Skirting my RV: winter room and wood stove prep

[@samsomsamay7954]

Don’t know how I landed on your video but I’m glad I did. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to seeing more.

[@exploringmybackyard]

thank you I’m glad you found it as well. Appreciate you stopping in.

[@Rattlesnake12]

You are living my dream.

[@exploringmybackyard]

thank you there’s days you questioning yourself for what you’re doing but overall, it is absolutely wonderful thanks for stopping by

[@CassandraCocar]

You certainly are making great progress. I think you’re going to be pretty comfortable this winter.

[@exploringmybackyard]

so far so good a little bit every day it’s pretty good so far thanks

[@OutdoorLiving88]

That room addition looks like it's gonna be nice and toasty for the winter. Good job. I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@exploringmybackyard]

Thank you it’s working well I appreciate your support. It means a lot.

[@mattandmouse]

Oh wow-working on a pallet- never thought of that. I guess it keeps the work off the muddy ground. I’m stealing that idea!! 😂 and I love the idea of re-routing the water line. Lucky save with adapter!! In tell mouse that’s why I keep lots of odd ball stuff ❤

[@exploringmybackyard]

yes, keep things clean and elevated less bending over. by all means lol it was a fantastic idea. until realize the ends were wrong. It was a major pain doing it and putting it back if I didn’t have the right part would’ve been brutal, but you’re right having lots of knickknacks save the day. 👊😀

[@wendingourway]

You just keep that winter out your way! lol We've been lucky so far. Had someone I knew a number of years ago now that used straw bales all around his RV and built it up to surround the whole thing. Not really sure how it all worked out, but when I had seen a picture, it looked pretty good. Lots of work, but it sure does pay off well to keep warm during those long cold winter months. Take care.

[@exploringmybackyard]

It’s coming along I was contemplating using. Hey around the bottom but went this way instead. It would be pretty cool to see the whole thing in case in hay most likely pretty warm too. Yes those long winter days aren’t too far off. Have a great week.

[@Done975]

Hay is great. The mice think so too sadly. That was my experience

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@Done975 yeah all my research told me that as well that’s why I didn’t go with it. It would’ve been pretty easy though, but I don’t like the critters.

[@koningbolo4700]

Maybe next winter you can design and build a more permenent thing by using cinder blocks as skirting walls. I assume it is possible to still be able to drive away the rv from a u shaped enclosure... A pool noodle seal could work to take up the gap between the rv and the cinder block walls...

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@koningbolo4700 this one’s temporary for me I’m going to start a cabin in the spring. Yes, I’ve designed it where I could drive the fifth wheel away, not easily but it’s doable.

[@koningbolo4700]

@@exploringmybackyard Oh cool, a cabin build... How are the fingers doing ?

[@exploringmybackyard]

@ they’re doing pretty good the ones where the nail hit the bone is still a little sore no infection but doing good thanks for asking

[@TheSimpleAlaskans]

"Tank gizmos" lol. Congrats to the winner! That wood stove will keep ya warm for sure!

[@exploringmybackyard]

lol for the life of me, I just couldn’t figure out what I was trying to say stove is working awesome

[@realblythe]

Congrats to the lucky winner. I'm late. Thanks for sharing another great video.

[@exploringmybackyard]

I was hoping you were going to get it next time thanks for stopping in

[@realblythe]

@exploringmybackyard it's all right fam. Had some Internet problems. Looking forward for more videos

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

I just subscribed from the Netherlands. Hope your home will grow and become your safeplace.

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur hey that’s awesome. Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy the videos. Looking forward to talking to you again.

[@deadpinecollective]

Coming along nicely. That will heat up fast with that stove!

[@exploringmybackyard]

yes, so far so good

[@deziluhappilu]

Another. Amazing job!👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@exploringmybackyard]

thank you

[@geoffthomas8032]

Dang it I knew the answer to that one!!! I spent enough time in that motor!

[@exploringmybackyard]

lol, he sure did and greatly appreciated it

[@hogeandpaulapaulsen1684]

The new addition will help keep things a bit more organized and keep your floors from getting wet from the shoes.

[@exploringmybackyard]

absolutely I agree. This room is essential greatly. Appreciate you watching and stopping by.

[@lorettaandjasonoffgrid]

Lol I'm too late. Congrats to the winner. And Congrats to you my friend! Also nice job on the skirting of course! ✌️🇨🇦♥️

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@lorettaandjasonoffgrid lol all good thank you

[@jgjg3848]

I'm wondering if it would help to have a couple pieces of scrap plywood to skirt the area around the RV door so you can open it when the wood stove is on to allow heat to go under the RV. A little fan to push the warm air under there would help too.

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@jgjg3848 I am thinking the same thing but it’s pretty drafty. I do have a diesel heater for under there which will help for sure, but I might have to put a pipe through the wall with a fan like you say.

[@TomTammyOffGridHomestead]

Get a washing machine hose and then reconnect your valve. 😁😁😁

[@exploringmybackyard]

oh, that’s right because they have the same ends. Great idea. I definitely want to put a valve there.

[@paulborchardt8427]

I have seen people use plastic bin, where the each end comes through box ends. Lines going into the box were wrapped with flex tape to seal it . And tub size is what you have for. A clear tub would let you check k it visually.

[@exploringmybackyard]

I really like this idea I haven’t done anything with it yet. This is an excellent idea. I will do this. Thank you.

[@paulborchardt8427]

You are welcome. I have only camped in my RV lately in the year a couple of times. But have picked up lot of God tips over 20 years. Just wondering if this your property and where are you located?

[@exploringmybackyard]

@ Thanks for the question. Yes, this is my property in June 2024. the ground up We sold everything. Downsized moved to this property and plan on building it from the ground up when we moved here. The only thing was here was drilled well I had to install everything into it. Im British Columbia Canada in the interior of BC.

[@paulborchardt8427]

Thanks for sharing where you are at. I am from Minnesota originally, currently live in SE Idaho. Have always wanted to do what you are doing. But life had other plans, and now that I am 70, it's of the list. But I will try to keep up with you and your progress.

[@exploringmybackyard]

@paulborchardt8427 thanks Paul. I appreciate that it means a lot. I hope you enjoy. Look forward to talking to you again.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

That will be the start of your new house. I bet it is gonna be amazing. Hope you find time to replace the orange tarps with some green wood slats.

[@exploringmybackyard]

thank you it’s definitely a start overtime. Things will definitely transform. Thanks for stopping in

[@Dianne-ic1ys]

Great video, lots of hard work 👏👏

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@Dianne-ic1ys thank you but it’s all paying off

[@Dianne-ic1ys]

@ you will be nice and cozy for the winter.

[@lostmoose9994]

About your watersupply: I installed a 12 Volt irrigation valve and a adjustable relais which simulates a short handwash every 30 minutes. Never froze up, Yukon-approved, but up there you gotta set the intervalls to 15 minutes. Not sure where you are, looks almost like Westcoast ? (washing or dishwashervalve =110 Volt

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@lostmoose9994 thanks for the tip. I’m going to look into this because it is a big concern. The water freezing I do have diesel heater going under there but just one more things to keep fuel in. Yes I am in British Columbia. Thank you so much.

[@lostmoose9994]

Ok neighbour 👍 I am in the Alberni area. Swing by and I ll show it to you. I got also a unique woodstove solution (residential chimney) ....and if youre interested a brand new combined diesel & waterheater for sale.

[@brianpeterson5559]

Just found you, good stuff ✌️

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@brianpeterson5559 awesome thanks glad you enjoyed

[@Dioliolio]

Looks awesome dude.

[@exploringmybackyard]

thanks man

[@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu]

Back to rewatch because it was late for me last night 🙂 ........I like how you've skirted the trailer. Very nice job. Do you plan on adding heat tape to the garden hose and attachments to keep from freezing? Where is the source of water coming from?

[@exploringmybackyard]

awesome yeah the skirting is going to work well, I think I have a well on the property and the water is coming up from underneath the trailer. I dug a 400 foot trench to get there. I’m going to putting a diesel heater underneath hopefully that will work. Also, can you contact me at [e-mail]

[@talkwrite2me]

How are your fingers? I hope that you’re doing better. The 4 wheeler is a 2004 Kawasaki.

[@exploringmybackyard]

hey there, my fingers are doing OK. The one where it hit. The bone is still a little sore but the other ones are healing. Well thanks for asking. Yes, the four wheeler is a 2004 Kawasaki you’re right.

[@talkwrite2me]

@ I’m glad to hear that your fingers are better. I hope you heal quickly! I do enjoy your videos!

[@exploringmybackyard]

@talkwrite2me thank you thank you I really appreciate you watching. It means a lot. I’m glad you enjoy them.

[@lucajulia64]

2004 700 Kawasaki ❤

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@lucajulia64 you are correct

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Hey man looks like you have it wrapped pretty well 👍, Could probably throw a few blocks of wood on the bottom of that tarp maybe a little dirt it sure helps :) Well you know you set tent up enough lol, That little stove will help big time :) Are you going to hook your furnace to a big tank for the winter ? Take 'er easy stay warm

[@exploringmybackyard]

HeyDon, yeah I’m going to pack some snow around. Will definitely help. The stove is working well I don’t think I’m going to hook a big tank up. I do have one though, but I’m not running the furnace enough. It just takes too much battery power I only run it for maybe 10 minutes when I come home if it’s cold inside and then the woodstove takes over. be safe, my friend.

[@jojoihrke]

The scree said 2004. But you stated it was a 1990 700 kawasaki. Time stamp 7:33

[@exploringmybackyard]

that is the correct answer 04

[@randymiller1604]

Cozy

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@randymiller1604 thanks it sure is

[@teamgrow7146]

2004 700 kawasaki but i guess i am bit late on this channel 😅.

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@teamgrow7146 you are correct, but yes, you are a little bit late appreciate you stopping by

[@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu]

Just curious if that is dangerous to light a fire in the stove without first replacing the bricks?

[@exploringmybackyard]

No it’s outside before I put it in the room. I will will replace the bricks.

[@ericrussell7531]

2004 700 Kawasaki

[@exploringmybackyard]

That’s correct

[@staceyvegamarkum4071]

First, I think you should watch some videos on tool safety, second you'd be better off using rigid foam insulation on your skirting, third you're going to get tons of moisture running off of the camper top into the "winter" room if you don't figure out how to make it water tight. Please be safer, and I hope you get it done before it's too cold. (PLEASE RESEARCH FIRE SAFETY BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE STOVE!!!)

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@staceyvegamarkum4071 thank you I appreciate your concern and yes, I should slow down and be a little safer. I agree 100%. The reason I’m using insulated tarps with an airspace is a little more effective and gives me a better R value. The stove install I contacted a local supplier that sells wood stoves and explained what I was doing. They said it would work just fine as long as I had the clearance with the Roxel insulation and the cement board. The distance should be greater than 10 inches which I have, appreciate you stopping by. Thank you for your concerns.

[@staceyvegamarkum4071]

@exploringmybackyard thank you for responding! I was sincere with the concerns I stated before and I'm happy to hear you sought out advice for the wood stove. My other concern was the potential for infection and or lockjaw if you're not up on your tetanus vaccine. I hope you have access to medical care near by. Otherwise I look forward to your next video.

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@staceyvegamarkum4071 yes I am up-to-date on my tetanus. I paid close attention to that to make sure that there is no infection. There is medical care within an hour from here. I appreciate you looking forward to chatting with you again thanks.

[@angelagrant9163]

No gloves, wow😮😮

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@angelagrant9163 I know I need to start wearing them. I just find them so bulky.

[@theodoorfisher9410]

NOV 21,2024

[@exploringmybackyard]

Thanks

[@sherrynorth1293]

Are you doing anything for the slide to keep the cold out?

[@exploringmybackyard]

wow, that’s pretty funny. You ask I am literally sitting on the sofa in the slide as we speak and I was noticing it was a bit of a draft so I believe I’m going to have to do something with it for sure maybe some of that tinfoil bubble wrap stuff also I was thinking I might have to support it because we get a lot of snow here. thanks for your question. If you have any ideas, let me know.

[@conniebaughman9894]

Hows the fingers doing?

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@conniebaughman9894 hi there the first two are doing pretty good the third one where the nail hit the bone has healed, but it’s just a little bit sore getting better every day. Thanks for asking.

[@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu]

The year of the ATV is 2004 not 1990

[@exploringmybackyard]

that is awesome

[@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu]

@@exploringmybackyard 😃I got it right?

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu yes you did

[@AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu]

@@exploringmybackyard YAY 😁Thank you for doing the giveaway 👍I can hardly believe it, lol.

[@exploringmybackyard]

awesome I’m excited for you

[@stevenmarden1891]

Don't understand the no insulation part

[@exploringmybackyard]

hi Steve, where do you mean no insulation under the trailer

[@exploringmybackyard]

or do you mean the tarps because these tarps are insulated?

[@stevenmarden1891]

@exploringmybackyard put insulation under tarp skirting

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@stevenmarden1891 I see I understand now you mean in between the two tarps in the airspace that’s not a bad idea. Actually, I will definitely take this into consideration. It’s a great idea. Thank you.

[@PromasterHOF]

1823

[@exploringmybackyard]

@@PromasterHOF thank you

[@hypeb99]

Year 2004 as shown on the screen . 700 Kawasaki

[@exploringmybackyard]

that is correct, but did you mention it in the other video?

[@hypeb99]

@exploringmybackyard yes brother