Solo Truck Camping in North Pole

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[@kinjiru731]

That felt like "we don't feel like changing your oil today."

[@duanechism273]

Jiffy lube is trash no matter what state you’re in😂😂

[@rugger8136]

The way Blu looks at you while you are talking to the camera is literally my favorite thing ever 😂

[@janecoe9407]

HE GETS MIORE AFFECTIONSTE AFTER SHE FEEDS HIM LOL

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Jiffy Lube guy could have physically changed your oil without putting you "in the system" on their computer. SMH! Stay warm you two! Blue is looking healthy, so good to see him happy and active. I'm way too chicken to be in Alaska in the cold with 4 hrs of sunlight. I'm watching from Georgia while sipping my hot coffee.

[@Me-zh2zr]

The way the guy lied about the reason he couldn’t change the oil is definitely proof it wasn’t a good or real reason not to. If there was a legitimate reason there would be no reason to lie.

[@JSablan]

As someone who lives in Alaska and literally up the road from that jiffy Lube you’re better off going to sunshine Rae motors jiffy lube is trash . Yes I just stumbled on this video lol 😆

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Blue humping the blankets is hilarious

[@fredpeck1471]

From North Pole to the nearest Starbucks is 11 miles! No excuses.😂❤❤❤

[@EternalBlade]

FYI. The motor in that truck was originally designed to be a marine diesel motor. So that means they were built to run non stop for hours and sometimes days. If you get in a situation where it is very very cold and you need heat. You can fire up the truck and let it run all night with the heat on. Just make sure you idle it up slightly like 100 rpm.

[@janecoe9407]

WOWOWO

[@courtneyisaseagull]

Diesels often struggle to start in cold temperatures though.

[@EternalBlade]

@@courtneyisaseagull Please spare me im a diesel mechanic and I owned my own trucking company for over 20 years.

[@courtneyisaseagull]

@@EternalBlade lol

[@riethnel]

Out of curiosity, is it the Land Rover D300 specifically?

[@gt_blaze1764]

My wife and I get just as excited when Starbucks brings back the Chestnut Praline latte. It's the little things in life that are worth savoring.. 👍

[@Steven-js8yk]

Blue is like "Gotta chase toys in the snow" and "Gotta Hump!!!" 😂 You know he's feeling better now 😊

[@cecilial7707]

Was visiting Alaska North Pole last July. Santa and Mrs. Claus sent a lovely message to my boys at home. It was super sweet and nice of them!

[@angievironchi5590]

Love the rug and blanket for blue. Maybe it would be good to get Blue some booties for his feet to protect against the cold and sharp objects. Anyway's I dig the car decor also. Safe travels!

[@joliehealy7277]

Love that you decorated Poe! You and Blue take care. Love sharing your adventures. Sending good will and love to you both ❤

[@Cant-we-all-just-get-along]

I start decorating the day after Thanksgiving. It is a tradition. Before my parents passed away me and all our siblings there wife's and grandchildren all crammed into a small house, but we had so much fun bring up old memories. My mom was an amazing woman who loved our family. She had dementia and couldn't decorate by herself, so all the woman pitched in. I am going to cry. I miss them so much.😢. Hoping you and Blue have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@ZION73082]

Maria and Blue are taking Alaska by storm! Praying for both your safety and many more adventures to come. Glad Blue is doing better, such an adorable doggo!!! 🤗🐕

[@jonryan5339]

I about fell backwards when I saw blue getting his groove on while you were videotaping, I cracked up so hard and thought what a natural blue is at moments. He is an extraordinary animal one of a kind and I pray that you both have many years together.

[@chy2786]

Thank you! Finally someone who agrees with me that Christmas starts November 1st! I get shit for it all the time but the music goes on, the decorating commences and I get into my jolly spirit full time

[@walterharper8053]

That guy just didn't want to do it I would have walked in and spoken to a manager but anyways Love watching your videos your fur baby is adorable I'd love to be able to do what your doing 😊

[@fiddlinjazz]

Your pup is so obedient! The way he just stood there for you to clean his bobo and put antiseptic and bandage was something else

[@Deb2Cam]

I admire you spending some time in Alaska during the winter and not retreating to Florida or Arizona like most people do. Just love your reckless adventures.

[@Colonel_Brock]

Love you and Blue, Maria!!! Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@patriciakoester1580]

Looks Fabulous!!! 🌲 Get well asap blu 🙏 Patricia

[@angelahill8782]

Hope you and Blue enjoy the North Pole! Stay warm and safe. Have a great time you two!

[@dtom126]

You and Blue are extraordinary. Thank you kindly for the entertaining and genuine content, thank you!

[@kennethrogers3687]

Hi. A 12 volt electric blanket uses far less power than a standard electric blanket does and solar generators are all rated for use in cold conditions. Some will stop working in cold conditions and there are other generators that will work in colder conditions than that jackery. Your paying for the name. There are better and more reliable generators than can work in colder conditions. Always check the working temps when purchasing a generator. Some are only rated to work down to freezing temperatures while some will work below freezing. Hope this help ya! Good luck.

[@discomama66]

Poe looks so festive - great job! Stay safe and you two keep warm!

[@thereseshine7506]

I love your moose rug, Christmas lights and all your heat warmers. Be safe, Maria, and stay warm!❤

[@cstack99]

Your videos are one of my weekly highlights. Always charming. Keep roaming.

[@liamhowarth8354]

Diesel heater is what you need, couple hundred dollars and your all sorted

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

Another outstanding video with top notch editing and everything! 💙 to you & Blue🐾

[@Mcdamn1026]

Yes roaming reckless! Hope you and Blue are good!

[@finallyawakened3350]

Loved this video. And Blue is looking so energetic and wonderful 💙. Bless him, love that little guy. Have a great time and be safe. We all love you ❤

[@skullladymalady]

Yeeeah that guy just didn't feel like doin' it lol. "Come back on Monday" means "come back on a day when I'm not working so I don't have to deal with it"

[@mikeydog1000]

NORTH POLE! So excited to see your adventures. I could watch you and EVERYONE FAVORITE PUP everyday all day. You looks so happy and Blue looks good. Thank you for your amazing videos. Be safe and take care. Praying for your continued success and you and Blues health.

[@Chrissssyyyyyyy]

LOVE the Christmas lights! Even though I am an after Thanksgiving Christmas person, I can respect the early decorators. Lights make me happy! Hope Blue's paw is ok!

[@JordynSS]

no bc i’m so glad i’ve found someone who will literally give her dog a choice of food bc that’s me 24/7 😭 i love these videos so much ♥️♥️

[@realisticthought1781]

People that let little things make them extremely happy are the best. Optimistic sentiment needs to be more common

[@chicoPGCA]

You need a diesel ⛽️ heater in your truck. 4 to 8 KW keep you very warm and safe.

[@larey12]

Blu is most definitely Maria's heart dog.

[@riverratt8626]

Hi there, in cold climates you should be running 0-40 or at least a 5-40 synthetic oil. It will help with cold starting, and there will be less initial engine wear on cold start ups. FYI. Gary from AB Canada.

[@satinbarbi]

I would be running Amsoil.

[@johnhelbig7110]

Sometimes when a mechanic says no, what he is really saying is “we aren’t sure we know how to work on this vehicle.”

[@kristinanewman4911]

Hi Ria and Blue❤ just stumbled on your channel and now a huge fan! Sending you and Blue tons of love from Texas. Y'all stay safe out there. Sending extra prayers to the big guy upstairs for Blue's health. 😘🐾❤️🐾

[@nicoleedward5568]

Ummm Blu is absolutely most adorable dog. When his little face looks at the camera. ❤️❤️❤️ y’all stay warm and safe! Merry Thanksmas!

[@Steven_Falcon]

Cheering for you from Tampa, Florida. With your positive energy and determination I can tell you’ll do great. I can’t wait to follow you on your journey 😊 Best wishes, Steve

[@Bec3Bec]

I listen to and watch Christmas all year round.

[@gingerpie1978]

❤ your a brave young lady camping in that cold weather. Love your video’s. Have a great time and be safe!

[@PNWXPLR]

Question about the rtt...would it be warmer to sleep with the tent down and sleep on the bench? Do you lose a lot of heat through the sides of the tent since its not hard sided? And do you think Blue needs little boots for his feet since theres more ice and it being so cold? He looks like he is doing good with the treatment ❤ give him big kisses and take care of yourself as well!

[@rossbrown1748]

You’re very brave Maria, traveling around just you and Blue!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

IKR wish I as that brave

[@scottborders7934]

DO IT! It'll change your life. @@KaltrinaDemiri

[@user-iw7wt9mz9i]

Thank you for always catching us 💙

[@stevenhartley7659]

So cool to see that place. I was there with my parents and my two grandmothers traveling back in 1996. Hasn't changed at all. Thank you for sharing that.

[@brendakarakeian7318]

Ria-great video! Fantastic editing! You and Blue were so great in the video. You look so happy and blue looks so healthy. So happy for you! North Pole rocks!

[@petertratechaud7277]

Ria.. if allowed, a suggestion or three. See if you can get in contact with Luke who runs the @OutdoorBoys channel. He lives in Alaska and does many winter camping videos. Who knows, he could have ideas for keeping Poe warmer... or maybe he can get you to camp in a snow cave!!! 😂 From watching his content, he has these down camping booties to sleep in that keep his feet happy!!! I think they come from Western Mountaineering. Wiggys is also another company that makes camp sleeping booties. Both companies also make sub-zero sleeping bags and other clothing. I'd suggest like others have mentioned in adding some additional insulation to the sides of the popup, like the foil-lined bubble wrap insulation you can get for hot water heaters. It will keep more heat in and the additional layer will help with the freezing condensation on the inside. Besides a engine block heater.... see if you can find an electrical, magnetic contact heater. When I had a diesel fueled vehicle in -20F winter temps, it would help keep the tank warm in the middle of the night giving additional protection against the fuel gelling.

[@user-hp1ge5rb7y]

I love your spirit do as you want not what others think you should do. Enjoy your trip and stay safe.

[@mc-um3nv]

You are an amazing person! I love everything about this!

[@Steve-pn2cq]

Love having channels like yours as I'm stuck in the house ... in my boring town of my childhood. Ahhhhhh. ) nice to see you free, living, seeing, glad your living it.

[@ramsochoa]

Found your page randomly while looking for survival videos. I’ve literally binged so many of your vids now. Just wanted to say you and blue are such rays of sunshine. Your videos are super entertaining and I hope you keep uploading for a long time. Cheers Maria! 😊

[@leadfarmer5035]

Get a diesel heater!!!!!!!!!

[@reginaloso2288]

Love the video. You have such a wonderful personality! Love blue. What fun you’re having. Beautiful scenery!

[@lisagardner9798]

Be safe! Love the Poe directions and Blue is definitely feeling better! Yay!

[@matthew-lh3zx]

❤ You are something so special, so funny n sweet... I think it's amazing! WI

[@terraharvey23]

Oh my gosh you are adorable !!!

[@jpshipwash6240]

Fun and therefore uplifting video. Love that view over your right shoulder, looking over the hood and knobby tire. Of course, everything about your Land Rover appeals to me. Thank you!

[@user-iw7wt9mz9i]

I’m so happy to see Blue getting better..

[@Tearoha1987]

Sounded like they may have been too busy or he’s gotta leave to do something and didn’t have time, but he’s socially awkward and didn’t know how to say that he’s sorry he can’t and instead tried to tell a white lie that he couldn’t then when you showed him the oil filter he panicked 😂

[@goodykei]

That was more polite than my thought 🤔 ! 😅 Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🙏

[@crollerbites7353]

Loved the decorations ❤❤😂😂

[@kjsgarden]

Maybe yes, maybe no, to this thought. I used to take cars into a jiffy lube for my job (shuttling Avis rentals, so all newer cars) and they have to have a vehicle’s make/model info in their computer system to service it. Some of the Avis cars were too new and they couldn’t do the oil change. I’m thinking it’s just a stupid corporate thing, somebody high up needed to justify their job so they made some fancy new program that doesn’t work very well.

[@zackroberts4532]

Download gas buddy so you can find where the cheapest diseal is wherever you go

[@PamSheets-zn7vi]

First off thank you for sharing your journey with us. Maria, and Blue you are so adored by so many. I pray that Blue has a long life, you love him sooooo much. Poe is an awesome vehicle. North Pole Alaska how grt8 is that. Omg I know your family is so proud of you. Good bless you both on your adventures. Love from Indianapolis...

[@phillully4472]

What an awesome decoration job on Poe.. really Christmasy looking. Enjoy the North Pole part of your trip.

[@moniqueseitz2277]

Your dog is such a good dog I love your dog, I pray he gets completely healed of the cancer ❤

[@SushiFanatic]

I used to live in North Pole Alaska for 5 years. It would get to -30 and worst case scenario -60. We were advised to always fill up our tanks when it got down to half way for safe measure. I had to winterize my vehicle because of the extreme cold of Alaska. Block heater with a plug to connect it to an outet because I did not have a garage. Also, incase you didn't know this, when it gets cold you always have to touch metal prior to filling your gas tank because there is alot of static electricity in the air that can ignite when gasing your truck. Hope you safe travels and I always enjoy when you upload a new video. I want to make sure you are prepared for this harsh weather.

[@UglyBikeling]

I can't imagine yuck Lol

[@SushiFanatic]

@@UglyBikeling My biggest concern for Maria is if she takes the truck far out away from the town and is remotely isolated when the temps drop to extreme conditions. If she can not start her truck up she will have major issues. She should consider getting her truck winterized if she has not done this yet and staying closer to civilization just for safety. Because when temps drop signicantly it will look like your the last person on earth. I remember -30 trying to start my car up even with the car plugged in all night and it was a struggle.

[@UglyBikeling]

@@SushiFanatic ya that wouldn't be good

[@SushiFanatic]

@@UglyBikeling Honestly, she chose a bad time to head to Faibanks Alaska. The winter snow start in September and with the following months ahead temps will start to get extremely cold. She posted -15 in November so that tells ya something. She could have came out during our short spring time but thats when snow melts and AK looks ugly. The Summers are nice but short. You get 24 hous sun so we call it the midnight sun. Problem would be giant mesquitos. We call it the state bird. lol.

[@UglyBikeling]

@@SushiFanatic I think she loves the Cold over anything..I love when summers here cool but can't handle bitter cold but I'm guessing her truck feels warm enough without having Windows and such ..I couldn't handle the gloomy weather..I'm in Colorado we get sun mostly every day lol

[@mufasta8322]

It definitely sounded like the Jiffy Lube guy was just looking for an excuse. First he tried _"we wouldn't have your filter"._ Then said "i dont know how we would put you in the system", but also said to "come back monday". Well why would monday make the difference then?? Sounded like some end of shift excuses to me... What time was it??

[@roamingreckless]

It was early afternoon. but I agree! I've been turned down by several places in Alaska since then, I think it's an imported vehicle/Land Rover thing. A specialty import shop in town told me "we will not touch land rovers for anything" lol

[@alohatvj]

Poe looks so amazing with the decorations.

[@bigjoe9717]

I love your humor your happiness full of life! Love blue and big boe! ❤

[@itsanorristhing3825]

I cannot believe I have not seen your channel before you are hilarious and I get your humor! You have a big beautiful smile and Blue he is gorgeous! I started decorating for Christmas November 1st. Are you traveling without a heater? Do you need a heater? You are doing exactly what I want to be doing by this time next year! I cannot wait to see more of your videos! xoxox Stay safe and warm ! Do you have a P.O box up there? xoxox

[@angelabraggs7614]

How is Blue doing?

[@monicamestas9163]

I love how much your sweet dog trusts you. A beautiful relationship.

[@lulujayne8580]

Heya Ria, I love the decorating of Poe and Blue just makes my day, I lost my pup this year and it's so different not having him with me! I hope your don't freeze out in the Alaska wilderness! And I am so glad I found your channel! Can't wait to see what you both get up to next! All the best and keep warm! LJA

[@Bamabchgrl]

Sorry but don’t support starbucks but i will go to my locally owned coffee place for you

[@heartdawg]

Beautiful Poe!🎄

[@sherizuech6562]

Blue is such a happy boy! He loves you!

[@Kennie_-rt1xl]

Maria you are such a freaking amazing person, I wake up every morning at 5am to go to work and let me tell you I am not a morning person at all I can’t function until I have coffee, but once I get that coffee in my system I like to sit down and watch your videos until I have to go to work. It’s awesome because I have finally found something that makes me happy and helps me get up for work in the morning it’s like apart if my morning routine at this point, your energy and excitement helps me get through my day and for that I just wanted to say Thankyou you are such an inspiration, I know this comment is a little late but that’s because I’ve been watching all your other videos until I got to this one haha. but Much love and STAY AWESOME!! Ily ❤❤❤❤

[@mohsen1]

hi maria, your video is great, and your car decoration looks awesome I wish you and blue the best. have a good journey out there. keep up the good work! ❤

[@jimwright4163]

Thanks for catching us 😊

[@Bigsky1886]

I love it when a plan comes together 🎄

[@user-lp5tw1qq2f]

Love the lights

[@ChinoTejas]

glad I found your channel im loving it just binge watched all your videos from the past year this past week 😌

[@QuestForDetails]

you are awesome. just as hard core as they get. the real deal. been watching since you n blu were in ru , Alaska is no joke and your doing it with so much on your shoulders.. stay safe, ramble on !

[@clarindalovesjesus]

That’s to bad that u weren’t able to get the oil changed. So good seeing blue running and playing. The lights look so pretty on Poe.

[@jonryan5339]

Funny how I have thought for years there is no one around just like me. Well, I thought wrong after watching this video when it comes to the Holidays, I literally drive my family bunkers with some of the out laddish ideas I come up with when it comes to decorating to show my Christmas Spirit etc. It's great to see blue almost back to himself and getting a second chance on life... I decorated all my 4x4's every year and have gone as far as decorated a tree in the woods for the animals to enjoys. Call it weird but it seemed fine, and the tree looked awesome at night powered by a small solar cell. All thanks to you, Blue & poe for another great video.

[@jwebbw]

Yeah, I've done camping in 9 degrees in the Sierra Nevada mountains and experienced minus 35 degrees 'with wind chill' in the Rockies of Colorado when outside of my place, but this is definitely Roaming Recklessly while solo and in desolate Alaska....All the best to you and take care.

[@deanjennings5684]

That dog is amazing! Reminds me of my Samoyed, Cedar, 40 years ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@LalaCats3]

Poe looks great all decked out for the holidays. Blue loves you so much.

[@Prettyphile]

Just started watching you, and I've only seen 3-4 videos but you've quickly become one of my favorites on YT. Also Blue is so darn adorable!!!

[@lisaandrews1658]

Looks like Blue is doing great!

[@BreezyTravels]

I ❤ Christmas Poe and bubbies in the snow! Safe travels friends!

[@steve2362]

Love your channel!! This is one of my fav videos . Alot of LOL moments and great editing.

[@jonorr7984]

That was awesome! Great decorating! ❤

[@joynut1677]

Your Holiday cheer is much appreciated!

[@reypenate5579]

This video and your face reactions literally make me happy!

[@RazielXSR]

I remember winters on Eielson AFB as a kid. Walked to school in the snow uphill both ways was pretty accurate. It is definitely an experience I would not trade for anything.

[@e2theg422]

This trip looks exciting. Poe looks great.

[@Lecon60]

I live up here and you're pretty brave to test this cold up here. I began camping April to October in Alaska. I was searching for winter camping in Alaska to see what other campers were doing for winters.