Slim, you needn’t be concerned about content. This video, along with your travels, hikes and history lessons ..... this is exactly what I enjoy. Thanks for posting!
The painter polls along with the pivoting block sanders is truly a great hack Slim, I'm a HUUUGE fan of that type of enjunuity... Thank you for sharing.
One of my favorite John Steinbeck books is also “Travels with Charley” which I read 40 years ago and always thought I would like to also do. So in 2017 I traveled with Bella(little white boxer) from MA across the northern US to Idaho to Grand Tetons down to Northern New Mexico through Utah and Colorado and then a return to FL.
Found a copy at thrift store by Charles Kuralt, A Life on the Road. Growing up I always enjoyed watching his back road travels on CBS "On the Road" across America in a motorhome 40 yrs ago.
13:27 "I wouldn't say it's the ideal spot..." XD i just looked out my window onto the building across the street and then compared it to the picture i see in my screen: snow covered mountains, some trees with snow and a river with ice in a beautiful winter landscape. My friend, it might not be ideal, but its dang close in my eyes. XDXD You got "spoiled" with to many nice places. XD
I'm pretty sure SP is smart because he so resourceful. When Slim makes the few mistakes he has shared with us, Slim admits it and learns from it. Slim is methodical in his testing and trying which is another sign of how bright he is. Lastly, Slim has a great sense of humor which is always a sure sign of intelligence.
John put his laundry in a bucket with soap and water in the back of that truck and it agitated around as he drove along. You and he have a lot in common as far as ingenuity goes. Thanks, Slim, for always giving us something to think about, plus a little nature to sooth our souls. Love your channel.
Travels with Charley is a GREAT book! I "read" it in Audio format a few years ago. I totally recommend this book on audio, the narrator was amazing. Such a poignant story. :)
Audiobooks are great in general, especially because it helps spread out and pace the book, at least for me. I’m a very fast reader but sometimes I read too fast and miss things, so I’ve been rereading a lot of my favorite books as audiobooks and I’ve been appreciating it a lot more
I am 66 years old, retired, in good health and am financially OK. I have always enjoyed traveling and seeing this big, beautiful country but I have never been able to slow down in my travels to really explore areas. I am, for the first time in my life, in a position to find out if I would enjoy that kind of travel. I bought a tall cap for the bed of my pickup and am outfitting as simply as I can and make it as comfortable as it can be. I'm not spending much time or money on it. I am just making it functional. I'm hoping to take a few trips to work out the bugs and find what works and doesn't work for me. If I enjoy this type of travel, I will invest more in this lifestyle and probably make more of a commitment on a camper of some type. Your videos have given me a lot of ideas on what to camp in and travel ideas. Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work.
Man after my own heart. Go to the hardware store and browse until i find something to fill the need I have. Alberta is a beautiful provence. A couple years as go, I got to meet some great farmers on the rich prairies, and visit the rockies as well.
Hooray! Another year of adventure and education with a favorite RV channel. As a lifelong radio geek I always bring several radios, especially shortwave. Happy New Year Slim Potato Head. Peace.
Hi, then maybe I could ask you, was there an actual physical connection between his radio and the outside aerial, that he had to route through the camper? (I've got absolutely zero experience or knowledge about radios to fall back on!) Thanks for answering, if you feel like it!
@@regular-joe Yes, the physical connection is what he plugged into the external antenna jack on the radio. That physical wire ran from inside the trailer to the outside where he had an exterior antenna magnetically stuck to the camper.
My friend i may not always comment on your videos but do know i really enjoy them..... as always u give such amazing tips ... Never feel it's not enough cuz it new stuff each time for us ...and even if u just sit there on your chair looking in to the wild it means a lot cuz from my comfort of my chair im imagining im there 😍..so thank you
Hi, dear Slim! You really are a genius with your tilt panel! I just love the story of Steinbeck with his french dog and his camper truck. Always a great pleasure to watch your videos.
You may think that is a nothing video. But I (and obviously many others) enjoy the simplicity of just being able to get out and explore nature in these times of uncertainty and lockdown. Stay safe. And thanks !
I thought your little trailer was small for one person. Today I saw a lady who travels in the same size trailer like your but they have 4 people in the trailer. Mum dad and 2 kids. Great to see you again. Stay safe. Thanks
Your solution for the solar panel is just pure smarts. You created a solution, with what you could find, at a low cost. brilliant. True troubleshooting mind set. I tilt my hat to you.
Hi Slim ... On the radio - well-known Canadian blues guitarist ... Colin James! Saw him in concert in a small hall in Bala, Ontario - one of the best I've ever been too - came on stage at 11:00 PM and finished at 2:30 am. Good idea on tilting the solar panel using adjustable supports. Cheers, Steve
I always get something useful from your videos. Today I got info about the external FM antenna, the great book recommendation, and the Tasty Bite Indian food. Haha! I had to rewind and make sure you said the word vomit. You've made the interior of your camper very cozy, nicely decorated. Even the look of your bedside lamp and clock make it look very home-y. Appreciate all of your videos! Keep them coming 🙂👍🏼
Once again I have enjoyed your latest installment while I have stopped for lunch. I really like your engineered solutions, totally practical and very cost effective. Good luck and safe travels. David in the UK.
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, you are genius. I’m dreaming of joining you on the road which I wouldn’t contemplate without you showing the way. Thank you and keethem coming.
You won't know cold unless you spent several months up at Kavick base, located at 197 miles north of the arctic circle, in the state of Alaska. During the winter time, the temps go down as far as -40 to -70 degrees bellow 0. Its so cold, that if you took a pot of boiling water and tossed it outside in the air, it would instantly freeze into snow.
@@stellarproductions8888 ... I actually got stranded in Goose Bay (Canada) in -50 temps. Yep, it’s a kicker alright. I know about Kavick ... There’s a woman behind every tree. LOL 😂
'The south' was 26' degrees outside this morning, and boy howdy does the humidity matter- felt like -26' in Colorado (conversely a 99' degree in Colorado feels like a happy May 82' in the south, lol).
I hear ya. It was 70 today in the Phoenix area... 66 inside the house and I’m freezing. I’ve been wearing long sleeves and a jacket indoors for most of the day.
I too like a quick to prepare meal, so here is one of my favorites. I use a wok for it, but a stew pot like your blue one will work. It's a stir fry with ramen noodles with vegetables. I boil some water to cook the noodles, when they are almost done, I add my vegetables, I use a handful of frozen stir fry mix. When those are heated, drain everything and put back into the pot. Then I add some olive oil, soy sauce and Worchester sauce, and I usually add some cooked sausage or chicken at this time. Thawed frozen shrimp are good too. And for an extra kick, add some liquid smoke, this is really good on the shrimp. This is a fast and tasty one pan meal.
Absolutely love your ingenuity - great modification on the tilting solar panel - I'm betting you're going to get a lot more power out of it now. You are the epitomy of the old saying "if there's a will, there's a way".
You never cease to amaze me! You are brilliant! All of your videos are so interesting...and educational...with a touch of humor. I just love every one of them. Stay safe. 👍👍👍👍👍😁 Happy New Year!
My Dad always bought that Popular Mechanics magazine...Slim 🥔 reminds me of that. An alltime top favorite book of mine, and movies/plays is Of Mice and Men. I thought for sure that book Slim🥔 picked up was a old Western🤠, I don't read anything modern, I prefer older books. I just showed hubby a book series I have from a guy in the 70s, about travelling Vancouver Island.
I love wandering around Lowe's, Harbor Freight and sometimes automotive stores for ideas on improving situations in my van. The other day while in Lowe's I spotted a basket that holds my Jackery 240 and it's mounted perfectly on the wall of the van. It's just above my bed and I can easily reach to turn lights and/or one or both fans. In Harbor Freight I found magnets that I use to hang emergency blankets (heavy duty ones with a reflective side and orange or green on the other side) on the exterior walls of the van while I'm camped. The reflective sides help to reflect the sun's rays which helps to keep the temperature down inside the van. Aluminet shade cloth is another useful item from Amazon useful to make awnings also using magnets and tent poles, as the aluminet shade cloth has grommets like on a tarp.
I've subscribed to a handful of camping/RV channels but Slim's is the only one that I still look forward to new videos. I'm always entertained and frequently learn something as well. Slim you find some of the most innovative and simple solutions to the challenges you face. I wouldn't be surprised if you have an engineering background of some kind.
Good Day Mr. Slim potato head! Nice video! You always seem to make the best out of no matter what!😁. Your ingenuity is outstanding! I have a C. Crane radio that is a solar, crank, battery and also electric! It is a really good radio! Also has a phone charger connector! And it has a flashlight!😁. And can tune into the weather! I bought it for $49.99 plus s&h & tax. Thank you for being you! Keep warm and safe! 💕Always, Carol
You're a better man than I Slim! I really can't tolerate the cold like I could when I was younger. That meal looked appatizing to me! Especially if it gets heat into you. Be safe and good luck.
awesome video as always I going to steal some stuff lol. the solar panel very Kool. the window coverings with clear plastic very cool. insulating the bins awesome idea. yeah you don't have to worry about content very cool video great ideas 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
It might be the bug but it's good to see you showing us Canada instead of the US all the time. I'm from sunny Victoria and can't imagine the type of cold you get in southern Canada.
People who don’t know John Steinbeck probably have no clue what “acme threads” means either, but then, almost half the population is below average.🤓 That camping spot was PITIFUL! Only had a stream, evergreen forest, snow covered mountains. I’m really hurting for you Slim, considering your having to camp in such a completely desolate, sad place.❄️😉😆 Looks like the solar panels weathered the wind in good shape! I’d call that a success.🤠
I don't care if you don't do anything but teach...but I know there will always be some content to enjoy...actually, I think a lot of it is your showing me a place I'll never get to see or go, and then there is your calming voice....thanks for your time and videos so take care of yourself and keep going
You made me realize I need to add a way of tilting my solar. I am just starting to fix my van up to boondock and you have me ideas on how to make it tilt. So good video for me. Thanks and safe travels.
G'Day from Australia Slim. I have a small motorhome that has a similar lay-out to your van. In winter I like to sit inside with the sun streaming in through the large rear window. Your very ingenious idea with the solar panel would have the rear window facing directly away from the sun. May I suggest that you re-invent your idea and hinge your panel at the rear end of the van and then devise a raising mechanism at the front end of rhe panel. The raising method could be operated through the opened roof vent. This would have the added advantage of being able to lower your panel from inside at the onset of unexpected weather. There you go Mate. Another little project.
Coffee: Check, glasses: check, some snacks: check. ( Me every single time when there is a new video upload! ) Love how you come up with solutions, sometimes I recognise myself in it. Greetings from the Dutch flatlands.
Thanks for the book recommendation it has been on my "want to read" list for a while so now I'll read it! ETA: Thanks for the video - I am very glad you decided to put your travel adventures together for this.
Hi Slim. Long time watcher but a newly subscribed viewer. I haven't seen a single one of your videos that I haven't thought, "hey that'll work on our new camper!". Stay safe and have fun.
I am right now building a solar system to my very old (42 y) oldtimer Camper and i was thinking of how to mount them (2x 290Wp Solar panels). Easiest way would be glue them onto the roof with plastic spoilers but your video showed me that in winter there is really a need for tilting them. Commercial tilting systems with remote controls are really too expensive, overengineered and too much effort because it will break when you need it mostly. So your idea is brilliant. Just my roof is much higher and i cannot adapt it (yet). I have to find another way. I dont want climb up to that roof all the time and manually do it. But i love how you solve problems. Its a joy to watch your videos. I am right now at home waiting for LiFePo4 cells coming from china so i can diy a serious solar system and because of the general covid lockdown. I make tours in my closer surroundings with my dog and my recumbent trike and my dog is working as a sledge horse pulling me through the snow, she loves that and i appreciate her helping me, its a lot of fun for both of us.
Slim, you needn’t be concerned about content. This video, along with your travels, hikes and history lessons ..... this is exactly what I enjoy. Thanks for posting!
Also life lessons ♥️
100%
I am always surprised at the amount of hardware store stuff you can adapt into something! I love it!
So true! I love hitting the hardware/building stores to find something that I can use in my RV!
The painter polls along with the pivoting block sanders is truly a great hack Slim, I'm a HUUUGE fan of that type of enjunuity... Thank you for sharing.
Smart Potatohead ! I like how you tilt the panel.
Happy New Year Slim! Goldie in Jax Fl
One of my favorite John Steinbeck books is also “Travels with Charley” which I read 40 years ago and always thought I would like to also do. So in 2017 I traveled with Bella(little white boxer) from MA across the northern US to Idaho to Grand Tetons down to Northern New Mexico through Utah and Colorado and then a return to FL.
Found a copy at thrift store by Charles Kuralt, A Life on the Road. Growing up I always enjoyed watching his back road travels on CBS "On the Road" across America in a motorhome 40 yrs ago.
13:27 "I wouldn't say it's the ideal spot..." XD i just looked out my window onto the building across the street and then compared it to the picture i see in my screen: snow covered mountains, some trees with snow and a river with ice in a beautiful winter landscape. My friend, it might not be ideal, but its dang close in my eyes. XDXD You got "spoiled" with to many nice places. XD
Yeah my current view will be the neighbor's front door lol.
So true @billy. Was thinking the exact same thing.
Problem? Slim: I will fix it! You have to be one of the smartest men I have ever seen. You can find a solution to any problem.
I'm pretty sure SP is smart because he so resourceful. When Slim makes the few mistakes he has shared with us, Slim admits it and learns from it. Slim is methodical in his testing and trying which is another sign of how bright he is. Lastly, Slim has a great sense of humor which is always a sure sign of intelligence.
@@johnswof Yeah the curry joke, only he could make a joke like that
Very inventive. There is a saying: "necessity is the mother of invention" and Slim is the daddy. Well done Slim!!
Glad I'm not the only one who wanders around a hardware store brainstorming. ;-)
And oh, of course! Glue a fender washer down for a magnet. I know where that's going...
Following slim is like taking a trip without actually taking a trip...😆
I like how you look back towards the back seat like we are in the car with you. I wanted to look out the window!
We were 😁
@@LoveDogs___3 scoot over I wanna see out the window too ;)
External FM Radio antenna tip was worth the video. THANKS!!
John put his laundry in a bucket with soap and water in the back of that truck and it agitated around as he drove along. You and he have a lot in common as far as ingenuity goes. Thanks, Slim, for always giving us something to think about, plus a little nature to sooth our souls. Love your channel.
Great to see ya back on the tube!!!!!
Travels with Charley is a GREAT book! I "read" it in Audio format a few years ago. I totally recommend this book on audio, the narrator was amazing. Such a poignant story. :)
Audiobooks are great in general, especially because it helps spread out and pace the book, at least for me.
I’m a very fast reader but sometimes I read too fast and miss things, so I’ve been rereading a lot of my favorite books as audiobooks and I’ve been appreciating it a lot more
Travels with Charley has been one of my faves for decades! Great book that inspired my nomad tendencies!
I am 66 years old, retired, in good health and am financially OK. I have always enjoyed traveling and seeing this big, beautiful country but I have never been able to slow down in my travels to really explore areas. I am, for the first time in my life, in a position to find out if I would enjoy that kind of travel. I bought a tall cap for the bed of my pickup and am outfitting as simply as I can and make it as comfortable as it can be. I'm not spending much time or money on it. I am just making it functional. I'm hoping to take a few trips to work out the bugs and find what works and doesn't work for me. If I enjoy this type of travel, I will invest more in this lifestyle and probably make more of a commitment on a camper of some type.
Your videos have given me a lot of ideas on what to camp in and travel ideas.
Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work.
Warming that sauce was amazing, more cooking videos on please, like that.
Man after my own heart. Go to the hardware store and browse until i find something to fill the need I have.
Alberta is a beautiful provence. A couple years as go, I got to meet some great farmers on the rich prairies, and visit the rockies as well.
Seems like this guy never runs out of ideas. 😁keep em coming.
Hooray! Another year of adventure and education with a favorite RV channel. As a lifelong radio geek I always bring several radios, especially shortwave. Happy New Year Slim Potato Head. Peace.
Hi, then maybe I could ask you, was there an actual physical connection between his radio and the outside aerial, that he had to route through the camper? (I've got absolutely zero experience or knowledge about radios to fall back on!) Thanks for answering, if you feel like it!
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@@regular-joe Yes, the physical connection is what he plugged into the external antenna jack on the radio. That physical wire ran from inside the trailer to the outside where he had an exterior antenna magnetically stuck to the camper.
@@rebbeshort thanks, friend!
My friend i may not always comment on your videos but do know i really enjoy them..... as always u give such amazing tips ... Never feel it's not enough cuz it new stuff each time for us ...and even if u just sit there on your chair looking in to the wild it means a lot cuz from my comfort of my chair im imagining im there 😍..so thank you
Hi, dear Slim! You really are a genius with your tilt panel! I just love the story of Steinbeck with his french dog and his camper truck. Always a great pleasure to watch your videos.
You may think that is a nothing video. But I (and obviously many others) enjoy the simplicity of just being able to get out and explore nature in these times of uncertainty and lockdown. Stay safe. And thanks !
I love your tinkering!
You really do know how to think outside the box, are you sure that you wasn't an inventer in a previous life!
I thought your little trailer was small for one person. Today I saw a lady who travels in the same size trailer like your but they have 4 people in the trailer. Mum dad and 2 kids. Great to see you again. Stay safe. Thanks
Experiments are great - innovation on the cheap. Simple is elegant.
Your solution for the solar panel is just pure smarts. You created a solution, with what you could find, at a low cost. brilliant. True troubleshooting mind set. I tilt my hat to you.
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! Great idea for the solar panel.
Hi Slim ... On the radio - well-known Canadian blues guitarist ... Colin James! Saw him in concert in a small hall in Bala, Ontario - one of the best I've ever been too - came on stage at 11:00 PM and finished at 2:30 am. Good idea on tilting the solar panel using adjustable supports. Cheers, Steve
The Kee to Bala! I used to work there summers when I was in college. I miss going there.
I always get something useful from your videos. Today I got info about the external FM antenna, the great book recommendation, and the Tasty Bite Indian food. Haha! I had to rewind and make sure you said the word vomit. You've made the interior of your camper very cozy, nicely decorated. Even the look of your bedside lamp and clock make it look very home-y. Appreciate all of your videos! Keep them coming 🙂👍🏼
I just pulled my little trailer out of storage to play with today! Great timing!
Spicy food on a cold day, great idea.
I'm glad you discovered the Tasty Bite meals. I love them
Your inventions are fascinating! Thank you for coming to share more of them with us.
Thanks for all the smiles and beautiful days 😊
That is the book I read as a young girl that got me FIRED UP! I RECOMMEND it everyone. Great to hear you say that.
Another excellent travel memoir: BLUE HIGHWAYS by William Least Heat Moon.
Peace… Shalom… Salam... Namaste and Thank You so much for All that you are doing to Help our Mother Earth 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ❤
Slim, I’m always so impressed by your creativity to solving problems. Enjoy your winter camping!
Once again I have enjoyed your latest installment while I have stopped for lunch. I really like your engineered solutions, totally practical and very cost effective.
Good luck and safe travels.
David in the UK.
I loved reading Steinbeck’s “Travels w/ Charlie “
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, you are genius. I’m dreaming of joining you on the road which I wouldn’t contemplate without you showing the way. Thank you and keethem coming.
I love how you rigged the solar panel! Amazing what you can find in a hardware store!
“Not Cold” there ... would freeze the buns off this Southerner. LOL
True, but as a fellow Canadian, I can say most of us up here cannot handle the summer heat/humidity combo in the southern US & gulf states.
You won't know cold unless you spent several months up at Kavick base, located at 197 miles north of the arctic circle, in the state of Alaska. During the winter time, the temps go down as far as -40 to -70 degrees bellow 0. Its so cold, that if you took a pot of boiling water and tossed it outside in the air, it would instantly freeze into snow.
@@stellarproductions8888 ... I actually got stranded in Goose Bay (Canada) in -50 temps. Yep, it’s a kicker alright.
I know about Kavick ... There’s a woman behind every tree. LOL 😂
'The south' was 26' degrees outside this morning, and boy howdy does the humidity matter- felt like -26' in Colorado (conversely a 99' degree in Colorado feels like a happy May 82' in the south, lol).
I hear ya. It was 70 today in the Phoenix area... 66 inside the house and I’m freezing. I’ve been wearing long sleeves and a jacket indoors for most of the day.
You are like the Macgyver of trailer camping. Every time I watch your videos I learn something.
I too like a quick to prepare meal, so here is one of my favorites. I use a wok for it, but a stew pot like your blue one will work. It's a stir fry with ramen noodles with vegetables. I boil some water to cook the noodles, when they are almost done, I add my vegetables, I use a handful of frozen stir fry mix. When those are heated, drain everything and put back into the pot. Then I add some olive oil, soy sauce and Worchester sauce, and I usually add some cooked sausage or chicken at this time. Thawed frozen shrimp are good too. And for an extra kick, add some liquid smoke, this is really good on the shrimp. This is a fast and tasty one pan meal.
Absolutely love your ingenuity - great modification on the tilting solar panel - I'm betting you're going to get a lot more power out of it now. You are the epitomy of the old saying "if there's a will, there's a way".
You never cease to amaze me! You are brilliant! All of your videos are so interesting...and educational...with a touch of humor. I just love every one of them. Stay safe. 👍👍👍👍👍😁
Happy New Year!
You're a regular Macgyver! Like the tilting poles. Stay warm and safe. 😊👍
My Dad always bought that Popular Mechanics magazine...Slim 🥔 reminds me of that. An alltime top favorite book of mine, and movies/plays is Of Mice and Men. I thought for sure that book Slim🥔 picked up was a old Western🤠, I don't read anything modern, I prefer older books. I just showed hubby a book series I have from a guy in the 70s, about travelling Vancouver Island.
I love wandering around Lowe's, Harbor Freight and sometimes automotive stores for ideas on improving situations in my van. The other day while in Lowe's I spotted a basket that holds my Jackery 240 and it's mounted perfectly on the wall of the van. It's just above my bed and I can easily reach to turn lights and/or one or both fans. In Harbor Freight I found magnets that I use to hang emergency blankets (heavy duty ones with a reflective side and orange or green on the other side) on the exterior walls of the van while I'm camped. The reflective sides help to reflect the sun's rays which helps to keep the temperature down inside the van. Aluminet shade cloth is another useful item from Amazon useful to make awnings also using magnets and tent poles, as the aluminet shade cloth has grommets like on a tarp.
As always...awesome fix for the solar panel. You have a gift, mate. I’ll try the Travels with Charlie, it’s available on audiobooks...yea!
Einstein would be amazed with all the ideas that you come up with ! You are amazing ! My husband and i love watching from Windsor NS
I've subscribed to a handful of camping/RV channels but Slim's is the only one that I still look forward to new videos. I'm always entertained and frequently learn something as well. Slim you find some of the most innovative and simple solutions to the challenges you face. I wouldn't be surprised if you have an engineering background of some kind.
Good Day Mr. Slim potato head! Nice video! You always seem to make the best out of no matter what!😁. Your ingenuity is outstanding! I have a C. Crane radio that is a solar, crank, battery and also electric! It is a really good radio! Also has a phone charger connector! And it has a flashlight!😁. And can tune into the weather! I bought it for $49.99 plus s&h & tax. Thank you for being you! Keep warm and safe! 💕Always, Carol
Color matched boots and jacket. I've been hanging around with my wife too much. Thanks again for another enjoyable video.
Travels with Charley!!!!
Always enjoy your videos no matter what you post, being able to enjoy the landscape from Australia is always interesting, never get bored
We like to cook in our camper when it is dark outside. Helps to heat up the place, too!
You either love winter or you leave it !!!! Love it !
You're a better man than I Slim! I really can't tolerate the cold like I could when I was younger.
That meal looked appatizing to me! Especially if it gets heat into you.
Be safe and good luck.
awesome video as always I going to steal some stuff lol. the solar panel very Kool. the window coverings with clear plastic very cool. insulating the bins awesome idea. yeah you don't have to worry about content very cool video great ideas 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
I like the California and Arizona solution to the cold snow and dark. Hello from San Francisco.
That solar panel lift is awesome dude.
That's a really nice way to solve the issue.
So good ro see you again!
It might be the bug but it's good to see you showing us Canada instead of the US all the time. I'm from sunny Victoria and can't imagine the type of cold you get in southern Canada.
I always loved a smart guy. I love you, Slim.
People who don’t know John Steinbeck probably have no clue what “acme threads” means either, but then, almost half the population is below average.🤓
That camping spot was PITIFUL! Only had a stream, evergreen forest, snow covered mountains. I’m really hurting for you Slim, considering your having to camp in such a completely desolate, sad place.❄️😉😆
Looks like the solar panels weathered the wind in good shape! I’d call that a success.🤠
I don't care if you don't do anything but teach...but I know there will always be some content to enjoy...actually, I think a lot of it is your showing me a place I'll never get to see or go, and then there is your calming voice....thanks for your time and videos so take care of yourself and keep going
I love watching just to see what you do whole day in winter van camping. It doesn’t have to be fancy but it really soothe me and help me go to sleep
That little vinyl window is a great idea.
That sir is very ingenious and quite appropriate I’m good looking tweak it out that’s great good job
What a beautiful country, so envious. I believe you can come with an idea to fix anything. Stay Safe.
Real life on the road. Nice to see you back. Brilliant solar panel lift. 🚗🌞
Thanks for the sunshine, lol
Like the way you think. Your very creative. Especially the window insulation idea. Perfect.
Great idea with the small window cut out on the reflectix.
This radio has all kinds of buttons on the front... I don't even care what they're for....
My kinda' guy. Love the videos
Thank you. Very clever solutions as usual. Travels with Charley is one of my favorite books as well!
Love seeing places I'll never go. Love travelling along... 💜
"I splurged $13 bucks for the antenna" lol so good love it
You made me realize I need to add a way of tilting my solar. I am just starting to fix my van up to boondock and you have me ideas on how to make it tilt. So good video for me. Thanks and safe travels.
awesome solar panel design.
G'Day from Australia Slim. I have a small motorhome that has a similar lay-out to your van. In winter I like to sit inside with the sun streaming in through the large rear window. Your very ingenious idea with the solar panel would have the rear window facing directly away from the sun. May I suggest that you re-invent your idea and hinge your panel at the rear end of the van and then devise a raising mechanism at the front end of rhe panel. The raising method could be operated through the opened roof vent. This would have the added advantage of being able to lower your panel from inside at the onset of unexpected weather.
There you go Mate. Another little project.
Your fix for the solar panel is super clever! Thanks for sharing.
I read Travels With Charlie. So many years ago. Love that book.
You are a clever man. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Slim, when it comes to improvising, you are a true MacGyver.
You are the king of ingenuity!!!
What a great solution for tilting your panel!
Coffee: Check, glasses: check, some snacks: check. ( Me every single time when there is a new video upload! ) Love how you come up with solutions, sometimes I recognise myself in it. Greetings from the Dutch flatlands.
Thanks for the book recommendation it has been on my "want to read" list for a while so now I'll read it!
ETA: Thanks for the video - I am very glad you decided to put your travel adventures together for this.
What an ingenious idea to tilt your solar panel. Doesn't require any ladder or climbing.
Hi Slim. Long time watcher but a newly subscribed viewer. I haven't seen a single one of your videos that I haven't thought, "hey that'll work on our new camper!". Stay safe and have fun.
I am right now building a solar system to my very old (42 y) oldtimer Camper and i was thinking of how to mount them (2x 290Wp Solar panels). Easiest way would be glue them onto the roof with plastic spoilers but your video showed me that in winter there is really a need for tilting them. Commercial tilting systems with remote controls are really too expensive, overengineered and too much effort because it will break when you need it mostly. So your idea is brilliant. Just my roof is much higher and i cannot adapt it (yet). I have to find another way. I dont want climb up to that roof all the time and manually do it. But i love how you solve problems. Its a joy to watch your videos. I am right now at home waiting for LiFePo4 cells coming from china so i can diy a serious solar system and because of the general covid lockdown. I make tours in my closer surroundings with my dog and my recumbent trike and my dog is working as a sledge horse pulling me through the snow, she loves that and i appreciate her helping me, its a lot of fun for both of us.
Let's see some winter storm warning camping? A little action for SP. Agree with 90% of the people here, I am just glad you put something up!
Good video. You are the MacGyver of RV Trailers. I enjoy watching your video's and learn some items at the same time.
Great book!!! I tag this maybe 20 years ago, and it greatly impacted my roadtripping plans and dreams!!
Always worthwhile. Thanks