Awesome person. I'm retired and gearing up to indulge my wanderlust. Her videos are immensely informative and inspirational.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerry, I appreciate that! Hope you have a wonderful time exploring and traveling!

Very educational vid! I really appreciated that you went into detail about now only general information about how to stay warm, but also specific details regarding the basecamp and how to care for it and keep things running smooth.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I can’t wait! We pick our basecamp up Wednesday, spend a couple days switching out the batteries to battleborn, changing out the inverter charger and packing and then we’re on the road!!! Great videos, we’ve gotten so much info from you!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

That is so exciting! Congrats! Hope you have an amazing journey and really glad the information has been helpful!

Super in-depth, practical tips for winter camping in the Basecamp, expertly delivered and edited-no gaps, no loss of your viewer’s attention at any time throughout-typical Tails of Wanderlust quality!! Thanks, Cass, Jasper and Napoleon! As newbies I was bummed to discover RV condensation issues for the first time, and was initially stymied for dealing with them. At first I thought they ruled out winter camping, which was a bit shock and a huge disappointment. The ability to camp in the cold was a big reason for getting a hard-sided camper in the first place!! Then we learned about venting and discovered the joys of our really great and so-far trouble-free Truma heater (plus a supplemental one). But you’ve covered here quite a list of other tips that are new to us, and (yay!) very specific to our (exact same, I think) rig! You keep reminding us of all the best qualities of our 2018 Basecamp, and the simple work-arounds that keep us loving it. Thanks a million!! Happy Camping!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, really appreciate that! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Mine is also a 2018, so we do have the same rig! Hope you guys are able to get yours out in the snow and really enjoy it!

So useful and well presented, as always! I love how chill Napoleon is - he seems like a great cuddler. :D

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

He absolutely is. That's his specialty!

I can’t thank you enough for your thoroughness in explaining every little detail!! I’m glad I stumbled upon your account!! Enjoying catching up on all your content!! Safe travels!! 😊

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl!! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

Oh good! More from Cass. Interesting info, of course. But it doesn’t have to be. Video watching the grass grow, watching paint dry, anything. I’ll come along with you. I love your Basecamp, and the two guys who live in it with you. You’re a nice little family.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate that! Really glad you are enjoying the videos, and I appreciate you checking them all out!

We live in the tropics of Australia so we never really get a winter here so its interesting to see how you and Jasper cope with the challenges of your winter, cheers.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy some of that warm weather for us!

I love how resourceful you are with keeping the doors propped open and the heater control panel open. MacGyver!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you!

Thank you, Cass!! Winter camping is what I have most of the questions about! Very helpful video! Thank you!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jonathan!

Thank you! I was wondering how the Basecamp did in winter conditions and this video was filled with good information. I have been a tent camper for decades but we are thinking of getting a Basecamp this year and find your videos helpful. Thank you!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love your content! You're the best! This is my obligatory content to improve your results in the KZread algorithm. :) ❤love winter camping

I live in Denver. That was one heck of a storm. Right before it hit, I accompanied a good friend to Dallas to pick up a dog she was adopting from a rescue. We knew the weather would be changing fast. So, we flew in Friday and drove out in a rental car on Saturday. It was a race to get back to Colorado. We tried to get back in a day. But, had to stop in Raton. It certainly was beautiful. I love your videos. I've been thinking about getting a Basecamp. I love how informative you are about what life is like to live full time in yours. Thanks for what you do. And take care of yourself.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Becca! Hope you guys had a safe trip back up from Raton. That pass can get quite rough in the snow.

All excellent advice. We winter camp our 28’ Airstream in CO, UT, NM, AZ… and experience similar temps as you mentioned. Except for the Truma (we have a conventional propane furnace), all of your tips apply, and we stay very warm and comfortable. I burn about 7 gal of propane per week in these conditions. I do use antifreeze in the entire system for storage, and simply flush it out for each trip, using bottled water for the first few days as the pink stuff dissipates. It’s been a very cold and snowy winter, and we’ve enjoyed six weeks of camping with no Airstream issues.

I liked how you talked about drying Jasper, then opened the door and he immediately jumped on the bed. So much for that plan !

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yea best plans don't always work out. Thanks for watching!

Who didn't realize she had a cat sitting on her lap until it stuck its head out? LOL

@nadinecuenca8641

3 жыл бұрын

Yup right when she leaned over to jasper

@mikefranks4528

3 жыл бұрын

Now that I think about it, it’s sad 😥that she didn’t introduce her cat 🐈‍⬛in the beginning of the video. She just mentioned Jasper. 🐕

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Only because he was hiding in the trailer from the snow. Usually if he's poking his head around, I'll introduce him as well. If you'd rather I introduce both and let you know where Napoleon is hiding I can always do that too!

@shadygroveend

3 жыл бұрын

@@TailsofWanderlust I always want to know about Napoleon! (see above comment about worrying about him lol). I love Jasper of course, but we are cat people and joke about taking them along all the time. If you're ever bored and want to do a whole "life story of Napoleon" and how he adapted and etc, I would certainly watch it!

Awesome video. So many great tips. Thanks for sharing. I’ve always wondered how winter camping living full time in a small camper would work. Great job!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

I am so inspired by your journey. I have dreamed of doing this myself someday & it brings the hugest smile to my face seeing a person actually doing something they dream of & loving it despite the challenges. I found your KZread C. a few weeks back. I am looking forward to going back & watching ALL your videos posted since the very start of your journey. Ty so much for sharing your journey with us. I am overjoyed to see you have your two furry babies with you as well! I pray you remain safe, happy, warm & growing in love of your life journey during this process. Sending much love, prayers & good vibes from Texas. 😇💕🥰🙏🤗

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carly! Really appreciate your kind words. I only started these videos about 3 years into my journey, so trying to catch up. Wish I had started sooner!

Appreciate all your comments on winter camping. I follow you on Instagram and love your posts! I never thought to look on utube. Thanks again

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along Kris!

Great video! Love the trailer setup, especially the windows in the front of it.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fabulous expertise/subject matter knowledge, and great delivery

It's absolutely fascinating "this lifestyle that you live." Astonishing WOW! Fantastic!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!

Solid, thanks! Just became the owner of a 2021 basecamp X yesterday!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats that is really exciting! Hope you enjoy it!

You really have a good handle on things. I too camp with my dog Sparty. Keeping him comfortable and happy are super important.

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Want to keep the fur family happy!

I ❤️ Napoleon! And Jasper too! Some great tips here!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

You did a great job explaining all those cool tips hope the skieing went well

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Skiing ended up being a lot of fun.

New to your Chanel and love it! Very informative and entertaining!

@TailsofWanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Holt, appreciate that!

Great Video! very informative and entertaining. Thanks and safe travels

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thank you so much for this vid. actually all you videos are great.

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Jim, thank you!

Your making me cold!!! Your probably in Az enjoying the warmth. I can't wait to get out of the city and into the forest. Hope you have a great day.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

You are right! After this winter camping I escaped out to the desert. Hope you make it out to the forest soon!

Omgoodness! Jasper definitely keeps you from getting bored!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

He definitely does!

I stumbled upon your channel and please know I just really enjoyed your winter camping video...I had to give a like and subscribe..enjoy and stay safe!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that, thank you! Welcome to the channel!

Great stuff, very helpful! I hope Airstream is watching your videos and maybe working on addressing some of the issues in newer Basecamp models.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

That would be great. I've seen them make changes in newer models based on owner feedback, so they definitely do watch and listen different blogs. Thanks for watching Lou!

Again, another informative and . tell thought out video. Winter sounds like a lot of extra work with the cold and snow. I assume after a while the process becomes routine. Take care and be safe. Happy summer. Blessings

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

It does become routine quite quickly. Kind of my version of "household chores". Thanks for watching Vicki!

You are doing so good with your basecamp and pups/kids! :o)

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

The pupper is living a great life 😊

@TailsofWanderlust

3 ай бұрын

Hope he’s loving it!

I like a little snow on the roof. I can tell a difference in insulation. Thank you for the upload. Jasper always makes me smile.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great point on the extra insulation! If this snow hadn't been so heavy I may have considered it. Thanks for watching!

@dontask8979

3 жыл бұрын

@@TailsofWanderlust You're welcome

Just discovered you but I love your videos. You are VERY well spoken, descriptive and knowledgable. Jasper is awesome and it's really cool you brought Napoleon with you, as well (can't say I would even dream of RV'ing with a cat). I just got my towing vehicle but need to be back to work (damn you Covid) before I can start looking at trailers. You've really stirred my interest in an Airstream though. I've been in love with the Nest since it was first announced but always put the price in the "not worth it" category. You've changed my way of thinking about everything and your Basecamp looks so comfy. Looking forward to watching your videos and channel growth and happy to subscribe. I wish you continued success.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Brian! Truly appreciate the support and hope to keep rolling the videos out!

Outstanding and very informative! Thx for putting this one together!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Jasper is AWESOME, Napoleon is cute - and you’re pretty neat, too! 👍 Great videos!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen! Appreciate you checking the videos out!

Thank you for all your tips and tricks.

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, thank you for watching!!

Great information! Thank you for sharing! 🤙

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Appreciate you watching the video!

Greetings from Alabama. Thanks for sharing your gems of wisdom. Fare thee well, wayfarer!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce! Appreciate you checking out the video!

I am looking at getting a Basecamp 16 for full time living very soon and the tips about directing the heat are so helpful!!! I always like the views you have out your kitchen window which is why I don’t like the 20’!!!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy the BC when you get it!

Excellent video. As always.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great information and it looks so fun

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hope you are feeling better love the snow. ❤️💕

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Joni! Getting better each week thankfully. Should be on the road soon.

Thank you for an informative video.......lots of great information!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good information from a true Road Warrior!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you Theresa!

It looks so beautiful !

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

The snow definitely brings a unique beauty. Thanks for watching!

Jasper makes excellent videos. Good job!

@TailsofWanderlust

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Bella and I are still trying to pick our full time RV. Your videos are swaying me towards the basecamp or at least one of the smaller Airstreams. Side note she loves watching Jasper and tries to touch him through the screen!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

That is so cute!! Love that Bella actually watches the videos!

Love the video. Your dog is awesome!!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Awesome the basecamp is so capable in the winter!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

My wife and I enjoyed your informative videos, stay safe 🐶😺👍

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Jasper is so cute playing in the snow

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! One of his favorite times.

Awesome video. I love how your knee deep in snow then heading to the desert lol

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

That's the best part about the Southwest, it's easy to jump between the climates!

Really informative, and i love snow thank you

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Marco, thanks for watching!

Awesome vid. I’m going winter camping this New Year’s Eve

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy it!

Love winter camping !!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

It is such a great time! Thanks for watching!

So Very Thorough!!! How Wonderful. Thank you so much!!!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Absolutely love your pets!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great winter video, just Beautiful 👍🙋‍♀️

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! So pretty, Jean.

Cool video. Thanks for sharing

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, appreciate you watching Jim!

Sharp camper, Love my German Shepherd (Daisy) yrs ago we had a 29’ Airstream, best trailer we ever owned, We Travel now with a Lance Truck camper in our Retired Life. Safe Travels! 👍🏼🇱🇷

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I would love to hear how you like the truck camper! I've been tossing around the idea of switching if Toyota ever comes out with a hybrid truck.

From another Airstreamer... very good information, Cass. An old dog can learn a new trick! My trailer is much older... way before Truma. It has a very inefficient 19K BTU Suburban. For additional heat we have Wave3 that just sips propane... and a small dehumidifier. But, like you said, the furnace heats the underbelly / tanks. To stop heat loss and reduce most condensation I have cut-to-fit Refectix for all windows and ceiling vents. They are ugly, but at night that isn't an issue. Oh, mine is a 23FB International Signature (Christopher C Deam) that I have converted to front twins, added 500w solar panels, 3000w inverter and 340Ah Li. I'll be following. Thanks.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great setup Clint! Thanks for sharing the info.

Me and my wife was just looking at one..This video was very informative..Thanks

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks love the information!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very polished. Very professional.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

As a new Basecamp owner (since August), I was fearful when our temp went down to 18°. I plugged in an electric space heater. Hearing her story is very encouraging for future travel plans.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 ай бұрын

Hope you are enjoying the BC!

Very impressed.....you've got it down! Enjoy!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Glen! Really appreciate you checking out all the different videos I post!

@glenlittlefield9869

3 жыл бұрын

@@TailsofWanderlust Well, I'm a huge fan of the Base Camp and who knows, maybe some day I'll have one. Watching your travels and experiences are very helpful...and enjoyable.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

@@glenlittlefield9869 really glad to hear it, thanks Glen!

Very neat little camper!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really dislike snow but your hints were wonderful - nice job!!!!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Eric! Appreciate that and you checking out the video!

NICE JOB ON THIS VIDEO. We're looking at scaling back to a 20x from a 23' flying cloud. Great tips here.

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Really glad it was helpful!

Super practical content here!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks Wally!

You should look into getting Jasper a Pet Snuffle Mat from Amazon! You can dump his food in there and it makes him forage and dig around to eat the kibble which can extend his eating by quite a while and gives them something to do indoors!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, thank you! I'll check those out.

Interesting and informative.... 'Staying tuned! ;)

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Love your posts

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sven! Appreciate you watching!

Great video !

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! Appreciate you watching!

Very cool set of Basecamp hacks.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good information and well presented.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Jasper is warm and cozy!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

That he is! Thanks for watching!

Napoleon! I was worried when I hadn't seen him in the last few videos I watched. He probably loves it when you stay cooped up inside. As a frequent visitor to the FB group, I live in fear of Truma malfunction. Thanks for explaining how to get the panel off; at least we will have a starting point. Also love the trick for keeping the bathroom door open. That is way better than just letting it flop around--which is super in the way if there are 2 of you, and which is what we have done on cooler nights. We also do the gap at the head of the bed; the heat under the bed and not in the bathroom is one of my few gripes about our 16x. "Amateur" tip: do NOT use a vaccuum cleaner hose to re-route the heat upwards. LOL. We may look for some fat engine heater hose though because until the hose melted it worked great.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking for him! He's a big napper so he's usually curled up in bed haha!

Cheers from Queensland, Australia. It's around 70d and fine although overcast. Keep it up with the tips please, useful for parts of our southern states.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Will do, appreciate you watching!

@joesweeney5197

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget the Gold Coast joe from Uk was there in 92 old man now🤙🏻🍻🌞

Thank you! Water freezing is my biggest concern!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

I love all of your great practical ideas...no extra stuff ! But Girl, always carry a supply of chew sticks and raw hides w the shepherds. Comes in handy on rainy days when they drive u crazy. And party mix for jasper too❤️

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

So true! I only have treats and toys, no long term chew toys for him. We'll be going to a pet store for sure soon (although he can't eat rawhide, it upsets his stomach).

You Go Girl !!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus!

I love it your dog has it rough poor jasper lol 😆

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

He definitely thinks that when he's stuck inside and there is snow outside to play in!

AWESOME VID...I'M A COLORADO NATIVE AND LOVE YOUR ENERGY AND VIBE WITH NATURE AND WITH YOUR KIDS...BE SAFE...

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, thank you!

We currently have a 5th wheel, but we use to have an Airstream, and this has worked in both. We crack open the roof vent in the bathroom. Heat rises, and take moisture with it.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you!

I want to see some of the places you go! More about what and where you are at!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I'll work on that. Thanks!

@joanroberson8481

3 жыл бұрын

I loved the the video where you cooked too! Made me hungry!

Great video

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love Jasper provided the background soundtrack!!!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

He is a talker for sure! Thanks for watching!

Jasper is AWESOME!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on that Gary! Thanks for watching!

You're gonna laugh, but here in Texas, we had a VERY unusual weather event. It SNOWED, a lot!!! Everyone scurried to buy propane as many folks were left without electricity and heat. I'm lucky, my house has gas, so even without electricity, I could cook and keep warm. Now (stay with me, I promise I have a comment about your video, lol), my girlfriend gave me a really cool Cuisinart Petite tabletop gas grill for Valentine's. I was all excited to get it going...until I tried to find propane canisters! NO one has any, no one! SOOO....when you showed me your little heater, and I saw it's powered by a small propane canister, I jumped outta my chair and said aloud, "There, that's what I'm looking for!!!" lol, sorry, long story, but I'm kind of long-winded. At any rate, yet another well-done video, thanks! Stay warm!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

haha! I enjoyed reading your comment, and glad that you found the video helpful! Also, very happy to hear that you were still able to cook during the power outages. The weather you guys have been through is insane! Hope you are now enjoying the sun!

Cass, my plan for next winter is to stay at Tiger Run RV campground In Breckinridge for about a month and ski my butt off! I am really focusing on winter camping ideas including skirting, insulation for the windows, secondary heaters, etc. Will have full hook-ups but you cant always depend on everything in the BC working properly, so need a plan B. Definitely be using some of your suggestions to make it as comfortable as possible. Don’t think I will have any problem with entertainment!

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for you!! A month out in Breck will be amazing. I hope you keep me up to date on how it goes and what you learn!

Jasper!!! WE LOVE YOU!

@TailsofWanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Aww love this!

I love your content and adventures..and furr babies.

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Tracy, thank you!!

Great video. Thankfully I don’t have to worry about snow and freezing conditions here in Oz. Can count on one hand the number of sub 32 days I’ve experienced in the van. I also have a truma and in 12 months I think I’ve used it less than 5 times. The bigger problem is dealing with multiple +100 days! 👍🇦🇺

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Your recent pictures have been beautiful. Enjoy some of that warm weather for us!!

@Maison.Blanc7

3 жыл бұрын

@@TailsofWanderlust Definitely will. As you have to head south to get warm we head north. Travel safe Cass 👍

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

@@Maison.Blanc7 You too Keith!

Stay safe and warm

@TailsofWanderlust

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!