RV Life - Winter RV Camping - Waking Up to Snow & Cold

woke up to a winter-wonderland ;^) NICE !!

[@iamsabian]

I think I've watched this vid 5 times at least ! :) there aren't many winter rv vids on KZbin, so this vid always appears in my searches.... Like you say, winter can be fun, you just do what you have to do and carry on ! .....I moved into an rv a week ago...so kinda feeling my way round, but I'll say this....never slept better in my whole life...I love hearing the wind and the rain...I wake briefly, and hearing those sounds is like getting a warm hug, before I drift back into sleep...

[@WanderDano]

iamsabian I am glad you like it... Not many people really stop and try winter RV'ing... it can be fun! I have done it a few times. Congrats on your RV !! I agree it is a great way to sleep, live and travel. All the best

[@coverinthebloodrobinson6940]

iamsabian. Me too. I've watch this at least three times.😄

[@herberar]

How could you dare to open that door ! You are a brave man! . When you asked your Kittie if she d like to go for a walk, I heard a very clear " Neaou" Cheers !!!

[@LaDayna04]

Now this is what is needed. Real life RVing.....lol......you are brilliant.

[@kathyslugabusmcpickles1205]

I'm sure I watched this video when it came out a year ago. I am looking for ideas on living in your van through the winter. There really aren't many videos... I'm moving to Colorado at the end of the month and I'll be staying in my bus!!! I'm so excited!!! But a little trepidatious on living in her through the snow storms! I do love the snow and was raised up in the mountains of California, around Lake Tahoe. 😉 let the adventure begin! ✌🏼️❤️🚐 Godspeed

[@jimbar4187]

Kathy Slugabus McPickles m

[@faruka1969]

Love the snow!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@WanderDano]

glad you enjoyed it

[@gopher1471]

I still really enjoy re watching these videos in the snow.....how could you just want to go south and miss this winter wonderland......besides keiks may just say yes to going on the hike :)

[@WanderDano]

I will be doing more of this in the weeks ahead. :)

[@gopher1471]

Great video but Keeks had the right idea ...stay in van warm and dry and guard the food :) Love walking in the winter wonderland too.

[@WanderDano]

thanks - she was smarter than me for sure... lol did have a good winter hike

[@WheelDweller]

I once awoke as if from a childhood dream: snow was OVER THE VEHICLE and I had to tunnel out! It was one of those cold-wind snows, and the icy powder blew up across the vehicle. I was in a -10 sleeping bag, so I just reached one hand out of the bag, clicked the thermostat and turned on the propane heater. When it was around 70-80 I got out of the bag, out of my night clothes and into work clothes. After tunneling out, I went in the building and got some coffee; such a great day!

[@WanderDano]

+Brian Fahrlander That does sound like a great day! Back in the day I used to do a lot of winter tent camping but I think I have become spoiled. lol

[@WheelDweller]

Wander Dano Well, I have some kind of nervous condition. Now when I get cold I start to shiver...and shivers turn into SHOCK. And the "cold" starts around 60 degrees, so I might be really screwed, trying to live full-time on the road again...we'll see. I'll be a snowbird, for sure!

[@justinevirtue1755]

+Brian Seems like I just read about the immune system becoming allergic to cold. 'Course I might have dreamed it... Pretty sure I saw a reference under strange allergies or something. Hope it improves.

[@WheelDweller]

Odd; me. too.

[@justinevirtue1755]

Brian Fahrlander Dude get on it. I'll do research sometimes for people who don't want to bother. I'm good at it. But folks either don't use me when they can because all to do is ask. Or they'd rather deny, avoid or do it the hard way.

[@warmweeniesdoxiesweaters2884]

If you're not driving anywhere leave the snow on and even pile it up all around.. good insulation from cold and wind.

[@WanderDano]

I agree. When I used to do tent camping in the winter I always did that - in this case I was just clearing the windshield so it wouldn't freeze up before leaving. It can be a lot of fun to go in the winter.

[@Gisankim]

He is a natural man.

[@WanderDano]

yup :-)

[@toricervini7565]

we love winter camping here in the deep south too, but mainly because the temperature rarely dips below 50, and we get about 3 inches of snow every 20 years.

[@WanderDano]

lol that is an advantage of being south. :)

[@beechie1006]

this is why i love my a class i wake up and i can't tell if its cold or snow till i look outside brilliant

[@WanderDano]

I agree - I am always grateful of how well Class B's are insulated.

[@lisanairnnairn6]

awwwwww the cat lol oh bless

[@yoy58913]

well you have the park all by yourself nice video

[@WizzRacing]

Never could figure out snow birds. It's like if they get snowed on their going to turn into the ice queen!

[@WanderDano]

i know.. it isnt that bad but it can get old. lol

[@paintur68]

Apocalypse! It looks like Calvin and Hobbes might be building snow monsters right around there somewhere. :-D

[@WanderDano]

paintur68 LOL

[@MrVampiredog]

WHATS THE COLDEST TEMP, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE.

[@panelvandan1057]

I woke up to 6" of snow and allot more on the way in North Carolina a few years back on a trip to fla.. ended up getting off that mountain and camping at a Wal-Mart before I could continue my trip.. had 9" before I got moving off the hill.. the old Toyota rv almost didn't make it out of the camp spot.. took several runs at it to get up on the road.. but it was a fun adventure. a moment I'll never forget. peace!

[@winsto2230]

Nice cat..just lost a red flame Himalayan and 3 others two years ago due to a well known wet food contaminated with Chinese additives. If it's a male keep him on dry urinary tract food. Nice Video Dano..thanks

[@WanderDano]

thanks! she is a great co-pilot. sorry to hear you lost your cats - that was just TERRIBLE !!!

[@AnnaC63]

@@WanderDano Do you have a video on cat maintenance in Van life. I'm planning on living in Prius, van conversion or RV soon for part of the year. My biggest worry for cat is heat more than cold. Are you full time or do you not take kitty in summer ? Also kitty litter box tips would be good.

[@KingsCountyLightHaus]

These videos are cozy as fuck.

[@WanderDano]

:)

[@dougrennick2212]

you are nuts being here in the snow,you should be somewhere south in a warm climate:) happy Trails

[@WanderDano]

A little snow isn't so bad but overall yes I agree!! lol

[@WanderDano]

no snow is a good good thing!

[@Desertvanlife]

dude where it the windshield cover lol looks like fun to me i like winter camping

[@WanderDano]

it wasn't too bad at all. I put the visor in later and I think that worked pretty well.

[@BIGGDOGGRVer]

i envy u dude wish i could have done that too..had the whole place to your self cool

[@WanderDano]

Felix Vasquez I bet you would surprise yourself and find someplace close to you. I saw more people than expected when hiking but no other "campers".

[@dukenukem1086]

be careful with the slenderman or bigfoot! hahahaa

[@cliffordw5753]

I want to full time north east of Toronto On Canada but I would also need to use the rv daily. Want to get a class b and sell my house. Do you think it's doable if I get a gym membership for showering and wagbags for emergencies?

[@AnnaC63]

There are other keeping clean strategies. You can get a 5 gallon bucket, a device submersible water pump one end shower head on other. Easier to shower outdoors in a tarp or shower shelter when warm. Inside stand in a plastic storage container. Can heat water mixing cold with stove boiled or there are submersible heaters. Shower pump about 40 dollars. Submersible heaters 20 to 40 dollars. Makes sense to take bird baths daily with wet wipes and clean privates with soap you they sell that you don't need to rinse made for bed ridden patients or make your own very diluted soap in a foaming pump dispenser then DO rinse a bit with a cup of water over whatever you use to go potty in. Also maybe have a good additional foot soak once or twice a week then do full shower deal less often as is comfortable and convenient for you based on water storage and disposal capacity. When I say shower with four to five gallons and less capacity in the container you're in you will be turning water off often and on sparingly. Maybe do hair first, dump wastewater then come back and do body. It all depends on your space and water capacity. Of course gym membership is ideal. I haven't done this full time. Is there a big chain gym people who travel could have reciprocity with ? Many people add occasional truck stop shower use to the mix. I understand most are well stocked, clean with unlimited hot water. Aaaah !

[@Oladavol]

I have slept in -15f in my toyota corolla and found the worst part was just constantly breathing in cold air.

[@AnnaC63]

Was this unplanned ? Do you have heating solutions now in case it happens again ? With insulation and safety precautions you can heat a small space with candles, can and ceramic flower pot or this candle heater/lantern called UCO . It can be modified to substitute liquid fuel as seen in another KZbin video which is cheaper and more efficient. But here is a link to how it works. There are also electric, propane and butane mini heaters. Mr Buddy is one. Just be sure to learn all safety precautions like keep it a distance from flammables, put it inside coffee can, crack window have extinguisher and smoke detector. Good to have for emergencies in cold climates even if you're not camping or living in vehicle. Will look for UCO oil conversion video if you're interested or just search UCO oil burning and it might pop up.

[@djandreabmusic369]

adorable kitty

[@WanderDano]

thanks

[@AnnaC63]

I guess she's part of your keeping warm strategy.

[@benshafer3124]

I lived on a commercial fishing boat in the middle of winter a took a shower using the 5 gal water jug (inside of course)

[@WanderDano]

I bet that was a GREAT life experience!! I watch those shows and would have liked to have done that

[@khm2128]

Have the doors ever been frozen shut with you inside, Wander Dano?

[@WanderDano]

Nope - I've never had that happen.

[@hannahloveanna6944]

I hope your in a warmer climate now than you were in this video six years ago.

[@WanderDano]

lol yes much warmer today. :-)

[@hannahloveanna6944]

@@WanderDano Wish I could say the same here... Brrrr… just got 10" of snow today & the temps are going to drop tonight : (

[@WanderDano]

@@hannahloveanna6944 I like the snow - can be beautiful -- just don't need it to stay for months on end. lol

[@hannahloveanna6944]

​@@WanderDano Exactly : D I got up this morning and enjoyed the beautiful view out my rear sliders - pure white snow clinging to the trees was breath taking. Shoveling it off the deck twice (for the cats sake : ) wasn't too bad. BUT, by spring we all look like beached whales slumped over the stairs heading onto the lawn because we could'n't muster the energy to even make it off the steps onto the lawn. LOL

[@WanderDano]

Sounds stunning but yes after a long winter ... maybe not so much. lol

[@jimatmile56]

Makes me wish I could go live in a van.

[@WanderDano]

lol Not that I want to live everyday in these temps lol

[@metalmopars]

Down by the river?

[@michiganvandweller]

KITTY! :D

[@WanderDano]

lol had ZERO desire to go outside

[@superjbailey1]

Just watched this video. Was wondering what area are you parked in where you can stay all night except at a campground?

[@AnnaC63]

Yes me too. In Wisconsin state campgrounds close in October and are usually patrolled intermittently.

[@JohnnyTango111]

Did you have to do anything to your RV to make sure your water tanks and pipes don't burst in the freezing weather?

[@WanderDano]

Yes it was winterized. All that I do is use an air compressor to blow out all the lines and then just put RV Antifreeze in the traps to be safe. It is not too difficult on a smaller class B. In my opinion, no need to fill all the lines with antifreeze like in a larger RV.

[@VoytekR1]

What do you do for water ? Do you winterize your RV and not use the water system for a while ? Thanx.

[@WanderDano]

I carry drinking water in a 5 gal jug all the time... I dont like drinking camp water and not out of the onboard tank. In the winter I used the drinking water and heated it in the coffee pot for dishes. washed them in a bucket then dumped it out. I didn't use my RV toilet but many people just keep antifreeze in the toilet during the winter. hope that makes sense.

[@Desertvanlife]

what time is the bengals game on 2morrow ????

[@kathyfann]

Add tank Heaters also

[@WanderDano]

:-)

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Any fear of getting snowed in? Traction on the RV has its limits right?

[@WanderDano]

+Jeff Porcaro Groove Master I haven't had it in deep snow yet but yeah it isn't that great in the snow.

[@WanderDano]

mrvampiredog - (your reply is disabled) the coldest I have RV'd in this was 10 below...

[@WanderDano]

***** I agree - I think lots of people dismiss winter camping (RVing) too quick without trying it.

[@markoff3775]

Wander Dano I love winter camping as well It's so quite and calming. You look like you had a great time Dano.

[@WanderDano]

Mark off I did enjoy it

[@markoff3775]

Wander Dano It looks like it, I am very envious right now lol. Furthermore that food at that Amish restaurant you ate at looked sooo good. We have nothing like that out here in the way of good down home country cooking.

[@WanderDano]

Mark off It was really good food. I'd say if you see an Amish restaurant along a road... give it a shot. all the best

[@EsteeDarla]

How is celluar,internet,cable in this weather, I'm looking at camper vans to live in off and on how is your camper van how you like it

[@WanderDano]

All those things can be spotty in this "out there" area. :-) some places have god to very good .... some poor to nn-existent. lol I think for me this is the PERFECT RV - nothing I really need to change. :-)

[@EsteeDarla]

@@WanderDano yeah I'm by myself and I think this be perfect for me to

[@EsteeDarla]

@@WanderDano I love you cat I have a cat that's disable that why I thought maybe die traveling give him things to see cause I have to carry him but we got a good system for when he needs to potty how to let me know so we be ok to travel for him

[@davidalexander3599]

were are you

[@pegb856]

Burrrrrrrrr!

[@WanderDano]

it was cold but I enjoyed it.. if dressed well it isn't bad. in some ways it is better than when it is really hot outside to stay comfortable in the RV.

[@benshafer3124]

how does your van drive in the snow?

[@WanderDano]

I'd say... OK.. Not something I like to do all that often. It is tall with a short wheel base and can get a little squirrely. I just drive cautiously in snow.

[@Cleevus]

How much was it to camp there for the night? tks for sharing

[@WanderDano]

$20 bucks a night... state park rates are a little high but not terrible...

[@lindasantana51]

Boy, what kind of video is this ? The only thing he shows is snow coverage, I love snow, but I also love the thought of living Off-Grid in a Van, but nothing is shown here.

[@WanderDano]

sorry you didn't like - I thought the title kinda said what it was about.. :) I've done other more how to cold weather things

[@kathyfann]

Hopefully you kept your Propane full

[@WanderDano]

didn't use propane furnace. cut rates for campsite so used electric heaters

[@Camp_Runamuck]

That toilet seat will be cold ..LOL head south young man head south

[@WanderDano]

BINGO !! The absolute worst part of the trip... LMAO

[@Camp_Runamuck]

I think I would make a padded cloth toilet seat to set may butt on if I was camping in that snow

[@WanderDano]

billy s I wasn't gonna go into detail but I should have... I used a couple small towels.. lol just had to be careful not to "lose" a towel... lol

[@Camp_Runamuck]

Maybe you should invent a toilet seat like a pair if electic socks ...LOL

[@WanderDano]

billy s LOL not sure I want to do this enough to go inventing cold weather toilet seats tho... LMAO

[@Desertvanlife]

are the the lights LED mabye one color would be better just a thought

[@WanderDano]

one color would have better but these were on sale LOL

[@kimberlywilson3104]

Does it get cold in that rv in the snow.i just moved to utah 3weeks ago and me and my girl friend wanna get a big one to live in? We know it snows alot out in utah so we were wondering if it would get cold in the rv ?

[@AnnaC63]

There are lots of KZbin how to videos. I will put links below in a minute. Insulation is key if it isn't already a well insulated RV. Even if it's insulated you need to at least have reflectix , fleece curtains and or other insulation on Windows. If it's a van conversion insulation is the first most important step. Floor walls and ceiling.

[@spymaine89]

THE CAT told u to drive south. ??????????????

[@WanderDano]

lol

[@rashutmhnuro2044]

I hate the blue whitish sky .I do not want to get stuck in the middle of storm in my small rv.

[@WanderDano]

I kinda like storms when in the RV

[@davidalexander3599]

Denver area

[@heretostay8782]

Look at that beutifull furry face

[@WanderDano]

:)

[@eckankar7756]

unless you are going skiing or other winter activities why on earth go camping in such weather? You are pretty much stuck inside. Park the rig in the garage and stay home. If you live in the rig drive it south to warmer climate. this doesn't look like fun, wiping windows every hour, plugging up drafts, trying to keep all toes and fingers from freezing off. watch tv at home.

[@WanderDano]

eckankar not even CLOSE to stuck inside. I hiked all the trails and had a great time. I also went down to Key West at the beginning of this winter and that was nice too. Fun can be had in all seasons.

[@sebastianarganaraz2879]

What's the name of your furry friend?

[@WanderDano]

Keiki

[@herverv4545]

M

[@jeffmech600]

that van smells like cat shit.....dont lie to us dude.

[@WanderDano]

nahh not too bad.. I clean constantly tho :)

[@blossom_n_gin]

I've noticed more campers & full timers are taking cats - I think it's awesome.

[@summerreyes4531]

This doesn't look "peaceful' at all!!..It looks cold, eerie and desolate, not to mention a great set for a new horror film!..I'm sorry but unless I'd robbed a bank or something and was on the run,this is the last place on Earth I'd want to be!...

[@WanderDano]

+Debbie Barnes Snow and cold can be beautiful too. But this winter I am giving it a pass. lol

[@summerreyes4531]

+Wander Dano Don't get me wrong,I'm envious of the snow you get,we don't get hardly any here,but it just looked so Eerie.I couldn't think of a more free life then just driving from place to place, especially in the Winter,it was just that particular site looked......Well so desolate.

[@WanderDano]

+Debbie Barnes you are right.. it was like 10 below for much of that trip and needless to say.. not all that many people were around. lol

[@summerreyes4531]

+Wander Dano Hi..Do you have to pay to stay in these sites?...

[@nancynieves6651]

I have washed your videos and I like them don't get me wrong or what the hell are you thinking for real being in the freaking Park you're the only one there it's a snow blizzard you aren't these cover to the tits you're not going to be able to turn on there's nobody in sight if they can help you probably your phone why you going to stay by your house and you can't be by your house you have to go so far to prove real in front of your house and you'll be more safe I don't know I don't like the city😲😨👻

[@WanderDano]

lol I enjoy getting out in the RV in all weather.. for a little while at least. I have lots of ways to make sure things are safe and yes - cell phone is always an option. :)