How I Stay Warm in my Minivan Camper at Night |

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • A lot of people have asked me what I do to stay warm in my van when I am doing vanlife in colder locations or at night here in the desert so I thought I would share some of my tips and tricks and hopefully, it helps someone else!
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    Links to things I have in my van you may see in the video:
    1. Electric waterbottle: amzn.to/3npHLbw
    2. 600W Bluetti Battery: amzn.to/40AlqXh
    3. HotHands Handwarmers: amzn.to/3nlpmwE
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    5. Diego Merman: amzn.to/3FSVy0F
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    8. Collapsible bin for hand warmers: www.naturallife.com/collectio...
    9. Hanging basket for warm things: Natural life website
    10. Jackery 240W Battery: amzn.to/3JMiwYK
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    Jen

Комментарии • 42

  • @RobMombie
    @RobMombie Год назад +2

    Lol at Diego comments 😂 you’re funny!

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Diego is such a great travel buddy. LOL I never complain when I see him around in there.

  • @debmurray2734
    @debmurray2734 8 месяцев назад +1

    😂😂 I laughed out loud at your theories about how Diego keeps warm - naturally warm core or rum. 🤔 New sub who loves your sense of humor, love of color and perspectives on how to be/stay happy. ... Also love your outro dances 💃

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! You mean, people watch the whole video and actually get to see me dancing? HAHA :D Yay!!

  • @sponzie1
    @sponzie1 Год назад +1

    Thus is the most beautifully organized minivan I've ever seen. Love what you did girl,I'm so inspired

  • @niks966
    @niks966 Год назад +1

    Lovely lady...importantly - happy deposition.. all the best in your life's colourful happy journey...enjoy every moment...

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Thank you Z! I am doing my best to live my happiest life! I wasn't always happy. It's been a rough few years but now I found myself and happiness and I am living my best life. :)

  • @jipsiemune
    @jipsiemune Год назад +2

    Thanks , so many great tips 💛

  • @richardboisvert9998
    @richardboisvert9998 Год назад +1

    Your cute!

  • @calypsoflowers
    @calypsoflowers Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @fallenstar23
    @fallenstar23 Год назад +4

    Everyone should have a sleeping bag EN/ISO rated to the coldest temperature they might possibly encounter. Any heater can fail, car not start, and batteries for electric heating devices run out. Then what? External heat sources are for comfort only. Relying on them for survival is risky.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Oh yes, I should have mentioned that about my sleeping bag. Good point. I do have a very warm sleeping bag and I use my stuff with it.

  • @DailyPassenger
    @DailyPassenger Год назад +2

    Your attention to detail in your vanlife vlog is impressive. From the stunning shots of the scenery to the practical tips on van maintenance, I always learn something new from your videos.
    Like and support from Hyderabad.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing that. It is nice to know I'm on the right track. :)

  • @kellybrown6149
    @kellybrown6149 Год назад +2

    Pet heating pads are good and low wattage less 10 watts

  • @jaytabac6525
    @jaytabac6525 Год назад +1

    some good tips here. we winter camp a lot in tents. boil water in a nalgene bottle and put it in your sleeping bag and it stays warm all night. also, you have more blood vessels in your groin area which will warm up your body more than any other area.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Oh wow!! Thank you Jay! I didn't know that about my groin area! That makes sense though. I have tried the hot water in a bottle a few times but prefer my soft squishy water bottle because I am a side sleeper and I can shove it between my feet and it forms to my feet vs the bottle which doesn't feel so comfy that way HAHAH :)

  • @nothingspecific.8119
    @nothingspecific.8119 Год назад +1

    I'm from upstate NY now in Arizona desert. I think my problem will be more staying cool this summer then warm in winter here!👍

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      I'm in Arizona right now too. I was shocked when I got here how cold it is at night!
      I'm now staying with my boyfriend in his apartment when I am not camping so I am not having to worry about how to stay warm or how to cool down as much - though once it gets hot here, I am sure I will be experimenting.
      I got a little rechargeable fan for when I was in WA during the heatwave last year but my van is already too hot just sitting in the sun all day while I work inside the coffee shop or library - I am pretty sure if I wasn't in a relationship and was living in my van I would end up driving up and summering in cooler states for summer.
      I'm loving Arizona weather this winter though. Haven't ever gone kayaking in February in a tank top and shorts before LOL!

    • @nothingspecific.8119
      @nothingspecific.8119 Год назад +1

      @@thetravelingdork Lol! Absolutely. I've been blessed to find a really great shaded spot on BLM land! I'll see how the weather gets in the coming weeks if I have to retreat to higher elevations on forestry land or not! Be safe, take care!🏜️

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      @@nothingspecific.8119 Have you parked yourself somewhere you can enjoy the wildflowers popping up out there? It's such a beautiful experience! I went and saw some at the Picacho Peak park!!

    • @nothingspecific.8119
      @nothingspecific.8119 Год назад

      @@thetravelingdork I'm in pacacho, between Phoenix and Tucson. I just actually had a run in with a 4 foot rattlesnake! 🐍. Ya gotta be very careful out here!😳

    • @jaytabac6525
      @jaytabac6525 Год назад

      staying cool in warm weather is infinitely more challenging than staying warm in a cold climate.

  • @Tattiepoo1
    @Tattiepoo1 Год назад +1

    I’m from Washington state also. And it is still really cold here.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Yeah. :) I was up in Bellingham. I keep seeing my friends sharing cold photos and am glad i am not there.

  • @nubiasilva2449
    @nubiasilva2449 Год назад +1

    Eres muy divertida😂❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Tattiepoo1
    @Tattiepoo1 Год назад +2

    I love the natural life site. Is it in the USA and it must be a safe place to shop. Thank you

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад +1

      I love that website! I have way too many things from there. LOL

    • @Tattiepoo1
      @Tattiepoo1 Год назад

      @@thetravelingdork I checked it out. And love it. I’m going to order some things from there. I’m just an old hippy. Lol

  • @bobrenaldo467
    @bobrenaldo467 Год назад +1

    Good info...thanks. i have an important question for you. Does Diego have a sister? HAHA.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork  Год назад

      Thank you and yes...actually...he has many sisters. ;)
      amzn.to/3M1KbHP

  • @kelleyjerred8032
    @kelleyjerred8032 Год назад +1

    Girl your so silly.

  • @iheartmuppet
    @iheartmuppet Год назад +1

    You're friggin' adorable 🤗 thnx for sharing so much useful info for us "van-lifer's in training" 🏜 🚐 🩵