Cold Season Truck Camper Adventure in Minnesota.
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- This week I take the Arctic Fox to a Campground in Minnesota. The weather has been cold. The lakes are making ice. It's one of my favorite times to explore Minnesota's campgrounds. I share some of my tips for cold weather camping while exploring an empty State Forest. Sit back and enjoy the adventure and thanks for coming along.
Another great video. I am still amazed at where the Mississippi River starts.
Here in New Orleans it is so wide the Ferry across is scary.❤
I’ve put many camping areas on my list because where you have taken us. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kenny for letting me tag along with you on your PHENOMENAL videos, I really enjoy them!! I get to relax and lower my blood pressure and I seriously THANK YOU!!!👏 🤗👏🤗👏🤗👏
Your camper always looks so inviting, comfy and welcoming, just like your EXCEPTIONAL meals that you make, they look so AWESOME and DELIOUS, it makes my mouth water when you cook, really! You have incredible cooking skills my friend!!
And when you build a campfire, it lights intantly and it keeps going just like the Energizer Bunny! Your campfires are welcoming and warm looking!
There's nothing that you can't do, you make everything look so easy! Good for you Kenny!!👏🤗👏🤗👏🤗
When is your birthday?
What size t-shirt do you wear?
Take care my friend,
Your friend,
Didi 👋
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Your comments always bring a smile to my face. I'm hiding in the break room at work trying to catch up with comments. Seeing your kind words transforms me from work back into the woods.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Oh that is so nice to hear, I am really happy about that my friend, I want you to be happy, you deserve it! 🤗 👍🤗 👍🤗
Whatever makes you happy, then I'm happy too! 😆 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
The woods are so special, they have such a refreshing cool scent, it's a place to relax and forget all about civilization, nothing matters when you are in the woods! 🌲🔥🌲🚙
Take care!
🔥👣🌲Keep on Camping🌲👣🚴
Your friend,
Didi 👋
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That is a good looking camper and truck.
Kenny, what you referred to as disgusting behavior is all to common these days and as I tell my family and friends, it's unfortunately the world we live in now.
True story man. I have often been disappointed in what we have become as a society. Than just when I have given up all faith in humankind, something happens that restores my faith. But it's been a real crappy week, so I have lost faith again...but in technology this time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!
True, my sister & niece still recall the “naked man fire” episode right next to our lake property beach fire. The guys were really drunk & taking turns peeing on the fire. We own the property that we were on, they were renters. The adults in our group were enjoying wine but we leave our clothes on & never pee on the fire! 😂🔥
Thank you for the info.
Your videos relaxes me, thank you
Two legged animals are the highest form of Animal life!!! I totally agree with you. SOMETIMES I'M ASHAMED TO SAY THAT I BELONG TO THE HUMAN RACE!!!.Keep doing what you're doing!!!
Great video,
Thanks!
I'll be the first, Kenny, I've enjoyed every one of your videos so far. Keep up the good work 👏
Thanks John, very cool that you went back and checked out all the old videos!
Thanks again Kenny for sharing
It's not that I don't like people I just prefer to be alone or by myself...lol
I hope I am one of those people. Safe travels my friend.
I've been binge watching your videos. I love your channel
That's awesome, I'm happy to hear you like the content!
Just started watching your videos. YOU are about to take OFF with subscribers, pal! I am honestly surprised you don't have that many now! But this is great content and I'd bet everything it's just a matter of time! Make sure to keep up the good content like this n I think the sky is the limit for you! I learned a lot from you here. And I've been watching these kind of videos for YEARS! I want an electric bike. Soon as I am able to drop a thousand on a good one! 😂 Thanks for letting us get to know you friend!
Thank you, that's really nice to hear such a positive comment.
I'm not so good with cold. On the Texas Gulf Coast, 'cold' is 40. My camper isn't a 4-season camper, either. I have been in it a few times up in Colorado when the weather dropped into the 20's and even below.. some snow and ice, but I keep a couple of electric heaters and the furnace is good. When I go up in the mountains, I always take 4 full 20 lb cylinders of propane, just to be safe. Thanks for the fun/informative videos! Ed
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I sure miss camping, ice fishing, and the beautiful northern MN areas.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Subscribed!!
This is me and my wife fav campground !
We hit it in the summer and fall. I use it as a base spot to hit all the little lakes there for fishing.
There is one site we always try to get because it puts your camper at an angle and you get a perfect view siping tea or coffee in the morning.
So glad you dont give out the names of these places lol... it gets black flies really bad during the summer so many camper avoid it. But if you know how to deal with them its awesome and usually not full
I'm enjoying your videos and your personality. On a side note the universal law 'people are crazy' has never been broken as of yet and your atrocious camping behavior comments are so true. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and keep that camper and those cameras rolling!
Well said! Thank you so much for watching.
I went looking for a particular video you did when you showed the binder you keep. It’s one of my favorite videos you shared! But I found this one & also really enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your generosity and support. This was my 6 months of being on TH-cam. It's hard to believe that it was over 2.5 years ago. I have a few videos showing my book of letters. I recently showed it again. That was the video where I read a poem a viewr had made.
I will give you a link to that video.
th-cam.com/video/hdnOZvI8duQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KyxJpzPX6vf5hf30
Great video Ken thanks for sharing your adventures
I really appreciate you going back and watching all the old videos! So cool!
@KennyOfAllTrades your doing exactly what we want to do. We enjoy your videos and the fact you don't wanna be around people. We feel the same way. I'm a 34 yr firefighter with CPTSD and only want to be out in thw woods also. Keep up the great videos Ken thanks for sharing your adventures
Another informative video!. I took doors/vents off then used thin vinyl signs cut up to make molds with tape. I like the Locktite foam spray into the mold to give a nice 1.5 - 2 inch insulated door/vent. I also used the 1 inch rigid foam with reflective side to line the outside of compartments. In a previous rig I used a thermostat in a double gang box (with outlet) to control a small heater. Now that I have gotten older I seem to have developed an allergy to "white rain"... Now we stay places where the only thing that gets cold is the beer...
Stay safe sir..
Oh! My geez. I use the campfire pit to cook. I use heavy duty foil, but now I'm really scared. I have both a single butane & Colman 2 burner propane. Looks like I'll b using them more. Thanks for that bit of info. I use the reflectics also.
I've seen it maybe half a Dozen times. I think guys like the challenge of putting out the fire. I used to cook on those grill grates too.
THANKS KENNY!
You need to come to Quartzsite AZ in February for the truck camper rally check it out on line
That would be fun. AZ would be nice in February.
I have an Artic Fox 811 very similar to your layout except I have a short box. This is how I set mine up for winter use.
First of all I have an aluminum generator box on the front that is super secure/lockable. The front and sides tilt out from the bottom allowing cool air for the generator. The openings are smaller than the generator there is no way anyone can get it out. The generator is remote start and it can be started from the inside of the camper. I ditched the internal battery and have it wired to the truck battery. This way when its running it trickle charges the truck battery keeping it too charged. Besides the on board fuel tank I have taken an outboard motor pump and plumbed it into the fuel line and use an additional 5 gallon boat tank. Leave the fuel selector to off and the generator will pump from the boat tank. There are lots of you tube videos on how to do this.
Your ceramic heater idea can be replaced with 100 watt trouble light bulbs, one in the front and one in the space you have the heater in. Again only usable like your heater when you fire up the generator.
The little 12 volt fan inside is nothing more than a pancake computer fan. First you can upgrade to a little more powerful one. The vent at the front is strictly a vent put a second one in there and you now have double the warm air being forced in. There is enough leakage to the outside through the access doors to allow circulation and it helps keep cold air in the wind from entering. Wired direct means the fan will only run when the furnace runs. When I run the generator and the supplemental electric heat inside the fans will not work if the furnace does not run. To change this I used two Double pole double throw rocker switches located at the fan by the washroom. The main switch is wired so that the 12 volts from the thermostat runs the fan like before and the other side of that switch is wired to full time 12 volt power. The other rocker switch turns on or off the fan in the front. I can heat the basement with one or both and switch between full time on and thermostat only on.
I insulate the exterior openings the same as you.
Another way to help heat the camper with a slide is to wire in a rocker switch at the slide controls again double pole double throw so you can select the slide control from either the stock switch or from another supply. I put a double pole double throw momentary on switch up near the head of the bed. In extreme cold I can turn off the stock switch at the back and select the front switch. Once inside I can bring the slide in and seal up the outside to the camper helping to reduce the interior dimensions an sealing out any air leaks.
Since the generator will run for two days continuously on the boat gas tank my routine is to leave the camper plugged in and remotely fire it up at supper time or any time it gets cool inside. Usually 4 hours a day is enough to top up the truck battery and camper batteries (I use two golf cart 6 volt in series). At the same time the electric heater and the light bulbs in the basement run on 110 volts and I switch on both or one as needed of the fans for the basement. At bed time I switch the fans over to normal to run with the propane furnace. Wind in the slide and go to bed. I have an alarm in the basement for cold temp and one for battery low level. I can remotely fire up the generator from bed if either alarm sounds and the additional heat from the light bulbs will help heat the basement.
Years of cold weather camping have initiated these changes. Please consider removing that ceramic heater and replacing it with 100 watt bulbs. The generator I use is a Champion 3500 with remote key fob.
Sorry for the long post but if any of it has given you or anyone else ideas then its not so bad.
Man, those are some awesome ideas!!!
I have since added the switch to the furnace fan like you mentioned. The ability to close the slide from bed is genius! Same with the aux tank for the generator. I have installed an aftermarket wireless starter already. You definitely gave me a little work to do. Thank you so much for the tips!!
Really enjoyed the video just subbed have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
One more thing I might mention is if you have an inverter in your camper. I have mine hooked up, so it provides 110 throughout the whole 110 system. If one happens to be plugged into shore power of any kind, and it goes down you have to be careful that you disconnect the shore power before starting the inverter. If the shore power comes back on while the inverter is running you could have a serious problem. I use a Go Power transfer switch set up to disconnect the shore power any time the inverter is running. I have to shut down the inverter before the transfer switch returns the camper to shore power.
We have camped in places where power outages happen. Shore power goes out I can start up the inverter for my 110 needs without worrying about still being plugged into shore power. When it comes back up I just shut the inverter down and the transfer switch takes care of everything.
Another good tip, thanks. I plug the shore power into the inverter. I don't have a transfer switch. It makes more work for me, but I don't have to worry about what you were mentioning. I may look at installing a transfer switch in my next camper. This one is 20 years old, and I'm not sure many years it has left.
Hello Kenny, I'm new to your channel. And I love watching your videos. Love that camper. And I think its funny Mandy never wants to be on ccamera. LOL buy I'm gonna give her and you a compliment. Your a very handsome man I must say. With respect. She's lucky. And such beautiful places you camp. I love love and miss the great outdoors
Hay Jenny, I'm glad you found the channel. I really appreciate the comment and compliments.
@KennyOfAllTrades your most welcome Kenny. I'm loving it.
I put a ceramic heater in one of my storage areas long ago.
What a great video thanks for sharing safe travels my friend
Great video and tips. It's nice to see you having experience with using the water system down into the single digit temps. It seems that most campers just don't want to deal with freezing temps. Once I finish my camper build, I plan to use it in all 4 seasons so I will definitely use your tips and consider them during the final stages of the camper build. As always, keep up the great content and the community following this channel will keep growing!!
In Canada people use Diesel parking heaters, they will use "ducts" with dampers in them to allow them to route heat from the heater to the storage area, basement, and such, so if the temp drops into the deep -'s they can open those ducts and the basement area will stay warm, and this also keeps the floor warm so you don't freeze your footsies.
When you have 30,000 BTU of heat, thats a dry heat not adding moisture to the air like propane does... their camper can be good to -40...
I have looked into those heaters. Hopefully, I will be installing one this summer. I have already picked out the spot to install it.
@@KennyOfAllTrades the key things to watch and make sure of, is where you mount the exhaust system, you need a place to mount it that can take heat, and won't be obstructed by snow and such.
but then, depending on the size you get, that's based on the size of the area being heated, how cold it gets, and how much insulation you have.
So, with no insulation, at -40, you can still be toasty warm if your heaters powerful enough, but, its likely to burn a lot of fuel.
on the flip side... well insulated, at -5, you won't need much heat at all.
Though around here, as a rule of thumb... bigger is better. who cares if it doesn't get down to -70... the heater just won't run at full power, which is a good thing :)
Right on, thanks for the tips. I will have to look more when the time comes. Thinking about the 2 or 5 kw. I will probably go with the diesel and run the unit off my silverado tank. I'll make a video of the progress later this summer. Please feel free to speak up with tips during the process. I'm always looking to hear tips from others who have done it before or researched the process. Thanks!
@@KennyOfAllTrades Sharing a tank is an option, and they don't use a ton of fuel, but i might rig a system where you have a prime tank for the heater, with the ability to switch to the silverado's tank. Also consider a connector so its not "permanently" connected to the silverado's tank, allowing you to disconnect it if you have to undock the bed camper for some reason. IE truck needs to go in for repairs.
Following the canadian rule, 2k would do you perfectly well given the small size and insulation... so... 5kw, especially if you want to duct heat under the floor. And 8kw if you want to take your camper to alaska :).
great job with your vids thanks
Nice sheet of ice!! Like your videos. I'm a Minnesota guy and experienced winter camper. I've never used my RV to do it and glad to see your out there getting it done. I enjoyed the review of the things you did to prepare your RV for a Minnesota winter camp. Agree that at some point you must winterize. I'm now subscribed. Thanks for sharing!!
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
Just started watching your videos! High quality, nice editing! I'm already a subscriber! .....cheers from Toronto
Thats awesome, I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for subscribing!
I carry car rim for cooking on fire. Little grate too. Usually firewood as well
Dang that is a good looking truck and camper 👍/ as a texas boy thanks for the cold weather tips
Keep em coming
I love my 33 foot 5th wheel, with 3 slides, and 2 Lazy Boy recliners, but I can't get it into the cool campsites like I could with a truck camper.
As always...great video friend. I enjoy your channel and the content.
Great video 🤩👍🏻
Thanks!
Love winter camping as well, great video. See you next video upload, you be safe.
Truck campers are so cozy when it’s chilly out. We currently have a Lance 992 only had it for a year so far and it’s not a four season. Don’t have that much experience yet but thanks to guys like you others can learn from your experience.
We ordered a new 2022 Lance 1172 truck camper and this one has the 4 season package. Should be delivered this spring. We ordered 2 lithium batteries, 2 100W solar panels and a propane generator and a tankless water heater. I really don’t care to camp in the winter months but I love the fall especially.
One thing I learned about propane is that it doesn’t give off much carbon monoxide but in a small enclosed space it can be lethal. I came across this while in law enforcement. I’ve seen those electric bikes around. Might be something to look into.
Just to let you know I took the wall hardware off and the square wood mounting spacers and cut four inches off the table. Makes no difference when down as a bed or when up as a table. With the slide in I can easily get to the bathroom and the back door and use the table. What a difference. I used to leave the slide out most times at home because I might be in and out. Once out in the winter I was concerned about snow build up if and when I was going to close it. On the road if I need to use the washroom/get inside or doing stealth camping I don't have to bump the slide out just leave it in and no problem to slip past.
That is great to hear. I don't put the slide out much in the winter either. The cold winds will find their way past the seals. Another modification I did a little later was to the dinette. I cut some of the backrest out. It made a world of difference getting in the camper while carrying things, with a closed slide. I'll give you a link to that video.
th-cam.com/video/ywZzypbATYI/w-d-xo.html
Nice mod I thought about it, but I'm no upholsterer. Easier for me to take 4 inches off the table. RE your cold start with the diesel. I have a Champion remote start genny 3200 watt. I removed the anemic battery and made a cable up to the truck battery. I plug in my block heater and when I run the genny for electric heat it also warms the block and charges the truck battery. I found with the diesel in arctic conditions a heat gun or even a hair drier shoved in the breather snorkel will help with a very warm chuff of air when you crank it over. I am not a fan of solar panels as snow or rain as well as shade and cloud cover reduce the output to next to nothing.
That's an awesome upgrade. I might have to do that with the Predator generator.
All great information. I'm trying the Reflectix on my Pop-up camper in a few weeks myself. Hopefully it'll help keep it nice and toasty as well. Thanks for sharing. From Texas Howdy 🤠
I stopped using the campfire pits a long time ago for cooking, they are like you said “disgusting” another thing to do before starting a fire especially after hunting season is to clean out the coals, some sick people think it’s funny to leave live ammunition in there. I’m totally sold on the E-Bikes, my wife is too, we’re looking at next year to get two.
That's a really good tip. I can see someone leaving a round in the fire ring. People do all kinds of stupid things. Nothing surprises anymore.
You could still cook on those grill pit things if you have your own grate.
For sure! I will even use the cast iron over the grate. Recently I have seen people on TH-cam cook steaks and hotdogs directly on the grate, that's no good. I figured I would share my experiences on that.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I'm glad you did bc most people don't realize that someone probably peed on the previous fire LOL
Excellent video about surviving in the cold. I like your dialog and the shots of nature as well as the background music. I have lots of family up north and would love to buy a four seasons truck camper when I retire. Need to buy a truck first. :)
It is my favorite way to travel. Hotels are expensive and the Arctic Fox is a 4 star hotel room in the bed of the truck. The fuel prices are going to hurt this summer, but at least the shelter is free most of the time.
Thanks for the great channel Kenny! This is really a breath of fresh air for me since I'm a Truck Camper guy also. I stumbled up on your channel recently and subscribed and can't get enough of the videos. My mom and dad had a Truck Camper we traveled in when I was a kid and I'm 60 now and retired and decided it was time for me to get going again so I bought a short bed 1 ton truck with a 4 seasons camper and also an eBike to do exactly what you're doing. I plan on doing as much off grid as I can and your idea about how you power your camper with your truck through the alternator and solenoid is really interesting to me. I'm really looking hard for a way not to have to rely on my onboard generator or some expensive solar upgrade all the time. I've been thinking about adding a second alternator, but maybe I wouldn't have to do that. That said, I wouldn't trust myself to do the work correctly and I'm going to have to hire someone to do it. Do you think you could possibly share with me the specifics of how you set your rig up to get power that way? I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance and keep on coming with the great videos. Blessings, Michael J
Thanks so much, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. I will help however I can with your questions. The best way to get in contact with me is through email. kennyofalltradeschannel@gmail.com
I have a video showing my setup and explaining how I power the camper. Its named "Truck Camper Generator and Inverter / Running the Air Conditioner off Camper Batteries". Send an email with any specific questions. I'll help if I can. My setup is simple and affordable. There is no way I could afford an upgrade to a large lithium setup with a new charging system and solar. I still use flood-acid batteries. Also realize I'm no professional, I have learned through trial and error, more of Jack of all trades. lol
Been waiting for a winter camping video and awesome tips for winter camping. Always love your videos.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support for the channel.
I'm not as brave as you! We winterize the camper as soon as the weather dips down and we start getting freezing temperatures at night. Then it's a mad rush with everyone in town winterizing for the hunting season lol We call it dry camping and most people that I know dry camp in the fall and winter where I am in BC. Down around Vancouver might be okay year 'round but not up here in the interior. I already had that leak problem with the Adventurer so I'm not risking anything at the moment. That said, your set up looks VERY thorough! You should be able to manage some freezing temps no problem! I love it when there's no one in the parks too :D It's the best time of the year! Thanks for sharing!
Just found your channel. Subscribed, and going to go check out your earlier videos. I envy you going to a campground you have all to yourself. Great tips in this one.
You are so lucky to be able to get in to state parks and stuff where you are, come mid October, everything is closed down, can't even do any boondocking come winter. Nothing gets plowed out here in Maine.
Im thankful i have been finding spots. Sometimes i find its easier to setup camp and ask for forgiveness if someone stops by to tell me the park is closed...Tonight I'm in northern Minnesota. I spent hours looking for a boondocking spot. Most logging roads are blocked off and there's to much snow to go off road. Tonight I am staying in the parking lot between a State Forest Campgroung and a boat landing. It's not the most glamorous spot.....you'll see it in two weeks!
@@KennyOfAllTrades Sweet! The snow is almost gone here, the ice finally went out today, hoping to push the dock in this weekend.
I don't cook on them because of all the plastic burned in them.
We have a nice folding grill from Amazon we use.
That's true as well.
@@KennyOfAllTrades we are in a Lance 865 with F250.
Going to
Alaska this summer on the Alcan.
Love the north shore of superior!
Your Vids Are Great Kenny I subscribed....
I appreciate you leaving the comments as well!
Bet u can get away with a 150 watt heater as I use in my valve area agree fall winter camping is great no bugs either I like the dehumidifier u got there I run my fan lots seems to do ok with condensation nice vid well presented
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Great video. I have a 22 Ram 3500 and I just picked up a high top Leer cap. It already has a power roof vent and lights. I picked it up for $325. I am hoping to do some truck camping out of it. I put a lazy boy recliner in the back of it and I figure thats a start. I have a 28 foot toy hauler that I just got but I think it would be fun doing some stealth camping out of the truck too. And campground fees are so so expensive any more. Like the content. Hew sub here.
Thanks! It sounds like you got a steal on the truck cap. I like the idea of a Lazy Boy in the back. It's going to save on space, and sleeping in a recliner is usually comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful
Got looking at my table when the slide is all the way in. It's still a tight fit to get by to the washroom or the back door if I have to. Took down the table and the side against the wall is not finished. Thinking if I take 4 inches off it will make a huge difference getting to the washroom when the slide is in, and it won't affect the table when It's up or down as a bed.
Bonus reflectix also good in the summer
You have an awesome rig, especially that camper. I hope to have one someday.
Thanks! The deals are out there yet, but getting harder to find. I'm glad I was able to get this camper before prices went INSANE. I do love the Arctic Fox.
Great video. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Love winter camping in our NL. Lots of open space. We winterize and just use antifreeze to flush when needed. Works good. Haven’t found a good dehumidifier yet that I like. Can you post which dehumidifier and temp sensors you are using. Thanks Kenny- keep up the great work.
The dehumidifier I have doesn't work the best either. It will take a week or more to fill up. As soon is I get back home I will post some links. Thanks!
The wire size from the batteries to a 3000 watt inverter should be a minimum of 4/0, and I use silicone cased wire as it bends easily. This will handle 25 to 30 amps in 110v.
Great info! I can not recall what wire size I used from the batteries to the inverter. It may have been 2/0. I did the installation about 6 years ago. I'll have to look at that. Thanks for the heads up.
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Not my style of camping. I’m old and old school, give me a tent & warm sleeping bag any day. That said, you give good advice and your photography is off the chart! So I watch anyway!
Thanks I really appreciate that!
Refectix also helps keep the heat out in the summer.
I just purchased a truck camper up here in New Hampshire and I want to take it out this winter. Your tips are very helpful. I am not happy with the way the manufacturer ran the heating ducts so I plan on correcting that first.
Thanks for watching! Good luck on the project.
Thanks for sharing the cold camping tips. I have a 2018 AF. 811S. I have put 570 watts of solar on the roof, 2 Battleborn batteries and a 1500 watt inverter. Mine have the LP generator. To loud to use. Have a 2900 furman generator on front of truck that uses LP
Going to beach in SC in Dec and several other places in Jan, Feb and March
Sounds awesome. Be safe, have fun!
Thanks for another great video Kenny! Bet that Artic Fox is fine in cold weather! Wood framed campers have a more consistent wall and roof and floor R value. Also while i love refletex their R value claims are a lie like most R value claims. Finally A word of warning to everyone...please please check your dehumidifier seriel number on line. A ton of them have been recalled for fire hazard. Be careful!
Great tip! I'm going to check the serial number.
@@KennyOfAllTrades you the man! We really appreciate all the work you put in these videos.
I seriously enjoyed this video. You made it fun and interesting. You earned a new subscriber. Awesome video.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate you giving me your time and coming along on my travels. I have been trying hard for the last 8 months to get a new video out every Tuesday.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Looking forward to future videos and I'm going to share this one with family and friends.
People who live in Minnesota must be hardier than me. I wouldn’t like winters that cold.
I live at 5500 ft in New Mexico and it can get down to 5 degrees on occasion. Too cold for me.
Yes I have it inasty
Honestly, This is the 1st Video whereby someone Actually Installed Something to Keep the Cold ❄️🥶 Out, & the Warmth in, Without having to Use their Generator & Complaining that the Pipes are Freezing Up ❗👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Question is: Can PVC Help Prevent the Pipes/Water 💦 from Freezing 🥶🥶
Thanks, I appreciate the comment.
I've used 3M window film on windows and it works very nice and you still get light and can see outside while keeping condensation off and I assume it adds an R1 to the insulating value.
That is a great idea. I think I'm going to do that. Thanks!
@@KennyOfAllTrades My experience doing this is that if you heat the film too much it pulls very hard on the tape and can pull lose. Especially since you need to put the tape on the window frame parallel to the film. Unlike in a house with wood trim where it would be at a 90 degree angle to the film. Just heat the film enough to remove any wrinkle, then STOP heating.
Great video Kenny....Thank you!!!! Loved the solitude you found at the lake....awesome!!!! Really appreciate the cold weather camper tips. Would you ever use the old fashioned 60 watt incandescent light bulb in a trouble light instead of a small heater to keep things warm? Thanks!
Yes I think that a incandescent bulb would probably work fine. I had the heater so that's what I used. I would probably carry a few extra bulbs just in case. The filaments in those incandescent bulbs burn out so easily. I take my truck and camper on a lot of bumpy rocky roads.
I’m sure E-bikes are nice. But so is walking. And healthier and cheaper.
I agree with you. The bike allows me to cover more ground and explore more. I work all week. I only have 1 night to make a weekly video. The bike allows me to explore 30 miles away from camp easily. I could walk it. But I upload the videos on Tuesdays. I put about 50 hours into each video while working 45 hours a week. For me, it's all about efficiently capturing content for the upload. But with that said, it's about a 50/50 mix of bike rides and walks on the channel.
might be fish in that lake Kenny
My learning curve for slide in camper use is improving with each of your videos. Big thank you.
How about how you have the backseat area of truck cab used.
32 years trucking. Just retired. Feet itching to travel.
Thanks Ray. The back seat area really comes in handy. It had a 60/40 seat back there. I removed the 60 portion and installed a flat floor. I left one seat for a passenger but haven't used it in the last 2 years. I'm thinking about taking that seat out and making a shelf there. I have a recent video where I showed my storage in the back seat.
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I know that feeling.
Kenny, A great setup, And Love the electric Bike, what brand is it?👍🏼🇺🇸
It is electric, it's called a Rad Power Bike. The model of the bike is the Mini 4. The company is located on the west coast with an actual sticks and Bricks store, unlike most drop ship Ebike companies.
I have had it for s few years, I absolutely love it. It has carried my 270 pounds around without any issues. The only thing I've replaced is the break pads. I would recommend this brand, keep in mind I've never owned any other ebikes though.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Thanks for. The info👍🏼🇺🇸
Well when one rarely forgets their grill a nice fire to make coals Under the grate does kill any germs butt I still wouldn't cook on the grate itself. Would Need to put foil down First. Have you thought of using 2 & 4 inch foam to put in the outside doors & in the back of the cabinets. Reflectix works butt foam works better.
That's a great idea! I'm going to look at installing the rigid foam on the outside walls under the cupboards.
Did you take the backseat out of your truck to make more room? I’ve been thinking about doing that… I have a big foot camper for season, have had some great winter trips with no issues… But I just ordered the Thermometer with the three sensors… Great idea
I did take out part of the back seat. It was a 60/40 split rear seat. I took out the 60 and left the single seat. I really like the extra room.
Rock Lake Campground and that's Beauty Lake Rd in Pilsbury State Forest - where I live.
I was going to stay in Pilsbury...but I came upon someone who appeared to be set up in a tent for some time. The guy had trash scattered everywhere and I got an odd feeling about the situation. So I figured Rock lake campground would be a better option.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I think it was probably deer season. I'm on the forest roads frequently and that's the only time I see dispersed camping. I was just on Beauty Lake Road a couple days ago, and on a couple of spurs off that, I didn't see any trash piles that would have come from camping activity so it was probably cleaned up when he left end of season. There are, unfortunately, a couple places where lowlifes from Brainerd or other close towns choose to dump old sofas and other junk. It eventually gets cleaned up but because I live in the forest I take it personally.
For sure, I would take it personally as well.
You may see me dispersed camping in the forest. It's only 10 minutes from my girlfriend's house. You will have to stop in and say hi.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Just sent you an email at your gmail listed for your channel.
Subscribed after your light house video. Trying to catchup. My wife won't go camping with me because I camp in remote areas. Why do I camp in remote areas? See above. I'm bad
I mentioned my girlfriend Mandi in a few of my videos. She has been in 4 or 5 of the 43 videos. She prefers to not be on camera, but loves getting lost with me in the camper. I'm out alone 90% of the time. I really enjoy going solo, especially if I'm out for a few weeks. But don't get me wrong....I LOVE IT when Mandi goes with!
( yes she reads the comments)
@@KennyOfAllTrades just kidding Mandi. Please don't call my wife.
A 15w incandescent light bulb will do the same as your ceramic heater with less risk and power usage.
Using a light bulb will work in some situations. I agree it would be safer.
Hi. Great video. Thank you. Could you possibly reply with a link to Amazon thermostat with the sensors please? I've looked all around Amazon and I can't it. Thanks.
This is the one I bought. It works great. Thanks for watching!
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JGRBZBB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@@KennyOfAllTrades Thank you 😊 🙏
Awsome video,really enjoyed it. Also your right! That is a good looking truck & camper set up. Been a chevy man all my life, however I had to replace my chevy last year and went with a gmc 3500hd denali dually and just ordered a northernlite 10-2 wet bath. Anxiously awaiting it's arrival. How does your truck feel while 4wheeling with the camper on it?
My truck handles great! You will love the comforts of the Denali. That is my dream setup with the 10-2!
One of the best features of the truck while navigating down incredibly steep mountain trails is the hill decent control. Play around with it when you get the truck; it's absolutely amazing.
Reflectix is the name
You are correct!
What model of bike is that? Love the fact that it folds!!
The bike is a Rad Power Bike. The model is the RadMini 2. It's called a mini but I'm 6ft 255 pounds and it fits me fine.
@@KennyOfAllTrades thanks sir!
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So cool! Thanks!
Really cool truck camping in winter. Just curious what's the point of the electric bike. Why not peddle?
Because I'm lazy....
And because sometimes I put 30 to 40 miles a day. I was not kind to my body as a young man. I have back issues that would keep me from riding that many miles for multiple days in a row. The electric bike allows me to travel further then I could go on a regular bike. Plus going fast is fun, and this goes 30 mph.
At one point in my life I lived for mountain biking. We have a really well know state park with trails specifically designed for technical mountain biking. It was fun. I do enjoy biking and the electric bike keeps me going longer. Believe it or not it is a good work out.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Cool. Have a Lance 850 and F350 Dually that I mountain bike with at various locations. Let me tell yah @62 it keeps me in shape. Fork mounted on the left side of my entry door to the Lance. Not sure the rack will carry the weight of an electric. Anyway nice videos keep em coming. "Be honest, be kind we'll see yah down the road"
Sir great content! What kind of mpgs do you get?
My last long road trip, 790 miles was a mix of Interstate, city and forestry roads with large hills. Hand calculated was 12.7.
@@KennyOfAllTrades sir thanks so much!!! Is that a diesel? Great job on the video...
Yes, it's a 2015 LML. I have done some work to it. I switched out the CP4 fuel pump to a CP3. I added a FASS fuel pump with an additional water filter. The truck is deleted and I'm running a really clean tune. Upgraded air intake and up and down pipe. I really like the diesel. Never issues going over mountain passes.
Remember when you told us they pee in the fire pits? 😂. And folks cook on them. yuck
It's TRUE! I've seen it too many times . That's why I always bring my own campfire grate.
I see you featured our local channel 3 weather forecast , which campground did you stay at ?
I was looking for the forecast that showed the string of cold weather temps from last year. The week that it got down into the 50's below. My well froze from that cold snap. It's 8 feet down, but the frost still got to it. I was at Rock Lake in the Pillsbury State Forest.
Why do you use a dehumidifier vs a humidifier in winter? Excuse my ignorance.
A lot of condensation forms on the windows and the walls from breathing and cooking. Condensation can also form on the under side of the bed mattress at night while sleeping. The dehumidifier helps take the moisture out of the air. It is opposite from a house in the winter.
Hi Kenny, if you had a choice of truck campers and knowing that you’ve got an Arctic Fox, what camper would you choose for your needs?
My requirements are not brand specific. I would require a 4 season with a bathroom (toilet and shower). I would need an AC and stove with a cook top. A north south bed is a must as well. I'm not to picky on brands. Arctic Fox, Lance, Host, Northern Lite or Bigfoot. I would go with what ever I could afford.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I would agree with those features and include storage cabinets
Hey Kenny, what tire are you running again? Nitto Terra or Ridge?
The Ridge Grappler. I like them. They clean out well in the mud and good in the snow. They're an aggressive tire but still quiet on the hwy.
@@KennyOfAllTrades thank you
If you would build your own camper how would you design a all winter camper ?
If I was building the camper I would start with researching proper insulation and vapor barriers. I think my main source of heat would be a forced air furnace with venting into the basement. I would consider a secondary heat source like a Catalyst heater for off-grid use, and maybe an electrical baseboard if I was connected to power (to conserve propane). Having heat tape on the plumbing would also be nice if you were plugged into shore power. I think quality dual pane windows would be important as well. Great question! There's a lot a person could consider.
What kind of bike do you have? Is there any aftermarket accessories on it?
Its a Rad Power Bike. I do have some modifications done to it. They are not required to have fun on the bike, I just like tinkering and taking stuff apart. I have upgraded the motor, battery, controller, pretty much everything. You cannot really tell just by looking at it though. The bike is great stock, I would not hesitate to buy it again. The only visible aftermarket piece is the front basket. Its a folding basket off Amazon.