Rainy Van Camping Preparing for the Winter Season

Rainy Van Camping Preparing for the Winter Season Check out my WINTER Stealth Camping Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/vzurcsvb Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKDjB0_6MJ2SzoAkeMRJbw/join Visit Our Website: https://kbdproductionstv.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- I’m stealth camping in my minivan at Park Place in Barrie, Ontario, with November rain in the forecast and winter van camping just around the corner. I’ve filmed here before, but this time I wanted to see how the camper felt on a windy, rainy night and check what gear I still need before the temperature really drops. The evening starts with a burger and ends with me watching a security patrol come down my row. First stop is The Burger’s Priest for a California Classic smash burger with added bacon. I bring it back to the minivan, set up my trusty steering wheel tray, and get a close look at those inverted grilled buns, grilled onions, and secret sauce. The first bite smells like a grilled cheese, and by the end I remember why I used to come here. Of course, I save one last bite for everyone watching at one in the morning. Then we take a spin around Park Place, walk past the outdoor fireplaces, and head into Cabela’s to see what’s on the shelves for winter. Along the way I show the sleeping bags I layer for colder nights and talk about the one thing I’m still looking for, a heated mattress pad. I also pick up some movie snacks, because a night in the van calls for something to munch on. Once the window covers go up, the wind sends rain sideways under the parking lot lights. It almost looks like snow. I settle in with Stephen King’s *Maximum Overdrive*, a movie I haven’t seen since 1986. After the movie, I move to my overnight spot just as a security vehicle starts making the rounds. Suddenly, getting from the driver’s seat to the bed feels like the most complicated part of the night. In the morning, I wake up to fogged windows, test the minivan’s remote start, and switch up my breakfast plans when the place I had in mind opens later than expected. I head to Panera Bread for hazelnut coffee and a chipotle chicken, egg, and avocado breakfast sandwich on ciabatta. That avocado makes me work for the perfect bite. If you’re into stealth camping, minivan camper setups, or finding something awesome to eat along the way, come along for the night. What’s the one piece of gear you always bring for cold-weather van camping? And does anyone else remember *Maximum Overdrive*?-------------------------------------------------------- MY GEAR; The following are Amazon Affiliate Links, which earn us a tiny commission but it all adds up so thank you for using them! CAMPING STUFF Wood Slice Floor Cushion: https://amzn.to/4nJeuDK STEERING WHEEL TRAY - Wood: https://link.amazon/B09OUF8tp STEERING WHEEL TRAY - Plastic: http://amzn.to/2D7cOfB Mr. Heater: https://amzn.to/3QZoeev JetBoil Camping Stove: https://amzn.to/4gYKcdb Paracord Wristband: https://amzn.to/46iCfMe Carabiner Gear Clip: https://amzn.to/42CRLAt Rechargeable Fan & Light: https://amzn.to/3zJVUGW Coffee Grinder: https://amzn.to/3YsaTj3 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/47zlVE3 Headlamp Rechargeable Battery: https://amzn.to/3SeOwZG Candle Lantern - https://amzn.to/3tJraPZ -------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/07k2lc -------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 November Rain Stealth Camp in Barrie 02:08 Ordering at The Burger’s Priest 04:11 California Classic Bacon Smash Burger Review 08:17 Driving Around Park Place 10:22 Winter Sleeping Bags and Van Setup 11:07 Plaza Walk and Outdoor Fireplaces 13:18 Winter Gear Hunt at Cabela’s 20:55 Putting Up the Van’s Window Covers 22:00 Sideways Rain Under the Parking Lot Lights 23:15 Movie Night With Maximum Overdrive 24:56 Scouting the Overnight Parking Spot 26:51 Security Patrol Comes Down My Row 31:48 Fogged Windows and the Remote Start Test 37:12 Panera Bread Breakfast and Hazelnut Coffee 41:55 Overnight Recap and Winter Gear Still on My List