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Mini Camper Based on Japanese Kei Truck

17.02.2026 08:00 1 min 1 source
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Mini Camper Based on Japanese Kei Truck

A Japanese workshop has converted a Kei Truck into a mini camper with a closed living compartment. The cargo bed houses a folding bed, a small table, and storage areas, enabling the vehicle for short trips for two. The conversion does not require a special license and simplifies city parking due to the small dimensions of the base chassis.

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Mini Camper Based on Japanese Kei Truck

17.02.2026 壹蘋新聞網 ENG

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