How to Help Others Survive Canadian Winter in a Van

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @3jhe
    @3jhe Год назад +6

    Just a few minutes into the video, I'm loving the special bond between you and your cat. ❤

  • @marconion
    @marconion Год назад +40

    As always go out there you guys, be happy, be creative, be yourselves and most importantly BE POSITIVE. Remember... only dead fish go with the flow.

  • @diamondhead203
    @diamondhead203 Год назад +39

    Way to go my man. Helping that sweet girl Amber is a class act and it’s what us men are supposed to do. Love the channel.

  • @glennarussell4682
    @glennarussell4682 Год назад +42

    You two are good examples of how, I believe people should be there for each other. I find it very heart warming. Thumbs up and love from S. California.

  • @BdManus
    @BdManus Год назад +8

    You are such a great friend to Amber. Penny is sooooooo cute.

  • @cherylfisk7698
    @cherylfisk7698 Год назад +7

    OMG!!... Brooklyn is so ADORABLE "I have my money". What a cutie!!!😊

  • @Jakeslife160
    @Jakeslife160 Год назад +20

    For the love of God, don't fall on the ice! 😮
    Great video, as always ❤

  • @summoner2100
    @summoner2100 Год назад +8

    Penny is just like: "Would you shut the door, it's letting in the cold"

  • @rajanikumari3672
    @rajanikumari3672 Год назад +8

    I’m in Texas where it has been chilly the last few days. I’m seeing people all bundled up like hell has frozen over, and then I see you in snow, ice & sub freezing temps in just a flannel , beanie, and poncho. 🤣🤣🤣🥶🌨❄️

    • @danielellington8407
      @danielellington8407 Год назад +4

      Hondo Texas here. Yep it was cold but I’ll take it anytime over the 100’s we had

  • @TheLeopardGirl
    @TheLeopardGirl Год назад +8

    Start again because I ballsed the other comment up!😜
    I love how you and Ambi Bambi help one another and how you have eachother's backs, a truly beautiful and unique friendship that most of us would love to have with someone!🥰
    You remembered his birthday Uncle Matthew! You're so kind always and its one of the endearing traits I love about you.😘 As for little B well her little personality is giving us insight into how she'll be as an adult and I feel she'll be funny, kind and sweet with a little bit of sass just like her daddy!💞

  • @spankyham9607
    @spankyham9607 Год назад +17

    Penny is always the star of the show no matter the chapter we are in. She demands we know who produces these videos!

  • @ivank196
    @ivank196 Год назад +6

    Hi Mathew, I stumbled on your channel tonight while burning off data, and a nice find it was. I've been full timing for 2 years and enjoying something I always wanted to do. Your personality and humour, not to mention your positivity are definitely appreciated. I left Calgary for Yuma October 24th, it was -14 and no heater in my Ram QuadCab. Next night was -17 in Great Falls Montana. I'm now in Yuma and enjoy weekly trips to Quartzsite to hang out with my friends. I'll definitely recommend your channel. I'm 65 and for the first time "living my dream". Thanks for an awesome video!

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +3

      Welcome to the channel Ivan! I’m glad you enjoy the content 😁 thank you for the sub

  • @cheryllundholm8779
    @cheryllundholm8779 Год назад +7

    Have you thought about an enclosed storage unit for 'Willy', 'Wilma', 'Willamina', 'Wilhelmina' ? For those times you won't need it for a long time ... what ever that means, for you?
    PS - I live this keep for you! I'm so excited for you - even though, it is 5 months after your purchase. I bought my car in 2001, and I still say, " I love my new car!!!"

  • @maxinemaass1406
    @maxinemaass1406 Год назад +30

    That's what friends are for! You and Amber help each other out all the time and that's how we all should be, helping out our friends! And little Ms. Brooklyn is such a big help helper!!!!

    • @HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera
      @HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hahaha !! What does she help him with ?
      Briffault's law: In relationships between men and women, the woman determines the terms of the relationship and that any association between the man and woman will only occur if the woman derives some benefit from the association.

  • @rajanikumari3672
    @rajanikumari3672 Год назад +6

    Brooklyn is sooo adorable. Kind of surprised she liked the kale smoothie though. That pirate smoothie looked tasty too.

  • @douglasdietrich4174
    @douglasdietrich4174 Год назад +5

    WANT! I want a sticker! My bus, Gus has no stickers yet! That's awesome that you can share power with Amber. I love helping others when I can.

  • @MommaC1106
    @MommaC1106 10 месяцев назад +2

    I love ice cream when it’s cold🥶

  • @NomadicDee
    @NomadicDee Год назад +16

    Having friends like you and Amber is the best!

  • @phosawelonewolf2886
    @phosawelonewolf2886 Год назад +7

    Made me laugh! Yes you are a weather man now. I know the feeling. Replacement operations. What a gentleman and a good friend to help Amber. What goes around comes around. Keep warm 🔥

  • @Ladythyme
    @Ladythyme Год назад +6

    One good turn deserves another….that’s what makes a friend a really good friend….. glad you are there for each other 😊

  • @martna1
    @martna1 Год назад +7

    We finally got out of the deep freeze for a few days. We "fall back" Sunday so tomorrow I get to change 4 clocks!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Год назад +32

    Aw, Brooklyn is such a good little helper for her daddy. That was really nice of you to help Amber with her power needs. 👍

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Год назад +10

    Awwwww, PRETTY Penny kisses!❤🐱. COOL ...seriously LUV this ...Lucky is a POWER STATION!👍🤗💖😇. Sooooo AWESOME, that you & Amber are helping each other thru LIFE!☺️. It does look very cold🥶 ...take care, stay safe & God bless you!🙏

  • @terryshaw3493
    @terryshaw3493 Год назад +15

    Awwe, so cute, Penny all curled up in dreamland. And her wake up grooming is for you. 🙂 Matt, you are way happier than I have seen you for a while before the surgery. So good to see! I live in Florida but did not grow up here. I miss the first big snow, Love seeing Brooklyn with you and Amber. Love how you and Amber are there for each other, Perfect friendship, Love, love, love you!

  • @MelissaThompson432
    @MelissaThompson432 Год назад +4

    I live in Tennessee on the AL state line. Nov. 1 our overnight low was 25°F. Next Wednesday, the 8th, our overnight low is forecast to be 61°F.
    The weather is never boring here.

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804 Год назад +4

    Hi Matthew Amber and Penpen.

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Год назад +10

    LOV'IN the Van to Jeep transition!👍🤗💖😇 ...and Lil Brooklyn is ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE.💛

  • @DebDeBoop
    @DebDeBoop Год назад +22

    Love that you’re helping Amber out!❤ What a truly kind man you are!

  • @andreagalvin7386
    @andreagalvin7386 Год назад +6

    Friends showing up for each other matters 👍

  • @lisapender1751
    @lisapender1751 Год назад +1

    I just found you and your sense of humor will make me stay tuned!!

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад

      Welcome to the channel! Thank you for the sub

  • @kimbrueck7811
    @kimbrueck7811 Год назад +8

    All my favorites in one video: Matthew, Penny, Brooklyn and Amber. Thanks for sharing and stay warm!!!🥶🥶🥶❤️❤️

  • @odettec1
    @odettec1 Год назад +2

    Thank goodness Amber has got you, Matthew. xx

  • @cathyrennie6528
    @cathyrennie6528 Год назад +11

    You have opened van life to me. Many thanks.

  • @BruceVanlifeJunior
    @BruceVanlifeJunior Год назад +2

    I felt that "she should be in Florida" comment haha I'm with you on that one amber !! haha

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Год назад +1

    I love to watch it snow - just not crazy driving around on slick roads. I'll just hunker down and play Minecraft! LOL 15.9 F brrrrrrrrrrr Y'all stay warm. Nice to see y'all helping each other - community! Yes.

  • @danielellington8407
    @danielellington8407 Год назад +9

    Love the video Matthew! Lovin Brooklyn, she’s a little of ray of sunshine! The humanitarian award for 2023 goes to Matthew Allen of Vanlife Plus! For helping out Amber in her time of need. All 3 of you (Brooklyns age) Stay Safe, Stay Warm. Party on! By the way would love a Sticker from ya!

  • @sarah_n_tank_girl
    @sarah_n_tank_girl Год назад +5

    Loved the video...that's cool you can share power without needing to keep a door cracked! And Brooklyn is going to be just as independent as her dad...gurl got her own money!

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 Год назад +2

    Matt, please be careful with this winter with how slippery it can get, you are still in delicate condition. Stay safe.😊

  • @VaguelyMeandering
    @VaguelyMeandering Год назад +28

    It is so lovely how you and Amber help each other out. And Brooklyn is such an excellent helper! She's got quite the independent streak! Good for her, um, challenging for you and her Mum. But hey, you got this.

    • @HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera
      @HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera 11 месяцев назад +1

      Independent streak ??? HAHAHAHA !!! She is totally reliant upon men for her every need. Independent indeed ! Hahahahah !!!

  • @reglook1
    @reglook1 Год назад +1

    Best thing about this time of year is the Little Debbie Christmas cakes. Just the right amount of sprinkles and the frosting is amazing!

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Год назад +4

    HEY...😳👀, I see a 'yellow' Jeep on the dash, instead of the blue one!?🤔 ...NICE!👍🤗💖😇

  • @katreyes6358
    @katreyes6358 Год назад +2

    Always looking out for each other 👍

  • @distaff2935
    @distaff2935 Год назад +13

    Glad to see you feeling better. You and Amber look like you are having fun, even with that weather.

  • @RealProVanR
    @RealProVanR Год назад +2

    So glad you taped. So nice watching regular van life.

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy Год назад +1

    I sure don’t miss those temperatures however, you can dress for the cold there and here, it doesn’t seem to matter how many how many layers you put on, some days you can’t get warm. So good that your charging system worked to help Amber! Yay!

  • @Camaro-Sean
    @Camaro-Sean Год назад +5

    Love it when Brooklyn pushes to help as much as she can. Big box!

  • @martna1
    @martna1 Год назад +21

    I cover my windshield with an old sheet and have the wipers on vertical when I'm at work so NO scraping and I put long tube socks on my wipers to keep ice off. I tuck the ends of sheet in the front doors and shut them.

    • @lmiller1413
      @lmiller1413 Год назад +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @marikiemarie7622
      @marikiemarie7622 9 месяцев назад

      Thats what do. I put old beanie on the side mirrors too. Works very well. I have to cover my back windshield too.

    • @barnabasschuler9025
      @barnabasschuler9025 3 месяца назад

      Great hint!

  • @gorillagoldhunters
    @gorillagoldhunters Год назад +4

    Makes me sooo happy you got a good reliable vehicle… awesome man:)))

  • @divinewrath3142
    @divinewrath3142 Год назад +2

    Uh yeah I wanna go with you guys! I like smoothies too! lol & Thank you for keeping Amber from becoming Happy Iced-Coffee Vanlife!

  • @darlene9154
    @darlene9154 Год назад +2

    I bought some smartwater but then I researched it and found out it is actually no better for you than plain bottled water. Just way more expensive. 🤗❤️ I want snow in BC. Please send us some.🤗❤️

  • @VanmaRuth
    @VanmaRuth Год назад +5

    Hey Matt. Well done. I'm glad both you and Amber are staying warm! Thanks for helping her, sharing the power. Much love and hugs

  • @connieshutts7074
    @connieshutts7074 Год назад +4

    Brr already snow!!! We are still having some nice days but cold nights..glad for that here in OK. You guys both help each other out..great friendship. Love listening to Brooklyn, she is such a sweet.

  • @revyred8679
    @revyred8679 Год назад +8

    Mathew please wear your yaks/snow kleets....the last thing you need is to fall on the snow or ice🙏 Thank you for helping Amber❤ My Christmas wish for Amber is to receive a new van 🤶🎅 I'm worried about her set up especially for someone that is so sweet! You guys keep taking care of each other😇

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Год назад +1

    CONGRATULATIONS on 32K subscribers!👍🎉🤗💖🙌😇

  • @mariepalkiewicz852
    @mariepalkiewicz852 Год назад +4

    Thank Goodness you guys have each other's backs.
    Stay cozy 🔥

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554 Год назад +1

    Whatever you do, do not slip and fall. Yikes!!
    And where the heck did summer go??? Be safe.
    Now you help Amber. Love it! Stay warm❤

  • @alwayscurious79
    @alwayscurious79 Год назад +7

    You should make a sticker for a vehicle that says.. only dead fish go with the flow. I looked for one in your store but I didn’t see one 😢I’d totally buy some of those for my friends and family. Just an idea 💡 😊

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +6

      I’ll work on it!

    • @thaberny13
      @thaberny13 Год назад +4

      @@VanlifePLUSspeaking of new stickers, did I see a new one of yours in a shot?

    • @thaberny13
      @thaberny13 Год назад +3

      Never mind, I just need to keep watching further in. 😂

    • @alwayscurious79
      @alwayscurious79 Год назад +3

      I can’t wait ☺️☺️😁😁 but no rush because I know you’re still healing. But when you feel better… yay day! Yeah I get excited over small things 😂.

  • @judymoyer3093
    @judymoyer3093 Год назад +4

    Matthew, you have a good heart. Continued prayers for your back. God you and yours. I love your Penny she is a talker

  • @missy4cdts
    @missy4cdts Год назад +5

    Matthew you are such a good friend a good man a good father you deserve all the best of life can give! Thanks for sharing ❤😊

  • @gorillagoldhunters
    @gorillagoldhunters Год назад +5

    What size of tires does amber have? Let’s get that girl some tires!

  • @robinpettrey7173
    @robinpettrey7173 Год назад +1

    Matt,your such a sweetheart helping Amber, sometimes I just want to hug you for being you.

  • @jamelcampbell4984
    @jamelcampbell4984 Год назад +2

    You could use a heated jacket and or fleece lined pants.

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад

      lol the pants I was wearing in this video are fleece lined!

  • @caroloum5323
    @caroloum5323 Год назад +4

    I love all the snow and winter time in your van. Don't get that here on the East coast of Australia. Great to be able to help Amber after she was so good when you had your back done. Good to pay it back sometimes. No one counts though. You just do it. Love that Jeep. Its working out well now its winter.. Look forward to next one.

  • @MapleMarmite
    @MapleMarmite Год назад +3

    That Jeep should have a pretty good alternator and some suitably positioned power outlets so you could put a power station in the trunk and charge that up while you are cruising around in that rig, too. 👍🏻 Edit just saw one in the trunk at the gas station scene. Disregard above comment - I should wait until the end of the video…

  • @ShinyNickelBlades
    @ShinyNickelBlades Год назад +3

    You guys are so good together, and yes, she does look cute in that beanie and Dixxon.

  • @1234cheerful
    @1234cheerful 7 месяцев назад

    Remembering how painful walking was for you a few months ago, it's great to see you climb out of your van and put on your poncho so easily!

  • @peggybaker69
    @peggybaker69 Год назад +4

    You are such an awesome friend Amber is such a sweetheart. All the best to you and Amber.

  • @teresarush932
    @teresarush932 Год назад +3

    I’m so happy for you Matthew. You obviously feel so much better and your beautiful new jeep.

  • @clyde1188
    @clyde1188 Год назад +3

    You two help each other no matter what 😊
    Love the vlogs Matt ❤

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667 Год назад +3

    Good evening Matthew and Penny.

  • @asmradventureasmr
    @asmradventureasmr Год назад +13

    Thank you for making this requested Video @Matthew as I may be in a van this winter myself up in Wisconsin. I'm a bit confused. Are there businesses that install the other part to hook up to your vehicle's battery & to install a shoreline outlet? So, I need to get the following:
    1) Portable battery
    2) Solar panels to match the battery to charge it
    3) Inverter
    Penny 🐱 seems to have taken to grooming you now, how sweet 💝

  • @odettec1
    @odettec1 Год назад +1

    I wouldn’t mind buying a sticker or two! xx

  • @summoner2100
    @summoner2100 Год назад +2

    Amber being in that position when you opened the door just made me think of Friends and Rachel saying "since when do you take naps in that position" 😂

  • @joanneturner4674
    @joanneturner4674 Год назад +2

    Your such a lovely friend xx

  • @virginia_in_the_rearview
    @virginia_in_the_rearview Год назад +2

    Brooklyn steals the show! You know that, right? 😊

  • @stacynoble3909
    @stacynoble3909 Год назад +3

    Captain obvious says you should have unpacked those boxes in the warm underground mall parking

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +4

      Well where was captain obvious when I needed her?

  • @aggressivemediocrity
    @aggressivemediocrity Год назад +5

    I've read ceramic coating can help keep ice from sticking to solar panels. Might be worth looking into

  • @SherryArnold-gq1or
    @SherryArnold-gq1or Год назад +4

    Matthew like always, Great Video, I love all ur videos, I've been watching them over from the beginning of ur van life, stay safe, enjoy the winter weather, I'm watching u from West Tennessee USA

  • @chrisbi6036
    @chrisbi6036 Год назад

    A very good lucking car this jeep. Nowadays most cars look the same but the Jeep is simply timeless.🌈👍

  • @chrissycanvasart
    @chrissycanvasart Год назад +1

    Helping friends when you can is always a good thing in life and van life 😊wow you got a dump of snow on the roof for sure. So glad your feeling better matt, be safe and look out for each other as i know you do xx💙💙

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667 Год назад +4

    Husband loves your Jeep. Yikes!

  • @xraygirl47
    @xraygirl47 Год назад +3

    Brooklyn, you bring so much joy ❤😊❤

  • @upstatechillin
    @upstatechillin Год назад +2

    Snow! Love watching y'all hunker down, in the snow, in the van alll snuggled up!

  • @stephenglendenning1475
    @stephenglendenning1475 Год назад +3

    Good day Matt it sun out here in Ontario and have green grass herre with no snow. Keep well and take a slow time with your back it will take a little time. Thank you for 3 years

  • @genieabbi2531
    @genieabbi2531 Год назад +3

    Hiya guys and gals. Stay warm, be blessed. Love y'all ❤

  • @canadiannat8960
    @canadiannat8960 Год назад +4

    Good on you Matthew. How great to be able to help. Just wondering why chapter four isn't titled...in the playlist anyway?.
    🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +5

      Ahhh yes, only because I forgot to add it! I’ll shall fix it post haste!

  • @sugarmama4841
    @sugarmama4841 Год назад +4

    I absolutely love watching you guys y'all are awesome

  • @elaineg4921
    @elaineg4921 Год назад +1

    So glad to see you are doing so well after surgery. But you really need to take it slow. Your a good friend. Blessings always 😊

  • @skistrycharski6999
    @skistrycharski6999 Год назад

    At first I thought, WTH buying a Jeep😱! Tho now I saw it was a SMART THING for you’er needs ! 👍🏻😉🇨🇦🍀

  • @billboyer7735
    @billboyer7735 Год назад +2

    Forgot to mention, clever sticker art design. You’re a regular VanGo.

  • @AndyLong
    @AndyLong Год назад +1

    Wow it's only November. It was 30° F just north of Boston yesterday morning. 🥶 Stay warm folks.

  • @zajournals
    @zajournals Год назад +3

    Thanks for helping others.

  • @Pammellam
    @Pammellam Год назад +1

    Matthew, how is your back doing?? You said there,is little or no pain. That is fantastic!
    You know, the fact that Penny’s water freezes if it’s in the floor is worrying to me. That is sort of cold in a diesel heated space.

  • @edithtrowbridge1775
    @edithtrowbridge1775 Год назад +2

    I love sticky putty. Even use it for my bluettis to keep them on the counter while i travel. Several globs of really holds things in place. Removable also. Amazon.

  • @honeyoconnor3743
    @honeyoconnor3743 Год назад

    Penny is so sweet and I love her purr! ❤️

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ Год назад +6

    Great video as always. Stay safe to you and Amber xx

  • @carpenter10k
    @carpenter10k Год назад +1

    Nice Jeep! Hade a Wagoneer-78 Loved it! Never got stuck ever.

  • @CannyBlether-dz6hj
    @CannyBlether-dz6hj Год назад +3

    So cool how you help each other to survive 😊😊

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 Год назад +1

    Awesome Jeep,love the colour it really suits it.

  • @navigatingthedestination
    @navigatingthedestination Год назад +14

    Has walmart given you guys any grief about you staying in the parking lot. All the walmart here don't allow overnight parking anymore 🤷‍♂️ some people have ruined it for others ugh. It's great your able to share power with Amber 👍

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed Год назад +3

      Where you located?

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +11

      No grief yet 🤞

    • @danceswithbears2521
      @danceswithbears2521 Год назад +2

      I stayed in a Walmart parking lot for weeks. They told me to just be quiet and I was. Bozeman, MT.

    • @SherryArnold-gq1or
      @SherryArnold-gq1or Год назад +2

      Walmart in West TN doesn't allow any one, no matter what u r in, to stay on their parking lot, they will have it towed.

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed Год назад +1

      ​@VanlifePLUS key word. Yet. The more I think about it the more it makes sense. If you got the idea from other boondockers to have multiple vehicles than someone will get the idea off you until they get everyone off the property. I think it's cool to move nomadically on your own but once you have a "family" with 2 or more vehicles at the same location it becomes a headache for managment. I'm sure they don't want to but do they really have a choice in the future if it continues? Glad I'm doing things will we can.