How to Install a Wood Burner and Chimney in your Van

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

What do you think of the idea of having a wood burner in your van? Would you do it?

[@laszlogolyan9650]

Honestly I would be afraid of the officers, smoke coming out from the chimney leaves no doubt about it being a campervan. In addition, it can be uncomfortable for your neighbours if there are more vanlifers. For these reasons, I prefer diesel heaters. But what were your reasons behind this decision?

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

@@laszlogolyan9650 Hey man, that's a good point. If you want to be stealth, a diesel heater is probably the better option. And you really can't have it on if you're in the city or very close to other campers. Recently, I was parking about 10m next to another dude with his camper and watching the smoke. Sometimes you could see a bit of smoke getting over there but because it was so cold, I didn't think he would have any kind of air intake and the smell wouldn't be able to get in his van. I've actually built in a diesel heater myself and maybe I could make a video talking about the differences. I think diesel heaters are great but they also produce some unwanted smell and most often you can hear them too. My main reason is the quality of heat coming from a wood burner and how cozy it makes staying in a van during the winter. And I have always liked making a fire outside, so having on inside is awesome in my opinion. Thanks for your input mate!

[@xeniache379]

Always on my wish list

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

@@xeniache379 😍

[@TheSialuk]

That timelapse in the end, love it!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thank youuu 😍😍😍

[@cezaryczaro5429]

That's awesome, man! I cant wait for next episodes. Grettings from Poland, peace!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thanks a lot man! 🙏🙏

[@michellemlmille8171]

DUDE!!!! That’s amazing! Right-on!👍👏

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thank you so much 😃😃

[@reecehardiman7662]

Cool video! I noticed though that whilst stood on top of the van you’re right next to overhead power lines… don’t wanna be messing around close to them haha ⚡️

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Haha that's true, but i think they're still far away. Thanks for the hint :)

[@thetruth8356]

Nice work!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

thank you!

[@purple_oak]

just found your channel, love your stuff, thanks!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Hey Layla, thankyou so much! Awesome that you're enjoying my videos 😃

[@LT_TOMMY_]

Great video 👌🏽👍🏼🔥

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

thankyou 😇

[@tyrelldwyer5368]

hi! amazing video. quick question! how do you learn how to use these tools for building your van?! is it from a particular job occupation is just self taught? thanks!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Hey Tyrell! Thanks for reaching out. I learn along the way, sometimes friends show me how to do it and other times i was watching youtube videos. But in any case it's trial and error. I really enjoy this way of learning :)

[@tyrelldwyer5368]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS thanks for the reply. it’s really helping me plan things out! have a great day :)

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

@@tyrelldwyer5368 no worries! have a great one yourself!

[@CroissantBandit]

Do you remove your chimney Cap when you drive? I would worry about it falling off in high speed

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Yes, for sure! I always put a cap on, so that water doesn't come in and i hold it in place with an adjustable clamp.

[@ww2736]

+ ARTVENTURE FILMS Awesome man, is it a diesel? No problems with the german ''umwelt zones''? I am from the Netherlands and have VW Caddy 1.9 tdi 2010 and here there also trying to get rid of older diesels. Was also thinking of converting it to micro camper and go on trips with my MTB and Snowboard in austria like you :) Might buy a bigger van like sprinter so i can get cheaper Camper tax, only issue is the Emession classes of these vans... I will subscribe man! 🤙🏼

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thanks for your support mate! It's a Diesel and so far I didn't stumble accross any issues. Maybe it's not old enough yet. MTB and Snowboard sounds awesome! I don't think those emission classes will be a big issue, unless you want to live in a city where you have those zones. Hope all works out for you! Keep me updated 😃

[@truenatureblog]

fab video, thank you! Is yours a metal roof? we have a plastic roof on our vauxhall movano, wonder if a plastic roof would be a problem...?! Grateful for any advice!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

thank you very much! Yes it's a metal roof. Not sure how plastic would hold up. I would definitely use insulated pipe and maybe have a bigger cutout in the roof so that the heat is not too close to the plastic. But even if its close, I would probably just melt instead of starting to burn. You could cut out a bigger section of the plastic roof and reinforce it with metal. Then the cutout in the metal could be the same as your chimney and would give it more stability. Hope it works out for you!

[@truenatureblog]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS thanks so much for your reply, very useful advice. I’ve recently discovered that conservatories with plastic roofs can take a wood burner & flue, so we’re going to look (closely!) into that. You’re a star 🌟 thanks again!

[@prenlin2804]

This is awesome, did it leak or ever start to melt the rubber shroud piece up top?

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Not that i know of. Since it's an insulated pipe and the rubber was a few centimeters next to it, i don't think the rubber melted. And so far no leaks :)

[@prenlin2804]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS hell yea. glad to hear it turned out so good

[@bus.da.rhymes.1866]

How did you secure it to the floor ??? Great videos and channel !

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thanks a lot mate! Your skoolie looks super nice too though :) I secured it on the back of the passenger seat. I've got a full video about that too. In my previous van I had long threaded rods going through the bottom of the van, so that I could clamp it in place.

[@cornishseasounds4755]

Is that a 4inch flue? What size hole did you cut out of the roof? Great video love the time lapse

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thankyou so much! Sadly i can't remember the diameter of the flue or the whole.

[@fimon2929]

Is there any possibility to get the hobbit stove in germany? How did you get it?

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

I live in Hamburg, so yeah you can get it. Just send them an email and ask for the shipping cost to your town :)

[@ESLinsider]

How long is your van?

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Hey sorry for the late reply. The van is medium sized, so it's not the long version and not the short version either. Can't tell you how long exactly.

[@raeray8245]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS Are there any tips about dangers of putting it too close to the gas tank?? ty!

[@mortenlund1418]

Cool!

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

thanks !!

[@gman1003]

How do they do on bumpy roads? I'd think too bumpy would break the roof seal.

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

What do you mean by breaking the roof seal? The silicone is elastic and i think it does very well with bumpy roads. I think it would rather cause leaks where the chimney connects to the wood burner. I've just been on a three month trip to Greece and went offroad a lot for nice parking spots. I think it held up very good so far :)

[@bumckfszful]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS did you have any trouble in the area where the chimney is close to the metal roof? I mean does it overheat the metal roof, or something?

[@David-lq8rm]

nice man (:

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Thanks dude 😃😇

[@СергейДамшаев]

Englich no. Но интересно!)

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

Спасибо :)

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

I hope that means thankyou

[@Salamaleikum80]

Can't see shit

[@ARTVENTUREFILMS]

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[@Salamaleikum80]

@@ARTVENTUREFILMS whatever you do please don't improve your filmmaking skills