Unboxing & Testing My Chinese "$2,000" ELECTRIC Truck!

[@Trevor-nb6cn]

It’s good it has a bed to collect parts as they fall off

[@Htxracing97]

Lmfaaaaoooo omg

[@hazedwonderthe9988]

👏👏👏👏

[@Utubin]

Aaaaah that's funny as all get out!!!

[@walterlewis1029]

LMAO!!!!

[@hven1110]

😂😂 best comment

[@tongliu5535]

As someone who grew up in China I immediately figured who the intended customers are 😂 It's mostly going to be farmers in villages who needed to commute a mile or so between their home and the farm, and there's not going to be a well paved road anyway, and definitely no need to go beyond 15 mph, so "street legal" isn't even a thing. Nevertheless it's quite interesting you shipped it all the way to America

[@kaiyondo]

Thanks for the knowledge bro

[@LilDaff]

Haha my grandparents own a farm in japan but they just ship out their crops by taking out the old isuzu and taking them to the shipment center

[@KNRG04]

@@LilDaff love isuzu

[@mikemoss6045]

Billion dollar industry right in front of you. Sucks the Import costs are so high. $2k for a small electric vehicle is one thing, the price of a full size vehicle in the end is too much. Believe me when I say americans would love it for the right price. And not just the electric vehicles either.

[@tongliu5535]

@@mikemoss6045 Yeah exactly! Shipping it over costs money, fine, but so much in tariff and fee is just... 😤 It would be so nice if it's just the price itself, the actual cost to ship it over, and a REGULAR tax (which under Chinese law should be within that 2k bucks already).

[@my-2-centstoday]

I'm smiling watching this because you are definitely a glass-half-full kinda guy. It is refreshing to see someone looking at the brighter side.

[@SolvayConference]

I wasn’t even interested in EVs, but I subscribed to this guy because of his positive vibes. He’s so chill lol

[@user735_]

Yes, he is but he was also who spent the money on it, so... what can he say... Objectively speaking, pretty much everything is wrong with it. The fact that it is cheap doesn't justify it. Wait to see the long term reliability, that's going to be funny...

[@汤圆-y7f]

I'd be smiling too, this video might have just made him $10k, so practically, he got this toy for free plus some extra cash, very smart guy if you ask me.

[@user735_]

@@汤圆-y7f I honestly think making a YT video is the only proper use for this kind of thing.

[@Winterstick549]

​@user735_ It only cost two grand and his later videos show it's been very reliable. Check out the price of a John Deere dump bed side by side

[@rzpogi]

In the Philippines, there are low speed registrations for these vehicles (vehicles limited up to 60kph ~ 38mph). The only caveat is these vehicles are not allowed on expressways, but city and provincial highways, totally legal. These are popular with barangay/sub-district deliveries of purified water (tap water isn't 100% drinkable here), laundry, vegetables and even short family trips.

[@hedonisticzen]

The fact this thing has a dump bed, a/c and info deck is madness 😆

[@utubewillyman]

You never know when you might need to haul a load of styrofoam peanuts.

[@a.tempest5643]

@@utubewillyman True.

[@bagingospringo4396]

Do u have to register it

[@deeharper1364]

@@bagingospringo4396 Probably 1 week warranty.

[@user-dx8br5vb3n]

@@utubewillyman 😂😂

[@TheTryingDutchman]

A friend of mine bought one of these, he is a metal worker and his dad is a trailer welder. They measured>recreated the entire chassis with 304 steel and proper welds. They adjusted the suspension mounts to fit Volswagen Lupo suspension. My dad who is a yacht electrician redid all of the wiring and after that they outsourced a complete repaint. Honestly it's a great vehicle now, however they are now looking for a stronger engine/battery pack to take it to the next step :D

[@vijithathukorala3512]

Thats very interesting, would have uploaded to youtube 👍

[@TheTryingDutchman]

@@vijithathukorala3512 thanks, and yes i told them to make a video of it but they refused (different generation lol)

[@144vdcs10]

I am orderiing mine with the 72v & 4kw motor option. BUT you can change out the controller and go to 96v or 144v. I would love to try and put in a 96v pack and see if the 72v controller could handle it.

[@grapefruitsyrup8185]

Wow that's a very interesting and fun project!! Love these small but completely decked out vehicles which really come in handy. Planning to have one soon.

[@Ziggy.Q]

Sounds like they are swapping out pretty much everything came with it, ship of theseus vibes 🤣

[@Ps35176]

When he popped the frunk and revealed air conditioning and a firewall, I was blown away. That’s what made me realize this thing is an actual truck, not some big mobility device.

[@EbikeSchool]

Pace gets it!

[@Anonymous-sb9rr]

With a top speed of 25 mph

[@seniorspaghetti4861]

By no means is this a "actual truck"

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@seniorspaghetti4861 It's a Fruck (with a 'frunk')...

[@DrLoverLover]

It's not even that

[@rogerskog6222]

Make sure that there aren't any transport spacers sitting on top of the shocks if it has shocks. This is normal to prevent the vehicle from bouncing during transport.

[@matthewsmith1941]

This dude should really consider doing more reviews. He's really informative makes it interesting.

[@yahyahfiacel]

😄

[@cuteone1702]

Agreed.

[@zer0bankoe]

Yeah I’m the 667th liker. I broke the curse 😏

[@somjitleo]

Agree , this is the first American I have listened to from start to finish .

[@beanos2287]

@@somjitleo bruh

[@rab46290]

Finally an adult version of a power wheel

[@Guitar157]

Haha 😆

[@raymondmoore2707]

😆

[@williamtennal]

😀

[@estrada_k3265]

😆

[@zacharymaxwell88]

When it started driving I said the exact thing! Then I saw this comment and I busted out laughing.

[@Riverbendblu]

Best line ever "the suspension that could use some existence "

[@louiscypher7090]

Really? Ever?

[@hadleymanmusic]

Hahahaa

[@Mrhellacat]

@@louiscypher7090 yes

[@1nvisible1]

*Loosen low gear set screw and rotate it back so it is parallel to frame in high gear, vertical in low gear. Reinforce the frame. Solar panels on roof and bigger forklift motor. Increase ride height with used motorcycle wheels and shocks. Through-bolt everything with stainless. Remove the dump bed hardware and bolt it everywhere to increase frame rigidity. Cut a third out of the middle of a bed extender, and mount it to make bed longer with a 1/4' thick slice of corian as a bedliner to actually use it.*

[@Pitman556]

Probably so stiff to carry some weight

[@novicenova]

I think you can list it as a farm vehicle with a SMV reflect triangle sign & it's covered under that insurance like a tractor. Also a little deflation of the tires will give you a smoother ride too.

[@144vdcs10]

I use to build highway capable EVs . But this would be really handy on my farm and VERY fun as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@144vdcs10]

@@dj-number-one Looks like they keep deleting my reply to you . I will try and get the word out as soon as they are here in the USA in about 7 weeks.

[@land7776]

It's all fun until the ride punches your kidneys out...

[@land7776]

@Will Rivers you will find out

[@Winterstick549]

​@land7776 City boy are ya?

[@robkoepnick5507]

I wanna see a long term review on how it's held up Over the past few months. Especially how those welds held up.

[@illiteratebrian1707]

Honestly, I’m more interested in seeing how the battery holds up

[@billdivine9501]

Over the months he probably lowered it, put on cool rims, nice stereo, maybe even a spoiler. We’re talking some serious bling! 😆

[@kaibotski4939]

Long term is subjective. Maybe 1 year would be considered end of life expectancy.

[@invictus_1245]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the batter spontaneously caught in fire with how beat it got in shipping.

[@GIPvideos]

He just put that video out

[@Cochise6666]

You were INCREDIBLY fortunate to have received your truck in the condition you did. There are sprockets and gears for electric engines like yours (seen them on electric cars /golf carts) that can be swapped out to improve torque.

[@wolfguardian8312]

Why should he even have to do that?

[@danielsnipes5075]

@@wolfguardian8312 improved torque could make it pick up speed just a little faster . Makes it feel like you’re going faster but still capped at that 25mph limit.

[@NOBLE-wo5rr]

@@danielsnipes5075 if the sprockets were to be swapped for improved torque, the 25 mph top speed wouldn't be possible anymore. That's how gear reduction works.

[@davesnothere3425]

@@NOBLE-wo5rr unless it’s just electronically limited to 25 mph

[@ViajesChurchVacationsMore]

I wonder if I can import these little truck to Mexico, please let me know if You hear something

[@clydesmith4395]

Thank you for sharing the unboxing and review of this interesting utility vehicle. As a retired person I can think of a thousand things this vehicle could be used for. I was surprised at the "extra" expenses that you had to pay just to get a complete operational unit. That being said, I do like the idea of a small electric utility vehicle.🙂

[@Siendra]

Maybe not this one specifically, but I could see a lot of Oil and Gas companies being interested in these. A good number of plants already use gators or quads with trailers to move small loads around (or just make the operators lives a little easier), getting something that can provide coverage and heat/ac in a similar foot print would actually be useful. Speed limits are usually no more than 15-30km/h within the plants anyway and if they're following the pipe to a wellsite or something it's usually decently flat land.

[@mechanomics2649]

Of course, Oil and Gas companies are fine with using more sustainable technologies themselves while paying ungodly amounts of money to prevent everyone else from using them. Every single suit at the top of these companies should get the wall.

[@charlieangkor8649]

The AC has 3 settings: loud, hearing damage and bleeding from the ears.

[@crystalrivera5921]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@a.mathis9454]

4 Dead battery. 😂

[@jamesscarbrough6597]

The louder it is the better it works!😆

[@AlRoderick]

Why am I wearing earmuffs in the summer? Funny story...

[@stardustindigo]

😹😹

[@jomembawang]

Make all the jokes you want, it's great to see a company strive for cheaper car options. Not everyone that needs a vehicle can afford 40-50k "entry level" cars.

[@Yakanhikoerotikkushiti]

Entry cars costs more between 15-30k

[@dalenolden1875]

FYI: All major Asian car manufacturers have small economy vehicles like the Chevy spark. These vehicles (kei cars) are allowed in all countries but the US. Our GOVT is manipulating what vehicles are purchased in the US. Kei cars get 50-60 mpg and are priced 10-15k.

[@austinbergen2409]

My first car was $3,000 USD, runs like a champ, never had a mechanical problem and has over 180,000 miles. Done.

[@nicoleelder4134]

Remember the YUGO cars, of the 80"s? A Cheap car

[@NicoleM2108]

Exactly! I am thinking how wonderful this would be on islands. Very clean and efficient. I would love it!

[@nathanlamaire]

I love how (new) comments act like they're smarter while I just gonna sit here and watch. I appreciate everyone with enough money to dump and make contents that I can't do myself, and this isn't like it's a totally bad decision or anything but those keep saying like you're stupid. If I can be rich from stupidity, please sign me in! Keep up with the content!

[@changli6143]

Hi friend！Thank you for your suggestions, we will improve them. I am glad you like this truck！

[@alepepperoni2563]

Cool products tbh

[@thealgorithmisbroken]

Lol

[@jorgehuerta9593]

I want one make mine red and 🖤

[@charlotte2013]

🤣👍

[@steampunknoodles]

Stop flooding the market with garbage

[@lowkeym6a124]

The other funky thing is that the front looks like a mix between a palisade and an HD Silverado

[@studiosinger]

You disclosed yourself from the 1970’s generation when you used funky.

[@_topikk_]

Where are you seeing the Palisade influence? I see none at all. It looks like a Silverado HD glued on a 1st Gen Colorado to me.

[@chadbrooks9763]

"Does ford know they took the explorer name?" Let's not acknowledge the chevy front end 😂

[@Pacey12]

And the Ford tail lights 🤣

[@chadbrooks9763]

@Fire Heart I couldn't quite put my finger on it but I know the interior looked fairly familiar

[@ikemancan]

@@frumbert and paying workers pennies

[@daninthegutter7521]

@@frumbert... & they have complete control over the worker's who build it, who probably get paid a bowl of rice a day.. 👎 I would never buy Chinese built /made product's, I have principles..!!

[@xiufengjin7321]

@@daninthegutter7521 your brain is washed pretty well lmao

[@WNCRod]

Definitely less costly and more functional than a golf cart. Great option if you don't need the power of a Mule. It's kinda cool!

[@bradmuehlenbein]

I probably laughed way to hard at the noises it made hobbling around the yard at first. It has so much character! 😂

[@thomasnguyen3925]

the air conditioning though

[@Asiansxsymbol]

It works better on a cement road.

[@squareeyz]

I was in stitches when he was showing the low gear handle, which couldn't be operated with the door closed!

[@stevelacroix2917]

This is so cool. I hope the manufacturer takes your advice to make the truck better. Crating would be a biggie, suspension would be another. Everything else is just livable.

[@__WJK__]

Cheap aftermarket air bladders might work, provided there's a way to mount em(?) Would be interesting to see exactly how the suspension works/is designed.

[@macauleyc64]

@@__WJK__ air bladder? You mean air ride/ airbags

[@__WJK__]

@@macauleyc64 - Aftermarket suspension air bags, yes, that's it - Thanks!

[@kylereese4822]

Imagine this conversion on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PIg5ifhbSFsM0&ab_channel=MVCmissionvideocontent and using the rear electric motor from the Mitsubishi to power the the axels and a battery made from Tesla 18650 or 2170 cells... :):)

[@__WJK__]

@Steve Lacroix - Totally see your point but items like this are actually built within a limited production cost in mind and are meant to be as inexpensive as possible to fill a (empty) niche in the market and still turn a small profit. If the manufacturer improves it too much, then the mini EV truck won’t be as affordable and will then have to compete with other EVs outside its intended market, which is fine but then of course the price will no longer stay at $2k.

[@chinabluewho]

Was actually shocked to see air conditioning, really a game changer for that vehicle that it has that feature.

[@Mike_Hughes]

Yes but with the aircon on, it only does 0.25 MPH (for three mins).

[@briseboy]

Windows are best. I never had a problem in 124F Mojave days, when driving. Dump the AC

[@elevatoroperator2021]

That's dry heat, in humid weather you practically need AC

[@ixcutamp8059]

@Repent! We're talking about Chinese electric trucks here, don't get your Jesus involved

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

@Repent! Keep your *CREEPY* little MANMADE god under control, little fella!

[@coryfairbairn5311]

A repair shop near me bought about two dozen of these to sell without checking to find out if they were street legal first. Took them a while but finally did sell them after a few people bought them just to find out they couldn't register it.

[@district12-]

Strange, you would think they could reg like a golf cart???

[@gringa978]

It can get a NEV plate so idk what your talking about

[@coryfairbairn5311]

New York state has too many regulations when it comes to registering vehicles for use on public roads. You need to register an ATV but you can't drive it on a public road you can only cross from one side to another . I've heard other states are less strict so I'm sure it's different in other parts of the country.

[@RavenStorm332]

@@coryfairbairn5311 in Massachusetts because its' top speed is 25mph it's considered a low speed vehicle so it wouldn't have to be registered but it would have to be insured

[@tanyabasulto6953]

I think it is real cute. Once you modify the suspension and make sure the front end is secure it should make a great farm cart

[@colemant6845]

Only a chick would think that $8000 thing was cute... waste of money.

[@TirarADeguello]

There is no way, looking at the welds on that frame, that vehicle will ever be street legal. Could you even imagine what a wreck by someone in a full size car would look like against that tin can?

[@forsaken7161]

It's the US. Everything there is street legal

[@HiddenAgendas]

It's $2,000. Still has better welds than a Tesla

[@neil754]

We had a similar situation when some people started using Indian made battery "Cars" in London. They were(are) called Gwizz. No way they would ever pass the car safety tests so they got round them by selling it as a Quadracycle, a covered quad bike. Although it obviously wasn't, it was a car. I saw one have a head on with a London black taxi. Relatively low speed, probably no more than 20 to 25mph combined speed. The entire bodywork was ripped off the chassis and burst open. The Taxi didn't even break it's headlights and drove away from the accident.

[@Khaymen223]

I doubt he's gonna drive it on anything more than his property, and a couple back roads.......Its supposed to replace a golf cart, not an actual truck.

[@TirarADeguello]

@@neil754 that sounds utterly horrific thing to witness.

[@aaronsmith8073]

This is hilarious. It looks like a comical version of a Chevy Ford F-150 Ram I want one

[@geraldross108]

Cute but Communist

[@ayejay5000]

Chevy f-1Ram 👌💪🏾😂😂

[@jimmycline4778]

@@ayejay5000 It’s a Silfordramo!

[@darkfire1161]

Right because China is always ahead to copy everything form others

[@kristianchristensen2254]

IP Theft buddy IP Theft!

[@jordanfish]

A very simple mod to get the low gear setting functional is just replace the lever. You can see in the video how easy it would be to unbolt and replace with $5 of home depot jerry rigging.

[@johneastman1905]

Young children have battery powered toy cars and trucks, this seems to be an upscale Version for an eager adult, the build quality is not much different, cheep & cheerful !

[@malaminekamara4079]

*cheap

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Looks like a grown up size power wheels : )

[@daz-ut1sd]

@@malaminekamara4079 that's the joke

[@stopcensoringmyfreespeech3280]

Looks a lot better than a golf cart to me.

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@malaminekamara4079 Cheap and RUBBISH.

[@stormrider8236]

I wasn't sure about this video when I found it, but I'm really glad I did watch it - fun, informative and honest! Thanks very much for a really professionally produced piece.

[@bishopvida]

Thanks very much for everything this truck isn't lol

[@jimmyjones8311]

It looks like a tiny Silverado 😂 And you can always throw the safety triangle on the back and now it’s “farm” equipment

[@MegaMeaty]

They ripped off Ford, and Chevy LOL!!

[@kasuraga]

The slogan would be "Built Fard Touch"

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Those where exactly my thoughts!😂

[@RexWort]

It's Chinese.....so Of course they would "borrow" some design

[@limitedslip82]

@@RexWort so true

[@limyrob1383]

I think that hi-lo gear lever has been put on 90deg out. Could be an easy fix. If it has multi leaf springs you may be able to take one out. I suspect its designed to ride well when completely overloaded.

[@ryanm.191]

These seem like they’d be a pretty good option for like university campus security and maintenance run arounds, or a small airfield utility vehicle. Pretty cool and fun I’d like to see mods but I wouldn’t trust it on the road

[@floatinggoose9197]

We already have those. This is a stark and sharp contrast between our ingenuity and China's.

[@FerdinandFake]

@@floatinggoose9197 Ours are 10x more expensive, when this is sufficient for many jobs.

[@ryanm.191]

@@floatinggoose9197 golf carts and shit, I’m talking about actual utility vehicles not something you find among wanna be cops and golfers

[@ickebins6948]

@@ryanm.191 And you think that abomination is up for the job? Have you seen the video? This is pure garbage...

[@hermangerman5990]

its a pit car lol

[@thenewseorarek9625]

You could honestly probably boost the longevity by a lot just by re welding all the parts and putting on paint you know will last a while

[@user735_]

Every penny invested on this would be wasted. Everything is made to the poorest quality possible. I don't think we can talk about 'longevity' here.

[@joetheplumber5781]

@@user735_ poorly? For 2k I think it’s very good

[@kingofrivia1248]

@@user735_ You say that but these days cars basically have no diffenreces in durability. A mazda is as good as a bmw etc. The only thing i would say still stands is volvos safety and toyotas durability. bEsides that it really doesnt matter what you buy

[@user735_]

@@joetheplumber5781 poor or good doesn't has to be with the price. Poor quality is poor quality, even if you paid 10 bucks for it.

[@evlutionzllc5519]

@@joetheplumber5781 $8k

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

"Yeah that'll smooth out the ride..." I lol'd heartily.

[@scoopdecoop]

The fact that you have to zip tie anything is a game changer for me. I was waiting for it to fall to pieces when you started driving in the paddock. I'm sure with a bit of work you'll keep it running.

[@olewetdog6254]

Now we need an episode of Pimp My Ride with this truck!

[@MORTEMANIMAuk]

This looks like something an alien would make after having a brief description of a traditional American truck 🤣

[@vipvip-tf9rw]

Chinese factory, alien would make more sophisticated thing

[@carpenoctem]

that sounds more like the cyber truck

[@johnnylego807]

Actually this is rather accurate, Something not built by Americans would technically be built by “aliens”, as we call anyone not a citizen of the US a Alien.

[@col.johnson9938]

Thank you for an honest upfront review. Many people do not state all the additional fees it takes to get items into the country and people do not understand that. Everything imported has these fees and is built in to your cost when you purchase locally.

[@jurrasicpig2426]

think there's a nickname in China for EVs like this, literally something like "Old men's fun", lol, because they usually are driven by grandpas to places like community centers, wet market etc, on a daily basis. they are surely not for open roads.

[@lansleyONE]

Great video! Tthe first thing I'd tackle is those welding joints - one bump too many and that chassis could break! Get a local welder in to fix up the strength. They can go after the spot welds on the cage too. If it's your parents who are on board, better to keep them safe before going after the other improvements,

[@treadmedia1777]

Agreed, the amount of rattling and groaning is very concerning. Its literally the noisiest EV ever. My e-MTB out on the trails sound more subdued and apparently way better suspension too. Lol

[@DetailWizard]

So..it seems like a golf card in a shape of a mini Colorado truck😅

[@ArronWatkinsRETURNS]

Silverado, not Colorado. Unless you never seen Chevy Ads

[@andrewkoch3209]

@@ArronWatkinsRETURNS ??? Looks like a little Chevy Colorado to me

[@swampbros3044]

The head lights look like the 2020 2500 Silverado

[@koborkutya7338]

Yeah i think that's how it should be looked at. It is not a truck - if you look at it like a truck you will get disappointed and upset and ridicule the thing. It is not what it is meant to be used for.

[@keshlalish5586]

with an hydrolic dump box, for 2000$ it's pretty neat

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

That's actually quite impressive for $3500 total. A new golf cart purchased locally is $7000-9000 for a standard 2 seater.

[@dnh3005]

He paid $7950

[@michaelleal4231]

@@dnh3005 ohh,he paid $8000 estimated so that's really not that good of a deal.

[@SpecterNeverSpectator]

@@michaelleal4231 yeah I think he mightve done better with the golf cart, but it's still very cool

[@michaelleal4231]

@@SpecterNeverSpectator May God Bless You..In the Holy Bible it says ,"God has a throne over every city". That means his throne is the "Police Station",God is still King of the cities.U are a chosen one from God to protect his children,all of us including you.:) Ya,u are anointed by God,u are protected by God n Jesus but I think that's pretty cool how Officers are Chosen ones by God.

[@dimasprimacahyadi9136]

It is basically a golfcart with different chasis.

[@T.Angelique8161]

I LOVE this lil truck, the lift bed alone makes it worth the money if you have it, but it’s got ac/heat too!!🤗🥰

[@MrP90rex]

The best part about owning one of these is that all the women would say “ Wow that guy drives a Chang LI 😍😍😍! “

[@viktorpettersson6899]

Guys are usually more amazed by cars than girls

[@perdidoatlantic]

Followed by “me so haaawwwneeee”.

[@robert.m4676]

@@viktorpettersson6899 you obviously never owned a Porsche!!!

[@antimurphy8212]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lucasward9506]

@@viktorpettersson6899 Women hate my Chevy c10, its hilarious.

[@smashbother5684]

I haven't finished watching the video yet, but I have reached the part where the truck is fully unpacked with no damage, so the shipping frame already impressed me.

[@OutposTthirty1]

Did it impress you when he couldn't drive it over a metal bar that was laid on the ground? for almost $9 grand that thing should be able to do burnouts

[@gameryusic825]

@@OutposTthirty1 It cost 2k where tf did you get 9 grand from?

[@ljprep6250]

@@gameryusic825 He said the final cost was around $7,950 if he did his math right.

[@gameryusic825]

@@ljprep6250 Yeah not 9 grand and also that's the added shipping and fees. If someone had a friend who helped ship the things for free the price will go down way lower. The FIXED price is $2000 so the "9 grand" the guy was talking about isn't exactly the price of the vehicle.

[@FazendeiroDePlastico]

Maybe the coil suspension came locked, like wash machines when they transport they put screw's to lock the chamber/barrel , to avoid damage.

[@darkreaper72jp]

Pretty sure it doesn't have a coil suspension at all actually. I think it has leaf springs or some similar low tech cheap suspension

[@bobbg9041]

@@darkreaper72jp fix it. Add some shocks. Plenty of off road stuff. What did it cost?

[@Phil451]

@@darkreaper72jp It actually does have coil springs but they look way too stiff. If you look at some parts of the video you can see the coilovers.

[@andrewrules231]

or maybe its made in china...

[@josedavidplacencia2141]

@@andrewrules231 Words of wisdom

[@timdrake719]

These are enclosed golf carts. They would be excellent on a closed course. I would have loved to have one of these when my grandparents lived in a sort of planned community trailer park. Most of the travel inside the community was in golf carts. I don't think it would survive my other grandparents farm but I'm sure the cows would have been vastly entertained.

[@stephenvaile5443]

As a "round the ranch" utility cart w/ac, elec. windows, dump bed, and nice closed cab this little dude is pretty cool. Need the welding practice anyway. Great informative review.

[@Centermass762]

If it won't drive over a piece of 1.5" square tubing, it will be basically useless for anything other than going to the mailbox. You can buy a decent side-by-side for $9,000.

[@tylerkovalski9274]

@@Centermass762 idk if that's worth the extra $7000 sorry

[@tylerkovalski9274]

@@Centermass762 just by a Ford ranger or chevy colorado at that point man

[@Centermass762]

@@tylerkovalski9274 watch the whole video. This little truck cost him $9,000. Edit- I remembered wrong, it cost him $8,000. You can still get a decent SXS for that.

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

i think you would get better value from a golf cart. thats what i use.

[@Ninety676]

Check the springs for suspension blocks, nylon blocks which are placed in the springs, they effectively stabilise the load for transportation. If there present, you need to remove them by jacking up the vehicle. This could be the excessive clunking that your hearing.

[@dune4433]

Potentially, he also paid $2000 for it brand new 😅

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

Agreed!!💯 Does it have a stereo??😁 #davesandersstepdaughter

[@keithclark486]

It's the exaust pipe rattling , Needs a 2" lift kit and a section of flex pipe.

[@stonehaven2289]

@@keithclark486 it's electric.. it doesn't have an exhaust pipe.. lol

[@HomelessPank]

@@stonehaven2289 r wooosh

[@caspianwendell]

I liked it, as stated “better than a golf cart for the farm”

[@bashkillszombies]

A golf cart will be a million times better.

[@caspianwendell]

@@bashkillszombies I can’t haul crap in a golf cart

[@Try2-Imagine]

@@bashkillszombies A used truck would be 100Million times better, and half the cost!

[@Ignacio.Romero]

@@Try2-Imagine Double the cost every year if you consider fuel

[@Try2-Imagine]

@@Ignacio.Romero lol, gas isn't $20/ gal yet. Give Biden another 6 months.

[@kathe.o.]

The frame of the protective shipping container could/would make a great carport frame to protect your mini-truck from the weather. Plus as the John Alexander's message said it is obviously stronger than the actual truck frame. This is just a thought. I'm a big believer in recycling, just as that thin plywood has many uses

[@micahsdad5388]

We did recycle the metal. Thx

[@T33K3SS3LCH3N]

I can't believe how many features they put into that thing. This is really fun

[@bagingospringo4396]

Do u have to register it

[@crowofjudgement159]

Kid: Mom can we get a Tesla truck? Mom: No we have Tesla truck at home. *Tesla truck at home*

[@AFellowDoktuh]

Sadly for Tesla, this chinese electric truck is more practical then theirs.

[@wyzzardfamily]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YungEagle3k]

@@AFellowDoktuh how?

[@ScattMatt3000]

@@YungEagle3k use your brain and play devils advocate for one time in your life

[@AFellowDoktuh]

@@YungEagle3k 🤣 I shouldn't have to explain a simple to understand joke.

[@danielesilvaggi]

loosen the speed selector and move it toward the back of the cab so when you switch it it will be in the upright position. I had to do this with my jeep wrangler seat height adjuster as every time I got into and out of the seat it would always lower the seat. I just moved the handle to point down and it never lowered again on it's own. Great buy on the truck.

[@Nortonsnorton]

One modification you can make would be an extended curved/bent lever for 1st Gear, just don’t trip over it on the way out the door! 😊 Nice drone coverage by the way!

[@kylerlemieux9267]

The amount of weight on container ships is actually incredible. I'm surprised that truck isn't meant for flat stanley by now 🤣🤣

[@ian2000]

You just brought out a deep memory.

[@kbanghart]

Flat Stanley! Omg maybe Bob the builder was able to pound out the dents 😂

[@ericmaypother3546]

Yes but all the weight on a container ship wasn't on the truck, the only weight on it was what ever was placed on top of it while it was inside the shipping container. What ever was in the shipping containers below, beside or under would have no bearing on it.

[@tokamelculo713]

“The way it’s meant to be driven, fully assembled” Starts driving on his yard

[@ggapsis]

Appreciate how thorough this. By the end you listed pros and cons, were serious about it's limitations, and let us know the true cost. It'll be interesting to hear what of it holds up or breaks down over time.

[@David-bh5le]

@@jaychristopher4167 ok cool

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@jaychristopher4167 I do like to hear an Optimist...

[@damascus6480]

This thing sounds worse then a Yugo

[@rocklobster5074]

@@David-bh5le be quiet 🤫

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@damascus6480 I think the Chinese built-in Yugo sound effects, thinking that would improve things... No.

[@dh5594]

I'm glad someone finally disclosed the shipping prices and extras for the battery. I knew $2000 wasn't the total price but I never knew how much extra until he said it

[@dashlamb9318]

Thank you for explaining all the costs and details about this truck. Well done but I still WANT one!

[@Larry]

Could you not have it on the road if you class it as a quadricycle, rather than a car/truck?

[@michaelharrison5725]

Feels good being on the same youtube recommendations as you.

[@thumbwarriordx]

That's a rough proposition in the U.S. But I feel like it's more viable to get it licensed as a farm vehicle with the same rules as a tractor. Warning placards, pull over for EVERY other vehicle to pass and you can hop around along local town roads like a horse-drawn buggy lol

[@alanmccartney6216]

That makes sense

[@OGMann]

@@alanmccartney6216 or, you can actually pull it with a horse. Lol.

[@chrisblester37]

In my country the bad welding would fail a warrent of fitness, but if they were fixed it should pass ,as a farm vehicle be good for a .if style block for feeding out and jobs around the place carrying fence posts ect and use only on flat land .

[@wruley]

Great review and breakdown of all the costs. Would love to see an update video once you have made some upgrades or modifications. Even with the total cost being higher than you anticipated, I would agree you got a decent deal. Thanks.

[@charlaville7658]

I would just have gone out & brought a good old solid unregistered vehicle for about $100 to do the work on the farm...

[@To_Live_Is_To_Suffer]

@@charlaville7658 Yea... But that wouldn't have made him anywhere near as much money

[@kkrease]

Lol or he could have just leased a maverick 20k truck for next to nothing…

[@destineydevereux4722]

@@charlaville7658 it's not the 80's,, where do you find a $100 anything???

[@thatjeff7550]

Came here from the recent vid of how this truck has handled over a year of use. One thing I wanted to mention to folks is I asked a utility company around here that has something similar to this truck, "Where did y'all get that?" I believe he said there is a US company called Eli Lilly that makes them. Essentially the same as this vehicle but made in the US so hopefully you won't get hit with a huge delivery charge.

[@micahsdad5388]

Probably correct on delivery charge, but the cost of that US vehicle is probably 3-4x the total cost of this Chinese vehicle even with the delivery charge.

[@watahwilly5133]

Bet it was bought from China but rebadge and sold more expensive than the Chinese 1. That's how usa sold stuff

[@alanp621]

Some big low pressure tires would help solve the suspension issue. They are typically used on amphibious 6x6 ATVs where they also lack suspension because their body's need to be water tight. They are typically run at about 3-5 psi and offer great off-road traction and a surprisingly smooth ride!

[@MoyusAngle]

Only useful comment here.

[@PaletoB]

However the rear looks like it's actually a real axle with coil springs so maybe it could be upgraded/improved? But it really do need some better tires.

[@TravellinOn2010]

Good idea, see if it's amphibious!

[@dimasprimacahyadi9136]

I don't think the car will have enough power if the tires changed into such wheels.

[@anguschan9079]

I laughed my tears out… I really admire your optimism and open mind.. it can be a fun truck…

[@DevinBauer]

This is simultaneously amazing and horrifying. Those welds are utterly atrocious though on your frame.

[@MistahMatzah]

It looks like someone who learned to stick weld that day was assigned the job.

[@chonchon7031]

i think most people try to compare it to a car but if you think of it as a golf cart its pretty good

[@Skyhawk656]

It’s 2k, I wouldn’t care if it means I get to skirt 5 years of car payments and $12000 in interest.

[@noahbianchi1920]

Proud communist quality right there.

[@blardymunggas6884]

When you only pay 2k for a truck, what do you expect. This truck is already super value for money. Those weld, screw etc can all easily be solved with simple DIY which will be fun at the same time. Its a perfect foundation for any DIY work for just 2k. Way more fun and cheaper than a golf cart

[@davidwalter6204]

Great video!! Interesting and extremely informative too. Also, without seeming creepy, I hope, I want to say you have a great personality, an easy going manner that makes me smile and just pay attention and learn something. I’m going to look into your solar book as we are making a camper truck.

[@TimeSurfer206]

Look into registering it as an "Agricultural Vehicle." The License Plates on my dad's Pick'm Up Truck made it perfectly legal for 12 year old me to drive it up to 250 miles from the farm. Your mileage may vary, check your local regulations.

[@MrSGL21]

orange farm triangle on the back and he's good to go in fl. Hell I lived not far from his family in orange city and their city public works dept drove kubota side by sides around.....with orange farm triangles on em.

[@NattyYoung]

I just love how you guys are pickin up fallen branches and driving around in the backyard. And your Dad is in!

[@PapaEmeritus_4evr]

If it rains just a little too much, that "thing" will be stuck in an inch of mud at the end of their property and someone will have to call the neighbor to bring his Truck to drag communist crap back home.🇺🇲

[@rolandixor]

I see people laughing at this, but this is brilliant. They can iterate on this over time and make proper transport available to many people around the world. That's really good.

[@joestein6603]

better off getting a used car for the price he paid

[@cannedstarfish6194]

There are a lot of these "cars" in China, they are not legally considered as cars and does not require a license to drive. They are originally targeting old people who cannot drive a real car, however more people started to buy them for being convinient or simply to have a big toy.

[@FedericoLucchi]

@@joestein6603 This is going to be cheaper to run and cheaper to maintain. In Asia or Africa, this would be a much better choice (and already is).

[@joestein6603]

@@FedericoLucchi I doubt it'll work in certain places in Africa. Considering how poorly the quality of the frame is . The continent of Africa can't afford cheap vehicles that need plenty maintenance they need reliable workhorses that'll work til the end of time or well pass the product life expectancy

[@cannedstarfish6194]

@@joestein6603 No way this would for Africa. Its range is very short and requires constant recharge. It barely drives on well maintained grassland, let alone going real offroad. Generally this is not something designed to leave the city center (or at least a decently maintained town), they cannot travel long distance or go into deep rural area. However, Southeast Asia could be a great opportunity, they have enough infastructure for a thing like this to have a living space, and there are many people looking forward to a more affordable vehicle. It could perfectly function as a "common people's taxi".

[@MarceloLaraM]

I ejoyed your video very much. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with this cute little truck. cheers from Peru.

[@xuchen4012]

This kind of car was named "happy old man" in China, especially designed for those elderly people who have limited mobility but do not have a driver's license. It's not allowed into motor way.

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

it is alright, america is heading toward a mad max world anyway, and the laws here wont mean a thing.

[@timdowney6721]

In many US cities, there’re very few options for people who don’t have a license and car. Add affordability, which rules out Uber/Lyft for many elderly people, and they’re dependent on friends/family or charitable agencies to get anywhere.

[@JTguitarlessons]

@@timdowney6721 How about get a fucking license? There's no excuse to not have a driver's license.

[@chrisholland3066]

@@JTguitarlessons this is one of the dumbest things I've seen on the internet. Do you think it's a good idea to give a 80+ year old person a ID? Let them drive with a deteriorated mind? Blindness? You get the point

[@videogamebomer]

@@JTguitarlessons This is why China is kicking fat America ass China sess it's people struggle and they innovate americans like you see the problem and they whine like baby

[@zancrus9629]

I would be curious to see a 6 month follow up video. Also while I think it was neat I feel like for this cost of this you could have purchased a beater truck that would be far more useful.

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

@Mck Idyl Just bought a 2001 Taco extracab 4x4 with 98,000 for about $7900. It's a bit high but is in great condition. I bought it for same price as this videos Chang Li. And my Taco is street legal, has 250 mile range, blows ice cold A/C, has a real capable 4x4, good suspension and it will outlast that Chang Li.

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

@Al13n1nV8D3R lol, but it would stimulate the American economy if you buy the Chang Li. After all, $5950 of that $7950 went to the American government and the American middleman. You could've bought 4 Chang Li's with $8000, but you effectively gave 3 of them away to your fellow Americans. Now, can you think of a single American product that can do the same for the American economy lmfao

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

@@aaabbb-py5xd I do not think giving that money to 1% elite super rich Americans is gonna stimulate the economy. LoL buying something American MADE in America stimulates the economy. Buying Chang Li stimulates the Chinese and the rich in America. LMFAO. Your way of thinking is ruining America. No wonder the american economy is in trouble it's because of people like you.

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

@@Al13n1nV8D3R Oh, you like spewing CNN trash eh, the same version that Trump had seized on and amplified. So tell us, from what you heard in this video, of the $6000 worth of surcharge, did the rich 1% see a penny of it? Or are you just mad that it was some American worker, and not you, who essentially gobbled up chunks of that $6000, which was charged on top of a product sold at $2000 (which itself almost certainly used American components). Moreover, are you seriously arguing that the 1%, who you say don't care about you, instead care about China? Lol, trust yourself, the Americans don't go around the world to stimulate anything, much less China; they go around the world looking for maids, and since no one other than China accepted such a bltch role, out of laziness no less, things are made in China, and even then, just nominally made in China. As a result, I too am in favor of completely decoupling the world economy, just so that Americans don't get to turn around and force the Chinese, along with the rest of the world, into buying overpriced "Made in America" junk, which effectively forces others to subsidize the American lifestyle. This way, when China complains about the status quo, I won't have to hear about such bipartisan gems as the usual anti-China propaganda dressed as a born-again anti-"Communist" fervor, all to stave off the eventual realization that one can only stimulate the economy by not having a bunch of uneducated lazy bums more interested in scapegoating China than upgrading their own skill set.

[@nathanpapp432]

@@aaabbb-py5xd You sound like a Chinese shill.

[@KOSMOS1701A]

its DEFINITELY better than a golf cart, especially with the fully enclosed cab and hydraulic lifting bed.

[@bentleyv1233]

Golf cart is way faster lol

[@morg777]

This is way more useful than a golf cart for hauling stuff around on a few acres.

[@BillyBob-im7og]

@@morg777 ever heard of a gator, or anything John Deere

[@morg777]

@@BillyBob-im7og those aren't golf cars either. And they're twice as expensive.

[@BillyBob-im7og]

@J P you gotta remember the 4K shipping cost and the extra parts he added so it prolly be cheaper to buy a slightly used gator or golf cart

[@dominicspier6917]

People around me be driving these huge lifted trucks only on road and then there's this guy who's actually going to use this tiny thing off-road.

[@teklife]

pretty impressive especially considering it's the price of a medium range ebike. the flaws are easy enough to remedy, even the suspension. the absolute cheapest option would be a $5 contoured memory foam pillow from ikea

[@ryateo1]

It's easy to keep the cost down when it's built with slave labor! Go China economy!

[@UV_Lightning]

@@ryateo1 Keep buying Christmas gifts 🎁

[@ryateo1]

@@UV_Lightning I know right.... Buying Nikes with their Apple phone off of Amazon. BUY AMERICAN! lol.

[@oldnepalihippie]

@@ryateo1 well, if u consider the Chinese middle-class "slaves" that would be correct. But up until late, that class was booming with cash made from factories like this. BYD brand SUVs rival the stuff from Ford at a fraction of the cost, and they are put together by professionals, not slaves. (That said, the parts are most likely made in sweat shops and by children, so there is that, but same can be said of Ford parts.)

[@ryateo1]

@@oldnepalihippie you and I have vastly different definitions of "middle class". Lol. Peace bud.

[@VinDieselS70]

That's such a cool wee pickup and reminds of the small Daihatsu and the Suzuki pickups. Love it 🤣

[@lobomorunga1]

love it?

[@dennisthompson2984]

I am always fascinated with the small vehicles they have in the foreign movies. You gave me a chance to see one in detail. Thank you.

[@JohnnyRingo1863]

The cage design worked out perfectly no damage to the truck

[@JoesWebPresence]

Just spitballing here, but if you installed some pedals and a crank with a decent gear ratio, you would technically have an electric quadracycle, making it both street legal and slightly more efficient. It might take some engineering but think of the look on the traffic cop's face when he realizes you can pedal it away, and it meets all the specs of an e-bike.

[@bobsaturday4273]

so actually the Flintstones were ahead of their time

[@JoesWebPresence]

Yes @@bobsaturday4273. They were just waiting for the development of electric motors and batteries to catch up with them.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

I'd drive it in the bike lane lmao

[@dawkins2101]

@@goysb4jays566 no your clueless

[@brantgoose]

I don't think with 4 wheels it can classify as an ebike.

[@kenjohnson5498]

They have the lever on backwards for low gear and the clunks look and see if they put a spacer between the spring and the mounting bracket front and rear.

[@user-fw6vu3kz6l]

You payed for that!

[@Kurukuu]

I thougt so, you could rotate the lever and it would allow the door to close

[@micahsdad5388]

@@Kurukuu Micah's dad here. Yes I think you are right about rotating the level. I'm going to give that I try and Micah will report on it when he does the next video on the truck showing modifications that we are planning Regards

[@cody3665]

Lol this thing is awesome! The hydraulic bed is definitely the best part forsure. Hope to see an update video after you do some modifications to it!!

[@garykay7418]

i wonder how long it will hold up.

[@cinarsinan]

at 19:24 you can cut the metal stick and weld it paralel to surface if you do that you can use low gear setting and doesn't hit the door

[@SGTMinguez]

ATV tires and wheels with some wheel adapters would add some dampening and a tad of flex to that non-existent suspension. Also, when you have it apart, take one of the rear leaf springs to a local 4x4 shop and see if they can soften the spring rate.

[@stupidas9466]

"One of the rear leaf springs…" There aren't any.

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@stupidas9466 "Also,when you have it apart, put it back in the Box"

[@reelmatthewswinslow]

I noticed coil springs in the rear when bed lifted

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@reelmatthewswinslow That's right, the Manufacturers get those from old Bed Mattresses.

[@reelmatthewswinslow]

@@Mike_Hughes lmao probably

[@sosomelodies659]

This entire truck was made with Harbor Freight tools. As soon as it's USB powered I'll be getting one.

[@aaroncarter7064]

Where can we get one!

[@WVVeteran]

@Repent! most Republicans/Conservatives, believe #45 to be there God, a false prophet.

[@nerdnec]

@@WVVeteran your opinion

[@Just1American1966]

@@WVVeteran Actually, most conservatives believe in God. They also know the difference between God and a prophet (and the difference between "there" and "their.") Saying that most Republicans believe one president is actually a god (or a prophet) makes about as much sense as saying most Democrats believe another is.

[@fabriciob8055]

@@Just1American1966 nope, they don't go nuts over loosing the elections. Did you ever see any Hillary/Gore flags a week after election results? No! They accepted the results and moved on.

[@xowishuwereherex]

The outback village in rural areas that this was designed for is a major improvement over cart and ox pulled transportation. So it maybe primitive for the Western World but to the rural Chinese Farmers this would be a great improvement over traditional methods of traveling

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

These would be great in a lot of places of the world. It finally makes a truck back into an appliance. Simple, efficient , and hopefully with iterations, reliable and free of major engineering oversights.

[@theresidetective1646]

stop being racist dude

[@Waverlyduli]

@@theresidetective1646 Conditions don't have attitudes: You've misunderstood @Paxton Robinson 's use of the Australian expression 'outback', which simply means a region of a country remote from cities. Cart and Ox transport in the poor outback regions of China (the Western 70-80%) is still a very common, though not only method for hauling goods and produce there. I know this because I've travelled extensively by motorcycle through such parts. Also, his use of the word 'primitive' was in relation to technology not people and his phrase 'designed for' refered to farmers in rural areas of China not its cities. Conditions don't have attitudes and objectively citing them without use of disparaging language as Robinson has is in no way racist. Staying focused reduces unnecessary misunderstanding and upset, Detective dude.

[@xowishuwereherex]

@@theresidetective1646 This was created for China not the United States. Poor areas of any country have lower standards of technology than rich urban areas. So they could easily use solar power and a charging station to maintain this truck. I would be certain that the village would be able to accomplish ownership of 3 of these with a municipal level charging system.

[@xowishuwereherex]

@@theresidetective1646 snowflakes see racism in the world no matter what you say. The more mountain areas you go the more primitive the technology. Outback of Tibet just got motorcycle and ATVs within the last 10-15 years. Go learn something useful.

[@ytyt8888-c7i]

It may be that our Chinese oil is more expensive, and then the road is narrow and there are many people, this kind of small tram is more popular and more convenient, and it will not be jammed, but you can't have it both ways, and this kind of car can also do a good job of sound insulation and anti-shake

[@hcs4life21]

I love how they basically ripped off the Silverado HD’s front end.

[@TheGuruStud]

The ugliest trucks in history. Leave it to GM to make it unreliable and ugly.

[@xippzap]

Looks like a clown truck....

[@shaneanderson1036]

china doesn’t recognise any other countries patent / manufacturing laws .

[@hl5584]

@@shaneanderson1036 the US literally steals ideas from every country lmao

[@AndrewPruteanu]

Yea I was about to say

[@p_p]

this cost 2K and i still struggle to find a decent e-bike for that price

[@EvilNeonETC]

Probably plastic parts is why its so cheap

[@mark_larsen]

Ride1up :)

[@p_p]

@Mario Ramirez Almost 8k in the end but thats another topic, related to weight/shipping and other factors. let's focus on the pure vehicle price and the fact i do not have an Ebike yet :P

[@carpediem44]

LECTRIC ebike $999! -- That truck looks adorable, but I'd be terrified to take it on a freeway.

[@marcov1147]

Just build one

[@ZebraFacts]

It's not often that I find a video on KZbin these days (unexpectedly), and enjoy it. I'd love to see how the improvements turn out. Maybe the company that makes this truck could benefit from them.

[@dennisbass4469]

This was Awesome. I loved the whole video. Amazing it was only $2,000. I can't wait for your next video

[@micahsdad5388]

check out the 18 month review we did a few weeks back. Best regards

[@junemadsen5101]

Now you need to put a 12" lift in it and put on 52'' tiers😂

[@mickeyfield5059]

That should make it street legal in Florida, right?

[@osets2117]

Probably lol

[@NarraPlays]

"Does Ford know they took the Explorer name?" ... Does Chevrolet know they took their entire front end? ._.

[@jackhemsworth7515]

it's china. they took Honda's whole car, called it the hongda... honda sued them.. and lost

[@philipdavison5904]

They steal most cars that are made,they made a rolls royce,bentley,range rover,jaguars,that is not to say the trim and engines arme not the same,over here in the UK a film crew went over and filmes these cars,they are pretty good looking,they change enough of them so they would win in court,the people who went over said they are pretty good.if you live in china you can look like you are rich but in fact you are not.

[@six-pack1332]

In USA we have copyright, in China they have right to copy. 🤷‍♂️

[@mr.turtles9661]

Entire car.

[@michiobosozoku489]

Maybe they were first and americans drive upscaled chinese toys...

[@dansmith6909]

with the mods you talk about - sorting out the welding, that would be a pretty nice smallholding truck.

[@dustinmccord2046]

Waste of money

[@bonedale]

No it wouldn’t

[@dansmith6909]

@@bonedale cheaper than a UTV... looks like it'll take a bale of hay or two...

[@Gravitics]

Well its definitely not a pretty nice large holding truck

[@Mike_Hughes]

@@dansmith6909 ONE Bale (without any wrapping).

[@wyldeman]

I need one of the farm 3wheelers. Would come in handy everyday. It would need a dump bed. I need to look around online.