Almost $crewed On The Alaska Highway | Prepared to Survive

The Cassiar Highway is one of the most remote highways in North America, and can be downright dangerous to drive in the dead of winter, you need to be prepared to survive when driving the Alaska Highway in any situation...
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[@LowLightMike]

0:10 mark: British Columbia resident here: We don't really call it the "Alaska Highway" until you get to either Dawson Creek (Mile Zero of the original Alaska highway route) or Kitwanga (south-end of the Cassiar Highway route) going north. The highways south of those starting-points (all the way down to the 49th parallel) are really just regular BC highways, that serve the people of BC, as well as those wonderful tourists and through-travelers. There, I feel better now. I do realize that for any USofA person heading from the Lower-58 up to Alaska, ANY highway in Canada is "the Alaska highway." (all in good fun, eh)

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup true, it's all the alaska highway if w'ere going to alaska for us USA'ers;)

[@LowLightMike]

@@TruckHouseLife I very much enjoy following your travels up and down any Alaska Highway. It's always a quality video, so thanks for that :)

[@charlesb4267]

I was thinking the same thing as I am 90 miles east of Dawson Creek ( obviously in Alberta ) and there is only one true Alaska Highway and that is from Dawson Creek. Only it was not called that years back as it was the ALCAN highway and was anything but a paved highway !. It was built before my time but my dad remembered it all well from his perspective working this farm and small lumber mills in this area having their product hauled to Dawson to build structures for that staging area and on and on it went. All done for military purposes back then, lots has changed since that era. I've been on the Cassiar as well during the summer, very nice scenic drive as was the drive out to Telegraph Creek.

[@LowLightMike]

@@charlesb4267 Some day, I need to drive the Telegraph Creek Road. My furthest point that I've gone north is Stewart/Hyder. ....I live on Vancouver Island.

[@charlesb4267]

@@LowLightMike Lucky you living on the Island, what area of the Island ?. The Cassiar experience was back in 2006, I drove up to Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway, then Dawson City ( that is where I ran into the prior owner of the towing company in Deese lake while watching dancing girls ... LOL, anyway he said be sure to go to Telegraph Creek if I take the Cassiar on the way back home ) , as my trip was far from over at that point as I went over the top of the world highway, over to Tok, then Fairbanks, then up the Dalton past the arctic circle and decided to turn around there as I was having some accessory bearing noises as otherwise I would have gone up to Prudhoe bay, down to Denali, Anchorage, Homer, back around north east of Anchorage to meet up with the Alaska highway, Whitehorse, over to Skagway, then back to Watson lake to fuel up ( this guys BIG mistake ) , then south on the Cassiar and fueled up twice at Deese Lake as per doing the Telegraph road. I lucked out and was nice weather doing the Telegraph and back then the old town had not been burned down like I understand some of it is now. As you may know there is a 20 percent grade and its gravel and due to what is at the other end I would only recommend a typical passenger vehicle and preferably a 4x4 suv or pickup and not to go if its all muddy or raining, you wouldn't get the fantastic views. If you are pulling an rv trailer there is camping by Deese lake I believe and leave it there. Its not a fast road and there were horses blocking the road part way along, all part of the entertainment. Full fuel before you strike out down that road and yes the Petro Canada in Deese lake is a captured market but its far better than being stranded. Oh and yes I did go over to Stewart/Hyder and then up to see the glacier and to the bitter end of that road, middle of summer and it was pretty cool up there and still snow around.

[@lesabre1972]

So happy to hear that you have a generator to charge the battery had it not been able to start.

[@Tinytraveler]

Not gonna lie, I was legit worried when you discovered that light had been on all night. Glad it started!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup no joke!

[@jeffhagberg6796]

Change the !lights to LED ,they only use a fraction of the power as a incandescent.

[@spiritualoutdoors7759]

Nice video man thanks. Maybe pickup a jump pack to keep in cab, got a dewalt I got for just over $100 and has air and two usb ports which come in handy, keep it charged with just a 200 watt inverter plugged into cigarette lighter. 👍

[@emmiegreen7111]

You lost your drone?? I must have missed that! I’m so sorry to hear that! Cool trip! Glad old blue started up for you!!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup flew away 3rd time i ever used it:(

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

Love the adventures and having you show us things that many will never see!! Thanks Timmy :)

[@BerkshireBitch]

Timmy, my Canadian dad taught me to turn everything off when starting a car in the winter. No open door, no lights, no heat, nothing. It's a good habit to have. Happy Trails!

[@JustLou71]

I'm from TX and we don't see winters at all like so many others. But my uncle was a farmer/rancher in the middle of nowhere Kansas. They use to get bad winters. When I was at an age to start driving first thing my uncle taught me was that same thing. I've been in the habit of everything turned off before I even stop turn the car off. So everytime I start it nothing is pulling extra on the battery/alternator.

[@BigReptileCrew]

@@JustLou71 Lol, I do that in the mild Southwest of England, just seems like common sense to me 😄😄

[@Rayden440]

Newer cars do that automatically. You will notice radios, fan motor and lights turning off when the starter motor cranks the engine. It's a good idea to do that in older vehicles

[@Normancomics]

You ever hear any crazy yells or anything out in remote areas like that at night?

[@blueman5924]

I absolutely love my dual battery setup in my GM camper special. Saved my butt a few times with the dreaded dome light scenario. Safe roads and happy trails in 2023 ! 🌲🤙

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup it would have totally been dead with just 1 battery, got lucky

[@LoneScout1]

Mate do yourself a favour and always fill your tank up there when you’ve got a chance. No matter what. You’ll only do that once after things go wrong. Poor gamble. Huge consequences not worth it. Also when you got a full head of fuel in the tank it’s just easier on an older pump. Always best to run on the top half a tank. Sorry but gotta let you know that brother.

[@platinum1389]

He made it though... 😂😂 We aren't sure what he really does etc. But...very nasty driving, he's got balls..!!

[@glennakam]

I'm always topping off when I can. That allows me to dollar cost average my fuel costs and lower the impact of bad fuel when that occurs. But damn, 11 bucks a gallon 🤯

[@Momabear1]

I have no idea why he pushed his luck. It would be more exciting of he broke down...went would you drive in this horrible weather!

[@LoneScout1]

@@Momabear1 mate that’s a day in a life for a lot of people. Remember he’s from the north….it’s only hardy souls that want to venture north of 60, and not so many even north of 50.

[@TruckHouseLife]

lesson learned, wait for todays video;)

[@marymendenhall2318]

You were blessed your truck started! I’m so thankful. Will continue to pray over your travels.

[@TruckHouseLife]

sure was!

[@vaasnaad]

Your last two videos have kept me on the edge of my seat!

[@TruckHouseLife]

me too lol

[@bobuncle8704]

Just found your channel. Interesting content. New subscriber. Big Ford guy, so love the truck. 2 quick things. 1; Lithium power bank charger. Either NOCO GB 150, or GBX 155. I have the 150 and it’ll start my 6.0 no problem. 2nd thing. Put a starter from 6.7 on. Cranks twice as fast and makes cold starting so much better. Takes a little bit of work(change the Bendex cone, and need a bolt and a sleeve) but we’ll worth it.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks Bob! I've heard the 6.7 starters are beasts.

[@bobuncle8704]

@@TruckHouseLife there’s a few good videos on KZbin about the changeover. I put one on my 6.0, and what a difference it made

[@JimDundee]

I’m very impressed with the new Napa starter just put on by diesel shop. Like twice the speed. Love it.

[@kenuber4766]

Leaving your interior lights on, almost as bad as not locking both hubs in!! LOL Glad it started up for ya. Safe travels!

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol

[@Whistler326]

Loving your new equipment ....and as always your story telling is top notch!!! Always please to see you have another video out!!! Cheers, man

[@brianbenedict8374]

I'm thinking the sierra Nevada was pretty awesome keep trying the best my friend!!¡!

[@littlefarmer32]

Always a beautiful day to drive for hrs, and not another vehicle in sight. 2019 After CANADA DAY, I rode my dual sport bike to Tuk, was an awesome ride. Good luck GOD speed

[@Akstergrind]

Timmy, one thing I really like about you is your positivity and philosophical attitude (okay, that's two things!). If I'd lost something worth £2k I'd be in pieces, completely distraught. No way I'd be making another KZbin video THAT month! Anyway, keep it up, fella. Your positivity really helps me put my trials and tribulations into perspective!

[@sellC1964]

You may want to check the quality of your starting batteries. Assuming there was a 1/2 amp draw on that light, and say it was running for 8 hours, that's only 4 AH depleted from the battery.

[@amarhhh8135]

Amazing experience man especially the journey in the night thanks for sharing and keeping your camera on wow

[@nancytipton2640]

We lived in Alaska about 24 years & have taken the Cassiar several times but never in the winter! I was holding my breath for you for your whole trip! Glad you are safe and sound.👍😊

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Beautiful! - and god dammit! check your cabin before you go to sleep! One of these days, a small thing like that 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 turn into a catastrophic event. Please be careful Thanks for sharing

[@JaycRam]

You got the balls and the survival skills I don't have to drive that Cassiar Hwy. If I broke down in the middle of that stretch of road, on my own, I wouldn't know the first thing to do.

[@erickaesman4001]

$11 diesel beats walking thru the snow! Lol! While desert driving you never pass up a chance at gas, firewood, or ice!

[@meowzic]

I hope it's a project channel where you build, repair, and create things. I love those kinds of channels.

[@darwinmclovin5090]

I’ve left my interior lights in overnight a few times. That’s why I want to go led they consume way less

[@l.howardrichards6702]

We've driven up and down the highways from Calif to Hope Alaska several times. Camped along the way, drove our Toyota Deluxe Tundra. Had a cabin in Hope we worked on for 7 seasons. From no electric, no water to complete cabin with everything we needed plus bath house and had washer and dryer, and toilet inside cabin with bathtub. This cabin had more than most people in Hope have. We loved it. We were living on Maui and spent most of our Spring and Summers there working for 7 years. A great tiny house....before they were popular. I am enjoying your channel. L.

[@larryfisher7056]

Visited Hope last year, met some friends there and had a great supper of Halibut and chips at the Seaview. Overnight at the Porcupine campground just outside of town. Pretty little town.

[@jameslashley3970]

You was Blessed that truck started, luck had nothing to do with it ✝️

[@linhdasagen6498]

Timmy! Watching and praying for your safe return home

[@joelwerre]

Pretty cool series here Timmy, I'm traveling tomorrow when it's released, but can't wait to see it when I land.

[@remingtongoff73]

I went to Alaska for the first time this year and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to stay up there but hoping to move up there full time in a couple years.

[@jwbraughton]

Next time you're rolling down the snowy road, you should talk about how to drive with confidence on snow. Love the content bro and safe travels

[@dangeroustoman]

That only comes from practice and every car handles different.

[@johnb266]

I agree, would be interesting to hear an alaska driving instructors take on it.

[@LoneScout1]

Those particular trucks are tanks in the snow/ice…..the 5 speed even better. I would say one of the most stable vehicles I have ever driven in nasty conditions, and that was empty payload. Then add the weight of the rear cabin and that thing would be a real bull.

[@chetking1116]

Bummer about the drone. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Stay safe!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup sucked pretty bad 3rd time using it

[@caribooskidoo3997]

You need to get yourself some led dome lights. I have one in my vehicle. I left it on for a week once and truck still started.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup!

[@alexedl7538]

I might just have to make that drive sometime, looks and sounds epic.

[@arlenefrancis2791]

Nice trip up the cassiar. Been through there a couple of times in the summer. Beautiful country. Stay safe. Stay warm. ♥️

[@glennakam]

So glad she turned over for you in the AM. Hate went those lights are left on over night. I switched to led bulbs to help out on battery drain for those oh crap moments

[@TruckHouseLife]

me too!

[@george2113]

Kim Hotstart

[@j.b.a.124]

I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be in that snowy lonely highway alone unless I absolutely had no choice. Warm wishes from Florida🍾

[@dj_ath]

Honestly its stupid. He's one of the few Alaskans that's dumb enough to travel this in the winter. When traveling to Ak pay attention to how dumb locals are. It's like the whole state is stuck in 8th grade stupidity.

[@wesbennett187]

Remarkable. Gotta be in shape & spry to pull this off. Keep on Keeping on!

[@sail4free1]

I used to drive a lot on winter roads with a large truck camper and only 2WD. I was always glad for the extra traction from all that weight on the rear wheels but, of course, that doesn't help one stop any quicker! :)

[@lorenworthington8739]

Tim, FYI Honda makes some slick jumper cables that plug straight into the 1000w generator. Very slick.

[@dennisplante737]

Great drive! I drove from Maine to Alaska 5 times, in both directions, in the 1980's. You have a sweet rig!

[@philp7648]

Man you got your self a good truck there brother. I absolutely love the 7.3l the only diesel truck id ever own, ive had 2 and both were more than bullet proof the first one had 1.2 million on her when i sold it, plow truck from the day it drove off the lot never gave me any major issues original motor and transmission just amazing trucks and you got a GREAT one im jealous.

[@realisticthought1781]

From one GA boy to another, stay safe bro

[@rickpascual4340]

Love your stories bro. Keep them coming, but be careful out there.

[@atypicalmom]

Gets me every time to see you saying it's -10 and you're wearing a short sleeve t-shirt! 😆

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol

[@richardrichardson515]

by your truck starting shows your a good person (light will be checked always)

[@wanderingcrowe]

I've said it before... she is a big blue magical beast!

[@wantisin9623]

9:26 lol, a led battery lamp is better than the car lamp.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

LIttle thing: You need one of those $15 indoor outdoor digital thermomenters. Especially the varied climates you inhabit.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

A good solid battery is worth a lot in that situation. As always, continued safe travels....

[@scottdarling1519]

"If Jesus owned a diesel it would be the 7.3" ;)

[@TruckHouseLife]

bahahaha

[@herlastvoyage]

There's something holy about them

[@martna1]

That's a lot of driving Timmy!

[@rajeevpushkar]

Adventures drive and lovely drone shots 👌👌👌👌

[@TruckHouseLife]

thanks!

[@shawnwalden2669]

thanks for the adventure, you should invest in a jump pack, they aren't to exp and Costco has them

[@sharontoi9102]

That gave me palpatations...loving your intrepid journeys...from NZ

[@trombjr]

We took the Cassiar in 2004 and had a breakdown about 50 miles south of Dease Lake. We were saved by the folks at the British Columbia Highway Camp just a few miles up the road. Absolute lifesavers.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Whoa!

[@susandalby3809]

LOVE LOVE the cassiar - in the summer! leave the alcan for the big RVs

[@chagosoutdoors3122]

Happy New Year Timmy! Let's look forward to a great 2023!!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Happy new year!

[@laurieweyenberg4211]

I believe I took a picture of you in Squamish late November 2022. You just popped up on my feed. Glad you didn’t get stranded!

[@equestrianalways6132]

Thanks for the awesome installment on an eppic journey

[@cas4569yt]

Hi Timmy. Love your content and you are a nice relaxing channel to watch. Be safe and take care.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@BigfootRCrcoverlanddave2646]

Woh !Scetchy Timmy🇺🇸🤘nice tunes awesome footage too stay safe,yeh you need to tell people how to have confidence in driving on snow! I no you have to concentrate a lot more duder😊 great to feel like we’re with ya buddy, 🤘🇺🇸💯💯💯💯👍🏻🤠🇬🇧Dave 7:44

[@trevordinsmore2194]

I had a Crown Vic and the wife and I left the interior light on like you did one time, while we went from Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on the ferry (the Bluenose) We were gone for 13 hours and when we got back the battery was soooooo dead that we were boosted for an hour before the car would even turn over. You have a BEAST of a truck with a "worth its weight in gold" battery!! Good one Tim, way to go.

[@se1663]

Check out a NoCo Genius. Nice compact and reliable. 👍🏾

[@blueman5924]

truth.

[@debbiehenson227]

Been down that highway, my mom dad, 5 kids and aunt and uncle everything you said about is true we had a camper to and broke down about froze to death.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yipes!

[@icewormproductions7826]

I’m glad you’re doing these videos so my family can see the old trails I used to run. Dease looks e the same as it did 30 years ago 😂

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice drive today . Unfortunate that the drone decided to do something else that’s a bummer . Stay safe head north stay awake:-)

[@yungerallenelectricalcontr6415]

Bro I Love this channel. Goodness it's invigorating.

[@rightwingmanscott]

Great show. Keep em coming!

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

Good clip Thank you

[@waterrat6915]

2a and watchin' truck house life baby!!!!

[@brendataylor5371]

Thank you Jesus for starting Tims truck

[@larryfisher7056]

Drove the Cassiar south to Stewart/Hyder last June. A beautiful drive in the summer. I can't imagine doing it on a winter night.

[@TruckHouseLife]

nice!

[@ploglet]

Didnt know it was paved. Years ago when I drove it, it was all dirt.

[@super.zdravko]

I love winter road trips. The stormier the better. Timmy do you heat the cabin when you're driving with an auxiliary heater? Or diesel heater? Cheers.

[@TruckHouseLife]

diesel heater

[@christopherh9897]

Lookin' down at the road passing underneath my wheels.........😃

[@Jackgriffith2000]

I found you on instagram about two days ago and then start watching on KZbin. Your videos are awesome. I’m an Eagle Scout and my all time lowest temp while camping was -20. This is making me want to go camping again😂

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on Jack, welcome!

[@cejamania1]

Hi Tm. I just watched a video n the guy had a diesel heater in the truck engine compartment. Crazy good idea ……….

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

Keep on trucking Timmy!!

[@ShaftDrive]

Watching this I kinda laugh on how dramatic you make these videos. I grew up on the Alaska Hwy it’s not that bad. Been around remote locations. Loved in Whitehorse , Ross River and worked my folks lodge at mile 533. Spare can of fuel and a battery booster is typically needed in the winter but everything is open in the summer. Winter doesn’t have enough traffic and tourists to keep the lodges open.

[@TruckHouseLife]

I mean, it ain't exactly chill and easy if something happens so not sure what to say lol

[@herbrachel3663]

Good battery dude... I'm glad it started.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

You're a Georgia boy Timmy, hit a moose and just pick up the pieces and dinner for a year like we do it down here LOL Truckhouse cranking right up! Good girl!

[@АлександрШувалов-н5г]

Я также сегодня в -33С с машиной разговаривал )))

[@tree4408]

Maybe a peek hole in the front of your camper, then you would have seen the light on😊

[@lesabre1972]

You have one good engine there Timmy!!!

[@Hobbyaddict-dh3di]

i drive up to the top of BC hunting, love that drive.

[@marianfrances4959]

I thought I was crazy! LOL Hang in there Timmy. 👍😎🇨🇦📷❄

[@drpeekster]

Thanks!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks for the support DR:)

[@212caboose]

I can't remember- did you do the 38 gallon rear tank upgrade? That way, between two tanks, you'll have 54-57 gallons of fuel on you, w/o having to dip into jerry cans.

[@TruckHouseLife]

2 18 gallon tanks stock

[@JimDundee]

Mine are two 15’s.

[@user-um8fy8wh4n]

350 miles to 2 tanks of diesel?? That's crazy. You need to add more weight to get that mileage down. 😂

[@paruggeri]

Driving 65 on that is way to fast

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Outback Australia here. Only a handful of nationalities in the world are truly able to grasp the magnitude of those empty distances. Russians, Canadians, Alaskan Americans, Australians, I don't know, maybe Mongols and Brazilians? Anyways, I get it but man, those temperatures bend my mind. Still, relatively balmy for you last night. wasn't it minus 60 night before last? Fk, that! 😅 Haha. Endless admiration.

[@OpinionatedScents]

He introduced this road as one that you don't want to breakdown on then went for broke. 🤔😆

[@thomas4315]

That diesel idle sound thirsty LOL

[@rods907]

Invest in a battery pack. (research them) That way there the next time you leave something on your batteries are dead then you won’t have to go through all that mess to get your truck started

[@complementarychaos]

The generator. Fkn essential on a rig that big. Hell yeah.

[@mtnbound2764]

dang man i wanna drive that road now!

[@joelabella750]

And this is what I liked about Timmy: He reminded me by me watching his channel that did you know at the very least 28% of your monthly salary GOES TO you paying your rent!? That's 1/4 of your salary and this doesn't even include electricity food and everything miscellaneous stuff! Timmy is a very smart man when he has that plate "Y RENT"

[@NRP1991]

Great journey definitely subscribed!