87. A freezing night in the campervan!

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3 ай бұрын

After installing my Autoterm diesel heater a few months ago but not yet having had any cold weather to test it properly, I took my chance to go for a night at a nearby campsite with overnight temperatures predicted to come down to around about freezing (0C / 32F)
The campsite is called Clay Farm, at Clows Top, Worcestershire, England, DY14 9NN
Phone: 07899 994466 or email clayfarmcaravans@gmail.com
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@Morio412 3 ай бұрын

I find the lack of Branston Pickle on those sarnies disturbing!

@buggs9950 3 ай бұрын

Ugh. A little black pepper is the way!

@trumpetrider565 3 ай бұрын

We had cheese and tomato sandwiches today with a smidge of salad cream. Very nice.

@bluepeter7612 2 ай бұрын

Indeed so.

@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE 3 ай бұрын

Lots of things shrink in the cold.

@annepoitrineau5650 3 ай бұрын

be more specific? ;)

@gillhall7590 3 ай бұрын

But not on women 😀

@meta44u 3 ай бұрын

After a hard day at work, it is wonderfully delightful to view another of your thoughtful vlogs, David. Your sense of wry humour appeals very much and with a glass of red, shifts my mood to quiet enjoyment. Thank you.

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks! 😀

@leedavies3629 3 ай бұрын

Agreed✌

@tracyfun6918 3 ай бұрын

Only a glass lol a bit more is in order lol x

@TeeVeeZed123 3 ай бұрын

All those beans, who needs a diesel heater!😂

@bobamos3628 3 ай бұрын

That weatherstripping issue. As a retired dealership mechanic, I installed or replaced many of these. We always cut them long and then forced it into place when installing. We would distribute the excess over the full range to avoid noticeable buckling of the seal. One other thing that would cause the corners to do this is a window glass that is not full seated. Pushing on the outside corners would reseat the glass. In your case it is most likely the weatherstripping has shrunk, which is normal, hence that cutting it long that we did. You have the right idea of pushing it into place and filling the gap to seal it.

@alanhodgson8443 3 ай бұрын

You are quite right in what you say, many will stretch the seals as they install and then trim off from the rest. It is a good idea to put the trim in a fridge for several hours so it shrinks, measure what you need and add a bit and then ensure that it is encouraged into place.

@ianmarshall8452 3 ай бұрын

Surprised you haven’t put your electric cable in self adhesive trunking

@UberAlphaSirus 3 ай бұрын

Same with double glazing rubber. cut it to long and loose the excess on the striaght runs.

@lindabishop7656 3 ай бұрын

I was going to call it A Gasket.

@DaveAppleton 3 ай бұрын

Also hot days are not advisable for insulation unless needs must because you'll be surprised how much expansion and contraction will happen at different temps.

@Scodiddly 3 ай бұрын

"Very distantly in all that fog I think there's some hills over there" is possibly the most British phrase ever, at least to a Yank.

@the-gti-guy3940 3 ай бұрын

*speech to text* I have been watching your videos for three years now and you are the most British person ever and I love everything about it

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

😀

@UKReloader 3 ай бұрын

I drove HGVs for 25 years, sleeping pretty much 5 nights a week in them. Obviously using a night heater, all over Europe and Russia in temps as low as -25c The best tip I can suggest is crack open the two front windows half an inch, this will prevent your windows from steaming up and causing condensation. Also don't ever run the hearer while driving, as the vibrations can damage the fan inside. One final tip, run the heater at least once a month, all year round. Otherwise your pumps and bits inside can seize up. The trim has contracted due the cold weather. A caravan we had did this, and we were told it was due to temperature changes causing it to expand and contract.

@stevecampbell7589 3 ай бұрын

yeah, I do this in my wagon too

@philgray3443 3 ай бұрын

Mine hasn't been started for 7 years. Now I know why it won't start.

@grahamlewis6062 3 ай бұрын

What fun. Hot water bottle!! Old fashioned but keeps your feet warm!! 😄

@amtrak1007 3 ай бұрын

window gasket material but that's what us ungrateful colonists who play with trains call it. Thanks again for a pleasant video to consume.

@andrewsavill8205 3 ай бұрын

Tip for rice. I use the microwave packs. It says on them that you can also heat them with a little water. What I do though is to heat the tin of chilli, curry or whatever and then add the rice into the mix half-way through and finish heating it all together. It's a double result as you only use 1 pan and you can eat it straight from the pan so no need for a separate plate so no extra washing up!!

@katherinekelly5380 3 ай бұрын

Love this idea ! I don’t think I’ve ever seen microwave packs of rice, is it just in the rice aisle or does it have to be refrigerated?

@elisetaylor9228 3 ай бұрын

@@katherinekelly5380 in the rice aisle. Lots of different ones.

@liljasere 3 ай бұрын

It a bit expensive but I do this too

@andrewsavill8205 3 ай бұрын

@@katherinekelly5380 they're in the rice aisle. Various makes, I tend to use supermarket own brand as much cheaper than Tilda or Ben's.

@soniadowney7427 3 ай бұрын

@@katherinekelly5380i love them ..1 min in the microwave

@ianhebblethwaite1387 3 ай бұрын

I needed that. Of course, here in Canada I’m chuckling at your idea of cold. I’m also a touch envious.

@sianwarwick633 2 ай бұрын

Right ?

@everythingyouknowis 3 ай бұрын

American viewer here. Man was it trippy watching you drive down the wrong side of the road.

@Retep4565 3 ай бұрын

At least his steering wheel is on the right side.

@stevebarbier5602 3 ай бұрын

We drive on the proper side of the road, it's you lot that drive on the wrong side.....................😄

@oliverbrookes27 3 ай бұрын

Pre cooked sachets of rice are ideal for camping, put the bag in boiling water and heat up for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively boil in the bag rice as its self straining. Cold feet need goose down slippers, you look a sight, but your feet are warm and you don't go outside in them so who cares!

@richardh8082 3 ай бұрын

Microwave sachet rice. Much easier :)

@steve3231 3 ай бұрын

and you can get small portions of rice veetee 2x125g stir fry or microwave, at most supermarkets.

@G-ra-ha-m 3 ай бұрын

I would avoid keeping cooked rice around for long - isn't that how botulism works?

@daveberry2177 3 ай бұрын

hog roast is better

@pollenhead 3 ай бұрын

I'm no expert on weather stripping but as a man who has taken a cold plunge in a chilly swimming pool I know about shrinkage. 😁

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

😳

@bernadettec6386 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@garymcafee5995 3 ай бұрын

Now isn't that so much better than the Madness of a Cruise Ship

@lonewolfgeoff 3 ай бұрын

rather not see it in the cut tho 😂😂😂

@nevillemignot1681 3 ай бұрын

'The madness of a cruise ship'.......................... I'm sure that both have their pro's and con's.

@okcantbelieveit294 3 ай бұрын

Id’ve been disappointed if a cheese sandwich hadn’t made an appearance! 😂

@chrispnw2547 3 ай бұрын

Me too!

@briansilver6196 3 ай бұрын

Cheese and onion 👍

@johnb4183 14 күн бұрын

Made with toasted bread ?

@Servant_of_Christ 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to Sweden to really test the heater, today we only have -18°C but last week it was -43°C, it was mosquito free!

@chrisaris8756 3 ай бұрын

I suspect the window seal has contracted with the cold - if it’s like car trim the metal inside it will contract in the cold.

@greenspiritarts 3 ай бұрын

Fun vlog, thanks for bringing us along! I love the running commentary as if it is an Olympic event or a murder mystery! As for your chilly feet… here in far North America where we deal with some serious cold for many months on end, may I suggest something you might really like: re-chargeable boot heater inserts. Do not get put off by the “boot” part. These are generally wafer thin pads that can be charged up via USB then put into shoes, boots or trainers (as I believe you Brits call casual athletic style footwear) and the pads give off a gentle heat for several hours. Alternatively one can get full booties that have permanent wiring in them that are plugged in, charged up, then worn for toasty joy for many hours. Might be just the ticket … a pair for the van and a pair for at home! Think of them as little electric blankets for your feet! They are marvelous! ❤

@sianwarwick633 2 ай бұрын

Wear leggings and sweatpants, if necessary. Jeans are the idiot's way of keeping warm in winter. Looped weave material vs flat weave

@WingingItBoatingonaBudget 3 ай бұрын

Seeing your superb cooking effort, (beans and tinned corn beef) reminded me of your Cruising The Cut video when you made bread - which I still think is THE funniest video KZfaq!

@sianwarwick633 2 ай бұрын

No. The scones making is genius. You have buy a separate scone pastry cutter

@raybrown2197 3 ай бұрын

To stop condensation, Get a pair of old socks half fill one with cat litter, tie it up to seal it, then put it into the other sock and leave on the front window,

@SecretSquirrelFun 3 ай бұрын

Now this is the kind of tip that I like. Simple yet practical. Thanks for sharing this 🙂

@I_must_get_a_van 3 ай бұрын

Yes. Thank you for the tip…😃

@fullpulse2000 3 ай бұрын

David thanks for the vid, the issue with the window gasket maybe your van is growing.

@dougwilson4537 3 ай бұрын

🤣 Beautiful observation. Maybe he needs to take the van on longer runs, more often, to keep it trim and fit.😁

@peterb2272 3 ай бұрын

"Rice is messy". I am amazed you have not discovered the delights of a rice cooker. Produces perfect rice in an easy to wipe out container. But as a fellow electric only van owner, I found it is also a brilliant low power one pot cooker. I have used mine for scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, salmon on rice with veg, bacon and eggs, miso soup and porridge. Probably ok for heating anything tinned as well. Draws a miserly maximum of 300W. Just be sure to get one that has a keep warm function and a non-stick liner. For the two of us I use the Lakeland mini for about £35.

@alanscott8063 3 ай бұрын

For rice in the van we use Uncle Ben's rice in a bag. Boil in the bag, lift the bag out of the pan of water and let it drain. Open bag and onto the plate. A lot less mess.

@propulsar 3 ай бұрын

Corned beef and baked beans!! In this vlog you have surpass your legendary culinary skills. Ha ha! spellcheck just changed that to baked jeans maybe there's an embryo of an idea there for future trips.

@mplsmark4132 Ай бұрын

I think Field Marshal Montgomery would approve.

@thomasfrench2012 3 ай бұрын

Loved the Gordon Ramsay joke. Still chuckling about it. Thanks for the laugh on this cold and snow covered day.

@davidmonkman6677 3 ай бұрын

David you should have your own comedy show i find your vlogs very amusing and occasionally informative😅

@davidgeorge1281 3 ай бұрын

I think he went full "Partridge" on more than one occasion....😂

@remyllebeau77 3 ай бұрын

You could also use an electric blanket for alternative heating overnight.

@EelingStudios 3 ай бұрын

Dead right! My single lecky blanket draws 30 watts on low, can't think of anything cheaper to keep warm...

@nickvincent3029 3 ай бұрын

@@EelingStudiosTeddy Bear Bedding. Game changer.

@adamcox6291 3 ай бұрын

As to the window rubber gasket lining, that happens. I had two different VW Camper Vans, and that is a routine thing to replace. Both VW Vans were a 1978 Transporter version (converted to a Camper) and then a 1986 Vanagon.

@McRocket 3 ай бұрын

I love that you did not remember how to work the heater (sounds like what I am like with gadgets). And then left that part in the video. BTW - I have no interest in fishing either. ☮

@jamesellsworth9673 3 ай бұрын

Not only is the price right, there are fresh eggs on offer!

@realxman2000 3 ай бұрын

Aren't your friends at @shiphappens camper van builders? They should be able to help you with that the next time you stop by for an update... heck, that sounds like a collaboration video made in heaven. Let them have a run through of your work and do a review while they "fix" everything... 🙂

@Mister_G 3 ай бұрын

Hi David, I also have a Planar heater... The start-up / shut-down cycle uses about 2 amp hours of power (I have measured it). This is equivalent to 2-3 hours running on minimum power. In "Temperature Mode", the heater will reduce power as the set temperature is reached, but it won't turn off - just keeps running on its lowest power (to reduce electricity consumption). It's therefore possible that the temperature will go above the set point in this mode. "Thermostat Mode" turns the heater off once the set point has been reached, as you would expect. I prefer "Temperature Mode" as the heater keeps running quietly on low power so you don't get the noise of it starting and stopping at night.

@grahamlawrence8452 3 ай бұрын

Corn Beef Hash, nothing wrong with that. You just need some good old Smash potato. Lovely video. enjoy

@virginiafry9854 3 ай бұрын

I hope you have a CO2 monitor!! I like your style of videoing - relaxed and somewhat humorous! I dig the tiny kettle!! 20 degrees is a bit high - I would aim for 18.

@0HARE 3 ай бұрын

Glad to see that you made it through the night without too much going wrong. That diesel heater seems to be the genuine article. Happy Camping!

@rickkearn7100 3 ай бұрын

David, there are mountaineering gear suppliers that sell down booties with a substantial footbed for short jaunts in the night. Exquisitely warm, take it from someone who can't live without them on cold winter nights out on the three-season porch! Regardless, enjoying this channel of yours immensely as always. Cheers.

@lesleygascoyne7428 3 ай бұрын

This has made my day David . Just got home from work, couldn't think what to have for a late lunch and behold you are making your legendary cheese sandwich. So I had the same. Thank you 😅

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it 😀

@omvaren 3 ай бұрын

Nice to have been with you all night. It's not only that they are driving on the wrong side of the road, also the eating habits of the English are keeping me on the mainland for the time being. I can always take the night boat when the crisis comes to close.

@effkay3691 3 ай бұрын

As an Australian, watching where Europeans “camp” is such a quaint experience.

@Conflictofinterest902 3 ай бұрын

I have an autoterm and I don’t like using the thermostat because I don’t like it ramping up and down, pumping out cool air and restarting etc. cause I feel the restart uses the most power. I use it via the power settings. Put it on flat out to warm the van up, then lower the settings down to minimum to maintain the temperature. It’s also quieter that way as the fan is slow, the ticking slows right down and it doesn’t wake you up. Just give it a blast to clear it out once the trip is over and the heaters not gonna be used for a while. I’ve found that method uses the least power because it uses minimum power to tick over and maximum power to keep starting up. Try it, you have nothing to lose. It’s also quite fuel efficient ticking over compared to ramping up and down

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Cheers - I'll have to try to see if I can find that mode!!

@petetibbs6103 3 ай бұрын

Always entertaining and informative.

@hobert497 3 ай бұрын

Seems like a great place to camp - very clean and neat!

@caniacstevehenderson7115 3 ай бұрын

Well done with the heater ❤❤❤❤

@OregonOrcadian 3 ай бұрын

Jolly good shakedown cruise, David. Thanks for sharing!

@ajbarrett857 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another interesting vlog. I'm thinking of getting a van or a minivan this year, & I will refer to some of your vids when I fix it up.💖

@angiemcguinness355 3 ай бұрын

Another great video and a perfect lunch.

@honorharrington4546 3 ай бұрын

Yes, trim like that does shrink over time. Installing it as long as possible and using black #M trim adhesive helps. Yes, the lithium batteries are affected by cold. Dumping some heat from your heater would help in very cold weather. Love your overdone 'restrained' British humor. :)

@mabecka 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Good to see you!

@merson812 3 ай бұрын

So enjoyable for which I thank you.

@mw0lge 3 ай бұрын

nice one David. On my victron smart solar, I set the absorb to 13.8v and float to 13.4v for my LifePo4. Once or twice a year I adjust it to take the battery to 14.4v absorb, 13.8v float to give it a full blast. I settled on 13.4v for the float after realising that the battery tends to sit around that if left alone for a while. I need to get one of those heaters for my van and I will have to watch your install video again. What a lovely quiet (at this time of year) camp site that was. HNY ! cheers. Oh, and as you well know, things do shrink in the cold.. hehe :)

@markwhitcher2138 3 ай бұрын

Love the camp out. I like the heater

@stupidburp 29 күн бұрын

Shiny mylar coated bubble wrap is pretty decent for insulation and quite cheap. It also works as a pad to sleep on under a sleeping bag or blanket.

@dmcarpenter2470 3 ай бұрын

David, nice Friday video. Thank you

@myhillslife27 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou, yes food for thought as I shop now for a van

@carolleenkelmann3829 3 ай бұрын

Oh it's so good to be on the road again.

@MrBigTea 3 ай бұрын

You could use a tumble dryer tube to move the heater outlet in the van over night

@LABTESTED 3 ай бұрын

You are truly the king of video titles i laugh when i see the latest vid, thanks so much for your videos so enjoyable

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@TheBlueOwl21 3 ай бұрын

A very enjoyable and entertaining video David. 👍

@johnthorogood6601 3 ай бұрын

Gee that's a strong cup of tea

@Alfiy_Wolf 3 ай бұрын

Wow for an older gentleman you sure can make lunch super fast

@garrybenson 3 ай бұрын

David, really enjoyable video. Your cup's of tea are just 'legendary'. Exactly the way I like it. 🍵

@tortureborn 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos as audio only while working, then rewatch onscreen in the evenings. Great content!

@finnoldman9348 3 ай бұрын

nice little road trip & test 👍

@nilo70 3 ай бұрын

Thank you David for making this episode ! I greatly enjoyed it and learned a few things along the way too ! Cheers From California 😊

@freebirdofreason1994 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic job, I just fitted one in our camper, toasty, great vlog.

@clearprop 3 ай бұрын

Another immensely enjoyable video, David. Best wishes.

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@a1d3nh0 Ай бұрын

many a cosy night I've had in my camper with the gentle ticking of the diesel heater pump :-)

@sharonhamilton2056 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. Keep 'em coming. Thanks

@ihadtopopmyselfabeer 3 ай бұрын

The way you stated in the video, making the gap of the seal at the bottom of the window larger so you can rearrange the seal back into the corners is the best way to fix your window seal. Sometimes they shrink like that, and sometimes they expand and you get them deforming out of place.

@randomcitizenname 3 ай бұрын

Yes, a vandemonium video. Been looking forward to one in quite some time.

@lindabishop7656 3 ай бұрын

Oh, and I put my waffle syrup in a cup(not much) and dip pieces of waffle in. That way I don't end up with syrup all over the plate that I unsuccessfully chase around with waffle pieces. MUCH less waste.

@OhioticketswithRobert 3 ай бұрын

I was surprised to see others there camping in the cold weather. Good economic heater you have.

@bluebellwood4287 3 ай бұрын

Lovely jubbly John is back. I remember when you got your green cushions :) I still enjoy watching you make your gourmet meals. Happy trails to you . Blessings to you and your loved ones.

@1934frazernash 3 ай бұрын

Ran a espar heater in my peterbuilt and was comfy at minus 35f no problems at all.

@philgray3443 3 ай бұрын

I am impressed by your battery, solar and inverter. I am watching my own Victron plugging away with blazing sunshine on the panels, but my old battery is saying, enough already and wants to retire.

@lucindawilson5510 3 ай бұрын

glad you survived the night thanks again

@holly-go-lightly 3 ай бұрын

Hilarious vlog & typical David. It's the "learn as you go" program, it took me years to figure out the heating configuration in my Subaru.

@Bicyclehub 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog and interesting to see the performance of the diesel heater. I bought a similar Chinese one for my boat after watching Joshua De Lisle taking one apart and testing it. I expected you to alternate between freezing and roasting as it heated the small space, but it seems to be more gentle than that. It must be reassuring to know that you can always get yourself nice and warm when you come back to the van in the winter. My dad always used his VW campers throughout winter when I was a kid. He once had to put a gas fire under the engine to get it started.

@drhandle4498 3 ай бұрын

'Perfecto luncho' - sounds like a spell that I would like to learn to cast anytime, any place.

@sianwarwick633 2 ай бұрын

😅😅🎉

@darth_yoda 3 ай бұрын

I could imagen that that place would be quite lovely on a warm summer day just sitting listening to the birds by the lakes :)

@sicily6740 3 ай бұрын

David, my mouth watered at the sight of your cheese sandwiches. The buns were beautiful, English cheese is delightful, and the tomato was perfect. I'm a bit jealous as I've not slept more than 4 or 5 hours for some time.

@daviddun1389 2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@blue2smoke 3 ай бұрын

I immensely enjoyed this episode, particularly the cuisine was a delight. In contrast to so many other videos this was very relaxing after a days graft. Top marks 👌

@andrewstafford-jones4291 3 ай бұрын

The window gasket is too short and has shrunk in the cold weather. All gaskets suffer from "Reversion" that ensures they shrink in length, we used to extrude a nylon cord within small section nitrile rubber window gaskets to reduce reversion. "Tempering" the gaskets by exposing them to multiple cycles of hot/cold and ageing the gaskets will help as well. From a practical standpoint ilength

@pierQRzt180 Ай бұрын

for the feet I have the same problems , what I discovered is: if I am ready to stay inside then I have socks for inside (cozy ones) and I put on 2 or 3 pairs and it is still cozy and yet so warm that sometimes I didn't realize that my feet were the problem, not the heating.

@gadgetfellow 3 ай бұрын

brilliant, enjoyed that

@henrywilliam8506 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog as always David! You may find the window seal my expand when the weather heats up a little.

@rud 3 ай бұрын

Great to see an update, the battery seems to be working well. On another note, diesel heaters seems to a popular topic right now. :D

@Motorhomelife_Adventures 3 ай бұрын

Another great video David, great to see you out and about in the van! Those Diesel heaters are just fab eh!

@peakpanther5136 3 ай бұрын

For windows ( or pop top ) condensation in the mornings I always carry a Karcher window vac in the van , couldn't be without it! Great vid and I also never seem to have warm feet....

@edroosa2958 3 ай бұрын

So good to see common sense and simple meals. So many “roughing it” videos of people camping with no tents end up making gourmet meals. Nice video, thanks

@nadogrl 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve been watching Mav.

@layalabi1667 3 ай бұрын

That was really freezing cold!! Glad that all works well...but nothing like fluffy socks for cold feet!!!😊😊

@ben31tube 3 ай бұрын

No explosions! That's a good start!

@robsin2810 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog David.🙏👍🇦🇺

@kerryquinn6218 3 ай бұрын

Great test of your diesel heater. My husband put one in maybe a year ago, or a little longer. We've only used it a couple of times, because sadly we don't get out very often because of work and family commitments. On the couple of times we have used it it definitely was a good job and I know he set it to come on for half an hour in the middle of the night which made an amazing difference. Can I just say you make tea like the Irish, good and strong. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.

@TheDicko73 3 ай бұрын

I spent my apprenticeship fitting seals . You can't just fit trim you need to over seal. It's a pain in the ar$e 👍 great to see you back in the van 👍

@sidneybowerman558 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are always informative, and are an absolute pleasure to watch. Even more so as the result of a cataract removal operation last week. Now I'm going to look at every video you have ever made. This time around in Grand Technicolour. Thanks David.

@Vandemonium 3 ай бұрын

Those operations are little short of miraculous. I'm so pleased it went well for you.

@lawrenberghanson4401 3 ай бұрын

Glad the heater test worked! I understand about cold feet. It generally means you need better circulation. Simple cardio exercise and eating foods that promote circulatory movement can help. 🌶🌶 A wonderful future project for the heating system can be funneling the heat to other areas of the van so that you don't have to alter the bed to get the heat to circulate. That's unfortunate about the window trimming. It is probably due to the initial gap. Since the car will be in the elements, having it fully meet at the ends (maybe overlap a little) would have accounted for the expanding and contracting, especially when it can be exasperated by the difference in external and internal temps of the window when you are using the van.

@brendalloyd1903 3 ай бұрын

You looked so cosy David. Well done with dinner. Love corned beef and beans, protein AND fibre, nothing better. Must get the complicated recipe to me asap! Keep exploring the explorable??