The maestro shares his experience. Making our lives easier by taking the hits for us. Thanks Cosmo!!! When out in nature, look at IT, not a TV or a computer screen...... Keep the videos coming Cosmo.
Thanks Dave! Funny Nature is so awesome and full of random surprises. Once I developed an eye for it I realized how little sense other areas of my life make. I am a better person thanks to Mother Nature. Great to hear from other nature lovers. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I’m so old I remember wiring up 25 pin connectors for RS232 communication - way before USB. For baking, I use a cardboard box (for real). Works great and very light.
Thanks Brian! A true complement coming from a tear dropper like yourself. Just returned from a 10 day trip. Will be watching your video on portable power stations on your youtube channel ru-vid.com/show-UCnV3_byGMV0jpkq3qsGyh8w As soon as I am unpacked. Regards =Cosmo
Hi Cosmo! You are exactly right about USB ports....my trailer came with the old USB A standard plugs. I swapped the factory outlets for new ones with the fast charge/power delivery type c plugs fairly easy....in hindsight I should have put in units without the voltage readout though...the light is bothersome at night so I taped over it LOL. I say go with a plain jane base model of RV without all the bells and whistles and add on the stuff you want later....
Thanks Todd! I agree! We are of one mind again. Your latest video is extraordinary. I reall like your video and narration. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6e0HFV1Kwgg.html Thanks for the great channel Todd! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 and contributing to the conversation! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I’ve watched a number of your video’s but today I finally figured out the draw. If Larry David was a nice guy, he would be like you. Thank you for making solid videos that entertain that also give useful info.
Thanks Byrd. I run on positive energy! You do to. I never feel more alive than when I am immersed in nature. Everything is alive. The only difference between a rut and a groove is our attitude. Best wishes for the new year! =Cosmo
We have a microwave in our trailer and it's great. We store all the paper plates and plastic utensils in there. The one day in 50 we want to use the microwave as intended we take them out. Good call on the 12 volt outlets. I installed 4 total by splicing into the nearby light wires. Old incandescent lights will often be on a 10-15 amp fuse so just change out the lights for LED and there is good power to run lots of 12 volt stuff on the circuit. Incandescent bulbs use a surprising amount of power, first things that should go if you are running solar and batteries.
Hi thanks for the storage tips in the oven. Makes sense! I agree and swapping out incandescent bulbs for LEDs cut power by 10 times and provided brighter light! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Good point about USBs. Better to have a power strip with whatever ports you need. On the other hand, if you have a few bells and whistles, Internet-and-computing-wise, you can spend weeks at a time working in beautiful places, if you had the work-remote option. I used to do written preps in the summer, for fall lectures up on the Lochsa River in Idaho. Spend 2 or 3 weeks at a stretch. Fishing twice a day. Chess when my buddy was around. Writing proofs and lessons the rest of the time, in a relict temperate rain forest. Had an 11x11 Hillary wall/dome hybrid that made a great summer office in the woods, with wall-to-wall screens all around, but plenty rugged enough for the worst storms. May on the Lochsa is wet and cold, fit only for rafters, kayakers, and other masochists, who either embrace being cold and wet or - in my case - have the right gear to keep them warm and dry. I always liked camping in bad weather, because you'd have the woods to yourself. Being out in it is about having the right clothing. I think I look at these teardrops differently. I'm used to camping with tents out of a loaded-up pickup truck. So my idea of the tools and toys I'd take if you added a little trailer in back is a lot different than what I see. Sound system? That little trailer means I can take my Bose tower, bass unit, 4 mics and mic stands, and an amp or three, in case somebody shows up with their guitar and we have the place to ourselves. I see the pop-up shelter, but if I've got the extra cargo room even an itsy-bitsy trailer would add, I'm packing one or two Endeavor EZ-Ups, with a camp cube and/or a work cube. I don't know about your brand of teardrop, but companies in Colorado and Oregon make insulated models, and heating requirements are minimal. The Propex system doesn't introduce any exhaust into the compartment like a lantern would but if you hang a gas (kerosene, coleman fuel or propane) lantern under a vent, I think it'd warm up that little space just fine. I don't think the Vistabule is very insulated, especially with the window that ya gotta love. I think it's more of a 3-season setup that you can stretch to 4, if you follow Cosmo.
I love work camping. I returned from a week off grid working in a state park. During the week I am the only one in the park! Love it. I have a list of internet accessible places to camp. I do winter camp in my Vistabule. Its heated. Luxury compared to a tent. I even camped in a blizzard.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bVj8T1ronQs.html Regards =Cosmo
Great tips to consider, especially the USB thing. It's getting ridiculous with the USB stuff and it will never stop. lol Currently I have devices with 3 different tips, plus all the tip adapters for X to Y, Y to Z, and then X to Z, etc. When I get a camper I will be out every chance I get. Great video as usual. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Andrea. nature is so wonderful in all its seasons. I cant get enough. Everything makes sense in nature. I cant say that about any other parts of my life. Keep me updated on your progress getting "Out there". 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Great list, Cosmo. I can make do with my cheap speakers, thankfully. Lol. They actually put out decent sound. I do need a better MP3 player, though. A $20 model really isn't user friendly or very nice.
Nice You probably pulled hundreds of miles of wire! But that is all behind you now! Now its all about camping and having fun in Duluth! I had a great time there in very remote wilderness. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Oh, LED lights on outlets, I hate those, too. I had a 12 volt (not USB) outlet with LED’s on it and I took it apart and disconnected the stupid things. Not only do they drain the battery, I prefer it dark at night. Would also be unlikely to pay for air conditioning. Just doesn’t get super-hot often enough where I live.
Thanks David. The off grid living gives some real awareness to energy usage! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hey Cosmo! That's not up in Ramapo reservation in Mahwah/Ramsey N.J. is it?????In Bergen county.They have a small campground up there,45 miles from NYC!!
This is in west NJ near the PA Border. I hike Ramapo, Harriman area often. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
a standard 12v outlet is all that is needed and use the plug ins for USB, he is right, but why not since they are not a huge expense. as far as the rest goes, it is up to the owner, for me it is better to have and not need than to need and not have.
Thank you, not enough people call out those terrible Jensen radios that RV manufacturers seem to love so much. They're inefficient as hell, and sound like elevator speakers.
Ya Jenson stinks. RV makers must make a huge markup on the junk! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I like my JBL also and thought your ideas were strong. I do take my microwave and enjoy it when I have shore power . I am considering a collapsible outside oven as the dutch oven is heavy and more difficult for me to store in my tiny Rove Lite . You gave lots to think about thanks again always enjoy your videos
Hi Crystal. Thanks for your comment., I tried a Coleman Oven thing amzn.to/3l5JRJ5 but It did not work well for me. I had hoped to bake bread., Im still searching for a solution so if you find one let me know! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thanks Crystal. I found the Campmaid setup. Thank You! Pretty nice. Im torn. I cant carry much and have been cooking everything on a 2 burner stove top setup. I tried making pizza in a Cuisinart casserole but it had to get so hot it warped the pan and the pizza was not that great (unless your camping and hungry). For now until I figure out something I will have to keep picking up takeout pizza! =Cosmo
Thanks I love the Duluth area. Had a great time boondocking there! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hi Cosmo? I love your channel. I recently discovered it and have gone back over the years to watch some older ones. A question I have is what have you done to maintain the look and finish of that aluminum finish. Polish? Clear coat? How often? I hope you can do a video on that issue. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hello Michale. My trailer was one of the few Vistabule built using coated Airstream aluminum. Airstream stopped supplying the aluminum so now Vistabule uses a different product. So far I have done nothing byt wash the trailer. Bare aluminum needs lots of care. I am not sure what needs to be done fore bare aluminum. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thanks Cosmo, always appreciate the insight in your videos! I think this is an interesting topic, I would appreciate hearing your own opinions on the necessity of the more expensive and higher maintenance teardrop options. For example, do you feel that fresh water and a sink are must haves or would you consider alternatives? Built-in stove? Rooftop solar? Lithium? Built-in propane heater or AC? I remember that you felt a fridge was an important upgrade, still feel that way? If you were to build a new Vistabule, is there anything major you would change? As someone who has done mostly backpacking, I wonder if a simple, barebones set-up is really all I need from the teardrop but I'm worried that I'm missing the point of what the teardrop can provide.
Hi Doug. Sink built in water, electric water pump, Solar, Lithium, Heat etc. are all personal preferences. None are a requirement. Up till the purchase of my trailer I only slept in a tent or less. When I decided on a hard sided teardrop I decided to build in comfort and convenience because I would be staying out a week at a time or much longer. I wanted to camp in deep winter and heat was a later add on for me. I love it. I have slept with no heat and heat. I prefer heat. It’s a heated vacation home in the worst temps. Cold camping ruled out lithium for my rig. People who camp in above freezing love lithium. I am happy with wet cell batteries with can function in very cold weather. I use moveable solar panels because the sun moves changing the shadows of the trees. Starting over I would get roof and moveable. Depends if your only shadow is a cactus or a forest. The fridge allows me to stay off grid for as long as I like. I needed to replace ice every few days. I prefer to stay in the woods. You can go bare bones and build out as needed. Put yourself in the trailer on the trip and ask do I need a sink or will a washtub or two work? Do that for everything else and I hope you will have your answer. If I can help - let me know. =Cosmo 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thanks for the helpful tips. Off topic, do you have a link to your little side table? I’ve been looking for something exactly like that! Thank you kindly!
Hi Elli I am an amazon associate. I may profit (at no coast to you) if you use the links. IGCi offer 2 sizes (I have both) Thanks for watching. amzn.to/3kWwPgM amzn.to/2WNQgjv 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I have Harbet M40 Speakers and a Nick Doshi hand made pre amp. AMP is s reworked no name power amp with Black Gat capacitors and more. Tubes are a mix BOY it sounds great! I like the Mac. But I think I have them beat! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I have a JBL Charge 4. It can also charge my cell phone or run another USB device. The battery will not last as long as planned, when you max out its volume. The price now is about $100.
I love my JBLs they are totally water proof which is great when camping. I always forget to take them in when the rain starts. Great sound too! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thank you! In this world of toil and sin, your head goes bald but not your chin! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hi MM I measured the interior lenght at 6'9" mattress is an Idkea Futon mattress queen size that is 6' 2" You should check with Vistabule and make sure the dimensions have not changed. My rig is 6 yrs old. Best wishes =Cosmo 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hi Mike. A built in electric heater was not a good match for me. It made more sense to just calculate the right BTUs and buy one off the shelf. This gives much more flexibility than a built in electric heater. I am off grid most of the time. So Propane made sense for me. However there are times when I have access to grid power when an electric heater makes sense. Here is some input on both electric heat and propane done during a cold snap when temps went down to -5F Electric ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wsN0PX8LRik.html Propane ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9VEBR8fh-Bo.html Cold weather camping brings lots of other challenges too I have videos on that too! I am not an authority just showing what I do. ru-vid.com/group/PLVxlmS-2xmBVgblX1Li6tZfiRZ_AMywDL 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
They look identical. I have several videos on the clam. I see no difference. They are all coming out of one shop in China with minor variations and different company logos on them. ru-vid.com/group/PLVxlmS-2xmBVcE0v7cYIMWrP1LuYDgTGZ =Cosmo
Hi Dave. Ya have been busy with other projects. Spring is in the air I expect to be on the road very soon! Video ideas have been percolating! Thanks for checking in. =Cosmo
Thanks Ed. In this world of toil and sin, your head goes bald but not your chin! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Ya For some bigger is better. I like to take this off road where the big boys dare not go. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Maybe you mean you choose not to cook without a microwave. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I agree. Jensen must have a huge markup for RV makers to be so common in RVs. That markup seems to be reflected in the poor quality of the sound they produce! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hey Cosmo, long time, I'm catching up on your videos, ty sir... This is great info.. I personally love your trailer, car and all camping accessories... Ty Sir, hope you had and continue to have great summer, love, love the Goatee Beard, be well Sir
Hey ECGS. Summer is good. I am not waiting for the virus to go away. Im living safely and having fun within the guard rails! Hope you are getting out and enjoying nature. Regards =Cosmo
