IS OUR VAN LIFE ADVENTURE TO THE ARCTIC FINISHED? [S7-E37]

Worried that our van life adventure to the Arctic may be over - we head to a garage to find out.
Travel vlog 514 | Filmed June 2022 | Whitehorse Canada | Country 33/197
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@thudson4407]

If I would have won that recent huge lottery, I would have Gleefully purchased brand new vans for you and the Travel Beans. Not only are you my FAVORITE KZbin travelers, but you've both been through so much with your vans. Thank goodness for Ersel and Simon!!

[@iremfrat7771]

Turkish names are hard to spell, huh? 😄 It's Ersel 😉

[@thudson4407]

@@iremfrat7771 Thank you!! I wasn't sure on the spelling... I did my best. I wanted to open another other window on my browser to check the spelling, but my laptop is so old that anytime I try to open another window it just shuts down. But I will absolutely correct his name, as Ersel has been such a great friend to Maryann, Chris and Trudy!! :)

[@iremfrat7771]

@@thudson4407 You are welcome 😊 And he truly is a great friend.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much T Hudson - we are super happy with Trudy - but aware that she will need a little bit of love and TLC - she has been on more adventures than most vans - old or new and we love her !! But thank you so much for thinking of us 🚐🌺🙌

[@yagmurcamd]

The travelers of modern times, loved by the whole world, continue their journey. We wish you safe and healthy travels.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for your kind words ....

[@faydeway3]

Ve evet seyahatinizi heyecanla seyrediyorum ikinizide öptüm Fatma🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷😘😘

[@geoffandchrisb9663]

Good old Ersel. He’s a star🙂

[@sevenpointfive5450]

what happened to old fashioned duck tape, put around that rubber hose if is just small pin holes .also good for windscreens around the edges

[@Hutch3021]

So glad Trudy is ok and still able to take you on your amazing adventures 👌👏🫶

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Paul - we love our girl !!

[@chrisfolkharmonicaplayer6292]

Great video. When we lived in Turkey ,we took a summer vacation and drove all the way up to Norway , by way of Denmark , Sweden and Finland. We made it to the most northern part of Norway, and then drove down the coast line , passing all the fjords . A summer I'll never forget. Have you ever been to Norway ?

[@x.adam1]

How far was that distance?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Not yet - but we hope to go one day 💜

[@chrisfolkharmonicaplayer6292]

@@x.adam1 about 3000 miles one way

[@pelinbulent4892]

You don’t need to worry about anything at all because the legend called Ersel Bey will always be there to help. Isn’t he lovely 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 people need to watch the videos of when you were isolating during the first lockdown in Istanbul and see role support from the community. Who cares what make Trudy is she’s priceless xxxx I hope to meet her and give her a hug xxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

We love ERSEL - so does TRUDY !! 💜🚐🙌

[@easyneos]

Faster than Italian . oh yes Ersal

[@normawingo5116]

Never go faster or farther than your Angels can fly!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Love this !!

[@wendayatatime3939]

I really loved the part of the video where you guys were playing with your voices with the vibration of the road hahaha you two really are just two kids on the road 😂 but soo relieved for you guys and Trudy to keep going , just make sure to keep her topped up!! We’re all cheering you guys on!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh Wendy - you are so lovely and we know that you are part of the TREAD Team !! woo hoo - we love you too xx

[@elifaraccakir2772]

Dear Marianne and Chris, thank you very much for your lovely words.

[@TREADtheglobe]

You my beautiful friend are always welcome ! Happy Anniversary to you both and we love you so much xx 💜🌺🙌

[@warrengage9536]

Awesome channel!! My new virtual Alaska tour! I find camphor cream is good for keeping mosquitos away and also to stop the itch when they do bite.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip

[@recepozbilen9756]

God bless you

[@janewalford4383]

The scenery is just breathtaking, glad Trudy wasn’t too serious.

[@utaakdemir4983]

Going "Awwwwww" on corrugated roads... Nice to know I am not the only one having fun doing this :D

[@dadashim52]

7:00 Amerika da uzun yillardir yasamini surduren bir Turk olarak sayin ERSEL kardesime lovely couples Chris ve Marienne'e uzun ve macerali yolculuklarinda gosterdigi yakinlik ve yardimlari icin kendisine tesekkurlerimi ve saygilarimi belirtmek istiyorum. bravo sana sevgili kardesim Ersel!. hayatinda sana basarilar dilerim. saglicakla kal.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Well Said - he is a true friend and he and his lovely wife are such special people - we are blessed to have met them 🌺💜

[@britturk123]

Happy to see Trudy is healthy enough and basically just has a tickly throat. Loved the gentleman mechanic who showed you where the leak was coming from. Loved your warm human side for taking our two German friends further on in their adventure. Happy days !!!, Keep on keeping on beautiful peeps Chris and Marianne .

[@britturk123]

Sorry if the mechanic was Canadian.

[@davidwong9230]

Glad that the mystery of the leak was solved. I guess that when driving around the world, one will come across circumstances which are fluid 💦 Nice of Paddington Bear to pose for you…he’s chilling out after all that excitement over having afternoon tea with the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee 🐻

[@lindawoody8501]

Kind of you to help your German new friends out with a lift for 100 miles. Glad Trudy is not desperately sick and you can still continue onward with care. Best wishes for this effort. Thanks for the view of the Black Bear!

[@trixunix5411]

A lil tip regarding your windshield: Every time you fear there’s a possibility of gravel or debris hitting the windshield, put some pressure anywhere on it with your thumb. If there’s already a crack, put the pressure over it. And there are products that help stop/slow the cracking. I’m from Brazil and we use to do it when driving dirty roads or behind trucks. Good luck!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much

[@trixunix5411]

@@TREADtheglobe You’re very welcome 😊

[@mzomy3992]

We used to make that noise driving over washboard roads when we were kids! Thanks for the memories! 😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Our pleasure! Great to have you on the adventure with us !

[@roadwarrior9422]

I did this drive in 2013 from Calgary in a Honda Civic. Camping 5 weeks. Those gravel sections are hard but better than it was in the olden days. Hope you get that hydraulic Line fixed. I would have stayed in Whitehorse. You have guts. What struck me about Alaska was how big this state is. Very long driving days.

[@kathifoynm]

Great to see you two on the road and chasing all kinds of adventure. Glad the leak was sorted and you had some fellow travelers for company along the way. Loved the bear munching away. So sweet to see you call on Ersel as part of your support community in times of strife, a friend for life indeed. Be well and travel safely.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Absolutely - Ersel and Elif are just fabulous people xx

[@kevinrichards8119]

Just come across your channel,really good stuff guys.Best wishes from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and fellow camper vaners x

[@minniebonsall]

Oh wow, I was biting my nails waiting to hear the outcome and what a relief !!! Listen we’ve owned a few import cars in Alaska and there are Fiat mechanics in Anchorage - I’ll email the links just in case. Loving watching you on this part of the trip guys, it’s my go to in the morning with my coffee !! Safe travels

[@aliciathom3463]

so relieved Trudy can carry on! Enjoy Alaska ❤️

[@normawingo5116]

The auto glass shops have a really cool type of glue that can flawlessly repair even bad cracks and lines.

[@miriam2909]

Phew Trudy ❤

[@helenmedlow2764]

Has anyone told you yet, to save your windscreen on dirt roads and when travelling behind other's, push your fist onto your windscreen and keep it there or as cars pass from the other direction, it softens the impact from the otherside if a rock hits ya window, my dad taughts us that at an early age, lotsa gravel roads out in the country in Australia 🤩

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Helen

[@levinawalsh2015]

Fantastic Guys👌. Alaska Woo Hoo!! Wonderful Ersel & his Beautiful Wife❤💐.Thanks So Much ☘🥰🚐.

[@TREADtheglobe]

And today is their wedding anniversary !! Congratulations to them 🌺🙌

[@mohammedmahdy1009]

It's a beautiful journey I wish you to complete it without difficulty

[@rooah777]

There is a magazine of sorts called "Milepost" your can get that has every kind of shop along the Alaska Highway by milepost. It's only a few dollars.

[@barbaragurgan7979]

Well that was an answer to my prayers! I was getting a little worried for some time about you driving all the way up Alaska in that van, as I was literally praying “dear Lord, what if they break down in the middle of nowhere in that old van, hundreds of miles to the next town and surrounded by bears? Please Lord don’t let that happen!” So God let that happen close to civilization, a blessing in disguise! So glad you’re able to continue your trip!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Barbara - that is soooo sweet of you to care - we love that you love Trudy so much 🌺🙌

[@kayejc]

Glad it hasn't been as bad as was thought. Husband watched and had said, "Brake fluid." Loved the video as usual.

[@avinderbhinder7719]

What a drive! Well done you guys!

[@gordonbryson2986]

Well done guys

[@faydeway3]

Thinking off you

[@peterneal7160]

I'm glad the Van is not too bad! I thought it was Brakefluid that was leaking or Diesel as it was the N/S

[@sereftufan6141]

Hi you 2 I hope back turkiye xx

[@johnboy4067]

I'm LOVING YOUR JOURNEY AND SEEING THE PEOPLE YOU MEET ON THE WAY , MUCH LOVE GUYS AND OF COURSE TO TRUDY, WE GET SO ATTACHED TO OUR VANS , SEEING THEM ON A GARAGES RAMP IS LIKE SEEING THEM ON A HOSPITAL OPERATION TABLE ❤❤❤❤

[@WaseemSyed]

Hi Marianne/Chris, quick tip: Hold your outstretched palm on/against the windshield every time a vehicle passes by. At worst, you might end up with a chip, but it will prevent the glass from shattering or developing a long crack 😊 Safe travels. I am keenly following your journey because I will be undertaking mine in a self build travel trailer 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for the tip 🙌

[@seeyouonadirtroad]

We spotted your sticker on the Welcome to Alaska sign!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Woo Hoo !! that is epic

[@elsubaellis7164]

For a moment a little scary, but I hope, all will work out well and, that your adventure will continue without problems. Best of luck to you.👍❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you!

[@andyhill8538]

FYI. You can use any DOT number brake fluid in a clutch master cylinder. DOT 5 is for high temperature racing brakes. DOT 3 would work just fine. No high temperature in a clutch.

[@deb5710]

. Beautiful video, thanks for posting. Thank God you were near Whitehorse when you needed to have the van looked out! Stay safe.

[@magdastar2249]

Omg what a ride. You are fabulous and hubby and I are so hooked. Sending you Lucky vibes for a continued safe journey. Magdalena in Nevada. ❤️🙏👍

[@VandelayIndustriesLLC]

cool trip!

[@txdave2]

Glad there were no major issues with Trudy. We drove from Texas to Alaska in 2000. Fortunately, when we arrived in Alaska in mid September there were no bugs. They disappear when the weather gets a little cooler. We also stayed the night in Tok.

[@tyeferlsan7040]

Alaskan Bears Call Tent Campers Soft Tacos ! Be Safe Guys.

[@recepozbilen9756]

Good luck

[@pdriwsteve]

As a back up plan for the clutch hose try and find somewhere that makes hydraulic hoses, like for machinery, tractors, diggers etc. They make up custom hoses. Hope you get it sorted asap.

[@virginiawestcot3111]

I just Love ❤️ your adventures and your always happy positive attitude about life and all it holds for you!! Rock On and stay safe stay Blessed

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much

[@Aussiesuede]

You can go to any of the hydraulic repair shop and they can easily fabricate a custom hose that will be even stronger than the original part. A hose that size will cost less than $40.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

So glad Trudy is able to keep going despite her leakage problem. We spent the night in Tok too while the Ford Pinto was in the garage. We were lucky, just needed a couple of spark plug wires replaced. This was in 1975 and we were camping in a tent like your German hitch hikers. I think I would like it much better now in a campervan, so glad I have my "Eva" to travel in as I get older. My go-to for mosquitoes is Repel, lemon eucalyptus and mosquito clothing, I did that when I went to Costa Rica, worked great. Studies have shown that mosquitoes land more on people with type O blood, which I have. They have also found that people who wear Black, dark blue or red, attract mosquitoes by their eyesight. In Alaska, I don't think they are as particular. Good luck and continued safe travels. Hope you find your Grizzly.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tips Adele - thank you 🙌🌺

[@jomcd2073]

So good to hear that Trudy is okay. I want to see you both here in Australia:)

[@TREADtheglobe]

I hope so too!

[@marcusvarney4662]

Hi Guys, you can use any of the brake fluids in the system as it’s not getting hot and just compressing. The trick for you is to keep topped up so you don’t ingress air which will cause the loss of the clutch. I would check as often as possible as the hose is not going to get better! Most important, keep safe.

[@sandy89107]

I loved how you two cracked each other up 🤣❤

[@davidtom6120]

Great people. Bless you my dear friends

[@MrATILLATHETURK]

Stay positive guys everything happens for a reason...stay safe 🙏

[@uzayli4408]

Beautiful video 🤩 loves from Turkey 😊

[@etheleklund3946]

So grateful Trudy’s issue was manageable! You are such a joy to watch with your positive can do attitude! We will be leaving Valdez on Tuesday and following the cassiar in reverse so thank you for the preview. Continue the joy safely!❤️❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much! We are so happy you are sharing this drive with us !! Keep an eye out for Trudy ... she is back out in BC !! LOL xx

[@mariaelkhyari9682]

Wow! So happy your vehicle is ok and that you have connections that dearly love and support your trip! The german couple are brave people, if they are hiking and pitching tents. Not my cup of tea! I need all the essentials Trudy offers! ha,ha I love GLAMKING!

[@ZerHour]

Looks great ,good news on the leak only being a simple clutch hose , remember nevef mix the Dot 5 with Dot 5.1 ! or Dot 3 and 4 as you probably already know . 👍💛💙

[@CLFL14256]

the black bears love the dandelions which grow on the verge, you will probably see more. Gosh, when I think of it, I drove from Whitehorse to Fairbanks in the middle of winter, on my own, I must have been insane, but all went well, the weather was good but visits to the outhouses were "unpleasant" to say the least, lol. That's where the term "freeze your butt off" must come from

[@TREADtheglobe]

Well done that sound great !

[@angelalocke7340]

Loved this episode I was jealous of your rain ☺️🥵 ….. it’s too hot in the UK So lucky to fall upon the helpful garage mechanic Ersel is so kind and he is the rock of Turkey 🇹🇷 Good luck Sending hugs Angela xx

[@michellemerritt3729]

If you feel confident you can get by until you're back in Washington State, my oldest brother is a life-long mechanic and fabricator. When I was a kid, I helped him sent a new windscreen in the '41 Ford pickup that he still owns. I'm sure he can find or fabricate parts for Trudy. His home shop is in Carnation, WA. Email me if you'd like a back up plan for any additional repairs.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great back up plan - if you email me the details at [e-mail] !! Thanks

[@onwardbound]

Absolutely loving your adventure and watching you highlight my beautiful country! Best of luck on your travels through Alaska - I am planning that same trip in summer 2024 when (hopefully) my bus conversion will be finished.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Epic !! You will love it 🌷

[@165lothair]

Thanks. Enjoy your videos but as a Pommie bastard who moved to Australia in 1987 we quickly found out that sunscreen, a hat and mozzie repellant were essentials. We lived near the Gippsland Lakes (the biggest inland waterway in the Southern Hemisphere). Consequently the mozzies would carry you away and eat you if they could. Therefore after putting on the sunscreen in the morning we would apply mozzie repellant. We quickly found out that Aeroguard was no good as the mozzies would drink it but Rid was excellent in not being eaten alive. Perhaps this comes too late to help you and perhaps they don't sell Rid in North America.

[@idabustamante7081]

yay !! Trudy is fine no major issues welcome to Alaska 🐻 . . happy safe travels my friends take care ❤️🙋‍♀️🥰

[@edwardjames4517]

An old tip,when travelling on metalled roads, to try and mitigate windshield damage, when you see an oncoming vehicle-press your hand or your fist firmly against the glass.

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

so glad you're going to be ok! sending hugs 🤗🤍🤍🤍

[@ercane.426]

If you were in Turkey, the repair would be finished in 3 hours :)😄😄😄

[@lorimajewski4592]

I'm so glad everything turned out okay. I'm really loving your adventure Lori

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much

[@suestone7791]

Hi Chris and Marianne👋👋👋 so glad that Trudy had some attention from the mechanic and you now know what you are dealing with. What an amazing friend Ersal is🙏🙏. Another interesting vlog , looking forward to your next chapter, safe travels and Thankyou for sharing this trip with us all xx

[@lindataylor6093]

Still stunning. Think the long drive is sending you both loopy! Hehe. Hope Trudy is OK too. X

[@vickybassett5138]

Love watching you guys, always so bright and happy will look forward to when you come down here to Australia would love to share a meal with you if you come our way.

[@sandraaudas9495]

So thankful that the issue with Trudy wasn't major and you are able to continue. Stay safe and I will continue to follow your adventures!

[@stevereason6931]

Marianne and Chris, may I suggest another tool for your traveling while in Alaska? With all the gravel roads you come upon consider adding a windshield/windscreen repair kit. If you were to get a rock chip or crack, the windshield repair kit could keep your windshield/windscreen from cracking any further. You can find the kit at a Walmart or any auto parts store. Very much enjoying watching your travels. You have taken many of us with you and we are very much enjoying your ventures. Blessings!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Steve

[@aledafrishman722]

You guys are great!

[@philipsommeling9256]

Great video guys Hope you both ok and doing safe hope trudy gets fixed soon safe Journey

[@thompam57]

So happy for you and your van. No ”heavy mechanic” probl. You just watch out for Alaska national birds. Drive safe 🚐💨🥰

[@kevinmcmuhammad4841]

Terrible guys the very same problem gadget John and Mandy are having with their 2 Fiat Peaugot Citron camper gearboxs, hope you guys get it sorted., also guys don't forget to power wash all the area underneath and in the engine bay, where the brake fluid has penetrator, because brake fluid has the same components as paint stripper, and will remove the paint and cause a lot of rust in no time at all.

[@yagmurcamd]

Thank you so much Dear great man Ersel.

[@carolewhite6356]

Glad it wasn't too serious. Safe travels 😘

[@rebekahsalt26]

Keep rollin’ happy travels well done the Trudy xxx

[@charmainkilloran86]

Glad there wasn’t anything seriously wrong with Trudy. Take care and keep safe.

[@dilekbetts2680]

This was another great episode. Thanks and good luck and a safe journey. 😘😘

[@pamelalambe1356]

Enjoyed and wish you all the best on your adventures. I have to laugh though, as a Canadian who been camping lets say off road, well the last thing you want to see is bears, and you guys seem to want to see them so much is funny.

[@mesutozsen903]

chris and marrianne eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@Aaron-P]

My, but Paddington has grown! Must've taken a *lot* of marmalade sandwiches! This video showed me the tradition of going over washboards whilst singing "aaaaahhhh" is international!! I was belly laughing right along with you! 🤣🤣 Always stressful to see your vehicle get an unplanned lift, but when it's also your home... 😬😬😬 To all the You-shouldas, we have a saying in the States: "Run Whatcha Brung." Trudy the Treadvan is a champ. Any fans of the programme "Firefly" knows what it takes to keep a ship in the air (or a van on the road) -- Love. And Chris and Marianne (and Ersel!) have plenty of it for Trudy!! ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks friends - yep she is our everything when it comes to travel and adventure !! We certainly did not plan to take on this kind of trip when we started as we are and always be .... normal people on an extraordinary adventure !! Thanks to you and the family for being such kind and thoughtful people - we love you ! M xx

[@angelagreenwood-williams6607]

Pleased trudy isn’t as bad as we all thought . There’s the bear right there 😂 how lovely he let you watch him a tiny while . Only seen all these places on ice road truckers ,Valdez n whitehorse plus some of the others you have been through. Hopefully the rain washed some bugs 🐜 off your windscreen. Look forward to your next vlog .stay safe xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

So excited to share the next video !! Vanlife Alaska !! woo hoo

[@cuddly_koala2781]

In Australia just a quick swim. loving your travels be safe.

[@gebi4pejo1]

Great adventures, just thinking if you get a stone chip just get the stone chip repaired.

[@johnallen148]

What’s great blog you need to get that pipe fix if it blows you will have no clutch no clutch you go no where maybe you friend in Turkey can get you one please don’t ignore it as it is important,you sure are getting around now how many miles have you driven,as you are in Alaska it must be getting colder in the night am I right ,mosquitoes I bloody hate them have you been biting a lot ? Well this was a very interesting blog till next time take care keep yourself safe,John 🌻🦟🦟🥂🍻🚐🍀🪵🦝🦎🐻🐻🌹👌👀

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks John

[@motivate-today]

I had the same type of bad/good fortune when I was travelling, bad things happened, but in quite convenient places!

[@robert_sovitsky]

Best thing you did was purchasing one with Manual Transmission!!!

[@tamigadd6915]

If you get a "star" shaped rock chip... you can have an injection of some sort of fluid that will keep the crack from spreading..... you can just look up a place that will repair rock chips....

[@scottlucas4408]

You should be able to find a mobile hose service like Parker, they will custom make a hose. They are in high demand in mining due to the hydraulics in heavy machinery

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip !

[@neilfreemantle3392]

Congratulations guys