3 Improvements, Now the RESULTS! Winter Camping in an RV Part 5

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After upgrading my camper with a new heater, adding foam insulation under the floor and putting a heating pad with my battery, I can now share the actual results from a cold trip in New Hampshire's White Mountains. How well did they all perform in real winter conditions?
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a professional install, so please view for entertainment purposes only. I am not responsible for personal injury or damage to property by anyone who attempts to duplicate this and does not have the proper skills or knowledge.
Please see the other videos in this series here:
Why I Chose this Heater: • Finally a NEW Camper H...
Dickinson Heater Install: • RV Heater Install! A D...
The Insulation Install: • Preparing My Trailer f...
The Battery Warmer: • RV Winter Camping Prep...
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@2legit64 Год назад

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.

@Tom-In-Ga Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@markbernhardt6281 Год назад

@@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.

@rwoods6132 Год назад

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 5 месяцев назад

That is actually a good idea.

@paulr.3220 Год назад

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.

@markthomas2436 5 месяцев назад

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.

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@herblapp6134 who are you talking to?

@SlimPotatohead Год назад

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: ru-vid.com/group/PL7S0sof9f84L9EjuP97V_NxEDrVbDD2YY Thanks! SP

@thelmahenriques6454 Год назад

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

@charlesflores9714 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@tyoung9012 Год назад

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

@jan6293 Год назад

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

@robhackett6421 Год назад

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! 👍

@alisalavine1052 Год назад

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.

@papajon62 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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_ Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@38below39 Год назад

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

@peacefulwife5199 Год назад

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

@SlimPotatohead Год назад

Morning!

@todddunn945 Год назад

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.

@scottschultz687 Год назад

Great job slim 👍 love the winter camping videos!

@vanlehman144 Год назад

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 Год назад

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!

@annhysell6064 Год назад

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.

@jermsman18 Год назад

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

@evelynjordan2902 Год назад

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

@mrv6968 Год назад

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..

@Allan-uk9qb 5 месяцев назад

NICE. you guys go thru trial and error then I benifit not making the same mistakes. Glad you put up more insulation too.

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

HEY! Good morning Slim!

@SlimPotatohead Год назад

Good Morning!

@user-tr4cz8zt4d 11 месяцев назад

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.

@Drmikekuna Год назад

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.

@defend223 5 месяцев назад

You should head to Hancock again this weekend- that's where I'm headed in a square drop..... I live close by. Be great to hang out, I love the thought you put into your data in the videos... It's super helpful. Be well

@robertdillon9989 Год назад

Hi, I live in NH , have property in Littleton. I have a trailer on new land there, thanks for the tips. Its -26F. I hope you’re home by now it’s way too cold to be in a trailer now ! It will be -36 with wind chill easy !!! Bail out ! Peace out !

@WheresJoseToday-im1gr 10 месяцев назад

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!!!

@markattardo Год назад

I'm very impressed with your camper upgrades overall. Glad you're not camping in the White Mountains today, there's a serious artic blast moving in. -13F (-36F wind chill) and dropping at 1pm . At least the sun is shining.

@shawneeb3771 Год назад

Thank you once again for all the information.

@earlsmithers8987 Год назад

Thanks Slim, your information is priceless.

@ruthscott5166 Год назад

Thanks, Slim, for the updates

@ndafarachaitezvi1139 Год назад

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

@justlookin3 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@richardduke6930 Год назад

Nice trip in the cold ! Be safe out there !

@artie360 Год назад

Good video. Lots to think about. Cheers!

@bobmanzi7712 Год назад

great stuff Slim thanks

@djdiscoworm Год назад

i remember your high wiind video in Canada. WOW

@alanjackson4646 Год назад

Another great information vlog, thank you. AJ

@krisg3984 Год назад

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

@nava8529 Год назад

Love the reviews 😊 they are so helpful

@Kathiewinkle Год назад

Hi Slim. Thanks for the great reviews 😊

@pamhutzell8268 Год назад

Really cool, you did all the right tests.

@reginanordine496 Год назад

Love that little fireplace so much.

@anitasimmons3599 Год назад

Wow, that is great efficiency for heating a camper in below freezing temperatures. The floor insulation really works well. Thank you for the update. Safe travels.

@smky143 Год назад

I love that heater!!

@debjukes5548 8 месяцев назад

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

@Monarch67 Год назад

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

@joanscotto5822 Год назад

Another fabulous video.

@JayRSwan Год назад

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

@pagewhite8177 Год назад

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

@funzeevanzee Год назад

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

@ashevillegeorge3316 Год назад

Excellent video!

@dickspade7045 Год назад

Thanks for a great video packed with very useful info. I think any improvement you have ever incorporated in any of your campers have been well designed, installed & safe. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

@debralane7408 Год назад

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

@maga5381 Год назад

Another great informative video. Keep it up.

@skiphamblin2185 Год назад

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.

@craigcottingham35 Год назад

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

@juliehandley5003 Год назад

Lovely video thanks

@benf3607 Год назад

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

@chrishuston4445 Год назад

Hey Slim, thanks for the update!

@dewdropn5619 Год назад

Great results that are satisfying for your comfort. 🕊

@PWlangford1 Год назад

Good job.

@violetraquelgarcia5143 Год назад

Hello from Tucson Az . Nice to hear what You have to say to us. Thanks and be Safe .I 🙏😊

@masonstruckadventure9368 Год назад

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

@eutimiochavez415 Год назад

That is a great heater !

@c.julien8266 Год назад

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

@menofairy Год назад

Great video

@k9khodi363 9 месяцев назад

Love the closet! ❤

@BurnabyCorey Год назад

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

@onrycodger Год назад

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

@artieross9537 Год назад

Love, love, love your videos!

@kaykaykayak9368 Год назад

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

@1cosmocat Год назад

As always great info

@nhbomar Год назад

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

@Xelsorsior Год назад

Very informative, thank You.

@zanesutherland406 Год назад

This is a great setup!

@k9khodi363 9 месяцев назад

Such a cute heater, very homelike.

@bill562 Год назад

Great work on your vid as usual! You could add 2 screw-in hooks on your wood frame to hang your gloves. I also hang a wool blanket over my sliding door and seal it with rectangular magnets from Harbor Freight. Maybe you could glue a metal strip around your door and do the same. It makes a huge difference. Keep on keeping on!

@craigw.scribner6490 Год назад

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

@irishrider7324 6 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Love your friendly feedback to those “knowitall” haters! You did it right! In many ways!

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Год назад

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.

@pavementendstraveler6574 Год назад

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

@jasoneastham3126 Год назад

Another good video.

@timothymorgan919 Год назад

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

@kellys.8922 Год назад

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! 🍻

@nickboucher1884 Год назад

Great channel

@jameshodgins1937 Год назад

Glad your new heater is working out well for you.

@douglasmacgregor3878 Год назад

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

@carlosgoncalves4125 Год назад

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

@dippyfish Год назад

Safe travels.

@MikeS-7 Год назад

It's a nice solution. I like this little stove and the flame makes it all the better. Ambience.

@reidcrosby6241 Год назад

Excellent review . Good info for folks considering a Dickson

@MarshaMarsha885 Год назад

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

@mannyfragoza9652 Год назад

Excellent install heater Slim and super clean job.

@davidskaggs9914 Год назад

That's a great little heater...going to check it out for my cargo trailer

@johnnyappleseed2058 Год назад

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

@lindawoods6841 Год назад

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

@markbradbury3317 Год назад

Very informative good one 👍

@whitneykovener Год назад

Wow, Thanks for sharing Slim. That heater is a good consideration / choice in heaters. Re: how long it takes to hitch up and get out in an emergency... We camp in a teardrop style camper. When we arrive at a campsite, we can be completely "set up" in 5-7 min including stabilizers. Tear down / hitch up about the same or less. Small campers like Slims / teardrops don't require much time like the larger ones.