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Projects Aplenty: Lots of Work on the PDXJ

March 21, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
The PDXJ Going Up A Hill

Yesterday was the first day of spring. Frankly, after a nasty winter in Portland, we’re looking forward to some much-needed sunshine and better weather. We’ve already done lots of work on The PDXJ in preparation for spring, summer, and a host of upcoming events.

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Japan Camping Car Show

January 27, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Tandem Axle Kei Campervan - CRANKSHAFT CULTURE

So maybe you saw last week’s post about kei car campervans. It turns out, this is more of a “thing” than I ever thought. In fact, there is an entire show devoted car camping and RV-ing in Japan. It is simply called the Japan Camping Car Show, and it’s held in February. In fact, the next…

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The Funny Thing About Travel

January 23, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Sign in Cape Reinga, New Zealand

You know, the funny thing about travel is sometimes you don’t appreciate it until you’ve done it, come back, let it sink in, and then something—something small, even—triggers an emotion. I’ve heard other people say something to this effect, but it really hasn’t hit me until just now.

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Behold: The Kei Mini Campervan

January 18, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 11 Comments

Have you always dreamed of having a tiny house? Are you mildly obsessed with Japanese kei cars? Well we have the car for you! Behold, the Kei Mini Camper! Based on the tiny, 660cc mini cars of Japan, these little rigs feature a campervan back half for all of your lilliputian overlanding excursions.  旅行しよう!

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Trailer Supported Adventuring in OutdoorX4 Magazine

December 8, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Teal Terror in Moab

The Teal Terror (the former Subcompact Culture project vehicle) and our Dinoot J Series trailer are the focus of the latest installation of the Trailer Supported Adventuring series in OutdoorX4 magazine. Despite the fact the Suzuki is gone, it lives on in print. The Dinoot, however, is still safely parked under our carport and now gets…

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New Zealand Up Close and Personal

November 11, 2016 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Lake Hawea

When one mentions New Zealand, what immediately comes to mind for most people is Lord of the Rings, kiwi birds, bungee jumping in Queenstown, or perhaps the odd wonder of glow worms. But not for me.

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Van life Can Be Awesome. It Can Also Be Frustrating.

October 31, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Mighty Deuce campervan in New Zealand

Updated January 14, 2022. – #Vanlife. Living in vans. Traveling. Freedom. Life is perfect, ideal, minimal. It’s the bohemian dream, right? It certainly looks that way on Instagram if you look at the van life hashtag. Feeds jam-packed with highly polished photos of bearded guys in vans. Girls with hands above their head standing in…

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What It’s Like to Drive a Mitsubishi Delica

October 5, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Driving a Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon

Minivans have the reputation they do in North America because vehicles like the Mitsubishi Delica were not offered here. What is a Delica? It’s a four-wheel drive, diesel-powered, forward-control van you can sleep in. Other things you can do in a Delica include: Easily traverse rough terrain Perform water crossings Travel for years on end Never be called…

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