I Didn't Make It | Truck Camping at the Top of Alaska in a -75F Arctic Blizzard in my Old Ford Truck
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We didn't make it last time... let's see what happens if we try to Return to the Arctic. Driving and winter camping an old 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel truck 2,000 miles up to the Arctic Ocean with the coldest weather I've ever experienced... what could happen? This is Episode 4 of the Return to the Arctic series.
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I’ve been coming to Alaska for about 14 years to visit my son, and to hunt and fish. Eight years ago we bought our cabin at Big Lake with intention of spending two months a year up here, and the rest of the year at our house in AZ.. We fell so in love with AK that we sold the home in AZ. Unfortunately my health as taken a turn for the worst, with very advanced prostate cancer, and now last week I had a stroke, the Drs then discovered my heart is not functioning very well. I’m doing pretty good, still snowmachining, and staying active. I can’t do what I used to do so I really look forward to your videos. It’s like still doing the things I enjoy while sitting in my recliner. Keep doing the things you love Tim, you never know when you won’t be able to.
I will pray for you that you may live another 100 years for you never know. Blessings.
So sorry your health has turned. I pray Jesus can put his healing hands on you and keeps you active.
I've got multiple myeloma in the early stages and the fatigue is so frustrating and to keep active and do what you enjoy is so important. 🙏 🤲
Praying for you. Such a great comment
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@@cathymadsen2930
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As everyone else says....NOT a FAIL but an experience AND adventure - we are living vicariously through your travels and for most of us going that far north is just never going to happen!! WE LOVE everything you do and please do NOT consider this a FAIL..... every time you go its a learning curve!! Next time Im sure you will have crossed all t's and dotted all i's..... can't wait to see the vid!! PS if you ever get back to Cataloochi I live in Maggie Valley.... would so LOVE a coffee and chat!! I lost my son (he was 22 when he was killed in a horrific car accident) and you remind me so much of him!! Stay safe young man!! God Bless
Exactly! I heard a wise man say there's no such thing as failing, you tried and produced a result, there's no fail in that even if the result is t what you wanted.
God Bless You. You’ll see him again someday - just like I will with my own son. Take good care.
I commend you for having the intestinal fortitude to even attempt a trek like this by yourself! I can tell by your videos and explanation of why and how you do things like making sure you have a bottle of propane with you in case your truck doesn't start and your in a remote area where there is no one around. It's a risk but I get why you love it if I lived up there I would probably do it once a year depending on how expensive fuel is at the time. I appreciate you sharing your experience I am into adventures by ordinary hard working people!
An experience that could have deleted him this is the problem when your truck is not up to the job
Indeed all us deadend job people.....
You make Ford Trucks look amazing with what they can endure. Ford should send you a new truck to see how it holds up imo
I agree, it would be nice if Ford company could/would see your videos and possibly donate some parts for your travels. Be safe out there
I never comment. However, this is the perfect program to wind down after a long and busy day (my daughter was born today). I appreciate your adventures on the other side of the world very much, Timmy! All the best.
Awesome congrats!!!!
Congratulations!!!
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
@@baigpigpiglol would you want to sit around for 3 days for the possibility for the weather to chsnge without a guarantee? also the wear and tear on the truck idling for that long?
Congratulations, babies are so precious 👶
Better than any show on tv by far
LMFAO 🤣 🤣 he knows how to drive north then sleep then drive south he has made a mankind discovery. You should Wright a novel about himan compare him to Lewis & Clark so you can get him a noble peace prize
Thank goodness you’re alive! You didn’t fail…you gained new experience, and taught us all a lot along the way!
literally says Failed
$7.50 a gallon and am over here complaining about $3.26 Reg and $3.74 Diesel a gallon, Smh. These old fords are tough if you maintain them as supposed to. I enjoyed this immensely, Hopefully you are able to make it next time. Not making it is part of the adventure, i am glad you turned around for your safety. Alaska is God's wonderland. The nature and animals are mind blowing. Animals especially birds are bale to survive those -50+ degree weather? Wow its something to digest when a human like me cant even survive without clothes if its 30 degrees.
Guys don't forget to LIKE this video please
I’d say that’s $75 well spent to keep you alive which is priceless. This has been the best series of videos you’ve ever done. Absolutely love it!
He is crying about staying alive. $75 is a small prce to pay when he makes a lot of money 💰 on UA-cam. He can shut the front door while his mamma whips his a$$
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
Nah man, this series and the previous attempt have been my favorite things to watch whether you succeed or not. In a weird way it almost doesn't add anything to the experience if you were to succeed. Seeing the blizzard, or the other obstacles that prevent you from reaching the goal are every bit as interesting
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
Locking hubs while in Crocks in the Arctic Circle is a power move! Big fan.
Ford pu$$is. Cummins powered don't to worry about stupidness
Absolutely makes me die laughing when you say "CAN'T GO ANYWHERE!" Great video Timmy, love the series and I loved the last one too. Inspires me to get out and take advantage of the awesome place I call home.
Get you a tiny little custom sticker/decal made, that say "check & tighten all!" and put it on the inside of your truck where you will see it often, it will always serve as a reminder so you don't lose something.
These videos sure make you appreciate our hard working truck drivers thru treacherous weather driving conditions ❤
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
I never thought I would enjoy watching someone driving around, but this show is just enthralling. I look forward to new episodes and enjoy every bit of it.
And Alaska is amazing! I live in Alabama... big difference.
"It's amazing how small the world is when you start travelling." Amen to that
Timmy, you’re the kind of guy that shows up to help friends move. Says a lot!
I don’t now you do it it other than you were raised to be a good person but you are not boring at all. You’re like that cool friend who people never get bored listening to your stories. You’re not fake and your humility shows and that is refreshing. Nothing pretentious about your show so to me that is why you are successful with your channel! Thank you again for all the time you take to show this couch champion a slice of your life up North. 😊
Well said
Lots of nomads on wheels have the humility and other qualities u mention. It's refreshing, I live on the road too...however my home on wheels isn't quite as cool as his
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
In 1954 my grandfather was in the Navy spying on the Russians from Alaska and my father was born in Kodiak. I’ll be bringing his ashes back there someday.
I'm sorry for your loss. We thank hin for his service May your father RIp.
Timmy, I agree, Ford should sponsor you with a brand new diesel truck. Tell them you will see how tough the newer trucks are, lol
You have friends all over because it is obvious what a nice guy you are. So glad you played it safe and didn't take the bike out! I was biting my nails watching you travel those roads. The sunset was amazing!! Thank you and safe travel my friend
I’ve been waiting for this video to drop. I’m out of work and in poor health. Feeling very depressed. I’m living vicariously through you. Keep those videos coming.
I hope you get better.
Hang in there. Don't give up. Keep up the good fight. Things will get better. Pray to Jesus to help you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well sorry about your luck cause this guy is reverse chemo
You're not alone! I understand. Keep fighting 😊
Hi Tim you are terrific! 👍✌️! MotorRod68 hope you start feeling better✌️
Excellent trip Timmy, the Ford company should hire you as a spokesman, you have proven that term "FORD TOUGH" I am 76 years old, live in Alaska 76 years and drive a 1989 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat that I bought brand new. Can't wait to watch you snowboard the mtn. You know the winds are crazy when the snow is blowing sideways. Thanks for taking us along on this trip.
What's your mileage
The only problem with that argument is the engine is an International.
Absolutely! I had an F250 that was a problem child. This makes me want to buy an old Ford again. LOL!
Your camper is built to last. Have had a Ford F150 as my daily driver for 23 years. Great combo.
Portuguese viewer here, love your videos, its not a fail when you go back home safely
I'm so impressed that the drone works in that bitter cold. Great pictures on trucks passing you on the highway. So true , it is the journey not just the destination that you usually remember.
Even though we've never met, each time I watch one of your videos, it's like meeting up with an old friend. Safe travels, my friend
They should make a programmer that has a pulse mode for idling. Low idle for a preset amount of time, then high idle for a few minutes. Love the show!!
That footage from the pass was incredible. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. You definitely belong and are “part of the club” as you said 👍
Well done video Tim, don’t forget to check you oil every 12 hours of run/idle time, at low idle your engine can lose more then normal oil past the rings. Fun to watch, good job dude!!
Timmy, i wouldn't worry too much about wet stacking. Semi's idle constantly. The 7.3 in your truck was used in ambulances, etc. that also never shut off.
Something you might want to consider is a hydronic diesel heater it will keep your engine warm and allow easy starts in cold and sip on fuel.
Keep on truckin!
Dude clearly doesn’t understand diesel. He thinks wet stacking means there gonna be field build up in the cylinders and then he just high idles all night for no reason and burns fuel unnecessarily. 😂
this guy is fucking with us lol, e drove 2000km and gave up cuz of 90$ in gas fees???? give me a fucking break bro
The landscape drone footage at about 41 min brought tears to my eyes
You should make a video titled the 10 things Timmy can't live without. Crocs, More Crocs, Diesel Winter Anti-Freeze Gel, etc.
"It's fricken negative whatever outside." Yup, that about sums it up.
Another of my favorite quotes from this episode: "It's amazing how small the world is if you just start traveling."
I have huge respect for those truckers that do the driving through that terrible weather just to get our goods to us ❤ Your videos are amazing, definitely not a fail! what an adventure, love love love your videos!
There's a couple company's out there that make a 35 gallon rear replacement tank and it really nice. With a 7.3 as well I believe I can go about 600 miles on the 2 tanks. Love the show! Good luck with all the travels
Whiteout madness! Glad to see Tim and Truck survive again.
I just have to say, dude, you have a "SET" on you for even attempting this! -75 WC, I shivered watching this!
Let’s see-great music, crazy extreme weather, amazing little towns, stunning scenery, fan meet-ups in the most unusual places, sketchy driving, scary low temperatures, great friends strangely in the area popping in, caribou and bacon cheeseburger with tots-who needs the ocean? You’ve been to the arctic! What an amazing opportunity for you and experience via UA-cam for us. Thank you, Timmy.
My wife and I drove up that road just beyond Coldfoot in 2001 in a truck camper. We turned back due to the rough road surface. Coodose to you for doing it solo in winter.
That drone shot of the sunset was spectacular.
Damn it! I’ve been waiting since the last arctic series to see the artic ocean in the winter!
You may have been tiny in high school but you are LARGE in your adventures and miles. Big Blue. BIG amounts of friends and community. Sweet Timmy!
Timmy, I have been worried all week that you would attempt something dangerous. So glad that you made the right decision. Safe travels. : )
Safe travels..your famous🙂
Liked your comment about your burly Viking friends, I'm icelandic, so my forefathers were Vikings, actually just returned three days ago from a trip to Iceland to visit where my ancestors lived. Definitely want to go to Alaska, your videos are such a pleasure to watch, thank you for sharing.
As a 5th generation floridian, this looks like an alien planet. It's crazy. Thank you for bringing us along.
I want a Drone like yours. To see it flying in those winds chasing the truck is cool.
Pretty sure its a DJI maybe a Mini 3 or Mavic, I've got the Mini 3 and its great for stuff like this. Just be careful using it while driving, they are cracking down on youtubers to make an example for other FPV people. If you're the passenger its fine, and it has some automatic following modes but if they think its being operated manually or not within LOS they will start to be jerks so be careful. You'd think not a big deal so far from people but they dont care lol. I love the videos though, great shots and keep trying for the ocean, the attempts have been a blast to watch!
Awe man seriously I just got here. You never give up. That's wat we love about you. My granddaughter is here with me watching. Stay safe is what we want.💕💕💕💕
🤨He literally gave up in this video
@@KillTheRevolutionlol for real. Dude just drives several days just to turn at twice. Maybe if he didn’t go at the worst possible time of the year just to show tough him and his truck is each time then maybe he’d make it to where wanted to go. And then he high idles all night like a dooface because he doesn’t actually understand what wet stacking is. Timmy a smart boy y’all. 😂
@Docstantinople are you that miserable of a person?
Thank you for making a really good decision not staying near the Arctic. Staying safe! It’s all good. You’re doing a really good job taking us along with you. Thank you. Take care
You made the best decision Tim !! Absolutely epic trip still. I have my 87 year young Mom watching with me and she is amazed 👍
Timmy, that was an awesome trip though you didn’t make your complete destination, you made a bunch of people very happy by just being you. Thanks for taking us with you!
Man it’s amazing how that truck makes it back and forth all those miles in that cold of weather, you are very brave my man! Enjoyed the video.
pro tip on the coffee my man....don't put it in the pour over right away, get a thermometer and wait for the water to cool to 190 or just below. Than pour it over the coffee....."optimal" extraction temp. Taste is noticeably different. When water is 200 or higher to much of stuff you don't want gets extracted....tastes thin and burnt.
The weather is sketchy even being in the truck. Out there for hours on the artic bike is definately a death wish. Smart decision.
I broke my hip a few days ago and watching you on your adventures is the escape I need while I have to stay in bed. Thank you!
Hope you heal fast! Rest & enjoy
Wishing you quick healing!❤
Stop doing stupid things. I have torn knee but I'm still climbing tress providing for my family. You don't see me crying about it
Thanks for not dropping F bombs every 5 words. Enjoying your work since your trip to Colorado.
Com on people. Timmy deserves more likes. He went through hell. More thumbs up. ❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome video as always Timmy. Your adventure to the Arctic ocean is such a epic adventure it's a bucket list item for everyone who's into overlanding and other outdoors events can wait to see your next adventure with the track bike. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.
Thank you for going and making the videos you did. More than half of us will NEVER be able to take such an adventure; however far or whatever you achieve, it is a dream to witness! Saftey first and thank you for taking us on your adventures!
I absolutely LOVE the sound of the 7.3 turbo diesel… it soothes my soul! I can’t even imagine how it would make me feel to drive and listen to it for hours! And that hoodie is freaking sick too!
I have worked with boats a lot and sounds familiar to me ☺️
Hubbie and I look forward to each of your videos. The best and most creative on UA-cam! We all have our crosses to bare, looks like you've figured yours out and are on the other side. I was in my 40's before descovering mine and overcame them once I realized what was driving me. Good for you! As the old saying goes "keep on trucking" !!! Thank you many time over.
54 winters in Alaska. Gasoline engines are the only way to go in cold weather. You're still young Timmy, you'll figure it out !
You wouldn’t drive the 10 miles to complete the trip but you eat cereal taking about it for 5 hours, drop off some mail, get gas and talk, take pictures, buy hoodies… are you purposely not going?
Even stuck around to talk to his buddy…
It’s the journey, not the destination.
Pay attention to why he didn't.
I used to love the videos but man you repeat yourself entirely too much, it gets annoying after a while
Your mom used to love you 😢
Fail is a harsh term to put to that cancellation. Smart move is what it was
Dude!! 10 miles away!! I actually felt bad for you Timmy. What a fantastic show that I am totally invested in. Actually more than I thought due to my sense of sadness when “we “ didn’t make it. Next time for sure.
Love that truck Timmy! Thanks for the authentic adventures.
Wow ! The landscape is so unreal we don’t have mountains to compare here in Australia 🇦🇺, being the oldest continent all our mountains eroded away thousands or millions of years ago , I guess I love the outback desert as much as you love your neck of the woods, not many people connect with the land anymore like we do ! Most people live in fantasy world all material crap 💩! I’m a crippled up old concretor but nothing better for the soul then the wide open spaces to breath life back into ya ! Keep the vids coming Timmy , really enjoying the insight into another corner of the world. Cheers 🍻
Currently homeless due to a nasty breakup and doing it tough in a heat wave its been 40° for five days now. Your videos always lift my spirits, i hope i can travel like you one day mate. All the best ❤
A 1kW generator would supply juice to your block heater and battery blanket for a fraction the cost. Just park out of the wind and consider a truck skirt to hold in the heat. Some people set up a type of blow torch to get heat to the engine etc. It's like a steel tube and you only run it for about 30 minutes under the engine. You can try it out when you go to Tuktoyaktuk next winter. Kanuck bucks are cheap.
You should get a sponsorship from Ford Trucks!
Hey Tim I just discovered your channel I'm hooked! I'm an older person who doesn't get out much and I'm in nyc So your travels are an escape for me Amazing what you do young man Thank you
"Didn't make it." You're closer to the Arctic than I'll ever be!
Finally put my finger on who you look like. Ollie from Bring Me The Horizon, without tattoos all over you. Also your videos are 🔥 you put in the work. And you're a pretty chill dude, dude. Keep on keepin on.
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If you had tried to get to the ocean you would have definitely been lost. Unfortunate you didn't get to make it out but I really appreciate rolling with the punches and staying positive. Still a great adventure either way.
The best road snack is Snyders Honey Mustard and Onion pretzel pieces!
I’m watching from sunny Los Angeles. I can’t believe how unbelievably tough Alaskans are!!!
You won Timmy! You gave it hell brother…twice now! Most mortal men(those of us in the lower 48😊), wouldn’t last two seconds in those conditions. You’re a beast man! Keep on truckin’ brother!
Love that we didn't damage the old 7.3!!!!! Another person commented on putting a blanket or heat keeping shield underneath your engine bay. Wouldn't that allow you to keep things toasty with your engine diesel heater??? I would love to see that thing blast off at -50!! Probably need to experiment closer to home or a warm building till you get it right. Thanks for the entertainment!!!!
You want to idle up when parked. I have a series 60 Detroit engine, this is a tractor for a large truck. IF I just idle after parked it will have a warning light on the dash come on that says " engine protection shutdown ", and will shut down a few seconds later. When I park l have to have the cruise control on and just hit resume and it will idle up. There is a over ride shutdown I can use to keep that from happening in case something keeps me from engaging the idle up until help arrived. With my motor it increases the idle at 200 Rpm. That increases the oil pressure and burn a little hotter keeping down carbon build up on the pistols and fuel injectors. Idle your truck up my friend, the little you spend in fuel will pay off in the end. MY estimation on the fuel you used 10 gallons or a little more because you stayed warm and your truck was happy. I'll keep watching, you stay safe.
John V, Indiana USA.
Road snacks - I am very and oddly passionate about this, having done many 12 hour straight through slogs (which I know is nothing in this demographic). Beef jerky! It doesn't need to be hot or cold, doesn't need to be preserved in a cooler, doesn't need silverware or napkins. You can eat it without ever taking your eyes off the road. It's tasty and available at every single stop in America. I never leave for a drive longer than 6.hours without jerky. Also, it keeps forever
Your videos help me escape my depression for awhile. Thank you!
Greetings from Finland. I guess we have a little warmer here ;) Just found out your entertaining channel, thank you. I Used to drive 6.2d chevy van every day. That was a freaking cold car in the winter. Couple of times I had to make a fire under the fuel tank, to melt the diesel... Anyway, Instead of idling the whole night, you could keep the block just above freezing with one eberspacher or webasto or similar water heater with way less fuel. Those consume only one gallon in 8 hours, but I guess you know already. Your f350 disel engine( 7.3l, 445cid? ) breathes super cold air about 400cidV8 * 1000rpm/2 = 200 000cid per minute. It is a hell of a cooling. It's a miracle if it keeps the block above +80F idling in -75F weather. Thermally isolating the engine bay ain't bad idea either. And definitely keep the cranking batteries in warm place. Lead battery's energy drops 90% in very cold weather. And it won't take charging either. Maybe you know all of this already. Just making sure ;) Stay warm.
I’m a Canadian bus driver and you’re right, the camera never picks up the blizzard like it looks
fave road snack for me and my mom is M&Ms and Mountain Dew (the full up, caffeinated, no diet anything MDew). You can drive for days jacked up on Chocolate and Caffeine. We drove for 4 days, taking turns of course, but we stayed wide awake and had a ball. We drove from Alabama to Arizona in 4 days and after we arrived. we still couldn't sleep so we went sightseeing for about 8 hours and we finally started getting sleepy. We went back to the hotel and I swear to you we slept like 12 hours. Funny story I know but its very real. So, if you have long distances to cover get you some M&Ms and Mountain Dew.
We're in the corner of South Carolina just a few minutes from Georgia one way or North Carolina the other way. My husband and I are enjoying following your adventure on UA-cam. Years ago we'd thought of travel to Alaska, but both of us have health that couldn't tolerate it now. My mister was a fine mechanic back in the day and is taking everything about the diesel in, and explaining it to me like our old times and was coffee in hand silent, watching the diesel not starting in the bitter cold at your buddies house, and the loading on the flatbed. It was great to see him so interested again. We're amazed seeing the truck cabin you made keep you so warm and cozy. Dude, thank you so much for sharing this adventure and the music too! It is all about the journey indeed, and everyone you're meeting up there are just such cool folks! Safe travels and thanks again for sharing these real adventures.😊
Bailing was the right call!
🇺🇸🕊️🤗 Hey, Timmy ~ Thank-you very much for sharing., 🙏 You make the right decision 👍 👍 Very smart. Dinner ~ looked YUM~O🥰 WOW !!!! The weather is crazy. Sending lot's of prayers 🙏 for safe trip Back home. Soooo, very pretty up there. Nice ~ that you have lot's of friends every wear. Take care~ stay safe~ and have fun. That's what life is about.🤟 We, my Husband and I, really appreciate all your hard work filming your Amazing journey, and your great veido's~ "Great job" 👍👍
Again~ Thank you again for sharing this trip to the Arctic Ocean. 💕 Don and Donna, from Northern, Nevada ~ Reno/ Sparks Area 🇺🇸🕊️ I've have been sharing your veido's of your Arctic Ocean trip with, our Grandson's.🤗 Who are Oldest is 32 yrs. his youngest brother, who is 29 yrs.👍👍 I am sure they both think your a really a cool guy 😎 I, knew that they both~ would really enjoy your adventure's 👍👍 They both really enjoyed the great outdoors. Pretty much they would love to be doing some of the cool things you love doing.🤗 👍👍
Anyway just wanted to let you know, My husband and I, are in our early 70 th So, we're really excited and enjoying your UA-cam channel. 👍👍
P.S. I, have been saying lot's of prayers for you ~ so very glad you didn't try to go way out there to the Arctic Ocean in that harsh weather. 😮
You're a very "Smart young man" I am sure that you're parents are so very proud of you.🙏
Sorry this comment was a little much.😊
But ~ we're so proud of you Timmy.👍👍 And, we're, so very happy that you're able to do what you "Love" to do. So take care and stay safe 🤗 Great job.Timmy~May you always be blessed with good health and Happiness 🙏 Today ~ Tomorrow and Always.
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Because your truck used more fuel than you were expecting I wanted to make a suggestion. That truck was designed for the lower 48 not necessarily for negative degree weather it's exposed to. I'm sure the thermostat in that motor is probably a 160 or possibly a 180 degree thermostat. Speak with an experienced professional mechanic in your area that knows the ends and outs with living in extremely cold weather. When you run a 190 or 200 degree thermostat, you will in fact get a better fuel mileage vrs. using a colder thermostat.That truck will get better fuel mileage than it's getting now with a hotter thermostat vrs. a standard temp thermostat that wasn't intended to run in an extremely cold environment. Check with a trusted professional mechanic and see if he will agree that running a hotter thermostat than what you have now will in fact result in getting better fuel mileage. Love your show brother, keep it up.
Those aerial shots at 41:53 were amazing!!
Those of us that ride motorcycles have the same mentality. It's all about the journey!
Favorite Road Snack...Chec Mix.. homemade. And Dr Pepper to wash it down with. Remember the 3rd time is the charm. So the next time you will make it to the ocean.
For starters I’m glad you show common sense and hope others will just listen. For fucks sake, I’d love to “helo drop” some of these haters into your situation and ask them “now what, smart man?” As a grandmother, I want to say my family enjoys your content very much! We were in Anchorage in August and the people were so kind. Well done, young man. Thank you and keep up the hard work ❤
Enjoying your videos. Thanks for helping me thru a quad rupture surgery rehab!
I lived in my car for three months, in northern Michigan back in 1980, because I was nuts and thought it would be an adventure. It was cold as F***, but I made it work. You're crazier than I was! I never had to experience -75 degrees! At least you're smart enough to have a camper.
Wow so glad you called it and turned back. That is crazy how much diesel you went through. You are right its the ride the things you see along the way. Not worth taking risks that could cause you harm. Drive safe, enjoy all your videos.
Bummer you didn't make it to the ocean, but it's a wise man who knows his limits, and it takes a lot of maturity to say "no, I'm not going to do it" even when you'd invested so much time, energy, and money into the trip.
Have you ever considered doing the Dempster Highway in Canada? It's similar in many ways to the Dalton, but since the extension in 2017, it now takes you all the way to the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk. It's open most of the year, but it does close for a few weeks in the spring and fall while the Peel and Mackenzie rivers are freezing up and thawing. There are ferries in the summer, and ice roads in the winter.
Wow looking at the view of mountains and pink and purple skies. Amazing. Great videos
$75 is still less than a hotel. With those winds, Hi Idle was probably smart. I dont know if you could get engine restarted if it had shut down. If that happens, it would be a cold wait to be rescued. Winds get crazy here in Yuma AZ desert, but it fluctuates. I cannot imagine staying in that for a week or more! You can't do anything when it is that fierce. Great video! Stay warm and safe. Happy Travels!
I really like the part when You said; A trip is not about the Destination but more about the Journey! Thats 💯True in my opinion!⚡👍
Timmy. You can wire your overhead lights to an old school floor switch like the trucks had in the 80s. Turn them on and off hands free. Any auto parts store has them.