Join our family on a life-changing adventure as we say goodbye to our traditional home in Colfax, California and hit the road in our spacious 5th wheel. Experience life in a new way and join us as we discover where our journey takes us. Follow us on this exciting and uncertain journey!
I have a question. What’s the name of the material you have closest to the stove? The part where you said “cool to the touch.” I’m building a camper from a utility trailer and could definitely use this
Great Video - Looking at the product prior and the confusion within the comments brought me to your demonstration, so Thanks. Any reason I couldn't run off a 100lb tank? If a 20lb gives you 100hrs - then a 100lb gives you 500hrs at the same output rate?
Hey, I enjoy your videos. You simply show what you do as a solution. I assume if there's a problem later with a solution, that you'll make a video showing what happened, or praise how well a solution worked. The only thing bothering me in this video tho is the music overlay. Could you turn down the music volume so it's easier to hear what you're saying? Maybe increase music volume during scenes when there's nothing to listen in on. 🤗 Keep up the channel! 🎉
Hey, I really appreciate the feedback! I totally agree about the music-it was quieter during editing than it ended up being in the final product, which was frustrating. In my newer video, I think I’ve got a better handle on it. As for insulating the entire underbelly, I have zero regrets. Was it perfect? No, but it definitely helped us get through a winter with temperatures as low as -40°F without ever having frozen pipes! The factory insulation alone wouldn’t have been enough.
@@dadandlokiinthewoods8806 exactly. So many know it alls screaming you’ll die from carbon monoxide or something! 😂 they would rather just freeze to death I suppose.
Well now you see if that was a permanent location like my 40 ft fifth wheel RV that I still need to put underpinning on that sticking out on the ground would be a good place to put some Landscaping Timbers around and just put some mulch in because you already have your ground cover and it would look nice
@@topher7720 yea if we were in a permanent location I would do things differently for sure. We are contract workers and there was a chance we would have to leave mid winter. Luckily we didn’t have to and it held out great all winter. I even did it again here in Wyoming and made another vid of that process.
You don’t have experience in the snow and ice do you. That turn lane is solid ice. It was -20f that day. You try and slow down in that and you’re sliding. You won’t stop. Best to stay in the ice free lane as long as possible.
Small town living, is the way. I will visit the cities, but I will no longer live in them. There are just to many upsides to "living smaller" in less populated area's as you noted.
My only issue with these is I've been told by several people these heaters don't work correctly above 7000 feet. Problem being, I live above 7000 feet 🤔
@@thomasd9237 hmmm I have heard rumors like that also. But I can’t confirm. Doesn’t seem right, I have seen many in Alaska use them in off grid situations and ice fishing. But maybe they were at lower elevation.
@@OneStrangeJourney I know when I bought my quad from Arizona (about 2500ft) and brought it to Colorado it would barely run. I had to open the carb. air screw quite a bit & now it's fine. Air here is scarce. LoL
@@OneStrangeJourney The only "odd" experience was having to use a common toilet, shared by everyone on the floor. Last time I had to do that was back in the dorms in my college days. As I wake up often to pee, I resented having to wait until others "completed their business." Other than that, I enjoyed the hotel very much. Has good character. Definitely was NOT haunted on that particular night. I really enjoyed my evening in town. I found the merchants on Main Street to be friendly...also the folks in the tavern. My friend and I couldn't have looked more "out of towner" than we did.
We love it. Usually dont use much till it's in the 30s or it will heat you out. But once we are in the 30s or lower it's great. Once it hits 80 we usually sit her off but there are times in middle of the night instead of shutting off I would just open windows to regulate temps. Fellow RVers though we were crazy opening windows in -20F.
madison looks like wants to connect with you , its not easy we all have different langage to say , i only seen a little maybe work with some of her interests i see she want you as like a best friend
Hey I appreciate that! I hope so. Maybe I need to try harder with things she's interested but being a teen girl thats hard to find something I can fit into you know. But I'll never give up.
years ago we would take water from down hill to us 1inch hose run it through a rad from auto wrecker and hose going back to creek didn't need alot water flow and put fan behind would cool are moble home really good . was great on really hot days , drink a few beer after work west cost bc
I forgot if you added extra UV coating on top of the roof, I just did mine couple months ago and it definitely seems to be making a huge difference. I got it from Home Depot. Henry’s silicone and I added three layers with the 5 gallon bucket on a 33 foot fifth wheel.
You know I used that same stuff on my Bounder motorhome a long time ago right before I sold her. It really made a difference huh? I never even considered that could help. I am due to repaint my roof in the next year. Will have to look into it. Thanks for the tip TG!
Hey TG, yea YT has an attitude against me I think. Even my wife says she doesn't get notified sometimes. I always thought she was just making excuses why she didn't watch the vid but maybe she wasn't lying lol...
Sounds like bad luck on the rv parks lol. 5 yrs now and ive worked on vehicles every rv park and washed/waxed rv every park and worked on it if needed. You guys should head to new england area next pay is much much better and way better quality of work. Also tonsss to explore/do.
New England huh, I have seen some contracts out that way. I am ready for a change like that maybe in the spring. Def going to look into it. And yea I have worked on my crap at all the parks too but I know the park owners are giving me the evil eye lol. Have to sneak in the car washes. Currently at a KOA so until season is over I have to behave. Once season is over the owner settles down and it's a lot easier going. And I get it, he needs to keep the place looking classy and its a nice park.
@@OneStrangeJourney I believe youd love new england area. Soo much diff then the west but still kind of the same. Lots n lots of trees n woods. Hiking n such. Dartmouth hospital in new hampshire is a really good hospital also maine med in portland maine is good also. We leave sodak on saturday for grand tetons for few days then over to idaho for next contract for the next 6 months.
Does the whole rv stay hot 85 plus or just living room? Our master bedroom will stay 66 all day when its been 100-110 here in sodak. Living room does get into mid 80s tho. Also maine,vermont,new hammi all stay very nice in summer have lived in all. Very few days in the 90s
Our bedroom usually runs 2-3 degrees warmer than the living room too. I’d be thrilled to keep it at 66! When it hits over 100 outside, our RV usually maintains around 20 degrees cooler inside, which is tolerable, but it's still not ideal. And funny you mentioned those states-Maine is especially high on my list as well!
I have the recpro 15k you showed in the video in my Cardinal 3450RL (2010). It pulls around ~1400watts powered by my ~3700watts of solar on the roof. But it still struggles to keep up in when its 90+ here in Indiana. But I normally only run the one during the day. The 13.5K that is in the bedroom, I only run when sleeping. I have a 48volt solar setup which I do love (EG4 6000XP with two EG4 Lifepo4 48v 100AH batteries). I say if you are going to put solar on the roof, you will want to use it for more then then just the AC. Love the videos. You keep it real. Keep em coming.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! The EG4 line definitely looks solid, and I’m seriously considering their batteries and controllers/chargers for my setup. I love the idea of being able to plug and play right away while slowly building out the solar system over time-it’s definitely more doable that way. But yeah, the recpro's are still on my mind too. I’m just worried that even with two new 15k units, it still might not be enough. My neighbors with a similar-sized RV are running three units, so I’m thinking lol...
Nothing like going from sub zero to hotter than Hattie’s 🤣🤣. Yes sir, stay away from the sticky fly traps. My cat got wrapped up in one of those and she went crazy. That sticky stuff does wash off. Lots of people do that mini split and I’m thinking seriously about doing also. Just haven’t done it this year. Maybe next year. I got 3 ac’s so mine get down to 70, no problem. But I don’t pay the electric bill either.
Definitely looking into the mini split, just need to weigh the pros and cons a bit more before pulling the trigger. A few of my neighbors also have 3 AC's in same size 5th wheel and like you have no issues. I just think thats the issue. Even with new units I may not be happy.
How many 40lb bags of pellets would you say you went through in a month? I'm gonna have to move into my camper, living in a northern Michigan climate, and I'm wondering cost bc I'm low income. Thanks!!!
Well the details are we live in a 40' 5th wheel as you seen, and depending on how much we kept it running anywhere from 1 bag every 3 days for temps in 40s, to 1 bag a day during the -20f to -30f. My wife gets cold easy so she would keep the rv between 75 and 80 or more sometimes and I would literally crack windows when it was to hot. My fellow Rvers were struggling to keep their rvs 65 and thought I was insane to have windows cracked below 0f. So depending what the bags of pellets cost in your area and what kind of temps your dealing with it may be cheaper then buying propane. For us it defiantly was and our propane heater would never have kept us this warm!
@@OneStrangeJourney sorry-no it doesn’t. Your payload is limited to the components used when building the vehicle, I.e. frame, springs, etc. overloading these components may result in a catastrophic failure and could endanger people. Please search “do airbags increase my payload”.
@@deankastner5058 I understand but literally in that year the only difference between the 3/4 ton and one ton was the rear springs. Nothing else was different. So by adding 7500lb airbags I can deflate and have a better ride when not towing and when inflated I have the same truck if not better than a 0ne ton. In fact a stock one ton from that year wouldn’t even be able to keep the ride height I can one you put 3,000 lbs plus of payload. The difference in payload is 3500lbs vs 4500 on the one ton. And I have the addition of 7500lb bags.
@@deankastner5058 and when I say the rear springs are different on the one ton vs the 3/4 ton, litterly the one ton just had one extra leaf spring. Thats it. Thats all you get for the extra $10k or what not.
@@OneStrangeJourney I understand all that and think it is a good setup for those that wish to do so. But to state that it increases payload is misleading. Max payload capacity will always be the number found on the door sticker.
Yes we did! But I'll tell you I am surprised how little to no smell you get. And once vented absolutely no smell. Before we vented just a slight earthy dirt smell.
Hey TG, I really appreciate that! Yea we are all good. Made a handful of vids and decided I decided not to post. Stepped away from Social Media and just spent time out in the desert and mountains. But im going to try and get back to a normal schedule. But thanks for asking!
Have you used the recycle water option yet? If so how does it work, where would it store the water after the first wash, or do you have to pull out the wet laundry and for go the spin cycle.
I install the washer between the mower and blade to scalp my bermuda grass, then put it back to maintain the original level 1 height. I need to level my lawn before trying to replace the wheels or I'll be hitting dirt, but saved this video for when the time comes. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
@@snappysausage what are you talking about? Did you watch to the end. We lost an animal. And look at my views. Do I look like I’m desperate for views. I get like 50 views a video. Making my little vids does not provide an income.
Well I’ll give you an update on the washer, still works great a year later doing laundry daily! As for the steak content sorry. I’m not just a reviewer, more of a vlogger. Man I miss the days I could afford steaks… 😢
I don't know how I missed your comment, Sorry! Been one of them weeks for the last couple weeks. I am in terrible shape but for the first time in years I feel like I am making progress. Even just starting with some very short hikes. And it's funny you mentioned it would be great if the rv park was there. Its BLM land and I told Jen, we could pull our rig out to some of them beautiful places and set up for a couple weeks. But the drama to do it in my RV, and the electric and water issues. Be a pain. But one day we will make it possible in this rig or another. It would be so peaceful!
@@OneStrangeJourney Amen, I’m right there with you. I’m dropping my underbelly right now due to a toilet valve $10 at Amazon that stayed open and oh well water everywhere when I return from lunchtime, using 5 fans to dry it out what a procedure and process but I live RV life so I’m learning how to do water recovery
Lol that site have been deactivated and torn down since 2009. Its the old Papa Missile Alert facility. I used to post there. In fact I spent X-mas 2006 there. And no one in Black will come for you. Highly doubt anyone from the base even makes a trip up there anymore.
That’s very interesting. At the time we were freaked out and it had a spooky vibe for sure. The thought of what you had in those silos was scary. I have since learned I was just a pansy from California and had no clue. My info was out of date! Thank you for the comment and info and I appreciate the your service to the country! My wife is also Air Force and was stationed in Minot back around 2003-5.
I was stationed in Great Falls. And we stayed at the missile facilities around the area weeks at a time. Our favorite stop was Conrad if we posted up by Shelby. Seeing highway 15 and that sky brings back a lot of memories.
I just went through my 6th or 7th year of heating my shop with a Big Buddy, split catalyst and I am still alive! I installed a CO2 sensor the first year and it is still on the wall and has never beeped. I put a second smoke/CO2 alarm in this year only because I installed a smoke alarm network in my out buildings and house. it has never beeped except when I tested it! In Eastern Oregon everyone I know buys their propane by the GALLON, not the pound! I have no idea what a 20# propane tank is? When I was working, I had many remote generator sites that ran on propane, GALLONS of it, not Pounds. If I would have ordered pounds of propane the delivery man would have slapped me! What is the group-speak prepper talk when people define propane tanks by the pound? Has anyone you know ever bought more than a one pound tank of propane? Have you ever paid for a "pound" of propane? Every place I buy propane I pay by the gallon, WTF? Over! I personally have five, 10 gallon propane tanks, six 5 gallon propane tanks, and about one hundred 1# canisters. The canisters are the only tank I know of that are defined by the pound, and I have no idea how many I can fill from a 5 gallon tank. FYI: I can run my buddy heater on low, just above where you hear the flame starting to flicker for 7 days exactly on 9 gallons, that is about 1.25 gallons per day, 24/7. When I get down to the last 10 gallon tank I take the other 4 in to be filled. The total is always 7 days on 9 gallons, almost a month. One more thing, a filter does not make the heater hard to start, that doesn't even make sense! Only if the filter was plugged would it matter. I have used filters since I bought my first Buddy Heater and have never had a problem. The only maintenance is cleaning off the pilot orifice occasionally with a small wire brush. PS If the "safety sally's" saw how I test my connections they would probably have a heart attack, but I always wear my gloves! I use soap only to wash my hands!
Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! Sounds like you’ve got your setup dialed in after all these years with the Big Buddy. I hear you on the CO2 alarms-it's always good to stay safe, but it sounds like you’ve had zero issues. Your propane usage numbers are impressive! I’ve been getting good results with mine too-once you know your gear, it’s easy to dial it in just right. As for the filter, totally agree. I’ve used one since day one and haven’t had any problems starting up the heater. Maintenance is key, and cleaning the pilot orifice once in a while does the trick. Sometimes you’ve just got to trust your experience and know what works for you. Appreciate the insight!
Ah I don't think you've hooked up this Buddy heater correctly. The BIG Buddy you can hook directly as you show here. However the Big Buddy has a filter built in. The regular Buddy does not have a built in filter. In order too hook up the Buddy too a 20# you must buy a filter too hook it up. And even if you hook up a 1# tank they recommend you use a filter.
It’s optional, but I didn’t use a filter. It worked great for two years without any issues until it was stolen. However, this winter, I plan to buy a filter-why not, right? They say if you use a buddy heater hose, you don’t need one. But as I’m getting older and more cautious, I’ll use a filter next time. Turing into a safety sally 😂.
