Freezing Cold Van Life Camping - Cubic Mini Cub First Burn
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- I (almost) finish up the Cubic Mini Cub install, and put it to the test.
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Mix the ash in water and use it to clean the stove window. Sounds odd but it works really well.
Can also collect the ash and save it to make soap
We dab a wet cotton towel corner in cold wood ash and scrub our woodstove glass clean. Also, a handful of ash thrown into a greasy pot and a splash of water makes instant lye soap. Works as good as Dawn.
The ash is very similar to baking soda
@@northernswedenstories1028 Do you know of this works with any ash? I thought it was just hard wood ash but I have never tried.
Wet newspaper and ash also works great.
Keep in mind that I've only used it for a couple weeks, that being said, so far so good ruclips.net/user/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM . Using it at 8 ft. by 8ft. deer blind that is insulated. I have to keep the door cracked for it to get enough air to burn, but that is very likely the wood I've used. Much better quality than I expected for the price. Now if I can just take it easy in the beginning it won't be 90 degrees in my blind. All in all it seems like a keeper.
Hardwood requires less cleaning of internals and exhaust.
Outside air intake for the combustion area means it's not forced to pull from the nooks and crannies of the van for fresh oxygen.
Yup. I noticed there was already a good creosote buildup in the chimney pipes after that one burn. That pine he was cutting looked pretty green but pine in general aint the best choice. Too pitchy.
Congratulation of your little stove. Got it at the right time. With all the weather in your part of the world getting very cold. Can't cook on the diesel heater. But the wood stove keeps you warm and you save on energy cost by cooking on it.. Keep safe
Good job foresty...by the way, when the stove is burning well, you can close the air intake completly, than it is going to last much longer... Cheers from germany
Beautiful short of that eclipse moon
amazing to think how far the build has come. From an empty shell to four by four luxury. 😁
I have the grizzly and I close the damper completely on the stove but open full on the stove flute no problems burns for 2 to 3 hours depending on the wood, stick with hardwood. Only use the ash from the stove with newspaper to clean the window on the inside never water or anything else there are cleaners for the Corning Glass but you best talk with them in Quebec
I love the new stove. Close the vent holes all the way at night, that’ll give you the best chance at getting through the night. Close the damper if there is one. Then the fire will essentially smolder all night.
@Predbeau101 Umm..no. You want to close the draft only to the point that you still have some flame. A flameless, smoldering fire creates much more cresote. And since all that smoke that billows out of (and coats) the chimney of a smoldering stove is actually unburned fuel, it is also very inefficient to intentionally smolder the fire. Unless you enjoy cutting and splitting more wood every day than necessary. Admittedly, you may have some coals left to restart the fire in the morning if you choke it down all night, but at what price?
@Predbeau101 You don't get the maximum amount of heat by sending large amount of unburned gas (smoke) up the chimney. And that is true whether it is pansy smoke, or manly smoke.
BTW, you are not the only one who has been burning wood all his life. But if you believe that a smoldering, smokey fire produces more BTUs overall than a fire with a gentle rolling flame and no smoke, you have some learning to do yet. I suggest combining your experience with some reading about efficient burning practices.
@Predbeau101 Respectfully disagreeing with you is trolling? You started with the snark. Don't be surprised if people respond in kind.
And I've given up trying to understand what you are trying to say about what you think is the most efficient way to burn. Spitting gall? Geez..dramatize much? Stay warm...
I work in the heating installation industry. The idea of cutting wood and use it in your mini wood burner is great in theory, but practical it won't bring you the results you want. We always recommend to our clients that fresh cut wood has to be stored in a dry area, possibly outside in the open, covered for at least a year. So the wood is dry and can give you the optimal warmth.
Fresh cut/not dry wood doesn't burn nicely, gives out very little warmth + produces a great deal of soot/residue , which is bad for your wood burner. I recommend you looking into saw-dust bricks or already dried up wood birch(expensive but gives a lot of heat) or beech is great for wood burners like yours. Softwoods are not recommended, especially for mini burners because of their high resin levels. Which means high heat for a short time.
This episode was fantastic that woodstove is a welcomed addition the food is going to be epic!
Wet newsprint works well for cleaning the glass on the stove door.
Beautiful shot of the eclipse!
Every time I see a notification for one of your videos I get excited. Best Video I have seen on these little wood stoves. Really is a good way to save electricity and diesel and just use what wood you have around you. Nice and easy to get considering you got a perfect cordless chainsaw for it!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, oh so COZY and YUMMY! Meanwhile…in the back of my head, take that Ninja strapped in the corner there. Forest is about to throw down with mini wood stove meals. I’m so excited for you. Thanks for sharing!
Forestry Forest, he lives in a van! You're the best man.
I love it! And I would do it in a minute myself. Slim Potatohead is who I saw do this first in an A frame camper. Disclaimers galore of course. He uses pellets and created a pellet feeder thingy too. He also hails from Canada. Someone else probably mentioned him already ...I didn't scroll awful far looking. Anyhoo...Very Nice! Lots of free heat is nothing to scoff at. ✌
Glad to see you’re doing well man, love the fireplace!
Works perfect 😎. That’s cool you can make noodles 🍜 on it now.
Looking really good. You've done an awesome job on this project. Enjoying all of your videos and looking forward to the next one. Stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas
You know it's gonna be a banger when you hear that Foresty forest intro music
Greetings from the UK. You may already have one, but if not I think it's essential to get a carbon monoxide detector.
Really like what you've done with this van. So resourceful.
Nice work brother .
The thing with woodstoves is thats everytime you open the door while it burns to put wood in there escapes a lot of soot without you notice it but you breathe that in and in wil settle down within the whole car. Even in a house thats bad, let alone in a small car. It's cozy and all but….
Frosty Foresty Forest Toasty in a Van!!!; )
thanks dude. im on the fence with installing one of these in my families TT great video.
B
Can extend metal pipes from hole openings on front of the wood stove to direct air further to the back of stove? Maybe build a little perforated platform over them so they don't clog as easily...just a thought...
You should build a little outdoor platform for it as well and use it on a more regular basis like you did in this video. Like the crock pot, this stove is now another part of Foresty Forest lore!
Nothing like breaking in a stove with a pine tree with green needles still on it which is why it immediately creosote soaked the glass.I’f the glass doesn’t stay clear it’s not burning hot enough or the wood is green. Here’s a tip. Leave the stove door cracked an let the stove get real hot. Or set in a fan in front so it blows in the damper. You’re also going to want a window cracked so it can draft well
Thank-you for the real world experience and burn time, super helpful info!
I bet you could keep the small lodges you cut in a storage been with a top that locks over...might help with some of the mess...
Once you become an old man and have to get up to pee every few hours it's no problem keeping the fire going.
CAN REALLY RELATE TO THAT- I’ve been feeding my Mini Grizzly for 5 years. Tried every kind of fuel except coal. Charcoal burns clean but gives 5 times the ash than oak sawdust blocks. Compressed oak sawdust is the way to go-90% of what I burn now.
That is so interesting and I can't wait to see the granite countertops! Sinatra to spare, very thoughtful.
06:42 drinking whiskey for you buddy and your progress!
Love it! So cozy!😍
100% you get more burn time from hardwood, than soft. The resins in the softwoods also make your door black, with hardwood that is properly dry (
Great video. How about a small rubbermaid tote for the fire wood?
Pretty new subscriber, fellow Albertan, love the build videos! You said S&P is all you need for a steak, but if you want a change, and you are near Okotoks, Sweetwood seasonings now Carrie’s my buddies spice brand. Try out Magnum from Reload Rub & Seasonings! Game changer!
Thats was very good video. Thank you
You also need garlic granules besides salt and pepper. ....Cheers...
CO detector.
Emergency or extra vents.
Noxious fume leaks.
Need back up systems.
One oversight or mistake and you’re toast Mr. Forest
HELLO WORLD, Foresty Forest has absolutely the largest cobra organ residing between his upper legs. It's larger than the fuselage of an A380!
I don't know jack about wood stoves but I do know about Vacuum Cleaners. For clean-up, I have tried every vacuum and dustbuster out there, even Japanese ones I brought back from Japan and nothing comes close to this thing: BLACK+DECKER 20V Max Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, Grey (BDH2000PL)
It can suck a golf ball through a garden hose.
I have never gotten the Amazon protection plan before, but when I buy another one of these I will get it. The thing is an absolute monster, but with heavy use, it did start losing its power after a little over a year. I had a handheld Dyson and this thing blew it out of the water.
Foresty forest Christmas fireplace channel coming to a screen near you!
Seems like a huge sacrifice of space when you already have a more convenient heat source...
Foresty, you could also throw in several lumps of coal along with the wood.
A fire stove inside a van is something else
If you stacked in neater you would get more in there!
The Foghorn hoodie lives on xD
GOOD TIMES!! 🤙 😎
If you have hardwood out west (like maple) you’ll find it burns a lot longer.
Could you use B vent? Like what the use on pool heaters or gas appliances? Or something like it?
Watch out for hardwood Manzanita.
One too many of them sticks will push you to the melting point.
Why do you always have your wood stove shut when burning? Wouldn't it be more efficient having the door open after the wood catches fire and coals are established?
No wonder the window coloured up - you cannot burn wet wood on these things - the instructions always say burn seasoned wood only.
This guy must be Canadian
What are you talking aboot?!
Looks great but to much upkeep on daily bases for me.
Gotta wonder if a rocket stove heater would save a whole lot of fuel and heat the van even better.
Did you get any soot in your van? We have an Aluma 7x14 & tried indoor Vermont lanterns with a hood chimney inside. Had pretty good heat but a lot of soot.
Use cheap magnets when cutting through sheet metal.
What kind of stainless steel box in the wood stove sitting in and where can people get one?
You may have answered this question already, but do you carry a weapon when you are out camping? I was thinking a 12ga (with multiple loads)?
the more you choke it the more its up the place less the wood burn fast
Hope that stove doesn’t suck all the O2 out of the van… 😳
Electric chainsaw is sweet talk about a must have camping now !
Still the best tuber
Before cooking a steak in a pan, cut some fat from the steak and cook it first then use the oil to cook the steak. If you burn the fat and salt it afterwards it tastes very good but may not be too healthy. 🚑🚑
_“Well, isn’t this just civilized”_ 🔥🍜✨
😎🤙 You are a class act Foresty!
My new fav quote of his 😂😂
He is civilized lol 😂
Cracked up when he said that 🤣
Hey Forest, my friends Elsa and Barron have been using the Cubic Mini for a few years in their Scamp. They've found compressed hardwood chunks can last up to 4 hours per burn. Enjoy the warm heat, I'm currently sitting next to my wood stove in the vintage camper at my mountain property. Coffee is ready! Thanks for all the awesome vids ~ Brian
That was my thought through the whole video.
Agree
Hey Brian. Say hi to Sierra such a good girl. 🐕
I love Elsa and Baron. I was thinking of them through this video.
Give Sierra a boop on the snoot. Stay healthy my friend.
@@stout_tossme7541 Same, I was skeptical these little things can be even remotely a little safe or even practical until I found those two. But it is wise to have an alternative heat source. Just gotta be careful of build up over time, I remember their CO2 detector going off in the middle of the night.
Working in a federal department that deals with invasive species, I am so very glad you mentioned not carrying wood from place to place. The spread of invasive species is very, very dangerous for forests and the ecosystem. Burn the wood you find locally!
Thx for this tip-cuz I foolishly and ashamedly, did NOT know about transport if invasive species to another campsite; not guilty -but STILL 😨
Next project: "My own swimming pool in a van for hot summers.".
And rooftop terrace 😎
A hottop too!
Don’t forget a jacuzzi 🇨🇦😁
Funny...
Helicopter pad in the rear
I really am enjoying these “between the summits” videos.
I know you’re channel is mainly geared towards that and I ALWAYS look forward to them, but I had recently wondered what you did between those videos. I guess more of these behind the scenes view of van life and the prepping for those adventures was just what I was curious about.
Maybe it’s just your demeanor or your approach to things but I’ve liked the last few videos. There’s a reality there, that most of us non mountain climbers, can relate to. Maybe I’m speaking for myself and myself alone there, but I appreciate these videos and wanted to say thanks for all of your content shared!
Same here!
These videos rock !
That's what she said. Lol.
Same! These are my favourites.
You aren't the only one who is appreciating these videos! I am too!!
Forest, you're so thoughtful the way you put your videos together, the little things you remember to include, and I just wanted to say thank you, I love your content.
Thank you!
@@forestyforest People don't realize the work, time and creativity involved in shooting a "pro" level video...much less the when it comes to EDITING. My hat's off to you! I'm addicted to You and Steve Wallis:) Living vicariously through ya'll.
You’ve got the coolest van build of anyone on yt, so many van life influencers try to make their vans aesthetic and they just seem so non-functional, your van has the perfect balance of usefulness and cozy atmosphere.
That crazy shit those van lifers do like my flower pots, shower for my dog paws,my coffee machine,mt vibrator charging port...
@@4dityavaid vibrator charging port 🤣
@@4dityavaid hahahahahahaha
@@4dityavaid That's not a charging port!
@@kq2799 then?
I was dubious about a wood stove in a van but I'm now sold! Haha!
I grew up in a house in rural Vermont in which the only heat source was a potbelly stove in the living room. Feeding it on winter nights was an every 4 hour process. My 2 sisters and I had one night a week when it was our "chore" to keep the stove going. But there was one night when my younger sister decided she didn't want to get up again and absolutely STUFFED the stove with all of the wood that should have lasted all night. She was only 9, so that seemed logical. In the morning we all woke up sweating with our covers kicked off. My parents ran downstairs to discover the iron stove was glowing red! The wall paper in the room was peeling, the rug was smoking, and anything melt-able was melted. So of course my sister was never on stove duty again, which I think is what she wanted. lol
😃
Haha
who puts a 9 year old on stove duty lol. your parents deserved that
Funny story. Lol
😂 funny story!
One of the few drawbacks to a mini wood burner is that it only burns for an hour or so. Increase you time with a bit larger pieces. They burn slower. I would adjust the external stack height to the same as the max vent and make the extension removable with a cap. Home sweet toasty home Foresty. Nice job. Cheers from Vancouver eh!
Definitely don’t wanna tell the ‘surance peoples about the woody in the van. Haha 😉🍻
burning a Hardwood like birch , maple oak ,etc would also help. pine/spruce burns to fast and low but value.
@@darrellcaruk8880 Not a lot of maple or oak in the west
@@jessegreywolf your right , I have a wood working shop , so always burning scraps of maple and oak. you make a good point wasn't thinking. I do believe he could probably find some birch wood though. Birch burns clean and hot , plus his glass wouldn't get so black /sooted up. he will also get a build up of creosol in his chimney if he continues to burn spruce/pine
@@darrellcaruk8880 lots of birch in bc forests. I heated solely by wood just outside of golden, bc.
Hmmm... I wonder if you can bake cookies under the stove on it's platform.
I love how the fan works by heat.
Yes you can. I camp in the winter with a wood stove and you can make just about anything you want under the stove. pizza,cookies buns etc.
@@523beau Thanksgiving is coming so how bout a turkey?
I'm glad you get to live this life mate, thank you for sharing it with us
I doubt he miss the smelly factory xD
Have you got a carbon monoxide alarm? Also, a magnetic stove thermometer would be beneficial.
Close your damper for longer burn time. You are running that thing wide open. That’s why your going through wood so fast. Close them 1/2 - 3/4 of the way
He specifically said he closed it halfway for his 1 hour test burn, packed full of wood. He even does it on the video..take a look again
its also softwood
Nicely done. I'll point this episode out to my Dad: he'll be very interested in the woodstove install. At 84 he built a camper (murphy bed; kitchenette) from a custom built cargo trailer (7' interior height; door windows) he pulls around with his SUV for camping and oil painting in the Ontario wilderness. (The rear door drop down serves as a screened in platform for his easel). Now 86, he has been talking about adding the same mini woodstove you just installed!
Impressive! He is blessed to be able to do things like that at his age. At 64 now. I haven't been able to do more than take out the trash (with pain). Due to overworking my body over 30s, I haven't been able to do simple task for the past 15 years.
The moral of this story? Whenever lifting heavy things, always bend your knees. Better yet... If you have a very physical job... Find another job that isn't.
@@ZebraFacts I hear you. I'm 62 and I hope I have 1/2 his stamina at his age.
@@ZebraFacts great first hand advice. 👍
Go Dad!!! 👍🏽♥️🤗
@@keosh777 I hope I'm alive at his age. However, it'd be beneficial that I'd be in good health, too ! 😎 🇺🇸
I have a larger home built wood stove in my truck camper. It is the ONLY source of heat. Have been using it for two years and love, love, love it. Takes only a few minutes to heat up my small space and because it's dry heat I no longer have to deal with condensation. I let it burn out when I go to bed. I don't mind sleeping in the cold buried under a super warm sleeping bag. Love lighting it up in the morning while I have my first cup of coffee. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐺🐶❤🌲
Thank you for including the Fahrenheit temp for those of us in the States. 😉👍🏾 BTW, your videos are GREAT; always a treat to watch and learn. Be safe out there.
Its time usa adapts to rest of world, Fahrenheit makes no god damn sense in modern world
@@mortuus4601 Sheeeeesh… How do you REALLY feel? LOL!
@@jerilynwilliams3655 Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion is temp C * 2 + 34, ie. 20 Celsius = 20*2+34= 74 Fahrenheit, conversely 74-34 =40 / 2 = 20, it’s not good enough for NASA but good enough to know if you’ll need a jacket, lol. Hope this helps.
@@mortuus4601 Ok tool. Fahrenheit gives a more precise measurement. 90=hot 0=cold
82f=28c
Once the roof boot is installed I reckon it will get to at least 23c in the van. Great job Foresty 👍
Absolutely. All that heat is going straight out the hole inter roof. Most of the heat is lost. Won’t be surprised if it gets substantially warmer
You're now obligated to make pancakes on the stove at some point this winter.
Classic natural cooking is the way to go! Especially in the winter time. The warmth lingers around.
"Well isn't this just civilized!" I loved it. The stove works great and dinner looked awesome!
Foresty Forest is a true gem. I wish everyday I could do what you do. You're living the dream, my man. Stay safe!!
I agree with Simon that the Cubic Mini Stove (CMS) should be Used mostly in the Woods/Back Country because it’s hard to be Stealth in the Cities when there’s Smoke pluming from your Van. Moreover, People will become upset when they see you Chop down their neighborhood trees for firewood. Also, this Relationship between Simon and the CMS must be Serious and wasn’t a “One Night Stand” because he cleared out a Whole Drawer for the CMS’s stuff.
Ha ha ha
What a great set up. Well done . Does the flue pipe have a damper in it? If not maybe get one for it. I camp in the winter and with a pipe damper and from stove damper ,you can control the heat that is escaping out the flue. More heat for inside. Hard wood is the best. You can also mount the fan on the flue pipe for more room on the stove. Flue temperature gauge is also very helpful. All the best.
Ditto to all that Brian is saying. Optimize the heat, burn hardwood only. Can't go wrong
Somebody has probably pointed this out but the best thing to use on that pipe up near your roof would be header tape (used to isolate exhaust headers from starters and stuff in the engine compartment.)
Also, you could isolate your counters with some common ceramic tiles ..like they use in kitchens.
They even make corner molding so you could overlap the edges and it just attaches with a special glue.
Also too: if you put a flue dampener in your chimney pipe you can control the up draft better and do a slower burn with less heat loss.
That is what I wanted to write, in the last video it was also recommended to insulate. Big upvote from me for this mod! Also the roof liner needs insulation, as they do in the tents that are made from polyester and have the cut.out for the wood stove. They also have insulation.
There has to be an insulation like that that does not have the downsides of header tape. Automotive industry might just be the right angle, usually they do not use stuff that causes such problems, at least in Europe because regulations.
if you didnt already cut the full circle out for the vent you can make some cuts to the outside diameter and bend the tabs up to help with securing the boot as well as water intrusion
Header wrap will not last. Not recommended
deffo on that flue damper!
The tile idea might be a good one. Restaurant kitchens deal with some amount of heat.
Theme song is back!!! I thought the wood stove was overkill, but when he described it in terms of giving him more versatility, it definitely makes sense.
Hey Forest! You should have a search for a Tamagoyaki Japanese Omelette Pan. They are rectangular shaped and may fit on the stove better than a round one. You could probably find on at T&T in Calgary or online of course.
Foresty Forest,
He lives in a van
Forest Foresty,
he is the man
for climbing up mountains
and cooking great food
Foresty Forest,
is an exceptional dude.
Does anyone else think his edits are really good? 👍👏
My girlfriend and I were just climbing up a mountain in the middle of the night to get to a hut on Vancouver Island. haha halfway through she said how much she appreciates that you're able to do this alone so often!
lol, man that is such a blackpilled comment it made my soul hurt. The typical existence for a lot of men, is unfathomable to the typical female.
@@MustyBastard dya mean until they hit the wall..
@@marks-0-0 Just a silly thing to fixate on when you consider all the positive qualities this kid exudes. Like sorry, but him being alone and not including the relationship aspect into his channel is one of the main reasons I watch it. If he did, he would be like a million other channels out there.
@@MustyBastard I may have not written my comment well. I was trying to give a compliment as it can be difficult physically and mentally in remote mountains even with two or more people. My gf has a real fear of the dark so I was just trying to point out how impressive what he's doing on a regular basis is. I much prefer watching him do this solo as well. I also enjoy adventuring solo!
@@mightymikey6798 ah ok. I see. Keep safe out there
No one else on RUclips is doing it like you forest, love it
Why is the smoking coming out of that van? No, worries. That is just Foresty, Forest, he lives in a van.
Great video as always! I use wood to heat my house and am not an expert but a double walled stove pipe may help. Use soft wood to start the fire and then move to hard wood if it is available in your local area as it will increase your burn time. Dampen some crunched up newspaper with some water and dip it in the ash to clean the creosote off the glass. Get the shield installed ASAP for the ash that will come out of the stove is an extreme fire hazard. Take care and be safe!
what works best with my cubic mini, is compressed sawdust logs, slow clean burn. Just crack em in half to whichever length you want.
Also, ive seen a wider plate of steel placed on the the stove top to give ya a bigger cooking top.
cozy days!