SELF RELIANCE ON THE ROAD | A TOUR OF SHAWN JAMES’ OVERLAND TRUCK

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In today's video we take a tour of Shawn James' overland truck. Shawn is a popular video creator and passionate outdoorsman living the life of his dreams in a log cabin he built by himself in the Canadian wilderness. When he's not at the cabin he is with his family and dog Cali, seeking out wilderness areas in his overland truck.
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In today's video we take a tour of Shawn James' overland truck. Shawn is a popular video creator and passionate outdoorsman living the life of his dreams in a log cabin he built by himself in the Canadian wilderness. When he's not at the cabin he is with his wonderful family and his dog Cali, seeking out wilderness areas in his overland truck. MY SELF RELIANCE KZbin CHANNEL - www.youtube.com/@myselfreliance SHAWN JAMES KZbin CHANNEL - www.youtube.com/@shawnjames1

[@MySelfReliance]

We’re so glad we were finally able to meet!

[@EFRT]

Likewise!

[@donaldhofman5257]

Shaun , someone is pirating your videos!

[@sway696]

Was awesome to see your camper Shawn. I’m sure you had an amazing trip.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Thankyou Shawn for mentioning the name of this lovely channel. I now have this channel, and your channel I'm subscribed to. I'm sure I will be here for many years as well.

[@deannadavis5123]

I am in heaven seeing my two favorite youTubers together! What a nice surprise! Enjoy your visit!

[@EFRT]

Thank you

[@flclare6135]

Oh my goodness! Our 2 favourite families, real people doing real things in life, thank you, pats to Callie

[@lizblazina4155]

I was going to say the same thing, so cool to watch fellow Canadians meet up!

[@jeeprayz1]

Shawn’s My Self Reliance first brought me to KZbin. In loving Jeeps, I found you guys. I never dreamed there would be a meet up. ❤ Hope to see more

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching our channels. We really appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@Heisstrong]

Yes, we Americans love Canadians Shawn James, Jim Baird, and the Van Stralen family, plus alot more Canadians who have great KZbin content. When I think of the Canadian man who represents Canada, I use to think of your Justin Trudeau. Yeah, sorry! But now, I am happy to say that Canada has real hardworking men like Shawn, Jim, Pete, and especially Kyle from Traplines and Inlines. Canada is indeed our wonderful neighbor to the North. Great to see Shawn out exploring the US, like the Van Stralen's! Cheers!

[@lindapetersen1800]

As I always say for SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! Hey there Happy Valentine's Day to you & the Wife !!! Glad to see the truck again Shawn !!!

[@EFRT]

Thank you. Same to you. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@raquelhernandez1733]

Hello Pete. What a nice surprise to see you with Shawn and sweet Cali. Is always a pleasure to see videos with great content. Take care, be safe and huge hug for Lando!

[@EFRT]

Thank you

[@markmorgan5482]

So surprised when I saw these two guys together....a couple of my favorites. Thanks for the video, Pete and Shawn. Love all your videos...family, travel, and projects (Lando and Callie, for sure).

[@EFRT]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@edsallusa]

So awesome that you guys are connected with Shawn. I’ve been following him a little longer than your family! Two of my favorite channels and stories!❤

[@dsop66]

Shawn, hands down, is my most favourite channel i watch on KZbin! one of the humblest, most hardworking guys out there

[@LiveAlohaOhana]

How awesome! Been watching Shawn for 10 ten years and what is so cool is getting to meet so many other people with the same likes! Shawn the camper truck combo is so radical looking !what was so smart is going with the 4 season camper that looks so sturdy and built well that will last alot longer than so many others that fall apart in the first year ! Ergonomically efficiently and so convenient with the amenities like awnings storage and comfort makes this a definite 10 ! Thanks for sharing! Aloha 🌴 ⛱️

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always EFRT. lando and Callie are truly the stars of the channels. You come for the overlanding and stay for some epic K-9s.

[@EFRT]

Yes, it was fun to see them playing together. 🐾

[@donnahansen326]

Love Shawn James videos.

[@teresaobrien663]

Shawn is so generous with all he shares with us. Love both of his channels. I found this channel a couple years after finding his & it immediately struck me how you had the same genuine, calm demeanor; seeing & hearing you side by side today just reminded me of that. This was a fun episode seeing you meet 🥰

[@EFRT]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ruthannmanders6129]

What an awesome morning to see you and Shawn James together. ❤❤❤❤

[@jmarkley767]

Hi ya from PA, when I saw that Shawn was on your KZbin channel-WOW that is Great to see him!! Like another person’s said he brought me to KZbin when he was building his 1st cabin. Thank You!!

[@EFRT]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@donnamaben775]

Fantastic I absolutely love Shawn James and his dog Cali from "My Self Reliance" All your missing is Shaun Walford from "The Story Till Then" and that would be my top 3 KZbinrs and all from Canada.

[@EFRT]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@candacestudies]

My favorite two KZbin families!!!!! Congrats. I was wondering if you all knew each other. I’ve been watching you all since day one!!!!🎉

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much 😊

[@carmenmorales7264]

que entretenido encontrarme con Shawn James y Cali aquí , saludos de una seguidora chilena , Dios los cuide y proteja siempre

[@sway696]

My two favorite channels together.😁 haven’t watched a ton of KZbin because it was summer, but when I do you all are my favorite. Thanks for the videos.😁stay safe as always.

[@lindakoon8694]

Love, love ,love these two families.

[@EFRT]

Thank you. We love you too.

[@barbmcnaughton6119]

Two of my favourite you tuber’s meeting up! Excellent!

[@EFRT]

Thank you! Have a great!

[@marymcmanus]

Love Shawn James Cali and family❤️

[@grahamball364]

I’ve been watching Sean James for the last seven years. I found very interesting. A single man come not one not two possibly three Homestead in that period of time the man is very self-motivated and you can’t teach anything you can do is learn from his experience and his experience of hunting surviving in the world And DIY skills reach her and said that having said that I’ve just come across your channel as well and I should be subscribing to this channel and look forward to seeing you next adventure. I drive a Dodge nitro 2.8 and I live in the UK England.🇬🇧 that’s not to say that I haven’t driven in the Americas I’ve driven across America New York, Boston, Yosemite Ada Moab Las Vegas and enjoyed many weeks of holiday with my family so stay safe and look on you next time🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧👍

[@Emil.Tatuerar]

I’ve been following Shawn for 8+ years! Haha, so surprised to see him here. Really fun surprise!

[@geraldinekeating4758]

So excited to see the 2 favorite channels get together ❤️ love your channels. Hi to Callie hi from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 🙋‍♀️

[@Pp4Gd]

Hello. Someone dumped this beautiful Lab/Pit puppy mix in our neighborhood and we all thought she belonged to another neighbor and we found out she did not belong to anyone. We had 2 full grown labs and what the heck, what is one more. Because she had been living for a good few months in our neighborhood she caught her own food as we discovered little Miss sweetness would bring her kill to share with us. lol. We were very thankful when she brought with pride her contribution! Honestly it was the sweetest thing. It took some time and she eventually she realized she didn’t need to make contributions. We were running out of places to deeply bury her contributions. She ended up being an amazing travel companion! You just don’t want to change who they are because they are amazing.

[@EFRT]

Glad you were able to rescue her. She sounds like a sweetheart.

[@karenjacobi5809]

I always wondered if y'all knew each other... being from Ontario. I've been watching both channels for many years... love them!! So cool that y'all finally met!! I hope you got a picture of Lando & Callie!!

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching our channels. Hopefully we did get a picture of Cali in Lando together. They had a lot of fun with each other.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Cool! I’ve been watching Shawn for years!

[@izzybooth-nuku7137]

Yeah, so beautiful to see yous, nawwww Lando has another friend to hang out with. Thank you for sharing with us Shawn and our lovely EFRT famz, big loves, take care and stay safe❤❤❤❤

[@EFRT]

❤️ Lando and Cali are good friends now 🐾 😃 🐕

[@heatherhikes6880]

I love your videos and now to have Shawn James on it also. Great! I have been watching you both for years 🙂

[@EFRT]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nayadelopez881]

thank you for your wonderful programs; two wise men about life off the grid. My favorite families 💫💫💫💫💫

[@EFRT]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying both of our channels. Have a great weekend.

[@happyoutdoorsireland6787]

What a collaboration!! Excellent outdoors channels and inspirational people. Like you mentioned in the video, I have thought you's might cross paths at some point but never figured it would be this far from your homes... Brilliant video

[@EFRT]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@harrietmanuelito1703]

Wowie!!! What a treat to see Shawn with you!!! Love it 😃

[@Stanley-q7w]

I’m from N j I was in AZ last week on a visit and it seems I missed my two favorite Chanel’s but the landscape in AZ and NM was great

[@EFRT]

Glad you had a great trip. Yes AZ is a spectacular place. Thanks for watching!

[@nancycolbert2703]

New subscriber here. Wonderful Canadian family. Glad I found your channel. I live in London but am from North Bay , Ontario. Watching this episode I realized you have two sons and Shawn has two daughters. Seems like a match made in heaven to me……🇨🇦

[@EFRT]

Haha. Glad you found our channel. Thanks for subbing!

[@602North]

Great to see you two together!

[@truefireshhelby]

My 2 favorite KZbin dogs and their families !!

[@RoamingRetreats1]

Nice video, Ive seen plenty of Shawns cabin videos as we also had one in Ontario, now also RVing in Arizona and California

[@w.a.stewart3191]

I’ve been watching Shawn’s 2 channels for number of years now.

[@jaminthevanuk296]

I totaly get the quiet work ethic im building a cabin in scotland on the whisky trail and its silent ..im using battery chainsaw and drills and hand tools ..im learning a lot from your vids thank you so much for your content time effort and foresight mike scotland..im 70 this year gotta b done

[@turnerfamilyadventures8392]

My 2 favorite KZbin channels together at last!!! Well, 3 really...I got you Dan!! Fantastic!

[@EFRT]

Thank you 😊

[@azdesertrat9104]

I follow Mr. James YT channel and SO good to see y'all are connected and friends! I did NOT know he was a traveling man with a truck camper! I'm sure I've probably passed you or Shawn driving around AZ this winter. My state 48 is the place to be in the winter times 😎 We always enjoy our winter visitors! Very much enjoyed this episode 👍👍

[@EFRT]

Thank you for your hospitality here in beautiful Arizona!

[@Sushi2735]

Love Shawn James!! Thanks for this! He’s just awesome ! Love his cabin too! ❤❤❤❤ Watched every episode!! 🎉

[@sandralnwebster3204]

Great minds think alike and somestimes coincide❤. You are travelling in rigs that allow you to see the best of North America! I especially liked wandering down the Weast Coastal 101! and seeing the seaside towns and lunching on seafood chowder in places like Newport and Trinidad! The Redwoods weren't bad either! Happy travels,Sandy&Andy

[@EFRT]

Thanks guys. Yes the coastal route is amazing. Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@luigimamone2120]

I was just saying to myself that I wonder if Shawn would run into you guys. Here it is . Amazing! 👍🇨🇦

[@stevegrace6732]

This is great you guys met up with each other

[@roadtripslifeandredox]

Awesome to see 2 of favorites channels together. I wondered when Shawn mentioned camping trip to USA if your paths would cross!

[@kimmurphy8589]

Would love to see a video of you visiting each other's home sites, you're not that far from each other,it would be cool to see both your interest😍

[@SlowTransitTimes]

So cool to see Shawn James on your channel. His cabin build was amazing. Those campers are so nice !! Great quality. I’d definitely do the steps for the pups as well 😊 have fun guys !!

[@troydavidson1803]

Finally you two met, I think you guys need to do more videos together back home with the family. Both of your channels are very similar. They are both awesome. I watch as much as I can. Keep up the great work.

[@EFRT]

Thanks so much for watching both of our channels. Yes, we hope to do more episodes together. Cali and Lando are good friends as well. 🐾🐕

[@sandimatthews5703]

What a delightful surprise! Love love seeing you both families together! Put a smile on me face! Much love❤

[@EFRT]

Thank you

[@SL-ye4ur]

Absolutely great to see you two together! Two great channels Now all we need is a massive Canadian meet up with Joe robenet and Doug Lost lakes and Xander The baird Brothers and Shaun from the story till now Hey, I can dream ...😅 Anyway, it's great to see Shawn on the road

[@EFRT]

That would be fun. We’ll see if we can make that happen.

[@jmarkley767]

That would be great to see all of them together and if not all together just for the family to meet these men.🏔️🏕️🛶

[@AHumanBeingbeing]

I love Shawn, followed him for years and of course you guys! One day soon I will also be an off grid mountain man

[@EFRT]

Thank you.

[@RichardCockerill]

this is so cool,you just poped up and i saw shawn james,i've been watching him since he started his first cabin..wow

[@jennyk544]

This is great. I was thinking that the two channels needed to get together and look, you have. Awesome!

[@gsicord]

Yaaa…! Callie’s dad on EFRT ….love it 🤗👏😁

[@marycountry]

Love Self Reliance❤️

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Ho Shawn, nice to see you over here.

[@pattk100]

Yes, my two favorite as well and I always wondered if you guys were related you look like brothers

[@EFRT]

😀

[@lanamorey6679]

I've followed Shawn for a few years and enjoy his channel and yours as well!!

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching, we are so glad you are enjoying both Channels. Have a wonderful day

[@robertottwell605]

Shawn and super dog Cali.great channel

[@timothygazda9441]

The merger of my two favorite guys!

[@EFRT]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@srikanthk5769]

My 2 favourite channels. What an awesome collaboration

[@EFRT]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ArmTheCreative]

Always do what u loved as a kid!!

[@EFRT]

Good advice

[@annieherrick]

Ì love his channel and callie!

[@susanvalebia3637]

Wow!! I love this!!

[@peggyconnally3902]

Love both your channels and am a subscriber of both. You are not too far from us, we are spending our winter in the area also..

[@EFRT]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate it.

[@peperetuque7744]

real nice video thank for sharing

[@margaretdesrosiers3235]

Wow so surprised to see you both from my neck of the woods " Almaguin Highlands " I'm an avid member of both channels .Love you guys and must admit two handsome devils..lol ✌️🇨🇦

[@EFRT]

Thank you ☺️ 🙏🏻

[@laruedouglas7972]

I love both of your channels and it is great you both got to meet up 😊.

[@bourdon845]

Cool !!

[@roquelinarios8369]

Gracias por los SUBTITULOS!!😊❤!

[@salomehoule2131]

Enjoyed the tour of the Northern Lite! I’ve been looking at them because of the four season and that they are Canadian made. We are deciding whether to get another travel trailer or truck camper. We are in Ontario as well.

[@EFRT]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@ShawnNorthernOutdoorExperience]

New to the channel. I've been watching your off grid Island video's and absolutely love them. Turns out that I've probably waved hello to you as i was passing by with my boat. I spend many days fishing on that same body of water and recognized your location. I call it my home lake. Glad i hooked up to channel. Cheers👍

[@EFRT]

Hi there. Thanks for watching. How’s the ice up there now?

[@ShawnNorthernOutdoorExperience]

I have yet to get out on the ice this season due to the milder weather we've been having. This past week the nights were cold, down to -21C, so I'm sure were finally making good ice. Really chompin' at the bit to get out this weekend and drill some holes. Safe travels.

[@davidoliver2826]

Wow! Kinda epic!

[@wudzen]

Good show!!

[@susanwithyahinthemist]

Well I just knew you all were connected.

[@donnaclark8478]

Two of the best KZbinrs 👍🏽

[@EFRT]

Thank you so much.

[@williamleopold507]

Interesting video ! You live an interesting life ! Be safe

[@EFRT]

Thanks

[@salimchaddad9731]

Hi ,I fellow you both ……… enjoying your videos ,thanks for sharing your experiences…..

[@EFRT]

Our pleasure!

[@roquelinarios8369]

Saludos a Cali❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidpatrick1813]

It's not what you know it's who you know.

[@anniewildmush1284]

OMG im only missing crowley house... thats it!!! perfect trio loll 😂😂❤❤

[@jf5336]

If you are still around Shawn, could you please find out where he got that set of dog stairs? Loved the video tour.

[@EFRT]

Glad you enjoyed the tour. We forgot to ask him about the stairs but they looked a lot like these: pawroll.com/products/pawroll-foldable-dog-ramp-4-steps?currency=USD&variant=42540256624864&Google%20Shopping&stkn=8427b91d818a&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs7ntzrmjhAMVjyqtBh3_cAxoEAQYCSABEgI-oPD_BwE

[@Brett_Cook]

That's awesome! Been watch Shawn for years! I'd love to meet the guy. Never expected you 2 to meet up. Guess Joe Robinet is next 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@EFRT]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank for watching our channels. Have a great weekend.

[@deborahgates283]

Funny! I watch both of your channels! You’re in the Southwest where I live! Who would have thought! 😂😂😂😂!

[@EFRT]

So cool!

[@shirleyanderson8441]

I loved the movie: JEREMIAH JOHNSON and the cabin that the ole Griz hunter had.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning EFRT and thumbs UP!!

[@EFRT]

Good morning

[@deerwoodretreat]

It was 20 miles down that road with all the cattle crossings and washouts from the highway, which was about 19.5 miles too far for us. Shawn James was at that campground too? By the way, we made it to California!

[@EFRT]

Sounds like you are on a great adventure. Have fun!

[@sandithompson5265]

Where can I find a step ladder like this one you have for Cali this is so neat glad you are having a great vacation

[@JohnandRos]

Hi, do you have deets for the truck dog steps, we have been using a ramp for our old dog but it's heavy and takes up room in the truck. Great video.

[@EFRT]

I’ll try and get the info. Thanks for watching.

[@NereideBibo-jj4hm]

Olá boa noite daqui do Brasil.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@myaloy]

Two of my favorite channels got together- I enjoyed it. Question: what is exactly the model of the RAM? Thany

[@EFRT]

I’ll see if I can get that info for you. Thanks for watching

[@leastcoast5606]

Thanks for the video. Just subscribed.

[@EFRT]

Thanks for the sub!

[@37claudia.15]

❤❤❤

[@tanyaclark3474]

You two could be brothers you look so alike. 😄

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

The other side of Shawn James. Wow.

[@johnvinson4940]

I was hoping you would put a link to his page in comments.

[@EFRT]

Here are the links. We posted them in the description and now the comment section. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful evening! MY SELF RELIANCE KZbin CHANNEL - www.youtube.com/@myselfreliance SHAWN JAMES KZbin CHANNEL - www.youtube.com/@shawnjames1