Truck Camping in Sub-Freezing Weather

In this video, I take my rig up to the mountains to try out cold weather camping.
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[@benduvall1503]

Goes to his buddy’s cabin... sleeps outside in his truck. What a man.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

Good guy greg right hurrr

[@jasonchristian5204]

Lmao🤣🤣

[@sparrow.6392]

Sleeping in another mans house? That sounds pretty fucking gay.

[@maidofmeat]

Can't track muddy snow in the house!

[@6.2carlos27]

Wesley Norton your comment had me 3 types of dead lol

[@Joe-kb1sm]

My dog and I hike into the woods with our gear on a small sled to tent & tarp camp. Some of my earliest memorys are of camping with the family. Back in the 80s, I got out of prison after a shory stay, with no car, job, or tools. I lived on the northern Ohio woods with nothing but my dog all winter. I built a shelter with disguarded construction materials, and we hunted to save money to buy tools. It was the best time of my life. By spring, I had all my tools and rejoined the world as an Electrician. No food stamps or helpless victim crap. Mother Nature will teach the best of us to be humble before her beauty and power. I am 62yr old now, have another well loved dog at my feet as I type this, and I stayed humble and law abiding to this day. The outdoor life is grand.

[@retrogwuap5243]

Joseph Patton what do you mean you rejoined the world as a mechanic? Did You get a job as a mechanic ? If so how after being homeless for as long as you were? Just curious

[@fortheculture6597]

Retro Gwuap he said electrtian

[@Mrgruntastic]

Whenever I hear these stories that end with "No food stamps or helpless victims crap" I usually think it's bullshit.

[@sherileepoetcmt]

That is SO cool! God blessed you, was my first thought!

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

@@Mrgruntastic are you a liberal? I lived in the ghetto for nine years. Worked a full-time job at minimum wage. Paid my bills and built up my credit. Got a small student loan and picked up a trade. Got a better job and moved out of the ghetto. All without food stamps and Welfare. If I could do it you can do it also! That's what's great about America! That, and the fact that most free states recognize your God-given right to defend yourself.

[@jimcook9617]

Considering the way that truck starter drug when you cranked up, it was probably a blessing in disguise that that power inverter didn't work.

[@teds4983]

I thought the samething

[@supersecularboypants]

But he had 2 jumper packs :)

[@davidmadison5582]

Yeah.. A little foolish to attempt that.. Never heard of propane heater i suppose

[@sheadjohn]

@@davidmadison5582 i thought that and the propane heater is way more than 200w more like 1500 low 2300 or more high equivalent

[@davidmadison5582]

@@sheadjohn absolutely. 200w is really for like a secretary's desk to keep their feet warm

[@davids8449]

Why not save petrol, stay at home and spend the night in the freezer.

[@jerimow8400]

Or just get a couple burgers out of that freezer, grill them while you’re freezing outside, then go back in your warm house, eat and screw the whole freeze to death plan.

[@placeholder577]

It’s called FUEL

[@davids8449]

@@placeholder577 not where I live old chap.

[@Jack_The_Biker]

David S across the pond I see. How fairs the weather there ol chap?

[@H3DG3xC043]

Lmao

[@drtydawg73]

pro tip, test everything works before leaving home!

[@1701spacecadet]

I was thinking the same!

[@elementaryclub6363]

I hope you didn’t learn that from experience

[@drtydawg73]

no, common sense!

[@louie9373]

Especially with a new product!

[@beardedwoodsman9294]

Imagine if it was cold..

[@boomkaboom2242]

Man.. I love your videos. Straight to the point, not overly edited, not glorifying the lifestyle like these van life channels, no wack music, not begging for subscribers, etc.... just a man and his truck. Keep it goin' - Gerry

[@joeyhiltner3873]

Gerry Mcdaniels i

[@aaronwrathall]

Exactly - great, basic, to the point videos -

[@shawns.2851]

Joey Hiltner c

[@vanillamist3606]

Gerry Mcdaniels my mans signed off his comment

[@P_Tree]

Bs

[@themostoriganalthing]

Hooks up power inverter to trucks battery and tries to run a heater. Next morning: "I think the cold ran down my battery."

[@tomshaw661]

kids!!!!!!!!

[@molyhayes5335]

Ryan from Kansas YOU WATCH MAD?? That was my shit as a kid

[@amorag59]

@no candy Bringing up the drawbacks of his setup, the inverter inefficiency and the voltage drop, doesn't help you. I would not run his setup. He's using a starting battery as a trickle load, he's be better off with a AGM solar panel type deep cycle battery. If it were me I'd ditch using electricity for heat as you are essentially shorting resistive materials to make heat. I'd stick to just lights on a battery. I'd absolutely want to reserve the starting battery for starting especially in winter. Perhaps a wood stove and water hose with check valve for heat.

[@imxploring]

@no candy Learn to code.

[@Praise___YaH]

Off topic I know but since there is no such “jesus of Bethlehem” HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation Yad "Hand" He "Breath" Vav "Nail" He "Breath" YaH's Name: (Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3) YaH The Creator: Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam) YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion: Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation) How YaH arrives: YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10) Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified: YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH. He was YaH Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.

[@droski9615]

These videos are so cozy to watch

[@SlippinmyJimmy]

@fortnite gay you gayer than two boys fucking

[@ericklucio9555]

@fortnite gay your sexy with to boys fucking

[@Praise___YaH]

Off topic I know but since there is no such “jesus of Bethlehem” HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation Yad "Hand" He "Breath" Vav "Nail" He "Breath" YaH's Name: (Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3) YaH The Creator: Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam) YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion: Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation) How YaH arrives: YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10) Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified: YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH. He was YaH Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.

[@droski9615]

@@Praise___YaH wtf

[@Praise___YaH]

oscar mayer Shared with you that YAH was Who they REALLY Crucified for our sins. This jesus, who claims to be the “son of David”, is BS, he’s NOT our Savior, he IS The Great Deception

[@RoadieB]

I just want to clarify that if I had gotten the heater to work, I was only going to turn it on for a few minutes before I went to bed and again for a few minutes in the morning. My battery would only be able to run it for so long before dying. I don't think I made that clear in the video. I could have just plugged into my buddies cabin outlets by his garage, but I wanted to be self-reliant in this trial because I may not always be camping where I have access to outlets. My battery is a Duralast Platinum AGM battery that has starting power and deep cycle capability so I've got more battery capacity than a normal lead acid battery would have. If you'd like to learn more about my truck setup, check out my other videos if you haven't already. Thanks!

[@ThePyleDriver]

I was hoping you wouldn't kill your battery and miss the turns. Where do you ride? I'm over in Incline. I'm setting up a jeep for the same kind of road trips and have a propex HS2000 I'm going to install and maybe carry a small electric option (thinking semi-truck bunk heater fitted mattress cover) and extension cord for when power is available. PS They are calling for 3-7 feet starting tomorrow ;)

[@RoadieB]

Right on dude, best of luck with your setup! I'm usually over at Northstar or Kirkwood and yeah looks like another trip up there this weekend might be coming with the forecast looking how it is.

[@scandaliez]

Roadie I got the obni 20 rechargeable usb and outlet power bank would of solved your problem right away maybe want to look into that for future travels.

[@paintthecopZ]

use a heater that uses propane. so much easier. if you get an efficient heater, so nice. Just make sure you dont rely on a 12v automotive battery, marine at least, but propane is the way. I shown you da way

[@chanseormon]

Roadie start your truck up and leave it running while you’re space heater is on so that your battery doesn’t die

[@MuvoTX]

Some cold weather camping tips... I am one of the scout coordinators for my sons troop. >Wool clothing layers, or polar fleece if you are allergic to wool, hat gloves, socks are a must... definitely socks. >Eat WELL and drink water before going to sleep. The food you consume is your furnace for the night and will keep your warmer than an empty stomach. Fatty calories and carbs work best. Water aids digestion and maximizes the bodies ability to turn calories into energy. >0 Degree down sleeping bag, toss over a down quilt if you need backup >Thermarest "R" value sleeping pad. I prefer air pads but there are foam self inflatables that may suit you better. >Reflectix and some adhesive velcro to insulate your windows. >I would also invest in a second battery for your living quarters, that way you dont dump your main vehicle battery. >As you discovered getting out and pee-ing in the snow / rain SUX... get yourself a "pee bottle". Just a generic plastic capped bottle you can whizz in at night. Dump it out the window and rinse with water. Gross but its FAR better than getting out of the shelter to drain your weasel. Cool vid though and good luck!!

[@MrFloydroy]

MuvoTX +1 on the down sleeping bag, go for the -40 😀

[@rextruegood6168]

MuvoTX gross?? not at all namby pamby

[@TheNickBeltran]

Alex Honnold has a pee bottle for the same reason hahaha

[@moefritz6225]

Piss jug.

[@KeyofDavid5778]

MuvoTX great tips and ideas however drinking water before or while you eat is not exactly healthy as water dilutes your stomach acids and digestive enzymes making your body work harder. Try it ,don't drink an hour before you eat a meal or an hour and a half to two hours after.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

There's no way that battery was going to run your heater all night anyway lol. You should be glad it didn't work, saved you from a dead battery.

[@laresident7692]

beanwithbacon he had a portable jump starter

[@every__villian_is_lemons]

@@laresident7692 that pissy lil thing wouldnt start a stone dead battery

[@arqtonyr]

for a carribean man myself,that difference betwen main road and city to the snowy part is crazy!!

[@tomthorn2887]

This is exactly what I wanted to do the second I got my first Tacoma. I loved it. It was an 86 Toyota truck with big off road tires 4x4 and that little sucker would go anywhere. I had a blast finding places nobody knew about. It's so nice to get away from everything and everyone. Just relaxing by a campfire listening to the wood popping was so nice. Peace and quiet is the best medicine.

[@markconger8049]

One thing to consider for next time when the temps will be low is an electric blanket in the sleeping bag. I've tent camped before in sub freezing temps and used a portable inverter with small motorcyle type battery to power the blanket and it was great. Or use an electric heating pad at your feet inside the sleeping bag. If I had to guess I'd say the start up wattage of your electric heater is well over the inverter. The operating load is likely what was listed on the box.

[@bruceh6878]

You'd think a guy would check his heater out BEFORE you went out in the snow. Haha love your videos boss

[@HolyWhisp]

"Propane heaters seem a little risky to me" Attempts to double jump start an electric heater 😂

[@kelly171a]

As if freezing to death is a better option.

[@kyrg]

Here's a couple of suggestions from someone who has spent a lot of time camping in the winter. Get yourself a UCO candle lantern or two and hang or mount them in a convenient spot. They give off heat and light and don't wear your batteries down, fire them up before you go to bed and before you get up to take the chill out of undressing/dressing. Also, get an empty 1quart Gatoraid bottle with cap and you will never have to get out during the night again. I recommend some simulated practice to get the procedure down first.

[@DogSpeak]

What, like with a banana?

[@liquorsystemsofutah484]

Run dual batteries. I run dual with an isolator wired to a 4000 watt inverter. The set up will run your heater for about 3 hours without draining the starter battery. Also, get yourself an remote starter. Before you go to sleep open that window between the cab and the sleep spot and turn your heater to high fan and hot temp. When the battery gets too low to run the heater you can start the truck, charge it up AND, utilize the heat from the truck heater. Good luck..

[@hmillz941]

Liquor Systems of Utah how do you charge the second battery?

[@thadnipper9411]

Excellent post, I was thinking the exact same thing

[@thadnipper9411]

@@hmillz941 the second battery charges from the alternator when the engine is running...

[@prankmonkeyxs650]

Nice setup, it is very similar to what many semi trucks use. Although we usually opt to keep the engine running and use ac instead of the bunk heater.

[@flyingtentfilms9268]

I have a solar set up on my van, but one of the first things I looked at was heat for winter. Even with a bit setup like mine, electric heat is not doable. I have a Lil Buddy Heather (about $60). Runs on small propane canister ($3), has CO2 warning and cut off protection. The one I have does not require ventilation but I always do have a slightly open window in the van. Works great!

[@Eyeyamgod]

Should have left the truck on idle with heater on. $10 worth of gas is nothing compared to dying.

[@robinbrown7953]

Lord Cthulhu and risk breathing fumes????

[@zeus982]

@@robinbrown7953 what fumes? Coming from the tailpipe? He is outside

[@SirtubalotTX]

A properly rated thermal sleeping bag will do the trick as well.

[@aristoteles5215]

I think the cabin and the camper shell are separated. The campershell probably doesn't get heated by the heater, hence the portable heater.....

[@ChakatNightspark]

@@aristoteles5215 I think so too. getting a extra car battery might do the trick.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have a Tacoma and just returned from a week long road trip. I slept in the cab and in a tent but I need a shell for the bed. Air mattress and a warm sleeping bag is all you need.

[@johninokla2635]

That air mattress will make for cold sleeping.

[@ThePiquedPigeon]

"It's 20-something degrees outside..." Me: "Well that's really warm for winter!!" *realizes those are degrees Fahrenheit * "oh..."

[@beanshooter5784]

Still warm for winter where I am in the US midwest. Its dropped and low as -20F every year for the last few years lol

[@alickswiden71]

yeah if you're sheltered and have a good sleeping bag and are up off the snow and ice, 20F isn't really very bad at all definitely a lot colder than celsius though

[@alickswiden71]

to clarify, yeah 20 F is a lot colder than 20 C, and celsius is a super shitty temperature scale. It's really a wonder how most of the word uses it on a daily basis. Fahrenhieght is literally almost twice as accurate.

[@Puuha1]

in celcius water freezes in -0. i see celcius much more reasonable. and idk why usa uses tard-units :S

[@alickswiden71]

@@Puuha1 reasonable? Why do natural occurrences need to be reasonable? They don't. Water is just like anything else, it freezes and boils at specific temperatures. It does not need to be 0 or 100 for either. It Is not unreasonable that it freezes at 32 F and boils at 212 F. Not even that hard to memorize the boiling point, not that it matters in daily life. If you're cooking, it boils when it fucking boils. If you're concerned about the temp of a certain day or days, freezes at 32. It's not hard to memorize, and it does not need to make sense. What DOES make sense is using the scale that is nearly twice as accurate. Using metric for distance and weight is entirely subjective, you can assign any given weight or distance a given quantity and then go from there, whatever. We get used to that and use that as rough estimations in everyday life. Temperature is a real, physical thing regardless of what values we assign to it. Water freezes at one point whether you call it 0 or 32 or 50,000 degrees. But if Fahrenheight is nearly twice as accurate, and temperature is something entirely out of your control yet relevant to everyday life, why the actual fuck would you not use the one that is the most accurate????? It does not need to "make sense" or be "reasonable" or have a scale divisible by 10's. Fuck celcius. And Kelvin.

[@lulusfruit8452]

“Slept like a rock”

[@skyclown1]

Try this Boy Scout trick. Take an empty Gatorade bottle in the truck with you. Piss in that.

[@andyfios]

for heat right??

[@kpk9598]

Needed Candles!

[@stanthebasedman1617]

@@geoffellis he just had to let everyone know how well endowed he is lmao what a loser. His profile pic and name explain it all

[@Rsreid1968]

brye b lmao

[@headoftaxreformandpercenta4908]

@@stanthebasedman1617 hey... It's called humor. Try it.

[@jacobtramel6293]

Wow. Great content especially for 2000 subs. I'm ready to watch this channel blow up! Get that ad guala and roadtrip all year outta the tacoma. Good luck my man. Added a sub to the number!

[@tornadokat]

Great setup! I use my Tacoma with a Snugtop shell to snow camp as well. I looked at the idea of a 12v heater and separate deep cycle battery to run one (so I don't run down my truck battery) but I could not find a decent rated heater... they all had a lot of bad ratings. I have a Mr Buddy but it is too much heat for such a small area so I bought a Coleman SportCat which is perfect Then I added propane and CO sensors to stay safe and crack the slider window open for fresh air. CO sensor uses batteries and propane one connects to 12v and uses about 1/2 amp so I disconnect it as soon as I get up. What I don't have that I like about your setup is the bed platform with storage underneath. EDIT: Coleman doesn't seem to make the SportCat anymore. I came across a lawsuit for two hunters who died from CO poisoning so maybe Coleman bailed on the liability factor and cost to add a oxygen depletion sensor like the Mr Buddy has.

[@uscowboy13]

As someone who has lived in his truck through 3 northern (North Dakota, Minnesota, and Indiana) winters, get a really good sleeping bag (mine is certified to -25F) combined with a mylar rescue blanket for when it dips below that works great. Also, for power if a heater is a must, solar panels mounted to the top of your capper or a split off of your alternator and a separate dual battery setup in your bed should get you roughly 8 hours of usable juice when allowed to charge fully so your heater would run all night without effecting the starter battery. And finally, as others have said, an empty bottle is the best bathroom you can have in the morning. I personally use a gallon jug just because it eliminates the possibility of spills. Best of luck in the future and when all is said and done, your rig can be setup for a very successful winter camp for less than $1000!

[@RN-hx1rs]

This is awesome advice what solar panels and battery do you recommend?

[@uscowboy13]

I use a flexible AllPowers Solar Panel, 100 watt, mounted to my car topper and 2 Duralast deep cycle marine batteries I picked up used for $35 a piece. Using the 20 amp controller also by AllPowers (in case I ever wanted to expand my system), both batteries are either fully charged or mostly charged in 8 hours from being mostly discharged. Glad you found something useful here! Happy trails!

[@scorpiotaurus]

I have the same rig but mine has a rack over the topper.. when freezing I cover the topper or shell with a cheap tarp and use clamps to hold it in place. You could guy out the ends to extend the shelter. Really keeps the cold at bay with the air gap.. Also for extra heat, free heat, I pull a few hot rocks from my camp fire and place them in a small wooden tray Like 10x15 inches. Just a few hot rocks will keep me warm for an hour or two. Always keep your Windows cracked open for fresh air. Leave the starter battery alone, nothing kills a starter battery faster then constant drawing power to low levels. Oh and an empty wide mouth bottle, to avoid having to leave your warm shelter to pee. Happy camping.

[@emridatla3886]

When you're as big as me every bottle is a wide mouth bottle. #hunglikeagnat

[@weezerfan999]

If you want to set up your inverter right they sell everything you need at truck stops/like Pilot and such. You are correct about the cable that goes from the battery to the inverter. The farther away it is and the more power you need a heavier gauge. Also your inverter is rated for 300w continuous with a 600w peak. Most items have a very high peak when they start up. It’s always best to double the continuous for whatever your running. That way it doesn’t over heat. They catch on fire easy. Cobra makes a good brand. I’ve been running 5000 watt cobra inverter in my Peterbilt. That lets me run a mini fridge all the time and my tv and PS4, I can run cookers and stuff. If you want to cook with inverter, crock pots are the best. Low watt and good heat. Also you have to watch what you run on Direct Current. Things like a PS4 run on a certain sine wave. So if your inverter pluses our power then it will shut on and off or dim. Different waves of power frequencies can mess up your stuff when you run it off an inverter. If I was you, I’d put two car batteries connected to each other in the bed of the truck to use for power, you can connect the positive terminal to your truck with a switch then when you are driving your alternator will charge your batteries. Hit the switch to shut them off from your truck battery. Then it isn’t a big deal if you drain those. You can still drive away. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Big fan of making the best of living on the road in a small space. Especially as someone driving an 18 wheeler.

[@chrisnutley5747]

Tip - Next time, set up a 2 or 3 wick canister candle to burn overnight. Not the hazard of CO2, won't drain battery, It will eat up the moisture that your breath puts off, and will do a good job of raising the "temp feel" in that cab. (high moisture = clammy skin = colder feel to the body) I would not follow that advise of Mr Buddy / Propane in that small of an area....ya might be sleeping alot longer than planned (like forever).

[@sean7058]

Chris Nutley the buddy heater burns clean its the same heater like the brick wall heater propane fuel

[@fixinggrace]

CO2 is what we breathe out, CO or Carbon Monoxide is what’s hazards because it bonds to your red blood cells easier than Oxygen. CO is also a product of incomplete combustion.

[@kitecattestecke2303]

So a candle inside a car is safe? Still it is a flame sooo no candle?

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Chris Nutley CO2? Don’t you mean CO?

[@behindthewallsleepin]

Yo that's a really great idea!

[@thehoofersclub]

Hell yeah! That's all you really need. Compact and light weight.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

This channel is so epic!!! Any tips for south east Oregon?

[@OffMeMeds]

At least you don't gotta worry about it overheating =]

[@Queeb]

Honestly. Sleeping in your car seems to be the greatest thing ever.

[@bskjonnemand]

I don't sleep in my car I use a swag (small tent) and it seems like a great idea I'm completely self contained but after a few months I'm pretty over it

[@bobsmith597]

Until a friend sees you

[@ceiling771]

Bob Smith what a loser is something my friend would say to me

[@ybs9003]

SWAG

[@mikehikes710]

Until ur forced to

[@powellsanders4506]

Just take a small generator and stick it on the outside of the truck and run an outdoor extension cord into the cab.

[@saintjames8018]

This would be my 1st choice!!!

[@saintjames8018]

@@alkmaar2013 What is the difference between a "normal" generator and an "inverter"???

[@panicfarm9874]

Who do you think you’re using your brain like that

[@geoben1810]

@@alkmaar2013 It's sine wave not sinus. More than 1 is sine waves. As is the case with AC voltage.

[@amorag59]

alkmaar2013 Lol you thought he was saying not to put the heater too close to the cabin...? The thing that is *going in the cabin* 🤦🏾‍♂️He clearly meant the generator

[@raysanchez9665]

A Mr. Heater has never let me down. Its perfect for inside a tent or truck topper!

[@rubbersurf]

I wouldn't rely on the primary battery to power the rear compartment... You would be better to install a secondary for the back so you can still start the engine. What you experienced was a volt drop which did not provide enough current to give you enough to give you 200w. it might pay you to use tea light pot heater the vents in the body should give you enough air and additional insulation will be your saviour.

[@docink6175]

I'd suggest insulating those windows if not the whole cap! I use small alcohol stoves for heat, a large chunky soup can filled tightly with toilet tissue or paper towel which is soaked in rubbing alcohol will will burn for several hours, use a flame limiter on the top, the paper doesn't burn. I've also used the cans chip dip comes in and filled them with sand or fine gravel to wick the alcohol, again use the lid as a flame limiter

[@RoadieB]

Thanks for the comment and suggestions! The camper shell is actually insulated already. Well the top has about 2 inches of insulation on it along with the carpeted covering on the entire interior of the shell. The windows sure could use some insulation though. I think that's something I would look into if I were going to be living in my truck full time in weather like this. But for short weekend trips, I can deal with lack of insulation for a night or two.

[@lovemind8466]

Doc Ink hey I would love to see you do a video of this process thanks for sharing that's a great tip

[@docink6175]

I did a couple versions...https ://youtu.be/ BFpfaQ l5Bic

[@LoneWolfMidnight]

Does it not matter about the form of alcohol that is used because carbon monoxide might be produced? Especially if the whole thing is insulated. I'm not very sure about the topic so it's just a question.

[@spiff2268]

Don't forget to mention ventilation.

[@ventureswithbob]

I slept many nights in a truck camper very similar to yours. I used a 6” memory foam, a oversized zero degree flannel sleeping bag and a stocking hat. My coldest night was in Minnesota at 4 degrees! I would toss a couple of those orange pocket warmers in the bottom to keep my feet warm.

[@caruss67]

How about testing it before hand... wait, he forgot his snow boots. Nevermind LOL thanks for the laugh buddy

[@moef.5326]

It's much easier living in a car in the winter than the summer.

[@thepincushionman7063]

Omg! 90 degree nights are horrible! I can almost feel the sweat rolling out of my ass now.

[@thepincushionman7063]

Especially with bugs, cops, and robbers out.. you don't want to roll the window down more than a 1/4 inch.

[@slake0]

The PinCushionMan hahahahahahaha

[@RJ-ig2el]

i stumbled on the coolest channel

[@arizonaronin1974]

Okay I've been living off grid full time for 6 years now. In a small trailer, but I lived in Colorado for a season in Estes Park in an F-150 here's a tip I learned that saved my butt more than once works in the summertime and the winter time. Go to Home Depot for about $20 you can purchase bubble insulation the kind that goes around your water heater in your house. You can stick it to the camper and the bed of the truck or anything with velcro adhesive strips or 3M Adhesive spray. This works fantastic you can also cut it to size to fit your windows or slightly larger then put it in your windows in the summer time on the sunny side and it will block the heat from escaping. Put it on all your windows at night in the winter time and it will block the heat from escaping and cold air from coming in. This is cheap but highly effective. Think of it this way it's the same stuff that you use to block the sun on the windshield of your vehicle.

[@Ben-mu1db]

C Bass thanks dude

[@djrealdyl6894]

C Bass if you’re on KZbin commenting you are not off the grid

[@arizonaronin1974]

@@djrealdyl6894 lol really? So what you're telling me is that I'm not smart enough to work a phone or visit a library or have a computer and know what Wi-Fi is? All of which is very accessible these days off the grid. Please tell me how I'm not off the grid please explain to me your opinion of Off the Grid. Please ob1 enlighten me...lol

[@arizonaronin1974]

@@Ben-mu1db anytime always willing to help

[@djrealdyl6894]

C Bass lmao I was just being dank dude, I’m surprised you replied. But nah I was just joking

[@parsonofinterest6196]

As crazy as it sounds, u gotta leave ur car a bit open(just a smidge) so the air in the car can circulate and the the dew doesnt build up inside and freeze.(outdoor tents have ventilation holes for this purpose)

[@Disciple_Of_Lerxst]

Ya mean those aren't to let the farts out?

[@arlenewolf5260]

Refleticx insulated bubble wrap can be gotten at Home Depot for your windows and the ceiling of your topper for cheap.

[@funkenshrumn]

Definitely get a buddy heater. The base model will literally run you out of a truck. But I suggest getting the hunting buddy. It has a built in carbon monoxide detector that will cut the gas and shut off automatically if it senses high levels. But I’ve used mine many many times in a three person hunting blind for hours on end with no problems or odors. Just have to keep an eye on the tank freezing. Lol.

[@spartan117m15]

I've slept in my pickup a couple times. 03 Duramax Diesel. After driving and doing some errands I let it idle for awhile while it was still warm and with heat on high, set towards face and feet, fan on high, with re-circulation and sometimes let it idle while sleeping but mostly shut it off before I went to sleep. Kept me plenty warm then in the morning when it was below zero I'd cycle the glow plugs twice and she'd crank right over and fire. Not as worried of battery drainage because 2 batteries. Am also able to get a second alternator and run directly to separate batteries if I wanted to

[@davrodwatto4090]

I used to love going camping ⛺️ & having a few big layers over me & my mrs. So warm & nice when the outside is just a tent skin away. Happy times.

[@Evematrix102]

you should get a tent that hooks into the box of the truck, i got one for my 2018 colorado and love it :)

[@4321dud]

Mr. Roadie, one thing to consider with that little heater is that it needs to be level or it will turn itself off.

[@neweraccount5615]

Awesome video, I’m glad you shot it how you did

[@dashundajohnson5252]

he said "we running then we not"..had me laughing😂

[@andrewburkholder6109]

I use to work on the road escorting oversized loads. I would sleep in the back of my truck at night to save my daily hotel allowance and get more sleep by staying with the load. I kept a 2500 watt generator with which in the summer would run my air conditioner and space heater in the winter. But while the heater put out some good heat the biggest problem I had staying warm was the same problem you had, the windows let out too much heat and would frost over. To get around that I went Walmart and got those windshield cover that you use to keep heat out on a sunny day. I cut them to size for each window and with Velcro command strips so I could put them on and take them off easily. That kept me so warm I once slept in minus 20 weather in just shorts and T-shirt’s. Don’t use propane heaters.

[@lowellmorse6723]

AH, a man who does this with necessity....hat tip

[@johninokla2635]

Andrew, What is wrong with a propane heater? I have used one for years and have never had any trouble. As a matter of fact I plan on using one this coming winter.

[@AHJ99.]

John in Okla I’m sure most people who die of asphyxiation due to combustion gases had “done it before”... complacency is a killer and I hope you find a safer heating option!

[@JosephQPublic]

John in Okla - face. Palm.

[@johninokla2635]

@@AHJ99., we all die of something, even things we thought were safe to do. You do your thing and I'll do mine. = ) Same goes for the others that believe it is unsafe.

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

I can't tell if you have a full passage from inside your truck to the back but if you do you can get a remote auto start on your truck and can start it up with the heater on to warm up. Also they have these pee bottles they sell at Walmart that has lids you can use at night or whenever you actually need one. Don't know how you feel about solar but harbor freight has a portable set up 100 watt with battery etc.... that you can charge the battery during the day and use it for your electric heater. I think it's like $189 and they have a pretty quite generator that you can use to charge an AGM battery. Just a few thoughts. I sleep in my van in the mountains on the weekends and ski during the day without a heater (never needed it) but in the morning I turn my engine and heater on for like 5 minutes.

[@NEO_Trojanmuldrop4]

This dude is the true beast

[@stevegabbert9626]

Slept in the back of my Ranger when it was 14 degrees outside at the age of 63. Had a 1" Thermarest air mattress, sleeping bag, cotton blanket, unplugged electric blanket, comforter, thermal underwear, t-shirt and socks, no outer wear, no heater of any kind. Had one of the best sleeps I've ever had in the back of it. 20 oz water bottle got half frozen. Plan ahead.

[@brettl2551]

Hey my roomate was playing this video and I totally recognized your truck. I was in the gold taco next to you on Sunday at Shasta! Small world lol.

[@RoadieB]

Ah right on brotha, I remember you guys!

[@ElectronicsForFun]

you should have a separate battery for the inside for your truck, so that you don't kill your starter battery. the most common thing that people will do is they will have a charger controller hooked to their battery and they will throw a solar panel on the roof, of they will hook the battery to their alternator and charge it while they drive.

[@ElectronicsForFun]

l try to stay away from generators for a few reasons. #1 they need to be maintained, they need to be refueled and they also need to be repaired every now and then just like a car engine. also l don't want to stand out in the snow mixing 2 stroke gas for my cheap harbor freight generator. #2 they are noisy which can get annoying after awhile, or piss off your neighbors if you're not camping in a secluded area. and #3 they burn gas which means unless they have a really good emissions control system they are going to make your camp smell after they have been running for awhile.

[@rextruegood6168]

Ron Krzaczyk i did that.i had plan a.( propane buddy heater inside...w 10 gallon propane tank outside my subaru) plan b i also bad the harbor freight 2 stroke 800 w 900 peak 5 hour gen on 1 gallon..pluged into extension cord and a 1500/ 750 watt ceramic heater. plus down military sleeping bag..wool blankets..down jacket etc kerpsene lantern clo2 purification for outside water and inside ( body) water stops brown recluse bites in 1 blue etc etc

[@ElectronicsForFun]

Ron Krzaczyk+ l have redundant power sources that don't run out of gas.

[@Cream_CurdlR]

how loud is it?

[@HifiVega]

Electronics For Fun yep! I’d run a second battery with an isolator so that you can run the second battery flat and not effect your starting battery.

[@bulmarogomez1284]

Get another car battery to directly power the inverter. Should run the small heater overnight. Attach a solar trickle charger to it so it doesnt completely drain it while not in use and connect in parallel to car battery when driving your vehicle so it can recharge while you drive.

[@ttv_stanthegamer9810]

I love watching these videos

[@vinnyvidivici]

I feel your pain. Trying to drive stick with snowboard boots on is damn near impossible.

[@thomasstoner5356]

LNxTCB Really simple solution......THINK AHEAD AND WEARYOUR SHOES!!

[@thetinkerer5763]

How in the actual fuck did you end up in that situation? I was reading this like... dufuq???

[@andersfranz5367]

It’s not that hard

[@mikehikes710]

Its really easy to take em off and drive in socks

[@moosilauke18]

That's pretty easy. Try with ski boots on.

[@DIRTDIVER882]

Damn bro, u couldve taken a lil tent stove,some solar panels, or kerosene heater or something,ANYTHING LOL. i know that 3am piss was brutal 😆

[@Kloers1993]

Let's be honest man.. You didn't sleep at all

[@dr4g0nb0y4]

Why didn't you sleep in the cab part of your truck if you had no heat.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Just run the car and let it idle all night with the heater on.

[@0xsergy]

@@JosStrange Thats what sleeping bags are for lol. I dunno if his were good enough but it should have been okayish

[@420BLUNTLEY]

M Kan it’s small dude

[@H3DG3xC043]

I wouldve slept in the cab with heater on full blast ans a 5 gallon gas so id make sure i didnt run out of gas lmfao

[@Mike12mt]

As I mentioned in your newer video, either a electric blanket would work perfectly or they have solar powered heaters for chicken coops. Runs at about 130°F. No metal coils or open flame to cause fire or carbon monoxide concerns. And you won't have to rely on your trucks thin gauge wiring. Also you probably could run a heavy duty extension cord from your inverter attached to the battery then run it to the back of your truck in the future.

[@nadkram1]

Get yourself a deep cycle and a 12v volt blanket (sleep on the blanket don't cover with it).... mine works great down to -10 with a decent bag.

[@noyoufuckingravioli5967]

If you cover up with a heated blanket they can burn the shit out of you, I know from experience.

[@KATONKA...]

Can't believe you broke numero uno of ALL rules. Try and practice with new items BEFORE going into the woods. That seemed to be a bad heater, never assume it works cause it's new. Likewise, IN the bush is nowhere to learn how to start a fire. I find inexpensive small generators at pawn shops all the time, especially in the summer. Great idea on the DC blanket. They have what they call bunk warmer's. 12v electric thin pads designed to go under the bottom sheet or bag in semi bunks. I have a 12v blanket, among other items in every vehicle my family has for winter emergencies. "keep the faith people, and keep on keeping on"

[@DuBstep115]

nadkram1 in army we slept in tent -20 with just sleeping bags

[@nadkram1]

Not in the Army big guy, just want to be comfortable .... but thanks for your service.

[@DuBstep115]

We dont "serve" and we are not in war its just a conscription in Finland. But I did spent 2 weeks in lapland in serious winter camping :D.

[@72timhall]

I have the exact same truck.A small 3000 btu coleman tent heater on low keeps it warm all night . Refill the disposable propane tanks from 20 lb bbq tank . Been sleeping in it for many years .

[@315jlopez]

Tim Hall hope this isn’t a dumb question but where exactly do you place your heater? I have mattress covering the entire bed of my truck so I’m thinking about making a stand that attaches to the lip of my camper shell and putting the heater on that (away from the mattress fabric). Also, how much do you crack open the windows for ventilation? Or do you leave them shut? I just want to make sure I stay safe as possible. By the way I have a Mr. Buddy propane heater.

[@72timhall]

+Joey Lopez I found a clamp from a fire extinguisher holder that fits around a propane bottle . I welded a bracket to it that attaches to holes in my bed rail.It keeps the heater up an away from anything flammable . The window is left open about a half inch.Sleep with a warm hat on,make a hot cup of coffee on very cold mornings before getting out of sleeping bag.

[@315jlopez]

Tim Hall awesome man sounds simple enough. I can’t wait to hit the road!

[@jstsmegy]

Speechless .... I guess that’s how ya learn

[@haileysmemories1576]

Heaters draw a lot of juice. Getting a system that works well enough in the cold can get expensive. Ideally you will want a second battery wired from your car battery with a battery isolator. That will keep your second battery charging while you drive, but keep your primary battery from draining (your truck will start later). Harbor Freight sells 2000W inverters on sale sometimes for less than $150. With some thick gauge wire from home depot, it will work. In addition, its not easy insulating a truck bed either, but obviously that would help too. If you take up surfing instead, you’d have an awesome set up for parking by the beach the way your truck is. Thanks for the vid, its a cool little truck you have.

[@muddlerminnow]

In a space that small even candles or sterno cans would help heat it.

[@wishusknight3009]

I have done this many times. I always have candles in my glove box with matches.

[@0xsergy]

they'd probably help with moisture too, at least a bit.

[@wishusknight3009]

@@0xsergy It does.

[@gustopher6500]

Carbon monoxide is real, please don't

[@wishusknight3009]

@@gustopher6500 That is why you crack a window an 1/8th of an inch. And in a canopy it is fine because they do not completely seal. A single candle does not give off that much.

[@brainiac1890]

Looks like he brought his coffin with him!

[@BenBerr]

Keith Demarrero hahaha

[@jasonsmizer5431]

There is something satisfying about sleeping in my vehicle. I have a 02 Expedition that I stay in for work when I have to travel far, I actually enjoy it and only do it in the late fall to early spring. I have a sleeping bag rated for 0 f weather and 2 comforters if I get cold I reach front and start the vehicle and go back to sleep eventually I will get hot wake up again and shut the truck off. I usually go home every other day or so for a shower or stop at a truck stop and get a shower there.

[@russianmafia18]

A small diesel parking heater does the trick, we expedited all over the US and never leave the handy parking heater always installed runs one gallon of diesel per night and keeps us warm the crap out of

[@kellylarson3565]

Install a R.V. battery under the hood if you can find room. I don't understand why people install them inside the vehicle. I also installed a 10lb propane tank under the hood. I installed all my electrical under the passengers seat it sure saves room in my van.

[@wickedmuffin76]

kelly larson there are a couple companies that make a second battery mount (under hood) for Tacomas, along with charging systems

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Blah 0o It's great if you want to camp on the moon.

[@jasonkohler9995]

Love this guy hes crazy

[@TRX450RVlogger]

As an Arizonan... i will gladly do this! I hate the heat! Love the cold weather like that.

[@milanmilan1925]

I love these car camping stuff! Imagine doing this where its night time and snowing etc

[@mikegriffin5440]

Video re-titled -- "What not to do while Truck Camping"

[@giokenney626]

5:30 I think this dude started the fire in Northern California

[@siqsicksix]

Giorgio Kenney why

[@dustinthewind7767]

@@siqsicksix r/woooosh

[@yeetx2879]

He’s in Colorado

[@BashyBeatz]

Are u fucking stupid

[@ProjectCarthage2004]

@@BashyBeatz r/wooosh I can ask you the same

[@jstn05]

those DCs are crispy!!!!

[@vinpetrol4390]

Looked so cosy

[@bobsue3639]

4:10 - Had to laugh, carrying the "currency". You meany current ! Interesting vid, good job, thanks for sharing.

[@kman-mi7su]

Make a flower pot heater for heat it uses tea light candles works good once it heats up.

[@erick.8287]

I've done the whole "flower pot heater", never worked for me.

[@itstrue2599]

Glad to see you're able to stay warm

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

Three large candles. It will keep all the ice off and it will keep the temp at about 40. Heavy glass holder and silicone pads under.

[@iangoodwin1839]

Dude, put the insulated covers over the windows, thank me later

[@blindlfaithful]

Thanks for sharing, its all a learning process :)

[@rorygalusha5549]

Good to stay calm to get things done.

[@SolarSailor1967]

I use a small electric heating pad inside my sleeping bag. It uses about 50W. It worked well on nights in the 30's. For night time potty breaks, I get on my knees in the aisle & use a large Gatorade bottle. Not glamorous but it works until I find a better solution.

[@arlenewolf5260]

Nice try. The inverter is rated for 300 watt SURGE, It probably will only do continuous duty at about 50% load (150 watts). Also you will need like 6 or 4 gauge wire (like jumper cable thickness to carry the proper load) to go 10 -15 feet (wire from a welding shop is the best). You can do this by adding a quality second battery (deep cycle) and a Battery Isolater (you can get the isolators at RV shops / dealers) they will isolate the second battery letting you run the load on the second battery and isolate the starting battery from your load keeping the starting battery charged (so you wont get stuck). When the truck is running the isolator will allow both battery's to charge. Try getting a 600 or a 1000 watt inverter you can get them at truck stops. They will only draw a lot if the load is high, otherwise they will run just fine. Van dwellers (people that live in their vehicles) do this a lot, it works great.

[@ralphfalstin5337]

Arlene Wolf great advice!

[@komerwest9520]

Your pulling way to many amps for the wiring.

[@seanshields86]

Thanks captain obvious... He already stated tbag in the vid... Dildo.

[@justsomeasshole7388]

@@seanshields86 yo man chill

[@seanshields86]

@@justsomeasshole7388 you can't tell me what to do, you're not my father.

[@Kodamagnum24]

@@seanshields86 Get out of the tank RIGHT NOW!

[@seanshields86]

@@Kodamagnum24 why don't you make me!!!

[@margiecallahan3009]

Not sure you need inverter with the jumper pack...but thanks, I'm going to check out this little heater for car camping. As for the morning, buy a bottle like they would give you in the hospital. Very available, even have a style for women!

[@gertvanpeet3120]

Coleman has a catalytic stove on car gas! No flame, no Risk. We always put up a high tent with An kerosene heater in IT. Worked well!

[@lyleswavel320]

Get an extra battery, keep hooked up and charging when driving, at night swap batteries, full charge for night and heater

[@Bruhmoment-id5bx]

lyle swavel that’s a good choice

[@ArndroidInc]

Run a heavy guage extension cord from your buddies cabin out to the truck. Put your ceramic heater on low. Also get yourself a empty laundry soap container. Take out the pour spout and you now have a big orifice to pee in for those late-night potty breaks. Us old guys use this little trick in our tents for our Boy Scout camp outs. Empty it in the morning.

[@ralphfalstin5337]

Arnold Alt that’s an AWESOME Idea about the P container! Think he said he wanted to test roughing it w/o hooking up to his pals cabin.. Mr buddy with 1gal propane canister and open window would be waayyy better then those crappy little ceramic heaters. Anything under 750 Watts (in my opinion) is very inefficient and waste of time/$. I’ve heard of ppl running bus heaters in bed of pickup under canopy. Runs off the coolant of engine and really cranks out the heat!! Talking -50 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Can stay toasty warm with one of them.

[@DaBinChe]

park under some cover will help stay a few degrees warmer. Also shovel some snow on the roof to help insulate the top. That will also give some warmth too. A zero degree bag does wonders too.

[@Samakerartmaker]

I love his set up! Mine is so different... maybe Bc I live in my truck full time! His looks like an adventure taco! I love it tho!

[@blowinshtup6553]

You obviously haven't discovered the joys of a 20lb propane tank and a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy heater. Indoor safe and just crack a window for o2 supply for the unit. Very safe, strong, reliable, cheap heat with common sense.

[@wickedmuffin76]

BlowinSh!tUp recommending propane with your username is sketchy :)

[@aubreygmcghee]

Mark Zielke 😂😂😂

[@davidconde1521]

Mark Zielke goteemm!!!

[@ajunglegook6427]

I got the big buddy and it throws some mean heat lol

[@pineapple5111]

What if someone closes the window while you sleep and record you dying

[@thunderbear0]

Im feeling cold after watching this videk

[@kevykev38]

I did this for a month in freezing weather. I did have a electric blanket. That was awesome. I would suggest it for you. They work great. Also have a separate battery for your gadgets with a solar panel to charge it

[@shanebo1979]

I like the lay out. Looks well built and ergonomic. Ditch the electric heater though. Unless you buy a small generator to run it, you'll be waking up in the cold to a dead truck. I would use a Sub-Zero sleeping bag and a Mr Buddy heater to warm it up while your getting ready for bed and then kick it on for your morning routine..getting dressed etc.