Everything Still Working? What Survived the Long Trip

[@SolarSailor1967]

Slim has always been honest about problems on the road. I'd say for traveling 5K miles, he had great luck with minimal issues.

[@PWlangford1]

You have that trailer dialled in Slim 🇨🇦

[@paulr.3220]

It occurs to me that if even 1% of your followers take to heart the lessons you convey, there will be a lot less grief in the world. Your research, preparation and documentation is so thorough and inspiring.

[@baitboy3191]

I have been watching Slim's videos for the past year and they have inspired me to get into boondocking and camping. I turned my Prius into a mini camper with all the amenities and thanks to the hacks from Slim I didn't have to break the bank to do so. I am so excited to take my first trip this month!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Nice thing about a Prius is you can run the air all night if you want for they claim $1.48.

[@Jean-qn4fy]

A Prius? I would love to see a video on that! They seem so small.

[@MorganRussman-g1v]

​@@Jean-qn4fyit does look like there are videos out there about prius camping.

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

I love your attitude of "repair" instead of "replace" when possible. Glad you had a good trip and made it back safely. Looking forward to your next video.

[@lkcantwell]

How did your fixer-upper cabin fare in the winter weather? I was anxious to hear about it too.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Slim. I am glad that you had a safe journey and arrived back home safely. I love your videos, your sense of humor and your ingenuity. Thanks for taking us along and I sure do look forward to your upcoming videos. Thumbs UP to you! 👍

[@ScottyOn1]

Great to see you made it back in one piece. Can’t wait for the next journey! Thanks!

[@sjTHEfirst]

Glad you made it home safe Slim. That phone update has me shaking my head, that should have been the first thing the support people should have asked. If you knew that, you could have found a free WiFi somewhere, like a McDonald’s, and done the update. Oh well, live and learn.

[@secondact7151]

If you take a bright rope, mine is glow in the dark, and set it where you want your driver's side trailer wheel to track, you can just follow the rope and you don't need to see anything else.

[@SlimPotatohead]

You're a Genius! Thanks! SP

[@LtDan-ov6bf]

Excellent Tip!

[@carllallemand5774]

Hey Slim, congratulations on a successful trip.I'm glad you didn't have any major catastrophes and came back safely. Thanks for taking us along and sharing your adventures. Be well and have a great summer.

[@richstanton8545]

Slim, you are truly a "Pathfinder" for your viewers in several key ways. You show us beautiful places, some definitely off the beaten path. You share your innovations/inventions both the ones that work and those that don't. You illustrate what you tried to plan for and how you improvised to get through a sticky situation. Sometimes a.person just has to ride out bad weather or such. Lastly, you give your followers a fair idea of unforeseen financial costs and what things needed to be repaired or replaced. Your videos are always entertaining! Thanks! Continued Safe Journeys!

[@chefbillyx]

Camping in Ontario few years back. A tree fell on a trailer and killed I belive the poor mother of the family on the campsite next to us the night before. Every time I go camping regardless if it's just a spot or managed by the town or company, I check all the trees in the area.

[@eugenebreindel]

MPG! You are exactly right! A small amount of miles per gallon can save you a lot of money over a long period of time. It's even more apparent when you equate that savings to the extra beer that you could consume! ☺️

[@davesimmons8640]

Adventure is never fun while it's happening; but the adventures are the stories you tell later.

[@GrahamRead101]

$3 or $4 a gallon, we can only dream! As of today the UK equivalent is about = $9 (US) if I've converted that about right I actually almost enjoy all the little snagging issues and thinking how to fix them - as long as it's not major structural stuff. Great update

[@lianedegville3093]

Yesterday here in Canberra, Australia, I paid US$6.60 per gallon for diesel. Petrol (gasoline) wasn't much cheaper. Was much much cheaper just before the war in Ukraine. I wanted to have a salad for dinner but thanks to climate change floods here and now a wet, cold winter, lettuce are hard to come by (supermarket stocks low or non-existent) and have reached AUD $13 (US $9) each in places. A pack of 4 tomatoes was AUS $11 (US $7.62). So no salad, just cheaper potatoes and broccoli.

[@Cuernavacachica02]

Man, the deer in the opening shots was amazing!! Glad you had few problems and glad you’ll be back working on the cabin!!

[@beaandmaddy6623]

Awww, sorry about your travel issues. Hopefully, you won't have any for a while now. Just like a house, always something that needs fixed/replaced. LOL! All the deer at beginning of video were sooo pretty. Stay safe, healthy and happy. 😇🙏🌧🐦🦅

[@annekramer6740]

Have you ever considered carrying a hammock, under quilt and tarp? You can set them up in 10 minutes anywhere that has two trees 12-14’ apart. Very flexible shelter arrangement at home, camping, or even day use at a park. Recline at a 30 degree angle from the hammock line for maximum comfort.

[@robertphillips3893]

Considering all that you did and the places you went, the problems were pretty small. The repair bill was painful, but it is good to know your snowboard still works.

[@johnb4183]

Slim you're lucky you didn't lose the complete door / window cover when it blew open ! Good job on patching it up and getting it going again. Aluminum frame is a real asset. I would have a trusted transmission expert look at that "burnt" transmission fluid. Maybe have one of those coolers installed. Take care !

[@bethhurst6231]

Wow! I’m so glad the tree didn’t fall on your beautiful camper!

[@bypinkerton892]

I enjoyed seeing your.... Welcoming Committee... The beautiful Deer.... It was nice to hear that the trip went well & you Enjoyed it.... We Enjoyed your Video's.... Words of Wisdom - " The Fun Never Ends...".... Thanks

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

Glad you had no major problems! Enjoyed watching your trip! Thanks 😊

[@kathrynb4683]

You made out much better than me. All after an uneventful trip, 3 blown tires and 14 hrs by the side of the road in New Orleans. Fridge doors flew open breaking the hinges and threw raspberry vinaigrette all over my cream colored carpet. Dinette table broke off the wall. Got home safely although upon waking up and going to figure out how to fix things, my windshield was cracked in the lower right hand corner. A motorhome windshield. Huge bucks. Probably from the 70 mph winds that almost flipped me over in PA. Afraid to ever go out alone again. Love traveling, driving, just not alone again. Now at my cabin and winter has returned. Beautiful, really gorgeous white covering all you can see but delays my projects. I feel like the dropped over daffodils outside. Hopefully I pop back to life like them when the sun and warmth return. I can really relate to your travels Slim. And, my goodness, the trees, yeah! Always praying! I can't begin to tell you how you inspire me to keep going. Good luck on YOUR upcoming cabin projects. Looking forward to more inspiration!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Yikes! Sorry to hear your trip didn't go too well, but glad you made it back safe. Chin up, it gets better! SP

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Now that you are back home safe I'm looking forward to cabin updates. My husband and I are travelling across Canada this summer in our Airstream from NS, where we live, to Vancouver for our daughter's wedding.

[@claramullen]

It is always a big relief when a travel adventure goes without any major problems the little things are what you learn from. I am glad you enjoyed your trip. Take care Slim.

[@jackbootsman5672]

You made me chuckle. About 6 years ago i was long hauling to to the US out of Alberta. Having problems with my cellphone, after buying the cross border plan. Called Telus while travelling east of Casper Wyoming. Called in and the Asian lady I was speaking to kept asking where I was. Told Wyoming several times. Finally figured out, through accents and what not, when I said Wyoming she took it as Roaming!

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

I am so glad you are back safe and sound my friend.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Travel is always an adventure, hopefully of the good kind, but the bad kind make for better stories later. Keep the good stuff coming Slim.

[@tpseeker3367]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure Slim.

[@aloeveratoronto1793]

Wohoo back to the cabin!! 🛖 🏠

[@tinyventuring2427]

For water, would you be able to rain harvest and use that? And the deck is absolutely amazing! Great job Slim!

[@PeterRAllen]

😎 wonderful images and thoughts of inspiration, best wishes from Australia...

[@Regina0964]

I love camping and nature, nothing relieves stress better then being out in the middle of a forest with the fresh scent of pines, birds and anything else that lives in our beautiful forests.. slim, I'm the same way as you on my camera equipment, everyone tells me to get a luggage to carry them all in, lol, never worked for me because when that perfect picture moment is there who wants to dig out equipment...enjoy your time back home, even if it's brief, it's your home....hugs from wisconsin

[@hildeschmid8400]

"A good technician can repair anything and have parts left over." My late husband would say that often!

[@ladikmk]

Glad to hear you made it home safely Slim. I always enjoy your videos, even when it’s something like this one because you don’t sugarcoat anything and give your honest assessment/opinion about items you use. Looking forward to seeing how your cabin progresses this Summer - you’re going to have a beautiful view of the water. Stay well.

[@davec9244]

ALL and all, NOT bad! ALL stay safe thank you

[@brianmombourquette2673]

Your eternal optimism is an inspiration to us all :-)

[@itchingtogo7362]

Always enjoy your videos and the inspiration to expand horizons. Just back from a couple days at New River Gorge NP and camping at Army Campground! I never would have thought of going there except for your recent video. THANKS!!!

[@jeffreywoodin8549]

Compressors with cords are a pain, I got a Ryobi P731 compressor/inflator a few years ago (and Ryobi P747 when Home Depot had a deal on them). Love it. It's great. Plus the 18V batteries can be used in other Ryobi tools, LED lights, blowers (to clear a camp site), etc....Ryobi even has some (18V and 40V) Battery Inverters. I don't want to sound like an ad for Ryobi, but they have nice and handy stuff for home and on the road. Edit: Oh and battery/120V powered fans too.

[@hillshounds]

Send some of that rain here! (Saskatchewan) Welcome home.

[@lad34der]

Slim, so glad you made it safely back home. Always enjoy your stories. Looking forward to your cabin updates and your trailer repairs. Here's a suggestion...I friended the local DNR and there is always someone posting to identify a plant or animal. The response is usually successful. Perhaps you could show us the odds and ends from your camper floor and somebody could identify them!

[@SlimPotatohead]

What's a DNR?

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Great up date 👍 glad you made it back. Thanks for taking along ❗ it was great 💯🏆🥇

[@yc3613]

Had similar phone problem a few years ago so periodically pull into a McDonalds, park as close to the building as possible, and update my phone. Plenty of other places to do that at but McD’s has been particularly reliable.

[@orcus79orca5]

A couple of tips for the Jeep to get a bit more life out of the transmission (black and burnt fluid is never good, transmission is over heating), consider the addition of an auxiliary transmission cooler (if not already done) and I would also suggest given the amount of towing and travelling you do, a quality transmission temperature gauge. Also don't forget about the oil in your differentials, if your shop doesn't already note it when you get it serviced. Cheers.

[@jayrpyne7067]

Scissor jacks and your battery drill satisfied both needs for me ... levelling the RV and jacking up the vehicle. Just a suggestion. And welcome back. Namaste. Jay

[@larrygilbert7273]

Ahh, the sweet sound of the blackcap chickadee calling, "Cheeseburger!"

[@HoneyandMe]

Good to have you back in Canada! We headed south the first of March for just over a month. Hoping it will be longer next year. It was the first trip we'd taken in our 'new to us' trailer that replaced the one that was stolen from us in 2020. We also had a new phone plan with Bell for US and Canada. Worked great! Our only issue was occasionally with debit and credit cards not working! Not due to lack of funds or payments. Just finicky gas pumps! It's all part of the adventure! Take care!

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Sometimes, the pumps won't accept "foreign" credit cards and you must go inside and pay at the counter. If prompted for a zip code, in your own postal code take the first three numbers then add two zeros at the end. i.e. if postal code is M1R 1E9, the zip code becomes 11900. Works most of the time but not 100% guaranteed.

[@bombasticborneo]

Precious lessons learnt. TQ 🙏🏿

[@FloridaNative59]

Gas mileage was worse in Florida due to air temperature, you want cold/cool air drawn into an engine for greater effeciency. This is why in modern cars the air intake is outside of the engine compartment or at least near the outside.

[@michellegarry1872]

Interesting. I have lived here in south Florida for 16 years. In 2 weeks I am moving to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. I will definitely test out that mileage thing. My 2017 Ram 1500 4x gets decent mileage (14-15 city, 18-19 hwy). I would love to improve that especially with paying almost $5 a gallon!

[@johnm2056]

Add an intercooler like they have on diesels. They cool the air before entering the intake. This makes it more dense.

[@jamey48]

as far as stabilizers go, we used 2 cheap bottle Jack's. or 1 jack to lift, 2 regular jack stands to stabilize. very inexpensive and works great. thanks for the update !

[@SlimPotatohead]

I prefer the mount-on type because I have little space for storage. Thanks! SP

[@SeauT]

Thx for sharing Slim. I am glad to see you are doing well.

[@maryvalent961]

Another great video. While I understand that you want to keep your videos upbeat, don’t underestimate how mild drama adds to a storyline. I wouldn’t have minded hearing about those small breakdowns along the way. But you do you! Welcome home!

[@SlimPotatohead]

I thought I did. The window cover mishap was in my North Carolina video I believe. Thanks! SP

[@nothere7198]

Great catchup of the issues over the trip ! And a nice collection of random "extra" parts shaken loose in the camper, here's hoping they were just dropped during building and were not actually doing anything. Welcome back to Canada Slim, looking forward to the cabin check in here to see how it wintered, and where you're going with it between travels of course.

[@littlebear7018]

Slim is a true camper and I am glad that he has his own plastic tube for spare parts. I finally found out that 'mystery nut" belonged onto the supporting arm of the cot, yikes!

[@wescam2958]

Happy to hear you made it back safely and had a good time. Cheers!

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Slim, glad all problems were small and you enjoyed the trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Larisahoney]

Will wait for cabin diy videos

[@michaelthelastwarrior]

Your videos are always a pleasure

[@badbob8394]

The alcohol they use in winter fuel. Helps with knocking. Also if you use fuel with a lower octane rating you get knocking. Also if you use to high an octane rated fuel the electronic fuel control will toss in extra fuel to keep the engine at the right temperature for the internal burn. What is the best octane rating for your vehicle when towing?

[@drs3055]

As a long time subscriber, I love your shared experiences, including learnings! How about a vid on what tools you carry, what tow vehicle and trailer maintenance services you do during your trips? I carry tools for everything! Stay young keep traveling and sharing!

[@SlimPotatohead]

I've done several videos on tools and road repairs, starting with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6TImX97ath_hMU As for maintenance, except for regular oil changes, most is done after I return. Thanks! SP

[@leonanderson4727]

Slim, in the old days, when they were making things out of meatal, things would wear out and break down. However, one could usually replace the parts and one could usually repair it. Now it seems that they transferred this trade secret to plastic merchandise. They really cheapened out, you have no choice except to buy a replacement.

[@richardruckman3971]

HI SLIM I'M ONE OF YOUR FAN'S GLAD TO SEE YOU SAFE TAKE CARE BE SAFE PEACE ✌️

[@darleneanglin3651]

So glad you made it safely back home ! I really enjoy your videos. Always beautiful views, angles, attitude 🤓 Alway look forward to your channel Slim, thank you !

[@lfauver6965]

Thanks for doing what you do love your adventures and the technical information you share

[@brucemorton13]

I had the same phone problem last weekend. At least I wasn’t out in the woods or in a distant land. Nice video.

[@n8rlvr876]

Smart idea with the back up cell and prepaid phone card! I’m adding that one to my safety plan🙂

[@lindawoods6841]

Hi Slim,, you had a great trip without any major issues.. That price was not bad at all.. gas is still expensive, but hearing it might start coming down..

[@susanlongb4]

Such a beautiful opening scene! Take care SP ✌☺🌵

[@Eric-R]

Hi Slim. Glad you made it home safely.

[@spencers4121]

Fluid film spray it on anything and everything that could rust, do it during the summer and let a nice coat of dirt and dust to build up on it. then spray more fluid film on it, will build up a nice protective barrier.

[@joharmon2148]

Nice that you give these informational talks on your long trips or even the small ones. At the end it cost you some money in repairs but that is pretty normal stuff. The phone and camera's well that can be a big one. Thanks for letting us know about these issues.

[@Stephen-ob3ij]

Lots of head winds in Florida might explain the lower gas mileage. It certainly isn't the hills or lack thereof.

[@marshallbaldwin395]

Your phone story reminded me of something similar happening to me we bought a sidekick in Vancouver wa. Our next went to Detroit about half way there it quit working after we delivered we droped the trailer and found a phone store and took it in to see what was wrong the battery had died in the meantime the guy pluged it in to get it turn on and it worked he got on the phone to see if they could explain why found out that all you had to do was shut it off and turn it back on turns out that some time that it would get hung up on a tower and it would keep looking for that tower no matter where you were

[@gikar1948]

Slim, thanks for the interesting updates. Glad you are safely back home. Looking forward to your cabin remodeling videos.

[@doktordice9219]

Glad you made it home safe :). Been watching your adventures the last 3 -4 years . Looking forward to seeing the progress on your cabin!!! Take care

[@pagewhite61]

I’m glad you made it back home safely. All in all it seems like not too much broke down, I’d say you had good luck overall. Good planning and preparation really, more than luck. Can’t wait to see an update on the cabin! Thanks Slim!

[@sidebyside3125]

Thanks again!

[@NDC0065]

Coat the springs and whatever else on those stabilizers with RP-342 Cosmoline, works great.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

So good to see you made it back safely. I'm a subscriber of yours now. I really liked the video you did Thurmond, West Virginia. I like all the videos I've watched of yours. You see some amazing places/scenery. Looking forward to the upgrades you make on your cabin. I hope the weather will be good for you. Thank you for sharing & giving me someone to look forward too!

[@blake8297]

May want to change that transmission fluid again. Dropping the pan might change half of the fluid.

[@scottschultz687]

Great video slim 👍, Glad you made it home safe.

[@karlbaschal3245]

Welcome home. Good video.

[@deerhaven3350]

I feel you're very wise to maintain a used, "paid for" vehicle vs brand new with a payment. $1,100 or more is what many people pay per month for the payment, insurance, gas, maintenance & registration on their vehicles. Regarding mpg, believe it or not my Honda Pilot averaged 25mpg when towing our 9' wide Coleman folding camper, even when fully loaded and driving up into the Sierras!

[@katherinewillie9776]

Can't wait to see you at your little cabin!!!

[@davidjones8680]

Glad to hear you got home safe and sound after your extensive travels. I have really enjoyed following along. In just 16 days I retire from my one and only job for the last 50 years. I will then just dissapear into the sunset. David in the UK.

[@frasermacdougall7610]

It is good you got back safely and only had a few minor problems. Cheers !

[@claytonmetz3116]

My cousin had a old Shasta trailer . One time when we’re camping together I put some screws and washers on the floor , with out him seeing . It drove him crazy looking for where they came from .😂

[@judyrobinson9556]

A good assessment of things to be aware of when traveling. I had the same exact swing-down jacks on a popup camper I used to have. They worked well, but also got corroded and could be difficult to get to swing down. WD-40 usually took care of that problem. I also had mystery parts with that camper. Many times when popping it up, there would be a screw or something on the floor. What was the snowboard for? You probably explained it in a previous video, but I wouldn't know which one to look for. I also used to have a Jeep Liberty. Enjoyed it a lot. Sounds like you had a nice trip and now are safely back home. Enjoyed the video.

[@carmie5881]

Thanks for reviewing what went wrong too. Glad you are safely back in NB.

[@diann546]

Happy to hear you are back safe. Can’t wait for cabin updates. Check in to possibly returning the inflator. I was surprised when our local auto store said I could have returned one a couple years later, because it malfunctioned. Also we have had good luck with Camco suction mirrors. I see poor reviews, however if you wipe off where you put it on your existing mirror and don’ over tighten, we have not had a problem with them. Flat for drivers side. Convex for passenger side. As to the camera, I hope it can be fixed. However, I just called to see about fixing one of my cameras and was told it wouldn’t be worth it, and that is if they could even get the parts. I hope it is under warranty for you. Though warranties aren’t worth much, if they can’t get the parts or lack of workers push the repair out several months or more. Hope that all goes well for you!

[@yellowstonenaturerc8518]

Slim, that is another great video and I am sure we all can look forward to more as you now will be continuing with "Adventures" at the cabin.... Thanks

[@daveneil3963]

Glad you had a nice trip! Thanks for the updates, hope you have a great time on your next trip.

[@hansostlund4626]

Haha mister canadian, your videos is always top notch, loveem, thank you for taking the time to upload your adventures, we love em and Im not alone here…😀 Best regards from sweden scandinavia!

[@carolynmesser7199]

I’m so glad you visited the US , come back anytime 😀💕

[@KristiinaKasepalu]

Haa. Nice. Love the cabin project.

[@kevinplunkett6393]

Great wrap up on your trip! I’ve had good luck out of a Harbor Freight tire inflator just be sure to get their heavy duty version that run around $70.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome you back . No major problems. 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@larrywiddis470]

Excellent "wrap up!" Thank you

[@kathyowens9901]

Excellent rap up of the trip, now on to the cabin! Glad your back safe and sound!

[@858493]

Thanks Slim, love your videos as always....also would love one of those notebooks you use l haven't seen them in years regards Doc from Down Under