Camper Wood Stove Experiment Pt 3: Feeling the Heat!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.พ. 2021
- In the final part of the trilogy on my experiment in put a pellet wood stove in a fiberglass eggshell camper, I actually test it out in the frozen wilds of a Canadian winter. Although it provided lots of heat, it also had a few challenges!
DISCLAIMER: Wood stoves in a camper can be very dangerous. Do not try to replicate this. For entertainment purposes only!
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I have cut the wood and heated my home with wood for 46 years and really appreciate Slims very thorough and thoughtful pellet stove installation, but not giving it a thought for my small camper. My wife would probably leave me. The scene of Slim barreling through the snow and his camper doing a power slide made me gasp. This is why I have been coming here for over three years now. Way to go O Guru.
awesome Pablo!
That was sweet he's an animal dude the way he pulled up in there
Evil Knievel Slim Backwoods MADMAX Snowplow devil!
Does he carry snow chains/cables? We run studded tires in addition to carrying chains/cables
I've wood heated for 40 years, first was a Sotz Barrel kit in my mom's garage to hustle washing cars in winter.
When you drove your trailer off that road I thought I heard a "yahoooo!" 🤣
Ya that was probably unnecessary lol I've seen a couple vids where I was like whoa slow down slim haha gonna crater that trailer! But, he doesn't want to get stuck
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Slim likes to have fun
Yes, and pretty sure he was drifting that bad boy too!
Slim, if you're ever in distress upload a video WITHOUT a pool noodle and we'll know you're being held hostage :)
Bahahaha!!!!
Hahahha. Man I really needed that laugh today thanks. Best comment ever!
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😂😂😂😂
😆 🤣 🤣 u made my day
Hi Slim, I'm an adrenaline junkie living in a van in NYC. Your calm demeanour and peaceful state of mind is what keeps my mind calm when I'm "resting".
Thanks for the many peaceful nights my friend.
I've said it before, I'm sure I'll say it again, your ingenuity and tenacity in problem solving with no formal training is exemplary. There's no limits to what you can achieve. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Just as good as Kiwi Ingenuity
Today's SP episode had me remembering my youth. For a while now, I have I was thinking about Slim's great style of narration and finally it dawned on me who else from the past had a very similar, calm demeanor and easygoing style when on camera. Anyone else remember Marlin Perkins on the original Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom? Slim, we love the way you " deliver the goods" and leave us smiling and happy after each adventure you share.
Yes! And Marty Stouffer’s Wild America.
Yes, I remember him well. Watched many an episode. You're right, Slim's presentation is very similar.
Damn, you're right. Slim sounds a lot like Marlin Perkins. Minus the alligators.
Well, crickey mate at least he isn't going to go pick on someone or thing and make it mad.
I remember, loved that show.
I am so glad you explained the dangers of a wood stove
For sure. A wood stove in a camper seems incredibly dangerous. A diesel heater would be a much better and more efficient option.
@@redstone5149 True, but it also requires electricity.
@@rolliebca ...Slim has a Jackery.
It's soothing, relaxing to watch Slim's presentations. His thougtfulness and creativity makes some things look easy.👍👍
Great video. I keep a spare set of enough clothes in my tow vehicle in case the various possible sources of a fire in my rig start one at 2:00 a.m. Cold and exposure are a more serious threat to people than excess warming. I keep my important docs/wallet/etc in a fire bag to grab on the way out.
Slim's rules of winter camping are also good rules of life in general. Good to see you. Have fun and be safe out there.
Hey Slim! I've been "SP deprived' for 5 months now as my husband and I have been staying in our off grid, remote northern cabin (think Yukon) since the end of September and don't have internet there, and spotty cell service. I'm going to enjoy catching up. So much of what we have learned in the last 20 years of cabin life has rolled over into our RV life. I am so tempted to install a Cubic Mini Woodstove in my little motorhome this spring, and sure appreciate the info in your woodstove videos. Thanks for sharing!-Susan
I think there needs to be a TV show about Canadian winter campers. The hardy, friendly folks of the north!
Nice to see you back doing what you like to do and what we the viewers like to see. 👍
Slim, you demonstrate time and again just what a masterful innovator/adapter you are. Getting to see the clever and practical ideas you incorporate into your camping outfit measurably enhances this viewer's enjoyment of your channel. It is particularly pleasing to note that your impressive ammo box stove has been successfully incorporated into your Trillium Out Back winter camping setup. Also, when you were making your morning coffee, I noticed that it was not too strong, as you were able to cut it with a knife. ;^)
I love it.. great stuff Slim.. 😎👍🏼☕️ 🤣🤣🤣
Lol
Thought you were going to go over as you made that turn.!!!
I chuckled at his give er hard approach, no second thoughts !
"YOU MAY DIE, YOU COULD DIE, NEVER FOLLOW MY COOKING RECIPES".... Slim Potatoes educational words to live by! 👏🤣😆🤭
I don't know about that last part... LOL
It didn't look half bad
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The one thing that I never regretted was keeping a garden spade in my car in the winter. It SEEMS terrible for shoveling snow, but digging a car out of compacted and heavy snow, there's nothing better in the world for that.
I do the same. Haven't had to use it to dig myself out but nice to have just in case. Mine doesn't have a regular length handle on it though, it has a shorter handle with a d-handle on the end of it...great for digging, but yet a bit more compact, still a full size spade just shorter handle. I carry an axe, and a mattock as well in my camp box that stays in the truck all the time.
Those foldable camping shovels are well suited, as well. The metal ones, kind of military style, that can lock into a "hoe" position. You can reach under and chip away at the compacted snow under your car from the side, then. I've lived in deep snow territory for about 30 years now, I won't go anywhere without one.
I like flat steel w/ long handle or aluminum...
You can't imagine how much I enjoy your videos. I love your style and the pictures are magnificent, one can see how much effort you put in a a lot of shots, setting the camera, shooting and then walking back to fetch the camera, I guess. A big thank you from Germany
It definitely gets "cold" in Germany.
Says Vinny , when the flue smoke changes color , does that mean we have chosen a new Pope ?
Pope Slim Potatohead the First ?
lol!
White smoke good! Black smoke Slim on fire. Please for the love of God save the pool noodle.
Hilarious!
Your stove is seriously good. The scenery and videography is excellent. Thanks, Slim. I think you have a winner. Texas
Slim, I must say, you are a total Badass! You are definitely “the man” in my book. I love the disclaimer for “common senseably challenged “ people. Much love from Raeford North Carolina, USA. It’s like 75 here. The only snow we see is on tv for the most part.
I’m glad you got a little break from the polar vortex. I loved the footage of the water running under and around the ice. Thanks Slim!
I trust your judgement Slim. I'd try a mini stove for less heat but I understand your are working with what you have for this test. Pioneers risked danger in their cabins with open fireplaces. You are a pioneer of sorts with this.
Nice evening picture of the camper glow. Love the stove! I heated a home with wood for over ten years. Wonderful heat, but a lot of work.
I always knew, with Slim camping out in the middle of nowhere so often, that he must “pack heat” for safety.....
...and he does! He packs a mini pellet stove!
Packing "heat" I get; others may not.
Your nature shots & sounds never disappoint.
Beautiful. And thank you for taking me camping with you. 😊👏👏
I love the tenor and tone of your videos
They are like mini Canadian adventures while experimenting with new and different heating systems.
Awesome disclaimer. Too funny but also serious! 🤣😱
You have an eye for the mechanical and the magical!
Thank you for enduring the obnoxious smoke for demonstration purposes. It certainly made an impact. The point is well taken. I would not have known otherwise. Thank you. I am grateful for you.
I am a native Floridian 58 years old I have experienced some cold weather being an over the road truck driver but the coldest I have been was is Bloomington Illinois which was minus 10 degrees ferinheight once my body felt that cold air my teeth chattered for 3 solid hours.Im glad there's people like you who gets out there and enjoys it.
I would say that's a pretty efficient stove for an old ammo can! Thanks for a another great one slim!
That's what I thought it was! Lol, thank's for confirming.
The disclaimer was great and wisdom for words to live by good video
What a great trip. Camper Stove works perfectly, waking up to a sunny winter day with beautiful nature. Looks like a really good day.
Man camping in the winter is a pain enough but I just wanted to say how much we appreciate you taking the extra effort to set up all the camera shots and film this for us!! I’m not crazy enough to go winter camping yet but these videos are the best!
It would be interesting to take a thermal image of your camper from the outside to see where it's hot and cold.
Well since it's all fiberglass and polymers... The thinnest section would be the area with the biggest heat loss. Windows, roof panel, etc.
But, I hope someone makes this thermal vision video, it would be interesting and a first! :)
Great video
that does actually sound cool as hell
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cool as hell lol!
Will you please sell me one
Funny with the disclaimer, but I guess it needs to be said! I think everybody have common sense, but some people never got/get the chance to use it.
Lovely nature, and that happy little river!
For those people that just loooove to point out all the "wrongdoings" and things "not to code" even though it's perfectly safe if you have common sense. For those people they can click on their gas furnace and blissfully ignore the dangers that poses.
@Sven Larsson Yes, common sense is rarer than hen's teeth...
And thst's why I wrote that some (a lot?) never used their common sense. I was thinking of people that believe that one should follow leaders and guidelines only, and not think if it's reasonable. And the other is people not knowing their own limitations.
And of course, one can say that if a person have the ability for common sense but cannot use it, then they don't have it...
I think my point was that I wish more people to cultivate their common sense, but I guess it's hard if you never get any new input/feedback.
(English's not my first language)
Loving the content, be safe slim!!
Have you ever considered installing a winch on the vehicle ones that are installed on hitch or in front when your alone and stuck could be a problem. Great video!
Great disclaimer because there's not a lot of common sense going around today. Love your videos. ❤👍
I look forward to your wood stove videos, awesome setup 👌
Slim, the sound of your stove and fan running with no other sounds is heavenly!!
Thank you for the information. Glad you enjoy the frigid weather and scenery.
Dude what a awesome fun time you have. Thanks for letting us tag a long. 👍
Wonderfully done SP...loving your insightful and educational videos! Always looking forward to the next one. You NEVER disappoint. You put a lot of hard work into your masterpieces. 👍👍👍👍👍😁
I couldn't help but say Weeeeeee! when Slim's little camper slid.
Glad to see you still going strong, stay warm and be safe.
Friendly preamble...lol.
Unfortunately necessary 🤪
@@snarkylive 😂
Just when you pull into your spot, and turned into the trees, it was so beautiful, like a painting. Great video!
Not only is slim’s video fun and interesting to watch. It’s filled with knowledge!
Morning! Having my coffee with Slim!! Always a pleasure!! Thanks!
Great information Slim. You never disappoint!!
Thanks again for such an informative yet enjoyable video. I felt so cozy by your stove.
The power slide was cool. Wood stoves are wonderful. I have been enjoying these videos ashamedly from the comfort of my really comfortable recliner, and proudly keeping warm by the heat of my old pot-belly woodstove with wood I cut. Besides the camp-aspect of Slim's work, I especially like the photography and the regional/cultural/educational parts of these videos. Keep up the great work!
Great video Slim. Like that you are careful to warn folks of the dangers yet your adventurous side always comes out. Great shots of getting into camp, wow!!
I always stay around for your videos. You have taught me a lot and brought me to many beautiful places that I may never have the chance to see. I love your videos.
I watch a lot of camper, van-life, etc style videos. I've looked forward to watching yours the most when I see a new video uploaded. Always great content. Nicely filmed and edited. One of the most enjoyable channels around this genre on the 'Tube'. Just dropping a note to say thanks! Keep it up. Looking forward to the next one, and the one after that.
Slim and Adventure Van Man are the two best of this genre of TH-cam videos.
Great video. Tongue & cheek disclaimer was hilarious! Appreciate the work that went into all the heating options. 😊
Although I'll never go camping like you do, I appreciate the valuable education. I've always said Never turn down an opportunity to learn, you never know where / when the knowledge will be handy.
Woooow that was quite the driving to get to your camp site. I thought you were going to roll the trailer.
Those glorious days after the vortex! 🌞 ❤️ Enjoy!
I grew up sawing and chopping wood for fires ~ the concept that you can create this much heat from 2 gallons of pellets is still so foriegn to me 🤔🔥⚡🌐😲
I really appreciate all the thought you put into your design @Slim Potatohead ~ It has inspired me to experiment with my resources to possibly create pellet hopper systems for my various stoves 🤓⚡🌐🤠🔥👍
I LOVED this little stove adventure, Mr. Slim.
1:32 Epic drift.
Used to have that same sleeping bag (canadian tire), super warm and comfortable....take care slim.
Great 3 parts series. It felt as if we spent this time together as you are a true & great mentor to us. Many thanks. Looking forward to OUR new adventures 🌌🍺
Aw man, I love these winter segments so much! Something to getting out there and making yourself a nice little cozy haven in pretty non-ideal conditions.
27:35 how fascinating... as soon as you hear the vent close you also see the fire change instantly.
I love your shows very much. The landscape and photography are stunning. The ideas you come up with are fascinating to me. And, I would never second guess you. You are an expert at planning and testing your ideas and it’s so fun to watch your process. And to top it off, you have an awesome sense of humor. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us.
Thank you Slim, I look forward to all your videos.
TH-cam has been reading my Google research on woodburners for campers.....and I am very glad it did - this video was PERFECT. I have no experience with wood stoves and plan to live fulltime in my camper - and we have LOTS of wind here in New Zealand. Thanks for making and posting this video.
Outback drifting with Slim....yee haw!
Good one!
" I have clinched & closed with the naked north. I have learned to defy & defend.
Shoulder to shoulder we have fought it out. Yet the wild must win, in the end."
---Robert Service
There is a race of men that don’t fit in; they break the hearts of kit and kin; and roam the world at will... Robert Service
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Thank you. That's another favorite🤠👍
Cheers!
Whose woods these are, I think I know, his house is in the village tho, He will not see me stopping here, to watch his woods fill up with snow..Robert Frost
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Howdy Jane! Small world!🌎
Robert Frost was awesome too!
@@williamguildner7988 Close the door said Sam Magee you let in the cold & storm
Since I left Plumtree down in Tennessee this is the first time I’ve been warm!
I'm loving it!!! We are all adults and one can live with this setup.
Enjoy your adventures!
I totally love your videos!! The narration is just perfect! Thank you Slim.
Stunning scenery! Another awesome video but you’re scaring me with your sleeping bag that close to the stove. I hope you’re not a restless sleeper. Take care, Slim!
Great video Slim. I think the stove is a great idea for you. It is safe or let’s say it’s SlimSafe. Hahahahaha Stay warm buddy. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
I am impressed with your creativity. Wow. Self sufficiency, self reliance is definitely your metiere
Always educational and enjoyable! Whether that was a small river or a large creek, it was beautiful! When you returned from your walk, came outside the camper and had a seat, I thought I’d see a beer in your hand!
I like your stove. I have experimented with many stove designs primarily for use in ice huts tho I now have built a massive brick stove in my home using the principles learned. Some suggestions; 1) make a wind vane cap for your chimney, 2) use a "T" where you use an elbow on your outside chimney, you can cap the bottom of it if you want and drill some holes to allow drainage or just leave it open. Both of these will help with back draft problems. 3) wrap your external chimney in another piece of pipe of the same diameter, or larger if you want to insulate it with say mineral wool, and this will help with your creosote problems as it will help keep the flue gasses warm. Most of my stoves were based on the rocket stove principle such that fresh air intake is thu the hopper, not thru the door. I don't remember how well this worked with pellets but it should, as gasifiers use the same principle. Your poke stick works well, a shaker might work better. oh, and I assemble my chimneys opposit to yours such that all drainage stays in the flu, this does not hurt and I have yet to notice smoke leaking from the joints. Hope you find something useful here. Thanks for your chronicles, I do enjoy them. Happy travels pilgrim.
Be careful of the baked beans they can backfire.
Helps heat the trailer! 🤣
True but at least he’s sleeping by himself and isn’t going to stink out someone else lol
A fart is very usefull it gives the body ease it warms the bed in winter and drives away the fleas
''Beans , Beans , the Musical Fruit ; The more you eat the more you Toot ; The more you Toot the better you feel ; So lets all eat the Musical Meal .''
Another video to love! So many aspects of this one are stellar! My favorite of all has to be renaming Dennis Hopper to Dennis the Menace - LOL, such entertainment!
Really appreciate the follow up on the Fat 50 stove, such a great build and build series. Your filming and documenting skills are first rate in my book.
So many great comments too, I read at least 200 of them. Many shed light on areas I haven't considered yet - brings me to one of my 3 favorite life lessons, you don't know, what you don't know.
Looking forward to your next video SP - I know, you've created an insatiable "appetite" in your subscribers, and no amount of "bad" cooking is going to detract us from wanting more!
My wife and I really enjoy your videos- keep them coming.
I like your disclaimers!
Disclaimer Watching these videos may provide entertainment, chuckles and thoughts something like "I wouldn't do it like that" lol
LOLOLOL Yeah! I use to winter camp too. BUT mine was done in tents. I'm older now and stay home and inside and much warmer nowdays!
I'm from ky and I try not to miss an episode your my favorite camping show and I've feel like I've learned a lot more than I ever thought I knew about camping and camper's keep up the good work and I'll be waiting for your next episode
Great video Slim! Very educational in dealing with a wood/pellet stove in your camper. Thanks! The winter scene's are beautiful! Stay warm out there and many more happy adventures. Beautiful weather here in Cottonwood, Arizona! Take care!
I need to do some traveling in Canada, but I will wait until summer time.
Great emergency demo slim. I hope people listen to your warnings. This experimentation still requires careful observation and common sense. Thank you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, always like other videos something to learn, not only that you are doing wonderful content, I also appreciate the viewers comments, so informative and lot of ideas.
Great demonstration using the roof vent to create a negative pressure and show just what can happen. Let’s hope Spring will be here soon!
Great video, the mountains are beautiful. Have you ever gone winter camping on the BC coast?
Your videography Skills are extraordinary. How do you do the ones when you are taking the camper down and those evening shots while the camper lights go out.. fantastic!!
Absolutely love your videos Slim!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Great video, answered all my questions and really liked the video's of the surroundings. Thanks for sharing!
Perfect intro Disclaimer! Love other's comments on that disclaimer. Convinced me that I will not be putting a pellet stove in my Scamp. Nor trying any of Slim's cooking recipes......
I am glad i found you. I mean I have watched your whole library and have been keeping up. I really enjoy the wood stove videos even though I opt for your #4 camping in warmer climates. I live in AZ and have no want to camp in the Pacific North Wet, but I sure do enjoy watching you guys do it. It is really pretty and serene. My favorite is your answers to just about everything. Your budget fixes are super fun. Keep it up! Thanks for the videos.
Cozy AND Lethal.
Got it!
Thanks for the post.
I love the disclaimers. You are certainly right about going to a warmer climate not to deal with the heating situation. I am a tent camper in Florida i don't need a heat source but it does get uncomfortable in the summer.