Stranded in -42 F/-41C in my Old Ford Truck on a Truck Camping 2,000 mile Drive to the Arctic Ocean

We didn't make it last time... let's see what happens if we try to Return to the Arctic. Driving and winter camping an old 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel truck 2,000 miles up to the Arctic Ocean with the coldest weather I've ever experienced... what could happen?
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[@bdjm8595]

Couple of suggestions here from a former Canadian logger ; In this kind of cold you DEFINITLY need to keep it running ALL the time, this allows a certain amount of fuel to be warmed and returned back to the tank, this keeps the rest of the fuel in the tank warm! In cold weather we would cover the machines in a Army surplus parachute with a kerosene heater inside, it inflates from the heat inside and keeps the machines and the everything underneath it above freezing even in -40 degree weather!! Also think about getting some battery warmers, this really helps the batteries have full power even in cold weather. Thanks for the fun adventures, stay safe and keep that camera rolling, best of luck !!!

[@illegalwidget267]

Do gasoline vehicles do better in cold weather? I imagine any vehicle will struggle in -45 to -75 degree weather. Should he get a bigger gas tank to deal with cold so he can continuously run engine? Did you guys have to work in temperatures that cold? I can’t imagine logging in weather that cold. Thanks for sharing your experience. In in Virginia we don’t have to deal with cold that much.

[@12pawsinn]

​@@illegalwidget267 ​@truckhouselife Yes, we work at that temperature. . As for the bigger fuel tanks most of us big rigs have 2 155-gallon tanks. So we could technically run the engine e 15 days of need be. Tim should look at replaces the 17 gallon tanks with a 36 and 22 gallon tank system if he as room

[@henrycole6399]

As a Fairbanksian myself, I disagree. My truck is a 7.3 diesel nearly identical to Tim's, but with a block heater, oil pan heater, transmission heater and a battery charger on the mains plug. With those all working and running No. 1 fuel with Diesel Kleen, there's never been an issue even down to -50F. Now, if you can't plug in, yes, keep it running. But he was able to plug in, so a cold engine isn't the problem here.

[@henrycole6399]

Also from listening to these attempts to start, this truck doesn't have a trickle charger built in. And in extreme cold, the glow plugs run for like up to two minutes, even after the light goes out. That's not the issue, again, but food for thought for future situations.

[@zelthar]

@@henrycole6399 Didn't he say that the only heater working was the oil pan heater? Block heater was bad.

[@jrmoore4105]

Hey Tim, not sure if you'll see this, but want to let you know how much these vids mean to me. I'm an older guy who works at home staring at spreadsheets and numbers all day. I love to run your vids on the side and live vicariously through your adventures. Really appreciate your quality work here. Watching these while I'm working makes the day a lot better and I hope you have a lot more adventures to come. Thanks!

[@IntrovertedLoLo]

Same, spreadsheets at home! Always watching vids like this to live through others.

[@dennissy7549]

Same here, Tim's videos are so informative.

[@claudieC.]

Same, telework 3 times a week. Its a blessing, and I look forward to his too. I watch a little during lunch and after work or before bed.

[@MrUNCLESAM84]

Retied, but I like to watch adventure videos becau... Wait! I've been in worst places. 😂 But honestly sometimes I miss it.

[@djb5320]

Life's short man, find some of your own adventures too. Remember, you won't die if you have less money, but you'll probably have more fun

[@ditryn]

My Uncle has been a Mechanic in Fairbanks for about 40 years. He tell's me -40F is the magic number when shit exponentially breaks. Hoses, Belts, flat spots on the tires. As you learned the hard way, don't turn off a Diesel. When it hit's -40F the wreckers are lined up his garage.

[@lsj1]

Yes. On the Canadian bald prairie around -40C/F, things get snappy. Evil temperatures.

[@ditryn]

Fun fact -40 is the same C/F as cited by@@lsj1

[@jme214]

@@lsj1 tell us more about this -40 you speak of

[@cathymadsen2930]

I'm in a sub tropical climate so this cold weather life is amazing to watch. Is it normal to keep cars running when you go into a store when it's that cold? I guess if someone tries to.steal it they won't get very far in a hurry.

[@Eebens]

@@cathymadsen2930 atleast where I live (northern finland) it's pretty common to leave cars running when you go into a store. I keep two keys with me so I can leave the car running but lock the doors when I need to. Last month two cars that were left idling on the store parking lot were stolen, both were found the same day.

[@user-of7td9oo7d]

Dude, I’m from Russia, a big fan of your channel! It’s very cold out here too. So, I fully admire your character and your sturdy will, since I deal with tough weather constantly. It takes balls! Your community is also cool , very helpful people. God bless ❤

[@joebudi5136]

Russia and Alaska are like homies ready to fist bump. Just turn a globe and look down from the top. Russia and Akaska are shoulder to shoulder! ;)

[@user-of7td9oo7d]

@@joebudi5136 Absolutely. You guys out there are really tough and self reliant. My respect. God bless you folks!

[@fredharvey2720]

Love to you from America, sir

[@swizzlesticxx]

Not sure how much news you watch and what you hear about America and Russia but I will tell you that there are plenty of Americans on your side and are sick and tired of our government putting their noses into your countries affairs, and we are sick and tired of them trying to make Russia look like the bad guys when in reality Russia has always tried to be allies and friendly with America, it’s the American government that is the problem. Much love from America!

[@fredharvey2720]

@@swizzlesticxx You look Russian. Just saying.

[@zackarygee3133]

This dude doesn’t have a mean bone in his body, just a genuinely nice friggin guy!

[@possmguts]

These guys are super rare these days. He's a good guy and I wish him all the best.

[@bonniejohnson2383]

We’ll be watching you Tim! Love Mom & Mary Charles. 💘

[@soniadowney7427]

You should be proud

[@TruckHouseLife]

See you there Mom:)

[@Blessed_0U812]

I hope my son can find his call in life the way your son Tim has done! What a really good son you raised!! I'm sure you know that, already!

[@sherry8894]

You raised a strong young man there Mom. I don't know how he stands that extreme cold! I will definitely be watching him, whatever he does! I believe he's part snowman!!!😂

[@Evansautorepair]

Good job mom

[@felisamcdonald6116]

I am 71 yrs old and have altitude sickness. I could never go where you are at and see all that you see! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Of course and sorry to hear that

[@Terminxman]

You do realize that a high latitude isn't necessarily high altitude right? he's not in very high altitudes. Also altitude sickness is acute, it's not some chronic disease

[@NotOldYetGaming]

​@Terminxman how are you going to question the person living with it and explain to them what you think you know? They're living with it. Pretty sure they know better what they have, what they can do, and what they can't do, then you.

[@scottcol23]

@@Terminxman I'm pretty sure what they meant was they don't handle altitudes well. So settle down there.

[@noneya61]

And we have found the Karen…😂

[@secretagent_jp]

It doesn't matter that I'm 4000 miles away sitting in a recliner while its 65 degrees outside... Watching these videos sometimes still makes me anxious for you cause I know I would be in major trouble if I was in your shoes lol. It's truly amazing how you stay so calm regardless of the situation! That is a real gift.

[@candieschonauer4083]

100% I was so worried about him before this trip even started! I’m on my couch with my dogs heating pad and blankies. It’s about 30 snowy but this is a heat wave compared to Alaska. This is as cold as I want to be. Stay safe.

[@daphnesuarez5924]

Ya eh, he's got a really great demeanor about himself & that's so important when facing these types of challenges.

[@slurgenmurgen8750]

100% shout out to your people that came to help restores my faith in humanity

[@billb5702]

Hey…I’ve had this issue. When it’s -40, the engine oil is so thick that the oil sump pump can’t provide oil pressure to the injection system. The engine oil is used to run the diesel fuel injection pump to get it up to pressure to break open the injectors. The simple answer is to put a sunflower heater under the oil pan and warm up the engine oil hence providing the oil needed to run injection pump. Had this happen to me on lake at negative-38 below ambient temperature. Also the International rep stated this is called oil cavitation as the engine oil is so thick ! It usually took about 20 minutes to warm oil enough to cause it to flow again. Be careful you don’t burn up the truck, highly recommend to watch it while warming up oil. This was a fault with this type of injection system and I believed it was called hui. Wild Bill

[@jcaam8094]

Minus twelve degrees pumping diesel in a short sleeve shirt, gotta love these Alaskans.

[@phosphate66]

and then wearing a beanie in 100 degrees 😆

[@bethseptember8]

You have some incredible friends. So blessed.

[@TruckHouseLife]

They are!

[@aaronopenshaw7592]

It takes a tribe sometimes.

[@lancow1234]

@@TruckHouseLifeI envy all your adventures brother! Hey I have a question.. where did you get that driveshaft damper thing on your truck? I’ve never seen one before

[@TRUTHIZMYNAME]

That’s what I call a good friend. -40 degrees and helping you with your truck.

[@justspacystacie]

As an army wife who is from the Deep South, but traveled all over the main 48 - I'm still shocked to see people out driving with the roads icy and snow falling from the sky. I cannot even imagine those types of temperatures. My husband is a disabled vet from the burn pit toxins in Iraq. He's always watching your videos and lives vicariously through you. He'd LOVE to be able to do this. One day. Thank you for providing these adventures for our viewing. It helps him more than you know. I can see the sparkle in his eyes when he's watching them.

[@trentk7732]

I always say you can't go wrong with travel. Even a bad trip makes for a great story.

[@Ramsaaaa]

Very well put. No matter how rough the trip, I never regret stepping out the front door. Some of my trips have ended in mechanical breakdowns, others in heartbreak, and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's always worth the trip. Cheers.

[@Bedtimestoryes]

His friends’ neighbor is so real for helping you so much. What a cool guy

[@stuartmarshall7099]

More than his friend. Sounded like he was watching movies 🍿🤣

[@SegmentedOdin]

Being fair, his friend did have major surgery done recently

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Be safe and don't die for epic content!

[@AnthonyELombardi]

What a pointless channel

[@thewolfe1099]

Brother, I'm with you through thick and thin. I know we're going to get to the Arctic Ocean one of these days. Keep up your work. It's amazing. You and a handful of other KZbinrs have completely diverted my attention away from satellite or cable TV. I don't even watch that garbage anymore or the fake reality stuff they put on it. Your adventures are awesome. Keep up the good work

[@zazen7043]

Totally agree!

[@claudieC.]

Me too. I don't really watch TV anymore. Sometimes when there is a storm coming or there is a high speed chase.

[@100GTAGUY]

All I watch on TV anymore is the local news, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeapordy for the most part. Maybe something on history or discovery if its not some scifi ghost sqautch ufo bullcrap. Other than that, the rest of my time is spent here on youtube for entertainment and or knowledge, and sometimes even entertaining knowledge. Theres quite literally anything you could want to watch on here, its honestly pretty incredible having grown up using encyclopedias similarly to how we use the internet.

[@sirijot1]

My Daughter just brought me home a Ukulele because I've been watching you and Matt, and it revived my love of Ukulele. Now I just need refresher lessons.

[@vernshein5430]

40 year Canadian field geologist here. I run electric battery blankets and an OEM block heater in cold weather. A good back up is a tiger torch/weed burner, a 20lb tank of propane and a 5 gal galvanized steel bucket. If you're frozen up, place the bucket under your oil pan, fire up the torch and put it in the bucket to heat up your oil pan and block. You have to keep a close watch on it and have a thawed fire extinguisher close by. As long as it's not very windy it'll heat up your engine compartment quickly.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

I am an electrician.i heat traced my buddies diesel tank to keeo the fuel from turning thick, i connected the Trace to the gloe plugs. Works outstanding. Especially since i put a switch in to just heat the tank over night. Heat trace is so amazing. We use it on pipes inthe winters for huge plants that have liquids that need extra heat during cold times.

[@marelenedulatre6955]

Geez… Mr. Timmy you’re the epitome of calmness!

[@davestevens4263]

I'll say he handled it 100 times better than I would of .

[@TeddysLego]

Timmy needs to fly planes and then I wouldn’t have a fear of flying, he is so calm!

[@bobross5580]

Instead of copying what you have said (Especially "epitome" ) I just have to agree that Timmy has what it takes to stay calm and shows a complete lack of pissed off in his body language! It is one thing to edit out foul language and a completely different thing to physically be calm.

[@kimlatham3809]

Timmy is very calm😊

[@aquariusrizing]

I was just thinking this! Calm, cool and collected !

[@bear8046]

damn dude, your patience through all this is next level. I lose my mind on simple house projects, can't imagine my sanity surviving what you just went through here.

[@TruckHouseLife]

haha i feel ya

[@JankySpanky7711]

Same here, although I'm sure there are times where he shuts the camera off to vent or use the power of editing. I would've been ready for a straitjacket and a rubber room after a day like that, so your point still stands.

[@michaelfink9773]

Or just some good medical flowers…stay calm

[@NickDonellan]

for real bro. same here!

[@christineayres7199]

@@TruckHouseLife Cheers 🥂 from the UK 🇬🇧🤠👍 hope you get the van/house 🏠 fixed soon mate

[@DynamicSeq]

Got a truck from the Alaska oil field...A F350 crew cab... It had 2 block heaters, heating pad on the transmission, pad on the oil pan.. pads under both batteries...An extra cab heater behind back seat.. a rpm controller that would raise the rpm's to 1600 to keep the cap warm... and finally all the cap heater hoses was insulated.... Excellent truck for Montana winters...

[@A-A-RON918]

that moment where you turned the power steering cap and found out it wasn't busted just loose, when dealing with vehicle junk those moments are always nice.

[@lesliethurston2151]

Anyone who has ever had substantial vehicle issues knows of the "beauty" of having a breakdown in the safest of places. Impeccable timing, if there is such a thing. Keep truckin'!

[@jamesnm21]

Not sure what he does if this happens without cell service and transportation. It's a long hike back from the arctic.

[@100GTAGUY]

Despite my truck being a crap box, fortunately its never broken down on me out in the middle of nowhere. However that's not to say I havent gotten my silly self stuck plenty of times or broken something going a lil too hard lol.

[@100GTAGUY]

​@@jamesnm21 theres basically only one road going to the Arctic, so its not like its completely desolate and devoid of people. It may be a while till you see someone especially in inclement weather, but being the only road chances are theres someone just as crazy as you out there at the same time. If i do recall from some of his other videos, i believe hes got one of those Garmin Sat phone ELT beacons in case of emergency, which are also capable of sending non emergency text messages as well. So long as you can see the sky you can get a message out. CB is also very common in these areas, long and shortwave if im not mistaken. Ones better for in the mountains as it can bounce signals off the ionosphere instead of following the nape of the earth.

[@PeaceWorkII]

He does have SAT texting and recently put his CB back in and working. Id feel safe with all he has for emergencies. .​@100GTAGUY

[@megahurts2]

Ahhh, the sound of that 7.3 soothes me. Very nostalgic, and I'm glad my dad still has his.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

It is in your best interest to wait till it gets a bit warmer to go to the arctic. For safety reasons the next time you will make it and it will be so awesome. Everything happens for a reason and thank your lucky stars you were not on a lonesome highway without help. You were with friends and connected to others in this journey and that speaks volume in a positive way. Stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.

[@conniewieck6158]

Totally agree. Wait till warmer.

[@m4lchik1]

@@NickDonellan way to bum everyone out

[@triedproven9908]

Everything is a lesson. 😅😁

[@lovespurpleflowers]

@@NickDonellanit is ok to rant and rave but it is also ok if we do not pay heed to your point of view; a mere mortal with a very superficial understanding, no problem?!

[@vivianchase-williams8508]

@@NickDonellan is your name in reference to the Star Trek Deep Space 9 series? Prophet’s were the underlying theme. Did not Cisco ascend to the Celestial Temple and join his mother?

[@jeb3415]

This is an incredible video… my son is a master mechanic and to see the part of your trip where you deal with the breakdowns, depend on help from friends and others reminded me of his heavy equipment days and working in sub-zero temps… because of course that is when you have the mechanical break downs. I like what you had to say about persevering, of course there is no giving in! What a great piece of historical reference this video will be one day. Thank you.

[@Sammys477]

Watching you struggle while sitting back in my recliner is oddly relaxing lol

[@montechristo546]

Having help in this cold world is absolutely priceless!

[@230k19]

Thank you to the heroes that saved our friend.

[@patshankle3281]

Awe man. One problem after another. You kept trying to figure it out. My granddaughter said "poor Timmy" was so cute. I cant believe it was that cold. Thats why we all love watching you is because u never give up. Cant wait to see the next one. Theres a reason u arent making it up there, My daughter and i was on a road trip and we got hung up at a convenience store we got upset but wen we left there was a huge wreck and if we hadn't been hung up at that store we would have been in the middle of f that wreck. Stay positive. 💕💕💜💚💙Love from Kansas 💜❤️💜💚💕

[@lovespurpleflowers]

That happened to me and a friend one time, I had forgotten to pack my toothbrush so I stopped at a store on the way to the mountain, there was a fatal accident on that two lane highway and we would have been there at that time!❤🙏

[@smokymountaingirl]

Dude first timer here and I gotta say Im so impressed you kept your calm during all of this .... Im only 51 min in and right now you are trying to get it towed.... Lordy.... you are facing some serious obstacles BUT YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

I give a big thanks to Even for helping out towing his truck and letting him put his truck inside your shop to worm it up and so he can work on it to get it running and fix the power steering 👍

[@myhificloud]

When watching your Alaskan adventures, I always think of the old timers. An unbelievably tough generation, true grit.

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

I know right? They did it without modern conveniences.

[@rightsideupvt]

Super cool of the neighbor guy with the Dodge to help out, especially when it's that cold! Thanks neighbor guy!

[@gannonfamily2000]

No thanks to the State Farm you got to a safe location. While trucking in the Winter we would have -30f temps thru an area of the Oregon Cascades. Drivers weren't familiar with driving in those temp. They would fuel in California then head North on the 97 hyw from Weed Ca. Thru Chemult, Or and drop hook with immediate return to Weed Ca. Next driver waiting for hand off. The majority of drivers headed north, were unaware of the rare occurrence of extreme cold temps thru there. They would hit the - temps and jell up their California untreated fuel. Their trucks would stall on the road. Frozen up in just minutes. I would carry fuel treatment and 911. I would treat the fuel in the truck as soon as the other driver handed over the truck. He only asked once why I would do that. He laughed and googled the temps. Then said that was crazy. I never shut down for the whole loop trip I did. I carried emergency cold weather survival cloths and emergency heat with little propane tanks. I only had to use it to save others stranded luckily for me. Well them I suppose. Very near death experiences dealing with those temps. High alert and adrenaline thru the roof.

[@Mr.Innovator961]

Yea ran into that too when residents of Eugene,Or would get on hwy 97 and wonder why their windshield washer didn’t work-well duh they had summer blend fluid in the washer bottle and it froze and broke-imagine that !!

[@laurenm8561]

You’re blessed to be surrounded by such good people. That chili looked really good, especially from a can. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@ShinySideUp76]

My first car was a little Dodge Colt, and the block heater cord snapped off the night before I had to work. The next morning I put some used engine oil in the bottom of an old coffee can, submerged a rag into that, dug out a trough leading to the middle of my oil pan, slid it under and threw in a lit piece of paper. The flames don't reach past the lip of the can, so I hesitantly went inside and watched out the kitchen window for a very long 5 minutes while the "smudge" worked it's magic, lol! Fairly confident that it had heated the oil long enough, I flew out to my car and cranked her over and it started, at which point I flew out and around front, all at once laying down and gingerly pulled the very hot can of fire back out and threw a couple of handfuls of snow (enough to pack into the can and snuff the flames), put that down, flew back into the car to feather the throttle so she didn't stall, and prayed and prayed until I saw the heat gauge finally budge... I won't forget that 10 minutes EVER, lol, but I thanked my Dad profusely for giving me that little trick!!!

[@Wick-d_Trucking]

Man idk if you use a winter fuel treatment, but you should be. It’s something you should use in the winter regardless of extreme colds. But when it is extremely cold, you should be using more. The treatments contain additives for lubricity because winter fuel blends are generally lacking as a trade off for lower cloud points. If you really do care about your engine, you NEED to be using one regularly in the winter. The “power service” brand is rated down to -40. Obviously depending on time period at temps, it would work even colder. Also, switch to the 0w-40 rotella T6 during the winter (can be hard to find, but generally easier in northern climates). It makes starting way easier without a block heater. Less strain on your batteries, as well as for flow for your injectors (if I remember correctly, powerstroke injectors are opened with oil pressure). If I also remember correctly, you have house batteries for your truck cabin, I would personally look into a charge controller that keeps your starting batteries topped up. You may have lived in AK for the past 24 years, but Fairbanks and north is far different than south central. I was a mechanic for 15+ years and now truck driver. I also live in AK. Take that as you will, just trying to help.

[@mediocreman2]

Yeah I was surprised to hear no mention of additives. It's cheap and easy insurance.

[@100GTAGUY]

One could also in theory supplement a few gallons of jet B into the tank to help prevent gelling. Sometimes airports are closer than auto parts stores.

[@reed.k.h]

Dude, you're a legend for filming the troubleshooting process in those bitter temperatures. 👏🏻Even filming in 20F can be grueling on the fingers.

[@bigmothertrucker4514]

You need to belly tarp your truck man! It keeps your engine and transmission so much warmer it’s amazing! And it’s super cheap and easy to do. Some bungy straps and a canvas belly tarp might be 100 bucks all together and will save you when it’s cold out. If you belly tarp your engine will stay 100% warmer and you will get good heat in the cab of your truck again

[@coolhand6669]

yeah that is very helpful I know a few people that have enclosed or under sides other truck anyway just to keep the crap out of it keep it dry keep it warm like I said to him in my opinion thing was changing all the rubber bushings to polyurethane because polyurethane is good down to minus 260° before it starts to do weird things

[@pffyespff]

He has block heater, though. Engine temp. is not a problem, fuel lines and tanks are. Is there a way to insulate these, with some kind of tarp or something? Only way is to let the truck run all the time probably.

[@alfredotto7525]

When operating a diesel in cold temperatures you should always treat the fuel When you purchase it. If you add fuel treatment after the fact it doesn't mix with the fuel. It sinks to the bottom of the tank and when you restart your vehicle you burn all your fuel treatment first. Always put in enough fuel treatment for the coldest temperature you will be operating in.

[@johnnyboy13642]

That's why I carry around portable jumpers and extra headway batteries. I have 8 fully charged at all times when on trips so I can quickly series them to 12v and 2x parallel to start ANYTHING. Never had a vehicle that won't start with 2s2p. Amazing amp output and can start a vehicle 5 times before needing to be recharged.

[@christineayres7199]

This is why in Siberia Yakutsk people never ever turn off their engines , At least no one died and lessons were learned this day , stay safe man.

[@p-ziniewicz2085]

Negative -45° F....!? Yeah, don't think I'll ever complain about winter being cold here in Washington Cascade Mnts. Coldest I've ever camped by the fire and at night inside my truck, was like 12° F. Shit, -45° F, that's above my pay grade, lol.

[@ditryn]

Yakutsk is Major league compared to Alaska.

[@christineayres7199]

@@ditryn Yeah 👍 I live in the UK 🇬🇧 and think -5 is cold lol 🤣

[@christineayres7199]

@@p-ziniewicz2085 Yeah so cold that you could die in 20 minutes if exposed to that weather

[@motion4recovery]

I lived in Fargo, ND for several years. One winter it got down to -32 and try as i might, car didn't start. I broke all four door handles off and when i kicked the bumper shattered. Good times.

[@susansteen9252]

After driving truck for 45 years, early on I learned to add extra kerosene to my fuel when temperatures were -30° or lower even though it had winter mix. Thankfully, I only had 1 time I had a problem in all those years!

[@lhurst9550]

Kerosene is diesel #1, you just made a blend. Also, that time of year anywhere in the interior of Alaska your only choice is diesel #1.

[@campervan-john]

​@@lhurst9550 I thought it was paraffin

[@lhurst9550]

@@campervan-john Kerosene, heating oil, and diesel #1 are all the same product. Next time you look at kerosene for sale at the hardware, walk by and smile.

[@sherry8894]

​@@lhurst9550I learned something new! I thought they were different products. Thanks for sharing the info 😊

[@susansteen9252]

@@lhurst9550 No one uses kerosene to heat with?

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

I worked as a tour guide in the Prudhoe Bay oilfields many years ago. The Arctic Ocean was a stop on the tour. I brought back two beautiful pieces of driftwood, which still decorate my home today. Never imagined I'd have such an experience. Hope you make it safely both ways. Alaska takes no prisoners. Keep an eye out for polar bears. 😊

[@garyfyvie9490]

yea I been there wont start, wont jump, no block heater used a table top grill bag of match light and wind walls to start a full size transit bus. After pre heat called for a jump and she fired right up. Tip: spray start fluid only while starter is turning motor.

[@bionicman6969]

I blew a hole in my piston in northern Michigan in -10 degree weather in my old 85 f150 in the middle of nowhere right before cellphones were really a thing. It kept running, just barely, the exhaust manifold was glowing red from all the raw fuel and I turned around and limped back home and what should have took under 3 hours took almost 8. You really notice how long lonely and desolate the world is in a situation like that and can't imagine being stuck in the Arctic.

[@sherry8894]

Timmy you're so laid back even during stressful situations. You're also mighty brave driving all those miles in the extreme cold. I will definitely continue watching, no matter what you do! You're my #1 camper! Thanks for the awesome videos! Be safe out there! Sending you positive vibes from Ohio ❤️

[@BobvanT]

Timmy - With 442 K followers having to be kept happy i suggest you throw in a raffle or a sort and do some crowd funding - to get your rig majorly overhauled - hope everybody feels the same . Stay safe Brother

[@blueman5924]

buy merch as he suggests !

[@BobvanT]

@@blueman5924 could do better

[@keltonfoster901]

All expense paid trip to hang with timmy! 20 bucks a ticket.

[@BobvanT]

@@keltonfoster901 sounds good !

[@keltonfoster901]

Workaround: have a sticker made up to look like the f350, set the price to 20+ expenses, each purchase gives a free sweepstakes entry.

[@alaskanawesomeness9017]

By the time I saw your post you had it figured out. Was going to offer my shop. Hope your trip was awesome

[@tonygiampietro]

Absolutely love your videos man! They keep me going. But HUGE starting suggestions for you. 1: Yeah leave it running those old diesels can handle that no problem. 2: If you're going to jump, leave them connected while u are trying to crank, even have them rev to increase your own crank amps! No need to buy those new batteries. 3: Feather the throttle while spraying and cranking! 4: Spray the starter fluid while u are trying to crank. You seem very experienced but those things could have got u goin! good luck!

[@ThatYotaGuy269]

My work lunch ritual is watching all the adventures, you have made me more prepared for things since I’ve been watching

[@KAI_OV]

Fr my favorite lunch videos ✨

[@LordKroc]

Must be nice getting an hour lunch break.

[@ecan4086]

Absolutely perfect for my hour break, kinda ironic watching every video while eating my pub sub in this 78 degree Tampa weather

[@Glory.To.God.In.The.Highest]

Yes...I am more prepared too...I live in Florida! Hahaha.

[@KAI_OV]

Lunch not an hour but still watch it ☠️

[@radioactivebanana6774]

If everything breaks at -42 just think what -70 will do. Don't continue is my advice. This type of weather is just too dangerous. Great job handling all the setbacks and so thankful for all your friends who helped! Late Spring would be better for this trip instead of winter. This mom says go home Timmy! Work on the inside of your house. Love those videos too!

[@jd9119]

He's kind of in a position where you're right he shouldn't go on. But then again the need for interesting content and the problems -70 could bring might make it worth it.

[@journeywithnichole]

@@jd9119 Hopefully he knows that all his content is great, and that he doesn't need to sacrifice his truck or life for complete strangers.

[@journeywithnichole]

This mom agrees too. Time and place for everything. Divine intervention has deterred twice now. Time to wait for nicer weather. It will still be an epic video - Arctic Ocean.!

[@jamestavella1398]

I am betting his fuel pump died in the cold. At the least the F-350 keeps the fuel pump by the engine.

[@dubious6718]

Why not take the trip when its warmer... I don't understand this need to go when its coldest.

[@daveconklin1319]

I bought an 03 cc 7.3 flatbed up there in AK two years ago during an extended work stay. Its on a vessel to tacoma right now and im driving it home to PA next week. Just wanted to share some 7.3 love

[@verdigo5892]

I did a three year tour at Fort Wainwright AK. (Fairbanks) while in the Army. Lots of folks, if memory serves, mixed gasoline with their fuel. When we did field training we didn't shut our diesels down past a certain temperature. We were also running JP5 (Jet fuel) in them, which is more of a kerosene. I worked on Chinook helicopters and they would always start. It's a different life altogether in the extreme cold. -40 is a typical winter day. Coldest I seen in three years was -65F. Loved it though.

[@bendover7087]

Small, corporate type jet airplanes add a product to jet fuel called Prist. Prist prevents freezing of the fuel. Since jet fuel and diesel fuel are both basically kerosene, it may work for you. Add some to your fuel tank.

[@lja1229]

Don't give up! This isn't always a sign the rest of the trip will be bad. It's how you get thru each situation. You're rocking it! Thankfully you were with friends.

[@journeywithnichole]

no, wait until it is a safe temperature for the truck. You need to have a reliable vehicle, and -40 is danger zone for vehicles.

[@jenniferwallace609]

Agreed. Being smart and changing plans is never giving up.

[@jamesnm21]

Nah man. He knows he's pushing his luck big time at this point. It's not a matter of giving up. It's a matter of common sense weighing the odds and the cost of losing that bet could be irreversible.

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Timmy our friend , your saftey is more important than the trip brother so , be safe out man , we care about you an your safety more than anything ,you a lot calmer than I’d have been . Be safe brother

[@mdoy5667]

Money Helps.

[@lorenjackson8961]

When I was stationed at Eielson AFB in the early 90's....I had an 1986 Bronco with the 300cu 4.9L Straight-6 in it. Come hell or high water...that damn engine was absolutely "Bullet Proof!" I never had ANY issues with the vehicle no matter what the weather was like.

[@DOPEMANCHEW]

Ya but that is a gaser not a diesel

[@jacobrobinson175]

What are you stunned ut is soooo a diesel duhhhh

[@johnbridgman4310]

@@jacobrobinson175Are you sure ? I can't find any indication that the Ford 300 straight 6 was ever offered in diesel. There was an LPG variant but the rest seem to be gasoline.

[@doughaga3542]

That 300 in line six banger is one of the best engines ever made.

[@Bacnow]

That particular engine is legendary and known to be bulletproof!

[@joshuapatrick8999]

Once it's warm it'll run, get a line heater and a tank heater, a lot of people will tell you that you don't need it, they're needed if u wanna shut the truck down when it's cold

[@Gendreau113]

He said a "Old peg leggin trick there". Hes tlaking about our Alberta friend ZipTiesAndBiasPlies!!! He loves theses old fords and can cold start one thats been sitting in a bush in -50, using only a can of either and his peg leg 😂😂 love it!

[@acernoks]

I thought I was hearing things...half expected to hear a Cosby Sauce reference.

[@johnl2116]

“Where I get to camp out in ah, warehouses and stuff” 🤣🤣

[@jackgodsey8447]

So happy to see your channel growing the way it is!! I've been saying this for a few years now, that this is the best channel on here and I stand by that!!! Please keep up the great work!!

[@patriciataggart8067]

Really love watching your videos Timmy! Sorry, this one was a rough one. Thank goodness for great friends! ❤😊

[@edbennett1751]

Been there, done that. Lived in fairbanks for three years. Next time you fiddle with your truck battery, wear safety glasses. A friend, in fairbanks, lost an eye in the winter trying to jump start his truck at 20 or 30 below when the battery blew up in his face.

[@maryjohnston4296]

Always an adventure- Rule of life - when given lemons - make lemonade. Great Alaskan spirit :)

[@TruckHouseLife]

It's the only way!

[@100GTAGUY]

No no, when life gives ya lemons stuff em in the spud cannon and make long distance lemonade. Found out lemons work pretty good when i ran out of spuds in my citrus grove and life gave me lemons lol.

[@brianpeadenjr2402]

Part of what makes the videos good for me is the truck. I had one of those for work, drove it everywhere. Changed companies at 315K but that truck kept going. The sound of the doors closing, that 7.3L sound, just takes me back. I had my own personal 7.3L but I sold it to buy a house.

[@Bizness10]

In the future spray the starter fluid while cranking. Specially when it’s that cold.

[@jesses1589]

Yep, bro gave it the stingiest whiff of starting fluid and expected that to work, lol.

[@daphnesuarez5924]

@@jesses1589 Ya you gotta go heavy with that, you can't just spray next to nothing & expect it to start? Wish he would've gave it more.

[@Cyndy101]

As a mature Canadian female from Northern Ontario, I kept saying spray the either while turning the ignition. It will probably backfire but that's ok. Of course I was very disappointed to see you turn off the truck at all. You need to keep your vehicle warm and no block heater is enough in those demos, even I know that. You have an older vehicle, a lot more temperamental. My 66 chevy Malibu would've laughed at me. lol Don't risk your life on a trip.

[@Noneyabiz001]

That’s what I came here to say. As soon as I saw him spray it then mess around for 30 seconds before he tried to start I was like that’s never gonna work

[@unclewargen]

I like to use WD-40 lubes and starts

[@truthliveshere831]

I have a f series pickup very similar to yours. I found that there are larger gas tanks available from the broncos. 33 gallons for the rear tank at the largest. You could also look into aftermarket companies that offer larger tanks to give you piece of mind on those long drives. On a side note, have you considered running different viscosity oils in your engine, differentials, (grease for the trailer hitch haha) etc? Lighter weight oils rated for extreme temperatures will get oil to your bearings and valvetrain much faster to help avoid wear. (Most diesel oils contain this but), extra ZDDP additives in the oil for extra wear protection can’t hurt especially in cold start situations when the oil is so thick. These things will save your drivetrain in these extreme conditions. This channel is becoming one of my favorites to watch! So incredibly cool what you are able to do in a beautiful old OBS ford. The views are incredible. Keep it up! (Edit: those powersteering pumps will often puke when you turn the wheels without the engine running btw)

[@sullybiker6520]

This was not easy to watch; that kind of cold is hard for me to imagine. I'm very glad you had people to help, and your comment about the man running his diesel for several days straight shows the severity of the conditions. Stay safe, stay warm!

[@oldfriend0]

Tim, I admire your perseverance. I enjoy your videos of Alaska, I’ll never be able to get there again. I’m concerned about you and your truck in such cold weather. I keep looking for video or comments if you are okay. Last video left us dangling. Keep warm and safe.

[@seidreine]

As someone who lives in a tropical climate, it's fascinating to watch how you live in cold temperatures. Really enjoyed your vids, keep up the good work!

[@jenniferwallace609]

So glad you are rethinking the trip north, was seriously worried about you. Your truck could not have picked a better spot to break down. She knew you were safe and could get help, so glad you listened to the wise old girl.

[@hook86]

Kinda reading into it a little much... the truck wasn't wise, it just was cold as absolute f😂ck.

[@deekelley891]

When everything continues to go wrong, it is smart to take some time to reconsider. No matter what you decide, please just take good care of yourself and that great old rig.

[@kentexican5844]

This is much more interesting than watching guys/gals go up a frozen mountain with ropes.

[@debyarger3084]

You left us with a cliff hanger of "see ya in the morning" lol!

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Had a bunch of Ford diesels, even in the lower 48 the batteries are doing GREAT to make 3 years.

[@bmoore3199]

My take away from this is to NOT FREAK OUT EVER !! 😀 Seriously I admire your patience and determination Tim. Best of luck to you buddy. 👍

[@KT-dp8zg]

I used to work up in Alaska, once upon a time. Last summer I visited one of the spots I used to work, and seeing that same spot in the winter is surreal. Thanks, brother and safe travels!

[@ur1bro]

I can't say enough about how much I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I am disabled and in my 60s so my days of running on empty are over LOL but I can sit here in my recliner and watch all your adventures and get such a thrill doing it. Thank you, my friend, for living large and recording it all. Just whatever you do, please be safe, and I'm so sorry that your luck didn't turn out so good for you at your friend's place. -42 below 0 is no joke! But like I always say "live and learn"

[@ianmangham4570]

Crazy cold 🥶 ,didn't bother me as a younger but now I'm over the half century mark i dislike anything below 5c 😮

[@Doingitwithcharlie]

Following from Hampton va! Got inspired by you and started building my own cabin truck camper thing 😂 got a 96 f250 7.3 “found your channel while looking up how to repair it” and now I have a new mission in life❤

[@EnglishCharlie]

Hey Timmy. The help you received is a tesiment to your personality. Im sure you put the comments in the right boxes heres a big thanks for keeping it real and putting yourself out there!

[@mirandacash5689]

I've been watching your vids for a few years now and the best tip I got from you seems insignificant, but hanging my coat on my passenger seat so the heater can dry it has been a game changer traveling the PNW coast.

[@VincentLeRoy71]

I love your Castleberry 's reference. My dad died in 2004, but he loved to cook Chili. In the end, when he didn't do homemade anymore, he lived and died by the Castleberry brand. Thank you brother for this.

[@robertribbit]

Tim, I find it really difficult to watch reruns on regular TV, for some reasons this is the third time watching this video, and I still enjoy it. I just love extreme winter Temps and you definitely satisfy my entertainment needs, thanks.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks Robert!

[@Kevvedajsel]

Hey man I'm really enjoying these 1 hour long Arctic adventures, much appreciation and enjoyment from Sweden!

[@Andyfab99]

You may need to buy some 10 gallon fuel cans to store extra diesel in so you can let it run all night.

[@gtree7047]

When you asked Siri the temp, my homepod answered. 😂

[@campervan-john]

I don't have that in the uk

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Ha. I just mentioned that in my own comment. So did mine! I don't know where you are but I'm in remote outback Australia in the middle of summer and that made it seem even more ironic. Haha.

[@gtree7047]

@@Shilo-fc3xm I’m in southwest Missouri, near the middle of the US and today it was a high of 14 C here.

[@DBurgg]

100 degrees in a warehouse? You couldn't make this stuff up! Great show!

[@bethelscrubs2549]

I had an idea for your slat bed. Maybe for easier access to the storage below you could install two ringed screws, one on the ceiling, the other on the bed. then, use a bungee cord to hold it up so you don't have to with your arms. A simple, lightweight solution to make access easier.

[@possmguts]

Man, after rolling in and out of Fargo ND for a few years, I feel you... but even then, I only say maybe -30 with 30 to 40 mph winds... I was so rooting for you to get that damn thing fired up. I never shut my truck down in Anything below 20 degrees. I can feel the cold watching your vids. Bless your soul man.

[@quaiger]

Just found your channel a few weeks back and have been binge watching all you old vids. You definitely have me questioning why I'm still renting and not grabbing a camera and hitting the road!

[@conniewieck6158]

Tim, I really wish if you get your truck started that you would get fixed what you need and start heading back home, please. I'm not a worried mom. I'm 69 yrs old and have 2 sons and I would be a nervous wreck wondering how they were going to get home, and if safely. I'm a worry wort and now I'm worried about you out there in those cold temps. You are so calm, but please stay safe and if you decide to continue please, please make sure your truck will be able to continue working right or just come back to uour home where it might be a little warmer.

[@irishdefense77]

Thank you for taking us along to the grocery store to see the impromptu shopping list and to see how you plan for this kind of adventure!Watching you cook and feed the Woodstove is bomber!!I love it!!!

[@RandyHunt19]

I would turn around and go home! Safety is priority!

[@rulodinepalalord5577]

Such things happen only with the best of us. I admire your calmness and courage. My Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Diesel broke last winter in the middle of nowhere in minus 42 degrees Celsius. from Siberia with love

[@micahkaminski6671]

I have a 97 with a 7.3 in it. Injectors were acting up a little bit here and there. Stiction eliminator from Hot Shots. Cleared it out. It’s been six or eight years. And haven’t had any issues. Run it on a regular basis plus some of their other products for a few additives and what not.

[@AnniDunnan-ms7pz]

I was thinking baked beans on toast, for a day like yours, and out came the beans! 😁👍💚 Great minds and all...

[@TruckHouseLife]

hahah

[@mapesdhs597]

Remember to melt a little cheese into the beans (I just use ordinary cheddar), with a small knob of butter and some ground black pepper. Trust me. Cheesy beans on toast roolz. 8) And if you're feeling extra peckish, two slices of grilled bacon on top (or oven baked for extra luxury).

[@mapesdhs597]

@@TruckHouseLife Timmy, just bought a mug. Hoping to climb a (small) mountain near the end of March, looking forward to having a mug of hot Earl Grey at the top (yay for Thermos), hopefully still with some snow on the ground all around. It's only 2700 feet, but hey, at 53 I ain't no spring chicken. :D It's called Beinn Tarsuinn, on the Isle of Arran, west coast of Scotland. Have a look on Google Earth. Love watching your vids. I miss cold weather with ice & snow. Not enough of it where I am now, back in the east of Scotland in the capital (here it's just boring rain). Somehow, waking up on snowy days makes me feel more alive, dunno why. Scotland doesn't have the scale of peaks such as where you are, but the western islands can be very varied with numerous fun climbs. Often the tallest peak is too easy (well worn and council-maintained tourist trails, yawn), which on Arran is Goatfell (2867 feet), so I prefer the lesser but more interesting peaks that lack planned paths, more of a challenge, which in Mar/2022 was Caisteal Abhail at 2818 feet, not far from my late parents' house; that was a good day, and a great time of year because there are no midgies & bugs, all the bracken & heather has died back and there are few other tourists around. A rather strong wind on that occasion, but who cares. :) I look at your footage of the mountains there and it blows my mind, quite wonderful, even though I know at such heights the notion of climbing any of them makes little sense, especially alone. :D