I also have a heated jacket, that was a free offer and I now just received the pants to go with it. I am totally addicted to Temu. Where do you plug in the heater? I have a small 250 watt desktop one.
Thank you for another informative video. I second the hot water bottle. I was gifted 2 lasts Christmas one 2 foot long by 5 inches wide and the others is about 8 inches by 10 inches and they both have cute knit covers. I even use them at homebase during the winter. Soapstone is a rock that once it is heated up it will radiate the heat back for hours. I found a peice of soapstone that was carved into a heart that makes a fantastic hand warmer. You just set it next to the campfire and at the end of the fire, rap it in a towel and put it in your pocket, then in your foot box of your sleeping bag or quilt at bedtime. Many old wood stoves had soapstone and old fashioned bed warmers used to be made of soapstone back NE in the USA.
Hello, Your welcome. That's a great tip with the soapstone . I have pieces stored away, I will take a look and see if I have anything that is suitable. ❤️😊
Wanda if you ever want a break from the road or the cold, I’m a widow and I have several spare bedrooms and you are more than welcome to come for a visit and a warm vacation for a week or two for a break. Let me know whenever you would want to plan to come to the state of Delaware and I can put the coffee on and give you my email and address.
Thank you, That is so kind of you. At this point I am still recovering from some injury, possibly pinched nerve. I will feel like I am 80 % recovered , except for the tingling in my hand....then bam, it starts hurting again. I had a cat scan and x-ray already, and they can't pinpoint exactly where it's coming from. I will have to get an MRI, it was offered but I refused as I am severely claustrophobic ...can't win for losing. I do hope I can travel again soon. Thank you again 😊❤️
I'm with you on not feeling safe wrapped up in a sleeping bag at night in a van or car camping. And maybe a little metal S hook to secure a heat source to the stove top so that it can't accidentally fall off in case there is something or someone outside the van that causes sudden movement on the inside. Also good advice on Temu strategy shopping. Safe travels.
Lots of great Ideas Wanda, I don't like being wrapped up in a sleeping bag either. It is just to restricting . It would be cool if you would record the process of putting in your diesel heater. I think A lot of people would be interested in a video on that. I know I certainly would be. Thank you for sharing .😊
Hi Wanda. Really good videos! You might be interested in a RUclips video by David McLuckie - it’s a couple of years old, but he does a good demonstration of using a Jackery to power the diesel heater. I’m in the process of finishing up the installation and I’ll be running mine off my EcoFlow battery pack. I used Heat Shrink Solder Spices by Motomaster at Canadian tire to join the power wires to the accessory plug - they just seemed like a really secure connection at what might be a weak point. I hope that you are keeping warm and comfy in your travels. Thanks again. Rae
Oh, me too about the wiring. I worry about things shifting in the van. It’s an older Ford Econoline and I like to be out on gravel/dirt roads where lots of things shift around. The heater is at the back of the van on the passenger side and the Ecoflow is closer to the front on the drivers side. I was concerned that somehow the wires might be strained, but I think I’ve gotten it all worked out. Fingers crossed. I have a wool under-blanket under my bottom sheet, I love flannel sheets, and a good duvet from IKEA. I am a pretty fortunate old woman, for sure. Take care!
I knew about all of these ideas except the pepper on the top of feet so cannot wait to try that one, thanks! I wonder if it is just psychological feeling the heat of the pepper like you would with say applying a tiger balm / muscle rub cream. When the price of EV's come down, it will be a no brainer for Van Nomads. I use my EV car as my hotel room when I travel, set it to Utility Mode and simply set the temperature to however warm or cold I want to keep it inside - it hardly puts a dent in the battery level and I feel safe not having any liquid fuel combusting in my space. I'm also working on an idea for a sand battery for a tiny cabin I have on my property. I want to fill a large pipe (or maybe a crock pot) with sand positioned inside and have a veggie oil lantern hanging outside that heats copper flashing or coper pipe that runs through the wall (or window panel) and inside through the sand filled pipe, which could heat the sand and supply heat like a radiator. Copper is very conductive. No need to keep a window cracked to replace the air a candle would burn as the fuel source is outside in a glass protected lantern. The lantern could hang in front of a window for a nice light source at night (and to keep an eye on it), I would put the flame out before going to sleep and then enjoy the stored heat in the sand.
@@WandaonWheels-ej9rq I'll share any progress I make on my sand battery, gotta find some copper as it's expensive. Just learned about old US pennies (80's and older) being mostly copper so I may see how many I can find and connect them together somehow.
Heating OUTSIDE and then moving it inside will result in a HUGE heat loss whereas heating your sand battery inside provides you with extra heat from the effort to heat it up. You can find videos on RUclips with multiple ways to create a sand battery inside that isn't dangerous.
@@BootstrappingBoondocker Since it's heated by just a "forever" veggie oil candle, not much heat loss if not burning inside and I think the copper should conduct heat fast enough into the sand as long as it is run into the cabin inside something insulated. So far I have a double walled stainless steel thermos with the bottom cut off sticking through the wall. My strategy is to make multiple mini heat sources for my tiny cabin on a trailer, each requiring very little maintenance, zero CO2 issues + using materials I have on hand. I even sorted my US pennines yesterday for the 95 % copper ones dated prior to 1981. Going to need a lot more pennies to fill a heavy copper vase which will be the core of my mini sand battery / radiator :) - just having fun, not surviving on this heater.
I have a small thermos that I cut the out side bottom off and put 5 good holes part way up the sides but only through the outside layer. Don’t damage the inside container part - you need it to hold salt, sand or heat water. I put salt into the thermos section - then burn a candle under the exposed bottom - there is a bit of extra heat but after the candle is out it goes cold - it may need some kind of thermal wrap on the sides when I put the candle out. Waypoint survival made a video of a tin can furnace - that thing works pretty good - try a flame proof container with salt on top - just don’t spill it - ask me how I know Put some castor oil on your feet at night Save every penny
Just a warning about the water bottle. I've heard that regular water bottles can fail when trying this method but that Nalgene bottles will work consistently well doing this. The last thing you want when you're already cold is to put hot water in a water bottle and have it melt or otherwise malfunction and drench you.
Hi, here is the link to the throw I have . Firlar Heated Car Blanket,12 Volt Electric Blanket, Portable Heated Throw for Car, Truck, SUV, or RV, 57 X 40 in Heated Car Blanket for Cold Weather, Tailgating, and Emergency Kits(Red) a.co/d/6MUPOr9
I agree with you on that. Sadly, there are a lot of people who live in their vans and can't afford a safe heating solution . The idea in that situation should be to keep your body warm, as opposed to the air.
I love temu :) I have a heated jacket and gloves that I love! we use a small heater (375 watts on low). Rechargeable hand warmers are nice.
I also have a heated jacket, that was a free offer and I now just received the pants to go with it. I am totally addicted to Temu. Where do you plug in the heater? I have a small 250 watt desktop one.
@@WandaonWheels-ej9rq we have a 1000 watt inverter connected to a deep cycle battery. we use a generator as backup.
The 12 volt car seat warmer is a fantastic idea! Imma go get one of those tomorrow, thanks for that tip!
Your welcome 😊
Thank you for another informative video. I second the hot water bottle. I was gifted 2 lasts Christmas one 2 foot long by 5 inches wide and the others is about 8 inches by 10 inches and they both have cute knit covers. I even use them at homebase during the winter. Soapstone is a rock that once it is heated up it will radiate the heat back for hours. I found a peice of soapstone that was carved into a heart that makes a fantastic hand warmer. You just set it next to the campfire and at the end of the fire, rap it in a towel and put it in your pocket, then in your foot box of your sleeping bag or quilt at bedtime. Many old wood stoves had soapstone and old fashioned bed warmers used to be made of soapstone back NE in the USA.
Hello, Your welcome. That's a great tip with the soapstone . I have pieces stored away, I will take a look and see if I have anything that is suitable. ❤️😊
Try putting a pop up shower screen enclosure around you as you sleep and it will fill up with your warm breath and heat up its space as you sleep.
Wanda if you ever want a break from the road or the cold, I’m a widow and I have several spare bedrooms and you are more than welcome to come for a visit and a warm vacation for a week or two for a break. Let me know whenever you would want to plan to come to the state of Delaware and I can put the coffee on and give you my email and address.
Thank you, That is so kind of you. At this point I am still recovering from some injury, possibly pinched nerve. I will feel like I am 80 % recovered , except for the tingling in my hand....then bam, it starts hurting again. I had a cat scan and x-ray already, and they can't pinpoint exactly where it's coming from. I will have to get an MRI, it was offered but I refused as I am severely claustrophobic ...can't win for losing. I do hope I can travel again soon. Thank you again 😊❤️
I'm with you on not feeling safe wrapped up in a sleeping bag at night in a van or car camping. And maybe a little metal S hook to secure a heat source to the stove top so that it can't accidentally fall off in case there is something or someone outside the van that causes sudden movement on the inside. Also good advice on Temu strategy shopping. Safe travels.
Thanks, Now I know I am not alone in that feeling of being trapped in a sleeping bag. 😊
Lots of great Ideas Wanda, I don't like being wrapped up in a sleeping bag either. It is just to restricting . It would be cool if you would record the process of putting in your diesel heater. I think A lot of people would be interested in a video on that. I know I certainly would be. Thank you for sharing .😊
Thank you, I agree I should record it, but first I have to learn how to do it. 😊
Hi Wanda. Really good videos! You might be interested in a RUclips video by David McLuckie - it’s a couple of years old, but he does a good demonstration of using a Jackery to power the diesel heater. I’m in the process of finishing up the installation and I’ll be running mine off my EcoFlow battery pack. I used Heat Shrink Solder Spices by Motomaster at Canadian tire to join the power wires to the accessory plug - they just seemed like a really secure connection at what might be a weak point. I hope that you are keeping warm and comfy in your travels. Thanks again. Rae
Hi, Thank you Rae, I will check out this video you mentioned . I am not good with wires 😊😊
Oh, me too about the wiring. I worry about things shifting in the van. It’s an older Ford Econoline and I like to be out on gravel/dirt roads where lots of things shift around. The heater is at the back of the van on the passenger side and the Ecoflow is closer to the front on the drivers side. I was concerned that somehow the wires might be strained, but I think I’ve gotten it all worked out. Fingers crossed. I have a wool under-blanket under my bottom sheet, I love flannel sheets, and a good duvet from IKEA. I am a pretty fortunate old woman, for sure. Take care!
I had an 85 Ford Econoline a few years ago.
Very interesting and useful ideas! Thank you. It struck me that I'd tie my hair back if/when cooking heating near a naked flame... G Ire
Thank you, I do need to be more careful with my hair. 😊😊
@WandaonWheels-ej9rq You're blessed with good hair, Wanda, and you wear it well! G Ire
Well done!
I knew about all of these ideas except the pepper on the top of feet so cannot wait to try that one, thanks! I wonder if it is just psychological feeling the heat of the pepper like you would with say applying a tiger balm / muscle rub cream. When the price of EV's come down, it will be a no brainer for Van Nomads. I use my EV car as my hotel room when I travel, set it to Utility Mode and simply set the temperature to however warm or cold I want to keep it inside - it hardly puts a dent in the battery level and I feel safe not having any liquid fuel combusting in my space. I'm also working on an idea for a sand battery for a tiny cabin I have on my property. I want to fill a large pipe (or maybe a crock pot) with sand positioned inside and have a veggie oil lantern hanging outside that heats copper flashing or coper pipe that runs through the wall (or window panel) and inside through the sand filled pipe, which could heat the sand and supply heat like a radiator. Copper is very conductive. No need to keep a window cracked to replace the air a candle would burn as the fuel source is outside in a glass protected lantern. The lantern could hang in front of a window for a nice light source at night (and to keep an eye on it), I would put the flame out before going to sleep and then enjoy the stored heat in the sand.
This would make for a good video.
@@WandaonWheels-ej9rq I'll share any progress I make on my sand battery, gotta find some copper as it's expensive. Just learned about old US pennies (80's and older) being mostly copper so I may see how many I can find and connect them together somehow.
Heating OUTSIDE and then moving it inside will result in a HUGE heat loss whereas heating your sand battery inside provides you with extra heat from the effort to heat it up. You can find videos on RUclips with multiple ways to create a sand battery inside that isn't dangerous.
@@BootstrappingBoondocker Since it's heated by just a "forever" veggie oil candle, not much heat loss if not burning inside and I think the copper should conduct heat fast enough into the sand as long as it is run into the cabin inside something insulated. So far I have a double walled stainless steel thermos with the bottom cut off sticking through the wall. My strategy is to make multiple mini heat sources for my tiny cabin on a trailer, each requiring very little maintenance, zero CO2 issues + using materials I have on hand. I even sorted my US pennines yesterday for the 95 % copper ones dated prior to 1981. Going to need a lot more pennies to fill a heavy copper vase which will be the core of my mini sand battery / radiator :) - just having fun, not surviving on this heater.
I have a small thermos that I cut the out side bottom off and put 5 good holes part way up the sides but only through the outside layer. Don’t damage the inside container part - you need it to hold salt, sand or heat water. I put salt into the thermos section - then burn a candle under the exposed bottom - there is a bit of extra heat but after the candle is out it goes cold - it may need some kind of thermal wrap on the sides when I put the candle out.
Waypoint survival made a video of a tin can furnace - that thing works pretty good - try a flame proof container with salt on top - just don’t spill it - ask me how I know
Put some castor oil on your feet at night
Save every penny
Wish you had posted links to the things you recommend. Thanks
I am still working on adding links to the descriptions.
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Just a warning about the water bottle. I've heard that regular water bottles can fail when trying this method but that Nalgene bottles will work consistently well doing this. The last thing you want when you're already cold is to put hot water in a water bottle and have it melt or otherwise malfunction and drench you.
I would never suggest a person use a regular water bottle, the Nalgene is designed for both hot or cold water. Thank you 😊
What happened to your electric fireplace?
This is a video from last year .
What brand is your electric throw blanket?
Yes
Hi, here is the link to the throw I have .
Firlar Heated Car Blanket,12 Volt Electric Blanket, Portable Heated Throw for Car, Truck, SUV, or RV, 57 X 40 in Heated Car Blanket for Cold Weather, Tailgating, and Emergency Kits(Red) a.co/d/6MUPOr9
Staying warm and staying safe seem like two huge van problems
I agree with you on that. Sadly, there are a lot of people who live in their vans and can't afford a safe heating solution . The idea in that situation should be to keep your body warm, as opposed to the air.