Come on. That was a bloody good opening. Only took 5 takes! :D But what do you reckon guys, think you could sleep in it? Honestly, it was pretty amazing waking up overlooking Mount Fuji and after many years of complaining about camping and RV's, I think I may finally get the appeal 😅 And a huge thanks to Mitsubishi Fuso for letting us borrow this prototype wonder truck for a couple of days! I want one.

@FelineBlue

11 ай бұрын

seems fun!

@ti-ande

11 ай бұрын

This looks like an amazing piece of kit, and compact enough to drive easily as well! I sure hope they put it into production, I'd love to rent one. Great video!!

@dillonsmith3638

11 ай бұрын

Hi

@Shadowrun20XX

11 ай бұрын

Whadda ya buyin? Not that truck apparently. Camera work has gotten so good man. You need a Abroad in Japan truck like that for sure!

@nicholausbuthmann1421

11 ай бұрын

This is an unexpected but, pleasant Wake Up Call for me as, I'm drinking my poor quality coffee with a strange "avocado creamer" that was a freebie. ......How does Japan's Park or Forest Service keep Lake Matosu from getting as overrun with tourists as Yosemite & Pinecrest Lake ??

Never underestimate Japan's ability to compact a ton of things into a tiny space while making it still look amazing

@stoborking

11 ай бұрын

The crazy thing is, they can make it more efficient, they wasted quite a bit of space with the monitors

@ArgoDevilian

11 ай бұрын

@@stoborking agreed, but maybe they have options that replace it with pure storage? They should have also put a Solar Panel on it imo, probably cheaper in the long run since they don't have to recharge the battery or refuel the Generator

@MicrominiX

11 ай бұрын

That's what she said...

@danineverything

11 ай бұрын

@@MicrominiXno why.

@SeaSerpentLevi

10 ай бұрын

Japanese designers are really insanely amazing. Every time i think i wont be impressed, a new absolutely amazing thing appears, if its not very innovative, its always at least so well executed and presented that its perhaps even better than something entirely new. It seems like japan was always like this huh? Kinda of a very fertile place for creativity and very masterful craftsmanship, not surprising that the whole japonisme thing happened and, if we think about it, never really ended.

Is this the end of the Fuji curse? Can Chris finally take a cool selfie with Mt. Fuji with clear skies?

@AbroadinJapan

11 ай бұрын

This video ends the curse once and for all!

@travisnorman1378

11 ай бұрын

I read this in Chris's voice.

@hopsys

11 ай бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan Prince Sharla has ended the curse for princess Chris

@markvine3814

11 ай бұрын

Maybe it was Sharla's positive aura.

@pedrorserra

11 ай бұрын

Naaa... It's all green screen!

Thank you for sharing your experience with the NOMADPro on the shores of Lake Motosu. We are always thrilled to see it in action - that’s what it was created for 🤩💪🏻 And congratulations on finally getting those crystal-clear shots of Mt. Fuji! 🗻😉

@petrachaloupkova1361

11 ай бұрын

@Fusoofficial This would be amazing for an ordinary travellers also, not just digital nomads. Spent 6 months livIng in a self contained van in New Zealand and visiting Japan is on the list and I'd love to carry on in the same style! I would trade one of those screens for a storage. Job done. I hope these will be available eventuall for rental, prototype looks great. 🙌

@maverick_ii746

10 ай бұрын

If this is where our Lancer-Evo funds has gone, im not mad

@MizuMark

10 ай бұрын

I agree dual screens is too much storage space is king in compact spaces one screen maybe even coming from the ceiling and having all that space for other essentials would be amazing

@mlralston

2 ай бұрын

I hope this concept gets into production and then brought to the USA.

@mlralston

2 ай бұрын

And fitted with solar panels on the top of the truck.

Sharla's energetic demeanor is a perfect offset to Chris' grouchy mood.

@informal_variant

11 ай бұрын

All cat owners who have 2 cats have a Sharla cat and a Chris cat so this makes sense.

@mochicarunch

11 ай бұрын

@@informal_variant idk why but i think this is the cutest way to explain it

@justinquilapio8006

11 ай бұрын

​@informal_variant I'd love to see fan art of these two as cat with mochi as their owner. It'd be cute!

@bandotaku

11 ай бұрын

@@informal_variant Can confirm! I have two cats and one is much more grouchy than the other.

@alexfielding7191

11 ай бұрын

Classic Brit/American combo

We all know Chris took advantage of getting every single shot of Mt. Fuji he could get. His elusive friend.

@theabyssaldemon

11 ай бұрын

haha I remember those old videos. he should've did a little throwback video to all the shots of fuji being blocked

They need to make three or four of them and do an 'across Japan roadtrip challenge' with the rest of your buddies, having challenges like "who can cook the best meal" and a "who can clean off the best after a mud bath".

@GoatSimpulator

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I know by now I have watched one too many of these tiny house/camper videos when the first thing I said to myself when I looked at this was "Huh... I notice a discouraging lack of BATHROOM" lol But cool how it actually has a fold-out bath area

@alina_banina

11 ай бұрын

A convoy of campers!!!!

@Roqedda

11 ай бұрын

I get a certain "Top Gear Special" vibe from this^^

Chris and Sharla are so adorable together. It’s the wholesome content we all need right now. 🙂

Chris is looking more affable and more fit!!

@chugetnuget6230

11 ай бұрын

Yes, in truth, that is very remarkable. INSPIRATIONAL aswell. Nice to see him change.

@HHH7756

11 ай бұрын

My dyslexic ass thought you said affordable

@KyokujiFGC

11 ай бұрын

His silhouette looks noticeably different.

@SteffenMiethke

11 ай бұрын

Always has been the most affable, hasn't he?

@emericask8r130

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate someone being positive around here. You're looking healthy and happy, Chris!

It’s amazing to see how much the production quality of Chris’s recent videos have improved. I’m loving the intros to all of them.

@larsstougaard7097

11 ай бұрын

Yes it's mad quality in a nomad pro

@williamsmith1713

11 ай бұрын

Can really see Sharlas influence.

@nujevad28

11 ай бұрын

He probably used to do everything by himself, now he has help.

Can't believe Chris has gone from spending an entire JAJ without seeing Mount Fuji with clear skies to manifesting it with just his thoughts. Chris' power knows no bounds

@chobyot8509

11 ай бұрын

thoughts + actions, yess

Abroad in Japan is consistently the only channel on KZread I turn on 1440p for. The cinematography has improved so much. It really is a cinematic treat at times, and that starting drone-shot was awesome.

@baftirbaftiroski1437

11 ай бұрын

For me there's no quality option available..😕

Your editing is on a another level Chris! Kudos to Mr. Affable and the Abroad in Japan team.

@NA-yq4pe

11 ай бұрын

I think it was not edited by Chris but by the person he credited in the description

@mtbrains

11 ай бұрын

*Mr. Caffable

This feels like a dream, if this ever get mass produced and went on sale at the affordable price it would be a massive game changer

@n0h4ndl3

11 ай бұрын

A few companies have tried, but unfortunately things like this are just way too boutique and niche to have any sort of benefit from mass production. The price always ends up at a point where, you may as well just buy a Class B RV that's purpose built rather than sort of "refitted", used or even new sometimes for about the same cost.

@jamble7k

11 ай бұрын

motorhomes have existed for ages this is a gimmick

@edwardfletcher7790

11 ай бұрын

Only for people under 5'9"....

@Hetsu..

11 ай бұрын

@@edwardfletcher7790 yeah they're in japan, thats fine

@traphimawari7760

11 ай бұрын

that truck seems like something a fed or surveillance team on wheels would use, heck it already comes with two monitors, like are yall sure thats not a portable apartment but a spy vehicle? cause the fact that it looks like your average Japanese delivery truck since it is built around it, it seems kinda sus that they thought of all truck platforms the most casual and easy to blend in vehicle for commerce is converted to a man portable station like they couldn't go the extra mile and change the exterior slightly

I love how Sharla says crisps now!😂 she’s one of us

This video is adorable as hell. It's so nice seeing you guys together! The chemistry is visible, and it's not forced or choreographed, it's clearly very genuine. Both of you have a relaxed countenance, warm smiles, and unfeigned laughter. AND your eyes smile too. Thanks for doing this review, you guys! What a wonderful concept! Hope you had a nice mini work holiday together! :)

To any Mitsubishi employees reading this: Please once it's available, do bring it to Europe as well! It would be amazing to travel Europe in this thing. Truly a genius design in so many ways.

@Tardisntimbits

11 ай бұрын

And North America! I could imagine camping in Northern Ontario with this, and it would be lovely,n

@FlyffyVampire

11 ай бұрын

I agree, I'm in love with this little thing

@porcorosso4330

11 ай бұрын

the food storage is really too small to be a serious product... also the double monitors is fine... but the way it is stored and position seems a little wasteful in both space and potential view out of the windows... there doesn't seem to be some kind of netting outside... so that's also slightly concerning... also doesn't seem like there is enough space for the to store out door furniture which it seems they obviously needed... that said, it is just a prototype... the real thing might have more sensible designs....

@zebes101

11 ай бұрын

And Australia!

@akirebara

11 ай бұрын

RV-loving Americans would eat this up!

I'm just so happy that these two are making videos like this together. It is very cute hearing Chris say things like "our bed", he just seems extra happy and proud every time he makes a video with Sharla.

@am7964

11 ай бұрын

He’s just braggin’. 😂😂😂

@victoriazero8869

11 ай бұрын

Has been like that since the first Escape to Mount Fuji lmao. That should be around the time they're getting closer than friends.

@b.o.4469

11 ай бұрын

Why though

@turbocat1984

11 ай бұрын

@@b.o.4469 Why not? She's gorgeous, fabulous and his!

@ArianaCapraro

11 ай бұрын

It looks like they had a fun time, it’s nice they get to work together and go on trips like this. I felt like I was third wheeling my newly married distant relatives on their vacation though 😆

Sharla calling chips "crisps" truly shows how much he's influicing her 😂

@elementneon

9 ай бұрын

Crisps is just a more fun word to say, even as an American I can agree with that

By the way, in case anyone is wondering why the place they stayed at looks familiar, it was actually the first camping site featured in the anime Yuru Camp. In the mornign drone shot you could see both the reception and the bathrooms (which were featured in said anime), and of course, the stunning view is the same!

@eltorrez712

11 ай бұрын

Came here looking for this comment.

Feel like this channel is in an upward trend when it comes to quality content

@Joe-ym5wb

11 ай бұрын

Nah his chaser soon-to-be wife is abhorrently obnoxious. No wonder she's been divorced, ruins all the content she's in

@MrThisucks

11 ай бұрын

Covids over, chris is happy with sharla and he is working on his health more. I would say chris is probably very happy with life right now

@9.5.9.5

11 ай бұрын

who asked

@juzzadood4419

11 ай бұрын

@@9.5.9.5 I did. Now shoo

@MrThisucks

11 ай бұрын

@@9.5.9.5 joe

None of my business ....excuse my presumption...i'm just a cynical old man who has been watching you both for years and who got divorced in 1982; but may I say you two are doing each other the world of good ... an excellently presented video much enhanced by the warmth so evident between you.

Here’s why this channel is great! It feels like it would be something you’d see on TV. Chris is host obviously. The editing is so pro. It’s not a TV show at all. It’s literally a KZread channel.

The Fuji-san drone shots ascending above the clouds were breath-takingly gorgeous. Also, Mitsubishi, GET THESE TO AMERICA IMMEDIATELY. Sleeper Van life here is HUGE.

@Assassin0

11 ай бұрын

I never knew drones can go that high 😮

Honestly want chris to dive in deeper in Japan's camping car culture. I've watched so many of them and it's always a delight to see how people go about their days using one and I think chris will like it too!

@SewingBoxDesigns

11 ай бұрын

He's done the whole country on a bike, camper vanning would be easier on his body. 😂 I'd love to see the camping side of Japan. So much beautiful country.

I love the choices in colors and natural wood throughout, it really screams someone put a lot of thought into every aspect. Fantastic shots with the drone!

@mmmdawe

11 ай бұрын

It looks nice but space is designed pretty poorly in terms of practicality

@justinedzard

11 ай бұрын

​@@mmmdawebro, have you seen the inside of a canter? It's teeny-tiny, that's about as practical as it gets

@mmmdawe

11 ай бұрын

@@justinedzard it is tiny, that is why you need to use space smartly. It is definitely not practical

@galm7

11 ай бұрын

@@mmmdawe Purpose built campers are better. One reason is you can access the front seats from the living area. No need to step out in order to drive off. Interior arrangements are better too.

Dude youre so uplifting. I KNOW running this channel is a ton of work. Thanks for keeping it up over the years. You always make my day better!

Going from tiny-apartment-youtuber in Japan to "Here, we will let you try out our concept-only RV in Japan." is an impressive contrast over time.

The intro of this video is just soo great! That shot of the drone flying out of the truck then spinning to see the view just makes me think how Chris is just a very talented videographer/actor/film producer/editor. I love your videos, been watching for years.

More Chris and Sharla videos, I absolutely fucking love this!

the production quality of these videos is absolutely insane! The CGI mt. Fuji looks bloody realistic now, like you were there for real. Ahh the magic of video editing...

The cut from 6:35 to 6:39 was insane! Mr. Broad levelling up.

@AbroadinJapan

11 ай бұрын

Definitely the money shot

@ninbendoyt3203

7 ай бұрын

​@@AbroadinJapanhi

Wanted to say, just got engaged in Japan! First time visiting but after years of watching your videos I was confident and knowledgeable enough to have an amazing time and educate my new in laws. Thanks Chris!

@fleetingimmersion

11 ай бұрын

Amazing success story, hope to follow your lead some day.

Need a Sharla and Chris camper van road trip series. Now, please.

@ReizokoRyu

10 ай бұрын

Abroad in a Van 😮🤯

@faieziabubakar207

9 ай бұрын

​@@ReizokoRyu two broads in a van

It still makes me laugh a little that Connor gets the most romantic trips in a British castle along with a lovely dinner, beautiful breakfast and afternoon tea and also a $12K penthouse suite with all the luxury that comes with it and Sharla gets a tiny room in a truck (rolling probable cause anyone?) although the views are stunning I will not lie. Great video Chris and great idea to travel and explore on a budget.

Lake Motosu was definitely my favorite view while visiting Japan! Super serene and super beautiful! Fun Fact: it's also the first camp site featured in Yuru Camp (Laid-Back Camp)!

@GDIGhostStalker

11 ай бұрын

@derpsnow6431same, as soon as Lake Motosu was mentioned, I went scrolling the comments section looking for a Yuru Camp reference. The scenery looked familiar because I’ve watched Yuru Camp so much that I somewhat recognized the particular view of Mount Fuji lmao

@CooroSnowFox

11 ай бұрын

@@GDIGhostStalker I didn't need it mentioned to know because of the view and the campground.

@jucchan

11 ай бұрын

@derpsnow6431 ive finally found the yuru camp meeting comment thread

@NatsukiMogiIsBestGirl

11 ай бұрын

The mountain pass they were driving on, Nagao, was featured in Initial D as well

@shroomy666

11 ай бұрын

Oh my god I was wondering why Lake Motosu sounded so familiar LOL. Such a trip seeing the real place when I’ve only witnessed it through animation form!

This video has definitely improved my brand recognition and approval of Mitsubishi. They should do more collaborations with Chris Abroad and give him more stuff.

@turbocat1984

11 ай бұрын

I love my Mitsubishi, 23 years old and has never missed a beat, original clutch even! I'd get a new car, but everyone I know with new ones have problems all the time and nuts to that!

I'm a bit surprised a prototype like this doesn't have solarpanels on the roof. Or a flow through heater for the shower water. Very nice form factor though, built on the base of a comercial vehicle.

@Makapaa

11 ай бұрын

Pretty sure those are the unfortunate compromise to allow that, admittedly impressive, dual-widescreen monitor setup. I'd imagine that without one of monitors, this could easily be quite luxurious on the waterworks side and/or allow extended kitchen/cold storage space - or anything really. Dunno how good idea the solar panels on that kind of folding cover would be but.. if there were one or two of those small, portable ones stashed somewhere on board, this wouldn't be a problem. I was actually thinking if they have any reasonably small and powerful "wind sails", those weird tubular wind generators in a form that'd be useful on this small scale.

Love watching Chris and Sharla. Freaking adorable. Gives me hope.

I hope the cameraman got a nice place with Chris and Sharla having their own paradise in the van

@inspiteofshame

11 ай бұрын

The cameraman spent the night in the shower nook

Brilliant concept as an alternative to a ‘standard’ RV camper van. Fantastic video Chris, the camera and drone shots were stunning. Best wishes to you, Sharla and the cats

@Chronostra

11 ай бұрын

Yeah. You can buy these kind of trucks barebones/with just flatbed and start from there. It's a cheaper alternative compared to a built RV too (at least in my country)

This was fantastic! I think Mitsubishi should have you test out all their camper prototypes. A whole series and then they can get an idea of the worlds reaction to their products. You and Sharla are so great together! I have followed her and Taylor for years. I'm happy you two got together and are making videos together on the reg. Thank you both for all your hard work and the glimpse into your life in Japan.

Finally a tiny apartment video.With this you are now officially a real Japanese KZreadr

Hey, you're also camping in one of the spots featured in the manga Laid Back Camp! Nice. :) Hoping that compact tiny house/RV takes off. Wouldn't mind having one of those!

@CooroSnowFox

11 ай бұрын

Japan does amazing things we just don't see in the EU/USA

Lake Motosu? That's one of the places they go in Yuru Camp! I can't believe anime is real It's cool to see someone experiencing camping in japan for real, and this is certainly an interesting way to do it.

@PhantomCatMusic

11 ай бұрын

More than that. They are actually staying on the campsite where the first episode takes place. I recreated the Rin & sleeping Nadeshiko picture there last month :D

In australia, we use solar hot water heaters for camping, which can range from a black coloured bag of water or PVC pipe network that can be hung from a tree for a shower, all the way to proper solar heat exchangers for camper vans. With this one, it looks like you could attach a thin tank to the back wall of the truck that can heat up in the sun during the day, and have hot water at night (or be assisted with elements to heat it up). Maybe even syphon heat from the engine bay during operation

It is sooo cute that Sharla was in this video. She really makes this a much video than just having Mr. Affable on his own 😅🤩

Omg Sharla smiling makes my day! Chris is such a lucky guy :)

How fun! Another great video and always lovely to see you and Sharla together.

I really enjoy the chemistry you two have together.

Great video Chris! Shame about that green screened mountain in the background.

Imagine waking up to the sight of Mount Fuji!? Truly amazing! Makes me want to do some camping😁

Would love to see you do a multi part series travelling Japan and exploring all those wonderful out of the way places in a Camper Van like this.

It's great that Chris and Sharla were camping in the same place featured in Yuru Camp.

I love the videos with 2 of you in them and Chris you are a very lucky man.😂❤

I always love the idea of MOVING HOUSES. It makes us feels like a space explorers.

You guys have always had adorable chemistry. ❤

Sharla is just so beautiful! And Chris is adorable and affable as always. ☺️ But I'm so jealous of this camping trip in japan. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you guys.

7:36 That Wilhelm scream really got me. xD Whole video is great btw. Good job!

Thanks for the video, needed a break from all that magnificent doomscrolling I've been doing since 4am.

You two are so adorable I just love your energy with each other. ❤

You guys are so cute together, I'm really happy you both got together, you compliment each other. The camper/space is cool. Well worth taking it out and spending the night in front of mount Fuji.

The idea is great. Love the quality of the video

I was legitimately expecting Joey to pop out of the RV. XD But such a cool video! Such a vehicle would be perfect to make as my own house, it'd be amazing.

Quality editing once again! I love your videos and how fun and informative they are 😁

Very cool, great editing!

0:14 One of the best opening shots I've seen in your videos!! You make such great videos

RV life sounds brilliant in Japan! Low crime rate, great scenery and importantly beautifully clean washrooms. In my country I'd be immediately robbed and my RV hijacked. All it takes is to break into the buttons console and half the RV wall opens up from outside.

@garryferrington811

11 ай бұрын

Oh, you must American. Obviously, for the US, this would need a gun rack.

@Popolar_

11 ай бұрын

I'm from Southeast Asia. 😂 So gun racks will not be possible.

If this ever goes into production I hope it reaches the North American market, you guys make it look so fun!

Amazing video!! From the editing to the story to showing off the van & all its features….all around great content. I’ve been interested in tiny houses and van renos for a while so i was hyped seeing this upload.

Wow . . . thank you for getting up so early for the dawn shots of Fuji . . . so beautiful!

You're doing a great job on the editing,keep it up man!

Legend. Keep up the good work and, as always, stay safe.

Amazing shots and editing!👌

Ultimate production quality video as always Mr Chris!! One of the best out there for travel/infomatic videos around the world. You deserve all the success you have earned twice over. We all love you man. Keep up with the amazing content

Great video, which I have watched in its entirety. Excellent.

Any Mitsubishi workers reading this- adding a wheelchair lift as an option if you ever mass produce it would see so many sales! Myself and many other wheelchair users miss camping as so many campers aren’t made/ have the option to be accessible. Being so small, wouldn’t make much difference to most- once we’re up inside, it just means less space to get around. So long as you can get to the bed and the seat, you’re fine.

Love seeing Sharla in the videos! Brings great energy!

Your videos are so different from what I'd normally watch, but for some reason your content hits just right. You and Sharla make a great duo!

Dude the production quality has increased so much. Makes being up at 1am worth it to watch. XD

I really liked the cinematography part at 11:03 mark. Really spectacular view and I do not know how on earth you got such a great shot of Mount Fuji here. Cheers to more videos from Chris and Sharla. PS: Please get married REAL SOON!! We all look forward to it!

Cool drone shots and a very interesting little camper van. I enjoyed it!

Loved the end clips!

Amazing that you’re now on the league of getting to experience prototypes! I hope you get more offers soon. 🎉

Can't wait for a more camping video with Sharla.

Very comfy. Love these small-scale videos

Really enjoyed this video, the van looks amazing!

Interesting to watch camper/ vanlife in japan. It will be interesting to see how the prototype evolves into a fully functional camper vehicle. The current vehicle has some cool ideas, but ive seen it done better on other boxtrucks conversions, except for the raising side wall. that was cool, but needs a insect screen. I'd love to see what Mitsubishi does with the finished product.

Always fun to see you two being dopes on camera

Glad to see you out enjoying the outdoors an camping finally! As someone who lives full time in a self converted camper van in the US, I always love seeing the amazing designs they come up with in Japan

The right company, the right season. Might be the perfect way to see Japan over a 2 or 3 week hol/vacation once u done the main box ticks.

The shots, the editing, the writing, the sounds/bgm. I'm always so impressed by the quailty. It's so good that it's honestly a little distracting sometimes.

One thing worries me is safety concerns over the button feature shown that opens it from the outside. Hopefully it has a locking feature that can keep people from simply opening it whenever they like, like if your sleeping or left your belongings in it while you're away from it. Stay safe you two.

Love the videos here, the production quality is just ❤

Really amazing concept! Great 2 get a sneak peek on this project!

He made it lads, he fucking made it.

Definitely would be a nice series idea. A camping / RV journey series rating and experiencing different campsites/ beautiful areas in japan to camp.

Great video chris!

That opening shot was 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 this whole video and sharlas banter had SUCH Travel Channel energy, in the best way

I love how Barry Chopsticks has become a meme of its own, probably giving Conner a mild case of PTSD every time he hears it🤣