How to Survive Winter Living in a Motorhome - My Hints & Tips
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- Here's how I stay warm in the cold times of the year and winter in the motorhome.
I haven't had any real problems with the cold to be honest, and last winter I was in Wales for 5 nights at -8 to -10 and the heater worked a dream along with a few of my tips I was cozy.
Hope these help guys and girls.
I'd love to hear what any of you do to stay warm in your motorhomes or vans while full timing in the comments below.
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I enjoy your content, newly subscribed. Reason; You're a genuine guy with information to share, NO fake hype, NO click bait, just you. Keep it up, fantastic!
couldnt agree more
I envy this man so much
@@2487mpobor😮😅😅😅😅
Lovely man , I wish you all the happiness and good health in the world , stay beautiful 🌻
Additional: Put a dehumidifier in the front or seal it off really well. Otherwise, the humidity and heat from the back will build up in the front and *completely wreck* the electronics. 5 years of living in an RV in the States taught me this the hard way.
Immortal SoFar Thank you for that great tip
I was just thinking about the condensation, this is very good advice
Since you have a decent solar setup (and drive around charging your batteries) get yourself an electric blanket for the bed. Even on their highest setting they only draw around 50W, I use one on low (10-20W) and it will keep you toasty warm with a nice thick duvet on top. Much better than a hot water bottle.
The Urban Motorhome do you have any issues with condensation ? great video's,i'm thinking about living full time in a motorhome,so appreciate all the information your giving us mate
I lived in a caravan for two years and condensation was a problem. It would run down the walls.
I ended tiling all the interior with floor tiles. And in nooks and crannies i had those throw away dehumidifier tubs. Take every opportunity to leave some ventilation open. The double glazed windows would run with condensation. Morning ritual was to mop it up.
But it must have been healthy, the only time i never caught a cold was in the caravan.
I have recently discovered the centuries old joy of wearing long johns plus thermal top.
My initial reason was to get by with a lighter sleeping bag on camping trips, but I now
wear them at home also. They make a big difference negating unecessary additional heating costs. 👍
Long John's are great in the winter 👍🏻👍🏻
Very informative vlog.
As a class 1 trucker for the last 30 years I've had a few winter night's out on the even stuck for 3 nights on the M8...lol
Well done chap keep them coming.
As I said before it's good to find someone that speaks about thing straight without any bullshit editing or trying to be cocky about it.
Nice job.
Rob
Cheers Rob, glad you liked it 👍🏻😃
class 1?
is that CDL grade? cause I'm skeptical if you're driving a class 1 vehicle..... it's remotely possible but I've never heard of it.
me? I'm just a sad sod that got rejected from being allowed to operate class 9 vehicles in a CDL class A distinction.
@@thevashfan12392
A Class 1 truck is an articulated lorry in the U.K.
or in America it’s referred to as a semi.
2 winters in the antarctic , taught me thermal long johns , long sleeved t shirts, woolen hat. best base layer ever.
Heres a tip for you, and anyone whos watching..buy some greenhouse thermal insulation, cut it to the size of your bed slats (or whatever u have) and lay it on..put your mattress or cushions on top of it and when your in bed at night your body heat wont escape through the bottom of the bed via the cushions as it will reflect back up from the insulation keeping u warm...
@@stephen3654 Nope, ive had it under my mattress for over a year now, no mould and it keeps u toasty during cold nights especially when used in conjunction with a heated blanket...
I must sweat too much as I've found that a mattress will go 'bad' if you stop the airflow under it...
A Wood burner .I lived in a cavern for 4 years. I lived in a bus also wood burner. Why would you not. A real fire will heat water you can cook. It also cheap. You seem sweet but I'm not shore you know how much nicer you could make your home
Gotta go back to old ways ; fuk duvet off; get wool blankets ; woollen clothes ; merino wool stuff is thin. But a good old fashioned thick fisherman style jumper forget North face/rab/ canduan goose all the rest get wooly pulls on ... hot water bottle but ur on that
I would not worry about the cold, look after your weight and do plenty of exercise.
Losing 50 kg would not do you any harm and may save your life short term.
Man, i smoked 2 joints and this was funny
What a clever articulate genuine real nice guy. The kind I chose for friendship.
I got homeless and had to live in a fishing bivy during the snow minus 5 i was in propper survival mode and had a rough time of it with condensation you have to get the right mix of cold air with hot air you have to equalise the both i have a flat now and look back at that time it was a great experience in life having nothing living wild.
I was homeless for a while and lived in my car for 2 months. I have a flat now aswell, but it looking back it made me stronger mentally and I learnt a lot about life and who your so called friends are, glad you are ok.
I don’t even own a Motorhome but just found your vids the last couple of days and just really enjoy watching 😊 keep up the good work chap
No, no, no! If you want to stay warm, in winter, GO TO SPAIN!!
South Spain, you mean. Rest you get your ass Frozen.
NEVER, NEVER USE THE COOKER, OVEN OR GAS BURNER RINGS TO HEAT ANY LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLE!!!!
Please make sure ur carbon monoxide is at correct height as the gas is heavier than air so fills from bottom up. I’m not 100% on that but I read it recently x
Yeah your right, that's why all gas boxes for the bottle have holes in them for the gas the "fall out" as it sinks because it's heavier than air.
I think you have it mixed up with propane, which is heavier than air. CO detectors can go anywhere, because that gas diffuses evenly in the air. I prefer to mount them about face level in the bedroom, because when you feel the effects of exposure, you feel like a lie-down would be a good idea, but it isn't. If it is a combination detector for both propane and CO, please mount that low.
Wearing crocs is like getting head off a man, it feels good until you look down.
Lamo
LMFAO! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
J Harvey 🤣 best comment Of the year so far👊👊
Well im sure most men including me will have to take your word on that...
J Harvey ) you sick puppy
Couple of long socks, filled with cat litter, superb humidifiers
Karl Walduck Interesting, how does this work?
@@CW-ms1bh the cat litter absorbs the moisture exceptionally well
That's a very good idea 👍
Didn’t work for me 😢
i really love your content also the fact you don't fake it all and don't clean everything up before filming. This is motorhome reality
For my odd weekend in the van in the winter I made a heated blanket I got a few packs of heating fabric strips meant for putting in jackets I think. Sewed them into a blanket and have 2 solar power charging units 1 lasts 4-6 hours and it's not overly hot but enough to so you freezing
Great video. Where did you buy the blackout blinds?
I have wild camped in a motorhome over Xmas / NY period in the north of Scotland many times, the most important thing is to stay out of the wind as the chill factor will be 2-3 times as much as the nominal air temperature. Secondly its good to have a well insulated vehicle, the few makes that are made in Scandinavia have floor and wall heating which makes all the difference. Apart from that I would say make sure you have some light thermal underwear and a good thermal duvet, if you have those and unless its -10C plus, you probably won't need the heating on through the night.
As carbon dioxide is heavier than air (density of air is approx 1.22kg/cubic metre - Co2 1.61 kg/cubic metre) your co2 monitor should be close to the floor not at ceiling height. That way you will get a much earlier warning if you have a co2 problem.
CO2 is carbon dioxide, the stuff thats added to Cherry Pepsi Max to make it fizzy. We breathe it out and plants breathe it in.
Do you mean carbon *monoxide*? That is a little LIGHTER than air, so the recommended placement of a CO detector at about shoulder/head height is correct.
Just get a big chap like you in your motorhome, got to add a decent amount of heat.
If it’s not enough just get him doing some press-ups. Soon be ‘toasty warm’.
Yep hahaha, instead of just being lazy sitting in your cheir, why not just doing sittups instead to get warm.
My brother your body is perfectly adopted for winter. BTW great video.
Great insight from someone on the front line .
Thanks 😃👍🏻
Stay warm my friend.
Enjoying your video:)
Living full time in campervan How do you manage with address for driving licence etc?
What if you get a speeding fine for example
Parents/friends/family addresses...
What about condensation though? Surely u need ventilation so you get air circulation...
Definitely need a bit of ventilation when using the gas cooker.
Respect to you, when I move to my motorhome full time, hopeing to spend the winters in Spain/Portugal.
Oh that will be wicked mate, you'll have a great time
@@TheUrbanMotorhome your a top lad really like your channel mate do you live in England if so where abouts also what is your name mate?
Same. Picking up my van this week
How are you finding it?
Heat sucking love it man nice job mate 👍👍
Thermal blinds for the windows are probably best, dont think most vans or caravans were designed for deep winter living. Sleeping on a quilt as well as under one should help, carpet underlay should help too.
Love your sense of humour 😂 Wish I had the nerve to get out of this rat race - but at least now I've found your channel I can watch someone who has actually done it - thank you!
Think of it as your life story book, end one chapter start a new one, best thing I ever did take control of your own life, if you think of it in economic terms you'll never change.
Install a diesel heater..there cheap versions out there and there very warm...brother got one for his mh..very good.
Darren, binge watching in order so sorry if it’s in the next vid, but do you do much cooking in the van if so what sort of stuff. Keep them coming Big Man 😉
Such a wimp! 😂 Heaters, thermal socks, wooly hats, thermal blankets, thermal blinds, pink hot water bottles...jeez! Like living inside an oven! 😂 And all those closed air spaces is not healthy...like sleeping in a coffin. I refrain from using heaters inside the vehicle and just wear some winter clothing (your body soon becomes acclimatized to being comfortable at lower temperatures). I also leave at least one or two windows open to provide a flow of exchanged fresh air from outside.
mosy swedish caravand have floorheating. nice and toasty regardless of temperature....
Hi love your channel. What solar/battery setup have you got. Sorry if you've already said.
Thanks mate 😁
Here's a link to my solar setup that keeps me off grid full time - th-cam.com/video/RUeiTvdAeQY/w-d-xo.html
Great tips mate! We're making mental notes here. lol. Thanks for sharing. Great video. 👍
Heya bro, not sure how I ended up on this channel but I'm actually enjoying it, keep it up bud !
Thanks Dillon
Hi Darren, Love the vids and your channel, could just watch it all day long!! Think you are great bud, keep doing what you do, I think it's fantastic.
I don't really feel the cold at all, even in the coldest of winter's I am in a T-shirt, but my goodness do I feel the heat, I feel that I nealy die with the heat, and that's not even in the hight of the Summer, I have even been known to have the aircon on in December at home in the flat, if I was to live full or even part time in a motor home how would I manage and cope??
Could you share your experience on how to keep cool in hot weather, and how to sleep in the motorhome in hot times, I also work night shifts so have to sleep in the day, I think you have spoke a bit about this on someone else's channel, but could you please do a vid on the topic on yours pls?
never loose your style... #on fire. Made me giggle I am taking my peppa pig hot water bottle to my kip tonight, I dont even live on wheels and I am thinking of buying a thermos what a cracking idea to take it to bed.
I'll try not to haha, got to have a laugh haven't you. Oh yeah I love my thermos for "instant" hot water when I want and need it and don't want to wait 👍🏻👍🏻😃😃😃
Can't you just keep your heating on low all night?
Yeah, I leave the heating on low everyday which is great but sometimes the fire does get blown out when it's really windy outside which can be a real pain!
@@TheUrbanMotorhome Yep, had that in houses before. Bloody nuisance.
Hi mate just wanted to know what weight limit is for over cab bed av got a bessiccar e785 and am 19 stone ? Thanks for reply in advance
Hi, Just discovered your channel and binge watching. Great stuff please keep them coming.
You don't need heating you get used to this lifestyle! Iv done this most off my life and still do I'm off to Devon soon too live in a trailor I'm 59 socks hat a must condensation is yur biggest issue!👍🏴☠️
Great video. New subscriber here 🙋♀️.
Have you considered an electric blanket? Can be as low as 26w so I’m sure your inverter and batteries would barely notice it. I had a similar Truma heating setup to you in a caravan for 2 years - the coldest I saw was -12degC near Coventry. Granted I was on electric but I was using the 3kw gas and 2kw electric at the same time. Shortly after this I decided to try an electric blanket and it was the best decision I ever made. As you say heat rises so lying on top of it all night was a dream. Happy travels 👌👍
It sounds alot more economical!
There's nothing wrong with crocs 😉 they are the best footwear ever invented I have 7 pairs 👍 and I also love the B+M socks they are great in the winter I couldn't go to work without them on 😉 great little informative vid, safe travels ❤️ Brett n Bec xx
Yes to all of the above.BUT please don't tell me you wear your socks up to your knees with crocs.that is an offence.lol
@@bigmac7228 😂😂😂 Brilliant 😂😂😂
Haha crocs are the best! Them BM socks are soooooo warm it's crazy, cheers 👍🏻😊
@@TheUrbanMotorhome keep the videos coming butty 👍
Crocs are the best footwear ever invented, I also have a few pairs...
Honestly, man. I love your videos. You make me feel very cozy!
Bro 100% agree makes me want the winter here asap to get the winter gear out
Dont ever change - dont ever edit stuff out either = Keeping it really watchable. Whens the next vid??? Good job Bud!
Cheers Ian 👍🏻😃 gonna get another one out this week
I keep hearing people saying heat will go out the glass quickly but people forget that glass is one of the best insulators so I don't get why everyone says that.
carbon monoxide the alarm should be mounted at least 15cm from the ceiling. yours has a shelf above it,so it is not fitted correctly.
love your out look on life...never down on camera. good video xx
i have always thought of getting a motorhome and tour the uk... keeping warm idea??... what about those heaters that use a propane can as you have a monoxide alarm saftey first!! heard they kick out good heat!!!
Yeah I've seen them there meant to be pretty good to be fair
Great tips buddy. Getting the van ready for three weeks in the alps this winter.
Where do you dispose of your rubbish, empty your waste water and elsan ?
Can u imagine all those farts trapped in there with no ventilation😂
And I'm guessing they would be large ones 🤣
come on,everyone likes the smell of there own farts......
@Big Ounce feel better now 😂
@Big Ounce why
@Big Ounce i asked why to why it made you feel better and you said why not?? 😂😂😂😂
With no heating in my van my saviour is an electric blanket, they don't take much power, 30 - 50 watts for a single that's enough to heat the centre of a double bed. I've survived winter nights with ice on the inside of the van thanks to that blanket!
Wow with what temperature?
@@Priest92 as low as minus 10c outside. But hell getting out of bed!
Where did you get the thermal blinds and curtains?
I have to say, you are one of the best vlogger mate. I watched I think all of your videos because they are infirmative and no bollox like 99 percent of youtubers. I have started to look at motorhomes as our swb master is not enough for long term camping and trips. I was especially curious about winter camping and ski trips but unfortunally havent seen anyone doing video how to winterise van for winter camping rather then staying warm. Would you be able to do it? I guess you have loads of other van lifers around you and you could come up with video about it. Cheers buddy! Keep it up!
When l lived in a van ( for a year, Inc The Beast from the East ) l simply wore triple layers , and made my bed with six double duvets folded , 3 below and 3 above , much cheaper than all that thermal , and l replaced them every 6 weeks , because we shed and sweat in bed. I always wanted to look out , at all times , and l always reversed bay parked , so l could exit quickly too.
2010 colder minus 16 river foze river calder lancashire
All 3.3 thousand of us watching are joining you in our vans . Houses are so last generation 😅
Heat sucking you say ? So if I was to fall face first naked on the floor would I be sucked ?? Asking for a friend
Sorted
I want to watch this but this dude no matter how nice he is just bores me to tears by repeating everything over and over again...a 3 min vid is sufficient man anything after that make me want to start drinking again...
Are your windows, not in the cab of course, double glazed?
Try leaving our motor home in April with no winter coat on?
You would'nt have made it as far as the gate
Great vid mate looks cold really nice mate don🤠🇬🇧👍👌👌
Small halogen heater ? Better than using all your gas for the fire, obviously when on hook up
Is an electric blanket a possibility? I remember Slim Potatohead using one. But after than he went for a wood stove. If it uses too much power, maybe it could be programmed with a timer, to come on periodically.
Thanks for all your good ideas.
I use an electric blanket,sometimes as a rug on the floor and on the bed , the 1 I got only uses 60 watts
How do you keep water and sewage from freezing? If you use antifreeze can you still shower with the water?
Lololol had to laugh near the end of the video,when you were going on about the flasks and hot water bottles.Top video mate....keep um coming pal top tips
Cheers Paul 👍🏻😃
Dont put boiling water in hot water bottles just quite hot because they stay hot a long time anyway.
Can the gas fire be used without use of the electric fan?
yeah it can, to be honest I don't really use the blown air fans all that often but they a good when I do use them
Haha this bloke is class
3.47 😆. You laughing at yourself is as funny as the thinking you've got an upstairs, lol. Although it kinda is upstairs :-)
LMAO! Upstairs I thought did I just say that haha, gotta have a giggle ain't ya 😂🤣😂🤣👍🏻😊
@@TheUrbanMotorhome Indeed 😁
How to stay warm in winter:
Drive south
Hi Darren don’t know if you have any but the front windscreen thermal blinds are very good really does keep the heat in I know you have your curtain blinds at the front but the thermal pop on blind would help glen
Hi Glen, now you say it I do have thermal blinds that came with the motorhome, I've not used then after the first time as they took awhile to put them in and was a bit of a pain, they stuck to the window.
I also shut off the vents in the cab as you can feel cold air coming through them
Good tip mate
Up stairs.heat sucking floor.you the man great video well done.👍🍺🇬🇧
Do not try to attempt this in Maine.You will freeze to death on the first night! -:) Nice video.
Who the fuck wakes up and drinks hot choc .change yr diet man
Loved this video! Well done you! No bull crap just honest advice. Thank you loved it.
You really have inspired me to follow my dream. Thank you for all your videos so glad I found your Chanel
I have those sliding roof closures, i'm pretty sure they aren't thermally insulated. Better to get some proper thermal foam and put that up against them.
Oh m8 what a good vid one thing to add a curtain over yr side door dont half make a difference. I live in a motorhome too but on a drive with the luxury of electric. Last winter was a bitch ive proper insulated up this year ie double foil bubble wrap behind blinds and vents, screen inner cover and bubble wrap the works its much warmer and cheaper to heat.
Do you know what I've never even thought about insulating the house door, nice one cheers mate. Haha the cold can suck, stay warm mate 👍🏻😃
Where is all the condensation going from your breathing and all those kettles then :)
Toddy It gathers in his beard
So glad we discovered your channel as your videos are so interesting. You have a lovely cosy set up in your van.
Do you live in Alaska .... !!!
Haha! No that picture was in Wales 2 decembers back...woke up shocked!
Enjoying your vlogs bud. Keep up the good work.
cheers mate
your not cool unless your where crocs with socks
Thoroughly nice fella
Well you are on a roll , for the sky lights get a piece if celotex or kingspan cut to size a put above blind works beyond amazing
I have seen ones you can buy, I might look into making one that can break down in size, that the only reason I've not bought one because of storing it somewhere all the time will be a pain, good to know they work really well though
Van is cool👍
Good vid.butty spot on no bullshit...