Putting a wood burner in the van

[@tigu2012]

Just bought a Hawk burner what a guy he is old school if any needs a small well built burner for a boat or van he is your man cannot praise him enough customer service 2nd to none.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Totally agree Mick :)

[@stevenharvey2732]

Hi, great stove .! Where did you buy the silicone pipe flashing cap from if you can give me the camp site link . Cheers Steven

[@VanSolo-uk]

There you go fella :) outbackerstoves.co.uk/products/frontier-stove-tent-flashing-kit

[@markwinder.]

Looks like it will keep you toastie, good job Martin. Safe travels

[@VanSolo-uk]

Hopefully Mark :) cheers

[@tigu2012]

Just bought a Hawk burner very well made bit of kit and a pleasure to deal with the maker.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Have you got it in yet Mick ?

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

Great job, I was about to say you'll need something inside to protect the wood from getting so hot at the top, plus a cowell....and you are done. Really good job. You'll love it in the colder weather, and all the hassle will be well worth it....enjoy! Be well

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Bry, I'm away this weekend so it might get some Alcan over it temporarily ;)

[@David-rx2to]

Just being Bry...I think the flange that goes around the flue pipe, attaches to the ceiling and provides another layer of metal around the flue pipe up inside the ceiling is ominously named a "fire stop".

[@MrManhound]

Good idea and it will be cozy for you in the evenings.cheap to run as well.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Good test this weekend Mal, forecast is sub zero :o

[@51foxy]

Brilliant mate looks spot on See you at the weekend Paul

[@VanSolo-uk]

Looking at Saturdays forecast ..I might need it Paul :)

[@51foxy]

Too right, it's going to rain so it says

[@ScudoCamper]

That looks awesome mate. Betbyiu can't wait to try it out. :)

[@VanSolo-uk]

Cheers Aust, You watch ... we'll have a heat wave now :)

[@MrAnon-2024]

Great addition to the van.

[@jorvikoutdoors]

That looks an awesome stove mate really good idea all the best Lee

[@VanSolo-uk]

Cheers Lee, this weekend should be a good tester :)

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

Nice job there Martin, that’ll sort you out come winter again :)

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Damo I do hope you're right , Summer only lasted a fortnight last year :)

[@2310phil]

excellent, thats exactly the same as i've put in my van. I used stainless steel exhaust pipe for the chimney and got a stainless steel water heater from amazon attached to the chimney, heats it up a treat

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Phil, have you got a link for the water heater you bought ?

[@2310phil]

www.amazon.co.uk/Water-Heater-Outbacker-Frontier-Stoves/dp/B017UFNX6A/ref=cts_sp_2_vtp

[@2310phil]

or here :) outbackerstoves.co.uk/products/frontier-stove-water-heater?variant=892021178395&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1-fVBRC3ARIsAIifYOPyVwS2xyciOoeeDDmHCwTuMyKu9wcRH0LRsVpw1SQbdrQYAv1FC3gaAtS1EALw_wcB

[@VanSolo-uk]

Cheers :)

[@2310phil]

you're very welcome :) i'm thinking of trying coal in mine so the burn lasts longer

[@SimsVlog]

That looks like a great wood burner!

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Sim :)

[@bernie5893]

Looks good, if I may suggest, good practice is to do initial burn outside so it can burn off any oils in manufacturing. Secondly a double insulated pipe allows for air intake and does not get burning hot. With my setup I will warm my feet with socks on and put feet directly on the pipe for a few seconds. Gets feet toasty in seconds!

[@MrAnon-2024]

Great addition to the van. Should be snug as a bug in a rug during the colder weather.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Paul, the bloody the sun's out now ... my timing is poor :)

[@jamesmorris5662]

Hi - great vid. trying to find out where to buy the same stove---? Its a HAWK stove right? But where can you buy one? cheers

[@snacklofter]

Great work! Can you cook/heat water on it?

[@VanSolo-uk]

I think so Snackie, I reckon that bar on the top is there to stabilise a pot or kettle.

[@immortalsofar5314]

I love your low chimney (although I'd probably use a double insulated flu where it goes through the roof). I'm trying to find out whether there's any problems with a short chimney vs a longer one. Has it caused you any problems?

[@VanSolo-uk]

I faffed about with rain caps for a while and ended up with this, facebook.com/vansolo.uk/photos/pcb.643030662822868/643030462822888 It's important to get a good draw otherwise it's inefficient (and your roof goes black) The only thing I have to watch now is if I leave a window cracked, it needs to be on the side the wind is coming from, other wise it can pull fumes back in, I imagine that issue reduces the longer the chimney is.

[@stevenharvey2732]

Hello there, nice stove m8 , where did you get the top hat from and what is your van make and size .

[@williamcox9632]

hi im in new zealand and i bought Wendy heater from Windy Smithy in devon was delivered and i fitted it ok its a trailer with bed stove bench etc i call it the super pod!!! cheers Bill

[@samuelparry6052]

Where can I buy a stove like this pal? I've had a little look online but Canne find....

[@VanSolo-uk]

Hi Sam, this is the fella, he's not got one on ebay at the moment but If you check his other items ... there is a mobile number www.ebay.co.uk/usr/n20rob?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

[@samuelparry6052]

@@VanSolo-uk will take a look. Thanks pal.

[@kimballard8362]

Single skin, uninsulated flue pipe must be at least three times OD from combustible materials, for example 125mm single skin flue pipe must be 3x125= 375mm, twin wall would have been a lot safer to use, the clearance you have at the top would have been OK with it. You need to put fire board behind the stove with a 12mm air flow behind it and conbustibles to stop heat exchange, and put a fender in front to stop embers falling from that high fire box onto the floor it looks like you have coir matting on yours, stay safe.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Hi Kim, I have read these guide lines but the physics don't scale down. the diameter IS related to the heat radiated.... but in relation to PI so while the (3x) generally covers household stoves ... it's overkill for small stuff. eg. my 3" pipe has a 25% of the sectional flow area of a 6" household flue and in theory should only require a quarter of the clearance. That's on paper .... and practical testing seems to reflect these numbers. ... I am however having to rethink my ceiling hole ;) Regards Mc

[@TheTraveler2222]

Can a small stove like that warm up the whole van in winter?

[@VanSolo-uk]

I've been out in Britain's worst and it's kept me warm Traveller ... it's perfect for that size van :)

[@samsworldofrations6996]

Great bit of kit 👍

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Sam, I'm very pleased with it :)

[@Marshy234]

Just subbed, great vid 👍

[@VanSolo-uk]

Cheers Rick :)

[@pauledwards8658]

Hi ya, Great Videos to date, Thank you. SSSOOOOOoooo !, Lots of questions like - How’s the Stove performance since installed, What do you burn, Any idea how hot the Actual Stove it’s self AND the Flue gets ?, How long does it burn for on a Full stoke, More importantly Are you happy with it’s installation or is there anything you would have done differently. Look forward to the follow up video if there is one Matey, Stay Safe, Stay warm & Hope to catch you again soon. Regards Paul.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Paul :) I've made a few changes since this video and want to do a follow up shortly. I use dead fall & pallets if they're available but I've found the fire logs you get in wax paper the most consistent and easy to manage/store, I can get a couple of hours out of half of one. The stove thermometer runs between 150c and 300c ( don't know how accurate it is) .... the flue would send you to hospital.

[@rabs4841]

R the wood burners cheaper now it’s getting warmer/ summer?? Ps not taking the ###s

[@VanSolo-uk]

Be nice Mark :) but I've been looking for over a year and they don't appear to alter much ?

[@EnglishVeteran]

The stove looks really good quality. I have talked to folk that have had a real problem convincing their insurance companies that a wood stove is safe in a van. From what I understand, many folk do not advise their insurers but does that not risk invalid insurance cover? Common sense would suggest contacting insurers before installation? Was your insurance company happy with the stove?

[@VanSolo-uk]

On Saturday "Veronica" didn't think it mattered because I'm TPO, but she's calling me back on it ..

[@David-rx2to]

Since I'm planning a wood stove in my van, I'm curious how that conversation went with your insurance company. BTW, what is TPO?

[@islaws4589]

Third Party Only?

[@highwealdwoodsman]

Looking good mate, are you going to put a rain cap on your stove pipe?

[@VanSolo-uk]

I think so Woody ... we currently have no lid on our Nescafe jar ;)

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Nice job.no more cold night for you :)

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Pat, I'll probably forget the matches knowing me :)

[@jamie-ox8sg]

Where did you get the roof seal for the flue

[@VanSolo-uk]

belltentboutique.co.uk/collections/flashing-kit/products/frontier-stove-tent-flashing-kit :)

[@simonshenry]

Great vid, where in grantham did you buy the stove? Have you got a link please.

[@VanSolo-uk]

Hi Simon, this is the fella, he's not got one on ebay at the moment but If you check his feedback you can find previous stove sales .. and a number ;) www.ebay.co.uk/usr/n20rob?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

[@simonshenry]

Great thanks much appreciated

[@williamcox9632]

hi is that a single flue you use or double near the roof? where do you get those orange flashings from? cheers

[@VanSolo-uk]

Single William but I've changed where it goes through the roof now (see link) facebook.com/vansolo.uk/photos/pcb.445547355904534/445546072571329 The flashing is one of these .. outbackerstoves.co.uk/products/frontier-stove-tent-flashing-kit

[@kherisherpa]

Heya mate I was thinking of buying the same wood burner Found it on eBay Is it a good one ?? Has it been good for you ? Let me know brother Thank you

[@VanSolo-uk]

Excellent, can't fault it fella, I need to do a follow up video really.

[@kherisherpa]

vanSolo thanks broder would love to see that video please do it! Best

[@thetravellingcarpenter1621]

Great stuff! makes you want it to be really cold to try it out ! oh i forgot you live in the UK so it is ;)

[@VanSolo-uk]

I used to have a convertible Suzuki jeep that controlled the weather TC, if there was ever a drought, all I had to do was spend 10 minutes removing the roof and the uk's dry spell would suddenly end ..

[@taylordguitar]

Can you run that stove all night? Or is it unsafe to do so with carbon monoxide and whatever?

[@VanSolo-uk]

I used a CO meter for the first month and it was fine Taylor, you would have to refuel every couple of hours to run it through the night. I just let it burn out once I'm in my bag, I'm really pleased with it :) ... I need to do a follow up video really.

[@mcadder]

Do you drive with the flu cap on?

[@Meandmissy]

What you putting on top of flu to stop rain putting your fire out

[@VanSolo-uk]

Made an adjustable cap :) facebook.com/vansolo.uk/photos/pcb.445547355904534/445547059237897/?type=3&theater

[@Richard-dg7bf]

Good installation,but those small bore stove pipes tend to tar up rapidly even with seasoned wood.

[@VanSolo-uk]

I could see it being a problem with constant use Richard but I reckon it'll cope with the small amount of winter weekend work it gets :)

[@innaturewearefree8746]

Hello there, i try to install such a wood stove aswell. Could you tell me the tools you used to isolate the roof of the van. I got the wood stove, but i now need to know how to install the chimney and the exist and so on. Can i buy the materials you used somewhere?

[@VanSolo-uk]

belltentboutique.co.uk/collections/stove-accessories/products/frontier-stove-tent-flashing-kit Hi there, I used the above tent flashing kit. I cut the hole using a Jigsaw (with a metal blade) try to position the stove so it goes through a flat part of the roof ... going through corrugation is messy. Cheers ,Mc

[@mischef18]

Looks like that will keep the chill off bro, I take it you can cook on it also. ATB

[@VanSolo-uk]

I think so Ken but I'm no Delia Smith .... my sister looks a bit like her though :)

[@tracykeenan4449]

You need a cap on the fuel

[@piemanstube]

Sweet job lad. Someone is going to be sleeping in the nud at night when that is on.

[@thetravellingcarpenter1621]

If it's his sister i'm there!! ;)

[@VanSolo-uk]

Thanks Pieman, I have no Idea how hot it's gonna get fella, I can always crack the windows ;)

[@VanSolo-uk]

She got sent back to Russia TC ;)

[@thetravellingcarpenter1621]

Nooooooooooooo!!!!!

[@wolfsburg4x4]

Cute. You'll only need to put new wood in every 20 minutes

[@immortalsofar5314]

For those searching for the collar, a search for "Stove Pipe Roof Flashing" on eBay will take you to what you need. Searching for "Stove Pipe Boot" will bore you to tears unless you are into shoes and "Chimney Top Hat" will make you want to resign from the human race!

[@Matty-Travels]

How is the single skin pipe around the outer flashing?

[@VanSolo-uk]

Like new :)