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"Wasabi"

1993 Isuzu Rodeo 4X4 Motorhome

-- SOLD --

Wasabi is a vibe machine!
Designed for the forest lover who wants to get lost in the woods.
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.
Blends into the natural surroundings with the textured military green & black aesthetic
The combo of vintage features with modern tech equipment, rebuilt and resurfaced interior makes it one unique home on wheels!

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Mechanical:

  • Highly-sought after 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 10%)

  • 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? Cruise, take in the views and enjoy the ride - if that's you, this rig is a dream home!

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

  • Value in parts - $4,500
    Value in labor - $6,800

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Interior:

  • Thorough interior remodeling creates a soothing, homely atmosphere to relax in after a long day of hiking/biking/skiing!

  • 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. The camper can sleep 4 people easily, and if your friends are into cuddling, you can fit 6. We've definitely fit 5 :)

  • 2-seat and a dinette table converts into a bed, completing the roll-over couch bed. You can have a half-bed with 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.

  • All cushions have custom-made sage-green washable covers and offer a cozy-comfy sleeping experience. 

    Upgrades

  • The original layout designed by the Japanese was aesthetically pleasing, but... The carpeted floor/walls, fiberglass insulation, flimsy wall/ceiling panels, and outdated plywood finish was outdated (Refer to images at the bottom).

    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 - $1,500

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​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 everyday, 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

  • Casette Toilet, removable from outside, super easy to use!

  • Shower vent fan to get all the bathroom vibes out

Value in parts - $3,000
Value in labor - $2,400

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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 brushguard

  • Off-road LED lights

Value in parts - $1,400
Value in labor - $1,800

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Nighttime Vibes

  • Being the night owls we are, it was essential to create a nighttime hangout haven.

  • 50 ft color-changing 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

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Before & After

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Wasabi is now sold.
Thank you for your interest.

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