Family Expedition to the Arctic: Traffic jam on The DEMPSTER Highway PART 2/3

Join our family of four in this multi-part series as we head North to the Arctic and Alaska! We are back in Macho, our DIY expedition box truck vehicle, and we've got something to prove after a year long of frusterations with the truck. In this episode, we wake up at the Arctic Circle on the Dempster Highway. We continue on the dirt road only to find the unexpected awaits. Join us as we take Macho on another "first" experience not once, but twice in one day! Our patience is tested and we learn what it takes as we inch closer to the Arctic Ocean.
Thanks so much for watching and be sure to leave us comment if you have any questions about full time travel, logistics, destinations, or even recommendations to check out along our journey!
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[@emilymcclain591]

Uffdah! As we say in Minnesota that is an adventure! So glad to tag along and see the sights!

[@OverlandUncharted]

Adventure for sure, and it isn't over!! Thanks for tagging along!!

[@grizzlymandias9431]

As a fellow Minnesotan - I also give this an "Uffdah". Also patiently waiting for part 3 of 3.

[@chazzie5418]

Wow that sure was quite the traffic jam. I bet the boys were getting antsie waiting for that one to clear out. Hey thanks for sharing.

[@OverlandUncharted]

NO kidding, yes we were all getting antsy!! As always, thanks for watching :)

[@martykong3592]

OMG! THANKS so MUCH for sharing! WHAT an ADVENTURE for sure! ALL the BEST, take care and Cheers from Upper Left in Lower 48 :) ! !

[@OverlandUncharted]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much!! Hope you getting some warmer weather up there now :)

[@thenoworriesnomad]

As always...👍👍

[@OverlandUncharted]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scottakahoshi715]

I'm learning a lot from your adventures, Alaska is on my bucket list, 2025? Just wondering, did you need to air down on those dirt roads or just ran on the standard psi? Thanks for sharing your travels and stay safe.

[@OverlandUncharted]

Oh yes, we aired down but we can't go way low because of our weight. Mind you we are stock suspension but the big tires really help smooth the ride out. Thanks for watching! Happy to answer any other questions- find us on IG @overlanduncharted

[@TheTyJenks]

I would love to know more about your rig! I watched all of your conversion videos. What did it cost to do it all? Any regrets? I saw some clips of you being at Overland Expo and things you’ve learned. Any intent on making a video about all of this? It’s such an awesome setup!

[@OverlandUncharted]

Hello there! Welcome to our channel and thanks for your support!! Currently we are putting together videos from our time in Alaska last summer, got so much footage that needs to be gone through so we can get on with other projects, haha! Building Macho was a crazy time! You can learn more here: www.overlanduncharted.com/macho-features Feel free to reach out to us on IG or FB if you have more personal questions :)

[@greghayden3202]

I live in Alaska and am building out a Ram 5500. I noticed that you have used both the Goodyear G275's and Continental MPT81's. Do you have a BLOG somewhere where I can read about your choices of tires and why? Thanks for the great content!

[@OverlandUncharted]

Oh boy, that's a great question. No blog, but happy to discuss it further in detail with you. Are you on IG? DM us over there. Avoid the Goodyears at all costs, at least in 335s biggest reason being safety. They recently were de-rated for the weight. We had a sidewall blowout going 60mph and many others have had the same issue. Surprised there isn't a lawsuit.

[@jaystewart9947]

Great entry to the series. Looks like a true north country experience. I just had a thought: you guys have come quite a ways since starting the truck build back in the desert while staying in the ABNB! 😳😄 thanks for sharing guys!

[@OverlandUncharted]

Oh man, yes sir we sure have!! It's been a wild couple years thinking where Macho has been since then. Appreciate your support!

[@russmiddleton2713]

We were up there last fall, and it was right around the NWT sign that the wind ripped the door from my hand and overextended it forward. The roller busted right out of the channel! Good thing the door still closed, but I had nothing stopping it for the remainder of the trip!

[@OverlandUncharted]

Oh man! That's crazy, but I believe it! That wind is no joke, glad you were able to still drive with it like that. Making memories!!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Yes another video! 🎉🥰

[@OverlandUncharted]

2 in 2 weeks, what!! haha, thanks for watching!

[@jimandvalstravelchannel]

What time of year were you going up the Dempster?

[@OverlandUncharted]

Mid-June, we reached the Arctic on Father's Day :) (next video!!)

[@jimandvalstravelchannel]

@@OverlandUncharted we will head that way after OEX West next year. Plan on hitting the Dempster around mid-late June.

[@alphatruckhouse8223]

So inspiring , Thank you ! ~peace~

[@OverlandUncharted]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU for watching!

[@alphatruckhouse8223]

@@OverlandUncharted Yup ! ~peace~