5 Tips for Keeping Warm in Winter | WINTER VAN LIFE
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- In this week's video we share our top tips for keeping warm during the cold months. If you are not careful it can get really cold in the van! We found that these techniques make such a difference. Let us know in the comments below if you have any extra tips!
We are happy to help and answer any questions of anyone who's starting their own van conversion! Please comment your questions and tips below :)
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I love that heater!!!!!
Thank you so much, we love it too😍
Thermal blinds in cab for summer european heat or cold in the uk really makes a difference. Cheers for the vid 👍
Thank you for the advice! We are definitely getting some blinds soon😁
Crocs or similar plastic clogs are great in summer out side but also great for winter indoor shoes. With a pair of thick socks they’re really cosy, easy to on or off.
And fashionable! haha
I recommend a cover for your max fan for those really cold nights as well. Work for me.
Good idea! And for the light as well😁
4:35 REALLY gotta watch out for that cold heat guys. Only warm heat for these guys.
Good advice! Thanks Gabe and Pau
I am definitely looking at a diesel heater and connecting it to the main tank. The only step I did not do, learned curve failure lol, was the vapor barrier step. I have two cats and the water bottle will be a big must if I get stuck in a too cold area, I am still a few years away from full time rv life though.
Vapour barrier is a good thing for sure. Have you tried having a dehumidifier on to help with the dampness?
Great tips! Even living in a cold flat those tips are so useful!!
Thanks!😊
I love the hot water bottles!
Thanks!😊
Wonderful trip
Good tips guys. Our diesel heater exhaust fell off so we can't use it just now and we miss it so very much! Hopefully it gets here before Christmas.
Keep up the good work!
Oh no! We hope it arrives ok as we now understand how important having a heater is!🤭 we hope you had a nice Christmas!
Nice tips, thank you 👍🏻🙏🏻
Great video ! As a good tip , I would add a good hot chocolate or a cup of tea :)
Thank you! We love a good hot chocolate or cup of tea😍
Oh my gosh! I really enjoy watching your content. You guys are so cute!
May I ask how you are able to travel around the whole time?
And do you need a main address anyway? I think in Germany you are not allowed to live in a van full time without any postal address.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!😍 We both work online teaching English and Spanish so we can work whilst being on the road which is amazing😊 Regarding postal address, we use friends and family.
@@gabeandpau2243 That's so awesome!
Wish you both all the best for this adventure!
If I ever buy a van and get on the road I'd love to meet you by coincidence...
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As the metal is a good heat conductor it is very good at extracting heat from the inside out. With all the exposed metal would you say that if one started a new build to try to insulate all metal in the living area or do you feel that its not worth the extra effort?
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It would appear that maybe you slightly under done your van insulation in the beginning ( hot water bottles? ) the biggest heat loss area’s in your van is 1,.. the partition curtain you guys need something a lot more thicker and denser than what you have got at the moment! 2,..Also all that bare metal from your back van doors will suck out all your warmth that you are trying keep in side to stay warm!.... You need to make your selves a type roll up very insulated drop down curtain to keep the warmth in!... do some more research guys and get it fixed now while we are in early summer ready for the winter! Other wise your love for the van life will fade fast if you don’t get the issues fixed now!
how much did it cost to make it, because I'm interested in making one too
extra Tip?: Wear a hat or some time of cap, lots of heat is lost through up there.
Good tip!😊
Could she be any cuter?! Wow