My Worst Nightmare Happened | Driving my Old Ford Truck House to the Arctic Ocean in a -60F Blizzard

This is PART 3 of the Drive to the Arctic series, things go south in this one, and I’m not just talking about a direction change... 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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[@chriscoralAloha]

Warming the block first will make your motor last a lot longer. Those cold starts are brutal on the old girl. Just because you can cold start her does not mean you should.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Agree. If there's anything that can be done to melt that engine oil and get that oil pump working faster then you should do it!

[@chrisfrazer3421]

It's nice to know you can though!

[@HipHopCantSaveMe]

How do you warm the engine block?

[@mikeross801]

I wanted to suggest that you purchase a remote start that you can program to start and idle your vehicle when it gets down to a certain temperature. Having it start and idle for a few minutes every now and then would keep the block from getting so cold that you end up putting extra wear and tear on the engine from the bitter cold... And then you'll keep the ability to start it so cold like you have been for a lot longer!

[@tedlivermore6955]

Yeah man,I was gonna leave the same comment.Damn I almost felt sorry for those bearings when she fired up.

[@sharong1812]

for a 65 year old granny who never goes anywhere i really LOVED going on this trip with you!!!! wow we had fun! lol

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Haha. Made me laugh. You're nice. Good woman. Wish you well. Regards: Australia.

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

@@mindlightwave *52 year old toy boy. Lol. Kidding :p

[@sagesends]

65 aint that old, that's like freshly retired

[@beacee]

I’m 64 that’s not old lol. I still can get out in a good snow! This was a fun adventure to watch! But that poor caribou!

[@holdurhorse9149]

you are only 65. Still young ! Your comment made me feel old at 70 plus!!

[@christopherroe6023]

Bro literally does anything to get a good shot for his viewers no matter how cold this guy is amazing

[@radscorpion8]

instead of saying bro, try saying "brotato", its apparently new and trendy!

[@yeanahnahyeahnahh7148]

​@@radscorpion8said literally nobody lol

[@JackSquat54]

Your story about squeezing around a disabled semi blocking the right lane while another semi is coming in the opposite direction is a good reason to have a working CB radio on. Truck drivers will usually warn other drivers of situations like this.

[@rebeccaculver1008]

I just started watching your videos. What sets you apart is a few things. One, the remote and extreme conditions. Two, your insanely cool set up with your truck cabin system. Three, I like that you talk through your videos and it’s not just a bunch of ASMR stuff. You really explain a lot and we understand your journey a lot better. Your videography is excellent as well. You don’t talk too much but just the right amount of commentary. Will be watching again!

[@donnanhuggler8451]

His whole videography is wildly informative and entertaining .

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup I try to mix it up a bit haha, thanks Rebecca:)

[@annearmagh]

Agree Rebecca. Hi boy a good clean out wouldn't go amiss. Love the whole story. 🌟

[@davidreynolds6401]

Started watching 1-2-2024 looking forward to seeing more videos past and present.

[@garyeastment1992]

Nailed it.

[@Mountain_Paladin]

I set out for Alaska nearly 30 years ago from Arizona got as far as Oregon and met a woman and married her. Had 3 beautiful boys and a nice home instead. Maybe I'll try again some day. Life is mysterious but great when you follow your heart.

[@Heizenberg32]

You're doing it right, brother!

[@vagabondslot-machine8832]

Right on! 👍🏻

[@CurtisMassey]

Dude, that is a trip that is not for the faint of heart, or faint of truck. I gotta say I"m amazed by that truck of yours. Somehow I had in my head that diesels are more 'finickey' than gas engines, but your truck is solid as a rock. That -60 cold start blew my mind, and then for you to say that was the first check engine light you'd ever seen! I'm blown away, totally. I guess it's because I've never owned a diesel. And those dancing Northern Lights! Holy cow man. What a great series. Can't wait to go see more of your stuff.

[@-thebatman-]

There’s a reason diesels are used in semis and all heavy machinery. They aren’t even broken in till they hit 200k miles.

[@slalomking]

His diesel is old tech. The new ones with DEF are not very dependable. Go with the Ford Godzilla motor nowadays

[@erikturner5073]

The Ford Power Stroke 7.3L Diesel has a solid reputation of being one of the best diesels in passenger trucks ever.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

*He needs to be VERY careful when Cold starting his F350 Diseal truck. I've never personally "owned" a diseal BUT I've grown up around them all my life because I was raised by my Grandfather who ALWAYS had a diseal, even to this very day we have a 2003 F-350 Super Duty Diseal & they are an amazing truck but those COLD STARTS really fuck up & put a lot of unwanted stress on the engine. I know in the cold morning where its -25 degrees and you can't wait to get the truck started & get warm... BUT you do not want something WORSE than a "Check engine light" coming on or happening while you are quite literally in the middle of the ARCTIC Circle where you might not see another truck driver or vehicle for hours and if you had no power & no warmth for even a few hours, there's a good chance you may die from that cold. This wasn't no regular road trip. I hate seeing him take these road trips with NO ONE with him in another truck or at least in his truck with him*

[@slupot]

​@@brandonblackfyre5783he has a house on the back of the truck, and can heat it with diesel or wood. He could live out there til he ran out of food. If he wrecked the rig though, he'd be in bad shape possibly.

[@kyleclark4711]

To those who have never experienced blizzard conditions and temperatures it’s almost non describable. Words truly can’t convey that level of cold 🥶

[@AlvinBrinson]

Yes. I live down in Texas but one year back in the 90s my dad & I drove in his old pickup through a blizzard in the four corners Colorado area. I've tried to explain to people what it was like but nobody who hasn't done it understands.

[@kyleclark4711]

@@AlvinBrinson apocalyptic, amazing to me that living things live in those environments year round. Frost bite is possible in minutes for us 🤯

[@kyleclark4711]

@@AlvinBrinson I’m from Buffalo, so while extreme cold isn’t always our thing, it can get there and it also comes with lot of snow. Last year we had our first blizzard since 77’. Ice frozen inside the windows

[@mikejuliano5323]

i would maybe describe it as… indescribable

[@spfadden082711]

It takes the breath right out of you. My brother moved up to NH and I warned him how cold it gets… we had a major cold snap with snow in January that year and he said he never knew it could be that cold. 😂

[@poudrecanyonbiker]

You should throw a home weather station on the cabin. Get outside temp, wind speed, barometer, and others. Some will do inside too and will give min/max (temp/wind).

[@himbourbanist]

this would be sick and fun for content

[@King_of_the_End]

The two uses of block heaters 1: heat the block to easier ignite the diesel fuel. 2: Heat the oil to keep from basically starving the engine of lubrication causing catastrophic damage to the engine

[@dubious6718]

#3: The cabin get warmer faster.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Block heaters heat the antifreeze, not the motor oil

[@King_of_the_End]

that's not really a reason to use it more of a side effect or a bonus@@dubious6718

[@King_of_the_End]

ok if you stick a burrito in the microwave on a plate the burrito and the plate become hot, but if you put just the plate in nothing happens... how did the plate get hot with the burrito but not without @@MitchJohnson0110

[@TheDogsBox]

which is why sensible people who plan to start their vehicle at -60 also spring for oil pan heaters. That generator would happily power both.@@MitchJohnson0110

[@baker_canner]

You made the right call; Shackleton was within 90 miles of the South Pole when he made the call to turn back. Saved his life and that of his men. Scott was too proud to turn around; they made it to the pole, but he and all of his men paid with their lives.

[@NewSkiwi]

Those northern lights are just something else. A well deserved reward for all your effort.

[@ryancollins6758]

I would always use the block heater so you don't cause engine damage with those cold starts.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Block heater and oil pan heater. Drivers in the NWT know the benefit of having both.

[@Troy342]

Yeah he can plug into a tree

[@michaelstjohn-ho5is]

My ommio look at an g lol

[@someweeb3650]

Isn't using diesel to power it still more efficient than engine idling too? Or does the block heater consumption have to be close to the peak efficiency of the gennie?

[@jamesscimone1447]

@@michaelstjohn-ho5is Ummm.... what ???

[@pakistanpakistani7869]

Hi, I am from Lahore, Pakistan. Through your channel I am getting to see Alaska. I can never imagine what a life in such a cold place 😂Wishing you a safe journey back home .

[@jonkwarsick2813]

Being a truck driver i am not fond of DoT but props out to those guys in that area trying to keep all that pass safe for everyone to use and helping all those truckers out.

[@ironsam2381]

why arent you fond of the DoT? My Dad was a trucker and he felt the same way but that was back when DoT had their own officers and patrol cars that could pull trucks over.

[@nucleak2884]

@@ironsam2381Scales I’d assume, but I’m the farthest thing from a trucker so that’s just a pure guess 😂

[@jonkwarsick2813]

@@ironsam2381 They still do ever wonder why some state cops are in trucks they are motorcade their job is to pull over trucks. DoTs job is mostly just to give out fines to make money off truckers

[@brianv1988]

I could imagine it has something to do with rules and regulations but that's just a guess

[@TGFDre]

Its not a safety concern to them, all a Money scheme

[@1wolfpup]

Huge respect for you heading back to take care of your little bird. My mom and I built a farm on 25 acres that was undeveloped and we have lots of birds (pheasants, quail, ducks, turkeys, chickens and geese ). I never really understood how complex their little emotions are- and they do grieve when losing a partner/friend. So, it was super awesome for you to think about the little guy's feelings. Thanks for the wonderful videos. God bless and keep you always.

[@debbiebarnard2922]

Don't feel too bad about Rubin. I work for an avian vet, and the average lifespan for a budgie is 5-8 years. You gave him a most excellent life with all the freedom he had in your cabin. He's flying high and free now!

[@KingGhost78OG]

Thank you for recording things like this I'm disabled now I wasn't my whole life but I always wanted to see places like this and I never will but because of you I can so thank you very much

[@michaelanthony4270]

KC has lense covers in amber that are much better in snowy conditions, it elimi ates the flash back reflection from the snow, ice and rain. We also use them in dusty conditions also.

[@monicavanopdurp9853]

I've wondered many times what the pipeline looked like and if it's underground, aboveground or both.. It's cool to see some of it.

[@gregwhite7957]

As a former Alaskan of over 30 years I love your content. You are one brave soul for trying the drive up to the slope during the winter time. I lived in Fairbanks for 28 years and know it well. I worked for an all cargo airline so I spent a lot of time as a load master flying goods from dead horse out the drill pads. Thanks for the great video Timmy. Love the way your new house/cabin is coming along. Take care and stay safe man.

[@DogBeast221]

Is he brave or crazy?

[@davidbrennan5]

I grew up in Northern Canada, he is crazy but most Northern people are and if he ran into trouble, someone would have helped him out. He is better prepared than most to be honest. @@DogBeast221

[@nugget7852]

both@@DogBeast221

[@tommackay7433]

Brave? More like foolish.

[@daleval2182]

Good man

[@stephenwilliams1364]

My dad lived in the area you motored up to....he ended up moving home after his military career back to Massachusetts but I think a part of him never left Alaska....about those cold starts....as a diesel mechanic I’d recommend using that block heater and we used to have battery blankets also....but my pop really loved Alaska and it’s cool that you are sharing these adventures 👍 Thanks man

[@1Gawd4u]

I’ve gone over the pass in good condition’s it’s not for weak in heart in good times

[@1Gawd4u]

First time watcher now already a lifer of yours you do an excellent job for your videos

[@rosscarter4309]

I come from perth Australia and have never even seen snow or temps below 0°c so this looks insane!

[@mandy7422]

I know right I am in Qld and this man has a full log cabin on the back of his truck ...I am so confused

[@everleigh245]

Oh wow, haha yea.thats exactly why l live in Southern United States. I can't take the brutal winters like that. Alaska too.cold but beautiful.

[@staples4335]

Yep watching this from Brisbane QLD Australia. Coldest I have experienced is -2 in Canberra. -2 felt insanely cold. Cannot even imagine how cold neg 60 is.

[@guidobrits6593]

Me from South Africa. Don't know snow or temps like that.

[@guidobrits6593]

No thank you, give me the southern hemisphere.

[@jameslashley3970]

Tim no such thing as luck, you was BLESSED ✝️

[@matthewlaverman999]

(Wife typing) My husband and I have five sons, and we recently found your channel. My boys cannot get enough! My brother lives in Alaska, so they are enjoying living vicariously through you to see more of what their uncle gets to experience in the last frontier! My boys all say "Hello!" from Iowa!

[@marianfrances4959]

Hi to your boys from Alberta, Canada! 🇨🇦

[@wyattfamily8997]

Hi to you guys from Brisbane, Australia. Have a great 2024.

[@mimipacheco722]

Hi, boys from Corpus Christi, Texas.

[@TotesCray]

Iowa with Alaska connections checking in here too! Hope we get a bit of snow here soon, too!

[@cmcmahon8551]

Hi boys, San Diego here!

[@joni38]

Wow.....this was a roller coaster of emotion! Your bravery, and calmness under pressure are inspiring. That truck is a beast! Shout out to the guardian angels that were clearly watching over you. ❤

[@journeywithnichole986]

Well said.. The bravery, the adaptability,. This taught me more than I could ever express. What an inspiring person to be able to go through so much, while fatigued, and keep your attitude in perfect check. I learned a lot this last hour. Thank you!

[@Justawaffle12]

Hey! I absolutely loved this series! Little tip, I can’t tell if your filming on the new iphone 15, but if you are, the reason why your video slows down occasionally is because Apple has a “feature” automatically turned on in setting which drops the frame rate in low light levels! If you go to record video, then auto FPS, you can turn this off, and keep your videos at a solid 60 FPS! Take care!

[@microRiZu]

yesss the videos suck at low light!! i thinnk he also has to turnn off the zoomed inn digital video stablization

[@LayingInAMeadow]

I didn't think many knew that

[@Evant3]

It seems like its happening on his actual camera, I seen a few clips where he shows the time on his phone and the framerate issue happens during that.

[@ciara8998]

First time I've ever seen your channel. I love what you did with your truck. I love you even more because you're driving all the way back to go be with one of your birds. Anybody who loves animals that much has a big spot in my heart ❤. God Speed!

[@SteveDoesStuff89]

Here for the coldstart 🤠

[@TruckHouseLife]

The burliest one I've ever done is coming up in the beginning of the video;)

[@SteveDoesStuff89]

@@TruckHouseLife worlds most cold startingest 7.3L 🤘🏻

[@thom1218]

Cold starting an engine in those temps without first heating the block to get good lubrication on start is basically murdering your engine - that's especially painful to watch given you had the means to warm it up with a block heater first.

[@troywiegand6788]

It was incredibly hard to listen to

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

You learn from your mistakes.

[@rudycarlson8245]

When trying to start a diesel engine in that cold of weather, a little summer in a can would probably help!

[@kylebell850]

How can we not love this truck.

[@Limewire1984]

I'm Vietnamese, and yes I recognize that coffee dripper. My father uses one, even in America, given how quickly we want things here.

[@soniadowney7427]

Loved your drive to Alaska..kept me on the edge

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on haha

[@kavalogue]

This whole trip is amazing. The allure to do something like this is through the charts. Phenomenal

[@TruckHouseLife]

Sure was:)

[@drindy5166]

​@@TruckHouseLife New to the channel. Phenominal job filming and editing. Love the adventure and just getting into the content! 👊🧡👍

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!@@drindy5166

[@melodiemurphy5908]

Awe man, I’m so sorry for you’re budgy buddy!!! I was impressed that you cut your trip short to come be with the one still alive. Good luck on your next adventure!

[@philp7648]

I cant imagine how weird/scary it would be just randomly getting a knock on your camper door on the side of the road in the middle of the night in a massive snow storm. Also swallowing toothpaste is probably one of the worst things you can do the chemicals in it are absolutely horrible for your body just a heads up.

[@NyteMunkey]

The only harmful thing in most toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride is fine in smaller doses, just like anything else. But swallowing toothpaste continuously is gonna start causing issues after a while.

[@jasonwilliams3967]

You should always use your block heater before starting in that extreme sub zero temperature range. Your oil was probably gelling up or even starting to freeze, so your cold start was possibly very detrimental to the longevity of your engine.

[@sorenmay5630]

To be fair there’s not many places for him to plug it in up there

[@M.TTT.]

​@sorenmay5630 he stated and showed the Honda generator he has lol

[@jasonwilliams3967]

@@sorenmay5630, virtually any place of business has outlet pedestals for blockhearters. So they are abundant in the city and truck stops.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

​@@jasonwilliams3967 hes on a barren Arctic Circle Highway in Alaska, at the ARCTIC CIRCLE. The nearest place of "Business" besides the DOT(Department Of Transportation) building hes at in this video is over 240 MILES away. But either way he has a generator. So businesses don't even matter.

[@jasonwilliams3967]

@@brandonblackfyre5783, I know exactly where he was at, all the more reason he should've used his block heater.

[@normasutherland8476]

I can't decide whether you are really brave or just insane! My impulse was to yell at you to close your window and put both hands on the wheel as you went around that curve on your way back south. Seriously, your videos are very entertaining and I love your cozy truck house. I even breathe a sigh of relief when you get off those icy roads and pull over to camp! But I 'm just a 78 year old grandma who worries about everything. Stay safe on your travels

[@carolehenson6180]

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure. Sorry that you weren't about to make it to Dead Horse. I really appreciate you sharing information about the areas you are crossing through... and in another video, spreading your philosophical perspectives.

[@leonliveson9177]

Those old school power stroke’s are badass! Cold starting in the arctic ! Hell yes!

[@baronhelius4596]

Even though you didn’t make it to the water that was an epic adventure. Its also great that you kept bumping into people you knew along the way. Nothing helps more than a friendly face when you’re on the road and especially in sketchy situations.

[@nonsense289]

crazy how people just pop in, lol

[@saywhat4561]

I’m sure it will be said by others in the comments, but it is truly the journey not the destination. And what a wonderful journey it was. Sorry for the loss of your parakeet, losing a pet is never easy, no matter how big or small. Looking forward to watching your adventures in 2024. Peace and love.

[@ClaudiaMorris-hr5uu]

I love the snow and cold weather. Snow storms and the idea of roughing it. I don't like the heat ... Living i in New England I get a little sample of all seasons. Someday I'd like to move up north. We are having mild winters ...and it's depressing.... It's so cool the set up you have. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us

[@calipsycho625]

-60 is crazyyyy. And we’re here in Chicago complaining about -15 😂

[@ladybug5093]

I’m here in Northern Arizona complaining about 12 degrees. Well my pipes froze I’m in the Prescott National Forest, it’s pretty cold for the Southwest, haha!

[@Eldomibori]

And here I am in Florida complaining when it drops below 60😂

[@dawndecesare2177]

Sorry about your bird. It is never easy losing a pet friend. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. The scenery was amazing

[@DSM6307]

5:07

[@DSM6307]

I'm in shock

[@kosta16auto]

Love your videos! As for the cold start, it’s not about whether it starts or not but about how much damage the lack of oil flow creates during those cold starts. The power-stroke is notorious for oil drainage issue in the pick up tube and start ups like this one starve the engine for oil.

[@petemack3076]

You could hear a bit of metal on metal when it started. I'm betting the light came on due to low oil flow.

[@crab453]

Had me wincing hard

[@nonsense289]

he plugged the block heater in at the dot station

[@kosta16auto]

@@nonsense289 on the second night only...actually, I don't know, I wasn't there.

[@laszlozagyva3822]

28:00 the mountains are beautiful! The drone pictures are very beautiful.

[@Katie-EWF-CCrew]

Happy trails! Thanks for video

[@d.a.d.a7074]

Excited! Also, just so you know, we love the house building videos just as much! So don’t feel guilty! Happy New Year Timmy🎉

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on:) Happy New Year!

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@TruckHouseLife any video that you can do either building the house or truck camping is appreciated! Happy new year man!

[@ordinarypete]

Over the past year this has become my favorite channel on KZbin. I look forward to the videography, edits, music, things I learn about Alaska, and the intricacies of Tim; sneakily funny AF. Anyone notice a couple videos ago when Tim was talking to the girl at coffee window (where he also got his burrito) that she seemed to kinda be feeling Tim, talking to him a lot and Tim was like “✌🏽”😂😂 I love it. Hope everyone’s 2024 kicks Booty! Much love.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@chrishanaway589]

Totally caught this. 🤣🤣

[@reludennis]

Cut the 3 inches off the bottom of the rear camper door and install a 3 inch tall door threshold. That way you can open the door anytime without having to clean snow in front of it. @@TruckHouseLife

[@fritztheman749]

For me,this is the best entertainment on the Internet. This is genuine content, and I appreciate it. I’m sorry for the loss of your parakeet. My heart has been bruised from losing pet friends myself.

[@alinaward5347]

Thank you for sharing your travels with us. My condolences to you regarding Twinkie. Stay safe in your travels.

[@echoxstreamimg6483]

Awe, I'm so sorry that your little buddy is flying with the eagles. Thenin all damn things you clipped a Caribou. I'm happy to see you and your truck are ok. I think the Caribou is going to be ok as well.

[@tonymac4044]

🙏🙏🙏

[@The_Fridge]

Espar diesel heater installed on remote start is definitely the way to go. Press the button while still in bed and 30 minutes later your engine is warm.

[@elisusisgay]

I love the videos man. Thanks for the ride!

[@Chuckskidmore-tg1lj]

I really enjoyed this from your morning routine to the amazing drone footage. I will never be able to do this but you have brought me as close as I’ll ever be…thanks!

[@blackberry5447]

😮I was scared for you ! A lot of us who could never make a trip like that are riding with you in spirit and mind ! Sorry about your little buddy. Please be safe always and thanks for sharing your awesome adventures !

[@GigaSigma_TheOne]

I don't comment often but i have to say I have been biking my whole life in all conditions and i am genuinely astonished how casually you're riding thru snow in that cold all while biking one arm so you can record even for 10 mins i know that shit must get tiring but ya didnt complain once you enjoyed yourself as much as you could, i legitimately applaud that humble dedication to making great content and this turned out to be indeed Great content.

[@andycocchia4202]

Agreed. The glow plugs warm up the fuel, but that oil is still super thick.

[@nymetsfan912]

I was thinking the same thing. It would take a lot of money for me to want to even go anywhere remotely as cold as there let alone ride a bicycle thru a blizzard lol

[@gummo3873]

​@@andycocchia4202 What does the glow plug comment have ANYTHING to do with with the O.P.s comment about biking? 🙄

[@andycocchia4202]

@@gummo3873 my comment was intended to reply to a harsh cold start comment, not this one about biking.

[@gummo3873]

@@andycocchia4202 Obviously.

[@hassanzaib3525]

Really enjoy watching your snow 🌨 / camper videos 📹, you have an amazing truck camper, thanks

[@drgranger2648]

Great ride ! I appreciate what you do!

[@martinl3613]

I would definitely install a programmable diesel engine block heater like you have for the cabin. Gives your engine a lot more lifespan and saves you a ton of nerves in the morning. I love mine even more when I sit in a warm and car with a pre heated engine/ oil ever winter morning.

[@chizzelfingers]

really where's ur video??? that pos wld cause more problems than wld help. it's not 30 degrees bud. 😂😂😂these fkn know it alls ate the worse

[@bambammoody]

I too love the house building vids just as much as your truck camper vids. Your genuine and real. Just the best !

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on, I've got some funny ones coming up soon haha

[@bambammoody]

@TruckHouseLife that's awesome, can't wait!

[@evilashflash]

enjoyed the hole trip. Thanks for all the good work with filming. Greetings from Germany

[@brianv1988]

I love the camaraderie between Truckers it seems they always look out for each other it also looks like you're pretty well known in those parts. I'm just going to say that is one strong brush guard on the front of your truck I was surprised there wasn't any damage. . And my God those Northern Lights where magnificent it's always been a dream of mine to go visit them I live in Florida closest thing we have to something cool in the sky is rocket launchs from the cape which happened pretty often

[@BOT-dv9lz]

I can sit here in a varm sofa in Norway looking at maps seeing how summer looks, and what cars and cabins are under that snow. But you are the one truly living and experiences the freedom under the stars. I love the way you get us so close to how it is and feels 👍🏻

[@josephsamsor1698]

I saw some videos of how they live in some crazy cold part of Russia, and they focused a lot on making their cars warm before starting. Everyone knows oil gets thicker when it’s cold, but it practically becomes solid when it’s cold enough. It’s better to let the truck run overnight or have a good way to get the block warm enough to have usable oil on a cold start.

[@6Haunted-Days]

Well it’s past -40 in the video so it’s not much colder in even the farthest inhabited town in Siberia …..like -60…And I can tell you once it hits -20 to -30 ….anything past that it’s very hard to tell the difference

[@daphneorebaugh4015]

In Yakutsk (coldest city in the world) they have car coat things. If you don't use that or a heated garage your vehicle is stuck until it warms. It gets so cold there it freezes gas.

[@dianeharris2623]

Thanks for sharing the video. The scenery is beautiful🤗❤️

[@JanStewart590]

Sorry about your parakeet Ruben and yes, pets are part of our family OMG I know you warned us in the beginning about the caribou but seeing it happen was shocking - nothing you could've done and glad your looked for it - hoping for the best.

[@barbarawhite7337]

Thank you for showing me the Northern Lights. It made me happy cry. It's on my bucket list. I'm 65 and the two big things on my list are Northern Lights and seeing the stars without any light pollution. Your videography really gave me the essence of seeing them. It was amazing. I appreciate that you don't cuss.

[@marvinshenk]

You should check out Devil's Tower in Wyoming. It's where Close Encounters of the third kind was set. I was there once and you can see every star. Zero light pollution.

[@sam_i_am8781]

Our lists are the same 😍

[@Katya-zj7ni]

We call them the Merry Dancers in Scotland, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. It’s usually the green ones but a few years ago over the sea between Oban and the Isle of Mull we had the blue pink and green , it was magical .

[@irishchick6315]

You havent seen the stars without light pollution? Surely that's def an easily achievable one? Easy enough if you leave your town/city for a bit?

[@bleu_ace1200]

Lapland in Sweden and Finland have resorts for wintertime that specialize in seeing The Northern Lights as well!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Great trip Timmy! Sorry about your little buddy😢. Glad the caribou strike wasn’t too bad. Power stroke rocked it! Northern lights were amazing. Could only imagine what they’re like in person. Great job being prepared for every scenario. Could be a matter of life and death if you weren’t prepared. Glad you’re safe man! ❤

[@Todd_plays_poker]

Luv that tshirt! My crew and I did the Gauley river from the Somerville dam twice about 25 years ago…awesome time!

[@conormoran5466]

Just came across your channel bro... Love these types of channels❤ And it makes such a difference when the person is a genuine good person !!! Keep living the life man 👊 Hope all is good !

[@bluecollar58]

You should use the block heater when it gets that cold because the oil is like molasses at that temperature.

[@davidconner-shover51]

it sounded like it, it sounded dry, dry, dry for a while Never been to Alaska, but the winter of 2012 in the San Luis valley in Colorado was hitting -50F regularly that winter

[@Hansnore]

I was screaming when he cranked it and it spiked the idle. I was expecting bent rods flying out the bottom x)

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

​@@Hansnore Lolllll. Clearly you don't live in a winter climate. We're -40 half the year and I haven't plugged a vehicle in in 20 years. No issues.

[@CaptHollister]

@@davidconner-shover51 There's no such thing as a dry start. All parts retain a film of oil which is more than enough to keep the engine safe while the oil circulates.

[@CaptHollister]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 Same here. People who don't know better constantly make these dire predictions. The only difference starting my diesel on properly cold days is that the computer keeps the glow plugs on a little bit longer. Modern synthetic oils and winter diesel fuel mean starting is never an issue and engine longevity is a non-issue.

[@jaynewarriner7214]

Glad your back home safe! I felt all the emotions of this trip. It gave me a better idea of preparedness for the cold in my truck bed camper. I’m 69 yrs old and drive a 2006 Silverado Crewe cab truck. Last Spring (2023) I built a cabin on the back by myself. I enjoy taking trips for 2-3weeks at a time. Home base for me is a 12 x 28 tiny home. Life is good! thank you for taking us along on your adventure.!

[@Aliensanonymous_]

I learn so much from this channel. I love it.

[@edmundoroman8918]

That was a awesome trip and Video. To bad you weren't able to reach your destination but it's good you got back home safe.

[@charlesloftis2920]

If there's no danger, there's no adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@KCD8595]

that's exactly what he doing.... b/c never in my wildest dreams I could survive these adventures outside of youtube😂

[@edgemonsiteworksllc3369]

Danger? You do realize that people live year round where he calls danger.

[@charlesloftis2920]

@@edgemonsiteworksllc3369: yes, I do. And given the constant dangers they live with, they live an adventure everyday. Much respect for them!

[@edgemonsiteworksllc3369]

@@charlesloftis2920 it’s daily life for them.

[@edgemonsiteworksllc3369]

The only thing dangerous that he does is not knowing what he’s doing in a climate he’s not accustomed to. People live year around where he goes. It’s normal life for them. Cold starting an old truck in those temperatures will leave him stranded with a blown up engine. People leave their vehicles running in those temperatures or wrap the entire engine compartment with insulation and use high heat to thaw the oil before starting the engine. He doesn’t go off road. That is his only savior because eventually someone will come by and save his ignorant butt. Highway crews and such. But it’s people like this guy that makes people from those areas hate seeing. People that don’t know die in those climates. No. This guy is just asking for problems

[@LindaB-nu4qr]

I feel like I’m riding in the front seat, just digging this journey👍 be safe!!!!!

[@jeromek.barryiv3054]

I just love how you didn't swear when u hit the caribou. Awesome

[@Arithajinggle]

Been watching your show & dude I got nothing but praises. I guess it boils down to that, you had an awesome upbringing to still install such a noble way of life. Kudos to your parents for making a gentleman out of man in a hooligans world. Its wonderful to see there still people out there choosing a way of life that has been long been abandon for greener pastures for the cities. Thank you for your wonderful videos because it makes me wanna install this life that is fill with adventure to my child. God bless, good luck & good night.

[@dareanwitt1459]

Started watching your videos because you are so genuine. Me and my girlfriend watch your videos every night for the past week.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel!

[@jaynabetancourt785]

I stumbled upon your videos and have been binge watching for days! You can tell that you really enjoy making these videos and going on creative adventures. Can't wait to see part 3!

[@arminrasuli1971]

Im from Afghanistan living in CA I always enjoy watching you great videos thank you for all that 🙏 wish you the best

[@brettjones5041]

Great program Mate Happy New Year Thankyou

[@kick-start-or-die]

Think about covering up the radiator to help keep warmth in.

[@pauld1848]

He already has grille covers, seen when he checks for damage after hitting the caribou

[@Will-Parr]

I watched this episode again so I’m going to comment again. I watch a lot of YT. Timmy is one of my favorites. He is authentic and genuine. He works extremely hard. He has informative and entertaining videos with amazing footage. Congrats Timmy. And oh yes, I saw his truck house on the road while on a tour bus near Anchorage back in September. I share his videos with three friends. You should too.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks Will:)

[@Longenecker1776]

Thanks for your adventures 👍🏼👍🏼

[@juliecarter5809]

Beautiful Northern Lights! Wish I was young again so I could travel to see them in person. Glad you wasn’t hurt hitting the Caribou! What a great truck camper. Stay safe and love your content. What beautiful scenery!

[@simplystouf2341]

Your winter road trip adventures are easily my favorite videos on the channel. Watching you drive up the Alaska highway is so interesting and this was even better. Please try and go back when the pass clears!

[@terizumbusch8408]

That was a great journey and it is so fun to travel with you. You've really got a great balance of commentary and video and experiences and life in general. And i'm really grateful for the work that you put in to make in this available for us to see. God bless you sorry about your birdy, And take good care of yourself.❤

[@ironsam2381]

thank you for bringing us along on this absolutely amazing adventure. this is the dream trip i've wanted to do for my entire life and seeing you do it has finally given me the motivation to follow through with making this dream a reality. I live all the way down in Colorado so i got a few extra miles to go but im doing it. yall think my 2015 Ford Explorer Sport is up to the task?

[@dthorne4602]

Great set of videos. A hood/grille blanket for overnight camping in cold winds would be a good investment if you plan on doing this again. And there is no reason to try to cold start in those conditions if you have an alternative way to prep for it, that diesel had to be gelling big-time.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Timmy. This was a awesome adventure even though that the pass was blocked and you had to head back south it was still a epic adventure. Sorry for your loss of your little buddy.

[@redbeard1017]

My hat is off to you! That was an amazing series! I don’t want it to be over. Glad your okay and made it safely home. Sorry about your little Buddy.

[@user-oz2yb4hr6u]

30+ years driving like that in South Western Ontario, we used to drive through 3 feet of snow with 2 wheel drive. I always find small cars do better 12inch tires. Those where the days we had 6-7 feet of snow. Good video thanks.

[@danielle6228]

Hi 👋🏻! Im Danielle and I’m watching from the Netherlands. I just finished watching this series and I really enjoyed it! You have a comforting voice that I could listen to for hours literally , haha! I love your camper, too. The cabin build is really awesome! I could imagine living in there very comfortably. Even more than a camper van to be honest. It really looks homey! Sending well wishes and also my condolences for losing your pet. It’s hard to lose a pet, especially when you are on a trip. I hope the other one will be okay. Much love from the Netherlands and if you ever find yourself on this side of the pond, let me know! Would love to hear your stories over some drinks and pastries. We are famous for our pastries here in the south.

[@kellyw.1779]

This was an epic trip. So sorry about the loss of your parakeet, losing a pet is very hard. Glad you and the Caribou wasn't hurt, what a close call! Take care....from Texas.

[@roseburke3962]

There is nothing to indicate the caribou wasn't injured. He didn't even go back to check. I am disappointed in him. Even though it was terribly cold, he should have walked or even backed up his truck to verify the animal wasn't laying there injured needing to be put out of its misery. Shameful actually.

[@averagedonnie7858]

@@roseburke3962 he said he went back and didnt find it

[@stuartgrant5385]

@@roseburke3962 if u listened he said he went back and had a good look but wer nowhere to b seen. Hopefully just clipped it enough to knock away from the motor Sturdy animals though

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

I will never forget the first time i saw the northern lights. Its almost a religious experience. Its so beautiful in person.

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice adventure and information on this thank you for sharing.

[@demonkey123]

That was an awesome trip. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I think this is my new favourite channel! Sorry about your parakeet ❤