Wood Stove in an A-Frame Trailer - Part 2

This second of the series documents the successes and failures as I refine the wood stove setup for use in an A-frame trailer during an actual camp-out in the cold mountain wilderness.
Here's the other Wood Stove Videos:
A Wood Stove for Camping Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmS7gH-CnJ2qpJI
A Wood Stove for Camping Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaTOmqCrq7FnkKs
A Wood Stove for Camping Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqSrhJmQYtOqrdU
Wood Stove in A-Frame Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnvcpaxmYtqGj5I
Wood Stove in A-Frame Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKCcaZqYedx3o5o
Winter Camping with a Wood Stove: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWjUZWOOr9SMqLc
DISCLAIMER: Using any wood stove in a trailer can be extremely dangerous. Please consult an expert before attempting any conversion. I am not responsible for any loss or injury.
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How I get around:
Trailer: 2004 Aliner with around 70,000 miles of hard use. Includes propane stove, hot shower, toilet, refrigerator, 200W solar, two 12V batteries (one AGM)
Tow Vehicle: 2007 Jeep Liberty, 6 cyl 3.7L gas engine, 4WD, over 200,000 km
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[@SlimPotatohead]

Comments appreciated but NO LINKS PLEASE !!! They get blocked. Thanks, SP

[@samgould9930]

Have you thought about putting a rock on top to hald & radiate some heat?

[@vows2sweden]

get a rocket stove.

[@marcgraham6438]

Slim Potatohead where did you get the stove? It’s great 👍

[@khm2128]

@@samgould9930 , I was thinking the same!!! Medium sized rocks to absorb & radiate heat around the base of the stove!

[@khm2128]

@@marcgraham6438 , he fabricated it, himself. He posted videos on the progress.

[@Shellylynne101]

I just watched 37 minutes of someone testing out their homemade stove, I don't watch anything past 10 minutes. Well done sir, well done.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Shelly! I typically aim for videos around 12 to 15 minutes. This was a rare exception! SP

[@lynnmitch]

Me too, and I don't even own a camper.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@lynnmitch I don't have a camper either, haha, but his ingenuity, resourcefulness and personality have me hooked. Glad to see part two, it was a cliff hanger!. Neat gizmo to charge stuff from fire, wow. HOw does he find this stuff?

[@tonearm29]

Zee

[@WillChil466]

Not me..I cheated and skipped to the big finale.😰

[@noahcount7132]

If Canada has an award for HOME WORKSHOP INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR, you should -- at the very least -- be a finalist!

[@Love2TravelAway]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇his the best !,,

[@drtyluver1422]

Indeed 👍

[@votehuss4833]

The Prize is a warm donut.

[@monkey-trial...6578]

That white smoke emerging from the pipe outside looked like you chose a new pope!

[@Schcarraffone]

ah so in Rome they are camping perhaps...

[@sharongypsydove8396]

Little heads-up cheap bit of advice go to the Dollar Tree store and get some hand sanitizer the gelled kind squirt a little bit on your pellets light right up and get it burning really good

[@davidstorton910]

Check that it's an alcohol based one

[@rogergustafsson1577]

Or, drench a toilet paper roll in cooking oil and you've got a stove starter on a roll. That's how I turn on everything. Wood stove, BBQ, camp fire. Learnt in Mexico. It even smells good.

[@brycel3812]

Another suggestion would be to use cotton balls dipped in Vaseline as a fire starter... it works great

[@TheOtherBill]

Esbit fuel tablet, light it then add pellets. 1 match or a Bic, no torch.

[@noralynhughes133]

Thank you for this.I have no intention of ever building a wood-burning stove for a camper but I found this video fascinating.

[@Rokynutz]

Source two thick Mylar survival blanket. Attach light duty magnets to your ceiling and blanket. It’ll reflect a ton of that escaping heat.

[@robertb.slingsby3584]

Mylar sheeting is flammable and burns with toxic fumes at up to 1000F. So maybe not a good idea?

[@Rokynutz]

@@robertb.slingsby3584 …..why would the Mylar be anywhere near a open flame?

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Thank you so much for mentioning the temperature degrees in Celsius as well. Much appreciated :)

[@zaradimple3980]

Was just thinking of that and was about to say thanks! On another thought! Slim why do you not buy yourself a thermal hot water bottle?? Slim you leave nothing unturned.

[@qtla9111]

If you are a boondocker it would be hard to explain to an rver why this video is so fascinating. The experimentation alone, being able to survive comfortably in the outdoors and just being able to say, "I did it" is a thrill in itself. Job well done.

[@kennyc388]

I think I'll go with a cold brew and a recliner on an 80 degree Mexican beach. Nice video Slim.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Agree !!!

[@mijodo2008]

So glad the experiment went so well. Thank you for allowing us to share your journey. great video work. There is some fantastic information here. As Nicola Tesla said ...the gist of which is .." the greatest thrill for man is to see the realization of creative thought into a working reality" Bloody well done Mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@hazztv6317]

That lighter reminds me of when was a little girl with my grandma in Puerto Rico when grandma used to do hot chocolate stirring with a spoon, Good old days. 🤗❤️

[@johnkachinsky7354]

Step ONE in lighting (any) stove or fireplace is to get the draft going up the pipe! If the temp inside = temp outside you have no draft and many times cold air will fall down the smoke pipe (negative draft). When lighting a fireplace (or stove) the heat output from a paper torch at the draft exit is enough to get the draft to pull or go up the chimney! This would require installing a coin size access port hole you can open and close in your chimney pipe near your stove. With your stove door open put the flaming nozzle of your propane torch into the access port of the chimney to instantly create the draft!. Love what your doing

[@Glendram]

Great creativity Slim.... seems you have endless enthusiasm, for us it's endless inspiration. Thank you for all your videos Slim.

[@MegaMadTrapper]

It's great that you got the stove working the way you hoped it would. Happy Camping adventures go you. MT

[@PaulyGirl48]

Best video so far!!! Love the experiment and the tips on insulation. Great job Slim!

[@richardjohnson8197]

Love the setup, something so satisfying producing your own heat, a little electricity and more. I love the extra detail you put into the stove, especially the window.

[@jamiem5068]

ive recently decided to listen to youtube's recommendations for me and have fully embraced the rabbit hole. Love these videos regardless of my non-trailer owning status.

[@TheMsPetal]

Excellent video. Very well done! Thank you for doing this. I really got a good sense of how a small stove can work in a camper. You rendered the information expertly!!

[@ritajimmie3361]

I love your unit. Nice cozy setup. I could live in something like that. Thanks for sharing

[@susannebussell2843]

Just LOVED this video! It brought back memories of my trip to the Yukon by bicycle, camping in a tent and all...

[@onrycodger]

You're a tuff potato to be camping in frigid weather. Love the stove and all the modifications you've done to the A-Liner. Excellent tips! 😊

[@MrDFensos]

You are just a cool guy! You built a really great machine and I really love your enthusiasm! I wish you all the best!!

[@johnnypoppyhead4116]

love wood stove heat.. Once had a large 1962 metro Step Van ..put one of those small air tight tin wood stove in the step of passanger side with pipe going out window & up .. Back in 70`s we real stood out in RV parks ..lol

[@janwilcox4188]

I loved this video - and lots of your others. this one made me chuckle in many places. Love your ingenuity! Glad you put a fan on top and used reflectix. I loved how it all worked out. Fantastic and brilliant!

[@tortoiseyard]

This is THE best winter-camping-inventing video I have ever seen! Like you, I love to invent the things I need to make a situation or existing item work better. You already had me with the design and function of the stove. I was thinking...hum... now, if you could only circulate the air in order to break the thermal layering of the air inside the camper, it would be perfect... THEN you popped that fan on top of the stove! I actually cheered out loud! Oh my gosh, I am completely blown away. I love it. You are the BEST!

[@seantaylor4107]

Awesome Stuff. Constant seeing problems and quickly solving them. Yes like Abe said some wool curtains would help a lot on your windows. cheers thank for the informative video.

[@AdventureswithJane]

Well done Slim! Tons of great detail on an excellent experiment. Congrats on your success.😎 --Mark

[@theresaboothby8693]

Terrific video! Love that you don't give up and keep trying until you get the results you are happy with. thanks for sharing.

[@jimthvac100]

Thinking if you bought one of those little 2KW diesel heaters they would probably make it pretty comfortable and easy to control temperature and they are very fuel efficient.

[@kennethwers]

I like mine diesel heater too. Completely vented. With Slim's solar and the heaters low power consumption it would be a perfect fit.

[@jazzman5598]

👍Good! Dude, you absolutely 🎸 Rock😀. Great "Home Made" stuff! Thanks for another cold weather camping vid. I just got to my microscopic cabin @ 7500' in the mountains of Colorado. No, I'm not too crazy! I love winter camping!

[@hazztv6317]

That is cool, you have to learn how to survive in diverse weathers.

[@70nastyfish]

Keep up the good work. It's always good to see someone keeping their mind busy with new ideas.

[@MarianRehersals]

Wow Slim, I love your inventiveness besides the nature photography and the videography. So many channels are blah blah blah, not explained well and could be shortened by half. Love the chimney cap. May need to look more closely at it’s construction. My cabin has a 5 inch stovepipe. I couldn’t find a cap for it that wasn’t made of flimsy aluminum and meant for a gas appliance vent. I’m using it but I’ll copy yours with heftier metal. Thanks.

[@connielynn195]

Ingenious! What a great set of videos. Thanks for sharing the details of building and then using the stove. Your stove would not work for me because I don't like to be that cold. However I really enjoyed watching you build it and test it. Thanks again!

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

You are very adaptive and just like to find out things. Good outlook on life and just about everything. Great videos. Thank you very much indeed.

[@davidmurray1630]

Very impressive!! What a great alternative to propane heating!! What a great use of a ammo box! Love your videos and your content... please keep them coming!

[@debohannan4315]

Great videos we love them. I used Velcro on roll to self stick to window frame and to the heaver guage clear plastic it really works great. Also I put a damper on my chimnie flue to control the fire more and get the fire to last longer between loadings.keep up the great work.

[@Turtle3863]

That's some COLD camping, for us in the lower 48, we would never need anything that extreme. Do be careful Slim, we want to see you in many more videos in the future.

[@tob187sr]

Huh you never been to Wisconsin, Montana, Minnesota or North Dakota well we get day time high of -5 sometimes and snow in April

[@Turtle3863]

@@tob187sr OK, maybe the lower 44 states

[@tidler5110]

Yeah I live in Montana I cam guarantee its pretty damn cold here

[@anthonyrusso9173]

Wow! I sure enjoyed this video. It was very informative. I liked your modifications you did. Practical and functional. They don't break the bank either :) Thanks

[@vonrollveeg]

Thanks, Slim. I would never attempt this myself, but I do admire your creativity and your caution. GOOD JOB!

[@cyndifoore7743]

I’ve really enjoyed these videos on your stove. This video was so well done. Congratulations on your stove experiment. Good design. I love the pictures of your a frame from outside with the stove making everything glow with warmth. Happy trails!

[@PDX53]

That shot from outside was one of my favorites as well. t reminded me of a cabin in the woods - all warm & inviting. That shot would look good on a Christmas card.

[@AnnaC63]

The night issue might be because the intake is air well below zero using the tubing. It might be more efficient to open a window just a crack or put in a small intake somewhere else a bit to ensure you have oxygen to breathe. Or you could put the intake tubing which intakes a combo of inside and outside air. I heard your CO comments but I would get a smoke detector. I know pellets are efficient but the detectors cost five bucks and could save your life. Since they're so efficient if a small amount of smoke escape you might not even see it for a while and not at all if you're asleep. Also it would wake you up if a roof fire started in time for you to maybe put it out. A fire in that small a shelter could trap you inside quickly. I'm a retired career firefighter and have seen even trailer homes do the same in just a couple of minutes from start to finish from ignition to complete engulfment.

[@KThom429]

I also thought the thin plastic intake tube was causing the cold air to emanate into the camper, sort of negating the heat output of the stove. I'm behind on his videos so I am interested to see how he handles this issue. Will keep binge watching him. lol

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

im wondering what the issue is with low oxygen levels. i love wood heat and ive never noticed any lacking at all.

[@dianebedard6495]

well done , I really love how you walk us threw step by step . I am so impressed on your little stove.You made it work awesome video. Thank you for sharing.Happy Trails

[@elizabethreid9448]

Love your problem solving skills and your tenacity.

[@christineayres7094]

Id rather put up with -20 degree temps than live in the situation im currently in, renting a room in a shared house with 5 other people so on edge every night as sometimes they bring rowdy friends over and that gets me on edge, at least in the Aliner you have your privacy and can sleep without being disturbed, that is heavenly to me,silence is really Golden.

[@bonniefanning8302]

We use the big (not the one with the little bubbles) bubble wrap cut to fit our windows as insulation, seems to work and is easy to install and remove for storage. Just a little moisture on the windows will keep it in place until you remove it. Love the video!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Regular bubble wrap, or the reflectix that people cut to size for window insulation and privacy in RV's and vans?

[@bonniefanning8302]

@@recoveringsoul755 Regular packing bubble wrap is what we use in our camper. Place the flat side to the windows, It is not a miracle but it does help to keep some of the heat inside and the cold outside.

[@wombatone5577]

great stuff Slim!, it sure worked well and seeing the fire flickering gives extra comfort and homeliness. Thank's for your effort.

[@markloren9194]

Love watching how enthusiastic you are . Cool video for sure.

[@johnb9605]

should be using a Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector as well

[@davidwhitton9050]

If you increase the thermal mass of the stove it will hold heat longer, you could use tile, bricks or even sand in the cookie tray to increase the thermal mass.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Very little in reality. Some lingering heat, but not the 538 deg F of a hot running wood stove. Yes, that lingering warmth helps in mild temperatures, but not much and not for long in extreme cold. SP

[@davidwhitton9050]

@@SlimPotatohead The main gain would be felt when you have very fast temperature drops, providing a thermal damper of course you are already happy with the stove so any tinkering is minor. Thanks for a very enjoyable video.

[@freeone7457]

Very impressive! I love Aliners. Been trying to talk hubby into getting one. Very industrious work you've done. Looking forward to more content from you.

[@2legit64]

I just found you on December 12th and you are AWESOME, man! It has been a pleasure watching your videos. The stove, fan, charger thing just killed me. Love it.

[@DunkelRuhrOutdoors]

Little tip for ignite the fire: use waxed cottonballs to start the stove so you can start it with just some matches...

[@zackmoore8990]

Slim what if you tried using the propane heater to warm the place up and then use your woodstove to keep it heated throughout the night like before you go to bed?

[@northernoutdoorsmandave9067]

Great job Slim. Nice to see how you think safety first. Happy camping.

[@BDL090754]

Same here Shelly, - I also just watched the 37 minutes of homemade stove testing, I was not bored for even a 1 minute, quite interesting, thanks for that.

[@BrokerBarbara119]

Slim, there is a young couple living in a 13' Casita and they're in the Colorado Mountains. They've installed a Cube Mini wood stove and use it all the time. The gals name is Elsa Rhae I believe, ( the name of her channel ). We're in Michigan and we do hot tent camping too! Lol oh the Casita couple uses hardwood chunks they harvest with an axe. The little cube seems like a heavier cast iron and disburses well. Check them out.

[@jackchivvis4188]

They use pine-no hardwood in the Colo. mtns.

[@BrokerBarbara119]

Jack Chivvis Yes, Jack! I went back to their videos and you're right, they did use lots of pine. Here in MI we avoid Pine because of the sap & smoke but there is an abundant of felled hardwoods. I love Slims vids and theirs too,

[@jborrego2406]

24 degrees heck no lol anything below 78 is freezing to me

[@ildiko1vt]

really enjoyed your experiment....glad you found it to be a success! stay safe & warm now, no matter where you roam.

[@istvantorok26]

Love your videos. Very relaxing to watch , full of useful info. Thank you !

[@roberthand5777]

As a former United States Marine that has done cold-weather training above the arctic circle one of the most made mistakes is how to layer in a sleeping bag. DO NOT LAYER IN A SLEEPING BAG . . . Naked or skivvies aka underwear at the most inside a sleeping bag. Layer OUTSIDE the sleeping bag. your own body heat is supposed to be collected inside the bag to keep you warm. If you layer inside the bag the heat never gets collected in the bag that is supposed to retain the heat for your comfort and by way of never getting warm actually draws the heat out of you in an attempt to warm the bag so as to keep you warm. So now that you understand the concept. put blankets, tarps, and secondary sleeping bags (of descending warmth ratings/thinnest on the outside, thickest closest to your body). Oh and lastly if you are going to use a tarp or plastic as an insulator to sleep make sure not to sweat. The non-breathable material of your choice can cause the body to go hypothermic very easily that's why I prefer it to be the outer most layer. More options for pulling it on and off for temperature control. I personally prefer 2 lighter bags stuffed with blankets in-between for ease of washing/cleaning of my bedding. The colder rated/heavier bags take a larger washing machine and are much harder and longer to dry. Now this, of course, is only important till you get your heating situation sorted out.

[@malcolmx2461]

Yup, clothes worn inside sleeping bags make you sweat and keep you colder in the end.

[@sim-sam]

Very nice idea. I for my part would be a little concerned of carbon-monoxid and -dioxid entering via a possible downdraft via the chimney... but then again, I confess, i'm a beginner in experimenting with heating inside a camper/van myself. Warm and sweet nights ;).

[@minimutt1000]

I really enjoy your videos. I like the nature interludes, the experimentation, and humor. Interesting topic too.

Completely self contained, it’s wonderful! Truly ‘off grid’, you’re not taking any energy from the grid at all! Looks really cosy too

[@loislaseau6499]

Hi Slim. Love your videos! I have a wood stove in my trailer. May I suggest vasoline cotton balls to start your fire? Just drop one down your hopper to get you going. They work great for me and are easy to make. Love your stove.

[@MarianRehersals]

Lois Laseau I bought something at the fair called Quickfire. Little clear packets of white crystals that look like sugar for lighting a fire. They burn hot for quite a while. I’ve been experimenting with them cause the paper at my cabin gets too damp to light well. Have to “iron” it across a hot stovepipe and cram it in an airtight jar to keep it dry enough for lighting.

[@msmegification]

@Stable Genius lol

[@jupitercyclops2191]

@Stable Genius danged old pro pain man cost that danged ole green backs man. Chit. Made outa dang people made outa danged ole money man?

[@margaretashlock2531]

So enjoy watching your videos. Very accomplished man. You’ve changed almost everything in your little camper.

[@carstenginsburg4014]

Thank you for all your clever ideas and inspiration.

[@teardropper2836]

Hey Slim, thanks a lot for your videos. It's many input there... Start your fire with oily Paper towels (vegetable oil is great and in your kitchen), because this fire will burn quick, hot and longer. Best regards from Germany 😉

[@jdode5071]

My thoughts exactly. Save, in a zip lock bag, all used paper towels and napkins. You can add oil, petroleum jelly or wax to them as needed.

[@meyaenyo2593]

You need a proper sleeping bag, I have one that's good for -40 F and it's one hot bag at -10F And you don't have to layer :D though you won't want to leave it either when it's cold outside :P

[@zaradimple3980]

Watching your videos, the older ones to the newest, brings such normality to a crazy world. Peace, just to join you at your travels, whether you are plodding around, repairing things, renovating, it is such a comfort to see normality at work, aaaaah!!! I remember it well! Its 27 Nov and the world is planning its next deception.

[@janmariolle]

Thanks for another wonderful video. Last weeks video left us with lots of anticipation which was throughly satisfied by your test results this week. One reason I find your videos so entertaining is because you are such a fine storyteller. Of course I want to see how you built your heat fan! Ha ,ha, it is so enjoyable to see you happily surrounded by all your creations; pine cone knobs, fire blazing, fan swirling, a rich world of practical solutions which delight so many viewers. I can’t wait for your next creation. Happy travels.

[@militaryrig]

Just a heads up those IR Temp guns don't measure shiny metallic surfaces very well. Great project though.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Finally you are putting in real heat ! I've used wood heat most of my life and am putting a small wood stove in my RV. I've never started a fire with a blow torch though.Wood heat is awesome!Being a southern woman I prefer to be warm in my shelter.Why worry about air when using a propane blow torch indoors,relax man it's not as dangerous as those 0 degree temps.

[@magsreape3608]

Hiya slim, I just wanted to say I enjoy watching your videos, I can appreciate the use of warmth on a cold night, I live in Scotland and tonight its 3degrees ...yayy heatwave!!!

[@alvashoemaker8536]

You are SO INVENTIVE! This series is educational AND entertaining. Great work!!

[@mikewarner2285]

Thanks for vid slim is your aliner a 10 foot or 12 footer

[@mindyvaughn8217]

I now know that I am a complete weeny. You are one tough Canadian.

[@TitanFallDeath666420]

Slim i been watching you for almost 2 years and your vids are awesome buddy! Keep them coming!

[@pedrorodriguez3174]

I just have to say, that is one of the best camp orientated videos I have watched in ages. Here in Australia I only have to contend with minus 5 degrees temp. if I'm feeling adventurous, so it's great to see how civilised camping in extreme temps is done. Cheers!

[@guymartin7757]

new sub from the uk enjoying your projects & travels.sure you’ve been told before you look like Deforest Kelley (bones)

[@abefrohman1759]

Guy Martin Damn it Jim he’s a camper not a doctor.

[@guymartin7757]

Actually I think he is the love child of bones & macgiver😂😂😂

[@delstanley1349]

Reminds me of historian (U.S. civil war) Shelby Foote.

[@pbcanal1]

@@abefrohman1759 you got me laughing on that one.

[@billc2453]

Jacob from Longmire on Netflix

[@jimgiordano3613]

this man needs to be on the discovery channel with his own program.great work slim.

[@larrygorst8749]

Man O Man, that was so much fun. Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing.

[@bbellefson]

Very cool, Slim! Don't think anyone has ever squeezed so much usefulness out of a small fire!

[@gr8northernpike]

Location location location.... I don't profess to know anything that you don't, but if the stove is lower in the space (ie: the floor) it circulates heat better. Space constraints etc may prohibit this for you, but it's a thought. Really enjoy your videos.

[@MarianRehersals]

Stephen Pike I thought that myself by the doesn’t have floor space to spare.

[@markbernhardt6281]

He has it on his cook top directly under the vent so he doesn't have to cut another hole.

[@jdode5071]

Actually, his stove top fan will circulate the interior air. With floor space very limited, this is a good option.

[@BBMeyer100]

How much does that container of one hour wood pellets cost? How does that compare to your on-board propane? It would be nice to know the cost per hour. You didn't mention how you positioned the damper. That first night was it full open or did you damper it down? Also now that you showed us a new toy--the stove whirligig--will you be showing a "how to" for making that? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!!

[@SlimPotatohead]

About 12.5 cents an hour. $5 for a 40 lb bag of pellets. Propane may be 25-50 cents an hour. Good question about the damper - it was at 3/4 open the first night. I may release a video on the DIY stove fan in the future if there is interest. Thanks! SP

[@BBMeyer100]

Count me as one interested. Thanks for the cost breakdown. Have you tried split/cut wood indoors yet? I'm just wondering if removing the tent stakes and letting the ash fall further might keep you from having to get up to skewer things. Since it's removable, perhaps you can try it without the tent stakes. If it does improve the burn, I have a stove tool scraper that is made for tent stoves for ash cleanout. Perhaps you could use a tool like that instead of dumping the tent stakes, and when you have mini logs, you could put in a small grate to create air flow. Just a thought.

[@SlimPotatohead]

At this point I do not trust igniting firewood inside the trailer. I believe this may increase the risk of carbon monoxide over wood pellets. Thanks! SP

[@yepme6484]

$5 a bag approximately in my pellet stove it lasts about two to two-and-a-half days around clock. 40lb bag, be careful some stores like Bi-Mart pull a fast one selling a 30lbs bags. You think your getting a deal, your not.

[@BBMeyer100]

Thanks!

[@mikemead2315]

I think part of the allure are the “playing with fire” and “a job to do” and the “how to improve” thinking that are always so satisfying after the pleasure of success. Good job!

[@e-rod2888]

You are so very smart! I'm floored with you inventions!🤗🤗

[@mdograssgrower]

Wait... Is there a video for making the fan? I think i have one of those old coolers in my attic.

[@hazztv6317]

Lucky you

[@chrissycreates1665]

"Not a step by step instruction on how to kill yourself!" Thanks for the chuckle as well as sharing your tips and tricks :)

[@danutamaurer352]

...perfect size, nice view window, fuel choices, and most of all, big cooking surface. If I could buy one, this would THE ONE !!!!! Danusia

[@jphdg]

Well done and thanks for sharing your experience in doing this, plus being a success.

[@da_ghoul9432]

Need a damper in the top vent to hold more of the hot air in.

[@back2backband1]

That’s a killer stove I want one

[@hazztv6317]

Me2

[@margaretashlock2531]

So injoy your videos. Wait anxiously for next one. I know it’s a lot of work to post these but these are my favorite videos. 😀

[@glitchtheory6302]

One of the most highly anticipated videos of 2018 for me. Not because I've never seen a wood stove in a camper, but your version and your skills made this very exciting to look forward to!

[@secondact7151]

I saw your channel featured on a fiberglass trailer forum.

[@johnhodg8400]

Making electricity from a wood stove, just awesome!!!!!!.

[@tomhamp2915]

Absolutely brio, Slim… Miss you in our Alberta environment…best wishes on your new travels!

[@kathiehawley]

As I watched your video in my electric blanket I marvelled at your determination to drum up heat

[@pluggednickels]

you could try a two layer pipe to solve your air intake from outside the trailer having a pipe inside of another pipe to handle both input and exhaust in the same exit through the skylight may not be as easy to store but much easier for use something you could try

[@jdode5071]

Wouldn't the stove need to be able to channel the fresh air around the fuel and be able to control the amount of fresh air? Right now, for the sake of cost, I like the fresh air intake duct going into the front damper, as long as the damper is still operational.