THE CRAZIEST 48 HOURS OF VAN LIFE EVER! [S7-E50]

After 4 years of van life we've had some crazy days but this beats all of them.
Travel vlog 526 | Filmed Aug 2022 | Dawson City Canada | Country 33/197
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@chrisfolkharmonicaplayer6292]

I'm surprised they make motorhomes with front wheel drive. All that weight in the back takes weight off those front wheels going up that hill while driving off the ferry. What an adventure !!

[@cedricsmith8821]

No it's not the weight distribution is 50/50 due to the engine and transmission. That was very soft gravel they got stuck in.

[@Doc1985]

This is some adventure you are on--going to the Arctic Ocean and back. I hope that your maintenance/repair issues can be fully taken care of before or in Vancouver! I had no idea that van life could have so many structural and other maintenance issues. Best of luck!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes we have been and are on an epic adventure - and Trudy does need some love after that drive - thanks

[@juliehodges1387]

Love how you guys have so much fun! (Although, I'm with Sam.... no to the toe for me too. haha)

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL 👍

[@onwardbound]

Wow. I am really rethinking whether or not that will remain on my bucket list. I was considering doing that solo, but think perhaps having some company and support is the way to go. Love the adventure - you guys are all so amazing!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep, I would definitely do it with someone else in a second vehicle - back up makes the journey more fun !!

[@deb5710]

Just imagine how wild Dawson City was back during the "Gold Rush"! Well... the big question now is, where to next?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Woo Hoo !! We have to clean Trudy ... before we can do anything !! But some exciting stuff to come 🙌😊

[@betsylloyd8557]

I've enjoyed all your videos to the Arctic Ocean! What an adventure! Hope your next video is one of a clean up after all that dust.....you guys showering/washing your hair, washing your clothes, washing the sheets and of course, a good bath for Trudy! It would be so satisfying to watch after that long trip!!! Cheers to dead man toes!

[@christinamann3640]

As I was watching this, I was afraid that the toe was found while digging out the camper ! 😨

[@RillaG]

All I could think watching you do this drive is "better you than me!" LOL I've done a lot of those gravel logging roads in BC and they are BRUTAL. Congrats!!

[@TheLvablebird]

👋 from New Mexico... First I've been waiting to tell you My deepest sympathy for the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, I felt you needed all your wit's to drive that road you were on. I watched her funeral.😢. I'm so glad you made it back safely.🙂

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌺🙏 Thank you

[@Peedee773]

Thank you for taking us to artic n back.enjoyed throughly.

[@skippyglen6610]

I would get the air filters changed on those vans as a matter of urgency.

[@temmv3783]

It has been so much fun watching this adventure! Way to go Marianne taking charge to get the RV unstuck.

[@Hutch3021]

So glad you decided to do this adventure !! Such a hard one to do but it was amazing to watch 👏👏👏🫶❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Paul - we have some plans for some more road trips with spectacular views ... we can’t wait !!

[@e_valley2707]

... ah the adventure of it all ... if nothing but memorable... keep on truckin ...

[@Lastseensomewhere]

Fair play guys…that is some extreme travelling 😳😳😳😳 Fantastic achievement all of you 👍👍 Been fantastic to see you do it. Made us a bag of nerves ..and we weren’t there 😂😂😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍 And yes it was the biggest challenge yet !! (for all of us xx)

[@kathifoynm]

I’m happy you made it! What an ending to an Adventure with a capital A. I’m with Sam, pass on the toe.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - Yep Sam was definitely the sensible one in our group !! 🌺

[@time4change878]

Incredible journey Hope you have a spare air filter after going through all that dust. Will make a big difference to MPG and engine performance

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks ! Yep we are changing the air filter 🙌

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

I love the delirious declarations y'all made that y'all would never again travel the Dempster highway 😂 and are glad it's all behind you! Congrats on surviving and best of luck on giving Trudy some much needed TLC! Edit: look on the bright side, the rain probably washed out some of the dust!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep the floor was clean LOL

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Please guys get some rest Miriam you look tired and beat you guys are awesome every video is epic I enjoy our travels together get some rest stay healthy stay safe and stay blessed♥️🦋🙏🏾🥰

[@sammayet9002]

Spectacular, magnificent and stunning 😅

[@aidanmaccormac9125]

Enjoying the Vids. Oh me just parked up in Tullamore for the night. Just had a nice walk and a pint. But just looked out the window of me camper and Ye put the blighters on it its Bepn---- raining. Oh Tullamore is the county town of Offally and home to Tullamore Dew Distillery.

[@idabustamante7081]

you guys are sour toe Champs !!! Bravo 👏 my friends 👍 continued safe travels happy trails 👣 ❤️🙋‍♀️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you! 😃

[@neilholden7821]

glad you made it back. good idea for a toe drink. well at least you got your floor washed. excellent vid. carry on camping

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍 Yep the floor is clean !!

[@ShtSht-uc9fl]

We really do not know whats waiting us up front of the "road of our life", right🎉🎉🎉

[@abhalimmohamed4313]

Magnificent adventure.. Carry on Marriane, Chris.

[@johnboy4067]

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO IM NOT A FUSSY EATER BUT NO WAY COULD I HAVE PUT THAT TOE NEAR MY MOUTH, I WOULD HAVE BEEN SICK , WHERES YOUR NEXT DESTINATION, ? STAY SAFE MUCH LOVE ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed the video - we are going to be cleaning and getting Trudy checked out and then we will be planning the next adventure !! Thanks again for your messages

[@davidwong9230]

The sour toe cocktail...drunk by visitors to toe the line, then someone has to foot the bill...you've got it nailed :)

[@feleciawallace8420]

Loved the toe drink challenge...

[@RollingwithTheRobsons]

Not watched in a while but love how mad and how positive you two are. Do the couple your keys have a channel? Would love to tour with kids but wife would say no.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks - No they don't - they home school and with all the travel they do not have time to film, edit share etc ... but we will be hopefully persuading them to come on another trip ... maybe New Zealand !!

[@lorimajewski4592]

Great job guys, and I guess , I have to say good on you for drinking that drink. But better you then me. Keep safe Lori

[@-jasemktaish5765]

أهديكم أجمل الكلمات والدعوات والتمنيات، وادعوا الله أن يمتعكم بالخير والصحة تحية منى اليكم محملة بأكاليل الحب والود والاحترام واحلى لايك واشتراك٠٠ وجمعة مباركة إن شاءالله

[@magdastar2249]

Omg, your spirit is incredible. Wishing you the best for your continuing journey. Always look forward to your adventures. ❤️🙏👌👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks M 🌺🙌

[@lauriebauer6909]

We did the Sour Toe Cocktail in 2003. Memories!

[@TREADtheglobe]

High Five !!

[@2Travelis2Live]

What an adventure! I think those roads were worse than Georgian Roads and longer.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Much worse !!

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Omg you guys really nut with the drink and the human toe . Wow I don’t thuja could have done the shot no way

[@daved6464]

You may want to check your air filter on the engine. It must be full of dust.

[@Newalks.]

Toe curling folks!

[@traceylynne158]

Lmao. I have my sourdough toe certificate 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnkenny6573]

We have been following you guys for an year now and you just keep on amazing us with your bravery 😀 cant wait to see more. Maybe a bit too late for this tip , but try putting duck tape over the joints on your rear doors . It worked great on our old t4. Reards from Holland 🇪🇬

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much!!

[@kaissika]

Absolutely stunning!! What an adventure with a little toe at the end of it as icing on the cake...😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! Yep - it was the craziest time ever !! 😂

[@christinamann3640]

😳😱🤢🫣🫢🍹NOPE! “But I’m a vegetarian!” 😂 “We don’t want to be a part of this!” 😂😂😂😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - We are so lucky to have such great friends 😂😘💜

[@ValMacher]

I can only say that I hoped you enjoyed that sauna in White Horse!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Valerie - we are pleased to report we are all washed and clean now !! 💜🙏

[@barbaragurgan7979]

My question is, did you clean the dirt out of the van Before the rain got in or after? I’m thinking mudslide inside! 😂😂Oh, and did you find a laundromat after the Dempster Highway? If that were me, that would’ve been the first stop!

[@TREADtheglobe]

No ... it has taken a few weeks to try and get all the dust out !! Yes we did find a laundry and spent over £50 washing everything !! What an experience !! 😂🙌

[@bigirishlady]

You guys crack me up. 😂🤣😂 That toe was so gross 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫This is me watching 🤢🤢🤮

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! So glad you enjoyed it too

[@sheilabutcher776]

Basic error oops. What will happen as you travel south. Bugs snakes and in Cost Rica very naughty monkeys. Have fun😍😍

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! There is always something to share for sure !! We are heading to Mexico and then shipping to NZ and Australia as we are doing an around the world drive .... Trudy is RHD so she is not allowed into CR, Nicaragua and El Salvador .... but next time and when we have an LHD 👍 which will not be for a long time !! M 🌺

[@vk33771]

I'm having trouble swallowing the toe shot, pun intended. I would chalk it up to a case of temporary insanity from the exhausting trip. 😉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Lol 😂 you are probably right 🤣🙌

[@aliaskar3760]

how were the roads of Turkey? i am Turkish and I live in turkey..the Turks say that the roads in our country are very bad, even as bad as Africa..in your opinion, is this true ? how many points out of 10 would you give ?

[@TREADtheglobe]

The roads are great !! Of course there will be some roads that are not paved in really rural areas - but we found the roads to be in great condition 👍🚐

[@privatename8228]

Oh my gosh what an adventure! Love your "we'll try anything" spirit!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks !

[@mickt1234]

Great to see everyone get stuck in to get the van unstuck,chris in his management role as usual giving orders and filming lol

[@the_mum]

Well, you two just crack me up. Well done, such fun, and another great adventure.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much!

[@lindawoody8501]

Ugh about your van's floor getting soaked with rain. Ugh about the dust. Hooray you made it. Don't have any comment about that cocktail though.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !!

[@keithfenwick5502]

Always love following your adventures and this one was awesome thanks 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 👍

[@sandy89107]

That toe thing 😳 🤢. You are all fearless !!! You are making priceless memories

[@TREADtheglobe]

🙌😂🌺

[@mesutozsen903]

marrianne and chris eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@tarikdemirezen4203]

Sonunda...Chris sen trudy i sürerken görmek ne güzel birşey..Hep böyle devam et lütfen..

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - No !! Trudy is my van - Marianne !!

[@miriam2909]

What a crazy episode 😮

[@CLFL14256]

well, I have been to Dawson City 3 x and refused it, lol. I am not a touristy-tourist it seems

[@TREADtheglobe]

Well done you 😂

[@randeehughes99]

I think I would pass! Yuck!

[@phapart]

Is the windshield ok ? I've been worrying about it. I mean the windscreen

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi ... Yes - Woo hoo xx

[@aliaskar3760]

the British currency has lost a lot of value against the dollar..how has this affected you?

[@TREADtheglobe]

It has made the trip more expensive 👍

[@rheabalduc8896]

Motivational speech! LOL 😆 That was perfect.

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL

[@inekeroos9264]

I got totally emotional 🙏❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

This is because you are fabulous !! And you care !! Thank you 🌺💗 xx

[@christinamann3640]

Well, Trudy needed a good wash 🌧

[@gebi4pejo1]

That was the worse sickening video I’ve ever seen the description hairy toe, gnarly toe nail, but you all had fun, congratulations on a great journey!🎉🤑🦶🏻❤🥲🤣🥲

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gebi4pejo1]

@@TREADtheglobe I did enjoy it...

[@fairworld2522]

Wow..epic epic epic journey.

[@TheShauNanigans]

Did your name your van Trudy because she's tried and true? I haven't watched videos far back enough to see when/how you came up with the name, so I'm genuinely curious. If not, you should start telling people that is how it came to be, because it's absolutely true. 🙂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks - No she was named Trudy by our niece who called her Trudy the TREAD van !! 🚐🌺🙌

[@TheShauNanigans]

@@TREADtheglobe Ha! Well, you should probably keep the name then. Wouldn't want to upset the family. Lol Thank you for this arctic series. It has been so fun to follow.

[@ziggy_bandicoot]

I admire you so much ❤️

[@geoffcampbell7846]

What a blast guys. Well done!

[@huacamaya119]

Aawww!!!! Too bad you guys didn't get a more clear picture of the toe🦶👣👀🤢🤮

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - this is not something we wanted to get closer to !! M 😂😂

[@huacamaya119]

@@TREADtheglobe 🤭

[@whatsupchannel3047]

so vile the thought of a human toe , actually the thought of any human part !

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! You are not wrong !

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Great Haircut as you were beginning to look like Rin Tin Tin with that quiff. Haha, 'the toe is dead'. Good job he didn't get frost bite in his private bits! 🤦‍♂️

[@ritastiles24178815]

A toe in the drink? 🤔😅😂

[@stevenhearnden6103]

Well done guys 👍

[@sez3897]

Eewww! Gross! I love you guys s and your adventures but this is a 'step toe far'! Get back to civilisation quick! 😳🤣💖

[@christinamann3640]

Itsy bitsy scoopie weenie yellow tow a van machiney

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL

[@susannetoon2709]

That is a lot of dust.Have not liked you constantly spraying with the bear repellent and mosquito sprays .Please read what is used In these sprays because I did not see any local people buying or using them and very concerned re health.Ths best things for mosquitos is the old fashioned fly strips just hung around the van with a little honey to attract them it.The dead man's toe is bit to digest which thankfully no one did.Marianne had better technique she almost managed.the drink without it touching her.Clever lady I think.Maybe you should book in an hotel or air for a couple of days.Am glad that you achieved what you set out to do .It is a pity there was not more wildlife and I think you were very lucky damage wasnt caused by the ferry landing deck.Hopefully you will drive into better weather for the winterx

[@mtnman3MTA3]

I wouldn’t drink a whiskey sour toe under any circumstances. I would drink tea, lemonade, coffee, water or an alcoholic drink instead.

[@mrsamice3416]

Wow, the captain has a tong now! I had the sourtoe cocktail 3 years ago and back than he just put the toe in the glass with this fingers, I guess Covid has changed everything:-)

[@thompam57]

Hahaha -a toe? Luckily wasnt from my foot, size 47 😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

OMG !! We would need a much bigger class !! 😂

[@thompam57]

@@TREADtheglobe 🤣

[@recepozbilen9756]

super driver

[@isabelmendi3973]

You folks really know how to have fun . No way I would drink a toe drink. Funny. Guys

[@ziggy_bandicoot]

OMG!!! 🙄

[@acoskun4412]

You seriously need 4x4 guys! :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Would be great !! 🤣👍

[@pelinbulent4892]

Well that’s the first time I’ve heard Marianne swear 😁😁😁 and I don’t blame her- a toe, a real human toe in a drink!!!! Crazy…. Brave….fearless is what Tread The Globe are - look forward to more videos xxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! 😜🌺

[@serdarcayan7691]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gracienewman8919]

Congratulations on the completion of the Dempster Hwy. journey. Not sure I would have the fortitude to make such a long haul. But at least that is one you will never have to make again. Good job!! Back in 2006 my husband and brother joined the "Sour Toe Cocktail Club" so you are in good company. Good luck on your continued travels and stay safe. Looking forward to many more of your videos.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!

[@jonmcfarland3832]

Should have bought a roll of masking tape and taped the door seams.

[@Aaron-P]

I would totally be up for the challenge on the sour toe cocktail. To say no would be to admit de-feet!!! 😆🤣 Gnarly is definitely the right word to describe it! Seeing all of you around the Dempster Hwy sign was so bittersweet. You certainly had many challenges on this chapter. I can honestly say I've never seen a digger pull a vehicle with its bucket. Well done! ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - I could not believe the angels who placed that digger right there !! How lucky were we ? I wish you could have been with us ... You could have taken my place !! M xx Love to the family xx

[@ayhankocabiyik]

👍👋🏻

[@kevinw.2158]

👍👍

[@olivesagun2611]

❤❤❤

[@beterbocekUK]

🥰

[@lisakinahan6105]

Absolutely brilliant . You guys are amazing. Just debating with the other half about whether we would drink the toe cocktail 🍸 answer yes definitely. Thank you so much for taking us with you

[@TREADtheglobe]

Woo Hoo !!

[@S4jem]

Trudy needed a clean😂😂😇

[@TREADtheglobe]

Right!!

[@Ponkelina]

Never a dull moment

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - no ... and how knew Trudy would get this far ?! What an adventure 🚐🙌

[@victorkent768]

So was that a big toe. Well done guys🤮🤮🤮

[@lizstone747]

Wow you are all so brave! It looked like hell but well done for persevering and well done to Trudy! She's amazing 😊 xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

She is indeed 🚐😊🙌

[@christinamann3640]

Waffle boards are a wonderful invention 👍

[@martinsadventures3691]

Congratulations guys epic trip and 🥃 the sour toe just had to be done 😆🥃🥃cheers

[@TREADtheglobe]

Indeed !! woo hoo

[@jeanlee1911]

yall are awesome!!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks