Driving To Alaska | The Ultimate Solo Winter Road Trip

The Alaska Highway is the longest remote highway in North America, let's drive it in the truck house. We'll be crossing the Canada / US Alaska border and driving all the way back to my cabin in Alaska.
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[@jmcova23]

Been amazing 🤙🏼, can't wait for what's next 🤟🏼, from San Antonio Texas 🤟🏼

[@HeresMinx]

Get an Espar coolant heater for those cold starts with no where to plug in. Plumbs into your coolant lines and pushes hot coolant through your system for up to 120 minutes, you can schedule auto starts to come on at whatever time you want so you wake up to a warm truck. Uses diesel from your tank to run

[@truthseeker2222]

Man I have really enjoyed this trip a lot. I watch everynight with dinner while smoking a J. I live in the Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. Always wanted to do a trip like this. I have a travel trailer, but looking to switch up to a truck camper this spring. Really inspiring and artistic channel. Thanks Timmy.

[@moonchildpink5525]

Hey Truthseeker! Grew up spending Summer's in a small town, Highlands, N.C. & used to go to Toxaway Falls (Which I can't get to anymore as area is developed with Country Clubs etc in that area but it is so beautiful where I live. We came from South Florida so it was a big change. Anyways, we went RVing during Vivid & it was super cool. The only thing it would be much better in a truck getting better mileage as it does get expensive. Never made it to Alaska - it's on our bucket list still. The younger I go the better. Whatever u decide to do, it is well worth it & enjoyable. The one thing I wish I had documented the trip on KZbin. Take it easy! 😊😊😊😊

[@Shawndaniel7710]

Smoking and watching to from Detroit ❤

[@evopwrmods]

Mr. Tim the real deal...respect

[@WezleyB]

Yeah Northern British Columbia and gas prices ain't no joke... I drive a 4 cylinder four-wheel drive Tacoma.. because eight bucks a gallon hurts my feelings

[@Kamikaze3557]

Of late Tim-my you are the only utuber (that I’m subscribed to) putting out steady content. So thank you.

[@philwhitney1108]

You are keeping it in check man. A nice modest homestead and a rocken 7.3 home on wheels that's perfection. You take care of the old rig and takes care of you... (even cycling those plugs why not)... Stay safe man keep exploring.

[@MrMaddparkison]

I love your cabin. I want to build one on a little trailer for us. Family of 6 lol

[@123turby]

She’s a great old girl. There’s so much more life in her I’m sure you will do everything possible to keep her alive for as long as possible. Great trip Timmie.

[@troxofthetrade]

One day I'm gonna drive the Alaska Hwy! Your videos are invaluable!

[@JB50713]

That's an epic road trip! Everytime you show us the Alaskan landscape I'm in awe.

[@marianfrances4959]

Welcome home, Timmy! 👍🇨🇦😎⭐🦜🦜

[@sirsmokey8651]

I went skiing on Alyeska back in the late 80's while stationed in AK. Coldest I'd ever been!

[@outrigger9553]

When I lived in Bethel, i used a oil heating dp stick, a battery blanket and was still worried if the van would start...lol. although I did drive for over 6 months without a water pump.

[@martna1]

GLAD you are home Timmy!

[@jennifermartin506]

Beautiful

[@MrRcspeedster]

Thanks for the ride and welcome home.

[@deckiedeckie]

The USCG used to manage a old LORAN (old navegation system used before GPS) station in TOK....

[@OvertheWindingRoad]

I remember my first time being gone more than 6/7 days and it was 2 months. What a feeling

[@bigblue1287]

Welcome Home Timmy!!!! What a RIDE

[@ter131]

You made it Timmy. Glad your home. I haven't been watching for probly 6 months. Just been too busy. I'm back tho. Thank heavens. Thank you for taking us along. Your awesome and blessed. 🏔️

[@jeff-le1tp]

Love the sound of that diesel. Hope we can continue to drive them for another 30 years.

[@FunwithBooboo]

My husband and I started watching you when you started going up the Duffy. We live in Lillooet. Nice videos 👍

[@TruckHouseLife]

right on!

[@realisticthought1781]

It takes all kinds my dude. I was once a city guy, but I live on 12 acres now and love it. When it’s really cold, my diesel doesn’t shut off

[@Vegasliferpools]

Your videos are soul soothing Thank you sir

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

[@bnkwupt]

Loved the trip! See you on the next one. Welcome home!

[@mikewebbsinbox]

I've done this drive in my 96 F250 7.3 with a camper and 6x8 enclosed trailer. I loved that trip and your videos are making me want to hit the road again.

[@pilierofq]

Love riding along with you thanks!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Any time!

[@davidthompson5963]

Timmy . Really enjoyed sharing your trip with you . But getting home after a long trip warms once hart . Regards from South Africa

[@tomkruczek668]

Fantasitc. Thanks for taking us along. I drove the ALCAN (Los Angeles, CA to Fairbanks/Denali and back a little over 40 years ago. At the time, most of the ALCAN was stone and it was May/June. Although your route was different (close enough) doing it in the winter and alone is a whole different thing. At the time (still hard to belive), Canadian Customs/MP strongly encouraged bringing a rifle on the ALCAN. How times have changed. We had to show them our route, count our money and completely unload our truck to show them we were prepared. My buddy bought an almost new Toyota 4WD for the trip. I bought all of the supplies, including anything we could possibly think of - tires, gas cans, alternator, voltage regluator, battery, headlights, etc. We had just enough room for one of us to sleep in the bed under the cap, the other slept in the cab. Great memories. I used Google Maps to follow along your trip. Really fun! When I drove the ALCAN, there were several sections that had 75-150 (IIRR) miles between gas stations/villages. I think the villages were really "outposts" setup to maintain the highway. Glad you made it home and hope you have a wonderful 2023. Thanks again.

[@flash8051]

Wow...brought back so many memories of MY epic trip from So. Cal. to Alaska waaay back in 1979! My good ol' Jeep J-10 4x4 truck with just a camper shell and one of my buddies along with me! It was in Sept. though so the weather was a bit nicer! 😄 Went all the way up to Circle and then down to Kenai Peninsula. Returned home on the Cassiar Hwy. which at that time was even worse than the Alcan Hwy! Just over a month and almost 9k miles total! Gotta find the slides of our trip (yeah, long before digital cameras!). Great video, great adventure! Thanks for sharing that...

[@arlenefrancis2791]

That is so cool that you have parakeets. I love them too. I had 8 birds, but now I only have 3 left, as 5 of them died over the course of 10 years. Great trip north homeward bound! Glad that you made it safely. 👍👍

[@lisafayepranger8561]

Funny...I started clapping my hands when your trucks started....happy for you

[@wot1fan885]

My dream is to live in Alaska . I made some big mistakes in my life and some issues might not have any place to live here soon its that bad but dam i can still have hope . God bless and safe travels . Its crazy im single and dont need much space to live a bed a bathroom and place to cook and id be happy but the price of everything is insane .

[@chuckborghoff8443]

We really enjoyed this trip with you.Thanks!

[@jamesdane6189]

Great journey home, loved it. Now, install a third fuel tank since you pushed the range a little to the edge 😵‍💫, install air lockers for next season in Utah and Colorado, and keep on trucking. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for this winter, I’m sure it will be epic.

[@jamesdane6189]

I think you got hacked? Got a notice that I was selected to receive a free prize which seemed strange. Contact email was similar to your merchandise email address but with an extra period inserted. It also went away which was strange.

[@degored2073]

Thanks Timmy for sharing. Quite a trip for sure.

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Nice video. Those birds must be feeling like they are in prison during the whole Winter trip, LOL.

[@germaineprien7691]

I admire you for being true to yourself!!!

[@shcaskey]

Home is where your stuff is.

[@OldPackMule]

Great trip man. Thanks for taking us along.

[@insaynbcr]

You mentioned that the truck had been warming up for 20mins and is still frigid. I found in my '97 that I can idle it all day long in cold weather and it never warms up. It doesn't run like a gas engine and uses much less fuel at idle. With so much oil and water in these motors, it takes forever to heatup even at full sing up hill in cold weather.

[@iolojobi6294]

What an amazing road trip. So glad you made it home safe

[@bakedscience6888]

Long trip thx for taking us along

[@SpruceSculptures]

I drove it alone in 1974, not paved then from Dawson to Tok. It was -35 when I stopped in Watson Lake to get gas, 40 gallons later the temp was -46 on the same thermometer. First time I saw the Northern Lights, about an hour after that. Gosh it was cold.

[@ellarussell8769]

I live in Michigan but visited with my son who lives in Seward for a few weeks for Thanksgiving and we drove around Whittier and Girdwood, and I remember seeing your home. Now I stumbled upon your video and seeing it again. What a small world. I love everything about Alaska. I see why my son and people like yourself live there. Thank you for taking us along your journeys

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thank you:)

[@cindysegar1426]

I got an apartment when it got really cold really fast here in Montana. I can't believe how much i miss living out of my suv. I miss it so much!!!

[@rustyharvey3481]

I thought your adventures were freaking awesome. I can’t wait to go to Alaska in June 2023

[@SwampDonkey530]

Cool journeys Timmy, now bust out the sleds 🤘🤘🤘

[@TruckHouseLife]

they're out!

[@michaelhemp8679]

Thanks for the wonderful videos. People who live their dream really live! Have a good time and many, many great ROADTRIPS. Regards, Michael

[@JustLou71]

Everything you said at the start of this video is exactly how I feel. I'm so thankful I found this channel, and your videos.

[@equestrianalways6132]

Awesome Timmy thanks for sharing

[@herbrachel3663]

Glad you made it. It got hairy for a while

[@lesabre1972]

glad to be on the trip with you Timmy.🙂

[@darrellnichter9894]

I remember cold starts at a weld shop I worked at...pulled it in one night and when 1st shift started early I had to remove from shop and smoked them out 😂! Love the old 7.3

[@TonyChin226]

Epic journey. Hope to see some adventures at the alpine creek lodge this winter!

[@TruckHouseLife]

wait for it;)

[@big659]

Love your videos! Do you use a full synthetic oil for the winter? I know from personal experience this made a big difference for my 2000 Dodge 2500 Diesel. I cost extra but worth it. Take care.

[@andyfreer1343]

Great video looking forward to seeing more

[@bucky716]

Welcome home! Thanks for sharing that part of your ongoing journey.

[@nellgoetze1572]

Thanks for sharing your four month trip with us. Live through Timmy!

[@jimt125]

Great trip Timmy, love ur videos that must have been an awesome trip👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TruckHouseLife]

It was!

[@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866]

Glad you made it home safe and sound bro! Found your channel partway into you adventure(s) and have thoroughly enjoyed each and ever moment and have even managed to see a few vids prior to your journey to the lower 48. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and excited to continue with you on your life’s journey. As always, stay safe out there…..

[@mtb7339]

Awesome brother safe travels!

[@micheleaday3902]

❤Wow Amazing Traveling And A Beautiful Cabin Home. Glad You Made It Safely Home Cant wait for your next Trip😊

[@SS-eu9dq]

great group of videos. loved that journey!

[@johnlafleur9251]

About being happy alone, Amen, brother. I did two, one year backpacking trips in Europe and Australia and was never happier in my life. Of course, I met many people on my travels and enjoyed their company. I don't consider myself a loner, but I'm very comfortable being alone.

[@tjadventures9163]

Looking forward to the Alaska videos… my favorite part of this channel and the reason I started following. Welcome home.

[@TruckHouseLife]

They're coming!

[@spiritualoutdoors7759]

Beautifully said and the simple most root answer is fear.

[@spiritualoutdoors7759]

Reported, just stop before your caught

[@iron-iw2ij]

2:13 wow the stars ✨

[@TZEDGAMES]

Beautiful Night for a sleep Awesome Video 👍

[@joe964]

Your a humble man and I would love to drive to Alaska and hangout with you! I’ve never been simply because I don’t know if I’ll ever leave. Thank you for sharing all you do.

[@jiminalaska]

I am with you, that stretch around Kluane lake , Destruction bay seems to take forever, plus the roads are bad. Glad you made it back

[@rightwingmanscott]

Thanks for the trip so far!

[@Jeff-tx8sd]

sick view out of the cabin

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

It’s beautiful every where u go man , I’ve always wanted to live in a snowy place my frien I love the peacefulness snow brings , I’m South Carolina we get good snow every few yrs but man I could live in it all the time , it’s just a beautiful parsipitation nature gives us , take care as I catch up on ya vids

[@christophererikson7995]

I was just skiing at Alyeska a few weeks ago. Amazing up there! The Girdwood microbrewery is great! Love watching your videos!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Glad you made it home safe, Timmy! Heck of a trip! ❤

[@jlm08742]

It seems like you turn the heat on as soon as you start the truck? Leave the heat off until the truck is warmed up & whatever heat the engine makes stays in the engine. That's why it takes the truck so long to heat up.

[@TruckHouseLife]

I do that because I just go hang in the cabin for 10 minutes until things are warmed up a bit;)

[@seaweed556]

How very cool made made it home. I will be right here . thanks for the ride Timmy.

[@johninalaska9563]

Welcome home Timmy, I can hardly wait for your snowmachine trips.

[@TruckHouseLife]

They're comin!

[@johnsebastianbach]

A diesel fueled coolant heater might help with heating up the truck.

[@user-zm5mp6oh4l]

Очень красиво, как будто в сказке. Спасибо за сюжет. Удачи

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Congrats on arriving safely.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Glad you made it home, enjoyed your trip. stay safe and warm.

[@FishFarmerRam]

Hey man another great video! I suggest getting a CB radio for passing and for info on road conditions ahead of you.

[@TruckHouseLife]

got one just have to get it working

[@FishFarmerRam]

@@TruckHouseLife good to hear man it’s sure helped ease my mind a couple times askin how the pass is before I get there. Keep on truckin an stay safe out there, keep the shiny side up and the old greasy down

[@nomex1996]

Awesome Timmy! Welcome home! What a great trip! Without a doubt one of the best feelings there is after a long road trip. Long time follower and driver of the Alaskan Hwy, Dalton Hwy. and Top of the World Hwy. also from Landis, NC Looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@loneranger4113]

The one state I would consider calling home if I ever pulled up camp in Texas. Thank you for sharing. Love those northern hi ways. Safe travels.

[@patience8884]

It is cool! Livin' the life bro! Love hearing about it!

[@peanuts1173]

This just makes me want to see Alaska in the summer! Brrrrrr. -12

[@juliebjorklun229]

Welcome Home Timmy!!

[@thewheelchairprepper8070]

So glad that I found your KZbin Channel…KEEP ON TRUCKING AND MAY GOD SPEED AND BLESS YOU!🙏👍….ONWARD FOR EVER ONWARD👍

[@zackmorrison1392]

I’ve driven the Alaska highway the last two summers. You’re right about the bad roads. I learned not to drive over 40 mph between destruction bay and Tok, it’s just beats my truck and camper up too much hitting all those bumps. Girdwood is a favorite stop at the gas station and the pizza shop that around the back of the building. My family and I haven’t decided yet but hopefully we will be making the drive back up there for the summer again this year.

[@kevinlea7340]

Enjoying from Michigan my true getaway from my woes I envy you keep on keeping on ❤

[@TheJimNicholson]

"Why would we choose to live on top of each other when we could live in our own space?" Mostly, government policies that encourage densely populated urban centers and suburban sprawl, because it's easier to control humans when they are under stress and alienated from each other.

[@stephenhall5421]

I’m surprised you haven’t added an auto-start feature to your truck. My 2010 3500 Ram had one and it was great to fire it up without leaving the fifth wheel in colder temps

[@gringo3009]

Helluva trip! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@richardelder256]

Nice road trip vid! I'm surprised you don't keep the truck running overnight when boondocking at -30! I used to have a 7i.3 IDE. Never did trust it to start below -20 unless I had it plugged in or left her running.

[@j.r.3215]

Great series Timmy, thanks for your efforts.

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Glad to see you back home Timmy, look forward to seeing some Alaskan wilderness! Cheers man

[@toddunruh3998]

Really enjoyed the trip.