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@Scarletsky1386 сағат бұрын
Thank you for information. I am thankful you are warm cause I am freezing in my house in North Georgia! Snow storm.
@Scarletsky1386 сағат бұрын
If you can get a wool army blanket its a life saver. But you have it all going on !
@minniegibson87227 сағат бұрын
Smart woman.
@Moises-y7k9 сағат бұрын
Chinese diesel is the by far the best way to efficiently heat a space like this. I had a toyota dolphin with that was terribly insulated. Bought it off Amazon for like 75 bucks shipped. All of these heaters are the same with a different label. On the 1 gallon tank, I could stay more than comfortable for a week (basically 5 bucks a week to heat the camper) running it for hours at a time ( it will go 10+ hours off the gallon tank). The best way i describe it to people is the size and pressure of a heater dryer vent pushing out over 400 degrees. It will get to 70 degrees in minutes, then you just turn it to low setting and it maintains that temp. I was using a mr buddy heater and it burned through so much propane and I had to choose when to use it. Once you get the diesel heater, you'll wonder why you didnt do it sooner
@Stanpianoman-zs7gy11 сағат бұрын
My motorhome broke down so now I sleep in my car. To keep warm I pile sheepskins with blankets on top of me
@Qui-oi5vm11 сағат бұрын
💯💪🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Nothanksanymore12 сағат бұрын
Rice in cups incup holders, on dash can help keep moisture down. I did one Michigan winter. Learned alot.
@leasmith190312 сағат бұрын
Warm up don't sweat water is dangerous for you
@Nothanksanymore13 сағат бұрын
Condensation can build in your lungs. Stay safe.
@petuniaromania629414 сағат бұрын
It's definitely about layers and choosing materials that hold in body heat.
@DebbiePotter-z7k14 сағат бұрын
I would love to do this. But trying to stay warm here in the winter can be dangerous
@DebbiePotter-z7k14 сағат бұрын
Trying to stay warm here on the east coast can get very dangerous.
@deboraadkins-smith209215 сағат бұрын
Girl you need a big buddy Mr heater...you going to end up killing your self with what you got. I am saying this cause i care! God Bless!
@terrace113 сағат бұрын
FYI: Big buddy is also propane, it's just as dangerous, there's no difference 🙏
@smarttraveler823215 сағат бұрын
That bag reminds me of dialing those old rotary phones when we were kids lol.
@eastlynburkholder355917 сағат бұрын
It is not a cheap purchase, but I bought real sheepskin, long fibers left on undyed, naturally tanned. I needed a medical sheepskin but I thought those were ugly, so I bought a multicolor sheepskin. No batteries or fuel, very low tech. I wrap up like burrito in sleeping bags. I used this for tent camping and would get too hot. Hot water in a bottle placed on or near the inner thighs helps. Again, somewhat low tech, since water is heated then put into a metal or some other material container, be careful for leaks.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your suggestions!
@eastlynburkholder355917 сағат бұрын
and my sleeping bags cane from 2nd hand stores.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
🤗
@TeresaR.Jorgensen-n6o21 сағат бұрын
It's really nice and compact, but why do you fold it and put it inside that bag after each time you use it? I'd probably leave it open after taking the plastic bag out. It's too much work to open and fold it a few times a day. 💗🙌🏻
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
It doesn't take long to put up. I don't really use it a lot during the day. Every once in a while I leave it up over night.
@dianabest4807Күн бұрын
Sorry ,me again.I should have said the power charger that is shown on Bluettis website.I wondered if it plugged into cigarette lighter or what.
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
You can charge the Bluetti in your cigarette charger ( 12v) , you can charge by solar or by a regular outlet. The outlet is faster.
@dianabest4807Күн бұрын
I want to thank you for the information.I will be buying this because of your explanations made more clear than others.Do you have a link to the company or should I just go direct.?what is the correct solar. panel to charge quickly for traveling?Also what is a power charger ?Thanks .Enjoy your channel.
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
Hello, I just checked with Bluetti and have a referral code for you to use. The AC180 is $459 on the Bluetti website. Here is the link to the code. www.bluettipower.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/marlenaefelton/8927
@Bubba4168Күн бұрын
I have one of those small propane heaters like you have and you’re right, if you set it as low as possible, you can get approximately 24 hours of use from a can of propane.
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
Yes, that's why I ride around and heat my van first. Then use the propane to maintain a good temperature in my van. Thanks for watching!
@mrmotozenКүн бұрын
Thank you for great, practical advice on how you stay warm in cold weather.
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
You are so welcome! 🤗
@Margi183Күн бұрын
You could get altz or some trouble from lack of oxygen to yr brain/heart/lungs.. Keep yr nose open plz ♡♡
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment
@lisampeeler8294Күн бұрын
Congratulations!!
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@nancythornton2947Күн бұрын
Kinda what I do. Thanks for sharing
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@cherylandrews8323Күн бұрын
New to your channel ive subscribed ❤
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
Thanks so much for subbing! 🤗
@cherylandrews8323Күн бұрын
@MeenasHappyLife your very welcome 😊
@johnwolf14752 күн бұрын
GET A CHINESE DEISEL HEATER just onepropane burner will keep the van warm so all u need a stove and a terracotta flower pot
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment! 🤗
@jesseleighbrackstone8522 күн бұрын
You should try sleeping in -60°F in the mountains in Canada! We’re equipped, of course. Our expedition sleeping bags keep us warm throughout the winter, and we cover our cozy bag with three goose down duvets. It helps that my husband and I travel together, as our combined body heat helps us to stay nice and cozy. We don’t wear these at night, but we do wear heavy duty Selk’ Bags in the daytime if we’re not driving. We both LOVE our Bearskin hoodies which we wear to bed at night, and we ALWAYS sleep in our clothes. It’s easy enough to change underwear while having our morning wash etc at our local Rec Center. We don’t travel much in winter, as my husband works, but we don’t work at all during the six months of spring/summIt/fall. It works for us!😃 Love and All Good Things, Jesse.🌹
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🤗
@Dorothyredshz2 күн бұрын
Nice easy going video .❤
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thank you!🤗
@inkheart19542 күн бұрын
Cool 😎 great idea
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks! 🤗
@helened68962 күн бұрын
Meena, it's harmful to cover your entire head and tuck the covering in, if the covering isn't thin enough to allow some air to come through. The reason is that without enough oxygen to breathe, you damage your brain permanently. I would read up on that. Also, if you haven't, I would read up on how much ventilation you need based on the amount of propane you are using. It needs to be compatible to be safe.
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
I leave room for air and my pink blanket is not thick.
@JerryBiggers-s2m2 күн бұрын
Thankyou your video was very helpful! I understand so much more of how it all works! Thanks!
@MeenasHappyLifeКүн бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful! If you would like to purchase one there is a referral link in the description.
@carmensmith92202 күн бұрын
Thank you . I loved the foldable toilet. I've never seen that before. Pretty litter is good at absorbing urine into the crystals, leaving no odor. Thx again.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JamesHollinger-lt8qx2 күн бұрын
Have you thought about a cuddle buddy... 2 bodies are warmer then one. 😂
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
🤦🏽♀️😶
@JamesHollinger-lt8qx2 күн бұрын
Have you thought about a diesel heater
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Yes. Maybe next year or after I get my bed & storage built.
@Insertednmatrix2 күн бұрын
You can take ice melt and put some of it in a freezer bag, add a little water. Close the bag and knead the ice melt and water, and soon you will start feeling heat. You can use this as a hand warmer. You can put it inside your jacket, underneath your sweater, to keep warm. This warmer will last for hours. You can have more bags made up, and all you do is add water, close the bag, and knead. Make sure you take bottled water with you.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your suggestions! 🤗
@nonya.bizness2 күн бұрын
great job! hey, when you take that tv out you get a lot of storage- i took the one that came in my van out, and put a framed mirror with hinges over the hole. fits a TON of stuff in there.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks! I did partly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHvJZZKmedCsfLssi=W_W9wZmiAGdJS9AG
@nonya.bizness2 күн бұрын
an fyi to a lot of the commenters: mixing both bodily functions in one container causes mad stink. that's composting 101. so the way she uses two seperate containers is best by far.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@blue-vu1ek2 күн бұрын
I stayed in my vehicle all through Colorado mountain winter. My big solar generator was capable of supporting the wattage of an electric bed matt for many nights without recharge. The electric mattress pad went under my sheet. Put wool blanket on top of me and a down duvet over the top of the blanket. Wool base layer, a wool hat on my head, wool mitts for my hands, and wool socks. A non-electric dehumidifier kept the moisture reasonable. No worries about poisonous fumes. In the morning, I'd turn on my little electric, milk barn heater and wait for it to heat the space. The electric heater also dried the humidity, so sometimes I'd turn it on for an hour during the night to dry the air. For the floor, I purchased interlocking rubber mats for play areas. The thick rubber stopped the cold breezes from the floor. A cheap rug thrown over the rubber mats kept the floor from freezing me. edit: I kept candles for emergency heat in case my solar generator or smaller backup battery ran out of juice.
@jp642Күн бұрын
I have heard that wool makes all the difference!
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions!!
@samariagraham45022 күн бұрын
Subscribed ❤
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thank you!! 🤗
@kimberlyhoxie71242 күн бұрын
Great information
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@iAmMelekYahu3 күн бұрын
Love you Mom!!! I’m so proud of you and grateful for all of you who support my Mom!!!
@MeenasHappyLife2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️
@candicedobie76703 күн бұрын
I sleep with 3 pillows. One between my knees. I'm a side sleeper and don't like my knees rubbing. Especially under a lot of blankets. One under the head of course, and one, the thinnest, lightest, on top of my head leaving a small crack for air. Blocks out not only cold, but sound and light also. Instant dark, quiet and warm. Great for daytime naps too.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Glad you found something that works for you! 👍🏽🤗
@bonitahobbs23743 күн бұрын
HELLO: I Am just seeing you for the first time. I DO NOT KNOW THE REASON YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE VAN LIFE. I have NOT Ever seen your videos. I imagine ALL Van lifers have ample self-defense steel devices, ETC. Do yall have bats, and bear spray if its legal??
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
I have protection, yes!
@bonitahobbs23743 күн бұрын
DO YOU NEED A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ? 🛑 NOTE: Occasionally, Fire Departments give them away !
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Ordered one, thanks!
@rhondav42043 күн бұрын
Use cork to insulate your floor. Be safe and get a carbon monoxide alarm when using your propane heater. 😊
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Ordered one, thanks!
@kathyfann3 күн бұрын
Your doing a great job
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much! 🤗
@kathyfann3 күн бұрын
A zero degree sleeping bag is also helpful
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Thanks, I gave my reasons though.
@kathyfann3 күн бұрын
By running your own vehicle heater your engine will process easily in the morning in freezing temperatures.
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
I do warm my van up before moving in the morning. But check this... 👉🏽 Additionally, idling your car can actually be harmful to your engine, as it can lead to carbon buildup in the engine and reduce engine life
@kathyfann3 күн бұрын
You can run your engine all night with your heater on most cars. You might check it out, but mine only uses a couple of gallons of gas all night and it keeps me warm so you know I wanted to mention that.
@Scarletsky1382 күн бұрын
Isn’t the exhaust fumes a problem?
@MeenasHappyLife17 сағат бұрын
Running the engine while not moving does damage over time.
@kathyfann3 күн бұрын
I love those head hoods they are amazing. I got mine this winter and it’s red so I can be seen walking