Canadian Winter Van Life - Cubic Mini Install - Heat Shielding

Sorry everyone about the original upload being taken down, there was a glitch in the sound... had a lot of trouble getting things levelled for some reason. Anyway, here we go for attempt number two.
I head to Home Depot to build a platform and heat shielding for my Cubic Mini Cub.
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[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

I don’t know what you’re building. I don’t care what you’re building. I just like watching you build stuff.

[@DTH449]

Seems like love at first sight. Things are about to get hot and sweaty in the van.

[@ericryckman5174]

Great comment 🏅

[@andydufresne4102]

Feels like the old crockpot might pay an angry visit

[@bikerrider4845]

Would that be a H & S rated video??

[@zoidberg444]

If the vans a rockin, don't come knockin.

[@fairypotmama2146]

👋😁😂

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Man, there are other "van life" channels that I've watched that are literally 20-30 minute commercials of equipment to put in a $200,000 van. All of the top of the line equipment and montages of the van being in the shop being upgraded. This guy here stops at the hardware store, orders on Amazon and sleeps in the van while his building it. His channel is legit. Edit: And as i look to the right at my playlist, the following video is exactly that, 4 X 4 Sprinter van. I guess if you have the money, might as well get the best. Still prefer Foresty's van though.

[@jiffijoff9780]

I know exactly what you're talking about - spot on. 👍

[@debrajol3585]

Yah I can’t watch those channels. No offense to anyone, it’s just not realistic to 90% of the population. About a year back I watched a ‘Let’s see their van build” and they had custom carpentry walls, doors, cabinets, slide outs, custom made everything, with heated floors. Remote temperature control & lighting with an app included. ~~It made me want some of that daddy money 😂 then I remember how much I love being able to survive and that comes from learning how to make something out of nearly nothing & bare necessity. They can have it. If we ever need to bug out I’m with y’all who can figure things out 👌. Foresty has the right idea.. one 2 x 4.. a few screws, make it bend to your will LoL

[@ellengriffin1547]

But I don't like the way those expensive vans are designed. Well, maybe the most expensive ones ate good. But I prefer original bone built. Besides, most of them use materials that outgas toxins. No good to be confined in a small space breathing those toxins. I could smell the toxic plastics/chems outgassing when i toured the vans on the RV sales lot.

[@greetp]

Glad you were wearing your safety socks!

[@forestyforest]

lol!

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Lol indeed

[@johndoe-lr9if]

Haha. I noticed that too

[@ozzymandius666]

@@forestyforest One of them Zodi Extreme showers would go great with the woodstove.

[@LeVoyageurConscientise]

@@forestyforest Nice job, a good day is a day with tools, hardware and food on the same bench! But, wait, a wood stove? What about going south (US border is now open)?

[@wellsleythewizard]

Dude you’re an absolute renaissance man.

[@keaters123]

Honestly Forest's ingenuity and general knowledge about everything is impressive

[@randysurline4651]

Hes learned all of this since his first episodes

[@theathjr]

Totally agree.

[@efp722]

His videos are always entertaining but I stick around for episodes like this where he is troubleshooting and coming up with clever solutions to obscure van life problems. Dudes brilliant.

[@Outsideville]

Everything Foresty knows, he learned by watching his own videos.

[@mr.duanesharpe]

I swear. If he started a van built business I would buy one also also with his recipes..and a crock pot.

[@dlim1984]

And here I am bitching about not having enough work space in my shared garage, and Mr. Forest builds a platform for his wood stove inside his van. Cheers to ya, Mr. Forest.

[@iainnicholson4399]

I do believe Foresty Forest could build an exact, to scale, replica of the Eiffel Tower out of 2x2's

[@Lonewolfwildcamping]

Congratulations on the stove man 🔥😁

[@Irideonandon]

A wood stove? Ok. Now you are just playing. Your diesel heater was survival. This is fun. Your van life has come a long way!

[@matthewellard7509]

I have the cubic mini grizzly in our mobile ski cabin. Absolutely love it! Keeps our family of 5 toasty warm and dry all winter. Make sure you do the initial firing of the stove outside. The toxic fumes that come off the stove from the paint are horrible and it will leave a smell in the van for a long time. After you have cured the paint with the first use you don’t need to worry.

[@Number-ju1nl]

That is excellent advice, never would have thought the pain needs to cure and it's going to potentially be toxic and smell like bad news. Cheers mate

[@kathrynkahn6828]

Love how you use the quilting ruler to measure so many things!!

[@elizabethsolomon2864]

I was hoping you would have chosen a bathtub over the wood stove but hey, it’s your van.

[@sshza2143]

😃🤣🤪🥂😁🕺✌😎

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

I can’t wait for the fire side chats that we are going to have. I can see it now a mug of steaming hot cocoa and the fireplace crackling in the background. And maybe a Christmas song or two playing. I love it

[@woodsworldnomad4785]

🤣😂She's beautiful. I think you guys are going to be really happy together. ❤

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

That cracked me up when FF said “lighting a fire inside my van” with a fairly concerned look on his face 😂

[@VIV292]

He’s the McGyver of van builds!!!!! Great work Forest

[@sharonoldham4374]

Exactly 💯

[@matthewthomsondev]

Gotta appreciate the multitasking. Its hard to install a stove. Its probably crazy hard to install a stove from within a van. Its downright rocket-science to install a stove from within a van AND film it!

[@1101agaoj]

This is on par with watching astronauts working on the ISS, inside and out. Truly next level!

[@llorylloyd]

In traditional Foresty forest form "nothing I can do about that". Love how you woke up with your stove. You never disappoint... The man, the myth, the legend... Foresty Forest. I'm amazed at how you have added all those features.

[@chrislaws733]

Hey Foresty just a few suggestions. First let me say I have never worked on a cubic mini, however I have put in several wood stoves. Might I suggest the first fire you burn through your stove you do it outside your van. the oils and paints on wood stoves need to cure and the first fire usually stinks up a whole house. Another thing when you put your chimney pipe on I saw how the arrow said air flow and pointed toward the crimped end upwards. I do not know if the mini is different than a normal sized wood stove but if you put your crimped end pointing upward you will have creosote running out of your joints in your pipe. Love the content. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@forestyforest]

I was thinking of just opening all the doors and running the vent full blast... but if the chemical smell is really bad... maybe I will do it outside heh!

[@mtndaisy870]

It will smell REALLY bad...and then everything in your van will as well. Plus, you shouldn't be breathing the fumes. Also, your Ninja countertop...how about tiling it?... to protect that would, and paint on it, from catching fire...or just being too hot and releasing fumes). OR, covering the counter with the 18G like your heat panels. Would be easy to keep clean. Love your videos!

[@floydsterism]

I have one of those, definatly first burn outside and get it hot as you can, or just continue to snuggle with it to keep warm.

[@phoxymoron5620]

@@forestyforest the fumes are terrible. Our cubic didn't stop smelling till about 30hrs of burning. I suggest taking it camping and just feeding outside for a whole day and go from there.

[@ericryckman5174]

Seasoning a new wood stove; Definitely outside. I'd recommend get a high heat burn for a good hour then let it get dead cold Repeat 2 more times. You will notice a significant drop in smell with each cycle. I had to.do this for my arctic bell tent before running it inside. The stove pipe threw off the most smell. Once the metal turned colour the smell dissipated. Hardwood pellets will get it super hot you can add it to your wood to pump up the heat or use pellets on its own. You can play around with different amounts. Hilarious Intro today 🤣

[@fitter70]

Don't you hate it when you almost finish the job and you see how you could have done it better. Nice work Foresty Forest keep up the good videos.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

The great thing about about Foresty he is not afraid or lazy to redo projects as he progresses , Do it right or don't do it at all. He is always looking at the big picture. 🧐🤔🤔🤔🇨🇦

[@lukemckee9772]

Me and my best mate had the qubic mini, was the greatest little fire! Kept us warm in our big rv while we lived on the resort carpark in big white! Great times thanks for the memories

[@dougthebuilder1]

dude I'm a carpenter with a small workshop currently converting my van over here in the UK. totally envious of your patience and ability to work the way you do inside the van. I'm super unmotivated to finish the build and your videos keep me inspired, peace

[@timbo1993]

holding the sheet metal with your foot while only wearing socks plus using a jigsaw was very bold

[@Esther-ps3vx]

You are so talented. I am so glad that you are doing something that you love and living a life that we all want to live. Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I LOVE these episodes where you work on your van and do a bunch of chores. I can't believe you actually had the motivation to take your work apart to move the stove away from the wood. Wise choice, but it must've been such a pain to take apart the stuff you just spent hours putting together. I can't wait to see the wood stove in action!

[@tylerh8116]

Spent 7 hours in the ER passing a kidney stone so when I seen a new video up it totally made my day so much better.

[@wakaphwap]

Foresty! Before you light the inaugural flame set the whole unit up chimney and all outside for its first fire, so it can cook the paint and won't stink up the van!

[@forestyforest]

I was wondering if opening all the doors and running the vent would be enough? If its as bad as you say, maybe I should do it outside!

[@MilesVanlife]

@Foresty I was going to suggest the same. Light it outside.

[@matthewellard7509]

Do it outside! Seriously!

[@fulloppositelock6778]

@@forestyforest Most definately do it outside,save yourself the regret.

[@dynoreed7235]

Yes outside. Just you the Woodstove a sunset and a glass of wine. I forsee a long relationship here.

[@amyfu2047]

Nice! I’m going through about 2 litres of diesel a night right now in Whitehorse Yukon. I expect come January when we get the -40 I’ll probably double that. I need to get a bigger tank, although I did sacrifice the space to carry a 5 gallon jerrycan of diesel with me. I’m just a couple months into this van life. I Love your channel. You are very inspiring.

[@ferdware]

Once Forest adds everything he needs he’ll be back to the same amount of living space as his last van🤣 gonna need a bigger van FF!

[@randygeyer3336]

Oh dear. Forest swings both ways. First it was the crock pot now it's the wood stove. Have you no decency? :O

[@angelsong7730]

At this point of watching your sheer genius & what you keep on hand - no anvil? I mean, ya brought the sewing machine, so why not! 🤣 Srsly dude, yer sooooo amazing! Why can't all men be as impressive as you! 💜💜💜 the opening!!

[@MicrowaveZilla]

I have the same cubic mini cub in my step van. Been using it for over three years now. All the clearance specs are way cautious. I think you will find the shielding is mostly unnecessary except for the countertop. I also use a thermo electric fan. Hope you like it as much as I do.

[@whbjr.6400]

Foresty Forest is the embodiment of the can do attitude!

[@macbwilson]

Hey Forestry, I see you are in my neck of the woods. Happy to lend a hand or a place to work etc. Don't get creator burnout. Love what you're doing.

[@TravelingThru222]

The van is heating up, I’ve often thought about the mini wood stove for the bus. Cool video.

[@jko0526]

I guess I didn’t realize that a jigsaw can cut through metal. Thank you for teaching me something Forest!

[@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad]

I squealed when I saw the mini wood stove thumbnail before I started the video. Being in bed with a mini wood stove is THE BEST relationship status EVERRRRR!! And of course it made me happy that you know you needed room with the stove platform for the sewing machine. 😉 Can’t wait to see the MAGICAL glow and warmth of your first firing. ENJOY!!

[@Number-oo8xq]

You know you've made it when you have a sewing machine and a wood stove in your van. Rock on Mr. Frosty Forest stay safe and warm!!

[@packer500]

at some point you will have hot sparks coming out your chimney even with a spark arrestor. Make sure a spark does not get too close to the van gas cap. Sparks are caused in part by using wood that has a moisture content. Use the driest wood you can find.

[@maclac48]

Dam good tip! 👍🏿

[@mortuus4601]

And how prevent hot sparks 👎

[@wbforsure2104]

That is a good point!!! I would have never thought of that until my van burnt to the ground..

[@bevomcbevenstein]

I can't help but LMAO when I think about all the coming and going parking lot shots for any passerbys watching you set the cam, get back in the van, pull around, get back out, etc.

[@matthewpenny7946]

"I have all the tools except for when I actually need them." Foresty. Yep, the same for me, every single time. :-)

[@kerrykerry5778]

Beautiful install. Next time you need to cut sheetmetal, try cutting instead of sawing. Take a straight edge and a new utility blade in your knife. Score both sides and fold the score line over an edge like you are using a sheetmetal brake. Flip it and fold it 180* the other way. Now just flap it back and forth, until the metal fatigues at the snap line. Easy to do and it makes a super clean cut.

[@TheTramil]

If i may recommend something: please pre-fire the stove outside for the first time. It will cook the paint on, and won't leave chemical smell and fumes in your van that would linger for a while. I know the desire to do the first fire in it's designed spot, but i'm only thinking about you long term safety.

[@deadlygalerina4458]

good call!👍

[@forestyforest]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I was thinking of just opening all the doors and running the vent. But if you say its really bad, maybe outside is a better idea!

[@packer500]

@@forestyforest doing your first burn in outside is standard practice.

[@clarkleakins879]

Uh ooo!!! Getting prepared to run van on wood alcohol??? Foresty, the ultimate shift preper ride! He dont need your dinosaur fuel!!! Have a small cast iron pan with lid to set atop the cub, bake little pies? Brew a stew? Slow pot roast? Days of little lumber jacking ahead!

[@trevordinwoodie3231]

Quick tip from personal experience - If you notice the van becoming too hot whenever you use the stove, Insulating the flue pipe with some of that fiberglass exhaust wrap does the trick. I have a high bed and a lot of insulation though, so your results will probably vary. Looks good tho! Could you fit the smaller diesel tank ontop of the larger one, and plumb them both together?

[@juniordev2570]

The cap on the small tank was leaky

[@metricstormtrooper]

Isn't that why you have a heater? to make your van hot?

[@JohnSmith-gq9gn]

@@juniordev2570 Doesn't matter. Just don't fill the tank up all the way.

[@clovermark39]

@@metricstormtrooper When he’s out in the wilds he can make use of the wood for the stove.

[@juniordev2570]

​@@JohnSmith-gq9gn It does matter because he said himself it bothered him and he was looking forward to replacing it. Leaky cap means fumes leak out too not just liquid.

[@jester5370]

Oh snap, Foresty is going to to have a stove top now? What lunacy is this. Really though, this guy has worked so hard on this build. It's been great to start to see the pay off.

[@harmyjim2]

Nice to see your not trapped in the BC wilderness.

[@philallison3163]

You are quite possibly one of the handiest people I know of. Great little episode of the day to day van life jobs. Also a nice way for me to spend my lunch break! Cheers Buddy!

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I think it's a great idea to have 2 sources of heat in case one doesn't work. The wood 🪵 stove looks nice.

[@stephenng2120]

"i have no string, so I'll use dental floss" LOL Thinking outside the box !! Great stuff. Ill remember that for next time!!

[@darrellcaruk8880]

You have skills Foresty. If you ever decide to no longer be Nomadic , I would hire you to work in my wood shop. Good help is hard to find. 🇨🇦

[@iwannabethekid34xc]

Hire me I'm bored and tired of working shit jobs

[@dianematlock7922]

Praying you are safe, praying for the dude you visited who lives alone... stay dry, warm, and well fed and hydrated...ground yourself...MAY your life be sane...

[@MrDacedric]

It's funny when I first started watching you, obviously I was here for the hikes and cooks and stunning shots. Then you decided to do a new van build and I was excited to see what the new "setup" would be, what I didn't expect was to actually enjoy watching the construction parts. Something about the way you cut the clips just makes it a really cool montage. Cool to see you still finding new ways to build and expand. Chur bro.

[@zxcvzxcvzxvzcvzxcv]

if he starts building a house somewhere in the mountains one day, that would be surely watchable too. I love watching people work :)

[@Shawn_White]

12:05 I can only imagine the look on the gas station attendant's face when they see you open your door and put the nozzle inside the van.

[@SweetiePieTweety]

Argh spewed my beer at “wanna coffee?”🤣

[@susanjacquier5358]

Great opening ....true Foresty style :)

[@mindym5579]

Foresty, I could watch you tinker, build, fix whatever.. forever! Would love to help though. Genius at work🤗🌱🖤

[@bbtank3000]

I just imagine Foresty driving down the highway with a smoke cloud coming from the top of the van.

[@birdlady2725]

Reminiscent of Cheech n Chong? Lol!!

[@ksweet696]

"If I can just get off of this L.A. freeway without gettin' killed or caught, I'll be down the road in a cloud of smoke, to some land that I ain't bought, bought, bought..." --Guy Clark

[@Hansen710]

And i can imagine how the stove will start to let smoke and sparks into the van, when the van comes up in speed Run Forrest run 😲

[@andrewtataryn6967]

I Love Forestry Forest does NOT hide his mistakes, Your weird if you don't laugh at this guy's jokes. I really look forward to your videos and before you know it my daughter was born yesterday, Time stuck on hyper speed. Much love to all!

[@davem.2191]

I hope the heat from that stove doesn't melt your bike tires.

[@davemi00]

Exciting Addition of a Wood Stove.

[@juststeve7665]

the only "fail" of the design of this (and most r.v. woodstoves) is that they draw combustion air from inside the vehicle... this pulls in cold air from the outside... and potentially depleting the oxygen in the closed space. They should draw air in from an intake piped to the outside and preheated by passing alongside or underneath the firebox .... working on my own design for my camper. BTW Vermeculite is non flammable and makes a great heat insulator and it is cheap, just don't inhale the dust particles. There is also refractory board available but it's about $75 for a 2x4' sheet. Rock wool is also a great heat insulator. Just some food for thought. I have had a considerably larger woodstove in my 32' 5th wheel for many years. Not a good idea to drive at any appreciable speed with a fire going... you will create a raging inferno in the firebox and chimney from the suction created by the wind passing the chimney and you'll leave a trail of sparks behind you.

[@forestyforest]

I'm planning on leaving the front windows cracked.. the air exchange will be good for removing moisture.. i get frost above the headliner when i leave everything sealed up overnight. Thanks yes insulation is on the list too!

[@dynoreed7235]

Your points are all correct. However, your last sentence created a mental visual for me that I found entertaining. Thank you for a good laugh before I go to work.

[@maclac48]

I look forward to seeing the new stove in action! 👍🏿

[@barlowjmb]

Your perseverance is incredible. I get frustrated with things that pale in comparison and typically step back from projects.

[@moteroargentino7944]

I believe the trick is just to enjoy it or to make a routine of it. Willpower runs out too quickly to accomplish anything with it alone.

[@Ray-Willey]

I love wood heat! I fabricated my own little stove and put it in my truck topper.

[@deadlygalerina4458]

love the mini wood stove. Be mindful that wood burning uses up a lot of the available oxygen in any given space. You'll need to keep a window slightly open or have a pipe vented up from the floor(can double as the leg). also, you'll need a kettle with water always heated on the stove otherwise it will suck the moisture out of you. Your clearances look fine(good job:), keep the beautiful butcher block well oiled and it will be fine you have plenty of distance there. If you find your way down to Mendocino, Ca, look me up and I'll take you to a sweet hike-in hot spring. Peace

[@dereksimmons5877]

He mentioned in a previous video that moisture control (namely removing it) is the main goal with this stove, so he'll probably only use it when there's excess in the van already. But good insights all around.

[@moteroargentino7944]

Regarding the oxygen consumption I don't know about the one he bought, but they're supposed to have a fresh air intake, preferably from the bottom. So the cold air comes in, feeds the fire and goes out, all in a closed system. But yeah, wherever a fire is going on, one must be extra cautious.

[@deadlygalerina4458]

@@dereksimmons5877 yes, I remember him mentioning that(now that you bring it up:)) I just think it will dry that small of a space pretty quick.

[@dereksimmons5877]

@@deadlygalerina4458 Agreed. I've never really seen anyone be happy with that small of a wood stove, nor any woodstove in that small of a space.

[@GregDinAZ]

Foresty Forest is fearless...Just Do It!! 😁❤️

[@cff5571]

Excellent choice for a wood stove Foresty! Cold days and nights will be more comfy inside your van.

[@thomascollins4325]

FF Cliffhanger!!! Reminds me of the old Batman TV series. "Same Bat Time! Same Bat Channel!" Same Van Time! Same Van Channel! Keep on Truckin' !!!

[@royeyk]

Fireplace, add a mirror in the ceiling and you're driving the Playboy Mansion.

[@junebixby7041]

Like the romantic music to go with your new relationship...hope you don't get burned.

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

That'll be cozy as f with that in there on a cold winter's night, and good backup for diesel heat. Plus you get the added benefit of looking like a 1780's steamship while driving down the road.

[@deshog999]

Hey, we are from England, across the pond. Just love watching your adventures, so envious of all that fabulous scenery in Canada. That little Cubic mini wood stove looks fantastic. Have seen it on other Vloggers, and it works really well. As a suggestion, that fan you put on top of your stove…it’s so big. In our home, we have a wood burner and have just bought on eBay, a tiny double bladed fan which works just the same but it’s two fans which are only around 90mm in diameter, and would work really well in your van. Wish I could send you a picture, but I don’t know how on KZbin. Stay safe out there and have a great winter…can’t wait to see you next time. Des and Shirley.

[@heathgabrysh4542]

Everyone: "You can't have a wood stove in a van." Forest: "hold my beer."

[@monapace9673]

New Subscriber here.... It's so nice to watch a KZbinr who films around my city where I used to live. Right now my husband and I live on 2 acres N.W. of Calgary in a little hamlet called Water Valley. I say "little" because if you blink you would drive right through it. ha ha There is quite a big community here consisting of ranchers and farmers. Most of my subs hail from Ontario and the US, but I now have another one from Western Canada. I would say most van lifers who live in their van during the winter months have a cubic mini wood stove. The first time I saw one I was amazed that it could radiate such heat. I was so impressed. Anyways, I am watching your older videos to familiarize myself to your content. So far, I am really enjoying your channel.

[@perryhertler5198]

When you’re always trying to conserve diesel and batteries, a wood stove seems like a great source of guilt free heat!

[@angelacross2216]

It’s very reassuring to know that whatever happens on your remote mountain adventures you’re going to be able to stay warm and cook. Bonus: your fuel does grow on trees.

[@coleanderson5661]

You should definitely do the first burn outside so you don’t have paint fumes in the van and it also helps a The paint set in

[@SkoolieB]

I’ve found coal and yellow duraflame logs work great in my cubic grizzly stove. Cut them into 3-4 pieces, and they’ll last for 1-2 hour at a time.Coal will let you sleep thru the night without having to feed the stove.works great in my suburban. For a couple years now up here in Alaska’s -50F nights. The problem becomes regulation of too much heat

[@machinesandthings7121]

Get one of the cheap harbor freight touchless temp guns. I used it alot when i installed my wood stove. I only used a single layer of stainless steel sheet metal, and it works really well. With two layers you'll be good to go. Great work!

[@dazednconfused31337]

Good idea, you could point it around and find cold spots in the van insulation too. I found mine doesn't work on shiny metal (e.g brake discs) when I had a seized caliper on my motorbike.

[@machinesandthings7121]

@@dazednconfused31337 agreed, shinny metals give variable temps. I think the more expensive units work better. But i think I paid $15, so i cant complain.

[@WORLD-OF-MERLIN]

An enigma, wrapped up in an anomaly, and shrouded in mystery 🎃

[@michaeldouglasmason]

It's kinda sad that I'm this excited for the stove install... I would keep a pot of tea on there all winter long!

[@rgknowlton1]

What an awesome lifestyle. I don't know that I'd have the discipline to live productively in a cramped van, but it's enjoyable to watch someone who does have the discipline.

[@marks-0-0]

Its amazing how you've fitted so much into your van Foresty. If you haven't got one already then i think a battery chainsaw will come in really handy now.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

watch the previous video. he bought one

[@michaeltablet8577]

I am amazed with how much you get done with a jigsaw. Love all your videos! Be safe and blessed!

[@sealarkesmiles9263]

Dental floss is always a good "Go to". Love the stove. Thinking about one myself.

[@HawaiianStyle1994]

TYRO has definitely received a bunch of advertising and business from Chrome, Jeffie Bear, Share the Wild and now Foresty.......wow, just awesome!!

[@susanwoodward7485]

Soo excited to see this Cubic install - something I have wrestled with for 15 years since I first discovered the Kimberly, but too chicken to make the jump.

[@mikestang679]

Mini Stoves, are the cherry on top of an Ice cream sundae.......good job, it makes a cozy, snuggley, warm and fuzzy feeling, in a mini home.........

[@mccarthy155]

This might be the most satisfying addition to the Van.

[@hmfem3656]

The wood heater can also be used as stove top for cooking or for keeping food or coffee warm. It's great multifunction addition.

[@hmfem3656]

@Michael Rows besides roasting your nuts, you can also fry your beacon and eggs & such.

[@Scott-J]

If you don't have one, an infrared thermometer will help you keep an eye on surface temperatures when you fire it up the first time.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Who knew Foresty forest had these skills his legend continues to grow around the world!😎

[@goose2744]

Foresty. Don't ask yourself why you have a flat on your next ride. Love the workmanship.

[@FlugPoP]

Omg that stove is so cute 😍

[@SD-oi9gr]

What I’ve learnt with stoves like this is they pump out more heat than you ever imagined! Even a tiny one like this should be able to turn your van into a sauna if you want. I always accident touch the bare metal whilst it’s hot and it doesn’t take a second to literally melt your skin lol. Don’t be like me.

[@mojogustavo336]

I always love your non challant humor dude and enjoy your builds. I've been doing van life for years and I've been a subscriber of your yours for years too. I'm just kicking back in my van enjoying a cold one. I want to make it up to Canada soon.

[@mgmilw4966]

Noticed you were on Stoney Trail in Calgary. Better hang around on the East side of the Rockies until BC's flooding is over. Be safe and take care of yourself.

[@TheBeauso]

I understand the fire stove as being a self-sustainable system. I'm not sure if the value you are adding to your life is worth it compared to just using a diesel heater and the same cooking systems you have been using. It's very interesting to watch keep up the good work.

[@downbytheriver501]

The thing anyone who camps in the winter acknowledges and has to deal with constantly is condensation. A wood stove is the only form of heat that doesn't create condensation, but actually dries out the air in its environment. I've been fulltiming for years off and on up in montana and a wood stove is something I've been trying to figure out how to use in my camper without cutting a hole in the roof...not sure if it's possible.

[@jordansaintemarie]

He needs a back up plan. He’s off grid in the fucking mountains.

[@moteroargentino7944]

I also had my doubts, but in his particular case it might be worth it as he goes into the wild in freezing temperatures. With the stove he can use the resources of the area while saving diesel. Plus it emits dry heat.

[@randylls5341]

Another thing - there's the wet hiking gear that needs to dry. Well done. 👍

[@mbrider56]

Great to see the install Simon, I think your surfaces will be ok with the heat. “The orchestra in the van will now increase “…..😂😂🥁🎻🎺