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Another suggestion: If you're having a campfire in the evening, find a large rock (about the size of your head) and put it in the fire. When you're going to bed, use two sticks to lift the rock out of the fire and place it in a frying pan. Take the frying pan into your tent or truck and place the two sticks underneath it to prevent the heat of the rock from burning anything.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it would work - be careful !

Once the cold weather comes I put on my winter clothing. Merino wool base layers, thick wool socks and a wooly hat. To me that is an essential way of keeping warm at night whether sleeping in a house,tent or van.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Yes so true! I'm with you on that!

@barba5537

Жыл бұрын

Wool is great.. Wool and NZ possum fur even warmer. Expensive but real warm and last well.

I LOVE that style of camper shell with all the windows and skylights!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

It's different for sure. I like the windows until I'm trying to block out the outside light or insulate from extreme temps. Thanks!

I use an enclosed candle holder. It holds up to three lit candles. It keeps my truck cap toasty warm down to zero degrees. Also, I have three quarter inch styrofoam in the walls, floor, and ceiling. I went winter camping with friends in Yellowstone one winter. They froze in a tent and were amazed each time I cracked the window and they felt the blast of warm air. Insulation is the key to success! I would be afraid to use any type of fuel. A childhood friend died a few years back from carbon monoxide poisoning.

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Terrible tragedy about your friend. The dangers of a fuel heater really gets in my head and worries me too much to sleep while using one. I haven't tried the candle heater but wondered how well it might work. I don't have much insulation but the candle heater may be something I will try. Great Yellowstone story - Thanks!

@va7dgp

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote As a Scout Leader in Canada, actually in Ontario, I used a candle in my pup tent to warm it up when I hit the sack plus warm it up in the morning. -40 is cold and I was warm

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@va7dgp Wow that is cold! I have a new way of heating which some also use to heat a tent. This takes much more fuel and way bigger that a candle but you might find it interesting. Thanks for sharing. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

@BeTheLightOfYourOwnLife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi @david Do you mean a lantern when you say “enclosed candle holder”? Thank you

@thegeneral1955

Жыл бұрын

What do you do for the tailgate gap in the truck?

Very productive. Very informative. Keep them coming, brother.

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

You got it! Thanks so much!

I just bought a 4 runner. I'm gonna try the reflectix idea and tape it up everywhere. Good idea. Thanks. 😊

@geenote

6 ай бұрын

Use good double sided tape.

A lot of great ideas. I sleep in the back of my truck on road trips. The buddy heater is great but as you said to hot. I have just bought an electric blanket that I plan on plug into my 1000watt inverter Haven’t tried it yet but it’s in the works Thanks for the inspiration. Greetings from Ontario Canada

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works. I have considered a similar set up. Canada is so beautiful! Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience 👍🏻. You gave me several great ideas! 👍🏻👍🏻

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy if I can help!

Awesome and very informative vid. Thank you!

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration to post this video!

You did an awesome job thank you for sharing

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

great idea with the carbon monoxide detectors. My first thought was using a mr. heater but i had concerns about the fumes. Still weighing out my heating options.awesome video

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Check out this video for another great heat option kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

great video keith keep up the good work

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete! 👍

Love the video I have a roll up toneau cover I sleep under when hunting it works good also have some carpet and moving pads on top of the spray in bed liner with the little buddy heater and it is very warm

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot yea I bet that works great....I bet it's dark too...I would sleep till noon! LOL!

You have lots of good suggestions. Greetings from WNC as well. I use the Little Buddy heater in my ARE camper shell and it is great to run as needed, but too hot for extended periods. I camp down around 20 degrees just fine.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck - you're in the best part of NC! Depending on how far west you are, you might be neighbors with my daughter who is in grad school there. I have another video showing how to use a diesel heater on a truck shell. I'm still waiting to test it in freezing weather but it might be too much heat just like the Little Buddy. Let me know of some good places to camp. Thanks for the tips and please comment on any ideas you have. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html

Great set up

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate it!

lots of great ideals thanks for shareing

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I also have a new way to stay extra warm without AC electricity. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html Thanks for watching!

Great video excellent job!!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very good ! Just what I was looking for

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you!

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you!

Awesome video and great information!!!

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

The heating pad is genius.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

It works great and doesn't use up much power. Thanks for watching!

Awesome video thank you for showing the different types of heating Source do you use very informative

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all your comments. Thanks again!

Great video my man

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Very helpful suggestions - thanks!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you!

Good advice. I lived in my truck for several years I NC. Until they finally dropped the charges I was facing. And yeah it's hard to stay comfortable. During those winter months.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You know better than me about trying to stay warm when it's freezing outside. I only stay in the truck for a few days at a time. I have a diesel heater now as an option kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html

@joshs199

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote No thank you for the reply brother. And the great content. I'm doing good now. Got a old double wide on 2/3 of an acre. I'm happy and healthy.. I had a membership to a 24 hr. gym so I could shower and get warm at night. That's what really helped me through that time. And being able to live out of my truck. And my Mr. Buddy and 1000w ac converter. Many blessings. Great videos. 👍

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshs199 Awesome - good to hear my friend! Thanks for sharing I really appreciate it.

Good video. Appreciate the info.

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video Thank you

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I hope it was helpful!

Great vid!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Thank you

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Keith, great video about a topic I myself have thought a lot about. Although not an expert, I have some modifications/additional ideas I’d like to share. I get the bulk packs of the chemical hand warmers whenever they come up on sale, then I wrap a foot-long length of wide blue painter’s tape around the wrapper. When getting ready for bed, I remove the tape, unwrap and activate the hand warmer then tape 2 on either side of my lower back, one behind my neck and one over my heart. I find this keeps me warm all night. I like the Coleman camping heater and will look for it on eBay. Just like the adaptor you have to fill the green propane tanks from larger tanks, there now exists a similar adaptor to fill those iso-butane backpacking canisters. You buy the butane cans from Big-5 (or in bulk at Sam’’s)

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea with the hand warmers! Someone else in the comments mentioned the adapter to refill the iso-butane canisters. I assumed they couldn't be refilled because it is a mix of propane and butane. So thanks to good people like you I now know I can refill with straight butane and work fine on my camping stove and heater. I purchased the adapter from Amazon but haven't tried it yet. Thanks so much for the tips and suggestions!

@cryptickcryptick2241

2 жыл бұрын

Another way to keep warm with the Chemical hand warmers is to put them in your socks. Layer two to three pairs of socks and put the hand warmer just inside the outer pair.(Let me explain: chemical hand wamers can get a little hot right next to the skin, so you don't want it touching the skin (especially if you are sleeping) and So one to two pairs of socks keep them from touching the skin and the outter layer of socks just keeps the chemical hand warmers in place, next to your toes all night long. Most of the time backpacking, an extra pair of socks is worth the weight!). I have also done this with gloves as well.I know a lot of people are different, but for me the keeping warm enough to sleep well, the problem was keeping the fingers and toes warm. i also highly recommend a small sheet or coat tented over your head. (This keeps warm exhaled air, near you, but it can be helpful to have a piece of string to tie it up to the tent so that it does not touch your face.

All Good!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Candles in an inclosed glass or ceramic holder is a great and cheap source of heat for a tent or truck camper.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good option for a small space like this. Thanks!

@MagicRoosterBluesBand

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote it takes the edge off on a cold night. Cheers!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand That's right...that's all you need ! Cheers!

I enjoyed your informative video and friendly manner. I have used the Mr. Heater Little Buddy for years and agree that even the low setting is a little too hot. You can press down and reduce the flame a tad to get slightly less heat before it starts to flicker and go out. If theemre is not enough gas flow it goes out it just stops like it usually does, gas does not flow, but try at your own risk! I ran it like that for years with no problems. Another thing you could try would be to try running it on the pilot flame only. It emits heat like a candle but without the smoke or odor of a candle and a good bit of heat is emanated but it may or may not be enough but it will allow you to get a lot longer use out of a canister.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I have noticed like you said that even the small pilot light does help heat a small space. Thanks for sharing.

@cryptickcryptick2241

2 жыл бұрын

Running the Mr. Heater in pilot light only mode is a great idea. I used that in a small slide in truck camper, and found it gave me 20 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. For me, that was enough to take the edge off the cold. I ran it at night while sleeping (I had a carbon monoxide alarm) but with as drafty as the camper was I knew I had air movement. Sometimes, I left a window cracked to get rid of humidity. The main concern could be rolling over in the middle of the night and having a blanket fall down next to or into the flame so positioning it to avoid that threat was critical.

at -30C the little Buddy works great in my Transit and was a but hot in my camping truck shell Nissan Frontier. 😉

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Now that's cold. I also use a diesel heater that does not leave condensation inside. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html

Thanks

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You can buy an adapter to run your ISO butane heater off of regular propane bottles, they burn a little hotter with propane so you actually end up using less, I use them with my small isobutane stoves

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I have that adapter and tried to run the little backpack heater on straight propane. It just didn't act right....I had a time lighting it and it didn't seem to burn right. My backpack ISO butane stove runs good on straight propane. Someone told me about refilling the ISO butane cylinders with straight butane using an adapter and filling them up using butane canisters. I got the adapter but haven't tried it. Thanks for the tip.

Good info

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful. Thanks!

Thanks for the electric heating pad idea! I'm going to check into purchasing a 12-v heated blanket. Not sure why I hadn't thought about this - an obvious solution for a hybrid driver! Thank you 🙂

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

My mom was from sc. Gee is a common name. Nice to know you!!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Geewhiz it is good to know you too ! 🤣

@Adeline9418

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote didn't mean common. Meant popular.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@Adeline9418 👍😁

"Camped" in my pickup topper last weekend. It was 17f. and 6 inches of snow. Did not use a heater. I have a zero degree Big Agnes Whiskey Park. Stayed toasty untill I got out. Beer stays cold. I insulated the floor, sides, and topper with 1 5/8 pink foam with 1/4 " plywood.

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

Nicely insulated. It would help me if I would do the same. Big Agnes makes good gear. Keep the beer cold! Thanks!

I made a battery box out of an ammo can like he did... have a 12v socket...but I added a 12v LED RV light... the 150 lumen dome light... works great, about 21 hours of light with it, with a 7ah batt... a bit heavy, but it is meant to stay put like a lantern...

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

it's Mr Buddy and me yeee . that will warm you right out of the truck

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will !

Keith, I don't mean to be an alarmist. A friend of mine had Raynaud's Syndrome where his blood vessels constricted and his hands and feet really ached in cold weather. For year's he used an electric blanket at night trying to get some relief. He died of Leukemia. I told him about the danger's of electric blanket's a couple of year's before he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Dr. Andrew Weil suggest's use of Your hot water bottle just to be safe, Thank's for the video.

@geenote

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to here about your friend - very sad. The electric blanket I have will not stay on longer than 30 - 45 minutes due to the automatic shut off timer that can not be by-passed. Sounds like a hot water bottle is a safer way to go. Thank you for the safe advice - I do appreciate it and I will share.

Good job. I especially liked the small electric heater and generator. Add to it an electric blanket or electric throw (about 3 ft x4 ft) for the night. You didn't mention insulating the side walls of the truck bed. My favorite that you didn't mention is a larger bed and a sleeping bag big enough for 2people....

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I could definitely use more insulation. I went with a small bed since wife thinks it's too small and "roughin it" for her. I guess that's why I still have a pull behind camper LOL. Thank you for watching and good comments.

@MrLmm001

2 жыл бұрын

Electric blankets take 1500 watts on max mode. No go unless you have full electric hookup with no noisy generator

Coleman SportCat heater, 1500 btu 14 hrs on low with 1 green bottle. I love mine. Now I wanna get a second one. Dang, not made any more. Gotta take care of the 1 I got...

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good output of heat for a small space. Now you've got me looking on Ebay LOL! Thanks.

Flame King has a heater like Mr buddy..but it has a thermostat so you can regulate heat..that and a Tecumsa heat to electric fan works great..

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about that brand. I will check it out. Thank you for the info!

As far as actual car-camping outside of a campsite are concerned, the low-tech things like the hot water bottle and heat pad are really the only viable options. Pretty much anything with a canister has the realistic potential to kill you in your sleep or at least leave moisture or frost on the inside of your vehicle. And most of us aren't carrying generators around. And for those who are curious, you really can't plug a heater into a Jackery. I've got that small heater. It requires too much juice at 1500W. The biggest Jackery is 2000W. It tripped my 240 in about 3 seconds. I'd assume that it would likely drain that 2000, optimistically, after 80 minutes? I'm not sure. The math can get a little janky when you're talking about electricity. But if a person is building a fire, there is some potential to throw together a fairly safe and efficient heating unit that employs hot stones. I may have to effort on that.

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Catalytic heater is the only way to go. Using a little buddy or starting the car up periodically works . Til u shut em off . Ten mins later its FREEZING again. . I have a little catalytic heater runs all night long on about 50 cents worth of unleaded gas . No flames or carbon monoxide either. Sleep stress free. A godsend

@geenote

6 ай бұрын

Nice! I have a couple Coleman catalytic heaters that run on propane. They work great in a tent although they use up some fuel and they are too much heat for a small space. Thanks.

I highly recommend the Stanley Jump Box. Can start a 100% dead battery car 4 times. Very worth the price. (Shop around!!!)

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I really like my Stanley jump start battery - it's hard to beat for the price. I have a video comparing different types of battery boxes kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIOqwayYcdbNdqg.html Thanks for sharing!

@patrickpreston2228

3 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to to run the electric space heater off the Stanley jump box?

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickpreston2228 No. The Stanley is 12 volt DC voltage and most space heaters are 120 volt AC voltage.

Thanks for showing us something we "can't get" very helpful. 😜 just kidding... Great video.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Yea good point....heck I'll let you borrow it sometime! That little backpack heater was a dud for Coleman probably because it is too heavy for backpacking plus you needed extra fuel to carry. Thanks!

@johndobb8239

3 жыл бұрын

You have great content. I'm actually in the middle of my conversation. It's a ford transit connect. Unfortunately I don't have your patience to video tape it. Keep up the good work. I look forward to more from you.

@johndobb8239

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? What state? Just curious. Damm I hope you didn't mention it in your video I just watched. Haha

@johndobb8239

3 жыл бұрын

Well it's 9:30 here so have a great night. I'm about done for the day.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@johndobb8239 Have a great week!

Regarding the 12 volt heating pad, excellent idea. I bought a 12v car seat heating pad & use it to heat my bed. Mine has 3 heat settings & I can run it off my battery pack or my cigarette lighter. I also put reflectix under my bedding on top of my mattress. It reflects my body heat back & insulates me from a cold mattress.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Reflectix under the bed is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

I found that I can run a twin size electric blanket on a Jackery 240 nicely. I'm cozy on setting 3 out of 10 on the blanket controller. In the morn, recharge Jackery off moving vehicle while traveling, or off the Jackery solar panel while farting around camp having 🍸 😎

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have considered getting a Jackery power station. I would also like to get into a solar system. Thanks for sharing!

Just FYI, you can refill isobutane with just butane canisters. Lots of vids on the tube, same as refilling the 1lb propane canisters, 1/4 the cost. I got my adapter on Amazon.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Awesome! I ordered one today from Amazon. Thanks for letting me know!

@chrislatorre3875

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. I refill mine all the time. You just need to chill in freezer the canister and add butane until the weigh is the same weight as it was when new.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrislatorre3875 I'm glad I know now....I didn't realize they were refillable and that the stoves and heater would run on straight butane without the mix that the canisters have. I will make sure I weigh them when filling too. Thanks!

@chrislatorre3875

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote the mixture allows for higher altitude and lower temperatures. Just keep that in mind.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrislatorre3875 Good to know. Thanks!

Do you have a video on adding the refectix? I didn't see one. I know how to do it, was just curious if you made a video about it.

@geenote

6 ай бұрын

Sorry, no video. I cut the reflectix out using scissors and used really good double sided tape which has never once come loose. It's not the greatest insulation but it is better than nothing. You will notice a difference. Thanks!

Found your channel while building out my truck camper. Very helpful video for keeping warm in a truck bed. I'm wondering where you got your bed frame? I'm looking for one without legs that interfere with the wheel well, and this looks like it meets that criteria. Thanks!

@alexandranorpel8090

2 жыл бұрын

never mind :) I watched this video in which you explain that you built the bed frame yourself- kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4iezbCtpNq9l9Y.html

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

I found this "80/20" material laying around at work. It is lightweight aluminum, easy to work with, very sturdy, and I made 2 sections so I can remove it easily. Not the cheapest option but I already had the scrap pieces available. You can get it from places like "Grainger". Most people make a 1 piece wooded frame which could also be made in 2 halves to make things easier to remove if needed. Hope this helps. Thanks!

What works better than the double sided tape you used is no sew hemming tape and can be found at any Walmart so fabric store. I've used it when sewing my rooftop tent and also with a pair of Jean's and drying them on high heat still wouldn't allow me to put the seams apart and the cold doesn't affect it.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Good one! I have never heard of that. Probably not very expensive either. Thanks for sharing!

Keith, what is the attachment you use (on the 20-=lb propane tank) to refill the 1-lb. canisters? Thanks!

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

DOZYANT Propane Refill Adapter, LP Gas Cylinder Tank Coupler - Fits QCC1 / Type1 Propane Tank and 1 lb Throwaway Disposable Cylinder Propane Bottle Connector smile.amazon.com/dp/B00VVNGW5C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DT8HYYWQD45WW4ZEHEC1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Pay..ound....(pound). Very nice video I'm thinking central Virginia maybe...based on a friend's accent. I'm probably wrong though

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Close!..... North Carolina! Thanks.

How many hours do you get out of the generator when you put the electric heater on low? I was able to hook up to power with my comfort heater which worked out perfect. I’m looking for options if I can’t hook up

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

If you leave the electric space heater on low, I think the generator will stay at idle and run close to 8 hours. If you switch the heater to high, the generator runs way faster and will use up much more gas. Here is another option that I use for heat kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

Mind telling me the exact name of the tape your using to hold the reflectivesI picked up double sided one yesterday and it didn’t work I would really appreciate it

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

It is made by Shurtape and works great. I have not had a piece come loose after a couple years. it is clear, flexible, double sided tape that sticks to the surface on the shell great.

Thanks nice video. I’d like to see a company who could make a lower wattage heater that can be run off a power bank.. I have a jackery power station 500 watts. Any ideas? Maybe an electric blanket might do it.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! An electric blanket works good. The one I mention in the video doesn't take much power and will keep you warm in a good sleeping bag. A Jackery 500 would also easily power a diesel heater. Check out my diesel heater build . kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html

@swahilijs

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote ok thanks. My wife can’t use an electric blanket because of her pacemaker. Just watched your truck diesel heater video. How would I use it with my jackery 500? Also we’re camping in a Chrysler town and country van in the Pacific Northwest, we had our first day of snow today.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@swahilijs Oh wow...nice area. The Jackery 500 has a 12 volt 10 amp outlet which is right at what the diesel heater needs to run. If you had to, you could use a larger 15 amp AC to DC converter like I use and plug it in the Jackery AC outlet although it would not be as efficient as the 12 volt outlet. My diesel heater is an all-in-one unit which is pre-assembled in it's own case. Most people get the diesel heater kit and place the components where convenient. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help further.

Electric blanket seems the safest option.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Yes especially with the timer. It's a great way to get warmed up in the sleeping bag. Thanks!

@noturningback2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote Heated mattress pads are also great.

Not everyone is happy to sleep in a sleeping bag. I am using two puffy dawn blankets layered. Keeps me warm at 25F.

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very warm and not as restricted like a mummy bag is!

I like using the small Coleman propane lantern for light plus heat. Fully adjustable and dual purpose.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea - I need to try that out ! Thanks ! I have a new source of heat when camping in freezing weather. check it out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXuu1Zdmg5Wecc4.html

@ReuvenEtzion

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote , I saw your diesel heater video already. 😎 I’ve had one in my van for almost 2 years now (and one in my bus). They are so very warm!! Keep up the great videos and ideas. 👍🏼

Is yours a short or long bed? And how did you make yr bed?

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

6 1/2 foot truck bed. This video shows how the bed is made and more detail of the inside. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4iezbCtpNq9l9Y.html . Thanks!

What year and model is your blue North face bag please?

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

That is a "Nebula" bag rated at 15 degrees. It is waterproof and is mostly down fill with some synthetic fill in critical areas. I've had it for years and really like it. It is lightweight and packs down small. My daughter just borrowed it for a 90 mile section hike on the Appalachian Trail. Thanks for asking and watching the video.

i don't suppose you might know how to charge your Stanley jump box with a solar panel do you

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Yes no problem. Check out my video that shows how I charge my batteries using solar when I camp off grid. Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zqxlqc6Go9apmrQ.html

What heating source would you recomend for the inside of a truck? I can vent if needed by cracking the window. Do not have a shell yet so i will be in my back seat. I saw an adjustable mr buddy and that it can take a 20 pound propane tank. Thot about putting the tank in the front seat and get the heater going. Can get cold at night and early morning. Or would that dangerouse? Any infor please let me know. Thank you.

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

Electric heater is best if you have electric available. Propane heaters like Mr Buddy are safe but too hot for a small area and can't be left on long. I don't recommend having a 20lb propane tank inside your truck. Diesel parking heaters works good. There are component style diesel heaters but my diesel heater is a portable all-in one model that would need to be mounted outside. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXWFx8qHqtSnh7w.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

@ABN504TH

Жыл бұрын

I do have an electric available. I will have my power inverter and the power plug in right by my glove compartment and 2 available cigerate plug ins. How long do you think I can leave my truck on for the power the heater? Its a 2015 Silverado 2500HD. Ya pretty new at this and posibly not by choice,just want to be prepared the best I can be. So anymore advice from you or anyone else,hell im all in and writing it down. Thanks for getting back to me bud.

@ABN504TH

Жыл бұрын

I will also be winterizing the inside of my truck tomorow as best as i can. And that will def include the reflective pannels,foam,weather stripping and covering the floors with carpet.

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

An electric heater takes a lot of power and will drain a battery pretty quick. A 12 vdc electric blanket would last a while and you should use a different battery than your starter battery. maybe get or make a battery box. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIOqwayYcdbNdqg.html

@ABN504TH

Жыл бұрын

@@geenote Cause i really dont know much about electric and wiring. Im leaning torwards the jump starter,would be easier. And i can def spend way more if it got me more amp hours and then i could just charge it at work. Only thing i would be running off of it is a max 500W electric heater for a couple hours on low setting. Just enuf to take the cold edge off. And yes def will on the heated blanket,mummy minus 0 degree sleeping bag, back windows covered with insilation pannels as well as a thick carpet on all truck floors. Think something like that would suffice,atleast the power sourse as well? Again any advice is great.

DOOD! Always carry a mattress bag with you when camping.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I'm not sure what a mattress bag is.

@tenminutetokyo2643

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote a huge clear plastic bag they ship mattresses in.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@tenminutetokyo2643 LOL! OK, it's what it sounds like it would be. I just can't think of a use for that when I go truck camping.

Need to watch a KZread video on how to fill the small cook stove canisters.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

So true and I did! I got an adapter so I can refill the canisters after a couple people told me they were refillable with straight butane. Thanks for the tip!

Where did you get youre mattress ? Please I bought a small one maybe a twin but it seems tiny and less padded

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

It was a new mattress made for a sofa that I bought from a furniture sale for $5. Check out this one on Amazon: smile.amazon.com/Milliard-Folding-Mattress-Washable-Single/dp/B00W67PJ4M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2Z4UIY3JHLRI0&dchild=1&keywords=milliard+tri-fold+foam+folding+mattress+25&qid=1611840385&sprefix=milliard+folding+mattress+25%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-5

@Kaitlin24247

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote Thats the one I bought already lol thank you for responding tho.

@Kaitlin24247

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote I'll look around for a wider and thicker one =p

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kaitlin24247 That is the one I was considering. Good to know it may not be that comfy and maybe I better stick with what I have.

How long is the truck bed?

@geenote

8 ай бұрын

6 1/2 feet. When I get a new one, it has to at least be 6 1/2 feet.

That coleman you show is not a good source of heat as green propane tank sweats. But warmth does happen

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

One of the cons of using propane heaters is the condensation that forms inside the heated area. I have been testing a diesel heater that has no condensation problems. Thanks for watching and commenting.

What's the name of the heating pad 🤔

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the same one: www.amazon.com/Zone-Tech-Heated-blanklet-SE0071/dp/B09FC3SF7N/ref=sr_1_9?crid=396DPTL1R2RE4&keywords=car+heating+pad+12v&qid=1638153859&sprefix=car+heating+pad%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-9

Coleman stopped selling heaters a few years ago. My guess is it was due to lawsuits from people who misused them.

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

Probably so. I have a couple that have worked great. Thanks.

Hi Keith. Seen your Video. Its super nice. Also I noticed that you have Coleman Backpacking heater. Im trying to find it on sale for so many years. I have question to you if you willing to sell Coleman heater, I can offer you good deal for it. Hope you respond)

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

As you know, Coleman no longer makes the backpacking heater. I think it was too bulky and heavy to carry around in a backpack. I still want to keep it to use in other applications like like the truck shell. I will let you know if I see one for sale. Thanks.

@stas1983ss

Жыл бұрын

@@geenote hi Keith. Thank you for reply. I had 2 of those heaters and used them each month. Lost house due to WildFire in 2020 and lost those heaters as well. Now trying to find them with no success . I can offer you $800 for this heater or name your price. Thank You.

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't sleep at night if I sold a used $100 heater for $800. If I see one for sale I will let you know. Thanks.

@stas1983ss

Жыл бұрын

@@geenote hi Keith. Thank you for your reply. I understand. If you help me to find one of those heaters - I will really appreciate it))) Any way - thank you for help)

@stas1983ss

Жыл бұрын

@@geenote hi Keith. I have some offer for you. In a video you sad that you want to run propane on this heater instead of Isobutane. I have solution to you. I have Brand New assembly for your model. Regulator with a knob. On top you screw heater plate and bottom you screw to 1lb propane tank. Its coleman authentic part and never been used. Propane 10 times cheaper than isobutane. We can swap. I can ship you this part and if you like it you keep it and ship me your regulator for Isobutane. It 99% should fit because they both replaceable. If you can unscrew heater round plate from regulator its mean propane regulator will fit, it has same knob. Difference is it has no plastic around and optimized for propane. Just let me know. Thank you

No diesel park heater ?

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Check this out kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

Check for underwear shirt,pant and sock merino wool it’s expensive but You NEVER NEVER freeze you it in a sport store

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Having the appropriate gear and clothing may not be cheap but worth it.

I just use the pilot light only on my buddy heater. That’s enough for my car.

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

I've done the same in milder weather. Doesn't take much for a small area. Thanks for sharing info. 👍

I wish we would’ve learned how long each of the energy consuming ones last.

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

The Honda generator will use one gallon of gas running the electric heater on low for 8 hours. The propane heaters run around 4 hours on low on a one pound cylinder propane. The electric blanket is 10 Watts and depends on how big of a battery you have as to how long it will stay warm.

Cold weather camping is easy, hot camping is hard. Cover that.

@geenote

2 ай бұрын

This is how I truck shell camp in hot and humid weather: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o42qwZaGddudd6w.html

I'd love to have your setup and get away from rent.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

So true. I use it to get away for a few days but I could totally live in it for a while.

@MadLivin

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Working on it lol

That "shell" is actually colder as it radiates the cold. Trust me I know. Line the shell with anything and add the electric heater.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I have Reflectix lining the inside but it's not much insulation. Thanks!

Your kidding right? NC cold? Just Wow!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I kid a lot but.....yea believe it or not it gets cold in NC....we even have heated homes and vehicles with heaters....

@bobcarlsson4

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote ya well try northern Ontario at 50 below.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobcarlsson4 I've been to Canada on business but not northern...definitely much colder than NC although lowest temp ever in NC was 34 below on Mt Mitchell.

@bobcarlsson4

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote that's getting down there for sure. We do share -40 degrees F or C

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobcarlsson4 Rarely gets below 20 F in my neighborhood and seems like winters are getting milder every year.

Looks like your camper doesn't fit your truck so well. Like it hangs over a bit.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely does not fit correctly. It was made in the 80s for a truck much older than my old truck. It still fits good enough that it seals up and does not leak..... and it was free!

Try out a diesel / kerosene heater and you will not use anymore any of those heaters you show!

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Good point and I agree! Thanks!

Buy a small Honda generator and an electric blanket

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 watt Honda generator that I use in some of my truck shell videos to power an AC, microwave, and coffee pot kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4iezbCtpNq9l9Y.html .

“Shale”

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it was at least entertaining for you if nothing else.....thanks for engaging.

U.S. KIDS 😉

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Rock and Roll !

No one diesel heater

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

Just one....kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZ-xLhxctinf9Y.html

Those hand warmers are cheap, buy a pack not that much

@geenote

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree!

Worthless info as far as I am concerned, but for the general city people it could be of some value

@geenote

Жыл бұрын

Works for this country boy. 🚜 Thanks.

You can get an adapter to attach the 1 pound propane tanks to the Coleman tent heater (isobutane cartridges). Test it first, but should power that heater well and be much cheaper since you refill your bottles.

@geenote

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same idea and tried it. It would not light very easy then after I finally got it to light, it didn't seem to burn very good and had bad fumes. I'm not sure why it didn't work very good and was afraid to use it that way. Thanks for the suggestion.

@12DanDaniel

3 жыл бұрын

@@geenote Good to hear about. I don't know much about the difference requirements of propane burners versus isobutane burners, etc. Sounds as if the Coleman heater isn't able to deal with propane. Too bad.