Thanks for all the great tips! I’m a professional crocheter so I feel compelled to say that’s a crocheted granny square blanket. (Not knit.) I never thought about using a blanket to help prevent mold. Super great info! Thank you, love your videos! 😊🧶
Lol. I should’ve known a professional crocheter would call me out for calling it a knit blanket... Thank you for the wonderful correction!! And thanks for watching! :)
I vacationed in Germany one Christmas. Those folks keep a window open no matter the cold temperature in houses and hostels. They sleep under wonderfully thick duvets with lots of loft so you are toasty warm.Granny squares and shawls with open weave can be used over the face.
Amazon has a USB rechargeable gel filled hot water bottle. It stays warm 6-8 hours and only takes 15 minutes to recharge. I like the idea of the Mr Buddy. I’ve slept in my car without one and had to turn the car on to warm up. That sucks because you have to get up front and suffer until the car warms up enough to provide some actual heat!! Great videos! I plan to do some CR-V camping soon! I love mine!!
Great video with wonderful information. Glad you added the safety points -- common sense but ya just never know... Was very happy to hear you use the heater to warm up the vehicle before turning in and not throughout the night. When I first saw the location of it I just knew, if it was me, I'd probably kick my sleeping bag onto it during the night and start a fire. Not an issue with you not keeping it on. Very smart (and safe!). This was a very informative video with lots of good info. Thanks!!!
Thanks for stressing safety precautions. I used a Carbon Monoxide Detector in my vehicle, before I even started camping in it, because an exhaust system leak in the wrong place can put carbon monoxide in the cabin of your vehicle. Often it is not enough to kill you, but it could make you sick and you don't even realize that is the vehicle fumes making you sick. Blessings for safe travels!
@@LovePatience32 Hi Beth. I did not have a leak, it was for safety, like in your house it is in case you have a carbon monoxide event. I did know 6 teenagers who were killed in a stuck SUV from carbon monoxide and a friend's 2 teenage children who were killed from carbon monoxide in a truck camper. So, I am very cautious about it.
Good info there and well filmed. I have seen the aftermarket heated seat covers on sale in Canadian Tire and wondered if they would work as a heated blanket to get things warmed up short term. One tip for heat in the car from the cars heater is to check out the cabin filter at the back of your glove box. I hadn’t given the one in my CRV any thought in the four years I’ve owned it. Heat output was a bit uneven from driver to passenger side and after putting a new filter in that has improved as well as heat output in general as well as the a/c cooling in summer. Also takes the strain off the blower trying to push the air through a plugged filter. Mine was pretty full of crap so it’s worth doing and keeping an eye on.
A couple of hints. I saw your Jackery. For $25.00 at Amazon you can get a 2 pack of cheap, 12 V electric blankets. I car camp in Colorado in the winter. With my Dual Fuel camp stove on super low, windows cracked, and electric blanket going you can successfully car camp in sub zero degrees F. Peace!
Crocheted blanket :) love your set up… I froze this weekend on my air mattress in my car. Going to order foam for sure. I’m not doing any winter camping but I am always cold.
Thank you for your videos. i have a much lower roof vehicle , and have started dabbling on road trip/car-camping. Your method of keeping the passenger seat behind the driver is exactly what i have done in order to have an area where i can sit up, change, cook! while keeping the bed - passenger side, kept as a bed AND my work and cooking area if i need to be inside or stealth!! Awesome tips! Now i need to familiarize myself more with camp sites, free /disprese, paid, etc. I have been doing national forests and loving it..
Right on, Erick! Sounds like we have a very similar setup. I’m certainly glad I’ve been able to help with some tips here and there. Keep rockin it!! I use Freecampsites.net and the Campendium app to find plenty of my free spots ;)
Im with you Erick needing to find more free sites places, i do rest areas, and pay for RV sites in a SUV myself getting expensive to linger out in the more longer stays ...
use to tent camp in winter...-6 sleeping bag, balaclava, thick socks, long johns, gloves, two dogs, nalgene water bottle as hot water bottle. sleeping in car now so made reflexives for windows.. thick lightweight garage standing mat under foam mattress, but love your idea of the crochet blanket.. thinking those buckets you get to absorb moisture might be a goer...i already save all the sachets you get in food container and put these in my food containers, food buckets and shoe bags to help with moisture.... so trip to op shop to get the blanky.. thank you great vid..
This video is amazing because you explain how you've made your setup, and why you've done something. I was truly inspired to make my own Honda CR-V camper because of this video! I recently posted a TH-cam video of a FULL bed platform that fits in a 01-06 Cr-v if anyone is interested. Thank you to the poster of this video! Ventilation especially for a heater is essential! Car insulation is a must! This guy has practical applications for your camper build, that will actually be useful in reality!
Great video and info. I'll be taking my 2004 CRV on the road this spring and summer to the NW, and your videos have been great for planning for car camping.
Hot water bottles are a big win for car camping/living, as they are one item with multiple uses. They'll help keep you warm in winter, work as a heat pad for injury/sickness, as an ice/cool pack to cool you in summer and for injuries, they can also work as a camp shower. I'm sure there are even more uses.
I bought a small 40 x 50“ low watt electric blanket which plugs into my Jacorey and does a superb job of keeping me warm at night. Usually run it for just an hour and then turn it off. That only uses about 10% of the battery supply.
Grab one or two of those humidity boxes with little white beads in them . I get them at dollarsma in Canada but stores sell them. Takes out water and odors too. Work great.
Great content. Another basic idea is to position the vehicle angle etc so the front of the vehicle is facing the wind. Also if you have a wall of trees or something solid like a building or embankment that cuts down on the cold wind it can help.
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey I've set up for sleeping and living in just in case. Wisconsin winters get cold so even though it's November it's still not really cold enough to try it out. But I do have a military -20 Goretex sleeping bag I can try out and my intention is to get a solar battery like the Jackery 500 to use with a personal 200w heater I have and/or to power an electric blanket since it is just a very small area I would need to keep warm. I read a TH-camr up in Alaska who uses the same heater in his teardrop and says it gets very warm. Plus the Jackery or whatever solar battery of the right size you choose can power so many different things. From all that I have read, the propane heaters like the Mr. Buddy heat up way too quickly and will turn even a van into an oven and then there is the safety aspect of using one.
Get a small dog to sleep with. Keep the window cracked open for security reasons,the dog will b ur alarm to protect u from man or beast. The dog knows it has a good life w/u.
Great idea! But you will have to locate good vets first. It pains me to even think about the possibilities of them getting sick all of a sudden and not able to express it.
Great 'tips'..... LOVE Super WARM Sleeping Bags!! ( We Canadians...call 'Beanies' ..'Toque's )....Awesome little 'Heater'!! ( great to have in Emergency situations...if Stranded on highway...). Me too...Wouldn't or Couldn't 'Use' while Trying to SLEEP!...too Scared of Carbon Monoxide 'Build UP'!! Cheers From Canada!
I think that opening a vent should work too, so that you don't need to open a window if it's raining or snowing....just angle the slats towards the floor....as that's where the gas would pool.
Actually no, as I stated in the video, you should always open a window or sunroof at least 2 inches while using this or any other heater inside your vehicle. Cheers!
Rain Guards will Help so You Can Crack Your Windows. A Large Candle will give some heat. As you say That Sleeping Bag. Hot water Bottles and as you say head Covering
Nicely done -- simple and well considered adaptations, for sure! You might also check out 12 volt car heating pads. Could be the Jackery can handle such a modest load without much trouble . . .
New to your channel and loving it. So much great info. Whoever made you that crochet blanket...ask them to make you a hot water bottle cozy! Or hit me up. I’ll do it 😜
Curious if anyone else has a finicky battery setup that gets too cold in deep winter on their CRV that doesn’t like to start up without a little extra juice. If so what are you traveling with as far as transportable jump start box when in the middle of nowhere? Thanks for another great video, just added carbon monoxide sensor to my buy list and appreciate showing the tipping shut off as I camp with my wiener doggo who may knock things over.
Hola , se que ha pasado mucho desde la publicación de este video pero me pienso comprar un crv y viajar a muchos lugares, quiero agradecerte por toda esa información, muchas gracias, saludos desde Bogotá Colombia
I know alot of people say the oxygen thing about the propane heater but i have one in my house and i dont vent and i have never had an issue at all with carbon monixide poisoning at all .. also for the windows alot of campers use reflectix ..
If you are serious about long-term, "All Weather" insulation upgrades for your Honda(..or any SUV'RV/van-life'ng..)vehicle, the ultimate step is to remove ALL the interior, plastic body, door & roof panels... ..And retrofit 'Aerogel' insulation batting material across ALL metal surfaces, before replacing your interior & headliner. A fair bit of work--and 'aerogel' is pretty expensive but definitely should keep the inner climate stable with much less heat/energy consumption by fuel burning devices. I've been waiting for a chance to add this on my CR-V, but not this season.
I respect your thoughts but that’s not what this particular build is about. My home on wheels philosophy is “doing more with less”. Less build, less $$$, more fun, more freedom!” But I think it’s great if that’s what you’re into. There’s no one way fits all. Have fun out there! FYI: I’ve been more than comfortable living with what you see here, for many months on end, in all sorts of weather and conditions. It’s possible :))
I had an idea so you're not sitting in the dirt, under your awning (with your cool metal table) I have an 8x8 AstroTurf carpet, it looks like beautiful green grass, keeps dirt knocked off my sneakers & feels great on bare feet. Since it's plastic water isn't an issue. You could roll yours up strap it to your roof rack when you're traveling
thank you for great video. I just bought a CR-V. Now to go to work. Got to figure out how to get that seat out. Where can I go to get that done or a video do you have on it.
I just found and subscribed to your channel. Man, the way the backseat folds is amazing. I do have a request for your channel ( and for SUV RVing and softroadingthewest ) to show yourself actually on your sleeping platform. I don't recall ever seeing video of anyone sleeping in such a small vehicle. I'm currently shopping for a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk KL to convert.
Ohmigosh! I think I just watched all of your videos tonight. I have too many questions! It seems like you haven’t don’t the actual platform build video yet... when you do I hope you’ll talk about the seats and what you did with them. My crv is an 08 and the seats do that strange fold up and over thing. I assume I will have to take out the passenger side seats. (Love that you kept the one backseat.) Will you talk about and show how the seats come out?) So many other awesome tips! Thanks so much!!!
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you being here. As far as seat removal goes I just searched “2004 Honda CR-V rear seat removal” and bingo! As always, TH-cam delivered the goods. Please let me know if you have any other questions :)
Also helps if you reroute your wiring inside the vehicle if you know how. Then use foam gap filler once the wires are out of the way still accessible. Makes a massive difference in hot/cold and sound!
Thank you for your video. Thank you for being safe about the heater. So does condensation still build up if the windows are cracked while you're sleeping? Don't you need circulation? I can't imagine not having a window cracked. Also did you Siri you got the window covers? So are you working on the road? I'm in a situation room trying to figure out how to move forward healing an illness..wondering if I need to go on disability or so trying to figure this all out a lot. I need a new car as well crvi would be nice. One day at a time I figure this out.
Great tips especially regarding the little heater and the safety with using one. I fold up a down comforter on top of my mattress and then a big mummy down sleeping bag. That really makes a big difference to me and stay plenty warm. Nice tip about the beanie and agree with the window covers.
Whenever you feel cold! Everyone is a little different, so we all just do as we please. But for me, I don’t use the heater unless it’s going to be sub zero -0°
I know you mentioned your friend gave you the window insulation but do you know what brand it is? I’m looking for something stealthy like that isn’t so obvious like Reflectix . Thanks! Love the CRV.
It would be helpful to know the year of this CRV? I'm trying to buy an SUV and have a deposit down on a 2009. I will need to camp in it for a while. I was shown how the seats do not fold flat in the back and it's causing me to not want to buy the car tomm. Need advice asap. What year is this and is there a way around this? Thanks.
how long does your gas last for that heater? how many hours? can you sleep all night? & do you know of anyone who uses solar heat with a Jackery & tiny space heater? thank you.
If one has the power source, I swear by 12 volt heated blanket. I'm a person who doesn't mind being cold, but I cannot tolerate breathing the cold air hence I'm inclined to want to use a heater a lot. Do you or anyone else have any thoughts for keeping breath warm? Face mask? Even pre covid-19 I wear them when I go out on chilly mornings or evenings... But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have it on all night, if only for the moisture issue?
Love the CRV mods! I have a 1999 CRV I'm selling to buy a 2004/2005 Crv to start modifying for my year-round camping trips here in Oregon. I use a Gazelle T4 pop-up tent for a quick setup and will use my CRV I set up for cooking, storage, and a sleeping area if I need it. I've had problems over time with my Little buddy and 2 other buddy heaters not wanting to light in cold weather and clogging the pilot light and had to repair them myself at camp, not fun in a freezing tent. I now use a Kovea Cupid Butane heater, It's much smaller, more stable, lights every time and is very warm in my tent. Thanks for the tips.
Nice!! Have a blast with your CRV, they are great vehicles. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! Also, that heater sounds great. So far, I haven’t had any problems with the Little Buddy but I’ll keep that in mind and maybe do a comparison at some point. Cheers!
I got the best of both worlds, 100 watt solar, on my aluminium checker plate roofbox, 100 amp hr AGM Battery in a powered battery box/ Waeko 20L car fridge freezer/ or my Brass Monkey 50L dual zone fridge freezer / a 2000 Watt Ryobi generator & a 1000 to 1500 water electric heater, tip over saftey. The generator can run electric hot plates or a deep fryer, or an electric frying pan when there's a fire ban in the Australian summer. I have a kings awning, with 3 screens on all sides for cooking, inwont cook in my car. A 7 inch led light bar & a halogen spotlight on either side of it mounted on the roof rack.
Thanks for all the great tips! I’m a professional crocheter so I feel compelled to say that’s a crocheted granny square blanket. (Not knit.) I never thought about using a blanket to help prevent mold. Super great info! Thank you, love your videos! 😊🧶
I have seen another van dweller using the crochet blanket the same way.
Lol. I should’ve known a professional crocheter would call me out for calling it a knit blanket... Thank you for the wonderful correction!! And thanks for watching! :)
InTheOpenAir I’ve been binge watching your videos while I crochet! ☺️🧶
😂🤣 Brandi I teach knit & crochet and said the same thing to my screen...out loud even! 😂🤣😂
instablaster.
cracking the windows will help with the condensation
I vacationed in Germany one Christmas. Those folks keep a window open no matter the cold temperature in houses and hostels. They sleep under wonderfully thick duvets with lots of loft so you are toasty warm.Granny squares and shawls with open weave can be used over the face.
I love Germany!!
Amazon has a USB rechargeable gel filled hot water bottle. It stays warm 6-8 hours and only takes 15 minutes to recharge. I like the idea of the Mr Buddy. I’ve slept in my car without one and had to turn the car on to warm up. That sucks because you have to get up front and suffer until the car warms up enough to provide some actual heat!! Great videos! I plan to do some CR-V camping soon! I love mine!!
Hi Deb! Thanks so much! That little gel filled water bottle sounds awesome. I’ll have to check it out... cheers!
Wow, that sounds great.Do you have a link, or at least a name for that?
@@mssmssmssmss www.amazon.ca/WITERY-Electric-Heating-Warming-Rechargeable/dp/B07Z1CRKHM
Great video with wonderful information. Glad you added the safety points -- common sense but ya just never know... Was very happy to hear you use the heater to warm up the vehicle before turning in and not throughout the night. When I first saw the location of it I just knew, if it was me, I'd probably kick my sleeping bag onto it during the night and start a fire. Not an issue with you not keeping it on. Very smart (and safe!). This was a very informative video with lots of good info. Thanks!!!
Hey Dan! Thanks so much for your thoughtful response. I really appreciate the support. Cheers
@@intheopenair3725 hiii can you link the lights you use I love that there is three dif settings and it's solar!
Another great video! One thing you can do is hang blankets off your walls in a drape fashion to keep heat IN!
Good idea!!
I use a cookie sheet under my Mr Buddy as a safety measure
Good idea!
Bien
Thanks for stressing safety precautions. I used a Carbon Monoxide Detector in my vehicle, before I even started camping in it, because an exhaust system leak in the wrong place can put carbon monoxide in the cabin of your vehicle. Often it is not enough to kill you, but it could make you sick and you don't even realize that is the vehicle fumes making you sick. Blessings for safe travels!
As you know, safety is a priority. Thanks for your thoughts and for being here!
Did you get the leak fixed
@@LovePatience32 Hi Beth. I did not have a leak, it was for safety, like in your house it is in case you have a carbon monoxide event. I did know 6 teenagers who were killed in a stuck SUV from carbon monoxide and a friend's 2 teenage children who were killed from carbon monoxide in a truck camper. So, I am very cautious about it.
it looks hella cozy in there
Don’t forget to always have a fire extinguisher on hand!
Yes! Great advice
Good info there and well filmed. I have seen the aftermarket heated seat covers on sale in Canadian Tire and wondered if they would work as a heated blanket to get things warmed up short term. One tip for heat in the car from the cars heater is to check out the cabin filter at the back of your glove box. I hadn’t given the one in my CRV any thought in the four years I’ve owned it. Heat output was a bit uneven from driver to passenger side and after putting a new filter in that has improved as well as heat output in general as well as the a/c cooling in summer. Also takes the strain off the blower trying to push the air through a plugged filter. Mine was pretty full of crap so it’s worth doing and keeping an eye on.
When I checked mine last month, I had a mouse nest in it.😒
A couple of hints. I saw your Jackery. For $25.00 at Amazon you can get a 2 pack of cheap, 12 V electric blankets. I car camp in Colorado in the winter. With my Dual Fuel camp stove on super low, windows cracked, and electric blanket going you can successfully car camp in sub zero degrees F. Peace!
Nice idea. Thanks!!
Crocheted blanket :) love your set up… I froze this weekend on my air mattress in my car. Going to order foam for sure. I’m not doing any winter camping but I am always cold.
Thank you for your videos. i have a much lower roof vehicle , and have started dabbling on road trip/car-camping. Your method of keeping the passenger seat behind the driver is exactly what i have done in order to have an area where i can sit up, change, cook! while keeping the bed - passenger side, kept as a bed AND my work and cooking area if i need to be inside or stealth!! Awesome tips! Now i need to familiarize myself more with camp sites, free /disprese, paid, etc. I have been doing national forests and loving it..
Right on, Erick! Sounds like we have a very similar setup. I’m certainly glad I’ve been able to help with some tips here and there. Keep rockin it!!
I use Freecampsites.net and the Campendium app to find plenty of my free spots ;)
Im with you Erick needing to find more free sites places, i do rest areas, and pay for RV sites in a SUV myself getting expensive to linger out in the more longer stays ...
Really great to see somebody living a dream in my favorite vehicle.🇺🇸🐻
Awesome video! Love that you have an amazing amount of room in that little car!!
Thanks Annie!! Me too. I’m loving it!!
use to tent camp in winter...-6 sleeping bag, balaclava, thick socks, long johns, gloves, two dogs, nalgene water bottle as hot water bottle. sleeping in car now so made reflexives for windows.. thick lightweight garage standing mat under foam mattress, but love your idea of the crochet blanket.. thinking those buckets you get to absorb moisture might be a goer...i already save all the sachets you get in food container and put these in my food containers, food buckets and shoe bags to help with moisture.... so trip to op shop to get the blanky.. thank you great vid..
Excellent! 🤙🤙
Excellent! 🤙🤙
Love those heat shield windows! As much as I'd like to DIY, those seem like such a good option.
Another really good video. Hope you are posting these to r/crv or other Reddit forums you deserve more subscribers.
Thanks!! Good tip. Also, feel free to share them wherever you like :)
This video is amazing because you explain how you've made your setup, and why you've done something. I was truly inspired to make my own Honda CR-V camper because of this video! I recently posted a TH-cam video of a FULL bed platform that fits in a 01-06 Cr-v if anyone is interested. Thank you to the poster of this video! Ventilation especially for a heater is essential! Car insulation is a must! This guy has practical applications for your camper build, that will actually be useful in reality!
Thanks sooo much!! I really appreciate the support. Please consider subscribing ;)
Great video and info. I'll be taking my 2004 CRV on the road this spring and summer to the NW, and your videos have been great for planning for car camping.
Thanks Chris!!
how'd it go?
Hot water bottles are a big win for car camping/living, as they are one item with multiple uses. They'll help keep you warm in winter, work as a heat pad for injury/sickness, as an ice/cool pack to cool you in summer and for injuries, they can also work as a camp shower. I'm sure there are even more uses.
yes! I make mine with an empty plastic bottle and a sock!
I bought a small 40 x 50“ low watt electric blanket which plugs into my Jacorey and does a superb job of keeping me warm at night. Usually run it for just an hour and then turn it off. That only uses about 10% of the battery supply.
Great idea!! Thank you!
Grab one or two of those humidity boxes with little white beads in them . I get them at dollarsma in Canada but stores sell them. Takes out water and odors too. Work great.
Thanks Lisa! Good idea 💡
Great content. Another basic idea is to position the vehicle angle etc so the front of the vehicle is facing the wind. Also if you have a wall of trees or something solid like a building or embankment that cuts down on the cold wind it can help.
Thanks Robert!! Great tip about wind direction. Love it!
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey I've set up for sleeping and living in just in case. Wisconsin winters get cold so even though it's November it's still not really cold enough to try it out.
But I do have a military -20 Goretex sleeping bag I can try out and my intention is to get a solar battery like the Jackery 500 to use with a personal 200w heater I have and/or to power an electric blanket since it is just a very small area I would need to keep warm. I read a TH-camr up in Alaska who uses the same heater in his teardrop and says it gets very warm. Plus the Jackery or whatever solar battery of the right size you choose can power so many different things.
From all that I have read, the propane heaters like the Mr. Buddy heat up way too quickly and will turn even a van into an oven and then there is the safety aspect of using one.
Thanks Steve! Good ideas
Your setup is great, thanks for the advice
Thanks!!!
Get a small dog to sleep with. Keep the window cracked open for security reasons,the dog will b ur alarm to protect u from man or beast.
The dog knows it has a good life w/u.
Thanks for the tips, Ray!
Great idea! But you will have to locate good vets first. It pains me to even think about the possibilities of them getting sick all of a sudden and not able to express it.
You need only that heat for to worm up before sleep. 2 liter bottle of Coca Cola with hot water works nice too
Great 'tips'..... LOVE Super WARM Sleeping Bags!! ( We Canadians...call 'Beanies' ..'Toque's )....Awesome little 'Heater'!! ( great to have in Emergency situations...if Stranded on highway...). Me too...Wouldn't or Couldn't 'Use' while Trying to SLEEP!...too Scared of Carbon Monoxide 'Build UP'!! Cheers From Canada!
Thanks soo much!! Yeah it’s great but definitely good to always be safe with propane 👍
@@intheopenair3725 ..yep...always Enjoy 'Waking Up'''..& having the most Important Meal of the Day...BREAKFAST!! ...lol.... safe Travels Sir!...
Lol thanks!!!
Carbon monoxide alarm. Great idea!
I think that opening a vent should work too, so that you don't need to open a window if it's raining or snowing....just angle the slats towards the floor....as that's where the gas would pool.
Actually no, as I stated in the video, you should always open a window or sunroof at least 2 inches while using this or any other heater inside your vehicle. Cheers!
Rain Guards will Help so You Can Crack Your Windows. A Large Candle will give some heat. As you say That Sleeping Bag. Hot water Bottles and as you say head Covering
Good tips, Rosetta! Thanks!
Vent visor would work great for venting the windows.
Wonderful and practical ideas. My absolute favorite was the hot water bottle.
Nicely done -- simple and well considered adaptations, for sure! You might also check out 12 volt car heating pads. Could be the Jackery can handle such a modest load without much trouble . . .
Cool! Thanks Robert!! Happy to have you along
New to your channel and loving it. So much great info. Whoever made you that crochet blanket...ask them to make you a hot water bottle cozy! Or hit me up. I’ll do it 😜
Great ideas! I don’t have heat in my Jeep as of yet but I will try this!
Thanks so much!! Have fun and be safe
I bought that heater and it says indoor safe, however, I am not comfortable smelling the CO while sleeping.
I do not recommend using a propane heater while sleeping. And always crack a window for ventilation when you are using it.
You can get a portable carbon monoxide detector
I wear a beanie on a cold night. Really helps! 👍
And socks
@@notwrkn2mch Yep, wools socks for me! 👍
A beanie is a small round scullcap made of felt. You don't need to have a propeller on top.
A knit hat is a toque.
Jon in BC, Canada
Curious if anyone else has a finicky battery setup that gets too cold in deep winter on their CRV that doesn’t like to start up without a little extra juice. If so what are you traveling with as far as transportable jump start box when in the middle of nowhere?
Thanks for another great video, just added carbon monoxide sensor to my buy list and appreciate showing the tipping shut off as I camp with my wiener doggo who may knock things over.
Hot water bottle...gosh that would be good to use at home even on cold Winter nights. TY👍❄️
Bonus Bonus Tip: Eating spicy food for dinner will warm you up even more. Thanks for another useful video!
Niiiice
@@intheopenair3725 How long does the 1 lb propane canister last?
Very nice set up. Definitely gave me ideas. I'm currently working on making a ford explorer suv livable on a budget. Just me and the dog.
Sounds awesome!! Have fun and thank you for being here!
Hola , se que ha pasado mucho desde la publicación de este video pero me pienso comprar un crv y viajar a muchos lugares, quiero agradecerte por toda esa información, muchas gracias, saludos desde Bogotá Colombia
I know alot of people say the oxygen thing about the propane heater but i have one in my house and i dont vent and i have never had an issue at all with carbon monixide poisoning at all .. also for the windows alot of campers use reflectix ..
If you are serious about long-term, "All Weather" insulation upgrades for your Honda(..or any SUV'RV/van-life'ng..)vehicle, the ultimate step is to remove ALL the interior, plastic body, door & roof panels...
..And retrofit 'Aerogel' insulation batting material across ALL metal surfaces, before replacing your interior & headliner.
A fair bit of work--and 'aerogel' is pretty expensive but definitely should keep the inner climate stable with much less heat/energy consumption by fuel burning devices.
I've been waiting for a chance to add this on my CR-V, but not this season.
I respect your thoughts but that’s not what this particular build is about. My home on wheels philosophy is “doing more with less”. Less build, less $$$, more fun, more freedom!” But I think it’s great if that’s what you’re into. There’s no one way fits all. Have fun out there!
FYI: I’ve been more than comfortable living with what you see here, for many months on end, in all sorts of weather and conditions. It’s possible :))
I was thinking I need an Odyssey BUT if this is what the room is like I'll stick with the 07AWD crv I'm getting
I had an idea so you're not sitting in the dirt, under your awning (with your cool metal table) I have an 8x8 AstroTurf carpet, it looks like beautiful green grass, keeps dirt knocked off my sneakers & feels great on bare feet. Since it's plastic water isn't an issue. You could roll yours up strap it to your roof rack when you're traveling
Nice rig and set-up. Great, essential tips - thanks!
Thanks sooo much!!!
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the info on how to stay warm.
Thank you!!! You are most welcome!
I have heatshield window coverings too. I thought the silver went on the outside.?
I miss my 02 crv. Had a similar set up.
COZY!!😲🥱😴😴😴😴😴
It sure is!!
thank you for great video. I just bought a
CR-V. Now to go to work. Got to figure out how to get that seat out. Where can I go to get that done or a video do you have on it.
I'm curious as to what you guys do to turn the dome lights off while you're keeping the doors open.
I’m in a 2016 CR-V. It has a shut off for interior lights.
Yes indeed. It has an auto shut off setting. Cheers!
I use a 12v 500watt heater and if to cold with that I have 360,000mah powerbank I made with few EV lithium cells that power usb heated blanket
I just found and subscribed to your channel. Man, the way the backseat folds is amazing. I do have a request for your channel ( and for SUV RVing and softroadingthewest ) to show yourself actually on your sleeping platform. I don't recall ever seeing video of anyone sleeping in such a small vehicle. I'm currently shopping for a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk KL to convert.
Hi!! Thanks for your thought. I should be able to incorporate a sleeping shot at some point. Good idea. Thanks!!
Hello again, I took your request into consideration and I’ll be releasing a video for you VERY SOON! Thanks for chiming in!
Has nyone tried sleeping in one of the battery powered electric vests or coats?
I'm curious about anyone's good or bad luck with electric socks?
I can't find the material you used for your side windows. Do you have a link?
Possibly go all out and fit a diesel heater in the spare wheel well under the rear floor, would have to have a larger 2nd battery tho to power it.
I hooked the heater up to a 20 lb bottle, works good
Nice! Thanks for watching!
This is really helpful! Thanks alot new subscriber here
Ohmigosh! I think I just watched all of your videos tonight. I have too many questions! It seems like you haven’t don’t the actual platform build video yet... when you do I hope you’ll talk about the seats and what you did with them. My crv is an 08 and the seats do that strange fold up and over thing. I assume I will have to take out the passenger side seats. (Love that you kept the one backseat.) Will you talk about and show how the seats come out?)
So many other awesome tips! Thanks so much!!!
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you being here. As far as seat removal goes I just searched “2004 Honda CR-V rear seat removal” and bingo! As always, TH-cam delivered the goods. Please let me know if you have any other questions :)
Also helps if you reroute your wiring inside the vehicle if you know how. Then use foam gap filler once the wires are out of the way still accessible. Makes a massive difference in hot/cold and sound!
Great tips dude...
Thanks for the tips - great setup! We sleep in our Honda Pilot for winter trips and use USB fans to keep the condensation down.
Right on! USB fans definitely help a lot! Thanks!!
Thank you for your video. Thank you for being safe about the heater. So does condensation still build up if the windows are cracked while you're sleeping? Don't you need circulation? I can't imagine not having a window cracked. Also did you Siri you got the window covers? So are you working on the road? I'm in a situation room trying to figure out how to move forward healing an illness..wondering if I need to go on disability or so trying to figure this all out a lot. I need a new car as well crvi would be nice. One day at a time I figure this out.
Hi Diane! Yes... one day at a time gets it done. Keep going, you’ll get there. I find cracking a window helps a LOT. THANK YOU
Get a single mattress protector/ here no moisture will penetrative it.
I have them on all the mattress's in my home since new.
Don't drop the sleeping bag on the little buddy like I did. Works pretty good for being warm and not in the bag...but yeah don't sleep with it on.
I know you guys using that kind of heater could make a stand or something to keep it from falling over.
It comes with a stand that works well but yes, I’m sure one could improve upon it if need be. Cheers!
I agree. A broader base on the heater would lower the centre of gravity?
That bottle of Jameson by the cooler could be considered a heat source too. Either consumed or combusted.
Great review 👏
Great video man thanks!
Thanks!!
Because I know nothing, I haven’t seen one car camping video where anyone uses Mylar blankets in their sleep setup. Is there a drawback to them?
Great tips especially regarding the little heater and the safety with using one. I fold up a down comforter on top of my mattress and then a big mummy down sleeping bag. That really makes a big difference to me and stay plenty warm. Nice tip about the beanie and agree with the window covers.
Thanks again, Tina!! I appreciate your kind words.
Can you comment on what temperatures you use specific measures to stay warm?
Whenever you feel cold! Everyone is a little different, so we all just do as we please. But for me, I don’t use the heater unless it’s going to be sub zero -0°
Very informative video..in future please don't move the camera so fast...up and down or mostly side to side...
Lol. Thanks for being here. Still working on my camera-craft. I appreciate your patience and support. Happy Holidays!
Thanks for sharing great tips! 👍
Thank you, Avery!!!
Where did you get the window foam? Also, where did you get the sleeping bag? We want to get Honda CRV and go camping.
I know you mentioned your friend gave you the window insulation but do you know what brand it is? I’m looking for something stealthy like that isn’t so obvious like Reflectix . Thanks! Love the CRV.
It would be helpful to know the year of this CRV? I'm trying to buy an SUV and have a deposit down on a 2009. I will need to camp in it for a while. I was shown how the seats do not fold flat in the back and it's causing me to not want to buy the car tomm. Need advice asap. What year is this and is there a way around this? Thanks.
2004 :)) slightly different design but should still work
how long does your gas last for that heater? how many hours? can you sleep all night? & do you know of anyone who uses solar heat with a Jackery & tiny space heater? thank you.
Thank you for the tips..
You are very welcome! Thanks!
Thanks for the info.
Thank YOU
Can high powered jackerys run the little ceramic heaters?
HI Maybe i miss it, but do you have a car fridge? if not, do you intend to get one?
Hi! I use a Yeti Roadie 20 cooler. Thanks for watching!
I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing
Love your videos! Thank you 😊
Thank you sooo much, Elley!!
Hi there ! Was wondering if that buddy heater uses alot of fuel...
Hi! I find it one canister last about 5 hours. That’s a lot of time if you’re only using it in short bursts. Happy trails!!
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Awesome informative TYSM
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the winter tips! I'd like to know more about your crv build, please 🙏
Hi there! I’ve got two big videos that go into all the build details. Check them out. Thanks!!!
Thank you for the info
Nice video !!
Thank you, Manolo!
Are you doing this out of necessity or because you want to ?
WANT
Do u need to leave some window open when using the heater inside car?
Yes. As I stated in the video, crack a window at least 2 inches while using a heater internally.
You look like Jim Jefferies, it's cool
If one has the power source, I swear by 12 volt heated blanket.
I'm a person who doesn't mind being cold, but I cannot tolerate breathing the cold air hence I'm inclined to want to use a heater a lot. Do you or anyone else have any thoughts for keeping breath warm? Face mask? Even pre covid-19 I wear them when I go out on chilly mornings or evenings... But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have it on all night, if only for the moisture issue?
I really really love my merino wool buffs. I have several, and sleep with them as well. It makes a huge difference. REI has a bunch of them.
Love the CRV mods! I have a 1999 CRV I'm selling to buy a 2004/2005 Crv to start modifying for my year-round camping trips here in Oregon. I use a Gazelle T4 pop-up tent for a quick setup and will use my CRV I set up for cooking, storage, and a sleeping area if I need it. I've had problems over time with my Little buddy and 2 other buddy heaters not wanting to light in cold weather and clogging the pilot light and had to repair them myself at camp, not fun in a freezing tent. I now use a Kovea Cupid Butane heater, It's much smaller, more stable, lights every time and is very warm in my tent. Thanks for the tips.
Nice!! Have a blast with your CRV, they are great vehicles. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! Also, that heater sounds great. So far, I haven’t had any problems with the Little Buddy but I’ll keep that in mind and maybe do a comparison at some point. Cheers!
I got the best of both worlds, 100 watt solar, on my aluminium checker plate roofbox, 100 amp hr AGM Battery in a powered battery box/ Waeko 20L car fridge freezer/ or my Brass Monkey 50L dual zone fridge freezer / a 2000 Watt Ryobi generator & a 1000 to 1500 water electric heater, tip over saftey.
The generator can run electric hot plates or a deep fryer, or an electric frying pan when there's a fire ban in the Australian summer.
I have a kings awning, with 3 screens on all sides for cooking, inwont cook in my car.
A 7 inch led light bar & a halogen spotlight on either side of it mounted on the roof rack.