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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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! 👍🏻

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@ryancollins6758]

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

[@mehere8299]

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 ???

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 🤘🏻

[@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 .

[@NewSkiwi]

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

[@jameslashley3970]

Tim no such thing as luck, you was BLESSED ✝️

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@fiehlsport]

Winter tires would serve you well next trip. A/T tires aren’t always great on snow, worse on ice. (As you saw) This is even a case where studded tires would be 100% appropriate. You need the safety while braking, if anything.

[@kylebell850]

How can we not love this truck.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@josemoreno3334]

I was sent to Alaska five times when I was in the US Air Force in the 1980s and 90s. I got to feel what 40 below zero is like. Best of all, I got to see the Northern Lights. I also got to visit the rader sites on the Dew Line too and one stop at Shemya AFB. . Love your videos. Stay warm brother.

[@soniadowney7427]

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

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on haha

[@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

[@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😂

[@Yoko_Grim]

As I'm sitting here in lower Wisconsin, watching this at 3:16 AM, the winter storm warning just updated and it's gonna last until Saturday at noon. 7-12 inches, gusts up to 40mph. This'll be fun, 3rd snow storm within the WEEK, and I wish I was kidding.

[@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!

[@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.

[@EpicATrain]

44:30 "AH CRAP! I'm about to hit a caribou! Lemme pull out my phone really quick then dodges these dudes!" lol

[@creamfalcon]

Play it at 2x speed pretty funny

[@orbyjett2864]

@@creamfalcon sick

[@jayboo8495]

seeing the northern lights irl is NOT something anything else could explain. no camera can catch how absolutely majestic and awe inspiring it truly is

[@Motorhead-hm5jq]

I want concur with the warning about cold starting without a block heater in below freezing weather. Oil viscosity can thicken to the point it can take dangerously long for the oil the circulate through the entire engine. Good oil pressure doesn't mean good oil circulation!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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]

🙏🙏🙏

[@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

[@lordhughes7690]

Those 90’s ford 7.3 diesel 4 door trucks like yours are some of my favorite trucks. That things a beast

[@angelwings31309]

And the people of Wiseman will tell stories of the day a man rode his bicycle into town at -60. Legend. I'm sorry you lost your little buddy. ❤‍🩹

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Cervan]

i was a diesel mechanic for many years specifically on the ford 7.3, 6.0 and 6.4's. More than likely your engine oil is a little too thick for the temperature your cold starting at and it threw a high pressure oil pressure outside of specifications check engine light. Specifically when the engine rev'ed up the commanded oil pressure for the IPR valve probably went to full pressure causing the rpm spike. I would change the oil to a 0-30 or 0w-40 diesel rated oil for those extreme temperatures, it will help your cold start immensely. It probably was not a big deal, but your high idle tune was commanding a higher idle than the oil pressure could probably build due to it being too thick to pump properly. I would not be concerned in the least about your check engine light/cold start issue. Keep in mind, the 7.3 has the HEUI injection system, oil is the life blood of that engine. If its too thick to pump then its not going to start and run properly.

[@TheDrywallogist]

Lived in Fairbanks a few years. I put full syn in my 7.3 it would start - 30 but any colder - bat heaters , block heater, oil pan heater, trickle charger, synthetic oil in the diffs and transfer case, #1 diesel with anti-gel. Never had a problem starting except the full syn would seep through the gaskets. Summer change to Delo 400.

[@brandontomalewski8277]

I’m not a jealous person at all. That’s not the person I am. I’ve never been jealous of anyone before…. But I am 100% jealous that you are living the life I want to live. I’m happy that at least some one gets to do it. Be safe out there.

[@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

[@margie999]

he plugged the block heater in at the dot station

[@kosta16auto]

@@margie999 on the second night only...actually, I don't know, I wasn't there.

[@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

[@viewer3412]

Cold starts increases west on engine by +300%. Instead of one million miles before rebuild, cold starts will require engine overhauls by 300,000 miles.

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

Being single and an introvertive minimalist, I could live like a king in that truck.

[@thomasharhen2168]

How the hell do them truckers handle that white knuckle trip for miles and miles!!!! Holy hell!!!😂❤❤

[@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

[@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.

[@himbourbanist]

I was honestly blown away that the truck started in minus 60 lmfao. They sure built those trucks to work

[@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.

[@margie999]

crazy how people just pop in, lol

[@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!

[@mikejuliano5323]

mechanical knowledge in this situation is a life saver. if you don’t wanna go that far, at least get yourself an OBD1/2 reader and familiarize yourself with the common codes for the truck. The more information you have to base your next decision on improves your chances of keeping safe

[@laszlozagyva3822]

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

[@caliado]

As a former Alaska resident of 3 years, what boggled my mind is you touching surfaces at -40 with no contact gloves on. I accidentally got contact frostbite once when I wasn’t wearing my contact gloves and I touched a metal surface outside and that was only -30

[@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 !

[@charlesleonetti3411]

Them Northern Lights were insane bro thank you so much I felt like I was there with you...... Awesome!

[@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

[@MrFreekyByg]

You're incredibly well prepared for these adventures but I am surprised you don't carry an OBD scanner with you. They aren't that expensive and are relatively compact. I always have one in my truck. Something to add to your kit I think. Great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@mikerobinson8734]

I don’t think OBD was implemented into vehicles that old. I could be wrong.

[@relaxingdrives6075]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@mikerobinson8734OBD 2 was mandatory on all American vehicles in 1996. OBD 1 came out in 1991. Not sure of the year of his truck.

[@mikerobinson8734]

@@relaxingdrives6075 Oh I didn’t think it was that old.

[@DogBeast221]

My 2022 rig has a plug for my scanner but would a 1996 F350 have an outlet for one?

[@deepbludude4697]

@@DogBeast221 Yep I had a 96 F350 4x4 box truck its still called the BGT (Big Green Truck)that actually came from Fairbanks, I bought it in Florida. They have em and that particular truck regularly needed to be scanned to isolate sensor issues.

[@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.!

[@roccon1338]

When I drove for Greyhound, we had to go storm or no storm. Drove many, many miles through blizzards in the mountains with nothing but snow hitting the windshield. Your video reminded me big time.

[@josephkingston9252]

I'm cold-natured and being a welder in the summer you burn up with the heat and in the winter you freeze, I have been retired now for years and it feels good to be able to do other things such as artwork and play music

[@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!

[@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!

[@tomwendt498]

as a former driver who retired a few years ago, I don't miss those brutal white-knuckle drives! More power to you! I do miss all that fresh air!

[@djclovissio2338]

There's a ton of fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride calicifies the pineal gland. Wich means it could cause depression, lack of melatonin production and all kind of spiritual issues that disconnects you from your true self😬 stay healthy my friend!

[@svenhodaka9145]

Great road trip. Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Those Northern lights are fascinating!👍 Thanks for taking us along🇨🇦👋.

[@TruckHouseLife]

fact

[@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

[@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.

[@wyllowyck2826]

I've seen the northern lights as far south as Memphis TN. I lived in Alaska and Washington State as a child so when I saw it I was the only one that knew what it was.

[@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 👍🏻

[@tmike4160]

Way more entertaining than anything on cable. Great work!

[@learnmore6192]

I hit a white-tailed going 80mph on a back road in Texas one early morning. Was on my morning commute to work. It pinned my bumper against my passenger side tire. Old timer came by with a wrench big and long enough to pry it off so I could drive it home. You got lucky buddy. I wish you safe future travels. My boss was so pissed when I called in that day.

[@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.

[@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:)

[@DebiGary-dz8lf]

I get to see Alaska like I am right there. Love the driving down the road scenery… oh and you definitely have cool stuff! thanks from Seattle.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@lucastabare5426]

as banker sitting in a midtown office cubicle in manhattan at the moment of writing this, this gives me peace of mind at work. Just know that your content is appreciated by those living the absolute opposite form of lifestyle right now :)

[@dzfromdetroit2840]

One thing my dad taught me when we lived in the snow is always heat the block in the mornings

[@kelsey809]

🤠 I’m looking forward to this video!

[@pumpkin4539]

I love how a main reason to have a fire is for the evening's entertainment. Love winter in the north!

[@LadyBirch]

I saw Northern lights laying on the blacks flat rocks along Lake Superior shores. The colors changing and vibrating were phenomenal! My kids were there. We were almost in disbelief at what we saw until the next day we went to a restaurant and everybody was talking about it.

[@MiguelDiaz-zk8dk]

Since you have the generator I would definitely recommend an oil pan heat pad. Get the oil back to a fluid so the engine has some oil flow. Run the generator plug the block heater and the oil pan pad. Probably would also lower the draw on the battery at start since the fluids are not frozen

[@pdubsyyyy]

Oil will just get cold and thick as soon as it touches any metal in the engine e

[@raymondsolano1780]

Agree! In those low temperatures, you need a heating aid to warm that block. I work for Allmand and we manufacture large stand by diesel generators and most of them go up to northern Canada. Whether it’s a Kubota, Caterpillar, Isuzu or any type of diesel it helps to have a block heater, Diesel fire block heater or even oil pan blanket. Oil is like sludge at those temps.