Runaway Camper/Cool Camp/Energy

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While I was waiting for my Runaway Camper to be built, I was curious about what I had gotten myself into. So I started looking at videos on RU-vid to see what I could find out about them. I saw a lot of walk-through videos, where people would show a virtual tour around the outside & inside. These videos were very informative and I appreciated what I saw. But it seemed to me that I never saw anyone actually camping in one. So when I started making my own videos... my goal was to show what it was like to spend a few days in a Runaway Camper. I have received comments stating that I made the viewer feel as if they were there! I'm glad to hear that I may have reached my objective. Here's my latest attempt to do that again and show what a GREAT time my dog (Daisy) and I have in the Cool Camp!!!

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@davidlang4442 11 месяцев назад

You are so blessed to have such a great dog like Daisy. Such great company on those camp outs!

@stevenparkin6486 2 года назад

Instead of AC heater, I use hot water bottles as my heat source at night. I heat water in a kettle on the campfire or propane stove, pour water into 2 or 3 hot water bottles, and add them in my sleeping bag. On colder nights, I heat extras and store them in a Coleman insulated chest until needed. Great idea; works well. Rubber hot water bottles are about $8 each, Walmart or Amazon. ~ Steven, Utah

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

I used the hot water bottle on my hikes, when I was into backpacking. Somehow, now that I've moved on to camping in the Cool Camp, I forgot about that. What a great reminder! Thanks Steven... I'll try it out on my next trip.

@tracythomas8061 Месяц назад

I thoroughly enjoyed that! You camp like me, to relax and enjoy the scenery. I'm too old to do much hiking and climbing, but give me a book, some water running nearby, and Im happy as can be. I just ordered a Cool Camp, so excited to go out on the road in a month or so! (Today is my last day of work - EVER!!!!)

@davidhaden4363 Месяц назад

Congratulations Tracy! On both, the Cool Camp and retiring! I'm anxiously waiting for the day to come so that I can retire and go camping anytime I want to. We have enjoyed our Cool Camp beyond measure. I'm sure that you will too! Daisy and I are going on another adventure with it next month... stay tuned for more. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@tracythomas8061 Месяц назад

@@davidhaden4363 One serious question: bears? Im scared of big wild animals, like any sensible person. I think I'd expect to run into them out in the woods like that. What do you use to protect yourself and Daisy?

@davidhaden4363 Месяц назад

I was told by a forest ranger that Daisy herself is the best bear protection you can have. According to him, bears hate to be barked at and will run away. Of course I also carry bear spray and have read many tips on being bear aware. So far... I've never encountered one!

@tracythomas8061 Месяц назад

@@davidhaden4363 That's promising! Not bring my hound this trip, but next time I will!

@ritadelitta424 2 года назад

Lol🤣🤣🤣so cool ,,,l lived there in Glen Haven for 20 years , so to hear you talk about this area is a joy🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰

@patrickdejoseph8174 2 года назад

Great videos David. Keep them coming. One of these days I have to revisit Colorado. I am planning to take my Cool Camp this fall, with my dog Dakota. and travel along route 66 starting in Arizona and ending in Chicago. Then return to my home in Jacksonville, FL. The last time I drove this route was in the 1960s when I was in the military. This should prove to be interesting.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hey Patrick! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the videos. The route 66 adventure sounds amazing to me! My wife has mentioned that she would like for us to do that someday, but it's going to require something a little bigger than the Cool Camp... hahaha. Have a great time on your journey and thanks for watching!!!

@freedomstar3814 2 года назад

Fantastic campsite and a great simple camper you have , great video :)

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Yes... that was a great campsite. I hope to get it again (all to myself) next Summer. Thanks for watching & commenting!!!

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 Год назад

Perfect..

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

Thanks! Now that I think about it, that was a perfect trip. Daisy and I had a great time and I look forward to going there again! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@herbrachel9707 2 года назад

I like you. I sure can hear Mississippi in you voice. Daisy sure is calm. Beautiful camp sight.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Herb! Most people who guess where I'm from, usually say Louisiana. I can't shake the accent even though I've lived in Colorado for 15 years. I guess I'll keep it... hahaha! Daisy is the sweetest dog I've ever had. I hope that we get to have a lot of adventures together for a long time. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@lynnmartinez2506 2 года назад

NEW SUBSCRIBER. ENJOYING these runaway camper videos as of Nov.10th. Looking forward to watching these videos since I just subscribed. Greetings from TEXAS!!!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Welcome Lynn! I hope that you enjoy the others that I have posted. Thanks for watching & subscribing! I hope to have a new video coming out soon!!!

@Dachshund-Nator 4 месяца назад

We are looking for a clean used Cool Camp. We will use Eco-Flow Delta 2 power station, and bring the portable 1 piece 275W solar panel, and a 2200W Champion generator. Check out Ecoflow, built in inverter, battery built in, super fast charging on ac power all in one unit. Nice video 👍 thanks.

@davidhaden4363 4 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for the information about the Ecoflow. I'll check it out. I now have a Jackery Solat Generator and I love it!!! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@janiscubbage3224 2 года назад

I bought a Navigator, now called the COOL CAMP, second hand a couple of years ago. I am never going to buy anything larger! I use the old fashioned HOT ROCK heater. I went to an antique auction in NY ste years ago and bought 2 antique rock slabs with metal handles...like they used to use as foot warmers in the sleighs. I carry a little home made rocket stove with me for fast fire cooking. Burns twigs and small scrap wood pieces. I have never traveled to COL...but now I think that you have inspired me to head west. AWESOME video! THANK YOU!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Janis! I usually tell people that the Cool Camp is really only good for sleeping in and that everything else has to be done outside... which is where I want to be anyway. I love the idea of your heater system and stove. Sometimes the "Old way of doing things" is the best! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. If you get a chance, I highly recommend heading west and doing some Colorado camping. I'm sure that you will have a great time. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@user-oo6jo9sg4f 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your video Sir! I appreciate your "experiments", as they will possibly provide Good Guidance in the future for my tiny little life. 🙏🦉

@davidhaden4363 9 месяцев назад

I'm happy to hear that you may be able to use some of the information. As is usually the case... not all of my experiments turn out the way I hoped they would. Hahaha!! Have fun out there & stay safe. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@johneroyale Год назад

You need some help with that Busch case? 😂 Great video friend! Cheers from Louisiana🎉

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

Hi John! I am currently at work, offshore, in the Gulf off of Louisiana. Sorry for the delayed response. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. That trip was a lot of fun. Oh... I managed to take care of the Busch by myself, but I appreciate the offer! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@johneroyale Год назад

@@davidhaden4363 can't wait to see more of your adventures! You work in the oilfield I gather?

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

@@johneroyale - Yes. 28 days on and 28 days off. So I only get to go camping every other month. I can't wait to retire (in about 5 years) and go all the time!!!

@elainemoen5105 2 года назад

I so totally enjoy your videos! I am anxiously awaiting getting mine! Delayed another three weeks! Keep making your videos!! We love them!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Elaine! I'll keep the videos coming and hope that you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! Be patient... it's worth the wait!!!! Have fun 👍

@kevins2386 2 года назад

Dave That was an awesome introduction great pictures I like that you got the map on Google maps to work that was brilliant that river looks incredible great video

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Kevin! It was definitely time for a new opening for the videos and I had fun with the Google Earth part of it. I may use that again!!

@swaziswimmer 2 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyed your beginning part of the adventure - the colors of the sky and trees are stunning there by the sound of the river!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks! I'm hoping to go back in the same general area this summer. Perhaps I can capture more of the same... plus some extras next time. Thank you for the comment and watching!!!

@KentuckyWoodsman 2 года назад

Enjoyed the video! That little Cool Camp is sweet! Looked like a great time for you and Daisy out in the mountains!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Daisy & I both love the Cool Camp. She gets excited every time I hook it up to the car, because she has learned that means a camping trip! We do enjoy the mountains. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@stevenparkin6486 2 года назад

David. I watched your video to help me fine-tune my own camping setup. I'm adjusting the balance between the comforts of city life with my desire toward minimalism. I call it the Goldilocks Balance, not to much, not too little. Your video helped with that. Thanks.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hey Steven! I'm glad to hear that you got some useful information out of the video. I have taken all sorts of "stuff" with me on some trips and discovered that I never used some of them. Now I only carry what I actually use. You will probably go through the same process if you're new to camping... but don't worry over it. You will quickly figure out what works for you and be in that Goldilocks Balance in no time! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@jessys9868 2 года назад

Nice video, Looks like Daisy lives a fine life! Beautiful scenery

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Jessy! Daisy is a rescue animal that we adopted from a shelter. The shelter rescues animals from New Mexico (that has a high kill rate) and brings them to Colorado for adoption. I fell in love with her on first sight and made her a part of our family. We have had many adventures together since then & I look forward to many more. She does indeed live life to its fullest! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@mariselaporras712 2 года назад

I loved your video and your southern accent!! I was looking into small campers, easy to handle since I will be camping by myself. Please add more videos with your set up and all the gadgets you think are the most useful for campers. Thank you so much again!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Marisela! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. I plan on trying out some more gadgets and will definitely show them in upcoming videos. I hope that you love your choice of tiny camper as much as I do! Thank you for watching & the comment!!!

@ericj810 6 месяцев назад

A custom cut mattress would work well in that. Nice camping spot. Some good milkyway pics at night.

@davidhaden4363 6 месяцев назад

Hi Eric! I now have a twin sized mattress in the Cool Camp, and you're right, it works great! Daisy and I enjoyed that site and look forward to going there again. We plan on doing a lot of Runaway camping in 2024. Thanks for the comment and watching! PS - the stars are incredible at this location!!!!

@uksewingmachineservice7030 Год назад

Looks really cool mate must get me one of these 2000w for my caravan nice video mate looks like you are having fun there great video Don 🤠🇬🇧👍👍👍👍😄😄

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

Thanks Don! I highly recommend the generator. It has enough power to run everything that I want to use on a boondocking trip. Combined with the 100ft extension cord stretched out away from the camper... I never even heard it running! We had a great time on that trip. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@ritadelitta424 2 года назад

My old stomping grounds for over 20 years🥰🥰🥰

@austinwhipple1136 2 года назад

Love your videos! Keep up the good work. I also have a 2021Coolcamp. It’s a great little trailer!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hey Austin! Thanks for watching & commenting on the video. I'm sure that you're having as much fun with yours as I am with mine. You are correct... the Cool Camp is a GREAT little trailer!!!

@austinwhipple1136 2 года назад

@@davidhaden4363 going out next weekend with a bunch of friends next weekend to northern Arizona. A trip to a runaway rally in California in the middle of October. Then a 9 day solo trip to fletcher view campground in Nevada, Death Valley and Joshua Tree after thanksgiving.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

@Austin Whipple - That sounds like a great trip! Do you make videos of your trips? If not... you should. I'd love to see that!!!

@jj-eo7bj 2 года назад

Enjoying your video very relaxing just noticed the fry pan on the gas grill I have had terrible luck trying to cook on those stoves until I switched to cast iron ,,,cast iron takes the heat better propane seems to have very high heat even on a low setting

@staciesteele 2 года назад

Dave i like your video

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Stacie! I had a lot of fun making it. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it too. Thanks for watching!!!

@annebonny8865 2 года назад

Great video Dave, am planning on getting a Runaway Rouser as I am a tent camper and I need an upgrade, plus the Florida heat makes an A/C a necessity....hugs and kisses to Daisy....adventure on 🐕🇺🇸🏕

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hi Anne! The Runaway is a great upgrade from a tent (I know from experience). You're going to love it! Daisy sends 💓 back to you... thanks for watching!!!!

@cartguy1000 2 года назад

You blocked the road so other campers couldn't access the other campsites, not cool!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment. I was wondering if anyone would think that. There are many places to camp on that road and most of them were empty... it's too cold at that time of year. I wouldn't do that if it were summertime. I'm sure that if anyone wanted in, they would have walked down to my campsite and asked me to move the car. But no one ever did. I like that you voiced your opinion on my doing that and hope that you enjoyed the the video (other than that). Thanks for watching & commenting!!!

@sheaffer2858 2 года назад

Dave is going to git a education

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

@@sheaffer2858 - I'm not 100% sure what that means, but thanks for watching!!!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

@@brianhunnewell1060 - Thanks Brian. Perhaps I should have mentioned that there are hundreds of places to camp along that road and most people like their solitude. They would have probably turned around and left when they saw that the spot was taken. The car blocking the road served as a message that someone was already camping there & saved them the trouble of driving in and having to turn around. Some of my close friends also told me that the other comments were a trolling technique. I just thought that you can't please everyone. I'm really glad that you enjoyed it!!!

@ritadelitta424 2 года назад

@@davidhaden4363 I lived in Glen Haven over 20 years and love all the area you are showing , and l have been looking at Runaway Campers too ,,,,,,,now I’m in Arizona, but missing the Colorado mountains

@willcameron1860 Год назад

Are you sure you're from Colorado? Dang!?!

@davidhaden4363 Год назад

Hi Will! I'm guessing that you noticed my accent. I am originally from Mississippi but have lived in Colorado for the past 17 years. I love it here... I think that I'm going to stay. Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@bangkapihappy8295 2 года назад

Looks like getting the cool camp increased your views. Nice! I’m betting if you did a thirty minute camping video every 2-3 weeks you’d have 10000 subscribers in no time . Your videos are very entertaining 👍

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks M B! I'd love to be able to go camping every 2-3 weeks, but my offshore job gets in the way. I work in the offshore oilfield industry and go to work for a month at a time. So I'm only able to go camping every other month. I have been very surprised by the number of subscribers that I have accumulated so far however (over 200 now!). I started making my videos for family members in Mississippi who have never been to Colorado and wanted to see what it looks like. I never thought that it would grow as big as it has. But I'm thrilled to know that people other than family members enjoy seeing them too & I will continue to create as many as I can. Thank you for watching & the comment!!!

@ridgview 2 года назад

Hey David, nice video man. I’m seriously considering buying a “Cool Camp” or one of their Runaway Campers for my new Ford Maverick Hybrid which I expect to take delivery sometime early next year. I was curious 🤨 as to how many MPG do you loose when hooked to it? Much obliged for your answer.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

I hate to admit this... but I've never checked the gas mileage while towing it. I'm usually so excited to go camping, that it's never occurred to me. But I don't really think that the loss is very much because it's so light weight and my vehicle seems to go as far as it normally does on a tank of gas. Thanks for watching!!!

@davidlang4442 11 месяцев назад

I hear a generator off in the distance. Unless that's an industrial sized woodpecker out there.

@stevenparkin6486 2 года назад

Is there a quick and easy way to remove the AC unit when planning a winter camp? Best to leave behind in garage. No point to carry it when no plan to use it, plus lower tow weight, plus close off the vent's air opening with a pillow or blanket and increase insulation value of the Runaway Camper.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Steven, I haven't tried to remove the AC so I'm not going to be very informative about that. The truth is... I've never thought about that! I've seen some people replace the AC on some of the Facebook Runaway Camper Groups that I have joined. They posted all sorts of pictures about the process. If you check them out, perhaps you can get a better idea of what to do. Better than what I can suggest for sure! Hahaha!!! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@maryhaile9017 2 года назад

David, liked your intro to cool camp, how much did you pay for that? I want one!!!!! Is only pick t in Oklahoma? In in Arizona.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hi Mary! It's practically impossible to say how much a Runaway Camper costs. They have several different models (the Cool Camp is one model) and a lot of options that you can add to each one. Depending on which one you like best and what options you choose will affect the price. Check out Runawaycampers.com for all the details. They are actually based in Florida... but do have a dealer in Green Valley, AZ. I hope that points you in the right direction! Thanks for the comment & watching!!!

@kimberlychicago7608 2 года назад

Hello, Can you please tell me what the width is of the back door. I have a recumbent tricycle, and would love to be able to slide it inside. Thanks for your help.

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hi Kimberly! The back door is 40 inches X 40 inches. At the time that I ordered my camper it was an additional $350. I am so glad that I got it! I use it more than I do the front door. I hope that helps you out. Thanks for the comment & watching!!!

@kimberlychicago7608 2 года назад

Perfect. Thanks for your help.

@ss383nova 2 года назад

I enjoyed your video.. Thanks! How does your trailer handle the rougher roads out there?

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Steve! I have towed the trailer down some very rough roads and so far, everything has held up well. Of course... I don't go very fast on those roads either. I don't think that I would hold up well on them! Hahaha!!!

@ThomasTribeTrails 7 месяцев назад

you should consider doing VoiceOver work.

@davidhaden4363 7 месяцев назад

Hi Thomas! I've been told that many times. I'll look into it and see what I can find out about it. That might make a good side gig when I retire! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

@knolltop314 2 года назад

Block the road?!

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Hi Michael! In a word...yes. A few others noticed the same thing and made a similar comment below. If you'll scroll down to them, you can see my replies and explanations there. I hope that you enjoyed the remainder of the video. Thanks for the comment & watching!!!

@suzyhayden8643 2 года назад

Not sure it is a good idea to feed your dog chili... ??? At least it wasn't for my daughter's dog... let's just say.. it caused a lot of gas and need to go out way too much!! Loved the beautiful scenery .. and as for the cowboy cooking with the dutch oven.. they are designed to go in the fire and you can heap hot coals on top if you want to bake say some biscuits ... and to control the heat you just move the coals off the top and /or away from around the oven as it sits in the coals..

@davidhaden4363 2 года назад

Thanks Suzy! I looked it up and you are correct. It is not recommended to feed a dog chili. Daisy, however, was not affected by it at all. I suppose that I got lucky! In addition to the Dutch Oven, I also got a camping Dutch Oven cook book with 101 recipes. I can't wait to try some out & the tips that you suggested with the coals. Thanks for watching & commenting!!!