Preparing for Canadian Winter in Off Grid RV

It's that time..my least favourite time...winterizing :(
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[@3rubberboats]

You are one fantastic young lady, the knowledge you have gained. Still catching up on your past videos. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

[@romalisa2]

I agree Im learning so much,,

[@3rubberboats]

@@romalisa2 Learning from others is the key to knowing what and how to do things. Have a grand day.

[@outrigger9553]

have someone come in and foam spray the whole underside...worked in Alaska...have a blessed winter..all love.

[@clayfree7428]

A central tie in on your plumbing for an air connection would keep you from crawling under your trailer. Open all water bibs and push all the water out with compressed air. Good to go for the winter without adding any chemical to your water lines. Or, a drain line at the lowest point in the plumbing lines.

[@moemanncann895]

As I watch from the warmth of a suite with a forced air furnace , power, water included,big hot water tank that accomodates long,hot showers comfortable couch, blanket and a cat that likes to cuddle,I salute you! Minus 16 celsius high today in Alberta and I took full advantage of that convenience, privilege 👍🇨🇦 I enjoy your shares Jenna🐈

[@gypsyjenna]

All the conveniences eh? Well in another sense, I salute you! Because Alberta gets SO MUCH colder than it does here, but a different kind of cold. More dry, here it is a moist cold. But your temps already sound outrageous and here they fluctuate with a lot of mild weather in the mix

[@moemanncann895]

@@gypsyjenna I appreciate that , you handle adversity like a champ!👍❄️

[@hideskinnerbuck5316]

Great video. On them 4 4x4 post paint top of post. Water will seep and freeze and crack them open at top.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks for the info, can do that this spring

[@benshafer3124]

I good line from Game of Thrones "Winter is Coming", stay warm, and plenty of soup

[@benshafer3124]

How about a remote mouse that's runs around the house? or the laser light?

[@benshafer3124]

Oh white vinegar is a great do dishes etc

[@christianworthinton8000]

You can actually use your plumbing during Winter. After running water you need to throw 2 cups of windshield washer fluid down the drain to fill the trap. This is how you take showers in a mobile home at - 40C. Insulate your water lines with pool noodles from the DollarTree.

[@3rubberboats]

Get a few boxes of regular table salt to melt the ice in the tank and drums. Works wonders.

[@keithinaz9769]

Thanks! As always, a very informative video. I have a similar setup, 34' travel trailer on 5 acres at 6,800ft. Off grid two weeks now, and it feels like camping but I never go home, LOL. 5" of snow was great for pictures, until it melted then it was a mud festival, ordered gravel to fix that. 5 miles to pay showers and laundry, propane working great so far. Wood stove and pipe all ready when I get time to install. So glad to get out of the big city. I'm learning alot from your videos thanks so much. 🙂

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks so much! Sounds like a nice spot to set up home. I hope you have a good winter where you are and I hope the gravel helps with mud prevention!

[@susanmantha1411]

Thanks for your videos.. lve been showing your videos to young people.. basic skills l find alot dont have these days. good job on you !!

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks for watching!

[@CombatDoc54]

If you ever have a post split like that again, you can take a 1/4" drill bit, drill in as far as you need then fill the crack with Elmer's wood glue and take a 1/4" dowel rod, pound it into the hole, cut the excess off and put a wood clamp on it tightly for a couple of days, it will be good as new!!

[@archiearchiball3392]

i used to use a rag hot water and soap for a shower😘

[@Crazybatladyx]

what a facinating video. I want to live in the woods somewhere.

[@twin-p7e]

after 20 years in Tahoe Reno , loved Galena Forest but the snow season at 6000 ft and cold winter did mye in, so after retirement , sold all and moved and bought a house in Thailand- cold winter for me 9 c at night coldest , but most times in NE Thailand 15c- 19 c at night

[@gypsyjenna]

That sounds like a very tolerable cold temp! Haha

[@brokeguyshomestead6227]

this is like exactly the setup im looking to do on my property next year

[@moparman8254]

irt can be done off grid with a vertical wind turbine & a pattle or put the tank below the frost line or on a higher tower painted black it will be a solar hot water heater;'

[@nicholaswilliams5587]

You don’t need to insulate the plumbing if you have it skirted in. Just put a small heater under there and u will be fine, some people even just put a lightbulb on under there and say it makes enough heat but at -40 I would use a small heater instead to be safe…

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

I lived in my camper all winter at a campground I insulated my hose leave water dripping & cabinet's with plumbing open enough for heat to get in never had a problem. Stay warm.

[@kristathompson1774]

Hi there, I just found your channel and just started watching your videos. And I just had to say Hi and love your videos so far. I recently bought an RV/Travel Trailer that is a 4 Seasons RV, so it has the extra insulation, including the plumbing. Not that I need it yet, but I'm sure it'll be handy in the winter. I'm also in NS. Love your set up.

[@richardschaefer3889]

Yep. The cold has definitely come, for Jenna. Always a hoot.

[@oldminer5387]

Thanks for sharing Gypsy. Winter has officially arrived when you have to winterize the plumbing. Take care.

[@robintaylor1084]

I was watching another one of your videos where you talked about not having insulation around the bottom of your camper. Why don't you get some of the block foam insulation and just attach it to the inside of your skirting. That would probably help immensely with insulation

[@gypsyjenna]

It would help alot. I think of it sometimes, may have to

[@robertbrown9927]

Good job, Great tutorial! Kicking the empty anti-freeze jug was a nice touch. Yeah, it's a bummer having to live in your trailer without water and it can be depressing but, it's only four months, maybe less if we get an early Spring. You are the true "Pioneer Woman". You have to get a sense of satisfaction knowing you can do all that and still be comfortable with it. I don't think the cats are worried, nary a bit. While I was out on my vacation over Thanksgiving my friend's cat would lay on the couch and watch TV. It was some Christmas show. Do you think Ramsey and Rory would do that if you had a TV. Maybe get them a little video screen for the "Catio". Lol! That's entertainment. Cheers!

[@gypsyjenna]

Haha good idea, Ramsay would maybe watch if I put a video of moths on the screen, haha. You're right, spring is only 4 months away, hopefully these months go quickly!

[@Agent_Starling]

Cat TV is a great idea!

[@gypsyjenna]

They would enjoy the entertainment I'm sure!

[@robertbrown9927]

@@gypsyjenna I can picture it in my head; build a couple of cat recliners for the catio, a little cat remote to change the channel on the CAT TV, a bag of sky raisins or fish flavored Doritos to keep them happy. (Would they fight over the remote?). And, of course, the remote would have to be voice activated because of the lack of opposable thumbs. Can you imagine the meowing over that? Of course, you'd have to get them little Cat I-Phones so they could call Kitty Door Dash! Baahahaha!

[@gypsyjenna]

🤣😂🤣they are so different, Rory would have no interest in TV, he would want to be doing something adventurous! Ramsay enjoys the luxuries though lol

[@brad3534]

Great video! 👍

[@johnkenny2210]

Jenna another top show preparing for winter thanks for sharing 👍 stay safe and stay warm until next time Johno Alice Springs Australia 🇦🇺

[@turnipvolume4789]

Dog and I did it in a van. Your a trooper and love your vids 🙏🏻

[@Indeewoods]

Great video! I’m having flashbacks😂 I never had running water either during the winter months, but what I did was I just ran my shower drain straight down out of the shower. Then I would just stand in the shower and dump the hot water over my head and wash up. Usually I dump a little hot water on the shower floor because it was cold. And when I really wanted to treat myself, I use three pots of water. Have you looked at the drain for your shower? Could you do that? That was when I had the woodstove but before that when I just had electric and propane heat, I used to just lay a towel down on the floor and I had a wash tub and I would first wash my hair down on my hands and knees then I would stand in the tub and pour water very slowly over my head and then Wash the rest of my 2000 body parts😂. You learn to take quick “showers” when you’re doing it that way. I’d always stoke the woodstove up and get it just stifling in there before I took my showers and then after a while I got some of those galvanized buckets at the dollar store and I used to just sit it on the stove and when I woke up the water would be good and hot and then I just had to add a little bit of cold water to my pots so it wasn’t too hot. It worked out better that way than heating water on my stove, which actually used up propane but after the Woodstove, I hardly used any propane at all because I cooked on the stove and everything. It’s cool to see somebody like you living this way putting an actual decent size Woodstove in their camper versus all these people trying to use cubic minis and Grizzly woodstoves and all that they’re just too small. You have to stoke them every two hours. Do you have a video about getting firewood? I’d love to see that one if you do, do you buy your firewood or do you cut your own and what chainsaws etc. do you use? No further questions lol PS - one more…you are In Nova Scotia, right? Back when I was living in my old motorhome, I actually met a girl from Nova Scotia who had an identical camper to mine. They’re super rare, so it was pretty cool to meet somebody with an identical camper which her and her husband still have actually.

[@gypsyjenna]

Hi there Yes, NS here. As far as the wood, I don't do the cutting, just the stacking in the shed, haha. And yes, a larger airtight has been a game changer. I used to have a smaller pot belly and there was no way of keeping it a nice temp in here at all. Not sure on the shower drain, haven't investigated it. I have a very convenient place to shower in the winter months. Hope that answers some of your questions.

[@sputtube1]

Thanks

[@archiearchiball3392]

nothing like crocs in the winter shows your a tough gal😍😁

[@bitzclipsmatt214]

Oh that beautiful white fluffy stuff. yaaayyyy. Ok I can say that living in the south of the UK we don't get to see it often so we get excited when we do. I'm sure I would think differently if I lived in Canada 🌨

[@gypsyjenna]

Yes you might. I think I enjoyed it as a kid like most haha. As an adult it is more of a nuisance

[@nightwolf1963]

I really like wood stoves but in a camper,kinda not to thrilled about having one in that.😊

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Hi Jenna yeah temps here in the morning will be 24F i love the cold and the season changes. I gave up on the weather man he never gets it right here. Looks like time to get her done. But good news you can keep the good stuff outside to keep cold. lol. Stay safe and keep warm there. Thanks for the new one.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks, I love all season EXCEPT winter, haha

[@wendi2819]

I'm new to your channel. Love the cold weather vids. It's great to see you handle the challenges. Do you have a commode in your bathroom? I wondered how you've managed that situation.

[@gypsyjenna]

I have a DIY compost toilet

[@S.JerseyJim]

Have to do the same to my camper. 🫤

[@trinityledge]

Ahh yes,, that time of year,, again. I don't find winter useful at all. It's dull, dreary and seems to last forever. Congrats on your completion of winterizing your abode.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks and I can agree with you there! Winter is no fun!

[@Prariedog]

I'd pour some antifreeze in all the sinks ,toilet and shower so the traps won't freeze and crack . Great video Jenna .take care .

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks and I did all drains 😊👍

[@Prariedog]

@@gypsyjenna I figured you would do that but thought I'd meantion it . Sure enjoy your videos . Jenna is your stove pipe in your house double walled ? Curious .Aaron

[@gypsyjenna]

Inside pipe is not double walled

[@Prariedog]

@@gypsyjenna thanks Jenna,enjoy your day

[@Prariedog]

@@gypsyjenna I'm going with regular stove pipe for my wood stove .have an awsome week Jenna. Aaron

[@Agent_Starling]

Yea, rv's are very livable in winter with all the right prep work. I lived in West Virginia (in my RV) for a year and it was COLD there. I had to insulate my exterior hoses, but it is doable. I think you have the right idea with just halting water works. I will send some Fla-dee-dah sun your way 👙😎🌞☀️. Stay warm girl 👍😀

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks, I am already getting into a winter funk and the ground isn't even white, haha

[@cesarcantu813]

😳😬🥶💪🏻👍🏻 I live in the Rio Grande valley south Texas it only gets cold three or four days out of the week or in the month it get in the 28s We need to let water run from the Fossetts only could be running overnight that last like three or four days nothing compares to you my respects to you with that whole weather🤦🏻‍♂️ 👨🏽‍🦼 Like your videos

[@Alfie127]

It's just not fair! Great video.

[@jonathanjacques7250]

Winterizing is a whole lot of work 🤯

[@gypsyjenna]

Absolutely!

[@jeffmiller2158]

I love your accent😊

[@Helsbells08]

I’d be I child in a candy store if I see it snowing 😂😂😂we should swap for the winter. Then I get to see snow and you don’t have too 😂we both win 😅

[@gypsyjenna]

Sounds good to me! Haha

[@Helsbells08]

@@gypsyjenna let me know when the 1st snow falls ⛄️ 😂😂

[@moparman8254]

it is a lot of work to insulate water lines i lived in a house trailer for 3 yrs '. maybe u can mke s vertical wind turbine u can hook it with a belt to a bigger pully on the wind mil/tirbn& a smaller on on the car alternator wih a god g=regulatr u cb keeo coud push the water drm over drain i ou't

[@greagior]

Respect

[@nightwolf1963]

How about a kerosene heater? I had one that could be used inside. Worked great.one fill lasted 12 hrs.just a thought.

[@porter_richard]

Have you thought about blowing the plumbing out with an air compressor

[@gypsyjenna]

I have not, it's an idea though

[@tracybrown9634]

Question for you. Have you considered keeping one of your blue rain barrels inside near your wood stove during the winter?

[@gypsyjenna]

If I had extra room I would consider it for sure

[@kenway968]

Curious, seen a few videos where you have cleaned the flue and cap on top , how often do you have to clean it and what kind of wood are you burning.

[@moparman8254]

if u keep the water moving in yur storage tank the water wiill not freeze

[@nightwolf1963]

AGAIN GIRL, do you ever take a break when your home and just relax and DO NOTHING.😊

[@GrumpyMountainMan]

Love your channel. To be honest I find most YT channels fake. I love how you keep it real. You are also very funny. Love the fast dry wit. You have a fan (and ha a secret crush) Hope you enjoy my channel. There might some stuff on mine that can help. Thank you for sharing your place. Take care : )

[@BuhayIsla117]

are there bears around the area? just curious. I think Ive seen one of your video a kind of woooden box im guessing for the trash?

[@gypsyjenna]

Yes for sure. There are black bears here and one fall for winter one kept getting into the garbage box out by the road

[@amandaspriet3076]

Curious how you don't get condensation in your cupboards and all over your windows. We are in barrington been in a trailer since Sept and there is alot of condensation. We haven't winterized yet but soon.

[@gypsyjenna]

Wood heat is very dry and I never get condensation with that heat source or the diesel heater, as it is also a dry heat. If I have no heat on and cook with propane or use propane heat, I get condensation then due to propane containing a lot of moisture. I hope this helps!

[@amandaspriet3076]

@@gypsyjenna interesting we don't have wood but we primarily use a desiel heater not the one like yours but the one with the external desiel tank. We do primarily cook with the propane though

[@keithinaz9769]

I only use propane, 2 Big Buddy heaters set on low if under 30F, one set on low if over 30F at night, and am new to being off grid. Use 2 small dehumidifiers, and have many sword or snake plants to produce oxygen and absorb moisture. A couple fans also distribute the moisture, and the warmth, all around. I'm all on solar, so have to watch the power used, windows lightly cracked too. I'm loving it!

[@archiearchiball3392]

im slowly starting to lern celsius i know 0 celcius is 32 farenhight

[@archiearchiball3392]

is -6 celcius=6-32=28 farenhight?

[@johnmcdonald8240]

Your making me cold...😅

[@MaritimeUnprepared]

Are your windows still single pane? I'm planning on changing some of my windows to thermal panes

[@gypsyjenna]

Yep, single pane

[@MaritimeUnprepared]

@@gypsyjenna My trailer turned out to be smorgasbord of soggy goodness. I've stripped the inside and I'm going to strap the walls and add insulation. Once I get that done I plan on putting a couple of new windows in the bedroom side of my trailer. Do you put plastic on them or anything like that?

[@gypsyjenna]

@MaritimeUnprepared I don't do plastic . I put reflectix on a couple in the bedroom for insulation and also to help keep the light out. My wood stove keeps it pretty warm in there so I don't bother sealing up windows

[@MaritimeUnprepared]

@@gypsyjenna That's awesome, I hope to get set up like you are eventually. Fyi I'm not some creepy weirdo, just a weirdo with a couple of dogs lol. I've been binging lots of off grid videos and youtube keeps on recommending your videos so we watch them. Esther barks at your cats😂🐶🐶

[@baskervillebee6097]

Confusion You live in Canada and say it's unfair to snow?

[@gypsyjenna]

I am on the East Coast of Canada and I strongly dislike snow

[@4486xxdawson]

Im confused by people some times , ok you live in a trailer but built this structure over the roof, did all the skirting and everything to make it a home , wouldn't it have been just as much just to build a tiny home instead ? Just dont understand haveing a trailer then cementing it in place , looking at ther roof structure over your camper looks like your half way there already would walls and a floor cost as much as a trailer ? I get living in a trailer but if it doesnt move then whats the point ? Its not like you could hook up and go , you would need to remove that structure ....thats my confusion ...A tiny home would be insulated for year round water use no freezing water lines or winterizing needed ....still i do enjoy your videos just think its odd to lock your self into one spot when your home is on wheels .....

[@gypsyjenna]

I needed something with amenities quickly. A build takes time.. everyone's situation is different

[@Kimberly_11]

Something just crossed my mind while watching you use that antifreeze please don't let your cat's getting near that and try to lick the anti-freeze.. it has a sweet taste to animals and it can kill them😢

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks, they wont be getting near it

[@Indeewoods]

And if they do get into it the cure is to feed them alcohol like vodka or Rum. True story.

[@Kimberly_11]

@@Indeewoods 😳.. REALLLLY??

[@Kimberly_11]

@@gypsyjenna 👌🥰

[@eddavis1995]

Why are you there alone...by choice?

[@greagior]

Its funny how much attention I pay to sound an smells living in my camper

[@markbell1]

You're hardy stock, Jenna! Not sure I could handle those 4 months in an RV.

[@gypsyjenna]

They go by very slowly, haha

[@markbell1]

@@gypsyjenna I am sure they do. If you get bored, we can play Words for Friends online? lol

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[@moparman8254]

i wish we could talk is easlyer ti alk tha tyoe . an u call the usa with oiut extra chatgers on yur phone i dn know it i can call Canada ir not