I own a retired ambulance. Hi my name is Jerry I live in Eagle Point Oregon. I've been watching your story and love it. I found an ambulance off ambulance Trader for $8.000. It's a 1995 Ford E350 with 100k miles and a 7.3 diesel 6 new tires and all the records from new. She is a BEAST. I working on it in my spare time. I take it to work at least once a week. I work at the Home Depot and Someone always stops me to talk about it.
@@TheCampulanceMan I would have the drive and passenger side windows tinted too.....at least 35%. 15% would be ideal to lower the suns rays while still allowing you to see out.
I think that if you got a sheet size piece of sun shade type fabric-light color-and had magnets on it and your rig so you could end up with a 2-6” gap between it and your rig-it would create shade and keep it cool. A friend put solar panels on her house and the shade from the panels on her roof reduced the temperature of her attic dramatically.
Another idea to consider would be to cut a hole in the floor somewhere. The ground under the truck is shaded all day and lower in temperature. The hole would need a screen so just air is able to pass through. Install a Fantastic Fan in the ceiling. With the fan on and the hole opened in the floor, it would keep the truck cool all day. See Kirsten Dirksen TH-cam channel. The video you want to watch is titled “Retired engineer builds transforming, off gird, stealth camper van.”
Hello my friend, Thank you for all the tips. My wife and I are thinking going back to RV’ing. We’re going to buy a used small camper RV with our son because we’re not going to use it that much. My son and his family does a lot of camping. We’re going to come up with a schedule for the year. Take care and always be safe.
Do you travel with the weather...like most vaners do...good tips for keeping cooler...😎 thanks for the video...I had a Pitt bull that lookes like your baby...so cute ..
I wish I can show you the reflected on my big truck. I use them on the outside of the window. In which I beat any of the sun rays is coming through and getting trapped between the reflected and the glass which eventually does build up heat. And it looks like you got a cover that goes on the outside of your vehicle that is by far the best way to keep him out coming through the windows covering them from the outside.
Good video. We have two maxx air fans in our bus. This helps to pull in cool air from our windows on the shade side of the bus. We also have an aluminet tarp hanging on the sun side of the bus along with our portable solar panels. For the front window we attach a reflective space blanket using magnets. safe travels!
Good advice, I also do the same for my Cargo Trailer conversion when I park it so that one side of the trailer with no windows will get the most the of the sun. I try to park where my door is facing the opposite of the sun. Safe Travels, always enjoyed your videos.
I've filled a cooler full of ice and left it open with a 12v or battery-powered fan over top. Or if you wanna really get nifty put a vent in the top and an intake on the side to hook the fan up to and leave the cooler closed.
@@frankuher6673 40lbs is a bit excessive but I work in a high alpine desert (MT) in the summers and am relatively close to town. Even after the ice melts it still circulates cool air, it's an option on extremely hot days.
Cant believe no one has come up with a simple single element swamp cooler that you add water too when parked that hangs in one of the windows. Simple dc water pump and fan should easily provide adequate airflow. Heck a fan in the roof in a hatch would be plenty of airflow im betting. So very little electrical usage. Swamp coolers work awesome in desert environments.
Hey David..lots of good advice. I position my van to the NE this time of year..some sun on the windshield and then down the side. The windshield cover is a no brainer and for high winds I installed grommets.. removed the magnets and use bungees to hold it down. Reflectix in any windows facing the sun works great too. Another key is to open any windows/vents early to keep the temps down..if it's kinda chilly you can wear a hoody till it warms up. I am fortunate in that I have plenty of windows to open on my van 👍
If it was me I'd have some magnets installed on your cab cover to help keep the cab cover tighter to the vehicle and hopefully, that would help keep it on and the light out?
Great info David , do ya'll stay in the long term area of Quartzsite , when stay in Arizona . I hear it's really inexpensive ? Safe travels to you and Lefty , take care.
Yeah unfortunately unfortunately that wouldn't work so much for a 55 year old woman who is going through major major exstreamly bad menopause with 10 to 13 hot flashes a day, and I have never never ever traveled before even alone with a dog.
A mini split is best game over. Also drive to a higher elevation.
He winked at you twice. What a sweety.
I own a retired ambulance. Hi my name is Jerry I live in Eagle Point Oregon. I've been watching your story and love it. I found an ambulance off ambulance Trader for $8.000. It's a 1995 Ford E350 with 100k miles and a 7.3 diesel 6 new tires and all the records from new. She is a BEAST. I working on it in my spare time. I take it to work at least once a week. I work at the Home Depot and Someone always stops me to talk about it.
Hi Jerry and congrats on your rig!! Driving it to work is awesome and a great way to get comfortable in it!!
Great tips on how to keep comfortable out in your rig. I've never thought about this , glad you made this one.
Cab cover is one of the best type of ways to keep the sun out and keep the cool air in as much as possible
I like the cover and that it lets some light in but no heat.
Tint the back windows with 5% tint. It will prevent the UV rays from entering the windows and help cut down on the heat immensely.
That's a great option. The windows have a fairly dark tint already but not strong enough. Thank you for the comment!
@@TheCampulanceMan I would have the drive and passenger side windows tinted too.....at least 35%. 15% would be ideal to lower the suns rays while still allowing you to see out.
I think that if you got a sheet size piece of sun shade type fabric-light color-and had magnets on it and your rig so you could end up with a 2-6” gap between it and your rig-it would create shade and keep it cool. A friend put solar panels on her house and the shade from the panels on her roof reduced the temperature of her attic dramatically.
The shade cloth works great for that. I have some that I've used in a few locations to keep my sun facing side cooler.
Another idea to consider would be to cut a hole in the floor somewhere. The ground under the truck is shaded all day and lower in temperature. The hole would need a screen so just air is able to pass through. Install a Fantastic Fan in the ceiling. With the fan on and the hole opened in the floor, it would keep the truck cool all day.
See Kirsten Dirksen TH-cam channel. The video you want to watch is titled “Retired engineer builds transforming, off gird, stealth camper van.”
Thank you!
Lefty is a handsome boy! Safe travels
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Good advice 👍 Also, in order to position your rig consistently I will suggest also to get a dash mounted compass.
Good idea!
Yep parking in the right direction and being able to move out of the sun rays is the best thing.
This is critical to staying cool! The western sun rays are soo hot 🔥
Yes you are right my friend. I do the same thing with my big rig
I think Lefty did wink , such a pretty dog . Love the cab cover great idea..
It’s the knowledge that is priceless but I watch to see Lefty and the wisdom is just a bonus. Take care out there.
You have learned a lot!!!! So nice to pass on great info, and you headed to 5k AWESOME !!!!
How far we've come!!!
10:44 Lefty taking it very easy in that chair. hahah
He loves his KTM chair... but it's being retired soon :-/
Hello my friend, Thank you for all the tips. My wife and I are thinking going back to RV’ing. We’re going to buy a used small camper RV with our son because we’re not going to use it that much. My son and his family does a lot of camping. We’re going to come up with a schedule for the year. Take care and always be safe.
Thanks that's nice to know for any type of rv. Hot dog Lefty, stay cool 🐶
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Do you travel with the weather...like most vaners do...good tips for keeping cooler...😎 thanks for the video...I had a Pitt bull that lookes like your baby...so cute ..
Yes I do move based on weather. Cool is better than 🔥
@@TheCampulanceMan I see you have a NY license plate...when in NY are you from...I used to live in NY ...on long island...
I think loading up roof with solar (with an air gap) is def a plus too
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Good stuff. Thanks.And thanks for the tip on the cab cover.
Thanks Robert 😊
Look into a product called silver shade mesh. It was invented in Israel
I wish I can show you the reflected on my big truck. I use them on the outside of the window. In which I beat any of the sun rays is coming through and getting trapped between the reflected and the glass which eventually does build up heat. And it looks like you got a cover that goes on the outside of your vehicle that is by far the best way to keep him out coming through the windows covering them from the outside.
Good video. We have two maxx air fans in our bus. This helps to pull in cool air from our windows on the shade side of the bus. We also have an aluminet tarp hanging on the sun side of the bus along with our portable solar panels. For the front window we attach a reflective space blanket using magnets. safe travels!
Those are good deflectors you use!
He winked at you.
Next: awnings and tarps please? Also-what about running the MaxAir for a couple minutes?
Some of us don't fuss when it gets warm, we'll just pant and relax in a comfortable chair.
I hear ya!!! He does!!!
@@TheCampulanceMan He knows what he's doing. He heads for bacon when he gets loose afterall.
Great video and valuable tips. i really like the music at the end of the video where my friend Lefty was sleeping like he was drunk.
That dog can sleep :)
Good info. Blessed travels
Thank you Elaine :)
Need to put you some 7500 lb. leveling jacks .
Another great video, cool tips about staying cool! Have you thought about doing a video showing your video making process, equipment, software etc?
Good advice, I also do the same for my Cargo Trailer conversion when I park it so that one side of the trailer with no windows will get the most the of the sun. I try to park where my door is facing the opposite of the sun. Safe Travels, always enjoyed your videos.
Thanks Charles. Parking orientation is important, right!!
Recently found your channel, and appreciate your content, thanks!
Thanks Mark!
I've filled a cooler full of ice and left it open with a 12v or battery-powered fan over top. Or if you wanna really get nifty put a vent in the top and an intake on the side to hook the fan up to and leave the cooler closed.
Good idea Corey :)
um, where are you getting 40lbs of ice (in the desert) just to let it melt for a few hours?
@@frankuher6673 40lbs is a bit excessive but I work in a high alpine desert (MT) in the summers and am relatively close to town. Even after the ice melts it still circulates cool air, it's an option on extremely hot days.
Cant believe no one has come up with a simple single element swamp cooler that you add water too when parked that hangs in one of the windows. Simple dc water pump and fan should easily provide adequate airflow. Heck a fan in the roof in a hatch would be plenty of airflow im betting. So very little electrical usage. Swamp coolers work awesome in desert environments.
Hey David..lots of good advice. I position my van to the NE this time of year..some sun on the windshield and then down the side. The windshield cover is a no brainer and for high winds I installed grommets.. removed the magnets and use bungees to hold it down. Reflectix in any windows facing the sun works great too. Another key is to open any windows/vents early to keep the temps down..if it's kinda chilly you can wear a hoody till it warms up. I am fortunate in that I have plenty of windows to open on my van 👍
I remember the grommets you installed. I might just have to steal your idea!!
@@TheCampulanceMan Go right ahead..had the cover on in higher winds than that..no problem 👍
Very helpful video 🔥
Believe me you talk about Huynh,, I don’t like when I almost lost my truck due to 60+ mile an hour winds in Wyoming on I 80. That was very very scary.
I'm much more aware of high winds - after loosing my panels. Scary to drive in!
@@TheCampulanceMan All the aerodynamics of a walk in refrigerator.
mini split worth the extra cost
If it was me I'd have some magnets installed on your cab cover to help keep the cab cover tighter to the vehicle and hopefully, that would help keep it on and the light out?
It has magnets and velcro straps which can hold it for most wind situations except when it's gusting over 40-50.
Regarding the air conditioner I wonder if you can replace the loud motor with a quiet, or silent motor?
New subscriber. Great video!!
Great info David , do ya'll stay in the long term area of Quartzsite , when stay in Arizona . I hear it's really inexpensive ? Safe travels to you and Lefty , take care.
get a small heat pump, heat and cool less power needed
Do they make cab covers for Sprinter vans?
I'm sure, yes.
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When is a nice awning coming?
It's on my (long) list :)
What kind of material is the cover for the front of the rig?
Its a heavy vinyl material with a soft underside.
I have herd of people putting vents in the floor to poll up cool shady air
That is another good idea! Thank you :)
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What state r u in
Currently in CO.
Yeah unfortunately unfortunately that wouldn't work so much for a 55 year old woman who is going through major major exstreamly bad menopause with 10 to 13 hot flashes a day, and I have never never ever traveled before even alone with a dog.
Where did you get
Those lights covers ???, thanks.
They're ABS plastic that I had cut to size, painted, sanded the corners and drilled to use the original light mount holes.
Where can i found that abs plastic , please , and thanks.responce.
@@pascualmoreno1879 I ordered it here: www.curbellplastics.com/ I ordered a sheet and they cut it to the sizes I needed.