Winter Truck Camping in a 2-Foot DIY Topper Extension - Essential Tips to Keep you Warm and Safe

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @DrenalinAdventures
    @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад +11

    Have a great holiday season. See you in 2021 😁

  • @barrydeacon3551
    @barrydeacon3551 5 месяцев назад

    Sure slick that back extension. Wish I thought of that many many years ago!!!

  • @MrUltralight55
    @MrUltralight55 4 года назад +2

    Great setup, it’s nice when the vehicle feels like home away from home!!

  • @davidcolinstillman5585
    @davidcolinstillman5585 3 года назад

    HI 👋 SCOTT !
    I WAS WATCHING A RUclips CHANNEL & THE PERSON WAS USING HAND / FOOT WARMERS WITH THEIR CAMERA 📷 EQUIPMENT & IT HELPED THEIR BATTERIES TO LAST A LONG TIME ! JUST A THOUGHT ! THANK YOU LOVE YOUR SETUP , COOL IDEA 💡 😎 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa 4 года назад

    Thanks Scott for showing your setup. 👍😁

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      Any time! Thanks for being a loyal subscriber. Have a great holiday.

  • @alexanderweaver4838
    @alexanderweaver4838 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, Scott. Presently I use a 2016 Jeep Compass for overland camping. In the winter I sleep in the back; however, in the warmer months I set up a tent or tent cot and sleep outside. It is cramped in the back of the vehicle but at 5'7" I just fit with the hatch closed. I've been considering some options on improving my set up: (1) tear drop trailer, (2) custom made cargo trailer conversion (WeeRoll out of Ocala, Fl.), (3) a DIY van conversion or a (4) pick up such as yours (I've owned several Fords including a SportTrac). I watch videos to get ideas and inspirations to narrow my options. Lately I've been leaning towards the pick up option.

  • @bradcallander7789
    @bradcallander7789 4 года назад

    Looks great giving me ideas to set up my Gladiator with a Cap

  • @Kld4402
    @Kld4402 4 года назад +1

    Its been so cool experiencing your adventures with you. Looking forward to the new year. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

  • @annettemillette4091
    @annettemillette4091 4 года назад

    Lovely to see you

  • @ontariooutdooradventures2779
    @ontariooutdooradventures2779 4 года назад +2

    Cabelas has a great sale on an over sized -37 degree canvas sleeping bag for boxing day $99.00 ( reg $199.00).. I have 2 of them and they are fantastic... 👍

  • @lcarter8197
    @lcarter8197 4 года назад

    FANTASTIC VIDEO

  • @kingarthur666.6
    @kingarthur666.6 3 года назад

    New to your channel great video lots of information really appreciate it I'll be tuning in my family and I learned a lot about camping watching your videos please keep them coming stay safe.

  • @brentweigelt5365
    @brentweigelt5365 4 года назад

    I had a pickup topper camper setup. I had a similar 1500w cab heater that I could run while driving. The topper would be warm for a bit when I parked!

  • @mtnbeargirl1
    @mtnbeargirl1 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas Scott

  • @mikerogers9711
    @mikerogers9711 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas, no snow in Maine, heavy rain for Christmas.

  • @70CadillacMan
    @70CadillacMan 3 года назад

    Harbor Freight moving blankets can be used to fill in the gaps.

  • @jonsson9496
    @jonsson9496 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year from me and my wife//Jonas

  • @gorbaggoescamping
    @gorbaggoescamping 4 года назад

    I really like your extender idea! Makes me wish my Cherokee had a tail gate. lol

  • @lenward474
    @lenward474 4 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas. Short on snow here in Ontario. Supposed to be coming really enjoy it. Question..while back I suggested a rolling connection between the top and extension. Cordura, leatherette would work and give you good seal removeable no draft.

  • @meekomouse
    @meekomouse 4 года назад

    Merry Xmas. You should look into the diesel heaters. Use very little fuel and electricity and safe if the exhaust is plumbed away.

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      That's a good idea. I believe the Wabaso(?) not sure of spelling, is used in vanlife quite a bit.

    • @meekomouse
      @meekomouse 4 года назад +1

      @@DrenalinAdventures
      Yes Wabasco is the common name brand one. I’d stay away from the regular petrol ones as they seem to have more issues with shutting off with excess soot. I do t have any personal experience but have seen a couple you tubers who have had issues.
      If your being budget minded there are also cheaper Chinese units on Amazon that I’ve been considering with some different configs. I plan on copying your pull out for my F150 short bed and will probably go the diesel heater route

  • @kekoamaunakea4473
    @kekoamaunakea4473 4 года назад

    Great video Scott. ML&Aloha Your Boy Kekoa&Ohana.🎁🎄

  • @trishaharrison6183
    @trishaharrison6183 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Scottt. Keep up the great videos.❤️

  • @pattya1679
    @pattya1679 4 года назад

    I recently bought an electric throw from Costco. It is 100W, I'm guessing on high which is quite warm. I love your setup and I'm thinking of doing something similar as I have the truck and shell already and I am 5'10". I wouldn't have the extreme cold to worry about but it is always something to think about when traveling.

  • @ExpediteTravels
    @ExpediteTravels 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video have you thought about putting in a Chinese Diesel Heater for your winter truck camping trips something that can be set up and taken down ? Merry Christmas and happy new year

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад +1

      Eventually

    • @ExpediteTravels
      @ExpediteTravels 4 года назад

      @@DrenalinAdventures they're definitely a game-changer one of the other truck camping guys I watch Keith Gee installed a portable all-in-one diesel heater for his setup you should definitely go check it out it'll get the wheels turning

  • @brettpinkley3268
    @brettpinkley3268 4 года назад

    Love the music for the intro... it sounds familiar, is that from a Chris Ledoux song?

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      I don’t believe so.

    • @brettpinkley3268
      @brettpinkley3268 4 года назад

      Have you ever heard Johnson County War by Chris Ledoux? I knew I recognized it.

  • @joesalemi2414
    @joesalemi2414 Год назад

    You need 30” clearance above your buddy heater. This design will collect water on top of the extension box. I know u say it doesn’t but it does.

  • @sicchuckie
    @sicchuckie 3 года назад

    I didn’t know air mattress would make you colder than foam. Thanks. Now I wonder if it’s cooler than foam in summer?

  • @karlnash7105
    @karlnash7105 3 года назад

    Subbed, looks like a great channel 👍 😀

  • @arthur4818
    @arthur4818 3 года назад

    You can purchase a 12 volt heating blanket from Truck stops or order one they don't use much electricity they were designed for truckers

  • @kcstevens7532
    @kcstevens7532 4 года назад +1

    Propane heaters don't generate CO, only H2O and CO2. The inherent danger with burning propane is O2 depletion - suffocation. Propane heaters have a very reliable low O2 sensor that shuts off the heater when the oxygen level falls to a level shy of dangerous. Yeah, and all that water vapor released in a confined space sucks.

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад +3

      You are correct. The point of the matter is that any combustible heat source is dangerous and that’s really the message I was trying to get across.

    • @kcstevens7532
      @kcstevens7532 4 года назад

      @@DrenalinAdventures I hate soggy.

  • @mainetroutwhisperer
    @mainetroutwhisperer 4 года назад

    What degree sleeping bag do you use?

  • @giovannip919
    @giovannip919 3 года назад

    Hi. New subscriber from New York City......curious as to what type of tires you are running on your truck. Thanks!!

  • @kellybeck5898
    @kellybeck5898 4 года назад

    could you link your canopy/rack setup? That's one thing I havent found that hasn't been linked! looking to do a similar setup!

  • @EdwinDueck
    @EdwinDueck 4 года назад

    I have a buddy heater, call me stupid, but I use mine all night.
    Then again my motorhome is pretty drafty too, I don't worry about CO2 to much.
    Tonight ots supposed to go down to -26C, yes its going to get cold.as for the mister buddy heater I don't worry about it, mine works fine.
    I like your set up, I got my motorhome for a good deal, but I should have checked out more.

  • @brianbechtol7329
    @brianbechtol7329 4 года назад

    Here in Texas where cold is 20-40 deg F, the buddy heater or a 1500/750 watt electric heater is overkill for such a confined space. I'm currently looking for a 500 watt electric heater.
    Question- How do you like the 20 inch wheels and stock tire size for off road? I had those exact same wheels on mine but not enough sidewall height for the rough stuff. Currently running 18 inch wheels now.

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад +1

      I mainly drive on abandoned logging roads in Ontario and sandy/mud roads in Michigan so I don’t have the sidewall issue. Just put on some General A/TXs and it’s been great.

  • @rydstallion75
    @rydstallion75 Год назад

    So your sleeping bag keeps you warm all night without any heaters going at minus 20 c?

  • @tennyis28
    @tennyis28 4 года назад

    Hey Scott, how's the mattress in cold weather? I used a memory foam pillow once and it got hard as a rock!

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      It’s been good. Maybe some moisture got into your pillow and froze?

    • @tennyis28
      @tennyis28 4 года назад

      @@DrenalinAdventures no most memory foam gets really firm at cold temps. The one you have must not, so I think i'll try it out!

  • @lenward474
    @lenward474 4 года назад +1

    Mr heater didn't think propane had CO. Only water and uses oxygen. Safe indoors.

  • @tvormwald
    @tvormwald 4 года назад

    Celsius??? We use Fahrenheit here in America!

  • @brettvellturo11
    @brettvellturo11 4 года назад

    Dude that Mr buddy puts off so much condensation i had to get rid of it quick

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад +1

      I don't run it long enough to notice a moisture problem.

    • @newdisc
      @newdisc 4 года назад +1

      Drenalin Adventures .. I like to run mine with just the pilot light on most of the night

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      Do you find that creates a noticeable amount of heat?

    • @newdisc
      @newdisc 4 года назад

      Drenalin Adventures .. yes, I was very surprised how much it does.. the pilot light heats up the metal protector a bit which gives off a bit more heat.

    • @DrenalinAdventures
      @DrenalinAdventures  4 года назад

      I'm going to have to experiment with that. Thanks for the tip.

  • @Ray-Willey
    @Ray-Willey 3 года назад

    A mav look alike!

  • @judyraymond8341
    @judyraymond8341 3 года назад

    Where is Scout?

  • @trishaleaver3581
    @trishaleaver3581 2 года назад

    Very ingenious but an 8ft box would hav3 been a lot easier:)

  • @jayantarout3587
    @jayantarout3587 4 года назад

    👍👍👍👍🎉