WINTER VAN LIFE IN SOUTH DAKOTA - Our pipes froze!

After visiting Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse the weather caught us up & we soon found out that van life in Winter can be problem
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We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi everyone - wow winter van life can be a challenge - hope you enjoy the video - Have you experience crazy cold weather on your travels - let us know in the comments would love to hear your experiences Chris & Marianne xx

[@Alifeofglory]

I am in North Dakota, in Minot. You should stop by here and have a look at The Scandinavian Heritage Park, old Viking Church and Houses. You can be my guests for a traditional Scandinavian dinner, hot shower and plug into my van spot. I have electricity in my car park here :-) I will email you my number.

[@briannoell3448]

As a Native American, I thank you for embracing our culture so warmly. Safe travels to you...

[@audramitchell9894]

Winter in South Dakota ? Oh no , Burr..so glad you didn't stay long .

[@staceysepulveda1838]

The Hawaii flag. In the days of King Kamehameha I, he worked closely with the Royal Navy. That is why the British flag is incorporated. I'm just a Hawaii girl living the Texas life. 🤠🤙🏼🌺

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hey - I googled it and that is exactly what it said !! Thanks for sharing 🌺

[@beachut]

Wow Mt Rushmore and Crazy horse looked amazing Stay warm

[@gillianh]

We visited Mount Rushmore Crazy horse, and the general South Dakota area many years ago. We returned to Mount Rushmore in the evening for the Sunset Ceremony which was so emotional.

[@stevennelson9504]

The flag with the British Union Jack is for the state of Hawaii. It's for Captain Cook who was the first European explorer to visit the islands.

[@garychristison763]

It can't be for Captain Cook. When the Brits came back and demanded Cook's body, the Hawaiians could only produce a few bones. Sorry, he was the main course. Mark Twain said the Hawaiian story of Captain Cook was the best example of justified homicide he had ever run across.

[@kellybryson7754]

That soup looked awesome.

[@philipsommeling9256]

Stay warm and safe guys

[@NotTooExtreme]

After washing, just pour down the sink some windshield washer so that line won't freeze.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tip !!

[@Aaron-P]

From Wikipedia: "The inclusion of the Union Jack of the United Kingdom is a mark of the Royal Navy's historical relations with the Hawaiian Kingdom, particularly with King Kamehameha I. It is the only US state flag to include a foreign country's national flag." Interesting!! Crazy Horse is such an amazing project! I remember visiting in the late '70s; they had only just completed the tunnel under his arm. In 2037 I'll be 67 years old! 😱

[@cocoadventure999]

Great video, watching from the UK 😀

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

South ….go south !!!! Burrrrrr to cold for me !!! Good luck 🍀

[@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY]

Everybody’s getting snow 25 years ago that’s funny. Yes life changes daily

[@Steve-so4zi]

Re the Hawaiian flag: The Hawaiians saw Captain Cook's ship and he was flying the UK flag...The Hawaiian King at the time like it so much he put it on the Hawaiian flag, even though Hawaii was never "owned" by the British.

[@janeavery9346]

Thank you for visiting and talking about Crazy Horse...such an important part of american history which is so often avoided. Take care

[@feleciawallace8420]

Love snow, it looks amazingly beautiful where you are... perfect for a December day

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Marianne buy an old blanket or comforter from a charity shop to put over the door. Really makes a difference.

[@originalredneckgirl]

Ive never lived in a van but I have camped for months at a time, always kept a bottle of vodka and water mixed to do the dishes, cleans and sterilizes them :)

[@eileentottman8604]

Wowzer xxx. Such survivers We got -2 here in Swansea chill factor brrrrrrr Buy some cartons of custard great warmer b 4 sleeping 😴 💤 ♥️

[@trudifearns8509]

Just found you guys and thought looks fun I'll subscribe! Then I heard you call your van Trudy 😂 Hoping to start vanlife ASAP. Trudi😃

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome Trudi !! 🙌🌷

[@MarioMadness1]

you can get some insulation foam stuff for the pipes.. your van doesn't seem very winterized

[@TREADtheglobe]

We normally try to avoid the winter weather and are moving fast to stay ahead of it as much as we can - but due to waiting for parts in Canada - we are about 6 weeks behind !! But we will keep rolling and heading south 👍

[@anneyday3493]

My last big journey was over a month long road trip starting at Mt Ranier in Seattle, up to Vancouver, across Canada, down thru the Dakotas, leaving off in Chicago and returning home. I was replaying my experiences late summer, off season, but not as late as you, along with watching yours in this video. Great fun!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Sounds like a fabulous trip!

[@bevtrue6937]

It is nasty cold in most of the Northern U.S. in winter. Sorry about that. Come to FL. (Or any part of the South). My windows are open and it is December. The weather there looks horrible. I cannot believe it got so cold. -10. You surely got bad weather. I hope you have a good heater in the van. Bummer. Wish you were here so you could do the "washing up" in my huge sink (or better yet the dishwasher). Oooh veggie soup sounds good. Gonna make some.

[@jackfinn2199]

You could get a thick curtain to put over the door to stop the draughts coming into the van

[@trevorkenny]

"Friendliest people in the world" A Canadian Enters the Chat

[@1fredricka]

love all the places you go! Heard of but never been there! Thank you!!

[@lorimajewski4592]

Hi guys , my husband is from Australia , and has been in the states for16 years. And the first time the pipes froze in our trailer he couldn't believe it. Keep up the great work. Lori

[@alialshmmary7]

Thank you very much for the nice video👍

[@fridaybaldwin5581]

Thank you for introducing me to the Crazy Horse memorial! I had no idea about it. I am delighted to learn about it and his story. I'm googling it now. This is why I love your videos, I always learn about new things. Stay awesome and look after each other. Friday xx

[@TheLvablebird]

Hola👋 from New Mexico 🙂🌵🌶️ Thanks for the vlog. So very informative. Thanks! It's so cold now🥶❄️🚐. Angels all around you and Trudy. 💖🌍

[@peterrisbergs7156]

Watch North by Northwest where Cary Grant rescues Eva Marie Saint as she hangs from the sculptures.

[@stevebuysman8407]

I hope you have found your way south for the winter. That was one of our early snowfalls and as a South Dakotan, I can assure you that if that tiny snowfall and brisk weather froze your pipes, you do not want to be anywhere close to South Dakota in January and February. Enjoy your travels and thanks for visiting us in South Dakota!

[@inekeroos9264]

I love snow too, Marianne!!! We just had some this morning it looks gorgeous 🇩🇰❤️

[@LiliyZem]

Well always good to see you and thank you very much for sharing all your videos I miss you guys I was watching you a lot when you were in Turkey please go back to Turkey everybody loves you in turkey❤

[@OldSoulPammy]

Wow, the sound of the wind whipping around was crazy!! 🌬🌬🌬❄️☃️. ☮️❤️😎

[@keithfenwick5502]

Living life in my camperish sprinter van for 5 years now thank the lord I have a diesel night heater 😳 no roof insulation or windows , I’m truly stealthing it .-2 tonight winter has definitely landed just outside Heathrow, BIG thank you for sharing Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse 🐎 ❤ god bless you 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Stay Warm out there !!

[@deb5710]

Great video! I visited that area both Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain in September 1986, and I am amazed at the progress they have made at Crazy Horse Mountain! Just an FYI... when the first American explorers "Lewis and Clark" traversed west along the Missouri river and north to South Dakota, they were stranded in the Dakotas because of the blizzard & sub-zero conditions. Lewis and Clark can thank the local native American tribes whom they stayed with during that winter for their survival! Be careful and guard against your antifreeze freezing up in sub-zero conditions, you don't want a busted radiator tank that would be a disaster! Stay safe!

[@scummins2922]

I had no desire to go to Mount Rushmore on one of our many cross-country trips. But, I'm glad I did. Love the mid-century modern plaza design. Also, the approach into the park is beautiful.

[@lucilamadden5235]

I hope yall are warm! this is making cold just watching it.

[@lindataylor6093]

Fab history and sights. Oh the snow, get yourself an electric blanket or hot water bottles. Take care x

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors Wow, what a night and day. Snow...freezing temps. Poor Trudy. The girl had her eyes covered with snow. 😂😂 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse ( the story was great). Thanks again bringing all these sites to us or taking us there with you. Thank you folks. Let me say this, If I knew that the snow is coming, I would keep on going out it's way. Getting stuck on a highway is not fun🥵🥵🥵. I have gone through Indiana once. Not fun at all. Stay safe. Winter tires.. I trust Marianne's driving👏👏👏👏👍👍Love from Florida 💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@adrianwestwood550]

Great vid, love that whole area of the USA, Deadwood being my favourite place in the whole world, With Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany a very close second! Oh thanks for the name check at the post office👍

[@vk33771]

May I just say "BRRRR"

[@pandemir]

Cold? One state north and over the border in winnipeg it was -32C this morning. Near record since 1880s.

[@coloradoridgerunner791]

Crazy Horse was killed while being held as a prisoner at Fort Robinson Nebraska. It is now a State Park with really nice campgrounds a lot of the buildings have been restored. You can actually rent serval of them to stay in. For more information and history of Fort Robinson you can look online.

[@lindawoody8501]

We've been to Rapid City a few times as we had extended family there. Have been to Mt. Rushmore in the actual monument like you both just went to. Also drove past Crazy Horse monument but did not go in. Will do so next time. Custer State Park's wildlife drive is the best! Burro donkeys (friendly ones), prairie dogs, pronghorn, deer, ducks, and of course the bison! So sorry about your pipes. Awful! Glad nothing burst as sometimes does happen.

[@johnz7239]

My advice head south immediately...😉

[@magdastar2249]

Nice to see Mount Rushmore from a different perspective. Also the wonderful Crazy Horse sculpture. Thank you for sharing this. 👍🙏❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronbirchard5262]

we just had -33c and windchill of -43c last night and im about 250 miles north of you. cold temps are heading south to you

[@TREADtheglobe]

OH NO !! 😳 We hope you manage to stay warm !!

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Stay warm safe healthy and blessed my friends 🫶🏽🦋💕❤️🙏🏾

[@mesutozsen903]

Marianne andChırs eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@sharaswitala6296]

You have to prepare for the cold. I hope you protected your pipes!!

[@ge5269]

Living in southern Manitoba, that is what we call a small skiff of snow. It’s a harbinger of what’s to come. Almost -45 degrees Celsius with the wind chill this week! Hopefully, you’re in warmer climates now!

[@stevennelson9504]

You need to high tail it to Arizona. Visit to places in the North and high in the mountains another time.

[@alanhowatson3462]

I know how you feel I'm in Söll in Austria in a van, and thank god for the diesel heater and gluwien 😉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh wow !! Stay warm and enjoy the gluwien !!

[@Alaskalad]

Van life, Aka, The travelling knowledge base on wheels

[@lesleysidhoum1779]

If it is any consolation it is minus 9 in Blighty .Ah for Turkish weather .My 3 weeks in Fethiye in October were divine.Keep warm !!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Well, in a way, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were British by birth in the American British Colonies. So in a roundabout way, it is British History.

[@TheMarkc614]

We went there when I was 8 years old and we couldn't see a thing due to fog. I was not impressed lol.

[@dean3084]

Because the king of Hawaii liked it

[@contactsuzi7096]

Hi Chris and Marianne, We drove cross country in winter, from west to east. When we knew we could get ahead of a snow storm, we'd drive. If we thought we couldn't, we hunkered down in a hotel and we were glad we did. We only needed a hotel twice for a couple of days each on the whole trip but...had we driven, we would have been in trouble. I'm not sure where you are now but...there's a pretty big storm system headed for the Dakotas/Minnesota/Plains States on about Monday/Tuesday with snow and big winds. The winds are a huge problem both for the windchill factor and blowing snow that reduces visibility. Keep a close watch on the weather my friends and be safe. Suzi

[@pelinbulent4892]

Oh no - we currently have snow- bitterly cold in London so I can feel your pain with frozen pipes. And thank you for showing us Crazy Horse who is a legend- respect for all Native Americans. Just his face on the side of the mountain is iconic xxx

[@johnjames8707]

Frigid winters are one of the Midwest's characteristic charms. Minnesota South Dakota North Wisconsin

[@sharaswitala6296]

Charms!!! No thanks not charming

[@freelancelady]

I am so glad you guys are enjoying your travels. The United States is such a big place isn’t it??? 😊😊😊

[@alk3078]

I've stayed at the other Walmart in rapid city with no problems

[@neilholden7821]

it's a bit chilly out their today. good job the heating did not pack up. great views from mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. bet you will be happy to get to warmer climates. happy camping🙌

[@freelancelady]

I admire you guys. The only places I would go for the winter are the Caribbean and South America as their seasons are opposite to ours. I don’t like snow or ice. I got used to live in Florida 😂😂😂

[@noodles9749]

We've only just started seeing frost in the midlands uk the first time yesterday 🥶, adding the old scarf and gloves to go out now. Grab your hot water bottles and stay warm guys. ❤👍

[@sammayet9002]

Superb, amazing and awesome ❤❤❤

[@easyneos]

peh i told you so :(😇😘

[@rvnomading6326]

Sunny Manavgat is missing you!

[@TREADtheglobe]

🐢🌞🌷 We are coming as soon as Trudy is on the ship to Australia !! Thank you for the photos and miss your faces 🌺

[@pandemir]

Union jack stripey flag is Hawaii.

[@Innis1921]

George Washington was part of British history…a major part.

[@craig1lengyel]

This is only Fall!!! Winter is not till December 21!.

[@TheShauNanigans]

Head down to Arizona by January so that you can go to the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR). I have a feeling you will love it. To learn more, visit the CheapRVLiving channel. :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip! We have messaged Bob - we will be in Baja / Mexico at that time - so we hope to meet him after 🌺

[@cramgod4394]

Aw, I'm so happy to see yall visiting and enjoying the brutal winter, and makes me miss the state even more now lol(just moved away), but yall should check out the black hills in the summer/fall, but best wishes and luck in your travels, and keep safe and warm!

[@The_Corner_Of]

Just came across your channel. Are you heading east or south? I would suggest South. 😄 We live by sioux falls,SD. Winters can be brutal. I hear Wyoming is brutal with the open areas and wind.

[@bennystokes8481]

if you put heater on altitude setting it uses 1 litre in around 7 hours.(chinese diesel) but you could have a propex so i wouldnt know the gas rate.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Benny - we have both a propane and a diesel heather - so we have a back up if one breaks 👍

[@dianeallen8214]

When you were in Cody, WY, had you gone to the Plains Indians Museum, you would have seen some absolutely amazing bead work and Porcupine quill work that is beyond belief. Sadly, you didn't have time for that stop. I went to see Crazy Horse Monument in 1995, and it looks like not too much progress has occurred, at least in profile. Try leaving the cabinet doors under your sink open to allow the heat to enter the cabinet and help reduce freezing. Keep ahead of the storms y'all, and stay warm.

[@toddramsay977]

Did you see the marker in Belle Fourche, SD for the geographical center of the U.S.A. ? In Rugby, North Dakota is the geographical center of North American continent. Great video!

[@tx1cowgirl]

Travel beans put out a video about that area fascinating

[@ari.voutilainen]

A top tip for keeping your gray water tank from freezing is to pour some winter window washer fluid into the tank. The alcohol in it will keep the tank from freezing. 🚐🇫🇮

[@PaleGhost69]

Better get out of the Midwest while you can before it hits -40. Where both Celsius and Fahrenheit both agree "FK THIS"

[@NotTooExtreme]

Let me correct that, Canadians are the most polite people in the world.

[@ayhankocabiyik]

👍👋🏻

[@sheilamorrell6329]

You need to check kingingit! They just winterized 'custard' their home!! Amazing. They're off to Norway!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - I know we are on their video !! They are going to have the most wonderful adventure !!

[@penguinpurist1696]

Go visit Yankton it's great.

[@idabustamante7081]

Hello Friends . . what a great adventure seeing Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse . . hope you 2 stay snug as a bug and are able to travel safely onwards happy trails 👣 take care ❤️🙋‍♀️🥰🎄🎅🎁❄️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Ida 🌷

[@superglide6680]

You cannot actually see Big Ben as it's a bell. Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[@owen8681]

Lol love it.

[@iseekidstv]

👍

[@beterbocekUK]

🥰🥰

[@andyfoxon4696]

Hi I'm from telford will you be coming back one day

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hey ! Yes we will be back ... one day !!

[@selcukselcuk6440]

Türkiye hala sıcak . Biliyorsun değil mi chris

[@pikacuvan125]

How about your diesel heater, is it working?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep - we use both heaters when it is this cold !!

[@pierrrejette9023]

You should be in Mexico.

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

Altyazı türkçe yazmıyor!!!!!! havalar gittikçe soğuyacak güneye doğru inseniz iyi olur. 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - Chris is trying to fix the problem - thank you for your patience 🙌

[@celltech2675]

What was the temperature inside Trudy in this cold weather ?

[@TREADtheglobe]

We had the heating on ... so it was ok !!

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

Crazy Horses family have stated that they are not in favour of the memorial and like many, have questioned where the money for financing keeps disappearing to. A number of prominent Lakota leaders have spoken out against the monument publicly, calling it a desecration and comparing it to a bunch of foreigners turning up and carving something onto Mount Zion. The Black Hills are sacred and should not be carved up like this. Crazy horse himself objected to having his photo taken and by his own request was buried in an unmarked grave in a you need to be a be a bit more cautious of reading signs put up at tourist attractions. If you talk to National Park staff, they will tell you the true history of things, the things the signs sometimes admit. I was at the Crazy Horse Memorial over twenty years ago. I don’t see any progress. And while the family boast of their refusal to accept government funding. There have been suggestions that government funding would bring government scrutiny. Ignoring gift shop and concessions, the park charges about $12 per person and gets between 1 and 1.5 million visitors per year. The faces on Rushmore took five years, the whole project including wrangling over how much of the presidents bodies being included lasted 13 years. It cost $989,992.32 - adjusted for inflation, $20,0700,040.32 in todays money. (Less than two years admission fees at CHM) Other projects started in 1948, include the Marshall plan - the four year plan to rebuild most of Europe and recover its industrial and economic viability.

[@serihanhanm8953]

Merhaba, Türkçe alt yazı için ayarları yapıyorum fakat, İngilizce alt yazı çıkıyor.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - Chris has fixed the problem - thank you for your patience !

[@KatesThings]

Mount Rushmore is a bit problematic. While a great feat of sculpting, it was land that was already important to the native population and the land was stolen because of the gold rush.

[@catherinelw9365]

Uh, no. It was sold to the US under Thomas Jefferson's administration as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Way before the gold rush. 🤦‍♀