Winter Vanlife is TOUGH! - Exploring Maine in Below Freezing Temperatures 🥶

Our VW camper van road trip continues! The temperature has dropped considerably but we aren't letting it stop us. Come with us to the beautiful town of Bar Harbor and to Maine's only National Park: Acadia! 😍 And eat some delicious Maine dishes along the way! 🦞
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We're Eric & Allison and we're on a journey to find the most interesting places and unique foods this planet has to offer! We've traded in our steady paychecks and permanent home for a life of travel and adventure. Come along and see the world with us!

[@ej.5380]

Ireland is not in the UK!! You’ve been to Ireland, you should know better than that, don’t be those Americans!! 😢

[@boudica5883]

What the.....hey did you and the Travel Beans make a bet to see who could get the smallest rig? Lol I think the Beans won if so. Love it.

[@juanitacarrollyoung2979]

That teensy Japanese "RV" is about the same size as my 2005 Scion XB!!

[@davebirch1976]

They have SUVs in America that are bigger than that VW 😆

[@maryhight6030]

🤣🤣🤣🫶

[@maryhight6030]

🤣🤣🤣🫶

[@WhatsCookingTime]

@@juanitacarrollyoung2979 I almost bought an XB brand new in 2005. Always liked those

[@GoldenHart1970]

A tip I learned with electric blankets, lay on top of it instead of using it as a blanket. The heat under you will rise (heat always rises) and then reflect off of your normal blanket and then back onto to you. It helps keep a more stable radiant heat environment while you sleep, and also some mattress's can suck the heat from your body, and this prevents that from happening 👍

[@lisapark2909]

Yes!!! That's hysterical that you even have to mention that 🤣 pretty much the rest of world who have had electrical blankets for ages (from the 80's) know that's how to use them. I didn't even think they would use them on top as a normal blanket 🤷‍♀️🤯

[@Taunya]

I came to say the same thing

[@CarolandDave]

Its called common sense lol. Eric seems to be a bit ditsy to me lol

[@brittneynottelling1328]

I do this as well!

[@BobbyMinn]

Biddeford electric blankets with the silver controller automatically shut off after 10 hours. They come in full, queen and king sizes. The king size uses two controllers, one for each side. Biddeford also makes heated mattress pads that use the same silver controllers.

[@davidsmith3263]

Irish pubs aren’t from the UK. 😮

[@ynys_mon6928]

We have a share in a syndicate owned boat located on the Norfolk Broads in England. It’s a bit like a camper van, only on water. During our winter weeks we bring with us electric under blankets and a low wattage electric heater. Your experience reminded me of the time my (now) husband and I did our first camp at the foot of Mount Snowdon (Wales) in March. We had bought our first tent and were excited to go camping in it. There was still snow on top of Snowdon and it was COLD. Like you we had woolly hats and layers of clothing in our sleeping bags but we were so cold we couldn’t sleep. By the way, the lack of daylight in Maine sounds like Britain in winter.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh goodness! We almost got stuck on Snowdon a few years ago - we started hiking too late and missed all the buses/taxis at the bottom. It was so cold, wet and windy...we can only imagine what staying overnight must have been like 🥶 We'll forever have an electric blanket and mini heater handy after this trip 😅

[@zachlafond2652]

Maine in December...what can go wrong. You two are nuts. I'd be out in the desert or the gulf coast.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

"You want some cheese to go with that whine" LOL. That's just the way it is on the East Coast in the winter-time. You'll have to wake up earlier. Did you check the fuses? for the no turn signals? The speedometer cable end probably popped out of the gauge cluster is my guess. ( I grew up in Connecticut, so that's why I know how cold it can get in the winter time). It's pronounced Bahh Haboahh LOL

[@johncorbett6497]

Living in Maine We would never pay that much for the lobster roll. In season lobster run around $6.00 a pound off the boat. Not a place to visit in late fall. If you ever get a chance to see it in the summer you'll fall in love.

[@troywantland6239]

$100 bucks says there's a coyote under that rock

[@gilliank7586]

Irish pubs are from Ireland not the UK, Ireland is not part of the UK 😂

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

Thank you Gillian, I came on to say the same thing! It’s a constant education, isn’t it! 🙉🙄

[@Lulu.G-61]

The sleeping bag might be rated for 25° but you have to be inside of it. My husband and I used to tent camp in the mountains in the winter and we were always cozy but we were INSIDE the two person sleeping bag.

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Maine is so beautiful. At least you avoided the crowds and you had a lobster roll. Great video!!

[@eileeninmaine333]

I was thinking the same thing - at least there aren't the crowds!!! Mainers really come out in the off season, more room at the bar! I'm glad you got a lobster roll, that one looked great, and they are not all that expensive. The snow squall at the end coming back through Portland seemed so apropos!!! Come back again and do a meet up group at the Flight Deck!!!

[@passingthroughtime3033]

@@eileeninmaine333 Very true

[@user-hb7ps1gv9x]

Daylight hours in the UK in Winter are from 8am to 4pm Summer nights are endless though xx

[@BigHeinen]

Definitely time to HEAD SOUTH for the winter!!

[@JustinBrehm]

Watching Eric on the ice knowing he has fallen so many times makes you pause for a second and see the tailbone incident all over again

[@GmarineIraqVet]

I can’t stop farting.

[@MyBackyardScience]

Love the tin can sound when you close the door on that van! I agree that the short days really do mess with you. I give you guys a lot of credit van camping in December in Maine! It's entertaining, though! 🙂

[@hankster9940]

I can only imagine how much time it takes to setup those incredible drone shots of the van driving down the road, especially the one on the bridge! I love it

[@lauralenau590]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of this! The view was amazing, but I couldn't help also marveling at what must have been done behind the scenes to accomplish the shot.

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Bar Harbor is a beautiful area. Hope you ate lobsters on the docks.

[@pollyd79]

Guys - Ireland is not in the UK - you’ve been there, you should know this! Maine looks lovely!

[@BdManus]

You need a Biddeford Heated Blanket, they stay on for 10 hours before they shut off.

[@adriannurse1502]

When I first saw the van I thought the Beans were back and you had borrowed their van. Lol!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video from home in Southern Florida where it was sunny and 82 degrees today. Stay warm you two.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Sadly we still haven't gotten over there to see their van...hopefully one day soon! Please send some of that warm weather up here, will ya? 😁

[@EmBeanz]

"reminds us of the UK.... So we came to an Irish bar"..... Ireland is not in the UK, it is a republic!

[@EmBeanz]

@rondonnis6588 No need to be pedantic! Typically "Ireland" refers to the republic. Northern Ireland is independent to Ireland. It is incredibly offensive to refer to Ireland as a part of the UK (considering the 800 years of colonial oppression) Also, Free the six! Tiocfaidh ár lá! 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@EmBeanz]

@rondonnis6588 yes, I am aware. You don't need to school me in my own country. This is against the point. Ireland is not part of the UK, and people (especially Americans) need to educate themselves on this fact

[@peggycrowley9534]

You are not making it look appealing.....at all.

[@kelseylizbeth2276]

How often does Eric wash his hair?????Not being ugly but on most of your videos his hair looks greasy and plastered to his forehead. 🤷‍♀️

[@kimyeecarroll01]

Use top and bottom layers of emergency blanket. It will reflect all the heat you do have and keep you much warmer.

[@FloridaandBeyond]

We know you guys aren't a fan of Florida, but seriously it is like 80 degrees and a low of 60. You should come here to get warm lol. Maine does look nice but not camping in the winter.

[@robhunt]

Hey y'all, just for future reference Ireland is NOT part of the UK and there are a bunch of historical reasons (think centuries of occupation, abuse, famine etc) that it's insulting to suggest it is or make that connection at all. Not sure if that segment was awkwardly phrased or just an honest mistake, but wanted to give you a heads up as it's a common mistake for Americans to make but it's doesn't go down well with Irish folk at all!

[@johnp139]

Did you read the directions for the electric blanket? Other KZbinrs didn’t and were clueless that the turn off time could be changed. I realize that this varies by product.

[@MarshallandSabrina]

Two sleeping bags AND insulation?! I love it 😂 you’re really making that van into a nice cozy spot

[@carabell188]

I'm too skint to go and do anything so I'm enjoying very much living vicariously through these 😁

[@oldworldobserver]

Omg you guys visited Acadia in December without winter jackets or gloves 😱 u brave souls. Jordan’s pond loop and Gorham trail are the best parts of Acadia IMO

[@passingthroughtime3033]

This time of year you should be in the South East or in Florida. Thanks for a great video.

[@juanitacarrollyoung2979]

I think that's where they're headed next, toot sweet 💨

[@passingthroughtime3033]

@@juanitacarrollyoung2979 Probably

[@timothygriffin1062]

HEY Y'ALL........AT 9:05 THAT MOOSE STATUE LOOKS BROWN COLOR.......WAS THAT A... CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ??

[@bobknull7502]

It's too bad about the heater. I have friends that collect Westfalia campers. When the heaters work, they work very well.

[@UnclejHolio]

I learned the hard way that sleeping bags with temperature ratings only work if you are INSIDE of them. They make lousy blankets. ❤

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

lol tourists paying $37 for a bug roll. If you know where to go, you can get it for less than $15.

[@annamaes2447]

so lovely to see you enjoying Maine!! I went to college in Bar Harbor and my husband is from Maine! We've settled back in my home in Ireland but I miss it there greatly and its always a lovely feeling to see people there and get to watch any videos of it! I've been looking forward to seeing what you'd get up in Maine since you started your road trip!

[@Theendlessadventure]

So happy to take you back for a bit! Bar Harbor was such a cute little town 😍

[@NavigatingChaos]

Welcome to my hometown of Ellsworth and teen stomping grounds of Bar Harbor! Went thru MANY cold winters there. Luckily you weren't there when it's REALLY cold. You need to explore that area in the spring or early fall.

[@lifewithshaneil7048]

First to be here

[@ksyrahsyrah4983]

You guys! 😄You are SO adventurous! You’re only slightly more well off than Leonardo in “The Revenant” (good movie for the boonies)! You’re going to really appreciate getting the Black back, and even Clementine will give you more warm fuzzies now. Keep on keepin’ on!!

[@alohatvn]

That $35.00 lobster 🦞 sandwich 🥪 looked pretty amazing 👏 😋. See you in the next video 📹 adventurers.

[@itsokaynatalie]

I swear by hot water bottles. We do winter camping in our unheated teardrop trailer and 2-3 hot water bottles under the blankets keep us almost too toasty!

[@atrulson]

Well I guess you can make up for this by exploring Death Valley in August.

[@BillHosler]

I'm guessing all the puns are Eric's Maine source of humor this trip 🤣

[@dcal1452]

He had too maine-y of those jokes.

[@tonys1636]

Groan!

[@Theendlessadventure]

🤣🤣

[@shirleywithers7413]

You need window covers They hold heat in. A little buddy heater can help too

[@carbonrrpilot]

You guys could have probably got a little Mr. Buddy heater for what you paid for 2 electric blankets. Glad you guys didn't freeze, haha

[@SuperStarDIY]

I am so glad that you both have your own electric blanket now. You may also want to carry a couple of emergency/space blankets with you. I'm telling you it saved my life on a camping trip!❄😜😱😴😇

[@travelertrome8449]

Maine is so beautiful! But was it intentional to be in the NorthEast in December? I was feeling cold just watching this from the comfort of my living room! Was hoping you guys would visit a lighthouse, but at least you got the lobster. Nice!! Now go get warm!

[@angelam.5311]

I just love your adventures! Thanks for letting me tag along.

[@jelena7604]

Poor Marigold has a terminal case of menopause.

[@5oups3yeVi3w]

Great video. But the UK isn't Ireland, and vice versa.

[@phife1878]

Why do people insist on putting spoilers in the comments?

[@natemalnaa1]

Is it just me, or do the front seat arm rests look like flasks? Lol

[@meinmaine9138]

You drove right through my area! Hope you enjoyed it. Late September/early October is a much better time. Summer folks are gone but still quite warm.

[@mainemountainstamper]

So glad you have enjoyed your time in our beautiful state of Maine! Come back again when it's warmer!

[@jstar1000]

I lived in Anchorage Alaska back in the mid to late 70s and in December we only got about 5 hours of daylight. The sun would rise around 10:30 and set by 3:30. It totally sucked.

[@Theendlessadventure]

That sounds wild! Glad it's all just memories now 😁 But what amazing memories those must be!

[@jstar1000]

@@Theendlessadventure Alaska was pretty cool back then, went to high school up there, totally crazy good times for sure but the winters were rough. Had to be young to hang for sure.

[@dieterlange7581]

Are you ever getting Clementine back😢

[@vickyrun8796]

Time to head south for the winter.🥶

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Could you please tell me the music song/author at the 11:51 time? Sounds cool!

[@sharonlundquist8433]

The landscape is beautiful, but the cold air would kill me. Hope you get your RV back soon.

[@buildanadventure]

We love Maine! This is making us want to go back! Also, you’ve inspired us to buy some heated blankets! Such a cool invention 🖤 Safe travels- Ben and Ang

[@Theendlessadventure]

We can't believe we didn't think of getting them sooner! Such a game-changer for chilly nights 🙌

[@RockinRandall420]

Maine is a beautiful state. I’ve been there a few times, and it’s a lot better in the summer time. 😊

[@passingthroughtime3033]

You can go below ZERO this time of year.

[@NanceDrew]

I love Maine, I was married there, yet live in the Midwest.

[@thechellenator]

Winter camping in a van or trailer can be super fun but you definitely need to prepare for it specifically, including winter upgrades to the vehicle. Don't give up on it! Try it again another time with a proper setup! 😂

[@Banagal]

Oh BURR! That was a cold night. No heat in the VW van for sure. You need 3 dogs to curl up with you. The lobster roll looked so yummy, now I want one.

[@iwaspaidtoflywithyoubatman]

Bring back Clementine!!!

[@aWanderlustForLife]

Whoopie pies are something my family has been making since I was little but we called them "Gob" but I have no idea why! I've had good and bad store bought ones because some use frosting and some use a proper tasty filling. I think forgot to tell you in Bali that I also went to the Price in Right and my best friend at the time won the showcase Showdown!

[@Theendlessadventure]

We'll for sure have to try making them at home! 🤤 And I don't think you did tell us that. How exciting and crazy!! I think that's how I'd introduce myself for the rest of my life: "hi I'm Allison, I won the showcase showdown, nbd..."

[@connielowe1111]

so cool , seeing you go by my town and the surrounding ones. knew all the landmarks. all the way to the harbor

[@tammywarner9276]

Omg I’ve been yelling at these kids for 15 minutes GET THERMAL LAYERS and then you’ll never be cold! There’s a little local shop… maybe you’ve heard of it..l.l. Bean where you can find everything to stay warm.

[@kendrasdustyroad]

You guys have some brass cajones! We did Bar Harbor in the autumn... in an airbnb... and we thought it was cold. Great video guys. Stay warm.

[@keriezy]

It is still Autumn!!! Christmas is 3 days after the first day of winter!!

[@kendrasdustyroad]

@@keriezyYou're not wrong. 🤣 Replace autumn with October.

[@dasauto75jh]

A buddy heater is a lifesaver in a vehicle like that. It uses the little camp stove fuel tanks.

[@critterkarma]

Got to love Maine, have friends and family who live in there. Whoopi pies! The best. Maine can get so cold, that a car’s cloth upholstery can get crunchy. Hope you got to see some moose in Arcadia. Another trick to “winter camping” keep your clothes under the covers with you over night. By the way, in the summer you can buy lobsters at gas stations. As for $35 for a lobster roll, wow, that’s inflation priced.

[@AmericanOutbackAmazing]

You can do it, Maine is a fun state! 🥶

[@blackbob3358]

Those brigands "saw you coming" charging ya that much. Ya should have " HIGHLIGHTED THEM" !! Did they say " have a nice day, ya'll " ? One would presume you look at the prices before you buy.

[@Quietluxury83]

Which country are you tracking her car to? Let's write ...🙏 I come from Vietnam. it's a great portable cabin from Wagon. Good inspirational content for camping lovers

[@Thetravelingmisfits89]

What an adorable little van!! I live in my car and have been on and off for the past 3 years. Never anythinf luxurious 😅 I've lived in a Plymouth Neon, Jeep compass, jeep liberty, a Chevy Malibu, a Ford transit van, a Lincoln town car, and now a 2013 Ford escape. Me my bf and 2 dogs do this. I prefer car life. Convenient too because we work like maybe a mile and a half from each other. We park in a semi bay and hunker down for sleep. We have air mattress and sleeping bags , 4 pillows and 2 body pillows. Lol. I love the cold weather sleep. It's actually very good for your mental health.

[@jth8399]

Two things. I would NEVER NEVER NEVER pay 37 bucks for a roll, and I don`t care if they stuff it with gold or something. It`s not going to happen. Erics dad joke level has now reached supersonic.

[@pamelabennett9057]

When you get to PA, be sure to visit PA Dutch Country and try OUR whoopie pies! 😉 And wow, $35 for a lobster roll!!! My sister's family lives in the Boston area. Years ago I was visiting them and got a lobster roll combo meal at the local McDonalds, and it wasn't much more than any other combo...

[@dprovini]

I drive a 85 full Westfalia and I’ve camped in 12 degrees F before. .. won’t be doing that again. Good luck with your journey

[@judithdavis7437]

I’m glad you had fun and made it out alive!! I was born in a little town called Gray!! But have moved and lived in, Damrascotta, Wiscassett Booth bay Harbor!! I moved south when I became 18, not my choice.. To Florida have lived in Miami for over 40 years. Then moved to Ft. Myers area. I miss Maine so much!! I hate Hurricanes!!

[@geogent6655]

Eric, you goofball... The "Dad" joke vibe with the Maine quips ... Oy!

[@phoebus007]

In the UK at the moment sunrise is after 8am and sunset is before 4pm. Mind you, Cecilia Blomdahl (youtube.com/@CeciliaBlomdahl) lives in Svalbard where they have about 3 months of polar night with no daylight. As for the local temperature....

[@gregyohngy]

Spoiler Alert! The Federal Government banned videos from inside US National Parks, unless you pay money get permission!

[@maureenomalley5771]

Ohhh I can't believe you so close to me!!!! I would have happily welcomed you at my home!!! I am in Bucksport where that lovely bridge is!!!

[@annieis300]

Very beautiful!!! ❤❤❤ At least your speedometer isn't melted... does the radio still work? 🤣🤣🤣

[@ewern]

Eric & Allison $35 for the lobster roll- YES HOLY ****. Be sure to keep receipt for business deduction :)

[@alanburnelis7364]

Buy a medium clay flower pot, a ceramic plate for under the up side down pot, tea light candles & matches, pot holder don't burn hands. Plate, 2 tea lights lit, upside down flower pot. This will keep you warm emergency heat to survive. Truck driver 101

[@tara.odonnell]

For the 1st time, I can see my city's name on one of your maps....Love and light from the other side of the border(Fredericton, NB). brrrrrrrr, you guys were making me cold. And I'm from the East Coast of Canada. brrrrrrrr

[@nicolasbertin8552]

lol a bit of a faux-pas to go to an Irish pub for some Guinness when Maine actually has one of the best dry stouts in the world, Cadillac Mountain Stout, brewed right there in Bar Harbor. Regarding the lobster, Maine lobster is actually much more expensive than Canadian lobster. So if you went to New Brunswick or Nova Scotia for the same lobster roll, it'd be more like 12 $ =) Too bad you didn't get to drive up Cadillac Mountain, but yeah your vehicle might not have made it.

[@OneStrangeJourney]

Ya'll cant afford your own meals? 2 meals and both times splitting a single portion. I'd starve to death living like that.

[@leilal8053]

Why don't you guys cut any big thing UR going to share in half, as in half each?

[@FiremanFrach]

There is a similar lobster sandwich in Noank, CT that is fantastic. No mayo, just drawn butter. Also expensive. 🤨

[@tomsteuverkb8dxn132]

We went to Bar Harbor on our honeymoon in October of 1993. Everything was closing down so December wouldn't be much.

[@sharlenebozeman8994]

What about renting a Toyota Rav4 Prime? It has a great feature that runs heat, light and music all night called “Room Mode”. I wish I had known about this feature before I bought my basic Rav4

[@thebreeses4462]

Yay you went to the VW van workshop. Bern there a couple times. Have you gone back to Chuck Woolerie and Bob Eubanks days to find where whoopie pies or whoopie came first?

[@dean4558]

Luv from 🇨🇦

[@elizabethfeetham2984]

Alison! Where's your fleece from 😍😍😍 does anyone else know? Hoping they do uk shipping

[@MsKestrela]

Ok, I could understand heading northeast for Fall leaf season, but heading further north as Winter closes in? Nutso! I mean, it'd still be tough with either of your "regular rigs", but you're at least familiar with them, and they have things like working heat. Yeah, it's pretty there, but nah.

[@1_viewer]

You have an electric throw but they make larger, bed sized electric blankets. Full, queen and king sized. 🛌