Surviving my 1st Winter of Extreme Van Life, Blizzard Snow Storm Camping, Freezing Cold Documentary

[@NorwegianXplorer]

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[@deeprollingriver52]

When I go camping in my SUV during the winter, I make a nice comfy bed in the back with a small heating blanket and a small butane heater (yes, I ventilate). I heat some tea, cuddle up with Tank the Camping Dog. I adore the ambient, small, comfy area. If I want to, I open my sun roof and climb up through onto to roof of my SUV. I wrap the dog and I up with that heating blanket and watch the stars.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sounds great!

[@shantavanee]

Sounds beautiful ❤

[@anunnakigroup2880]

This is the best reality Channel ever. You take so much risk to bring us happiness ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, not so much risk to me really

[@docsein1]

"Do not eat the yellow snow". LOL. Golden words of wisdom!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Lol!

[@ricklarry4212]

The drive thru the mountains approaching the polar circle was beautiful with clear skies and sunlight. The northern lights were a wonder to behold! Your prowess in dealing with the blizzard was extraordinary! What an adventure! Glad you made it out. The caravan thru the mountains with the snow plow was exciting. I'm glad the plow didn't bury your van where you camped at the end. Another 5 star episode!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my friend:-)

[@davidmambrose4210]

very peaceful and relaxing

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks David!

[@juleesadventures7925]

Wow I wish i could see what you see . Brilliant video ❤🇬🇧

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!!

[@rosiebateson4498]

I genuinely love this channel! The stunning scenery, his quiet speech, the yummy food and of course the unbelievable weather. And he makes me smile when he says he’s scared because you’d never be able to tell lol Another fantastic video. Thank you for sharing ♥️👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Wow, thank you Rosie:-)

[@michaelscott5916]

Love your content and adventures. Thank you for letting us see beautiful Norway through your eyes 🙏🏽

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you like them!

[@janisezack1610]

The snow almost burying you was scary. I would never leave the van again. I'm not as tough as you are. 😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Lol, it was an adventure

[@dottierogers4625]

I really admire your courage on all your adventures, especially the blizzards. Leaving your van and camp overnight in your tent and get buried with snow, then the walk back, omg I would be afraid I would never make it back. Snow is beautiful and also very cold. I love it too but don’t want to camp in it. Thanks for all you do. Stay safe! ♥️ I will continue to watch it on tv rather than participate. ☺️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Dottie:-)

[@normanbraastad4036]

Thank you for letting me be a part of your adventure. The beauty and danger of nature are impressive. Thanks for the photos that showed me the cold, northern European climate. The tips at the end of the video lithium batteries, yellow snow and handbrake were very instructive. I wish you and your van a safe journey.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Blahblahblahblah5679]

Hey, I’ve recently discovered your videos and I wanted to say how amazing they are. They’re one of the best things I’ve watched on KZbin. You capture the perfect embodiment of cozy exploration, with fabulous production values. I especially love the music you have chosen for your soundtrack. All the best.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hey Mike, really appreciate it. I make the music myself, you can find it on streaming services as Melantopia

[@donalking5460]

The music really suits ur adventures. It's incredible where he can get in a fiat van. Here in Ireland if there's 5 inches of snow. The whole country comes to a stop..

[@brianpeterson5559]

Great vehicle, northern lights were spectacular

[@NorwegianXplorer]

They where:-)

[@JRS2248]

I to like you love the snow and the cold. I'm 76 and can't get around like you so I like watching your videos. Good Luck to you and hope I see you soon.😊😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@juliecasey5196]

Everything looks so beautiful

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@candylee4684]

I enjoyed the light show, it was magnificent. Thank you for filming that. I probably won't ever get to see them in person. The mood music you play is perfect too. I was going to say I'm glad you are not in your tent and there you are Eeeek

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it Candy!

[@occamsrazor7939]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful video with us. I live in Texas. We seldom ever have snow. The mountains there are really beautiful as well as the lights.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, I have seen many videos from the desert down by the border, looks amazing

[@wang541218]

It opened my eyes ,Thanks for sharing

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad to hear that

[@SinisterBrain]

Absolutely beautiful shots of the Northern Lights! Very much enjoyed watching you on your travels. Thank you for sharing!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@victoriamix9113]

Wow I've watched you on top a mountain in a tent with a storm and now in a van that's pretty cool lol

[@NorwegianXplorer]

😁

[@sirprepsalot6268]

Thanks for the Video. I don't get weather like that, but I enjoy it. You help me almost be there.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad to help:-)

[@caseybernier8944]

Thanks for sharing these awesome videos. I'm enjoying them!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@SM-db6ft]

Great video. In all your trips I love to see the homes and buildings in the area and wonder how they can live there? I like to see others you see. So much snow, rain and bad weather! Excellent adventuring advertising.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Cracking video from start to finish 👌

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thanks!

[@manopla1250]

absolut love your channel bro,the driving with music was epic, greatings from argentina

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks a lot!

[@MichaelCherau-kt8gy]

Your rig is awesome man.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Michael!

[@dorothy3529]

ขอให้คุณมีช่วงเวลาที่มีความสุข ที่ไทยอากาศกำลังดี อบอุ่น😊อยากให้มาสัมผัส😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sounds nice

[@19Tharg76]

A brilliant, brilliant video Norseman. Tell me, to what degree do you speed the northern lights footage up? Thanks again for sharing your wonderful adventures my friend 👍🏼

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, the Northern lights are filmed in timelapse mode because of the dark sky, so it is speed up around 10 times

[@luisdones8181]

Bro thank you for the ride I’m so jealous the ride was beautiful i wish i new how to camp👍🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾✌🏾

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@Ayhangunes.]

Herşey çok güzel. Selamlar 🙋‍♂️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@barneyrubbles2485]

I DID MY VIEWING TRIPS OVER THE ARTIC BY PLANE ON MY WAY AROUND THE WORLD OVER 50+ TIMES AND IT WAS GREAT TO DO..

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Probably amazing views of the Northern Lights

[@barneyrubbles2485]

@@NorwegianXplorer THE Northern Lights I ONLY GET NOW VIA THE NEWS TILL I FLY OFF AGAIN..

[@calilenz3476]

Hurra go en ol oil broytemann! Loved the dog sleds & huskies too.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much Cali🙏

[@calilenz3476]

Oh very welcome and I know $2 probably won't cover a decent beer for the snow plow man ahhh the system Burgermeister won't allow me to donate a proper $5 to the Snow Plow Man Fund. Maybe that $2 would cover a donut instead? Brahaha all good! @@NorwegianXplorer

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Lol, thanks, the thought counts for a lot!

[@vonda3229]

What an adventure! Aurora Borealis stunning! Snow, lots of snow! If you ever stop hiking or having van adventures you could open up a pizza shop. They look delicious!! Thanks for taking us along Jarl!! xx

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My friend Baloffi pizza does that, we might do a video on van piazzas

[@vonda3229]

That would be fun!!! 👍🏻

[@codexpertus]

I liked that the talking in your videos was minimal and you spent more time on nature and the environment. Greetings from Istanbul.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ToRung]

May you have a fantastic day and many more to come❤🥰

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You too!

[@rejaneberclaz3331]

The video is very good. We are from Holliday in Switzerland - Italian. Here it is almost 15 degrees Ceusius.... it feels like summer!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you:-)

[@الوحشدراقون]

Thank you for the translation in Arabic. I enjoyed watching your videos. I am following you from Saudi Arabia👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeeFay-fl1hs]

Yet again a captivating and much enjoyed journey and experience shared through your camera lens. Stunning scenery, background music - which sets the tone wonderfully and calming narration all combine to have me glued to the screen in my warm, snow-free house!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveadams6421]

I like watching your videos because you don't pretend to be someone you're not. Just good honest real life video that's shared with us, the viewers. Thanks mate 👍👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Dave!

[@TheSillyshyguy]

Awesome. Video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!!

[@ginascavella3861]

Thank you! Your content is always exciting to me... I live in The Bahamas, so I love how you are able to share the different weather experiences, especially the snow... keep them coming

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You are so welcome!

[@Richie-cw8wh]

Absolutely love your videos mate! 🇳🇿

[@ShesoLohe-e9z]

Your videos are amazing always

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@abidine762]

Hi dear friend.your trip is fantastic.❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@NelsonClick]

Your adventures show a reality that is utterly unknown to me. It's like watching another world. I am fascinated to the point I can't stop looking. Thank you and Howdy from Central Texas.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, glad you enjoy it, greetings!

[@고라우트]

It's a fantastic video, and it seems like the insulation is really well done. Even at -17 degrees Celsius, seeing someone in short sleeves makes it look like a well-equipped camper. I should plan a van life experience in a stunning winter landscape too. Great video, thumbs up!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@petebach7221]

Especially follow rule #7!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Indeed lol!

[@anne-marieturner6762]

Hello my lovely. Thank you for showing us your travels, it's truly stunning. I ❤ your jumper!!!! X

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, thanks!

[@alexquad9603]

Полярное сияние, это просто невероятно, одно из чудес света которое мне очень хочется увидеть. Надеюсь я когда-то доберусь туда. Огромное спасибо за видео! Смотрел и медитировал 🙏🙏🙏

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, Thank you so much!

[@mohncutie6356]

its really good to see a very wonderful scenery on the other part of the world, keep up the good work , love watching it

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you very much! Awesome that you watch from the other side of the world!

[@LudoMaxLanc]

the cellophane for flowers saved me from many hardships in the high mountains! I put it from the driver's door to the passenger door, passing over the external windshield where I have my view when I drive, in a single sheet when I know that the night is freezing or there will be a lot of frozen snow, it creates a small gap that prevents freeze underneath; then I roll it up and reuse it several times. - - - When I know that the next day there will be many cm of fresh snow, when I arrive at my station I always unroll cellophane from flowers on the tracks up to one meter before the beaten road, so that when I have to leave again I just need to lift the two strips outwards, after logically having cleaned with a broom, to once again obtain the same level of trace as the previous evening. It is therefore sufficient to shovel a few meters of snow in the middle to have the space to give the wheels the right power to overcome a mountain of fresh snow. I also rewind and reuse these two strips, they take up very little space and are my salvation.

[@markshaw9342]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@markshaw9342]

How do you stay warm in the van? P.S. I am watching this from Outer Mongolia. We have temperatures of -45C in the winter. LOL

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@markshaw9342 Wow, that is cold! I have a Truma Combi 4 propane heater, keeps me nice and toasty

[@markshaw9342]

Best Wishes. I'll watch some more of your videos.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks@@markshaw9342

[@trumanearl]

Love your content🌞 and the scenery is just incredible! Thanks for making it... stay warm. Chow from Ontario Canada

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Greetings Ontario! Thanks for watching!

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

Thanks!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much, highly appreciate it!

[@HelenDemetriou]

Love from cyprus ❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hi there, greetings!

[@barbn1211]

Those were fantastic adventures, as always. I would like to suggest though, strapping reflective cones to your tires when you're parked on the side of a highway at night in a blizzard. With vehicles still driving in those conditions, I worry that someone might drift into you.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Good tip!

[@timr798]

It would be great to have a van tour video! It would be interesting to watch about your gear in it and overall layout!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I will have an extended version of this with much more info on Thankgiving Thursday

[@wimolthof7077]

Another nice video thank you and remember if its very cold let your engine running

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Great point!

[@wimolthof7077]

thanks for your answer greetings from Holland

[@Jo_2022]

Gosh, I would just love to camp out there!! ❤❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Amazing times!

[@LifeWithLeMaige]

love Love LOVE

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome!

[@honkzor1]

Definitely an adventure, but as a former sailor I find a van a safe place, like a harbour even in a snow storm as long as the van / caravan has descent heating system. I live in a caravan all year round half of the weaks because of work (in Sweden) and I get the best sleep when it is raining or snowing heavily :) Thanks for sharing, great videos!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, yes it is indeed a safe place:-)

[@samhill3496]

You may want to add some reflective tape to rear of van if legal or affix a triangle so drivers can see you parked up beside a active roadway. You don't want rear-ended in that.

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

Genial 👍😃🎉😂

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Hector!

[@wantisin9623]

a very well vlog

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you 😊

[@alfredomarquezprieto3111]

Impresionante, espectacular!! Gran Reportaje 👌👌💪🏻💪🏻

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@rrain3375]

From Canada I have the same brand of winter tires for my car. We also can get our fair share of snow. But as of todays date of Nov 12th none that has accumulated yet.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Great tires, right?

[@starguard4122]

At 44:11 Having a good set of snow tire chains would have helped out a lot.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I have snow chains, but here in the Nordics we do not use them unless there is an emergency, this was not an emergency by far and there is no problem getting out of the snow, the tires spinning a bit is no issue at all.

[@reginebilliet2679]

Yesterday discovered your "quiz time" on face-book. Good idea ! Helas, my result isn't brilliant. In teacher's terms : only 65 / 100.... Here in Flanders it has constantly been raining heavily, it has been "pouring"..... what sadly caused inundations....See you soon!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Regine!

[@ДмитрийБрусничкин]

Очень красивая природа, офигенные видео, спасибо за субтитры теперь могу понимать твои комментарии к местам по которым едешь!)🤝🙌

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome Thank you!

[@samhill3496]

Great vid. Impressive light show. I have some friends who live just above the Circle. Matti and Stina. They operate a sled dog, canoe guide service. Many tours in Sarek Nat'l Park. Good channel as well. Time for the Nallo Gt with the front porch annex to hang out in during the storms. Insane amount of snow in a short time on the tent. Where a side entrance would come in real handy. You need a regular straw cane broom to clean off the van and maybe a short handled one for the tent. Got to watch the bristles getting frozen and cutting tent but auto would be fine. Fun times

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Sam, yes I also watch @JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA would love to live in Jokkmokk or around that area

[@samhill3496]

Do one of the dog sled runs sometime with Matti. @@NorwegianXplorer

[@NorwegianXplorer]

That would be great!

[@tubefreakmuva]

It's honestly beautiful. Can I ask... I'm from London, I'm an avid hiker and have always wanted to hike in Norway. Are there any recommendations for mountains and hikes near airports? Quick flight, not too far to a hotel and mountains and lovely couple of day hikes - then a swift flight home! Thanks mate ❄️👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, you could fly to Trondheim or Bergen and hike in Trollheimen or Hardangervidda, maybe Jotunheimen

[@tubefreakmuva]

@@NorwegianXplorer That's awesome, thank you 🙏

[@SevimEgri-bw5fr]

nice

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks"

[@WhisperJetAmerica]

Jarl, please tell me the name of your tires, again. This Vlog was stunning. Thank you.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, Nokian Hekkapalliita studless tires

[@jkk9185]

저런 폭설 내린 산길 내리막을 저정도 속도로 달린다는게 신기할 따름이네...

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, so if the scenes are sped up x2

[@kathyfann]

I believe normally, if you’re living in any type of motorhome the ideas to go south for winter north for summer

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I must have missed that letter, was it from government or medical?

[@finboy701]

44mange takk for dette video og hilsener fra italia

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dstew57A]

Something relaxing about being inside surrounded by comfort when it is stormy outside. Love the sound of rain hitting the van. Thank you for your streams. They are fantastic

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@robhou7192]

First time watching your show….I’m hooked….how do you keep your engine from freezing up. We in Canada , under -20 need block heaters.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, welcome! Ideally I should have had a block heater, but I am never hooked up to power anyway so I make it work without. I can run the engine frequently etc to make it start in lower temperatures.

[@lourdesoliveira1678]

🥰Aurora Boreal👋👋👋👋👋👋💚

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@TJMessianic1]

Ok what idiot said that all ur drives n hikes r so soothing ? Oh yes…….ME ! I find n SUCH snow the former firefighter n mother comes out n me n all I do is focus on the road staying VERY tense u stay safe. The comment while u were deep under snow n the tent “I’ve got to dig out or I’ll b completely gone by morning” r NOT words I want to hear or EVER feel to happen to our friend. 🫢😖 But ur van bless it. It should be named something like “Grey warrior” coz it really goes everywhere n all conditions n keeps u comfortable. It’s wonderful to see u n a short sleeve shirt n know ur all warm inside it. The green waves ? Oh gosh. Soooooo many shooting stars n such BEAUTIFUL displays of awesomeness ! I absolutely LOVE the music u use n this video u play my favorite of them all. @22:25 there’s an instrument added it seems I haven’t heard. Don’t know if it’s new or I’ve missed it b4 but it was wonderful !!! The best part is we got to visit with u for over an hour. Thank u for sharing n these tough conditions ! Ur the BEST !!! 👍🙏❤️‼️ TJ

[@azclaimjumper]

Visiting with Jarl must have been an interesting Kodak moment in your life.

[@TJMessianic1]

@@azclaimjumper his video was over an hour. U got to visit him as well if u watched. This is what I meant. I have never met him n person.

[@azclaimjumper]

@@TJMessianic1 Reading replies to his videos is as interesting/entertaining as the video. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you my dear friend, I am always safe and conscious of my environments, so dont worry too much about me:-) 🫶

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You are both fantastic in your comments and your support🙏

[@Music5362]

Maybe get some snow socks for the wheels? Be nice to see where you are on a map.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Snow what?

[@BIGV710]

asi am a british trucker i do spain runs from october to april then sweden from may to september easier then as i work for myself

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cool, what is your favorite drive ?

[@BIGV710]

@@NorwegianXplorer longest i have done was from madrid to stokholm took me 5 days

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sounds awesome!

[@MersalMersal-o5d]

جميل جدا نحن في مصر لا يوجد هذا طقس ممتع يوجد فقط الحر 😢

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I know, Thanks for watching!

[@milespudge7817]

AnOther great video. But where's this place exactly?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Norway and Sweden!

[@jeanprice2514]

BEAUTIFUL aurora borealis!!! I'm asking, is there a certain kind of energy that you can feel from it?? I would love to experience that in person!! Just stunning ❤❤❤❤

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, I am not an energy kind of person but I love the Aurora, captured a whole lot on camera these past two weeks

[@jeanprice2514]

@@NorwegianXplorer just beautiful. I would love to visit your country. But I have breathing issues that would not allow me to be in your country. Lol those cold temperatures would shrivel my lungs like a raisin. Lol I guess knowing is half the battle. That's why I so do look forward to your videos such a beautiful country. Thank you

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@jeanprice2514 It is not always cold, you can visit during summer

[@jeanprice2514]

@@NorwegianXplorer I have seen your summer camping. Beautiful country in the spring and summer months also. ❤😁👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It is, when its not raining😂

[@charlesmarilynbillington3532]

When the northern lights are active like this, do you feel static electrcity?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

No, I do not

[@barrybaker6233]

I guess I should of said, is your Van all wheel drive?? ??

[@NorwegianXplorer]

No, it is front wheel drive

[@donalking5460]

I thinking how well ur van has been doin..

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, it is performing very well!

[@donalking5460]

@NorwegianXplorer I'm watching from Ireland 🇮🇪.. the scenery, mountains and the snow are incredible, you are 1 very hardy guy.. its been great following ur adventures. I might even try ur 🍕 myself. Safe journeys and I'm looking forward to more of ur adventures. Stay safe.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you Donal! More to come!

[@occamsrazor7939]

Do not eat the yellow snow. ☺️😊

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Lol

[@Unknown_Artist2.7182]

I’d love to know the track that’s used for the opening of the video. Sounds like the Dub Techno Artist Warmth.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, I make it myself under the name Melantopia, you can find it on streaming serivces

[@Unknown_Artist2.7182]

@@NorwegianXplorer I’ll look it up. I’m rather the fan of Dub Techno

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Cool!@@Unknown_Artist2.7182

[@matthewhackett8735]

Great videos!! How's the van holding up? It's a great setup. Ant dpf issues with it idling for so long?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, no issues with the van so far, I keep it serviced and upgrade as I go. People up in the north keep their diesel vehicles idling for days when it is cold, so shouldnt be an issue, I might be idling more this winter based on advise I am getting:-)

[@matthewhackett8735]

Great stuff 👍 looking forward to seeing some winter exploration 👍 Good luck mate!!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Matt, I have an extended version of this video coming out tomorrow with van prep for the 2024 season included, tires, insulation etc etc.

[@manhisdog1026]

thats easy unless you are spoiled like most people are today , try living in a suv that doesn’t start for 6 years no heat no ac & the beat part no privacy because i am behind a bunch of offices

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Sounds rough, hope you are ok

[@MineCraftJunky28]

Unless it has pepperoni on it. it is not pizza!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Hehe

[@ecbuses1236]

Is Ducato a good Van?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I think so, there might be issues with older models, but a lot of the European vans are built on this platform

[@briantorrez3648]

How much did it cost to convert your van ?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I bought it converted by Sunlight. It is quite common with premade conversions in Europe, where you dont pay the premium that you would expect in the US. This one had a list price of around 55k $ when it was new.

[@mindlab780ab6]

Hi there.. Are the Promaster in your country AWD ? How do you keep the waterlines from freezing 🥶

[@NorwegianXplorer]

No they are FWD, I do not have water in my system during winter

[@toyotalandcruiser-fran]

Hello! Con éstas temperaturas tan bajas, que aceite utilizas, 0W - 20, 5W - 30?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I am not sure, vehicles up here always have oil that can go very low

[@toyotalandcruiser-fran]

Aprendo mucho contigo. Gracias ​@@NorwegianXplorer

[@MickParkin-z3d]

So where are you in the world

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Norway and Sweden

[@terrykiernan9598]

Phoenix, AZ

[@michaelhoran407]

Where are your snow chains?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

In the back of the van, we do not use snow chains unless there is an emergency. I have never used them in my 30 years of 6 months a year snow driving.