Hey, Slim. I, for one, appreciate when you give the temps in both F and C. BTW: All the mods you make are always good. I really enjoy watching you do and explain them. You've given me a couple of real good things I can do with my RV. That heating pad for the battery was a great solution for cold weather camping. The viewer that suggested the reflector was a bonus too. Thanks for all your entertaining and informative videos!

@MrKeenaz

Жыл бұрын

@@CreakyCricket You can put a resistor in line to lower the current in return it will drop the heat on your pad.

@markbernhardt6281

Жыл бұрын

@@MrKeenaz Even better put a simple thermostat in the box to turn the pad on and off. There really can't be enough insulation in that box at those temperatures.

People drinking the haterade are just mad because you're living the life that they don't have the guts to embark upon. Carry on knowing that so many of us love your vids.

NOTE FROM SLIM: From some of the comments, it seems many skipped the other videos in this series and went straight to the results! Please, PLEASE see the installation videos before asking the same questions I have already answered. They are listed here: kzread.info/head/PL7S0sof9f84L9EjuP97V_NxEDrVbDD2YY Thanks! SP

@thelmahenriques6454

Жыл бұрын

Some of us may have just joined your channel.....

@charlesflores9714

Жыл бұрын

@@thelmahenriques6454 the title of the video does say “Part 5”. You would think it goes without saying it’s a part of a series. Wouldn’t matter if you just joined or not.

@Brenda-es3gw

Жыл бұрын

If it helps to know, the algorithm likes any engagement in the comments section and will put your video in front of more people.

@SlimPotatohead

Жыл бұрын

@Brenda, I have no interest in algorithms. I am only interested in real comments. SP

My wife and I lived in our camper for almost 5 years. You are right, the entrance door is the coldest spot. In the winter time we would hand a surplus army blanket at the door entrance to give a extra layer of air entrapment.

@markthomas2436

4 ай бұрын

That is actually a good idea.

After years of following Mr. Resourceful, I was confident he had considered all safety issues and weighed pro's and con's of each modification. Way to go Slim. Return to the White Mountains in the summer and maybe we will run into each other.

Lots of really good information in this video. I am impressed by the little propane heater. I think that for the size of the heater that it does a real good job and it is efficient on fuel. I definitely would consider this heater should I need something like that. Thank you Slim, safe travels and of course thumbs UP! 👍

@herblapp6134

Жыл бұрын

Your intentions are always top drawer. You didn't get this pricey htr as a gift from the manufacturer as a thank you for reviewing it. Knowing how frugal you are l want to say thanks. Because with ur reputation and viewer census they'd have been craxy not to give you the unit. But you didn't. This manufacturer came out of this smelling like a rose. Thanks. Oh Slim you did a review of a backup camera but experienced problems. Are you using one now so l can ask for details. Not sure you do as l don't recall a followup review.

@markbernhardt6281

Жыл бұрын

@@herblapp6134 who are you talking to?

Dude, you put that heater in the PERFECT spot in that camper. These worried idiots posting concerns can just get OVER it. There is nothing wrong with the space you chose, and neither that bedding OR those curtains are in danger of igniting. Putting it in the closet would have cost you way too much storage space. You did a perfect install and these naysayers can just go jump in the lake. You can buy a propane gauge that will fit on your tank, which shows you the level you have in the tank.

Looks like the field testing was a success overall. Well done! Very efficient furnace, I was waiting for those numbers. I wonder if you could hang some sort of insulated curtain across the door to keep out the cold?

@SlimPotatohead

Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of that, just haven't decided on a design. Yes, just tacking a cloth would help, but I think I could do better. Thanks! SP

@austinhaney2748

Жыл бұрын

​@@SlimPotatohead Have you thought about using some foamboard and maybe a good piece of wood, cutting it out to shape, mounting it, gluing it, etc. If you don't want to glue maybe you could go the old magnet route.

@P_RO_

Жыл бұрын

@@SlimPotatohead I hung a comforter blanket over mine, an18ft 94 model old-fashioned travel trailer. The key is to keep all edges tight to the walls and especially the bottom. It stopped a nasty draft and gave me an estimated 5F boost in heat (big difference). Also worthwhile was plastic and painter's tape inside over the windows, roof vents, and rooftop A/C (big difference) a 'skirt' around the bottom outside (moderate difference but wasn't sealed well at all). Stationary living on shore power and has seen nights of 17F with interior about 64F using one 1200W electric "box" heater. As best I can tell it's as much about sealing up unseen tiny air leaks as much as insulating. Reduce or stop airflow and what heat you make tends to stay inside with you.

@travelsinseemore

Жыл бұрын

@@SlimPotatohead Do the Reflectix type material with Velcro. :)

@38below39

Жыл бұрын

yes, that's what I do . makes a world of difference

Hiya, Slim. I'm super happy to hear that the Dickinson is a huge success. And thanks for going into detail about how the heater isn't going to catch your bed on fire. I knew that you wouldn't have put yourself in danger but wondered about the heater being so close to your feet nonetheless. Great video! Happy adventuring.

A skirt around the base of the camper adds huge benefit to warm winter camping. If you don't have a skirt, use snow!

Congratulations Slim ! Success on your insulation and heater for your camper 🔥

Great video Slim! Always enjoy watching you and learning! I am hoping to get out there myself, I am trying to reinvent myself after suddenly losing my wife last Summer. I love go to and see new places, solo camp, motorcycle tour and camp etc. My little 17 ft camper is not set up for winter camping yet but you have certainly given me some great ideas! Thanks again and stay safe. Look forward to more!

@user-nc2cn8dc6c

Жыл бұрын

Печь дровяная 50см*40см*35См с широкой дверкой, и поддувалом, размеры не меньше, можно больше, надо высыпаться, а не шапками и шишками топить-только берёзой, дубом, сухим!!!! Надо чтоб Вы жили, а печь Вас отапливала хотя бы 3-4 часа давала одному Вам спать 😴💤в тепле! Привет из России!

I am glad to hear the Dickinson heater worked for you. That is exactly the sort of result we get with ours on the boat. You did forget to assess the psychological value of the "cheery" flame at night. Being able to just turn the heater off was one of the reasons we bought a Dickinson propane fireplace. I considered a wood stove, but as you said, they don't turn off quickly. We do leave the fan on for a while after turning the propane off. I am in Maine and am having similar issues with my solar. Fortunately, the snow does slide off after a while. Sounds like you had a great trip.

Hi Slim, thanks for allowing your viewers to tag along on a cozy winter camping trip. I was curious on how the solar would perform. Sure enough you updated us on that too! 👍

Great job slim 👍 love the winter camping videos!

Good morning, Slim. Great info, particularly considering the need to move out quickly if necessary. I hadn't considered that. Your time, effort, & $ were well spent. Certainly makes winter camping much more pleasant! Looking forward to your solution for the door. Be well.

Very informative as usual. I can no longer camp anymore, that’s why I love your videos and adventures ❤❤❤

G'Morn'in Slim. I have my coffee and your video. It's a great Friday now. 👍

@SlimPotatohead

Жыл бұрын

Morning!

Love, love, love your videos!

You are living the life of luxury and comfort for winter camping Slim. I remember my days of winter camping in extreme temperatures of -40 in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie in either a tent or a quonset snow shelter. Thanks for all the informative material for our next generations of winter boondocking..

Great update and results on the mods. As for the trailer door, you can get inexpensive insulated moving blankets at Princess Auto (in blue or red as I recall) that you could cut down to make a roll up door cover with some Velcro strategically placed to hold it tight to the door. Leftover piece could make an insulated floor mat? On my truck camper I modified the rear to have a man door so I didn’t have to climb over a tailgate and I used an old camper trailer door. Yours is more modern, I know, but when I cut my door down to size I took the inner skin off and found it had old fibreglass batting type insulation that was past its best and had shrunk and sagged in the space. I replaced it with pink foam board cut to fit in between the framework and it seems to work well as the inside of the door doesn’t feel very cold to the touch. A biggish project but it might be worth seeing what is inside the door shell for insulation. I also upgraded the door seal.

great stuff Slim thanks

Awesome content as always.Thsnks for sharing and taking us along

Thank you very much for this very informative video. I like your thinking process and the way that you verify and test. I have a Promaster Van, which I converted into a camper. When I camp, I'm usually 90-95% off-grid, and I do some winter camping in the Midwest, where it is currently -2F (-19C). I faced many of the same issues and got a comfortable heat level using slightly different techniques. My floor was insulated during the buildout, but I added an inexpensive rug from Target. I used a 5 x 7' rug that I cut out to act as a wall-to-wall carpet. The cheap carpet really made a difference. I also installed a gas Wabasto heater (2000 watts). This little heater feeds off my gas tank and only blows warm air. Yet, it heats up the area similarly to your heater. The Promaster doesn't get hot on a cold day, but it gets tolerable. I made a battery envelope for my solar generator out of Reflextix and some 12v aquarium heating pads. It works, but I will switch to your heating pad method as it is simpler. The solar generator overheats and constantly runs the fan if I leave my insulating envelope on during warming weather. Lastly, I have fairly thick curtains between the front of the van and the living area. When all these are combined, my space is habitable in pretty cold weather. The coldest I have slept in the camper was 9F (-12C), and I was perfectly fine. I could go down to around 5F (-15C), but after that, camping in the van would be more of a survival mode, and I would have to use many layers and blankets.

Thanks, Slim, for the updates

Another great information vlog, thank you. AJ

Good video. Lots to think about. Cheers!

Thanks Slim, your information is priceless.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

Thank you once again for all the information.

Another great informative video. Keep it up.

Good Job ! That was a great test-in-the-field.

As always great info

Sir Slim, I live in the White Mountains of Arizona. Between 6000 and 7,000 feet +. We get below freezing temperatures and snow. For the door, you can hang a thick blanket from a thrift shop, or an old army blanket- maybe even double it up. Can work for windows too. Have you thought of making an easy on/off skirt for the camper? This would help a bit in keeping wind from really lowering that floor temperature. Anyway, great video and great heater!!! Thanks for showing us that option-it’s a great one!!!

Hi Slim. Thanks for the great reviews 😊

Love the reviews 😊 they are so helpful

Lovely video thanks

love ya slim!! more,more,more, adventures!!!

Excellent video!

Nice trip in the cold ! Be safe out there !

Another fabulous video.

I love the way you explain things. Can't wait to see where you head next. Stay safe!

Great vid, Slim. Congrats on a job well done. 👍

Your videos are always such a pleasure to watch. Thank you, and I hope you keep it up.

Love the results after all your hard efforts. Nice one slim love your videos!!

Great video Slim, and great info. Love the new heater and the location makes sense. Good luck to you and see you in the next video, and thanks so much.

I’m glad all your improvements worked out. Thank you for another great video.

Very informative, thank You.

Hey Slim, thanks for the update!

Really cool, you did all the right tests.

Good job.

What a happy set up. I give it 2 thumbs up. Love your content

You did what's best for you and you worked it out great job

Great video. I'm glad you bought that heater and are sharing all the information about it.

Another great video!

Thank you for your time & efforts. Good alternatives. 👍

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for providing so much great content.

Great video

Hi there Slim…they also make 12 volt heating pads you could use on your bed for extra heat if you needed as well. Also if you did need to chill your fridge you could put an ice block in the in-fridge freezer to keep it cold because the cold goes to the bottom. If you have that kind of freezer….lol

Great improvements, Slim! Good work and thanks for the updates!

Love that little fireplace so much.

As usual a consise, informative DIY video. Looking forward to the next camping episode. Wherever it is.

This is a great setup!

Love the closet! ❤

What a great little heater !! Thanks for giving details on were it’s hot.

I love that heater!!

Thank you so much for the follow up and what a great idea that subscriber said about putting reflectors underneath the heating pad. I am going to be ordering one and I’m going to make sure that I do that as well.

Thanks for all the research Slim. You've given us a lot of useful info to consider.

Thanks for the video I really appreciate your time as I have no time to camp

Hello Slim,, great review of the heater.. I really like it.. Have a safe trip home..

Another good video.

Great channel

Outstanding video. I'm impressed with the heater and the floor insulation.😲👍

Great follow up to all the questions! Thanks for being so down to earth slim.

Great improvements Slim! All look to have done what you expected them to do. Looks like you are set for winter camping now and have a great way to warm up after those wonderful winter walks you go on. I look forward to and greatly enjoy your videos every week. Cheers! 🍻

Only thing I would do is move the heater up some on that board and shorten the pipe. Little more room for kicking feet around or extra room under for something. Good video

Slim, very nice vlog. Need some more cabin vlogs. All the best Slim.

Great results that are satisfying for your comfort. 🕊

I took your idea and insulated under my 6 x 10 cargo trailer. Thanks friend

Hey Slim! Love your detailed videos, it seem that every problem I encounter you have already resolved! keep up the great work@

I never cease to be amazed at how many of your viewers worry for the fact that you’re out to harm yourself. Folks, please. Slim’s been doing this for YEARS. He’s putting himself in danger mostly when he’s driving down the highway. Safe travels my friend!

Safe travels.

That is a great heater !

Excellent review . Good info for folks considering a Dickson

Excellent install heater Slim and super clean job.

Thank you

Nice job with the improvements.

Very Good, informative video.... Keep up the great work. Jeff

Glad your new heater is working out well for you.

Glad you liked NH Slim - thanks for another great video!!

Smart man. You are!!!

Always appreciate your videos Slim,I don’t get out in cold temps (health issues) tho I have plenty to do out there.

Congratulations- your diligence has made everything work for you.

Success!!!

Thank you Slim, I really enjoyed your video, wishing you Happy camping, Elaine from Queensland,Australia.

Thank you for the results. I thought that was a good ratio lbs vs time used. Have a good week Slim. Looking forward to your next video. Safe travels.

Slim you are so thorough when you do anything I’m surprised anyone would question you 😊

Very informative good one 👍

I live in my small travel trailer year round. The linoleum floor gets cold regardless of what I do under the trailer. So I bought the grey weight training mats that connect like a puzzle and made a path in my trailer. Now the floor stays warm. From time to time I remove them and clean everything. Can get moisture under them so watch for that.

Made myself a coffee and spent 20 minutes relaxing with your video. A true pleasure. Thank you