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Registrace 8. 10. 2022
Welcome to Sqwatch Dog AdVANtures. We are Brad & Jolynn along with our trusty side-kick, Rykyr.
Come along with us as we take our Sprinter van, dubbed "The Sqwatch Dog", on the road. We are visiting some amazing places, meeting some really cool people and camping at some remarkable sites. If you are thinking about doing the same, we've got a few tips and tricks sprinkled in as well.
We've also done some pretty cool upgrades to The Sqwatch Dog van. See what we've done and why.
Join us as we travel and explore different locations throughout the US, Mexico and soon to be Canada in our 2022 Winnebago Revel 4X4 camper van.
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HAPPY TRAILS!
Come along with us as we take our Sprinter van, dubbed "The Sqwatch Dog", on the road. We are visiting some amazing places, meeting some really cool people and camping at some remarkable sites. If you are thinking about doing the same, we've got a few tips and tricks sprinkled in as well.
We've also done some pretty cool upgrades to The Sqwatch Dog van. See what we've done and why.
Join us as we travel and explore different locations throughout the US, Mexico and soon to be Canada in our 2022 Winnebago Revel 4X4 camper van.
Sound like something that might peak your interest? Hit our channel's SUBSCRIBE button and please leave your comments in the comment section.
HAPPY TRAILS!
Alaska AdVANture-Day 28-Celebrating The Summer Solstice In The Land Of The Midnight Sun
We celebrated the longest day of the year in Homer at a Summer Solstice celebration. From there we moved to the famous Salty Dawg Tavern and then wrapped it up with a cozy fire to bring in the setting of the sun. #summer #solstice #summersolstice #homeralaska #winnebagorevel #winnebago #revel #alaskaadventure #alaska #alaskaadventures #advanture #advantures #travel #travelvlog #dalmatiandog
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Alaska AdVANture-Day 27-Seagull Attack Leads To Great Dinner At Halibut Cove Alaska
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Jolynn, Brad & Rykyr spend another day in Homer Alaska. Jolynn takes off for some shopping then later gets attacked by a seagull. The day ends well though as Brad, Rykyr and Jolynn leave for Halibut Cove on a boat to have a lovely dinner and hike. Amazing scenery. #seagull #shopping #seaotter #puffins #boat #halibut #alaska #advanture #travel #travelvlog #doglife #dalmatiandog #dinnercruise #va...
Alaska AdVANture-Day 26-Halibut Fishing Near Ninilchik AK
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We fish for halibut outside of Ninilchik AK and the fishing was good. From there we travel to Homer AK for a few days of fun. #fishing #halibutfishing #Alaska #alaskaadventure #travel #travelvlog #vanlife #advanture #winnebagorevel #winnebago #revel #alaskafishing
Alaska AdVANture -Day 25- Quiet Lake to Ocean Perch.
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We enjoyed another kayak ride on Rainbow Lake off of Swanson River Rd. near Soldatna, AK, which is where we boon docked the night before. it was so peaceful. From there, we stopped in Soldatna to load up on groceries and take a walk on the Kenai Riverfront. We traveled to Ninilichik where we had an amazing campsite overlooking the ocean at a fish camp as we prepared to go Halibut Fishing the ne...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 24 - Father's Day: Boondocking Fishing & Fairs
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Brad kicks off Father's Day by catching a Sockeye Salmon. From there we leave Seward AK and head towards Soldatna where we stop at a craft fair in Moose Pass and then find an amazing boondocking site on a lake outside of Soldatna. #fathersday #craftfair #adventurevan #fishing #Advanture #Alaska #boondocking #lakefishing #salmonfishing #sockeyesalmon 00:00 Brad catches a salmon 00:18 Leave Sewar...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 23.5 - Hooked On Alaska: Snagging Salmon in Seward
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Brad tried his hand at snag fishing for sockeye salmon. Was he successful? #fishing #sockeyesalmon #snagfishing #travel #travelvlog #alaska #sewardalaska #vanlife #advanture #adventurevan #winnebagorevel #tour #vancamping
Alaska AdVANture - Day 23 - Exploring the Wild Beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park
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We took a boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park out of Seward, AK. While on our tour, we saw hump back whales, Orcas, Sea Otters, Steller Sea Lions, Lots of arctic birds, seals, and glaciers. We also saw calving glaciers where the ice breaks away in huge chunks. Please enjoy this video and like and subscribe to our channel. #kenaipeninsula #kenaifjords #nationalpark #travel #travelvlog #Alask...
Alaska AdVANtures - Day 22 - Scenic Hike In Seward AK
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It was probably our best day yet for weather so we decided to soak in the views with a scenic hike along Seward's Tonsina Point Trail near Miller Landing. You'll be in AWE! #views #mountains #Resurrectionbay #alaskaadventure #hiking #hikingadventures #sewardalaska #seward #alaska #kenaipeninsula #winnebagorevel #winnebago #vanlife#advanture #dog #dogtravel #doglife #dalmatiandog 00:00 Intro 01:...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 21 - Made It To Seward, AK After Brad's Bear Encounter!
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Brad had a frightening bear encounter in Whittier, AK. We left there and headed towards the Kenai Peninsula where we stopped in the historic town of Hope, AK and then made our way to Seward where we planned to stay for a few days. #alaskaadventure #bear #alaska #vanlife #whittier #kenaipeninsula #hike #winnebago #revel #winnebagorevel #seward #sewardalaska #salmon #dog #dalmatiandog 00:00 Intro...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 20 - Journey to Whittier, AK & Hiking to a Breathtaking Glacier
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Today we make our way to Whittier, AK but we have to go through a super long toll tunnel to get there. Once we arrive, we decide to hike the Portage Glacier trail which is incredible. We head into Whittier which is super busy as there is a cruise ship in town. From there, we find an incredible boon docking site with amazing views. #whittier #alaska #alaskanadventure #winnebago #winnebagorevel #...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 19 - Van Repair to Glacier Dreams: Our UNFORGETTABLE Night
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We made it to Anchorage where we picked up the sway bar links that a Portland mechanic mailed to us. We then were able to get Midas to install them for us that afternoon. From there, we found an AMAZING book docking spot along Portage Lake where we were surrounded by glaciers. #boondocking #adventurevan #adventurevlog #advanture #glacier #winnebago #winnebagorevel #lake #mechanic #anchorage #an...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 18 - Exploring An Old Mine In Alaska
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Brad and I explore an old mine in the Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains. From There we drive through an amazing mountain range on our way to Anchorage. We stop to spend the night outside a beautiful glacier where we spot a moose. #travel #travelvlog #winnebago #revel #winnebagorevel #glacier #boondocking #vanlife #alaska #alaskanadventure #moose 00:00 Intro 00:46 Jolynn's driving now 01:08 Hiking to...
Alaska AdVANture - Day 17 - Our First Alaska National Park
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We cross the border into Alaska for a 3rd time. This time we load up in Tok and make our way to the Wrangell-St Elia National Park and Preserve. BEAUTIFUL country. Huge mountains and remote wilderness. #adVanture #travel #alaska #nationalpark #vantravel #mountains #fishing #roadtripmashup #boondocking 00:00 intro 00:40 Rock Chips 01:05 Crossing back into Alaska 02:26 Road Construction 03:14 Obs...
Alaska AdVANtures Day 16 Amazing Mountain Views In The Yukon
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Our last day in the Yukon is filled with amazing mountain views of the St. Elias and Wrangell Mountains. So beautiful. Meanwhile, we see wildfires burning off in the distance. #adventurvan #advanture #yukonterritory #mountains #vanlifecanada #alaskaadventure #vanventure #winnebago #revel #winnebagorevel
Alaska AdVANture - Day 15 - Epic Journey From Skagway to Whitehorse & Beyond
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 15 - Epic Journey From Skagway to Whitehorse & Beyond
Alaska AdVANture - Day 14 - Entering Alaska Into Skagway
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 14 - Entering Alaska Into Skagway
Alaska AdVANture - Day 13 - Looking For The Rainbow
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 13 - Looking For The Rainbow
Alaska AdVANtures - Day 12 - The Most Amazing Hot Springs EVER!!!
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Alaska AdVANtures - Day 12 - The Most Amazing Hot Springs EVER!!!
Alaska AdVANture - Day 11 - Big Stop In Whatson Lake, YT
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 11 - Big Stop In Whatson Lake, YT
Alaska AdVANture - Day 10 - Grand Canyon of Canada & Telegraph Creek
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 10 - Grand Canyon of Canada & Telegraph Creek
Alaska AdVANture - Day 9 - Beautiful Boondocking Site Off The Cassiar Highway
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 9 - Beautiful Boondocking Site Off The Cassiar Highway
Alaska AdVANture - Day 8 - Exploring Glaciers Near Hyder Alaska
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 8 - Exploring Glaciers Near Hyder Alaska
Alaska AdVANture - Day 7 - Chicken Racing At Ft St James
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 7 - Chicken Racing At Ft St James
Alaska AdVANture - Day 6 - AlCan or Cassiar Highways
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 6 - AlCan or Cassiar Highways
Alaska AdVANture - Day 5 - Rainy Canada Travel Day
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Alaska AdVANture - Day 5 - Rainy Canada Travel Day
Alaska AdVANtures - Day 4 - Gorgeous Canadian Waterfalls
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Alaska AdVANtures - Day 4 - Gorgeous Canadian Waterfalls
Alaska AdVANture Day 3 Searching For Shania Twain
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Alaska AdVANture Day 3 Searching For Shania Twain
Alaska AdVANture Day 2 - Crossing the Canada Border
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Alaska AdVANture Day 2 - Crossing the Canada Border
Alaska AdVANture Day 1-Vehicle Troubles
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Alaska AdVANture Day 1-Vehicle Troubles
How To Prepare For A Road Trip To Alaska
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How To Prepare For A Road Trip To Alaska
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I miss Homer so much
Sounds like you once lived there. Where are you now?
I miss Homer so much
❤Homer is my love❤
Thank you very much for showing us these beauties.
great places
I had no idea this was a thing. I literally cannot fish any other way, so I've been left behind for years because I always got in trouble. And I live in Alaska and never knew.... I cannot wait to find it this year!!!!
There are rules and regs as to where you can do it so be sure to investigate so you don't get into trouble. Happy fishing!
@sqwatchdogadvantures8474 It's why I don't go fishing 😞 I haven't been fishing in 20 years because I couldn't manage to catch a fish any other way. But thanks for the reminder!
AMAZING. VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACES
PLACES WITH VERY NICE ENERGY
Nice video - pretty scenery.
Thank you. We are having a blast on this trip.
Thank you very much again for the delicious video, I wish you happy travels.
What a beautiful area guys, this episode was simply enjoyable! 👏👏
Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed it!
We got to see it from the north AND from the south. Went from the 30% club to the 3% club.
That is super cool.
How wonderful, I enjoy watching you. All your videos are delicious. Thank you very much for your wonderful videos.😍
Thank you for watching our channel.
Thank you for sharing your adventures!😊
Thank you for watching.
I feel very happy when I watch your wonderful videos. Thank you very much.
Wow...that is very nice of you. Thank you so much.
You well come 😍😇
Thank you for very nice videos
Thank YOU for the lovely comment.
Hot doggin around the yukon
As one should. 😃
💙💜💚
Glad you love it.
How was the drive from Skagway to Whitehorse? We’re going on an Alaska Cruise will be Skagway from 5:30am until 8:30pm. I’m thinking about renting a car to drive that route and back as a fun day trip.
The drive out of Skagway is breath taking. It’s the most spectacular drive we’ve done so far.
Snagging for salmon??? Insane
Hard to believe it’s legal but it is in some salt waters in Alaska
Real sportsmen don’t consider that actually fishing
I can see what you are saying. But it is legal in salt water in some areas of Alaska and it is a form of harvest as is gill netting and any other means of reaping the benefits of our yummy fish. We eat our fish. It is legal and not unethical as a result. It is a form of harvest plain and simple. My husband is a sportsman when he fishes and always plays by the rules. The limit for snagging is 6 and he kept one and we ate it for dinner.
This is legal?
In Alaska as long as you aren't in the river.
My dream place to visit as an outdoorsman myself.
You should. It's beautiful.
Thanks for this video! It brings back memories of our trip up the Cassiar to the Dempster Hwy. We didn't have time to take the Telegraph Creek road, so I appreciate your sharing the views. Warm regards!
Nice video. Great area to travel. I've been through a few times now but have not driven to Telegraph Creek yet. I'm retiring in a few years and plan on spending a few months in the area. I have spent time at Dease lake, Meziadin lake, and Boya lake, but really Looking forward to taking it slow and seeing the whole area.
The Cassiar Highway has so much to offer. So glad we decided to take the route and decided to take our time by heading towards Telegraph Creek. Congrats on your pending retirement.
I checked out when you said you took the van to Camping World.
Why don’t you like camping world? They actually fixed a leak we had under our seat and called Winnebago to complain about the bad part and Winnebago covered it. I was happy with their service.
Planning to do FL to AK (our second trip) leaving in about a month. Our trip will take four months and being it's our second we are definitely better prepared. Just a few comments on your video. The Milepost comes with a free digital version. Suggest you get it (you can download it as a PDF to an ipad or computer). I would plan to exchange some money when you enter Canada. From our last experience, about 95% of the camp grounds we stayed at charge for showers. Ditch the mosquito repellent device - useless. Preventive maintenance is great - but regarding tires I would suggest a full size spare and matching rim. We pull a small tear drop and it's spare along with the spare for our tow were smaller - I upgraded both to full size, matching rims. I would contact your insurance company and let them know you are going to be in remote areas of Alaska - meaning if you need a tow it's going to be a lot further than 12-20 miles. Along the Alaska Highway some of the gas stations were remote (no physical attendant) or suspect, so I would suggest getting a Mastercard/Visa prepaid cards (not a gift card) that you use solely for fuel. If it gets compromised, you still have your normal cc. I would also have adequate hard currency in the event you fill up and the site has lost internet. When you process through the border I "think" I remember we got a stamp on some documents (we had our pet paperwork along with the paperwork for a shotgun - the only weapon you can carry across the border). Each time we crossed the border we showed our passports and paperwork with the stamp and were processed through quickly. You will definitely be without cell coverage on portions of the ALCAN - we carry a weboost to boost our cell but we also have a Garmin InReach for satellite communication. We get a basic plan that allows a number of text messages per billing cycle. We also activated the tracker so our family can log into our Garmin website and see our location. Where this is double important is we left a CC number with our daughter. In the event of a break down, we can use the InReach to contact her and she in turn contacts a tow company. All that we spoke to say they require a CC number before they roll. This communication also provides her with our gps location. Of course if we have cell we do this ourselves but again there are long (days) where we had none. Lastly, the ALCAN is dirty and on our first adventure we got warning lights that none of our vehicle sensors were working. Basically, they were all covered in grime. We had small bucket and from a nearby stream collected water and washed off the bumpers (sensors). My wife is a big flamingo fan, so if you see a rig with flamingos come on over and say hi.
I wonder if the bell is to warn off Bigfoot and bears that something is coming. First time I have seen it done.
Beautiful!
This is God's country for sure
Good crossing, eh?
Yah, sure ya betcha, We had a great crossing, eh. Super nice guy from border patrol
hmmm I gave you a thumbs up and it does not show.... The thumb is marked but no number on the counter....
That's okay. I'll count you in.
Nice camera pan at the lake! Travel safe!! Nice dog too!!! Good by Rykyr!!
He is a nice dog. Comes from the best. 🙂
So beautiful there. On your way back you should check out the wine tasting around Kamloops. Be sure you choose one that has ice-wine on the tour. You won't regret it. 😊
That sounds yummy.
Personally, I don't think there is a real need for this. I have camped many times under freezing temperatures in my Revel and I have never had a freezing issue. It is a metal cage so, no matter how much insulation you use, you are still going to have a lot of cold metal parts inside the van, just because they are part of the outside of the van too. The only issue we usually had is the pump shutting down at lower temperatures, you can see nothing is frozen, but I think there is a thermostat that won't let the pump run under certain temperatures, once it goes back up it works just fine. Also, the garage heating fans are supposed to get air from under the galley, moving cold air from the bottom of the sliding door through the heating system and to the garage. You sealed all that part and I believe this is going to reduce efficiency in your heating system. Also, it seems you covered the pipes with wool, I think that may backfire as they are now basically insulated from the warm air inside the van and the wool will capture all the cold coming from the bottom of the van. Same thing with the pipes under the shower, there are some vents there to let warm air get in there and it looks like you are preventing this to happen by covering them with wool. In my experience using USB fans is the best thing to do, point them to rear water panel vent and another to the bottom of the sliding door, also, point a third one to the revel windscreen/dashboard area, you should be doing this anyways to help with condensation. Also, cover the windows, that is by far the largest heat loss in the van. With the windshield we use the inside shades and an external cover as well. just my 2 cents.
Hi. We're foodies and use our Instapot, like you a different induction top, air fryer, and tea kettle. That's about it, and the air fryer is a must, as is the Instapot. Induction burner is the workhorse. Small George Foreman just got off loaded cuz never was being used. Thanks for your insights.
I would love to have an air fryer. I just don't know where to put it. Where do you store yours?
@sqwatchdogadvantures8474 We have an air fryer soft carrying case and keep it in our garage. Purchased the Amazon bench seat storage boxes (about $50 each) that are situated on each side of the garage. Clothes and stuff in one, easy access for the small cooking aplliance in the other. Monster Box keeps the garage aisle semi empty.
@@willieronk7094 Which air fryer did you buy? Can you send me a link?
@sqwatchdogadvantures8474 Hi. I tried to send a link, but it's a dud. We have the Bella Pro Series 2 quart Analog Air Fryer. Around $25 retail.
Bonjour. wow, awesome job- godspeed,Sqwatch!=))
Thank you. Hopefully it helps if you have a dog.
Very well done! Good job, Jolynn!
Thank you. It was a fun trip. Hope to travel your way soon.
Thank you so much for sharing! What time did your tour start? And how long did it last? We are going to do this in 2 weeks and I'm trying to collect some info, thank you!! Happy for you all!
We took off first thing in the morning and drove to the lagoon where we boarded the boat.
how low of temps has your van endured since doing this? Has it held up without issues? do you guys still use the water all winter? Thanks!
We do use the water all year long. The coldest temperature was probably 15 degrees. We make sure the heat is on when it's below freezing. The water line did freeze up for a time at 15 degrees but we put a fan in the van and aimed it towards the water and it thawed out. Not sure what it would be lock had we not added the insulation.
Down town is the worst part
Why do you say that? I think it's a cute downtown.
@@sqwatchdogadvantures8474 The town and shops and stuff are fine, I just don’t like People. They allow all sorts of things like homelessness, Pride parades, druggies, witchcraft, rude or obnoxious city cultures, etc. There is also a chance that you will get mugged or attacked when walking in the wrong places at the wrong time. It more enjoyable to just explore the outdoors of places like the bitterroot valley and walk/ride horses down trails, enjoy nature, go fishing or hunting, stroll down small towns, eat at family owned restaurants, swim in the river, and just relax. But I can see how you could do relaxing things downtown too, it’s just not as good.
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing
My pleasure.
Great video. Hey did you have kennel your lovely spotty dog at the border. From what we hear dogs must be in a kennel at the crossing, is that correct? . Cheers
No kennels required. Also, you are supposed to carry your vaccination records with you but they didn't even look at those. Dog was easy to travel with across the border.
looks like you will need bigger tires???
Our tires worked. That road was super super rough and our tires worked. Glad we had an upgraded suspension. I imagine a lift would be good to have?
I'm Jewish
Is that how you know about Postville? There is a HUGE Jewish population there.
How low of temps did you make out to running water?
About 15 degrees.
What an awesome campsite!
It was pretty special We liked that it was so separate from other campsites yet directly on the river.
I'd put something like a metal sealer/primer on the raw metal holes so rust doesn't get a foothold. No pun intended!
Totally true. We sprayed the holes with rustoleum. Hope that does the trick.
Wow 😮
It was a great time Edwin. If you have a van or RV, I highly recommend you go next year.
Four wheel drive, four wheel drive! Hahaha! I’ll meet you at the clear lake at silverton, Colorado! 10000ft. 😅
This was a lot worse that what it appeared in the video but I'll trust your gut and judgement.