First Big Winter Challenge

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  • @lorrainereagan
    @lorrainereagan หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I love it when he says, I'll wake you guys up...

  • @happycamper65
    @happycamper65 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This is my new favorite "living in a van" channel 👍

  • @mickeyrizo2071
    @mickeyrizo2071 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Your humble humor is great and is a breath of fresh, clean air. It truly cracks me up. Truly enjoyed it. Be safe and stay practical. 👍👍

  • @karenlapine
    @karenlapine หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Young man you are fast becoming one of my favorite van lifers.

  • @ThrottleAddiction
    @ThrottleAddiction หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We have heated gloves and socks for motorcycle touring in the winter.
    Best idea is to have at least a second set of batteries.

  • @swaggercat
    @swaggercat 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A great tip to keep your mirrors clear is to over them with a Walmart plastic bag before it snows. No scraping needed.

  • @darqnomad
    @darqnomad หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Biggest reason I left the Northeast for the desert southwest when I started nomad life.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would love to do the same... maybe in 2025!

  • @seannefortier5916
    @seannefortier5916 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “I feel like I could punch someone” 😂😂😂 perfect gloves then!

  • @retiredprojuggler7736
    @retiredprojuggler7736 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Dang, I get chills looking at all that snow. Definitely get a second set of batteries for the vest and gloves. Your health is very important. Have a happy and safe Christmas.

  • @AuraDawn_Health
    @AuraDawn_Health หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh wow... I woke up this morning (Saturday) and went outside and seriously... I thought of you. Jeeeeez the freeeez!! Warm thoughts your way! I live in western mass. ✌

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah brutal last few days here

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Brave of you to try to drive in that. From a Texan who has never driven in much snow at all. We shut the whole place down when it snows in central Texas.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah I remember seeing that in the news lol

  • @octavianhouse
    @octavianhouse หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I loved the random framed Larry Bird jersey at the rest stop

  • @cfh4201969
    @cfh4201969 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm in NH, I'm full-time in a class C motorhome Chinese diesel heaters kick ass! Kept me nice and cozy this past weekend.

    • @Gary-ee3kq
      @Gary-ee3kq หลายเดือนก่อน

      What's the coldest you've used it in?

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      they are great but at 0*F it doesn't keep up with the cold coming through the hull... at least for me.

    • @Gary-ee3kq
      @Gary-ee3kq หลายเดือนก่อน

      @undertheradarvan I'm sure you know this but for anyone that doesn't make sure to set your car ac/heater to indoor circulation before you go to sleep.

  • @McMc-jl2wn
    @McMc-jl2wn หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “I’m an accountant too…”LOL 😂

  • @jannawurthen464
    @jannawurthen464 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    lmao 'hopefully i dont have to do something dumb in the morning like scrape off my windshield"

  • @TinyGoHomes
    @TinyGoHomes หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dehumidifier is a game changer. Pulls a cup out once a week. In small spaces your breath raises the humidity fast, you get the idea when your in a not running car for a while. The windows fog right up.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Might get that, I'm surprised it doesn't pull more than that

  • @klynch7329
    @klynch7329 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I too ordered the heated vest after your review. Love it; especially the built-in hand warmers. I used to live in Alaska and you just do what you need to do to get through. Best wishes.

  • @LetoJaxa
    @LetoJaxa หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    -25c is cold! Even for a canadian

    • @007nadineL
      @007nadineL 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm horrified but im in balmy toronto

  • @theresamelo3901
    @theresamelo3901 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was thinking about you & the cold weather. I know you're on top of your game. Time becomes the deciding factor to meal prep vs. ready made. Free perks for your dedication, YEAH! If you get the new job, great, if not think of it as maybe for some reason it wasn't for you at this time. Be safe & drive slow.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for the insightful words Theresa

  • @melissalane-q7m
    @melissalane-q7m หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! You always feature new perspectives of van life, keeps it interesting! Glad you updated us about the job interview - keeping my fingers crossed! It does sound perfect for you!

  • @Dav-S5658
    @Dav-S5658 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Kemimoto sells extra batteries too. I bought the vest, based on your recommendation, and yeah, it's great. I did buy an extra battery , so now I always have one charging while one is in use. I try to do that with all my critical rechargeable items. When these lithium batteries go down, they go down fast! EDIT!: The vest was so nice that I ordered the gloves that Matt recommended too, along with an extra set of glove batteries. Unfortunately, they sent me the wrong batteries. They have a customer service line, but I was pretty clenched when I tried it, because these phone numbers usually lead nowhere but to more frustration! To my utter shock, a very nice young lady actually answered the phone! No phone answering algorithm! I explained why I was calling, and by the time I had finished, she had already pulled up my order using the number that I called from AND confirmed that I had been sent the wrong batteries. In short, the mistake was confirmed and corrected to my complete satisfaction instantly. Both the vest and the gloves are very nice items. The battery packs are super nice too. The customer service is out of this world! Kemimoto rocks!

    • @007nadineL
      @007nadineL 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Noice

  • @halleluyah757
    @halleluyah757 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Pull your mirrors downwards so the ice and snow doesn't sit on them while you're parked. I've found that helpful.

    • @MsRotorwings
      @MsRotorwings หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They don’t pull down on a ford transit. We can only fold them in.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I could fold them in but I find that doesn't help much

  • @goldpanvanman
    @goldpanvanman 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great job, keep it up, ill be sure to tune in.

  • @DanielleTurner-x4w
    @DanielleTurner-x4w หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Vinegar & room temperature water in spray bottle for ice.

  • @basantidevi2305
    @basantidevi2305 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Get a Camco Wave 3 heater. Then roll down the windows and inch and get a rechargeable fan to circulate the heat. It’s a very dry heat. Have been using it in my van for 2 winters and it’s dry. It’s propane but the only heater that doesn’t cause condensation. Get rain guards for the windows so rain doesn’t come in. It works well when temps are 30* but you’ll need it on the high setting for below 30*. The 3 is good for a van that is 8ft long inside. If your van is longer you might want a Wave 6. For my 3 I use a 20lb tank of propane every 2-3 weeks running the heater 9 hrs per day.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      propane releases H2O as part of the chemical reaction so I don't understand how it would create a dry heat... 1 lb of propane produces 1.6 lbs of water

  • @glorbnic
    @glorbnic หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Time for a rear mounted ladder!

    • @m.l.e.8956
      @m.l.e.8956 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not now that he’s got that six footer brush 👍🏻😂😂😂

  • @wellfleetion
    @wellfleetion หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's been cold here in Mass.! Stay warm and Merry Christmas!

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, yeah brutal the last few days

  • @vanessalow-or4rj
    @vanessalow-or4rj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have never experienced snow or cold temperatures like that 🥶 Hope you stay warm and cozy Matt.

  • @mrj-charles6383
    @mrj-charles6383 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I got the extension pole with a brush also. Works well when a lighter snow out. Also carry a snow shovel in the winter. Although I am doing what I can to stay south during the winters now. Just got one of those suitcase diesal heaters to try out. Winter is always a challenge trying to stay warm.

  • @lindalyons6372
    @lindalyons6372 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so enjoying your videos. Keep em coming. 😍

  • @dantruitt1138
    @dantruitt1138 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't know about snow plow trucks, but here in Greece when you get several busses in a row after a long time without any it means that the drivers are sitting around socializing at the end of the route and most of them are getting started late on their route.

  • @botcat
    @botcat หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use a product that I spray or pretreat on windshield, side widows, mirrors when I know bad winter weather is coming. It’s called Prestone Ice & Frost Shield Vehicle Glass Treatment. Basically keeps ice from forming or makes it a lot easier to clean.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have that, never thought of respraying it though... I'll give that a try

  • @glorbnic
    @glorbnic หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    If you didn’t realize it, run the A/C compressor with defrost. This eliminates the humidity in the air. Hear air alone is 1940’s era.

    • @m.l.e.8956
      @m.l.e.8956 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was just gonna say that👍🏻💯

    • @mrj-charles6383
      @mrj-charles6383 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think most modern vehicles when you use the defrost autimatcly puts on the A/C also. Sleeping in a van creates lots of moisture not much you can do about it.

  • @jag1963
    @jag1963 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in connecticut and it's 6F here tonight. I just checked Miami weather and it's in the 70s. If I had that van I'd be headed south.

  • @RedStickHistorian
    @RedStickHistorian หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the informative and entertaining videos. I hope this comment finds you safe and warm, you're facing some dangerous cold. Merry Christmas.

  • @RuthAnn-f4j
    @RuthAnn-f4j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoy your videos! praying for your job . 🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @F9FCJ429
    @F9FCJ429 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That drone! I’m in the suburban wonderland that is Plano TX but will soon be trading it for the Kingman AZ area. Why the desert? Too many years in the Kansas City area informed me that I’m done with cold and dreary! My day job as an electrical engineer for an AI startup is a fantastic gig and pays the bills but photography has been the thing that keeps my mind engaged and has done so since I was a kid in the 70s-80s. IDK about you but I find photography fascinating because it is a subject no one can truly master. Always a new challenge, a new technique, a new toy, which is why I am eagerly awaiting your take on the V11 Pro.
    DJI rightfully earned their number one spot in the drone market, but like any other company they have to create market segmentation so they’ll take a feature that in terms of hardware does not add that much cost to the drone like for example 8K video and reserve it for more expensive models. Whereas a smaller company has to fight for market share so they’ll give you the features. I’ve run the gamut of digital photography, as well as film photography, including developing C41 and E6 color film in the kitchen sink, (it can be done!) Now? It’s time to break into the Z axis in anticipation of all the exploring out in the desert I have ahead of me, and the V11 PRO is a machine to keep an eye on.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wok love to live in AZ or NM, just beautiful landscapes down there. Unfortunately I am tethered to Boston due to work but hopefully that changes soon.

  • @michaelcharley8384
    @michaelcharley8384 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Regarding your job prospect, my guess would be with all climate-change stuff it may behoove you if you go in for a second interview to bring up energy saving strategies in van life.

    • @Hab9127
      @Hab9127 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Smart idea. Good suggestion.

  • @DanielleTurner-x4w
    @DanielleTurner-x4w หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gst a windscreen saver for the front of vehicle outside. Insulation for windows.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have to go outside to put it on / take it off?

    • @DanielleTurner-x4w
      @DanielleTurner-x4w หลายเดือนก่อน

      @undertheradarvan yes.

    • @DanielleTurner-x4w
      @DanielleTurner-x4w หลายเดือนก่อน

      Before you move your vehicle take it off.

  • @Lisa-yp9eo
    @Lisa-yp9eo หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I believe they’re plowing into each other’s plow to get it all over to one side “quickly”. I’ve wondered the same thing, it might be slow but sure is about the safest place you can drive.

    • @verdegeo5721
      @verdegeo5721 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Correct, they line up with a little offset relative to each other. The lead plow pushes to the 2nd plow, the 2nd to the 3rd, and so on. This pushes the snow to the side, either the median or to the shoulder, in one pass and prevents a ridge from forming in the roadway, which would be dangerous. I have followed these convoys on rt 2 many times. They only travel 20-30 mph, and it can be exasperating to follow, especially when there's hardly any snow, but it's also crazy to try and pass. It's also painful to be blasted with salt if they are laying it down. Not sure how much they pay, but they always seem to be looking for drivers and plow rigs.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      that makes sense

  • @catherinekimball7493
    @catherinekimball7493 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How do you sell that to someone? You said it perfectly - I think the job is perfectly made for me and I’m perfectly made for it. I’ve been on the other side of an interview desk and as an interviewer I’d really appreciate hearing exactly that. I wish you luck in getting that second interview and that it is conducted by someone who is capable of hearing you. Really appreciate your work on your vids…stay warm!

  • @goose2die4
    @goose2die4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Here is something I do when it is cold . I just heat my sleeping bag with a
    usb heated sleeping pad ! Why heat what you do not need ?

  • @ltsfly29
    @ltsfly29 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video Brotha! Stay safe out there and merry xXmas to you and yours!

  • @helenabha
    @helenabha หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can overcome all those challenges! Inspired by your passion of keep going with VanLife !! Can the hydronics system (heated floor + warm air blow out) work reliability through out the night? You may consider to replace/add secondary alternator (280Ah) so that you don't need to drive long hrs everyday. In addition, you may consider to ADD a gasoline heater (draw fuel from vehicle's tank, you tabbed into it) under the passenger seat

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do have a gas heater that draws from the car's fuel tank. It heats up the glycol which is what's pumped through the tubes. I think glycol freezes at -22 so hopefully it never gets that cold!

  • @basantidevi2305
    @basantidevi2305 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice to see you make funny sounds like me. 😂

  • @DanielleTurner-x4w
    @DanielleTurner-x4w หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sand & salt mixfor winter

  • @Steven-i7e
    @Steven-i7e หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice drone !

  • @pizzaenthusiast69420
    @pizzaenthusiast69420 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You and Bren should link up 😆

  • @melissao2161
    @melissao2161 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why is the interior of your van red?

  • @slacker4206
    @slacker4206 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you considered an EcoWarm heater?
    They’re supposed to be superefficient.
    They advertise them all the time on the Internet.

  • @Bobbit1977
    @Bobbit1977 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Holy touching your face, batman. Too much even for a drinking game.

    • @Duality-of-Life
      @Duality-of-Life 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agreed, here’s a weird guy 😂 I’ve watched all his videos and I don’t really like this guy strange weird personality

  • @tony-ce7qp
    @tony-ce7qp หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    lol good video!

  • @mari.gbailey-day2352
    @mari.gbailey-day2352 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how did your interview go ? I hope it went well

  • @scottamaral5073
    @scottamaral5073 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Velcro the baskets

  • @zoeazsss5035
    @zoeazsss5035 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont know if you ever heard of him, but there is a youtuber van dweller out in like Colorado, or somewhere, Foresty Forest, and he actually has a small wood stove hooked up in the van,, its so cool. But I am sure it would take some maintenance.

    • @AuraDawn_Health
      @AuraDawn_Health หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@zoeazsss5035 Foresty is cool to watch. He's actually Canadian but has been traveling the upper/Midwest areas. The wood stove is awesome!

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah that looks badass but I'm sure my car insurance would instantly cancel my policy if they found out I did that

    • @zoeazsss5035
      @zoeazsss5035 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@undertheradarvan Possibly. Hmmm.

  • @SurfingFLA
    @SurfingFLA หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a serious question, and I hope it doesn't appear to be snarky: Why is there a fold down step attached to the rail on the Death Star's ladder?

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      extra handle/footing for when its super slippery

  • @Gary-ee3kq
    @Gary-ee3kq หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'd bet if I go to NE you won't be hard to find. There can't be many people van dwelling in below 0 🥶.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've only ever met one other full time van dweller here in MA in three years.

  • @Trekking44North
    @Trekking44North หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What kind of heater do you have? Diesel , propane or gasoline?

  • @keithbrookshire
    @keithbrookshire หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you considered fashoning an extension for your heater vevt to quickly deice the insifevof your windshield? Perhaps a dryer vent hose.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      the factory setup seems to work well enough

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a medium roof Transit. I’ve been using a ❄️ telescoping snow roof rake for a few years now. It’s a great tool to have for us van lifers in the Northeast.
    Why not plug in your usb gadgets into a 12v socket? Bypass your inverter. It will save on energy.
    I’m a full time van dweller in Pa. It will be 4F in the am. It’s a bit too cold for my liking.
    But I’m prepared.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @dantruchon486
    @dantruchon486 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matt can you hide that basket of batterys if some one breaks in snatch and grab there all gone sound like my dad be safe out there

  • @glorbnic
    @glorbnic หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How’d the interview go?!

  • @TERRYPK
    @TERRYPK หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😎

  • @danintrocaso
    @danintrocaso หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was wondering if you watch static camper?

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do not watch any van life channels on TH-cam unfortunately

  • @TheWanderingFinnegan
    @TheWanderingFinnegan วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does he really "throw away" all those things? 😢

  • @AbsurdProphecyPraiseGod
    @AbsurdProphecyPraiseGod หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you used to be a singing chef..in Portland Oregon in the 90's??..I used to sing with you in the kitchen ..if that's you..

  • @zulu32656
    @zulu32656 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh no…. Not the everything sprinkles again

  • @UrbanWildflowerJourney
    @UrbanWildflowerJourney หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would avoid Market 32 in Pittsfield! Another vanlifer @VanlifeBlackpearl did a video - he quit working there because of the disgusting and unsanitary conditions of the kitchen and prep areas. The Board of Health should close them down.

  • @ExploreLifeForever
    @ExploreLifeForever หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Matt! Does your Transit van have heated mirrors? I have a Sprinter van, so I invested in a telescoping brush/ scrapper for my van. I'm impressed by the Polar Xtreme snowplow with the 64-inch reach. That's cool! I'm going to check out your link to KEMI MOTO heated apparel. I like the heated gloves. How long are they supposed to last? Thanks for sharing the great content.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the transit doesn't have heated mirrors. as for the gloves, they last about 6-7 hours on the medium heat setting.

  • @Supernaut2000
    @Supernaut2000 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stay off the roads, hunker down now!

  • @spinmarion1
    @spinmarion1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please put a little light in the van so we can see you 😊😊

  • @Duality-of-Life
    @Duality-of-Life 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thith extendths upto sixthty inchthes 😂😂😂

  • @TheVespap200e
    @TheVespap200e หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Dio gives me the creeps! Just saying!

  • @mythicalnomadadventure969
    @mythicalnomadadventure969 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As I see.., You're just way to urbanized. Maybe roll to like North Adams ? You own a van after all 🌞.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I find driving through the downtown of that city a nightmare of lane switches

    • @mythicalnomadadventure969
      @mythicalnomadadventure969 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @undertheradarvan that's true and also harder to find level parking there too but, turn east or west and you'd be successful 👍.

  • @MISCIFMAKER
    @MISCIFMAKER หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm sure he has heated mirrors

  • @Supernaut2000
    @Supernaut2000 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a northern Canadian, that snow brush is pathetic! Get yourself a REAL brush...Mine is telescopic to 6 feet out and has a rubber squeegee on one side and a broom opposite. Super easy to clean off my big box truck.

  • @SekkiBeer
    @SekkiBeer หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those worn out shoes arent good in the snow x[

  • @daynadiggle8169
    @daynadiggle8169 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't like drones . One fell out the sky near here in Orlando and hit a little 5 or 6 year old little boy and nearly killed him . He required open heart surgery following the crash . This happened at Lake Eola park . Hopefully little boy will pull through . 🙏🙏🙏

  • @trailingupwards
    @trailingupwards หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you are going to live in a vehicle, it helps to live in a electric vehicle where you can run the heat or A/C for days off the battery.
    The Ford E-Transit costs the same as the gas transit. With it's 89 kWh battery you could probably sit in it with the heat or A/C at full blast for three days, or more.

    • @undertheradarvan
      @undertheradarvan  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has terrible range. When they fix that, I'd consider it, but I'd be charging it 5 times a day when I'm on my road trips.

    • @trailingupwards
      @trailingupwards หลายเดือนก่อน

      @undertheradarvan Yeah, it's needs a 200 kWh battery like the Chevy Silverado EV.

  • @rosemarybrandl7895
    @rosemarybrandl7895 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stay at a hotel.