Seller's Description
Presenting Wasabi, the forest vibe machine!
Artfully designed for the forest lover who wants to get lost in the woods.
Blends into the natural surroundings with the textured military green & black aesthetic.
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With the very capable 4X4 drivetrain, you can go off-road, even in winter to ski/snowboard or camp in spots that most vans or cars can't reach.
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The combo of vintage features with modern tech equipment, rebuilt and resurfaced interior makes it one unique, hell of a home on wheels!
Mechanical:
Highly reliable and efficient 2.8L 4JB1-T 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine.
4WD with 4-Hi and 4-Lo with auto-locking hubs
5-speed manual transmission (I can't express how fun it is to drive a stick 4X4 motorhome in snow)
20-22 mpg!!! (I add diesel fuel cleaner and it increases the fuel economy by about 10-12%)
60K (mostly highway) original miles. The engine has been serviced regularly and is in excellent condition. Despite the 4800lb weight, it pushes 110hp @3600rpm.
Yes, you can't zoom past mountain passes at 60mph with the 2.8L, but do you really need to?
Some people want to cruise, take in the views and enjoy the ride - if that's you, this rig is a dream home!
Mechanical Upgrades
-- New Timing Belt (Hardest part to obtain and install, you're good to go for another 60K miles!) - Dec 22
-- New Rocker Arm Assembly - Dec 22
-- New Glow Plugs - Jan 23
-- New Gaskets all around the engine - Jan 23
-- Coolant and Transmission fluid freshly flushed and replaced - Jan 23
-- New Tailpipe and Muffler - May 23
-- New 2-inch lift kit installed - June 23
-- New shocks -June 23
Value in parts - $4,500
Value in labor - $6,800
Interior:
-- The kitchen and bathroom are conveniently located in the rear, opening up 85% of the space in the camper to move around freely.
-- Full size bed above the cab and another foldable queen size bed in the camper. Sleeps 4, and if your friends are into cuddling, you can fit 6. We've definitely fit 5 🙂
-- 2-seat and a dinette table convert into a bed, completing the roll-over couch bed. You can have a half-bed with the table up, or a queen-size bed with the table down. You choose the vibe 🙂
-- The bed above the cab also folds back, making the cab area more accessible.
Standing height is 5'10. I'm 5'11 and my go to spot is under the vent fan to get the extra two inches 🧘🏾
-- All cushions have custom-made sage-green washable covers and offer a cozy-comfy sleeping experience.
Upgrades
The original Japanese layout was aesthetically pleasing, but... the carpeted floor/walls, fiberglass insulation, flimsy wall/ceiling panels, and outdated plywood finish felt and smelled old. (Refer to before/after images).
So we remodeled:
-- Ripped the wall panels apart, replaced the older damaged panels with newer ones.
-- Pulled most of the fiberglass out and replaced with Havelock wool insulation.
-- Installed wooden planks to the ceiling.
-- Painted and stained the interior with non-toxic paint and natural stain.
-- Ripped the carpet out (Insanely laborious!) and installed new vinyl, water-resistant floor.
-- Built new shelves and spice racks.
-- Covered the kitchen walls with waterproof stick-on tiles.
Value in parts - $600
Value in labor - $1,800
Exterior
-- Scratchproof/Peelproof/Rustproof/Mositure-Cured Weather-resistant Military Green Durabak Textured Paint throughout the body, including the roof.
-- Rust-Oleum Textured Truck Liner for all the black accents
-- Rust inhibiting undercoating throughout the chassis
-- 5% Blackout Tint on the camper, 30% tint on the cab
Value in Parts- $1400
Value in Labor- $2000
Electrical
280-Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel
200-AH Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries ( Rated at 4500+ cycles)
2000-Watt NaturePower Pure Sine Wave Inverter
20 Amp Renogy DC-DC Charger (Gives you all the juice you need and more, every time you drive)
30-60Amp Circuit Breakers and Fuses between every equipment
Renogy 500Amp Shunt with Battery Monitor
200Amp heavy-duty bus bars
Kitchen and Plumbing
2-burner Propane stove with Ultra-light 11lb propane tank onboard (Cook twice every day, fill up once a month)
Whynter 45L 12V/120V Fridge-Freezer on a heavy-duty slide
15x15in sink w/2 faucets, one with filter for drinking water
12V Shurflo Water Pump
14-gallon undermounted freshwater tank
10-gallon undermounted graywater tank
Bathroom
Full-size shower unit
Indoor and Outdoor Shower
Cassette Toilet, removable from outside, super easy to use!
Shower vent fan to get all the bathroom vibes out
Value in parts (for all electrical equipment)- $3,000
Value in labor - $2,400
Cab
-- New upholstery all around the cab creates a soothing atmosphere
-- New sound system: Bluetooth music pairing with speakers in the cab and the camper
-- Vinyl and dashboard resurfaced
-- Cute vintage back-up camera can be run the entire time while driving.
-- New steering wheel cover
-- New seat covers
Value in parts - $500
Value in labor - $1,000
Storage
-- 6 overhead cabinets with slidey doors, 3 on each side
-- 6ftX2ftX2ft storage underneath the rollover couch
-- 2 outside storage cabinets for tools, recovery gear, vehicle fluids, you choose!
-- 25inX20inX20in closet for clothes, sheets, rags etc!
Accessories
5% Black tinted windows
8ft rustproof ladder for roof access
6ft x 8ft retractable awning
Maxxair fan & rainproof vent
Brand new brush-guard
Off-road LED lights
Value in parts - $1,400
Value in labor - $1,800
Nighttime Vibes
Being the night owls we are, it was essential to create a nighttime hangout haven.
50 ft LEDs and a Japanese-style light strip did the job for us.
Hang out, make art!
Make out, hang art!
Value in parts - $90
Value in labor - $100
Value in vibes – PRICELESS
Wasabi can be yours for $62,400.
The price reflects the creative work we've put in, value of parts (almost 12K) and value of labor (almost 15k).
Amidst the cookie-cutter van market, this is a stellar deal for an extremely rare and unique vehicle in the US.
For any questions or if you want to come check it out, feel free to reach out!
