Truck Camping FAIL - I Almost Ruined My Livelihood

Let's go truck camping high in the snowy mountains of Alaska in the middle of the summer! Something bad happens, then I'll take you whitewater kayaking down the Lilttle Susitna River in Hatcher Pass... and finally we go to Matt's ( @alaskacabinadventures) property to help him build his new cabin!
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[@Tinytraveler]

You're one of the few channels I just give my Thumbs up too AND then watch. Great editing as always!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Use cornmeal instead of olive oil as a release for the crust 😢

[@torrentbits]

Just gave you a thumb up before I finished reading your sentence. Karma :D

[@sidharmonson8110]

Same

[@lauriejohnson7722]

What I love best about these videos is that they are longer. I watch them until I fall asleep. That’s a good thing as it is my night time, me time.

[@tammypior446]

I do the same thing. Watching one (or a few) of Timmy's videos has become a bedtime ritual. Stay safe out there Timmy! 🙂

[@dianasterling9634]

me too!

[@safetynet5309]

Sticky soda fix hack...put rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle use a fan spray not stream.. Turn it upside down spray the keyboard. The alcohol flushes then evaporates works with remotes too.

[@ChevieBabySalvatore]

Thank you for this. Rubbing alcohol works for a lot of great things. This is one I never knew though!

[@harlinayang-bakri9742]

Hi from Malaysia, Tim! Your vanlife adventures are the best so far that I have watched on KZbin. I graduated from a Nova Scotian university 32 years ago, and your life in Alaska/Yukon reminisced about my experiences living in cold weather in Wolfville, NS. Keep making good videos, Tim! I love your wooden house on the road, too! ❤

[@fredeschen3783]

Depends on the dough but I like to cook the dough for a few minutes before I put the toppings on. Less sog and more crispy. But some doughs don’t necessarily need that extra step. Your pizza looks great especially in those surroundings.

[@yolandadecker3460]

Am I just paranoid? I'm not even the one in the kayak and I'm worried for your safety!! You're by yourself bro!!!😮

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup gotta be on it for sure

[@MrSTOUT73]

Only crazy thing I saw was opening a can anywhere NEAR a computer.

[@SilentWolfFarts]

Long time ago, I was at a friends house and he had a empty can on top of the amp and he started blasting music and the base was making the can bounce, and it tipped over and it popped and never worked again, but then I tipped over a whole cup of Kool-Aid on mine still works. 😂

[@blueman5924]

Let alone the fizzy purple stuff.😂

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup badddd idea

[@mortal486]

10:43 😮🎉🪩

[@matthewhibbard9807]

The running water in Alaska looks so good. Clear with no pollution. Like that’s the clean water we should be drinking.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

If it's anything like the clear mountain water of Alberta you'd be best to boil it first. Giardia is endemic.

[@mrdcdukes1857]

Can’t drink any river water 🤮😵

[@kevinhigh8161]

Man I just found your channel and i got to say I love it! I live in west texas away from folks but my heart is in these videos snow storms and living like you do.Thank you for your content!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks Kevin!

[@terrybarnhill6144]

Hey Timmy dice up an onion and some green bell peppers that is excellent son try it

[@aaronmaloney8282]

Since watching more of your videos, I’ve decided to insolate my van and travel to Scotland in the autumn, I live in England, West Midlands. Scotland is our Alaska. Lol

[@stevefetterman9857]

I'm sure I'm not the only old man envious of your lifestyle. Only my second video of your channel but you do a fantastic job. I would like to think living in Alaska you wouldn't have to lock every thing up but people must be the same everywhere unfortunately. Well wishes from Steeler Nation in Pa.

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Ever consider splitting all your wood before putting in the box Timmy? Might be able to fit more who knows but I understand if you enjoy the ritual! Cheers for taking us along as always:) Prosciutto on pizza can never go wrong

[@dtaylor390]

This video was so outstanding for us armchair sport enthusiasts. Thnx Tim!

[@brettleewilliams]

If you use a small piece of kindling to hold your small logs and other kindling as you chop, you'll grealyt reduce your chance of injury. It could just save your life. Great content!

[@DogBeast221]

AAUUGGHHH! Those rocks! I admire your adventurous nature. That’s hard work. I don’t think I’d leave the cozy cabin.

[@michaelkoon8371]

Sir you have a beauitful ford truck love it I am a ford man my self I’ve always had a ford to drive in my life from a young age till now and I’m 66years old old again love going with you on your road trips seeing places I probly won’t get to see in my life time great channel

[@johnnypeshlakai6584]

Definitely thumbs up on your camping. I do recommend using another stick to balance (or hold) when splitting the wood. This would totally eliminate using your hand to hold the wood and accidentally slicing your finger(s) when splitting wood for your stove. Try it, it’s safer!

[@kevinhoskins7842]

There is something soothing about your video's. Great way to relax and remember that there are simple things in life that are offer enjoyment. I also have to say .. great editing. I'm sure it takes some work putting these clips together. I can't speak for others, but I certainly enjoy them. BTW ... that pizza looked awesome.

[@dianasterling9634]

agreed...very relaxing!

[@Soggy_Bubble]

As my grandfather told me years ago. Any recipe is a good one as long as you like it. I love your videos you’re doing great!

[@teresarose731]

I pre bake my crust a little before adding toppings.

[@mattmoehring9173]

Living in small spaces adds excitement to life 😂

[@TruckHouseLife]

fact!

[@blakebro1]

Whitewater kayaking!! My favorite

[@lesabre1972]

Hi Matt, Your Alaskan adventures are great I have been a subscriber for years and enjoy every moment. Thank you

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Tim, you have to be careful around your electronics and the stove,glad it wasn't worse,OMG I was scared for you kayaking around all those rocks, thanks for sharing stay safe

[@carolcopley3639]

That was all fun! Alaska never disappoints. You don't appear to need any suggestions when it comes to pizza.

[@lordace1997]

If you'd to try a crisp crust, try baking the dough 1st no toppings for 5 to 6 minutes, then build your pizza and bake normal. Worth it!

[@medionlvr]

a way to step up your pizza game is to buy chunk mozz and shred it yourself. prepackaged has a coating of potato starch and powdered cellulose. This keeps the strands from clumping together in the bag, but it also keeps them from melting together nicely during cooking. another personal preference is to not completely cook the sausage and let the oven finish it off.

[@G_Fresh_]

Was going to comment on not using the stuff in the bag as well, due to the starch. Glad I searched the comments first!

[@TruckHouseLife]

thanks good to know!

[@medionlvr]

@@TruckHouseLife you will love the new quality. love your vids. btw, how is the PC?

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Also, pre-shredded cheese is a lot more expensive per pound than the regular kind.

[@4dak88]

man i love this channel. so much variety. from delicious catch and cooking vids to kayaking, natural scenery, one wheeling, camping, building channel all in one! best channel ever. that was super awesome with the drink. glad you caught that on camera. not everything goes smooth. always stuff that tests our patience. its so refreshing to watch people living the way its supposed to be. work combined with lots of fun, the key to a long healthy life.

[@TruckHouseLife]

thanks dude!

[@jerrytalley802]

Hey Timmy, great to see your channel grow. You really poured your heart and soul into your channel. It’s been great following you and seeing it really take off. Been watching some of your build at home too.

[@steveo6034]

He could easily start a second channel for all his home building content, such a chill, good natured dude! And he doesn't cheap out on anything lol

[@garywilkus7495]

Thank you! Enjoy watching your adventures makes me remember when i did it! 30 years ago! Your the MAN!!! Keep it up and god bless! Capt Wilkus

[@Akstergrind]

I'd never heard of those One-Wheel things before watching your videos. They're AWESOME!!! I'm British and we hardly ever say "awesome" so they MUST be good!

[@ModernNeandertal]

That river kayak run should have been called Death Wish. Cool video.

[@nickdellaporta3004]

That was so epic bro kayaking down that river during the snow melt..!! Sorry about your Pc.. Hope it's ok.. The pizza looked awesome and probably tasted that way as well. I make a wicked moose stew with dumplings in a large roast pan on my woodstove during the winter months. I have the whole family over.. It's so good and healthy.. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure Tim.. You always have me sitting on the edge of my couch.. Cheers bro

[@Darenbranch]

Never mind about losing your livelihood, I was more concerned about losing your fingers chopping that wood at the beginning! 😂

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol

[@johnlafleur9251]

I use the same technique of yanking-my-hand-away-at-the-last-split-second as well. Never had a problem. Works well when removing an avocado pit, as well.

[@brettleewilliams]

@@johnlafleur9251 Until it doesn't. A small piece of kindling is the best tool for holding another piece/target. It's far safer and very effective. The bushcraft guys in Europe use this technique, and they are next lvel. Checkers vs Chess.

[@benr2862]

I just wonder why you go so far away from the rig to chop wood?

[@olgaanderson2977]

I never see somebody do stuff like this really respect you for that you you are very intelligent and convenient person very nice videos. God bless you and be careful. Don’t trust nobody

[@francisguidera972]

Pizza tip. Use extra virgin olive oil on the kitchen roll to smear on whatever surface you're putting the dough on to give it a crunch, and extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on it after cooking... :)

[@Kels0423]

You know I love the cooking! 🙂 Thanks1

[@nicknackdaddyack]

Well the computer is broke in just like THAT!! Now for the pizza...the beautiful thing about pizza is you can't do it wrong...so many different kinds you can make. The only limitation is your imagination.

[@TomB319]

This rv looks awesome. I love the patio. It has everything.

[@mkollander99]

Thank you for your sharing your daily adventures with all of us

[@TruckHouseLife]

of course!

[@lynellethompson5521]

Beautiful scenery!! Love the kayaking!!

[@janevalentine6391]

The kayaking trip was awesome...the water was so gorgeous!

[@TruckHouseLife]

thanks!

[@melodys.40]

Amazing scenery. I miss white water rafting. I use to camp in the mountains in north Carolina and white water raft with my cousins when I was younger. This brought back wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing your adventures. 👍😎

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@EpicATrain]

AWESOME! Another collab with Alaska Cabin Adventures!

[@shawneeb3771]

I enjoyed your videos of you kayaking, that river was amazing. I like kayaking but I don't think I could take on the rivers you do, but it is fun to watch you do it. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaredgreen502]

New subscriber here. I love how functional & warmth home feel this truck cabin appears to have. Your setup seems so well thought out & I enjoy the style/choices you've made. Also, really like your custom trailer made from orginal truck bed. Looks great loaded with snow machine headed down the road. Thanks for sharing

[@user-qu1yu2kk6m]

12:55 AM Love the authentic life you portray Timmy! Some of us Canadian's prefer to put the toppings on the sauce and then the cheese - 😋 it stays warmer & moist!

[@Hopekg39]

This is the BEST Channel! #truckhouselife. That river ride was absolutely thrilling! 😮❤️

[@TruckHouseLife]

awww shucks thanks haha

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Dug the sound design on this one Timmy. Mellow music that adds to the images without distracting and then nice use of live audio. Often I feel that’s all I need. Storytelling. And so cool to see all of that snow - money in the bank. Will be a great season of paddling if your not too busy building the Girdwood Castle.

[@MrLoadedweapon]

such a great video thank you for sharing

[@volvot5024]

Thanks for your content..I love this channel..greetings from Germany

[@mechshanewman5199]

Oh WoW Tim, can I just say YUMMY, IT LOOKS SO GOOD!!

[@suecbrn]

A pizza suggestion: Maybe try a pizza stone in your oven. It's good to cook on for a lot of things- (i.e. cookies) if you like a crisper crust or cookie. You can preheat or build it right on the "stone" and it works really great! I got one from Pampered Chef and a few of their other stones. They might be good for your rig because you don't have to wash them all the time. you just wipe it off and the oils over time develop a nonstick surface, and work great! You don't have to get it from there, but you can see the examples they have to guide you elsewhere too.

[@suecbrn]

I just spotted a company after I saw your video that makes steel pizza “stones” . Naturally, I can’t remember the name of the company right now, but the steel may be more durable in your travels too!

[@mikesavage1977]

Google- ooni pizza steel .

[@karenferguson8426]

Your pizza looked yummy… never tasted caribou I was holding my breath till you got stopped… man what a ride… couldn’t breath couldn’t move .. man you had me with you… so glad you made it safely… my heart was sure racing…

[@tylerk24]

Yay more kayaking! Looks like fun, I’ve got a kayak but it’s an inflatable one lol.

[@Westernmassoutdoorboys]

I totally love your set up and how you travel awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Thank you for the rid exciting and scary at the same time I felt like I was on the kayak wow how awesomeawesom is that?Great video great food great ride ❣️until your next adventure stay safe stay healthy stay strong ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@thomaswall4285]

Who wee, you got some big ones doing this alone.. love this thanks

[@Deerinthehood]

I use pesto for my pizza sauce and it never disappoints. Take care and be safe.

[@darrenfredrickson2877]

I thought i was the only person who did stuff like that? Lol.. i appreciate your good attitude!

[@debbiehenson227]

Wow, that was wild ride😮.

[@Solokayaker888]

I'm running a Zen3 on the small creeks, it kicks ass! Love that creek you got, lots of maneuvering around objects, which I really enjoy, have lots of creeks here in Oregon like that. thanks for the share and be safe. Peace

[@TruckHouseLife]

nice!

[@JB50713]

A warm fire in seconds, love it.

[@bethseptember8]

Hi Tim! Pizza tip: try putting sun dried tomato shreds on tip of sauce . Then layer mozz/meat/ blend if romano/asiago/parm/provolone. Sprinkle all with Italian seasoning. All products can be found at Wally World. I use an air-fryer during the Vegas 115+ summers. Living vicariously with your amazing Alaskan streams/forests and snowy mountains. Try the Eastern Sierra Nevada sometime. Lone Pine to Mammoth. Eastern Sierras are still the way John Muir found them in places.

[@mellissadutcher7366]

Yummy so a lil cornmeal on the pan helps too in pinch for the stick factor. Really enjoy all your stuff❤

[@Nostalgik64]

I went to Alaska in the winter and my first impression off the plane was I could feel my nose hairs freeze when I took my first breath. -45 degrees

[@TheSkeetergirl]

I was bobbing and weaving on the rapids. My hubs said I looked like my father-in-law watching boxing.😅 Thanks!

[@TruckHouseLife]

hahah!

[@suecbrn]

I somehow missed before how you would get back to the truck after going down the river! That's really cool!

[@fredeschen3783]

If you get a padlock with a very long hasp(the U shaped part) you can put it around the inside of your paddle blade and lock up the paddle too.

[@seaweed556]

Love your one wheel and the kayak what fun !!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

every time!

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

You illustrated the reason why I generally use my laptop closed making it serve as a desktop with the use of a monitor, a wireless keyboard. and a wireless mouse. I've spilled coffee on my keyboard, but I have NEVER endangered the functioning of my laptop. Works for me. I hope your computer survived!!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again Thx as always for a good vid. Must admit those river rocks were scary but you did a great job working that river. Sure hope you got all that sticky off everything especially your laptop. Fun watching you make your pizzas. Caribou meat sounded yummy with all the spices. I smile at how well equipped your small space is with all the things you have. Thx for sharing as always. Stay safe...

[@milinichsautodetail3124]

Some legit drone shots man! Props on the editing you got skills! 👍

[@Nurse3811]

As a Floridian , I am so jealous of snow in July!

[@ionecuff6323]

Always another new thing for this "Desert Rat" to learn every time I watch your videos. But, I am always craving to be back in Alaska, the 2 1/2 weeks I visited there never got to even touch all the things I had always dreamed of doing. I can't wait to see the finished cabin builds. As always, thank you for sharing your adventures, every day life, and your friends with us. Love from this old Desert Rat to a bunch of awesome Alaskans!

[@dianasterling9634]

what desert? We were probably neighbors!

[@ionecuff6323]

@@dianasterling9634 Yuma County, Arizona

[@TEMC8888]

Love your channel...the more I watch 👍

[@rednecklottery8418]

Put the sausage on top of the pizza raw and it will cook when baking. Saves time and gives a better product. A lot of pizza places do this and since starting it myself I don’t do it any other way. It also save you from cleaning a pan. But it can add extra grease

[@debidoo1644]

Hey Dudes both you knockout working freezing snow put up Is metal siding with great With wonderful sense of humor.

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

I was in Talkeetna some years ago. My Father, Brother and I flew from there up to see Mt. McKinley. Spectacular View. Alaska is such an awesome Place. Be Safe in your travels, Timmy. MWP Cosby Tn.

[@kennethkemp5552]

Hey Timmy sorry ya got burned n had a fizzy mishap hopefully ALL is Good! Pizza looked Delicious, River ride look fun!!! always Great content!! Nice tribute to Chris Farley!!! Dang I miss him back in Madtown... Cheers

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol thanks yup survived!

[@Red--Bace2137]

I've never eaten caribou. Bets it's great. Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏☺️

[@PossiblyOpposum]

Ive never seen a pizza dough thrown quite like that

[@AtasakNantasomboon]

บ้านเคลื่อนที่จริงๆ เจ๋ง 😊 Awesome ❤

[@catand9889]

You truly have all the fun toys !!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again, Timmy, hope computer made it , must be good people in Alaska, remember in Seattle. ABOUT wet suit hanging out to dry thinking when that road crew came by you would lose another one😊

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol I was eye balling it

[@markstewart6367]

Pizza looked good! We do them with venison sausage and hen of the woods mushrooms when we find some. One of my favorite meals! 👍

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

What a fun video! I hope your computer is ok, and the burn heals well. Your pizza looks amazing, if you can find it a jar of “everything bagel” spice blend brings some fun to the cooking game and is actually very outstanding on popcorn/pizza and steak. Only other thing that I see that could help ya out on the domestic front would be breakfast tray/cookie (baking sheet w a lip). They can be dead useful, and work as extra counter space/table top if needed or as a crumb/drip catching cutting board or taking multiple things outside to a grill/fire pit. Again thanks for the fun video. Be safe!

[@littlehummingbird1015]

I love sliced onions on mine....along with everything that you put on yours. Your messing up your computer reminded me of mine....my food crumbs I think made it go black...had to take it to the shop to fix it....and REALLY cool to take the kayak trip...like being there!!! Great filming!

[@Will-Parr]

Good stuff. Congrats

[@mitchdarra6199]

That was only about THE coolest morning! Kayak a great stretch of rapids,one wheel back to the cabin/truck? Badass

[@marianfrances4959]

YUM! 🍕🍕🍕🍕 I'd drizzle some olive oil on before the tomato sauce. And I'd pout without veggies. LOL. Awesome video! 🌊👍😎🇨🇦💦🌊

[@jlbaily2]

Love the Bridge City Sinners shirt!

[@user-yj4hr2gh8t]

I lov our videos. Alaska is beautiful

[@kathleenball6457]

A good pizza stone is a game changer, thoroughly preheated in a smokin' hot oven before sliding the dough on there from parchment. I love that you still make an effort to legit cook despite limited space/appliances!

[@baker_canner]

I'd suggest some cornmeal on top of the oil on the aluminum foil. Also, you have those nice folding cupholders on the wall, maybe put some right there where you edit your videos.

[@Ryan-ok1il]

Love the music !

[@littlehummingbird1015]

You do a lot of cool things!

[@joe5st817]

❤ hearing the White Throated Sparrow singing, true sound of the North Woods!

[@TruckHouseLife]

I was wondering what kind of bird that was, beautiful song.

[@rusty1234ytsur]

Moose's tooth pizza is one of my best memories from Anchorage, Ak. I think we ate there twice on our trip. What an awesome pizza spot. I also had my first reindeer sausage "hot dog" in Talkeetna, Ak. That was as close as we got to Denali. Still an awesome view of it even from there. And fun tidbit, it was colder in ky than it was in Anchorage in January. 27 there and 19 at home. I was shocked. I would go back, dead of winter, in a heartbeat. Also something we learned. We were not allowed to rent a vehicle in Anchorage and drive that rental to fairbanks. They said, if we wanted to visit fairbanks, we needed to fly into there and rent a car there and drive it down to Anchorage because Anchorage rentals don't come with block warmers. Good times for sure! I love watching your videos

[@mark1641]

Good Morning- We use corn meal for pizza crust to help keep from sticking to pan.

[@Runfreems]

Hey Timmy, best advice you’ll ever get BACATRACIN for burns!! I burnt my hand and was needing skin graft. Bacatracin saved my hand. No scars, no sign of it ever being burned. It is the best stuff antibiotic ointment!! Keep it with you for all scrapes and burns.