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@Ms.Frankenbuilder 2 күн бұрын
Good video
@avianmariner 2 күн бұрын
@@Ms.Frankenbuilder thanks 😊
@sinetwo 3 күн бұрын
Great video. I'm due a 700w battery station, and I think cooking with a smaller surface with a lid (as efficiently as possible) may reduce consumption even more. Thanks for showing us the real effects.
@avianmariner 3 күн бұрын
@@sinetwo thank you for watching, and commenting! Lynn (AvianMariner)
@marykinser 9 күн бұрын
I need to wait 4 more days to use the same tent for the first time because of possible thunderstorms 😢
@avianmariner 9 күн бұрын
@@marykinser I love this tent! I don't know if I mentioned it, but ... set it up at home and wax ( I used automotive wax) the sliding part of the poles. Also, if you have some of the inexpensive cotton gloves with rubbery dots in the finger/palm area, it makes sliding the poles so much easier!!! I have arthritis and the gloves help a lot for grip 😊 Lynn
@marykinser 9 күн бұрын
@@avianmariner I remember this. I am going to set it up at home. And I do want to be able to sleep in it at that time. That way I will be sure everything is 💯% correct.
@avianmariner 9 күн бұрын
@@marykinser I always, " water test" my tents. I will say that these tents ( I have quite a few) never leaked! 😊
@janelabbe2197 10 күн бұрын
;)
@avianmariner 10 күн бұрын
@janelabbe2197 thanks for viewing! 😊 Monday, "Moby" will be in the shop for a new compressor... (ac)
@marykinser 14 күн бұрын
Thank You. I seriously appreciate you. I will be putting mine up by myself too. Test at home first.
@A.M.Independent.Consultant 14 күн бұрын
Nice to see you again..glad you are doing better or getting better
@avianmariner 14 күн бұрын
@@A.M.Independent.Consultant 😊
@posys5140 18 күн бұрын
great.... I live in a minivan with 100watt solar panel on the roof and use the same small appliances with my power station
@avianmariner 18 күн бұрын
@@posys5140 I traded the Pacifica a few months ago for a used Nissan NV200 cargo van. Installed a solar panel on the ladder racks ( roof rack now... ) and am so pleased! I am planning a video to update this one soon (pros and cons after a year) Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊 Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@auntmaryspals7978 19 күн бұрын
It sounds like you and I are about the same age. We girls can't tolerate the heat like we used to. My central air in my mobile home went out and we had temps in the 90's for a week. I installed a window unit for the bedroom and a portable for the living room. What a relief!
@avianmariner 19 күн бұрын
@@auntmaryspals7978 I could tolerate heat ... ( I farmed in my 20-30s All day on a tractor! ) But can't function with hot now. To make things more interesting, my dermatologist told me, "no sun for you!" Right! lol!! Thank you for watching, and commenting 😊 Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@EfficientRVer 20 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear of the troubles on the road. Good to see you are hanging in there and getting through it.
@avianmariner 20 күн бұрын
Absolutely! I should be able to post more frequently soon! Lynn
@SonyaBayham 20 күн бұрын
It was great to see you again. I pray that the summer temps will moderate to normal. I appreciate the updates on the choices you made. I am looking forward to more travel/camp adventures. I am ready for the next season change. Texas weather is just that, Texas. Dreaming of the fall season to get outdoors.
@avianmariner 20 күн бұрын
@@SonyaBayham I am probably headed through TX in the fall! ( a partial Rt66 trip)
@nomorebsforme 24 күн бұрын
Those are great suggestions certainly much safer than gas.
@avianmariner 24 күн бұрын
Thanks. I try to add a tip or two on each video... and appreciate comments with tips from viewers as well! Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@ryanbrownnew 27 күн бұрын
The amount of people with those horrid gas stoves with long thin gas bottles lying horizontally is scary. Ive had one burst into flames. Its a design flaw. I know they support bigger pans which is handy and the gas bottles are cheap but if going with gas in a van its better to have a larger gas bottle in a locker thats vented or a more portable trangia type where the bottle can be kept away from the flame and the bottle can be unscrewed easily when not in use. p.s you can transfer gas from from the cheaper thin gas bottles into the stubbier type with a simple cheap brass adapter off ebay easily and still use cheap gas.
@avianmariner 27 күн бұрын
I know someone who had a vehicle fire from using a butane stove in a station wagon... 😳 Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@alohaXamanda Ай бұрын
Those 2 mode hot pots are very useful, they come in ceramic coating as well for those who don't use teflon
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting! 😊
@But4grace Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@brandyallison1852 Ай бұрын
I bought the 10 person version of this tent. I will be using it for the 1st time this weekend!
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
If you haven't set it up yet, I found that waxing the extending poles makes them slide better( car wax.) I set it up at home to make sure the tent wasn't missing anything and discovered that the first time I set it up, they didn't slide easily. Another thing to use would be inexpensive cotton gloves with rubber grippy dots on them! I am going tent/van camping with the tent next week (can't wait!!!) Lynn (AvianMariner)
@elainenilsson5472 Ай бұрын
I have to wonder if maybe a lean to would be easier set up. Attach two corners of a tarp to your tent or rebar and then slightly lower at the other end where your car is. Then again I'm probably missing the problems involved with that because this is only in theory, lol...theory in my head too.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I did put up a video (or 2) where I set up a lean-to attached to my Pacifica. The problem is that if I have to go somewhere, it means taking the tarp down before I can drive... lol. The 10'x10' awning is a structure. Once it's up, I create an area to sit under, and also set up my cooking area. I can not be in the sun because of too many years of exposure (my dermatologist has been treating me for pre-cancerous "spots.") The video was filmed to show that one person can set it up, and there are no instructions needed. Tarps can't be tied to trees, bushes etc in most camping areas. I have been researching retractable awnings for the new, (to me) Cargo van that replaced my Pacifica. Lynn
@elainenilsson5472 Ай бұрын
@@avianmariner ahhh, good point.
@elainenilsson5472 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the in depth explanation. Do you have a fan that you bring that you can recommend?
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thanks :) Yes! I have 2 different fans. One is electric, the other runs on batteries. The electric is a Vornado ( type 533.) Amazon has a similar fan: a.co/d/bc0vpGC It can run off my portable power supply or Shore power. The other, ( battery ) is a folding fan that I found at Walmart. I couldn't find one like it on Amazon. But recently saw it at our local "W" store Lynn (AvianMariner)
@coachbatata Ай бұрын
cool moving into my van my self.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
😊 I just put a 200 watt solar panel on my " new " used cargo van! It's awesome Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@marcelb.7224 Ай бұрын
For cooking you can use a gosun solar oven too. Like the gosun fusion
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I have been researching solar ovens! Maybe a short video on them this summer 😊 Lynn (AvianMariner)
@frogpolish Ай бұрын
I want to be just like you when I grow up (if that ever happens!)
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
😊
@carolrivers292 Ай бұрын
Thank you
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I am considering a followup on these, and other appliances soon! Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@pamelaklemp5615 Ай бұрын
😊.
@dangrbitch Ай бұрын
would that hot pot be sufficient to cook a package of ground beef off that charger?
@deborahisrael4989 Ай бұрын
Will your bed fold against the wall? Room becomes larger...
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I considered it ... like a murphy bed. maybe in the fall. I store too much stuff under the platform now to disassemble it at this time. I would like the space, and with my 3 dogs, it would make sense. Lynn
@deborahisrael4989 Ай бұрын
On the back door opener, put a strap you can just pull to unlock/open the door. We have the hightop cargo van, and I have to bend down so low, an orange strap helps a lot. It sticks out so I can just grab it easily. ☺
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I attached a handle and love it! I wish I had a hightop, but the compact cargo van was available and I couldn't resist! How is the hightop on the highway when following tractor trailers? It is much heavier than the NV200... just wondering 🤔 Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@deborahisrael4989 Ай бұрын
@@avianmariner We use AirTabs. I don't follow trucks. I drive no faster than 55mph. Just taking it easy. The AirTabs really help when trucks pass. Without you feel a pull. With them sometimes I do not even know they are passing me until I see them beside me!! 😊😊
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Air tabs! I have to look into them. Thanks 😊 I have seen them (on rv's and toy haulers) but didn't know what they were called!!! Lynn
@ryanreeves70 Ай бұрын
Will a queen blow up fit into your 6 person tent ok for 2 people camping??
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
If memory serves, it might be a tight fit... though their description says it will fit a queen size mattress. I use a twin and there is a bit of room at the ends of the mattress but not a lot. Check the description of the product below the video for full details 😊( it might even be on sale - amazon ) Lynn
@tinabeane Ай бұрын
It is always a process. I just got a 4Runner so trying to figure things out with that. I've heard of that happening with the in channel rain guards. Great clothing storage solution.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
The 4Runner is fun! I love building, unbuilding, assessing... then coming up with what I want or need. I remember when camping was a musty tent and musty sleeping bag along with a coleman stove and feeling happy about that! Lol Lynn
@tinabeane Ай бұрын
Well done!!! I like using what I have too.
@tinabeane Ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subbed. Really good helpful information on these cookers and wattage used, binge watching all of these. Thanks!!
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thank you! I try to post at least 2 times a month with road trips, tips, camping etc ! Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@A.M.Independent.Consultant Ай бұрын
Always have the best tips
@dMallis-hp3ut Ай бұрын
thanks
@pamelaklemp5615 Ай бұрын
Always enjoy seeing your cooking gear. You cook much like I do. Making real foods (in advance) to travel with in your refrigerator or to make fresh at your camp.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Have you seen the "12 Volt appliances..." Video? The Hotlogic lunchbox is awesome! The one I showed is DC but I also have an AC lunchbox ( my Husband bought it for his office) I put food in it when going on an early morning trip, and when I stop for lunch, it's ready to eat! Lynn
@pamelaklemp5615 Ай бұрын
@@avianmariner Yes, sure have. Great 12V choices. I don't have the Hot Logic but I do have the RoadPro 12V and the AC Adapter. So many options out there now and, of course, the Dash and My Mini products are pretty much-loved 😍 by Travelers and for Car/Van/RV camping. Go-To Rainy day must-have options!
@redhead2112 Ай бұрын
Awesome as usual 😊
@ran6110 Ай бұрын
Very well done and quite informative, thanks for sharing!
@SonyaBayham Ай бұрын
I just can't make myself drill holes in my vehicle. I will just have to set panels on the ground.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
If you have roof racks with cross bars, the crab clamps attach the panel to them, the wiring will then go through the window. I would never have made a hole in my family cars either!!! Yikes! 😬 Lynn
@purelightlove8888 Ай бұрын
I just found out they make: “Peel & Stick Solar Panels”…!! Just type that into Google… ✨☀️✨
@karinhart489 Ай бұрын
Check where the gasket around either the back or side doors are. Sometimes it I’d so thick with a slight gap you can run wires in that way without pinching the wires. I know someone with a small PMC cargo minivan camper that put a panel on their roof rack & ran the wire in through back corner of the side slider door. 3 years later no problem & the gasket soft rubber grips around the wire making a water tight seal when door is closed.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
@@karinhart489 I did. Unfortunately my van has no space between the door and frame for wires. I put a 12 inch test wire on the back, and after shutting the door it crimped the wire. A lot. Also, the gasket leaked inside when I tested with a water hose... ( the wire was like a drip line) It may be a great option for others though!!! Thanks for sharing that for some it might work ! I believe it might have been ok on my Pacifica or a Kia Van I had Lynn
@oskosh50 Ай бұрын
That’s the perfect sized panel for those solar generators. Most solar generators that size won’t let you put in more than 150 watts. Nice install. Have a good one.
@purelightlove8888 Ай бұрын
Nice Job!! ❇️🩵❇️
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 It was so awesome to have power anywhere I stayed (even unlit rest stops :0 )
@mistysingleton745 Ай бұрын
I love your channel
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thank you!!! 😊 Lynn (AvianMariner)
@elizabethbenson6437 Ай бұрын
Where is a list of ingredients
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
I explained each ingredient as I was putting them together. Or... 1 pie crust (boxed mix if desired) Mix: 1 cup milk( or 1/2 and 1/2 ) 4 slightly beaten eggs 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper Layer: 1 cup of shredded cheese With... Crumbled bacon, onion, spinach or whatever you wish! Pour the egg/milk mixture over the layer mixture. Into a 9" pie pan ( I use glass ) Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until set ( insert a knife in center - if it's clean, the quiche is done. Lynn
@ManifestingMarcus Ай бұрын
This video is great! I just subscribed.
@avianmariner Ай бұрын
Thank you! Lynn
@KevinMphotography 2 ай бұрын
Nice setup
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I have multiple tents, (though I prefer to sleep in my NV200 cargo van) and out of all of them, I absolutely love this one! As part of the channel, I have tested my tent(s) in all weather,,, even snow! No problems with any of them leaking despite heavy rain. Thank you for watching the channel. I appreciate input, comments, and questions :) Lynn (AvianMariner)
@KevinMphotography 2 ай бұрын
@@avianmariner I actually just bought this model and I’m going to set it up tomorrow afternoon. camping trip! My other one was fine but I wanted to check this one out also. I’ve seen those vans on the road. They seem nice.
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
@@KevinMphotography i traded my Chrysler Pacifica for the Cargo Van 😊 If you set up the tent at home first, I have 2 suggestions. The first is get some inexpensive cotton gloves with rubber grippies to pull the poles. The second is ... a bit of car wax on the sliding part of the poles once a year ( wipe it off after applying) keeps them sliding easier! Lynn
@Dancing_in_the_rain007 2 ай бұрын
You’re very smart. A meal 🥘 is not worth a life or a fire. 🔥
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I saw it happen to someone else years ago 😞 ( station wagon fire) I just installed a few solar options ( they keep portable power supplies charged) on my van! I will be sharing a video on a 200 watt solar panel. It is mounted on roof racks Lynn
@SheiLocd 2 ай бұрын
As I prepare to start doing weekend trips I am very grateful for this because I was scared to use butane. I went today and I found a bunch of the My Mini appliances ; I was thinking wow this will work and you just prove to me that I made the right decision. Thanks.. Hope to see you on the road again!❤
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I just got home from a 3000 mile roadtrip! 😊 I think you might like the dc appliances video as well. I found a food warmer that I use a lot on trips. I put frozen ( or cold ) food in it when starting a trip and plug it into my lighter plug. A few hours on the road, my food is ready to eat! Thanks for watching! Lynn
@DrewMilesAway207 2 ай бұрын
Love this, i live just 24 miles from Conway, New Hampshire... here in Maine. Im a soon to be 60 year old solo male VanDweller and ALSO drive a Nissan NV 200. I actually bought it in your neck of the woods in Haverhill Mass. Thank you for sharing your journey!! Drew🐻
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I used to live North. Every now and then I travel up to see family and friends in NH and Maine. If you are familiar with this channel, I sold a Chrysler Pacifica to buy the NV200. I love it! I do wish it was a 6 cylinder... but aside from that... no regrets! I'm planning another adventure, " somewhere " soon! Thank you for watching the channel ! Lynn
@tracymarie5 2 ай бұрын
Would love to see more on your pre-made meals
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I don't have specific videos with pre made food. Many of my camping videos, as well as some of the cooking videos feature a food or foods that I freeze and take along. Chili, Irish Pasties, stir-fry, homemade beans, etc. I cook a lot! Since there are are only 2 of us in the household, there's always too much food, so I freeze it into portions for travel. Once frozen, they are ready to put in my vehicle refrigerator/freezer. (it runs on dc, or a portable power station) Thanks for watching, and at some point, I will probably do a video on, "food for the road. " Lynn (AvianMariner)
@SonyaBayham 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful road trip. Thanks for taking me along.
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and riding along 😊 I am hoping to go on another adventure soon! Lynn
@EfficientRVer 2 ай бұрын
Nice trip. I subscribed a while ago due to the quality of your equipment recommendations. But I also love the quality and format of your trip videos now. You don't drag it out into hours of watch-time-greedy content about every gas stop, every meal, every place you found a spot to spend a night. Nice to see you made it up here/beyond and back, safe and sound. I'm considering doing a quick trip to the Indy 500 and back, hopefully with a day or two at the USAF museum in Dayton. I've been to the race many times, but the airplane museum is one of those places I've passed nearby plenty of times, but never had time to stop and explore. The race is usually a great way to confirm that the summer season/heat has arrived. I'm also ready for my first really huge crowd scene after pandemic deprivation from experiencing that.
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I always wanted to go to the aviation museum! I wish I could do longer videos, but you know as a fellow traveler, that there's a lot of road that's just, "road." I do get asked why I don't cook for videos. Mainly because I eat things like tuna and guacamole mixed together, or a piece of fruit with rice crackers! No one wants to see me managing diabetes and a thyroid that doesn't work! Thank you for the compliments 😊 Lynn
@redhead2112 2 ай бұрын
Omg thats amazing. Love ur videos its like ur there w you. Love watching them ❤ what a beautiful adventure 😊 ty for sharing.
@Mdogbrown 2 ай бұрын
I just stumbled on this channel and love it. I really appreciate that you pause the video at times to explain what you’re doing, what ingredients you used to cook etc. Do you use a footprint for this tent? I just bought the 10 person version on a lightning deal.
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
I don't use a tarp under tents unless they are on gravel. I use wool or cotton blankets on the floor inside though because it's easier to clean up sand, pine needles etc when getting ready to fold the tent back up. Just remove them, and shake. Easy! I love the 8 person, but the 10 must be awesome ! Thank you for watching 😊 Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@Mdogbrown 2 ай бұрын
@@avianmariner Just received the 10 person tent and set it up yesterday. I was able to set it up by myself with ease. Take down was just as easy and it all fit back in the bag without a problem. Thank you so much for the review. I hope to get years out of this tent with my family!
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
@@Mdogbrown If I could, I would give your comment more than 1 heart! I bought my first non-Coleman tent when I purchased the 6 person BeyondHome tent. I absolutely love all my BeyondHOME tents. Thanks for updating on ease of setup and takedown with the 10 person! One thing I do is use car wax on the poles when it's fully assembled the first time. It makes pulling the poles out easier. The other thing I do is have an inexpensive pair of gloves with little rubber dots on them. That helps extend the poles easier too!!! Lynn ( AvianMariner)
@Mdogbrown 2 ай бұрын
@@avianmariner Thank you so much for the tips!
@VanlifeBlackpearl 2 ай бұрын
Good morning I’m in western mass hit me up
@avianmariner 2 ай бұрын
Next time I go up ! We can try to get, "Boss Lady" to camp ! 😊 I wanted to go to the Cape too, but had Dr. appointment stuff scheduled. I think it would be fun to do a collaboration video ( you can cook) 😊 Lynn
@VanlifeBlackpearl 2 ай бұрын
lol that would be super duper