Another victim of the little accident when driving into a wall was the front grille. As with the front bumper it was a great opportunity to make some changes and end up with something better than before. Design is always a matter of opinion but ever since seeing the Outclass Japan front grille on Sunset…
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Front Bumper Upgrade
After a small accident in a supermarket car park at the end of 2019 we had a superb excuse to upgrade the front bumper to something more meaty. Decisions, decisions ? Many people on instagram said to go for a metal bumper. I can totally see the attraction as there’s some aggressive looking Jimny beasts…
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Jimny Tailgate Molle Storage
NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY In preparation for more camping this year (if we’re allowed out lol) I was thinking about improvements to the camping set up. One problem area that jumps out is the storage of small items and other camping kit. The smaller, easy to misplace items that need a dedicated home and to…
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3 Jimny’s, 1 Duster. Winter Adventures
In a post on Instagram I mentioned that I needed more practice off-roading, as much of what I’ve been doing with the Jimny has only been camping. Mat from North West Overlander commented that I should join his small group for a few lanes and camping in the Yorkshire Dales at the end of November….
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Upgrading the Jimny Tail Lights
I’m actually not that keen on the design of Jimny from the rear (shock, horror!). The stock lights are a bit bland design wise and I noticed @JimnyStyle posted a picture of their new LED tail lights on Instagram. I thought these would add a nice touch. I’m not affiliated to Jimny Style (nor any…
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Awesome Woodland Jimny Camp
I love camping in the woods the sounds, smells and isolation is second to none. The Jimny can squeeze into tiny spaces between the trees, meaning you can get a great pitch every time. This one was on the edge of the woods and I loved being in the trees. Shooting my first video So…
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Can 4 People Sleep in a Jimny?
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. He’s losing the plot now. The truth is it can be done. You will definitely need a roof rack and waterproof storage for all your food and kit. Granted it’ll not be ideal for long trips but I reckon an overnight trip would be great fun. An experience shared…
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Suzuki Jimny Ultralight Roof Tent Set Up
This guide is suggested equipment and the easy modifications anyone can do to have an ultralight Jimny roof tent build. From experience this is a good balance between roof load weight and overall camping comfort. For a roof tent set up this is not only ultralight, it is ultra comfortable. IMPORTANT! Read about roof weight…
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Sleeping in the Suzuki Jimny
I thought I’d write a separate guide for car camping in the Jimny. It’s something a lot of people are interested in and I can understand why. It’s super convenient and a ton of fun. It’s cheap (if you don’t listen to my mattress selection advice lol), warm, quiet and comfortable when set up correctly….
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