RV Repair on Dempster Hwy, Yukon, Canada. RV Fulltime Lifestyle. RV LIFE. wild RV adventure

We haven't had a road issue yet. But propane is nothing to fool around with and we have a leak. What else can happen? Our Thor Magnitude Class C has done really well so far in Alaska but is the Dempster Highway too much?
Our goal is to make it to the Arctic town of Tuktoyaktuk and camp on the shores overlooking the Arctic Ocean. The only road in Canada that you can drive to the Arctic Ocean.
It's the wilderness and very remote past the Arctic Circle and we're not sure if we can find a dump station and water for the next 28 days. We hope we can find a few places along the way but everything is beginning to close in September.
We've been planning this Alaska RV road trip for over a year and we're doing it. Enough talk, let's walk! Well...we'll drive but you get the picture.
Why do we want to drive the Dempster Highway and will we beat the weather? The road is all gravel but it's all weather...we hope we beat the snow.
Our RV is a Thor Magnitude so we hope it survives but the views are magnificent, awesome and stunning so the trip is a once in a lifetime event.
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We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to KZbin channels Suite Travels and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
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Tracks:
All I Need is You by Gamma Skies
Beat to Quarters by Bonnie Grace
Toward Home by Cody Francis
Valkyries of Valhalla by Dragon Tamer
We Go On by Benjamin Carey
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We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
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Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
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BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.

[@CryMeARiver63]

Y'all made it to the Artic Ocean on my 60th Birthday ....how awesome !! As I have said before....What an awesome adventure the two of you had and sharing it with others is truly a blessing. Thank you 😊 .

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

So cool! That's pretty special! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching the channel.

[@AnneStephens-ny4ce]

Wow! We lived in Inuvik 10 years ago, and loved to visit the Yukon. The Dempster was a place with the most beautiful vistas. But what a bumpy road. Love watching your adventures.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Beautiful area. We so enjoyed the trip. We're going back in a few years. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@user-et5et9bb4b]

The fall colors are amazing, so beautiful and so different in the south. What an amazing trip. I loved seeing the bear. Bears are getting ready for hibernation and they have to eat alot to make it through winter. You have had a great trip. You are so blessed you made it through on all those roads. Wow, I loved watching all of your videos.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it. We took some driving precautions but we were extremely fortunate to have as much of an incident free trip as we had.

[@4strees]

I was in Tuk during the September long weekend of 2022. It was pretty quiet when I was there also. I stopped at the Pingo National Park and chatted with the staff there. They told me the sleds are stationed along the road during the summer because it is a smoother ride to travel on top of the tundra instead of using quads. When you had lunch did you order the Muktuk? It was pretty tasty. The bay that you looked at during your evening fires is where the females belugas have their babies. The town actually has two pingos. One had a house on it and the other a cool trail to a bench to see the views. The berry pickers may have been picking cloudberries. The McKenzie River is know for the majestic trees growing along it. The river brings soil from further south and deposits it along the was making great growing areas for the trees. This has been so much fun to watch and relive my trip last year. Look forward to watching your journey off back to the beginning of the Dempster Highway.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow, thank you for the great info. She was out of Muktuk and fish. We were hoping for a beluga sighting but figured we were too late in the season.

[@tonyacunningham5628]

Beautiful and so neat to see the Artic Ocean. ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

So cool on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Very memorable for us. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@monahardy978]

Another great video in a once in a life time artic adventure. Beautiful sunsets. Beautiful views. Amazing . Thanks for the ride! Where we going now😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Mona. It was epic and special. Glad you're along on the journey. Well... we have to get back to the lower 48 before the snow. We have more travels planned... in the big rig.

[@monahardy978]

@@bigtruckbigtravels we will certainly tag along if u will have us!

[@RodAnderson-el4sw]

Hi guys we are Rod and Heather from the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. We have been watching your travels to Alaska and are thoroughly enjoying your informative narration. Kind regards, Rod and Heather Anderson.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for finding us, Rod & Heather. We've heard that's a beautiful area in Australia. We'd love to visit down under sometime. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. Excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@DanFitzgerald-ny4uy]

Thank you for sharing I enjoyed watching your videos this is very educational at my age and I’m 69 so thank you❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Dan. We enjoy sharing and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@user-vd7yh8hg8l]

I was fascinated with the road to Tuk. When we were there in 1988 there was no road--we flew over for the day from Inuvik. At the time I was doing an independent study on Healthcare in the Arctic while working on my MSN. So we visited the public health nurses, visited the grocery stores to see what was available, and also were taken on a tour of the sewage disposal and other utilities. It was great to see both Tuk and Inuvik again through your video.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

I couldn't believe the road was only finished in 2017! Amazing that until then it was via plane or over the winter road! Beautiful area. Love the remoteness of it all.

[@lauralee5313]

Those are the Ice Rooad Trucker routes in Inuvik ...first bear looks like last years cub

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Definitely Ice Road Trucker routes...I don't see how they do it in the winter time. It was probably a cub last year...still just trying to figure it out.

[@louispokraka787]

I love your traveling Education thanks

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Life on the road but we really enjoy it. Glad you're along on the journey. Thank you

[@swpepper14]

We went down the Dempster Road also the first of July, in our TT. Has new tires on everything, five blowouts, broken window, demolished our generator. Those “rocks “ took the paint off of the front of our camper, and truck. It was so rough our tailgate fell down onto the trailer hitch and took the paint off about a foot long . What a trip! We did camp at the Arctic Ocean, the village was a total surprise. But… we made it! A trip we will never forget, but we won’t go back down that road unless we’re in a tank 😂😂 Enjoy your trip, the wildlife was amazing and the views were spectacular.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow! We were very fortunate to finish it with virtually no damage. But, we did drive very slow... and we took our time (about 13 days to drive it).

[@swpepper14]

@@bigtruckbigtravels same here, we were driving very slow. We think if we had gone in slide in camper instead of a TT it would have been different for us. We really did enjoy our trip to Alaska and the Yukon. I would do it again, except for the Dempster. Lol I’m glad you both are enjoying your time on your trip.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@swpepper14 it's definitely more suited to a truck camper. Glad you got to go up there. Sorry about all the repairs.

[@elizabethpreviti598]

Great video! A little confused. I thot the window to be in Alaska was June through August. A 3 month timeframe to beat the winter weather. How can u be in the Arctic in Sept. Were you just taking a risk. We’re planning to go in 24 & thot we had to be there in June & out in August. Thanks for your advice/thots. You guys have helped us so much with our plans. 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Weather-wise, mid-May through August is ok to good. Depending on where you are in Alaska the first two weeks of September are ok but you have to start watching the weather and the "termination dust" on the mountains. It all depends on how flexible you want to be and the ability to head south quickly. You have to be out by October 1st unless you have mud/snow tires.

[@monnapauley5255]

Thankyou for allowing me to travel along! It was my husbands and my dream to travel as you are when we retired. I am 71, he passed away suddenly 10 yrs ago this past Sept. So again, thankyou for allowing me to live a tiny bit of our dream. God Bless both of you with Safe Travels. ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Our pleasure. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@billstoys8324]

Removing the pit toilets is a gentle sign that they think that you should leave. What an amazing trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching! That's what was running through our minds as they went down the road! Time to go!

[@nickanderson8008]

Beautiful to see the Artic Ocean wish we could have made it there but the NWT sign was as for as we could go the Rivers where bracken up form the ice. But you made my day by seeing what you seen. Will be looking for the next vlog on your way back . Be safe out there

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Nick. Well, you made it further than a lot of people. That is quite a haul up that road. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Another interesting video of the ever changing scenery and the little ferries, towns and settlements... and of course, The ARTIC! What an adventure you have had, I'm jealous!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Carol. Truly a unique area up there. Nothing quite like it in the lower 48.

[@christygr]

That was so much fun to see the road to the Arctic ocean and all the sights along the way, but especially the Arctic Ocean. I enjoyed seeing the joy in your eyes as you made it to you northern most point. You both have made this journey so very much fun to watch. I can’t wait to see what is next as you journey South again! Take care.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Christy. I don't know why but being in the Arctic gives me great joy. Being on the shore of the Arctic Ocean for those several days was epic and surreal. Hard to describe. Glad you could share in our journey.

[@christygr]

I forgot to tell you that I loved the photos and videos of the bear. We are constantly looking for wildlife on any of our journeys and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing your photos and videos of all the wildlife and landscapes. What an absolute thrill to see wildlife in the wild!

[@Bulldogmama1]

What a trip of a lifetime!!! Beautiful scenery, and bear footage was awesome. Which is your favorite rig to travel in?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@laurajobrien the Class C is easier to plan where to go but, hands down, we prefer our 5th wheel and HDT. More planning, more research but so much more comfortable for us.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@christygr Sondra is always on "wildlife alert" for photos.

[@waynehurlbut5388]

Thank you for this epic trip. The scenery was wonderful, plenty of great side trips. Great job

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Wayne. The side trips were epic. Glad you were along on the journey.

[@vernfraser9737]

What wonderful ADVENTURES you have had on this trip.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We've been very fortunate. Thank you.

[@robertsmith-fj2rx]

Another fantastic video of an area we will never see and so different to anything in Australia. Awesome. Thank you for putting in all the extra time you must spend filming and editing so you can share with us.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much, Robert. We love sharing our adventures and glad you're along on the journey. 😊 We want to get down under in the future. Appreciate your comments. Thanks

[@Riverstonesthrowaway]

Talk about being all by yourselves! What an awesome shot of the bear - love it. Spectacular done shots as always.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. True wilderness up there. Awesome.

[@kathykoeven]

Thank you for sharing your adventures! I love seeing, through your videos, places like this that I will never get to myself. I loved all the beautiful and colorful landscapes from trees to tundra. Great to see that grizzly too. Thanks!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you like them, Kathy! It was an unbelievable trip.

[@remitremblay2091]

Hi guys! Like in the north of the province of Quebec, these pipes are for all of the services from the city to houses….everything. So water, probably heat….and black water. The city keeps it warm so everybody’s happy! 😂 The last leg to Tuk was not that bad for us 6-7 days before you guys… and yes, things close early! Even restaurants :-( Great videos again. Omg, you bring up so beautiful and many memories! Snowmobiles are left on the side for the winter fishing/hunting…

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It was so unusual to see this pipes. It's a great solution for that area. The drive from Inuvik to Tuk was actually the better section of road for us. Thanks

[@louispokraka787]

Nothing like Artic glad u r finding good thanks USA tourists Canadian tourist go south for winter i am hearing 2024

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh yeah. The borders are open and the snowbirds are flying south!

[@NanetteBurr]

I love spending time with you, that’s what it feels like to me. I love the music you pick and how goofy David is and Sondra’s lovely smile and her tolerance. I am enjoying you both so much and I’m so thankful you’re making these. My sister and I have been best friends all our lives and you are doing what we’ve always dreamed of doing and never did. We are in our 70s now living together in Dallas Texas. We take road trips all the time in our Kia Soul always wishing for a small motorhome. Again Thank You

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

So glad you found us and we're excited to have you along on the journey. Buckle up... we've got more miles ahead.

[@Cptstokes]

I am a big advocate of turning propane while traveling. Propane reefers will stay cold for 6 to 8 hours unless you are in it and leaving to door open while you decide if you want a beer or a soda. every 10 minutes the door is open takes an hour to cool down. Propane on is not a good idea as you found out. Once stopped, then you can check the system. I know, one more thing to check but better than arriving at night with no propane or a fire along the way. And yes, I do practice what I preach!

[@eddiew3521]

Great advice . . . 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Agreed. We started turning it off after that.

[@jolenecreech7648]

You two are “SO COOL “ 😎! Cracks me up that you are so tickled with how cool it is in the warm Arctic 🥶! Must admit…not a lot of people around there…kinda creepy, isn’t it? ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It was a little weird especially since the day before was quite a few up there. We really thought there was a weather event coming that we didn't know about. We liked the solitude on the shore of the Arctic.

[@brendanoleary5885]

Amazing guys, I loved how close you got to the bear. It was definitely worth the wait. I loved the comment about the Artic meter melting. Also noticed a few more Aussies have started following you. All the better for when we get you out here. Safe travels and thanks again.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's great having more viewing from down under! Spread the word, Brendan! Lol 😆 Arctic was fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you're doing well with your project.

[@loda9510]

Awesome presentation of the environment you two have traveled in on this incredible journey, thank you for sharing. The memories - wow!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the comments. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dt8ustotten285]

SOOOOO AMAZING!!! Thanks for sharing those special moments! You are now hard core northern travelers for sure. Wonder just how many times Arctic Ocean was spoken. There are no words for the landscapes and colors. Made me teary! Bless you two and your travels southward. I even forgot where you left the Jeep LOL!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Jeep was in Dawson City. Truly a special time.

[@marcomorissette7940]

Again I still repeating myself but amazing images and thanks for let us travel with you!!❤

[@kathyhennigan7807]

So much fun to see places I will never get in my lifetime. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're welcome, Kathy. Excited to have you along on the journey. More to come! Woohoo!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys... Well... We are in our usual position laying here enjoying your video... That was some beautiful pictures of the Bear... Your drone shots are amazing... You actually made it to the Arctic Circle .. That's really cool... We enjoyed the trip with you.. I'm sure it was a little warmer on our end than it was yours.. We even had AC turned down...lol...The sunset was gorgeous... And by the way... it was so nice meeting you guys... looking forward to your next one... Thank you... Stay safe...J&A

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Great to meet you guys and chat a bit last week! It was definitely cooler up there than where you were no doubt. Hope to see you on the road...maybe Arizona in January at the Q? Enjoy your "comfy" place. Safe travels

[@jeannealex2560]

@@bigtruckbigtravels we will be in Florida in January...at the Tampa show...then in st augustine...maybe after that..what ever my travel agent says..lol..stay safe

[@steveddavis]

Can’t believe you’ve been in AK since April, thanks for taking us along!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You bet! It's been nearly 6 months but the summer has flown by!

[@stephanleslie]

I love the music you choose to accompany the landscape And I can say I've been to the Attic Ocean!! thanks for taking Us with you.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh yeah! The Arctic Ocean visit is epic! And you were there! Excited to have you along on the journey.

[@annagallegos1430]

Arctic Ocean...amazing. That was fun going along, to the Arctic Ocean.😊 Beautiful views Sondra

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of fun. Thanks for watching.

[@tombarker4478]

Thank you for enjoying what you are doing! I smile the entire video.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoy it! We really enjoy the RV lifestyle.

[@susanolsen603]

Beautiful. Thank you for taking us to the Arctic ocean

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Susan. It was such a great moment for us. Hard to describe....

[@ak-homegrownroots8185]

Neat podcast!! And thanks for sharing you two. I am from Alaska and I love watching your adventures. 🙌😍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Awesome! Thank you! We'll have more travels in the lower 48 in our Big Rig. The hits keep coming!

[@bradhowe5790]

Beautiful scenery thank you for having me along my friends

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Brad. Thanks for watching.

[@lindabrown2211]

Artic ocean is beautiful and the sunset was so beautiful. The traditional crafting is cool .Wishing you safe travels

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much, Linda! It was a cool experience.

[@marytremblay5002]

Incredible scenery! The whole trip has been fantastic. Thanks for the ride along.👍🤗

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mary. Excited that you are sharing in the journey. It's a fun ride!

[@thomashendron4356]

no great white north Jokes when in the Canadian ARCTIC, eh? be Grate to see you two wearing tooks, eh! any celebratory Kriller upon reaching the Arctic ocean, eh? good to see wearing a took at sunset, good day eh

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

☺️😆 Very good day. Perfect day to end it with a campfire!

[@louispokraka787]

I have enjoyed your Channel thank you i need to experience for myself

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Always better in person but watching us is less expensive! 😆 Thank you. 😃

[@scottmichaels6854]

$18 for a gallon of milk?! I think I would become lactose intolerant real quick if I lived there.😁

[@ak-homegrownroots8185]

This is pretty average for most villages. But Alaska is very pricey. Lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣😅 Oh yeah. We weren't buying it!

[@mystyecraig8619]

Growing up in Canada, in the maritimes, when we didn’t have hotdog/hamburger rolls we always used a slice of bread. Mostly because it was cheaper and we always had bread.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

I've done that as well growing up. These were homemade bread that was sliced for the smokies. It was tasty. Thank you for watching.

[@missstarry11596]

Wow, amazing video! Love the beauty you really captured it for us folks who can only dream about a trip like that. Thank you!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was awesome. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@rv2travel]

Great video!! It's very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You are so welcome! Super excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@isabelladavis1363]

Incredible landscape and colors and textures totally unique thanks so much for sharing this wondrous land with us …stay blessed

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Truly beautiful colors. We timed it really well. Thank you

[@mikecox7761]

Another great video 👍🏻 Safe travels back home. It’s been an enjoyable series ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike. More travels to come.

[@lig8817]

All I can think about is what happens when your trip ends and no more videos! Will have to start watching from the beginning lol....😘 What a wonderful experience for you, thank you so much for sharing with us

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Haha... this trip is nearly over but it travels continue.

[@supershuffleroadsidestories]

Awesome adventure. Two huge thumbs up for a spectacular episode full of incredible scenery however, Grandma’s Kitchen lunch featuring a smokie wrapped in a slice of white bread instead of a nicely warmed bun looked like the “wurst” thing one could possibly eat. The lack of a review told us plenty 😂 Again, your Drone shots including the river crossings showed the vastness of the area. All the best on your southern journey.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it. She had run out of fish and muctuk so we were down to the basics. Good experience but probably wouldn't go back to Grandma's. Loved being on the Arctic Ocean though!

[@melindaroberts4921]

This trip has been amazing. The Arctic Ocean…. Wow! You are so fortunate to be able to experience such an amazing journey. FYI registration for the Tampa RV show opened Oct 18th. Hope to see you there.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Melinda. It's been an amazing journey. We'll be in Arizona this January.

[@mimi5117]

Again thanks for sharing, I never did get that Far North when i lived in the Yukon many years ago. =) Safe journeys where ever you are now and will be going =)

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch the channel. Our travels continue in the big rig ... who knows where we go next?

[@ellenthornton7289]

Being from Texas, I'm impressed that you have managed to bring your Whataburger Cup with you.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Ellen. Where we go, so goes our Whataburger cups!

[@LASadvgrrl]

you sure were blessed with beautiful weather. Another amazing bucket list adventure.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We were so fortunate with the weather on this trip. Very few days that were rainy and cold.

[@garygus5966]

Wow! Great video of all THINGS ARCTIC!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! All Arctic, all the time channel! 🤣🤔😂😉

[@donwalker9904]

The colors are amazing, didn’t think they’d be that amazing that far north. And that sunset!!! I spent decades in the boating industry in the Seattle area, made me really miss evenings on the water and … island time. SO cool you made it to the Arctic. Excited to see what’s next. Safe travels and as always, have fun 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Don. We were blown away by the colors.

[@MiguelRodriguez-dy9tc]

Another great video! Keep them coming.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, will do! Appreciate the comments.

[@arlinmckinney3221]

Love your travels 7:03

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much.

[@judyherman1249]

What an absolutely gorgeous place!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We agree, Judy! It was spectacular and the weather really helped to make it!

[@teresadavis32]

Wow! That was awesome! David, you are funny! Drive safely home! 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks! 😃 We'll try to keep it out of the ditches!

[@DebraKopera]

Awesome video Thanks foe sharing everything

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You are so welcome, Debra. We appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@leonardthomas2881]

Just watched the video of you at the air museum in Georgia if you are interested you need to go to the Puma Air & Space Museum in Tucson Az. It is really big and has a good tour of the grounds I really enjoyed it.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. We'll have to check it out. 😀

[@petem6846]

Great video, guys!! I think this may have had a higher percentage of scenic shots any any of your other Alaska videos. Great drone views--they really added a lot! Given that everything was shutting up at the beginning of September, really makes you appreciate the weather that those who live year-round in the Arctic Circle experience! Looking forward to seeing the drive back.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

No kidding. Winter comes fast and hard in the Arctic!

[@jps1139]

Again, great shots and the ongoing determination of where Arctic Dave is. I think he is in the Arctic. Although old deadeye is slipping a little in the splitting dept. Glad you have had such a good summer and look forward to where you take us next. Stay safe and have fun. Oh! If you liked those colors, you will be most impressed when you get to the Maritimes and New England.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. It's on our schedule to get up into the NE US. I've had a little experience with splitting logs.

[@jps1139]

You do well and the campfires look warm and inviting.@@bigtruckbigtravels

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@jps1139 thank you.

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

Once you both are finally at home, are you done for the rest of the year so you will be home for the holidays, or is it a secret? Lol. It's been amazing seeing all the places you've shared. That bear looked pretty huge!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We're really never done traveling, Deborah. We will visit a few places this fall and head to Alabama for 2 1/2 weeks around Christmas 🎄... then we had West for more scenic trips.

[@needwindinmysails6349]

Thankyou so much for taking us along on your travels, the artic ocean, the bear, the views ,oh my somewhere i will never get to, it's a very long way from central Queensland Australia Cheers

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! Love getting the comments from everyone down under, that's very cool! Excited to have you guys along on the journey. 😊

[@Norcoflies]

The Fall colors are Beautiful

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

They are spectacular and in such a beautiful setting! 😍

[@polarisman67]

"The Artic"🙉 oh boy! Another good video! 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes! Thank you! Love the Arctic!

[@chrishoward4546]

Grate video Thank you !!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣😂😅🤣🙃

[@jorunnpedersen817]

Love to you , from Norway. Nice trip. Love it. Drive safe. 🌹❤️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks. Great to hear from you again.

[@badgerpa9]

Wonderful scenery thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. The bear might have wanted an antihistamine if you had one. Stay safe and healthy.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Not sure we'd want to get close enough to administer it! 😆We'll keep it between the ditches!

[@PML715]

I hauled up to Tuk back in 2001 for 8 yeras oilfield hauling , never got to do a summer drive up there always winter, sure loved seeing your video of your travels cheers and thanks

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow! You have a lot of experience on that road. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@marianbrinley4389]

Thanks for taking us to the ARTIC OCEAN!! 😂be safe going South! Can’t wait to watch your adventures!❤❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're welcome, Marian. It was such a surreal experience for us. See you in the weeks ahead as we transition to our big rig.

[@100lsenior]

That was excellent.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FeedScrn]

Congratulations on making it. Beautiful and serene. // No Northern Lights shots? I've seen them captured by other KZbinrs.... many of them. Most of the time they are blurry... and I don't know if that's their camera, or are they blurry in real life (IRL) (?)

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Epic to reach the Arctic Ocean... but no northern lights. Not in the cards this time... unfortunately.

[@jo-annewilkinson5663]

Love your adventures ❤❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@cheryllann_]

Just started watching your channel and in love. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Cheryl. Glad you found us. Enjoy the journey. Aloha

[@GarySpinhirne]

WOW, can you believe it, you are at the ARTIC OCEAN? Yeah the ARTIC OCEAN. Funny aside you two are great and the videos are very entertaining. I really hope to be you two very soon.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Being on the Arctic Ocean shore and camping was very surreal. The beautiful calm weather even made it more so. Hope your wish becomes reality. We really enjoy this lifestyle.

[@DaleWheeldon]

very nice video guys thankyou

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dale. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😁☺️😎🤙

[@louispokraka787]

We always drive on ice of lakes but not this year we had the coldest -15 high of plus 5 or more in day time unless we get -35 for 3to 4 wks we get walk out a drills holes in ice to get thickness of ice talking to others at a store coffee shop phone calls of others that were ice fishing only reason we would go or snow sheding not brooke a creek

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That would be so weird to drive on ice. I can't imagine.

[@darwinvandenbosch9617]

Thanks for sharing

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@c1dancer]

Great videos and pictures. I noticed the Whataburger cup. Is that the first one that made it to Tuk. The camping on the Artic ocean is awesome. And thanks again for the preview you gave me earlier. I really enjoyed this one.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're welcome. I think that is the first one to make up there! Lots of fun.

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

So cool to be chilling out and camping on the Artic Ocean. Warm fire, cool drinks just hanging out chilling. 😂 how was that for a cool comment

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Amazing! Love the cool vibes on your comments. 😉😄

[@DaleWheeldon]

thats a good reminder not to leave your propane turned off while your driving also if you get into an accident it could ignite by a spark

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. A very good idea to leave it off. Gee... all kinds of hidden helpful tips on this video! 🤣😆 Thanks 😊

[@larryburkett9628]

Our Nephew used to go to Inuvik every year, but it was in the middle of the winter, never took the ferry. lol. He hauled cars to the cold weather testing facility p there. He said that is one run he doesn't miss anymore.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow, Larry, that is sooo unusual... hauled up cars for cold weather testing. Wow! I never imagined that! I'll bet he doesn't mind NOT driving that road.

[@user-jz3qq5gr6g]

Great video

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 😊

[@peterkunka2694]

Success! So happy you have these accomplishments and shared them. Beautiful trip... to the Arctic... lol. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! It was an epic trip. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@davidbudzynski2449]

Love the dad jokes. It is harvest season so all the corn you are dealing is appropriate 🤣😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Woohoo! That's good! I think everyone needs a good (or bad) Dad joke every so often.

[@tommoraga8318]

I’m jealous, I’ve only been to Circle City on the Yukon river. Great scenery video….

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's an epic journey but a tough road to travel, Tom. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@krisklopf1901]

That Bear showed no concern for you!! LOL,

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

None whatsoever! He owned the road, we were just visiting and he knew it!

[@steveegbert3554]

The Bear was super cool. I had to look on Google maps to see where you were at, Tuktoyaktuk is so far away.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Haha... it is waaay up there! Thanks

[@John-hq6em]

I love the *Arctic* talk! This summer, we went on a small expedition ship 1,200 miles north from Iceland to Svalbard, all the way to 80 degrees North. Trust me, we talked the Arctic talk! How well did your tires hold up to all the rough roads this summer? Did you carry a spare? I don’t recall seeing any tire issues in your videos. Wondering what we should be prepared for if we do this trip.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh yeah...Arctic talk! Tires held up but we did drive slow. One tire got a gouge in it but that was it.

[@user-qz9jw3zr7x]

Love watching your Alaskan adventures. Have to put up with some rotten jokes but that's ok. You two do a wonderful job with the camera. We love you and keep up the great work......or fun.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣😇 There is always a price to be paid... with us, it's listening to a few corny Bad Dad jokes! I think it's a small price to pay...😉😅 but then I'm a little biased!

[@rodlappin6147]

Love the colors of fall. If you didn't have the drone, would you have missed some of the sights? Thanks again for sharing.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey, Rod. Good seeing you last week. Most of the sights we'd see with our without the drone. But there were a few we would have missed. Mainly the drone gives you a much different perspective.

[@kathyandrews5288]

Hope y'all made it back home safe and secure. We really enjoyed sharing your northern adventure. The scenery was awesome! In one video - 2 or 3 back - you got to an RV park and we could not believe you passed up full hookups. What were you thinking? We thought getting full hookups would give you a welcome break from dry camping. I'm saying this, of course, because we love having a full hookup site. Hope to see your next big trip.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Kathy. Safe and sound, planning for the next adventure... we were so used to dry camping that we didn't even think twice about it.

[@kristinapriest2545]

lol the drone

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 thanks, Kristina.