Winter Vanlife - How Did I MISS That? | It's Starting to Happen Again

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @darlene9154
    @darlene9154 Рік тому +13

    I love Penny. She’s such a pretty kitty.❤❤

  • @cathymc8365
    @cathymc8365 Рік тому +23

    Glad you had the means to fix the heater at 10 o'clock at night! Thanks Amber for being an extra set of hands in tight spaces. Stay safe everyone and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer Рік тому +7

    You are one Lucky Dude to be in the presence of greatness like Amber!

  • @jacquelineeick5986
    @jacquelineeick5986 Рік тому +32

    I just adore the way Penny responds to everything you say with her tiny meow 🤩😻❤

  • @wanderingwinnie
    @wanderingwinnie Рік тому +22

    I've never seen a cat as tolerant of noise & moving things as Penny. She is the best 🐈

  • @kimbrueck7811
    @kimbrueck7811 Рік тому +8

    Thank goodness for spare parts! Glad you were able to get it fixed. And woo Hoo for having a great friend like Amber. Praying the bed is a keeper. Stay warm and tell,Penelope hi from Paducah, Kentucky. ❤️❤️

  • @ShinyNickelBlades
    @ShinyNickelBlades Рік тому +15

    I'm glad you finally got better sleep, and that your heater didn't kill you!

  • @sherrymaynard8879
    @sherrymaynard8879 Рік тому +9

    Also it might take a week or so of sleeping on the new mattress to get full benefits from it and a true idea of how well it helps. I really hope it helps you. Best wishes for you comfort Matthew.

  • @jackieluckyangel5610
    @jackieluckyangel5610 Рік тому +23

    Oh, the joys of vanlife! I’m always amazed at the positivity and grace (🤦🏼‍♀️) you show while dealing with the obstacles.🥰💞😘🏴‍☠️🍀

  • @andreagalvin7386
    @andreagalvin7386 Рік тому +24

    I'm glad you will have a better mattress for your health and we'll being. Chronic (excruciating) pain wears on One's Mind, Body and Soul. I've noticed since your surgery your face and whole Being is open, relaxed and you've lost the edge that chronic pain wears us down with ... Continued health and well-being. 💖

    • @sherrymaynard8879
      @sherrymaynard8879 Рік тому +2

      I agree with you as a chronic pain suffer myself it really takes a toll on you. Constantly tweaking things to try and improve my life.

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Рік тому +14

    😳 WOW! ...nothing beats a BUSY day out & about', except for an equally busy evening doing late night home repairs!😮😢...YIKES! You CERTAINLY had your hands full for sure ... THANKS again to the LOVELY Amber, such an AMAZING soul!👍🤗💖😇. Hope your getting some REST now, Matthew ...take care, stay safe & God bless you!🙏

    • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
      @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Рік тому +4

      I do LUV how 'chilled' PRETTY Penny was during all that excitement! ...she's such a good girl & so very well mannered☺️🙌🐱. You do a GREAT job with her Matthew, for sure!👍🤗💖😇.

  • @terryshaw3493
    @terryshaw3493 Рік тому +10

    Happy you have a comfy new mattress! Oh no, so sorry to hear about the heater. Thank you Amber for being there for Matt. Vanlife has its problems, but still great, right?! Glad you and Miss Penny are ok. Love and hugs.

  • @JennRazo
    @JennRazo Рік тому +11

    Amber is one of the most loyal people out there. Hugs to both of you. Shish like this always happens worst time.

  • @karolmolitor4675
    @karolmolitor4675 Рік тому +8

    Once again, Amber to the rescue ! Glad the new bed is to your liking. Kisses for Penny. 💋 ❤

  • @genieabbi2531
    @genieabbi2531 Рік тому +16

    Wow! I am so glad you and Penny are alright! Thanks to Amber... For being Amber. Stay warm, stay safe. Im also happy the new mattress seems to be working out.

  • @sherrymaynard8879
    @sherrymaynard8879 Рік тому +6

    Hey Matthew if the bed works for you and you don't need your old mattress topper you could consider cutting it down to size for a draft stopper. Might be less bulky or work better than shoving all the other things there bulk is needed maybe fold it instead of cutting it. Just a idea.

  • @kathyrobert9859
    @kathyrobert9859 Рік тому +12

    I am amazed at your sense of organization and your orchestration in getting things accomplished while living in a van …. Thank you for sharing

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Рік тому

      Maybe he could write a manual for the rest of us,, for the World-- hahaha!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Рік тому +6

    Oh no! I'm sorry you had to go through all of that with the heater. 😔 Thanks goodness Amber was available to help. 👍

  • @UrdnotChuckles
    @UrdnotChuckles Рік тому +1

    Here's hoping the new bed continues to serve you well, and the heater holds up!

  • @VaguelyMeandering
    @VaguelyMeandering Рік тому +7

    I was a little bit confused watching this video...thinking I was behind in something...and then I remembered that I'm on your Patreon and I knew this information already...I know...I know. Space/time continuum. I think I need more sleep. SO GLAD the new mattress is working out for you. Sleep is important. And Penny...well, she's the REAL star of the show. 🐈🚙 Thank you to Amber for always being there for our Matthew. You're a Star!

    • @mytinyjourney
      @mytinyjourney Рік тому +1

      Me too LOL. I stopped the video to see the upload date thinking I already watched it.

  • @ruthanderson1758
    @ruthanderson1758 Рік тому +2

    Amber to the rescue once again - you're lucky to have such a good friend.

  • @TheLeopardGirl
    @TheLeopardGirl Рік тому +4

    I know Matthew you've been poorly and having trouble with your diesel heater which is a pain to say the least but compared to last year when poor Lucky looked like she'd been in a scene from Dr Zhivago, things ain't that bad right!🥶 Wishing you good health, restful sleeps and a diesel heater ticking over nicely.💞🙏💞

  • @canadiannat8960
    @canadiannat8960 Рік тому

    Hope the new mattress works out. Oh no!.....Troubled Waters...the sequel!
    🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀

  • @marywatkins9438
    @marywatkins9438 Рік тому +7

    Wow! I am so sorry you had the issues with the diesel heater. Glad you caught it, that you had help, and that you and your sweet kitty are safe!

  • @sarahr9181
    @sarahr9181 Рік тому +7

    Cat “shitter’s full!”….Honey, did you check our shitter? 😂😂😂 Love when you throw the movie one liners in, Matthew!! ❤️

    • @Camaro-Sean
      @Camaro-Sean Рік тому +2

      I too LOVE the one liners. I use them myself, whenever possible.

  • @ItsOnlyMe13
    @ItsOnlyMe13 Рік тому +5

    The best investment is a good mattress. Heaters break down at the most inconvenient times. Glad you had all those parts on hand to be able to fix it. 🍀🍀🍀

  • @danielellington8407
    @danielellington8407 Рік тому +1

    Dam the heater! I hope it runs the way you want it! Hopefully not high on the fumes! Hope everything is going well for you. Stay safe, Stay Warm. No sniffing the diesel exhaust! Lol

  • @pattievans7342
    @pattievans7342 Рік тому +5

    If you don’t need your pillow topper anymore use it to block drafts!

  • @carmelrickman9748
    @carmelrickman9748 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant vlog as ever Matthew. Yours and Amber's friendship is wonderful. Keep being you young man ❤

  • @moonface1ful
    @moonface1ful Рік тому +5

    penny's a doll!

  • @calliewilson9224
    @calliewilson9224 Рік тому +2

    I ♥️Penny !!

  • @cherylfisk7698
    @cherylfisk7698 Рік тому +3

    Matthew, I share your preference for sweetened coffee. If I don't have flavored creamer, I too have to add lots of sugar and cream. I have discovered that the flavored powdered creamers are pretty good. And last much longer, not needing to be refrigerated. My family and friends occasionally tease me about having some coffee with my creamer/sugar.... 😂😊

  • @patricklockerby4308
    @patricklockerby4308 Рік тому +6

    Flameout while driving is usually caused by excess air inlet pressure, leading to an overly lean mix. For anyone who needs the heater on while driving, this problem can be avoided by using a closed end inlet tube with a series of small holes around it. This is the principle of the pitot-static tube used in aircraft to determine static air pressure / altitude / velocity. "Since the outside holes are perpendicular to the direction of flow, these tubes are pressurized by the local random component of the air velocity." Source: NASA.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Рік тому

      ❤Thanks for the information/lesson!

  • @authordanigray
    @authordanigray Рік тому +3

    So glad it wasn't minus OMFG cold out when you had to fix the heater.
    Also very happy to hear the new mattress is better!

  • @debnn4854
    @debnn4854 Рік тому

    Love heals.

  • @ramblynrocketeer
    @ramblynrocketeer Рік тому +1

    Something peaceful about this one 👍

  • @wanrapea
    @wanrapea 11 місяців тому

    Once again you gotter' done! Good job!

  • @sabrinakea61
    @sabrinakea61 Рік тому

    Thank u for displaying the gripper for Nintendo switch. I brought it for my daughter for Christmas and gripper will be handy.

  • @patlodge8420
    @patlodge8420 Рік тому +2

    Glad that your new mattress is helping you Matthew also that Amber was around to see you on the next one xx

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 Рік тому +1

    It will probably be the best thing you will have bought Matt,I have had back problems for years a new bed helped me such a lot and I have arthritis of the spine so I really hope your new bed helps you too.I loved how Penny turned her head away when you asked her for help in moving your mattress.🥰

  • @colinSAcolin45colin
    @colinSAcolin45colin Рік тому +2

    thanks for the video. I like the regular just running around casual ones.

  • @GypsyJvan
    @GypsyJvan Рік тому

    thanks..

  • @OutbackOntario
    @OutbackOntario Рік тому

    i always dance to the ending music

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667 Рік тому +1

    Hope you enjoy a good nights sleep tonight!

  • @sunshine47476
    @sunshine47476 Рік тому +2

    Hi Matthew and Penny.❤

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy Рік тому +1

    Yuck fumes again, good thing you are a talented fellow and had the parts to, fingers crossed, fix the issue 😉 Stay warm and cozy and glad the mattress passed the first nights test. 🍀🥃🎄

  • @neilcliff6236
    @neilcliff6236 Рік тому +1

    I can’t believe how invested I’ve been in this new mattress story 😂.

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667 Рік тому +2

    Good evening Matthew and Penny.

  • @margueritemitchell1829
    @margueritemitchell1829 Рік тому

    The move out at my storage...take all your stuff, sweep it out , take a picture, text it to them leave the door up take your 🔐 lock.

  • @skistrycharski6999
    @skistrycharski6999 Рік тому

    🍀😎 hoping sleeping good continues 🤞🏼🙏🏻🍀😎

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804 Рік тому +2

    Hello Matthew and Penny

  • @KD77L
    @KD77L Рік тому +2

    “Curvature of the earth”

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Рік тому +1

    I love to watch it snow! KItty looks so cute asleep on her bed on the dash. Not a worry in the world. I play Minecraft on my laptop. Sorry about the heater stuff. Bless your heart. glad the mattress worked good and hope it keeps that up. Get some eztra sleep and see ya later! :-)

  • @rajanikumari3672
    @rajanikumari3672 Рік тому +2

    👋🙂🍀 Hope your new bed stays comfy as you get it broke in.

  • @carolynrivera9745
    @carolynrivera9745 Рік тому +2

    Love your Channel Matthew ❤️
    Glad you got things sorted out. Stay safe and warm 🙏 ❤️

  • @Christine-h4k
    @Christine-h4k Рік тому

    Matthew
    You have the mattress topper upside down

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ Рік тому +2

    So pleased your mattress was worth the money. But sad to hear about your episode with the heater, that could have been lethal if you hadn't found it. Jeez so glad you found it xx

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video

  • @LifeWithBillSiff
    @LifeWithBillSiff Рік тому

    Glad you got the heater fixed !

  • @kaytoka717
    @kaytoka717 Рік тому

    That is too bad about your heater. Hopefully night number 2 with the new mattress goes much better and you get a nice long and well deserved sleep with no more excruciating back pain during the night.

  • @jollyroad18750
    @jollyroad18750 Рік тому

    I'm so glad the mattress was a 👍, I also sleep with a few more pillows !

  • @katherinespong
    @katherinespong Рік тому

    You are certainly no dead fish. Crap! Your vanlife is never boring.

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil Рік тому

    what a grumpy cat that Penny is.

  • @laurastewart2418
    @laurastewart2418 Рік тому

    You're emptying and we are filling...storage place looks all too familiar...nice to reorganize

  • @janetnegrillo5413
    @janetnegrillo5413 Рік тому

    Here’s hoping you have a good night sleep❤

  • @ricebike
    @ricebike Рік тому +1

    Did Matthew ever had that platform in couch mode in any of the previous videos?
    Good luck with the replacement mattress 😅
    So lucky to have spare parts and a friend to get into the heater to fix those problems

  • @traciewakeling7293
    @traciewakeling7293 Рік тому

    Hi Matt
    With that foam mattress topper why don't u use that for yr wind problem at the back doors. U can roll it up to the size u need tape it the tape it to the bed so it won't fall out every time u open the doors. Just a thought. Like watching yr daily vlogs.. Today is 31c, not the hot season yet, but it's coming. Just calm down ppl.. lol Tracie

  • @laurakane6321
    @laurakane6321 Рік тому +1

    You should see if Amber wants your old mattress ?

  • @janetnegrillo5413
    @janetnegrillo5413 Рік тому

    Oh Matthew sorry to hear that but you have a good friend and Amber❤

  • @robinpettrey7173
    @robinpettrey7173 Рік тому

    Matt, that green foam topper,you are using it upside down,the flat part goes on the mattress

  • @robint01
    @robint01 Рік тому

    Congratulations on the new matress! Hope it's perfect for you. Heaters break in winter, air conditioners break in summer. It's a rule 😉, but really, it's common sense when you think about it... let's hope a few folks.. DO 🤭🤭😉😊 ❤

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Рік тому

    That's a nice mattress. I hope it helps you to get good sleep every night. 23:54 mark: LOL! Not really since there is no curvature, but that was a cute joke. 😂🥞😁

  • @Jennie-y5m4v
    @Jennie-y5m4v Рік тому

    Hi 👋 Matthew and penny🤗

  • @VitorCosta-j2c
    @VitorCosta-j2c 11 місяців тому

    Hey there i see a hole under the barn doors on the side you enter. Just warning 😅

  • @laurastewart2418
    @laurastewart2418 Рік тому +1

    Penny is a front window driver instead of front seat driver....tally frickin hooooooo............😂

  • @arleneesserine1766
    @arleneesserine1766 Рік тому

    hope the new mattress does give you better rest

  • @jenniferlewisharris7761
    @jenniferlewisharris7761 Рік тому

    @VanlifePLUS OH BOY 😢! Isn't that "just the way the cookie 🍪 crumbles" sometimes??? So darn frustrating and annoying!! 🤬😡😠 How "Lucky" you were, that Amber was around to assist, and to keep ya company through your ordeal!😅😢😂 PS: I'm so happy your mattress is working out! Sorry I kinda forgot about it due to the diesel heater drama! Now, youcan truly start to heal properly!! Xo🌹✝️🙏🏻

  • @sheilacaine
    @sheilacaine Рік тому

    Glad the mattress is good for night one. Yikes on the heater. ❤😂

  • @billg8677
    @billg8677 Рік тому +1

    I know you get bazillions of comments I had to add mine this time. But I’m a day late now a dollar short this is for your last vlog. Bear with me. You talked about your daughter Well to me she is blessed your a great dad and she not only can see other ways to live she gets to experience them that’s awesome. Trying to keep it short I tend to blab. 😂. As for Grace great choice. I’m gonna end soon. You talked about possible future plans. Well I’m sure millions have heard and u may have as well. It was said to me many years ago “Man Plans and God Laughs”. Back into the shadows 😂. Personally I have mad respect for you I have so much to add. But it would take to long ( all positive). Again Mad Respect for You. Spelling errors ( oh well) May Peace Health and Happiness follow you n yours

  • @bellelindamoser9069
    @bellelindamoser9069 Рік тому

    Each day is an adventure, just think, you made it through last night

  • @jakkermanrn
    @jakkermanrn Рік тому +3

    Matthew: I don’t need my seatbelt, we are going two feet.
    Also Matthew: Puts on seatbelt. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @NomadicDee
    @NomadicDee Рік тому

    There’s always something to go wrong!

  • @miggyization
    @miggyization Рік тому +1

    Hey Mathew, awesome vlog,
    BTW Dormir is sleep in Spanish.

  • @JoeZyzyx
    @JoeZyzyx Рік тому

    I want to commend you Matt, for not being a "comments" section nazi like I recently discovered on several channels I was subscribed to. I never post type of comments which should result in whatever it's called on YT, where one's comments are "hidden" or "blocked" on YT channels. The other day I was using a different browser I didn't sign into, and discovered 3 channels I watched had done such to me. Of course, on finding this, I immediately unsubscribed them and won't view their channels again. Unfortunately, YT nor the channels even contacted me about whatever was considered offensive on those 3 channels. I consider that a failing on YT's part, since people should be notified of such. Not much the person can do about it, if not alerted. Even as bad as Twitter was/is, at least they give a notice. Thanks for being a standup guy and not being as "thin skinned" as some channels must be. Now I'm in process of checking about 40+ other subscriptions, to discover if any have done the same. Easy to do using a second browser you aren't signed in with your normal YT identity, go back to that channel after making a comment, and see if it then appears in that second browser. Or you can sign out of your browser and then go back to check. If you discover you were disrespected, and know you didn't say anything worthy of such treatment, consider dropping that subscription. I do enjoy your channel, and glad you aren't like some other channels. Merry Christmas too.

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for the kind words and the generous donation!

    • @JoeZyzyx
      @JoeZyzyx Рік тому

      @@VanlifePLUS you are certainly welcome. I contacted one of the channels, they fixed the problem, and "hearted" me, so I subscribed again to them. I'm not vindictive at all.

  • @Pammellam
    @Pammellam Рік тому

    Matthew, is it time to start saving for a more dependable diesel heater set up??
    Fixing and buying parts to fix the present one might add up??
    A future Matthew problem for sure.

  • @TheMajictech
    @TheMajictech Рік тому +2

    Looks to be a very nice mattress, care to share where you scored that Matt?

  • @spyinthesky7778
    @spyinthesky7778 Рік тому

    I buy 88 octane which is cheaper than reg 87 octane by $ .13 per gallon. It's $2.139 right now. For 2001 and newer vehicles

  • @downtoearth1950
    @downtoearth1950 Рік тому

    Families many decades ago supported their other family members before buying services from strangers or businesses.

  • @alanshaffer6724
    @alanshaffer6724 Рік тому

    Hi Matthew

  • @chucktheperson1063
    @chucktheperson1063 Рік тому

    Mattress makes a big difference on quality of sleep and how your aging back feels in the morning. Hope your choice works out for you.
    As far as diesel heaters go. You get what you pay for. That been said I understand why people go for the cheap Chinses diesel heaters.
    I would suggest anyone installing one do so in an easy to get at location as it looks like you will be repairing it often.
    Cheers: 👍

  • @Temarama7
    @Temarama7 Рік тому

    Need a mini fireplace i would not trust anything out there amazing you are okay after all those fumes and not a dead fish going with the flow. A book written re VAN LIFE you and Amber. Regarding the mattress years ago i decided to go with Foam I then found a mattress place and bought 8 inch foam, the most comfortable bed i ever had.

  • @rebbar64
    @rebbar64 Рік тому

    Time to order some more spare parts!

  • @TheMajictech
    @TheMajictech Рік тому +1

    Does the vtoman not have a dc charging port? Something like an Anderson connector? My goal zero does and I charge it directly off the house batteries while my dc to dc is running and or solar.

  • @leec.7168
    @leec.7168 Рік тому +3

    Oh my, I’m first here today. I can’t wait to see what you get up to and hoping to see your little girl. Oh, and you’re absolutely right about storage units-they’re a great excuse to hang on to a whole lot of $hit you don’t really need. Sell it or donate the stuff. Tally freakin’ ho Matt

    • @ricebike
      @ricebike Рік тому +2

      Yup, glad to hear that the cousin has a closer rental space to stash some of the seasonal items and tools at her place 😅

  • @garynewton2016
    @garynewton2016 Рік тому

    upgrade heater very dangerous Glad ok and again along comes Amber (need new vid ) Remember all appliances are programmed to fail on holidays and weekends. Glad u ok and remember "Keep On Cooglin"

  • @chrystalsmith4453
    @chrystalsmith4453 Рік тому

    I love Amber on your channel she needs to start her own channel

    • @Ladythyme
      @Ladythyme Рік тому +3

      She has her own channel: HappyCoffeeVanLife :0)

  • @mattca353
    @mattca353 Рік тому

    Im glad the mattress is fine. Good sleep make a world of difference.
    As for the diesel heater, yeah, thin chinese metal just rust/evaporates, no matter what it is used for, lol.
    Speaking of rust..is it just me or the lucky,s metal around the exhaust of the diesel heater is being turned into it?
    Might be a good idea to do a quick inspection under the skirt of Lucky (lewd!) once youre in warmer temperatures.
    Out of curiosity? is your heater a 2 or 5kw ?

  • @marywatkins9438
    @marywatkins9438 Рік тому

    Hi Matthew. Where did you get that liquid vacuum for your car windows?

  • @Thebigwand
    @Thebigwand Рік тому +1

    You know if you put 5-7 balls of charcoal tucked in the corner of yer van it should get rid of that smell.

  • @Lozenhimer
    @Lozenhimer Рік тому

    uuuhhhh...EXCUSE ME...did i miss something? you got your organizer to stick between the sun visors? how'd you do it?

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Рік тому +1

      Did it at the end of the video 2 videos ago - make sure you’re subscribed and have notifications turned on so you don’t miss an episode!