Driving an Old Ford Truck to the Arctic Ocean in -60F/-51C | 5 Days/2,000 miles Snowstorm Camping
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- čas přidán 29. 12. 2023
- This is PART 2 of the Drive to the Arctic series... Driving and winter camping an old 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel truck 2,000 miles up to the Arctic Ocean on the darkest week of the year in the coldest windchill I've ever experienced... what could happen?
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The lady, and the patterns on those pillows are from my people. The patterns determine which clan you are from within us Hmong. We are Hmong and known to be called the mountain people. We don’t have a country. But you can find us in the high mountains of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. We helped the U.S navigate through the jungle, and fight during the Vietnam war. Then finally found our way migrating to the U.S! Glad to see my people make an appearance through your journey! Keep up the good videos! Enjoying every minute of it!
Nice information about your people. That was very brave of you to help the US military navigate the jungle, and fight along side as well. Glad you made it to America. Did you ever see Clint Eastwoods movie Gran Torino?
Sure they are
@@1979gcapelo look it up smart shit lol
Thanks for sharing your background and culture.
Thats beautiful man. Dont listen to the other guy who was being mean. hes just ignorant. But whats the time stamp of it? I just wanted to see what they looked like.
Your build is iconic to DIY camper builds in my opinion. I love every aspect from the older gen f350 to flatbed w/ cabin build. blows my mind.
The best truck camper on y.t. There's others , nothing as sweet as Timmy's .
Dope
Foresty Forest is way cooler.
@@truthwitness8579his vans are cooler then this? 😂 Try again 😂😂😂
Truck House Life Timmy and Destination Adventure Dustin have the best 2. lol both of those have a nice ring to em
I love how genuine and simply this guy reacts to everything that happens. I get the feeling that this is how a mentally stable, not destroyed by the crazy pace of modern life person should act.
He’s probably single too 😅
It's weed bro.
"Should" is the wrong word to use.
@@TheGeneralinTheBunker so?
i think he means women generally make it hard to be calm and collected unless u happen to hit a 1 in a million kinda woman @@TheOneWhoSimps
I appreciate you giving the truckers space to go on through. Means a lot to us and we all really appreciate people moving over and helping us out on the road :)
I swear i saw this guy wyoming
I aways do it all the time I make room for cyclists, some people on the road don't move over for anybody I even seen people blocking emergency vehicles even though lights siren's and horns blowing.
They probably had their music on to loud and a lot of people don't use their mirrors.
I think they should get their licence revoked.
Place your diesel cap on your driver seat while you refill. You’ll never forget it.
I'm surprised that it's not tethered some how
Yeah, mine is tethered *and* there's a support for it on the inside of the fuel door so you have a place to put it while refuelling.
If you need one Cap, buy 3.
@@mikehoncho9344 Real men wear diesel cologne
After having the same problem around the farm losing several caps, I adopted the same idea of placing the non-tethered cap on the driver's seat, haven't lost a cap since!
The truck alone is legendary, then to have a slick setup and actually use it in extreme situations!! Respect
Everything you said. Exactly.
There is Also a TRAILER he has too for it Which is kustomized its partially the REMOVED bed , BUILT into Trailer with all kinds of EQUIMPENT storage
Driving a diesel car in -51C is insane to me. Personally i managed to crack the windshield of my car having the heat on in -28C. That gas has to be dummy thick at -51C. Looks like he has addressed all those issues. As a Norwegian i do have to respect the hustle.
Ford... Like a rock! Love the drone shots. How much fuel do you carry in that rig?
Those 7.3 power stroke diesels are the best diesel engines ever built. They have never let me down!
Agreed! I've worked on many 6.0, 6.4 and 6.7's but only a few 7.3's and really think Ford has been going backwards with their diesel development. 7.3's are very reliable and while they can't make as much power as the later engines...I'll take stone reliable over a few horsepower any day of the week.
I work at the plant that builds the super duty pickup, every guy that I work with, is always looking out for those 7.3’s to buy.
7.3 litre?
yup@@jammybizzle666
The Gen 1 and 2 5.9s as well. I had a 96 7.3 just like this guy. Few maint items which were obnoxious.
As a commercial driver who drove in a snow for three years, I can't imagine somebody that would do it for fun.
It’s for likes and followers, not fun.
Honestly? If I had the money and time I would do it. It's extreme, it can be frightening, but the feeling of succeeding in such harsh and unforgiving environments, the self-reliance, and the solitude would make it worthwhile in my opinion. Man has always had a drive to explore, to defy Mother Nature, and I appreciate that drive.
@@abdullahal-shimri3091 100% wrong.
@@admcstabby I agree about having fun, no one would be there if they didn't dig it, I sure would. But CZcams is his new job though, he's said a couple things to that effect. You sound like you would respect him less if that was the case? Folk do what they do... Getting paid's a bonus.
I would absolutely do it for fun. When I retire my plan is to ride a snowmobile and ride from NH to AK.
That truck needs to be put in the Ford Hall of Fame. I’m sure she has been places no other been in those conditions.
Those snow plows are awesome. The fact they plow remote highways/roads is a testament to their commitmen to service. Even acknowledging it is their "job". Hats off to each and every snow plow driver!
They do it to get paid
@@jonnenne,
Sounds like your lens on Life is a little smudged.
☆
Yep. When you see them lined up like that they probably know something nobody else knows. You can judge the severity by how many plows are getting ready.
As a person which lives in a tropical country, see a dude cruisin around over the snow at 55mph on a 96 truck is completely nuts for me.
Just look at where you want to go. And NOT where you don't want to go 😅
I'm from Northern Albert it was -50 here last week .. his driving is fine. There's a big difference in people who drives 8 months in winter every year..
They dont build stuff like they used to. I wouldnt trust anything else tbh. There's a reason they still fly those old DC3 up North in the blistering cold.
Love the way the camper looks outside with the lit windows . Very inviting to be in during this winter weather.😊
I’m a nurse from Australia 🇦🇺 and I’m loving your videos. Can’t believe how cold it is there. We’re in the middle of a heatwave and intense storms followed by flooding!
It’s like every season in a week eh. Let’s hope we don’t add earthquakes to it or tsunamis. Dubbo has been 45deg but in tas for week or so and it’s nice and crisp
Good to see some fellow Aussies here. Currently watching from warm Coffs Harbour 🇦🇺
@@ethanpolgardy5492 how hot has it been!
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist-he won’t help he caused it
Melbourne is crazy too . I live in Gippsland and it’s been hectic
As a long haul trucker for the past 16 years, I’ve driven through all sorts of crazy weathers all 48 states and all over Canada. The most crazy ones were when I had to take 2 hours ferry rides from Mainland Canada to one of the Canadian islands in the northeast. As the ferry hit the iceberg I was on my knees praying.lol I’m no longer crossing into Canada but I still drive all over the 48 states. Watching your videos makes me think about what I went through when I was around Canada.
Oh man, what a way to go too, right? Imagine drowning in freezing water. It would take just long enough to be a miserable death.
How fast are you driving on those roads looks fast and sketchy. Your build is righteous.
I can’t even imagine!
@@STFUA2024 , I tried not to go faster than 50 miles per hour depending on the road conditions.
@@SirFoodie1904 That's the smart thing to do. Did it seem that other drivers followed suit or were there idiots out there just like here in Missouri? When we get bad weather I see people doing 80 and just shake my head.
Pro tip from a Cajun bro, there’s a lot easier and fool proof way to make a roux and not burn it whilst constantly having to stir it. Once you’ve got it started on the stove top on med low heat, put it in the oven at 300 and stir well every 10-15 minutes until you get it to the color you’re looking for. Indirect heat is the secret.
당신의 영상은 특별함이 있다.
겨울왕국을 보는것 같다.
감기 조심하고 , 항상 건강하게
당신의 인생을 즐기길 바란다.
From : 한국에서 응원한다!!
What's this a puzzle?
@@joec4871 No, it's the Korean alphabet you donkey.
Imagine driving a big rig in a blizzard in the middle of nowhere and thinking "How the heck am I smelling cookies here?"
I was miles into the Natl forest and created the ding of a microwave...love the ability to have convenience and be mobile
Your videos just make me want to bundle up with a nice warm meal, get cozy up - watch a film - take a nap and all of those types of things! Your camper just seems to have enough space - so special! Be safe and looking forward to more of your adventures!
As 99% of viewers 😂
Saying it doesn’t mean you’re not aware it affects others in the same way
I'm in Australia and brought my old 71 F100 Ford truck over from Oregon with me and use it to tow my vintage caravan home all around Australia. Been full time on the road for the past 4 years and the worst weather I face is floods, fires and cyclones but can't even imagine driving in those crazy conditions! Hats off to you mate! 😮
Some buddies and I did this drive a couple years ago. It was amazing. Watching this is so nostalgic. I seriously miss Alaska. The beauty, the people, the memories. Never should have left. Thanks for this incredible video.
I've been wanting to start planning this drive. Not in the winter cause I Definitely don't have the setup for that. Would be amazing.
I used to live in North Pole (stationed at Eielson) back in the 90s. Seeing the morning shots of North Pole, Fairbanks, the Steese, and my old Napa really takes me back. I can *hear* the cold.
I was there 87 to 90. Eielson, ECM shop
@@mikebennett9356was it fun? I’m thinking about going up sometime- whatcha do up there?
@@Pecora0ra I was young, with a family, and broke. It’s super beautiful there year round. Summers are great with about 21 hours of daylight. Winter are great also, but can be cold. Winter northern lights are amazing.
That 7.3 is a great engine. My E-350 work van has one and I have racked up 375K miles and it still runs great. The body is a rusted mess but I consistently get 14.5 to 15.5 mpg.
I live vicariously thru your videos
It’s rare I see a vehicle in van life vids where I stop and say “Woah. Now that. That is what I’d like to drive”. You got a sick ride dude!! 🤘🏼 Thanks for taking me on this adventure as I sit here fresh out of the hospital lucky to be alive as I started the new year with health scares. Anyway, it gets boring sitting around healing up. Thanks for keeping me entertained in wonder at places I’ll never see. Hats off to ya sir 🤙🏼
Same here.. ER in late December. Health scares. And even less trust in the medical industry now. Hope you get better soon
@corbandallas1905, and @TheRealSyrett, I was there 10 years back, healing from 7 fractured vertebrae.
Keeping the mind busy and the body healthy was a priority! What I learned about self, and the nature of our existence might not have happened without that experience.
Be well, be safe, heal, and count our blessings!!!
Although disabled for life, I am capable of living alone and taking care of myself.
Thanks, Truck House Life, for an excellent adventure!
Dude this set-up is iconic! it is the perfect man cave on wheels! The elemental witness ! It's inspirational
Pretty amazing that your drone operates in such frigid conditions
At minute 5:44:
National Weather Service: "Severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very difficult or impossible."
Timmy: "Well, we're going anyway."
I love it!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Pretty impressive cinematography for one guy, traveling by himself.. Very captivating. 👍👍
Such a sweet truck and camper setup. Very cool
Good video, Tim. As a long time Alaskan, I appreciate your adventures. Many of the other Alaska channels are cheechakos that don't know what they are doing. You are prepared for any contingency and then you just go for it. That's the Alaskan way. Appreciate your content man. Stay safe and keep living life!
Totally agree with you, I also live in AK, he is prepared to the tilt, so nice to see. Think he should write a book about all his adventures too, including his most inner thoughts, it would be interesting. Tim has truly grasped the Alaskan way, he deserves an award to commend him😁
Is this where the local Alaskans gather? Greetings neighbors! 😂
@@Brandon.Fischer ya you betcha, lol, been watching too much of the Fargo series
The complexity of flying your drone while driving in this crap isn't lost on me.
God bless you brother! Don't even think about going back to that city life. You have found Tru peace and beauty on earth. Paradise because of the lack of mankind. Untainted pure oasis! Godspeed 🙏👊💪
I have so many questions and suggestions. First suggestion, look into a webasto system. It draws from your diesel at a rate of 1 gallon every 24 hours but it heats your coolant and recircs it through your engine while it's not running. Makes it do much easier to start. It also will heat the cab through a single blower that you could run to the van or divert to the cabin. It puts off so much heat it melted a back pack of mine. You'll sweat in there at minimal fuel. Look into it bud. That's what us truck drivers use. You don't have to let anything run, saving on fuel and get the most out of the fuel you have. Game changer for someone like you and you'll always have wood as a backup cuz you'll never need to use it. It'll get so warm you can't stand it but it is adjustable
that's what he uses to heat his shack on the back lol..
I thought he used a small diesel heater 🤔 @@mitchellyoung9889
Def needs a webasto and a snorkel for that truck
@@mitchellyoung9889Well he uses a different kind. The regular dry type. But yes he should seriously consider one of the hydronic style for the engine warming.
You might want to install a webasto engine heater in the car as well. Here in Finland, many use it. The truck starts better when cold and saves the engine
The determination it takes to drive an old Ford truck to the Arctic Ocean in -60F is unmatched! Your journey is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the enduring charm of classic trucks. Keep on trucking
I remember when those trucks were new with that fancy Power Stroke logo. It doesn't feel all that long ago.
He is not being honest. It WAS NOT -60F degree. Had it been I doubt that his truck would even start. The -60 claim was the windchill. Windchill IS NOT temperature. If the windchill is a -60 with a 55MPH wind, then the actual low temperature would have been a -20F degrees. If the actual temperature would have been a -60 with a 55MPH wind, then the windchill would have been -118.
@@JohnSmith-ug5ci Exactly, although yes he did read what the weather report said and I see this happening a lot in videos from the lower 48 with people exclaiming how cold it was when in fact it was wind chill being regurgitated from the tv as the actual low. Some people don't grasp the difference and just blurt out the lower number because that propaganda stuck in their head. I have to wonder how many trucks even take the risk and move if its a true -60 and windy on top of that, the risk of things going wrong would be great and certainly no one would be turning off their engines. There is a reason why they rig trucks up that go on that road and other arctic roads with coolant hoses that route into and back out of the fuel tanks to keep the diesel temps up so it won't start crystallizing/jelling. Don't get me wrong, -20 with a a 55 mph wind would be nasty and potentially deadly to put it lightly.
The long crack in the windshield amidst the freezing temperatures and wind concerns me.
@@DogBeast221 I would guess you don't drive on gravel roads much or at all, there is a whole world out there of gravel roads and windshields to prove it. Its what I have lived around all my life as in a rural farming area and gravel roads vastly outnumber the distance of pavement around here. Never mind that they spread gravel chips on the icy paved roads in the cities where I am and can get a broken windshield very easily. Get a star burst hit or even a chip on a windshield in the wrong place and when it gets colder and are using the defrost, the glass heats up unevenly causing forces and like clock work the crack zips across the lower portion of the windshield.
This video makes me appreciative of all I have, heating, electricity, air filtration, a warm bed, food. Thankful to God and all the people that make it possible. Life is a freaking miracle. Amen.
i randomly came across this channel and the thunbnail alone showing the truck immediately pressed all of my buttons
Wow, how brave! As a southerner, I hate the cold but the scenery is so beautiful! Thank you for taking us places we may never go!!!
What an incredible trip . Great content, and those drone shots were epic.
Major epic filming 🎥
How does he control the drone and drive?
That is the same question i have. @@tsmith4719
Yes! That's what I'm wondering. Like yeah some of the side shots of his car when he's driving he could be holding his camera out the window or something. But some of those drone shots from above when he's driving towards the camera it's like um, how? I love his content but I am so curious! @@tsmith4719
😊😊@@daniyellpayne9033
They probably pull over because they can't see with the lights blinding them😅. Love the video, truck, camper, the drive INTO A STORM... everything is awesome. Be safe friend and keep it up!
A real man tells his dad I love you. Way to go Timmy
Way to go Timmy
I just discovered this channel over the weekend and have been binge watching ever since. I can't wait for this new video to be premiered tomorrow
His channel is great.
I just discovered it too! His videos are realy inspiring.
I have this really cool life hack when it comes to diesel pump caps. All you have to do is put the cap right above the gas tank hole and when you take out the pump, just put the cap right in. Saved me multiple times.
A w 14th 8th
Every time you get diesel ask the gas attendant if they have any lost and found caps. Chances are they will say yes. Collect a few for time you forget. Or buy one with the plastic ring that connects onto the end of your gas insert.
To help with the extreme cold blast against your motor, there’s 3 things j can think of to help.
1- bungee cord a piece of cardboard, tote lid, something over your grill to help with direct wind blast and robbing your engine of heat
2. Put a thick wool blanket over the engine after shutting off to help keep some internal heat
3. Block heater
It's astonishing how animals survive in that cold. I live in south Mississippi and coldest it gets is low 20s maybe at times but that's rare. And I'm stressing about how to keep all my hunting dogs warm . I use igloo houses and I put straw and pine shavings in them. They stay pretty warm. I couldn't imagine 60 below 0 . That's crazy cold. That's deathly cold
How are you holding up in this latest storm 49er fan? ❤️🏈 I'm in in Twin Falls Idaho and it's supposed to get cold, but hasn't been in the minuses yet, but the wind gusts get pretty strong. Full time RVer here. Be safe.
ayyye fellow niner fans! faithful for ever. bang bang niner gang let’s gooo! Sending love from Texas 🏈🩷
@@sonflowersue.CHOOSE.L0VE Everything is all good. Appreciate, you Asking, and yes, we have been getting when a lot of storms are lately very windy
@@fernandosoto1594 We are on the quest for 6 . Let's go niners
I sit here in my living room in south Georgia watching this great trip you are on and am amazed! Your shots with the drone is awesome...watching those winds buffet the truck made me shiver! Can't wait until next episode!
Thanks! I grew up in Ellijay lol
@@TruckHouseLife I love the apple festival!
That's wild, I'm actually in Ellijay too. I'm wondering what happened to this guy. Because I'm waiting to see the final episode when he gets to the Arctic Ocean. That will really be interesting.
@TruckHouseLife I currently live in Ellijay myself in the camping section of coosawatee River resort N Arv full-time. Is is it Coincidence that your video popped up on my screen. Probably not youtube probably saw that you grew up in Ellijay. You're living my dream I wish I could do something like this and travel all over with a house on the back of my truck. Can't wait to see what happens when you get to the Arctic Ocean. Will you drive out onto the ice? Stay safe
@@northwesttechco4562 You can't drive to the open ocean up there due to the fact its all monitored and have to pass through a guarded check point. Now perhaps Tim has some special permission/pass but otherwise its a no go unless you go on the orientation and take the tour bus ride during the summer once you drive up to Deadhorse.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your incredible experiences! Stay safe
Your videos is a comfort to my soul. Love the way you share your life stories and keeping it real. Looking forward to the next one. Lots of love
Drove a lot in very cold and snowy conditions. I had a piece of cardboard I used to cover the radiators. Used a tarp which I tied across the front of my F350 down to the ground to keep the wind and snow from blowing through the engine compartment when I stopped overnight. Fun watching your trip. Super glad you didn’t play any suspenseful music when you went up a hill or around a corner like “ice road truckers “.
That’s funny, I just had that thought while watching the video (tarp over the front) lol
Hey bro, please do more videos like this. Road trips through the toughest conditions. The f350 is so bad ass.
Those lights are off the chain. Wow how bright they seem on the video.
No idea how I found your channel, but I really liked your story. Loved the little detail about Vietnam. Those pillows have had a journey around the world very few people could hope to ever take! It's so unusual to see this part of the planet, so far north and yet even up there, people are building communities and making an honest living. Amazing peak into your life. Thanks for sharing.
What an epic adventure. Thanks for bringing us along!!
Great video. I never cease to amazed at how prepared you are for an emergency. Stay safe♥️
I agree, he thinks of everything
Makes me miss my “old” life in Colorado ….
When he took the time to call his buddy and say happy birthday and i love you, i couldnt stop smiling 😊
You can tell hes genuinely an amazing man.
Thank you for sharing your adventure. Seeing the scenery is amazing
I LOVED THIS from huddled under a blanket in NYC with my space heater going. I felt like I was riding right along.
Great truck
Those 7.3 Powerstrokes are so reliable
They go anywhere anytime
Wow the Drone views of your truck you can tell those new lights are making a hell of a lot more difference in visibility range
Your truck videos are so peaceful to watch.
Can't wait for the new video. Love the adventure and thanks for taking us along Tim. Love from Ohio 💟
I've always wanted to move to Alaska. My wife said it's too cold! Thanks for sharing your adventures
I agree. Too cold and too dark for too long...
Is that the same wife that bath's in lava?.😅
@@DameAndThatGame Bathes, not bath's.
I'm sorry to hear about the pain in your arms. I'm living with a similar nerve thing in my right thigh, either it's searing heat or absolute numbness/needles when touched. Even if I don't think about it much after 10 years, the pain never leaves. To you and anyone with chronic pain: you're tough as nails and don't forget it.
And they worked in GULAG in these conditions... Im so anxious watching you. Glad you got a backup wood heater.
My best friend had that same exact truck for 10 years and as I was falling asleep watching your video last night I was able to teleport to your passengers seat. Dang it man...give a brother some leg room and clean this mess up lol. Great Video good sir!
Love how you are heading into a huge arctic storm and you're driving around in a t-shirt 😂God bless you in your journey Timmy!
Hell I’d have 3 layers on driving in that weather 😅
same here lol @@MrSpeeeeeder
Glad to see my people make an appearance through your journey! Keep up the good videos! Enjoying every minute of it!
Love that F350 sound! Beautiful views all over! Cheers from Finland
Oh man, I have four bulged discs in my neck and I have the same exact pain you're describing. I hate the terrible pain from typing and I'm sorry you feel it too. New to your channel and I'm just loving it! I love Alaska. God bless you and keep you safe!
Thank you for making this trip and content. Thank u for taking us with you. I’ve had a saying in my head my whole life. “I never want to die in the cold”. This is not a trip for the inexperienced and I believe you are the man to do it. God bless.
He sure is living life, definitely follows the rule, “get busy dying or get busy living”, he has surely chosen the later and I commend Tim for it. A lesson we should all follow, I live in Alaska and he has inspired me greatly, a true survivor.
Love❤watching videos always wanted see Alaska,,,very entertaining. Be safe God bless keep posting
The freedom to be driving through north Alaska and be at home baking cookies at the same time 👌
First time watching your videos, the power stroke drew me in tbh 🤣 I used to work on them in a performance shop and you made a good point about starting, people have issues because they have worn out parts on there (starter, injectors etc) one thing I’d recommend if you don’t have one already is a fuel lift pump, will really help the longevity of the fuel system by making your main fuel pumps life a lot easier especially with the constant weight of your camper, also keeps water out of your fuel system which can be death to a diesel. Glad to see you’re putting diesel kleen in that old girl too 👍🏼
Hi Tim! Just wanted to say that it is very, very rare for me to watch a ~1 hour video straight through (I get distracted easily) but holy cow man, this was riveting! I'd love to do this myself someday!
Thank You so much for sharing this video, I really enjoyed watching it. I really got into your journey from the beginning to the end. Beautiful work on the shots and editing !
Oh sorry for the pain in your arms God bless
You. Tks for the video , friend is over and we are enjoying it
I live in Wasilla and always love seeing your rig around Anchorage and the Valley. Just found your channel and am enthralled. Safe and awesome adventures. May God guide your steps and His angels encompass you in safety always ❤
Hey man I love your videos! I drove up to Alaska from Pennsylvania and it was an epic drive. I would recommend turning those bright lights off when you pass trucks coming the other way
Out of all the winter truck living videos that I’ve watch here on, CZcams, I must admit, yours, or without a doubt the absolute best. Numero Uno 1!! This is why I have no problem joining your channel. my wife and I live what many people would say, rather remotely. We live up in the Yaak Valley. In Yaak Montana…. 5 miles from the Canadian border..
What a beautiful setup...
You can't beat a 7.3 IHC...
4:21 lol. The timeless game of chase the windshield crack: winter edition. The only difference between this version and the summer version is the ambient temperature. The result is always the same. Crack will finish before you reach your destination.
Man. What an awesome experience your trip has given me. I can imagine how much work this took and I have to raise my cap. Thank you for letting us share is something few of us will watching will ever experience. Outstanding work!
The scenery is so beautiful! thanks for the video, Happy New Year 🎊
Love the sound of the power stroke!
Great videos man. I'm enjoying watching all the snowy road trips.
I worked 26 years in Prudhoe, from 1980-2006. Never drove the Dalton. I would drive about 50 miles South to fish for Grayling. We would see some strange camping rigs mostly in the Summer. I remember an old Cadillac with a wood stove in it. The tough ones were those that cycled up to Prudhoe. Enjoyed the video.
I can relate to the cold n wind. That's a norm here in Wyoming. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful drive. Kudos to those plow truck drivers.
This kind of adventure tugs at my heart. I wish I could do something like this
-60F was with the windchill, not the actual temperature. Windchill is how cold it "feels" on exposed skin (which people have little of at those temps). I'm curious to know what the actual temp was. Cold for sure though!
WInd chill applies to the effect of the environment on exposed skin. If the wind was 30 mph then the actual temp was -25 degrees. Cold enough but -60 sounds more dramatic.
We used to play hockey in Montreal in -35 degrees Celsius. You get used to cold.
Ditto. I'm always amazed at how many people don't get this simple concept.
All if this is true, but the felt experience of -60 is what matters when you're in it.
You are absolutely right Daniel. That is the definition of wind chill. I have been in those conditions and can say that it demands the utmost respect. An unprepared person can be quickly overwhelmed and even someone who thinks they are prepared can get into trouble fast. I enjoyed the video and think that your decision to turn around was brilliant. I wish other you tubers were as smart or honest in their videos....
Enjoy watching your adventures. Don’t know if I’ll ever get up to Alaska. So, it’s been fun riding along!
I have a 96 F350 Crew Cab with a 7.3 also. Found it last year in pretty good shape and bought it cheap while Diesel was through the roof so it scared off the other buyers. The OBS is iconic. I gotta a lot of work into it so far. Nice job all the way around. Stay safe out there
That’s awesome I’d love one
Hey man....keep up this amazing work! Your work really gives us the chance to experience these beautiful places with you! The style in which you document your experiences really makes the viewer feel like they are there with you...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
The best way to not lose your fuel cap is to leave it on the pump rather than the vehicle.
As you said, putting a chain on it would work.
Also, buying two might have been a good idea so you have a spare.
Love the sound of that truck, especially on such a cold morning.
Reminds me of cold Pennsylvania mornings and the school buses as a kid😊
that slat system is elegant & simple. I'll have to remember it if I ever start a project like this
Thanks for sharing those gorgeous impressions, Sir!
Tractor trailers have 2 driveshafts. One connects the front rear to the trans and goes through the front rear axle that can be turned on or off to another driveshaft to the rear axle. The rear rear is used all the time. There's a switch on the dash that actuates the front rear to help if you're lacking traction. It's called the interaxle lock. Some trucks also have a differential lock that will give them all 8 rear tires spinning.
Thank you.. non-trucker here, came to the comments just for this
@@mattmag3089 you're welcome, I kinda did a shit job explaining it though haha!
Such an adventure! I’m very much enjoying this series. Thank you! 😊❤️
First time watcher, subscribed after only about 5 minutes of watching. Your aerial (drone) coverage is absolute amazing!
Brother first time watching you videos and man I couldn’t even blink love it.
Insane drone footage!
Hope his elf assistant is enjoying the ride...😂
I'm loving these videos! I did the Dalton in my class C RV in 2018. It literally shook my refrigerator to death. The whole coil in the back shook right off. Amazing trip though, I took about 2 weeks to do the whole thing. Your sense of adventure doing it in the winter is awe inspiring. Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks!
@@TruckHouseLife
That is a *wild* adventure! Some thoughts:
1. If you route the exhaust from the diesel heater to the engine compartment, cold starts won't be as cold, especially if you throw a tarp over the front end for the night to 'hot box' the engine.
2. If you want to save a *LOT* of fuel and give that old girl a healthy power upgrade, you should search on YT for 'Edison Motors Diesel-Electric Pickup Retrofit Kit'. The company is owned by a long-time logger and its main focus is developing a diesel-electric, offroad, heavy-duty logging truck, but fans convinced him to offer a pickup version.
3. I suggest switching to a 'Dutch door' for your cabin so that snow/ice buildup on the outside won't trap you. (You can just open the top half of the door and dig yourself out.)
4. Look up 'refrigerator roll cookie recipe'. That makes up a simple dough you keep in your fridge in a roll and just cut off as many slices as you want to bake. (The dough lasts at least a couple of weeks in your fridge.)
5. If you have trouble sleeping because of all of the traffic noise, pick yourself up some 'Might Plugs' ear plugs. They are a mouldable mix of bee's wax, lanolin, and cotton wool that fits perfectly without expanding like foam plugs do and they work *so* well that I can't use them because I need _some_ noise to keep my tinnitus at bay.
Cheers!