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Owner builds custom camper canopy for fifth pickup truck at 5 million yen

18.02.2026 06:33 1 min 1 source
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Owner builds custom camper canopy for fifth pickup truck at 5 million yen
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At the 4×4Meets event in October 2025, a participant showcased a Toyota Hilux modified for sleeping in the cargo bed. The owner, who has owned five pickup trucks, built an extended canopy using tent material and items from a home improvement store. The total cost of the DIY conversion was approximately 500,000 yen.

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Owner builds custom camper canopy for fifth pickup truck at 5 million yen

18.02.2026 Yahoo!ニュース JPN
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