Crossing Newfoundland by ATV 2017 - Part 1 of 7
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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This video is Part 1 of 7 total videos that shows our AWESOME ATV Trip across Newfoundland Canada. We started in Nova Scotia and took a 16-hour over-night ferry to Argentia, NL.
This video shows Day 1 - riding from Argentia to Clarenville. Half of the group stayed at a hotel and the other half tented by the water, just outside Clarenville for the night. The scenery is fantastic and so were the trails. THIS is the ATV TRIP of a LIFETIME!
My website above tells you everything you need to know to do this trip on your own. Thousands of people have done it using my information, and so can you. There's no need to hire a guide!
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Link to my Newfoundland GPS Map of the entire Island
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2019 Newfoundland West Coast 9 Day trip Playlist:
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Also, check out my Facebook page to see helpful hints on the trip, and trail updates.
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Also check out my UA-cam channel for dozens of other videos like this.
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I love this movie! Great family adventure show!
Thanks man! I'm glad to know you like our adventures!
Great video as usual! The new site looks good too. Looking forward to the rest!
Thank John, I appreciate that.
Very enjoyable! Kudos to you for providing so much great information. If I ever do this trip I am sure yours will be my go to site. Have it all laid out for everyone, so for that I thank you! Look forward to the next video.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Just found your channel. This looks like an amazing trip! I'm down in the states but I'd love to do this sometime. I go through the other six vides from this trip.
Thanks glad to know you liked the videos. You may want to check out the 2019 and 2020 videos too. You should do the trip, it is fantastic. I know several Americans that have come up to do it.
@@EastCoastATV I'll certainly watch the 19 and 20 videos also, once I get done with the 17. I'm pacing myself on the 17.
As for coming up to do the ride, I may do that. I'd probably want to find a few others to do it also just for the social aspect. Typically if I go solo, it in the woods for camping, etc.
Looking forward to watching the series. Camping by that lake, score. The hotel folks missed out. What a great way to end a great day of riding. Congrats.
ATV Overland Thanks for watching and commenting. We camped by another nice lake on Part 4 as well. You may want to check day 2 and 3 from our 2014 trip as well if you want to see a beautiful lake ua-cam.com/video/fg3GVXwg68o/v-deo.html
ohhhh my I spent so many summers as a child on bell island nl where my parents grew up and i have had many trips driving to and from newfoundland with the family, did it myself when I was 18 with my gf who is also from bell island, been on the ferrys stayed in hotels just never did it on an atv i tell ya your videos strike a special place in my heart, me growing up near Toronto and knowing the freedom of Newfoundland man I tell ya im always drawn back to that place love it so much and your videos hopefully ill do this trip some day itd be some nice by
Thanks for the nice comments it's much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed them and took the time to let me know. I hope you get the chance to do this trip, I think you'd love it.
I have stated this a few times, but you're videos are awesome bud. I love the Hill climbs, Mud holes, but also I wouldn't mind seeing a video of you all at the camp fire, cooking, and drinking or whatever. Last but lost least maybe a 20 minute video about the Boat ride it's self lol!!
Thanks David for the comment and for watching the videos, I appreciate it. I'm glad you like them.
This is the coolest atv travel video! I cannot believe I only just now discovered your channel. Going to be binge watching !
ataugusta
Thank You! I hope you like the other videos. Tell your friends.
Love the video. Good to see the difference from year to year. I just bought the new Wolverine R Spec and am anxious to take it across next year. I went across on the quad a few years ago. So should be quite the difference.
Hey Rex, thanks for the comment. Good choice with the Wolverine.
You'll really like taking it across Newfoundland. Lots of room for gear and very comfortable.
I narrowed it down between the Commander ans the Wolverine. Loved the look of the Commander and the VTwin but the Fox podium shocks and the price of the Wolverine won me over lol. Hopefully sometime may see you on the trail. I ride out of Marine Riders in Dartmouth but go to a lot of the rallies.
I totally wish my machine came with the Fox shocks. Maybe my next machine will have a set. It would be nice to meet up in person. I like to go to the rallies too but I haven't been to any since the summer unfortunately.
Thinking about heading up to Lays Lake this weekend to try out the new machine. Usually leave there and go the Webbers in Lake Charlotte.
I hope you have great weather and have a lot of fun running the trails in that machine! I have to work this weekend unfortunately. I'll get out one of these days, hopefully.
Hey I finally got time to watch you new trip video, I was waiting all summer !! haha looked amazing, and you did a Great job editing, voice over and showing some more content than previous years. I still haven't got to do the NL trip, I did get myself a new Grizzly, but with my new job, I didn't have vacation.... sometimes the career takes priority eh lol I can't wait for part two to come out ! Hopefully theres part 2,3,4,5.... haha good stuff as always !
Thanks man I appreciate the nice comments. Maybe next year will be the year you get to go! I haven't been ATVing since that trip in September. Work and some renovations I've been doing has taken up all my free time. I hope to try to get out in December at least once. The weather has been great. I plan on having several more videos as well, not sure how many in total though.
Oh we'll I've been lucky enough to get out riding, my work schedule is Mon-Thurs then I have Fri-Sunday off haha So Ive got out riding, just not enough time to goto NL haha And yeah the house work never seems to stop eh? We'll thanks again for taking the time to video and edit your trip, this is definitely the best video yet !
Hey Patrick....another great installment! The editing has always been good, but you keep making it better, and better. I enjoyed the commentary as well. It truly gives a great snap shot of what its like. Keep it up, and you may end up with a TV show someday. LOL! I am an enthusiast as you are aware, and watch a large variety of shows, and youtube channels....your stuff is at the top as it relates to quality, and the type of content I enjoy! Cheers
Trevor Boutilier Thanks Trevor! That's very nice of you to say. I'm happy to hear you liked it. I was concerned that maybe it was a little too long but the feedback has been positive so far. I'm looking forward to editing the rest.
Love your videos. I would love to do this trip sometime.
Thanks! You should get out there and do it. Everything you need to know is on my website www.crossingnewfoundlandbyatv.com
Great video. Was impressed with all the extra info for this trip. Have been looking forward to seeing how this years trip went. Someday I'll get to do this trip myself and will be spoiled rotten using all the information you have provided. The biggest worry I'll have is whether or not I have internet access to get to your site when I'm lost. Thanks for doing what you do.
I hope you get over there and do the trip as well. You won't regret it. You don't need access to the Internet. Just download my GPS tracks off my website and follow them. You can't get lost that way. Thanks for the nice comments and for watching.
Jesus! You guys are my heroes!!
Thanks man! You should do the trip with some buddies. Go to my website to learn how www.CrossingNewfoundlandByATV.com
Great adventure!
Thanks!
Awesome video thanks have a great day be safe.
Another great video! I would be really interested in seeing how you pack up your UTV for a long trip like this. Next winter me and a buddy are going to do the 750 mile arizona peace trail. I would love to get ideas on how you pack and fit everything for camping and spare parts and all that.
Nick Frumusa
I will do a video on it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Well done video. I'm an ATV guy but I can see the benefits of a SXS for this type of trip. Such a toss up for me. It's like RV's...there is no "one" perfect RV.
Thank you
This is cool!!
Roger Paul Thank you Roger!
Hi just found your video really cool and will have to take this trip question do you have to wear a helmet
Aaron Thibert
You are required by law to wear a helmet in Newfoundland if you're on an ATV. No helmet required on a side by side, but I wear one anyway. Thanks for posting. I'm glad you liked the video.
The ATV's definitely look more capable when it comes to technical trail situations, but I guess there are trade offs, they can not transport as much equipment and the comfort or passenger aspect must be considered.
Actually you'd be surprised at how capable the side by sides are in technical trails, especially steep grades. They are wider and incredibly stable. Thanks for watching. You may be interested in watching our 2020 videos for that trip.
When you arrive in Argentia you are typically arriving in the Town of Placentia. Argentia isnt a town it's just a seaport in Placentia.
The climate in newfoundland is seriously identical to scandinavia , it looks exactly the same !
Wow I had no idea. Thanks for posting!
Do any of the people you know or have gone on your trips use a Polaris ranger? And if so what are the pros and cons?
Check out my 2020 videos. A guy brought a Ranger 900 XP. There are some good shots of it at Howley and Serpentine Lake. It carries lots of gear, which is good. It can be rough riding over bumpy terrain.
@EastCoastATV thanks for the advice I just ordered a Polaris Ranger NorthStar ultra
@@jameshall1691 Good choice. You'll love it. Heater, A/C, full cab. Very nice!
I'm glad I found this series. I'll be watching them all! Quick question... How did the CF Motos hold up? I just took a chance and bought one and now I'm looking for some positive reinforcement about my decision haha. I also have 2 Polaris Sportsmans and I'm looking at perhaps getting a CanAm Commander (love them).
AdvOutdoors
I'm glad you like the video, thanks for posting. The CFMOTOs held up great! They both had an issue with a spring on the muffler going so they started rattling a bit. Apparently it's a common problem with those CF Moto's but it's an easy fix with a new spring. I think you can buy them online and Moose sells tougher ones. One little issue with those CF Moto 500 is that they don't have a whole lot of ground clearance but that's common with the 500cc class side by sides it's the same thing with the Polaris RZR. I've owned several sub Polaris Sportsmans and now I have a Commander 1000 and I really like it a lot.
Hi, would a pioneer 500 be suitable for the type of trips you do? Or not big or comfortable enough?
It would be completely capable. If you're going with a group of other people with bigger machines you may not be able to ride as quickly as your friends and you may find some places a bit rough because there isn't a lot of suspension travel on the 500 model. But other than that it's definitely capable.
how well did the cf motos hold up
On our 2017 trip they held up pretty well. The 2018 trip they had several problems.
Great video. What site did you go on to view Newfoundland trail maps?
That's my website. Www.crossingnewfoundlandbyatv.com. Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video.
I live in Nova Scotia and I plan on doing this trip sometime soon I see that you do a lot of driving on the pavement I'm surprised you didn't get nailed by the cops for driving on the road was you guys concerned about this at all?
Some towns in NL allow ATV's on the roads, like Corner Brook a d Stephenville. Other towns there it is not legal but they kind of ignore you if you go slow and stay to the side.
I have a Commander 800 and noticed your spare tire carrier. Who makes it?
Do a google search for Quadrax Spare Tire Carrier for Can-Am Commander/Maverick (2014+)
I was wondering this last year, but yea looking at your map it seems you guys completely pass by the Bay Robert's/Harbor Grace area and head straight inland. So this is why I've never seen the wreck of the SS Kyle featured in your videos.
Well I see you have some CF Moto machines. How are those things holding up?
From experience the Japanese machines (Yamaha/Honda/etc) are always reliable. The American machines (Polaris) are alright if you treat them gently, but they fall apart if you start doing work with them. But CF Moto is a Chinese company right? So how are those machines?
Justin Lynch
I found Polaris machines were hit and miss. I had a 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 that was very reliable I drove it really hard too. I never had anything break other than a speedometer cable which was fairly simple to replace. I also had a few electrical problems with it but nothing major. I had a 2015 850 as well, it was a blast to drive but I had too many issues with it so I sold it. I've had good luck with my Can-Am Commander. Japanese machines are usually dependable. I have two friends with Honda Rincons and they both have had some issues with them. Even the Japanese machines can have issues. The CF Motos seemed to do alright but they are in need of more ground clearance for sure.
Yea I know 2 guys who's had Polaris ATV's and after a few years they are having big problems. Now to cut Polaris some slack, both these ATV's was worked not just trail riden. They was used for hauling wood out of the woods. So that could played a part in it. Luckily I don't plan to work my bikes like that, but still my experience with Polaris isn't good.
Still good to hear the CF held up over the run. The ATV's look better in clearance then the side by side so maybe it won't be such a problem.
You guys get more sxs converts each trip. Any issues with trial widths?
Hey D Linn. Thanks for the comment, and yes you're right. We have more sxs each year. No problems with trail width and the sxs are handy for this type of trip because you can store so much gear. Thanks for watching!
EastCoastATV. Btw. Thanks for sharing. Another great video and trip.
Thanks I'm glad you liked it. I have part 2 and 3 uploaded now as well. Take care.
What type of helmet communicators are you using/recommend? TKS
SENA SMH10 and a few of use Sena S20.
Canso causeway!
It sure is! I have several ATV videos from us traveling around Cape Breton if you check out my UA-cam Page www.UA-cam.com/eastcoastatv/videos
16 HOURS......😯
It goes by fast.
That looks like a lot of fun....except for all the people. Not a fan of group rides at all....
You can always do it by yourself although I don't recommend that in case of break downs. Thanks for watching.