My Chinese Electric Mini-Truck 18 Months Later: Did It RUST OUT?

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@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

I am so pleased that Micah published this video on the 18 month review of our Chinese electric mini-truck. As many of you probably know, early reaction to it in prior videos was split with many haters out there predicting (hoping ??) it would fall apart in a few weeks so as to somehow vindicate their belief that it was trash and a waste of money and that nothing of good quality comes from China. Thankfully, many others of you were supportive well wishers hoping that we would have a good end result. Well, the results are in and fully documented in this video. This is a great little truck and is so easy to work on and upgrade. The quality is quite amazing and your response to Micah's original purchase and our thoughtful upgrades has been truly wonderful. Finally, I want to say thank you to all of the many people who commented on the wonderful relationship that I have with my son and the pure joy that so many people felt in their hearts by seeing a son and his dad enjoy each other's company, work well together, and achieve and share a great outcome. Unfortunately, so much of social media is such a negative place. Thank you for helping to make a little subset of social media such a wonderful experience for me as Micah's proud dad and biggest fan. To you I say, be well, love life and take care. Sincerely, Micah's dad.

@stuartty1 Жыл бұрын

gonna have to be more lovers than haters now , that mini truck is awesome

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

@@stuartty1 Very much hope so. Thank you, sir.

@khanbasharat Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm also interested in this truck since the beginning, currently I'm a student as soon as I get some money i will surely buy this truck for experimentation

@MiamiWebDesign Жыл бұрын

This thing is pretty sweet! Thanks for the update video. Haters gonna hate so let them and just ignore. It's just too bad that the US does not manufacture all of the cool stuff that we have to order from Asia at such great prices.

@johntrappett58 Жыл бұрын

I've been following Micah's videos for a few years... they helped me get into ebikes. I loved the first mini truck video and especially the relationship you have with each other. I'm 64, in Australia, and my son and his wife recently bought their first house... a fixer-upper. It's been wonderful working alongside him as we've done numerous renovation tasks. I've seen him grow in knowledge and confidence to tackle all sorts of things that I wasn't sure he would be capable of, but he's shown that he's willing to give things a go. All the best to you both and I can't wait to see your future videos together.

@brute6896 Жыл бұрын

he's doing more work with that toy truck than 80 percent of the people with full size trucks that you see on the highway

@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325 9 ай бұрын

Most of them just compensating for something

@pineapplepizza27 9 ай бұрын

People use little trucks like this for real hard work in many countries around the world. Those people in other countries aren't the dumb ones, we are.

@JohnClark-tt2bl 8 ай бұрын

Isn't that the truth. Most of those trucks have never hauled more than groceries.

@birdgeekguy 6 ай бұрын

Kinda makes you wonder which is the actual “toy” lol. This thing, or the bro-dozers?

@themagitechie9955 6 ай бұрын

@@birdgeekguy "bro-dozers" 🤣 genius! I'm totally using that now. Honestly, the form factor and horsepower of the mini truck makes me feel it's more accurate to classify it as an electric UTV or side by side with an enclosed cabin instead of a truck. Nothing wrong with that though, UTVs are really nice little errand runners around farms and other rural properties and can go places a full size pickup can't.

@giraffejoker563 11 ай бұрын

Many areas in China are much more humid than in the US. So I'm glad to see the anti-rust works out well!

@cfctvaus 9 ай бұрын

there is no such thing as "much more humid" than Florida my friend

@nyonman8391 9 ай бұрын

@@cfctvausPhilippines

@balakehb 9 ай бұрын

@@cfctvaus Queensland, Australia

@cfctvaus 9 ай бұрын

still not "much more" lmao@@balakehb

@generalkayoss7347 9 ай бұрын

He keeps it in a garage.... lol

@JinwuHan Жыл бұрын

Hi Micah, I'm from Beijing. For many reasons here in Beijing these so called cheaply made electric runarounds are the haters of all motorists and cyclists. Partly because some of them are truly badly made and partly because some of the owners are not fully comprehending the laws of the road. But I'm glad to see not all of these cheap electric mini trucks or cars are being treated this way. Maybe there are similar use cases in China that I'm not aware of, maybe there is a version of you and your dad here in the countryside in China also, doing the same enthusiastic work that you two are doing. Thank you and your dad for showing everyone that stereotype can be a thing of the past, it's truly awesome to see practical people with a practical vehicle making everyday life easier, and being able to constantly upgrading to make it even better. I hope this mini truck will continue to treat you and your dad well, and I'm sure that you will do the same thing for the truck. Thumbs-up.

@birdtj82 5 ай бұрын

Are they allowed to be on the road? I know they are headache for government cuz they are not fully road legal.

@JinwuHan 5 ай бұрын

They will not be starting Jan 1. @@birdtj82 Unless you are registered with disabilities.

@a9udn9u-vanced 3 ай бұрын

@@birdtj82They were on city roads but not highways, and people can drive these without a driver's license. Some local governments started to regulate these mini cars recently, people drove these were like monkeys.

@birdtj82 3 ай бұрын

@@a9udn9u-vanced ha, my mom told me they are not legal lol. I am from that city makes those . But i dont live there now. I miss home.

@stickyburger7192 Ай бұрын

whatever you do DO NOT watch whistlindiesel

@jackimo22 Жыл бұрын

The motor will lead a much longer life with that fan shroud on. The fan doesn’t actually work without the shroud and it will prevent the motor getting hot allowing the bearings in the motor to last MUCH longer

@Reno420alex Жыл бұрын

100% correct

@HazardXXX Жыл бұрын

Agree, it is not to protect the fan as mentioned in the video but to guide the airflow inside of the motor

@czyznaszmnie Жыл бұрын

came to write same comment. The shroud is not there to protect the fan, its main feature is to force the airflow into the grooves on side to help heat escape. This guy should reinstall something similar asap....

@ButterNoToast Жыл бұрын

Makes sense

@ohioplayer-bl9em Жыл бұрын

But you want it to go bad so you have a reason to install a much larger one.

@bigdaadio.K2WW Жыл бұрын

I lost my dad 2 years ago. We were just like you two, always doing projects. We work together for several years and the service station business and I miss him every day... Nobody to argue with lol Keep up the great work! You guys are amazing!!

@drippingwax Жыл бұрын

I lost my dad 9 years ago and he didn't do anything himself. I used to drive 3.5 hours to fix stuff for him and Mom, but I miss him regardless. I desperately wish that I had someone to teach me how to fix stuff, though. I learned everything the hard way and I don't feel great at it. Just having someone help would be wonderful.

@walterwhite1 Жыл бұрын

Same here. My dad and i worked on our mustang GT just like them ..RIP

@aramusicuk Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss 🧡

@bazaarm.b.c Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your losses

@walterwhite1 Жыл бұрын

@@bazaarm.b.c god bless .

@rangerrick2246 10 ай бұрын

I'm an American living and working in China. I bought an e-truck 3 weeks ago. Mine is 4 door, LARGE solar charger on the roof (they never hooked it up) and a "generator" that is supposed to extend the mileage to nearly 80KM. Similar to yours, poor welding, screws to the roll cage without washers etc. CHEAP.... I'm very encouraged by the things you experienced. My pickup box is much shorter than yours because I have a 4 door. I also got a cheap bed liner included. Like you I'm looking to replace the tires and your project of replacing the springs is something I'm going to consider. I haven't had used it enough yet to know how I feel about it. 51/52 kph so its not going to win any races but..... the Chinese have an EXCELLENT e-bike paths in the cities and countryside roads. I mean they are like streets just for the bikes! Thanks for you videos and it has encouraged me to expect more from mine in the future

@micahsdad5388 10 ай бұрын

The truck is a platform for upgrade possibilities, just as we have shown. Make some cool improvements and enjoy it as we have ours. Best of luck. Thanks for your comment.

@zhaomengyu028 3 ай бұрын

But now china has banned this illigal car 😂

@billngo7197 2 ай бұрын

@zhaomengyu028 depends where you are

@a9udn9u-vanced 3 ай бұрын

No rust after 18 months, it's already better than the Cybertruck

@arkadiusztrzesniewski3486 2 ай бұрын

Which ironically is made of stainless steel and weighs almost 3 times more than this cute little truck.

@AnonymousAnarchist2 Ай бұрын

@@arkadiusztrzesniewski3486its not all that ironic. To make stainless rustproof you have to passivate it. To passivate it you have to dunk it in acid and ruin the polish... and never polish it again.

@louistart1173 8 күн бұрын

Wheels didn't fall off. It's already better than the cyber truck.

@JeffKho Жыл бұрын

How you (and your dad) made great practical use of this “cheap” work truck has been simply a honest and noteworthy way to review it. Then further improving the truck with self installed upgrades truly shows how much you appreciate its practicality. Maybe install a set of nice speakers (and/or a cheap headunit) so your dad can play his favorite tunes while he’s working.

@jeffreymoffitt4070 Жыл бұрын

I think its got one!

@MrYuck-ec5do 11 ай бұрын

Cheap. After import taxes it comes to $8500 depending on options. You can practically get a decent used truck for that much.

@buckfizzard291 11 ай бұрын

@@MrYuck-ec5doyou can get 2 even they have dodge rams used here for 1k

@lagrangewei 11 ай бұрын

@@MrYuck-ec5do true that 2nd hand vehicle are cheap, but it won't be electric... well not soon anyway.

@obeseperson 11 ай бұрын

@@MrYuck-ec5doshiiiit I wouldn’t say “decent” truck for that price. Everyone’s asking crazy prices for vehicles here right now. Plus it wouldn’t be as interesting as this little truck

@recumbentrocks2929 Жыл бұрын

In the UK there are so many places that would benefit from a truck like this. National trust properties, forestry commision areas, the list goes on. Great video and thanks for sharing your ungrades too.

@tomcoward16 Жыл бұрын

yes your right would be great.

@ColinWatters Жыл бұрын

I almost wish my place was a bit bigger. I use my ride on mower to tow a trailer around. This looks so much better.

@carlost856 11 ай бұрын

They have UTVs that fit this role already.

@tubybubi 10 ай бұрын

@@carlost856 UTVs are better for the forest and off road use. But in urban areas one of those trucks could replace small transporters like the Piaggio Porter.

@larrysnow135 2 ай бұрын

Cool truck 🚒

@Human-bf7kz 8 ай бұрын

Glad you have a healthy relation with your dad. My Dad is an intolerable hot head that doesn't know anything and has never been available. Wish I had an awesome dad like yours. People don't appreciate what they have until it's gone.

@Logistics_Sandar Ай бұрын

Try to be diplomatic…. I know your type of fathers .. Hopefully it works for you later on…

@Human-bf7kz Ай бұрын

@@Logistics_Sandar I'm not the diplomatic type. I have a fire burning in my belly every time I see or hear somehting that is not ethical and it shows on my face . I gave up on him and the people within those social circles. I have a different set of ethics and morals. He is not that type that will have my back but rather the type that will stomp and trample all over me whenever he gets the chance. He even belittles me in front of his employees. You've got to know when to leave. Can't fix broke.

@Logistics_Sandar Ай бұрын

@@Human-bf7kz Can’t argue with that… It’s Better for your health , and as they say No wealth can reimburse you for your health …(that includes mental) Wish you the best….

@SmokeyTreats Жыл бұрын

It's mind blowing what you get for only $2k with that truck. Really amazing. And your solar panel & other upgrades are super impressive & cool. But the true magic here is you Micah & your wonderful father! I swear both you & your dad along with another channel Hannah Baron & her dad Jeff are the two best parent/offspring 'teams' I've ever seen in my 69 year life! Exceedingly shining examples of humanity & parent/offspring relationships. Bravo!!! And bless you!

@randombird3264 Жыл бұрын

$2k was the list price, the import fees, taxes, etc brought the total to over $8,000. So a bit misleading in how he titles his video.

@GIjoelly Жыл бұрын

Stone soup

@nolategame6367 Жыл бұрын

@@randombird3264it was 8k for donut because they left it at the warehouse for a week too Really it could be had in the US for around 3.5k if you didn't insist on the Li-ion.

@niktak1114 3 ай бұрын

@@nolategame6367what other features would it be missing for $3.5k besides the lithium ion battery?

@giltee626 3 ай бұрын

Mind blowing alright. What you get is a Chinese piece of junk that won’t last more than 5 years

@zeeman1975 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see this! I think you should inform the manufacturer on your experiences and improvements. Don't forget that we live in just 1 world and only together we can make it a better one. Anyway looking forward to the next video.

@EbikeSchool Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@blardymunggas6884 Жыл бұрын

What a nice comment. If everyone thinks like you, this world will be such a beautiful place to live in. Too bad greedy leader in U S A needs to sell weapons and wars to make money

@zeeman1975 Жыл бұрын

@@blardymunggas6884 Let's keep politics out of this please. I'm nice to people, not to governments as they all suck, including my own government. No exceptions.

@blardymunggas6884 Жыл бұрын

@@zeeman1975 not all gov sucks tbh. Its only those that claims to defend democracy and human rights in public but in reality killing others for their personal wealth are the evil ones and I bet your tax money is funding their wars on others. Anyway God bless you buddy.

@MarcusBadi Жыл бұрын

@@blardymunggas6884 Yeah, "damn you war"! Saying It using Internet. Just a simple computer network created for... guess what? WAR!! hAOIUHuiohAIOUHAOuihuioAHIUOA

@Total_Egal Жыл бұрын

Just to mention: The "protective cage" arround the Motorfan is also an Airguard who redirects the Air from the Fan all arround 90° to the outer bodyshell of the motor. Where it hits all those cooling rips running on the outside you see there. Probably not a problem in this applikaction since you dont use it that hard with a load and not that long to build up lot of heat. But in industrial applications you better do not remove those cheap looking metal piece for exakt that reason.

@CyberlightFG Жыл бұрын

He's hauling a trailer now. He doubled the load on the motor.

@killerchutney 11 ай бұрын

This thing has probably hauled more than the vast majority of f150s on the road today

@micahsdad5388 11 ай бұрын

agreed. we use it a lot and it is a real work truck on our property. best regards

@tsopuaifa 6 ай бұрын

F150 is great for grocerys. 🤣

@allenkuns6552 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow, 18 months. My F-250 is 55 years old and still supports my business. That little toy will never compare.

@killerchutney 5 ай бұрын

@@allenkuns6552 Trucks from the ~70s were actually made for work unlike today’s ego machines so I wouldn’t doubt that

@np2118 5 ай бұрын

@@allenkuns6552badass alert 🚨

@adanmaskery1237 Жыл бұрын

I retire in 5 years and moving from NJ to WV. One of my goals is to get one of these trucks. Sadly I can't work on it with my Dad, but I can work on it with my son! Always great content as usual.

@MrOddsmurf Жыл бұрын

For the tailgate, use coated steel clothesline or dog runner cable and crimps, make it whatever length you’d like. You can also use it for branch lines if you ever need to protect the windshield.

@derrickfoster644 Жыл бұрын

Was going to make the same comment

@ryanm4319 Жыл бұрын

Great idea I like to reuse the old coated leash cables too! If youve got everything on hand, although if you dont have the big crimper it’s expensive and prob much cheaper to buy a set with the hangers already on from a truck like he mentioned I think.

@gititgiitit5450 Жыл бұрын

The only question I have with the tailgate lying flat is would it hit the ground when the bed is completely raised? Maybe they made the gate open like that so to protect the hydraulic bed from jamming into the ground and damaging it.

@michaelosullivan4112 Жыл бұрын

Should built full canopy cover for tray backsetup that be looking bad ass set up for camper trip

@MacWf3 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure the last part of the tailgate hinge doesn’t slide back to drop it down further like a pvc window hinge? The last section next to the tailgate looks over engineered just to be a anchor point.

@thomasleary1807 Жыл бұрын

Interesting stuff. A vehicle like this could work for a lot of folks who are currently driving a mid or full sized pickup. Even with all the upgrades, it is still a reasonable price.

@InXLsisDeo Жыл бұрын

Yes, they probably spent $2k or $3k maximum in improvements so the total cost was $10k or $11k. Considering a US made truck is $50k, as it is well designed from the start, there is a lot of room for improvement for this chinese minitruck, and it can do probably 90% of what is needed from big size trucks at a small fraction of the initial and maintainance cost.

@MP-vc4nu 3 ай бұрын

It uses what is great about EV instead of putting EV for long salt-filled motorways. EV is much more for mid-range with very clean roads or natural roads.

@JshDav Жыл бұрын

Something you might want to check and be aware of is that the tailgate probably doesn't open down all the way on purpose so that it doesn't hit the ground when using the tipper

@richardotero2376 6 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing

@MrChaosBones Жыл бұрын

Found your channel by chance, two vids later - you have a faithful subscriber. Love your and your dad's energy, all these electric give-a-chance and DIY projects are up my alley, and you strike the perfect balance between montaging-out the lengthy labour involved, without sacrificing any important details for someone who likes to adapt ideas for their own tinkering!

@donwallace7354 Жыл бұрын

That truck looks perfect for the place. The new ebike looks like it went to a deserving fellow, as we all hope it helps him through this rough patch. Thanks, Micah, for the good work!

@kirdot2011 Жыл бұрын

yeah because sun is always shining in Australia

@Daniel-pc2ov Жыл бұрын

@@kirdot2011 it's florida?

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

@@Daniel-pc2ov yep

@quintinsmith5400 Жыл бұрын

Add a panel to the bonnet

@h8GW Жыл бұрын

@@micahsdad5388 @kirdot2011 Probably because of Micah's damn hat.

@ryanm4319 Жыл бұрын

Im really impressed with how well this truck has turned out, even considering getting one for my Mom to run around the farm. For your new rear sag issues when loaded, you may want to consider finding a bolt or weld-on bump-stop to have a stop where you want it just in case. The lining looks awesome, thanks for the update guys great project!

@NEVETSTEVEN510 9 ай бұрын

I love the updates!!! The fact that you give to people who are in need is a blessing! I am in need but I’m just happy for ya 👍

@dalecrawford5634 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the update. So glad you posted because I have always been concerned about ordering anything from Alibaba and to actually see this truck in action, I'm impressed. In the winter time here in north Georgia, crossing my farm is very difficult and this is a great alternative to a side by side that have gotten ridiculous in cost and honestly, this truck looks great. I would do the exact same upgrades. Lifted and tires and rubber stop points for the dump bed. Great video. Jc

@Sputz3 Жыл бұрын

I can sit all day and listen to your dad tell stories about the truck. I can hear the joy In his voice. 😊

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Got a lot of stories. Stay tuned!!

@Todd66 Жыл бұрын

I was impressed by that little truck when you first got it. Bed liner is good idea, seems like you took the expensive route, but it looks fantastic. Painting the wheels was such a good idea. I’m still shocked it’s got functional A/C. Go to the hardware store and get some steel cable and fasteners, fixed! Lol Cool video like always

@InXLsisDeo Жыл бұрын

That's the thing with this little truck. it's simple enough that it can be fixed and upgraded by almost anyone with minimal mechanical knowledge and tooling. That makes it very durable and its maintainance cost is very low.

@AntBangBang Жыл бұрын

Loved this follow up video. The bit where your Dad does his review at the end was great. What a nice guy.

@wheelmanstan 8 ай бұрын

Great to see someone actually using the truck and finding out ways to make it work better, which is what normal people do. Too many people on youtube just buying these trucks to make a video criticizing it. There is potential in these trucks..if only shipping wasn't so much.

@ARTSPECK Жыл бұрын

Mica, that was such an entertaining video and your interaction with your dad put a grin on my face. Pure pleasure and good to see you taking full advantage of your free time spent with your Dad. Take every moment with him while you can. Thank you so much for sharing.

@MiaJones-xr2vv Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing😊

@skikid00 Жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed with how you and your dad worked on this mini truck together from the very first video. How excited he was once the suspension was done. Very well done!

@zal_models 11 ай бұрын

such a cute truck! i like how practical this truck is

@bestusernameevahhh5802 5 ай бұрын

I was just looking at a few of these again today. They've started offering some really cool ones. 4wd is now available. Different body options, bigger motors etc. They can be packaged over $17k.

@barrybark8610 Жыл бұрын

We need more of Micah and his dad, great content, thanks you.

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks !!

@leoleydekkers7024 Жыл бұрын

Just a word of advice: Fan cowls are not there to protect the fan, they are there to direct the airflow over the motor to assist in cooling. It is an EXTREMELY important part of motor cooling

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

back on. thx

@mythbusterthe6749 5 ай бұрын

This is an interesting preview of a mini truck. I accidentally came across your video and I like what I saw. I appreciate the fact you have been completely honest and am impressed with the modifications you made to suit your farm environment. I have similar experience with different products from China but I save tons of money in the process. I am sure if the maker of this saw what you did to improve their product, they made make the necessary changes to their future product and may even offers you a free improved version for a preview. ❤❤❤❤

@meggrobi 3 ай бұрын

Great to see the interaction with our dad. A lifetime of memories.

@kyles3335 Жыл бұрын

Got mine last October after watching your first video on this truck. Thank you for leaving links for the tires and springs. Mine are on their way

@parkerrenshaw3157 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe its been a year and a half already! Glad to see that its still operating and in really great shape all things considered.

@Outside-In. Жыл бұрын

I love this truck and what the two of you have done with it... But... that is not what I liked the most about this video... Seeing Dad and Son working and enjoying life's little pleasures together, - absolutely amazing to see. Getting your Dad the ratchet wrench set was awesome as well, and that is definitely what I need as well, and one of these days - I will hopefully be able to do just that. So here is to you and your Dad - Enjoying life's little pleasures for many years to come...

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Our sincere thanks to you !!

@Outside-In. Жыл бұрын

@@micahsdad5388 You know what???... You just made my day Micah's Dad. Watching the two of you together is... well.... Priceless ;)...

@KD-nj4fj Жыл бұрын

this is my favorite you tube subscription. super informative and not biased one way or the other. thank you.

@MrJoegotbored Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back just for updates on your electric mini truck. It's such a cool piece of equipment. Affordable, durable, useful. Great combo. Maybe American companies will catch on and shrink some of their machines to make them more usable!

@NaughtNolan 9 ай бұрын

Gosh. What I would give for a small truck! Like those old rangers!

@spikermike2843 4 ай бұрын

Don't bank on it - labor cost alone will kill that kind of project. They will end up selling a mini truck like this for nearly $30k

@Mr.Cardamon Жыл бұрын

4:40 the principal purpose of that protector is to redirect the air from the centrifugal fan to the fins around the motor to make it run cooler. Try to put one to extend the life of the motor. I'm impress with the mini truck, thanks for the update!

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

The fan shroud is back on and all is well. thanks

@bobkids009 4 ай бұрын

Very well presented and excellent video recording........what more it is a Father & son tag-team hard work to make this wonderful video for sharing........Well done my friends........Greeting from the Far East ......

@micahsdad5388 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments. Best regards

@johnwong6828 8 ай бұрын

Really fun watching you work.

@jamespaul2587 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Micah. Hopefully we'll see more updates with your dad, showing some of the awesome adventures and misadventures of you two and this little truck! It was great to see the ebike go to such a worthy new owner, congratulations Jorge!

@vorlon81 Жыл бұрын

So Happy to See this little truck together with Micah and Micah's Dad together. A warm Fuzzy Feeling.🥰🥰

@zeroize852 3 ай бұрын

a great update and fair review! thank you

@bigbuba5212 Жыл бұрын

I want this truck so badly Its not the price Even if it costs way more Its just so adorable

@ansonle1975 Жыл бұрын

That suspension was probably the most important especially on the terrain on that property. Thanks for the video it's a lot of food for thought when thinking about how someone might be able to improve lifestyle with a electric vehicle in their life.

@BrittanyScream1 Жыл бұрын

Really happy to see how the truck is holding up! Also, I enjoy seeing you and your dad working on things! My dad passed almost 6 years ago now, and it makes me remember the good times.

@rosiehawtrey Жыл бұрын

Wish I was rid of mine. Unfortunately I'm probably going first. Aggressive cancer.

@huanli5650 11 ай бұрын

@@rosiehawtreyWish you good health.祝你身体健康。

@valleejones Жыл бұрын

Awesome update video! Thanks

@raymaulder7383 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Not so many hateful comments as the three month review. Just perfect for your application. Well done!

@rabbitazteca23 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful and cute little truck. I can see you guys are working it to the bone lol. I can just imagine sitting in it with the AC on while its foggy and damp outside. It's a vibe

@soliniv1411 Жыл бұрын

Thats been my thought all this time, it looks so god damn cute kinda like a toy for an adult

@curtwuollet2912 Жыл бұрын

It's never seen road salt. That's the killer here.

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Correct but this is SW Florida only a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico and there is actually a good deal of salt in the air

@Dolbyx888onyt Жыл бұрын

Road salt would get it😅

@ryanm4319 Жыл бұрын

@@micahsdad5388 yep anyone that lives within beach range knows even the air is salty down there! We coat everything at the beach house or its all got a layer of oxidation within a year

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanm4319 Yep. completely understand. Best regards

@rpetersen2 Жыл бұрын

Fellow Floridian, and gotta agree with @Micah's Dad! Complaining about road salt that only is a problem 3 or so months a year, versus our S. FL salt air that's 24/7/365?? 😂😂 c'mon now, lol!!

@sharonrimsza7960 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Sure wish I had seen this when it came out a month ago. Love the impressive condition of the truck. Works for you on the property. My husband can no longer see to drive a car but this e-bike would be great for him to be able to get out of the house and ride to his sisters house a mile away, the store a mile away or simply enjoy riding it through the Tucson Mountain Park out our back gate of our neighborhood. Can I buy him one, yes. Will he allow me to buy him one…NO! Would he use it…yes he would. Especially if he won it. Thanks for the fun videos. I saw your truck when you first got it. I just watched your little mini eCar from MingHong with the panda on the side. The racing stripes make it look fast!

@paulawagner6058 7 ай бұрын

I love that little truck! Looked just perfect pulling the boat.

@micahsdad5388 7 ай бұрын

So do we !! thanks

@eyeperture Жыл бұрын

❤ love to see a bonded father & son always explore and live their lives positively, great project and amazing family. I wish the manufacturer could access this channel and improve upon their customers reviews.

@AdamMacleod83 Жыл бұрын

So happy to get this update, such a cool truck, love it... The suspension was so needed, would love to see some more tests carried out. 😍

@whatchannel3679 9 ай бұрын

Great video and lots of attention to detail. Love the hat mate! Thanks for sharing really great presentation

@dennisbass4469 11 ай бұрын

This was awesome. Thanknyou so much for sharingbwith us. Fantastic job..

@kmoyer Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the updates on this truck. Love that you are giving away the e-bike to someone who needs it, that's really amazing! I've been looking for an e-bike and will check out the one you are giving away.

@compwiz101 Жыл бұрын

I kinda like how this is the antithesis of modern pick-ups in North America. That said, I wonder if the tailgate hanger support could be moved to allow the tailgate to fold flat. ...and now I see at 11:20 you talk about it :D

@CRneu Жыл бұрын

no reason to move it or whatnot. Just use some steel wire and crimp it to the length you need. Like a $5-$10 upgrade.

@mrbill4381 Жыл бұрын

Just found this channel. I watched this “My $2000 ELECTrIC Mini Truck…” and am quite intrigued. I am now a subscriber and will be watching in the future. Thanks for doing these videos.

@ihnew786 11 ай бұрын

I just watched this video twice to enjoy watching the chemistry between a dedicated father and a loving son. ❤️🇵🇰

@micahsdad5388 11 ай бұрын

thanks so much !!

@barrygodfrey8202 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the truck has done amazingly well, I look forward to seeing more updates over the next few years, as I feel it will be with you and your dad a while.

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Hope so. Will do. thanks

@jopo7996 Жыл бұрын

It's great to see the mini truck has exceeded your expectations. Great modifications.

@jimstewart5008 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update!

@stratcat3216 9 ай бұрын

Bless you for the giveaway. As a retired vet that can no longer walk very far (fractured back) due to sports injuries I know there are other people far worse off than me that could use this. Good on you man. Good on you.

@speedforce131 Жыл бұрын

This thing is awesome & it's so nice to see it working so well for you guys.

@giganaut6007 Жыл бұрын

great to hear the truck is doing great so far and pretty much upping the company that makes these trucks a score pretty good. lots more would buy from them too.

@herrunsinn774 6 ай бұрын

What a couple of great guys.

@odysliu9235 9 ай бұрын

Its glad to see this mini truck still functioning well. Greeting from China.

@robert91169 Жыл бұрын

I hope that the company pays attention to your upgrades. they seem to do a really good job.

@clpiatak Жыл бұрын

Glad the useful, fun electric truck worked out for you guys. 🙂👍

@Seven.Heavenly.Sins.666 3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for👍👍👍

@tropicalvikingcreations Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing a year later review on this, I remember being pretty interested in this cool little truck and how it would hold up. Glad you got to test and use it for so long reasonably unbothered.

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you. We are loving the truck. Better now than new with all of our mods

@Leonardokite Жыл бұрын

Glad your truck is working out. It's hard to imagine they didn't put a more functional suspension on the truck. Thanks for reaching out to those in need of an e-bike. Hopefully the most worthy wins.

@olavl8827 Жыл бұрын

I don't find it so hard to imagine that almost every design decision on this truck was probably based on cost. If the manufacturer somehow got a deal on the stiffer but cheaper springs, naturally they would go for that.

@nicsxnin6786 Жыл бұрын

As a disabled person on ssi I’m so glad that you are helping people out. I had a wreck 3 years ago and totaled my car. I’ll never be able to afford another one and if I had e-bike it would make a huge difference! 👏👏🙏

@richard999 2 ай бұрын

This was such a fun video by normal fun-loving people who live close to nature. Sending lots of good vibes to you folks. 👍😎☀️

@gogomimazoom8114 6 ай бұрын

I loved this video. I had a 94 Toyota pickup that I bought in 2008 for $1700. I used it until 2022 and after 300,000 miles the head gasket went. I sold it for more than I bought it for. I loved that little truck which is why this little electric fascinated me. Great video

@Keyshawnsofficial 6 ай бұрын

Ya used it once every other week or month. People here are looking for reliability not risk lol

@Durmomo0 Жыл бұрын

Hope things get better for Jorge, and he enjoys his ebike and I hope it makes a difference. I know its a difficult position to be in and it can take a long time to get back on your feet. Hang in there.

@bwselectronic Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind having a truck like that on my farm when I retire. I think it would be fun to upgrade like you did. Your DIY Solar book sounds interesting I wouldn't mind winning that. I'll have to check the books out.

@gaylegoeschel9850 9 ай бұрын

Micah, This is the second video of yours that I watched and personally I have enjoyed watching and listening to you explain what is going on. I like the electric truck.Good job on the upgrades. Your Dad is a great asset for you to resource. And it is Awesome that you appreciate your family. LOVE FROM IOWA! 😊❤❤❤

@EbikeSchool 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Gayle, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my videos. And yep, my Dad’s pretty cool 😎

@micahsdad5388 9 ай бұрын

@@EbikeSchool Gayle - thanks for reminding Micah how cool I am !! LOL. Lucky to have Micah as a son

@dial1murf 8 ай бұрын

You and your dad are both so cool. I really enjoyed every second of your video.

@micahsdad5388 8 ай бұрын

Much appreciate your comment. Best regards

@mr.waffles8739 Жыл бұрын

With European and Japanese cars it's common for them to put on multiple coats of primer so even if you scratch the paint and a layer of primer or two, they wont rust, American manufactories tend to just use one coat of primer to save a few pennies on each car

@ModestNeophyte Жыл бұрын

I love the videos on this truck and that new boat you've got!

@EbikeSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They’re fun!

@razminka.7522 5 ай бұрын

Great review and follow-up!

@Stryford1 Жыл бұрын

It's fun seeing all the mods and upgrades you've done to your mini-truck. I hope it's not going be 18 months before we see all the mods on your little e-boat! It's good to see how well the mini-truck is holding up and as I've said before, that thing is perfect for your parent's property. Also, congrats to Jorge!

@Stew-Ped Жыл бұрын

You should market these little trucks to Las Vegas Casinos. You may make money with upgrades and maintenance. We need these for outside work around the strip properties. Vegas casinos are large enough that employees can use them for outside cleaning or property maintenance. Install a tiny pressure washer in the back and it's on. You're doing a great job transforming it into a workable little vehicle. Great content. 👏

@Robert-Smith 3 ай бұрын

That definitely looks like a fun little truck! Great video.

@jenifierpolanco3474 11 ай бұрын

I love this and the upgrades look great. Seriously thinking about getting one now😍.

@captbill Жыл бұрын

I'm one that is surprised to see the truck is still functional, and even more amazed that it's not covered in rust! Glad to see my first impression was wrong! 👍👍

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

It was a matter of some debate but the results are certainly in. Thanks for the comment. Another review in a year maybe?? I'm sure there are some other things we can do to it !! (I want a set of removable side rails made out of oak and painted old timey with the name of a business - do you think I need his permission or because it lives on my land I have the right to just do it?? LOL.). Best regards

@megadawg342 Жыл бұрын

Bigger Battery, More output from a better more powerful controller 200-500 amps, and a BIGGER more powerful motor(D+D), and it would be an AWESOME RIG!! I have a lifted EZGO golf cart with all kinds of trick aftermarket upgrades. Many would work on this mini truck.

@thebenefactor6744 11 ай бұрын

I love watching these vintage classic electric car restoration channels. This brings back memories for people, when life was simpler.😊

@larsmeijerink5471 10 ай бұрын

Vintage? This truck is 1.5years old... thats pretty new and not even close to a oldtimer

@ClaudeSac 9 ай бұрын

Y U NO MAKE SENSE! 🤯

@thopkins2814 Жыл бұрын

For the tailgate you can use vinyl coated galvanized cable from a home improvement store. Very inexpensive and should hold up for a long time.

@billdick917 Жыл бұрын

Now that you are close to finished with the upgrades could you please, list the items purchased, source and cost. Love your enthusiasm to get your hands dirty, glad your Dad is there keeping an eye on things.

@micahsdad5388 Жыл бұрын

look in description underneath the video. It's all there

@rhettoracle9679 9 ай бұрын

Great addition to your Dad's work needs. The texture in the bed liner is probably due to using a roller to apply paint on metal, tiny air bubbles. A brush to tip (smooth) the paint after applying may have prevented this. I have similar problems when painting fiberglass boat decks in areas texture isn't wanted. Cheers to your family

@beshbarmax Жыл бұрын

I expected to see footage from inside the cabin after the new coils were installed to be able to appreciate the difference those made -- preferably side by side, in a split screen: before and now. Anyway, I'd love to have one of your ebooks. Thanks!

@neilfromclearwaterfl81 Жыл бұрын

Looking good! Only recommendation would be to put the fan shroud back on the drive motor. Despite the short trip use on the ranch that TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) motor is getting very little to absolutely no cooling with the fan blowing air out like a tire slinging mud instead of being directed along the length of the motors cooling fins. Incremental heat damage is happening to some degree and you don't want to wait until enough damage accumulates to let the smoke out of the motor windings. Being a TEFC motor you won't see or smell the signs of hot spots/heat stress until its too late so why chance it for something as simple as the directional fan housing. Since we live in the Land of Tropical Heat and Humidity, most days that motor is already warm before you even turn it on. You really don't want it to fail while trying to pull the boat out of the pond or some other really inopportune time. How often do things fail when its really convenient? ;> Best!

@micahsdad5388 11 ай бұрын

Shroud was replaced. Thx for your comment

@neilfromclearwaterfl81 11 ай бұрын

@@micahsdad5388 Great! That should help ensure the longest useful life of the motor. Just keep up with maintenance and be mindful of the bearings. Change them before they start to rattle to better ensure they don't spin on the shaft or in the housing. Sadly too many end up replacing costly motors instead of a $10/$20 set of bearings because they waited too long. Many don't realize that regardless of who makes the tool, vehicle, etc bearings are pretty much standard commodities often stocked by your local bearing supplier and available over the counter with quality equal to or better than the originals. Hope the weather is treating you well. Here we've been having effective temperatures hovering around 105 F the past few days with dangerous humidity levels. Best!

@micahsdad5388 11 ай бұрын

@@neilfromclearwaterfl81 Thanks for your excellent recommendation on the bearings. Got some in my drill press motor that just starting talking to me!! No damage thank goodness.Gotta take it in to my local electric shop. Good old timey sort of place. Yeah - been VERY hot and humid here. But the winters are great, right?? !! Very best regards

@neilfromclearwaterfl81 11 ай бұрын

@@micahsdad5388 Gotta listen when they start to talk. I didn't hear them in time on my air compressor so it now needs a new armature which is not available since its an older direct drive oil bath compressor with the crankshaft built into the armature. Looking at things escalating to 107 effective the next few days here. Winter is much better than the sub zero winters with the $600 to $1,500 monthly heating oil bills where I came from. Get together with those Old Timey guys and whip that drill press back into shape while the widow of opportunity is open. Kind regards

@TCWSTARTNOW Жыл бұрын

I’d like to think they made the tailgate the way they did so the tailgate gate won’t hit the bumper when dumping. You can do a dual position mount when you switch to the cables when dumping set it to the mount that would let it have that slight tilt so it wouldn’t hit the bumper. Hope everything goes well awesome little truck good luck with it. 👍🏼🙏🏼