Definitely put insulation board inside and have a window you can crack open a little. That way the heat can stay on and the fumes will be vented out. Instead of a cot try a thick, narrow mattress pad and sleep on the floor. You will be able to sit up then. I would suggest a bathroom set up like a bucket system and a pee bottle. Good luck with this set up. I think you were also missing being with Jaylena and Ember and your own bed. Nothing like having your family there and your own bed.
I just wanted to say i loved this video. Not only did it brighten my day with laughter it showed why I watch your's and Jaylena's channels, you guys keep it real. Thank you ❤
Credit to u for doing what u love. Only thing that now as u said in the video u had/make such beautiful busses or vans, now u could give yourself so much more credit for you building and your designs. Always remember, u have a gift and never sell yourself short. God Bless and stay safe.
Isaac, that foam board you used to use for the underfloor in the buses would really make a difference bro. I've slept in colder and smaller spaces. You had me cracking up, lol. Stay safe and as always my love to the family
Isaac, hang in there. You are lucky you appear to be a shorter person. I am 6'2" so I always had and 8' truck bed minimum. My cap raised about 6 inches above the cap and let me sit up in bed. A couple of quick thoughts and modifications. First place a piece of plywood on the floor with a rug on it. It will make a big difference in the warmth and how you knees take knealing. Lower your bed or put right on the floor, then you can sit up more. Sleeping bags are going to keep you warm but try a large comforter and blankets. Easier to get in and out and you can keep your clothes inside with you at night to keep them warmer. Make sure you get a CO2 detector. Hang blankets on the side walls of the truck bed and sleep towards the middle of the truck. Less cold sides to roll into. Get a pee bottles (enough on that subject). You will find your hamstrings will get tight trying to crawl around and in and out of the truck. I camped this way for a week every year for over 25 years and I was about 20 years older than you. It is an adjustment but I think you can make the most of it. Yea, it is not the bus but go for it.
Ahaha Isaac, yes the body has a way of letting us know, it has aged! However I’ve heard sleeping in the cold- is supposed to be good, for us.🥶 You definitely built a beautiful luxurious bus, you’ll find the perfect fit for you and the family. Awe look at daddy’s sweet baby girl! 💜💙💜
I live in northern Canada so i was chuckling a bit. We winter camp here at -20 celsius. Google winter camping ways to keep warm. One of the best tips is sleep with a toque and a nalgene full of boiling water. Wrap it in a sock. Thermal underwear is a good idea. Always get a sleeping bag rated colder than you think you'll need. Try then in the store. The wrist is when you can't move. If I'm car camping, i don't zip it up and put another blanket on top. Preferably down. Love you guys.
When I was looking for my topper for my truck for camping, I got one with an extra 6 inches of headroom. It makes a big difference. I also bought a twin (in a box) mattress. Comfy..comfy, comfy. If youre sleeping cozy enough...you dont wake up as often...only just to roll over. Snug as a bug. Its always a trial the first run...then you can make your list for next time. I love primative camping with comforts too! Im sure its an adjustment for you but, youll get use to it...or you wont..✌😊💛
I’ve definitely slept in a sleeping bag for Winter temps in a tent in the snow. Test big enough for a propane heater too. I would not enjoy not being able to move to sit or stand. After watching you, I think I did my Winter camping correctly.
This was Awesome, yes I was laughing. While I was watching this, I kept thinking how awesome it would be to see you and Matthew Posa do a winter camping trip together. 😂🤣😂🤣Keep up the good work Isaac, I’m sure you learned a lot from this trip. ✔️
Good try for the first night. Glad you upgraded the sleeping bag. Suggestions coming from a gal who has a small van and can’t stand up. 1. Remove that netting on the ceiling- could maybe then sit up with out it hitting your head or 2. build a small bed shorter than the cot and make a slide out drawer for storage. Will need a swing away bike rack though so can use the pull out drawer. 3. Put a fleece blanket on the mattress pad and then the sleeping bag and then another fleece blanket on top. It’s what I do and I don’t have room for a heater. 4. Wear a beanie while you sleep if you didn’t already keep it on. 5. Get better base layer for sleeping . Those look like Cotton? Better base layer will keep you warmer. 6. Pee jug 7. Bucket system for #2 8. Try just keeping the pilot light on for the heater and do crack the window a bit. I feel and have heard that just having the pilot light on the buddy heaters- will give you sufficient heat. If you run the heater on low with the small green propane jugs, will last about an hour. Looking forward to the rest of the week.
Sorry it was so rough for you - but trying a lower bed platform with ability to sit up on the truck bed might give you some room I cannot sleep in a single sleeping bed way to restrictive for moving side to side - I use two sleeping bags zipped together with a flannel liner inside for cozy comfort - I’m sure you’ll figure out a way to heat even with some back thermacare heat wrap bandages they last for 8 hours gets ya through the night - touque was a good idea to keep heat in from escaping through your head - winter camping in a primitive set up is a little risky - you’ll figure it out - great video
Eegads man! 70 yr old woman here, who even has a pee bottle in my customized ram Promaster high top van! Headlamp and a cracked window. Get rid of the cot - mattress, sleeping bag can feel restrictive . You would be better off with two sleeping bags - sleep on one & one open on top of you. on and another open one on top!
Oh Issac, i laughed, i felt so bad for you. Nope camping in a truck bed is not easy. I would have fell getting in and out. Definitely being able to sit up or stand is a must camping. Build a camper to pull behind the truck. Tiny home on a trailer.
get an electric micro furnace and run it off your power pack so it could run all night . should have brought a couple heavy blankets so you could open the sleeping bag a bit or get an electric blanket just a thought
Brave man Issac. I think if you had the floor mats in there it may have held some heat from the heater. Next time buy a handful of those hand warmer pack & toss them in the bottom of the sleeping bag. Double up on socks too
I camped in my Subaru for a week when the over night lows were 31-34 degrees in the desert. I had better blankets than you and a heating pad and was wearing zero degree pants and top. I was snug as a bug. You probably would have been better off sleeping in the cab. More insulated.
Appreciate the video I am someone that I have never been able to handle the cold I was born in Tacoma Washington and all I remember is a young girl is so much snow came to the California coast Santa Cruz and it's easy to be a beach Bunny but then family moved up to Canada And my sister's and I worked at a ski resort in the winter and I could just never get accustomed to the cold weather not a fan
Thanks for sharing and staying real. You definitely need a camper setup that lets you stand. If you have enough fuel and the heater will keep the camper warm with the backdoor partially open, I'd try that. It would help with the claustrophobic feeling
Issac, god love ya…you had me chuckling when you were in your bag for the first time. You started laughing and I laughed cuz I thought “Filipino-Carrot” haha..🥕Master that truck boy!! 🤙
Issac you are a trooper! I know it must be hard adjusting to this change. You are gonna have to make more comfortable changes to your vehicle or get a van you can stand up in and have some comfort. You may not have your bus but you can still have comfort. I know you miss your family.❤
That sleeping bag is not going to keep you warm ! If you're worried about that buddy heater running , your topper shell is not air tight . I am sure you have ventilation ! I would also put a blanket over the sleeping bag or even under it for added warmth . But good job on sticking it out !
Maybe look into getting an electric throw blanket that you can plug into your powerbank. Also we lose most of our heat through our feet & heads so thick socks & a beanie is must all night. Im curious is you follow any 4wd channels? Some of our Australian boys (4wd 24/7, i believe their channel is)have just been over in America doing some tracks & some of the differences between countries they commented on surprised me
I laughed all the way thru. I'm sorry. Lol. I have a truck topper and NEVER slept in it in the cold. I can only imagine. My mattress is memory foam and the frame is elevated about 15 inches off the floor and I crawl into mine. But when traveling its awesome to just LAY flat as the alternative inside the truck is miserable. 😂 Build that truck house!! ❤from West Texas
Converted buses are as comfy as RV. For truck camping, you gotta tough it out even with some heat. Long term, you might want to consider just as camp or a towable camper. I don't think coming from a bus, even with a slide in, it will be as roomy for your family and Ember.
Don't comment Often.but yours was real or at least seemed so, im thinking about doing what your doing and this let me see what is good and maybe what is needed, will follow you to see what you come up with. Thanks much for realistic campout.
What do you think about a diesel or gasoline heater? Insulation is a must and a lower softer bed may be more comfortable for you. I was cold watching you. Burr... An electric blanket with your solar generator may be more comfortable. You'll probably need to charge it often. I couldn't tell if you were using a 1,000W or not. You may need a 2000W-3000W generator. At least you're trying.
That was quite the video - all the gymnastics you can do! 😂 Agree with several others: lay down foam board, plywood, and rug. Get rid of cot and lay foam mattress directly on rug. (Do not use air mattress!) Pee bottle or whatever - no need to get out then! Maybe switch to using two sleeping bags zipped together or wool blanket/down comforter combo. Always think in layers and make sure you are sandwiched between whatever bedding you do to keep cold air out. (Truly, a tent setup would have been way more comfy!) Insulate truck bed and drape quilted material along sides to keep cold air out. No matter what - lessons were learned and you will figure out the best setup for your needs! Wondering if powerbank would support a small ceramic heater that goes on and off throughout night (they have thermostats on them to do that). Foot warmers might be good to have on hand, too, in case. Socks & hat always help keep body heat in. And lastly - love all the bus builds and advice. Possibly going to do one since my hubby is retiring end of Feb and we want to travel around a bit. Campers now are too cheaply made and way overpriced for poor quality. Prefer to build something out to our specific needs and know it’s well insulated for where we will go any time of year!
@@isaacturnerit Yeah, but now you know how to make it a bit more comfy til you get the bigger model for the truck! 😉 (It definitely must have been hard going from a ‘Mercedes’ type bus life to a ‘VW Bug’ camper life - but look what you got in the trade-off: a beautiful piece of property! SO worth it!!)
One part of me is so sorry for your uncomfortableness. The other part of me could not stop laughing. Issac leaving the comfort of his mansion to move to a studio. 😂😂
About my teardrop~ I used a used boat trailer to build it on and put high speed tires on it & no back galley hatch. I would not use a boat trailer again & use a better base trailer with full size tires. I did not put a galley on the back because I was building it & figured it would leak if I did it. I put my food and 12v frig in the back of my escape. I don’t want bears attracted to where I sleep~ just sayin’ Now I’m wanted to do a van again but they are way too pricey just to get an older van so I’ll just roll with what I’ve got 👍💕✌️
That was something to watch your one of a kind and you made me crack a lot 😋It s always a good thing to step out of a comfort zone it brings you in a new place in your head and brings out new ideas..You will be fine and you will get there keep it going 😉
Oh Isaac 😊, I understand the the feeling of being trapped and not being able to sit up properly or stand especially after the big bus, still it’s not your home and you are just trying out an adventure rig but from what I have seen of you I am sure there are greater more comfortable things to come. But have fun as it is still an adventure. Great video.
You have a very nice truck and house/property now. Count your blessings! Maybe a nice tall tent with adequate warm stuff would make you happier. Seems like you are really missing bus life so maybe you should start looking for another one... Take care
Isaac, I know you said it sucked and the sleeping bag didn't work in the vid when you got home but I knew you would get claustro. I have it bad and I thought it would be like a coffin all locked in there. I was laughing so hard. Sorry about that but I lost it in my motorhome when I slept up above the cab by the window and my ex was on the open side. BIG mistake. It started to rain and we were doing a huge trail ride with a bunch of friends and we crammed 9 people in that thing. The floor was wall to wall people. Trying to get up to breathe with people everywhere in the middle of the night and me freaking out, I woke everyone up. It was funny later but they all had to sleep inside due to the rain. I get what you went through but thanks for the memories and a good laugh! Not so sure you won't be going into another bus some day. Overlanding with a toddler isn't going to work out well. You do know that don't you? LOL! Take care Isaac. BTW, get a carbon monoxide detector when you use a Buddy heater. I saw someone test it and the van got to over 90 degrees with all windows closed and their detector never went off. They said it was safe. I wouldn't chance it though.
Oh my! That is entirely too rough of camping for me. Nope, nope, nope. I would not be able to do that voluntarily. You did a really great job of braving it out, Isaac. You’ve got more brute strength than I do for sure. Brrrrr🥶
I would probably sleep in the back seat of the cab with front seats all the way forward and a cushion on the seat. A bigger taller shell would be more comfortable eh!
gee hope you enjoyed that night in the camper;;;lol;;;had to laugh cause been there done that but in the summer;;;just the reverse and was not happy;;;lol;;;happy camping;;;now I am going to fire you if you put them two cute ladies at your home in that thing for a winter excursion;;;;thumbs up and we be watchingv
knew that'''''';;;;; was just throwing in a bit of humor there;;;really couldn''t help but laugh when saw the snow and the problem of in and out of truck;;;
You looked miserable 🙁 As you get older you are going to need the luxury of being able to move freely and get around easily, that just looked like too much hard work. Maybe back to a bus 😃 we will all be here for the build. Good luck with whatever you do Isaac ✌🏼💚💡
@@isaacturnerit it’s like that stuff you put around windows and doors. I forget what it’s called. But he also would only buy the ones like you went and looked at that you can stand in. And he would take me camping. I’ve got a lot of memories from those times.
@@isaacturnerit i think you would be happier. He was always freaked out leaving the Mr. Heater going so he would open the vent a little so that we didn’t end up with carbon monoxide poisoning or anything. There’s just so much more to the bigger ones. You can cook, eat, sleep, sit before bed and watch tv, use the bathroom if needed, etc. When saw the premiere posted… my immediate reaction was… He’s going to be miserable! (Been there done that and will never do it again unless it’s my only option. Idk how many times we would wake up in the one like yours and go sleep in the cab. Dad would sleep sitting up, and I would curl up in the back seat. Lol
I hope you find whatever you're looking for but it looks like you should have kept your a** at home. Life changes you have to roll with The tide Lots of love
If it's possible lower the height of your bed a little just enough so you can sit up straight and leave a small light on that should help with you feeling claustrophobic. And buy yourself a pee bottle so that way you don't have to go outside
You are learning about yourself and also because you know that you can do better. Learning about your anxiety level and how much you're able to endure. How far you're willing to take? Imagine if that's all you have would you be able to handle it how about trying that rig all summer long? Try what you did in (-40°) in upper Canada 🇨🇦 in the same setup even better trying to do it in North Alaska USA 🇺🇸 now, that is a blast of fun installation is even more of a key by keeping it low allows you heating up faster and that was a savore versus able to stand up in. The anxiety part of it goes as a whole different ball game when it comes to small places. Sincerely! R.S.V.
Learned from my dad (he learned from his time overseas in the military) decades ago that layers of wool blankets would keep you just as warm, if not warmer, than that cocoon & give your body room to move while sleeping. Just make sure the blanket/sheet against your skin isn’t wool because it would feel scratchy. The first time trying stuff like this is always a trial, then you know what you need to do to adjust. Fun video!👍🏼
Aww, Issac relax think of your precious family and it will be day light soon. Bright morning so glad you came through your night!😊 maybe a heavy foam to lay on and a bigger bag more long underwear and hand feet warmers. Be safe Issac and enjoy your trip 😊 foam board insulation maybe??? Just saying 😊
Isaac where is the ventilation?? Not a successful camping experiment Claustrophobia 🤪 21:17 You must have missed Jaylena Ember & comforts of home! Brave maybe? 💙😁
That's definitely not the luxury you're used to in the buses. Lol. 8:22 mark: This is why I chose a Suburban over a truck with a camper. While I might not have a lot of floor space, I can still reach my driving area from my bed/lounge area, and I can get to the "living area" relatively easily from the driver's side rear passenger door. That's important to me as a single female traveler. Of course, this isn't a rig that can be converted to a hauling truck, but that's not what I need in my life right now. I also can't sit up in my bed, but it is what it is. I only sleep in my sticks-and-bricks bed, anyways. I don't normally need to sit fully upright there. Thankfully, I can sit upright in my 2'x2' floor space, FWIW. I think I'd go crazy if I didn't have that much allowance. Lol. I also very much dislike sleeping bags. I have 110v blankets to use instead of that and the propane heaters.
Welcome to the world of truck camping. I am guessing you wish that you had researched this better. I know it is very different from what you were use to in the buses. It is a more hard core experience. I worry about people using thos heaters I had a friend die using one. He didn't ventilate at all. it only takes for you to crack a window some. Take care Issac. ❤
I couldn't figure out why it was so tight in there but then I remembered you have the raised cot. Maybe having something, a mattress pad or something on the truck bed would help. The cold, ya' well I live in Texas, so I am not about to deal with that stuff, nope, nope, nope. It was a great video because you kept it real. I'm claustrophobic, so I got a little uncomfortable watching you struggle with the confined space. That's how you know the video is good, when you can feel it from the other side of the screen. Gonna be interesting to see if you make the week being away from the family. That would be the hardest part for me. Ain't no shame in missing the family. peace
Yea scratch that... idk how mav even does it tbh 🤷🏼♀️😂 you should've just went over & slept on dudes "couch/bench". Pre-plan this ya goofy 🤦🏼♀️😂 thanks for the updates though.
And if you sat on a mattress rather than a bed, you would sit lower but you could sit completely upright without touching the ceiling, so less of the feeling of claustrophobia.
Definitely put insulation board inside and have a window you can crack open a little. That way the heat can stay on and the fumes will be vented out. Instead of a cot try a thick, narrow mattress pad and sleep on the floor. You will be able to sit up then. I would suggest a bathroom set up like a bucket system and a pee bottle. Good luck with this set up. I think you were also missing being with Jaylena and Ember and your own bed. Nothing like having your family there and your own bed.
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I just wanted to say i loved this video. Not only did it brighten my day with laughter it showed why I watch your's and Jaylena's channels, you guys keep it real. Thank you ❤
Ha ha ha thanks yo
Credit to u for doing what u love. Only thing that now as u said in the video u had/make such beautiful busses or vans, now u could give yourself so much more credit for you building and your designs. Always remember, u have a gift and never sell yourself short. God Bless and stay safe.
Thank you!
Isaac, that foam board you used to use for the underfloor in the buses would really make a difference bro. I've slept in colder and smaller spaces. You had me cracking up, lol. Stay safe and as always my love to the family
lol got ya! Sending love Paul
It's always nice to see you and Nathan together you got to stay warm when it's cold out ❤❤
Ha ha
Thank you for the laughs Isaac! I’m sure it will get better. ❤
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I hope you have fun on your trip, I no it is going to be hard.😊😊😉🫠🙃🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💢💥💞💞💞💞
lol was def an experience
Isaac, hang in there. You are lucky you appear to be a shorter person. I am 6'2" so I always had and 8' truck bed minimum. My cap raised about 6 inches above the cap and let me sit up in bed. A couple of quick thoughts and modifications. First place a piece of plywood on the floor with a rug on it. It will make a big difference in the warmth and how you knees take knealing. Lower your bed or put right on the floor, then you can sit up more. Sleeping bags are going to keep you warm but try a large comforter and blankets. Easier to get in and out and you can keep your clothes inside with you at night to keep them warmer. Make sure you get a CO2 detector. Hang blankets on the side walls of the truck bed and sleep towards the middle of the truck. Less cold sides to roll into. Get a pee bottles (enough on that subject). You will find your hamstrings will get tight trying to crawl around and in and out of the truck. I camped this way for a week every year for over 25 years and I was about 20 years older than you. It is an adjustment but I think you can make the most of it. Yea, it is not the bus but go for it.
Yeah def wayyyy diff than a bus
Ahaha Isaac, yes the body has a way of letting us know, it has aged!
However I’ve heard sleeping in the cold- is supposed to be good, for us.🥶
You definitely built a beautiful luxurious bus, you’ll find the perfect fit for you and the family.
Awe look at daddy’s sweet baby girl! 💜💙💜
Thanks for taking the time to watch
Insulation a must definitely....
Looked a bit cumbersome getting in and out with the bike as well. I'm sure you'll come up with something
one hundro!
I live in northern Canada so i was chuckling a bit. We winter camp here at -20 celsius. Google winter camping ways to keep warm. One of the best tips is sleep with a toque and a nalgene full of boiling water. Wrap it in a sock. Thermal underwear is a good idea. Always get a sleeping bag rated colder than you think you'll need. Try then in the store. The wrist is when you can't move. If I'm car camping, i don't zip it up and put another blanket on top. Preferably down. Love you guys.
Dang -20!
I'll bet you wish you had the beautiful big bus right about now. Lol 😊
Ha ha ha sure did
who doesn't like watching a comedy on a saturday evening !
lol
Stay warm, hope the next time is better
Fosho!!
When I was looking for my topper for my truck for camping, I got one with an extra 6 inches of headroom. It makes a big difference. I also bought a twin (in a box) mattress. Comfy..comfy, comfy. If youre sleeping cozy enough...you dont wake up as often...only just to roll over. Snug as a bug. Its always a trial the first run...then you can make your list for next time. I love primative camping with comforts too! Im sure its an adjustment for you but, youll get use to it...or you wont..✌😊💛
Oh that extra height would have been clutch!
Yes, like @girlinthewoods did in her Truck Topper to Posh Camper video. Turned out beautifully! She had a little more head room than you do.
I’ve definitely slept in a sleeping bag for Winter temps in a tent in the snow. Test big enough for a propane heater too. I would not enjoy not being able to move to sit or stand. After watching you, I think I did my Winter camping correctly.
lol it was rough
Isaac-all you have to do is put in whatever mattress you want. Always bring extra blankets. (I’m sure you know that now) 🤗
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This was Awesome, yes I was laughing. While I was watching this, I kept thinking how awesome it would be to see you and Matthew Posa do a winter camping trip together. 😂🤣😂🤣Keep up the good work Isaac, I’m sure you learned a lot from this trip.
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Not sure who that is but maybe one day!
Good try for the first night. Glad you upgraded the sleeping bag. Suggestions coming from a gal who has a small van and can’t stand up.
1. Remove that netting on the ceiling- could maybe then sit up with out it hitting your head or
2. build a small bed shorter than the cot and make a slide out drawer for storage. Will need a swing away bike rack though so can use the pull out drawer.
3. Put a fleece blanket on the mattress pad and then the sleeping bag and then another fleece blanket on top. It’s what I do and I don’t have room for a heater.
4. Wear a beanie while you sleep if you didn’t already keep it on.
5. Get better base layer for sleeping . Those look like Cotton? Better base layer will keep you warmer.
6. Pee jug
7. Bucket system for #2
8. Try just keeping the pilot light on for the heater and do crack the window a bit. I feel and have heard that just having the pilot light on the buddy heaters- will give you sufficient heat. If you run the heater on low with the small green propane jugs, will last about an hour.
Looking forward to the rest of the week.
Thanks so much for the insight!
I enjoyed that way more than I should have🤣🤣🤣 just too funny. Your one in a Milllion!🤩
lol
Sorry it was so rough for you - but trying a lower bed platform with ability to sit up on the truck bed might give you some room I cannot sleep in a single sleeping bed way to restrictive for moving side to side - I use two sleeping bags zipped together with a flannel liner inside for cozy comfort - I’m sure you’ll figure out a way to heat even with some back thermacare heat wrap bandages they last for 8 hours gets ya through the night - touque was a good idea to keep heat in from escaping through your head - winter camping in a primitive set up is a little risky - you’ll figure it out - great video
Def gonna do something different
Crack a window open to allow fresh air in and you can leave the heater on low to stay comfortable.
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Hey just a suggestion maybe you can create date night once a week with Jaylena and film for us ?? Sounds like fun ..
Great idea
Oh man! I would have been knocking on your friend’s bus. I was getting short of breath watching you. Hope the rest of the week goes well.
lol thought about it
When primitive camping invest in the warmest sleeping bag you can find. Being warm is so important.
Learned that
Eegads man! 70 yr old woman here, who even has a pee bottle in my customized ram Promaster high top van! Headlamp and a cracked window. Get rid of the cot - mattress, sleeping bag can feel restrictive . You would be better off with two sleeping bags - sleep on one & one open on top of you. on and another open one on top!
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Oh Issac, i laughed, i felt so bad for you. Nope camping in a truck bed is not easy. I would have fell getting in and out. Definitely being able to sit up or stand is a must camping. Build a camper to pull behind the truck. Tiny home on a trailer.
I am actually interested in building a teardrop
get an electric micro furnace and run it off your power pack so it could run all night . should have brought a couple heavy blankets so you could open the sleeping bag a bit or get an electric blanket just a thought
Next time!!
Good one. See you Tuesday.
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Brave man Issac. I think if you had the floor mats in there it may have held some heat from the heater. Next time buy a handful of those hand warmer pack & toss them in the bottom of the sleeping bag. Double up on socks too
I mean once I started running the heater all night wasn’t as bad
I camped in my Subaru for a week when the over night lows were 31-34 degrees in the desert. I had better blankets than you and a heating pad and was wearing zero degree pants and top. I was snug as a bug. You probably would have been better off sleeping in the cab. More insulated.
Got ya!
Appreciate the video I am someone that I have never been able to handle the cold I was born in Tacoma Washington and all I remember is a young girl is so much snow came to the California coast Santa Cruz and it's easy to be a beach Bunny but then family moved up to Canada And my sister's and I worked at a ski resort in the winter and I could just never get accustomed to the cold weather not a fan
I don’t like the cold!
Thanks for sharing and staying real. You definitely need a camper setup that lets you stand. If you have enough fuel and the heater will keep the camper warm with the backdoor partially open, I'd try that. It would help with the claustrophobic feeling
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Issac, god love ya…you had me chuckling when you were in your bag for the first time. You started laughing and I laughed cuz I thought “Filipino-Carrot” haha..🥕Master that truck boy!! 🤙
lol thanks for taking the time to watch
I hope you got a nice thick fury rug to put on the floor and put some thin but good insulation temporarily on the sides and top , 😊👍💕💕💕
Issac you are a trooper! I know it must be hard adjusting to this change. You are gonna have to make more comfortable changes to your vehicle or get a van you can stand up in and have some comfort. You may not have your bus but you can still have comfort. I know you miss your family.❤
Oh def gotta do something different!
Definitely brought back some memories!
lol I don’t know how you did it!
Sounds like Fun Late But Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁
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That sleeping bag is not going to keep you warm ! If you're worried about that buddy heater running , your topper shell is not air tight . I am sure you have ventilation ! I would also put a blanket over the sleeping bag or even under it for added warmth . But good job on sticking it out !
I learned that
Go home to Jaylena and Ember, and to a warm house ❤
This was filmed when they were in Texas. They are back now
Maybe look into getting an electric throw blanket that you can plug into your powerbank. Also we lose most of our heat through our feet & heads so thick socks & a beanie is must all night. Im curious is you follow any 4wd channels? Some of our Australian boys (4wd 24/7, i believe their channel is)have just been over in America doing some tracks & some of the differences between countries they commented on surprised me
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Get an electric blanket....then you wouldn't have to use the heater at night...
On it
I laughed all the way thru. I'm sorry. Lol. I have a truck topper and NEVER slept in it in the cold. I can only imagine. My mattress is memory foam and the frame is elevated about 15 inches off the floor and I crawl into mine. But when traveling its awesome to just LAY flat as the alternative inside the truck is miserable.
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Build that truck house!!
❤from West Texas
Ha ha ha def did it wrong on this trip!
Converted buses are as comfy as RV. For truck camping, you gotta tough it out even with some heat. Long term, you might want to consider just as camp or a towable camper. I don't think coming from a bus, even with a slide in, it will be as roomy for your family and Ember.
Fosho
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Often.but yours was real or at least seemed so, im thinking about doing what your doing and this let me see what is good and maybe what is needed, will follow you to see what you come up with. Thanks much for realistic campout.
Isaac, Isaac. Go home it’s too cold.👋👍🙏❤️
I cut early cause I thought I was gonna die!
What do you think about a diesel or gasoline heater? Insulation is a must and a lower softer bed may be more comfortable for you. I was cold watching you. Burr... An electric blanket with your solar generator may be more comfortable. You'll probably need to charge it often. I couldn't tell if you were using a 1,000W or not. You may need a 2000W-3000W generator. At least you're trying.
Diesel heater!
That was quite the video - all the gymnastics you can do! 😂 Agree with several others: lay down foam board, plywood, and rug. Get rid of cot and lay foam mattress directly on rug. (Do not use air mattress!) Pee bottle or whatever - no need to get out then!
Maybe switch to using two sleeping bags zipped together or wool blanket/down comforter combo. Always think in layers and make sure you are sandwiched between whatever bedding you do to keep cold air out. (Truly, a tent setup would have been way more comfy!)
Insulate truck bed and drape quilted material along sides to keep cold air out. No matter what - lessons were learned and you will figure out the best setup for your needs!
Wondering if powerbank would support a small ceramic heater that goes on and off throughout night (they have thermostats on them to do that).
Foot warmers might be good to have on hand, too, in case. Socks & hat always help keep body heat in.
And lastly - love all the bus builds and advice. Possibly going to do one since my hubby is retiring end of Feb and we want to travel around a bit. Campers now are too cheaply made and way overpriced for poor quality. Prefer to build something out to our specific needs and know it’s well insulated for where we will go any time of year!
This was a just a temp camper while the girls were in Texas!
@@isaacturnerit Yeah, but now you know how to make it a bit more comfy til you get the bigger model for the truck! 😉 (It definitely must have been hard going from a ‘Mercedes’ type bus life to a ‘VW Bug’ camper life - but look what you got in the trade-off: a beautiful piece of property! SO worth it!!)
One part of me is so sorry for your uncomfortableness. The other part of me could not stop laughing. Issac leaving the comfort of his mansion to move to a studio. 😂😂
Ha ha ha
What The!!!!
Fosho!!
About my teardrop~ I used a used boat trailer to build it on and put high speed tires on it & no back galley hatch. I would not use a boat trailer again & use a better base trailer with full size tires. I did not put a galley on the back because I was building it & figured it would leak if I did it. I put my food and 12v frig in the back of my escape. I don’t want bears attracted to where I sleep~ just sayin’ Now I’m wanted to do a van again but they are way too pricey just to get an older van so I’ll just roll with what I’ve got 👍💕✌️
I’m actually super interested in trying one
I also used a twinxl blowup mattress with another about 4" foam mattress on top.
Fosho !
That was something to watch your one of a kind and you made me crack a lot 😋It s always a good thing to step out of a comfort zone it brings you in a new place in your head and brings out new ideas..You will be fine and you will get there keep it going 😉
One Hundo! Thanks for watching!
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Oh Isaac 😊, I understand the the feeling of being trapped and not being able to sit up properly or stand especially after the big bus, still it’s not your home and you are just trying out an adventure rig but from what I have seen of you I am sure there are greater more comfortable things to come. But have fun as it is still an adventure. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
You have a very nice truck and house/property now. Count your blessings! Maybe a nice tall tent with adequate warm stuff would make you happier. Seems like you are really missing bus life so maybe you should start looking for another one... Take care
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Isaac, I know you said it sucked and the sleeping bag didn't work in the vid when you got home but I knew you would get claustro. I have it bad and I thought it would be like a coffin all locked in there. I was laughing so hard. Sorry about that but I lost it in my motorhome when I slept up above the cab by the window and my ex was on the open side. BIG mistake. It started to rain and we were doing a huge trail ride with a bunch of friends and we crammed 9 people in that thing. The floor was wall to wall people. Trying to get up to breathe with people everywhere in the middle of the night and me freaking out, I woke everyone up. It was funny later but they all had to sleep inside due to the rain. I get what you went through but thanks for the memories and a good laugh! Not so sure you won't be going into another bus some day. Overlanding with a toddler isn't going to work out well. You do know that don't you? LOL! Take care Isaac. BTW, get a carbon monoxide detector when you use a Buddy heater. I saw someone test it and the van got to over 90 degrees with all windows closed and their detector never went off. They said it was safe. I wouldn't chance it though.
No way I would ever put the girls in this thing. Just a temp set up
Stay safe .... maybe some insulation for the truck if your going to camp in it if its to cold maybe your friend might let you sleep in his bus ....
Fosho.
Oh my! That is entirely too rough of camping for me. Nope, nope, nope. I would not be able to do that voluntarily.
You did a really great job of braving it out, Isaac. You’ve got more brute strength than I do for sure. Brrrrr🥶
Too rough for me!
I feel ya. Maybe put cushion on floor to sit on so you sit up straight. Crack a window for ventilation.
Fosho
12 volt electric blanket inside sleeping bag and you will roast. Jackery will easily run it all night.
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Any small space freak me out! I feel your pain. 😂😂
Yeah I didn’t like it
I would probably sleep in the back seat of the cab with front seats all the way forward and a cushion on the seat. A bigger taller shell would be more comfortable eh!
I tried but I have to curl
@@isaacturnerit oh darn!
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They make 12-volt electric blankets I don't think they draw very much wattage
Totally possible but gonna do something else
😢 sorry about the panic. Thanks for sharing though ❤
Thanks for watching!
gee hope you enjoyed that night in the camper;;;lol;;;had to laugh cause been there done that but in the summer;;;just the reverse and was not happy;;;lol;;;happy camping;;;now I am going to fire you if you put them two cute ladies at your home in that thing for a winter excursion;;;;thumbs up and we be watchingv
lol I would never put the ladies in there!
knew that'''''';;;;; was just throwing in a bit of humor there;;;really couldn''t help but laugh when saw the snow and the problem of in and out of truck;;;
You need a heated blanket to plug into the jackery
lol one Hundo!
You looked miserable 🙁 As you get older you are going to need the luxury of being able to move freely and get around easily, that just looked like too much hard work. Maybe back to a bus 😃 we will all be here for the build. Good luck with whatever you do Isaac ✌🏼💚💡
Oh was not fun
My dad use to put the foam strips on the camper part so it didn’t rub the truck or shatter the window.
Hm
@@isaacturnerit it’s like that stuff you put around windows and doors. I forget what it’s called. But he also would only buy the ones like you went and looked at that you can stand in. And he would take me camping. I’ve got a lot of memories from those times.
@@KJABurch def looking into them
@@isaacturnerit i think you would be happier. He was always freaked out leaving the Mr. Heater going so he would open the vent a little so that we didn’t end up with carbon monoxide poisoning or anything. There’s just so much more to the bigger ones. You can cook, eat, sleep, sit before bed and watch tv, use the bathroom if needed, etc. When saw the premiere posted… my immediate reaction was… He’s going to be miserable! (Been there done that and will never do it again unless it’s my only option. Idk how many times we would wake up in the one like yours and go sleep in the cab. Dad would sleep sitting up, and I would curl up in the back seat. Lol
Time for a tall camper Issac 🥰
One Hundo!
I hope you find whatever you're looking for but it looks like you should have kept your a** at home. Life changes you have to roll with The tide Lots of love
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You should check out Mav's truck camper build to get some ideas! However, I'm SURE you've got it covered already! ✌️
Watched one or two!
If it's possible lower the height of your bed a little just enough so you can sit up straight and leave a small light on that should help with you feeling claustrophobic. And buy yourself a pee bottle so that way you don't have to go outside
Think of making the shell a pop up that would give you the height you need
Def!
You are learning about yourself and also because you know that you can do better. Learning about your anxiety level and how much you're able to endure.
How far you're willing to take?
Imagine if that's all you have would you be able to handle it how about trying that rig all summer long?
Try what you did in (-40°) in upper Canada 🇨🇦 in the same setup even better trying to do it in North Alaska USA 🇺🇸 now, that is a blast of fun installation is even more of a key by keeping it low allows you heating up faster and that was a savore versus able to stand up in. The anxiety part of it goes as a whole different ball game when it comes to small places.
Sincerely!
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Def learned a lot! Thank you for watching
Isaac, the audacity to call that primitive living!
I think it’s five star living truly perfect.
Happy travels
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Oh, it just dawned on me “heating blanket”. I’m testing one out on my Eco flow Pro and it’s amazing!!🤟🏽
Learned from my dad (he learned from his time overseas in the military) decades ago that layers of wool blankets would keep you just as warm, if not warmer, than that cocoon & give your body room to move while sleeping. Just make sure the blanket/sheet against your skin isn’t wool because it would feel scratchy. The first time trying stuff like this is always a trial, then you know what you need to do to adjust. Fun video!👍🏼
lol def would do something different next time
Are you claustrophobic in regular small tents? Will you be ok with a rooftop tent on either your truck or Jaylena's build?
I mean I haven’t slept in a tent in years
@@isaacturneritMaybe you could borrow or rent a pop up set up like you and Jaylena have been considering to see if it works for you before investing?
Lol. I felt bad for you! Should have kept minion!
lol working on something better!!
Try a infrared heater Issac
Def!
Aww, Issac relax think of your precious family and it will be day light soon. Bright morning so glad you came through your night!😊 maybe a heavy foam to lay on and a bigger bag more long underwear and hand feet warmers. Be safe Issac and enjoy your trip 😊 foam board insulation maybe??? Just saying 😊
Honestly the lack of heater was the big one
@@isaacturnerit Yes!
Isaac where is the ventilation?? Not a successful camping experiment Claustrophobia 🤪
21:17 You must have missed Jaylena Ember & comforts of home! Brave maybe? 💙😁
The windows were cracked!
@@isaacturnerit great to hear, you are brave camping with no insulation. I hope you enjoyed time with your mate! 😍
That's definitely not the luxury you're used to in the buses. Lol. 8:22 mark: This is why I chose a Suburban over a truck with a camper. While I might not have a lot of floor space, I can still reach my driving area from my bed/lounge area, and I can get to the "living area" relatively easily from the driver's side rear passenger door. That's important to me as a single female traveler. Of course, this isn't a rig that can be converted to a hauling truck, but that's not what I need in my life right now. I also can't sit up in my bed, but it is what it is. I only sleep in my sticks-and-bricks bed, anyways. I don't normally need to sit fully upright there. Thankfully, I can sit upright in my 2'x2' floor space, FWIW. I think I'd go crazy if I didn't have that much allowance. Lol. I also very much dislike sleeping bags. I have 110v blankets to use instead of that and the propane heaters.
lol I feel you on all that. Learned a lot on this trip
I feel for ya buddy. No way i could do that especially in the winter time. I hope you get something else. 💯✌️
Of def working on something
No way in hell I would stay in the back of a truck camper in winter. Th rest of the seasons no problem. Good luck!
Ha ha ha ha I feel it!
Dude you had me claustrophobic and I'm not even in the truck with you, and with that heater, what about air circulation,
lol def gonna do something else
Welcome to the world of truck camping. I am guessing you wish that you had researched this better. I know it is very different from what you were use to in the buses. It is a more hard core experience. I worry about people using thos heaters I had a friend die using one. He didn't ventilate at all. it only takes for you to crack a window some. Take care Issac. ❤
lol no comparison to busses ha ha
I shouldn't laugh BUT i did 😊
Ha ha
Who built your van out
I did
why don't you have the liner on the bed? You had one in your first video. That would keep it warmer inside.
It soaks up the rain!
didn't need the cot, a mattress on a platform would be better and enough room to sit up , also you could use a hot water bottle or heating pad .
Good idea!
Oh man , that was rough😑 like sleeping in a box, yikes😏💫✌️
Ha ha ha
It didn't look that comfortable, but you got through it😊
It was very not comfortable lol
I couldn't figure out why it was so tight in there but then I remembered you have the raised cot. Maybe having something, a mattress pad or something on the truck bed would help. The cold, ya' well I live in Texas, so I am not about to deal with that stuff, nope, nope, nope. It was a great video because you kept it real. I'm claustrophobic, so I got a little uncomfortable watching you struggle with the confined space. That's how you know the video is good, when you can feel it from the other side of the screen. Gonna be interesting to see if you make the week being away from the family. That would be the hardest part for me. Ain't no shame in missing the family. peace
Def doing something else
Family was in Texas when this was shot
That's a cool way to do it, mutual travel time@@isaacturnerit
Yea scratch that... idk how mav even does it tbh 🤷🏼♀️😂 you should've just went over & slept on dudes "couch/bench". Pre-plan this ya goofy 🤦🏼♀️😂 thanks for the updates though.
Ha ha I agree
Trade the truck in for an ambo. They're the latest thing, man. Most are 4x4 oversized vans with a bullet proof drivetrain.
Love the truck just upgrading the camper
Wondering if you could shorten the legs on the cot to give you more head room?
Fosho!!
And if you sat on a mattress rather than a bed, you would sit lower but you could sit completely upright without touching the ceiling, so less of the feeling of claustrophobia.
Good points!
I would of got on Nathans bus lol
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