Surviving my 1st Winter of Extreme Van Life, Blizzard, Snow Storm Camping, Freezing Cold, Snowfall

[@NorwegianXplorer]

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[@karimm121]

Paysage magnifique 👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@karimm121 Thanks!

[@tinatree1739]

Stop doing that. The entire time I wasn't sure if you'd make it out alive and put gloves on.

[@jeanprice2514]

I wanted to thank you for being there for me. I just got out of the hospital with covid pneumonia. I watched your videos to help keep my spirits up. Thank you such beautiful scenery

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I am glad to hear you are out of the hospital, I am happy you found some comfort in the videos:-)

[@egonkrieger9829]

Find ivermectin

[@allffl3793]

Ma il covid esiste davvero o è una normale influenza stagionale che può degenerare il forti bronchiti o polmoniti?

[@geezerdude4873]

Many years ago stationed in the US military in a very cold place I learned to start the vehicle every 12 hours and let it warm up when it was extremely cold out.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, some people even let it run 24 hours a day up here. I know a guy in the Norwegian military that had his snow plow, that he was driving in the service, running for 30 days straight, only stopping the engine for refueling😂

[@reidcrosby6241]

There are very good diesel heaters that keep water jacket around engine warm, they also heat passenger compartment

[@Lalunabreeze]

US Army Fairbanks, Alaska had circulating heaters,often brought the battery in at night and put it on the charger. Oh the good old days😅

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hi! I love your videos! Hope you're well. On turning off the engine to refuel during the winter... because diesel fuel is combusted through heat and compression, you can let your engine run while you refuel. I just hate for you to turn off the heat while you're refueling.😅

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I should bring a spare key so I can keep it running lol

[@JuliaSochnikova]

Thank you for the great videos, and thank you youtube for allowing us to see how regular people live in other parts of the world. Norway is beautiful

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@catsfive]

That chopped 240DL was worth sitting through the entire video LOL... that thing was MAJESTIC

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Oh yes, that one with the kids, I got it now lol!

[@kathyhensarling2537]

It is Thanksgiving here in the States, one of the things that I am thankful for is watching you and your adventures. May the Lord above bless you this coming year and keep you safe.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Happy holidays! Thank you🙏

[@danaslaunwhite]

I just watched your extended version it’s awesome all of your videos are wonderful to watch. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of this world and it’s so nice for people like you to show people like me from Niagara Falls Canada what’s the other parts of the world look like I hope you continue to have safe travels and I definitely will continue following you have a safe trip and a blessed day

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Dana!

[@lissettevasconez9081]

Wow mother nature is not playing, those strong winds are intense and your van is taking all the beating! Stay safe and warm!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, you too!

[@spc3461]

Your courage in tackling the wilderness during winter is truly inspiring! Your determination and survival skills are invaluable lessons for anyone considering an extreme adventure like yours.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Wow, thank you!

[@darincox61]

Exactly...all the other outdoor channels...they will pitch a tent next to their vehicle or close by and get out in the rain awhile and claim their having a outdoor adventure ..where as this guy goes out and takes chances and exurts alot of energy...also he is apleasant personally with a good sense of humor...I hope he continues to get more popular...the only thing lacking is he shoulda put some onion on those hotdogs lol

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Darin, appreciate you noticing:-)

[@BroganBrogan-dk2sv]

Crazy Quady He pitches a tent next to his vehicle or he sleeps inside to watche movies.🥹

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@fredriklarsson8105 Thank you so much Fredrik!

Thank you for giving us an unforgettable visual feast on roads that most people would not dare to go. We would be very grateful if you could display the roads you have traveled on the map from time to time. While you were driving on snowy and icy roads, I got nervous at home. We are waiting for your new adventures. Kind regards. Greetings from Türkiye...

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much, I post maps on my Patreon page from time to time, I will keep this in my mind for future videos.

[@karenkennedy6293]

I will just have to admire from afar. I’m in Australia and the footage you bring to us is truly breathtaking. I’ve never seen snow but love your videos. 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks

[@markholbrook3949]

My father and I used to go out and drive in snowstorms all the time when he was alive We also thought it was fun. Thanks for the memories.;

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I am glad you enjoyed it Mark:-)

[@Solosouls06]

So amazing how 3 plus hrs go by watching these amazing films..my favorite way to wind down..❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, Thank you!

[@alanb8836]

I love the spectacular scenery. Thanks so much for your excellently produced videos and the culinary delights!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you very much!

[@oldiesoutdoors]

do you realise i waded through 2 large bags of popcorn watching your amazing 3 hour adventure ... really enjoyed it .. amazing country 😀👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That is awesome! Thank you so much, I might have to reimburse you for the popcorn lol

[@bwca4454]

WAY COOL‼️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@bwca4454 Thanks Patrick!

[@deborahdougherty3208]

Such a gorgeous video! You know beauty when you see it. Thank you so much for visiting these places. I’m 64 and enjoy it from my couch.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it Deborah!

[@jimmyfish5388]

What an amazing three hours of footage. Captivating from the start. Thank you so much

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Jimmy 🙏

[@michaelhoran407]

It’s wonderful the big herd of reindeer.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed

[@toddpatik8834]

Thanks!..had to give you the the thanks cause watching you digging out of the tent and then the van, I can relate and actually laughted my ass off remembering good times

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank yo so much Todd, really appreciate it!

[@toddpatik8834]

@@NorwegianXplorer Stay safe

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@toddpatik8834 You too!

[@saaaaaaaar]

1:41:52 Of course there is a "Nett hier. Aber waren Sie schon mal in Baden-Württemberg?" sticker. 😄

[@nikitiawhitehurst2278]

You have such an enjoyable spirit. I love watching your videos from North Carolina. We generally don't have winters as beautiful as this. Stay safe and God continue to bless you!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@kafkaian]

Thanks

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much🙏

[@deborahg4599]

Jarl I’m full time for 3 years now but I usually go to warm places, lol. I think you’re amazing! Great job! Great video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Deborah!

[@deborahg4599]

@@NorwegianXplorer ❤️

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

WOW !! It’s Thanksgiving Weekend Here In America. So Going To Enjoy Watching Your Extended Version Of Extreme Winter Camping. Quite An Adventure Jarl .Take Care.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hope you enjoy it! happy thanksgiving

[@kafkaian]

This is pure meditation. Love it Thank you for your hard work producing this video Ian, Birmingham, UK

[@kafkaian]

Donated

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it, and Thanks for the super Thanks Ian!

[@brianbarnes2909]

What a journey. The northern lights must have been amazing to actually see in person.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

They really are!

[@soniayoung7531]

Hello Jarl what an amazing adventure, I can only experience all this awesomeness through your eyes, amazing scenery love the snow covered trees and mountains the northern lights, I want to thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with me, stay blessed stay safe

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it Sonia🙏

[@TJMessianic1]

I started this earlier n the day. Paused it. Went to the hospital to visit my dad. N now finished it. I appreciated this Jarl. Was wonderful to see it on this tough day. Snow really does make the world look all nice n clean n bright. I’ve said it b4 that I think the crews who made these roads n the snowplowers who keep them drivable r incredible. Sometimes the things u do unnerves me for ur safety but I really do enjoy ur visits with us. U r G-Ds gift to us our friend. Oh n I LOVE the updates on the Grey Warrior bless it !!! 👍🙏❤️‼️ TJ

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Grey warrior, thats a cool name, hope your dad is not suffering! I thought you might enjoy a loooong video! Considering doing a very long Sierra Nevada video for Christmas. I know many of my viewers have not seen all the stuff I did in the Sierra in the summer of 2020, might do a 5 hour video from that.

[@TJMessianic1]

@@NorwegianXplorer n I’ll be alone Christmas too so I’m n !!!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I thought you might be up for that:-)

[@SusanTryggvason]

Ty

[@SusanTryggvason]

Ty

[@reginebilliet2679]

What a challenge ! However, uou shouldn't be pitied, dear Jarl ! Extreme winterweather doesn't scare you. I admire your strength and resilience. We often see you smiling, enjoying the moment : "I'm having fun ! It's cool ! Hahahahahaaaa ! Love it !!" 😂 .... You never complain, you remain optimistic seeing things at the bright side, with an eye, a mind and a heart for the poetry and beauty of the snow-covered sceneries and of the Northern Lights-ballet. I enjoyed your silent dialogue with the moon.... So romantic.... Coming home into your van you show a healthy appetite for tasty meals, and..... lots of coffee... - Stay safe Jarl ! May winter 2024 be as exciting as this was, my KING of WINTER-wonderland ❄ 🌲 ⛄ 💧 🌝 💜

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Regine, winter season of 2024 has already started for me:-)

[@reginebilliet2679]

So, good luck Jarl, and always take care ! - In Belgium first snow has fallen in the south, Ardennes, Wallonia.... We in the north, Flanders, only have rain, and more rain......

[@berilmurray9879]

This was great to watch, many thanks, I really enjoyed the longer version.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Marcel_Oehme]

Man, I love your videos as well as the complete scandinavian region! It´s for us always pure relief to go there with the van in the winter. AMAZING!!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Nice, where are you going Marcelo?

[@susanrogers3350]

Wow! That was a great compilation of the winter. Loved the things you learned. The landscape with snow was stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Susan!

[@goldfinger180024]

That was intense! Could see your windows shaking. They appear to be acrylic. The footage you take of your drives is simply stunning!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoy it:-) Dont know what the windows are made of, some double layered plastic material

[@astrorift712]

Nice that you can just park anywhere you like. No problem. I Enjoy the experience simple clean living

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Me too!

[@deansimono7057]

Me and my neighbor like to see your adventure, I think your van is pretty cool, we wish you well and hope for your safety, and prosperity. Wish you well from half ma world away, thanks, your effort means alot, Peace!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Dean, cheers!

[@Ray-cv6kg]

FYI, if. You’re doing a lot of off grid parking, a 2000watt generator would be a big help with keeping electronics charged. … not to mention other uses. Have had a generator in my van for off grid parking.

[@coniferousforests8030]

these videos with a van are something else, really interesting to watch... like a movie) you know how to film thats for sure,,, and what to say)) good script!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks my friend! New one today!

[@Andrea-md9pe]

Absolutely spectacular scenery and lovely to see some beautiful wildlife thanks for the tour of the van its satisfied my curiosity 😊 amazing video as always ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Andrea!

[@conniemcdonald3993]

Grrtgs from Las Vegas. I love all your videos. I watch them at night before I go to bed as they’re very relaxing and puts me into a peaceful sleep. Waking up feeling refreshed every morning. I love storms too ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome! Thank you! i was just passing through vegas a few hours ago

[@TheTWISTmyGears]

Thanks for taking me to places I would never see otherwise

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure!

[@larrymarciniuk6753]

An excellent video summarizing your winter adventures. I try to watch every video that you put out. So far I have enjoyed everyone. Thank you for sharing !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thank you so much Larry!

[@lehighstar474]

Your very fortunate to be able to bump around Scandinavian countries in your van....life is so good for some,,,,,and like myself so so bad......great video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@emilydelgado4312]

Thank you for sharing with us! I watched at the end of a long day and it was so. Relaxing!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, Thanks for watching!

[@vella4897]

I Am so sorry you are having a rough day GOD bless you.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks

[@stephengreenhalgh5176]

I thought travelling to Scotland in winter was extreme until I watched your videos. At least when we go skiing we have the luxury of a hotel and restaurants. Beautiful video and great viewing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@robhou7192]

Thanks for answering my question about your van when I asked whether it was a all wheel drive…you confirmed it was a front wheel drive. My query is isn’t it a bit risky for one of your fans to try a similar trip with merely a front wheel drive? You are probably great at calculating RISK about driving conditions and whiteouts and drifting snow. I notice you go at a good clip also. So what’s your advice to your fans…..do we carry tire chains? As well as considering ‘all wheel drive? I’ve seen shows similar to yours where a guy was stuck and had to put on chains plus dig a lot to get out! You make it seem so easy …with your experience! !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for your coment! It is of course a very different thing when you grow up and drive in this weather 6 months a year. I do bring chains in the van but have never had to use them. Good winter tires is the most important thing and is a necessity both with FWD and 4WD, and then you just have to take it easy and be very careful. 4WD will not save you if you loose the grip on the ice, but it will make some situations easier. Bring tire chains and know how to put them on, but most important, have good winter tires. What I am scared of in winter driving is ice with water on top, and going down steep inclines and loosing the grip. I try to avoid those situations. The colder it gets the less slippery it is usually.

[@MrOrchin33]

Aeropress coffee maker brilliant. Love mind. Great video stay safe. Regards from Northern Ireland. 🍻

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, you too!

[@richardperkins3460]

Can’t really decide if you’re courageous or crazy. Your videos are very fascinating to watch. And the scenery is stunning. The extended version of this is great.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lynnfrost5244]

For the winter snow, try and tuck a thick blanket in front of the back doors to keep the cold out

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I have insulations on the inside, nothing on the outside

[@novachikun]

Great video! Thanks for including us in your adventure!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Any time!

[@norleenpicache1611]

Am feeling xcited seeing those storms around you a mix emotion

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@zeynephamarat4604]

There is a lot of snow, it is very beautiful. The sun has risen on the snow. It looks very beautiful when it happens. The inside of your car is also very nice and useful. How is it hot inside the car? Wouldn't it be nice if there was a stove? The stove with a fireplace is small, but the snow is perfect. Where is this place again? Because I'm watching your camp for the first time. I'm from Berlin, Germany. Zeynep is a Turkish woman👍🏻😇🍀🌻

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, this is in Norway and Sweden. I have around 20 degrees inside my van usually in winter

[@conniemoats8937]

Thank you for such beautiful scenery. I live in Valdez Alaska and I know how cold it can get and how bad the storms can get. Please keep up the great video's. Always looking forward to the next.❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Connie, got one coming every Saturday, hopefully, through the winter

[@frankenstein3163]

aww.. the thumb nail looked like a swiss army knife / tactical vest. Great shear thought TY.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Haha, yes it might:-)

[@ineznyland8629]

Omg so beautiful! Makes me so happy to watch. Thank you. 💜

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You are so welcome!

[@TheMaGidogs]

Thank you for the extended version. Really enjoyed this and I found it extra special when I recognized some of the places from my own travels. I also appreciate the preparations tips and the importance of winter tires. 👍 Thank for sharing everything 😊😊 Looking forward to the next edventure 😊😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it, what places have you visited?

[@wimolthof7077]

Super more then 3 houres the hole evening to look this nice video greetings from holland

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Greetings! Enjoy!

[@marksapollo]

I love your van, most importantly it has heating and a shower and toilet. But I’m most amazed how well it handles snow! I’m guessing it’s front wheel drive only but with the winter tyres on it the thing seems to go anywhere.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yeah, it is pretty much unstoppable lol

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

👋Hey there Norwegian Xplorer, I really enjoyed this video & it was great seeing how you cope/manage during certain merciless conditions & nonetheless, that's a major part of the overall experience. Much fun albeit challenging too. A great lengthy compilation & I really loved all the Winter & snowy scenery abound. Here's wishing you an early, happy & safe festive season, as I leave for Norge tomorrow night. Tusen takk for sharing & I'll catch up on all of your videos in late January when I return home. Peace✌

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Enjoy you travel, it is extremely cold here now, minus 30 last night

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

Tusen takk & I did my friend! Yes, it was damn cold, but in Oslo, we didn't get below 22 deg celsius thankfully. Most days it was only minus 3 to 6 deg, so not too bad for me. Other days, only minus 2. One night I went for a late night stroll & was outside until approx 1.30am & it grew deathly cold (as midnight approached), but I didn't care. I was having such fun walking around, then having fun running in the snow & falling over. haha I laughed out loud, I just loved it. My face was as red as a beetroot when I returned to my hotel room & my hands were so frozen, even within leather & woollen lined gloves, that taking more pics outside became impossible & I was very tired by then anyway. I am going back soon, as I want more! lol This time during the warmer months & I will trek farther North this time around, heading back to Lofoten Islands, my ancestral home/region. Norge is absolutely spectacular in all of it's glory! The Winter train ride from Oslo to Bergen was insanely beautiful. I am well aware, that there are numerous other spectacular train journey's too. Next time for me. The snow & ice filled lakes & rivers everywhere, was exactly what I had been very eager to witness. Just beautiful & it was all so very surreal. I felt totally blessed to be there. Everyone was so nice & I felt very much @ home, as Norge is where much of my ancestral roots lay. Sweden was also amazing, very beautiful & the people there, also very kind & polite. Finally, my online name has now changed, as I'm getting in touch with my Irish roots. I took a DNA test & found new & interesting leads. As a Norwegian, I never knew about my Irish roots, but very good to know, as I visited Ireland briefly too & I really fell in love with Dublin & it's friendly, wonderful & humble people.@@NorwegianXplorer

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

I should add, that when I left Oslo, there was to be temps of minus 19 to 22 deg, but still, not as cold as what you were experiencing! I don't know where you were located, but in Oslo it didn't get as low as minus 30 deg, although during my train journey, I noticed on the temperature monitor, that it was approx minus 26 to 28 deg outside & in some areas minus 30 as you stated.@@NorwegianXplorer

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@INTUITIVENORSK2303 I am as far from Oslo as possible usually.

[@sdw2is]

I love what you're doing this winter van thing way out in the snow. There's only one other person I know that's doing and going out in extreme weather.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, it is the pinnacle of the Nordic experience, the winter weather and scenery!

[@kbryancroft]

My new favorite channel! Love the van camp adventures exploring Norway. Carry on mate.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesone, Thanks!

[@KevinMoltner]

Always enjoy watching your explorations! Thanks Jarl!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin, appreciate your support!

[@kenantoprakc5236]

Hello, my beautiful brother, we watch you with love and admiration. You make very nice videos. Greetings from Turkey to you and your family, brother.🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Greetings!

[@AJ-qn6gd]

One small winter motoring tip is to insulate your starter battery if it isn’t already you can make a jacket for it out of the insulation material you put behind radiators in your home, also if possible create an air gap underneath your battery and stop cold from the vehicle body transferring to the battery. Batteries work better when warm, or in your case less cold. 👍🏻🇬🇧 ps really enjoy your videos.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@abbyechevarria5322]

Oh my goodness I be scared to drive in that kind of weather you are brave👍😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks:-)

[@aferraro8294]

I enjoy these videos! A suggestion, adding in some map visuals would be a good reference point for viewers unfamiliar with the lands, etc, and it would help to follow along on the journey. Cheers from Colorado!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Good idea! Thanks for watching !!

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Also the altitude of the plateaus and the mountain passes would be interesting 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@Moonshadow84]

Wow Scenery is Wonderful ...Amazing Adventures ...Northern Lights Beautiful ❤ Stay Happy Positive and Warm ❤ Were they Reindeer in the First Part Of the Movie 🦌 🦌 🦌 More Northern Lights Wow Magical 🥶

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes they where, hopefully more northen lights this season

[@worldhealthrn]

Oh my gosh it actually SOUNDS freezing 😮😄

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It was lol!

[@Noone-qw2xs]

Love the sound tracks

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@deansimono7057]

You Sir, are an excellent driver!!!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Wow, thanks!

[@Canstur]

I really enjoyed this movie, at 1440p, excellent, I love the snow, thank you +like

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you very much Astur!

[@bobe.3719]

I'm envious of your garage! 😀

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Not mine, but I am glad I can use it occasionally:-)

[@Lacrapouille2.0]

Yesss ! ❤❤❤ sooo cool to see you again 😁 .....it’s very beautiful❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Caroline!

[@anotherbrickoutthewall9237]

Excellent video... Watching from Liverpool England what a adventure! You reminded me of forestry forest and living the van life's adventures in the extreme cold. Can only imagine what it feels like in them conditions 😮look after yourself. New subscriber looking forward to see more. Love the vdub

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it! I watch Foresty and LTVL too, great and very different channels

[@donnacox1776]

This has kept me entertained at work, whilst doing a night shift, love your content ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thanks Donna!

[@donnacox1776]

@NorwegianXplorer can't wait for new content, your English is better than my Norwegian ,which I must learn considering I live in bodø😂

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Oh, you do? Cool! I might head up there in January to take the ferry to Lofoten. New video on Saturday.

[@donnacox1776]

@NorwegianXplorer look forward to the new content 👌

[@cyprian4160]

with best wishes as always fantastic scenerys great job

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@SudiSaiorse13]

Very cool places and interesting scenery, but I would be afraid to park alone in a lot of those places with absolutely no one to help you if you get stuck or are sick or whatever also, who is holding the second camera when you’re walking around the camper or digging out in snow because it looks like you have a second camera there is there another person or is that just another camera you put there ?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I put the camera on a tripod

[@lorrietolito214]

I always enjoy your videos. The adventures you take and share with us is breathtaking, I couldn’t do it. Please stay safe. Yes and please don’t eat the yellow snow it’s not lemon flavored. From Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.USA

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Lol, Thank you!

[@Adam-f1d9p]

I wish you a special and happy life

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You too!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Love the real winter you have, not like here where it is just rainy days😢

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Its been raining here as well, but now I am up in the snow on Hardangervidda

[@sirprepsalot6268]

Thanks again...this one is better than breaking it up.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cool, Thank you!

[@alext1817]

First video I've watched of yours! Great content! Thank you! ❤ From Canada!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome! Thank you Alex!

[@2fast65]

Great video I am glad that I am not the only person that loves winter and snow I am a county plow driver in Minnesota I was wondering what additive you use in the fuel on the van to keep it from gelling have a great day be safe as we are heading into winter.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That is very cool, hope you enjoy the work! We have winter diesel here, the change to winter diesel on the pump Nov 1st, it should be good down to minus 36°c or around -33°f

[@michaelhoran407]

That’s a perfect setup, your Fiat Ducato winter van.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes It works really well

[@rayodesol12345678]

Your life is TOP. Greetings from Portugal.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks! Greetings!

[@bodilvigre]

Fantastisk video. Eg har brukt fredagen på å sjå den i full lengde.❤️❤️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Så fint:-)

[@maryusa8526]

Were you really traveling that fast on the icy roads, or did you fast forward? 😵‍💫😮 I think it made me step on the imaginary brakes. 😮 So I went to the kitchen for some comfort food. Thank you for sharing your great journey!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Some shots are sped up x2, some are not. Merry Christmas!

[@maryusa8526]

@@NorwegianXplorer Thank you. After I came back from the kitchen, I noticed your caption on the speed. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@exploranator]

You can insulate more with a few touches. A) block off part of the radiator to allow some cooling but not full blast freezer cooling. B) you can spray foam on floor from underneath van C) You can lay down a sandwich of foam then plwyood/OSB on top on floor for better insulation at only a cost of some extra floor height. D) you can craft translucent window covers of normal, cheap biig-bubble wrap that has two layers: one layer faces flat side to window, bubbles inward, and second layer has flat side inward and bubbles toward first layer of bubbles. This allows light but offers better insulation than a a thin cloth. E) This is a bigger job: insulation on engine block and oil pan to retain heat when engine is not running. The radiator will get rid of heat when running. F) Duct airflow in engine compartment down out bottom so air blast coming in does not freeze the firewall. G) Have a 50 liter drum of coolant for engine that the engine circulates to first before radiator. This is inside living compartment. Insulation blankets on it control how much heat or cold it adds to interior. Thi would have to be presurized unles you uSe propylene glycol-only coolant that requires NO system pressure on engine. I have used it on SIX vehicles like that. Zero pressure. rx7, 2 pickups, Hellcat, others. h) Thick fitted foam board pieces to put on windows reduce heat loss. But, two main concepts: capture heat from engine coolant into living space and get more detailed and aggressive with insulation.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for all the good advise!

[@exploranator]

@@NorwegianXplorer You are welcome. I like the idea of being able to extend your battery/fuel/fun through careful heat management. I have often wondered why Northern-climate adventurers do not have a big tank in the back of their vehicle that is the hot-coolant storage area that they can use insulation and airflow to either retain its heat or distribute it in the vehicle as they want. With propylene gycol-only coolant, it would not even need to be pressurized. Imagine an engine and transmission that were well-enough insulated that they took eight hours to cool down. Cold starts would be far easier. The transmission cooler and engine radiator make sure it does not overheat during operation. Also, you do not discard any where near as much heat to the environment. You could even run floor heat with the engine coolant. Ah, the potential.

[@فيصلمحمد-ث8ق1ظ]

شكرا لك على هذه المقاطع الممتعة 🤳🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks

[@ownsacat]

Sweden is so beautiful!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It is

[@555cage]

it's amazing out there 👍👍👍. Outstanding views

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you 👍

[@mikeforce5926]

Great video. That van seems perfect for what you do. Very nice setup.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks 👍 I am very happy with it so far, I have just started the 2024 season 3 days ago, heading into the mountains today if the weather and roads open up.

[@mikeforce5926]

Thats great. I look forward to them.@@NorwegianXplorer

[@lisaharrison5397]

Love , love , love your videos.. cheers from Florida. ✨✌️💜

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cheers! Thank you so much!

[@lawnmowingjourney]

Dude I love your videos they make me happy thank you

[@NorwegianXplorer]

This makes me happy to hear:-)

[@Rajonas007]

Wow you captured so many award winning quality shots!!! Someone should donate you even better camera because view is magical!!!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@onurkartal7478]

muhteşem bir vide olmuş minnettarım👍👏🙏🏼

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@thewellguidedtraveler2891]

Bonjour from Paris. ❤ Nice ! Nokian are best tires for snow and ice. Maybe Michelin "X ice snow" too. I was thinking about it when I saw yours : Autopass is a nightmare for foreign drivers... Except that Norway is one of the most beautiful country in the world.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I agree, the Nokians are awesome! I have just started my winter journey for the season, been waiting out a storm for a couple of days at Hardangervidda, looks like it is clearing now.

[@melissajules8694]

Winter wonder land.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed

[@sabinaesguerra1828]

Take care and slow driving god bless❤🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@dirk26382]

Thank you. Really interesting content. Loving it. 👍🙏😁

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure! Thanks!