Surviving Winter Storm RV Camper Van Heating Power Prius Generator Inverter Batteries Prepping Warm
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2018
- Got hit by a winter storm and wanted to show how my RV Ambulance Camper is surviving the storm in comfort and warmth with the assistance of my Toyota Prius used as a efficient generator. I show my water system, refrigerator system, toilet system, heating system and power system and how I use them to provide a comfortable safe place to survive a winter storm.
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I love your use of the car as a backup generator. I have thought about a backup generator for my home but don’t want the expense, the noise, the probability that it won’t start when I need it most. I own a Ford Escape Hybrid and could be using it in combination with an Ego or Dewalt loose battery system simply charging the batteries with the car and swapping them out as they discharge.
I'm sorry to hear about your mother's health and I hope you are both enjoying time spent together. Thank you for all your clever handiwork. Your mom should be proud of her innovative son. Best wishes from Vancouver, Canada.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Glad you are enjoying the videos. I was up in Vancouver earlier this year, everyone was so kind and helpful.
Thanks for the update. ...nice to see all your projects in action! Journey mercies.
Thank you! Finished the build just in time. Nature provided me a wonderful test.
Awesome I really enjoyed watching you do the RV conversion. Lots of great ideas thanks for sharing and safe travels 😎👍🚌
Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
I love everything about this!!! I just found your channel and I want more! I can't believe how epic your build is so far. All I ask is please never stop being yourself, your awesome.
Thank you for your kind and supportive comments. My mother is not doing well so am spending time with her. I hope to get back to making videos in April. I really appreciate your post.
This is so great to see! Loved your Prius vids, and yes you are set for just about anything! great use of creative thinking.
Thank you! Glad you have been enjoying the videos. The Prius has come in very handy.
Hope you are enjoying the Winter. Missing your youtube content.
Been a bit more mild, thank goodness! Thanks for asking. I hope to get back to the videos next month.
I think they're just a damn fine human being and would like to know you better. Your innovative mind and joy in what you do inspires me and reflects my own efforts to navigate this mortal coil. Warm regards from a Rainy Vancouver Sunday. "what the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls the butterfly" - Richard Bach.
Thank you for your kind comments. I enjoy sharing my ideas and projects with others and hope to present them in a way to inspire people to do things they never thought they could do.
we got hit with the snow to, I've put my items to use in the house. Since there are two of us. Glad things are working good for u in the snow.
I spent yesterday shoveling my driveway and finally got to get out. Hope you can get out too.
Really nice set up.
Thank you - glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Keep warm !
Thank you! You too!
You have been set up this up ,amazing~~,so you have two cars.
Yes. This setup was very handy. The Prius is for general driving and distance trips. The ambulance is designed more to go and stay somewhere for a few months at a time.
We just had hurricane Michael. Our prius with a 400 watt inverter and led bulbs lit up our house. Our generator was balky, noisy and smelly. I gave it away after the storm. Inverter for me from now on.
Plus a tank of gas can get us a couple of States away if need be.
Absolutely! Funny - I just took my 2.5kw generator and donated it to Habitat for Humanity this past Friday as I figured I would never need it with the Prius. I kept my little 1 kw to run my camper AC unit.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. I have car camped in my Highlander hybrid this fall and stayed warm at Trinidad Lake State Park. I guesstimate I used about 3 gallons of fuel running the heater at about 60 degrees.
Thank you! Someone on here had asked me about the highlander. Can you leave it ON like the Prius and the heater will work all night? Good to know about the fuel usage. Thanks for posting!
Yes I leave it on and it only runs when the battery needs to be charged like the Prius.
Awesome ! Thanks.
I did not know that about the Prius. Learned something new
It’s really cool. You might like the video I did on the Prius climate control. You can sleep all night with heat or AC working.
You'll love all the videos about the Prius. I've listened to most of them multiple times.
Hehe! Thanks!
Pure awesomeness!
Thank you!
that is so cool
Glad you liked it - thanks for watching!
Any update on life in the ambulance? Hope you're doing well! I'm rewatching the Prius series as I work on a quickie conversion of a Forester for stealth camping. You've provided a real service and inspiration with all of your projects. Why else would I have a case of mini whiskey bottles on my workbench? ;-)
Hehe! Hope your conversion goes well and glad you are finding the videos helpful. I hope to get back to making videos next month. Living in the ambulance this winter and its going very well. Even have a garden going inside.
Amazing
Thank you!
Miss your videos!
Thanks for checking in with me. I hope to get back to them soon.
The ambulance home-on-wheels is looking good, very cozy in the snow - I am so impressed with your elegant solutions, like the slide out kitchen counter. Love the Prius power option! Should it be parked closer? to have a shorter run of wire? Maybe not possible in the snow.
It was a great way to make it though! Glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them interesting. Yes, would have been better to have them closer, the storm did catch me off guard - was not supposed to be near that bad. Looking back it was a good experience.
I was impressed with how carefully you designed the shower in your van.
Have you considered adding a shower to your ambulance?
That is definitely in the works. I have a large tall outside bin that will work quite well. I need to get a propane water heater and large water tank mounted underneath and I don't currently have the funds but eventually.
Sweet ambulance...Roll Tide
I love it - thanks for watching!
I’ve been missing your videos buddy. I hope all is well.
Thanks for checking in with me. Having some family illness but hope to get back to videos in April. Been living in the Ambulance and have quite a neat garden growing.
@@timdillen Glad to hear you're still kicking.
Style and comfort lol
Love the videos especially prius and the window van!!! Please do a video about the Prius climate control. What I’d like to know is how well climate control works in super hot weather like 105 degrees and humid on multi day trips. The question I have is can you rely on prius climate control only to keep you comfy for car camping? Hot weather camping is my main concern. Thanks, your videos and problem solving ideas are wonderful!
Thank you! I have a couple videos on the climate control. Here is one going over it: czcams.com/video/ow8CTPJw3sM/video.html and this one I did in Charleston in the HEAT! czcams.com/video/JLoGSh8OUcM/video.html The a/c works when parked in the shade but when it gets upwards of 90 deg the engine runs quite a lot and seems to fight it self to cool the engine and make power for the compressor.
You inspired me to convert my Prius and I’ve been having a Boondocking blast! Thank you! Your electric set up was way over my head so I took a goal zero, it charges off the Prius and gives me all the plugs I need. If u have a minute to explain how I can run a van off of it? I’m thinking I might get one and use Prius as tow car now....
I have wanted to get a setup for towing the Prius behind the ambulance but haven't looked into it. You could use the Prius as a generator for your van but have to keep in the ON state or it will deplete your 12v starting battery. You would also need to get an inverter and tie it into the 12v battery. The Goal Zero should work just fine and just keep charging like you are doing now. You would not be able to run a 12v wire from the Pruis to the van, the run would be too long and would get a low voltage at the other end. You could put a small inverter (200 watt) plugged into the Prius cigarette plug and run a 110v extension cord to the van to charge the Goal Zero in the van or just use the extension card to give you van power however you would need to leave the car in the ON state just in case. I don't know if that helps or not.
PSC Camper Conversions - wow, thank you for replying! I saw a comment about using the Prius to generate whole house electricity in a power outage. I have the yellow heavy duty outdoor cord? Can’t install inverter, so... but could I plug van into the goal zero (yeti 1400) w cord and leave the g z yeti ( it has a built in inverter) plugged into the cigarette lighter of my running Prius? Do you ever come to NorEast USA? Would love to chill!
Your set up works great if you have a power source..... prius is your TOW car ?????
My rig is a power maker... I can plug in if available but it makes it's own power via solar......and I have generator for back up and my rig is my generators back up
3ways to make power
Three fuel source's
Solar
Gas
Diesel
Love the ambo build hope to build one someday
Good points. I forgot to mention in the video that I have a 1000 watt generator that I can hookup to the ambulance inverter to charge the 4 big ambulance batteries. The ambulance also comes with 300 amps (big alternator!) of battery charging via the alternator. There is a neat gauge that shows how quick it can charge at that rate. I will eventually do solar, there is room for at least 1 KW on the roof. Ambulances with 200,000 miles can be found for $5,000 to $9,000 and are a crazy good deal for what you get. Ebay is the best source I have found.
@@timdillen yep I'm 4200.00 in on my ambo fund
I can't wait
Your vids will be a big help
Your vids are detailed and rare
Per ambo builds
My rig is a mobile concepts rig
I got all my power but no interior( bare bones)..... I want ambo they are built strong and built to last
Great idea using the prius as a generator 👍🏾
Didn't see the van u sold it already?
Thanks! Yes, the van has found a new home with wonderful new owners who are enjoying it.
I would live in that..i actually want 2
Thanks - I live in it now and it's a great size. I have added a hot water outside shower which has been nice to have. Thanks for watching!
I bought a large 2 story house 4 w/basement and attic. Paid $5000 cash put another $10,000 into it to furnish and fix up. I put single and double doors in to shut off rooms. I usually only heat a couple rooms in the winter sometimes just one. I have a Dyna glow heater in the area that I always heat. My pipes are well insulated and its easy to drain water from any room I don't currently want to heat. My first winter before fixing up the house I had a heater in a bathroom and slept in the bathroom closet. If I lost power I would charge my battery power pack with the car alternator and that would probably power me for a few days. Sometimes the only power draw in my house is from a phone and my internet router.
Wow! I build a big house once and could not afford to heat it so slept in the master closet with an electric space heater so I completely understand.
Where are you that you got all that snow ? Im in St. Catharines Ontario Canada , where we normally have tunes of snow by now but the sun os shinning and the grass still looks somewhat green ugh . im jealous ! Lol
I’m in western North Carolina. I am sure you are better at these storms than me! I remember how much fun they were when I was a kid. I was in Vancouver in the fall. Need to get up and see more of Canada.
Hey man, great setup for winter!
I think you are wasting a lot of energy on converting 12VDC to 110VAC and then again to 12VDC. I think keeping it DC at least up to the MAV charger/inverter would be more efficient.
Yes, definitely, the current setup is not the most efficient with the voltage conversions. Fortunately the Prius makes loads of power with just a bit of gas so I am enjoying the luxury. I am used to a solar setup where you are constantly worrying about power usage when you don't have sun. This is so much more fun. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
Um, WHERE did you get that computer screen/television wallpaper????
How much did the build cost approximately. I am pondering doing a similar build with an ambulance. I think your ambulance camper turned out great.
Winter storm? White stuff? What is that?! Haha. It's supposed to be 71 today here in az, surviving the winter here means having enough sunscreen! But hoping to see some winter storms when I get to traveling, and definitely hoping to NOT see az in the summer time anymore! Glad to see your preparations paid off and your life isn't interrupted by the storms like everyone else is, very inspiring!
Hehehe! I have been thinking about how I would normally be sitting in my home distressing about when the power was coming on and if I needed to abandons ship! AZ is the place to be right now.
Right......623 is the place to be
Hello! Long time viewer, first time commenting! (I think!)
I'm building the oil lamp heater you suggested a few videos back, and built window coverings like the ones you did... I love watching your videos and getting inspired!
Thank you for all that you do for the community! 🙂
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Awesome! Thank you for letting me know this. I love my window covers - they make things so comfy warm. Glad you are finding the videos helpful. Thanks for your kind comments and for subscribing!
@@timdillen I subscribed 17 September 2017, because I drive a 2014 Prius C, wanted to do more with it, and found your video the day you uploaded it... and 15-17 September 2017 I went to a Tiny House Festival in Washington state and met several of my CZcams heros, and became friends with them, told them about my dreams of living off grid and wanted a tiny house eventually... Fast forward, 22 September 2018 (this year) I bought a 1980 GMC Grumman Olsen Step Van and plan to live out of that, and keep my Prius as my daily driver... Potentially I could use my Prius to heat my step van, based on what you're saying here in this video, if I'm understanding you...?
It took me a year and a week to achieve my dreams, now I just need time to convert my step van into a home! Oregon weather permitting, it shall be done!
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Awesome! Your first big conversion will have some frustrations but it is so worth it learning what you are really are capable of accomplishing. You should be able to run about a 1,000 watt space heater off the Prius. I would definitely not push it to 1,500. The 1,000 watts will provide good heat but you will really have to spend some time and money on insulation. My understanding is spray foam is a great way to go but I have not tried it. You can also divide up the space so you can close off the space you are in and just heat that. Post some videos so everyone can follow along! I will subscribe.
@@timdillen I have a friend, who's been doing van conversions and bus conversions for years (1970's), we've been talking radiant floor heating, and other ideas, like a recirculating shower, so if I can use my Prius to heat the radiant floor heating, that would be ideal, but have other options, as it's good to have multiple options and fail-safes... But your channel never disappoints, so keep up the good work! I've personally sent your channel to Bryce Langston (Living Big In A Tiny House) to your channel, because he's got an ambulance he'll be converting when he comes back to the States next year! I'm sure he's already got some serious television envy! 😁
I'm ready to get going on this, but have to be patient, because I still have to work my day job, and after 11/12 hours I'm done for the day...
If I post anything, I'll probably start a new channel, rather than use this one, as I'm sure people who I don't want involved in my life see my activity...
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Thanks for the promotion! His ambulance is beautiful - I saw his video. I have toyed with the idea of taking an on-demand propane water heater and using that for radiant floor heating. I am very curious what the efficiency would be but don’t know any way to figure it out if it would be more efficient that way or a water radiator.
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Hey dude 👋👋👋 are we ever going to see you back on YT. We miss you!
Yes! Glad you are still with us as well! I have everything I need to make the next series of videos. I have been spending this week cleaning out all the left over materials from previous videos. I have taken 4 load to the dump (600 lbs) and one load to Habitat for Humanity. I have a few more days of hauling trash and will have the room to move around. My house was looking like a hoarder lived there. How is your health coming?
PSC Camper Conversions Hi! I finally got cardioverted successfully at the beginning of May and the heart has been behaving itself with the afib. Now recovering from congestive heart failure. Every day a bit better but I do think my health hinges quite a bit now on cardiac drugs. It’s been a year since I felt crappy (and neither doc or cardiologist took me seriously) and 7 months since first emerg visit. I have learned that if you are not dying immediately you fall into a triaged chasm. Not pretty. Soooo... my beloved “Bertie” sold in under 24 hrs to a young family from a town hundreds of miles away. The parents and the two young daughters are in love! Bertie will now live in our near north. It was heartbreaking to see her go.
Now on the lookout for a RT but few and far between esp since there is no production anymore and 6 yr warranties are up in the air. See a lot of older high mileage older units - no thx. If I manage to snag a half decent one would you mind some questions on how to adapt it for “old broad status”. I swear these things are designed for healthy young ‘uns who can contort in every direction! My two boys constantly roll their eyes and tell me I’m a hoarder...lol...they are such minimalists thank gawd. Everything clean and orderly but volume is a thing..I even have a shipping container from Reno’s and flipping houses..bad me! How is your mom doing?
Glad to hear your health is improving! Also nice you see you are back on the hunt for your next RV. I am trying to be more minimalistic. So glad to have gotten rid of so much stuff. I'm ready to start filming but have been having so much fun playing with the motorized gas bike and electric skateboards. I am trying to practice my skateboard riding, have not done in decades. Didn't think it was a good idea but the longboard electric belt driven skateboards are quite stable as long as you keep it under 15 mph. 10 mph is so pedestrian now to me! The electric scooter and electric skateboard should fit nicely in the Prius and the gas bike on the back of the ambulance.
Hey! 👋 how are you and your Mom doing? Have you given up on CZcams? You seemed so excited about reaching 10,000 subs.
Next week I’ll undergo first cardiac procedure - way overdue as I have been failing. I’m keeping fingers crossed that it will be successful and start a recovery.
I don’t look at travel notifications any more - too painful. I still watch my tubers because I love learning new things. My dad was a white collar worker so nvr passed on any blue collar skills - I still curse him lovingly for that!
Did you hear that Roadtrek and Hymer went into insolvency? Startling news. I was hoping to buy a RT Zion SRT or an older low mileage RT 190 built on the Chevy 3500 chassis. They sell within hours here. - no time for inspections which rubs me the wrong way. Now there is no warranties and no parts so do you think I would be nuts to take the chance esp on a new one with fancy solar/electronics?
Hoping you are well. Seems like the Carolinas have had wild winter weather.
Mom is doing OK. She tried a new medication but did not like the side effects so is returning to a previous one. I'm hoping to get back to videos in April. I have started a garden inside the MAV which has been a lot of fun, have about 50 plants going. Tomato, sunflower, cucumber, lettuce, hydroponic seed starter.
I hope your cardiac procedure goes well and starts you on the road to recovery. I had not heard about Roadtrek and Hymer. I thought they were solid companies. I really like the Pleasureway models but could never afford a newer one. I don't see many old RT go up for sale here and they usually aren't very cheap.
We have had so much rain here, a few mud slides, already have trees budding and flies. They say we will have a ton of bugs this year. Hope everything goes well for you and get to start traveling again.
Wow! Tow the Prius with the ambulance. What are the specs on the ambulance? How much is insurance for the ambulance? Thanks
Thanks! I hope to set up a way to tow it. The ambulance is a 2002 with 250,000 miles on it. Got it for $6,000. The ambulance part is 14' x 8'. I only have liability only insurance so it's about $40/month.. Thanks for watching!
Went through the same
Snow was so much more fun as a kid.
Just checking in on you. How is everything going? Just made flight arrangements for younger son to come from Calgary to help me prep and sell my beloved “Bertie” vintage trailer in late April. That will break my heart. Health continues to decline unfortunately..I am one of the unlucky ones where toxic drugs seem to do almost nothing. Just like my personality my heart is stubborn!
Thanks for checking in with me and updating me on your situation. I hate that you have to sell your trailer. My mother is getting a new PET scan to see how the cancer has spread, not expecting good news. Sorry to hear that your health is not improving. Hang in there!
PSC Camper Conversions So sorry to hear about your mom’s cancer situation. I am finding testing/diagnostics process painfully slow here. I hope your mother’s issue is expedited. I’m sure you are a great help to her. My boys have been champs during this difficult time. I don’t have to sell Bertie financially speaking but I may never be well enough to do the hitching/unhitching process again. She is in such good shape and so Instagram ready! Recently renting these vintage trailers per day is a growing business in Canada. Buyer would make money very quickly. Everybody has a soft spot for vintage trailers like Bertie. Ppl always want to see her. Winter will hit us harder this weekend with snow and freezing temps. Did you cancel your work stint?
I love those vintage trailer and I think they make great rentals. It would be an interesting business to have several on a nice couple acres. Still waiting on my mothers test results. She is handling this much better than I would. Yes, work has to be set aside. Thankfully I have worked several years and getting my debt load down.
PSC Camper Conversions Hey 👋 I was having a discussion with a sub of another channel re: mould and his new copd probs and found out he is renovating a 1984 Toyota Sunrader which has a fibreglass shell on a Toyota truck bed. Fell in love 😍. Have you ever seen one of these? I went to your guys website where you bought the mav but he doesn’t seem to have these older rvs. Craigslist not a big thing here in Ontario - we have Kijiji but it hasn’t been that good for a few years. The two posted on the fb group are rough. Way above my pay grade! Any news about your Mom?
Sounds like a neat setup. I have been researching plants which produce O2, remove CO2 and mold and chemicals. Bought several snake plants, pothos plant and a spider plant. Bought several grow lights and now have quite a garden growing. I bought an Awair air monitor which has really helped in diagnosing my air problems. Got a electrostatic air filter which took my 2.5 micron particles to zero but found out my CO2 levels were very high so added the plants and a little venting and fixed the problem. Chemical levels are good with just the small amount of venting. Been sleeping wonderfully ever since. Still waiting for test results for mom.
Great set up! What state are you in so I know not to visit? LOL!
Thank you! We are finally thawing out in the mountains of western NC. I am quite happy about this!
I live in New York City, and I don't remember this type of weather in the southern states 15-20 years ago.
You're getting way worse weather than we are up north. Has the world gone crazy or just me? Thanks
Please have carpeted floors for us who wear stockings or pantyhose. Joe
The condensation-vid is linking to this vid, or am I messing up over here?
Thanks for catching that. I fixed it. May need to reload video for updated link. I appreciate you letting me know!
I hope you find out the regulations where you go to for legal or not legal to sleep in the car,check out the fines,usually people rent condominium for winter only.Small car can park every where but not big car ,it is more attractive from other people if you don't have wooden heat and also oven would to use it might be hard to stay in there especially under blast cold weather.
Winter can be a big challenge and it is no fun to sleep in the cold. I agree about the wood stove - hard to regulate and you have to deal with the chimney. Thanks for watching!
Hello again. Is the Prius charger keeping the second 12v battery charged all the way? I’ve been reading about dc to dc chargers. They claim that a car alternator can’t provide enough amps to properly charge a second battery. I’m sure the hybrid charger is different but I am not an engineer. I’m interested in your experiment. Those dc to dc chargers are around $400.
From what I understand, the Prius does not have an alternator but instead has a generator. I believe it has a dc to dc converter as part of its electronics. It does keep the 12 v battery fully charged whenever in the ON state, engine running or not. If the car is left OFF and there is a draw on the 12v battery that takes it down too low, the car will not turn back to ON as the 12v battery runs the computer for the whole car, found that out the hard way.
Thanks. Yes I remember that happened to you. So other than that, your second battery is charging ok when the system is on, right? I’m going to try it on my Highlander hybrid. I want to use the second battery for my dorm refrigerator in my trailer. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Cool!
It is so cool to be in control of your environment. Mother Nature be damned !! Do you have the gas tank on the RV full? It's good to be challenged and be SO ready !!
Hehe! I didn’t think the storm would be so bad so I did not fill the camper tank. At the last minute I decided to fill the Prius. So glad I did! I am so enjoying the 3 months of effort right now. Thanks!
We're all proud of you.
When are you going to build the shower?
Been thinking long and hard on that. It will go in the big tall bin that had the oxygen tanks. Been trying to simplify the system to make it inexpensive and easy to build and use. Don't quite have the funds yet to undertake and the weather has been terrible for working outside.
Hello 👋 since your socked in right now you might want to try a new YT channel. Slim Potatohead. He’s an inventor like you. From Western Canada and mods his Aliner. He is testing his home made wood pellet stove in his latest vid - that might keep you warm! 🔥🔥🔥
I like the idea of pellet stoves. I tried to find a small one but no one makes one that I know of. I will watch his vidoes - thanks for the tip! Snow has stopped and I shoveled but that has turned to ice so still can't get out. Still warm and comfy.
You got 10,000 well earned subs 🥳🥳🥳 but where are you? Did you decide to stay behind the camera? I’m in either way! Btw don’t you dare send that snow my way..no no no!
Hehe! Thanks. I got up this morning and was shocked by how much snow there was and threw the video together. Was not looking my best by any stretch! Planing on popping my mug in soon. Have a video on an air filter and mid size dehumidifier I am working on. Figuring out which dehumidifier can remove 1 gallon of water from the air using the least amount of power in a reasonable time. Was facinating to see the huge vairations.
...and am pretty happy about the 10,000!
Uuuu hooo 👋👋 are you still buried? When might we get the dehumidifier vid? You’ll be off living in “Mavalous” soon right?
Hehe! Taking a bit of a break. Found an excellent dehumidifier, compressor, appx 150 watts, been using for 2 weeks and works perfect. Allows me to use electric heater with it and stay within 1,500 watts on extension cord.
PSC Camper Conversions excellent news! Cant wait for the video. In the meantime have a wonderful holiday. My younger son is home for a few days from the west and discussions have turned to modding his 4runner for long term overlanding. Geesh it must be in the genes!
Cool!
PSC Camper Conversions when are you going to drop the next vid? We’re waiting patiently 🤗
Need to do that. Have been spending time with a close relative with cancer. Life has a way of catching you off guard. Fortunately I have the blessing of being able to have the time to spend with her.
Yes but you keep your house heated to keep from breaking pipes - how are you doing that?
I have have a set of gas logs that don’t require power with the temp set to 45 degrees in the house.
I'm reaching out cause me and some ladies from our women's only van group want to have a workshop in the spring to get some help with our van builds. Love your skills, my bed and van is already set up might be a couple vans doing this. Not sure when yet, you can reach out to me via my channel if you would be interested I'm in Oxford NC. Not sure of your location. I am thinking of volunteering my 2 acres for a few vans and friends to help and a long weekend of doing this.
What a great idea! I live near Asheville NC. Would be fun to attend.
Not sure yet on location. I know on one of your videos you traveled down to SC, they are thinking Myrtle beach. One of the ladies has property there. I'm in Oxford NC. @@timdillen
One more thing My name is Deborah may I ask what yours is?
Myrtle is a great place in the winter.
Hi Deborah, I'm Tim.
Hi there 👋 how is everything going? Is your mom ok? Are you planning a return to CZcams?
Thanks for checking - she tried a new medication that did not help and has gone back to her old one. Will know in a month or so if it will keep the cancer from growing. Am hoping to take a trip to Orlando next month in the Prius and kick off some new videos. Have been experimenting with growing fruits and vegetables in the ambulance, experimenting with electric scooters and gas scooters for auxiliary transportation. Also have been building a gas powered bicycle that I have not finished but is very cool. You get all the advantages and freedom of going anywhere bikes are allowed plus have a small gas powered assist/drive engine to go up to around 25 miles per hour, very efficient and fun. The electric scooter can store in the Prius and the bike on the back of the ambulance (would be a bit bulky on the back of the Prius). How is your health coming?
PSC Camper Conversions can’t wait to see this new transportation vids! Love electric scooters/bikes but I can’t even lift my walker out of my Santa Fe! Cardioversion didn’t work for longer than an hour first time. Cardiologist prescribed Uber toxic drug that I took 11 of while researching and promptly stopped (he doesn’t know that yet..) will do another cardioversion first week in May. I am feeling about 15% from ground zero in Jan/feb. I’ll take it but still extensive limitations on what I am able to do physically. Have to defer my trip to Calgary in May 😩. That’s the third deferral! $$$. Not travelling is killing me! I still look for a Roadtrek that I can use as primary car with benefits but they are very expensive here and govt adds 13% tax...yikes and no factory or warranty any more. I have a feeling docs are not telling me the truth about future health re: congestive heart failure which pisses me off. How can you plan for a future you may never have? In terms of CZcams maybe you should make a very brief update video so viewers know you haven’t fallen off the edge of the earth, 😳
Sorry to hear the heart hasn't improved. Hang in there.
Just get a small generator. It would be much cheaper to run.
In the Panarama Van series I bought a great little generator that runs this a/c. I liked the Prius part as it runs so little and makes a quiet noise when the engines does run. The generator works fine but has a constant no-so-nice noise. I got the Sportsman 1000 and really like it. Thanks for your post and for watching!
Hi. I hope you are still alive.
Thanks for checking in with me. Have several new videos planned and hope to start getting them made in the next 2 weeks.
Where did you go ?
Thanks for checking in with me! I have been taking some time off to spend with a close relative with Stage 4 cancer.
@@timdillen I'm so very sorry to hear that . take care 000
@@timdillen just letting you know we are still keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. 000
@@RavenTextiles Thank you so much - that means a lot to me!
Just checking in , hope you are well, wish I could send you my van pics so far, ugh
You ok?
Doing good. Mom's scan was about the same. They are trying her on a different immunotherapy drug. Will be a bit of time to see if it will work. How are your health difficulties going?
PSC Camper Conversions Thanks for asking. Getting worse. 3 months of being on the end of “House” type pharmacological pin cushioning. Having to do a lot of pharmaceutical sleuthing myself. So frustrating. Have assistive devices now to help with motor activities..almost at chair lift stage. Two echos coming up - the easy one and the one where they shove a camera down your throat to take pictures of your heart from behind to see the clot...ewwww. Then the decision about treatment. Like my ectrocardiologist so will trust his judgement. Having to put off two adventure trips south is killing me. 😩
So sorry to hear about this. Those tests sound very difficult. I hope they will figure out what is causing the problem. Terrible to be immobile and then getting poked and scoped makes it even worse.
Got this very interesting item in the Prius video"drew michael
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Well hello sir. I’m the content producer for HGTV. Maybe you have seen our show LITTLE HOMES? We would like to develop a new series with your help called Car Camping
PSC Camper Conversions interesting...what do you make of this? Is Michael legit? On another channel this morning a commenter was saying creator should start a series on renovating vans. She’s in your neck of the woods. Her strength is honesty and interior design. I’d take your mechanical ingenuity any day. I can frou frou on my own.
I will quickly point out that if you want people to find your videos, you don't have to put a bunch of words relating to the video in the title (kinda feels like I'm shopping through a Chinese website). You can use the tags feature on CZcams and have much cleaner titles.