Solo Female Vanlifer | WINTER Vanlife | I installed my DIESEL HEATER!!

[@antoniobaez6282]

Good to see you with a diesel heater! 🙌🏾💯! I use a 5 gallon diesel fuel tank along with a fuel transfer pump, battery operated, to transfer diesel from the yellow fuel tank to my diesel heater tank, your clear plastic one behind your seat! This makes refilling diesel in your rig a lot safer and cleaner. Also, store your extra diesel outside of your rig! You don't want those fumes in your rig at any time. Keep towels and other fuel cleanup supplies nearby. Also, CO2 and smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher are all highly recommended.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@antoniobaez6282 Your setup is awesome. Check, check, check - I've got them all

[@evelynmiller8427]

Fabulous job and so impressed with your progress! Even more so working on the side of the road in the cold! Wow! Hope it keeps you nice and warm.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@evelynmiller8427 Thanks. Right! I'm actually used to it.

[@sue4385]

Hi, great job! Been following since near the beginning of your car/van life adventures. So excited for your recent upgrade to your mini van and watching you do all these upgrades yourself! Love your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@sue4385 Thanks so much 😊 Thanks for following my crazy fun journey 🤍

[@janefreel9037]

Great job your one brave lady 👏

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@janefreel9037 Thank you 🤍

[@cdnbuddy5798]

Great job, so glad you had Jim's Help.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@cdnbuddy5798 Thanks so much. He's an awesome human

[@sharon2434]

You are a natural engineer! and an inspiration to me. Great job. ☮️☘️

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@sharon2434 🤍 thanks 🤍

[@motleyrue]

I am impressed with your determination and raw ability to do all this by yourself...and with a little help from Jim! 😉 Now you need to give Jim a lesson on how to hold the camera! LOL

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@motleyrue Thanks so much 😊 Right! Lol. He's hilarious.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Wow I'm super impressed!! That is one thing about having a larger vehicle because it gives you more options like this. Awesome work!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@ClairenParkerontheRoad Thanks Claire. Yes, after living in my fiesta, the options to fix up my new home seem endless. I can see you transitioning to a van of some kind 🤩 After living in a car, even once in a while, causes you to appreciate so much

[@deborahmacdonald9319]

Hola!!! You inspire and amaze me!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the super sticker 🤍🤍🤍 I appreciate it 😊

[@bradcrawford9543]

You are very daring Good on you. I know men who have hired out installing a diesel heater

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@bradcrawford9543 Thanks 🤍 I know, right! I'm glad I took it on, for sure.

[@kayc2579]

We're none of the videos that she watched done by men? I'm not sure that the anti- men comments aren't actually anti-woman. She seems to be doing a good job. Other women and men have also done a good job. I like her install

[@hunterbidenshog]

I have the same heater, careful with the gap between the exhaust and the floor of your vehicle it can leak fumes at the connection point.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@hunterbidenshog It's true. Jim lightened it up.

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Awesome job girl and thanks to your friend Jim❤❤❤❤ you got heat now ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@Linda-xb5ol Thank you 🤍🤍🤍. Yes, Jim is a great friend, for sure. Having heat is bliss.😍

[@itsmeluann3276]

You amaze me!

[@lauramorris2663]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your progress and learning journey, Debra! You're amazing! Very inspirational!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@lauramorris2663 🤍 Thank you so much 🤍

[@ritacolombani714]

Well done 👏👏

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@ritacolombani714 Thank you 😊

[@lisahappy2835]

Great job. Hope u don’t get exhaust inside. Might have to end up taking off angle iron and putting a fire seal around the bottom where pipes go through the floor. We put the pump under the van so we don’t have to listen to the click click click. I pray it doesn’t bother you. Props for doing install yourself. 👍👏🎉

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@lisahappy2835 Thanks so much. 🤍 I think that's a great idea. I'm going to look into doing that

[@alana7228]

Wow, you are my hero! I'm so impressed with your "can-do" approach. With that attitude, you are unstoppable! Woo-hoo!!!❤

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@alana7228 🤍 Thanks Alana 🤍 It feels incredible to tackle something like this. 🤍🤙

[@debramickley2295]

Very impressive !!! You go girl that was awesome 💥🔥🔥🔥

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@debramickley2295 Thanks so much Debra 🤍

[@charlenebrandenburg2778]

The fingers are cracking me up😂🤣😂🤣

[@elvafae9902]

Wow I’m amazed at your tenacity LOL…you GOT HEAT YAYYYYY!!! Thank you also Jim for helping 😌

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@elvafae9902 Thank you 🤍 Yes! Heat is beautiful 😍

[@silliesallie302]

Congrats on having heat and installing yourself. KZbinr Foresty Forest had issues with diesel fumes in van and tidelinetoalpine has had the lines bust and leak fuel. Just FYI.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@silliesallie302 Thanks 😊 I believe it. I'm gonna switch them out eventually. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen in my rig. Thanks for the heads up

[@evelynmiller8427]

So impressive to see you do this with just a little help from your friend!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@evelynmiller8427 Thank you so much. I appreciate the super sticker. 🤍

[@allalone1461]

I am very proud of you. Jim did help. Remember you are only as good as your tools. Question: Is it noisy and can you smell the diesel? Rock on . Oh and I hear the fuel can gum up the line and that needs to be cleaned.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@allalone1461 Thanks 🤍 Jim's been amazing. I appreciate his help so much. He's super funny too. It's not noisy, but you can definitely hear it. It's kinda like a white noise type sound, but louder. Yes, it's true about the fuel line.

[@folkfestgroupie]

Super fun video. Thank you for sharing this process. I have one more step in my van before I buy a diesel heater ❤

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@folkfestgroupie 🤍 fun! Enjoy the process 🤍🤙

[@JJC82]

Congrats on your new heater!!!

[@robertbirch4163]

Very nice work. Hope it keeps you warm all winter !

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@robertbirch4163 Thanks. It's bliss

[@robertbirch4163]

@NorthofSomewhereNomad question, I put my intake air inside my van as to recirculate the air in the van over and over. I think that would get hotter and hotter. What say you ?

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@robertbirch4163 I've never seen a setup like that, but in theory I guess it could work in that way.

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Wow again Debra -you are getting so advanced with your knowledge of all this equipment to put in your van! The diesel heater sounds like a great heater to have! Once you’re all set up I’m sure you will be smiling from ear to ear and Jim is a big help too! Keep on keeping on! You’re getting there! 👍👍🔥🥰🎄🤗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@DebraBehrens-sn4bi Thanks Debra 🤍🤍🤍 Jim's an awesome guy. I have learned so much from him

[@DallasLemieux]

Awesome Deb 👍👍🫶

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Deb!! Why aren't you showing us your Happy Dance!!! Kudos great job!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@PattisArtInnaVan lol. Next time. Thanks Patti 🤍

[@BohoBlueVan]

Great job, Deb! And nice fingers, Jim lol

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@BohoBlueVan Thanks Loreen 🤍🤙

[@carefreehighway]

Good video of the whole process ! I’ve been wanting this type of heating system only using propane because the loud pump in the diesel variant would drive me bonkers ! But newer to the market are diesel units with much quieter almost silent pumps . Priced a bit higher but still around 4x cheaper than the propane units . That Jim seems like a good guy to have around even if there’s a bit more cussing to bleep out ! 👍

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@carefreehighway I hear you. Once this unit kicks, the clicks slow down considerably. The heat is so worth those little clicks

[@richardkotowski2268]

Just a little bit of gratitude to you keep up with what you love to do, Take care and many adventures to you stay safe

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

Thanks Richard 😊

[@debrahshumaker4125]

Impressive!!🎉

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

Thanks! 😁

[@onedaycloser2872]

👏👏👏👏well done….

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@onedaycloser2872 🤍 thank you 😊

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Congrats on your new heater ....you will love it !! I'm on my 4th winter with mine and it's running great ....have fun and Happy trails ....cheers 🙋‍♂️

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@Sirskibumsalot Thank you 😊 You too!

[@NoelG-IRE]

“Figured it all out by myself”. You mean YT showed you how to do it. You should have mounted the pump outside and not with the standard mount. The vibrations will drive you mad if you leave it attached to any sort of structure in the van. Also, you don’t need to hold the up button to switch modes. Just hold the settings button. Well done for giving Jim his credit too

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@NoelG-IRE No, several amazing content creators and my good friend Jim provides assistance once in awhile.. I'm pretty amazing, hey? I figured it all out by myself. My setup is on point. I love it and it works like a charm 😎🤙Ease up sad boy, watch it again, you may learn a thing or two 🙃

[@NoelG-IRE]

@ funny, enjoy that ticking

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@NoelG-IRE Awww, Noel. Really, what is happening with you? Jelly is not a pretty look on you. You seem sad and angry at the same. Poor guy. Happy, confident people who are out making things happen for themselves don't prowl on others like you do. Real men don't put strong women down, scared little boys do that. Go feel better.

[@NoelG-IRE]

@ Jesus wept, you must be taking some strong medication to be so happy all the time. Look at me, I’m great, I do everything myself with no help. Get a grip of yourself. What age are you, 5? You made an absolute balls of installing that heater. Drilling the tank hole in the wrong place and mounting the tank like that. And the pump is gonna literally drive you mad. Only commented because of your title. If you don’t like bad comments, don’t post to the internet.

[@RuthAnn-f4j]

Nice job🙌

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@RuthAnn-f4j Thanks 🤍

[@beyouvanlife]

Way to go Deb! Not hard at all 😊

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@beyouvanlife Thanks.

[@beyouvanlife]

@@NorthofSomewhereNomad I bet your sleeps are so much better!

[@virichter7214]

Awesome courage. That clicking would drive me nuts, though. I'm wondering why you put the fuel tank so far away? Is there a safety reason?

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@virichter7214 Thank you 😊 I did that because I have other plans for the rest of the space back there.

[@Donpardon-u6y]

Seems like something’s not right with the priming process shouldn’t be that slow. Kink in the line? Fuel Tank cap not vented? I would use tv cable wire guides to route fuel line & keep as short as possible. Hope it does the job, you’ll need it!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@Donpardon-u6y No kink. But yes, I definitely need to put something protective over the fuel line. It starts up like a charm now.

[@kendlefulton7429]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@christineG8285]

Woo Hoo … Epic YOU!

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@christineG8285 🤍 Thanks 😊

[@mauricepowers3804]

Great video!! ❤ But I'm surprised you would put the gas inside. I fear you will be smelling it!!

[@folkfestgroupie]

Lots of van lifers have their diesel heater and tank inside and I have heard that there are no problems with fumes. I also think I would want the fuel outside but it does not seem to be an issue either way.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@mauricepowers3804 Thanks 😊. I thought so too, but almost every diesel heater intall, at least in the vanlife community, installs it inside of the van.

[@rhaven50]

Woohoo

[@exploringnext1111]

Is your van financed? If so you are drilling into the van? And what about the load capacity of your van? If you overload in weight it will affect your braking, brakes, suspension, ABS, etc. I recently took my van to a weigh station and was shocked at how loaded i am. Know your load capacity and then get the weight with a full tank of gas AND your weight. It's safety.

[@NorthofSomewhereNomad]

@@exploringnext1111 With the stow and go seats out ( about 400 pounds or so) and minus the 6 people who would occupy those seats, I have tons of available weight capacity. I'm good.