Winter van life, how to stay warm, heater options for vans Heated Blanket 12V https://amzn.to/2q9KLeN (CA) Ceramic Heater https://amzn.to/2ozWUZT (US) https://amzn.to/2oC8jsj (CA) Quartz infrared heater https://amzn.to/2WxyLzV (US) https://amzn.to/321sFJa (CA) Radiator heater https://amzn.to/2WuMqaE (US) https://amzn.to/31ZsPRa (CA) Direct Vent Propane Wall Heater Furnace https://amzn.to/2qdUNeB (US) https://amzn.to/2q9MlNL (CA) Buddy heater https://amzn.to/2N3TLLb (US) https://amzn.to/2PB2yGh (CA) Olympian Wave LP Gas Catalytic Heater https://amzn.to/2C1hiGv (US) https://amzn.to/34gL4mL (CA) Chinese diesel heater. https://amzn.to/37xxFsP (CAD) https://amzn.to/34gPZnU (USA)      Webasto Air Heater (Diesel) https://amzn.to/36nQC0B (US) https://amzn.to/2pyXhEq (CA) Wood heater (Dickinson marine) https://amzn.to/2WAtF5Y (USA) This video will focus on heating options. Most common heater types: Electric Ceramic InfraRed Radiator type Heated blanket or mattress pad 12v or reg power with inverter Benefits - Inexpensive - Many are tip proof - Adjustable temperature - Made for indoor environments (don't require extra air supply. - No carbon monoxide or dioxide issues (no monitors required to use these) Negatives - Require large amount of electricity (not practical to use unless always plugged in or only to warm area before bed) - Electric blankets and pads require care and must only be used if attended (potential fire hazard) Solid Fuel Heaters (Wood Stove) Cubic Mini Stove Dickinson Newport Solid fuel heater These also require several parts that are NOT included in the price or with the unit (fire box) in most cases. Deck fitting, chimney cap, rain cap (to put in while driving), pipe and/or pipe with flue, pipe guard is highly recommended (or you will burn yourself) and the installation parts like fire board and ceramic tile for underneath. A fan is also a good idea. - Must have smoke, carbon monoxide, dioxide detectors - Fire extinguisher is mandatory Benefits - Dry heat - Nice ambience and look Negatives - Expensive purchase cost - Must cut holes in van or use an existing hole - Not very stealth - Labour intensive (chopping wood to right size, feeding fire, emptying ashes, cleaning chimney and cap etc) - Not all have a tray for ashes to drop into, may have to shovel out and have bucket for hot ashes to cool before dumping, before you can add more fuel to burn. - Creates dust, ash and smoke - if purchasing wood and firestarter it can be expensive - Requires storage of wood - Can burn you or burn any flammable materials around - Never leave unattended or burn while driving - Must have air source (secondary hole or leaving windows open a bit) * Recommend as a secondary heater not as your only heat source. Especially in very cold ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgy7CwmTUj8

Tires for winter in Canada, nomadic lifestyle Recommended for all of Canada and Northern USA (basically anywhere the temperature drops below 7°c and roads are wet, muddy, slushy, packed with snow or ice). Laws in Canada are in BC (October 1- April 30) on most mountain roads, Quebec (Dec 15- Mar 15) for all vehicles in all roads and in New Brunswick for school buses. Winter tires are good at: Accelerating or start from standing start Gripping while braking Cornering at low and medium speeds Better stopping distances Gripping cold, icy, wet, slushy and icy roads below 7°c. Studding tires is helpful but only allowed at certain times and certain lengths (check local regulations). Plus laws have changed and if you stud, all tires need to be studded (stability reasons). You can opt for snow tires that you change yearly or for all weather tires, with the proper symbols. Don't forget it is best for all 4 tires to match, tread, internal composition (how many plus, steel belted, radial etc), size as well as wear, having 1 new tire and 3 tires with half original tread will cause problems. Chains are a great safety feature (provide superior traction when placed on primary drive tires) but make sure you know how to our on and try in better conditions, will help with confidence and in a stressful situation. Don't forget, lower temps mean air pressure drops, check pressure often and in conditions you will be driving in ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbaiVBKC1pQ