Stranded in the Arctic - Everlanders see the World

We decided to drive to the Arctic Ocean and promptly breakdown and get stranded!
After months in Mexico and the Southern states, we headed North, back to Canada and visit friends and family and attend a few weddings and such. Then on a bit of a whim, we head for the Arctic Ocean!!!
Another 4000km from our hometown, through Alberta, British Columbia the Yukon and into the North West Territories of Canada, ending up at the Arctic Ocean.
Fuel Pump Saga: We had the original fuel pump die the day we bought the chassis, took it to a shop and they diagnosed it and replaced the pump with a NAPA jobber pump. About a year later we sent the truck to get the 7.3 rebuilt and strengthened, while there, that pump died again. Replaced under warranty.
Then after the Crane was removed, and we started building the camper on the back, I replaced the stock steel tank with a Plastic tank and removed the strainers that are in the tank and fitted two large semi style fuel filters on the frame rail (shown here • F-550 Diesel Fuel Filt... ) The strainers were completely filled with grass and straw, which likely caused the first two pumps to fail.
Then about a year after the truck was our Camper, that second pump failed as we were driving past the NAPA store (crazy luck) and I rolled into the parking lot and changed it there... I assumed it was weakened due to having run with the straw in the tank strainers for a time...
Sick of replacing the NAPA pumps, I bought a Bosch pump and kept it in the truck as our spare. This would have been the 4th pump installed, but it turned out that the pump was not at fault this time and there is something else plugging up my fuel line somewhere...
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[@RichardCrabbe403]

Holy crap! Great video but no fair leaving us hanging!!

[@johnbeckman8916]

I'm not worried. The guy carries his big knife and some hockey tape with him everywhere he goes. And he could repair the Space Shuttle with them! 😃

[@zeropointmx2552]

Remember, he said he didn't have cell service, but he uploaded a video. He's either in civilization or he has satellite, either way, they're fine.

[@RichardCrabbe403]

@@zeropointmx2552 yeah I know they made it someplace safe, I just want to know what caused the problem and how he fixed it! :)

[@RichardCrabbe403]

@@johnbeckman8916 duct tape for stuff that isn't supposed to move and wd40 for stuff that is!!

[@johnbeckman8916]

@@RichardCrabbe403 _But he's Canadian, it's Hockey Tape for EVERYTHING! 😃

[@mwint1982]

Used a beef stick wrapper, small flathead, and a shoelace to plug a coolant leak. Made a nice plug until I could get it to the auto parts store. We use what we have. Nice repair!!

[@MaxPower_Designs]

Judging by the colour of the fuel in the ziploc at the beginning of the video i would also say clogged pickup strainer. Tho can’t beat what I once found as fuel starvation problem while I was still working at the dealer. An old 94 Topkick came in for intermittent stalling and unable to restart for a few hours. We check everything but I mean everything and after sending the client back home with the truck starting back normally after each time! I think he must of came back 4-5 times on the tow truck before we figured it out. It went to the point we knew these CAT 3126 had of cam sensor problem we took of the front cover to make sure the cam gears weren’t broken or shifting out of range. After I dunno how many time we took the fuel tank off the last time we did, we found IT! The most random shit ever... the client used fuel conditioner as a lot of them do here for the Kanuckistan winters but at one point he must of added it wrong and the little piece of foil that seals the top of the top of the bottle fell in the thank. And unfortunately at random interval it would get suck up by the pickup, clogged it and stall the truck. To at which point the suction would bleed off then after a while the piece would fall back and float away and the truck could restart normally until next time!....What a mess!!!.....

[@Everlanders]

Good eye! That clip was a tenth of a second long, and the key detail to getting us on the road again!

[@alphatruckhouse8223]

@@Everlanders Glad to hear you fixed that problem also ! ; I'm not sure there is much you can't fix or create . A Happy Life and Wife inspiring to see and hear. I hope to see you out there someday ~peace~

[@johnarizona3820]

AWESOME!

[@johnarizona3820]

Glad to hear it! Aye carrumba!

[@micktaylor7937]

So if you are not bored stiff and reading every comment and response you might not have seen they are on the road again, it was a clogged intake screen. John Adams nailed it. Great video by the way.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Great drone footage of that river crossing!

[@intentionallymisplaced8833]

Clogged fuel tank strainers. Just had to drop our tank to fix ours.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome video love that place wow. Plugged line think about. Get FAST FUEL PUMP. They work awesome keep consistent pressure. Great video and view awesome 🛠🇨🇦🛠👍👍

[@Everlanders]

If I plug the 4 spare filters and kill the spare pump, I'll consider it, but for $800, I have other things higher in the list.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Yeah good choice awesome you got it covered lol 🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦🛠

[@evopwrmods]

Awesome Video...While I dont always agree with you 2; I do respect you both so much. You are a Self Built, Self Made channel and the Best Overlanding channel on the entirety of KZbin. No Drama No Scripting every single word, just authentic people trying to live their lives to the fullest...Congratulations !!!

[@Everlanders]

Number one comment of the day award! 🏆

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

Love it up there. We were back up there this past August on our motorcycle. Did the Dempster to the Circle, the NWT was still closed. Awesome but in the rain riding on that toothpaste mud, horrid at times. When the sun would come out……..wow! 👍👍👏👏.

[@Everlanders]

Still, one of our favorite stretches of road...

[@BlackdogADV]

I did the Dempster twice on my BMW 1200GS motorcycle. Once in 2018 with my wife on back and again in 2019. I went all the way to Tuktoyaktuk.

[@solexsymphony212]

Solar panel arrangement is dope!

[@Everlanders]

Correct, We did a full video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX6YpGd8Ypx0hc0

[@ronnyvansprengel6740]

Nice vid man. And especially a nice journey you're making there. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. 👍🙏👍

[@JTSP780]

I just love the views of the scenery

[@roysandberg]

Glad to hear you are on the road again.

[@gage851]

Came across your channel today cause I saw your truck driving through Prince George today. Great content and I look forward to watching all your vids 👍

[@jessboob]

Great video guys! 👍

[@simpleoverlander]

Great video! It was awesome to meet both of you up there. You fixed your issue and then mine! Thanks again! We both had to deal with the slop but you had way better scenery going up than I did. Nice shots!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

How did we miss you guys? We drove from FL leaving on 8 July to Deadhorse Alaska arriving 14 August. Stopped at Watson Lake and admired the license plate/sign park, took some pictures then continued onward. One thing I enjoyed seeing were unusual RV rigs and whenever possible and with the permission of the owners, I would photograph them. Our rig was a small 18' teardrop with a large flamingo wrap down the passenger side. Our trip was 16k miles and three months and it was the best time of our lives.

[@littlefarmer32]

Good times off the pavement, I rode my bike north, up to Tuk this summer. Have fun, safe travels

[@stingy49]

Looks like beautiful weather in Tombstone park. The cloud's shadows made it extra pretty.

[@Unknown9022]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thetrap6073]

You're both so near my neck of the woods... Hope to see you rolling through Anchorage... I just picked up my "overland" project. Planning to launch next summer. Good luck with the fix.

[@RPRiley]

My gosh, how beautiful.

[@Everlanders]

Part Two is more beautiful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfLgXl5iLxomck

[@RPRiley]

Except for the being stranded part, I mean :-P

[@RPRiley]

@@Everlanders I am just moving onto that one. No spoilers!

[@Everlanders]

Spoiler alert! We make it out alive! 🤣

[@RPRiley]

@@Everlanders Oh whew! I was so worried :-P I was thinking this was some found footage thing :-D

[@JonSnow-bc6ro]

Glad to see your fixed the problem. I was thinking a inline filter or dirty fuel etc cause you had the problem going up hill. Nice seeing that you improvised a heli coil. To bad the new pump did not come with the extra missing parts.

[@Everlanders]

We thought we fixed it... But it came back to haunt us, finally solved it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oofPn32YhrWVrZY

[@christianpilsen1]

Awesome trip, passed you folks today heading east on highway 16 Yellowhead just east of Kitwanga. Interesting enough I was describing your rig to our friends when we met you, too cool. Have a great trip, love your videos!

[@Everlanders]

Thank so much for the sub!

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

Really cool video thank you so much made my day crossing the rivers meeting friends you did not expect to see and I personally will take the Mountains over the Oceans every day. Your at-home your not supposed to wear pants My dad walks around in his skivvies and you know how that goes like father like son and I have passed that down. You pulled off some good insanity but I can't believe you left us off like that but I subscribe. Sold me, folks.

[@Srflzrd]

Great channel!! Just discovered it yesterday searching for Baja. Safe travels and looking forward to watch all the episodes I missed.

[@Everlanders]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Srflzrd]

Great to see Watson Lake. I was lucky enough to fly threw there in a helicopter last summer on our way to McGrath Alaska. Seeing where you guys were I was looking down saying to myself “Someday I would love to drive those roads” beautiful area.

[@thehorizonfaraway]

Glad that you figured out the problem. You got a really nice presentation style. As I am an avid fan of RaspPi, I was wondering what all things you have automated using it. Would love to see more details into it.

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

I was on my way back from the arctic circle and saw this burly guy standing on the road trying to hitchhike. Sorry about passing you by. Next time, show some leg or something 🤣. Just kidding, I like the warmer temperatures of the south. I enjoy your adventures though. Keep up the good stuff.

[@bkrgi]

See your rig is in Hazelton BC today....so had to come here and check out your channel

[@ivanperkes6006]

If on your way south or north craters of the moon national monument is amazing in the spring. Fun place for spelunking. Idaho USA

[@rusmig29]

Some type of contamination (paper, plastic, etc.) in your fuel tank is blocking flow. Then when power is off, it falls off strainer. Other is in fuel filter could be something clogging it and then releasing after fuel pump is shut off. Traveled to Alaska in past and noticed little bit of contaminants in gasoline. Always had a spare couple filters and way to access fuel tank to clean it if required.

[@bastholio]

Tube in the fuel tank cracked/broken right above the fuel level in the tank. Sad you're having trouble. Love the rig!!!

[@bastholio]

fix using a few inches/centimeters of the same silicone tubing you used as a washer ... slide it over the broken/cracked part and hose clamp both ends (either side or the broke/crack) to make it seal.

[@kossher8834]

i don't generally like cold and cloud and rain, i hope you guys enjoyed it

[@johnarizona3820]

Hey brother, a tap and die with some basic stock material would serve you well as you could make your own nuts, bolts, etc. A small vice with a good cordless drill or press a plus. ;) An ultralight mini-motorcycle wouldn't be a bad idea either to get you out of emergency spots back to town, etc.

[@Everlanders]

I have a taps along... Aluminum and brass stock... A Milton nut a bolt selection... Sadly not the metric nut I needed.

[@Specky12]

Clogged fuel filters or slightly more obscure, the flexi fuel lines have collapsed internally. More impressive manly man skills displayed with the copper thread adapter BTW.

[@kst357]

I think the only thing you can do is start at one end & check the strainer in the tank, make sure the tank is being vented properly, and then pull each line & check them for obstructions. Then do the same for your filters, the fuel pressure regulator, or basically every component up to the fuel rail. Another thing is that most newer vehicles have pumps mounted inside the fuel tank because the fuel keeps the high pressure pumps cool. I went through 3 pumps on my Suburban until I figured out that I was driving too often with less than a quarter tank of gas. I stopped that habit & haven't had a pump fail in 5 years so far. Assuming that your rig is a diesel there's a chance that years of using funky fuel & additives could have caused a build-up of gunk in the lines & it's causing the pump to work too hard. And everyone knows that a restricted line won't allow enough volume to flow through it.

[@Everlanders]

Turns out my tank was just full of mud, who knew?

[@Roarmeister2]

I must have just missed you... I came back from Tuk last month... to Regina. It looked drier / sunnier for you than it was for me. It brings back all those memories. If I had seen you hitchhiking, I would have picked you up. Are you fellow Saskatchewanians?

[@forthrightnight]

Usually I don't comment twice in a video....but....taco salad with no pants on is a staple at our house too.

[@aridill]

Just fixed a jeep where it had a similar problem and had to drop the gas tank and replace the pump. The pump had sucked up some gunk when the tank got low. Don't know your engine but maybe you got some junky fuel somewhere

[@k3h7d8u2]

Possibly a clogged intake screen inside the tank at the bottom of the boot? Could be clogged filters too. Happened at least 3 times over the years to one of our work f550's with a 7.3 leaving me on the side of the road.

[@Everlanders]

Correct!

[@Prevailingbucket]

Time to remove the filters. Several videos on the mod on you tube. They were a bad idea from the factory.

[@jasonflt]

your fuel filters needed to be changed out ? good to see you guys are back on the road.

[@WanderingBeast]

gotta be something more than the filter, Im all ears for keeping the 7.3 on the road

[@travelingman21000]

We were in Tuktoyaktuk (2018), being able to camp by the Arctic Ocean was one ,not the only, reason for journeying up there. It would be disappointing if they moved it

[@Everlanders]

... they did.

[@travelingman21000]

@@Everlanders Can one still go out to the point?

[@nightshift5201]

Grizzly MacGyver!

[@canuckdog]

Another great video. Sucking air through the fuel filter gasket, would be my guess.

[@canuckdog]

Sven Anderson You are right, it is a pressurized system but if one of the two filters vibrates loose the pressure would be lost. I experienced this with my diesel, filter backed off a bit after driving on rough roads, broke the seal and started sucking in air

[@nosnerd1967]

I was asking myself what u guys were up to this morning

[@cancerfour69er]

Well since um in Scotland,I can only say Rain was the problem.. End of...lol..

[@Crucifixionmachinemusic]

You could install a snorkel and raised exhaust for water crossings

[@Everlanders]

Not needed... Our intake is 5 feet off the ground and the Turbo Downpipe is also on top of the engine. If we went in water deeper than that our whole living quarters would either cause us to float, or flood. We've made crossings 4 feet deep, but more than that I'm not interested...

[@worldofomar]

guys, can you share info about the swiss dude with the maroon or deep red defender? i was really scared for you two when i saw the video but then relieved when i thut that as you'd have already published your ordeal that you all are safe! now the dude in the defender is intriguing me!!!

[@Everlanders]

Sorry, He doesn't have a KZbin Channel or IG, I'll update this if I find out anything.

[@adamflett94]

I saw u guys Prince George BC u drove by my school

[@guyrichard2030]

Wow ❗

[@Everlanders]

That's what she said, bazinga, thanks you very much!

[@pilgrim666butters]

That looks extremely similar to a Bosch 044 pump be careful I have had 3 fail on me. Every Bosch pump I installed made a terrible loud noise when I keyed on the truck and you could even hear it in the cab while the truck idled mine is a 7.3 as well I have installed a Walbro pump and hoping for better results, the Walbro is much quieter as well

[@Everlanders]

In my case it is the NAPA pumps that keep failing, The Bosch was much quieter, while I had it in there...???

[@dhmarkley]

Have a look at the AirDog filter system. I installed that on my rig and never looked back. It constantly filters and recirculate the fuel as you drive and with the 1/2" fuel pickup it doesn't get clogged. Anyways just an idea for a future upgrade. BTW 7 years and still going strong.

[@Everlanders]

How much mud can they take before they are saturated? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOzdnhra9xoac0

[@ArcolaBridge]

I was just going to say he needs a return style fuel system. But isn't the 6.7 l already return style?

[@dieseldudebigmack1825]

I removed the strainers from the tank and put a pre filter from summit racing that has a metal screen. A lot easier to clean than dropping the tank.

[@Everlanders]

We too deleted our strainers and added aftermarkets industrial style filters when we replaced the fuel tank. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOzdnhra9xoac0

[@janina8559]

Hole in the fuel tank water in gas idk but its killing me!☮️❤️🤗

[@bntravelin2]

fuel filters first thought , gasket of the fuel filters, fuel line hole or nick, please check all of that

[@BurtonsAttic]

Seems like tank debris. Pump on line pressure is up and the debris sucks to and blocks the inlet. Engine dies pump off and the debris falls away from the inlet. Test the fuel pump relay also. I read someone suggested you get a dirt bike. I would suggest a mountain bike. More reliable and can be made surprising compact for storage if your not going to ride it regularly. Of course it will take time to assemble but hey you can make it down the road.....

[@Everlanders]

Debris in the pickup tube was likely at fault, we blew compressed air backwards from the pump until it bubbled in the tank and then we got going again. We probably couldn't have used a mountain bike or even a dirt bike in this case, it was a 100 kilometers to the next village, and experienced motorcyclists were leaving their bikes and hitchhiking to town, the roads were in pretty rough shape at that time.

[@BurtonsAttic]

@@Everlanders I hear you on the road conditions/distance. Some kind of backup mode of transportation is better than none..... Enjoyed the edit of this video.

[@roysandberg]

I do not like paper filters, do they have a drain valve at the bottom that you can check for water or debris or another inline hidden filter? If bad can you bypass (direct, tank to engine ), til you get to a parts store or garage For diesels, old school , glass sediment bowl is best.

[@JohnCasale]

Clogged fuel filters gets my bet!

[@forthrightnight]

Levi...took me a minute, he did some video work for Pure Living for Life on their timber frame build. Gotta love KZbin.

[@Everlanders]

Correct, that's him!

[@JoeNavy1989]

Fuel filters! Had the same thing happen to me

[@Everlanders]

Exactly Right

[@comndo95231]

Collapsed line between tank and pump?

[@katoosh1]

I know I am going to be crude here but Fucking awesome

[@brisonpalmer6730]

I would guess fuel filter clogged but that’s a bit simple

[@Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z.]

Pleeease. Can you add links to the description when you meet other youtubers. (And possibly here? Lol) please. Thanks. Love you guys

[@Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z.]

Wait.. I'm not even half way through this video.

[@Everlanders]

They were no KZbinrs in this video... :-( The folks in the Toyota camper are quite private...

[@thomas4315]

16:25 wild rabbit running, dinner LOL

[@roysandberg]

is there a filter on the beginning of your draw line from tank ? google it ? hope this helps.

[@andrewsparks4112]

Air in the fuel.

[@Everlanders]

Nope! Cement on the Tank... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oofPn32YhrWVrZY

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Fuel pump relay failing?

[@IroncladIndustrial]

A friend of mine broke an axle in Alaska, no one would pick him up. He walked 125 miles carrying the axle.

[@Everlanders]

I would have stopped...

[@outliersoverland]

You just needed some Alaskans to come along...

[@jcf6597]

Are the fuel pumps that keep failing before or after your dual filter system? I know those fuel pumps can be pretty picky with bad/water in the fuel and only like to "push" fuel, they're crappy at sucking fuel through filters. Could also be an air leak in one of your fuel lines between the pump and the tank? Also, something blocking your fuel pick up in your tank where it falls away when there's no suction. Anyways, hope it didn't take you long to get it fixed and back on the road.

[@Everlanders]

Pump is after the filters... Blowing air backwards got me going again... 8 hours later...

[@jcf6597]

@@Everlanders I would be confident in saying that is why you're having all the fuel pump failures. Move the pump to as close to the tank as possible and at minimum between the tank and all the filters. Good luck.

[@foxbodyford]

Failing fuel pickup? After it drops does fuel bowl fill up? Faulty fuel pressure regulator dumping all your fuel back to the return? After it what is your fuel pressure KOEO before cranking?

[@Everlanders]

Pressure regulator was good, I checked it at the end of the video... turns out something was plugging my pickup, blue air backwards from the pump and cleared it...

[@owlnationlegal4228]

Obviously the twin generators to the batteries to the twin 400HP forklift motors is missing some key components; thar's yer trouble mate. You've got a 20th century rig.

[@Everlanders]

So true...

[@KGRICK1]

you have on board air, i would try blowing backwards from the pump fitting to the tank, may clear the suction screen enough to get you going.?

[@Everlanders]

Ding Ding... This is exactly what solved it!

[@KGRICK1]

@@Everlanders Cool,for future reference if the pressure falls off and you know you have a good pump then it has to be behind the pump. glad you got it going.

[@swaterman08]

@@Everlanders I was thinking the same, I was also wondering if he was going to try to file the copper helicoil to fit.

[@jcfabwerx]

Definitely plugged or damaged pickup in tank. Use compressed air to blow from pump back to tank. Pretty common on the 7.3 super duty.

[@duplessis2006]

shes a 6.4. terrrrrible motor

[@jcfabwerx]

Looks like a front clip off a 6.4 truck but i am pretty sure it's a 7.3. Nobody would use a 6.4 to drive in the middle of nowhere.

[@duplessis2006]

@@jcfabwerx hahaha

[@Everlanders]

Can Confirm, It's a Trophy Truck body kit which are flared to cover our 41" Conti's - But it's a '03 Chassis with the 7.3 Rebuilt in 2016

[@duplessis2006]

@@Everlanders Ahhh good choice

[@thomas4315]

You know what you can do ? First use black electric tape pull tight over the thread. Don't have? Use a plastick bag 1\2 " pull tight till it mold to the thread around to build it up. And done so it work with the clock wise tightening . work all the time .

[@thomas4315]

I see many old van . rv. Afraid to tell them fuel pump goes out at the 110-200 mikes mark . and it cost a lot to drop the tank. The easy way is to cut the floor a small hole flap . but ford still need a special ac tool to take off the metal connector . water pump. Fuel pump. Alternater starter. All need to be change

[@Everlanders]

Our pump is on the Frame Rail thankfully.

[@waynetuuk7599]

Everlanders, I have a question about the fuel pump you are using. Is it the stock pump for the 7.3 or is it a higher capacity pump and what pressures are you reading for fuel pressure. My question is based on my stock pump not supplying sufficient pressure for the required minimum pressures that the injector pump requires, need 9 getting max 6.5psi even though it is a 'good' pump. I also have a different diesel engine then you do but I am still interested in the pressure delivered by your pump. I have found fuel lift kits but I am wanting to stay at a lower cost point than the $400US they are asking for. The only extra benefit I see in the lift kits I have found is the max pressures can be adjusted on the pump. If I have too much pressure I can purchase a fuel pressure regulator and set that device for what I need. Thanks in advance for any info you give. Wayne

[@Everlanders]

It's a stock style pump, the pressure is controlled by a regulator spring at the fuel bowl, I show this spring near the end of this video. I currently have a 65psi spring in there...

[@DrivenToAdventures]

Dinner with no pants?!?! Someone’s been flopping around 😂

[@Everlanders]

Got my pants wet walking into the stream to retrieve a snagged fishing lure...

[@SIUDR7202]

How is the voltage going to the pump? Could it be a bad ground? Or the voltage is not strong enough to fully power the pump.

[@Everlanders]

Strong... 14~

[@Titantramp4u]

Almost sounds like the Hi pressure pump (fed by the low pressure pump you replaced) has "come un-assed"...They start to wear internally and all the metal from that wear now gets into the lines and injectors....REALLY hope I'm wrong!

[@Everlanders]

We have solved the problem, we had a plugged pick up, blew compressed air backwards into the tank and got it cleared!

[@Titantramp4u]

Sooo glad to be wrong!....you guys keep rocking...:)

[@dcpete3054]

broken or cracked fuel line in the tank ? I think that f550 has a coil fuel line in the tank that rises and falls with the fuel level???

[@Everlanders]

Nope, solid lines as shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOzdnhra9xoac0

[@brisonpalmer6730]

What gps device did you use to navigate Alaska?

[@Everlanders]

Google Maps

[@roysandberg]

first thing you should check is your fuel filter, I hope this was done.

[@Everlanders]

This was done!

[@Nic7320]

Apparently they spell "jewelry" different above the 49th parallel. @10:05

[@Everlanders]

In American English, the correct spelling is ‘jewelry’. Canadian English, on the other hand, uses both variations, with the most popular being ‘jewellery’.

[@the208cbddude]

My guess would be water in your fuel system

[@Everlanders]

Mud actually, but new fuel filters seem to have solved the problem.

[@whitlockbr]

Can't wait till you do a full ev conversion and plus up your solar by a few kw to charge while camping:) see 'ev west' or 'icon ev' for examples

[@Everlanders]

I've done enough conversions to know it's not viable at this time, We are making about 3-4 kWh per day from our existing solar. A Tesla Sedan has 100kW battery... that would take 33 days to charge from our existing solar. Even if we somehow doubled our solar as you mentioned in other comments "2 forward and two backward!" it would still take 15 days to recharge assuming we used none of the power for anything else. The second reason this isn't viable is the batteries, a 100kWh of batteries gets a 4900lb Tesla 480km (300 miles) But we weigh 14,000 lbs, nearly 3 times as much (before the added weight of a massive battery bank.) And our efficiencies wouldn't be anywhere near what a properly engineered EV can get. So our range would be 80 to 100 miles... Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it - I would love if it was realistic - it's not.

[@whitlockbr]

@@Everlanders I haven't seen a full electric overland setup yet. I think it's just a matter of figuring out how it can be done. Although charging with solar would be awesome I was thinking you could outfit your rig with a dc fast charging input and use the solar as a range extender. I wonder who will be the first? Some ideas: kzbin.info/door/EqGj33c8pwpcjiT093W-5A kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqjIqoepfrSjj5o kzbin.info/door/Fxsrz7GsBj053Bl8KLMkQg kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfIeoOal9F0nLc

[@whitlockbr]

@@Everlanders here is a Ford f450 conversion... I could almost put your shell on there in my mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGLEgWZ-qtqbi8k

[@Everlanders]

Yeah, I've been following him... At 14,000 lbs our power consumption for the traction battery would be 1507.07Wh/Km so that battery would last us 86km... Not going to happen here, sorry.

[@Colorado4x4Van]

L I V I N...very nice! We'll have stories to tell!

[@RomesOverlanding]

Well, that sucks to be stranded in the middle of your journey. At least the views are beautiful. I would think that the fuel pressure regulator might be to blame. If not then, are you only losing pressure or you losing fuel as well? Possibly a faulty pipe that is leaking pressure? Also, fuel requires air to burn, perhaps it is not the fuel pressure or regulator but it is the air intake which is not supplying proper air and stalling the engine? You should also check for the dirty fuel filter, weak pump, incorrect tank venting, restricted fuel lines, a clogged pump inlet strainer and faulty electrical control. Sometimes fuel pumps pressure loss is caused by corrosions in the fuel pump. Is the correct voltage being delivered to the pump at all times? I think it is the pressure regulator. But I could be wrong. I hope you get to fix the problem and continue on your journey.

[@Everlanders]

It was a clogged pickup tube, blowing compressed air backwards from the pump solved the problem... For now.

[@RomesOverlanding]

@@EverlandersEverlanders, glad you figured them out. Happy travels

[@1aerbu]

Return fuel pressure regulator stuck open, relay going bad, strainer clogged, filter clogged, collapsing line, sucking air

[@Everlanders]

Pressure regulator was checked at the end of the video... Strainers were removed, shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOzdnhra9xoac0 it turns out something was clogging my pickup, blue compressed air backwards from the fuel pump and got it going...

[@1aerbu]

After just watching the next video and seeing what your fuel looked like, which I hope was just contaminated fuel you bought in that condition, got me thinking about your gaskets ontop of your tank, there probably fine just wondering if you've looked to see if anything has backed off and getting dust and water in some how. Glad to see you got it fixed though, look forward to seeing yalls future adventures

[@camposvazquez]

Please can you post the channel of the couple with the Toyota RV.. I have one.. I would love to ask them for suggestions on my rig

[@Everlanders]

Sorry, they don't have a KZbin channel or any other social media that I know of... Quite private people. You could ask your question here and I can direct them to it.

[@camposvazquez]

@@Everlanders THANK YOU... I would like to know -length of their Toyota RV -inside height of their Toyota RV -how they winter proofed the coach..which insulation -how they reinforced the coach -weight of the Toyota RV fully loaded -which engine they have -any tank pad heaters -any heat tape around the piping on the waste tanks What suggestions do they have for other Toyota RV owners that want to travel to Alaska THANK YOU AGAIN....SUBBED!!!!!!

[@spikekrossa]

Clogged fuel tank pick up?

[@Everlanders]

Exactly correct!

[@HandymanMark]

It's your fuel filters.

[@Everlanders]

Exactly Right!

[@canadianoverlanders5039]

You guys are in Whitehorse now?

[@Everlanders]

We were, now in Teslin.

[@Isaacobr]

I see your truck downtown Whitehorse by north light

[@Everlanders]

Yes indeed! Was at the cospace uploading this very video!

[@Isaacobr]

Everlanders cool! I go there for my online buisness saw your truck and looked it up immediately

[@Isaacobr]

Everlanders come try out compadres burritos

[@Everlanders]

Sorry, we left Northlight and headed straight to Teslin... Mexico is calling!

[@kencathy-campfirejourneys]

Pickup screen?

[@Everlanders]

Yup!

[@trentsworkshop2960]

The problem is that you have a FORD!

[@Everlanders]

Thanks, super helpful!

[@WANDERER0070]

Dirty fuel or filter

[@Everlanders]

Exactly right!

[@michaelbartell1166]

Are you gonna run your tail pipe going up

[@Everlanders]

Nope