Overlanding to the Arctic Ocean: 2500 Miles In My New Truck

[@TheStoryTillNow]

I hope you guys enjoy part one of our trip to the arctic! This has been one of the most memorable trips of my life, and we're still out here on the road! Make sure to subscribe for part 2 next week and check out Trail Recon for Brad's videos from this trip as well.

[@TravisSvedberg]

its good to see your new ram shaun. i have a ram myself. not a 25oo. i wish. also good to see you with trailrecon! atleast you have a navy dr with you lol

[@vinboughton4751]

Outstanding Job Men!

[@mikepici5553]

Hey Shaun love the new rig what wheels are running on it

[@Coal354]

Shaun is one of the few guys who actually builds a rig and uses it! Love this series!

[@CarswithNash]

I believe he bought it, not built it. Rather big difference.

[@Coal354]

@@CarswithNash hey bud, obviously he bought it and had it built by someone. I meant it’s not a pavement princess like most people with rigs like this. But thanks for the comment, makes you look super macho and cool and knowledgeable 👍🏼😂

[@CarswithNash]

@Coal354 It's a brand new truck with a bunch of off the shelf parts... not a build, nobody "built" anything, stop misusing the word.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Look out it’s the word police. 👮 sorry officer.

[@lauramurray6690]

​@CarswithNash well there not in a pile on the ground and it's no longer stock so some put all the pieces together. I haven't met many people that made there own ride. The built a lift kit then got some rubber and made tires

[@AWDTransitOverland]

We drove the Cassiar Highway in June 1979 just after it fully opened to the public. The lakes were full of trout. I don't recall services until we got to the north end which was open to the public for years. It didn't rain so the dirt road was dry fortunately. We didn't hit slick mud and rain until Dawson City and Top of the World Highway. 1978 International Scout. After that 16 years of exploring Alaska by river raft, cabin cruiser, canoe, and off-roading as far north as the Brooks Range almost to the Arctic Ocean. Shaun and Brad have a LOT more to explore 🙂

[@bradcaviness1256]

The TSTN version of "does a Bear shit in the woods?" "Does a Shaun cross a sketchy bridge?" Can't wait for more on this trip!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

He definitely does haha

[@blueman5924]

pretty sure he ticked both of those boxes.😂

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

No matter the vehicle, TSTN delivers the adventure!

[@LittleofLife]

You are truly living the game “Expeditions”. I love this channel it inspires you to seek adventure

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I got to go to the edge of the Arctic Circle as a 14 year old. Parents took my brother and I on a train that went to it in Canada. I’d LOVE to get my Gladiator up there again! So cool you met up with Brad from TrailRecon.

[@Lvbackroads]

Thankyou, this brings back memories as your taking me thru my childhood stomping grounds, lived in the Hazeltons until I was 17, grew up fishing the skeena, meziadin, been “hyderized” and to the bear glacier. Much appreciation for the rush of memories of that beautiful area and it will always be my home. Thankyou, enjoy that spectacular area👍🏻

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AidenNorrisMI]

Absolutely awesome video Shaun. This might turn out to be my favorite series that you’ve done! You and Brad are my two favorite off road KZbinrs so it’s super cool that you two are traveling together. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@MindyManard]

I love the new Ram! We have been running our Ram 2500 overland rig since 2020 and it still competes with the Jeeps and Toyotas! Great video! Keep it up! #PMOverland #staywild

[@NixonBurt-h6y]

Everything will be fine and you will shine like a rising star, achieving great success and wealth

[@toothpastethy]

i struggle to remember a single time going across the 8 where i wasn't stopped by bighorns that did not care they were on the road. absolutely perfect drive even after the disasters

[@gpf32]

Sliding the rear end out on the safe side of those muddy sections is definitely something I need take note on. I was hauling a full size scooter and a pitbike (about 600lbs), + fuel and an extra truck tire on mountain switchbacks and I kept sliding down the 'dangerous' side. Seeing this has made me realize I need my rears in the ditch and my front tires on the track.

[@Toyota_Ted]

Sucks that the cv’s failed so fast. I’m glad you’re still able to make the most of it though! Excited to see what’s up next.

[@richardcousineau9457]

Great job on the video. I'm going to Tuk in my 3500 truck camper from Ontario in mid August and can't wait to see the ausomness you shared.

[@porkrindrob]

As a southerner I’m always amazed at the amount of bugs and mosquitoes I see in videos taken up north. We always associate them with tropical areas or hot and humid temperatures. The scenery is stunningly beautiful regardless of the bugs

[@MountainManAdventures]

I’m so pumped to watch this series bud! I hope to do the trip myself one day.

[@TomsOffroadAdventures]

When I converted my Power wagon to a prospector XL the kit came with a spacer for the front driveshaft to lengthen the front driveshaft .

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Yeah we have that installed

[@natehicks6271]

​@TheStoryTillNow with our spacer we correct the geometry for the lift. As someone who has wheeled many prospectors and done the math on our suspensions, you don't need a custom driveshaft and that cv failure definetly wasn't caused by the prospector xl package. Hard to say what it was without eyes on it (axle housing?), but AEV warranty will absolutely work with you if something went wrong with install. But if it's installed properly, then your cause is definetly somewhere else.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

@natehicks6271 I’m still on the road so no chance to take a look at it in a shop yet. When I get home we will figure out what’s causing the issue and take it from there. I can’t see the AEV parts being the issue really since lots of people have the same setup.

[@ronaldanderson6678]

I love what you do! The Canadian wildness never gets old for me. Your videos are so professionally done you really got it down. I hope more people subscribe to your channel and don't forget to like the videos people. Showing more of your family is always a plus so over the years we can watch your daughter grow! Hats off to you brother!

[@Buzzyfuzz]

Here in idaho there are so many fire lookouts still livable, and in great condition. Forest service will allow you to stay in them for days for a small amount of money.

[@joenowe5964]

Im sure you have heard it a million times. Your drone shots are absolutely insane. Love this content!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@colnando]

Thanks for sharing Shaun. Our family really enjoyed seeing your journey to the Arctic. Fantastic footage as always!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Shaun. Y’all trip to the Arctic Ocean is going to be an epic adventure can’t wait to watch the rest of it on both yours and Brad’s channels. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s adventures.

[@Justjeepingadventures]

My brother lives up in Inuvik for work for the next few years so it’s my plan to head there but in winter. 😎

[@Venture2Roam]

Great kick off to the series. Cool seeing you try new things both with your rig/routes and in the edit.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks dude! Can’t wait to hang next week.

[@thetrailoutthere]

That prospector is one badass rig!!

[@ynnhoj912]

Just came across your site from Brad's channel. Thanks for sharing the trip. What an amazing adventure. You've got a new subscriber!😊

[@Ramblin80]

Don't forget to like! These guys deserve at least that much! I enjoy your videos! Both of ya. Thank you!

[@charlesf2442]

Thanks!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks 🙏

[@maxvanrunkle1052]

Hey Shaun, I found you through Brads channel........thanks for this, you are a masterful videographer! Keep up the good work! Max

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks Max!

[@justjase1576]

In the UK over here, that RAM is a beast. What a truck and what views on your trip. When I'm working at my desk - doing the monday to friday thing, I'm constantly thinking about views like that and being out in the mountains (the small ones we have over here). Enjoy your trip man! Going to watch the next one now.

[@ДенисКараманов-х6е]

Hi! I'm from Russia! You have a very beautiful country, and you show it very cool, the shooting is very very cool and professional! And of course your RAM... the bomb! A gorgeous expedition truck!

[@mikebaccala5675]

I'm extremely happy for you you deserve all of this you have worked hard for it. Enjoy every moment like it's your last.😊

[@RodeTacomaSR]

your videos always have a cool cinematic quality

[@obrianmcc]

That trailer at $60k better be the "most elite crazy overland trailer" 😳 .... a height adjustable feature on its suspension would have helped Brad through that mini log jam.

[@RockytR-zf4po]

The view and the bgms with them are just breathtaking

[@RockytR-zf4po]

feel so relaxed watching this after my day of work😭

[@winkingjudge]

Awesome Shaun! My family in the Yukon are outfitters, I should have connected you with them for a coffee on your way through, they have good coffee and great stories!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks dude! Let’s get together soon.

[@knightvision4u]

love the slower pace and the chill music. cheers.

[@mw4253]

Shaun, I was expecting the first 10 minutes of the episode of you maybe on the ALCAN or wherever, but YOU go to an epic lookout point! Filmmaking is a gift and you have it! Thanks for keeping it a short episode! Looking forward to the remaining!

[@UnderAchievrLP]

Rad as hell, and excellently done sir. i love my gladiator diesel but damn the prospector xl looks good and sounds good.

[@richardoreilly7611]

Fantastic video Shaun,love the new truck,happy happy adventures, looking forward to the next episode.

[@Whetstone616]

I think your front axle assembly twisted at the axle housing changing the angle of the driveshaft causing it to fail. That’s exactly what happened to my 2500 prospector. Good luck

[@chuckcribbs3398]

How would AEV not know that???

[@Whetstone616]

@@chuckcribbs3398 the axle housing assembly belongs to ram. At least in my case that’s what happened and they didn’t warranty it claiming it was “user error”.

[@ItsNautique]

No one will be surprised a RAM part failed under normal intended use for a truck like this. What’s really disappointing is if AEV won’t step up in situations like this. They are the ones that decided to mod and sell this platform.

[@aevnate4140]

@@ItsNautique When AEV builds Rams into the Prospector XL, we replace the drive shaft with an aftermarket setup with a double cardan joint.

[@fulybuilt]

You just keep pumping out great videos. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

More to come!

[@GRAMPA2245]

Make sure you check out if the road is open north of Inuvik to Tuk as there were road washouts

[@mprudhon]

Hey Swaun, I would really love to see a review of the camper after you trip Thanks Buddy

[@roguesquadron6963]

I would love to hear about your logistics plan and how you two packed food for the trip, planned grocery stops, fuel, etc…

[@lunamaria1048]

My longest overland trip was from Vancouver, to Nova Scotia (all the way across Canada lol), then back again! I did that in a 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road!😊. I have a baby on the way now and swapped my beloved 4Runner for a more refined GX 550 Overtrail Plus, so my adventure days are on hold. I have not been by in awhile so had no idea you have a Ram now!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Congrats!

[@lunamaria1048]

@@TheStoryTillNow Thank you! My last 3 adventure overland trips were inspired to you!

[@reneepowell8541]

Fantastic job Shaun, videography, soundtrack, narration...sure enjoyed watching. Interesting what you said about the bridges in Canada...not too long ago I met a civil engineer in Idaho who does bridge inspections for the US forestry service and he said they rarely follow his recommendations for bridge repairs...lol and yikes!

[@daveoschann1538]

Another awesome video Shawn! Hope the aev lift is not at fault for the damage!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Hard to say for sure what caused it until we get it in the shop.

[@dustinsnider1646]

It's a bummer you lost four-wheel drive so quickly but I'm still super stoked to see this trip come together!! It's an extremely well equipped two-wheel drive truck. 😅

[@SoteroMurguia]

Awesome video! Can’t wait to see the new rig in more videos.

[@svseaglobe]

Beautiful photography, very cinematic and well put together. Perfect experience to the arctic you will have to run with me in Southeast Alaska!😊

[@Jan-pw4po]

Awesome Shawn, so looking forward to seeing your complete adventure, cool to see you doing this trip with Brad

[@KPoverland]

Already looking foward to the next video. Amazing cinematography Shaun as always. This is a trip I myself have been toying with

[@BackroadExploration]

This might be the perfect rig for an adventure like this! Epic adventure so far can’t wait for the next segment .

[@mikegallagher2732]

SOOOOOOOOO Stoked for this one shaun !!! I Watched Brads sitereps on His channel And i KNEW this would be BEYOND Amazing !!! You Two are Such A GREAT team !!!!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

We are having a great time!

[@neofantasy1087]

Your videos are better than movies out there, amazing shots

[@MikeSTGL]

That new truck looks awesome for long trips with family. Dang 40's .

[@LifeofJoban]

I have a prospector XL 2022 it came with a beefier driveshaft so just contact AEV and ask for that specific part number. It doesn’t look like there’s anything special done on it. Great trip by the way, I’d like to plan this in the next 2 months.

[@Bossanova125]

Such a nice Ram. Can’t wait for more videos with it.

[@Jjhdezjr28]

This video just made me turn my suburban into an overlander. Love it!!!

[@TheStoryTillNow]

😂 love it

[@velocity800]

i just subscribed👍 love your vids

[@zackdaniels6858]

Cheers, look forward to watching the journey with you Both. A tad Sad and worried you are almost a two wheel drive and will be soon. Be safe. GIDDYUP.

[@RevereOverland]

Fantastic video! It's good to see Cornwall Lookout again, and the other campsites were all just as beautiful.

[@1oldarmyguy]

Looking forward to seeing what else you and Brad get into. This is a trip that is on my bucket list... can't wait to see more footage.

[@theonly1film]

sweet new ride shawn thanks for another great adventure with TSTN enjoy

[@stevehinkley9099]

Great content - nice to see the travels up north. Sorry about the front axle issue - I had a PXL that I loved, but kept running into problems with the base vehicle so I sadly let it go. Hopefully the next gen deals with some of these problems (judging by Mopar's hints, it will).

[@scotthemmen8717]

Good start to what I'm sure will be a great series. Bummer about the four wheel drive going down out of the gate. Good poker face on getting the news though. :)

[@robina8048]

Wow! Amazing scenery! Watching from Missouri, USA.

[@aninajones8924]

We love the channel! We have been subscribed for years. Best channel on KZbin.

[@jloosetoe]

Next time I’m in Seal Beach I’m definitely visiting and supporting your establishment🤙🏽

[@gulbahram5115]

hello Shaun you people are very laky summer with rain ☔ ☔ i really like this weather. thank you sir we are waiting for the new vlog,?

[@MrPronav]

Stunningly beautiful places! Homes on wheels are just a dream!

[@brokenSmile67]

That's my old friend sketchy bridge 😅 Excited for part 2 ❤️❤️

[@MikeUtah]

Amazing video! One of my favorite things about your videos is how you overlay the Radio audio over the action. How do you do that? Are you always recording audio the whole trip or do you have something hooked up to radio to collect the audio?

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Thanks Mike! My radio records all the transmissions so I just grab the files for the ones I want from there.

[@MikeUtah]

@@TheStoryTillNow That’s super cool! What radio do you have? I just run a Garmin GMRS.

[@daytoncarpenter9371]

So cool how this video came up! My home is in Inuvik!

[@HOCsunshine]

totally bad ass!

[@rishansoogreem8710]

Shaun...you never cease to amaze!

[@davidchappelle6480]

❤ Thanks For The Ride !👍

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Great to see you two in off road action. 👍 Shaun, your truck sounds awesome!

[@BrandonWatkins614]

Perfect upload time for me to watch on my lunch break 🤠

[@fateenfaizal444]

i just love watching your videos man god this just makes me so happy

[@SpikedVanlife]

I swear that first rec site looked like Cobb Lake Recreation Site. I was just there a few days ago

[@michaelcook184]

Nice thanks for the ride along 😊

[@yamhammer]

Of all the things in this world to envy....TSTN AND TRAIL RECON are to be envied at this moment. We slave away at work, and they play away exploring

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Happy Father’s Day!

[@chriswiese1348]

Awesome rig!

[@JeeplifeBC]

I have the Shannon white sticker on my jeep!!

[@employee9911]

Always love these videos! Keep getting bigger and badder vehicles every year. How many years to get the MAN TGS 6x6 😂

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

You went north, and recorded another fantastic adventure, and I went east and didn't record my Krazy Mitch Adventure. I did stop in and meet the guys at Epic Adventure Outfitters. Really nice guys Christian and Paul. Even if I did show up in a GMC Envoy (haha)

[@Exploring.GreatBritain]

Loving the new vehicle Shaun , being from the uk I’ve been eyeing up a Ford ranger wildtrack for exactly the same uses as you and looking forward to seeing how you get on with it

[@SeanBlake-g7m]

Hey Shaun what are the details for your propane fire pit / heater. It looks awesome and saves carrying wood etc. I will buy one for our travels.

[@EricNyma-uh4ug]

That CV style joint on the front drive shaft has been a troublesome design on Chrysler 4wd/awd vehicles since the late 90s. Makes no sense why they still use it. A custom front drive shaft with extended length slip and double cardan at the t-case is the way to go, especially with the lift. I would also recommend a lockout style hub conversion for the long roads trips.

[@Mikey_556]

Need this on a Monday 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@hege750]

I think the bridge demonstrated quite well why low range is a thing.

[@juandeg8249]

How's the weather outthere?We will also take a long drive to Tuktoyaktuk this July.

[@knownothingrc9335]

My favourite time of the week is premier day

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

Epic mud crawl there at the beginning!

[@Hayden_gearheart]

Video was amazing keep making more content with the ram

[@JeeplifeBC]

I wish I would have known you where coming to my home turf!! I have been to that tower!!!!