Trash or Treasure? What Survived My Toughest Road Trip Yet!

[@SlimPotatohead]

After so many people repeating the same comment, here's the answer: I will not put the rear camera inside the window, as the window gets just as dirty as the camera does. Thanks! SP

[@SlimPotatohead]

Installing a wiper would be drilling holes, adding a switch, adding electrical, adding a water reservoir, etc would just make things far more complicated instead of easier . I prefer the KISS rule. Thanks! SP

[@colbywilliams782]

Por15 is a great product used for the undersides of fleet vehicles that would be perfect for the Tongue of the trailer. I’ve seen it heated up till it was glowing red hot then hammered on and when it cooled you couldn’t even tell anything had happened!

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

yeah inside won't work

[@lifeislemons5051]

Get some a/t Continental tires they are great or some a/t yokohama they are also very great

[@netook8]

Very warm temperatures are coming back! 17C for nov 1st

[@markwalker6855]

Just a quick comment to thank you slim for the fantastic vlogs. I've travelled occasionally in the American West and your sweet, insightful and personal videos take me back. Kerp travelling and keep posting.

[@suecrets5169]

Who would give a thumbs down for slim. Some people must just be miserable. I enjoy the videos thanks.

[@richstanton8545]

Now we know what the Grinch does before the holidays!

[@frozenbbfan]

Even so, KZbin doesn't seem to have as many idiots as Twitter.

[@Kreedore]

Iknow right i always lear n something from him

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

My mom did. Slim's not her type

[@suedefringe]

the grinches of the world … :P

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Geez! I'm at that point when I see a new Slim video, I immediately click the thumbs up even before I view it. Guess that means I'm addicted. Thanks and keep 'em coming.

[@westsurfer87]

Just, need, one, more video ✌😅

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

@@westsurfer87 Just one?? ;-)

[@loreneknight9755]

I'm with ya Tom. Always. Love that darn Slim & his adventures!!

[@davidgates5337]

I always enjoy Slim Potatoe Head videos

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Same here, I know I'll end up 👍anyway.

[@virginiatolles1664]

I enjoy watching Slim improve his camper in ways I would never think of doing. All are excellent ideas, although some take more tweaking than others. All are fascinating. Imagine traveling 5,000 miles with only one major failure: the rear-view camera. That took some careful planning and execution. Job well done, Slim!

[@Ruairi.C]

Hi Slim. A few improvements for you. 1 I was going to suggest the damp bags but you beet me to it. However old socks filled with rice works quite well. 2 use cling film, or sandwich type plastic wrap around your awning supports to keep muck and dirt off while on the road. 3 use an underbody sealant paint on the tongue, it's a tough rubbery paint. 4 I use a dash came from "peztio" that I got on amazon for my van. It records both front and rear camera constantly and displays both simultaneously. 5 use a ceramic coat polish on the trailer to prevent dirt from sticking. Keep up the good work, happy travelling.

[@tmar9159]

I highly recommend Bf Goodrich All Terrains K02 tires. I have had 2 complete sets over the past few years and they are GREAT all season tires. 3-Peak snow tire rating, quiet on the highway, long tread life, great puncture resistance, good traction in the rain, and great off road traction.

[@2legit64]

I'm glad that I found your channel. You are one cool dude who is seriously living your best life. Thanks for taking us along.

[@cocochanel9291]

Shower shoes....then you dont have to heat up the trailer before your shower. Thanks for the videos SP !

[@secondact7151]

Home or away, I wear my shower shoes. No slip, no cold for my little tootsies.

[@OoavastoO]

You beat me to it. I was going to suggest the same thing. For the price of a pair of dollar store shower sandals, your cold tootsies are a thing of the past. Also can perform double duty as a quick set of footwear for tooling around camp or those late night bathroom runs. 👍

[@echomoon3381]

@The Orange Man Always Wins I've always found flip flops extremely slippery when wet. The bottoms arnt slippery but my feet sure find them slippery as heck.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Also shower shoes are great when you are at a public campground and want to use their shower.

[@pizzaisgood4877]

Crocs are great shower shoes.

[@ftkinsella]

Hey Slim great to see you back, but your front is much better. Hahahahaha. You make camping more real. Coming up with problems and solving them for us. Everything is realistic with you not this beautiful girls having a wonderful time on the road. You are down to earth and we learn so much more. Stay warm. Cheers!!!

[@stellarproductions8888]

All Slim needs is a rivet gun, and he can fix anything. :D

[@TK-zf7sx]

Slim, regarding the rust on the trailer frame. Since you have to sand it down anyway to repaint it, consider using some sort of bedliner compound on it. You might be able to get it done at a Line-X or other commercial shop, or you can get cans of the stuff and apply it yourself. It seems like it should be tougher than paint, and last longer. Keep on camping....

[@awesomeguy9577]

I was gonna say that to

[@Kreedore]

Haha thats what i suggested too

[@2bczar4u]

I know someone that has to go to work on those rough roads daily and the bedliner was really good.

[@stellarproductions8888]

On Canada's heavily salted roads, bed-liner will probably last about 5-years max, and he will have to have it redone, but yes, it should work. But I also like the idea of him switching to an aluminum frame. Please consider that eggshell camper weighs next to nothing, so does Slim as a point of fact. And even with the camper loaded with some stuff, he's still not at a weight where he truly needs the weight capacities of a steel frame. Aluminum should do fine.

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Good idea.

[@Ianjowett1]

love your vids , find them so relaxing and entertaining unlike a lot of van / camper youtubers. hi from the u.k. take care in these mad times buddy

[@11silver-bullets]

Bf Goodrich All Terrains K02s , great for on , off, snow , mud . Good tread life and not too loud when driving , also a winter rated tire . Worked great for my veh in B.C Vancouver winter snow and ice . Those 2 days were terrible 😉👍 P.s they perform excellent when stopping in rain .

[@rollie3383]

I was going to say the same

[@LS-vo7hc]

Those two days lol

[@I_Santos_]

I had those on my Grand Cherokee and was pleasantly surprised with their well rounded ness (pun intended) for such an aggressive looking tire. Excellent on muddy logging roads, excellent in snow, surprisingly good and predictable on ice (never left me feeling anxious), and pretty composed at rather high speed on highway. I only noticed a little more noise and a SLIGHT squirm under really heavy braking compared to the tame Goodyear Forteras that came with it. I would definitely buy them again.

[@jakeinvan]

I'm also in Vancouver, and I agree; those 2 days sucked! lol

[@loughkb]

I'm presently in the southwest of Arizona where it's nice and warm. I feel for you Canadians this year. So many of you guys are usually down here at this time. I hope you manage to escape the cold to some degree up there over then next few months. I often enjoy your vids. Well put together, informative at times, and usually soothing with the scenery you showcase so well.

[@eaanderson9993]

This trip required you to be a road warrior but you were up to the challenges. We learned a number of good things from your efforts. Thanks for sharing it was a good learning experience. Rugged country you were in on this trip, to say the least, but beautiful. My wife & I just purchased our first 23’ L (inc. tongue) travel trailer at age 68. We love it as you do. My wife is Canadian (from Quebec) and I’m an American. For our 40th wedding anniversary we did an Alaskan inner passage and got to see some of BC. When the kids were young we did a road trip thru NB, NS and PEI. We’d love to do some of the central & western provinces after the pandemic is over so have been watching your blog for some ideas. We prefer boondocking, too. Stay safe, Slim. Thanks, E2A

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

Hey Slim! Thanks for another great video. You are in many ways a pioneer in camping and equipment. If you break the code with the humidity problem, I'm sure you'll get a camper or a forest named after you. Some in Norway camp all year round and struggle with humidity. We sit and wait in excitement.

[@mikeantonio7107]

I very much appreciate your wisdom and knowledge. Look forward to seeing more. You inspire the imagination and broden the horizon! Happy Camping!

[@doncarlton4858]

I'm so glad the new-to-you camper worked out for you! I look forward to seeing your newest improvements!

[@lenward474]

Hi! Re rust,from Ontario. Cleaned my trailer frame,used ctc rust converter..used acid to make iron phosphate. Then used two coats of ctc spray liner,undercoat. Easy to do worked well. Converter is key.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

I stumbled onto your chanel looking up information on A frame style trailers. I must say, great stuff. I did a binge watch on some of your older stuff. And now I am subscribed to watch the new stuff.

[@tessailiad]

I so much adore that you once more shared the really amusing clip of the violently jostling trailer. I had to rewatch that segment an embarrassing number of times, giggling like a fool each time. Thanks for that. :)

[@cgvoxakis]

I always hit the thumbs up before the video starts, because I know that I am going to love it.

[@thizizliz]

It is always cool to see your modifications. Clever solutions, creative comfort enhancements & pretty places.

[@Paul.Douglas]

Hate to say it, but I've enjoyed this Yukon series more than any other you've done. New sights, huge adventure. So well done!

[@Beruthiel45]

The rubber bathmats sold for the bath tub to stop you slipping also act as cold barriers. Some made by Rubbermaid and other cheaper companies, but they help. If you've had a metal tub as we did for many years until we did a reno and put in an acrylic tub, you'll know that the mats designed to avoid slipping also work as insulation. 😊

[@dzljeep8996]

Slim, been watching your videos for a.long time now. Love seeing some of your "experiments" (wood heater is my favorite so far), My wife and I full-timed for years, so I thought I'd offer a little advice on one thing--your awning. IF you know you are going to be somewhere for a couple of days and the weather is going to be nice or atleast not blowing a gale you can make your camper feel MUCH larger. Look at the bottom of the mounts on the side of the trailer. There should be a quick latch that will allow you to actually detach the bottom of the leg from the bracket. The bottom of the leg is fact a footpad! I recommend you get a couple of steel screw in ground anchors used for tethering dogs outside. and a couple lengths of rope (~20' each). Extend your awning as far out as possible in your normal fashion. Lock the extension braces (the ones that go from the top of the trailer out to the spool to hold it out). Then unlatch one leg at a time from the side of the trailer and walk it out until its vertical under the spool at the end of the awning. Repeat with other end. Screw ground anchors in just inside the feet at the bottoms of the legs. Tie a loop around each end of the "spool".with your rope. There should be a release handle on the side of the leg, pull that, stand on the foot and telescope the leg to the height you want then secure rope to ground anchor. This probably sounds WAY more complicated than it is and after you've done it once it literally only takes a couple of minutes to set-up/takedown this arrangement. If there is a breeze you can lower the end leading into the wind to help eliminate buffeting and they make clamps to go around the braces and fasten to the awning called "Flapper-Stoppers". Guess what they do! Keep on Keeping on! PS Though a little more expensive I cannot recommend GoodYear DuraTracs strongly enough especially for an all-terrain tow rig. Do your own research about their wet/sloppy, icy, snowy traction and I'll say I got over 65000 miles out of a set on ly diesel Ford Excursion and it made many trips towing a 14' enclosed work trailer, 26' inboard cabin boat, 20' inboard boat etc. Those tires wore like iron yet had excellent road manners, very little road noise (quiet with windows up), and amazed me on snow. Being from the south I didn't know you could get traction on snow with anything short of a snowmobile!

[@cathydavidson4112]

That is exactly how my awning on my house works, we have one straight down and one angled on the house.

[@larryclark5355]

Since I've been watching you in this trailer i have noticed that type here in southern Virginia. What had thrown me off is they all have AC units mounted on top. They seem to be popular here also. Have you considered a small (3kw) diesel heater, it is dry heat so would help with moisture indoors. Safe travels.

[@kameya87]

That's what I got for my little trailer

[@gcb2home]

Great video, as always! I really benefit a lot from your videos, especially your reviews & also your lessons learned. I just wanted to mention to you, one consideration you may want to think about is that fabricated aluminum is much more susceptible to structural fatigue, especially in the welds & mechanical connections. While it is much lighter in weight & more corrosion resistant than steel, the reduction in fatigue strength & durability may offset that advantage, especially if your trailer will be subjected to vibration through rough roads, etc. Painting the underside of the trailer frame is definitely no fun, but good maintenance always pays off!

[@str4tegyy506]

The best camper choice ever. Dream camper for sure.

[@juanitamattick7451]

I've been watching out for a couple of months and I so enjoy your travels I'll have the pictures are beautiful and you're always teaching me something really appreciate it and I love what you're doing with the cabin

[@juanitamattick7451]

Well I don't know where my comment went so I guess I'll try it again been watching for a couple of months and I really enjoy all your travels and teaching I've learned so much and I like your sense of humor it's just great keep up the great pictures juanita

[@stephensmiley9000]

I use to only buy BFGs. Awesome tires but very expensive. Last year I tried the kenda klever RT. Awesome tire. Half the price. Ride great and offer lots of rugged tread. Just thought it might be a tire you could consider. I absolutely love watching your videos. They inspire me to get out and enjoy the world around me. I always look forward to your videos. Stay safe and have a blessed day

[@markpashia7067]

Hey slim, get the work done and hit coastal BC for us. Surely it is warmer than Alberta and a lot of folks would love to see that area. At least until the border opens AND the infection rates are down. Be safe and thanks for everything you do.

[@rickanderson11]

Always great to see your updates, Slim. Safe travels!

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Its been a great series Slim, thanks. Don't forget to buy a new spare wheel, one that fits! Downunda - Class C owner Melbourne Australia.

[@jaacina]

I upgraded my trailer's 14" wheels to 15" wheels and Carlisle Trail HD Load Range E tires in 225/75R15. I also upgraded my trailer brakes to a disc brake set up. All overkill for your set up, but the peace mind with the tough tires on the trailer is immense.

[@stellarproductions8888]

If your RV weighs 5,000 to 20,000 pounds, disks breaks are not overkill however. Better living when you can actually stop and like you know, NOT die. :P

[@carolm7828]

Good Day Mr. Slim Potatohead!😁. Your egg shaped outback is a gem and definitely solid as a rock! Your awning was a great idea! And yes....😁, the Jeep Liberty is tough and did the job! 😂🤣....I knew it was going to be more to the video! Wow....learn something new every day! A desert in Canada! Beautiful! Stay safe and warm! 💕Always, Carol

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Carol! SP

[@BobM.-to9ji]

Suggestion for tires: Change out the trailer wheels to match the tow vehicle and use the same size tires. Two spares, or one depending on how you want to roll.

[@tnxjesus]

And like clockwork my main man slim. Great vid. And im sure slim that with your ingenuity that anything you tiuch can be gold. And you my friend is the real treasure. Long as youre safe thats all that matters.

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing, A friend of mine replaced her Scamp trailer frame with a boat aluminium frame.

[@mikepeacock660]

Hey Slim, for your frame protection issues look into linex coating. It's not cheap but it is hands down worth every penny. You will never need to worry about it again.

[@LindensBloodyJersey]

Love the videos Slim. I’ve taken a deep dive into RV videos and camping videos and how to videos and yours are among the best so thank you!

[@bakupcpu]

Glad to see your trip went well! I downsized my camper this year and I'm very happy with my choice! Yes dirt road are horrible... many thing get damage from rocks I've experience it as well. Looking forward to your next video and trips! Cheers

[@Arculus192]

Try LINE X bed liner spray for the frame. Just the areas you showed. It’s super durable and the can pretty much apply it anywhere

[@herojh]

That's a great idea! I have a few things that might benefit from that actually.

[@PWlangford1]

It will help however I use it on my teardrop and it still gets chipped those rocks must have some force.

[@Arculus192]

@@PWlangford1 Is it LINE X brand?

[@PWlangford1]

@@Arculus192 no i don’t think it is. Do they sell it in a spray can ?

[@Arculus192]

@@PWlangford1 Possibly, but every time I've had it applied it's been done professionally, in a spray booth.

[@mikecoltas6204]

I agree a rear camera is a must. I have a 72 trillium that I have put through hell due to c19. I’ve towed it through more bush roads and logging trails to get to many isolated fishing lakes and the trillium stood up to it all. Back to the camera...... I gave up on mounting on the back. I now have it mounted inside looking out the back window. If you do a triple treatment of rain x the water and mud will not build up and block the view. Just get a camera that doesn’t have the night lights. The reflection on the glass at night will block the view completely. If you must have night IR lights buy stand alone lights and mount them on the exterior. I get my trailer under coated with crown, (my dealer gives me a great price) it stops the rust and all the fittings don’t get seized up. Don’t forget the inside of the frame. If you put magnets over the key way of the locks it really helps keep the junk out. I get the round silver magnets from Princess Auto, they just cover the key opening.

[@bookooc5605]

RE: Damp rid. I have never used the hanging type, but have used the old school container version for years, and it had to be emptied almost daily. Worked like a charm. Haven't used that new type

[@drpsionic]

I have a suggestion for the camera. Put it on the roof facing back. The body of the camper will shield it from a lot of road gunk and you will have a nice, high view. A plastic box mounted over that is easily removable would take care of the elements, rain, snow, metor showers, and permit an unobsturcted view. You can't stop all the dirt, but you can minimize it and protect the camera.

[@curronhill2744]

Excellent adventure, thanks for taking us along! Really like seeing your camper mods.

[@brians.1629]

Can,t wait till those diy videos come..thanks slim..

[@SteveCChapman]

We use Damprid buckets in our below ground concrete basement HVAC closets, and they work great! But I recommend the unscented ones because the scented ones have an objectionable smell.

[@joharmon2148]

I always like when you give a review on the trailer and Jeep after a long trip to let us know you thoughts wear and tare

[@t.s.3669]

Rust wise, I highly recommend Fluid Film, a 6 pack should cover the Jeep and the frame of your camper. Spray it directly over the rust, a couple of times a year. Also a very good lubricant. Stops the rust in its tracks and protects against salt. Rural King and Amazon. Highly recommend it.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

Hey Slim, was thinking about your comment about not liking to heat with propane... and I put my creative thinking cap on. Not sure how much this would help, might not at all, but it's a cheap idea. Coleman Camping Shower is black, absorbs heat in the sun. Perhaps fill with antifreeze rather than water to increase the thermal density of the liquid. Travel with it in the Jeep, next to a heater vent; put it out in the sun, perhaps make a plexiglas box for it to avoid some heat loss to the air; and put a sheet of white polystyrene on the bottom, just to insulate while you have it out. Not sure how well it would do, but it's cheap and maybe worth an experiment. If it doesn't work or help, you can always recycle the antifreeze into the Jeep as needed, rinse out the shower and then use it for its intended purpose. If it does help, a second one might be in order. If nothing else, it might be a good heat source at night, park it next to the sleeping bag.

[@JDOff-Course]

I had bought a 2008 Liberty for my son for his first car. We did a car fax thing on it and I think it was a rental up in Chicago. Unfortunately it didn’t work out for us like yours has. I think I replaced about every bolt on part it had. Lol. But out of all our 4x4’s I always thought it would be the best in the snow etc. Good luck on your travels and looking forward to the new ones!

[@SistahRev]

Sorry for the redundancy if someone has already suggested this for your cold feet in the shower, but I’ve seen some RVers on KZbin suggest & use bamboo or wooden inserts for their shower floor. The inserts seem to be small enough for an RV shower like yours, and they come with slots or holes for water to drain through. Might provide a neutral-temperature surface to stand on if you don’t want your tootsies on a cold floor, but also don’t want to heat up your camper! As always thanks for sharing your critical thinking, ingenuity, and can-do energy with us! 💐💐💐

[@stellarproductions8888]

Good update review on how eggshell camper living is like during the summer and winter time. I agree, many improvements are going to be needed here. When you talked about other heating options you've done in the past, your camping stove made out of an ammo box came to mind. I think it was funny at the end where you get back inside the camper cause its too cold, then we hear a clicking sound, as if lighter igniting lol.

[@markjohnson301]

I have a webasto gas powered heater in my camper. It has worked great for me. Mine is hardwired to the van and does pull right from the gas tank but it has ran all night long and I have not had any power issues. The gas consumption was not even noticeable and produces a nice DRY heat. Thanks for videos and safe travels..

[@SlimPotatohead]

How many amps does it use in 8 hours? What's the longest length of time you have run it without needing to start the engine to charge the battery? Thanks, SP

[@markjohnson301]

@@SlimPotatohead the model I have is AT3500ST. What the exact draw is honestly I am not sure but I have ran it numerous times of at least 8 hrs at night without any issue. It is a little pricey. I have seen from other KZbin videos that people have had luck with the Amazon diesel units that are not as expensive.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Seems I can't get anyone to answer this. SP

[@markjohnson301]

@@SlimPotatohead let me find the paperwork that it came with and I will see if it says there and let you know.

[@markjohnson301]

@@SlimPotatohead so I found the paperwork and it says the power consumption is 15-33 (95) W. If I run the watts through a calculator at the max 33w at 12 volts it comes up with 2.75 amps. I hope this helps.

[@billtinkler1544]

Slim don't worry what's behind you worry what's in front of you. I driven over 40 years driving big truck. Use your side mirrors you will make it Home. Good luck

[@runawayrvnesters4371]

Great video. I am glad both trailer and you survived that journey

[@pagewhite61]

Very intriguing, I can’t wait to see what you do.

[@buckshotbob1]

Slim, thanks for the great videos. I have really enjoyed watching your channel for the past year and your trip north over the past several months has been really enjoyable. Having been forced into early retirement due to the economic slowdown caused by Covid19 I am considering taking a few pages from your book and getting a small trailer so that I can travel and have adventures of my own. Your videos have inspired me and I look forward to every new one you release. Thanks very much.

[@lindawoods6841]

Hi Slim, good to see you again... love your videos and your narrations... thank you

[@pedalingthru2719]

Those are some great campers. I ran into a guy in Argentina he and his wife were doing an America's tour with theirs, they started in Alaska and were going to the southern tip of South America .

[@haroldh3863]

Old trick for mud claps is attach some of the green grass type floor mats .. it will keep the spray down.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Slim, great video. Drove 16k miles last year FL to Deadhorse AK and back pulling a Teardrop with a Jeep. Started with 50k on the Jeep and new tires on the trailer. Jeep tires lasted until Fairbanks. Had to replace and went with Cooper All Terrain. Bit expensive but so worth it in my view. Trailer tires are still good but we will replace them in Mar next year before our six week trip to Yellowstone. As for cameras, we added a Furrion 4.5” and it didn’t work. Monitor just wasn’t large enough so we upgraded to the 7” and it’s great. Reliable and rugged. May I suggest you consider purchasing a TPMS for your trailer. Could save you down the road from a major failure on the road. Stay safe

[@kmbbmj5857]

Gotta say our family loved your Northwest tour this year. It became our Tuesday dinner ritual to watch your weekly update as a family. Can't wait to see your "drydock updates." Regarding the trailer, have you considered having it sprayed with a bedliner like LineX? Just as a final thought, if I was the maker of your camper, I'd do a custom build to your spec and say "Here, use the heck out of it. All we ask is that you give an honest input, warts and all." Having your honest assessment is advertising no company can buy.

[@oceanbrzzz]

Hi SP: I always enjoy your reviews and creative improvements!

[@JD-vb5ib]

Timely! Just did 2 weeks and then 4 weeks in my new-to-me used Scamp and have similar things I want to improve upon. Esp. INSULATION. Can't wait to see what you have come up with! BTW, also had an Aliner years ago. Thanks Slim!

[@barbveenstra8625]

Glad you made it back in one piece!

[@charliethomas59]

Slim, I love your life style. I love your videos but this is one of your best. A lot of good info, thanks.

[@herdfan697278]

Love Cherokees and all the other Jeeps! Tough long lasting vehicles! My favorite Jeep was our 1996 Grand Cherokee! We bought it used with 51, 000 miles. We sold it way too soon! 👍🇺🇸🤠🙏✝️

[@ferg4847]

Thanks slim.....great info!!! Keep Exploring!! 👍🏾✌🏾

[@ChasB2010]

Goodyear "Endurance" tires for your trailer. Love them on ours.

[@lisantica842]

Looking forward to your alternative heat solutions video. I have a 13' Scamp with no heat which is why that topic interests me.

[@freezinweasle1]

Thanks for posting. I enjoy watching your adventures and travels and look forward to your improvements.

[@chopper680]

Just a quick tip maybe for the shower bottom temperature? How about using a shower mat or wood palette to stand on so it isn't as cold? Just a quick thought Safe trips!

[@zacharyormsby5729]

The best tires I've found for all around use are the cooper discovery duratracs plus they're snow rated and do amazing on ice

[@jamesscott1932]

Your review of RidX will be remembered

[@dnq4indy228]

Hi Slim, get the frame sand blasted, primed and then sprayed with a good bed liner. This will solve your rust and chipping problem.

[@onesandzeros]

Great retrospective on the mechanical aspect of your trip. Take care Slim!

[@zjxn06]

Slim, Just watching your video today (11/3/20). Drove the Dempster & Dawson highways last fall pulling a small trailer, like yours. Took it all the way north to Prudhoe Bay. Had extensive rock damage to the front of my trailer, including rock penetration of the trailer's fiberglass shell. Installing your mud/rock guards would have protected my trailer. Next time I'll be smarter. Like you, I have a love for being outdoors and a "wanderlust". Thanks for this and all of your videos - past and future.

[@johnswof]

SP is getting more humorous in his editing with every video. I enjoy all of SP's videos and I worry about the kind of person who would give his work a thumbs down.

[@stellarproductions8888]

I know I totally agree, best use for that crappy camera, is for checking out the crapper hole. Just make sure you have plenty of crappin wrappin on hand, otherwise a new horror awaits.

[@kevio6868]

Thanks for the positive review on the Jeep Liberty Slim, I was curious how they perform towing

[@benjaminvanlandingham5568]

Very much enjoyed this and other videos.Stay safe out there!

[@billfearheller4179]

Slim, Concerning the mudflaps, it looks to me that you have spray going over, under, around and possibly through the system you have there. My advice would be to install a full width flap within 4-6 inches of the tire on your Jeep. Also add the anti spray knobs on the side toward the tire. Try to eliminate any gap between the body and the top of the mudflap and a 3 inch gap on the bottom to the road.. Leaving the existing system on the back there will also add to the blocking of the spray, but slant them just a bit so they will be further back on the bottom than the top and move them closer to the ground and rear of car..3 inches would be better. Adding a rubber shield around the wheel-well will block spray flowing rearward too. This may affect gas mileage. Try to not have anything stick out that the mud and snow can latch onto either such as bolt heads. Use round headed bolts. Kicking them at every stop helps stuff to fall off. (try to see what a trucker does when he pulls into a truck stop in the winter) Very enjoyable videos on your trip. I love some of the solutions you come up with. Number one on my list is the snap buttons. Good for many problems solved. Thank you. Be well and stay safe, bf

[@ty_dye]

Nothing wrong with a Jeep Liberty, some people just need to realize that it suits your needs, wants, and budget. Excellent video, as always!

[@JDseller1]

Several things to think about/check out. 1) Tires. They will wear out faster on gravel regardless of the brand or price. I am in Iowa. I run heavy trucks. On pavement we get 100K plus on tires, sometimes close to 150K. On gravel that is cut by 40 to 50% depending on how aggressive the tread is. So get the least aggressive tires that you think will give you the traction you need. 2) Trailer tires. Look at using light truck tires instead of the trailer tires. Trailer tires are made much cheaper all the way around. So step up to the more pricy LT tires. They are more heavy duty. 3) heat source. Look into the diesel fueled air heaters. I have used them for over 20 years in semi tractors. They are dependable and cheap to operate. Also they generate a lot of heat for their size and it is a dry heat so you do not get condensation. You could easily put a fuel tank in the side box that would last you for days. They will use about one US gallon per 24 hours when set on their medium setting. Your camper is not much bigger than large semi sleepers so your usage would be in that range. 4) Mud/rock guards, They will not stop mud that is turned into a mist that is airborne. They will stop mud or gravel that is throw by the tires. So yours are WAY too far from the tires. They need to be mounted in the wheel wells on the Jeep. The rock/mud pattern is the narrowest the closer to the tires you are. You can get them that are like a brush on the bottom so they are not hurt if you drag them on some thing. Thanks for your videos. I enjoy doing "remote" traveling. LOL I have spent half my life time paying for a house to live in So I am stay put. No campers or tents for me. LOL

[@restlesshomebody]

Good one! I hope there's no damage on the awning, you're right - that's a pretty nice luxury. I'm curious about how you'll road-proof the trailer & tanks. The factory holder is too small for you. I don't expect that you'll return to the arctic via trailer, it looks like a set of tires every time - yikes! How about installing the rear view camera on the inside of your rig? Anyway, thank you. I look forward to your updates!

[@Christerart]

I was about to suggest that - perhaps coupled with an outside window wiper (and washer) - but that might become too complicated.

[@darrinturner4182]

I just love your videos. I just saw that one with the Delta Blues. You are truly an inspiration to me

[@jimc5624]

Don't remember which sizes they were but the had 14 and 15 Inch c rated truck tires. Little heavier rating and stronger sidewalls. Maybe add some smaller mud flaps at the wheel well to have less spread before it get to the rear of the jeep. As the jeep tires find out if something happens where can you get it the fastest. Good luck and enjoy it

[@naturalaircrt]

For your frame - grind off the rust & roll on 2 coats of a good quality truck bed liner. I actually did that to stiffen the flimsy plastic wheel wells on our a-frame & now they're tough as nails. Next, can you mount a rearview camera inside the trailer @ the top of the window?

[@menofairy]

I so loved your trip and so happy your trailer worked out so well.

[@BirdPhish]

Thanks for sharing Slim! About 8 or 9 months to go for me until I retire....then I'll be taking my trailer far and wide...

[@jon8062]

Thanks for all the content recently. Some of your best stuff IMO .

[@gormanthomas8135]

I don’t often comment, but I see my thought on your frame coating has been suggested by other followers also. I recently used bedliner for a project and the stuff is amazing. Highly recommend!

[@marcpikas2859]

Here in extreme temperatures (Canada) my bedliner separated from the steel bed over the years and water, sand and grit got in between, causing perforation rust. It just did not allow drying with dismal consequences. The steel is all gone but I now have a soft liner bed for camping.

[@gormanthomas8135]

@@marcpikas2859 This happened with a liquid, spray-in bedliner product?

[@sharonbice4119]

You had a big adventure and you did good, right-on!

[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@KrzysztofC-1]

Those mud flaps might reduce MPG because it's like driving with sails on top of the car. That new rear camera sadly looks like it will not last any longer, had one of them in back garden, it's dead after less than a year.

[@TommyboyGTP]

Since you venture off the pavement frequently, i highly recommend BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 tires. They're tough, have the three peak mountain snowflake rating for cold weather, 50K mileage treadwear warranty.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Yes, I have them on my Class B RV and made a huge difference.

[@cletusvandamme6262]

My big concern about the KO2s is their performance in Mud. Just looking at the shoulder treads, they don't appear to me to be able to clean out very well. Or are appearances deceiving? I am currently running Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs on my pickup and am very pleased with their all-around performance but I am open to the KO2s, especially since they are available from Costco. However, there are valid reasons why you see DuraTracs on a lot of oil field pickups,. I honestly can't say I've ever seen KO2s in oil field service.

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@cletusvandamme6262 It's better than what he's got on there right now

[@peterdaly6560]

Always informative and an enjoyable video. Thanks Slim.