Create a tent in your van. Use a paracord from dollarama to drape a blanket, close off one end. It makes inside the tent section 6 degrees celcius warmer
Nothin better than seeing someone comment on someone camping in their van while you are camping in your van while I myself am also camping in my van. Although I live in here so it’s not really camping lol
A good option as a backup for staying warm is a 12v heated travel blanket, they draw around 50 watts. More generally, if you can get 12v versions of all your appliances, that will avoid inverter losses, thus stretching out your battery capacity more.
I'm a single mom, my 11 yr old daughter and I plan on going winter camping this upcoming Friday, just until Sunday. It's the first time that we'll be alone, usually we go with other family members. So I'm excited but extremely nervous as well. I've been watching you and Girl in the Woods for some tips. Wish us luck 🤞
@@wanderingrenegade771 great advice as long as she has a place to plug that in. is she does have access to electricity, maybe even a battery charger just in case. i was thinking about it being cold enough to kill his car battery and him getting stranded! i would also advice making sure she keeps her cell phone warm enough to keep that battery from being drained by the cold temps. my father would take the battery out of his car and take inside to keep it warm when he went cold weather camping.
I'm very happy you showed us you throwing your trash away. I'm sure other UA-camrs who do this also pick up after themselves but they don't always show it. Keep our nature clean!
I just want to say thank you for promoting safety at the level that you do!!! With so many van lifers posting videos on how they don’t lock doors or leave windows open…the fact you raised yours up as much as possible. It’s the little things. Safe travels❤️
As someone that lives in the woods I think there’s nowhere more peaceful than the woods at night. Especially during the winter, if you’ve never experienced it you absolutely should make the effort. Matt you definitely do it in style & comfort. You’re just missing one thing; a dog. Trust me brother, get you a four legged friend & you’ll be amazing at how much they add to outdoor life. Plus they make excellent sleep partners when camping in the cold.
I know this is an older post. But with heat concerns, carry a few large (palm sized) rocks. When you have a fire, place the rocks inside the pit. Pull them out and place them inside a thick fire proof blanket inside your bed. The radiant heat will keep you warm for a few hours.
If you know anyone who's replaced the firebricks in their wood stove, getting a few pieces of the old bricks will ensure that they're good for this purpose. I've done it. I'll put the pieces on top of the wood stove, then place them in my bed.
I lived in a 2 door Dodge neon for 3 yrs and 1 month. I warmed the car up every 1.5 hours when it was 10-28 below zero. My feet were frost bitten a couple times. Now I'm fortunate to have a home that's paid for at 56 yrs old that I inherited.
Did You foul spark plugs with the engine idoling? How much fuel did it take per night? I recently stayed in My Dodge Ram Truck and it cost Me $10 per night minimum and it wasn't that cold. Seems like the truck started running rough too.
Hey man, English person here. Tip for getting the right amount of water in an electric kettle for saving electricity, fill the mug up first and dump that into the kettle then boil. Love your vids!
@@HappyQuailsLCscrew electrical kettles and their rules and regulations…I call it the thin edge of the wedge..when the A.I. Kettles get started we’ll be making their tea.
I have a rock and old towel I use to heat inside my sleeping bag. I heat up the rock next to the fire, grab it with the towel, wrap it and stuff it down by my feet. I am snow camping next weekend! I do the tent in a tent set up. Candles work in a pinch.
You know what you should have done in that situation. Finding a nice sized rock and putting it in the fire until you're ready to go back into the van, then bringing the rock into the van with you to let it radiate the heat off it. Works well with multiple rocks.
@@MrPincheRey , I was expecting him to do some grilling out there too but at least the small stove proved itself! Those patties looked pretty good although my Cardiologist would disagree, lol.
I have the same induction burner. It’s great. My AC inverter is only 1200W, so we set the 900W max setting on the burner. BTW, if it is sooo cold, then a gas hot plate’s wasted heat is just helping to heat your van (so the lost energy is useful, meaning the effective efficiency is actually high if you want van heating.) However, the induction doesn’t add a bunch of water vapor inside your van, and it doesn’t burn up any oxygen nor make carbon monoxide, so you’ll be happier and safer. We keep two butane plates in addition to the induction plate. The gas plates are nice outside on the picnic table when camping in nicer weather. For parking flat, I use a bubble level app on my phone. I bought some of those plastic ramps that are the weird curved shape. They are fantastic. I usually level to better than 1 degree slope. It’s also better for our bed. I just got a little 200W ceramic heater for Christmas. Haven’t cold camped yet, but I think it will be nice. My van’s “house” battery is 2500Wh, so I can run it all night if I need to. I bought the heater on Amazon, and because of the positive reviews, I got the one without the tip-over switch on the bottom. It stays way cool on all the sides. Only the front is warm, almost hot, but probably wouldn’t catch things on fire. But regardless, we will be careful to place it where it won’t tip over anyway. So funny that your video matched up to our van stuff so well. Enjoy the new year!!!
Great to see fellow Minnesotans getting outdoors in the cold! I haven't been winter camping in years, but I really like the setup you've got going! Keep it up man
I really like the idea of keeping the base of your power system in the foam packaging it was shipped in. Keeps it well-protected in the tight quarters of your van. I just received my power system (Ecoflow) today and so it's a very timely idea for me.
Hey man I really enjoyed your video and the simplicity of it but I do have questions/comments/suggestions… 1 - cook on your fire! 😂 that’s free heat and you’re already out in the snow for giving it a rinse! 2 - freeze your water bottles and leave them in your fridge. The cold thermal mass will keep the fridge from running as often.
Ha. That stove looks like a Sony Walkman from the 90s. Those burgers looked good. Man pulling up to no power would suck in those temps. Glad you got it working. Keep doing the Lord's work brother. Love what you do and do what you love ✌️
Great tip, thank you for sharing it. I recently got a Nuwave induction stovetop for my minivan camper like he showed in this episode, and am learning to use it.
@@HandsONreviews4u I always say just start with what you have, and upgrade as you can. Just drive out to the woods, setup a chair and and small table to have some coffee by a lake or fire and then climb into your warm car for bed. You’d be surprised how fun and freeing that can actually be.
Thank you!!! I was worried for you when I thought the electricity wasn't going to work. But praise God it did!!! Great video!!! Be safe always!!! God is good!!! ❤️👍😊
Enjoyed the video, but two things I think I would have done differently. First, I would have made sure to have a full tank of gas before wandering that far off the beaten path. Second, I would have used that electrical outlet to recharge my power station as well as running the heater.
Yeah always do your best to prepare! I purposely didn’t charge my power station as I was testing new products and their power consumption for the video, but yes for most it would be best to just use pass through charging to keep it charge up. Thanks for watching, God bless
Nice set up man! If I may be so bold to give you a little tip; when it’s going to get cold like that, it’s better to cook outside, all of the evaporation going on from the cooking is making your humidity higher, wich will eventually result in a colder temperature inside of the vehicle.
@@TolbersCamping OH Gawd! I just love pretty lights!! Luv Luv Luvem. LOL You're welcome. I'm glad you ended up getting power outta that outlet. Very cool.
@@TolbersCamping if u had a 1200w stove why not a real space heater instead of that joke of a heater u used? walmart has one for like $30 and has adjustable setting low 600w and high 1100w
I definitely don’t carry a shovel every where lol. Minnesota is honestly an amazing state to live in. Winter can be ruff but we have amazing spring and fall weather and summers are warm but short so don’t deal with a ton of bugs very long.
Thanks for your video. It was very relaxing to watch it and it’s so nice to see that people you can get by with so little and still be happy and feel content. You could actually go if you were retired and stay in a campsite as long as they had a showerand a bathroom you could live in that like that all around. Thanks for your video. Hope to see some more.
I have a foldable toilet that just uses a bag and a little pee jug so I got that covered. The shower is the only thing you’d need to go somewhere to do.
I couldn't tell what kind of extension cord you're using, but if you're using one to power high-wattage items, especially heating items, and especially more so if you're using/needing one that's 10 feet or more, make sure your cord has a 12-gauge wire rating. I hope to experience camping trips like this on the regular one day, but I'm currently stuck living in south Louisiana.
Just wanted to mention this because you brought it up in your video. I ALSO like cool lights and candles, and that's probably what first attracted me to sticking around your channel lol. Your content is good of course, but I just wanted to say that I'm probably not the only one who appreciates the aesthetic. 😆
Just to say - there are 200-300 watt personal heaters that you could use with your power station. The heater you tried to use is 1000 plus watts. A smaller wattage heater would give you some heat when the power is off at closed campsites. I’d suggest heating the car up with the motor and then maintaining it with a small 200 watt heater.
I think this heater on low setting is around that, but it would have been freezing in the van at those watts. On a not so cold day low setting would probably be ok, but when it’s -21F and even colder with the wind chill it’s just not enough. I do have a bigger power station coming so this is getting more possible 😁
Please make sure you buy a CO2 detector and whenever you do this kind of camping you should always have a full tank of gas. You never know when you’re gonna deal with an emergency.
He’s running electric appliances. They do not generate CO. The heater running all night was also electric. Only heaters burning combustible fuels such as propane can generate CO, especially when not working right. Low oxygen is also a concern with propane heaters and the like, yet most people don’t know that.
@@doug7040 True. He might use a Mr. Buddy heater, sometimes. Also, he might use a Honda-type generator for electricity in some situations. One other consideration is that he might run the vehicle (for heat or AC) for an extended period of time. Having a CO detector in a vehicle that someone spends a lot of time in is just a good idea.
You should try and get a small open trailer to hitch on the back of your van with a tarp! In that way you could carry a bit of wood and maybe a Diesel Fuel heather, pref a generator! I imagine perhaps other youtubers could help you out those that camp and live in the wild perhaps they can give you a small generator "even solar panels for the day" you also need a gun!
Nice catch with the heater. Love the "mad max" fix. My Dodge only has 106,xxx miles and it sounded similar when I started it in -11F. I'm happy to know my van is just getting broke in.
I have a similar kettle. Works great for dehydrated meals. Plus I like some PG Tips in the morning with a little bit of whole milk and some natural sugar
Nice Video. Just shim up the table to keep the Induction Burner level. What size Solar Generator did you use? How many watts hours did you use from start to finish? I have the Ecoflow Delta 2 max and I want an extra battery to be able to use all electric while I am out.
Hi Matt, nice vlog and finding that firepit was a nice bedtime ending to a day. Lucky you on having an electrical hook-up the worked. If you don't mind me throwing out some suggestions, add to your items and extension cord with the higher amp capacity and while running the heater, charge the solar generator at the same time...just in case you need the gen later on. I run a 400w tiny heater off my Jackery 1000 in my Prius and it keeps things at 65f and I wake with 58% charge left. I also changed from a butane stove to an induction stove top. However I keep the stove for emergencies. I caught myself going "I have that" when you used something on camera. Stay well and enjoy life.
A little late for the comments, but I thought I’d throw this out there. That nuwave has two inductive loops. If I remember correctly 600 is the inner loop, 900 is the outer loop and 1300 is the pair. That’s what the circle guide is on the surface. I use that little jewel camping and at home. I got three of them. Best invention ever.
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
That so called "handy heater is great. I now have one in my room. Gets a little cold in my home, it's older, 1950's. Not much insulation in the walls. So anything helps. It is small, but does heat up even a large area quick. And even if I pick it up, it kicks off. Good luck with yorurs
Besides the extreme weather this looks so fun getting in touch with nature, appreciating the little things. Maybe more will catch on. Great channel by the way! Stay awesome!!
Man I love this.. I just about bought my dads caravan… I wanted a van to set up for a stealth camper also.. never panned out.. now I have a sonata and I’ve slept in it a few times but I don’t make a habit out of it
I grew up in a very cold climate. Then, I served in Hawaii for four years. I said never again 😅. Now, I live in one of the hottest parts of the US. Give me shorts and flip flops all year round.
12v heating blanket under you. You can switch it on when you get cold. The good ones have a timer, so you can turn them on and go back to sleep. They last a long time on a midsized solar battery
I love how amazed you are with the kettle. Such a normal thing in the UK. They have some that can boil a large mug of water in 45 seconds. Not sure how fast it would be if your running 120 volts though.
Digging the lights. I plan to have little lights for my roof top tent. I have billie bars across my truck bed and the tent. I have considered an old astro or safari van. That little heater is perfect! I need to grab one!
Bro that’s where it all starts! My van was only 3k and I’m sure you could find a similar deal. Then just start slowing upgrading your setup, it’s super fun!
Im so happy for you and where your channel is headed. Love the color theme cup and lighting in the van the blue and green. I love seeing the improvements. Peace out
Great video. I like your simple setup and equpment.I did some snow camping in Boulder CO back in 2012 I was staying in a fiberglass utility body. I like your van better. I'm getting ready to go back to trucking this January so I'm looking at your gear to use in the truck.
I always think Ohio is cold until I see your videos from Minnesota. LOL. Looks like the new gear worked out well for you. That induction plate is pretty slick. Thankfully you were able to rig up that heater or it would’ve been a really uncomfortable night
Awesome as always. I have that same heater and it works like a 💎 gem. I love all the colors of the lights also. I think my heater cost around 40 or 50 bucks though 🤔 I bought it at home depot and it was the very beginning of the 🥶 cold weather season so prices were probably up, ugh. I really like that coffee pot it looked nice and works great, pretty cool. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure and for all the hard work and time you put into your videos. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU 🤗HUGS🤗
Thanks so much and yeah I think the price has went up to $40 dollar now, I bought it early last winter when it was only $30. I love how much heat it puts off for being so small and the lights make it that much better. Thanks for watching and God bless!
$50 at Homedepot vrs $30 at wallmart. Hence arbitrage at Amazom, thank u for the tip, But what is the watss consumption of the heater? Can u use it with your power bank?
Neat kitchen setup but that kind of power consumption doesn't work when you are out there for multiple days. I sometimes camp for 3 to 5 day stretches. Thats a really big battery too so the typical smaller battery would be drained in less than 1 night. I cook everything before I go on my trip and then just zap it for a couple minutes and my big battery will last more than a week. I have a disel heater too its the only type of heater with a low enough power draw to run multiple nights. Its nice when I have shore power but I want to be able to camp anywhere even spots without shore power.
Create a tent in your van. Use a paracord from dollarama to drape a blanket, close off one end. It makes inside the tent section 6 degrees celcius warmer
Nothing better then watching someone camp in there van...while I camp in my van.
Right! 😂
Or suv lol
*their van
Nothin better than seeing someone comment on someone camping in their van while you are camping in your van while I myself am also camping in my van. Although I live in here so it’s not really camping lol
@Usnveteranstacker it's an "extended stay camp", you might say.
A good option as a backup for staying warm is a 12v heated travel blanket, they draw around 50 watts. More generally, if you can get 12v versions of all your appliances, that will avoid inverter losses, thus stretching out your battery capacity more.
That what we used and use in a semi trucks. If it doesnt have inverter
Yes, when you convert DC to AC the amp draw is 10 amps higher. 12 vdc anything is better.
Those 12v blankets are awesome
Inverter losses will usually be just 10% down to 2%. You can buy a lot of gas for what it costs to make everything 12VDC.
@@taliaperkins1389 unless your running a leisure battery 🔋
I'm a single mom, my 11 yr old daughter and I plan on going winter camping this upcoming Friday, just until Sunday. It's the first time that we'll be alone, usually we go with other family members. So I'm excited but extremely nervous as well. I've been watching you and Girl in the Woods for some tips. Wish us luck 🤞
@@casual454t1 awesome, I'll do that, thank you! 💛
BeBe sure you have a full tank of gas?
Ty for sharing. -21 cold enough for a block heat and battery warmer.
Hope you thinking of a cabin with plenty of food stocks and warm up stuff, and firewood, be safe miss
@@wanderingrenegade771 great advice as long as she has a place to plug that in. is she does have access to electricity, maybe even a battery charger just in case. i was thinking about it being cold enough to kill his car battery and him getting stranded! i would also advice making sure she keeps her cell phone warm enough to keep that battery from being drained by the cold temps. my father would take the battery out of his car and take inside to keep it warm when he went cold weather camping.
I’m a trucker from northern Canada I’ve spent many nights in -40 some of the coziest sleeps ever
I'm very happy you showed us you throwing your trash away. I'm sure other UA-camrs who do this also pick up after themselves but they don't always show it. Keep our nature clean!
Think I got a couple comments asking what I did with the trash from the firewood last time so figured I’d show it lol.
As a fellow Minnesotan, I could tell it was cold by the crunching sound your boots made while walking. That is a sure sign! :)
It’s an awful sound lol
that sound may cross borders
NJ
@@symcardnel1741haha yeah right.. born in MN and grew up in Jersey - you need to take a trip to Minnesota before you make statements like that!
Big time madevme cold just hearing it!!!
No salt or pepper on them burgers is the wildest thing in the whole video
😂
At least he put sauce on them
Nothing wrong with that!
You have to season burgers...
The most Minnesota thing I’ve ever seen 👀
I just want to say thank you for promoting safety at the level that you do!!! With so many van lifers posting videos on how they don’t lock doors or leave windows open…the fact you raised yours up as much as possible. It’s the little things. Safe travels❤️
He cant keep his windows open if he wanted to, its freezing winter outside. He needs not only to close windows but insulate them too.
I guess you've never slept in a tent before
As someone that lives in the woods I think there’s nowhere more peaceful than the woods at night. Especially during the winter, if you’ve never experienced it you absolutely should make the effort.
Matt you definitely do it in style & comfort. You’re just missing one thing; a dog. Trust me brother, get you a four legged friend & you’ll be amazing at how much they add to outdoor life. Plus they make excellent sleep partners when camping in the cold.
sounds like your a smart man, hope you enjoy your life man. god loves u
Except at -21 that sounds like a three dog nite to me, doesn’t it?
@@debidaniels2201
heehee
@@debidaniels2201 that'd be one hell of a dogpile when you go to sleep lol
Do you smooch your dog?
I know this is an older post. But with heat concerns, carry a few large (palm sized) rocks. When you have a fire, place the rocks inside the pit. Pull them out and place them inside a thick fire proof blanket inside your bed. The radiant heat will keep you warm for a few hours.
Great idea, very clever! Thanks for your comment (Push).
Or put them in old socks.
If you know anyone who's replaced the firebricks in their wood stove, getting a few pieces of the old bricks will ensure that they're good for this purpose.
I've done it. I'll put the pieces on top of the wood stove, then place them in my bed.
I lived in a 2 door Dodge neon for 3 yrs and 1 month. I warmed the car up every 1.5 hours when it was 10-28 below zero. My feet were frost bitten a couple times. Now I'm fortunate to have a home that's paid for at 56 yrs old that I inherited.
Did You foul spark plugs with the engine idoling? How much fuel did it take per night? I recently stayed in My Dodge Ram Truck and it cost Me $10 per night minimum and it wasn't that cold. Seems like the truck started running rough too.
Hey man, English person here. Tip for getting the right amount of water in an electric kettle for saving electricity, fill the mug up first and dump that into the kettle then boil. Love your vids!
add a tiny bit more for evaporation.
Electric kettles have minimum fill lines which extend their lives.
@@HappyQuailsLCscrew electrical kettles and their rules and regulations…I call it the thin edge of the wedge..when the A.I. Kettles get started we’ll be making their tea.
Part of camping is freezing your ass off just to sit next to a fire you built. And it's amazing
I have a rock and old towel I use to heat inside my sleeping bag. I heat up the rock next to the fire, grab it with the towel, wrap it and stuff it down by my feet. I am snow camping next weekend! I do the tent in a tent set up. Candles work in a pinch.
You should create some UA-cam videos around that, sounds awesome!
@@TolbersCamping get some USB heated socks., they are 60 euros but rechargeable pack. awesome warm feet is crucial
You need to get some Orvilles extra butter 🧈 popcorn 🍿. Nice little camping treat...
Amen 😁
You know what you should have done in that situation. Finding a nice sized rock and putting it in the fire until you're ready to go back into the van, then bringing the rock into the van with you to let it radiate the heat off it. Works well with multiple rocks.
Burgers over fire would have been the way to go. But nice to see the stove power use.
Bingo
This is the comment I was looking for. Perfectly good fire outside 🤦🏽♂️
@@MrPincheRey , I was expecting him to do some grilling out there too but at least the small stove proved itself! Those patties looked pretty good although my Cardiologist would disagree, lol.
Love the video but where's the seasoning for the burgers 😂😂
Maybe he got his wood from Chernobyl
That snow is crunchy cold! Made me shiver just hearing it.
I have the same induction burner. It’s great. My AC inverter is only 1200W, so we set the 900W max setting on the burner. BTW, if it is sooo cold, then a gas hot plate’s wasted heat is just helping to heat your van (so the lost energy is useful, meaning the effective efficiency is actually high if you want van heating.) However, the induction doesn’t add a bunch of water vapor inside your van, and it doesn’t burn up any oxygen nor make carbon monoxide, so you’ll be happier and safer. We keep two butane plates in addition to the induction plate. The gas plates are nice outside on the picnic table when camping in nicer weather. For parking flat, I use a bubble level app on my phone. I bought some of those plastic ramps that are the weird curved shape. They are fantastic. I usually level to better than 1 degree slope. It’s also better for our bed. I just got a little 200W ceramic heater for Christmas. Haven’t cold camped yet, but I think it will be nice. My van’s “house” battery is 2500Wh, so I can run it all night if I need to. I bought the heater on Amazon, and because of the positive reviews, I got the one without the tip-over switch on the bottom. It stays way cool on all the sides. Only the front is warm, almost hot, but probably wouldn’t catch things on fire. But regardless, we will be careful to place it where it won’t tip over anyway. So funny that your video matched up to our van stuff so well. Enjoy the new year!!!
Great to see fellow Minnesotans getting outdoors in the cold! I haven't been winter camping in years, but I really like the setup you've got going! Keep it up man
Both my grandmothers grew up in Minnesota. One on a farm in St Paul and the other in an orphanage. I love all the stories I heard over the years.
@@shericontrary2535a farm in St. Paul?? I’ve never seen farm land in St. Paul 😮
Too cold
I really like the idea of keeping the base of your power system in the foam packaging it was shipped in. Keeps it well-protected in the tight quarters of your van. I just received my power system (Ecoflow) today and so it's a very timely idea for me.
I appreciate the safety device (pew pew) with you. Smart.
Hey man I really enjoyed your video and the simplicity of it but I do have questions/comments/suggestions…
1 - cook on your fire! 😂 that’s free heat and you’re already out in the snow for giving it a rinse!
2 - freeze your water bottles and leave them in your fridge. The cold thermal mass will keep the fridge from running as often.
Ha. That stove looks like a Sony Walkman from the 90s. Those burgers looked good. Man pulling up to no power would suck in those temps. Glad you got it working. Keep doing the Lord's work brother. Love what you do and do what you love ✌️
Bro it does 😂 God bless
Thanks!
God bless you!
I use an induction stove in my van. I cut out a silicone baking pad to fit the top and pans no longer slip.
Great tip, thank you for sharing it. I recently got a Nuwave induction stovetop for my minivan camper like he showed in this episode, and am learning to use it.
who else watching camping videos hungry? :(
$3,000 dollar van??? Bro that is a very good price....you would NEVER SEE THAT PRICE IN NEW YORK....AND YOUR VAN IS NICE BRO👍
Thanks bro and it might be worth doing a nation wide search if you’re looking for a van yourself, might find a much better deal then you local market.
I agree. This van has a lot of life left. People get 300k+ miles out of these.
@@TolbersCamping
Thanks....I only have a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. I have seen car camping though, that's something I'd like to try
@@HandsONreviews4u I always say just start with what you have, and upgrade as you can. Just drive out to the woods, setup a chair and and small table to have some coffee by a lake or fire and then climb into your warm car for bed. You’d be surprised how fun and freeing that can actually be.
New York would charge $3,000 to register a van haha
Everybody should do this ONCE in their lives!
Thank you!!! I was worried for you when I thought the electricity wasn't going to work. But praise God it did!!! Great video!!! Be safe always!!! God is good!!! ❤️👍😊
I was like Lord! You brought me out here so this is on you 😂 good thing he helped me put two and two together and get it figured out.
@@TolbersCamping Amen!!! ❤️👍😊
Enjoyed the video, but two things I think I would have done differently. First, I would have made sure to have a full tank of gas before wandering that far off the beaten path. Second, I would have used that electrical outlet to recharge my power station as well as running the heater.
Yeah always do your best to prepare! I purposely didn’t charge my power station as I was testing new products and their power consumption for the video, but yes for most it would be best to just use pass through charging to keep it charge up. Thanks for watching, God bless
Nice set up man! If I may be so bold to give you a little tip; when it’s going to get cold like that, it’s better to cook outside, all of the evaporation going on from the cooking is making your humidity higher, wich will eventually result in a colder temperature inside of the vehicle.
also dont run a cooler in winter run an electric blanket
How do you figure? Higher humidity results in higher perceived heat.
@@Egleu1only when it's hot. When it's cold, higher humidity makes it cold and clammy. Dry cold feels less cold just as dry heat feels less hot
When you're in the wilderness making a survival video with store bought wood, it makes it so authentic..
Store bought wood bothers me too. But what are going to do, if you only need enough to make this video and you can't get any from a friend.
Really liked this video. Loved your heater. I love winter camping Videos. Glad you had a good night.
We are so glad you can change the colors on your heater. Who needs heat when you have pretty lights. They're so pretty.
I like it too, maybe not as much as you though😂 thanks for watching bro
@@TolbersCamping OH Gawd! I just love pretty lights!! Luv Luv Luvem. LOL You're welcome. I'm glad you ended up getting power outta that outlet. Very cool.
@@TolbersCamping if u had a 1200w stove why not a real space heater instead of that joke of a heater u used? walmart has one for like $30 and has adjustable setting low 600w and high 1100w
Thank you for the video! Really enjoy watching and stay warm and safe. 👽
I subscribed about a minute in. This is way more relatable than a lot of what is out there. Thanks.
I have that exact same heater and it works amazingly well for such a small thing
Yeah it puts out a ton of heat for it’s size
I had that same heater in a old farmhouse in upper Michigan. Kept a big old bedroom nice and warm. Then the fan went out lol. But I did like it.
i really appreciate people who chooses discomfort and struggling way of living :D Nice vid man !
I am sooo glad my parents moved out of Minnesnowta before I was born. Can't imagine carrying a shovel everywhere.
I definitely don’t carry a shovel every where lol. Minnesota is honestly an amazing state to live in. Winter can be ruff but we have amazing spring and fall weather and summers are warm but short so don’t deal with a ton of bugs very long.
Thanks for your video. It was very relaxing to watch it and it’s so nice to see that people you can get by with so little and still be happy and feel content. You could actually go if you were retired and stay in a campsite as long as they had a showerand a bathroom you could live in that like that all around. Thanks for your video. Hope to see some more.
I have a foldable toilet that just uses a bag and a little pee jug so I got that covered. The shower is the only thing you’d need to go somewhere to do.
that was great Matt as usual. I like all of your new gadgets and your videos are always enjoyable. see you on the next one. Peace
Thanks Rich, I have something interesting to try out for next video 😁 hope it goes well lol
I couldn't tell what kind of extension cord you're using, but if you're using one to power high-wattage items, especially heating items, and especially more so if you're using/needing one that's 10 feet or more, make sure your cord has a 12-gauge wire rating.
I hope to experience camping trips like this on the regular one day, but I'm currently stuck living in south Louisiana.
Just wanted to mention this because you brought it up in your video. I ALSO like cool lights and candles, and that's probably what first attracted me to sticking around your channel lol. Your content is good of course, but I just wanted to say that I'm probably not the only one who appreciates the aesthetic. 😆
Thanks bro and ambience is everything!
I bet you jumped for joy when you found out about the power actually working lol hell yea brosky🤙
Just to say - there are 200-300 watt personal heaters that you could use with your power station. The heater you tried to use is 1000 plus watts. A smaller wattage heater would give you some heat when the power is off at closed campsites. I’d suggest heating the car up with the motor and then maintaining it with a small 200 watt heater.
I think this heater on low setting is around that, but it would have been freezing in the van at those watts. On a not so cold day low setting would probably be ok, but when it’s -21F and even colder with the wind chill it’s just not enough. I do have a bigger power station coming so this is getting more possible 😁
My son is electrician and he told me never to use that larger wattage even in the house
Hes wrong@@janefromtennessee
@@Joemamma-c1f no. He knows. End of subject.
@janefromtennessee he's right. Throw the hair dryer away. Microwave also. Dryers don't need.
Nice! That was a lot of work to get that fire going. Excellent no nonsense camping trip.
Those nuwaves are the best. I have 3 of them and have been using them for many years. I love the way they function and how durable they are.
Dude, sweet set up! I respect the heck out of you for being able to do something like this. Keep the vids coming man 🫡
Please make sure you buy a CO2 detector and whenever you do this kind of camping you should always have a full tank of gas. You never know when you’re gonna deal with an emergency.
at 9:47, I think you can see his CO detector
He’s running electric appliances. They do not generate CO. The heater running all night was also electric. Only heaters burning combustible fuels such as propane can generate CO, especially when not working right. Low oxygen is also a concern with propane heaters and the like, yet most people don’t know that.
@@doug7040 True. He might use a Mr. Buddy heater, sometimes. Also, he might use a Honda-type generator for electricity in some situations. One other consideration is that he might run the vehicle (for heat or AC) for an extended period of time. Having a CO detector in a vehicle that someone spends a lot of time in is just a good idea.
@ Did I say it wasn’t a good idea? Based on what’s happening in THIS video, CO is not an issue.
@@doug7040 Have a great day.
You should try and get a small open trailer to hitch on the back of your van with a tarp! In that way you could carry a bit of wood and maybe a Diesel Fuel heather, pref a generator! I imagine perhaps other youtubers could help you out those that camp and live in the wild perhaps they can give you a small generator "even solar panels for the day" you also need a gun!
Nice catch with the heater. Love the "mad max" fix. My Dodge only has 106,xxx miles and it sounded similar when I started it in -11F. I'm happy to know my van is just getting broke in.
Thanks and yeah yours is still a baby 😂
@@TolbersCamping is that camping area a state park? I'll have to investigate if any of Wisco state parks have open camping in the winter.
I have a similar kettle. Works great for dehydrated meals. Plus I like some PG Tips in the morning with a little bit of whole milk and some natural sugar
I love how you show the temps a lot, because I am a temperature nerd, and I always need to know what temp it is.
Right! It’s so fun knowing you’re in a small space that’s warm and comfy and just outside that glass it’s super cold 🥶
Me too!!
@@TolbersCampingТепло а не холодно,у нас зимой -50 градусов,и люди идут в глубокую тайгу на охоту
It makes it more immersive for the viewer as we can't feel the cold by just watching.
It is really cool you parked close by a power plug. Heater is a game changer!
Hey Matt, great video, wish we had snow here in mid Illinois! Rain but little snow! Stay safe and warm! God bless you!
I’m surprised you guys get little snow out there, thought it got pretty cold in Illinois. God bless you!
Yea! I also live there and we got barley any snow!
Nice Video. Just shim up the table to keep the Induction Burner level. What size Solar Generator did you use? How many watts hours did you use from start to finish? I have the Ecoflow Delta 2 max and I want an extra battery to be able to use all electric while I am out.
Hi Matt, nice vlog and finding that firepit was a nice bedtime ending to a day. Lucky you on having an electrical hook-up the worked. If you don't mind me throwing out some suggestions, add to your items and extension cord with the higher amp capacity and while running the heater, charge the solar generator at the same time...just in case you need the gen later on. I run a 400w tiny heater off my Jackery 1000 in my Prius and it keeps things at 65f and I wake with 58% charge left. I also changed from a butane stove to an induction stove top. However I keep the stove for emergencies. I caught myself going "I have that" when you used something on camera. Stay well and enjoy life.
I can literally say this was the best camping and most relaxing van camping video that I'd saw i hope you'll keep making videos like this🤝
I love the nuwave stovetop. I'm so happy you were warm enough 💞.God bless and protect you brother ✝️❣️🙏
Thanks Teresa, God bless!
A little late for the comments, but I thought I’d throw this out there. That nuwave has two inductive loops. If I remember correctly 600 is the inner loop, 900 is the outer loop and 1300 is the pair. That’s what the circle guide is on the surface. I use that little jewel camping and at home. I got three of them. Best invention ever.
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
But I love it bro! You are just a chill guy who camps. Keep up the good work!
The IH stoves have had the “Moving” issue where pans can fall. A couple of brands have built an edge on them. Be safe! 😊
Always keep a warm water bottle in your bed/sleeping bag! Them long ones are nice for winter camping too! Always keep your water from freezing too!👍✌️
Hey man, awesome vid camping in -3 degree weather. Love that you carry a side arm in case of a emergency and your always prepared. Stay safe
That so called "handy heater is great. I now have one in my room. Gets a little cold in my home, it's older, 1950's. Not much insulation in the walls. So anything helps. It is small, but does heat up even a large area quick. And even if I pick it up, it kicks off. Good luck with yorurs
You’re a brave man! By the way, well done burgers rule!!
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Well at least you know there aren't any bears around
Besides the extreme weather this looks so fun getting in touch with nature, appreciating the little things. Maybe more will catch on. Great channel by the way! Stay awesome!!
I can’t believe the snow didn’t melt on the grill next to that fire you had for hours. Crazy good stuff.
For real lol! Thanks 😁
An electric blanket is a game changer and /or heated vest or even a heating pad
Why not charge the battery power pack with the campsite power?
He said the power was turned off
Man I love this.. I just about bought my dads caravan… I wanted a van to set up for a stealth camper also.. never panned out.. now I have a sonata and I’ve slept in it a few times but I don’t make a habit out of it
Nice Glock, always good to have protection.
The pump in the water jug @ 21.19 is a great idea.
You make it look so easy and effortless. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Much appreciated: NewJersey ❤
Except for the shoveling. Nothing😊 easy there.
I grew up in a very cold climate. Then, I served in Hawaii for four years. I said never again 😅. Now, I live in one of the hottest parts of the US. Give me shorts and flip flops all year round.
Migrants are gonna get you .
put a cloth between pan and plate. it will work the same and will be cleaner
We use this tea kettle at home. A big one and it’s wicked quick.
I'd invest in an engine block heater. Especially if you go to sites with power in the winter.
12v heating blanket under you. You can switch it on when you get cold. The good ones have a timer, so you can turn them on and go back to sleep. They last a long time on a midsized solar battery
Why didn’t you cook over the fire ? So you’re fan doesn’t stink
Maaannnn... you just like me. I have all these little mishaps that make me face palm the whole way through, lol. But it makes the adventure comical.
Right lol! Gotta do our best to stay positive in the situation and learn from our mistakes.
I love how amazed you are with the kettle. Such a normal thing in the UK. They have some that can boil a large mug of water in 45 seconds. Not sure how fast it would be if your running 120 volts though.
Digging the lights. I plan to have little lights for my roof top tent. I have billie bars across my truck bed and the tent. I have considered an old astro or safari van. That little heater is perfect! I need to grab one!
You have encouraged me to hopefully start my own van life someday! Always looking forward for a new video! Keep up the great work!
Bro that’s awesome and hope you can soon!
Just do it. The hard part is leaving. Then realizing how free you feel. And don't over pack like I did. You don't really need much.
One of the coolest vans ever
Thanks 😁
@@TolbersCamping man you just gave me another goal in life.
@@ihaveanxiety8093 you got this
I definitely need a bigger car or a van, just putting the drivers seat down at the moment and eating sandwiches lol, I enjoy the solitude
Bro that’s where it all starts! My van was only 3k and I’m sure you could find a similar deal. Then just start slowing upgrading your setup, it’s super fun!
@@TolbersCamping I bring a packed lunch how sad is that 🤣
Same but better than not
Actually I recline in the passenger seat, it's comfortable and cozy
Glad your van started when you were ready to leave. When it's that cold it always runs risk of batteries dieing or starter not working.
Im so happy for you and where your channel is headed. Love the color theme cup and lighting in the van the blue and green. I love seeing the improvements. Peace out
Thanks so much ♥️
Great video. I like your simple setup and equpment.I did some snow camping in Boulder CO back in 2012 I was staying in a fiberglass utility body. I like your van better. I'm getting ready to go back to trucking this January so I'm looking at your gear to use in the truck.
I always think Ohio is cold until I see your videos from Minnesota. LOL. Looks like the new gear worked out well for you. That induction plate is pretty slick. Thankfully you were able to rig up that heater or it would’ve been a really uncomfortable night
😂 yeah bro it can get pretty cold up here. And yeah I’m super glad I got that heater running, made for a very enjoyable night
Ohh that burger looks amazing!
That was a fun and C O Z Y ride!
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Every time you look our into the forest i get chills. You're braver than me man!
Awesome as always.
I have that same heater and it works like a 💎 gem.
I love all the colors of the lights also. I think my heater cost around 40 or 50 bucks though 🤔 I bought it at home depot and it was the very beginning of the 🥶 cold weather season so prices were probably up, ugh.
I really like that coffee pot it looked nice and works great, pretty cool.
Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure and for all the hard work and time you put into your videos.
KEEP ADVENTURING
GOD BLESS YOU
🤗HUGS🤗
Thanks so much and yeah I think the price has went up to $40 dollar now, I bought it early last winter when it was only $30. I love how much heat it puts off for being so small and the lights make it that much better. Thanks for watching and God bless!
$50 at Homedepot vrs $30 at wallmart. Hence arbitrage at Amazom, thank u for the tip,
But what is the watss consumption of the heater? Can u use it with your power bank?
Neat kitchen setup but that kind of power consumption doesn't work when you are out there for multiple days. I sometimes camp for 3 to 5 day stretches. Thats a really big battery too so the typical smaller battery would be drained in less than 1 night. I cook everything before I go on my trip and then just zap it for a couple minutes and my big battery will last more than a week. I have a disel heater too its the only type of heater with a low enough power draw to run multiple nights. Its nice when I have shore power but I want to be able to camp anywhere even spots without shore power.
I stumbled upon your channel today, I love the content and I love your van. I aim to do the same some day out here in Canada!
That’s awesome, glad to have you! 😁
How do you avoid CO issues when using heaters while camping?