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You dont have to go back to Valdez for an oil change, just dont go to one of the big corporations, if you go to a local shop im sure they would be happy to do it.
I'm trying to talk my husband into doing something like this in a couple of years when we retire. I love your channel. It's wonderful to live vicariously through you!! You two are fearless!
I decided to take a cross country trip while I was still physically able. My fiancé passed away and left me his new car and life insurance to take the trip. I didn't go alone, my best friend went with me. It was the best decision I ever did!
I visited Alaska once, and words can't describe what an incredible place on Earth we have. It's truly just an amazing, stunning, and breathtaking view. As someone who has been struggling with the purpose in life, I am finally getting back on track and feeling much better. Not going to lie, watching this video made me nostalgic, but also it moved me and inspired me to gain back the liveliness of what life experiences bring you. Thank you so much for sharing this, and wishing you the best on your journey.
This happened 6 weeks ago. If they had searched the internet they would have easily found a place to get it done. Jiffy Lube would have been the last place I recommended here.
“Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Bear Please Don’t Eat me. “ That’s what I would sing up there at Christmas 🤶 walking through the wood with my jingle bells on 🎄🎅UR So Funny that’s why I Love 💕 you channel❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m in Texas and many years ago we camped from Texas to Jasper National Park in Canada. I believe it was near Jasper where we stood at what was called the toe of a glacier. You could take rides out onto the glacier also. It was surreal. Enjoy you trip and as always safe journey
What is a glassier ? oh a Glay shur (Glacier)... ha ha Thanks, just poking at ya Wonderful video. I live in the US so thanks for showing how beautiful it is. You would never know by watching the news. Blessings. Watch out for Yogi and Boo Boo
If you go by grocery store or Walmart ask for a broken cardboard box. They bale them usually shortly after opening the case. They usually don’t have boxes that aren’t crushed so you’ll actually get a box if you ask for any
The part about putting up extra curtains up on the windows reminds me of when we camped in Norway in our 67 VW van. It wasn't a camper van, but just a plain passenger van .So my mom had to gather up all the towels and clothing to put on the windows, so we kids could sleep on the seats.
Oh that is great to hear your mum was so adventurous !! We too had parents like this and are grateful for their can do / make do attitudes they passed on to us 🙌🌷
WOW!!! Stunning Scenery & Amazing Glacier👌. Not good news they wouldn't change Trudy's oil filter😖. Anchorage brought back memories of the song "Anchored down in Anchorage " released in 1988 by Texan Michelle Shocked. I'm going now to relive that time 🤣. Cheers Marianne & Chris.☘❤
Hi Can you get items shipped to you if so you can change the old oil and filter . if you can get to the filter easily The device attaches to van battery and a pipe goes down the oil dipstick tube. You then put the other pipe from the motorised pump into a old 8 litre water bottle and it will pump out virtually all the old oil out. you then remove old oil filter and screw on new and fill with fresh oil to level on dip stick. Ensure old oil is warm as it comes out quicker and easier. The pump is only small so would not take up much room Loving the videos💕
@@TREADtheglobe Hi It is just a thought if all else fails. Most garages will take the waste oil if in a suitable container or there are also recycle centres in most places now. It really is simple if old oil filter is easy to reach. Looking forward to your next you tube video Regards Frank👍
Thanks Frank - we find a solution in a video coming soon - but like to show the real stuff to share the realities of living on the road - after 4 years we are still encountering things that are new and that is one of the reasons we love to visit new places ... But thank you for your message xx ps - Chris would normally do the oil filter changes on our cars and motorbikes ... but keeping it simple on the road and with limited space for tools ... it is just easier !! LOL - Marianne 😂👍
You trying to block the sun out so you can sleep reminds me of when I used to work night shifts, trying to sleep during the day, not so bad in the winter, close the blackout blind get comfortable in bed and sleep. But in the summer on a hot day, the open window would allow any breeze to move the blackout blind. If I had the window closed it would be stifling hot, so then I had to rely on fans to keep cool. Can’t believe they wouldn’t change your oil, really simple job. Just get underneath, unscrew the sump plug, drain the old oil into a container. While the oil drains from the sump unscrew the oil filter (over a container to catch the oil that will drain out of the filter) screw on the new filter. By now the sump should be empty, screw in the sump plug and fill the engine with the appropriate quantity of oil. Start the engine, allow to idle for a minute and switch off, recheck the oil level with the dipstick, if it’s ok charge customer an extortionate amount of cash, job done, nice little earner! If you have the new filter they could easily have done the job. Maybe if you’d offered to sign a disclaimer saying you supplied the filter at your own risk they might have thought about it. I’m sure a small local mechanic will do it no problem!
Any small independent Garage or village mechanic will do your oil change for you. Its an extremely simple basic job and as you're supplying the filter I expect they'd just charge you for oil as there is virtually zero labour involved.....just undoing the sump plug to drain off the old oil and one bolt drops the filter can!
Yep, when you don't try to make little of them 1st. Geez! She said "asking him" "So if you have somebody that can change the filter and understands the process" 17:14 He had already told them " we can service the van for you" After listening to that instead of going off to look for a reason not to do it, I wold have told them to leave straight away. Talk about a mouthy woman! A little bit of self deprecating humor goes a long way in this type of situation.
Literally to change the oil filter, they just put a suction on the cap at top to hold the oil then swap them out. Perhaps they didn't have a fitting on their vacuum to match the cap on a Fiat. That's the only excuse I can think of for Jiffy Lube.
We staged a "Glass-Eee-Err" drinking game for this episode -- How many times in this episode Chris say "Glass-eee-er.."? It is pronounced Glay-Sea-Er... Great episode. God save the king!
I love hearing you say glacier, pronouncing it with a long S, like looking through a window gl-ass. Here in Texas we say it with a long a, like glAA-cier. If that translates! I love all the different accents, same language, different emphasis on letters, its just fun! You two are absolutely FUN and I am glad you share your journey with us. If you still need your oil changed you might look for an independent mechanic who is older, they generally have a better grasp on things that don’t have a ‘block to check.’ Local residents might be a good source of referral. God Bless you guys and keep the joy coming!
Awwh thanks - yes I love accents - my stepmum was French and we had so much fun learning French and hearing her accent - It makes for a more interesting world for sure !!
If you're ever on the east coast of Florida again, you're more than welcome to park in my driveway. We even have a spare room, shower and a washer and dryer if needed. 😊
I gotta tell you, I enjoy your videos and have subbed, but that pronunciation of Glacier you use from across the pond was driving me nutts 😛 Never heard anyone say it without the long "A".
😂😂. That's so funny - this is how we say it. We think you say it - in a strange way - this is the beauty of travel and learning how different languages are pronounced.
Unbelievable - the computer definitely said no! It said: ‘Bovered? I ain’t bovered !!!!’ How lazy - it’s like they’re gonna fix Trudy for free!!!!! Come on guys Trudy is the best motor home xxxx
this makes me sad, we were exactly at the same overlook at Exit Glacier in 2007, in the photo I am looking at the display and the wall of the glacier is in front of me. We spent 2 days in Seward, did a boat tour to the Kenai Fjord National Park to Aialik Glacier, saw a lot of wildlife. Next day we went to the Sealife Centre and the Exit Glacier. Waited on a boretide in Turnagain Arm and visited the Wildlife Centre. So much to do and see and I thought we were going too fast. But you sure are rushing through it. Maybe you get to see the sights on your return journey. Were you caught up in the snow a few weeks ago?
Another wonderful video. Americans have not spoken English in years 🤣🤣, especially not now with the new text lingo. Please do not let the critics bother you. Thank for another beautiful trip.🙏❤️
Most big chain shops in America won't touch your van bc of Liability reasons. If they screw it up then they have to get it fix for you. Sorry about that.
Wow it most be very hard to get used to having day light in the middle of the night . Bad enough I have problems sleeping at night omg I can imagine you guys are always epic so so enjoy your videos stay healthy safe and blessed my friends 💙♥️🦋🥰🙏🏾🫶🏽
I don't know if it helps or you know it already but anyways, the FIAT Ducato has gone on sale in North America as the 2014 Ram ProMaster. Ram is Chrysler's commercial vehicle brand in North America. So, some similarities perhaps exist between them.
Thank you so much - yep the new Fiat Ducato are indeed the same build and some of the parts cross over .... Trudy is a lady of a certain age and therefore ... no crossover !! But we are working on a chain supply solution !! 🚐🙌🌺
Hello friends . . beautiful drive and walk up to the glacier absolutely breathtaking . . well what a great excuse to stop and visit Mark the mechanic in Valdez for thr oil change . . continued safe travels take care much love ❤️ 🙋♀️🥰
We love the way you say glacier lol. Also that river bed is great to camp on. We did our van tour of Olive our van van there. ❤️ it is a safe place to camp we were there for a week last summer. 😊🥰
Forgot to tell you about Alaska you standing on is what was a former Russia USA bought Alaska from Russia in 1800's for 7.2 million dollars! City nome in Alaska is just 50 miles from eussia
😆😆🙄🙄 Loved the "Little Britain" reference! At the same time, so frustrating. Ugh. Not sure if a technician at Jiffy Lube would even know what a Newton/metre is. A meter that measures how many fig newtons you've eaten, maybe? 😆😆 ❤️❤️😎👍xx
Unbelievable that such a straightforward job like an oil change couldn't be done. It's the most basic of jobs. What a sad reflection of the way the world is going.
Hello Ambassadors We watched to his video at Donna's. We all were upset for ""customer no service". Sorry, guys! Hope that you will run into someone willing to at least try to install the filter. Video was great! Glaciers are CHPT 4 for me at the college. We discuss that stuff that you have seen. I wish I was there. We all send our lives from Ft. Pierce, FL. Have a safe trip💕💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🙏🇹🇷♥️♥️
Thanks family ! we appreciate you - it would be great to have you along as the information guide / rock guy / all things clever person - sending love form us xx
Hello your oil filter should screw in and your old one out lol, just have a look underneath your bonnet, but you might want a professional for piece of mind and you also want new oil so... great show and good luck 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏
LOL - yep you would be right !! But I (Marianne) don't like anything over or on my face - I also can't where ear plugs !! Fortunately I sleep through noise !!
I'm surprised that you don't have a service manual - surely there's one on the internet. In 1978, that was one of the most important things we bought before travelling.
loved the vlog guys couldn't believe they couldn't change the oil and filter best to try a small local garage ,Alaska looks awesome ,wouldn't want to be there in the winter though ,looking forward to the next vlog
I follow another couple similar to what you've done really nice couple . Overlanding Sophia they've just got to Canada with there 2 dogs take a look at them on youtube there just like but a little younger x
Ha Ha - they are very good friends of ours ... if you look at their videos from Turkiye and ours you will see that we have done a road trip together before and in their latest video they say Marianne and Chris ... that is us 🌷👍 We hope to meet up again somewhere in North America ... woo hoo
@@TREADtheglobe I sent them the same message to them lol . I think they put me on to your channel. I've been told by them the same as you .was right like minded people. Both amazing people, admire you both what your doing x
Fantastic - Direct message me at Marianne@treadtheglobe.com - if you are able to source parts for a 2005 Fiat Ducato from Europe .. as we know that the new Ram pro master is not compatible - Kind regards Marianne 🙌
We do plan to come over and see as much of Australia as we can, but not with Trudy as the import procedure is very tough for an older vehicle which has been to so many muddy places !! 😉🌺
Did you try Napa auto parts for Trudy ? It’s online, I entered your vehicle , and there were some parts, but not sure what you’re looking for. I’m not sure where they ship from.
Do you re-encode the video on your laptop before uploading to youtube , if so what format and biterate ? Ive been to the athabaska glacier in canadian rockies also walking in the wilds i just sang beegees songs. I remember when I was in Canada , they called fiat "fix it again Tony" :)
There are no Fiat parts for vans of Trudys age - there are parts for the new Fiats as they are the same as the Ram Pro Master vans - so poor Trudy needs some bits sent over if we haven't got the spare in the boot (Trunk) xx
Another great video!! Love the British English pronunciation of the word glacier. I myself have a terrible time pronouncing a lot words because of my southern accent 🤗
I have always found it fascinating how some English words are pronounced differently in different English speaking countries even the spelling is different. But then again here in the U.S. you get the different pronunciation based on regions. I know when I lived in Germany it was that way also.
It's really strange that the workshop doesn't service FIAT. Just an oil change though. They actually only need 2 items to do the job. A right size spanner to open the oil sump plug and an oil filter wrench.
You have to realize that these types of service places are not very good. At my friend's shop we have seen a number of vehicles where they have overtightened and damaged the drain plug. You also hear a lot about them not tightening the drain plugs it happened to two people I know. It's always better to go to an independent garage for your service needs.
They don’t even need to remove the sump plug bolt. A lot of workshops simply put a small hose down the dipstick hole and suck the old oil out. Saves dealing with any previously damaged sump plug bolts or dropping down the under-engine cover and a lot of mess.
Lend us an oil catch pan and I'll do it myself. How pathetic is that, an oil change facility and they can't do it. I hope you managed to buy a pan and sort it yourself .I'm 77 and still do oil changes on my Ford Edge and F150 myself....Ron Cumpsty, ex scouser
Just awesome scenery, thank you for sharing ❤️. What's your monthly costs and how are you financing your trip? Did you already do a vlog about it? I know you sold everything and you still have a house you rent out. Sorry so many questions, I'm in planning mode 🤔😉🙂. Thank you 😊
Hi Alan - yep - we are thinking of doing a video on costs - once we have done the accounts (should be soon!) And yes we worked for 30 years - paid off the mortgage and now rent our home out - we are able to travel further as we now get paid by UA-cam, Selling Tread merchandise, we have a fab patreon community and we also take sponsorship deals that align with our ethos and products we use, trust and think our community might benefit. LOL - no apologies required it is one of the biggest decisions we made - there is a video called - "I quit' on our channel near the beginning from when we started - it might give more information / inspiration xx and if you need to ask - please do ! Also you can direct message marianne@treadtheglobe.com - best wishes - Marianne 👍🌺
Crazy the you couldn’t get your oil changed. We only found your channel a few weeks ago so are working our way through your vlogs. Made me think that you wouldn’t have had any trouble getting an oil change in Turkey - such helpful people over there. I’m afraid you’ve come up against the ‘it’s too difficult brigade’ and ‘computer says no’ sadly. But hey ho they’ve missed out on some great publicity you could have given them via your thousands of subscribers so it’s their loss. I hope you get it sorted soon.
Hi Patrick - We have done great things with Trudy and roads that most vans would not even attempt or get to, most people travel in their vans but Trudy goes on adventures !! She may be a FIAT but she has done us proud 🙌🚐💜
Big corporate doesn't want the liability if they jack something up and cause damage to your rig. Just visit another mom and pop shop they'll take care of you. Or ask your followers for a drain pan and wrench...we'll take care of you.
This is unbelievable! A technician should not be called engineer if he refuses to do a simple oil change. This is the fear of the "taking to the court" industry
If you go to a small local garage they will do it. It’s not rocket science. They will Google the oil capacity and type of oil. Them drive in oil change places are rubbish anyway.
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Happy sunday to both you.
Been subscribed for a long time. ❤️👍🙏 Became hooked during Covid and thoroughly enjoyed all the Turkish videos.
They are amazing.❤️🌿⚘️🌿
I'm confused by your videos. Are they out of order?
@@samantha1877 no videos on UA-cam are all in order?? You can select to show videos by date order
@@magdastar2249 thank you xx
You dont have to go back to Valdez for an oil change, just dont go to one of the big corporations, if you go to a local shop im sure they would be happy to do it.
I'm trying to talk my husband into doing something like this in a couple of years when we retire. I love your channel. It's wonderful to live vicariously through you!! You two are fearless!
Go for it! Woo hoo
If he doesn't want to go, leave him home to mow the lawn.
I decided to take a cross country trip while I was still physically able. My fiancé passed away and left me his new car and life insurance to take the trip. I didn't go alone, my best friend went with me. It was the best decision I ever did!
I visited Alaska once, and words can't describe what an incredible place on Earth we have. It's truly just an amazing, stunning, and breathtaking view. As someone who has been struggling with the purpose in life, I am finally getting back on track and feeling much better. Not going to lie, watching this video made me nostalgic, but also it moved me and inspired me to gain back the liveliness of what life experiences bring you. Thank you so much for sharing this, and wishing you the best on your journey.
Thank you - and we wish you happiness and positivity in your future adventures - YOU GOT THIS !! Marianne xx
Not being able to have your oil filter changed?
Crazy!
That reminded me of Trudy being pampered in Turkey 🤗
There's a Dodge/Fiat dealership in Anchorage 9600 Old Seward Hwy, they should be able to change the filter.
This happened 6 weeks ago. If they had searched the internet they would have easily found a place to get it done. Jiffy Lube would have been the last place I recommended here.
“Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Bear Please Don’t Eat me. “ That’s what I would sing up there at Christmas 🤶 walking through the wood with my jingle bells on 🎄🎅UR So Funny that’s why I Love 💕 you channel❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m in Texas and many years ago we camped from Texas to Jasper National Park in Canada. I believe it was near Jasper where we stood at what was called the toe of a glacier. You could take rides out onto the glacier also. It was surreal. Enjoy you trip and as always safe journey
The Exit glacier hike was AWESOME!
What is a glassier ? oh a Glay shur (Glacier)... ha ha Thanks, just poking at ya Wonderful video. I live in the US so thanks for showing how beautiful it is. You would never know by watching the news. Blessings. Watch out for Yogi and Boo Boo
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If you go by grocery store or Walmart ask for a broken cardboard box. They bale them usually shortly after opening the case. They usually don’t have boxes that aren’t crushed so you’ll actually get a box if you ask for any
The part about putting up extra curtains up on the windows reminds me of when we camped in Norway in our 67 VW van. It wasn't a camper van, but just a plain passenger van .So my mom had to gather up all the towels and clothing to put on the windows, so we kids could sleep on the seats.
Oh that is great to hear your mum was so adventurous !! We too had parents like this and are grateful for their can do / make do attitudes they passed on to us 🙌🌷
WOW!!! Stunning Scenery & Amazing Glacier👌. Not good news they wouldn't change Trudy's oil filter😖. Anchorage brought back memories of the song "Anchored down in Anchorage " released in 1988 by Texan Michelle Shocked. I'm going now to relive that time 🤣. Cheers Marianne & Chris.☘❤
Thanks for sharing I will check that one out 😂🙌🌷
Hi
Can you get items shipped to you if so you can change the old oil and filter . if you can get to the filter easily
The device attaches to van battery and a pipe goes down the oil dipstick tube. You then put the other pipe from the motorised pump into a old 8 litre water bottle and it will pump out virtually all the old oil out. you then remove old oil filter and screw on new and fill with fresh oil to level on dip stick.
Ensure old oil is warm as it comes out quicker and easier.
The pump is only small so would not take up much room
Loving the videos💕
Hi - thanks for the tip - we use garages as disposing of the old oil on the road is the hardest part 👍
@@TREADtheglobe Hi
It is just a thought if all else fails. Most garages will take the waste oil if in a suitable container or there are also recycle centres in most places now. It really is simple if old oil filter is easy to reach. Looking forward to your next you tube video
Regards Frank👍
Thanks Frank - we find a solution in a video coming soon - but like to show the real stuff to share the realities of living on the road - after 4 years we are still encountering things that are new and that is one of the reasons we love to visit new places ... But thank you for your message xx ps - Chris would normally do the oil filter changes on our cars and motorbikes ... but keeping it simple on the road and with limited space for tools ... it is just easier !! LOL - Marianne 😂👍
I wish you success, success and happiness
You trying to block the sun out so you can sleep reminds me of when I used to work night shifts, trying to sleep during the day, not so bad in the winter, close the blackout blind get comfortable in bed and sleep. But in the summer on a hot day, the open window would allow any breeze to move the blackout blind. If I had the window closed it would be stifling hot, so then I had to rely on fans to keep cool.
Can’t believe they wouldn’t change your oil, really simple job. Just get underneath, unscrew the sump plug, drain the old oil into a container. While the oil drains from the sump unscrew the oil filter (over a container to catch the oil that will drain out of the filter) screw on the new filter. By now the sump should be empty, screw in the sump plug and fill the engine with the appropriate quantity of oil. Start the engine, allow to idle for a minute and switch off, recheck the oil level with the dipstick, if it’s ok charge customer an extortionate amount of cash, job done, nice little earner! If you have the new filter they could easily have done the job. Maybe if you’d offered to sign a disclaimer saying you supplied the filter at your own risk they might have thought about it. I’m sure a small local mechanic will do it no problem!
Any small independent Garage or village mechanic will do your oil change for you. Its an extremely simple basic job and as you're supplying the filter I expect they'd just charge you for oil as there is virtually zero labour involved.....just undoing the sump plug to drain off the old oil and one bolt drops the filter can!
Yep, when you don't try to make little of them 1st. Geez! She said "asking him" "So if you have somebody that can change the filter and understands the process" 17:14 He had already told them " we can service the van for you" After listening to that instead of going off to look for a reason not to do it, I wold have told them to leave straight away. Talk about a mouthy woman! A little bit of self deprecating humor goes a long way in this type of situation.
I'm baffled by how beautiful Alaska is. For an oil change, maybe look up the yellowpages for a sevice sounding italian, they wouldn't refuse a Fiat.
You could do an oil change yourself. It's not difficult. Or find a one man mechanic.
Literally to change the oil filter, they just put a suction on the cap at top to hold the oil then swap them out. Perhaps they didn't have a fitting on their vacuum to match the cap on a Fiat. That's the only excuse I can think of for Jiffy Lube.
Alaska looks awesome
We staged a "Glass-Eee-Err" drinking game for this episode --
How many times in this episode Chris say "Glass-eee-er.."?
It is pronounced Glay-Sea-Er...
Great episode. God save the king!
So nice to meet the two of you in our little town of Chemainus (Vancouver Island). What an inspiration you are!
Thanks so much! Lovely to speak to you too and we will be round for that glass of wine before we leave !! LOL 😂🚐🌷
The way you say Glay-sure or may be its Glay- shore more phonetically. (Glacier) is cute❤️❤️❤️ Love U Both❤️❤️❤️
I love hearing you say glacier, pronouncing it with a long S, like looking through a window gl-ass. Here in Texas we say it with a long a, like glAA-cier. If that translates! I love all the different accents, same language, different emphasis on letters, its just fun! You two are absolutely FUN and I am glad you share your journey with us. If you still need your oil changed you might look for an independent mechanic who is older, they generally have a better grasp on things that don’t have a ‘block to check.’ Local residents might be a good source of referral. God Bless you guys and keep the joy coming!
Awwh thanks - yes I love accents - my stepmum was French and we had so much fun learning French and hearing her accent - It makes for a more interesting world for sure !!
Yes, that is how you pronounce the word...many other nationalities pronounce it differently...
Changing the oil filter? - UA-cam will have a video and you can DIY. Usually no tools, worst case an adjustable wrench and a screwdriver.
So relaxing
If you're ever on the east coast of Florida again, you're more than welcome to park in my driveway. We even have a spare room, shower and a washer and dryer if needed. 😊
Awesome thank you!
I chuckle every time Chris says Glacier. Love the accent.
I gotta tell you, I enjoy your videos and have subbed, but that pronunciation of Glacier you use from across the pond was driving me nutts 😛 Never heard anyone say it without the long "A".
😂😂. That's so funny - this is how we say it. We think you say it - in a strange way - this is the beauty of travel and learning how different languages are pronounced.
Computer says nooowww 🤣 our life motto!
Unbelievable - the computer definitely said no! It said: ‘Bovered? I ain’t bovered !!!!’ How lazy - it’s like they’re gonna fix Trudy for free!!!!! Come on guys Trudy is the best motor home xxxx
ha ha - you made me laugh just thinking about Vikki P LOL !! Thanks Pelin xx
Chris, Marianne great news to be classed as an Aussie 👍by a Talkeenta local take care and safe travels
Ha Ha !! 😉🌷😂
Fabulous to see the glacier up close, but sad to see how it is receding.
this makes me sad, we were exactly at the same overlook at Exit Glacier in 2007, in the photo I am looking at the display and the wall of the glacier is in front of me. We spent 2 days in Seward, did a boat tour to the Kenai Fjord National Park to Aialik Glacier, saw a lot of wildlife. Next day we went to the Sealife Centre and the Exit Glacier. Waited on a boretide in Turnagain Arm and visited the Wildlife Centre. So much to do and see and I thought we were going too fast. But you sure are rushing through it. Maybe you get to see the sights on your return journey. Were you caught up in the snow a few weeks ago?
Lots of glaciers are less than 20 years old.
That's how long it takes the snow falling at the top to arrive at the front as ice....
We're quite lucky... most of the time, we do a continuous oil change in our 76 VW. We put oil in and it comes back out pretty quickly 🤣
Another wonderful video. Americans have not spoken English in years 🤣🤣, especially not now with the new text lingo. Please do not let the critics bother you.
Thank for another beautiful trip.🙏❤️
Good morning from AU love the every video with my breakfast have a safe trip big hug from Fatma Fay 🇹🇷😘🌻🙏
Good morning!
just go to any auto shop, garage or even a truck shop. seeing as you got the filter. make sure tho they got the rt oil
I love your videos. I enjoy checking up on you as much as the trip itself.
Awesome! Thank you!
Most big chain shops in America won't touch your van bc of Liability reasons. If they screw it up then they have to get it fix for you. Sorry about that.
Love you guys!! My hubs and I are watching from Texas; looking forward to the next video!
Awesome! Thank you!
Long way from Shropshire the good old shire we don't have Glaciers ! But oil changes yes . Wonderful views xx
LOL - Very good point of view !! 🌷🙌
Wow it most be very hard to get used to having day light in the middle of the night . Bad enough I have problems sleeping at night omg I can imagine you guys are always epic so so enjoy your videos stay healthy safe and blessed my friends 💙♥️🦋🥰🙏🏾🫶🏽
The road between Seward and Anchorage was one of my favorite drives in Alaska
It is an amazing drive. We miss Alaska 😢 ❤️
Wow what a stunning video x
I don't know if it helps or you know it already but anyways, the FIAT Ducato has gone on sale in North America as the 2014 Ram ProMaster. Ram is Chrysler's commercial vehicle brand in North America. So, some similarities perhaps exist between them.
Thank you so much - yep the new Fiat Ducato are indeed the same build and some of the parts cross over .... Trudy is a lady of a certain age and therefore ... no crossover !! But we are working on a chain supply solution !! 🚐🙌🌺
Great review.
Hi guys! All that work to make the van dark. Have you thought of just getting a SLEEP MASK?
Hi Red Apron - absolutely !! But I (Marianne) don't like anything on my face / head at night whilst I sleep 👍🌺
Understood
FIAT - Fix- It- Again-Tony, nough said.
Hello friends . . beautiful drive and walk up to the glacier absolutely breathtaking . . well what a great excuse to stop and visit Mark the mechanic in Valdez for thr oil change . . continued safe travels take care much love ❤️ 🙋♀️🥰
Glad you enjoyed it ... and yes !! Any excuse to go back LOL 🚐🌺🌷
We love the way you say glacier lol. Also that river bed is great to camp on. We did our van tour of Olive our van van there. ❤️ it is a safe place to camp we were there for a week last summer. 😊🥰
yes, safe in Alaska but not in Southern States where flash floods can occur.
Forgot to tell you about Alaska you standing on is what was a former Russia USA bought Alaska from Russia in 1800's for 7.2 million dollars! City nome in Alaska is just 50 miles from eussia
😆😆🙄🙄 Loved the "Little Britain" reference! At the same time, so frustrating. Ugh. Not sure if a technician at Jiffy Lube would even know what a Newton/metre is. A meter that measures how many fig newtons you've eaten, maybe? 😆😆 ❤️❤️😎👍xx
LOL !! You guys !! M xx
Unbelievable that such a straightforward job like an oil change couldn't be done. It's the most basic of jobs. What a sad reflection of the way the world is going.
Shame on Jiffy Lube. They could have easily done it.
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We watched to his video at Donna's. We all were upset for ""customer no service". Sorry, guys! Hope that you will run into someone willing to at least try to install the filter.
Video was great! Glaciers are CHPT 4 for me at the college. We discuss that stuff that you have seen. I wish I was there.
We all send our lives from Ft. Pierce, FL. Have a safe trip💕💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🙏🇹🇷♥️♥️
Thanks family ! we appreciate you - it would be great to have you along as the information guide / rock guy / all things clever person - sending love form us xx
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Hello your oil filter should screw in and your old one out lol, just have a look underneath your bonnet, but you might want a professional for piece of mind and you also want new oil so... great show and good luck 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏
Thanks Keith - Chris would do oil changes at home - but on the road we use garages as they are able to dispose of the old oil.
Ow bout a sleep mask. 10 seconds of time as opposed to all the towels and such. I do enjoy your videos continue safely 🙏
Exactly what I was gonna say 🤣
LOL - yep you would be right !! But I (Marianne) don't like anything over or on my face - I also can't where ear plugs !! Fortunately I sleep through noise !!
Epic, spectacular and awesome 🤩
I'm surprised that you don't have a service manual - surely there's one on the internet. In 1978, that was one of the most important things we bought before travelling.
loved the vlog guys couldn't believe they couldn't change the oil and filter best to try a small local garage ,Alaska looks awesome ,wouldn't want to be there in the winter though ,looking forward to the next vlog
When we took a cruise to Alaska we took a helicopter ride and landed on a glacier. What a experience
Amazing vlog as always, wish I had the funds to do what your doing amazing thank you for your experience x
I follow another couple similar to what you've done really nice couple . Overlanding Sophia they've just got to Canada with there 2 dogs take a look at them on youtube there just like but a little younger x
Ha Ha - they are very good friends of ours ... if you look at their videos from Turkiye and ours you will see that we have done a road trip together before and in their latest video they say Marianne and Chris ... that is us 🌷👍 We hope to meet up again somewhere in North America ... woo hoo
@@TREADtheglobe I sent them the same message to them lol . I think they put me on to your channel. I've been told by them the same as you .was right like minded people. Both amazing people, admire you both what your doing x
Thanks 🌺
We have Fiat dealerships on Vancouver Island, if need be.
Fantastic - Direct message me at Marianne@treadtheglobe.com - if you are able to source parts for a 2005 Fiat Ducato from Europe .. as we know that the new Ram pro master is not compatible - Kind regards Marianne 🙌
Are you thinking of doing the huge continent of Australia
We do plan to come over and see as much of Australia as we can, but not with Trudy as the import procedure is very tough for an older vehicle which has been to so many muddy places !! 😉🌺
Did you try Napa auto parts for Trudy ? It’s online, I entered your vehicle , and there were some parts, but not sure what you’re looking for. I’m not sure where they ship from.
Thanks Chris we have found a few options and will share it as we go - but thank you 🌺
Hi you 2 wery nice video xx
Thank you 🤗
Just go to an independent repair shop in anchorage. Typical of chain shops
Do you re-encode the video on your laptop before uploading to youtube , if so what format and biterate ? Ive been to the athabaska glacier in canadian rockies also walking in the wilds i just sang beegees songs. I remember when I was in Canada , they called fiat "fix it again Tony" :)
OMG that glacier was mind blowing! Such a unique experience. I would love to do that one day. Why do you need oil filter change by the way?
Good question! And we change it every 10k miles to keep the engine in the best condition possible 👍
SOS out in Nova Scotia for you guys
Wayside campground- Peggy’s cove are our personal family / friends xx keep in touch
Hi guys tried contact in Toronto- nothing there - Ns
Came back with try foreign second hand dealers
Thanks Mo - we have found a UK based - international shipping company that we think will work - stay tuned !! woo hoo xx
You could try a sleeping blindfold that's what I use.
It would be much easier for sure !! But I am not great at having my face covered - but thanks for the tip 👍
I imagine it’s because they don’t want to be sued should something go wrong. Sadly.
We have Fiat's in the US.
again stunning scenery. what is the problem with Fiats [USA] do they have a problem or can't get the parts
There are no Fiat parts for vans of Trudys age - there are parts for the new Fiats as they are the same as the Ram Pro Master vans - so poor Trudy needs some bits sent over if we haven't got the spare in the boot (Trunk) xx
Ridiculous. Any back street garage can drain your sump engine oil, change your filter and add new oil. Scenery was fantastic.
Another great video!! Love the British English pronunciation of the word glacier. I myself have a terrible time pronouncing a lot words because of my southern accent 🤗
I was just thinking how in 🇨🇦 I’ve always heard it pronounced like ‘glay-shur.’ 🙂
I have always found it fascinating how some English words are pronounced differently in different English speaking countries even the spelling is different. But then again here in the U.S. you get the different pronunciation based on regions. I know when I lived in Germany it was that way also.
We love accents and love to hear the different ways to pronounce things / places - it brings some colour / color - to sounds !! Marianne 🙌🌺
It's really strange that the workshop doesn't service FIAT. Just an oil change though. They actually only need 2 items to do the job. A right size spanner to open the oil sump plug and an oil filter wrench.
You have to realize that these types of service places are not very good. At my friend's shop we have seen a number of vehicles where they have overtightened and damaged the drain plug. You also hear a lot about them not tightening the drain plugs it happened to two people I know. It's always better to go to an independent garage for your service needs.
They don’t even need to remove the sump plug bolt. A lot of workshops simply put a small hose down the dipstick hole and suck the old oil out. Saves dealing with any previously damaged sump plug bolts or dropping down the under-engine cover and a lot of mess.
Lend us an oil catch pan and I'll do it myself. How pathetic is that, an oil change facility and they can't do it. I hope you managed to buy a pan and sort it yourself .I'm 77 and still do oil changes on my Ford Edge and F150 myself....Ron Cumpsty, ex scouser
Yes, go back to Valdez and see Mark. No two ways about it. Shame on Jiffy Lube in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Silly.
Just awesome scenery, thank you for sharing ❤️. What's your monthly costs and how are you financing your trip? Did you already do a vlog about it? I know you sold everything and you still have a house you rent out. Sorry so many questions, I'm in planning mode 🤔😉🙂. Thank you 😊
Hi Alan - yep - we are thinking of doing a video on costs - once we have done the accounts (should be soon!) And yes we worked for 30 years - paid off the mortgage and now rent our home out - we are able to travel further as we now get paid by UA-cam, Selling Tread merchandise, we have a fab patreon community and we also take sponsorship deals that align with our ethos and products we use, trust and think our community might benefit. LOL - no apologies required it is one of the biggest decisions we made - there is a video called - "I quit' on our channel near the beginning from when we started - it might give more information / inspiration xx and if you need to ask - please do ! Also you can direct message marianne@treadtheglobe.com - best wishes - Marianne 👍🌺
@@TREADtheglobe fantastic thank you ❤️
Crazy the you couldn’t get your oil changed. We only found your channel a few weeks ago so are working our way through your vlogs. Made me think that you wouldn’t have had any trouble getting an oil change in Turkey - such helpful people over there. I’m afraid you’ve come up against the ‘it’s too difficult brigade’ and ‘computer says no’ sadly. But hey ho they’ve missed out on some great publicity you could have given them via your thousands of subscribers so it’s their loss. I hope you get it sorted soon.
Cottonwood. Fluffy bits of allergies 🤧
If they can service a Promaster then they can service your Fiat. It's literally the same thing.
Awe sorry bout oil change
'Computer says no' is one of the most relevant sayings of modern life. 🤦♂️
FIAT means...
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Hi Patrick - We have done great things with Trudy and roads that most vans would not even attempt or get to, most people travel in their vans but Trudy goes on adventures !! She may be a FIAT but she has done us proud 🙌🚐💜
Big corporate doesn't want the liability if they jack something up and cause damage to your rig. Just visit another mom and pop shop they'll take care of you. Or ask your followers for a drain pan and wrench...we'll take care of you.
Following your many adventures around the world lovely to see all the travels but I don’t like the look of travels in India 😂
This is unbelievable! A technician should not be called engineer if he refuses to do a simple oil change. This is the fear of the "taking to the court" industry
Your oil and his computer don't match ! So your Fiat is untouchable 🤣🤣
ı thınk the weather is clean in Alaska. Right?
If you go to a small local garage they will do it. It’s not rocket science. They will Google the oil capacity and type of oil. Them drive in oil change places are rubbish anyway.
Wouldn’t it be easier to just wear a sleeping mask? That’s what I doom enjoying your videos soo much. Thx for sharing it all with us
Greets
Bruno
Thanks Bruno - I (Marianne) don't like to sleep with anything on my head ... so cardboard and curtains it is !! LOL 🙌
@@TREADtheglobe as long as you keep fresh so I can enjoy both your laughs
gotta find a small, independently owned garage that's full of people who may or may not be in the country legally. that's how you fix a car lol 😆
Hi Guys
What are you doing about visas ?
Hi Bev - we will be sharing that in the next couple of months - but we have a B2 6 month visa - 10 years
Insurance reasons
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