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[@hulmedav]

I find chopping kindling one of the most satisfying tasks, glad your keeping the stove happy travels

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy 👍

[@M.Mchale]

I've mentioned before, I speak with 4 years experience fulltime on the road in a van with a Woodburner, ...once your burner is all fired up and going, just before bed put on 8 to 10 of the smokeless coals from b&q and you'll still be getting heat 1300hrs the following day, they burn red hot not white and last a long time

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I have tried but it goes out 👍

[@M.Mchale]

@@BigVanSmallWorld they don't go out lol...make sure your fire is going good when you put them in...dont get cheapo ones from i.e " aldi."..get the ones from b&q

[@residentweavil233]

@@M.Mchale not sure the cubic is rated for coal, only wood. cant remember if its to do with air flow control etc hence why the hobbit comes in two types wood and multifuel/coal

[@M.Mchale]

@@residentweavil233 ah i see...yes you do need air flow from underneath, a channel cut out of the ashes with a small grill laid on top would be ok...

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I put in a multi fuel burner to overcome the problem of not burning all night,smokeless coal lasts till morning,then just throw on a bit more wood and coal when I get up and that will last the day. The only issue really is the amount of ash that it creates but I put them in an airtight tin and bin them the next day so I can refill with the morning ashes....got a bit of a system going,other than that,burners are messy,smelly and dirty and they are still my first choice for heating.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant sounds like you got it sorted out 👍

[@martprice7726]

It was that fire that brought me and a lot of other people to your channel you made such a good job of putting it in and it looks so nice compared to some people that convert a gas bottle into a fire. If you left something on top of the fire like a waffle and then went for a walk would it go on fire also when the fire is absolutely roaring can you drive around. Also insurances don't like fires the small print on my insurance one year said no cooking equipment allowed in van so I ignored that.

[@Fenrires]

I gather small twigs from dead branches for kindling, and many plants for tinder- any oil or wax melted into it will help. The rest of the branch can usually be smashed or cut into logs. A bigger burner with more vent control will help you bank it to last through the night, and have embers in the morning. Sometimes I chuck in a single bit of coal in the winter, but it does burn really hot.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That sounds great 👍 I did try coal in my mini wood stove but it just wouldn’t burn at all maybe I used the wrong sorts 👍🤓👍

[@Fenrires]

@@BigVanSmallWorld if you have a good bed of embers and dry coal, it’ll go, especially with some pine around it. Charcoal will light more willingly I find. Only use one imperial chunk though, it gets hot.

[@wanderingbox7971]

try a small wood gasifier burner inside it using wood pellets very cheep for medium heat

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I f do I have one of them but I don’t think it would really work thanks anyway

[@matthewmansfield3817]

Hi Mel if you ever get chance to get hold of black thorn that burns for a long time.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@Johnboyhaulage]

Hi Mel why don't you use some stove nuggets the ones we use are called tay bright. In our multifuel fire at home they will stay in all night 😀👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated 👍

[@stanleybowman4464]

If you could get your hands on seasoned hardwood Mel. It would keep in a lot longer.!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh I know it’s just get hold of it never mind spring is round the corner 🤞🤞🤞👍🤓👍

[@stanleybowman4464]

@@BigVanSmallWorld I burn a lot of free pallet wood in my open fire at home & have only used about 8 small bags of coal (25kg) all this winter. Means loads of free hot water every day + the heating oil goes a lot further also as it's link up system . The old hard corner pallet pieces are great for lasting out a while...

[@DudeHammer]

I love my cubic mini cub, yes for all the reasons you state. But thinking of upgrading to the grizzly. Temps here are single digit Farenhight in the mornings, low teens at night

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy for your positive feedback really appreciated 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy for your positive feedback really appreciated 👍

[@tilly1950]

Mel. KEEP IT !! Great vid Robbie U K

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@psyamok3735]

What a lovely wood stove!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@johnfittis5764]

Your current set up sound perfect to me, lovely fire in the evening and diesel heater for the morning. Wood burner nice and cold (+safe) for when you drive off to for the next adventure 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you yes I’m very proud of my little van 👍🤓👍

[@merc709camperbus7]

Try them logs mate from sawdust mate they last longer or add little smokeless fuel too

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a great idea thank you I’ll have a go 👍

[@chatteyj]

The good thing about a woodburner over a diesel heater is that woodburners don't malfunction and go wrong and have error codes 1-10 to sort out. If I did another van conversion I would definitely consider a woodburner I mean you can boil a kettle and apparently cook a waffle, what more could anyone want?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the positive message really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@sharononeill8729]

Yea ! Good for keeping it ,I loved my wood burner!.In fact the next van I get has to have room for a burner otherwise I wouldn't buy it.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you you’re absolutely rite they’re a pain but oh so worthwhile 👍😂👍

[@billmccaslin4198]

My wife and I love your channel.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you love you too 👍🤓👍

[@bobbysbox6744]

Think u will update burner. . Free heating 4 winter. . Tho insurance bit more. . Go 4it Mel. Love to all

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@butchkelin3762]

I am familiar with the problem. Mine is a grizzly in a 7X14 camper with a 7 foot ceiling. Loaded up it will go 4 hours, then be easy to reload and continue burning. The trick to longevity is to pick the biggest chunk of hardwood that will fit thru the door. The coals will keep it burning, but it will burn a good 3-4 hours. Smaller pieces, even stuffed in to the brink, will not last as long.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m just about to do exactly what you suggest it makes perfect sense to me 👍🤓👍

[@LostNative]

Love the waffle with the waffle on. Stay warm stay safe Mel 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Bex you to 👍

[@steviemx5]

Another great informative video Mel, always look forward to watching them! The time and effort you put is to making these videos is very much appreciated, Cheers fella👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that means so much 👍🤓👍

[@minisurfboardscouk]

Great video Mel We have a wood burner at home and has saved us a fortune in gas bills I use birch plywood off cuts from the surfboard table tops I make We also and a good grade smokeless coal which is still warm in the morning It’s been my best install I’ve ever fitted I want to fit a diesel heaters under our van but love some other way of filling it up with a separate tank

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I made I video all about separate tank for diesel heater 👍🤓👍

[@minisurfboardscouk]

Thanks Mel I’ll have a look at it mate

[@lindahurley5642]

Thanks for answering my question Mel. I’m in the designing stages of my van and was planning on putting in a cubic wood stove. I think I’ll go for the grizzly based on your comments. Looking forward to the waffles 🧇.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Linda for the positive message really appreciated good luck with your van build 👍😊👍

[@petroldrinker]

If you can get hold of some of the bricks from storage heaters then you'll keep getting heat for a few hours after your fuel runs out. A wood burning stove makes a home 😀

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a brilliant idea thank you 😊

[@DjangoWineHeart]

It's comforting and romantic but what about airborne particulates in a small ,not very ventilated space?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ I don’t think anything comes out as it suckes are in the bottom and blows it out the top and my roof vent is always open I never close it only when I’m driving so plenty of ventilation 👍

[@crazy1901]

Mel, I fit stoves daily. Looks great BUT just got to be careful storing wood like that. Distance to combustibles on that stove is 20 inches to the sides. You're looking as if yours is 6 inches max from the stove so you need to move it. They do catch fire honestly and we want to see you make more vids in the future.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated I’ll definitely think about it tonight 👍

[@GF-pc5bt]

Mel I like your personality

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍🤓👍

[@ardouisur]

I can fully recommend the Hobbit wood stove. Installed one in my van. The stove, being a bit bigger and cast iron, it stays warm for hours, long after the fire has gone out.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sounds good 👍

[@leatherkid02]

Wafflin while making waffles while talking about shovin hard wood 🤔best waffle on a wednesday ever.... Need some icecream on those waffles 🤣

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha well done that’s golden 👍😂👍

[@Leatherkid01]

@@BigVanSmallWorld i forgot to tell you Leatherkid02 is also Leatherkid01(i emailed you and sent you a google earth of my house 😉)

[@strongandco]

Who needs a shower when a couple of detol wipes under each arm pit, another couple round the knackers and a final one over the clacker leaves you as fresh as a daisy.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahah brilliant 👍😂👍

[@wanderingbox7971]

🤙🚐😁

[@bonehead2412]

I'm using coal in a pipsquike mini but its cast iron it just about stays warm from 10pm to 6am with out touching it as long as its fully loaded with coal about 20 bits

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Nice I tried that with this one and it don’t really work

[@marklowry8799]

Lovely little burner, I don’t know much about them but I’d imagine the next size up would kick out much more heat, wouldn’t they be more suited to burning coal for a longer and more steady heat? And if you’re getting up at 3am for a lag you might want to get your blood sugars checked, sounds like they might be creeping up.

[@BruceLauderdale]

I wonder if you could rig some sort of thermostat on the flue/chimney. When the fire starts dying down the temperature will drop and a buzzer goes off. Yes you might have to wake up once during the night to catch it before it goes out.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

My bladder takes care of that normally lol 😂

[@BruceLauderdale]

@@BigVanSmallWorld I know the feeling... this getting older is BS!

[@HonkyHorton]

I make environmentally friendly briquettes for a living Mel. They are rectangle in shape and give off a great heat. They should burn for four hours as long as they aren’t poked. You can pick a bag up from certain supermarkets or a local firm. It might be worth a try. Stay safe 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you what are they called

[@HonkyHorton]

@@BigVanSmallWorld just wood briquettes. They are made with just shavings and pressure.

[@flybobbie1449]

Personally i think the big mistake is having a width wise bed and separate seating. I lived 2 years in a caravan and just used the bench seat as a bed. In fact now in my flat, i can't sleep in a bed, i find it's uncomfortable, i need back support to stop neck twists. I sleep on my 3 seater settee. Bench seat bed down one side would have left room at the back for a shower unit. But do you really need shower, i manage a full wash down in my Berlingo. Does have lift roof though.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s quite interesting thanks for sharing

[@stum8374]

Hi Mel,can you try a couple of days/nights with a hard wood instead of softwood

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a good idea I’ll try and get some and report back 👍

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Heat through the night?? Bloody luxury, lol.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yep sitting up in bed watching the flames 🔥 rite now so toasty warm 😂🌞🏕

[@anothercampervanchannel]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Ah lovely 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good night 😴

[@anothercampervanchannel]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Nighty night 🥱😴

[@jimnyjolly278]

Good vid thanks Mel. Advice..a larger burner will still go out if left. So getting a bigger wood burner won't solve the problem. Better to experiment with different fuels to see which last longest. Ash is the best wood for wood burners (Beech a close 2nd).

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy When I run out of ofcuts I’ll try 👍

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Do enjoy your channel bud :) your amazing guy :) massive inspiration :) I totally agree that’s better than a shower. It’s soo beautiful the one you have. And I still hopefully soon would like to buy one and install into my van, this year not been great tho and hopefully late this year or next spring I could try and save up for one :) always good to have a waffle cooked on a wood burner, that’s interesting about a oven for the grizzly wood burner, least you can cook your pie in there bud :) must of Amit that diesel heater does heat up well, think mine is too much tho being that 8 kw 😂 but it’s nice having that in there now :) 🤗😊 🍺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy for all the encouragement you give me I really appreciate your positive energy 👍

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

@@BigVanSmallWorld your incredible inspiration bud :) have one question? I can’t seem to click the link to Becky channel?

[@davemanning874]

HI MEL BUY A PIIPSQUEEK WOODBURNER. WILL DO A BETTER JOB CHEERS DAVE

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Cheers I’ll have a look 👍

[@johnphilip6609]

Love the waffle bit Mel and on a Wednesday 😂

[@steveh4873]

I had a burner in my van, the overall cost of it for me to install it wasn’t really worth it, everyone I go away with had the Chinese diesel heaters and at the flick of a button a nice warm van, wood burners are Definatly more of a show piece in a van as there just hard to regulate, I practiced different stacking methods and found the burn from top to bottom lasted the longest. So bottom layer was thick blocks of wood, second layer was the same but turned the other way, then several layers of kindling like a jenga stack, then lit from the top. That outlasted any burns I done from the bottom up. In the end I fitted a diesel heater to go with it as I completely agree. The burners fantastic while watching a movie in the evening and to get off to sleep but in the morning when the vans cold the diesel heater wins!. Take care 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay Steve that a brilliant idea buddy makes perfect sense I’ll have to try that tonight 👍🤓👍

[@steveh4873]

@@BigVanSmallWorld yeah give it a go, I found the top to bottom burn on KZbin as I got a bit tired of how quick the wood burns when you burn from the bottom up! 👍👍

[@bradleyallport1903]

Is there anything you need to do whilst driving (when the fire is out? ) thank you!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I haven’t had any issues or problems at all only thing you need to do is make sure the door is closed properly so it doesn’t swing open when you’re driving 👍

[@chockybob]

Hi Mel. Coal/coke last longer through the night. You can get advise from narrowboat owners as they seem to keep them goi g for weeks . Thats if your burner does multifuel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Great idea but it’s just a wood burner

[@nealeburgess6756]

Swap the comfort of a woodburner stove for a shower? Not a chance!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Most people that purchased a Cub would have preferred the Grizzly or end up upgrading to one. It's a shame the flues on these are only 3" as I think 4" is preferable but hey, they're still nice 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I think you could be rite there 👍

[@spitNsawdust]

When I wake up, I light a half of a fire log in my wood stove (the ones where you light a corner) n go back to bed for a bit ☺️ I am tempted tho to add a diesel heater, good to know you have both. Did you tap into the van tank? Thanks for all your vids, you crack me up ✌️😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that really kind of you to say and no I got a separate tank so I can use cheap tax free fuel 👍

[@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus]

The beanie is back 😜🇦🇺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s never gone lol 😂

[@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😂

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

far out Mel why would 4 people dislike this ,, What they dont like waffles ,,,Sad people ,,,,,

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahaha thank you 👍🤓👍

[@MrPhenomenon1]

you need a multifuel stove and burn smokeless compressed anthracite eggs/ovals,pity you couldnt modify the one you have with a grate and lower air intake?

[@katcankan7129]

Pleased that your stove is staying 🤗💜

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 👍🤗👍

[@katcankan7129]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊

[@MySonsMother]

Can you turn the pipe to go out the side instead of top? How hard would that be?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I wouldn’t think so

[@elmoato8487]

Hi mel this video couldn't come at a better time for me. I have a mini cyclops from glastonbury burners that I am waiting to install in a mwb crafter. Does it get too hot in the van? I have seen people getting temps of up to 30deg which seems excessive... thanks pal!

[@sharononeill8729]

It's great sitting in T shirt and shorts when it's -12 outside and snowing ,never to hot ,just cosy .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s ok you have to have a window open anyway to let air in for the stove to draw air up into the fire and out the flue 👍🤓👍

[@elmoato8487]

Thanks for the rapid replies. I have two roof vents and sliding windows so hoping I can control the temp ok. One final question, your flue coming out of the roof looks custom? I assume this is to stop it from whistling when driving?

[@sharononeill8729]

@@elmoato8487 Mine was an LDV convoy,two roof vents and sliding widows ,never had a problem with airflow.Silicone hood with pipe through roof ,no whistling.Mine was built in Glastonbury and would keep in all night with glowing embers in the morning so you didn't have to faff about cleaning and setting the fire again.Don't forget ,make sure the fire is dead before driving off as the air flow can infinite the embers,happy travels !.

[@JulesTravels-On]

Can you fit a thermostat on your diesel heater so when really cold during night will give burst of heat then don't need to change wood burner. 😎

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Unfortunately they don’t work like that would be good if they did 👍🤓👍

[@warty5007]

Hello Mel when are you fitting out another van ? You mentioned in a previous vid 👍👍👏👏

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi that going to have to wait until lockdown is over and eventually I’ll be heading back to Gold Coast in au and build out one there but that’s a long way off yet 👍

[@buddha1736]

Omg look 👀 at that Wood 🪵 Burner, imagine sliding of to sleep watching that fire in bed. 😍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Isn’t it great 👍

[@buddha1736]

@@BigVanSmallWorld When you flog me that van Mel I’m gonna love it sitting in bed watching that mate, fantastic job.😍👍🏻

[@bonehead2412]

I do evey night in the winter in my fire in my van

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Nice vid Mel. Looks a lovely addition to your van but agree with your thoughts on its longevity to continue heating throughout the night during this cold winter we are having. What was the fan like thing that was just to the left of the flu pipe? Couldn’t make out if it was a fan or not Keep warm and safe with best wishes from Mal and Dave in Stoke

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy the fan is to help air circulation 👍

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Hard wood is always preferable Mel....😂😳😇

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s just so difficult to get now days 😂😂👍

[@anothercampervanchannel]

@@BigVanSmallWorld That'll be your age love 😂😋

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oi 😂😂

[@anothercampervanchannel]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😜😉

[@tambrand7294]

I dont get why you want it on overnight....3.5 years I've been fulltime in my van all heating goes off before I go to bed and a skylight is cracked for fresh air . A good duvet or sleeping bag through the night and then a bit of heat in the morning. Sod leaving heating on all night.

[@billkrause4585]

Check around with other RV Vans and the success they have with their size and type of wood burner. You want the right size so you don't have to get out of bed at nights, right? People who sawmill their own wood should have lots of free scrap lumber to harvest.

[@tacticaladvance]

Can you make a video on location to get red diesel?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi ya the best way to find it is look for gas oil at the pumps usually one pump on it’s own in the corner of the forecourt it will have a sign saying not for road use you will be surprised how many places sell it good luck 👍

[@ttxela]

I bet the fire would last twice as long with some properly seasoned hardwood 🤔

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’ve yet to try it I will do before end of the winter 👍

[@n.g.gardenservicesessex1714]

Would Coal last longer ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No it goes out it’s a wood burner not multi fuel 👍

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Yay!!! 🧇🚐💚

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh no 🤦‍♂️

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

YAY and OH NO ? Have i missed something ? Watch out Mel she is coming for the waffles mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51 not a chance 😂😂👍

[@sonnythebull5767]

can you not source some pine cones for burning, i hear they are good.

[@markchurchward482]

Hi Mel how do you get on regarding naked flames in van and insurance

[@darrentaff8374]

try smokeless coal Mel . I get 12 hours minimum with the stove turned down

[@crazy1901]

You liner will need replacing in no time

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It burns to hot for my wood burner 👍

[@DroneHDTV]

unless you live in the van simply get a diesal heater small space add a shower with toilet. home from home. I would get rid of the wood burner as you may get asked to move etc.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I live in my van full time 👍

[@19Frc88]

Can someone tell me where I can get a stove this size? Having trouble finding one in uk Great vid / info thanks.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@19Frc88 link in the description of this video 👍

[@19Frc88]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thank you

[@darrenmeears4667]

The main problem with a stove is the space it takes up in the van and then you only use it for maybe 4 months of the year 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s rite that’s exactly what I’m thinking 🤔

[@traceye2388]

Hi Mel , loving the vids, I have a quick question , Does the insurance get bumped up because you have a wood burner? I just wondered as you are more at risk, I love your little burner , it makes the van look homely, keep the vids coming x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi that’s a good question my van insurer isn’t worried about it at all I have to have commercial insurance because I use my van for KZbin and it’s classified as a business it’s odd I know 👍🤓👍

[@abodeless]

💙

[@andyshondaxlsrestorations4733]

Just mix a bit of smokeless coal in it has well it will stay in a lot longer

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s a wonderful idea

[@MrMartinburgar]

What about smokeless ovals coals

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

They won’t work unfortunately

[@davidholliday32]

A bigger fire will only give you more heat that you probably dont need it will not last longer

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh 🤔

[@nickhoward9343]

Enjoy your waffle mate thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really appreciated

[@lackofdubs5975]

So you living in the van full time mel ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I am 👍

[@icantfindausernamehe]

Maybe a pellet stove would be better. They auto fill the burn chamber :-)

[@PhilipHollowaychannel]

Hi Mel, do you have to inform your insurance company that you have a woodburner?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes absolutely 👍🤓👍

[@raygibbins]

Just curious, you don't mention your cats anymore. Are you full time in your van now.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi yes I’m full time the cats are fine there being well looked after 👍

[@steveallen8987]

I like the idea of a burner but having it permenantly fitted seems a waste in the summer so I am going to build in a temporary location with heat shield and flue hole with a plug. For fitting this with the oven in winter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqxdI2LgJp6pqs Steve

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Nice 👍

[@steveallen8987]

@@BigVanSmallWorld and if you want a nice evening out by the fire you can take it down the beach and cook some pizzas 🍕

[@craigevans3694]

Why dont you try smokeless coal, that should last a lot longer than would and it should last longer through the night

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you but it’s a wood burner 👍

[@craigevans3694]

@@BigVanSmallWorld mines a wood burner but it still burns coal

[@PhilPassmore]

Really sorry my oven didn't work Mel. Bum!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay Phil it’s ok I did try it it just doesn’t get hot 👍🤓👍

[@PhilPassmore]

@@BigVanSmallWorld maybe something to use on top of a bbq or campfire then. If you want to pass it on, that's cool by me.

[@losingbaggage]

Have you tried coal?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No it’s a wood burner coal burns to hot for it

[@residentweavil233]

Mel for top of stove ovens try this one which i use www.canvastentshop.co.uk/fastfold-oven.html

[@mcadder]

Do you drive with the flu cap on?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I do

[@mcadder]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks!!

[@robertkirk4985]

hi mel.i know this might sound totally random,could you settle an argument,in your video you mentioned you get up in the middle of the night for a wiz.my girlfreind says its because your in your 50's my argument is that your far to good looking to be in your 50's id say 47,48 tops.care to share?.thx. love the channel btw.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are to kind I’m actually in my mid 50s 👍😂👍🤦‍♂️

[@mikehurley5052]

Im 63 and i never get up in the night, and no i dont piss the bed.

[@feckneddy]

So what you are trying to say is that your equipment is too small ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahaha that’s golden 👍👍

[@feckneddy]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Really size is not as important as finding somewhere to to put it ......

[@karlsanderson8127]

real campers don't shower just drop your bits in a sink and wash & go😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’ll need a bigger sink 😂😂👍

[@karlsanderson8127]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣🤣👍

[@sierrasurvivaladventures]

Hi Mel, if you see this I sent you a private message on Instagram. ps another great video

[@matthewnorris1005]

Mel, why was Rebecca's apple pie oven deemed unsuitable for van installation??

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It takes to long to get a good draw on it

[@matthewnorris1005]

Legend. Thanks

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

The size of the wood burner is too big for the van, takes too long to heat up and the flue isn’t tall enough compared to a house to ensure a good draw...🚐🖤👌🏻

[@skookumjack]

Wood pellets and add a pellets hopper to your woodburner to 'feed' it over night when the need arises...... Slim Potatohead again Mel..... 🍁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I wouldn’t want to mess with it I’m not sure how safe that would be 👍

[@JohnMitch]

lubberly waffle

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊