Testing A New TV In My Old Van - Solo Van Camping

[@Dankish1809]

Your samsung has dex mode. buy a usb c to hdmi cable. You can then watch and browse without cell service.

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

Yep, this guy understands.

[@jeremywilliams6062]

I was gonna say the same thing lol

[@BanjiReacts]

@@Dankish1809 he can also do the same thing with a laptop if he has one.

[@CrazyQuady]

WHAT!? This is exactly why I love this platform, I'll try it out! Thanks!!

[@BanjiReacts]

@@CrazyQuady SamsungDex is one of the best features ever lol

[@MathiasGreenwalde]

My favorite part of camping/van videos is the cooking parts. I love that in your videos the cooking portion is more fleshed out and you show almost everything. Being disabled its really fun to watch people like you go out and camp. Hopefully one day I get better and can do normal people stuff again like I did a few years ago. Also with the TV, a lot of people wouldn't buy a 720p TV but honestly I think its fine. I grew up in the early 2000s and 720p then feels like what 4k is now.

[@francesgibsongibson3517]

happy you came back a few weeks or months ago. I had to watch some new videos, but they were nothing like yours. Stay healthy. We don't want another health scare. Have fun and keep on being you. Happy travels🎉

[@sweetnezz7781]

So happy you uploaded a video. Sitting here waiting out the hurricane in Florida. A much needed distraction ❤

[@gingermom12]

Good luck. Stay safe.

[@ritafoster8625]

​@@gingermom12ditto

[@chogan201]

Wow...I hope you guys are safe...I heard it is a Cat 4....GEEZ...Stay safe...

[@CrazyQuady]

Oh no! Hope everyone is safe! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertStroupe]

That was a nasty hurricane. Hope you are safe. NC here

[@babuddha]

Mentioned once before. A couple of computer fans lashed together would fit nicely in those screened windows. Computer fans are 5 or 12 V and can be run to exhaust and intake, creating a breeze.

[@Anne-WindyHillFarm]

Hey Mike how you doing? You look awesome. That makes my heart happy. I’ve been praying. I got surgery coming up soon for my lungs. Yes I’m a little scared cause they are messing with my breathing machine. But I anticipate to get better so this is the way to do it. I’m just glad that you are getting better everyday. I care a lot about you. I care for the Mrs and for you.

[@denisstone6858]

Really glad you're back just hanging out with you camping and all going to different places but I've never seen before

[@RearEngineShop]

I’m pretty sure we all purchased that Samsung 32” flat screen for $900 back in the day, lol. I always love the van camping videos.

[@MichaelSmith-be2we]

You can also get a digital antenna and get live tv channells without service. Great video keep up the good work

[@kevinstarner7929]

Yes I agree get a good antenna that's all you need

[@bigrayskitchen6803]

You can make any mount work with a little modifications. Hell I use picture wire, washers and screws to mount tvs. And use the rubber door stoppers to give space. Works fantastic and saves a couple $100. Think outside of the box.

[@MegaSusanc]

Awesome as always Mike. Dinner looked scrumptious yummy steak tortilla-envelope. Whatever you call it 😆 🤣 😂 😹 The Van just looks so comfy and cozy. Aww, don't take the tv back. What I did for a summer in my RV was I had my TV and a small dvd player, and I watched movies that I collected over the years wasn't bad. I just didn't want to pay for portable internet lol. But it worked the only time I watched it was before bed. But I'm sure you'll figure something out. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures and for all the hard work and time you put into your videos. KEEP ADVENTURING Stay awesome!

[@jenniferheidt7294]

Hey, I hope this isn't weird but your color is so much better! Thanks for posting again, your content is peaceful in a stressful world

[@tracker5849]

I miss my flatpack grill. It was stolen!! It had fire in it and i went to rest room..about 10 minute round trip. When i returned..the fire was on the ground..the grill WAS GONE!!!! NO WITNESS...of course😢

[@m.hreels9822]

Dude, I’m so glad you’re doing OK. I haven’t been getting any of your notifications ever since you went to the hospital. I thought you were dead. I’m so glad that you’re alive and well. ❤👏🏻😱

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

Same youtube haven't been giving me notifications.

[@harryjim479]

Can't wait for the live stream

[@CrazyQuady]

Monday💪

[@derekduncan900]

dude, just go old school and hook up a small dvd player and take somw movies!!! dvds are super cheap at walmart bargain bin...

[@Obamas_Nipple]

i still have my giant binder full of dvds from the early 2000s, i bust it out every time the wifi goes down

[@derekduncan900]

@@Obamas_Nipple plus he could play music cds on the dvd player as well..thru the tv. i know hes obeying copyright rules..but if i was camping, id be playing grateful dead cds all nite by the campfire!!

[@bigrayskitchen6803]

They are cheaper if you pay $10 a month for streaming services.

[@PyroDREW.]

about time you started eating this way ole son! lol thanks for the new video hope all is well.

[@darntootin6423]

I know its old, but i use the google chromecast to stream from phone to tv. The best way for me to watch some Crazy Quady videos.

[@plumdutchess]

You still need cell service. We tried this when we were camping. It still cost us mb's.

[@tbuddy3005]

Thanks!

[@CrazyQuady]

You bet! Thanks for the support 🙏 🙌

[@michaelrees5563]

When I started out in van life 12 years ago I had a TV, it was really cool at that time and phone's didn't have the capacity that they have today, over time I got red of the TV and just use my phone. It's simpler. Have a good day my friend.

[@stevenannett1739]

I hotspot on a firestick,,works pretty good !

[@Spankz617]

I’m pretty sure you can get a antenna and plug it into the back and get channels that are broadcasted like it used to be back in the day

[@kevinstarner7929]

I agree he needs a good antenna for his TV and it should be fine as long as he's 50 mi from town or so

[@chillaxorz]

enable blutooth on the tv and phone. you may have to use screen mirroring.

[@BakingwithPOTS]

We bought a van. I didn’t like how the Side doors didn’t open more. lol now I know they do thanks!

[@BakingwithPOTS]

We did the same thing with a tv

[@Allnightexplor]

So great to see you camping Mike! I love the simple camping videos. Still would love to see you at a Nebraska football game to show subscribers what that is about!

[@CrazyQuady]

I have it on the list of possibilities 👍

[@beckymcdonald8864]

Hope you are feeling much better. You seem happier. You have our prayers 💜💜🙏🏻

[@drewa3597]

my first flatscreen was a 42 inch dynex. 900 cad in 2008. 65 inch cost 500 cad now. still using my 42 everyday.

[@RobertStroupe]

Hope you get the tv figured out. Steak and salad for the win! Glad to see you out and about. Stay safe. Pray for the people affected by hurricane Helene. 🙏👍🇺🇸

[@belindaflores2889]

Hi from San Antonio Tx l! So happy to see you again! Glad to see you’re doing well🙏🏻

[@kevinstarner7929]

You got a great deal I think my TV which is just like yours I bought it at Walmart and it was like $200

[@hauk3839]

Weboost some type of firestick. You might be able to find a wifi stick. I had that same problem

[@captricko1]

They make a Starlink mini now…probably worth the investment

[@JaaJaa18]

Use a HDMI cable to connect your phone to the TV

[@chigginskeywest]

Yes that's a good idea. It will work. I use a USB flash drive and copy from phone to it. Then I stick USB flash drive in back of TV.

[@TabathaAnderson-pb6fj]

Glad to see your doing better. And happy to see new videos. Take care of yourself God bless ❤

[@CrazyQuady]

Thanks!

[@IC86]

Good video. Glad to see you.looking healthy. Between reading the directions and the comments here, you’ll have the TV and cellphone stuff figured out quickly. Keep up the great work!

[@anitasmith7764]

You can get a hdmi cord for your phone and connect it to your tv also. There are several tutorials on here.

[@joycedellinger2528]

Went old school Wednesday afternoon after a storm knocked power out for ten hours. Have an old walkman cassette/radio player with a speaker and used it. Read a book using a headlamp. Didn't miss wifi as kept myself occupied.

[@TheKye101]

go to the settings on the tv should have a cast from phone option or look in the manual to see if the tv has casting option

[@davidkost418]

Glad to see you back - very glad to see you are taking care of yourself also. I would like to see you drinking different non alcoholic drinks. I quit drinking a few years ago and am always looking for stuff to drink. Glad you’re still with us buddy! Hang in there.

[@aaronb7658]

What up CQ!! Keep on gett’N better and keep on taking good care of yourself! Proud of you bro for the health decisions you are making, keep loving and living life my Guy and everything will be just fine! Love you brother ☝️ keep taking care of your health !!

[@CrazyQuady]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!

[@MrsBrown-ig1vr]

I like the TCL Brand TVs. Simple set up, good picture and affordable. Check them out. Good to see you out camping after the heart attack. It’s rough getting back to normal or it was for me. I had one 4 years ago at 37 years old. Scared the hell out of me for sure. Take care of yourself & listen to your body. Sending much love to you & your family!

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

star link will make you smile! everything you need, no matter where you go.

[@daneboro6847]

I have a Vizio for over 8 years, still works great, nice addition to the van homie👍

[@theconservativecamper4309]

Glad to see you up and running. Go Big Red! Not sure if you have one, but I bought a small battery powered bug zapper. I put it in my RV about an hour before I close up for the night. Kills any mosquitoes that find their way in. For me, it’s a must have. Smile every time I here it crackle. God bless you!

[@JackhammerPossessor]

dude.... coffee when it is 50° outside is absolutely amazing you got that right

[@zigzagtx]

Crazy quad lol don't fell bad I did the same think bought an old 65inch flat screen for $50 and when I brought it home and hook it all up I realized it wasn't a smart TV and I couldn't run it of the wifi I had to buy one of those roku devices to make it a smart TV 😅. Glad your feel better keep in good health and keep the videos coming bro !!!

[@debraroth4724]

Screen mirror shows what’s on your phone screen. Casting you can still use your phone. Some smart tv have air play you can use with ios

[@lindalyons6372]

Van camping is my favorite adventure. You will figure it out. I’m sure it is do-able. Take care. Love you. 😘

[@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv]

They have the regular big starlink and a small Jr size starlink for on the go wifi for the TV

[@RA-qo6ek]

Little more of this and little more of that😆 Simplicity at its best Nature and living life 🇺🇸

[@wadelapan5756]

The scan for channels would get quite a few local channels, as I think he's near a major city (Lincoln?), but there has to be some sort of an antenna going into the coaxial input on the back. You get the most channels with an amplified rooftop-type antenna (but of course he's not going to do that), almost as many without the amplifier, and then some channels, not all, with unamplified rabbit ears. You have to scan for channels, of course, in the Menu.

[@kevinstarner7929]

Yes I agree just get a good TV antenna

[@matthewbooth2321]

The monitor mounts will 100% work. I use them in my office for TVs and no problems.

[@GasquatchAdventures]

I have a 24” Roku tv in my Tahoe. Seems massive in the space of the back of a Tahoe but I also have a digital antenna, HDMI to phone cord, and a little DVD player. So I can always watch something when I want. All powered by a bluetti solar generator.

[@RobCronk]

Well Thursday just got better! Quady after dinner is FANTASTIC!

[@CrazyQuady]

Enjoy!

[@tracker5849]

Check an RV store for that mount. Thats what we have in our RV..2017...factory installed. Swiveles side to side..swings to watch outdoors or either end of RV

[@otekabarton4012]

I had fun watching 👀 hope you are doing well I got so excited about the TV 📺 and then it didn't work out but the stake and wrap looked great and yummy 😋

[@micahmruczek6125]

Dang ol dang ! Welcome back Quady!

[@CrazyQuady]

Dang ol thanks for hanging out!

[@marygriffith4600]

Maybe mount a swing arm behind the drivers seat, not a cabinet, and you can't swing it away or to whatever position you want and keep your space. It could transfer to the truck as well.

[@roberttozser1975]

Consider a 12v dc tv. Your power box inverter consumes power converting its dc voltage to ac voltage so you lose watts right there, a 12v dc tv can run off your power boxes 12v port and not have to go through the inverter.

[@auf1ng3r]

You'd need to have a wi-fi router running. Shouldn't need an internet connection. Just connect both devices to the wireless network for casting.

[@rogertemple7193]

Great to see you back out camping in the van and it is nice to have a good tv with you when you are camping. you always have something great to cook up and the steak looked really good take care and until next time Thank You Quady.⛺🏞⛺

[@CrazyQuady]

Thanks for watching!

[@NuclearHeat]

Quady brotha, I really enjoy your videos 😎Chillin like a villain! been subscribed to you for a little bit now and it’s always nice to see the prospective of everything behind the camera lens, keep it smooth man!

[@arcomador]

if you know someone whos handy with electronics, you can swap the internal power supply with one that runs off 12v DC; then you dont need an inverter

[@SoburaWoW]

An articulating monitor mount should work just fine for your new TV, it appears to have standard vesa pattern screw holes on the back. I personally use VIVO brand off Amazon and have had no issues with mine.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Just found your channel I like your content !! Big love from Baltimore Maryland

[@mariyay8914]

I got similar for my travel trailer and the camping resort where I go to has free Wi-Fi after all pretty good $70 TV

[@evelyngibson7826]

Hi Mike!!! Vizio tvs are awesome!!!

[@Miner-49]

Have the same tv in my van. It’s actually pretty decent for the price. Use firestick in places with WiFi or antenna in places without. Also have hdmi to apple adapter for phone. That tv doesn’t have cast feature. I was surprised as well.

[@litaheffley6990]

Looks like you feel a lot better crazy thats great 👍 always an awesome video

[@dynastyduck3799]

Yes, you can cast from your cell phone to a Vizio D-Series TV. Built-in Apple AirPlay and Chromecast, phone or laptop. 1. Google Cast- Open a streaming app on your phone, tap the Google Cast icon, and select your Vizio TV from the list 2. Vizio Screen Mirroring app-- This app allows you to mirror your phone to your TV, and you can also use it to control your TV with your phone.

[@travelingrnnurses1]

Get a French Cleat to mount your TV, and then you can take it down and put it up when you want! When it's down all you see is an inconspicuous mounting bar. You can get one off the jungle site.

[@BTNHFAN4LIFE]

I have that same tv. Sometimes the color messes up and you have to unplug it and turn it back on. I dropped mine and banged it up and it still works. I also got it pretty cheap

[@Elpapijun]

I've used my hot spot on camping trips, to even watch nfl games.. just depends on ur location. You can also buy a small wifi portable box. It fits in your hand. We have that for if my hot spot doesn't work, and to stream pet cam when we're not at the camper. Best of luck!

[@angelperez-vs5te]

Your phone has SMART VIEW!!

[@JesseMansell]

It's also cool that dropped my brand new 350$ camera that was tight😂 glad you got the TV going and stoked to see another adventure. Watching your videos has been helping me through the rough things I'm going through. Look forward to the next video. See ya on the next adventure!

[@cgtigrad]

Awesome to be getting some steady content Mike! Thanks bro 💪

[@fr1edr1ce93]

You can get a portable monitor and the one that I bought comes with a usb c to HDMI mini cable. With that you can plug your phone into it and use the dex mode on samsung. It turns your phone into a computer that connects to monitor.

[@deborah6656]

Cool video Quady :) Maybe you could attach the TV to the back of your chair, like you do with your fan?

[@joekelley3518]

Pull up whatever you want to watch on your phone, tap the screen that it will play on and there should be a little screen icon that you can tap on and it will automatically connect via Bluetooth to the closest TV and Will just automatically when you select it

[@bosslady1755]

Try an antenna as well 2 help pick up reception!! 👍 31:56

[@darntootin6423]

Dont forget the tin foil. Haha😂

[@bosslady1755]

@@darntootin6423 yeah that part 2 😂

[@kellyandrews1105]

Another idea is make sure you sign into everything do it at home near your wifi ..then it will just say lost signal etc..I've casted when my wifi is down..but you have to set your settings in the TV setting part to allow connection to your phone..it takes a while when your older..lol

[@ryryk6977]

Nice little chill camp with the tv and could also get mobile starlink too

[@wileyhardwick3719]

Good afternoon Crazy. Looks like another great place for a camping spot.

[@nurseelliott4256]

Should be the right time with van. Weather cooler ac not needed as much. More comfortable sleeping weather.

[@opethian8512]

Glad I watched this because I have been contemplating those tortilla pockets! Went and got some to make some vegetarian burritos lol. Thanks for this and now I am super stoked to try them out this weekend!

[@shannoncrook4712]

Mike love the van! You look so happy! ❤Ottawa Ontario 🇨🇦

[@Steve-Goff]

Nice little peaceful campsite. The steak looked amazing. I could almost taste it from the sizzle and smoke. Hopefully you get the tv figured out

[@2brokegamers664]

monitor mount will work brother i have used them for smaller tvs they work very well

[@stevenrobertson7069]

You have to put the tv into casting mode..there is a setting for it

[@lMILLZlTT]

not sure if you will see this but it does look like your tv is setup for a monitor mount like you were saying, could only see the back of it for a second but it does appear to have the holes for the mounts, if i recall they are called "vesa mounts"

[@gregsalerno1434]

All your fans from Pgh Pa wish you and yours,nothing but the Best !!✌️

[@CrazyQuady]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathyvalencia9300]

I love the van happy your back

[@CrazyQuady]

🙌

[@ryanlichti1543]

How did that yellow sticker magically make it back on the TV ?! 😮

[@stonesour5552]

Cause he said he was going to return the TV. So I guess he put the sticker back.

[@Fatguylitlecoat]

Man your crazy Quady bluetti should send you a power box to demo

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

The TV has to be on smart view too its called mirroring if u csnt cast right now. It'll mirror whatever yoru on on your phone and you can do hot spot on phone but u need to do also go into settings on TV and add your hot spot from your phone

[@flash21502]

That steak looked really good! 😋 Hopefully you'll get to enjoy the van a few more times before the snow flies, take care.

[@CARLBP]

WIFI booster to boost your signal. I use a hdmi to av cord with my Ipad to my screen with a hdmi cable. Just need to download what movies you want to the ipad.

[@wadelapan5756]

Quady: Just run an HDMI cable from your computer to one of the HDMI inputs on the tv, select that HDMI with your remote, and play something on your computer. I use a tv (Vizio, in fact) as my upstairs computer monitor, works fine. I do have to use the tv's Menu to turn off the tv's sound, as I instead get better sound by plugging computer speakers into the computer. I forget if there are any video settings, either in the Vizio Menu or Windows Settings, but if you get any funky results, go looking in those places.

[@chigginskeywest]

Why not just put the movies on a USB flash drive and stick that in back of TV.

[@kathryngganderson8636]

You can cast, just pull up the movie on your phone and then press the cast button. It should work. It just needs to connect to your phone.

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Hello it's always amazing to see another amazing camping video hope you're feeling well