A Different Way To Stay Warm In Your Van Or Car! Stay Warm Overnight

[@MeenasHappyLife]

If you don't watch the entire video, please don't comment. People are asking questions that have been answered in the video. 🤔⁉️

[@Nothanksanymore]

Rice in cups incup holders, on dash can help keep moisture down. I did one Michigan winter. Learned alot.

[@candicedobie7670]

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.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Glad you found something that works for you! 👍🏽🤗

[@faithnorris3905]

Hey, I'm doing my 4th yr. In my van in Ohio. 1st you start with a sub 0 sleeping bag (one with lots of room). Walmart has several to choose from. 2nd don't heat with propane. The condensation will make it rain in your van , and make it rust very quickly. 3rd get a diesel heater+ a power station. This is a dry heat.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I don't like sleeping bags. I keep a window cracked and damp rid in my van. I may get a diesel heater once I remodel my van.

[@judywhite7782]

​@MeenasHappyLife - I'm a tosser/turner myself.. I was thinking a Good Sleeping bag on top, unzipped, then a blanket on IT if nec, then a Wool type blanket Under my Lower coverings to keep cold from coming up thru them.. I can't do Wool on my skin, get an itchy rash... I'm going to watch again for the Window coverings.. be Safe/Warm Sister...❤

[@janetfolkerts5827]

I would be concerned about the propane poisoning you in such a closed space. Also, could you put some of that insulation on the floor and cover it with a rug or blanket. A wool blanket is supreme for warmth. a hot water bottle placed under your covers prior to going to bed will pre-warm it and keep your feet warm. I too, sleep with my head under the covers when cold. THANKS for sharing.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank for your concern. I've never had any of the symptoms. I am very careful with my propane. And really it's not even on like all day. I have a window cracked and I'm not right up on it while lit. I have a carpeted floor and the van I have is already insulated.

[@theresaprice1365]

You can get a carbon monoxide detector also be safe 🙏🏽

[@coffybrooksclausell883]

Also candles in crisco last thousands of hours. Heat light ❤

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

​@@coffybrooksclausell883 can you explain this like I'm 4 years old... I'm interested in how this is done 😊

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

Does the water bottle just heat a small part of the bed?

[@heidigib01]

If you use a power source like a jackery you can use a heated blanket. Works wonders

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I have one in my pillow case

[@feelbetter2427]

I love how you explain things so thoroughly and thoughtfully and not talk at neck break speed, so we get it. Safe travels and happy holidays 🙏🏾

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks, I appreciate that! Happy holidays to you too! 🤗

[@MargaretGLouque-ve7xe]

Bed looks comfortable and warm. Amazing how you have adapted to this van life with ease and skill. Stay warm, God Bless you.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks, you too!

[@janicem4382]

I am glad someone mentioned the propane issue, that it could be very dangerous. Please be careful.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I'm very careful with it as I stated. I take precautions.

[@petuniaromania6294]

It's definitely about layers and choosing materials that hold in body heat.

[@PinkPoofiePalace1234]

Oh girl I stayed in a tipI one nIght and like to frOZE. Next morning there was heavy frost. My 3 year old granddaughter was with me. I had put on lots of clothes and held the kid next to me, never again. Scared me so glad she didnt get hypothermia.😮❤❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I'm glad you both made it through the cold Temps! We have to always be prepared for the worst case scenario. We 🙏🏽🤗

[@jesseleighbrackstone852]

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.🌹

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@lindajohnson7838]

Put a sock full of raw Jasmin rice that has been tied or stitched closed. Place on the car vents when car is running or go to a gas station that has a microwave(2 minutes). No plug in needed. We call them “cozy’s”. Put them in your bed before you get in. Two are better than one. The heat from the rice lasts for hours and will help keep you warm. 😊. Use reflectives under your sheets, and on your windows and ceiling. To further reduce cold air from around window…install 3M window kits that you shrink wrap with a hair dryer. This creates dead air that works to keep the cold out. Sleep tight, don’t let the bugs bite🙂

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much for your advice. I may look into the rice thing. I saw some of those on my trip to the Wild west. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2WQnpebhbh3bKssi=qwjhvFSL5qEK9qdu

[@lindajohnson7838]

@@MeenasHappyLife we like the tall sports socks because they can be draped over your shoulders, wrapped around your back, piled over cold hands or feet, or laid long ways by your legs or back under the covers for a “cozy”, inviting nest on a chilly night. Love the fact that once warm they do not require a plug-in and are very portable. We also have a couple of small square ones to throw in the babies car seat before strapping them in……because it is now recommended NOT to put them in snow suits in a car seat.

[@popatop75]

Thank you must say never put your face or mouth and nose under the blanket your breathing out moist warm air and will. Make the covers somewhat damp and it will become much colder I slept on the ground in a sleeping bag 27 years us army

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for your comment!

[@kathyb5740]

Thankyou for your service.❤

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Agreed, it’s so annoying even when I am just walking outside in the cold, I keep having to rotate my scarf because the condensation builds up so fast!

[@Me4Evidence]

I have that same heater and I think it's the perfect size for a car plus I have a carbon monoxide alarm

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yes, it is. I thought the big buddy would take up too much space.

[@Bubba4168]

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.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

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!

[@JoeZyzyx]

My 2003 dodge grand caravan has a remote starter installed since 2004. I can lie down in back and just push a button on fob to auto-crank it, and the van has rear heat too, so that can be used when napping in a rest stop on a trip. Also, I keep a 72 in. x 80 in. Camouflage Utility Cover, also called a "cargo blanket" which is heavy and very warm to cover with. It feels like one of those "weighted blankets", does great job of retaining heat under it. I just looked and here in Maryland, they sell at harborfreight for $12, which is the least expensive blanket one could possibly buy! The camo is the thickets and warmest I think, it's by "Franklin". Also consider a 12V heating pad (60x40" approximately) which is between 50-75w power, and even if it ran at top watts constantly, anything like a charged jackery can keep it warm for 8-10 hours of sleep time. I wouldn't run it using car starting battery for it though. A separate deep cycle 200ah works OK with it. Mine has 4 heat level settings, and can set time for 15-30-60-90 minutes.

[@bonitahobbs2374]

@@JoeZyzyx Thx , re: the camo blanket !!! NEVER KNEW ABOUT IT❗ Will get 1 n maybe share 1 with someone in need.🙏🏼❤️

[@Insertednmatrix]

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.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for your suggestions! 🤗

[@Scarletsky138]

Thank you for information. I am thankful you are warm cause I am freezing in my house in North Georgia! Snow storm.

[@Moises-y7k]

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

[@robyndaye4155]

God bless you honey sending you love and light stay warm and safe❤❤❤❤❤

[@lanettejones6618]

I use an XL heating pad, and it works wonders.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I was checking them out online. 🤔🤔

[@Scarletsky138]

If you can get a wool army blanket its a life saver. But you have it all going on !

[@blue-vu1ek]

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.

[@jp642]

I have heard that wool makes all the difference!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for the suggestions!!

[@rhondav4204]

Use cork to insulate your floor. Be safe and get a carbon monoxide alarm when using your propane heater. 😊

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Ordered one, thanks!

[@micheledelnigro9259]

Stay safe, and please keep warm.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@TruthfulInfoIsPowerful]

I don’t understand why van lifers don’t sleep with a ZERO DEGREES sleeping bag? Even unzipped and opened? They’re super warm!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Did you watch til the end? I tell you the reason.

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

​@@MeenasHappyLifethey're saying you can have it completely unzipped and it's in blanket form 👌🏾. But you seem to be doing just fine 😊

[@Stay_tooned]

I really appriciate all the detail. A lot of people don't provide detail but it is so helpful! Thank you so much. Just found and subscribed.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I truly appreciate you subbing! 🤗

[@patriciauselton6460]

Cuddl Duds leggings are amazing. I wear the thinnest level. Smartwool socks or Thorlo microfiber socks and oversized lined leather slippers work. Oversized gloves with the fingertips cut off work. A simple bandana works. A duck down comforter is cheaper than goose and is still warm. So is a zipped-opened down sleeping bag. Making a tent out of a cotton sheet will hold in your heat. I store fabrics in zippered pillowcases.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@angpeach6711]

Use the plastic bottles from Eternal brand water. The plastic is thick and radiates heat under a blanket. Works much better than a hot water bottle.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for the tip! 😁

[@donnaturner4795]

Hey Darlin 😊 looks like ya got a pretty good set up...I'd like to offer a suggestion re: blankets... 1) flannel sheets 2) looks like twin size bed.. buy double size..thrift stores are good...then ya doubled up...3) flooring, during summer, lay insulated matting , then plywood or whatever 😊

[@kathyfann]

A zero degree sleeping bag is also helpful

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks, I gave my reasons though.

[@kathyfann]

By running your own vehicle heater your engine will process easily in the morning in freezing temperatures.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

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

[@kathyfann]

Your doing a great job

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@Chicken-dq9zg]

I love the honesty and flaws in videos. If the vids are perfect, then, for me, it’s not as appealing. I also love the commenters who often share their wisdom and/or kindness ❤. Good information. Thank you.

[@Patricia_Stewart337]

I love hearing happy comments! Thanks

[@yorotirb3941]

You might like a mattress pad if you have plenty of power. They come in 110 volt ac or you can get them in 12 volt. I like them over elect blankets cause they usually say do not cover, so your heat is going straight up. The pad is meant for the bttm so it warms you and the heat stays trapped under the blankets. I luv my 110 cause it has a preheat that gets your bed toasty for about 10 or 15 minutes and then shuts off and switches to the level you selected.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! I have a mattress pad and a electric blanket in my pillow case if I ever need it. I don't really need it honestly. 🤗

[@TheUrban.Camper]

-35 Farenhight and lower no heat, but I'm in Canada, so even -15 is like summer😁. You are smart, you know your tolerance level. You are completely right on how you do things. 😁🇨🇦🥶👍.New Sub

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you for subscribing! Glad you like the video! 😁

[@rollerhopgirl]

your solutions are always creative and functional. love it.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! 🤗

[@kathyfann]

I love those head hoods they are amazing. I got mine this winter and it’s red so I can be seen walking

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Cool! I like mines too!

[@rebeccalankford9810]

Thank you for sharing such great information. In regards to the sleeping bags. Some unzip all the way to open up to a blanket.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks, I know. But I don't want to do all that in the middle of the night. 🤗

[@blackmanrving5288]

Believe me, you will be happy once you have a diesel heater. It is the best way to go and keep it warm.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

That's the plan!

[@cabracove]

@@MeenasHappyLife Must have for me, I'm in AK and Canada in the fall, and I like winter camping as well. Best thing is it's ultra dry heat. No condensation. I don't run it when I'm asleep though. Probably would be fine, just don't like the idea.

[@mrmotozen]

Thank you for great, practical advice on how you stay warm in cold weather.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

Nice. Subscribed. I saw a lady one time that did a thing you might like to try: on top of everything you’ve done, she pitched a tiny a-frame tent over herself and her bed only, w a moving blanket. It did keep it a couple of degrees warmer inside than the rest of her van !

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for subbing and watching! I saw that on a thumbnail before. Thought about it and decided my way was enough for me. It's already a lot to set up to go to bed at night in a van. If I had a permanent bed maybe. 🤗

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

@ makes sense 🙌🏼

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

This does work .

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@eastlynburkholder3559 🤗

[@DebbiePotter-z7k]

I would love to do this. But trying to stay warm here in the winter can be dangerous

[@c.tucker2247]

Electric blankets could help as well...

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I have one. See here. 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nRoIOlYpx6ba8si=Bu0nzBjEe3ZdW_qV

[@Jo67983]

And when in your vehicle.., where are you going to plug it in, pray tell

[@c.tucker2247]

@Jo67983 a generator... ecoflow, bluetti, anchor etc... And she has stated that she does have an electric blanket.

[@Jo67983]

@c.tucker2247 I didn't see the she had a power bank. I use mine mostly for charging the phone and then my medical spine implant of which I can't walk without it being charged 😐

[@drewschumann1]

​@@Jo67983 They have USB rechargeable ones

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Timeline 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Propane Heater 04:57 What to use overnight 05:18 A great Insulation Hack 07:34 Window Reflectix 07:47 Sound Deadening Insulat 08:42 How to block the cold air 09:39 How to install 12:57 How to sleep on cold night 15:08 Sleep demonstration 17:08 Cover your head with this 19:11 What to wear to bed 19:33 Key points 20:35 I stayed all day and night

[@CatherineFogarty-qh1db]

I love in Utah, I,m renting also! There,s no way I,m doing that either. I have a Mr. Buddy heater, but! I,m scared it will catch my car on fire. I like the way your doing this. Good luck!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching! Stay warm! 😊

[@mytravelnow]

Meena have you heard Bob Wells talk about the crisco heating using clay pots

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I have, but I'm good, promise.🤗

[@jrraven3230]

It doesn't work 😇

[@DebbiePotter-z7k]

Trying to stay warm here on the east coast can get very dangerous.

[@maryannnoriega7216]

You are so informative and find your videos so inspirational...stay warm ❤ I'm glad i found your videos

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Aww, thank you! I appreciate you! 🤗

[@Dorothyredshz]

Nice easy going video .❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!🤗

[@sparkie3231]

Good video! Thanks for sharing your solution to this problem. I do the same as you, but i haven't been out yet in single digits, which is common here in winter. New sub here. 😊 B

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you like the video!

[@MaryKirby-f4q]

Thanks!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

No, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! 🤗🤗

[@Gary-ee3kq]

Coldest I've done is in the teens without heat because my diesel heater wires shorted out from ice build up. I've water tighten them since then. It was tough. Less than that without heat is crazy.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I agree! No-tell Motel here I come! 😁😂😃😅 Just kidding, I'm going to be in a nice hotel. Even if my children have to cash app me! 🤗

[@Gary-ee3kq]

@MeenasHappyLife I did the same thing when I lived in my RV in ABQ. A few days of the month when temps dropped in the single digits or low teens I said screw this 😅 and got a $35/ night room at America's best inn. Diesel heaters weren't a thing 8 years ago and my propane dometic barely made a difference when it got that cold.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@Gary-ee3kq I know that's right! Just because you live in a vehicle doesn't mean you are tied to it 24/7 365. Self preservation is your discretion!!🤗

[@janiehayes6116]

You are the best, this is how learn

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! I appreciate you!

[@christophercollins428]

Love your videos you have a comforting voice stay warm ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you find my voice comforting! 🤗

[@stacylbrewer]

It looks so cozy! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@JayneW911]

That particular heating element that you’re using is for outdoor use only. Lets out too much gas. you need one specifically made for indoors… I almost bought that one myself off of Amazon till I read through how many BTUs it is. They must say indoor outdoor on the label. The ones that you use for camping are meant to be used outside the tent not inside. Please be careful with that one.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for your concern 🤗

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

Loved this video....had to subscribe!!! It certainly looks very warm and cozy in there!

[@kathyfann]

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.

[@Scarletsky138]

Isn’t the exhaust fumes a problem?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Running the engine while not moving does damage over time.

[@TruthfulInfoIsPowerful]

Everyone should sleep with socks just incase of an emergency ‼️ in the night that may demand for ya to escape or run with no time for shoes.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I wear my slippers in the van. Keep them right in front of my bed.

[@DeloresBrown-q3x]

❤❤You have great ideas Happy Hoildays too you🎉🎉

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks, Happy Holidays to you too! 🎉

[@lorettasalas6478]

Thank so much for this very informative video!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@fayshaw1]

You can also get hand warmers to put at your feet. Put socks on then put another pair on that can keep the hand warmers close to your feet. K be your van

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@e6ensperception]

have you yhought about an e;ectric blankets?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I have one in one of my pillow cases.

[@enzodunn2577]

Smart lady!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@kimberlyhoxie7124]

Great information

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks!

[@bambihargrove6499]

You're Amazing ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

You too!!

[@michaelohara2161]

I would have to put a hanging tether on it, so I could not accidentally nock over the heater.

[@adventurebythemile]

I’m getting a wool blanket everyone says it’s great to have.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

One of my daughter in laws gave me a king size fleece lined sherpa blanket. It was sooo big! I don't have anywhere to store it though. I'm thinking about getting a full size one but I need to take some things out and put them in storage first.

[@JayceeWedmak]

Maybe take the blanket to a sewing shop and have them cut it into 2 or 4 pieces - whatever works best for you. Safe roads! 😊 @@MeenasHappyLife

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

​@@JayceeWedmakwow that's a great idea!

[@JamesHollinger-lt8qx]

Have you thought about a diesel heater

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yes. Maybe next year or after I get my bed & storage built.

[@josephbbbnn.8837]

Love the video

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!

[@LeslieProvard]

Can you let me know what brand propane heater that you have? Thanks

[@MeenasHappyLife]

INTCOLL Propane Heater a.co/d/iOITKtl

[@SheilaHill-i4h]

You have a Wonderful Son that helped you 🎉

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@SolaceRadioMeanderRadioNetwork]

Thank you for the information. Very wise and practical. Hope you have a happy new year.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@tammyfritz9531]

Your great!..you explain it so well...who knows where I will end up.

[@ItsyBitsyDreamstead]

Hot water bottles work great.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@angpeach6711]

Eternal brand bottled water makes the bottles from a thick plastic that radiates heat under a blanket and stays hot all night. I’ve used hot water bottles but they don’t work as well. I discovered this after working a night shift in the ER. I filled my bottle with very hot water and it kept me warm all night. Now i sleep with it in the winter. Even my husband likes it.

[@Stanpianoman-zs7gy]

My motorhome broke down so now I sleep in my car. To keep warm I pile sheepskins with blankets on top of me

[@mommasonthemove9144]

😂😂😂😂 I got my 8 year old a kitten for Christmas. She picked him and named him Oreo. He looks like your sons cat, too. 😂😂😂

[@mommasonthemove9144]

I think my daughter asked about night routine because she's worried about her kitten in a bus. She's used to an rv, but a bus would be new.

[@sharonslay1936]

Love your video❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@Nothanksanymore]

Condensation can build in your lungs. Stay safe.

[@adventurebythemile]

Do you have a buddy heater? And a CO2 detector?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

No

[@ravenbyers9466]

Heating blanket and a generator

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I have an electric blanket in one of my pillow cases. I don't really need it though.

[@sheilagaleano365]

Snug as a bug in a rug : ))

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yep! 🤗

[@StephStruble]

I want out myself in a state at that given time, where and when winter sets in for me to freeze my a$$ off LOL

[@MeenasHappyLife]

😄😊

[@BonesAndButtons]

You look so cosy, tucked up in your bed.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! I try to keep it as simple and cosy as I can.🤗

[@bonitahobbs2374]

DO YOU NEED A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ? 🛑 NOTE: Occasionally, Fire Departments give them away !

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Ordered one, thanks!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Good for you 👍 Excellent setup. Enjoy 🚙🏔️🌞

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@adventurebythemile]

What kind of fridge do you have and how big is it?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

It's a Euhomy 47 qt 12v fridge/ freezer about 27x18

[@Skweezable]

Do you have a window cracked while using the propane? Love your channel!❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yes, I have 2 side windows and I put a folded paper towel tube in so it stays cracked but not open all the way. Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@Gary-m7r]

Very nice video

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks a bunch!

[@aquastar5314]

Use reflectix to insulate ur van

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@deboraadkins-smith2092]

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!

[@terrace1]

FYI: Big buddy is also propane, it's just as dangerous, there's no difference 🙏

[@ShelbyVanGone]

Great tips!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I hope they help! 🤗

[@gracielei76]

Thank you, Meena! I’m still in the planning stage of van camping. I was wondering if you get condensation in the winter, and if you do, what you do you do about that?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I use a Damp rid thing that I get from Dollar Tree. When I cook I crack a window.

[@gracielei76]

Thanks!

[@metacomet1089]

SNUG AS A BUG IN THE RUG. GOD BLESS YOU

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@adventurebythemile]

How cold is the weather there? It’s 29* an breezey

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@adventurebythemile it's been between 28° and 37° at night. I'm in Southern Maryland.

[@adventurebythemile]

Weird question but how tall are you because I can’t lay that way.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@adventurebythemile I'm 5'3", so 63 inches tall. The van from window to window back there is 73 inches wide. So the bed is about 68 inches wide?

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

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.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for your suggestions!

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

​and my sleeping bags cane from 2nd hand stores.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

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[@donnakreye8339]

Thanks 🙏🏻