WE’RE FREEZING IN THE AIRSTREAM 🥶 // Winter Storm Camping Fail in Texas with NO POWER!

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Good Morning from the Texas Freeze! It was so warm last night, which made for some pretty good sleep up until about midnight. Then winter camping fail. Things started going sideways - not because of the Airstream - but because of the weather.
In Part 2 of our Texas Freeze saga, we pay for all of the newbie RVer mistakes we made in Part 1. And, boy does it get dicey. #WinterCampingFail
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Losing power in the Airstream
00:59 - Our #1 newbie mistake that cased our winter camping fail
01:45 - Facing the cold to check on our pets in the #TexasFreeze
01:54 - Winter camping isn't great for working on the road
02:53 - Update on tank usage for winter camping aka boondocking in the freeze
03:22 - Walking on the beach in the Texas Freeze
05:06 - Calling in an RV expert for winter camping help!
06:07 - Trying to get battery power to our #Airstream with the truck
07:36 - Cooking and eating a warm dinner in the Airstream
09:10 - What to do when winter camping with no power?
10:12 - Winter camping fail: 2 a.m. the furnace goes out
11:30 - Try 2: Hooking up the truck to the Airstream for battery power
11:52 - Trying not to freeze in the truck and waiting
12:38 - Checking our power process in the Airstream
13:30 - Warming up in the truck and waiting to see if we fixed our winter camping fail
14:48 - Progress check on the furnace instead the Airstream
15:20 - Winter camping fail: Locks freeze too - can't access generators
17:39 - Overnight update and game plan for day 2 without power
18:55 - Our desperate search for gas during the Texas Freeze
23:09 - Setting up the generators at the Airstream to fix our winter camping fail
24:46 - Day 3: No power, no running water, no internet, and no cell phone service
25:56 - Surfside, Beach goes on a boiling water order
26:32 - Supply run for bottled water and groceries
27:12 - Searching for more gas during the Texas Freeze
28:08 - Day 5: Daniel finds an exciting suprise!
29:51 - Daniel calls Lauren to surprise her during our winter camping fail
30:29 - Lauren talks about her feelings towards winter camping
31:00 - Power celebration with champagne
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@danwhite4086 3 года назад

This is normally the part I give you guys some inspiration and words of wisdom..... but this time I can’t. You guys gave me inspiration. You faced challenge after challenge and you did it with a smile on your face, never gave up and just adapted and overcame! Bravo Bravo! Pat yourselves on the back! Now you can continue your journey and know that no matter how bad things get, you got this! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 PS did I win with Magnum P.I.G? 🤣🤣🤣

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

😍😍😍 Dan, this comment made our day. It was a crazy experience, but we’re so thankful for all the things it taught us. As for piggy, stay tuned. We’re gonna post our favorite three names in a poll on our Community tab this week to let everyone help us pick her name. 🐷

@shoralhookes804 3 года назад

I'M VERY PROUD OF Y'ALL STAY WARM AND BE BLESSED, ALSO PUT ALOT OF BLANKETS ON MY FRIENDS..

@rvlifeisaboutthejourney 2 года назад

I would LOVE to say that I would have been way more prepared but it’s easy to say that when I am sitting here in my home….I am glad you guys made it through and you handled each issue that came up without freaking out which is all anyone can ask in a situation like that. Be proud :)

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

🙏 @@rvlifeisaboutthejourney - Thank you so much! We think the cold impacted our cognitive abilities, but we did our best and learned SO much from this experience as new campers!

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

@@shoralhookes804 Thank you so much! 🙏

@barbaraepley8358 3 года назад

Of all of the "wintering in an rv" videos I have seen, yours has been the best. Yours actually showed some of the worst mistakes you can make but also it showed the best way of handling them with persistence and grace.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Barbara, we can't thank you enough for this kind comment. We both genuinely appreciate it. ❤️Lauren + Daniel

@deborahdishington735 3 года назад

Amen🥰🙏🏻🕊

@laser31415 5 месяцев назад

You learn more when things don't go right compared to when things do go right.

@saritarichards4857 3 года назад

Loved how Daniel tidied up as a surprise Delightful !

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Sarita, isn’t he the sweetest! I (Lauren) am so lucky. 😍

@saritarichards4857 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal You're both lovely but yes you're lucky :)

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@@saritarichards4857 thank you love. 🥰

@marcbenedictpanergo4828 3 года назад

I still am gratefull both of you are safe. It really means the strength, tenacity and courage you both have. We love you guys.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Marc Benedict Panergo, 😍thank you. It was a crazy adventure for sure, and we're thankful we didn't find ourselves in more trouble than we did too. Sending all our love. - Lauren & Daniel ❤️

@Nitro5454 3 года назад

Next time use jumper cables directly from your pickup batteries to the camper batteries with your pickup running. This will give you a direct charge without going through the camper electronics.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Oh, Nitro 54. That’s genius. Now we need to either find our jumper cables or buy a set. 😜

@tracyk.8306 3 года назад

That's sage advice I'll want to use when I need it! Thank you!

@joniboulware1436 3 года назад

These scenarios in life teach us so much

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Joni Boulware 💯It was a nightmare going through it, but we're thankful for the experience none the less.

@nousername4me2use 3 года назад

That was the 1st thing I thought of.

@ptoneil 2 года назад

Wow! What a great video. Well done for documenting the realities of your situation and keeping some humor throughout. I’m rethinking our camping set up and prep to make sure we are better prepared ourselves.

@jamesonthorpe 3 года назад

Y’all Are Dedicated Troopers lol I Probably Wouldn’t Even Be Able To Last 30 mins in that cold lol

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

🤣 I (Lauren) definitely think Daniel would have agreed with you before all this madness. But, we survived and learned. What else can you ask for? 💪

@2000talon 3 года назад

Ha! Your Texas weather storm Motivated me to buy a -9 sleeping bag for behind the seat of my truck, Americans motivating Canadians🇨🇦 to stay warm..who woulda thunk?

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

🤣@2000talon, I can't imagine why this would inspire that purchase. 🤣You'll have to let us know which ones you got and how you like them. We should probably invest in some of these ourselves!

@Stevenowski 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal Invest in some Wiggy's sleeping bags. Even if the power goes out, you'll be WARM and DRY! Made in USA!

@3catscarefreelife 3 года назад

Your hearts are warm and you are wiser after going through this experience.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Linda Field, 💯We learned so much about our Airstream and about how much we need to research from this experience. 💪

@kathyspann-hampton9533 3 года назад

Happy you guys got some POWER 🥰🙏🏾🥰

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Kathy, I (Lauren) can’t remember a time when I felt so much joy over something that typically would have seemed so mundane! Power is an amazing thing. ❤️

@lennykoniewicz1421 3 года назад

Thanks for being genuine and honest! It's not always easy going fulltime and coping with multiple issues! Keep up doing your best and rewards will follow.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Lenny Koniewicz, thank you for the support. It means the world to us. ❤️Do you full-time RV too?

@lennykoniewicz1421 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal not yet, 5 yrs out. We are planning and most likely going to build our own unit while still working FT before hitting the road. We watch many FT RU-vid channels and see much good and bad. Hopefully we'll learn from that.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Lenny Koniewicz, that sounds great! We love watching the build outs, but we're not nearly handy enough to do that ourselves (at least not yet anyway!) Since you watch a lot of the channels, do you have any idea of what type of RV you will build out?

@lennykoniewicz1421 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal I'm a pretty handy guy, just never built a mobile home. I do have some contacts in a similar industry, so I'll tap into them too. We are thinking about a 25' to 30'max flat trailer and building up. We still have lots to dream about and may change our minds but that's what we've been leaning towards. We've considered buses and others and are convinced that we can build a better option with much better quality. Plus, we'll know every inch of the unit. Good luck in your adventure and stay positive! We love your attitude and problem solving!

@yes_wedohaveallday 3 года назад

For better and for worse! Sometimes the worse provides for the most satisfaction when you guys overcome them together.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Amen to that, Michael! 🙌 We got our butts handed to us, but learned so much in the process. Thanks for watching! Lauren + Daniel

@karabethune408 3 года назад

Love your channel! As a fellow Floridian ... for shame for not filling up the truck and generator! That's the first thing we do for hurricanes! We travel in a vintage Airstream and we have made a lot of mistakes too. Thats how we learn though. You guys are awesome!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Kara, I know right?? We still can’t believe we didn’t think through the power being out would likely include gas stations. 🤦‍♀️ Live and learn right? What year Airstream are y’all in? We LOVE the renovations but aren’t nearly handy enough to do it ourselves!

@karabethune408 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal We have a 1972 Sovereign. I cant claim that we did the reno. We bought from a young couple who did a shell off reno and lived in it for a year. They did an excellent job with it and we love it! We are on instagram jellybean.airstream

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Ohhhhh she’s so pretty AND shiny!! We would love to finish ours like that someday. Now following y’all. 😍

@melmardielmohamedi 3 года назад

Thanks . Enjoyed every minute of it.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Mo, thank you for watching! We both genuinely appreciate it! 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

@ofeliatovar4809 3 года назад

Was holding my breath the entire video. So glad you guys are safe! Killing the AS life!!! 🥰

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Ofelia! We definitely had a few tense moments and are glad to have made it out safely. I don't think we ever anticipated being in this type of situation, but we learned so much from it! We're going to crush this AS life! 💪 L+D

@mrgavine3817 2 года назад

Thank you for the video's!

@TheKtmnate 3 года назад

For the heater and lights, you should only need one generator. You would need both for the air conditioner. Also, as someone already mentioned, the jumper cables. Your truck has a 135 amp alternator or better depending on the package. It would charge your batteries faster than being plugged in to shore power.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

TheKtmnate - excellent point! To be honest, we'd never even considered using jumper cables. That would have made things a LOT simpler. Also, good tips about generator usage. 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

@cas5324 3 года назад

You guys are adorable and thanks for sharing your story. Always keep the tanks and gas cans full! Good lesson.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Kathy, thank you so much! ❤️ We now always travel with full tanks. We're borderline OCD about it now. 🤣 Lauren + Daniel

@kcgunesq Год назад

My wife and I lived through an ice storm a few years after we were married. No power for about 12 days. Fortunately, we were in our home and many parts of the city still had power. But it taught me a valuable lesson. When it comes to surviving winter, you need a backup. And a backup for the first backup. So we have a whole house standby generator, but if that fails, we have an old but still very functional kerosene heater. Obviously, this storm was a surprise. But I would strongly suggest anyone in an RV have a portable propane heater as a tertiary source of heat.

@nousername4me2use 3 года назад

I am a full time RVer. Originally from Texas, but currently working in OK. So thankful I was up here, as we didn't lose power, but had 13 days of below freezing temps. Went through so much propane and had all 3 of my tanks froze, and didn't realize until they were full

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

😦Wow, 13 days. I can't even imagine how much propane you must have gone through. Were you at a campground that had refills available, or did you have to go back out to refill?

@nousername4me2use 3 года назад

I was at a campground that did propane refills. They had 1500 gallons of propane on Thursday and by Monday they were down to less than 200 gallons.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

😬 Thats a lot of propane! Thank goodness they were on site. The local place to us ran our pretty fast. I think the next closest place was 30-40 miles away. At least that’s what our neighbor told us at the time. It’s like liquid gold during a freeze!

@andrewputman4299 3 года назад

Great vlog and an amazing couple. Well done to you both. Lots of love coming your way from the UK

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Awe, Andrew! Thank you. We miss getting to jump the pond to visit the UK. Looking forward to the world getting healthy so we can come visit again. Maybe we’ll even bring our Airstream this time! 😍

@saritarichards4857 3 года назад

Loved the 1st part .... have been looking forward to this one.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Sarita, it was a crazy one for sure. We’re still trying to de thaw. 🥶 Have you attempted winter camping before?

@saritarichards4857 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal Lol- no, but I live in the UK so have camped ( in a tent) many times in the rain and cold , when it's meant to be sunny. So pleased to have found your channel , I watch alot of RV'ers travelling the US and you two are so engaging! Looking forward to watching all of your upcoming adventures :)

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Sarita Richards, oh - see! You're already more brave than we are. Daniel and I are eventually going to give tent camping a try. I (Lauren) love the idea of this challenge. Daniel on the other hand has a bug fall on him and begs for the Marriott. 🤣 We are thrilled you found our channel. Welcome to the Wanderlocal family. ❤️

@kellystevens3593 2 года назад

Loved this, thank you so much for documenting it! My hubby and I will soon be retiring from the military. We’re not sure where we want to end up permanently so we thought we’d travel around a bit. Starting to do research now and came upon you channel. We lived most of our lives in Alaska and have to say, y’all did phenomenal working through that bizarre TX cold spell last year. Nice done and with such a great attitude! Thank you for your channel! Kelly & Trace

@mloistianto87 3 года назад

This is a cool video. Good work guys, with the editing, the journey, and the storytelling.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks Mike! It was a crazy week, but we’re thankful for the lessons learned on this winter camping scare. We’ll be prepared next time. 💪

@susanbalcon7150 3 года назад

Loved to watch your video. Keep up your good work. You guy’s did an awesome job in that situation. Cheers 🥂 from Switzerland 🇨🇭

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Hi Susan! You're our first follower from Switzerland. Yay! 🥳 We love it there. In fact, a few months before the pandemic closed every border, we were there in Zurich drinking warm Gluwein (correct spelling?) on top of Mount Pilatus. We can't wait to go back. You'll have to tell us about some of your favorite places to visit! Thanks for watching our videos. We're sun people, so this was a tough one to endure. 🥶Lauren + Daniel

@webbphoto2 3 года назад

Nice to know that this kind of weather is not the normal for Texas in the winter time! These kind of adventures do make you stronger as a couple and as a person! Great video from Canada where winter is really winter! See you on the road!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Amen to that, Robert! 🙏Hopefully, this was a once in a lifetime event for Texas. We can't even imagine what it must be like in Canada where it is MUCH colder. I (Daniel) think we'd freeze to death! 😬Did I mention that we're based out of Florida?! 🤣We prefer the warmer weather. Thanks for following us along on our journey!

@donaldtharp 3 года назад

Man you guys really went through the gauntlet! Thanks for sharing your story. We had a similar experience. Our house power went out so we were able to move into our RV and find the last spot in a nearby park. It was just as terrifying for us those few days as you described, but thankfully, we all got through it and learned a lot! Our power at home came back on day 4 in Victoria.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Donald, glad to hear y'all made it out of this ok. No one we talked to locally thought the power would have been out for as long as it was. It definitely caught us all by surprise. We'll be ready the next time something like this happens! L+D

@TexasRoadrunners 3 года назад

Silly husband thinking the blonde wouldn't pick up on the lights being on during the ride home. LOL - love you guys. Thanks for posting.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

TexasRoadrunners, 🤣🤣🤣 Silly Daniel. 🤣🤣🤣 We love y’all to. Thanks for taking the time to watch another one of our videos. Y’all are the best!

@ericmcgee1563 2 года назад

Great episode, you two are inspirational. Really thinking about living in one when I retire.

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

Eric, thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 You should really consider it. We're having an amazing time, and experiencing so many fun and exciting things. It's not all perfect, but it is worth the journey. Lauren + Daniel

@lindascharf70 6 месяцев назад

You should come to Arizona for the winter next time. You really will enjoy it!!! I am so sorry for your freezing experience in Texas. Thank you for your video. I really enjoyed it.

@Wanderlocal 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, friend! Traveling to Arizona for the winter months is definitely the way to go. We have many friends who routinely camp there, but we haven't...YET! :D

@gregpriddy8595 3 года назад

Outstanding episode!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thank you so much @Greg Priddy! We hope we don't have to do it again any time soon, but we will definitely be prepared next time. 💪

@visuals.by.pereira 2 года назад

Thanks for documenting and sharing your experience. Winter camping has always been a concern of mine and I’m getting ready to go full-time with my kids. This was informative.

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

Thanks, Chris! You and your family are going to love full-timing. Maybe we'll see you out there somewhere. Oh, and you definitely want to watch our new video coming out today on 'winter camping'. We go over everything we've learned over the past year+, and you'll definitely want to sift through the comments. We have followers that are well versed in winter camping and will always add informative tips to go with the video! Lauren + Daniel

@Oklahoma75 3 года назад

Kudos to you guys! That was a terrible storm up here in Oklahoma too. Can’t imagine being in our RV. But you guys overcame and learned! Love the channel and your positive attitudes! Safe travels!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Jeremy! Your kind words mean a lot. Thank you. 🙏 We were very fortunate for newbie RV’ers and learned so much. Glad you were ok in OK! It was a crazy storm. Lauren + Daniel

@davidsaunders1125 2 года назад

First time I've seen you. A top class production. One of the best I have seen Great work. !

@charlesdavis4396 3 года назад

Thank YOU BIDIN!!

@sarasmith2576 2 года назад

You both handled that situation astoundingly…BRAVO! 💯💯💪🏼💪🏼

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

Renee, thank you! It was definitely a learning lesson. Thankfully for next time, we'll know how to be adequately prepared! Have you ever done any winter camping?

@amschind Год назад

Thanks so much for this video. I learned a lot from your experience, and it appears that I'm one of many.

@kurtschulmeyer1041 3 года назад

You survived! Now you'll be ready for the next time . Stay safe and warm.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@kurt schulmeye, we survived! 🎉🍾You bet ya we'll be prepared next time. We just hope next time isn't anytime soon. We're still thawing out. 🤣

@Naoighiallach379 3 года назад

Love it. You made me laugh when u said I don't like winter camping

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

🤣 I (Lauren) am not taking it back either. 🤣

@Me4Evidence 3 года назад

This was interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Billy, thank you for watching and commenting! We both genuinely appreciate it. 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

@wenkueichiang1976 3 года назад

Your lucky u r not up in Canada we are -20 Celsius for us -5 Celsius is warm during the winter lol

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Truth!!! That’s way too much for us, Wen Kuei Chiang. Those are skills we pray we will never have to learn. 🤣🥶

@TraumaSurvivorCynthia 3 года назад

We use candles in our RV to stay warm here on the Coast of Oregon w/window cracked open!!☔ #davesandersstepdaughter

@jeepmack 3 года назад

Clay pots and some tea lights would have made a Hugh difference for them..

@rogeeeferrari 3 года назад

Anybody who goes to Canada in winter with a trailer deserves all the pain...

@denisewilson8367 3 года назад

@@jeepmack they are dangerous and can explode. I advise not doing this. A candle in a metal can is totally safe.

@pablocortes6950 2 года назад

Very good video...fun to watch. You both had me smiling 😃 . Enjoy your Airstream and stay Blessed 👍💯

@mikemadden865 3 года назад

Wow. Great video and thanks for sharing. You guys have an amazing attitude. It reminds me of IM training; embrace the suck, you’ll be better for it.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@mike madden, thank you! This was definitely an experience where you either embraced the suck or crumbled. I (Lauren) am thankful Daniel is such a good emergency partner. When I was exhausted, he would take the lead and vise versa. It helps immensely to have a strong support system!

@catbee1452 8 месяцев назад

Best to keep only one light on in your RV rather than draining the battery using multiple lights.

@richardmorales5309 Год назад

First off, I absolutely love all of your videos. This one is my favorite though. The struggles you went through are blessings in disguise. Thanks for sharing this! We have a vintage 1972 Safari twin which we love. So naturally we have to follow and subscribed to your YT channel. Thank you so much for your great content.

@Wanderlocal Год назад

Richard, thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 We hope to see you on the road someday soon. Lauren + Daniel + Dash

@richardmorales5309 Год назад

@@Wanderlocal likewise! Even though I’d fan out! LOL congratulations on the baby and glad you’re staying in an Airstream.

@edpardy461 2 года назад

Subscribed from Newfoundland . Glad to see you kept your morale up through this . Lot of helpful tips here . One to add ; boil some water , put it in a thermos and use it for either a hot water bottle in the cold night , or have a hot coffee in the morning .

@andysukosd8177 3 года назад

Great video guy’s !

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks, Andy! 🙌 L+D

@thesurvivalist. 7 месяцев назад

This is why I bought a tiny wood burning stove, and a larger wood stove, never fully depend on heaters! I also use usb power electric blankets, between layers to stay warm. Wood always burns!

@brittshepard9317 Год назад

So much to learn.

@Wanderlocal Год назад

We got our butts handed to us in this one! 😂

@normwhiff 3 года назад

Winter camping....skirt the trailer to keep the floors warmer. Canadian winter camping is fun and cold (only out side)...

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Being from Florida we could always tell if someone was Canadian. They swam in the ocean in winter months, and wore shorts, while we were all bundled under jackets! 🤣 We love Canada, but, hate that cold weather. I (Daniel) feel like you all are just built for it. Good tip on skirting the trailer. What did you use to do it?

@renatapizzutti450 3 года назад

Very well-deserved champagne! Cheers!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks, Renata! And, thanks for watching. We appreciate it! Lauren + Daniel

@dinasyoyos6384 3 года назад

I admire people who do these types of videos

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thank you again, Dinas! We truly do appreciate your kind words. Lauren + Daniel

@dinasyoyos6384 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal Your Welcome. No problem.

@mike_adams 3 года назад

Great episode, lots of learning lessons, happy to see y’all made it thru. One suggestion.. remember although you have two generators that can be ran in parallel (to double wattage) you “can” run them independently. Don’t know the wattage of y’all’s heater system (you need to research) but in most trailers the heater motor runs on 12v dc. And one can typically run the heater only with just a single 2kw generator. You need them paralleled together if you want to run the full coach with roof AC. But in an emergency like you were you could have run only one of the 2k units to charge your batteries and tank heaters, and got 2 run sessions out that gas. Good luck guys, stay warm.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

We wondered about this!!! We will absolutely be researching the heater system to find out how many watts it runs on. That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the tip, Michael! 🙏🏻

@blazefairchild465 2 года назад

I guess you won’t like late fall, winter or early spring in Iceland , or Northern Norway.

@fredfleming8905 3 года назад

Ok, here are some tips. We too were in that Texas freezer along with you and millions of others. We had that same Oh Shit moment when power silently slipped away not to return anytime soon. So after the WTH is going on we started the plan to stay alive. Being a native Floridian myself I had it all thought out. We had a small Honda generator and some gas but it was still sleeting and snowing so can’t let it get soaked in the wetness….we were able to charge up some stuff in the morning after it stopped sleeting and snowing. How we survive inside. Gas stove for a short while helped. The coolest trick was the packs of Hothands hand warmers. They come 2 to a pack get a dozen packs put them in the truck and trailer. Walmart has them cheap. Take one or two out and put them in a coat or vest pocket. Keep some material between your skin and the pack they can burn your skin (from experience). Jump in bed cover up and you won’t believe how toasty you will be. Use in coat pockets to warm your hands outside. Ok, the big one! We knew the 2000 watt generator wasn’t going to save the food in the fridge and freezer and we knew like you where in the hell are we going to get more gas? So we bought …for next time…a dual fuel 4500 watt generator so we can get propane if not gas for it. Water however was a huge fear. Fortunately I had a dozen empty gallon water bottles I filled up to flush the toilets after they cut the water to the house off. Anyhow Dual Fuel Generator and Hothands hand warmers…bring it on we are ready. Fred in Texas.

@wandashepard3410 3 года назад

Omg I Loved Your Video Such A Strong Couple With Smiles No Matter What You Was Going Through, Team Work In Play. Thank God You Had Family Near By. So Happy Your Power Came Back On, Such An Inspiring Couple🤗🤗🤗💪💪😘

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

HI again, Wanda! Thank you so so so much for the kind words. You are a sweetheart and we're thankful to have you along on this journey. Lauren + Daniel

@johnyeary1 3 года назад

Wow....that was suspenseful and a little stressful! Good job doing what you gotta do, and so glad you got through it. You both showed courage and determination to get through!! 👍👍

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thank you so much FLY4202! It was a crazy adventure. We hope we don't have to winter camp anytime soon, but if we do, we'll be way more prepared. 💪 By the way - what is your non-RU-vid name? We love and look forward to your comments, but we feel like we're real friends at this point and need to know. 🤣

@johnyeary1 3 года назад

Wanderlocal , hey guys, John from Long Island. My Wife and I love your channel and looking forward to getting out in our new AS soon! Do you have a FB yet for your channel? Ill send out a friend request! Keep putting out your videos, you guys are excellent at this! Be safe out there.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

YAY! John, it's a pleasure to officially "digitally" meet you! Yes, we do have a Facebook page. Let's connect there for sure: facebook.com/wanderlocal

@johnyeary1 3 года назад

Wanderlocal , connected with your FB last night! Be safe guys

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@@johnyeary1 awesome! We’re happy we’re officially connected, John. ❤️

@jameskirk5887 3 года назад

Hey guys! This is my first video of yours to watch. I am from Texas, and this was the worst storm to hit Texas in decades. I know exactly what y'all went through, as my parents and I were without power for nearly 4 days and without water that same length of time. But luckily we have a wood burning stove that help to keep up somewhat warm, but we were still cold. We weren't even able to get out and go anywhere for about. We live in the country, and have propane to fuel our stove, it fuels out central heat, but without electricity the furnace wouldn't run. Also we lucked out we had a freezer full of food and plenty of canned goods to get us by. We took all our perishable food items, stuck them in a cooler and set them out on the front porch to keep everything cold...lol

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

James, thank you so much for sharing your story! Being from Florida, we've had plenty of outages before due to hurricanes, rouge storms, etc. and you just learn to deal with it. BUT, never when it was snowing outside! That's a factor I know plenty of us were not prepared for. Hopefully, we won't experience a storm like this again anytime soon. If so, we know we'll both be better prepared! L+D

@williammoore5168 6 месяцев назад

You need buddy heaters with refill bottles and a tip on it to refill the bottles. A 20lb tank will refill a bottle approximately 25 times. It will last much longer than ur furnace. Or it will certainly help big time

@jmbcbataille9594 3 года назад

You will have souvenirs 😂you made it About winter camping you have to perfectly equiped 💪extrême condition happends to everyone 😊 Your are top campers

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks Jmbc Bataille! We learned SO MUCH about our Airstream and winter camping in the Texas Freeze. We won’t be caught unprepared next time. 💪

@rodneybooth4069 3 года назад

You guys had me tense as you were. WTG!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Rodney Booth, it was an INTENSE situation. We were just talking about how it still feels a little surreal that it even happened. But, we learned a heck of a lot in this crazy winter camping experience. Do you RV?

@rodneybooth4069 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal No, but I'm a die hard camper,,, in my dreams.

@fayebooth1920 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal Had my wife to sub also. You guys got my attention. ;0)

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Rodney, love it! Being a camper at heart is how it all starts. 😍

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

🥰 We love it! Welcome to the Wanderlocal family. We’re a crazy bunch, but we sure have fun! ❤️

@arnousteele4845 3 года назад

Love the timestamps in the video. Most normally dont put those on

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Arnou Steele, thank you! We try to make it as easy as possible to get the info you want. Thanks for taking the time to check out our video! ❤️

@nathanurick8320 3 года назад

At least you can still smile, life will always get better if you allow it.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@Nathan Zurich, 💯 Half of the battle is always simply allowing it, isn’t it? 💪

@nathanurick8320 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal what’s doesn’t kill us can only make us stronger

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

@nathan Urick, you bet ya! 👍

@Christer885 2 года назад

Your airstream is amazing 😊👍🌹

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

🙏 Thank you so much, Christer!

@caravanstuff2827 3 года назад

The thing what your uncle saw people hocking up to there truck, might be.. if it was a Ford F series the 2kw pro power option. It turns your truck in to a 2kw generator...I think you can have it retrofitted...ask ford Ford about it?.😎❤🇺🇲

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Brad, great tip! We are 💯 going to ask Ford about this. That wouldn’t made life a LOT easier during this crazy storm! Thanks for the recommendation. We appreciate it! 🇺🇸 Lauren + Daniel

@robertoamill2821 2 года назад

Yup, experience is a good teacher...

@keepingitsimple6940 6 месяцев назад

We live in our RV full-time. We use Mr. Heater buddy heaters they work much better than our RV heater. Just keep propane on hand.

@Wanderlocal 4 месяца назад

We'll have to pick up a Mr Heater. We hear great things about them!

@miscellaneousHandle 3 года назад

you made it thru! that's all that matters. :) we enjoy winter camping in our RV, but we're well stocked before we go.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Patrick, you're doing it the right way! We got our butts handed to us. Never again! The next time, we'll be ready! 💪Thanks for watching this crazy experience of ours. We appreciate it! L+D

@miscellaneousHandle 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal You may already be doing this, but if not - check out some of the RV forums for winter tips. We have a Jayco Class C so I'm on the Jayco Owners Forums. I'm sure there will be Airstream forums out there. For, I don't know, a hundred bucks and a few pounds, you can equip your Airstream with a few Unexpected Winter Days items to help make it through. Just knowing you have the supplies will set your minds at ease. And you'll be less likely to worry about unanticipated changes in the weather. One inexpensive addition I'm glad I did was a "propane tee connect" valve. Branded name is typically "Extend-a-stay". It's a DIY valve that's added to the internal propane tank. And it allows you to connect a typical 20 pound BBQ style propane tank into your trailer, if your internal tank runs empty. As one fellow IT nerd to another - yeah, there were a few PEBKAC moments in there. But live and learn! :)

@thomasgun1329 2 года назад

Portable Propane heaters .your airstream is big so you need 2 of them . I think they are called the little buddy.

@richardpearce2186 Год назад

Reason why its always good to have a sleep system rated for much colder then the anticipated temperatures

@kevinvanlohuizen2709 3 года назад

I assume you ran both generators together to get 50amp service, you could run just one and get your 15 or 20 amp service. Would double your run time and still provide power for batteries and lights. May not be able to use heat pumps though (Alde should still work). Best wishes.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Kevin, that’s great advice! At that point, going as long as we could was priority number 1 and would have been a perfect strategy - especially since all of the gas containers in town were sold out everywhere and gas was like black gold, Texas tea! 🥶 Thanks for sharing the tip! 🙌

@southernroseranch4500 3 года назад

Lauren and Daniel, we truly understood what all you went through. I laughed through my tears watching this episode. The constant stress and problem solving was just so mentally exhausting besides it being so dang cold and trying to do anything outside. We were so worried about all our animals, water pipes all over the pasture, our NEW Airstream (less than a month old) in our barn and hurriedly trying to winterize it when we didn’t have a flipping idea what we were doing (but we learned!), constantly checking the temps in the barn, rv, checking on the animals (which they all absolutely did great!), the water lines, blah blah blah! But through all of this (and I know you and Lauren would agree) our hearts go out to all the people that suffered so much more. Steve and I watch KYD to learn so much, we watch Lauren and Daniel because we can relate to y’all so much! Love you guys! Donna and Steve

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Donna and Steve, this comment warms our hearts so much! ❤️At the end of the day, you're right. There are so many people in Texas who had it so much worse than we did. We talked to a momma who was living in an RV with her newborn and she said they woke up one morning and that sweet baby's lips were blue. 😭Thankfully, they made it through, but it's such a good reminder of how truly blessed we really are. We're so thankful to hear you all made it through safely - animals, Airstream, and all. ❤️Sending all our love. - Lauren & Daniel

@southernroseranch4500 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal ❤️🥰

@anitathomas703 Год назад

Most people not only fill the generators they have extra gas cans to refill the generators. Not ready for rough winter van life.

@Wanderlocal Год назад

Anita, back then you were 100% right! We were total newbie campers. We've learned a lot since. Lauren+Daniel+Dash

@Unknown9022 3 года назад

1) Reckless for not keeping you generators FULL of fuel. 2) Reckless for not having backup power alternatives (see #1). Just plain ignorant on your part.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

We learned a lot during the Texas freeze no doubt. We won’t be making these mistakes again. 💪 Do you do a lot of winter camping?

@mightyman5160 3 года назад

Y’all are too cute! Love following you guys❤️😁

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thank you @MightyMan. Do you RV too?

@mightyman5160 3 года назад

No, not yet, but I’m looking for a 5000 lbs or less, RV to pull with my new 2021 Chevy Traverse. I can’t wait to travel with my dog! I admire you guys for getting out there and living your dreams. ❤️😉🤩

@louisianaguy2661 8 месяцев назад

This was painful to watch. I spent 8 years in the military and I live in south Louisiana where I have been through many many hurricanes, floods, and ice storms. I am now in my 50's and through all of the disasters I have been through I am very prepared for just about anything now. When I know there is a chance of losing power from a hurricane or an ice storm, I usually have around 30 gallons of gas for my generator. We are also well stocked with food and water. And you may want to buy a battery charger. Instead of connecting your truck to the camper to charge the batteries, you could have just plugged in a 12v battery charger to one of your generators and it would have charged the batteries. But this is how you learn, go through something like this and learn what to do better the next time. Safe travels.

@Wanderlocal 7 месяцев назад

Great advise! Especially about getting a battery charger.

@eugenenault4935 3 года назад

Highly intelligent and well prepared.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣 we know right? We’re thankful our days of being this level of newbie are long gone.

@iikhalaii8784 3 года назад

you guys should get a jackery

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Ohhh, just looked these up. Very cool! We'll have to do more research on these, but we can see how it would have been beneficial to have these! Thanks for the tip, IIKALAII! 🙌 Lauren + Daniel

@raeperonneau4941 3 года назад

The only thing my Dad ever threatened to desert me for was running out of gas. “Never let your tank get bellow half!” In this case...any of your tanks. ;-)

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Rae Peronneau, your dad was a smart man! We now travel with 5 gallon cans of gas and diesel in the back of our truck at all times. Live and learn right? 💪

@Joe-se6rm Год назад

Good job

@Wanderlocal Год назад

Thanks, Joe! 🙌

@markdenenberg9110 3 года назад

Tap your trucks fuel rail for gas,Extremely easy to do. Small buddy propane heater for emergencies.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Hi Mark! Our truck was diesel, but good tip on getting a small propane heater for emergencies! That’s solid advice! L+D

@valtracy17 3 года назад

We lived through this freeze in our home where for almost a week it never went above 42 degrees by the fire! Such a crazy stint of weather for our area. We managed to use all our camping gear for heating water up from our pool for dishes, and our outdoor kitchen for doing some stove top cooking. It's always good to be prepared for all kinds or experiences. Having no shower for weeks sucked! I'm grateful we had a pool that at least allowed for water that could be heated up for some kind of bathing and washing hair. (Now if only our pipes hadn't burst!!). Glad you made it through it all

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Valorie, yikes! 😬 It sounds like you all went through quite the ordeal. We're so glad to hear you made it through the craziness as well! 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

@valtracy17 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal I always believe what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I don't always like when going through Challenges, but I do love the growth from each experience.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

You are so right!!!

@dwightbernheimer331 3 года назад

Shoulda had an Arctic Fox... Not one of those smoke-and-mirror Airstreams... LOL thanks for posting, I needed the laugh...

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Hi Dwight! We're definitely not married to Airstream and love learning about the various RV's. I mean, we're sort of married to it until we pay it off - but you get what I'm saying. 🤣 Who makes Arctic Fox and what features do you love about it? Lauren + Daniel

@dwightbernheimer331 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal Northwood Manufacturing... Google Arctic Fox you'll see everything you need. Thanks for taking the time to reply

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 года назад

Oh my goodness - you definitely would outlast us! SoCal girl here and yes under 60 degrees is cold. Impressive!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Right?!?! Sunshine is life. 🌞 Otherwise, we all would have moved north years ago.🤣 L+D

@lindaterrell5535 3 года назад

You can’t charge your laptop in your truck? I use my car to recharge tablets and phone in an emergency.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

We definitely tried to charge it in the truck. It's able to charge our tablet and phones, but the laptop seems to charge at a much slower rate. My guess is that it would take a day or so to charge. I like your idea though. Solid advice! Thanks again, Linda! 🙏

@grimwolf6521 2 года назад

Greetings to you both, I have been watching video, and I am very sorry you guys had to go thru that Massive Deep Freeze, I am glad that you made thru it, safe and sound, one little thing you guys should have just as a back up heat source is a Mr.Buddy heater, it runs off the small propane cannisters, that would've help you thru.. But Glad you Both are safe and sound.

@highvibrational2007 Год назад

omg! I am not winter camping...lol Spring and summer only! You guys are awesome! I panicked whe my bathroom sink faucet thingy broke. I did not use it for months until I mster up the courage to fix it with youtube videos...

@Wanderlocal Год назад

smartazz beuch - we feel the same way! We're doing our best to chase good weather, but sometimes it just sneaks up on you. 😂 Lauren + Daniel

@highvibrational2007 Год назад

@@Wanderlocal I admire your independence. That's what I want to do. However, my biggest worry is that my wifi will not work. I work from home with scheduled meetings. My boss will not be a happy "camper" if I cannot make those meetings. How did you deal with this concern on the road under "normal circumstances". This Winter camping is NOT normal....lol

@dougevans6389 Год назад

Y’all need to get a good big Kerosene heater and keep it in your camper!! Light it up about once or twice a month so the wick won’t dry out

@Wanderlocal Год назад

Good tip! Thanks for sharing, Doug.

@randallsguaranteedsold6361 Год назад

Late to the party….. looks like a regular Canadian summer day! (Just kidding) enjoying you videos…

@Wanderlocal Год назад

😂 You're not the first Canadian to say that! Did we mention we're from Florida. 🤣 Lauren + Daniel + Dash

@cobysteen4623 3 года назад

Most trucks now are mobile generators. If you have a household 15 Amp dogbone adapter most trucks will have a plug in that will work enough to charge your batteries.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Coby, that’s a darn good tip! We will 💯 try that soon to make sure it works. Anything would have been better than nothing! L+D

@kasb58 2 года назад

This has probably been suggested but having a piece of garden hose to siphon fuel from your truck to supply the generator comes in handy..

@ChasingOurSunshine 3 года назад

So glad you survived & wasn't any worse.. love the can do additude and head to warmer weather now! Chasing RV Sunshine 🌞 Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Hi Joel, Deb and Maya! So good to hear from you. We're with you 100% on chasing that warm weather. I (Daniel) joked with Lauren about taking this party further down south to the US Virgin Islands where it's warmer...but if it doesn't start to warm up soon, we're going to be in trouble! 🤣

@jackhank2694 3 года назад

I hate to ask a dumb question but why don't you guys have a couple of gas cans?

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

That is NOT a dumb question. But our answer is. 🤣 We honestly hadn’t thought about it. We ordered a 5 gal gas can as soon as we got past this crazy Texas Freeze. 🤷‍♀️

@denisewilson8367 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal weren't you in Walmarts for groceries? They sell gas cans.

@cobysteen4623 3 года назад

Duel fuel generator. Run it off your propane. And their is no up keep to the generator.

@Ferdara 3 года назад

You only need one Generator for winter camping, it will provide you all the power you need. When you run the A/C you will need 2 generators.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks, Ferdara! We will definitely only use one generator the next time. Also, a few people recommended that we add easystarts to the AC units so they start up easily on generator power. Have you heard of that before? - Daniel

@mordecaiostrowski1657 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal it’s highly recommended in the airstream community. Some people upgrade their inverters so they can run A/C off battery power (you need way more batteries for it to run more than 1-2 hours though) 😂

@tommygron4636 3 года назад

Winter camping is fun, if you are prepared for it... as you quickly learned things can turn sour pretty fast when you are not prepared. But still, you did pretty good in the end, a positive attitude goes a long way... well done!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Thanks Tommy! Do you winter camp often? What do you enjoy about it?

@tommygron4636 3 года назад

@@Wanderlocal I don't winter camp as often as I'd want, this winter I never had the opportunity to get out, partly due to covid. :( I'm by no means a bushcrafter/survivalist, I'm really more of a glamper, but nature can still be very harsh and unforgiving if you are not prepared. But the sights, animals you see, that makes it awesome, it's reading a good book in front of the tent stove with a hot beverage, it's the fishing (winter fishing is the best), it's the air you breathe... It's a lot of work too, which isn't always fun, but it really is all the moments you get between the work needed to stay warm and comfy that makes it all wortwhile.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Tommy, that makes perfect sense. I (Lauren) think if we planned for it, and knew we were going to be more off grid for winter camping, that we could fall in love with it. Oh, and we'd need more snow gear! Because as Floridians, we just don't have the kind of clothes needed to make outside any fun in freezing temperatures! We've got friends who love to winter camp, parking at the top of a ski slope and just jumping onto the mountain in the morning. We're no where near that yet, but maybe some day. ❄️

@jrmcferren 2 года назад

That trick about hooking up the truck is a very key one that I wish more people knew. My parents have a travel trailer that they use as a destination trailer (the dealer parked it at their site and it hasn't moved since). It is a 2020 Forrest River Vibe and the refrigerator is powered from the 12 volt electrical system and is not propane capable. About once a year a nasty storm comes in and takes the power out for an extended period. I try to remind my dad from time to time of the ability to recharge the trailer battery in the event of an emergency. My mom is looking into getting a generator as they have additional refrigerators and freezers and want to be able to power their air conditioning in a power outage. Luckily, the campground is only open from late April until late October so no winter outages to deal with. We are looking at possibly a dual fuel generator (gasoline and propane) as they have extra propane cylinders and don't want to worry about gasoline. I've only ever used RVs as destination trailers, but I have learned about how their systems work. In fact I owned an travel trailer before I could even drive and got mine at 17. I had a mid 60s model and if I were to do boondocking I'd go with one from that era in a heartbeat. In their original configuration, you can sustain the essentials with a tire pump and propane, although mine had an undersized heater. For those wondering. You can use the propane for heat, light, water heating, and refrigeration. The fresh water system operated on water pressure (on city water) or air pressure (from the tank). You could pressurize the system with a tire pump and the "water pump" is an air compressor. These trailers were sustainable without the house battery and didn't have a converter/charger in them.

@GoodLifeHighway 3 года назад

Just found your channel! We were in Texas for the freeze as well - you sure learn a lot don't you! Subscribed!

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

Amen to that Good Life Highway! Thank you so much for the subscribe. ❤️We both genuinely appreciate it. Lauren + Daniel

@jeaniedodson8117 4 месяца назад

I've watched a bushcraft survival videos and they show and the people educate how to make a shelter in the snow and 🥶 weather and freezing cold on purpose...omg I'm glad you safe❤

@Wanderlocal 4 месяца назад

Thank you friend! We were so inexperienced, and it shows. We've since talked to so many survivalists that have given us such good tips. We'll have to check out the bushcraft survival videos. Knowledge is power!

@robertclemmer1292 3 года назад

Your batteries are only going to charge so fast. While conserving power I would only use one generator. 1 generator should run your furnace and charge your batteries. Running the second generator probably is just wasting fuel, unless running air conditioning. This should allow you to get two nights, one for each generator.

@Wanderlocal 3 года назад

That’s a great tip, Robert! From now on we’ll only run one of the generators. Especially, if it means we can run them longer. Under circumstances like this one, we really needed to run them as long as we could. Thanks again for the comment. We appreciate it more than you know. 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

@PeeWeeHenson 2 года назад

A COUPLE 5 GAL GAS CANS, KEPT FULL ALWAYS, COMES IN HANDY FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS. WE GOT CAUGHT IN THE SAME STORM.

@Wanderlocal 2 года назад

Peewee, amen to that! After getting our butts handed to us in this storm we now travel with cans filled with gas and diesel! Hopefully, it never happens again - but if it does, we’ll be much more prepared the next time! 🙌 Lauren + Daniel