Overnight in my DIY Japanese Kei (Mini Truck) Camper | First Night

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[@monical4306]

You have to hold the handle up while you shut the door. That’s how we did it in the olden days. 😂

[@tim_sessions]

Came here to comment that.

[@rozkie]

this haha, gave you a thumps up so ryan sees it

[@cbraga773]

Lol, oh yeah, I forgot about that! Been so long. I had some nostalgia seeing Ryan roll down the window

[@MzKayR]

😂 I came here to say this.

[@jodymillage4077]

Ryan... Because I am nosey and I been watching you forever...How come we never hear about your girlfriend anymore??

[@mamacat315]

Great video Ryan! Dry ice tip: put blocks of dry ice in your ice chest with wet ice. It will keep the wet ice longer and colder. To preserve the life of the dry ice, be sure and wrap the dry ice in plastic or zip lock so it won't come in contact with melting wet ice. Used to do this for extended camping trips with mom and dad YEARS ago! :D

[@TheBenSanders]

Sounds like a great tip, I always thought you couldn't touch the bag bear handed like he did. Maybe it wasn't long enough?

[@OliviaSantini]

awe :3

[@curtphillipps7830]

My problem with dry ice is it carbonates everything I cools

[@jeremyv3470]

Instead of the second bench opposite the bed, should go with a mini fridge with a counter top on top of it.

[@beckymonte1090]

Also, food related - let the rice soak for 30 minutes next time. It helps soften the exterior of the grain. Always 1:1 ratio of rice to water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes and sit for at least 5 minutes.

[@DINOJERKKIN]

I totally agree with this. Seems like wasted space. Could get that fridge in there bigger water tank and his gaming setup.

[@alonzoparnell7956]

26:38 “the bed was comfortable enough… ugh my back” 😂

[@CalebCassady-hn3qy]

yeah😂

[@michaelbulludula6770]

man honestly Ryan, the japanese kei is cool but I feel like your van was the better setup and way more spacious

[@chrisstandfast6112]

He's not abandoning the van by any means you know that right he's only gonna take the truck out on trips once in awhile

[@questioner1596]

It's just a fun project. Once you've built one van you have all kinds of skills and ideas to try on subsequent builds! Plus, this can park places the Promaster can't.

[@davideades8833]

Obviously dumb ahh

[@Lilbovi]

Duh.

[@jaredschroeder6484]

Pour some white paint over that map. Wipe it off and then re-sand it so that the etching is filled with white. That would look dope!

[@dianaveloz5341]

How could "DOPE" MEAN COOL???

[@jaredschroeder6484]

@@dianaveloz5341 Whoa, slow down there, Webster.😜

[@michaellynn9181]

@@dianaveloz5341 cause it does Karen

[@provokor]

hi Ryan! for locking the door, if you don't want to go through the hassle of having to use your key to lock from the outside -- once you push down the lock, hold the handle open until you close the door that way the lock mechanism won't go back upwards. hope this helps!

[@frostburn311]

I was about to post the same thing haha. My first vehicle was an 87 Toyota pickup and I had to lock it the same way if I didn't want to use the key after closing the door.

[@REALs0nn3]

@@frostburn311 First vehicle check-in. 87 Mazda MX-6, same method of shutting door to keep the lock down.

[@nenequesadilla]

Yep, learned this from my '83 Subaru

[@coachangela2812]

That’s old school for you young’uns. I had forgotten about that until I read your comments, lol.

[@Michelle-wj1lj]

don't believe him he's from the Philippines... stfu we don't care about your graduation photo

[@brettbmoney4159]

This car is literal physical clickbait BUT I AM FUCKING HERE FOR IT BRO. also please dont die in it because we love you

[@mikewaltering1240]

I laughed so hard when you opened your baby blanket. And I feel like you definitely need a RV ladder

[@YeahImAnthony]

My two story house feels way to cozy. Loving this

[@infledermaus]

Buy a bar of soap, rub it between the slats of the bed and it will slide better. My mother used to do that to drawers without rails way back in the 50s when they would stick.

[@urmomsahoe1]

soap or some kind of board wax for surf boards.

[@execation]

This works on old sticky wooden doors too.

[@TheRogueBro]

Or paste wax would work, it's literally what it's made for.

[@good.morning.everyone]

Yep, we used it too. Naphtha soap bars were very useful around the house.

[@PlayoffZoro]

BEEN WAITING TO SEE THE FIRST TRIP WITH THIS LITTLE GUY! To many many more 🎉

[@BlueShadow923]

Ryan what about having a taller back rest foam that is held in place with a couple velcro squares on the wall and when in bed mode can go on top of existing foam as a second layer of thickness? Congrats on maiden voyage! It was too funny when your soda froze. I'm glad it did not explode open. Be safe!

[@sovietairborne]

Hold the handle up as you close the door. Thats old school Japanese cars for you. We owned many of them growing up and I remember having to do that when you want to lock your doors.

[@bennnyboekwurm]

"The bed is definitely comfortable enough" Gets up "Oww my back" 😂😂 That was hilarious bro 😂😂

[@ljrouse5]

Perfect timing as always, Ryan!! Been waiting to see this thing in action.

[@iimcastro]

Happy for you for getting the project done and creating content with the mini truck! Personally, I do love your bigger van as it feels more cozy. This one feels like a gimmick to me, I guess that's the best word I can describe it with. But I will definitely be watching more of your content. Good luck, Ryan.

[@bigray9158]

I've never had a panic attack watching anything my whole life, until now. My claustrophobia levels are at critical. Why r u turning ur channel into a horror movie. love ya, be safe...

[@MissHannah2036]

Do we know why he has swapped out the other van for this Japanese one?

[@REALchocochan]

@@MissHannah2036 its just a second project. nubs

[@JamesMorrison-zv9sc]

U need to take the passenger seat out and build a fridge into that spot

[@TheAmericanDreamed]

That’s a really really good idea

[@roslolian11]

Gonna be a theft magnet if he does that.

[@Bright.Girls.Film.]

I’m in a sprinter and I love my space but man I have some parking envy. The build is pretty sweet!

[@kfeldinAZ]

And a new shop with Kyle! So excited for you!

[@joeythenomad]

Nice Xbone setup idea for compact spaces! Love the creativity in gaming setups even with limited space.

[@markm2041]

Glad the mini is in service. I've been waiting to see it in action. Thanks for another great camp.

[@johncurley4183]

Pretty cool. I hope you get some type of fridge. Seems essential, especially since you like to cook.

[@shaneoconnor5319]

I liked the night mode, looks super cozy

[@marzookislam5269]

Nice it is always a great Monday when Ryan uploads a video can’t wait for more videos in the mini truck camper

[@good.morning.everyone]

A tip for the curtains: sew in magnetic bars, top and bottom, then recess some magnets on the side panels on 4 corners of the windows. That way you can stow them rolled up all the way, folded in half, or removed completely without messing with Velcro.

[@EddieArafa]

I love how super happy he is with this awesome mini truck! Well done Ryan, I myself and I'm sure most of your 450k subscribers are happy for you! keep going dude, much love to you!

[@velvaseay622]

Hey Ryan I enjoyed your first night in your Kei truck. I recently saw a Honda version of a Kei truck. Very interesting, the back folded down flat. I was so fascinated. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@michaelmarmora13]

Ryan, I've been watching you for some time now and I'm so proud of the work you've put into the channel! I can't wait to see the next project you take on

[@milannandaniya6281]

Just such suggestion:- (1) You can cut the window beck side off drivingseat and make emergency exit, (2) You can do rooftop much higher or adjustable so you can move around comfortablly (3) You can move your battery department under passenger seat for more space. **Sorry for my English my English is weak😅😅 but i think you understand what am I trying to say**

[@barbarashirland9078]

LOVE your new camper!

[@enriquelafontaine6189]

Congrats on the new camper & the new shop

[@michelle_nolan]

So I don’t comment a lot, but since you’re going up highway 1 I’ve got to give you some “to do” on your list of things to see. When I was in the Air Force I was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Absolutely loved Lompoc, California. You’ve got to find a spot where you can camp and see the flower fields. Every time I see flowers as crops it brings me back to that time of my life! Other great places to see along the highway are Solvang and Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is what you would expect however Solvang is a one of a kind type of place! The only other place that stands out is Hurst castle, however, I never actually got to be able to see it. So maybe if you go see it I can live through you. Thanks. Oh yeah, I don’t remember their names, but there are a few missions in the area. Well, quite a few missions in the area! Another great place to see. Can’t wait to see your trip!

[@ngpaul9253]

I'm totally in love with this cute mini camper ❤

[@KyleRuggles]

Awwwwwwe yeah!!!! Let's go! I love your design!!!

[@LukeEagleton]

Hold the handle up when you close the door after putting the knob down. It should keep it locked

[@kfeldinAZ]

I’m so excited to see the mini truck! Yay!

[@jonathandejesus1835]

Love the build and think its pretty practical. Mattress topper might be a good add. Lookin forward to more to come with the mini truck camper!

[@anic0485]

We currently traveling in Japan and slowly making our way to Europe in our car. These small Utes and vans are everywhere and pretty cool. Surprisingly fast.

[@Andresen114]

I have been waiting for This! Thank you!!❤️❤️

[@toothlesskid1996]

I enjoy the longer videos

[@chicafromthechi]

I've been waiting for this one! ❤

[@TexasPanhandler]

Big win on the truck bro. Tons of fun seeing your first night after the build videos; it turned out better than I imagined it could be. Looking forward to seeing now how you tweak it for your next big road trip.

[@rebeccahodgins3101]

Ryan, I love love love your videos. I can't wait to be out in a van. I am planning.. hoping my day will come ... I live vicariously through your videos, though, lol. Thank you, and keep on sharing 😊

[@renserdann]

This is so awesome, been subbed to your channel for a little while and I just really enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing the journey with us ❤️

[@Neldawg316]

we do all that stuff with dry ice at my work. sometimes the frozen pallets come with dry ice if they are no in the frozen section of the trucks. Its fun to play with

[@guycomputer829]

That's SO cool! Ugh dude, I want to do this myself so badly. It would solve my childhood tree house nostalgia while quenching my recent yearning for travel/wanderlust at the same time. Good stuff man! Looking forward to the final touches you make to it.

[@BekEhr]

Omg, a treehouse would be a dream 🤩

[@rangovanlife]

That was a cool first test. In did it looks very cozy in there, so tiny but feels homely.

[@codynelson762]

Congrats dude. Starting watching you with around 10,000 subscribers and it feels like half a mil happened so fast. Keep it going

[@kannonprice3521]

Looks amazing what a cool project. Everyone being all skeptical and saying your original van is better are all missing the point. So cool Ryan. Plz more with this Kei camper!

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Loving this video and all of the mini truck camper builds. You have inspired me to build myself one. Thank You

[@fortunateadventures3664]

I’m excited to see some new adventures in your Japanese mini truck🥳🚐

[@AvvaAnnaa]

Try holding the door handle up when closing the door to lock it from the outside, it was a feature on my moms old Datsun B210 when I was a kid. Cool camper! Congrats on the new shop‼️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@kevinmcd5578]

Bet you could make a slide out insulated drawer for one of your slots under the bed that you could build in a slot in a top lid for dry ice and it cools stuff below it. Good for weekend trips and wouldn’t use power. You can see how well dry ice works and it lasts long enough too.

[@pacolapala]

You can use the passenger floor board and seat to store some items in plastic containers. I used to do expedited deliveries in a promaster 3500ext. Because I carried up to 3 pallets, room was limited. I had a bucket with lid where I stored supplies along with a piece of pool noodle and plastic bags so the bucket doubled as an emergency toilet which was only used once 😂. Also had a couple of plastic “ammo” boxes where I stored things I wanted to have but didn’t necessarily use every day.

[@a.tmaddux9977]

Nice build Ryan you inspired me to start my own camper/vehicle and do my own traveling

[@CelticsFanBoy92]

I live in Eastern NC. Since you started building your mini truck I've seen at least 15 of them. I never saw them before. And they were right hand drive too.

[@bwest6275]

The radio is tuned for Asia frequencies. I bought a home stereo from Japan and found this out myself :D Bro, sweet kei truck build, the interior looks so beauriful. Any plans to add some security cameras on the outside, particularly facing reward, so you can see whats going on outside? Could be those recessed keyhole type of cameras, I think they're pretty inexpensive.

[@mikeminard4115]

A successful maiden voyage for the mini truck - can't wait to see the future adventures, Ryan!!

[@shannonking2126]

Taking the truck up PCH is a great idea! I always think of San Francisco as Oz and PCH as the Yellow Brick Road. Going from San Diego to San Francisco is a gorgeous drive.

[@barnesfamily1128]

Use that little shelf above the cab for storage. Don't forget a a place to use the bathroom, or steps to get in & out easier. But cute truck.❤

[@michaelw5456]

I just got to say, it would be really hard to Stealth camp in this, LoL, might as well Vinyl wrap it to promote the youtube channel for the the builds in the shop.

[@brendenian]

Ryan’s 200th video, let’s go! Love the mini truck!

[@borakim9817]

I love to see this type of blog and van convert build, lovely, I am looking forward to see how to install back camera for parking

[@joshmorgan838]

Worried for you, that thing looks like a death trap. Congrats on the new channel, cool to see you branching out and helping others.

[@jojobean2845]

Was hoping for a mini-t vid soon. It didn't disappoint. Can't wait to see what adventures you get into. ❤

[@dooner777]

I used to get lunch at that deli about 15 years ago, glad to see they are still open.

[@JackieNunes-nz6sl]

I love this video. Your sense of humor is the best.

[@PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx]

I’m glad your first trip is going well. 😊

[@excalibur2417]

Been waiting for this episode for so long! Let's go!!

[@dave2431]

Awesome first night! Looking forward to sharing your future adventures!

[@InstaPete]

I love this build so much!!! ❤ fantastic food and phenomenal vibes! Enjoy Highway 1, I grew up on the coast of Cali near San Luis Obispo! 😊

[@craigroosa9321]

Sweet little camper ! Been looking forward to your first overnite ! How about canvas bins up front behind some net to hold what ever ! Would look fine and be handy ,,,just a thought ! Take care and safe travels ! Awesome shop too ,,,,

[@colletteatkins9991]

Enjoyed the video. You did an amazing job on the build. Looking forward to more adventures in the new build,

[@robertstrohm2412]

AWESOME - Thanks for sharing, love the lil bomber.

[@quebz14]

Congratulations on the mini truck and the workshop 😘❤❤❤

[@maninamillion]

Can't wait for the build channel with your friend. love the cosy tiny build too.

[@bannk7789]

Freaking awesome. Looks so funny cruising down the road. Great job and congrats on the shop!

[@kristinfaison1397]

So cool Ryan looking forward to road trip

[@MyVanMonty]

Ryan, I think you can lock the button and hold the handle up as you close the door and it will stay locked. So, you don't need to use the key every time. My old 83 honda accord was the same way.

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your "Overnight in my DIY Japanese Kei (Mini Truck) Camper | First Night" adventure is inspiring! Your creativity and resourcefulness are truly commendable. And im am floating village life.

[@LetsTurnItUpWorld]

Ryan, this is crazy! 🎉❤ congrats man! can’t wait to see how you set up your gaming system in that little baddie! 👾🎮

[@rustybros]

9:11 witch crackle is wild lol

[@Techno_Gecko]

So mean lmfao

[@Defianthuman]

Fold out step for the back would be a nice touch. Alternator charger or just supply some 12v power to the power bank(like solar) when driving. If it has two solar connections that would be nice. 16:10 I would get caps for those jugs under the sink. Put a hole and hot glue the hose in it, so it doesn't spill. Better than that would be to get a similar sized tank and put it underneath if there is space. Lastly, The pull out bed should be a second bunk if you even have two people in there.

[@wendelclements6448]

Man the wait was worth it man. It’s awesome man The dinner looked great Looking forward to the next trip as always safe travels

[@RandomVelocity]

That’s pretty cool and must be cozy. Somebody else mentioned the rice thing have you ever tried that uncle Ben’s rice a packet they have the plain and brown, which have no sodium no cholesterol so it takes 90 seconds in the microwave so you could definitely just cook it in a just heat it up basically it’s already cooked. Super convenient.

[@thelonejedi-]

I was watching the first video on this truck while I was watching it you posted this video , crazy how life works sometimes

[@ItssPreston]

love the build! cant wait to see more!

[@denos.2688]

Love this little camper video

[@joshs2419]

The Bill Nye theme 🤣 Classic.

[@Grevlain]

Man...that thing is friggn bonkers!

[@jtelevenoyd1571]

Awesome little rig. I love the idea of a kei camper. Then again I have a thing for motor scooters too, so "Avoid Highways" is basically an article of dogma for me. 🙂 Nice work!

[@ChaseMercer]

YES more mini truck camper please, been waiting for these videos, excited to see it

[@byls4875]

If you ever forget a top for the rice, you can bring use a bag to finish the rice with something on top of it.

[@Roslerox]

*witch cackles* 😂

[@LocalsOnly420SD]

Ryan what’s up bro local here, those sailboats have to stay 100ft from the shore. You have to yell at them and they’ll F off. Caught buncha mackerel stingrays nd sharks where you’re at. Try going to the park down a couple spots, you might have better luck. Also bathrooms there 🤙🤙🤙

[@LetsTalkAboutIt_305]

This mini van works well for local van life/camping in my opinion. It’s an interesting build though, as the majority of van lifers have the more traditional spacious vans or school buses.

[@jaminjared]

congrats on the first night in the new build! super unique, can’t wait to watch more adventures with it

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

The little camper truck is awesome!

[@howIseestuff]

Nice! I love the truck and I do like the cooking part of it! (homecook myself) One note though - when I was watching the part when you cook, I could not help but notice that if you mount the electric socket on a wall istead of the countertop, it would give you more space on the counter and prevent anything being splashed/spilled/sprayed into those sockets. But it is just my opinion - feedback if you will 🙂 safe travels!