How to Survive Winter Living in a Motorhome - My Hints & Tips

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Here's how I stay warm in the cold times of the year and winter in the motorhome.
I haven't had any real problems with the cold to be honest, and last winter I was in Wales for 5 nights at -8 to -10 and the heater worked a dream along with a few of my tips I was cozy.
Hope these help guys and girls.
I'd love to hear what any of you do to stay warm in your motorhomes or vans while full timing in the comments below.
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@John-rj9bk 4 года назад

I enjoy your content, newly subscribed. Reason; You're a genuine guy with information to share, NO fake hype, NO click bait, just you. Keep it up, fantastic!

@2487mpobor 4 года назад

couldnt agree more

@AB-gz9yb 4 года назад

I envy this man so much

@terryholl767 Год назад

@@2487mpobor😮😅😅😅😅

@johnhunter2214 Год назад

2 winters in the antarctic , taught me thermal long johns , long sleeved t shirts, woolen hat. best base layer ever.

@immortalsofar5314 4 года назад

Additional: Put a dehumidifier in the front or seal it off really well. Otherwise, the humidity and heat from the back will build up in the front and *completely wreck* the electronics. 5 years of living in an RV in the States taught me this the hard way.

@veganvocalist4782 4 года назад

Immortal SoFar Thank you for that great tip

@danielyoung_ Год назад

I was just thinking about the condensation, this is very good advice

@veganvocalist4782 4 года назад

Lovely man , I wish you all the happiness and good health in the world , stay beautiful 🌻

@mildcamper5429 5 лет назад

I have recently discovered the centuries old joy of wearing long johns plus thermal top. My initial reason was to get by with a lighter sleeping bag on camping trips, but I now wear them at home also. They make a big difference negating unecessary additional heating costs. 👍

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Long John's are great in the winter 👍🏻👍🏻

@Taaltaak2024 Год назад

i really love your content also the fact you don't fake it all and don't clean everything up before filming. This is motorhome reality

@ExMAB4 4 года назад

What a clever articulate genuine real nice guy. The kind I chose for friendship.

@adamowen5982 4 года назад

I don’t even own a Motorhome but just found your vids the last couple of days and just really enjoy watching 😊 keep up the good work chap

@st3bad 4 года назад

Respect mate your postive attitude

@gailbennett3782 4 года назад

Loved this video! Well done you! No bull crap just honest advice. Thank you loved it.

@RyanPratten 4 года назад

Honestly, man. I love your videos. You make me feel very cozy!

@cozzyfromthepark 4 года назад

Bro 100% agree makes me want the winter here asap to get the winter gear out

@magnakirsty4480 5 лет назад

So glad we discovered your channel as your videos are so interesting. You have a lovely cosy set up in your van.

@caskwith 4 года назад

Since you have a decent solar setup (and drive around charging your batteries) get yourself an electric blanket for the bed. Even on their highest setting they only draw around 50W, I use one on low (10-20W) and it will keep you toasty warm with a nice thick duvet on top. Much better than a hot water bottle.

@plug1461 4 года назад

You really have inspired me to follow my dream. Thank you for all your videos so glad I found your Chanel

@ollyjaymatthews2698 4 года назад

love your out look on life...never down on camera. good video xx

@ManyFunAdventures 5 лет назад

Great tips mate! We're making mental notes here. lol. Thanks for sharing. Great video. 👍

@bassetmadness3625 5 лет назад

Very informative vlog. As a class 1 trucker for the last 30 years I've had a few winter night's out on the even stuck for 3 nights on the M8...lol Well done chap keep them coming. As I said before it's good to find someone that speaks about thing straight without any bullshit editing or trying to be cocky about it. Nice job. Rob

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Cheers Rob, glad you liked it 👍🏻😃

@thevashfan12392 2 года назад

class 1? is that CDL grade? cause I'm skeptical if you're driving a class 1 vehicle..... it's remotely possible but I've never heard of it. me? I'm just a sad sod that got rejected from being allowed to operate class 9 vehicles in a CDL class A distinction.

@thomassturge1274 Год назад

@@thevashfan12392 A Class 1 truck is an articulated lorry in the U.K. or in America it’s referred to as a semi.

@hunty1970 4 года назад

Great tips buddy. Getting the van ready for three weeks in the alps this winter.

@nickc4518 5 лет назад

Enjoying your vlogs bud. Keep up the good work.

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

cheers mate

@zanyzara8788 4 года назад

Stay warm my friend. Enjoying your video:)

@korpiz 4 года назад

Any of your videos explore why you choose this way of living, seems to be a great fit for you.

@davecrook4458 5 лет назад

Heat sucking love it man nice job mate 👍👍

@ballisticdan9135 4 года назад

ve your down to earth off the cuff presentation style. Your a legend mate. Thanks

@victheoutdoor6221 4 года назад

I have to say, you are one of the best vlogger mate. I watched I think all of your videos because they are infirmative and no bollox like 99 percent of youtubers. I have started to look at motorhomes as our swb master is not enough for long term camping and trips. I was especially curious about winter camping and ski trips but unfortunally havent seen anyone doing video how to winterise van for winter camping rather then staying warm. Would you be able to do it? I guess you have loads of other van lifers around you and you could come up with video about it. Cheers buddy! Keep it up!

@choltrig 4 года назад

Great insight from someone on the front line .

@TheUrbanMotorhome 4 года назад

Thanks 😃👍🏻

@joncarver2611 Год назад

Love watching your videos Darren " funny guy but very interesting topics on living full time ' can't get enough of you as looking into doing full time with the wife . Keep up the good work buddy 👍.

@madscone1984 4 года назад

This is brilliant mate

@Coolagreen16 5 лет назад

Thanks man, good job!

@garrybeard2031 5 лет назад

Up stairs.heat sucking floor.you the man great video well done.👍🍺🇬🇧

@robclague8495 5 лет назад

Respect to you, when I move to my motorhome full time, hopeing to spend the winters in Spain/Portugal.

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Oh that will be wicked mate, you'll have a great time

@leehollebon3393 4 года назад

@@TheUrbanMotorhome your a top lad really like your channel mate do you live in England if so where abouts also what is your name mate?

@Priest92 4 года назад

Same. Picking up my van this week How are you finding it?

@macdchef 5 лет назад

Rob your getting better

@laurencefahey2085 Год назад

Love your videos and your happy go lucky approach to life 👏🏻👏🏻

@allanmacbadger5692 3 года назад

I have wild camped in a motorhome over Xmas / NY period in the north of Scotland many times, the most important thing is to stay out of the wind as the chill factor will be 2-3 times as much as the nominal air temperature. Secondly its good to have a well insulated vehicle, the few makes that are made in Scandinavia have floor and wall heating which makes all the difference. Apart from that I would say make sure you have some light thermal underwear and a good thermal duvet, if you have those and unless its -10C plus, you probably won't need the heating on through the night.

@kevinatherton1006 2 года назад

great tips, thanks Dazza!!

@marktrvls1218 4 года назад

Great hints and tips and video👍

@phodetheus 5 лет назад

Hi, Just discovered your channel and binge watching. Great stuff please keep them coming.

@CampervanAdventures 5 лет назад

Lololol had to laugh near the end of the video,when you were going on about the flasks and hot water bottles.Top video mate....keep um coming pal top tips

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Cheers Paul 👍🏻😃

@dillonstevens7685 5 лет назад

Heya bro, not sure how I ended up on this channel but I'm actually enjoying it, keep it up bud !

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Thanks Dillon

@krazywally5685 4 года назад

Couple of long socks, filled with cat litter, superb humidifiers

@CW-ms1bh 4 года назад

Karl Walduck Interesting, how does this work?

@krazywally5685 4 года назад

@@CW-ms1bh the cat litter absorbs the moisture exceptionally well

@graham9352 3 года назад

That's a very good idea 👍

@emmaburke7964 4 месяца назад

Didn’t work for me 😢

@bobkippuz 4 года назад

Thoroughly nice fella

@hornetboy3694 Год назад

Awesome video thank you

@in-the-vanpeter5157 5 лет назад

Well you are on a roll , for the sky lights get a piece if celotex or kingspan cut to size a put above blind works beyond amazing

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

I have seen ones you can buy, I might look into making one that can break down in size, that the only reason I've not bought one because of storing it somewhere all the time will be a pain, good to know they work really well though

@spiritualawakeningworldwid6044 4 года назад

You are a legend 👌🏼

@hiimpeter9197 4 года назад

I love the setup man I was thinking of doing the same.

@tomgreen3101 4 года назад

Really helpful mate!

@epicjourneysbritainireland9474 4 года назад

Heres a tip for you, and anyone whos watching..buy some greenhouse thermal insulation, cut it to the size of your bed slats (or whatever u have) and lay it on..put your mattress or cushions on top of it and when your in bed at night your body heat wont escape through the bottom of the bed via the cushions as it will reflect back up from the insulation keeping u warm...

@epicjourneysbritainireland9474 4 года назад

@@stephen3654 Nope, ive had it under my mattress for over a year now, no mould and it keeps u toasty during cold nights especially when used in conjunction with a heated blanket...

@EelingStudios 4 года назад

I must sweat too much as I've found that a mattress will go 'bad' if you stop the airflow under it...

@georgeoliver8989 5 лет назад

Great video Darren top man👍

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Thanks George 👍🏻

@saradillon2252 5 лет назад

Love your sense of humour 😂 Wish I had the nerve to get out of this rat race - but at least now I've found your channel I can watch someone who has actually done it - thank you!

@iancarr722 3 года назад

Think of it as your life story book, end one chapter start a new one, best thing I ever did take control of your own life, if you think of it in economic terms you'll never change.

@marcedwards8214 4 года назад

Great advice cheers mate

@alexivins2208 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip on the thermos flask! I haven’t seen your videos before but i will certainly be doing this from now on! I have hot water bottle ready for winter. Wish me luck! 😂

@coasttocoastcaravanning6138 4 года назад

Great vid mate looks cold really nice mate don🤠🇬🇧👍👌👌

@anthonydickinson5913 4 года назад

Great tips m8❗️❗️

@bestoutdoors6657 4 года назад

Your a diamond and funny! Keep up the good work 👊

@Troy72472 5 лет назад

Keep up the great info

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Will do, cheers Troy

@mathshelp7285 5 лет назад

Darren, binge watching in order so sorry if it’s in the next vid, but do you do much cooking in the van if so what sort of stuff. Keep them coming Big Man 😉

@yvonneshelley888 5 лет назад

Very helpful

@EelingStudios 4 года назад

With no heating in my van my saviour is an electric blanket, they don't take much power, 30 - 50 watts for a single that's enough to heat the centre of a double bed. I've survived winter nights with ice on the inside of the van thanks to that blanket!

@Priest92 4 года назад

Wow with what temperature?

@EelingStudios 4 года назад

@@Priest92 as low as minus 10c outside. But hell getting out of bed!

@flyer1658 4 года назад

I've never been in a motor home, not got a motor home and never been interested in them ! But I love your videos and now think it would be great fun living in one! Cheers

@VanTasticTraveling 4 года назад

It is an amazing experience 😊 my wife and i have been traveling for 8 months now..truly amazing!

@mrmrst9020 5 лет назад

Hi Darren hope you are ok keep warm mate it’s getting colder Glen

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Hi Glen, yeah has been colder for sure, but keeping nice and toastie in the MH, just refilling the bottles as soon as their used so I don't get caught short 😀😀👍👍

@mrmrst9020 5 лет назад

Brilliant mate soon be having having nicer weather LPG is the way to going we have 2 11kg gaslow on our MH best thing we did keep up the good blogs keep warm mate glen 👍

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

@@mrmrst9020 Oh mate that's gonna be plenty and keep you going ages, cheers Glen

@LindzandLife 4 года назад

For my odd weekend in the van in the winter I made a heated blanket I got a few packs of heating fabric strips meant for putting in jackets I think. Sewed them into a blanket and have 2 solar power charging units 1 lasts 4-6 hours and it's not overly hot but enough to so you freezing

@willmace5439 3 года назад

great video pal

@Summer56547 5 лет назад

My brother your body is perfectly adopted for winter. BTW great video.

@jamesjames1227 5 лет назад

Thanks bro for this video just looking at Same one for me and kids help me out loads this videos thank you

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Your welcome mate 👍

@daxcoco1229 4 года назад

OMG! YOU ARE SO FUNNY!!! brilliant thank you.

@richcronin8796 4 года назад

I got homeless and had to live in a fishing bivy during the snow minus 5 i was in propper survival mode and had a rough time of it with condensation you have to get the right mix of cold air with hot air you have to equalise the both i have a flat now and look back at that time it was a great experience in life having nothing living wild.

@timmalpass543 4 года назад

I was homeless for a while and lived in my car for 2 months. I have a flat now aswell, but it looking back it made me stronger mentally and I learnt a lot about life and who your so called friends are, glad you are ok.

@leighbolton4632 5 лет назад

You make me laugh mate great videos inspiring me to start the van life

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 👍😁

@mrmrst9020 5 лет назад

Hi Darren good tips like that 👍 do like the hot water bottle you can’t beat that there’s nothing worse then feeling cold keep your vids coming all the best mate glen

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Cheers Glen glad you liked them. Totally agree mate, being cold sucks...I mean proper sucks haha 👍🏻😊

@mrmrst9020 5 лет назад

The Urban Motorhome hi Darren it’s going to get colder on Thursday onwards so I’ve been told so plenty of layers on keep warm and safe mate I’ve got 20 Motorhome to get ready for a show in Exeter so not nice outside glen

@chiefbrodyrobertson2950 4 года назад

Van is cool👍

@DroneHDTV 3 года назад

Hi great channel I just got my motorhome old 1990 fiat and I did some tests before going solo over this winter to see if I can get it warm! yes the sky vents lose heat so I got a reflective sun screen for summer and cut them to size and use them. helped a lot. And the bed over cab added a 12v electric blanket. works very well and no real drain on battery. hmm i should change my channel lol to vanlife lol. ty for the video

@brettnbeckvalleyvan 5 лет назад

There's nothing wrong with crocs 😉 they are the best footwear ever invented I have 7 pairs 👍 and I also love the B+M socks they are great in the winter I couldn't go to work without them on 😉 great little informative vid, safe travels ❤️ Brett n Bec xx

@bigmac7228 5 лет назад

Yes to all of the above.BUT please don't tell me you wear your socks up to your knees with crocs.that is an offence.lol

@brettnbeckvalleyvan 5 лет назад

@@bigmac7228 😂😂😂 Brilliant 😂😂😂

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Haha crocs are the best! Them BM socks are soooooo warm it's crazy, cheers 👍🏻😊

@brettnbeckvalleyvan 5 лет назад

@@TheUrbanMotorhome keep the videos coming butty 👍

@thenoworriesnomad 5 лет назад

Crocs are the best footwear ever invented, I also have a few pairs...

@mazyondown7680 5 лет назад

Great video. New subscriber here 🙋‍♀️.

@constantlimbo-vb6iy 4 года назад

The Urban Motorhome do you have any issues with condensation ? great video's,i'm thinking about living full time in a motorhome,so appreciate all the information your giving us mate

@flybobbie1449 4 года назад

I lived in a caravan for two years and condensation was a problem. It would run down the walls. I ended tiling all the interior with floor tiles. And in nooks and crannies i had those throw away dehumidifier tubs. Take every opportunity to leave some ventilation open. The double glazed windows would run with condensation. Morning ritual was to mop it up. But it must have been healthy, the only time i never caught a cold was in the caravan.

@alangarner4095 3 года назад

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻thanks mate stay warm and safe 👍🏻😎👍🏻

@rosschambers1987 2 года назад

😂 made me laugh. Great video.

@krazywally5685 4 года назад

Legend 👍

@michaelcoogan1654 3 года назад

In my van now -1degrees. Rigged a double Duck maybe Goose(can’t remember)down quilt between the cab and the back,no draughts. Truma heater on half heat no 5, gas only as off grid. Toasty warm in a tee shirt and track suit bottoms.

@chuckylamb4398 4 года назад

12volt blanket or car seat cover is amazing

@riboid 3 года назад

Windows are always the biggest heat loss. A thermally lines curtain can improve window performance by upto 30% Buy lined curtains, open them up and put more insulation inside and stitch them back up again. Id look at a non powered desiccant dehumidifier to draw out moisture too. Good vids

@gray8046 4 года назад

Hi Darren, Love the vids and your channel, could just watch it all day long!! Think you are great bud, keep doing what you do, I think it's fantastic. I don't really feel the cold at all, even in the coldest of winter's I am in a T-shirt, but my goodness do I feel the heat, I feel that I nealy die with the heat, and that's not even in the hight of the Summer, I have even been known to have the aircon on in December at home in the flat, if I was to live full or even part time in a motor home how would I manage and cope?? Could you share your experience on how to keep cool in hot weather, and how to sleep in the motorhome in hot times, I also work night shifts so have to sleep in the day, I think you have spoke a bit about this on someone else's channel, but could you please do a vid on the topic on yours pls?

@vanliferesources6337 4 года назад

Good quality Merino wool, tops, leggings and socks does the trick, all through the winter months.

@jordanjtait9992 4 года назад

Haha this bloke is class

@debs7679 4 года назад

Top man x

@terrytibbs6029 4 года назад

Good lad !!!!

@tinkertime7165 4 года назад

Just get a big chap like you in your motorhome, got to add a decent amount of heat. If it’s not enough just get him doing some press-ups. Soon be ‘toasty warm’.

@johneygd 4 года назад

Yep hahaha, instead of just being lazy sitting in your cheir, why not just doing sittups instead to get warm.

@VS60RS6 4 года назад

Have you considered an electric blanket? Can be as low as 26w so I’m sure your inverter and batteries would barely notice it. I had a similar Truma heating setup to you in a caravan for 2 years - the coldest I saw was -12degC near Coventry. Granted I was on electric but I was using the 3kw gas and 2kw electric at the same time. Shortly after this I decided to try an electric blanket and it was the best decision I ever made. As you say heat rises so lying on top of it all night was a dream. Happy travels 👌👍

@Priest92 4 года назад

It sounds alot more economical!

@kevrowan6404 4 года назад

Great video. Where did you buy the blackout blinds?

@macky181 2 года назад

Because I'm combat ready, cracked me up.

@Sarge084 4 года назад

I had a heater similar to yours, it also had ducted heating distributed around the motorhome. The only problem was that the fan motor drained the battery too quickly and the front of the heater got quite hot which meant I couldn't use the space in front for storage. I ripped the heater out and replaced it with a cheap Chinese night heater and I couldn't be more pleased.

@corallaroc 5 лет назад

3.47 😆. You laughing at yourself is as funny as the thinking you've got an upstairs, lol. Although it kinda is upstairs :-)

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

LMAO! Upstairs I thought did I just say that haha, gotta have a giggle ain't ya 😂🤣😂🤣👍🏻😊

@corallaroc 5 лет назад

@@TheUrbanMotorhome Indeed 😁

@mrmrst9020 5 лет назад

Hi Darren don’t know if you have any but the front windscreen thermal blinds are very good really does keep the heat in I know you have your curtain blinds at the front but the thermal pop on blind would help glen

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Hi Glen, now you say it I do have thermal blinds that came with the motorhome, I've not used then after the first time as they took awhile to put them in and was a bit of a pain, they stuck to the window.

@battlestarone 4 года назад

Install a diesel heater..there cheap versions out there and there very warm...brother got one for his mh..very good.

@paulystp 4 года назад

I use an electric blanket,sometimes as a rug on the floor and on the bed , the 1 I got only uses 60 watts

@braceuself 5 лет назад

I also shut off the vents in the cab as you can feel cold air coming through them

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Good tip mate

@yanivmedia3309 4 года назад

Nice

@Living_in_ 5 лет назад

Bloody genius

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Thanks mate 👍🏻😃

@sampowell3465 4 года назад

Man, i smoked 2 joints and this was funny

@Slaylikebeaukay 5 лет назад

never loose your style... #on fire. Made me giggle I am taking my peppa pig hot water bottle to my kip tonight, I dont even live on wheels and I am thinking of buying a thermos what a cracking idea to take it to bed.

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

I'll try not to haha, got to have a laugh haven't you. Oh yeah I love my thermos for "instant" hot water when I want and need it and don't want to wait 👍🏻👍🏻😃😃😃

@shanecherry5403 8 месяцев назад

All 3.3 thousand of us watching are joining you in our vans . Houses are so last generation 😅

@PiperX1X 5 лет назад

Great video and very informative my friend. I’m soon going to be new to the world of motorhome life so all the tips and information I can get is all very helpful. Don’t know what type yet but must have fixed bed and room for two Labradors, no wife to worry about so it should turn out to be a peaceful way of life! Been there done that and got the T-shirt, dogs don’t answer back!

@TheUrbanMotorhome 5 лет назад

Happy to help mate, haha you're gonna love the motorhome life mate,if you need anymore help feel free to give me a shout, happy to help where I can 😃👍

@caerleon9176 4 года назад

You could consider fitting a Webasto heater or similar with a separate diesel tank and get red diesel duty free from a supplier or Canal works (You have to declare that it's for heating only = No duty) trucks use these as night heaters, depends on if its cheaper with gas vs red diesel.