

[@flybyairplane3528]

Hello guys, I have NEVER seen a MITSUBISHI VAN before, cars , & big trucks yes , great setup that couple have there, but if you can only cook outside, then , when cold I guess that’s it, till next year, Cheers from NJ,,,, USA🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@CampervanTales]

They are quite a popular camper vehicle here and in Australia. Like you though, we would find cooking outside limiting on the time of year we could go away. They have a nice set up though otherwise👍😀

[@rogerfaulknershomefromhome4458]

You took the words out of my mouth (amazing what you can do). Another great video lads keep up the good work.

[@CampervanTales]

Cheers Roger. We loved this van and what they have done with it.

[@markowenmartin6760]

What? No chimes in his van? LOL. Interesting video. You do a good interview! Thanks.

[@CampervanTales]

Thanks Mark. They were a lovely couple and that made it easier. No, no chimes. Should we be selling our own Campervan Tales chimes......now don't get me started lol.

[@markowenmartin6760]

Campervan Tales I am getting chines for my van. They calm me down.

[@CampervanTales]

Ours may return at some point 😀

[@brickapics]

Yep I totally need one of those stoves!

[@CampervanTales]

Us too Kerry.

[@kentfarquharson]

@@CampervanTales would yoi happen to know the make/model/brand of the stove?

[@CampervanTales]

@@kentfarquharson I'm afraid we don't Kent. Sorry we don't have contact details for them to ask them either.

[@WonderingWomble]

I loved the video.. Mist the dogs in it.. The stove is on my wish list.. Keep them coming... Kev

[@CampervanTales]

Cheers Kev. The dogs were asleep in the van when we made this one. It's amazing what can be done in a small amount of space. This van will be at Hope in September

[@wishfix]

Just bought a 2002 delica, going to convert it.

[@CampervanTales]

You can get a lot in if this one is anything to go by.

[@stevezissou6498]

great video... i know life is not meant to be a competition but Tim and Jane sure look like they're winning... :)

[@CampervanTales]

Yep, they certainly have life sussed.

[@Moue-wx6yo]

It a L400 I have the exact same model only raised for ground clearance , I’m gonna have to camper mine out tho they look great 👍

[@CampervanTales]

It was a lovely camper and they put a lot of thought in to how they wanted it. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@marcmurrell8827]

Your the same as me im looking at at getting a bed made and seeing their set up has given me some great ideas i want to make a small bed across the front doors for our collie as well

[@CampervanTales]

If you are anything like us, you will be making sure your collie is more comfortable than you are. Hope you get it how you want it. This conversation was so well thought out.

[@HW-op7pq]

Great camper, love the skylights

[@CampervanTales]

They have done a great job of it. We really liked the awning.

[@thekitowl]

When I was looking for a Delica, I couldn’t find one where the roof blinds actually worked.

[@iraidalopez3598]

Nice video and van tour of the mitsubishi ,like it like it!!

[@CampervanTales]

Iraida Lopez Thanks I raise. It was a lovely van to look around. Thanks for watching 😀

[@ronanrogers4127]

Top quality cabinetry, very well done.

[@CampervanTales]

He has done a good job in this build. It is amazing what has been done in such a small space

[@davewilson2277]

Awesome conversion

[@CampervanTales]

Yes, they have done a good job on it. Thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment

[@derealovesurvival7549]

Good video thanks for sharing ATB

[@CampervanTales]

Thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video👍

[@jesvirik]

Great build!! Am thinking to get 1. Love the layout. Simple n functioning. Is there by any chance I can get the layout plan of the van? Would like to build 1. Thanks

[@CampervanTales]

Thanks for watching. I'm afraid that we don't have their contact details to be able to get you the layout. We met them by chance and asked to film it.

[@merson812]

Absolutely bloody amazing! If only.......✌

[@CampervanTales]

It is lovely isn't it.

[@gusigb2677]

Hello Campervan Tales - thanks for your detailed overview. Do you have a link/video concerning what was needed to put the captains chair in the front?

[@CampervanTales]

Hi. I'm sorry, we don't. We met the owners at a campsite a couple of years ago so we only got a quick look at the vehicle

[@dianedrake4476]

omg what great ideas!

[@CampervanTales]

It was so well planned out

[@steveh4873]

Isn’t the mpg terrible with these?? Don’t suppose he happened to mention it??, great set up though, we use a frontier stove and love it!! Cheers 👍

[@CampervanTales]

He didn't mention it to us. Though Billy Sherratt, who is a subscriber, has owned one in the past so I can ask him for you

[@UncannySense]

it's a 2 ton van + gear not sure what the MPG is but in Austalia it's between 10-16lt per 100km depending on wieght and driving habit with the diesel. more with the petrol V6. but its a mechanical fuel pump with Indirect injection, so cheaper to maintain and can run on vege oil.

[@thekitowl]

I get 27 mpg max out of mine & that’s with a motor bike on the back. Oh & I use a Ozpig to cook on with mine.

[@kentfarquharson]

Im getting roughly 10 to 11 litres per 100Km driving back and forth to work. Better in summer. Jasper, Short Wheel Base 2.8 turbo diesel, no roof rack. Off road in 4WD may (most likely) make a difference.

[@BluTrollPro]

I had a Shogun, with the same 2.8L and I believe on the same chassis. I used to get approximately 30mpg, so late 20s seem reasonable for the van body. I imagine they are a great tow platform too being based on the Shogun.

[@CarlJones14]

Hi guys, just started following. This is the 2nd video I've watched. Please take this as constructive. You need to improve sound. Shotgun or body mics. 😁

[@CampervanTales]

Cheers Carl. No problem. We do use a Rode shotgun mike.

[@スバル鯖]

nice! pd8w good! i love derica

[@CampervanTales]

Thankyou

[@safyannawaz919]

hmmmmm

[@safyannawaz919]

come Pakistan

[@officialWWM]

I'm trying to decide between one of these and a VW Multivan 🤔

[@CampervanTales]

We haven't had a look at a Multivan, but we were impressed with the layout of this Delica

[@officialWWM]

Campervan Tales I like the 4wd ability of the Delica cause I regularly tow a boat but they are getting a bit old now. It's hard to find one with low kms

[@CampervanTales]

That's true, I don't know about the reliability of their engines

[@KD-rr6ch]

@@CampervanTales i had a diesel Delica for 9 yrs chassis was the main pdoblem with rust but the engine was totally reliable. I have now got a newer petrol 3L v6 which is much faster and smoother but a nightmare for servicing. Wouldnt be without it though .

[@CampervanTales]

They are popular vehicles. They seem to be more so abroad. Thanks for telling us about your experiences

[@AridersLifeYT]

i love it!

[@CampervanTales]

Thanks. He has done a good job of it. Loads more van builds to come in the next few months. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewconway7730]

Very creative.

[@CampervanTales]

It is a clever use of space.

[@tennerear]

exelente equipamiento

[@CampervanTales]

Yes it has, he has put a lot of effort into the design and it works well. Thankyou for watching. 😀

[@inspired2designs]

too bad we don't have the new models in Malaysia

[@CampervanTales]

That's a shame. This was a great conversion.

[@tastingchina4026]

Is it LWB or SWB?

[@CampervanTales]

It is a SWB

[@jocksmith6085]

God I miss my delica but could it guzzle gas

[@CampervanTales]

Yep, thecpeople who own this one said that was the only downside to it. Thanks for watching, happy Easter

[@GazMc99]

whats the model of the arb touring awning ?? cant find one with the side sheets

[@CampervanTales]

gaz mc I will ask for you.

[@CampervanTales]

gaz mc They seem to sell the sides separately. I have found this site selling ARB stuff campervanculture.com/product-category/arb/

[@GazMc99]

Thanks for the link

[@CampervanTales]

I think we will be getting one.

[@MarcusTDM]

Is this a long or short wheelbase?

[@CampervanTales]

It is a short wheel base Marcus.

[@SuperMyloMan]

Супер супер супер

[@CampervanTales]

👍👍👍