this is what i admire about being an adult. there’s literally nothing stopping you from renting a u-haul and camping overnight in a residential area, albeit some risk with the law.
So you may live on the street in LA, shitting in public and shooting drugs? Why not this? Otherwise come to South Africa where you will be spoiled for choice sites.
Bear in mind if it's cold enough for your digital thermometer to play up and your light's power pack to stop working, it's possible your CO alarm may also struggle in the cold. Thanks for an entertaining and informative video.
Agreed. I was freaking out about the fact that he had all those blankets right next to that heater the way they were all set up. That would have turned into a firebox real quick
@@Spencerrojas to add to this, if somehow the wool does overheat it doesn't ignite, it just scorches. Which is pretty safe still for the person in it you need lab conditions for wool to actually catch fire.
2 years later and I now consider this a classic episode of Camping with Steve. It's always nice to come back to these videos. I hope you're doing good Steve! 👍
40 years ago, when I was a kid, my family moved cross country from Seattle to NYC. My dad rented a full size U Haul truck and towed the family car. We took it slowly and stopped at all the major tourist spots: Yosemite, Badlands, Mt Rushmore and so much more. We stayed in motels but mainly slept in the back of the Uhaul. Watching this video brought back so many happy memories of those innocent times. Thanks Steve.
Steve I wanna let you know I found you in a pretty tough time for me I was living out of my car and it was hard and seeing you camping like this made me feel a little more human I really appreciate all that you do you are amazing
You're not alone. I've been homeless. Now, I am well-situated. Life rolls like that. Sleeping in a car doesn't mean you're a drug-addled street dweller.
Hang in there buddy, but seriously I know from experience that things like that make you tougher than the person next to you, struggle breeds greatness
I was complaining about having to rent the Uhaul I'm using now. Not anymore, you rock with good ideas. I'll get my Durango back on Friday but I'll remember this great idea. I have Grandboys who would love to camp in the Summer.
Hey Steve. The day before thanksgiving (American) I had a stroke at 37. I've had a lot of time to kill and I discovered your videos. You're the first channel I ever subscribed to. Thanks for keeping me sane.
@Lord ballsac the 2nd you would be surprised at how difficult it can be to find somewhere to park in this day and age. Even half the walmarts dont allow it anymore
Finally watching the video I've heard so much about instead of the current ones I watch faithfully. So sorry for the news of your mom passing. You've got your hands full in Nova Scotia, so I'mma catch up on the oldies. Love ya, man.❤
Go Steve! I once moved to Australia from England and lived in a 89 4x4, Mitsibusushi Pajero lol. Once I brought it I was broke, ripped out the rear seats got some lumber n built a bed. I drove halfway around Oz chasing the sun living my best life. I really miss Tasmania, the outback and the ocean. After that I lived in New Zealand, S E Asia and now I live in Saskatoon, Sk, Canada. About 4.5 hours from Hunkering down. A few weeks back she got down to -55 with windchill, in OZ I got to +47. I miss the road. Steve, I know that feeling when ya trying to get ya head down and the police bang on the window or people come out the bush and attack you lol. People don’t realize how much skill it takes to live like this, ain’t no book to teach you. Just many hard nights. Some of the best nights of my life looking back. When people can’t work but I got a job in a 5 star hotel living in a 4x4 in 37 degrees in the Northern Territory. Got the job from calling random companies in Yellow Pages. The extreme heat was my iron and my mirror helped me shave. My shower was on the beach once the sun went down. Never take for granted toilets, running water, good night sleep, hot meals, shade, a few dollars in ya back pocket, a job when you need it, a car that starts, fire, and good health. 2.41am and Steve got me thinking lol. Feeling grateful, lying next to my loving dog Lulu and patting her head. When the sun comes up she’s going to get a long walk and I’m going to think more about those times. Been a tough week. Some basic tips for those new to this. Park on level ground! Pull up late and cook elsewhere Always leave the drivers seat empty and have keys at the ready for emergency bug outs. Have a tool for protection Have one area where if shit goes south you can find keys, torch, knife etc with ya eyes closed. Buy a good blanket n pillow. Keep lots of water Have a bag of rice, canned food on the ready at all times. A good lighter Propane topped up Good home made curtains to block the world out Little first aid kit A bucket A pack of Johnny’s Smokes n tea bags 🇬🇧 Copies of ..Best of Fleetwood Mac and Bruce the Boss and a random Scottish Bagpipe soundtrack. Oh, yeah, if you got the change some step 2’s I really do miss the open road. My advice Do dumb stuff now before you get older and more sensible. Stay away from debt Stay away from debt Stay away from debt I’m not a rich man but I own everything I have, I got a small nest egg and I like knowing if I want to/have to, I can pack a bag and ship out in the night. Still to this day I struggle to unpack and live in a house. I hide things under pillows etc. I feel uncomfortable having too many possessions. Stay safe people and never let anyone talk you out of adventures. One day hopefully when I’m older, In my last hours on this planet I won’t be thinking about cars n watches. It will be sleeping under the Milky Way, in deserts, forests, mountains, Prairies and watching the sunset on a deserted beach with the ocean singing, running from a killer hale storm, dancing naked to UB40 in the eye of a major storm drunk on red wine, swimming in crock infested lakes, doing 265KPH on my motorbike, jumping off killer cliffs in the outback and living in absolute wilderness. I should sleep now x
Living here in New Zealand your comment made me determined to make the best of this opportunity! In my part of the country, the temperature range is only from about -5 to +28 celsius
Thank you for sharing! Made me think of my own feelings of chasing an adventure . I live in suburban southern Cali but doesn't mean I can't have my own version of this . Makes me grateful for the fortunate and amazing life I have . Bless you for sharing ! Amazing read.
@James Tyler for 10% of the price of the sofa I wont tell them you said that (takes screen shot) Just kidding. I had a $3900 Ethan Allen sofa in my $450 a month living room til my dog decided to have ten puppies in the middle of said sofa. If that isnt an American Achievement Award right there, I dont know what is... 0308 and Walker Texas Ranger is on...
@James Tyler that was 15 yrs ago for ruined sofa and all but one puppy has died of old age and she doesnt have long and yeah, gonna bump my offer to 50% to remain silent DEPENDING on kids' gender as Ive raised four boys and Im wary about girls... Does your wife snore?
@James Tyler was it like "Camping? In a TENT?! ON THE GROUND WITH SPIDERS?!?!?" or was it camping like "They have a balcony overlooking the beach, free wifi & breakfast, and a heated pool!" camping...? Floppy wife is a deal-breaker :)
@@tomatobark4328 I like these. They are different for him. Others do it ut for some shock value. He does it because, as he says, it is not safe at these temps unless you are REALLY experienced. I don't want Steve to kick the bucket. I like his channel too much.
To be fair, that's probably 90% of their returns... Lots of food and bad hygiene goes on in rental vans because people usually are in a hurry and moving heavy stuff when they rent them.
Ya know Steve. When it's minus 40 I'm okay with you posting a video of you camping in your living room with the thermostat set to plus 40. I'll watch. You're an entertaining guy. No reason to freeze to death for a video.
@ you are overthinking this, he thought that not that many people would watch it / watch it all the way through Plus if RUclips sees a good majority of people leaving half way though a video the algorithm seems that it’s not an interesting video so it wouldn’t recommend it as much
How does a guy have so many subs and viewers about camping in random places?! Why has the YT algorithm brought me here?! Why am I binge watching Steve till 4am for the 2nd night in a row?! God damn I love this channel 😂
I’ve just stumbled upon this video right now and subscribed after he opened the bottle of beer, it feels so cosy watching him having a warm dinner in a cold night
Steve, I'm only 21, and don't know much if anything about your personal life, but I feel like I can relate to you on so many levels. Your down to Earth videos are very relaxing and comforting. I see nothing but a big kid who is doing the one thing he loves - camping. It's so beautiful to watch. Keep on, brother.
this is super important...one of the things that made car living the most difficult was finding a safe place to park. it's sad because you just want to sleep and not bother anyone/be bothered.
I work at a non-profit that serves a lot of houseless folks and I was expecting to see a lot of negativity in the comments, but I'm pleasantly surprised!
I literally can’t stop watching this channel. Steve just has such a wholesome vibe and friendly demeanor. I know he’s had some serious tragedies happen in his life while doing you tube. But thank you for sharing your experiences and your life with us RUclips fans. Me and my girlfriend watch you everynight before bed now.
I’m so sorry for your loss Steve. This is the first video I saw on your channel and really love it. My thoughts and my prayers go out for you and may your beloved be with our lord in heaven
I just found him, the next day I saw the announcement vid an my heart broke for him, I just hope he sees how many people love him and are thinking of him.
@@LifeofChunk thank you for all your replies I'm sure he appreciates all of our care I love his videos just as much as anyone else I appreciate all your time thank you be well.
@@LifeofChunk Same. I found the channel the day before the terrible announcement video. I’d spent all night binging his videos and was just about to get to bed when it popped up. My heart just aches for him. He seems like such a genuinely good man. I hope he’ll be able to find peace someday.
This was the first video I saw when I found Steve's channel too! Camping in a U-Haul at 40 below just for shiz and gigz... Sign me up! I can't believe beautiful wife passed, I am so, so sad for them and their families. I made a playlist with all the videos and fall asleep to them every night.
You got me big time at minute 21.00 when you said theres someone walking by outside and you sat there in silence... So did i... After 5 seconds i thought WTF am i doing. I'm watching a video and sitting as still as a mouse. Got me good style 😄😄😄
The meal Steve makes seems so rustic and simple, but I know from camping experience it's so Damn good. Best meal I ever had was a steak fajita marinated inside a ziplock bag. Cooked it all inside cast iron skillet over a freshly made camp fire....holy crap it tasted so good. Especially after a long day of canoe tripping and chopping wood. Those simple meals out in fresh air and on a camp site just taste extra delicious
Hell yeah, there's something so special about it! I suspect it's something about being closer to your food or appreciating it because of the abnormal surroundings, but idk. I do find that I get much more into cooking when I give myself some sort of restriction to work with, maybe even pretending I'm in a situation like a camping trip like that or on a super tight budget.
@@allaussietraveller9879 Yeah, sure gotta work for a bag of hotdogs you bought at the convenience store before getting to your campsite. Seriously, they taste better usually because the situation. Your body works on high alert in unfamiliar places. That's why vacations and stuff are usually your most vivid memories, and why people have trouble sleeping in places that aren't their home. Your body works on overdrive out of survival instinct, which means your tongue is working twice as hard too.
Steve there is something uniquely comforting about watching your down to earth videos. I look forward to them each week and I even gauge my week off them. We have some close family friends in Edmonton and watching your videos somehow makes me feel closer to them. Thanks for what you do! All the best from BC.
Man this reminds me when I was homeless for a year, living out of my car. Had a propane stove, slept at walmart, watched hockey on the laptop and free wifi. Believe it or not, sometimes I miss it. It really did feel like camping. Only I had the opposite problem being in Florida. The summers were brutal. Heat and humidity at night was tough.
Winter ‘09 in Tampa and Orlando were cold. Winter 2012 was nice. 80-85 degrees. 60 degree nights. Except for 1 week in February when it was 30s at night for a week. May through September is rough in a vehicle in Florida.
This is still one of my favorite camping with Steve videos. The good ol' days, when things weren't so complicated in the world. This one, and the corrugated pipe video. Love ya, Steve!
The drainage pipe was my first one. Interestingly, the Oakland, CA museum has a display of a small cut out one that you can sit in on a cushion. It is a demo of what people used in the 1930's during The Dust Bowl.
Steve: "if the video is not for you, I don't care if you bounce" The sign of a true content creator doing what they do, just to help and inform. Very good video. I gotta admit, I never thought of this..
Also Waffle House if you are in the Southeastern US will let you park. They don't officially allow it but they also don't care especially if you eat there first.
Nicholas Shumka When I moved away from Manitoba, my first winter I couldn’t figure out why I felt something was missing or wrong. It wasn’t until I went back in the winter that I realized it was the crunching snow! Of all the things to miss! I think when you spend a lifetime listening and feeling that snow crunch, it’s like muscle memory or something.
I remember the first video I watched of yours, "Stealth Camping in -35". You'd be a great recon Marine. People like us have the innate ability to sleep literally anywhere, at any time, in any climate. You operate well under pressure and you know how to move FORWARD. I hope you're doing well, I'm sure Jessica is happy to see you in your element, doing what you love. Even when YOU finally cross the line of departure, know that you're permanently etched into the hearts and minds of millions of people across the planet. You're a good dude.
Imagine walking by a van in the middle of the night and hearing “touch of olive oil, throwing in some stewing pork today! Not beef for once hard to believe!” 😂 reminds me of Spongebob and Patrick in the imagination box
I'm so glad that at 8:28 you talk about CO and O2 problems. I was worried that someone might try this, and they might not know about oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide poisoning. Love your video! Edited for grammar and clarity.
@@chefboyld1 There's a limited amount of O2 in a small, contained volume like a van. A small, propane powered heater is going to use a lot of O2 in the van to burn the propane. Someone could run out of O2 in a van like this. Our brain needs a lot of oxygen to survive. Regular air is 21% O2, and around 6% O2 in atmosphere is when people generally pass out and die. Another, possibly more important risk is carbon monoxide. Propane can partially burn and produce small amounts of CO. These small amounts of CO build up to in a closed system like a van. If I'm not mistaken, just 150 ppm (just 0.015%) can kill most people, and this is very easy to obtain if the heater is poorly burning in a small container like a van. Carbon monoxide works by attaching to hemoglobin 240 times better than regular O2. Very quickly our hemoglobin is stuck with carbon monoxide, and we lose the ability to take any oxygen into our brain and body. This makes us pass out and die again. CO poisoning still kills about 400 US citizens every year, and 50,000 US citizens visit the emergency department each year for CO poisoning.
@@chefboyld1 the heater needs oxygen to burn. So it’s taking away the oxygen in the car. It releases carbon monoxide. Plus he is using up the oxygen to breath. Carbon monoxide, what we breath out, kills us
@@0mfg0wnt We don't breath out carbon monoxide. We breathe out carbon dioxide which isn't toxic. Carbon monoxide however is, because it binds easier to the hemoglobin in our blood than oxygen, causing you to suffocate without even feeling anything.
When i was homeless i slept outside -30 degrees celcius In an 8 man tent which wasnt ideal being so big. I cut several pine branches off and put them on the ground under my tent. I had probably about 4 1 quart paint cans that i put tea light candles in Lay the cans on there sides, produces more heat on the side then standing up right I survived lol
*PRO TIP #6* *A moving van can easily remain parked for DAYS on the street in front of, or in some cases, in the driveway of houses for sale (look for real estate sales signs). Obviously it also depends on the neighborhood.*
Should have added a blanket on the ceiling of the van. All that heat is going to hit the ceiling and will minimize the heating effect. The easiest place to find a night spot is a truck stop....
Truck stops are great. I think you would have been OK at Walmart. It said no unattended vehicles. They don't wan't you parking your semi there while you are at home for the weekend or storing your RV there while you visit friends. I would have gone in that night, got some fried chicken and potato wedges. If they didn't run me off might have gone in for donuts in the morning.
Steve, like so many others, I just want to thank you for making these videos. I am currently lying in bed recovering from surgery for the last 2 days and you have been my constant companion. Literally, your calming voice has gotten me through the longest, most painful days of my life. Truly, thank you for making such positive and entertaining videos.
Im quite a sheltered person. I like my own company. And to be able to sit down and enjoy the little things i do in my own company. And having steves videos playing in the background or just to my side while i play a game is just perfect. Theres something so comforting and warming about your videos steve. And appreciation is and understatment. Your videos literally complete my life 😂🍻💯❤
I lived in a 97 Honda Accord 2 years ago following divorce...mind you this was in New England during Christmas. Battling depression and loneliness was worse than literally freezing to near death 💀
I'm not sure why, but I can't stop watching this stuff. All you do is sleep in weird places, drink a beer, eat some food (like a giant Dagwood sandwich) and go to sleep. And yet, I'm fascinated.
Good idea! Most of us are paycheck to paycheck sometimes, didnt think of this one. When times were bad in the past, i thought about converting a box or bread truck to save dough. Pretty inconspicuous
Man, 12000 comments. I'm sure this one will be buried somewhere, but want to say I love you Steve. Nothing wrong with showing us how to camp in -40 degree weather.
As a Texan, the reality in which you live blows my mind. We've had a handful of winter storms and I've experienced 10ish degrees F a couple of times in my life, but the idea of taking the coolest weather I've ever felt in my life, and going 50 degrees below that, is impossible for me to wrap my head around. I can't even imagine that kind of cold. The very idea of gaseous fuels becoming solid in a space where people live terrifies me. Kudos to you for putting up with and thriving in it, I'll stick to frying eggs on the hood of my car in August
Love your video. Your best bet for stealth camping in a cargo van like the Home Depot vans are apartment complexes. There are so many people living in the complexes that no one will question a cargo van in the parking lot. Most residents will assume that someone in the complex is moving in or out. Keep 'em coming.
I’m learning a lot from Steve about Fahrenheit and Celsius I love it and the fact that there’s not much going on but it’s just always so wholesome I can’t stop watching!!
In his video camping on a river he cooked an egg sandwich and used no seasoning at all. I could never. Bleh. Eating with that view might make up for it, but good god use some pepper at least. lol
Just about any apartment complex would be a great place to park for that van. People will think its someone moving in or out, or a trade worker residing there.
My apartment complex is decent and I would assume someone is moving in or out. In less desirable complexes a rented truck or van can become a target for other tenants or undesirables passing through. Also any place with banners advertising availability, move-in specials, renovated units, or new management are to be avoided. You are in a bad neighborhood.
I disagree. Apartment complexes are the prime target for vehicle breaking. Usually you can't just look out your window and see your vehicle and the bums cam hit a bunch of cars quickly and easily. My car has been went into twice.
We get to hangout with a great guy, possibly learn a new technique (whether it's cooking, camping or stealth). We do it on a Thursday night (maybe as we make our own dinner or enjoy our own step-two as we work on our endurance to do one or two more work days. All while most of us sit back and do none of the camping work. :)
@@dmitriyk1857 soo....does this have a home and just camps in weird places for youtube views? is is my first video, never seen the guy before. it seems kinda pointless. i mean...couldn't you find a motel room (with heat!) for a similar price as renting a uhaul and stressing over all this bullshit?
Hey Steve. Ive been watching your channel for a long time and have been on your journey with you.. all be it from a distance and time zone. Hearing of your loss of your beautiful wife was incredibly sad knowing how hard it must be for you. Your happiness makes you who you are and it’s important to remember the happiness you provide for people all round the world. She will always be with you, she will always be there for you. And always camping beside you in true stealth fashion. Paul.
I spoke with a local pastor about parking on the side of his building to sleep and have been there for four months without any issues. Something to consider
Be a gent, if it snows where you are: get a back of rock salt if you can afford it, or shovel the parking lot/sidewalk/entrance to the church as well, and/or rock salt the pathways. It helps your character and it’s just righteous to pay it forward when no one asked or when no one’s looking. God bless
Yuhp i was living in my truck for months right after christmas when i lost everything after me n my child's mother split. I now have a spare truck in my driveway with camper ready to roll at a moments notice incase shit goes left again. My new lady says to sell it but ill be damned if i do😂
We lived in a Uhaul vehicle of 1 type or another for about a year. We had a 3party vendor who along with his “boss” took care of us. The little feet and hand warmers are excellent to keep you warm at night.
I did highway and campground maintenance in one of Alberta's major national parks, and the number of people that did this at camp sites or in church/hardware store parking lots was astounding.
I used the be the general manager of a major RV rental company in the US. I never considered renting a U-Haul for a fraction of the price! Of coarse there are challenges with that but you seemed to have covered those things. And with 6.2M views by this time, you're making a difference in today's world!
As a Texan....These videos are a real eye-opener!!!! I'm glad I'm learning this cold weather stuff in the case that I need this! The one thing I am learning....it's good to know that there are some who would have no problem surviving Mars!!!
@@justmyself1000 seriously, waco here I've only seen snow twice. Winter kicks my ass. I could only imagine what the teens fell like yet alone in the negatives.
There are other stealth campers but I thoroughly enjoy your content more because you chew with your mouth closed and it makes all the difference especially when I watch these with earbuds on. Bravo sir.
I like this idea, but that heater makes me nervous. Good idea with the CO detectors, I hope he has more than one. CO is pretty neutrally buoyant but it's coming out of a warm heater and will rise. I'd put a detector near/on the ceiling and another halfway up the van wall. I'd also consider getting an all around gas/CO detector. He's taking the heater/propane combo probably to the more extreme side of how it was designed to be used, especially with the vapour issue. It isn't improbable that the heater breaks and allows the propane to leak during the night.
Provided he gets the heater going and brings the ambient temp up to a tolerable degree (pun intended), he shouldn't really have any vapor issues. Biggest hurdle will be getting it started.
11:30 pm on a Saturday night watching this guy in a van while I’m living in a state that doesn’t get cold (west coast) and this video is so intriguing. Thanks man
That was a smart move taken out the extra Insurance with a Mister buddy heater next to a 25 pound propane tank and cooking with an open flame using butane surround by blankets. That 150 dollars for insurance is a awesome deal instead of having to explain that to the insurance company.
I thought I was going crazy with nobody else pointing this out. Then to top it off he fucking *fries meat in oil* inside that thing. Yeah those oily fumes are going to mix super-well with the stench of propane and butane and make for great air quality to sleep in! Wtf is this guy even doing...
@@tomiantenna7279 thermodynamics brother. All the hot gasses and fumes will rise to the top of the van and exit through the open windows, fresh air will then be sucked into the van through any cracks and holes in the frame
I'm watching a man trying to survive in a U-Haul for some reason.. and it's still better than anything on netflix.
🤣🤣🤣
@Drew Peacock I finally deleted mine. I've come to the conclusion that the entertainment industries just exist to suck all the joy out of us.
lol same here
Well , that’s all well n good Netflix , but we all know where your ideology leads , it’s not a rental van , nor a pot to piss in
@@causeoflava The Irishman was pretty good.
this is what i admire about being an adult. there’s literally nothing stopping you from renting a u-haul and camping overnight in a residential area, albeit some risk with the law.
So you may live on the street in LA, shitting in public and shooting drugs? Why not this? Otherwise come to South Africa where you will be spoiled for choice sites.
@@Deontjie what country in south Africa? Id love to camp out there
@@jorgeo1492 Not south Africa, or southern Africa. South Africa, near Stellenbosch.
@@jorgeo1492 Africa isn't a country but South Africa is.
Except communities with a no parking between x and y without a permit on city streets
Why the hell was this recommended to me, and why the hell am I watching the whole thing!?
jovalleau because they are fun to watch, I thought that and now I’m a subscriber. Check some of his other videos
Just watch it lol
May or may not have done this in place of a hotel room so it was a good recommendation.
@Roger Balcer Pfft. That goes without saying.
I thought the same thing I watched the entire thing
Bear in mind if it's cold enough for your digital thermometer to play up and your light's power pack to stop working, it's possible your CO alarm may also struggle in the cold. Thanks for an entertaining and informative video.
Agreed. I was freaking out about the fact that he had all those blankets right next to that heater the way they were all set up. That would have turned into a firebox real quick
@@theyearwas1473wool blankets are fire retardant
I don’t think that’s a good thermometer for air temperature. That’s one you use in a kitchen to check the temperature of food 😂
@@Spencerrojas to add to this, if somehow the wool does overheat it doesn't ignite, it just scorches. Which is pretty safe still for the person in it
you need lab conditions for wool to actually catch fire.
@@Terrible_name ur smart
Dont apologize for your content Steve. We come here for you and your unorthodox camping trips. You are doing great and are appreciated.
Agree 100%
Got to see if he can park near Niagara Falls one night.
Dude I can’t believe the amount of uploads lately I love it lol I have something to watch in the morning and at night before bed lol
#AGREED #TRUTH 👏✌🙏
It's just cuz he's Canadian.... sorry😂
It’s so refreshing to see someone just being themselves.
true
indeed :)
:3
what RUclips was all about
@@AnAbsurdExistence was*
@@240sruledood he said was
2 years later and I now consider this a classic episode of Camping with Steve. It's always nice to come back to these videos. I hope you're doing good Steve! 👍
I think this was the first video recommended to me from Steve...
Great channel
Adam and Eve or Adam and steve
@@justinc4924can’t it be both
@@samholdsworth420the first one I saw was the original roundabout video.
Imagine going to take your trash out one night and you smell mushrooms and noodles cooking and a man talking to himself in a van. 😂 love it
I was thinking the exact same thing 😂
Nobody would be venturing out when it's that cold, even just to take the trash out. In fairer weather you definitely have a point
You killed an innocent man tonight 😆
I am sorry but this is hilarious 😂😂😂
How can you smell him talking to himself?
40 years ago, when I was a kid, my family moved cross country from Seattle to NYC. My dad rented a full size U Haul truck and towed the family car. We took it slowly and stopped at all the major tourist spots: Yosemite, Badlands, Mt Rushmore and so much more. We stayed in motels but mainly slept in the back of the Uhaul. Watching this video brought back so many happy memories of those innocent times. Thanks Steve.
That sounds like a American movie. Awesome!!
@Stuxnet Cabal a lot of practices from ‘84 would be illegal now. I remember riding in the car without a seatbelt.
Heck yeah
That sounds like an awesome adventure buddy 🤙
Omg, my mom and I did the same thing back in the late 70’s, California to Missouri! But we didn’t tow another vehicle.
As a U-Haul employee, yes this is what we watch in our free time😂💭💯
And the trucks doing wheelies.
@@bubbaray2240 lmao
I just wanted to know the truck number tbh
Be2422w best believe we charged the cleaning fee on that one
@@kciffolillo fake I'd imagine
One of my favorites. I would drive it right back to the U-Haul I got it from and park with all the other vans in the lot. Perfect camouflage.
Genius
😂😂😂
THIS IS GENIUS
I lived in my truck last winter, it was also when Canada was recorded third coldest country in the world at 54- at its coldest. Love your work!
Steve I wanna let you know I found you in a pretty tough time for me I was living out of my car and it was hard and seeing you camping like this made me feel a little more human I really appreciate all that you do you are amazing
Yes i agree,you can see your glass half empty or choose to see it half full.
Thanks Haden! I hope things are going well for you these days.
You're not alone. I've been homeless. Now, I am well-situated. Life rolls like that. Sleeping in a car doesn't mean you're a drug-addled street dweller.
Hang in there fellow human
Hang in there buddy, but seriously I know from experience that things like that make you tougher than the person next to you, struggle breeds greatness
Honey there's a weird van out front that smells delicious.
My thoughts too 😂
Lol! I was thinking the same. People will wonder what was it used for..or if it was used to deliver cooked food. It's funny.
Oh, never mind, its just "Camping with Steve!" Grab me a step two and turn up the volume. Skillet
I was complaining about having to rent the Uhaul I'm using now. Not anymore, you rock with good ideas. I'll get my Durango back on Friday but I'll remember this great idea. I have Grandboys who would love to camp in the Summer.
Funny!!
You can tell how cold it is by the sound of that dry ass snow
Lmao facts that shit is not melting at all
Right the misery of winter 🥶
Yup. When you live in cold areas, you know that crunchy sound.
And that feeling where you can't tell if your nose/throat is super dry or just freezing lol
Just hearing that sound makes my face tingle lol
If your water bottle isn't completely full, store it upside down. It will freeze where the air is first. Don't let that be the top.
Hey Steve. The day before thanksgiving (American) I had a stroke at 37. I've had a lot of time to kill and I discovered your videos. You're the first channel I ever subscribed to. Thanks for keeping me sane.
Chuck Nash Get well soon.
I wish you all the best and total recovery.
Chuck Nash blessings
Chuck Nash Godspeed to you Chuck Nash hang in there baby!
I had an ischemic stroke a year and a half ago. Stay strong and do as much therapy as possible. I still continue to improve. Best to you.
I would have parked in the U-haul parking lot
Rev. Gunn
Hiding in plain sight right in the parking lot of U-Haul would be the ultimate in stealth camping!
Very nice.
Was think the same thing but 111 is bad area
You dropped this 👑
@Lord ballsac the 2nd you would be surprised at how difficult it can be to find somewhere to park in this day and age. Even half the walmarts dont allow it anymore
Is it just me or is Steve like the Bob Ross of camping?
hell yeah
I had never put it into those words but that is exactly the appeal.
Yesssss Steve is daddy
@@MarketingCado Yassss! Camping Zaddyyyyy!
16:46 exactly like Bob Ross of camping
Finally watching the video I've heard so much about instead of the current ones I watch faithfully.
So sorry for the news of your mom passing. You've got your hands full in Nova Scotia, so I'mma catch up on the oldies. Love ya, man.❤
Go Steve!
I once moved to Australia from England and lived in a 89 4x4, Mitsibusushi Pajero lol. Once I brought it I was broke, ripped out the rear seats got some lumber n built a bed. I drove halfway around Oz chasing the sun living my best life. I really miss Tasmania, the outback and the ocean. After that I lived in New Zealand, S E Asia and now I live in Saskatoon, Sk, Canada. About 4.5 hours from Hunkering down. A few weeks back she got down to -55 with windchill, in OZ I got to +47. I miss the road.
Steve, I know that feeling when ya trying to get ya head down and the police bang on the window or people come out the bush and attack you lol.
People don’t realize how much skill it takes to live like this, ain’t no book to teach you. Just many hard nights. Some of the best nights of my life looking back.
When people can’t work but I got a job in a 5 star hotel living in a 4x4 in 37 degrees in the Northern Territory. Got the job from calling random companies in Yellow Pages. The extreme heat was my iron and my mirror helped me shave. My shower was on the beach once the sun went down.
Never take for granted toilets, running water, good night sleep, hot meals, shade, a few dollars in ya back pocket, a job when you need it, a car that starts, fire, and good health.
2.41am and Steve got me thinking lol.
Feeling grateful, lying next to my loving dog Lulu and patting her head. When the sun comes up she’s going to get a long walk and I’m going to think more about those times. Been a tough week.
Some basic tips for those new to this.
Park on level ground!
Pull up late and cook elsewhere
Always leave the drivers seat empty and have keys at the ready for emergency bug outs.
Have a tool for protection
Have one area where if shit goes south you can find keys, torch, knife etc with ya eyes closed.
Buy a good blanket n pillow.
Keep lots of water
Have a bag of rice, canned food on the ready at all times.
A good lighter
Propane topped up
Good home made curtains to block the world out
Little first aid kit
A bucket
A pack of Johnny’s
Smokes n tea bags 🇬🇧
Copies of ..Best of Fleetwood Mac and Bruce the Boss and a random Scottish Bagpipe soundtrack.
Oh, yeah, if you got the change some step 2’s
I really do miss the open road.
My advice
Do dumb stuff now before you get older and more sensible.
Stay away from debt
Stay away from debt
Stay away from debt
I’m not a rich man but I own everything I have, I got a small nest egg and I like knowing if I want to/have to, I can pack a bag and ship out in the night.
Still to this day I struggle to unpack and live in a house. I hide things under pillows etc. I feel uncomfortable having too many possessions.
Stay safe people and never let anyone talk you out of adventures. One day hopefully when I’m older, In my last hours on this planet I won’t be thinking about cars n watches.
It will be sleeping under the Milky Way, in deserts, forests, mountains, Prairies and watching the sunset on a deserted beach with the ocean singing, running from a killer hale storm, dancing naked to UB40 in the eye of a major storm drunk on red wine, swimming in crock infested lakes, doing 265KPH on my motorbike, jumping off killer cliffs in the outback and living in absolute wilderness.
I should sleep now x
I like this a lot
I never read comments this long, but you got my attention right away and I read every word. Nice story man that was a good read
Living here in New Zealand your comment made me determined to make the best of this opportunity! In my part of the country, the temperature range is only from about -5 to +28 celsius
Thank you for sharing! Made me think of my own feelings of chasing an adventure . I live in suburban southern Cali but doesn't mean I can't have my own version of this . Makes me grateful for the fortunate and amazing life I have . Bless you for sharing ! Amazing read.
Incredible comment right here
1:00 AM: I should really go to bed
1:05 AM: You know I've always wanted to know how to camp out of a U-Haul truck.
2:27am, trying to figure out how to 'hunker down" beside my snoring wife and farting dog
(I think I got that right, wife, dog)
@James Tyler for 10% of the price of the sofa I wont tell them you said that (takes screen shot)
Just kidding. I had a $3900 Ethan Allen sofa in my $450 a month living room til my dog decided to have ten puppies in the middle of said sofa.
If that isnt an American Achievement Award right there, I dont know what is... 0308 and Walker Texas Ranger is on...
I sympathize
@James Tyler that was 15 yrs ago for ruined sofa and all but one puppy has died of old age and she doesnt have long and yeah, gonna bump my offer to 50% to remain silent DEPENDING on kids' gender as Ive raised four boys and Im wary about girls...
Does your wife snore?
@James Tyler was it like "Camping? In a TENT?! ON THE GROUND WITH SPIDERS?!?!?" or was it camping like "They have a balcony overlooking the beach, free wifi & breakfast, and a heated pool!" camping...?
Floppy wife is a deal-breaker :)
Don’t apologize for the stealth videos! They are the best. I love them .
I agree these are my favorite vids of his
@@tomatobark4328 I like these. They are different for him. Others do it ut for some shock value. He does it because, as he says, it is not safe at these temps unless you are REALLY experienced.
I don't want Steve to kick the bucket. I like his channel too much.
Exactly... Why would you apologise? Who is he apologizng to?
Uhaul getting their van back smelling like socks and TGI Fridays 🤣
mushrooms, onions, and hummus to be exact
To be fair, that's probably 90% of their returns... Lots of food and bad hygiene goes on in rental vans because people usually are in a hurry and moving heavy stuff when they rent them.
Ya know Steve. When it's minus 40 I'm okay with you posting a video of you camping in your living room with the thermostat set to plus 40. I'll watch. You're an entertaining guy. No reason to freeze to death for a video.
He has a living room?
If he spent $100...he made over 10000 to date I figure!!
The humbleness and down to earth personality at the intro, has made me stayed and not bail on the video. Definitely a sub.
same here, it was kinda unexpected for some reason but it got me hooked
I don't think people realize what down to earth means anymore
1:25 “I don’t mind If you bail on this video”
*Gets over 3 million views*
Was gonna like ur comment but its already at 69. Can't do it. Wouldn't be right
@@allusernamesaretook1 nice!
Steve is his own man. Makes his own rules.
@ you are overthinking this, he thought that not that many people would watch it / watch it all the way through
Plus if RUclips sees a good majority of people leaving half way though a video the algorithm seems that it’s not an interesting video so it wouldn’t recommend it as much
Weird the second I saw this comment this happened
Steve has to be the sweetest, most wholesome guy on the internet. I just adore him.
That’s what they would say about the old guy who did the weird cooking videos with the “secret ingredient”
How does a guy have so many subs and viewers about camping in random places?! Why has the YT algorithm brought me here?! Why am I binge watching Steve till 4am for the 2nd night in a row?!
God damn I love this channel 😂
I’ve just stumbled upon this video right now and subscribed after he opened the bottle of beer, it feels so cosy watching him having a warm dinner in a cold night
Freedom from hectic world , make things simple
This dude is well spoken and is doing something different on youtube who wouldn't watch that.
steves just a likeable guy
I watch Steve daily as I'm a retired gentleman ; I must say Steve has a unique channel with no one doing what he is doing .
I really enjoy watching .
Robert Strong The weight of modern living is wearing on us all. These videos are a wonderful escape. Like armchair traveling.
@@gins8781 Check out Wonderhussey!
Agreed, he is a diamond in the rough.
Steve, I'm only 21, and don't know much if anything about your personal life, but I feel like I can relate to you on so many levels. Your down to Earth videos are very relaxing and comforting. I see nothing but a big kid who is doing the one thing he loves - camping.
It's so beautiful to watch. Keep on, brother.
this is super important...one of the things that made car living the most difficult was finding a safe place to park. it's sad because you just want to sleep and not bother anyone/be bothered.
Thanks Steve for all the ways you're helping to keep homeless folks alive. Several of your tips translate really well to tent living.
I work at a non-profit that serves a lot of houseless folks and I was expecting to see a lot of negativity in the comments, but I'm pleasantly surprised!
He attracts better quality folks than idiots and trolls 👍
Yet another day of RUclips algorithms giving me things I didn’t know I wanted
Just watched a man cook pork and noodles in the back of a rental van. Subscribed. 2020 prepared me for this.
I literally can’t stop watching this channel. Steve just has such a wholesome vibe and friendly demeanor. I know he’s had some serious tragedies happen in his life while doing you tube. But thank you for sharing your experiences and your life with us RUclips fans. Me and my girlfriend watch you everynight before bed now.
I’m so sorry for your loss Steve. This is the first video I saw on your channel and really love it. My thoughts and my prayers go out for you and may your beloved be with our lord in heaven
same 100% agreed I'm back watching the old videos too.
I just found him, the next day I saw the announcement vid an my heart broke for him, I just hope he sees how many people love him and are thinking of him.
@@LifeofChunk thank you for all your replies I'm sure he appreciates all of our care I love his videos just as much as anyone else I appreciate all your time thank you be well.
@@LifeofChunk Same. I found the channel the day before the terrible announcement video. I’d spent all night binging his videos and was just about to get to bed when it popped up. My heart just aches for him. He seems like such a genuinely good man. I hope he’ll be able to find peace someday.
This was the first video I saw when I found Steve's channel too! Camping in a U-Haul at 40 below just for shiz and gigz... Sign me up! I can't believe beautiful wife passed, I am so, so sad for them and their families. I made a playlist with all the videos and fall asleep to them every night.
As Hank Hill would say, butane is a bastard gas.
oh yeah! here in germany you don't get those little coleman propane canisters which is annoying because you end up with butane...:/
Hell yeah brother
All about Propane and Propane Accessories unless it is super cold. #Strickland #Arlen #Texas #ThisIsNotTwitter
Hank Hill 😂😂😂😂
I read it in His voice. I enjoyed that. Thank you.
You got me big time at minute 21.00 when you said theres someone walking by outside and you sat there in silence... So did i... After 5 seconds i thought WTF am i doing. I'm watching a video and sitting as still as a mouse. Got me good style 😄😄😄
dannyboyspain1 me too i actually stopped breathing tho
I did the same thing, like a deer in headlights.
I did the same thing. Haha
I actually turned the sound down on my I pad and faced the screen down so no one would see the light.
Hilarious!
My Dad had a U-Haul dealership in the 70’s and 80’s and we always used U-Haul trucks to go camping in with friends and family. We had a blast!
The meal Steve makes seems so rustic and simple, but I know from camping experience it's so Damn good. Best meal I ever had was a steak fajita marinated inside a ziplock bag. Cooked it all inside cast iron skillet over a freshly made camp fire....holy crap it tasted so good. Especially after a long day of canoe tripping and chopping wood.
Those simple meals out in fresh air and on a camp site just taste extra delicious
Those camp meals taste extra delicious because you have to work for them.
I make a fire out back and make foil packs like once a month
Hell yeah, there's something so special about it! I suspect it's something about being closer to your food or appreciating it because of the abnormal surroundings, but idk. I do find that I get much more into cooking when I give myself some sort of restriction to work with, maybe even pretending I'm in a situation like a camping trip like that or on a super tight budget.
@@allaussietraveller9879 Yeah, sure gotta work for a bag of hotdogs you bought at the convenience store before getting to your campsite. Seriously, they taste better usually because the situation. Your body works on high alert in unfamiliar places. That's why vacations and stuff are usually your most vivid memories, and why people have trouble sleeping in places that aren't their home. Your body works on overdrive out of survival instinct, which means your tongue is working twice as hard too.
@@Nekufan1000000 yeah, I wasn't talking about buying a bag of hotdogs.
Steve there is something uniquely comforting about watching your down to earth videos. I look forward to them each week and I even gauge my week off them. We have some close family friends in Edmonton and watching your videos somehow makes me feel closer to them. Thanks for what you do! All the best from BC.
Yeah he is melow with dinner and a micro brew :)
Man this reminds me when I was homeless for a year, living out of my car. Had a propane stove, slept at walmart, watched hockey on the laptop and free wifi. Believe it or not, sometimes I miss it. It really did feel like camping. Only I had the opposite problem being in Florida. The summers were brutal. Heat and humidity at night was tough.
Cody J Heat and Humidity 365 days a year. No relief even at night. Well maybe a couple of breezes but not it for long. Sucks.
Oh man
Winter ‘09 in Tampa and Orlando were cold.
Winter 2012 was nice. 80-85 degrees. 60 degree nights. Except for 1 week in February when it was 30s at night for a week. May through September is rough in a vehicle in Florida.
Gosh..I don't know how you Floridians manage that humidity!
Blind Sight - Multiple changes of clothes and a really awesome AC unit.
This is still one of my favorite camping with Steve videos. The good ol' days, when things weren't so complicated in the world. This one, and the corrugated pipe video. Love ya, Steve!
The drainage pipe was my first one. Interestingly, the Oakland, CA museum has a display of a small cut out one that you can sit in on a cushion. It is a demo of what people used in the 1930's during The Dust Bowl.
My first was the roundabout in Vancouver. I've been working my way backwards since.
Steve: "if the video is not for you, I don't care if you bounce" The sign of a true content creator doing what they do, just to help and inform. Very good video. I gotta admit, I never thought of this..
💯👍
Cracker barrel has spots for camping.
Bass pro shop has them as well.
They are in the back of the store
Thanks for the tip guy
Also Waffle House if you are in the Southeastern US will let you park. They don't officially allow it but they also don't care especially if you eat there first.
walmart
@@SF-lf5cu Only in the parking lot
Good fyi
Oh lawdy, when the snow squeaks when you walk. That is seriously cold.
Lol yep it was -36 here in manitoba Canada and when it gets really cold the snow will squeak like that. That's when you speed walk lol.
Nicholas Shumka When I moved away from Manitoba, my first winter I couldn’t figure out why I felt something was missing or wrong. It wasn’t until I went back in the winter that I realized it was the crunching snow! Of all the things to miss! I think when you spend a lifetime listening and feeling that snow crunch, it’s like muscle memory or something.
Linda Terrell
Screw that. That’s why I moved to Florida
Jeffery Epstein
That’s why my family moved to Florida in 1965. I’ve never left.
@@12yearssober but it's got nothin on the Virgin Islands amirite!
I remember the first video I watched of yours, "Stealth Camping in -35".
You'd be a great recon Marine. People like us have the innate ability to sleep literally anywhere, at any time, in any climate. You operate well under pressure and you know how to move FORWARD.
I hope you're doing well, I'm sure Jessica is happy to see you in your element, doing what you love.
Even when YOU finally cross the line of departure, know that you're permanently etched into the hearts and minds of millions of people across the planet. You're a good dude.
Imagine stealing this van and having a guy in the back cooking mushrooms.
😂
The thief would probably be interested in the type of mushrooms he was cooking.
I just had a good belly laugh over your comment. Dude- after a way stressful week, even just to hear something funny like that, is good medicine!
Funny
Alex Johnson 😂 😂
Imagine walking by a van in the middle of the night and hearing “touch of olive oil, throwing in some stewing pork today! Not beef for once hard to believe!” 😂 reminds me of Spongebob and Patrick in the imagination box
People start thinking a wild homeless Gordon Ramsay has settled for the night xD
underrated comment. Thanks for the laugh 😂
Tiny LSD ofc! My days have been alil off lately, humor is for the win lol!
Steve's wife here: I WHEEZED after reading this. Nicely done. Thanks for supporting Steve!!
ok your comment wins for me tonight :) lol!
Thus is like the 3rd video I'm watching of this guy.. and I'm amazed he's not eating like canned food but takes time to make some real food. Respect!
See the film "Pig" with Nicholas Cage. You will thank me.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 RIP Pig 😔
This was the first Stealth camping video I saw from Steve 3 years ago 😍 coming back to watch all the classics
I'm so glad that at 8:28 you talk about CO and O2 problems. I was worried that someone might try this, and they might not know about oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide poisoning. Love your video!
Edited for grammar and clarity.
I wouldn’t have known for sure. What causes this?
@@chefboyld1
There's a limited amount of O2 in a small, contained volume like a van. A small, propane powered heater is going to use a lot of O2 in the van to burn the propane. Someone could run out of O2 in a van like this. Our brain needs a lot of oxygen to survive. Regular air is 21% O2, and around 6% O2 in atmosphere is when people generally pass out and die.
Another, possibly more important risk is carbon monoxide. Propane can partially burn and produce small amounts of CO. These small amounts of CO build up to in a closed system like a van. If I'm not mistaken, just 150 ppm (just 0.015%) can kill most people, and this is very easy to obtain if the heater is poorly burning in a small container like a van. Carbon monoxide works by attaching to hemoglobin 240 times better than regular O2. Very quickly our hemoglobin is stuck with carbon monoxide, and we lose the ability to take any oxygen into our brain and body. This makes us pass out and die again.
CO poisoning still kills about 400 US citizens every year, and 50,000 US citizens visit the emergency department each year for CO poisoning.
@@chefboyld1 the heater needs oxygen to burn. So it’s taking away the oxygen in the car. It releases carbon monoxide. Plus he is using up the oxygen to breath. Carbon monoxide, what we breath out, kills us
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@@0mfg0wnt We don't breath out carbon monoxide. We breathe out carbon dioxide which isn't toxic. Carbon monoxide however is, because it binds easier to the hemoglobin in our blood than oxygen, causing you to suffocate without even feeling anything.
When i was homeless i slept outside -30 degrees celcius In an 8 man tent which wasnt ideal being so big.
I cut several pine branches off and put them on the ground under my tent.
I had probably about 4 1 quart paint cans that i put tea light candles in
Lay the cans on there sides, produces more heat on the side then standing up right
I survived lol
Wow that sounds tough.
Wow man that was really resourceful. I hope you're doing well.
How is everything working out for you now?
Dont worry you’ll be homeless again
@@abdullahal-shimri3091 wow youre a real piece of work
Love your videos. Was homeless over 2 years ago and you've taught me stuff I wish I had known then. You're an inspiration.
I'm pretty sure this video is one of the reasons why I get asked very specific questions concerning camping when renting a U-Haul.
*PRO TIP #6*
*A moving van can easily remain parked for DAYS on the street in front of, or in some cases, in the driveway of houses for sale (look for real estate sales signs). Obviously it also depends on the neighborhood.*
Should have added a blanket on the ceiling of the van. All that heat is going to hit the ceiling and will minimize the heating effect. The easiest place to find a night spot is a truck stop....
Agreed. Truck stop is obvious
Dannyixoye why do boomers keep adding multiple periods at the end of their comments.....
Truck stops are great.
I think you would have been OK at Walmart.
It said no unattended vehicles.
They don't wan't you parking your semi there while you are at home for the weekend or storing your RV there while you visit friends.
I would have gone in that night, got some fried chicken and potato wedges.
If they didn't run me off might have gone in for donuts in the morning.
Hard to attach anything to a ceiling.
@@SamPeters-z9i Magnets
Steve, like so many others, I just want to thank you for making these videos. I am currently lying in bed recovering from surgery for the last 2 days and you have been my constant companion. Literally, your calming voice has gotten me through the longest, most painful days of my life. Truly, thank you for making such positive and entertaining videos.
Im quite a sheltered person. I like my own company. And to be able to sit down and enjoy the little things i do in my own company. And having steves videos playing in the background or just to my side while i play a game is just perfect. Theres something so comforting and warming about your videos steve. And appreciation is and understatment. Your videos literally complete my life 😂🍻💯❤
apparently youtube thinks im on the road to homelessness, so thats cool
Good luck
Lol.
The robot that makes the video recommendations knows the robot that is going to take your job.
🤣dying
I'm already there. I can tell you it's one of the best adventures you'll never have to pay for
"I know this is not a normal camping video."
Yes it is, Steve.
When you're Camping With Steve this is absolutely a normal camping video 😆
Which is why we watch!
Truth!
I watch because you are always up to something out of the ordinary! Keep those videos coming!
Totes a normal video and I love it!
Amen!
I lived in a 97 Honda Accord 2 years ago following divorce...mind you this was in New England during Christmas. Battling depression and loneliness was worse than literally freezing to near death 💀
ouch. hope you're in a better place now. and if not: ouch
Are you still around brother
@@wyoming2ilwu137 yap
How are you now?
I hope you are doing ok now. :)
rewatching the whole catalogue of work again. I think this is the first episode I ever watched, and boy did it get me hooked on hunkering down.
Steve is the kind of guy that I'd love to camp with. He seems like such a genuinely nice guy.
I had the same thought - but multiply that by 149 000 subscribers and that gets creepy really fast.
@@MrTwostring HunderDownCon would be the cheapest con ever - we all just show up on crown land and cook together!
Steve eats better out of a back pack stealth camping then I do at home watching camping with Steve. Lol
Pork and a pack of Knorr? Come on man lol
Yeah seriously. I just ate ice cream, cake frosting and milk and cereal for lunch. I'm a vegetarian but this guys food is making me hungry.
@@desertrat1357enjoy the meat dude earth provides it
David Dana, 61, died last December of carbon monoxide poisoning using a Mr. Heater in his RV.
As that heater uses up all the oxygen inside it will start producing carbon monoxide.
He has a gas detector alarm right beside him and windows cracked
@Dan Trebune Steve had a carbon monoxide detector, low oxygen shut-off, and the window cracked open. He says this in the video. 8:30
@@riverisboss CO detectors are cheap, small and have a 10-yr battery. A no-brinter if there ever was one.
I use mine still alive, I Drive expedite sprinter van over the road
Came back to watch what is now a classic episode again! Still praying for crazy neighbour
RIP ❤
Anyone hating on how you camp is either way too pretentious or just jealous. Keep on--these are awesome.
With all the technology in the world.... What did you do tonight? Me : "watched some dude camp in a Uhaul on the side of a road" 😅😂
😂
DJ SHaKa or fascinating character study
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Without said technology you would not be watching this guy camping!
Lol. 1am here
I'm not sure why, but I can't stop watching this stuff. All you do is sleep in weird places, drink a beer, eat some food (like a giant Dagwood sandwich) and go to sleep. And yet, I'm fascinated.
If you're watching this at night while eating something, it's actually really cozy.
because it shows you that worse comes to worst you have options
liquidreality doesnt seem like a bad option to me lol. i would almost prefer it over an apartment
Good idea! Most of us are paycheck to paycheck sometimes, didnt think of this one. When times were bad in the past, i thought about converting a box or bread truck to save dough. Pretty inconspicuous
@@NJmalibu313 I see what you did there.
Man, 12000 comments. I'm sure this one will be buried somewhere, but want to say I love you Steve. Nothing wrong with showing us how to camp in -40 degree weather.
As a Texan, the reality in which you live blows my mind. We've had a handful of winter storms and I've experienced 10ish degrees F a couple of times in my life, but the idea of taking the coolest weather I've ever felt in my life, and going 50 degrees below that, is impossible for me to wrap my head around. I can't even imagine that kind of cold. The very idea of gaseous fuels becoming solid in a space where people live terrifies me. Kudos to you for putting up with and thriving in it, I'll stick to frying eggs on the hood of my car in August
Texas as big. Some parts have negatives every winter.
@@Michael-bn1oinot accurate
God bless Texas. God bless Canada.
Love your video. Your best bet for stealth camping in a cargo van like the Home Depot vans are apartment complexes. There are so many people living in the complexes that no one will question a cargo van in the parking lot. Most residents will assume that someone in the complex is moving in or out. Keep 'em coming.
I’ll tell ya, these videos could be very handy for the newly homeless. It’s a life line.
or if you are a new contract worker and cannot afford to move to work so you need affordable accommodations for it.
@@oceanbytez847 Yes. Very informative
I’m learning a lot from Steve about Fahrenheit and Celsius I love it and the fact that there’s not much going on but it’s just always so wholesome I can’t stop watching!!
Some people are wondering why he's stealth camping in a UHaul. I'm wondering why he isn't seasoning his food. Use some salt and pepper, Steve!
The readymade meal packets are already high in salt.
Lol
Kola he could be camping out in the hull of a rental van used to haul dead bodies the day before... eek
@@smilerpie1 meh, they're dead
In his video camping on a river he cooked an egg sandwich and used no seasoning at all. I could never. Bleh. Eating with that view might make up for it, but good god use some pepper at least. lol
This was the first Steve video I ever watched half a year ago. Watching it yet again!!
This was the first video I ever watched!! Came back and watched it again!
Just about any apartment complex would be a great place to park for that van. People will think its someone moving in or out, or a trade worker residing there.
My apartment complex is decent and I would assume someone is moving in or out. In less desirable complexes a rented truck or van can become a target for other tenants or undesirables passing through. Also any place with banners advertising availability, move-in specials, renovated units, or new management are to be avoided. You are in a bad neighborhood.
I disagree. Apartment complexes are the prime target for vehicle breaking. Usually you can't just look out your window and see your vehicle and the bums cam hit a bunch of cars quickly and easily. My car has been went into twice.
Why is this so fun and relaxing to watch? I don’t understand it, but I love it.
We get to hangout with a great guy, possibly learn a new technique (whether it's cooking, camping or stealth). We do it on a Thursday night (maybe as we make our own dinner or enjoy our own step-two as we work on our endurance to do one or two more work days. All while most of us sit back and do none of the camping work. :)
I have no idea why anyone would do something like this but this is the type of zany content that makes RUclips great. Stay warm friend.
Adventure.
@@dmitriyk1857 Yes Sir. God speed.
@@dmitriyk1857 soo....does this have a home and just camps in weird places for youtube views? is is my first video, never seen the guy before. it seems kinda pointless. i mean...couldn't you find a motel room (with heat!) for a similar price as renting a uhaul and stressing over all this bullshit?
Some people don’t have homes or pay a lot . This is a cheap option for people that may be looking for cheap accommodations
Not sure how cool it is to cook in parking lots or streets,pretty sure this is straight up illegal
Ive never heard a more disappointing sentence than "my bananas frozen for the morning. Unbelievable."
Worst pickup line ever.
you have 69 likes so i refuse to like this comment
😆😆
Add the word blender.
Horror complete.
I’m sry to be that dude but technically that’s only a sentence fragment lol
Me:
RUclips: watch some guy camp in a cold van.
Me: oh I suppose
same
This made me crack up!!! 🤣
Great way to find some hidden Gem channles
@@RamasesBullock yeah
Jared Peek 🤣I just can’t ....😂🤣
Hey Steve. Ive been watching your channel for a long time and have been on your journey with you.. all be it from a distance and time zone. Hearing of your loss of your beautiful wife was incredibly sad knowing how hard it must be for you. Your happiness makes you who you are and it’s important to remember the happiness you provide for people all round the world. She will always be with you, she will always be there for you. And always camping beside you in true stealth fashion.
Paul.
Nice of you to leave this comment
The term is albeit, not all be it.
Hi to beautiful Edmonton, AB. When I first saw -35C I instantly thought of Edmonton. Then I recognized the road passing Canadian Tire and Homedepot 🙂
I spoke with a local pastor about parking on the side of his building to sleep and have been there for four months without any issues. Something to consider
May God bless you friend.
just be respectful to his building and property. people will usually maintain that type of generosity as long as you do not abuse the privelages.
Be a gent, if it snows where you are: get a back of rock salt if you can afford it, or shovel the parking lot/sidewalk/entrance to the church as well, and/or rock salt the pathways. It helps your character and it’s just righteous to pay it forward when no one asked or when no one’s looking. God bless
@ChristLike1SWAG Something wrong with people like you.
The Father here in SF is an asshole tried to get me towed
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So true
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This.
I did it in a 77 Chevy suburban, so cold I did not even get to sleep
Yuhp i was living in my truck for months right after christmas when i lost everything after me n my child's mother split. I now have a spare truck in my driveway with camper ready to roll at a moments notice incase shit goes left again. My new lady says to sell it but ill be damned if i do😂
We lived in a Uhaul vehicle of 1 type or another for about a year. We had a 3party vendor who along with his “boss” took care of us.
The little feet and hand warmers are excellent to keep you warm at night.
I have no idea why I clicked this, or why it was so interesting.... Consider me subscribed.
I have rented a number of u-haul vehicles over the years, but I never thought to camp inside one. Great video!
I did highway and campground maintenance in one of Alberta's major national parks, and the number of people that did this at camp sites or in church/hardware store parking lots was astounding.
Good 💯 atleast some people are free from being slaves to our democtratic government.
This man has the innocence of A 10 yr old, God bless Steve ❤😂
I love this guy he seems so nice and just trying to make a living and he has so much fun doing it I enjoy your videos so much bro
lol. he has a full time job. Steve does these videos because it's fun and informative
@@linebrunelle1004 ya I know that But I see hate in his comments so much in the past n stuff
@@Agent-md4rt huh?
He's like the mister Rogers of RUclips 😁
@@Agent-md4rt wth you on about?
I used the be the general manager of a major RV rental company in the US. I never considered renting a U-Haul for a fraction of the price! Of coarse there are challenges with that but you seemed to have covered those things. And with 6.2M views by this time, you're making a difference in today's world!
How is he making a difference?
@@brentj.peterson6070 by potentially saving a lot of $$ for some people.
When snow makes that sound. You know its cold
In my family we call that crunchy cold.
As a Texan....These videos are a real eye-opener!!!! I'm glad I'm learning this cold weather stuff in the case that I need this! The one thing I am learning....it's good to know that there are some who would have no problem surviving Mars!!!
@@justmyself1000 seriously, waco here I've only seen snow twice. Winter kicks my ass. I could only imagine what the teens fell like yet alone in the negatives.
justmyself1000 don’t be stupid, the mars colonization is gonna fail, and those dumb volunteers are gonna die as soon as they get to mars!!!
That crunch makes my 20 year old joints cringe lol
There are other stealth campers but I thoroughly enjoy your content more because you chew with your mouth closed and it makes all the difference especially when I watch these with earbuds on. Bravo sir.
I like this idea, but that heater makes me nervous. Good idea with the CO detectors, I hope he has more than one. CO is pretty neutrally buoyant but it's coming out of a warm heater and will rise. I'd put a detector near/on the ceiling and another halfway up the van wall. I'd also consider getting an all around gas/CO detector. He's taking the heater/propane combo probably to the more extreme side of how it was designed to be used, especially with the vapour issue. It isn't improbable that the heater breaks and allows the propane to leak during the night.
Provided he gets the heater going and brings the ambient temp up to a tolerable degree (pun intended), he shouldn't really have any vapor issues. Biggest hurdle will be getting it started.
11:30 pm on a Saturday night watching this guy in a van while I’m living in a state that doesn’t get cold (west coast) and this video is so intriguing. Thanks man
I bet you're Mexican as well
@@samholdsworth420 racist
The Westcoast doesn't get cold?? Lol
That was a smart move taken out the extra Insurance with a Mister buddy heater next to a 25 pound propane tank and cooking with an open flame using butane surround by blankets. That 150 dollars for insurance is a awesome deal instead of having to explain that to the insurance company.
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I thought I was going crazy with nobody else pointing this out. Then to top it off he fucking *fries meat in oil* inside that thing. Yeah those oily fumes are going to mix super-well with the stench of propane and butane and make for great air quality to sleep in! Wtf is this guy even doing...
Yeh man Steve has a death wish 😬
Great comment!! I laughed my ass off when I read that
@@tomiantenna7279 thermodynamics brother. All the hot gasses and fumes will rise to the top of the van and exit through the open windows, fresh air will then be sucked into the van through any cracks and holes in the frame