Camping in a Snowstorm with a Diesel Heater (Stayed Toasty!)

Got caught in a full-on snowstorm winter camping in my Subaru Forester with a rooftop tent… and woke up to my tent almost buried in snow

In this video I take my Forester out for a winter camping trip, set up camp in the snow, and test my diesel heater overnight. I’ll show you how I stay warm, how I set up the heater, and what it’s like waking up to deep snow with the tent still at a cozy 15°C inside.

If you’re into Subaru camping, winter overlanding, or you’re curious if a diesel heater is worth it for cold-weather trips, this is for you.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:25 Finding a campsite in the storm
6:05 Rooftop tent & annex setup
13:00 Diesel heater setup & routing
15:10 Night in the storm – temp check
17:10 Waking up buried in snow
29:30 Final thoughts on this diesel heater setup

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The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s.

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About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks.

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