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Jason Helmandollar
United States
Registrace 15. 06. 2006
Interested in Vanlife or the Outdoors? Join me.
Business inquiries and product reviews please contact me at helmandollar8@gmail.com
Business inquiries and product reviews please contact me at helmandollar8@gmail.com
Luna Pier Michigan, Luna Pier Beach
Spur Of The Moment Glance At A Map And Pick A Location. Check Out Luna Pier Michigan With Me, Explore The Pier And The Beach.
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Broad Arrow Window in Ram Promaster
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Check out the features of the Broad Arrow Window that was installed in my Ram Promaster
Great Smoky Mountains - Window Install
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Take a Trip To The Great Smoky Mountains and Then We Head to Chattanooga to Moxie Van Co to Have a Window Installed.
Brief Electrical System Overview in DIY CamperVan Build
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This IS NOT an in depth video of the electrical system in my diy promaster. This is a general overview of the system. Any questions or for any specifics feel free to ask.
Van Tour- 2023 Ram Promaster 136 WB High Top
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed měsícem
Take a look at my 2023 Ram Promaster DIY campervan. In this video I show you the features of my van build and explain future projects for the build.
Not All Van Days Are Exciting Ones
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Come along with me as we spend a day in the Van Life. Today we are heading to Red River Gorge, Kentucky to do some exploring and I’ll also talk about where I’ve been and where I plan to be. Hope you guys enjoy it
Shore Power Install
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Installation of a shore power plug in my 2003 Chevy Astro van. The winter months are short in the sun department right now so I decide to install a shore power plug in my van to ensure I have adequate juice to power my heater and lighting to get through the winter.
What’s New In The Van?
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What’s new in the van? How to combat lack of sunshine.
2003 Chevy Astro Van Life
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Van life, lots of people have dreamed about it and few have done it. Take a peek in my van build at the amenities that are available in such a small space.
Red River Gorge Overnight (almost)
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Come along with us as we go on an overnight gorge adventure. Injury forces us to pull out and rush against the darkness to get back to the car. Check out these awesome channels: Jeremiah Stringer- czcams.com/users/wkujman Greg Parker- czcams.com/users/k8gjp Adam Thompson- czcams.com/channels/LxXyXWm6DWDn_tW8eG7ckA.html Josh Ebersole- czcams.com/users/Protoplayer9217
Damascus to Grayson Highlands on the AT
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Damascus to Grayson Highlands on the AT
Hansons Point to Indian Staircase- Red River Gorge
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Hansons Point to Indian Staircase- Red River Gorge
East Fork Lake Backpacking Trail (Sort Of?)
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East Fork Lake Backpacking Trail (Sort Of?)
Helinox Chair Zero. Worth it or Worthless?
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Helinox Chair Zero. Worth it or Worthless?
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Windrider (NOT a review)
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Windrider (NOT a review)
Why would anybody put a diesel tank inside of a van ?? Why not mount it on the outside of the van . I bet it smells like a gas station in ther😮
Actually doesn’t smell at all. I put one inside my brand new van also.
@@JasonHelmandollar really
I make sure I am extra careful when I fill my tank because I won’t lie to you and say I haven’t dripped some before and I smelled it for a day or two. My bed is directly above the diesel fuel tank and even in the heat and all that I don’t smell it at all.
Beautiful
Definitely a neat little town. Would definitely go back.
Beautiful! I love Michigan. Had so much fun there on a trip to Traverse City and then on to Mackinaw, Mackinac island and then the UP. Time of my life!
I just recently started traveling more to Michigan for trips and really love it. I’ve definitely been missing out. I really want to go to the UP.
Awesome van built set up!! Love it!!! 😎👍👍
Thanks buddy. Been fun to build.
@@JasonHelmandollar I would love to do the same & have one before I retire. Perfect retirement goals to hit the road anywhere, everywhere & live the van life traveling.
I totally understand that man that’s my plan here in less than a year is to be in the van full-time. Since I made that video, I put a 28 gallon water tank under the bed so I have plenty of freshwater now.
Nice video. Thank you.
Thank you. Appreciate you watching.
Nice build! Honestly, astro vans are the best.
I loved that Astro van. I ended up selling it to one of my buddies and when I got rid of it, it had almost 500,000 miles on it. I bought a ram pro master and build it into a camper and done a van tour of it also.
@@JasonHelmandollar I saw your promaster! It's nice. Our friend has one that is built out and it's wild how much more space there is in there compared to the astro.
I lived full-time in the Astrovan for about six months and I loved it, but I got to say I enjoy being able to stand up now lol. The Astro was definitely easier to maneuver than the pro master.
Again, love that window. I contacted them and they gave me the dimensions to make sure it will fit in my 118” wheelbase Promaster. Thanks for the contact info! 😊. Your van is so nice. I wish I could do work like that!
Thank you very much. They are great people. Will you by any chance be going to peace love and vans in Florida next year?
@@JasonHelmandollar Possibly. I went last year when I had my Ford Transit Connect. Or maybe it was the year before 😆
@VanityBitty I went to Van fest this year, but didn’t make it to peace, love and vans, but I really want to make it next year.
Man I love the Smoky Mountains. Great video!
Yeah man, you just can’t go wrong with the Smokies. Thanks brother. We need to really get out on a trip here soon.
Can you tell me where you bought that window, or if they bought it and put it in, do you know what it is? I want one exactly like that.
moxievanco.com/products/broad-arrow-curved-window-982-462
@@JasonHelmandollar Thank you very much!
That window is awesome, it’s exactly what I need. Dang it’s so expensive to have windows put in though. I’m going to have to figure out a way as I have zero ventilation. Looks great 👍
Yeah, it really is expensive to have windows put in, but honestly, I think I could have done it myself. It’s really not much different than putting in roof vents except it’s a lot bigger hole
@@JasonHelmandollar Yikes, I’d be too afraid to do that. I even installed my shore power on the bumper trim because I didn’t want to cut a hole in the metal 😄 Impressive that you can!
Nice window. Seems like a great place "Moxie". If you don't mind, what did that window cost? Thanks
They are great people there for sure. That window with installation was $1100. I believe the window itself is around 550 or so. I really thought about buying the window and installing it myself, but decided not to.
@@JasonHelmandollar Nice. They are not that far from me. Something like that, let them do the work. Good information. 👍👍
@@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD they are one of the few companies that will actually install stuff you bring them also. I took them my awning and they installed it for 200 bucks. I figured that was much better than me trying to mount that huge thing by myself
Hello Jason great video, any issues with mix lithium batteries being different size and brand?
I haven’t had any issues at all. Definitely don’t mix lithium and agm batteries though. My batteries are all Renogy lithium they are just different amp hours and the system has worked perfectly fine.
But we need to buy the straps separately right? I think it's like 70$ now for the straps
Unfortunately yes the straps are separate. Wow I remember the straps being much cheaper than what they are now. I think it’s one of those is the weight worth the cost and for me at the time it was especially with compared to like the Hennessy hammocks. It is definitely a nice light compact hammock but now all in for $150. I don’t necessarily know if it’s worth it these days.
@@JasonHelmandollar They know they're the lightest by a lot so I think they just are taking advantage of that fact. My current Amazon hammock is like 20oz total I believe, about double the packed size, but it's also larger while setup and likely more durable too. 30$ vs 150$ to save a bit of weight while compromising on laying space and durability... Not sure what to do now.
@WeiFinder I totally understand that and for me at the time it was having the smallest lightest pack I could have but now I’m more into comfort. I mean, if you’re not through hiking and are comfortable with a little more weight, I would probably choose a more comfortable hammock
@@JasonHelmandollar Any suggestions? I like the idea of not having the carabiners (although they can be useful to have for other things).
@@WeiFinder have you considered the Hennessy hammock as an option? I mean, I know it’s not as light and as packable.
Nice...
Thank you
Nice to see ya posting new stuff again! Thanks for sharing the details of the campground. 👍
It’s actually a really nice place. I just wish some of the trails were a little longer. They have a decent amount of trails, but none of them are over a mile long.
You did an amazing job, I love it. I have a 2023 Promaster 118” that I’m “building” out but it won’t end up looking as professional as that for sure. It’s more of a semi-build/no-build. I’m very impressed with your work. 👍. Subscribed and feel free to come see mine.
Appreciate the view and sub. I will certainly check your channel out. Nothing wrong with it being a semi/no build, all that matters is your happy with it and it works for your needs.
@@JasonHelmandollar I’ll be doing a van tour next week of what I have so far. But yeah, I love my promaster!
@@VanityBitty can’t wait for it. Just fyi I am a Chrysler technician so I see these vans daily so if you ever have questions feel free to ask.
@@JasonHelmandollar thank you!
NICE!
It’s a pretty nice place especially for free camping.
Greetings from South Texas Nice build Jason , are cabinets prefab ?
Greetings. I have a really good buddy that lives in the Houston area and he didn’t fare so well from that hurricane hopefully it didn’t affect you too much. The upper cabinets are from Veritas vans. They ship them to you flat and you build them yourself. The lower cabinets are actually just from Home Depot. Just some cheaper cabinets and I just painted them. I definitely wanna make it to your state in the van sometime. Do you have any recommendations on where I should go?
Very clean, very new, very organized. Love it.👍
Appreciate it very much.
Nice build. Insulation? No windows?
Appreciate it. The van is insulated with 3m thinsulate throughout the walls and ceiling and the floor is framed in and has 2” foam board insulation. I’m actually going to be putting a window on the slider that flips out and has a screen and a shade on it.
Nice! Do you ever get spiders?
Thank you. Thankfully I’ve only seen 2 spiders so far and they have been small ones.
This makes me want to start building a van 😫👌
I might be a little biased but I think you should build one, amazing experience. The travel is a bonus.
Looks Great Jason!
Thanks buddy.
AT shirt !! Nice :D
Can never forget my first love of backpacking. Appreciate you very much.
Awesome build 🙂
Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching.
Nice!
Thanks!
Great build! What did you use for insulation for the sides, roof and floor?
Appreciate that. I used 3m thinsulate insulation for the walls and ceiling, it’s a little pricey but well worth it in my opinion. I framed the floor in with 2x2s and used 2” foam board. I won’t lie to you and tell you in the winter that the van floor is toasty warm but it’s certainly not as cold as it could be.
@@JasonHelmandollarThanks.
Hey buddy! Great vid!!
Thanks brother. Need to get out on a trip together sometime.
hi can i travel with you,,coz i Don't have money
Heck yeah man glad to see a new video.
Appreciate it, buddy. Felt really weird talking to a camera again lol
Wow! What a change--but I learned so much from your backpacking trips; always grateful for the content. Still backpacking solo from Northeast Ohio. The van looks awesome. Sounds like you had some life changes, hope you're well and encourage you to keep making the content. Have a RAV4 Prime that has some nice car camping options in its build and am thinking of trying them out at the Gorge. Best to you, Terence
Appreciate you very much. I definitely still want to get out on backpacking trips, actually very over due for one lol. Maybe I will see you down at the gorge sometime and if you are ever interested in getting out on a backpacking trip let me know.
Glad you are back
Appreciate you brother
Jason, the van looks great. Love the awning. Look forward to your travels. 👍
Appreciate you buddy. Need to meet up with you sometime in your van.
@@JasonHelmandollar Sounds Good! 👌
Pay attention to this video if it rains close to your trip. I did camp 2. Massive mud and water. This park takes forever to dry. Well marked with blazes and signs. A couple of creeks to get water. Stop at park office (just before trailhead) to get free overnight parking permit. Good luck.
Nice van
Eastfork has such poorly maintained muddy trails. It's sad because it's a great area
We live close to the tunnel. The Harley sounds great rolling thru it. An awsome road either way you get to it. Never gets old
You are scary with a knife in your hands, bro. 😂
That is a very challenging hike, I described it as hanging precariously to the side of a mountain with a bad way down to the river! The campsites are so few and far in between! We also ended up night hiking and so very luckily found a site late at night. Not wanting to backtrack we decided to finish the trail the next day without a real plan. It turned out to be our first hitchhiking experience. Considering we were many road walking miles from our car and having a 90-pound German shepherd with us, it's safe to say we were more than grateful two nice gentlemen let us hop into the back of their truck to get back to the car! It is a gorgeous, wild area of the Gorge and I don't regret one step of it, but I'm glad to say we checked that trail off the list!
Can it be hung under the hammock using the hammock suspension and not a separate suspension? Thanks
Is your stove a batch stove?
Yes that is the batch stove gram weenie pro stove.
Looks like chimney top. Hiked down with my three young boys and camped just down from the fork. Lots of trout which was cool to see the stocking program thriving
Now you need a tarp and underquilt.
Super thorough video. What time of year was that? Looks like a challenging trail but it maps out so well I was going to try it this week w my dog. Rethinking that
Be very careful not stuffing them too much. I packed a underquilt (DD Hammock Underquilt) into one of my pods and a sleeping bag (Carinthia Defence 1) into another pod. To be fair it wasn't like the was super tight and heavily compressed in the pods, but enough for the seams to slip over time (the UQ was in the pod for a week) before I checked it again preparing for a trip. The seam on the pod containing the UQ the adhesive tape on seam slipped and opened the pod, first I thought the pod had torn open, but it was the tape that "slipped" and it opened. The seam on the pod containing the sleeping bag had started to slip but not so much it had opened, but I can see that it's about to come open and the sides of the seam is sticky of the adhesive. The pods are awesome items to have in your kit and they do a good job distributing your gear and have it sorted in separate pods, the shape of them being the same D shape as the internal of the backpack allows to you utilize every nook and cranny of the bag. But do NOT overfill them. I take full responablity of my mistakes, I'm at fault for messing up my two pods, this is not on Hyperlite. But take it as fait warning. If you need to compress your items, your a compression bag for that and then if it fits into the pod, put it in the pod. The pods are expensive and it sucks to ruin them. I bought 3 large pods, 75€/pcs. So I wasted 150€ on messing two of my pods up like this.
Which direction did you guys start the trail?
I hike in this park a lot with my dog. Have been on most of the trails and have been by this camp in the past. Its probably one of the nicer ones. The muddy trail conditions you experienced are common, and the flooding near the edge of the lake can be a seasonal thing. Your video captured the woods and trail conditions perfectly. Thanks for posting it.
They’re not “water proof” they are “water resistant”. Submerge it in water and find out if it is truly waterproof!
you should put that tank under the van.
How tall are you? I’m 6 foot three 240 pounds will the tent work for me being that tall?
I am 5 10 and 225lbs. Might be close with the way the tent slows down but I think it would work.