Stay COOL Minivan Camping during the Summer
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- In this video, I share my THREE strategies for KEEPING COOL in your MINIVAN CAMPER during the SUMMER:
How reduce heat buildup during the heat of the day
Choosing camping locations that will likely cool down at night
All the items I use to help keep the minivan ventilated and free from condensation
My minivan camper is a '23 Honda Odyssey but you can apply these strategies for KEEPING COOL to any minivan camper.
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➤ Gear I'm using in my MINIVAN CAMPER
TrunkMate Sleeping Platform: trunk-mate.com... (Use THIS link for $75 off your order)
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Carrier: amzn.to/3tJmbCd
Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier: amzn.to/3skmWkP
Memory Foam Camping Sleeping Pad: amzn.to/46Z7w4b
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Magnetic Car Sunroof Sun Shade Breathable Mesh: amzn.to/47296Co
Tailgate Mesh Net: amzn.to/45CxCsA
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Tie Downs Straps: amzn.to/3uatjHN
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Fun channel. Great advice.
Clear and informative!
Thanks! I tried to keep this one short and sweet. Cheers!
This was GREAT! I am loving your station. Thank you for all the great videos! I am curious if you have a video like this but for keeping warm in winter?
Thank you for the kind words Paula. I don't have a video for keeping warm yet. I usually try to avoid camping on the coldest nights. However, my wife and I camped in Rocky Mountain National Park last winter when it got quite cold. We kept the minivan windows open just a little to prevent condensation. That meant it got pretty cold inside but we each had a 20 degree sleeping bag plus a blanket. It was cozy! Cheers and happy camping!
What great tips! I just love this!! Thanks so much!! When we are down to two people and ready to camp more for two i will totally get those screens for the windows
Thanks for the kind words Swifty! I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun camping when you are empty nesters. We used to always camp in a tent (and sometimes still do). So for us, sleeping in the minivan is a big step up. Cheers!
Hey thanks for the tips 😎👍
Right on! I'm glad some folks find them helpful. Cheers!
Agree 💯 about the Weathertech covera. Mine still leave openings where you can see thar I have inside lights on. Not very stealthy
I'm glad to know I'm not the only person not fully satisfied with the WeatherTech sunshades. I could have given them some slack if they didn't claim they were made specifically for my make, model and year. With a claim like that it should fit perfectly. Cheers and happy camping!
Love this,only thing is cant find the Skeeter Beaters to fit my Fiat..ill have do.bit research on this,but great videos..but am watching from a wet Eales Uk😂
great tips, we have the same window mosquito screens. Was this filmed at the Timber Creek Campground at the Rockies?
Thanks! This was filmed at Glacier Basin campground. I definitely recommend it. It has great views toward Hallett Peak and is a short drive to the Bear Lake parking lot where many of Rocky's best trails start. Cheers!
@@Justin_Hikes yes we've camped there often. Love the bear lake area❤
So helpful!
Thanks! I’m thrilled some folks find this video helpful and hopefully a little entertaining too. Cheers!
have as much sense as a bird and move north or up into the mountains for the summer. and then back down south/into the valleys for the winter. when you have wheels under you, this is quick and easy. Ive lived in an old minvan for 4 years in my live, once for 3 years straight as I completed college.
Yes sir! That’s why “camping location” is one of my three strategies. Camp where it can cool off at night. Not always an option but always a consideration. Cheers!
Step 1: live/camp somewhere that get's to the mid 70s with >20% humidity.
I live in Mississippi so I'm just done for. I've settled on a tent with no rain fly set up in the shade and if possible bring PCM cooling pads. For when I sleep. Fans help too but with 80-100% humidity they're almost not worth it. 😂
Agreed! I try to camp someplace where it will cool down at night. Of course that's not always possible. I've got a fan but the cooling pad idea sure sounds good in a pinch too. Thanks!
Do those WeatherTech side window deflectors increase wind noise when driving at highway speeds? Thanks for the videos -- I'm hoping to start taking my Toyota Sienna camping later in the fall this year.
I haven't noticed a difference in wind noise. However, I almost always have the windows up so maybe I don't notice. Best of luck with your Toyota Sienna camping plans. Minivan campers unite! 😀
As a minivan camper beginner, exactly what I needed. One quick question, do you think the portable air conditioner like EcoFlow do the job or is worthy? Thank you.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I don’t have any experience with portable air conditioners. I try to camp in places where it will cool off some overnight. But if I had to consistently camp in hot places I’d definitely look into it. Best of luck. Cheers!
Running the vehicle AC for about 20 minutes at bedtime helps.
@@mariahernlybrown4175 Good advice 👍🏻
Just a question can you get easy plans to.kake those beds,as there well expensive..i could het a friend or someone to.make a simpler version..dont Trust myself with Sharp tjings😂saws....is be in A.E
Hi. I'm not handy either. That's why I set aside a budget for off the shelf items for my camper build. I like that the Trunk Mate is versatile and I can use it in my other vehicles too. However, there are certainly advantages to having a custom build made exactly for your vehicle. Especially if you have a friend who can help. Best of luck and happy camping. Cheers!
Im not happy with my custom shades from Weather Tech either. #1 They are a pain to roll and store and take up too much room while storing in my mini van.
For the price they charge for the Weather Techs they could have at least included a bag. Any recommendations for alternatives? I'm starting to think a DIY approach might be best for sunshades. At least for everything but the windshield. Cheers and happy camping!
@@Justin_Hikes no recommendations other then making your own blackout curtains along with the shades when you want to be stealth and private. Be well