What You Need To Know When BUILDING A VAN,Power bank Option, BLUETTI AC60P

[@pamelarw58]

That is the cutest wood stove I have ever seen! 😊

[@lolesoffroad]

I love it! Thank you 🙏 ✌️

[@randymccormack4259]

Good day Loren I hope your day is blessed .

[@lolesoffroad]

You too Randy have a blessed day ✌️

[@lisarichards3853]

I have a BLUETTI EB3A . I THINK IT'S the smallest one. My daughter took it on a 3 day camping trip with her friends and boyfriend. She was able to keep 4 cell phones charged up for 3 days. It helped keep them charged so they had service while camping. They all were grateful for it. I love BLUETTI.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello Lisa Yes that’s the smallest and it’s a cute one to yes they are handy to have To keep us powered up when needed 🤗✌️

[@carolynrivera9745]

Good morning Loren ☕️ I love your little wood stove. And Bluetti is amazing 👏 Your whole setup is fantastic 🎉 Thanks for explaining this to us. Can't wait until your next video, take care Bye-bye 🙂 💕 🙏✌️🖐

[@lolesoffroad]

Good morning my dear friend How are you doing Yes the wood stove is a nice addition to the off grid lifestyle, and boy that little guy saved my bacon a few times Have an awesome day much love to you from me and Leah❤️🤗✌️

[@tanyamarin9328]

I just love watching your KZbin. Can you tell us where you and your wife are from and how did you meet? Beautiful couple 💑

[@leahoquindo2920]

@tanyamarin9328; Hello Tanya , thank u 🙏🏻…. Lauren is Hungarian and me is Filipina… How we met is quite interesting though, via online ☺️

[@robertbeck4748]

When I use my bluetti power bank at night I am so thankful for having my Sokozi window covers, no one can see what I am doing in my van. A must-have I love my pair !

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Robert Yes I definitely love mine It keeps the heat in and all the privacy I need 😎✌️

[@kelliemarquet8518]

I would love the wood stove over a diesel heater. something about the way wood warms a space...the crackle and flame. Guess it depends on your space and how to fit it in safely.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Yes for sure wood stove is a nice addition if you got the space, I do love it I fire this thing up in the winter time every day ✌️

[@StepvanDan]

I love my woodstove in my van I can't beat wood heat my friend,big hugs from MN

[@lolesoffroad]

100 💯 wood stove wood heat is the best in my books Hey hey did you got lucky on the livestream the other night 🤗✌️

[@billbradley2480]

I have 3 Bluetti power stations and love them. They have been running several years now and never break down. I also have 3 Jackery’s but the screen quit working on one and I hardly ever use them.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Bill That’s awesome good to hear, yes I do love my bluetti I don’t h az be them for as long you do about 4 months but yea it save my day a few times, I don’t know anything about Jackery can’t comment one way or another Have great day ✌️

[@kayrigetta9462]

Love those fire places. They are cute. I'd love a power station.

[@lolesoffroad]

Thank you yes they are cute, yes a power station be nice for sure maybe one of this days 🙏✌️

[@glennarussell4682]

I love your van. And I have given you a nick name, it is Kool Kat. Because you are a cool guy. I like you. Thumbs up from, S. California.

[@lolesoffroad]

Thanks for that , hmmm ok a nickname sure , California , cheers one day will be down there again,

[@ramblynrocketeer]

You have a beautiful build in your rig. Very cozy especially with the wood stove. Thanks for the info on the bluetti. We’re looking into portable power for our van.

[@lolesoffroad]

Thank you my friend yes I do love the wood stove it’s great. You need to figure out how much power bank you need and most of them out there you have the ability to increase it if needed ✌️

[@TACTICALNOMAD]

1. Bluetti 2. EcoFlow 3. Bouge RV Those are my top 3 choices for portable power. I have tested all 3 and they work great.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

@@TACTICALNOMAD Excellent!! Thank you!

[@patriciasancho8239]

I love that little woodstove. It is so cute along with a Michigan plate..🚐⛰️😊🍁🍂

[@lolesoffroad]

Thank you yes the Michigan it’s awesome I got it as a gift ✌️

[@Keyapennyfox]

Your little wood stove is adorable!

[@lolesoffroad]

Thank you!..

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Lole, I learned when I used my pellet stove, use a damp paper towel dipped in cold ashes to scrub the window on your stove, easy and effective!😊

[@lolesoffroad]

Hi Teri thank you for the tip i will definetly try that out, i never cleaned the window so it be a good thing to do.. thank you again

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Peltier junction? Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦❤✔😎🦖

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Peltier Yes BC Canada 🍁 ❤️

[@Marnizzle2.0]

Loren, you are so sweet. I love how you talk so kind to your wife and are so good to her. Love that little stove so cute

[@KamaainaGirl]

Much Aloha Lole!💖🤙🌈

[@lolesoffroad]

Thank you 🙏aloha 😎

[@randymccormack4259]

Peace out.

[@lolesoffroad]

😎✌️Randy

[@nancyconway]

❤

[@DHSFEMA]

Love cabin look

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

I've heard so many good comments about Bluetti. I noticed quite a few people on Chrome's live stream asking you to explain how exactly you installed your wood stove. Might be a good idea for a video! Still in love with your ambo! Hello to Leah from me please and you both have a wonderful evening💕

[@lolesoffroad]

yes i hear ll good things to , and yes they are as good as any one out there, yes i had a few ask me to so will do a litle clip with the install , haha ha so do I , and it mite sound weird but some night we go and sleep in the ambo,.. you to Patty have a good night and an awesome day tomorrow ..

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

That doesn’t sound weird at all! If I had something as nice as that ambo I’d sleep in it occasionally also! lol enjoy!

[@carolynrivera9745]

I always smash the like button 🖲

[@sylvainlaforest4393]

Love the woodstove. That’s the best set up with a diesel heater for backup.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Thank you and was nice seeing you today , thanks for the beer 🍺

[@Ruby.Manoesj]

I love that stove... I would like to have that in my RV when I buy one ...

[@lolesoffroad]

hello my friend , yes that wood stove is awesome, maybe next time i come to Europe i carrie one with me , time to get some sleep, have a great day>>

[@Ruby.Manoesj]

@@lolesoffroad i am already at school ... Hahaha ... I will sleep here ... sweet dreams over there A stove like that it is not easy to find in central Europe ... We have old antiques going around but they cost a fortune and mostly are to big for in a van ... Unless you want to create a sauna RV or van ...

[@twinkiscpost5717]

I love my Bluetti

[@lolesoffroad]

thats good to know, thank yoiu

[@11silver-bullets]

That stove would be my first investment. Can't beat free heat. I want to install one in my RV . Nice reviews 👌

[@lolesoffroad]

Yes the stove it’s reliable it’s always there to heat the place, in a situation when you run out of power or propane. I was last winter at the shop at Vancityvanlife and my diesel heater packed it in well the stove saved my bacon Me and chrome at the rest stop big snow cold and the wood stove to my rescue Have an awesome day ✌️

[@11silver-bullets]

@lolesoffroad makes sense that the single most important off grid accessory which is your heater is wood . Food , shelter and heat are the 3 basic principles in any home or survival situation. I have a fireplace and 2 kerosene heaters if our power goes out . Last year my furnace went kaput in the middle of Dec during that freeze in the Lower Mainland. My 25,000 btu kerosene heater kept us warm actually toasty 2500 sq foot house . They are reliable but not veh or rv friendly. Work great in the shop , house . Just keep good ventilation. Run on bio diesel too !

[@lolesoffroad]

Oh hey So you are in my neck of the woods lower mainland 😜yes I 100 💯 agree with you in case of emergency yea I take any heat , just be smart and like you said have ventilation, e we ow running on waste oil ? What’s the brand Love to text it out Cheers

[@11silver-bullets]

@lolesoffroad I have a 24000 btu convection kerosene heater and a 11000 btu radiant kerosene heater both made by Keroworld. Amazon sells them now . Canadian Tire used too . Don't see them anymore. Guys on utube have tried different fuels . Diesel mixed with isopropyl alcohol, bio diesel, olive oil, vegtable or corn oil , lamp oil , even filtered used engine oil . The heaters claim to burn 99.9 efficient and safe for indoors use . They love cold weather and I've yet to change a wick in 10 years. They are sre lifesavers . Kids prefer them to bonfires while camping . The big one I can cook on or make coffee . I take mine camping or to the soccer field or on the patio. Would be great for hunters .

[@11silver-bullets]

And yes I live in Maple Ridge . Used to see Chrome driving around till he set up shop on the Island . I got a lifted Fj cruiser and a 1964 Impala both on Bf Goodrich Ko2s lol ... see ya in the bush . Your channel is an inspiration. Got my Impala running after 16 years sitting. Fired up 2 weeks ago now . Now gonna tackle the brakes ... they are seized solid lol but hey who cares life is great every day ya wake up alive ! Peace ✌️

[@hotwheels8092]

Very good video Lole, it is really interesting, I have a tiny 100 amp deep cycle battery hooked to a 340w solar panel at home, for charging batteries once a while. This type of off grid videos are other good way, thanks 👍🏼

[@lolesoffroad]

Hi Thank you everithing works when in need, keep em charged ..

[@Kimberley-Z]

Iam new subscriber saw you on chrome channel, your a hell of a great mechanic. We just bought a 2016 Volvo xc70 55,000 miles, we love it.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey thanks for the subscribe That’s a nice unit is yours an all wheel drive to ? Yes they are really good in milage to enjoy it 🙏✌️

[@Kimberley-Z]

@@lolesoffroad The XC70 T5 AWD gets a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 rated at 250 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

[@lolesoffroad]

Yes that’s a sweet wagon, and the inline 5 engines well they go forever. And the fact that you can take it anywhere. Yes I just looked up all the options You did a really good choice ✌️

[@coffeegator6116]

🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@randymccormack4259]

I am 68 retired on ccp and oas so i don,t have any money let alone enough to but one.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Randy I hear you do you leave in Canada ? I assume right ? Email me I really want to chat with you [e-mail] Have a great day

[@kitten4015]

I am just starting my van build! I am ready to buy a back up power source and I have been seeing the Bluetti more and more as an option! I have solar, a dry cell battery, 3000 watt inverter..... but I need a back up. This was a great video. I am building a Ford Transit to start my journey from Newfoundland to Alaska, with zero experience. I find your videos a great source of information! I wish I had room for a wood stove, but I have a diesel heater for now. Maybe when I upgrade to a bigger van, I will get the wood stove! Love your videos!

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey kitten That’s so amazing from Newfoundland to Alaska that be epic. It’s good to have a backup power, in any situation, I’m not familiar with dry cell batteries But this is what I can tell you, test out everything before you hit the road, make sure that the power bank can support the daily usage. That’s very critical in cold temps I know I been true that, with my diesel heater in the middle of the night a run out of power. So make sure you add all the power usage and figure out if it’s good for one day two days with out having any sun and no driving. I have a diesel heater to and I love it specially in the cold mornings , but yes they are using a bit of energy. I hope will see you on the road H ac pot travels ✌️

[@kitten4015]

@@lolesoffroad Thank you for the advice! I hope to meet you somewhere along the way!!

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Loren

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Allen 👍🏼✌️

[@vanlifeadjustments]

Those top rails on your cubic mini come off real easy. A pair of pliers and you can twist the lockers on the bottom side of the rail. I have the cubic mini grizzly, I think it is the same one you have.

[@lolesoffroad]

Well my friend thank you for the input I just removed the rail in the Cubic Mine is the mini it’s a bit smaller then the grizzly. Thank you again it come off like nothing 🙏✌️

[@vanlifeadjustments]

You should do a video on it!@@lolesoffroad

[@lolesoffroad]

Lol you just think like me haha I did shut a small segment me removing the rail 😎 thank you ✌️

[@RoaminRob]

Recently bought a lithium 🔥💪

[@lolesoffroad]

Yea buddy I have 3 lithium 300 amp hr And going up to 600 ah want to make sure specially in the winter time running the heater and star-link we won’t run out of power 👍🏼✌️

[@RoaminRob]

@@lolesoffroad I will need to work many more hours to be able to catch u up 😆😆

[@lolesoffroad]

@@RoaminRobit’s all good I started out the same way took me 3 years to get to this point

[@richroj]

Hi Pal, great to see you again 👍

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey, thanks✌️

[@marilynw6771]

Do you have a link for the woodstove? Would love to check it out!💜💜💜💜

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello here is the link This is where I got mine Have an awesome day ✌️ Cubic Mini Wood Stoves cubicminiwoodstoves.com

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

Hi Loren 🙂 Is your wood stove called a cubic mini wood stove ? A lot of people use them in the USA for van life! Their Great! I just ❤️ your build in your Ambulance! You did an Amazing job! It looks & feels like a cabin🙂The power station is the way to go from the start I think! No wiring exc .Great video! Thank you for sharing! Be safe/ Be happy/ see you on the next video! 🫂❤️To you & your beautiful wife💑

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello Debbie 😉 Yes my wood stove is a cubic mini Yes they are an awesome heat source, and yes I like the cabin feel, there is still a bit of finishing on it just no time to get to it, but I’m sure one of this days will happen. It’s definitely a good starting point, have a wonderful day Take care and be safe ❤️🤗✌️from leah and me 😉

[@JulieSomeone]

Weidos Unite! 😀

[@scubaval08]

Hi, Loren. New subscriber here. I take it that you can’t mix brands, like Bluetti with Jackery.

[@lolesoffroad]

Thanks for subbing! No I don’t think you can, you can have bout brands yes why not I just seen it here in the comments someone has bluetti and jackery

[@MsSoozy]

Very informative Loren, thank you very much sir 😉

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello lucky Soozy 😎 Thank you , ✌️

[@detailerslife8127]

Hope you get to use the Yoshino B4000 solid state 4000W | 2611Wh. Have just ordered one myself.

[@this-is-slammin-549]

Does Bluetti have an ac powerbrick? You know opposed to just a cord.

[@lolesoffroad]

I’m not sure I understand you question But here it is yes the whole thing is a power bank I use once in a wile my electric cooktop specially in the hot summers. I hope this answers you question ✌️

[@ricebike]

Great excuse for no propane inside the rig... Creates moisture that may lead to mold if not well ventilated.

[@lolesoffroad]

Hey Yes that’s for sure if not ventilated properly in time will led to mold good point. Thank you 🙏 ✌️

[@ricebike]

@@lolesoffroad I'm learning something from every vlog you posted🙂

[@lolesoffroad]

I appreciate that 😎✌️

[@sherried79]

I believe bluetti has the best quality and not a horrible price but the price of lithium batteries have really come down over the years. I plan to wire my own system and have a portable system as well. I definitely want one of those tiny wood stoves. I'm waiting on the price to come down a bit more before I buy a stove or solar stuff. I have a couple of years so I'll wait a while longer. As I'm watching your video, I'm thinking I'm really going to want to be able to stand and a box truck would be ideal. 😅 who knows maybe I will change my mind and end up with a small box truck. I'm saving money now so we shall see what happens down the road. Even though I will have a minivan to start, I still think that a wood stove would be best. If I plan to live in it here for a year to save money, it gets really cold here in the winter so I know I'll need it. I will probably have a little diesel heater as a backup as well though. I want to have as many creature comforts as I can since it will become my permanent dwelling. Happy trails!

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello Yes I agree with you I love Bluetti It’s doing the work and well built. I do have a full wired in system with 3 lithium 300 ah I need more do will change to 600ah But the mobility is a huge bonus Can take it to the camp fire to the lake to run the shower , convince. Not sure about the wood stove prices Sometimes they have sales, but yes I payed $1400 about 5 years ago I personally like to keep the length under 22 feet anything over that it’s a hassle But I’m sure you’ll figured out 🙏😎✌️

[@sherried79]

@@lolesoffroad I checked the price yesterday. 388 us dollars in sale right now marked down from 599 I think .The last time I checked it was closer to a thousand. So coming down yay!

[@h2hcamey]

Sorry if I missed the information on your mini wood stove. Please list the brand. Love you video and your association with Van City Van Life! Also thank you for helping Emi!! 🩷

[@lolesoffroad]

Cubic mini is the brand Thank you for that info appreciate it. 🙏✌️

[@h2hcamey]

👍peace out, Bro!

[@coffeegator6116]

🎃🦇🧡🦇🎃

[@lolesoffroad]

🍁✌️🙏

[@chriskystoneadventures]

👍👍🚐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

[@Lee-mmg]

What brand is that small wood stove? Do you like it. Let me know. I am going to get one for my cottage. My cottage is 8x12. And by next year I'm gonna have one. Yup. You want good ones! I heated my home for 35 years with wood burning stoves. I miss it. I can find all kinds of downed wood. That fan really helps spread that heat too. I'm also going to get a solar system set up so even if electricity fails I'll have the electricity I need. I could just sit at night by my tiny wood burning stove - and talk to my fur faces. Read and relax! I would like to have a fridge that could run on a power bank. I cook with propane on my cook stove in my RV. I also have a big cooker outside, I can cook with propane or charcoal and it is set up for smoking also. It has a big burner for cooking with pans on it that uses Propane - so I can cook a big meal outside. Gonna set up an outside kitchen too. I'll have electric from city system - but I want set up so I can make do without it - and still run my fridge. That's the main thing and charge phone and computer. Also internet that can run on solar. That's perfect temp. 68/69! Awesome info Loren. Thanks so much!!! Granny Lee

[@lolesoffroad]

Hello my wonderful granny Lee I hope you had an amazing day, and enjoyed some sunshine 🌞, because I sure did it was really nice today. I even got a chance to mow the lawn. So that little wood stove gush yes I love it. I can’t do with out it. It’s so relaxing to see the fire 🔥 and relax. It’s called Cubic Mini it’s made here in Canada 🍁 in Quebec more precise. It’s not cheep but it’s well built insulated inside and after 4 years or so it’s still like new. Yes that fan really moves the air around. Don’t buy anything for solar power Because I want to do something myself for you. My granny Lee Hope your faces are doing hood to Have a good night 🤗✌️

[@jimbrown4180]

Good morning freedom fighters bro thanks 🙏 stock up Canada water water food . Crazy times . Matthew 24 8.3

[@jeffwolfsonracing]

I’m really annoyed that Bluetti released the newer AC60P while my AC60 was in transit from them. I would’ve bought the newer one.

[@lolesoffroad]

I’m sure you are, who knew , But that’s still a nice unit regardless ✌️