How to Stay Warm Winter Truck Camping - Tips and Tricks

In this episode, I share what equipment I find to help me camp through the winter. If you are getting into truck camping, here are some tips and tricks for you!
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[@mav]

Come chat and hang on the new discord discord.gg/esD2v3RXm6 thanks

[@jaygo4392]

Mav, if you want to put carpet on the Bottom of the bed you could put carpet on the bottom of the storage sliders so it slides easily

[@peterrabbitroberts4469]

Thanks for your advice. I got to do some winter camping here in N.C. mountains Also you forgot to mention to keep flammable items from your heater LOVE ALL BROTHER.

[@jr23kid]

So you have a goal zero. Instead of diesel since you don’t camp for long periods why not just get a small electric heater that plugs into the goal zero. That way no chance of carbon and you only use it for a certain time anyway

[@callanjamari9314]

i realize it's kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch new movies online?

[@ezekielfranklin7387]

@Callan Jamari flixportal :D

[@ISmellLikeBeefandCheese]

Hey Mav. Currently deployed, you’re making me miss being at home cooking fishing and camping. Can’t wait to get home to the NW! Great video.

[@eriklosure2781]

Thank you for your service

[@mav]

thank you for your service

[@chefblizz6650]

Thank You For Everything your doing Get home Safe 😊

[@leytonhetland9311]

Thank you

[@levidaddy-69]

Thank you for your service

[@animationstories1197]

You know it’s a good video when he has to flex with his carbon monoxide detector

[@saidsmailgmail9498]

Hi Mav currently on an offshore oil rig in the Arabian sea, watching you reminds me of being back in Alberta Canada. Thanks for your awesome varied content thats what we want and like

[@DavidSanchez-vg6qx]

california roll: when you approach a stop sign and slow down but don’t come to a complete stop and keep driving through. attaboy.

[@superhanley0000]

@lazy_luck that’s if you get caught

[@krazyskater400]

Aka California stop

[@ryeckley7267]

I agree that reflectors are very important to staying warm against naturally cold areas, Mylar blankets taped up around a regular tent with a heater will create a lot!!! of added comfort and only cost very little.

[@calilife805]

I honestly love the carbon monoxide detector awareness I always have one in my tent when I camp because I have a Mr. buddy heater to 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥

[@tffd30]

If you can keep an air gap from the window to the reflectix will greatly increase R value. I put my velcro on the aluminum frame around the window. This gives you at least a 1/4" air gap

[@tracythorn2918]

Hi Mav, Y.T. suggested your channel, I really like your content. I spent my 20's camping out of my truck like you are doing. I live in S. WI. so I spent a lot of time in N. MN. You have a nice setup there! After years of R.Vs I'm now camping out of my SUV and may well go back to a truck. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your channel.

[@DaltonScharberg]

Have a blessed weekend everyone!

[@icebabysnocain]

I like that big hole because it makes more fresh air available to you. An auxiliary battery on a separator switch same as in marine use is the only way to not jeopardize your engine battery. Set on both, the alternator will keep everything charged, set it to aux. for overnight needs. The alt. will bring it all back up when you drive. A real light, loose onsie is all I wear in a bag or nothing. You're right about that. I always use two detectors for monoxide just in case. Good video. Peace.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

The best Heater is DIY Radiant Floor Water Filled with a Heat Exchanger attached to your radiator. Heats up the camper while you driving to your camp spot.

[@mrjeff2396]

Thermo electric fan sitting on a metal paint can grid on the heater. You can also keep a pan of warm water going almost all night as well!

[@ernestlittlejohn4428]

You’re teaching me everything I need to know for outside camping

[@dustyc324]

as opposed to inside camping? lol. dont over think it. have fun.

[@DonPatr0L]

Your idea for sealing off the windows between the cab and the canopy is brilliant for a simple/cheap seal. Great stuff

[@christophercasimir1986]

Hey Maverick. I have a potential life saver for you. My job requires me to be confined space and hazmat licensed. The greatest byproduct your Ford produces is CO2 not carbon monoxide. Your propane heater has an oxygen sensor because of oxygen displacement caused by CO2 which is a byproduct of propane as well. Invest in an O2 meter. I've watched guys pass out from low PPM O2 fairly quick down in the manholes when they got propane heat and low air circulation.

[@nextadventureawaits3140]

Awwww... Your little rubber ducky 👍😎 cute 😊

[@user-ls6mv7ue5z]

I'm on the verge of buying a topper for my F150 so I can camp in it. Your videos are inspiring

[@douglasvieira9338]

I’m living in a converted Honda Pilot i appreciate this video !

[@paw7452]

I’ve been watching your videos this last few days. So creative and chill

[@ritatharp5238]

I'm thankful, very thankful. Electric heat does draw a lot of energy.

[@darrin990]

Wool blankets is what i use in my sleeping bag

[@ninjagaming2036]

I watched your channel all the time when I was overseas. Ive been home now for awhile and will be getting my camper top next week! Can't wait for some camping adventures 😎

[@ThatBobGuy850]

I'm just thankful for a new Mav video!

[@benjaminrichard8916]

Every video I watch makes me want to get a set up. Just patiently saving for the topper at the moment

[@1012Mrjesse]

I have a -20 bag, and I’ve used it in a tent in the fall in the mountains, and it keeps me nice and warm

[@motetra3191]

Hey you want to keep warm in your truck without worrying about CO2; then you can also sleep on the *REFLECTORS* &will keep you warm. Second suggestion is best hand warmer up to 8 hours. Third wool blend fleece blanket,this blanket is sold by korea. can buy it at Amazon. Electric blanket to your invertor/generator. Last resort is BUDDY heater.

[@Kevin-en1jm]

Little Buddy also makes Indoor certified heaters. I would definitely use one of those instead of the one you have there, even if you have that CO detector.

[@KyleGotSkill]

This video format or flow was very nice to watch compared to some other videos of yours. Nothing bad just liked this one more!

[@mrjeff2396]

Realizing it has been 3 years since you published this video, I would recommend a metal cookie sheet under the Mr Buddy heater as a potential flame block!

[@johnbarron4843]

Watching you from my base at Call of duty! 7 years of service.

[@yaaaserrr]

LOL

[@RoryVanucchi]

Good to carry a 1500 watt goal zero batter for cooking. I carry a small cooler for keeping bacon meat etc. Keep a combo butane propane one burner stove. Carry a 700 watt pot to boil water off my goal zero.

[@tommyjuneau]

Did not know about keeping the comforter inside the sleeping bag. Thanks for the tip.

[@quadit321]

Ive seen someone take the spare tire off and mount one of them silent honda generators in a box protecting it from the elements and it was a slick.way to have power

[@mitchellbryza2791]

Back at it again with the QUALITY CONTENT

[@truthteller5346]

Quality? really? It doesn't take much to make you happy...

[@mitchellbryza2791]

@@truthteller5346 yes, I'm a very basic person

[@matinz5894]

Just a tip you should consider taping around your insulated reflectics

[@richiekaylor5004]

Be hard to put it away if he did that

[@akkadianpride2579]

Good job young man enjoy Gods green earth while you have your youth .👍

[@douglasmcrae8289]

my wife knitted me a pair of oversized socks x2. my last layer to put on my feet. 100% wool. being oversized I wear other socks and a size over in boots. feet have never got cold even after hours on a deer stand. wool socks and larger boots work.

[@haidarfikri167]

Seeing your video is like having my bed time story, very relaxing. I sometimes just fall asleep and left the phone keep changing videos😂

[@tedstractorshop7608]

Great tips, especially running the stop sign on camera lol

[@johnadizon]

Enjoying your videos 👌

[@jasonburns9320]

Love your truck camping videos. Do some more stealth camping!

[@xvsj-s2x]

Great information and tutorial 👍 Thank you for sharing

[@greggossett]

You could insulate the bottom of the drawers pretty easy.

[@antontkachenko5549]

I'm packing for a winter campout in my truckbed tonight and boom - your video pops up right away! Going to be quite cold like 10 degrees but I feel prepared now! :)

[@imxploring]

A small automotive electric blanket can be a life saver.... takes the chill off and has a low draw on a low setting.

[@jpv992]

Hey Mav, longtime fan. You gotta get back on the road. The people need more!

[@adventuretraveling8957]

In the winter 🥶 The best way to stay warm in sleeping bag use hot water bag believe me you gonna love it

[@rickyford2202]

Line the inside of your drawers with that bubble wrap installation I have it in my shipping container and it is awesome. It keeps out 98% of heat and cold. Hope that helps.

[@loganratcliff5355]

Can’t wait till more winter camp videos but love the vids either way keep it uo

[@nollandfowler7927]

Hey mav if you where to have like a trailer with you and convert it into like a bathroom kitchen and tv place then when u ready to go to bed just get into the back of your truck

[@tow7813]

You should come and check out Colorado. I am a native and you would dig it here. That’s why when most people come here they stay.

[@MattSkiDooFord]

Just an idea, remove the access panel on your tailgate and fill with spray foam. Cheap and easy insulation as well as light weight. Just another thing to get you that much closer to warmer winter night.

[@chucksmith5002]

That`s a lot of good information especially the Carbon monoxide detector .

[@MrLRogers]

Seems like a simple electric blanket could be of good use? Low voltage, comfy fix.

[@SavageAirguns]

They use massive energy and are very inefficient by nature. That's why you never see truck campers use them.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Bedrug not as much storage, I like your ideas. And that is technically insulation.

[@traingear9578]

Cold doesn’t “travel” it simply exists, as the absence of heat. Heat on the other hand is created from energy and can therefore “travel”. Cold just IS

[@thebakk34]

I know exactly where this is! I work just up the at the next exit, at the hospital. Travel safe!

[@cameronscollectibles939]

Come fish in Colorado with me! Blue Mesa is great fishing!!!

[@MacTX]

4:50 it's a thermal barrier, also known as a radiant barrier. the tech comes from NASA (space blanket). people use them to insulate their attics and garage doors. those things are designed to reflect 95% thermal energy (heat). they can trap heat (reduce heat loss) in a contain space and reflect heat from a contained space.

[@williamcooper2368]

It's a camper shell. Love your info and channel.

[@JosephCompnotta]

In June I'm about to do a 5000 mile road trip from Ohio back to Ohio. Should be a great time.

[@Ilyas531Blogspot]

"I don't want you to die" -- Mav 2020 😅

[@20807shane]

bought an electric heater last week, thing is nice. it's dry heat and you can leave it on all night. though i was at a state park with electric, so there's that. i do have the little buddy also, but electric is much nicer if you can support it.

[@zacharyroger5947]

Love ur videos man. Especially winter stealth camping videos

[@dontXtheGunLine]

The only issue I ever had with that insulation is in the extreme cold and the condensation created frost that made them stick to the windows,but truly it is good insulation and easy to work with,great tips thank you,cops ever bother you when you car camp?

[@laingadaing]

Sleeping with tomorrows clothes down by your feet in the sleeping bag makes for a comfortable morning and an extra bed spread hanging from the ceiling centre line gives an extra layer of insulation and absorbtion inside the cap. Also maybe line the floor and bed sides with emergency blanket material under carpet for more reflective heat.

[@trustthecrust]

Diesel heat is the way to go friend

[@alyssasoto5489]

Put foam insulation under the grass platform inside the drawers under the bed if that makes sense.

[@nicoleoleary3786]

Happy Holidays Mav Stay Safe Keep Worm Catch Ya Next Time 😘

[@vigilanteRider]

you should look at getting a infrared heater panel for the winter

[@susan7627]

Never go to bed without changing your Sox, they freeze up cuz of condensation 👍

[@CalikushKilla]

Awesome video!

[@Adeline9418]

Haven't been through the winter with you. Looking forward to winter videos!!

[@k2daizzzo]

Hey Mav, I'm thankful for you and the awesome videos you make for us. Be Safe, Stay Healthy & Well and most of all Keep on Truckin!

[@boosted74m2]

That’s duck work insulation, most of it is r4 but you can get r8 which is double thick bubbles.

[@minnesotakid221]

I love your truck and keep it up😊

[@dean4558]

Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@bleamz3975]

Keep up the good work

[@brianw1842]

Another great vid Mav, if you come back to Boise we can take you fishing and help with a battery/solar boost over what you have now

[@adanluna3279]

I will say that buying a new topper with carpeting is a $200 difference, while you can buy the carpet at Home Depot for $40 if you diy.

[@Loopygrain]

Get you some of that pink exterior house insulation an put it under the bed liner

[@karlagreen6310]

Haven't watched in a while? But, here I am! Hapoy Holidays Mavs!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@GambinoTin]

Darn tough socks!!!

[@michaelmathers6739]

The gaps are probably a good thing to eliminate moisture

[@overlandjeeplife]

keep it up!

[@CrazyQuady]

Good stuff man! I've really been thinking about diesel heat also. I think putting the unit in the hollow between the interior and exterior bedsides of the truck would be sweet and discreet but alot of work

[@DougRowan_photography]

Hey Mav! Take a look at the chinese diesel heaters! Just picked one up a few weeks ago that will be going into my Rooftop tent when it arrives. Been using it now for a couple weeks down to 22 degrees and on the lowest setting keeping my tent at 65 with windows cracked lol. If I put it on high I could probably make a sauna out of my tent ;) Thought you might check it out to keep warm. Dry, safe heat, no carbon monoxide, no flame inside the vehicle to worry about. better yet NO CONDENSATION! woot!! lol. Take care, love your videos!

[@06scotto08]

Tape a piece of dryer exhaust hose to one of your vents and run it to the back

[@iveyivey1298]

I'm not very educated in batteries and such but I did hear of something called the jackery which is I believe a solar-powered type device that you can plug things in and like the 12 volt cigarette lighter type thing and they do make electric blankets with the cigarette 12 volt plugs I was wondering maybe if you could try that maybe in one of your videos at least you could keep warm from the blanket being that it could be heated just an idea

[@jaec6986]

Truck keeps improving!

[@cbrown129]

Good ole Hudson Wisconsin...

[@zachcharlesworth7141]

Come to Columbia Falls Montana me and my buddy’s will take you duck hunting and fishing for whitefish

[@GreenBeamGlockCassarole]

Shoutout to Wisconsin come sleep on lake Winnebago this winter

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Great video as usual Mav.

[@21cacti37]

I was about to say to Seal the opening so that u could open the back windo without getting the heat away and also crawl in without going out

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

the build looks real nice nowadays

[@Shmopboy42]

Surprised you didn’t call your carbon monoxide alarm a “O2 alarm” lol 😂

[@claytonmcdougall916]

do some winter steelheading

[@lordenki9429]

My cap only has a window in the front, a slider window) and the rear door has glass which I’m thinking of replacing it with fibreglass. You really should learn how to fibreglass, it’s easy as hell, then fibreglass mounts on the cap so you can install custom shelves and cupboards.