A Very Harsh Vanlife Reality
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Been fighting it for a while now, but here we go - and with only 2 days left before the big trip....well, let's unwind with a weird instagram recipe shall we?
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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!
I’m convinced these creators keep the Chinese heaters for content lol
Please take care Matthew. Fumes can silently kill you! Love from Edmonton 💕
Yes...yes..yes😢
Yes my HANDSOME BOY....Fumes can kill you while you sleep..😮❤❤❤❤ i know you can fix just about everything in your van. But, fir this one...GET HELP. WE DONT WANT ANYTHING BAD TO HAPPEN TO YOU AND PENNY. ❤❤❤😢❤
@@bethhawley7699Yes he has one.😊
@@bethhawley7699 He does. It was a subscriber gift, I think from Vernon.
Penny's lungs are very much smaller than yours, so it wont take her very long to breathe in and be affected by the deisel fumes. I hope you got her outside or leave the doors open
Another really good reason to save your money and get a gas heater that taps into the fuel tank.
The gasoline heaters are notorious for fouling more quickly than the diesel units. My previous work fleet vehicle ran a gasoline Webasto and it was constantly fouling despite rigorous adhereance to hot running before shutdown, unfortunately.
@@Rmstrjim I didn't know that.
@@Rmstrjimthat's interesting... Chrome didn't have any problems with his gasoline powered heater that he tapped to his fuel tank.
Gasoline ignite better than diesel as well since the diesel heaters uses a glow plug to ignite it and a standard gasoline air mix is ignited with a spark plug
Gas Webasto Evo40 here. Zero issues. Do a high temp burn once a month for twenty minutes and call it a day.
The only reason any type of diesel engine would create that much soot/ carbon build-up is if its running too rich (excessive fuel-to-air ratio). Check if there is a setting on your monitor for this ratio or an option to change the altitude. Example: if your heater is set for sea level but you're living at 2000 feet above sea level then there is less oxygen in the air, so the heater will run rich (aka too much fuel for the oxygen content in the air at that altitude...leading to excessive soot build up) hope this helps.
Side note... Your videos are one of the top reasons I finally pulled the trigger on buying my own truck to build out. And these are the first comments I've ever left since RUclips was invented.
I’m always so impressed at your skills 👍🏻. But please, sweetie, when you’re in BC, figure out a floor plan so you don’t have to rip your whole house apart to get to the heater. 🥰💞😘🏴☠️🍀. But just look at Penny being so coy at the end 😻😻😻😻
Impressive day sir! Your granddad would be mighty proud of you :)
If you are an RPG character, you have already allocated all EXP points and maxed out your crafting/engineering skills so fixing that diesel heater at this point is a no brainer for you. Also - you can't go wrong with sour cream and onion flavored Pringles. Yum Yum...
My favorite 🤗
Ah Matt, I know what you mean about an overactive talking mind. It drives me crazy when I want to sleep!!
Having the same problem now...why does Matthews heater keep acting up, what if it gets worse tonight, who in the world thought of Pringles mashed potatoes, I need to go to sleep! I've got so much to do tomorrow....Shut uhup!😂
Here we go again, the Chronicles of Herman the Diesel Heater part 8!😂
Herman is a #humanhater 😂
I know you have been trying to nurse that diesel heater but it’s time to let it go .. it’s not your friend anymore
It's really curious what's causing the buildup to happen so quickly. I'm glad you and Penny stayed safe. I echo the others with the fume comments. I hope you switch to something more reliable soon.
What an absolute beautiful sunrise!!! Penny seems a bit put out with you Matthew. 🤣🤣 You handled this situation with such humor and grace, most impressive. Thanks again for totally making my nite, you have such a talent for this and love that you share it with us all. ❤❤
I also live in Alberta - and you can’t beat a prairie sunrise or sunset .. we take it for granted how beautiful it is
Matthew, you do know instant mashed potatoes are made from real potatoes, right?
I guess it was a pretty interesting experiment, but, 5 bucks worth of Pringles vs. $1.29 for a bag of instant mashed taters is kinda silly. ❤ Ya! Congrats on the 35K.🎉
Stay safe out there!
But the Pringles is "Quality Content!"😂
Getting up and being productive has to be one of the most positive things you can do in times like these. THEN, you may get a great night sleep. 💚💚💚
You and Penny could hang out in the jeep while all your doors are open to air out the van. Bedding, curtain & clothes etc. might need to be washed to get all the smells out. Might as well get a new heater while your at parent’s house to be during the process of replacing it. It’ll be ok 😊 the sunrise was beautiful
If you do the Pringles recipe again, you're better off starting with less water and just adding a little at a time on the stove if you need it. I've seen this hack on Instagram in the past and thought, oh my god don't ruin the pringles! That said it's a great van life meal though. Minimum fuss and perfect for a small camp stove. I wonder if it would work with regular potato chips? Could you do a series of experiments with different potato products. ;)
I wanted to let you know, I and a friend are having the same issues with our diesel heaters. I also have 2 friends with Semi Trucks with $2000.00 Espar heaters having the exact same issue. I dont know if it is the weird weather, or maybe the diesel formula has changed, I do know it doesnt matter which diesel heater you have, same issue.
Wow Matthew, even when you're woken in the middle of the night with yet another diesel dilemma you make the vlog entertaining. Even when you're in a foul mood (which did not come across when you were talking about it) you prioritize and get some rest. I was unsure about the mashed potatoes, but now I am intrigued. And, when I try this recipe I will try and wait so as not to scald my esophagus. Oh who am I kidding...I'll have a cool beverage at the ready. And Penny posing with her toe beans at the end of the video *chef kiss* perfection!
Dont worry about fumes, i once woke late and rushed off to an office job, ha ha, and when i looked back in the rear view mirror , i had solid black rings around my mouth, nose and both eyes ! Ha ha
☝️😂😂😂👆
The potato goo remained runny because of the high perecentage of seed oils present in the chips, it doesn't boil out.
Also maybe install a second diesel heater for instant backup heating
Lovely sunrise….. but I’m surprised you didn’t howl at the moon 🌝🤣😂
Einstein said doing the same thing over and over and over and expecting a different outcome is insanity
What about exercise?
😂😂 human nature=insanity 😮😂
I’m glad you and Penny woke up with the fumes. Please give up on that crappy Chinese heater Matthew. The fumes are dangerous to breathe and poor Penny has small lungs.
More Dixon shirts ⚖️ invest in a better Heater 🤔lol stay safe🥰
Hee hee Penny, took her for a quick ride on mattress. I’m sure she liked that. She so sweet, I just love her.
Her whiskers are always forward and thick, super cute.❤
Good luck with the diesel heater. Ugh, frustrating for you. But love your ‘ttude.
Ps..been meaning say…I like the gray, white pillows etc, bedding, attractive and easy to see things.
That was interesting, Pringle tators.
I’ve never seen garlic butter offered in my stores, in the States.
Do your stores no offer Instant potatoes? Mine do, some with garlic, some with sour cream, etc.
Ps.. most often I get 2.5h to 4h sleep nearly each night, it sucks to need naps. The brain kicks on and like Duracell bunny, keeps going and going, I feel ya. In fact, I woke at 1230am and watching you tonight (morning).
Was thinking about your sleep issues on the norm. They say if you cut back on “Caffeine” intake, you will sleep better. You make it clear you live the caffeine drinks. But surely you know it can be hard on the heart, so be aware. You had trouble early on in life with ❤, if I recall.
And melatonin won’t work if lack of Seratonin is not the problem. Or if you don’t take enough mg. At least 1 hr before you want to sleep.
I know you take supplements, and I don’t recall if Vitamin D is one, but most people who live in more cloudy climate, especially in wintertime, do not take enough amounts of V-D. I’m from such climate and I take a lot, it helps, but I also take 10mg Melatonin and that really makes a difference, I also rarely do caffeine. The Melatonin gives me at least 4 hrs sleep if nothing else is bothering my mind that night, ugh, sorry, I do ramble on…especially in mornings. Pfft. 😅 Take what you can from it. Or …not?
Sweet Dreamzzz.😊
2 for $5…..😂
Instant mashed 2 packs for 1.25$ at the dollar store….lol😅
There's a guy who knows a deal when he sees one!👍
Super cool shot of the downtown at 5AM!! Penny is the perfection of purrs!!! Please be caref with the heater
By the way “Bless You”. (your sneeze)
You have to be courageous and creative to make those potatoes and you definitely are both. If they cooled down somewhat maybe they would have firmed up a little. Not a cook so what do I know 🤷🏻♀️ wishing you better days for you and Penny.🥣
I'm generally a big fan of the "Cooking with Matthew Show" but I had a hard time getting behind the pringle potatoes. Glad they turned out well though! Think I'll stick to my Idahoen instant mashed. 😂 I really hope you come to the end of your heater woes soon but if you've gotta be Mr. Fix-it at the crack of dawn, that gorgeous sunrise helps!
Roasted garlic instant... delicious 😊
Sorry you are going thru this Hope Penny is keeping you warm.
Just bend the bracket holding the muffler, twist it so the muffler points out, and the pipe will have a nice natural curve, an elbow on the end creates backpressure leading to a rich burn condition
New windshield. New better heater. More sleeping. Have you seen how many heater chrome has gone though in short time
Tried this pringles mash when had an overnight camping, the trick is to add just enough water to dissolve the chips and add a little water at a time till you get your perfect consistency
it's gumming up because it's not running hot enough. the black stuff is soot and is a by product of diesel because of the need for added lubrication for diesel engines. You are probably buying No.2 diesel, which has a higher paraffin (wax) content then either kerosene or No.1 diesel. . so either dilute your No.2 with kerosene, switch to kerosene in the colder times, try No.1 diesel or change the air/fuel ratio in the burn chamber (c'mon you're not going to do that) or adjust the fuel mixture.
Great video Matthew & Penny! Take care and stay safe!❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐈❤️
Wow you just cleaned it, it seems anyway
It’s great your handy and can fix it
Yes a stix and bricks has problems too and most people don’t know how to fix them so it can get very expensive
Hope the day turned out better
And you got needed sleep
Thanks for sharing
Karen from Florida 🌴💕
I think you need a nap. I'm feeling sleepy just watching you. Hope the heater is going to work. Just want you and Penny safe.❤️
THANKS GUYS FOR HITTING THE 👍 BUTTON, IT REALLY DOES HELP THE CHANNEL!!!💞🙏💞
Yes indeed it do.
Me, I do Always. Rarely do I forget, but it has happened a time or two. So, I try to hit it first thing. 😊
@@celestecatcurren1089 Here's one:
🤪How many of us his his "Like" button even *before* we hit the "Play" button because we just *know* we are going to enjoy the ride?🤣
Love watching your diesel heater reconfiguration skills!! However many RUclips how to vids I watch I cannnnnoy wrap my head round them
Also, the music over this is beautiful… the guys voice is groovy! Chris wotsit from Coldplay crossed with Johnny cash … know wot I mean jelly bean
😮😂 I can't believe those sausages are still in the slow cooker I'm telling you right now my cat that would have been gone gone gone he wouldn't have cared how much trouble he was in he would have had a feast..... Penny has some self-control boy😅
@VanlifePLUS GRRRR!! SORRY MATHEW! If it's not one thing, it's another!! 😂!! I 💕 & admire how ya always remain calm, trouble shoot, and strategize the best way to deal with every situation!! It is what it is!!! 😂❤🎉
Matthew I am glad both you and Penny are ok. That diesel heater is scaring me. I think at this point I would really consider getting a upgrade on the heater. Enjoy your trip to your mom and dads. Safe travels Matthew.
Hope you and penny have caught up with your sleep. Take care
Prayers you both will be warm and safe for the 2 nights you need the heater to behave.
Hate to tell you but this sounds like being told to cook pencil wood shavings with few drops of perfume to make a scented eraser 🤨😖 I hope it will go better than what did not happen to 4 year old me😂😂
Sounds like water in the diesel. Either the water has settled near the bottom of the tank through years of use, or the more recent fills of diesel have been poor quality diesel
Very honest and interesting channel.
You could cook the corn on the cob in the slow cooker with the meat, then have it later when you're ready to eat.
Your future problem. Dang I always hit that little arrow too soon. Beautiful morning sky at Fish Creek Park! 😊😊
13:15 - @VanLifePlus - Matthew - Bless You!😂
Be blessed that you have the knowledge to think through the problem and that you had parts on hand. Two days then you can recoup, replenish mind, body, spirit and spare parts. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there from BC 👍 I’m new here but I’ve got you Chrome and Bruce now. Don’t know how I missed you!
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching 😊
If a heater fails in a truck camper the pickup will not heat the camper. One down point.
I have a 2K Planar diesel heater on it's second winter. They are not cheap. Then again, has never let me down. If you reside anywhere other than the mild south west coast of Canada, go with the 4K model.
Cheers! 👍
What an adventure! Pringles and water stirred....who da thunk it?
One of the English van lifers had the same problem, it was down to inferior fuel. In England we have petrol stations =good quality fuel and supermarket fuel which is not as good, but cheaper.
🌴Aloha Matthew & Penny. Thank you for sharing your time and beautiful red skies. Have a safe week💚
Glad you managed to fix the heater. Think I’m going to try those Pringle chip potatoes just to experiment. I love my potatoes. I don’t think Penny was impressed with them 😂
Love the music in this vlog. Glad to see you turned your day around. Safe travels.
I am so looking forward to you upgrading this heater for both you and penny. Planar does sell a gas version so no more fuel inside the vehicle would be a great for both your health.
Bummer on the heater...MEOW PENNY❤
Holy doodles! I got a little concerned for both you and Penny when you said about the stink in Lucky. That’s scary stuff and of course in the middle of the night! But atleast you got to see a beautiful sunrise 🌅….hopefully you didn’t wake Amber when you left 😅
Right and the carbon monoxide detector probably didn't alarm because diesel probably has less co than gasoline or propane
Matthew has a Carbon Monoxide Detector. And while diesel fumes are not pleasant to inhale, they’re not nearly as toxic as gasoline fumes.
Will tend to carbon up faster running on low heat most of the time
So glad you got your diesel heater going. That way you and Penny can stay warm. Stay safe out there and have a fun time in BC..🚐🏔️
You are the most positive person ever met...we'll we have never met but you know what we mean. Even though you admitted being in a bad mood, who would not be considering the situation.. You handled it with class. You even managed a gorgeous sunrise. You are also a very handy guy, fixing the heater...for now.😘. Those "potatoes" did not look all that bad considering what they were. Must have smelled great...better than the diesel smell. Hihi. Wishing you luck with the heater and a good night's sleep, we'll deserved. All the best. Hugs to Penny, Love from Montreal, Quebec.
Pringles mashed potatoes!?😳🤔 ...I do wonder🤭😊.
😢 glad you got it going 👍...... I don't think I've ever quite decided whether my brain is my best friend.....
OR my worst ENEMY??!! 😂 When my brain won't let me sleep I turn on a podcast order TV series I've seen 100 times, sometimes it's enough of a distraction to help you fall back asleep.... Notice I said sometimes😅
lol "6th planet. For now." So true. Nice pictures of the planets!
NO ELBOW! do diesel trucks have elbows? the flow of exhaust is crucial... sorry for yelling
You should think about getting a Wabasto , I know they are pricey but your back ain't going to going to like
all this maintenance work! Your friend in Kentucky!
Webasto diesels are great, the gasoline models, not so much.
another symptom is the white smoke from the exhaust. Incomplete combustion manifests as white smoke, that's why diesel trucks pour out white smoke when first started and the engine is cold.
Those potatoes are looking a lot like that giant POT 🍲 OF OATMEAL in The Little rascals!! I KEPT WAITING FOR IT TO START MOANING 😂😂❤❤❤
Hooray It's Working Now...
One of the problem with your heater is this time of year you are burning winter fuel. I don't think the Chinese are aware of the density of diesel and additive combo. That's why your heater is burning great with kerosene. No antigen additive.
Lol! I use diesel in my kerosene heater...burns great and so much cheaper!
Loved Penny at the end 😂😂.
Definitely this is _a way in the future Matthew problem,_ put making *a real van life kitchen* on your list!
And as I know you like to cook, I believe you have said so, do take a couple of looks at Forestry Forest for his set-up. I know you have watched him a couple of times: _An induction cooker, a slow cooker, an air fryer_ might be interesting. It depends in what you hope to cook. But you and the Pirate Princess deserve a nicer set-up.
Matt from living the van life just did a trip to Alaska and he had a problem with his diesel heater. I suspect you may have the same problem with yours. A clogged intake screen. His was all blocked up with ice and snow from driving long days but once he took off the intake screen and cleaned it it ran fine. This would explain all the soot because the air fuel mixture isn't right and causing it to run rich and sooty.
Truly hoping you chose a new heat system🤞🏻your OG heater served you well.
I’m seeing safe choice is the wise choice at this point. 🙏🏻💓
Much love to you and Penny~❤
📝 oh…And great music picks in this vlog:) 🎶
Must try out that porridge... Made me laugh out loud 😂
That was fun watching you make mashed potatoes/potato soup .
Good Evening Matthew
Good evening Alan
New Glasses Look Good Grumpy….Just Kidding, Just Trying To Make You Smile.🤗 Hope The Nap Helps.😊
the kink right before the muffler... just make it a straight shot out the back get longer hose... mimic your vans exhaust
Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
I dont even have a heater...
You might want to invest in some mud flaps too!
I'm sorry you went through so much.The look on Penny's face. I'm happy uou both are fine and you got it fixed. You are so funny. Love the music on this video have a bless day. Be safe and keep warm ✌️😁
That ladder on the ice scares me. My hubby had a ladder on ice and it slipped out from under him.
👋 Matthew and Penelope
Holy shizzzz I don't like getting up this early; with a F'dup heater.. Matthew 🏆❤👋
Good evening Matthew and Penny.
I think it’s time to put that new heater in that you got and stop messing around and trying to fix the other one. The potato chips still work you just added too much water and you can use any flavor to make mashed potatoes with it. Love your videos and thank you very much for doing what you’re doing.
A radius bend not a right angle, reduce back pressure. just an idea.
Check out the air inlet for a blockage!
I’m thinking a good variation on the potatoes trick would be to use chips in a bag instead and crush them into crumbs before opening. That might make it easier to add water to and dissolve.
Also, cool before eating and save your esophagus 😮
Pringles mashed Potatoes, hmmm it certainly looked gross in the beginning. In a pinch I guess, but I would rather go real. Glad you do these little experiments 😉🍀🏴☠️
Matt, buddy, you don’t need a muffler on your diesel heater it’s just a little bit louder it’s not that much of a difference. All it is is a restriction, I know they say it isn’t but it is this is part of the reason you’re having these problems with your diesel heater You need to always run the original glow plug in it if it isn’t completely destroyed, and if it is, you need to get the exact same one, leave the muffler off of it, and only run off-road diesel in it. Nothing else ever is just my suggestions mines been running great because I’ve never done any of those things.
What type of diesel heater do you have ?? Is it one of the Chinese ones or a swish brand ?? I need a heater this year for winter (I live in New Zealand so not for a few months) and I am trying to minimise chances of getting a dud if it can be done
I found myself awake before sunrise this morning...I got a coffee, organized Tank Girl, and watched the sunrise over a lake (I turned off my phone for those 20 minutes and missed three calls 🤦♀) Next weekend I'll be where there is no signal, a beautiful river, hot springs and I will watch the sun rise and set three times without interruption...can't wait!
At 33:40 that is the type of diatribe that goes through my mind when I wake up at 3AM...Give me a minute and let me overthink this!!!
Wow! MacGyver doesn't have anything on you! You are so resourceful. Now about those mashed potatoes... bahahahahaha too funny!!!
Impressive 👌🏼
🐱 The heater again maybe a differnet brand. Glad u 2 survide Since u r heading out today in real time have a safe trip. !2c here tomorrow(the year there was no winter ya sure) Love the chip trick good for camping. well see you in real time in 3 days "Keep on Cooglin"