Truck Camping in a Rainstorm / Campfire Cooking in Heavy Rain 

You and me both!

lol….hahahahahahahaha!

Thank you Maria! I appreciate you taking the time to follow along.

Thanks, have a great week!

@@KennyOfAllTrades you too my friend

Great question! I usually keep a small electric heater in the camper. It does an awesome job. It has kept the camper warm down to -20 as long as it not windy. It just so happens that I ran out of propane at the house to a few days earlier. I took the heater out of the camper and into the house. I never got it put back.

Thank you! Camping alone gives me peace. I hope you find the same if you get a chance.

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Millard. I love to hear that my videos help people relax at the end of the day.

Very true.

That's my bad. Of course they are frogs. Mandi pointed out my mistake when she previewed the video for me.

Up here in Maine, they're referred to as peeper, they haven't come out yet here.

Hearing a red winged blackbird reminds me of growing up in Northern Ontario in the James Bay lowlands. Blackbirds prefer wetlands & there was plenty of that around our town.

Thanks Travis

Thank you Chris, I appreciate that!

Awesome! Thanks guys, safe travels!

Thanks Eric

Thanks James!

Thank you so much. That is so nice to hear. It's funny you mention the hair. I cut it myself. I see I need to do a little trimming in back. Plus, my colic seems to be getting bigger as I get older. It's not a bald spot... just a colic. Lol, that's what I tell myself anyway.

@@KennyOfAllTrades That is soooo funny, Kenny, about the colic and what you tell yourself that it's not a bald spot. 😃

Thanks for letting me know. I'll see if I can find a video of them. But I bet you are right.

The Ribs were amazing. I brought the half rack home for my Daughter's. They said they were the best they ever had.

Lol. Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. If you ever hung out with me, you'd totally understand, making a list isn't my thing. Lol

@@KennyOfAllTrades you rock! I can't wait for Tuesday to come to see your stunning videos.. I can see you getting a camping deal show, because you're good at speaking and camping... PLEASE DON'T STOP SHARING!

Thank you sooo much. I remember back when I was 20 years old, I'd be sitting in the fish house with buddies telling them how I would love to have a show like Babe Winkelman or All Linder. Who would have guessed 27 years later RU-vid would provide a platform for people to make camping videos. Life is good.

I'm getting really close! I think it will happen this week! Thanks for watching!

That is so nice of you. Thanks!

Thank you so much Richard! I appreciate all the support every week. It seriously helps me out more than I can explain.

That was an excellent location. Rain at night in the RV is like heaven. I sleep like a rock. BTB

For sure! Super relaxing.

Thanks Babe. I enjoy my stink. I'll have to wash the bedding this year... maybe. The frogs were beautiful...incredibly loud... but beautiful

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

Thanks Gary

Thanks for watching

Thanks

I need tires, BADLY! But they are not in the budget. I will buy them when I'm forced to. The story of my life. Lol

@@KennyOfAllTrades LOL, I saw the face of the one steer tire in the video ( that was my "vision" ) and thought to myself, well at least they don't look as bad as the tires on my pickup. Tires have become completely insanely expensive as have replacement vehicles, I most certainly feel the pain in your wallet !

If you do get up here, you can reach out through my email, I could suggest a few spots..

@@KennyOfAllTrades Thx. I’ve been taking some notes along the way as I’ve been watching. But any intel would b great. BTW, just watched a vid from Runaway Roses who threw u some love by mentioning something they picked up from u regarding suspension mods. Good stuff.

Thanks Mike! I know you've been following along for quite a while. I'm glad you noticed the progress of the videos.

I hear you. That would be nice. In Minnesota, we have cold snaps where the high temps reach -20 and lows -45. It's an expensive task to keep heat on. When I go camping in those cold snaps, I go through a 20-pound tank of propane every day. Thankfully, we have had a mild winter . I only have a few videos of it being 20 to 30 degrees below this year.

Thanks! 😃

That one was beautiful. I'll make it back there one day.

It was soooooo nice! My socks were dry the entire weekend!

Sooooooo close!! I would have never imagined that I would see this many subscribers. I was amazed at 1000 subs!

Very cool. I'll have to check them out. Thanks

@@KennyOfAllTrades I saw them on k y d and ordered them. Installed last weekend, about 2 mins per tank including naming in app

@@KennyOfAllTrades warning, 3 years ago i went through 4 sensors, they die up here in canada, moisture gets on the circuit boards, shorts em out that they drain through a brand new battery in a half hour. Used from may to sept, then die. 🍻

Good info!

Thanks! I do enjoy Bushradical. I like how laid back he is. He has a ton of knowledge to share.

So cool. I hope you enjoy the Nisswa area. If you see my Arctic Fox out and about, make sure to say hi.

Thanks for watching!

You bet. It's the DJI Mini 3 pro. That drone can take an absolute beating. I crash it every weekend. I like getting those up close shots through the tree branches.

Thanks Patrick!

Thanks Bob, I appreciate you watching!

Of all his videos I have never noticed a pistol. Always wondered if he carried one. Good catch. And it makes sense for him to have one.

Thanks and Congratulations to you and your wife. I love the videos of the new family.

@@KennyOfAllTrades Thanks man! And seriously, the quality of your videos are so good. Not to mention the adventures are incredible. Keep it up!

I really appreciate the compliment!

Lol. Thanks Edward. They even tasted better than they looked

Thanks Babe

I hope you heal quickly! I'm happy I can provide a short escape on Tuesday. I have a few power stations. I have been testing them before giving a recommendation. I dont want to suggestsomething thats trash. I'll be putting out a review video after I've6 had a few weeks with them. It should be soon.

They have grown on me a little this winter. I'm not sure if I'll continue them this summer or not. Cooking over the fire has been nice, and the analytics show people enjoy watching food being cooked over fire.

Lol. My kids have said the same. The truth is I'm not extroverted and don't like groups of more than 3 people. The idea of doing a live stream brings up the same emotions as the idea of public speaking. It's hard to explain because I put myself out there every week on these videos.......but when I'm out camping I think of the camera as one person watching, and I'm carring on a conversation with only one person. I've always tried to make the viewer feel like they are out there with me. I most definitely don't think about 10k people behind the camera! Lol

@@KennyOfAllTrades I got ya! I don't know if I could do that either, let alone a weekly video! Thanks for what you do and here's to getting 10k this week or next!

I should stay clocked in all weekend. I'm a state employee for my regular job. I'll let the boss know. Lol

I would like to get one. I'm running a Fass Fuel Pump. As soon as I can afford it, I will be installing it. It's a great question! Thanks for watching. Or wait...I thought this was regarding one on my videos where I go camping in -40 temps and my fuel freezes. But yes? I'd like to install a diesel heater as well.

That's good know. This fall, I'll save some cash and blow out the lines. You should show that on your channel so I can see how you do it. That would be awesome

@@KennyOfAllTrades Will do. I was just about all set to go camping again and found out my rear main seal was leaking.

It's always something. That's not a fun job!

Thank you very much Jerry. I appreciate you guys following along. I'm glad to share a little bit of home with you.

💯. I've mentioned it in a video before. It's not that I don't like people...I just like being alone. I'm glad you can relate.

Thanks for watching Allen

Lol. I think the crying sounds could be explained. That creepy magic ghost boy who wonders the shoreline of Cook County was not explainable!!! Lol

Great tagline at the beginning of the video, "Freedom Begins When The Work Week Ends." Ain't that the truth?! Your weekend adventures have definitely inspired us to get out there camping when we can. Keep up the great work!

@@KennyOfAllTrades couldn’t hear the crying on the vid. If u hear weird sounds try n see if you can record em. 🍻

SO CLOSE!!!! Next weekend is my two year anniversary of RU-vid. How awesome would it be to hit 10k while recording Saturday!

I don't know either of those names. It's always cool to recognize a place on a video! Thanks for watching!

Lol. I love VGG and enjoy Bushradicals laid-back style. That dude has skills. I watch a lot of car channels. 1st is VGG, 2nd is Sleeper Dude, and 3rd is no nonsense know-how. My favorite truck camping channel right now is Fishing with Becca. Taylor Dzaman truck camping channel is what got me watching RU-vid on the regular. RU-vid is my main source of entertainment now. I dropped satellite TV a few years back.

Curious, what’s your truck?

That's awesome to hear! I love traveling in the Arctic Fox. I don't have a specific diet. I will come clean tonight.....Im a sugar addict. I love chocolate, pastries, carbs. I recognize my struggles, though, and if I stay away from sugar, the craving stops. The only food I love more than carbs is meat! So the last few months I have only been eating meat and dairy. The only thing I can't get rid of is hazelnut creamer. If I call what I'm doing a diet I will fail.....so I've been enjoying really delicious meat for the last few months. On the positive side I've lost 30 pounds!

@@SpykersB Dodge Ram 5500 Laramie dually, quad cab, 4x4 with a flatbed; it's sweet.

@@KennyOfAllTrades Way to go, Kenny! I thought you were looking slim and trim! I'm doing alternate day fasting along with Keto, staying under 20 carbs on eating days. Like you, I eat a lot of meat, cheese, etc., and veggies, too, lost 25 pounds in two months and I'm definitely older than you. I'm going to have to go back through your earlier videos and search out those Mandi keto recipes that looked so wonderful!

I've had viewers say they were pulling my man card for confessing to not enjoying the smell of a campfire. I think it goes back to my childhood. We burned wood in the house. I've spent countless hours of my childhood stacking wood. I was constantly teased and made fun while riding the bus for smelling like smoke. I'm sure it all comes from that.

I got called out as a kid for smelling like pork chops that my dad made for supper. All I said was, they tasted even better😆

I think you are right.

I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching.

Thanks Roy!

You are right, i could have run the generator. The fridge and hot water heater are also AC. But I keep the gas tank empty until I know I'm going to use it. Otherwise, the gas could sit in the generator for months on end. If I was on a road trip traveling someplace new I would have been better prepared. I don't plan anything for my weekend trips. I just drive and hit record.

@@KennyOfAllTrades wasn't for sure if campers are like travel trailers

For the most part, all the appliances are the same as the TT. I'm spoiled by having all the luxuries in the woods.

Very cool stories Bill. I'm glad the video brings back memories. The Loons kept their distance on Friday when I arrived. By Sunday morning, they were only a few feet off shore. They are beautiful and curious birds.

I'm not sure why I didn't toss in a line? It may have been the time of year. Ice out went quick this spring. And I might not have been carrying the rod. Or, I'll be honest, I'm a forgetful person. Sometimes, I get home from work on Friday night, and I jump into the camper so I can start the video right away. (I'm always pressed for time) I have driven 3 hours before realizing I left the laptop and camera at home. I'm sure the long-time viewers can attest that I'm not a professional outdoorsman, sportsman, RV channel, or RU-vidr. I'm just a guy who enjoys getting away from civilization on Saturdays and Sundays. I carry the camera in hopes that maybe one day RU-vid will cover at least half of the fuel bill to find these remote locations.

@@KennyOfAllTrades that's ok I understand be safe my friend thanks

Thanks for the comment. I didn't know that about Bullfrogs. That's pretty cool. Thanks for watching!

No bullfrogs in that part of Mn

I've had a few strange experiences in the north woods. Recently, near Hill City and Northome. First, I had two small pebbles thrown at me while walking through a field. I just finished flying the drone, so I know I was completely alone. Another time, I heard two whooping calls that I've never heard before. It wasn't loud. Instead, It was a super low frequency that made my insides vibrate. They were both strange experiences. I've lived up here my entire life and have been exploring these forests ever since I could drive a four-wheeler. I've never felt uncomfortable in the woods, even when unexplainable things happen. Now, walking through Walmart, I've seen and experienced situations that made me uncomfortable. Lol

All great questions. I received a power station in the mail a month ago. I've been using it since, but I have not mentioned the name in the videos. I'll do a special camping gear review video once I know the product works well. I do have a three thousand watt converter. It is powered off my truck's alternators. I also have the predator generator up front. In a pinch, I could have used those. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much! That is very cool of you to offer.

Thanks Chant.

Thank you Andrea

Thank you! Your support helps to make these videos happen. I appreciate the support!

Lol. Thanks!

Thanks John!

Thanks!

No problems. I did get the rear end sunk in the shoulder at one point. It wasn't looking good. I should have taken a shot of the ruts, but I didn't want comments about damaging the road. Lol

@@KennyOfAllTrades I completely understand.

Thank you Dianne. The ribs were so good. I agree, the sound of rain is calming. I slept good Saturday night 🌙

@KennyOfAllTrades it was a great video. Gorgeous scenery, and you are correct ,you really have to put some effort in if you want to get the prime spots. Thanks for saying holy 🪣 buckets. It cracks me up.😂 Have a great week.

Thanks Vicky. I love the truck camper. It does make getting out easy when you're not sacrificing comfort.

😆 I'll definitely look into the sensors. I'm on the same retirement plan as you. I got 7 years before I could pull off of the pension. Until then, I live for the weekends. After two years of camping every weekend, you would think i wouldn't be forgetting the small things. Maybe this RU-vid channel will take off, and I won't keep this crazy schedule. I don't know if I can do 7 more years of working a Monday through Friday Job and recording a travel video every weekend. My plan is to live in the camper full-time as well. Thanks for watching Todd.

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment. That's always nice to hear.

That is a good idea. I do in the winter when the temps get down to -40. I might have to make it an every weekend thing.

Sooooooo close!!!

This was the Chippewa National Forest. I checked and found 90% of the State Forests roads are still closed.

​@Kenny Of All Trades I wondered about that.

Thanks Matt

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you watching. Ive got lucky over the coals this year! I enjoy eating, and I enjoy meat.....perfect combo for the grill!

It's funny you mention that. I'm editing the video from this weekend, and I'm letting the sounds of the night fad off the last night time scene. It's so peaceful. Thanks for watching.