V8E2: Holding Out for a Heater

[@funker419]

I know your channel is about the adventure and not the vehicle. That being said, I was drawn to your channel initially because I’m a jeep owner and I enjoy watching what you do to and with your Jeep. Your adventures are awesome no matter how you get there.

[@fatchunk3678]

I hope people recognise that your 3 mile hike is actually 6 miles for all the times you set up your camera and walk past it and off into the distance. I like your Chanel man. Your life seems sweet, but your honesty doesn’t pretend it’s perfect.

[@cbh76]

So cool that you’re finally partnering with Ursa Minor. You’ve given them so much free advertising already! I know I’d buy one in a heartbeat if I had a Jeep. And that’s all because of your channel.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

They need to make one for the JL. Maybe pay someone to build a half way descent website?

[@seanfrank4158]

So true. I never even heard of them until I started watching Chris's channel. If they made one for the YJ I'd seriously consider one.

[@a03993]

We got gas right next to you just west of St. Louis, MO. Went to your KZbin channel and watched a few videos. You've taken on quite a lifestyle. We wish you well.

[@omniskyrastreamento6329]

Hello friend, I am accompanying you from Brazil, congratulations on your videos, they are very good. I hope to stay in your country soon and visit all your parks in a 4x4.

[@jonathanbcoleman]

Love the videos! My son and I are getting into off-grid truck camping and love seeing how you have outfitted your Jeep. If you're ever in Odessa, TX again shoot me a message, would love to buy you a meal and meet you.

[@carpathianoverland]

I am glad everything is coming back on track. Looking forward to see how the heater pans out. Rock and roll!

[@BackroadExploration]

That heater is going to make your Winter adventures even better! When you get out to Utah I’d love to spend a weekend with our on the trail!

[@CJADVENTUREOREGON]

We were thrilled to see your video notification! It was fun to see you do some backpacking. Cory and I used to backpack but haven’t since we discovered “overlanding” in 2017.

[@WolfOverland]

Chris those boots! Woof! What are they? They look warm as hell! As for the fuel contamination! I can only imagine what it is doing to your injectors and intake manifold! As a 18 yeah mechanic I recommend a good professional cleaning such as BG in the tank and injector cleaning and intake cleaning. If you are ever in columbia SC I’ll hook you up. The tent is a good idea for the channel to get to some more cool spots. Love the bug out idea. That solar panel is awesome good location and the panel it self can be protected from low branches by your kayak!

[@vinceevans4228]

I will be great to have you back on the road again all refreshed and renewed.

[@mariodesmo]

The shop, OK4WD, has impressed me as a capable and knowledgeable operation from seeing the quality of the work they do on your truck. I'm sure they've checked the entire fuel system all the way to the injectors on the engine. Making sure everything is clean all the way from the tanks to the engine is critical. Good luck!

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Most definitely appreciate the short update considering the circumstances! Hope you get to connect with Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon, and Coyote Works while you're out west. You could definitely use Marco's cookbook 😋

[@broncodude6299]

Eugene Enslow great idea re: Marco’s cook book, but pretty sure there aren’t any recipes that use Cheez-it’s 😆

[@Tyeriver1]

Funny how we all watch the same guys. My wife hates those guys. Brad has 4 jeeps, marco's spends a fortune on food and i keep buying stuff for my rig and i have no sponsors. I fear my wife will drop the hammer on me soon. I just spent 1500 on the rhino rack backbone. Lol

[@johnd4407]

Tyeriver1, I know I always wonder how all these people on KZbin afford all these expensive jeeps, everyone you see has a top of the line Rubicon. I never see any Sport S or Sahara 🤷‍♂️

[@pattymiller2160]

Same here. They drop hella coin on their rigs. No way to keep up without sponsor $$.

[@johnd4407]

Patty Miller I wish this stuff KZbin etc. was around when I was a younger (I’m 53) maybe I’d be doing it to 🤷‍♂️

[@kenmcdougal97]

Overland expo west 2020 will be the first one for me . My kids bought me tickets for Christmas I'm hoping to learn alot

[@gareman9417]

Swell Runner did a nice video on what to expect at expo west, I went in 2017, show up early bring $$ and good walking shoes/hikers. Safe travels!

[@csims844]

Thanks for having the Best and most Interesting channel on KZbin 😀👍I look forward to your adventures and hopefully your beloved Jeep will be ready asap. I can tell you have a lot of love for it. I have a 2008...and it's in the shop as well. And I really miss driving it 😪 Stay Safe out there.

[@nationwyde1]

Nice upgrades!

[@swarbrickjesse]

I literally just said aloud “YESSS!” when I saw your notification. Time to watch the video lol

[@cootie181]

Jesse James I agree!

[@kurtbaker4078]

Me too!

[@Berncarp707]

Hi Chris. Good to see you again. :)

[@rodsmith3244]

“Ice poking to increase runtime”. Lol, love it.

[@zachwilson6365]

You appear to be in excellent spirits, despite the heater hangups. A new tent always brought a high stoke for me as well. See you at OE West!

[@ericcarlson3499]

Well done Chris

[@wesleymcgonagle6653]

I’d say years at filling up at questionable gas stations... good practice is if you ever see a fuel tanker at a gas station filling the tanks drive past to the next one. As the the fuel is dumped in so fast from the tanker that it stirs up all the contaminants and it ends up in your vehicles tank filter or no filter. My buddy who drives a fuel tanker told me this info.

[@jplunkett3647]

Your High Quality Videos Makes a Person be a part of the adventure to a degree ( Smile ) thanks for sharing

[@Rick1dat]

You putting in new gear sure does help other 4 wheel people. What not to do, things be careful of. You sure have a good attitude about the whole thing. And good luck.

[@the_mountains_our_calling4809]

Not sure if you've came across the information about it yet, but I remember during your exploration of the Grand Canyon, you were talking about how you would like to be able to go down into the canyon, there is in fact a trail called the rim to rim trail that I believe is around 23 miles, now that you have some awesome backpacking gear you can check it out. Just an idea for you when things open back up and the dust settles so to speak. It has been an inspiration watching all your adventures, keep doing what you're doing, never stop exploring. Chris Glenn (Yes another Chris lol) Washington State

[@ferraritrip]

LOVE The Blatoro -- I have an 85!!

[@backcountrypipe]

Best of luck. Short term pain for long term gain. Regards Mark

[@BearClawJ]

I can't wait to see that heater in action! Not having to start your jeep and letting the heater run all night is a game changer for cold weather. Great video can't wait to see the next one!

[@overxland_1898]

Those bags are 100% love mine

[@robertmock7509]

You are doing fine. Anyone who "lives" this life style totally understandes. Keep up the great content.

[@timlowe9346]

Thanks for the update Chris, missed you pal

[@joshe2178]

Last years overland expo in flagg was insane , so many awesome rigs, will be keeping my eye out for your booth !

[@ShaneB666]

New direction, overnight camping. Love it..

[@tomlauritzen9522]

Wow tough week; but you made the best of it. Hope it all shakes out and you get back on the road.

[@SheGotHelicopters]

short episode, but a good one. seeing the jeep updates was really interesting.

[@cootie181]

Thanks for the update... safe travels when you finally get back on the road...

[@The_Wood]

Saturday morning, coffee, and Venture4wd - Life is good. Can't wait to see the jeep. Oh; $5 fire starter stick at the Walmart. Clip it to the inside of your nice new backpack and you will never be without a way to make a fire (ask me how I know). You're the man, Chris! Woop-Woop! 👍

[@TomSchroederTexas]

Chris, great choice on the backpack. I have the Gregory, Baltoro 75 and love it! I know you will be very happy with your choice, and a great safety measure to have a bug-out bag. Hope the heater will be working for you, and you will be on your way. Seems like the folks at OK4WD are working hard to get you on the road again. Yes, that heater will be a game changer!

[@sonnicman]

The heater setup looks awesome Chris. A worthwhile investment once all the kinks are worked out. Sorry about all the traffic but at least you were “Staying Alive” lol.

[@swkohnle08]

Thanks Chris for the update video. Your camera work is always impressive. I agree with you about having a “bug out” pack in your Jeep. I keep one in my Outback for my road trips. Safe travels

[@robertrhode6104]

H Chris, the Jeep looks great. Happy your back on the road.👍😘

[@thomaslindh9971]

The heater is a wow, I think, hope it will work well when all problems are sorted out.

[@blackbeard308]

glad the Jeep is getting serviced for this year's Adventures can't wait to see what's next 🎬🎥😎keeper rolling

[@augiewolff2754]

Wabasco is a really good name in auxiliary heating. In the trucking industry of course we use diesel. Will be very interested in your usage of fuel.. Currently my employers fleet use about 1 gallon of diesel for every 10 hours.

[@rudolphgonzales4284]

Great episode! Glad to see you using such good gear too - good move.

[@shootermcmillan]

"My bushcraft is lame!".....omg I could not stop laughing!! I know guys that you could drop at north pole in their underwear, and 3 days later you'll find them on your front porch with a sun tan and and a fist full of pesos! Ok Chris... maybe you aren't one of "those guys", yet you are out there week in and week out DOIN" IT. Though I rarely comment I've been following you from just about the beginning and I have to stay that admire your spirit and willingness to face adversity on your own (even when it's self inflicted). Thanks for chuckle my friend! I bet you wont be found without means to start a fire ever again. Cant wait to see the heater in action, as I get older my days of "roughin it" are going to be fewer and fewer and on that that note I absolutely LOVE that Ursa Minor.

[@christianjason]

been running Webasto's for years, great system, once they ave sorted out the problems you will never look back. All the best on the next leg of your ride!

[@JeepsRtheDevil]

I've used that same heater but the diesel version in my big truck and if gasoline is as effective, and I can't see why it wouldn't be, that thing is a beast. In zero degree parking situations I ran it on the 2nd mark. Anything more and you had to crack a window. Super effective and doesn't use very much fuel at all.

[@geeper2142]

Good thing you are not near St John's Newfoundland now. They were walloped with a serious wind/snow storm on the 17th.

[@BucksMom218]

Ugh this heater is a challenge ...best of luck getting it done! I love the AT, thank you for sharing it with us!

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Happy New Year, Chris! I admire your patience and your positive attitude. I enjoyed your side excursion and the Gregory backpack is awesome. I don't know who invented Ziploc bags but God bless him or her! They are so versatile in saving space and food products, fresh or leftover. Hey, I plan to drive out to Flagstaff in May to attend the Expo and hope I get an opportunity to talk with you. Some time this year I want to invest in a larger overland unit to replace my miniscule '16 Jeep Compass. My wife and I love it for its economy and comfort but I want and need more space; and hauling a trailer is out. I hauled a gear trailer all over Europe and it was a pain in the ass. I want to see what options are out there.

[@WanderToGetLost]

Hoping to be at Overland Expo West this year if we sell our house quickly. Hoping to hit the road soon.

[@David-rx2to]

Purpose of the gaiters? Anti-snake bite? In the winter? Smart integration of the heater into the floor of the Jeep and the tailpipe. Maybe get a short length of aluminized expandable dryer vent hose, or something like it, to slip over the tailpipe and keep the exhaust fumes well away from the Jeep while you are sleeping?

[@FireFighter1512]

I was wondering about the gaiters too? Maybe for ticks?

[@chadwallinga2016]

Keeps inside of your boots clean and dry. Without it your pant cuffs can go askew and allow junk to get down in your boots

[@CarlottaART]

Good to see you Chris. Hope you'll be up and running very soon! Looking forward to your next video.

[@andreaurquhart9718]

Hey Chris! Happy 2020! A brand new year with brand new adventures that we're all looking forward to! Btw, you've got to carry a lighter or at least a flint stick in your backpack (referring to last week's episode)! :D I'm so excited to see you trek into the wilderness on foot to camp as well as getting the jeep back!

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep...always enjoy n best of everything to you..thanks

[@conniewaite1996]

Thanks for the update.have patience, we are with you

[@user-bm7kq7kf5n]

I think it’s killer you are out back packing/tent camping as a change of pace, respect.

[@gavilan578]

Smart thinking about the bug out bag especially with how far off the beaten path you go most of the time. I’ve got the Baltoro 85 and I love it. Although it’s real easy to overload with all that space. But I need to carry more gear until my 9 yr old is big enough to take his share hiking.

[@greentube461]

great job as always Chris ! keep it up

[@ThePyleDriver]

Burner "coking" problems at altitude are why I'm working in installing a Propex in my JKU. Appreciate the heater install overview just the same! I've been using that same Victron controller for almost 2 years with no issues - great choice.

[@mroggio]

I don't think there's any significant altitude involved in this situation

[@ThePyleDriver]

Miah Roggio you are correct - I’m only pointing out that altitude brings a whole host of issues to both gas and diesel heaters that don’t happen with propane for people considering these. I’d prefer diesel but the zero maintainance and altitude performance of the propex wins for me. It’s also the lowest power (battery) consumer of the three forced air options.

[@laytonhaese7888]

I got to admit... that Toyota is a nice appearing truck too!

[@timetogodoug]

Thanks Chris, have a great week!

[@rockymtnlovelander]

Overland Mountain West, Fri, Aug 28, 9 AM - Sun, Aug 30, 3 PM, The Ranch Events Complex in my town of Loveland, CO. Look forward to seeing you here!

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Things not going as planned, then how you adjust and compromise is what adventure is all about. Just like not having anything to light your fire. Sure would had liked to see you try alternative fire starting methods. Was this during the warm spell we had in Pa? Hope you've received the jeep by now. See you on the trail.

[@mrmoerder]

Glad to see you having fun in my neck of the woods! I actually prefer the shorter videos, I don’t have the attention span to watch your normal videos in one shot

[@williamwirick886]

Glad to see a new video!

[@officialyasir]

Great video as always 👍👍

[@douglansburg4545]

Looking forward to hearing how the heater works

[@donsdiys1140]

Thanks for the great update.

[@joshleal9811]

It's ok chris.. as long as the jeep works good we all good..

[@jeep6242]

I would be worried about the car exhaust back feeding through the Webasto like that. Particularity if the vehicle was stuck underwater or otherwise with the exhaust restricted. I would have just tack welded the heater exhaust to the top outside of the tailpipe.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Thank you Chris... Great video. 👍🙏

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

Probably should have them inspect the Aux tank for same contamination. Also given the good chance of getting crappy fuel you might consider a tank drain petcock to periodically drain samples to avoid this. Your injectors and fuel pumps probably look the same

[@BillyOnroad]

Just saw a commerical for the new 'Cheez-It Snap'd' and first thing that came to mind was to make sure Venture4WD knows about it. Hope this message finds you.

[@steveakersdrums]

I can't believe Cheez-it's parent company hasn't like either given you a lifetime supply or some compensation. Nice pack.. Gregory is good stuff.

[@landbarron1420]

I love the bug out bag and gear, Great idea to go in a little further. Throw 2 or 3 bic lighters in there.

[@Ericidryfly]

Adding a set of trekking poles might be a good idea

[@physicalstarfighter2131]

Smart idea to make a bug out bag.

[@chuckzechman7390]

Great footage. You were about 15 minutes from our home during your AT overnighter. Curious where you picked up the bad fuel. Safe Travels and God Bless!

[@timlowe9346]

Chris, on your next blog I would be really interested in how you manage you health and safety, ie if you fall and cannot walk and have no phone service, breakdown and have no comms.....personal protection etc etc....this would help me understand how you manage this?

[@jackmcminn2520]

If you ever get a chance you should visit alabama bankhead and Talladega national forest also places to camp in gulf shores

[@davidschmaus1]

I researched those Webasto's and it seems like they are pretty troublesome. I ended up installing the Propex HS2000. Downside is I had to also mount a 11gallon propane tank. hope you have better luck than most.

[@WonderAnt10]

I was supposed to going to bed, but I got the notification. So I looks like I'm staying up for another 15 minutes 🤔🤣

[@StephenGomez21]

I live in AZ and I'm planning on going to overland expo this year .. hope to see you there and say hi.

[@dougharlow6037]

Are those Snake Gaiters? I hope those guys at OK4WD flush your COMPLETE fuel system. Brad over at TrailRecon needs a Ursa Minor camper? Will be interesting to see how your heater works out. Good luck.

[@mdmeltdown9245]

After they get everything cleaned on your heater, you could put a disposable inline filter on the fuel line up to the heater. If you ever have problems again with the heater, just check the filter. That way, you won't have to tear apart the heater and more importantly, you won't have to go without heat. The main engine has a filter and that's why you didn't know you had a problem. Those filters are a few bucks and are available everywhere....including walmart by the car section. You probably wont read this because you are way too popular, lol. Maybe this will help someone

[@tysanborn554]

Great video, but what's up with the silly gaiters?

[@shurppa64]

Walking on a trail you can get really wet from the brush. The leaves hold a lot of water.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Looking forward to see the repairs on your Jeep in the future it might be handy if you kept some matches in your pocket going out for a hike this time of the year with no matches could be interesting but other than that great videos always looking forward to your next one👍👍😀🔥

[@cliffmorgan31]

I Paddle My Own Canoe - water proofed matches in a waterproof container, plus a couple of cheap lighters. Btw, cheezits or chips should make decent tender.

[@warrenweisfus709]

@4:07 “oh for the love of”.....if that’s all you said, Chris, you are in more control than I....

[@winepirate1]

Hello, I just started following and watching your videos, and I love them. I noticed in V6E19 you stated that you don’t use bug spray that much. I was wondering if you ever have problems with ticks, because I love being outside and doing things like you, but the media emphasized concern about Lyme disease has me always spaying myself with bug spray. Even in winter because they say ticks are active at 32°F or near.

[@OverlandCitrus]

Hang in there Chris I know how you feel my JK was in the shop 3 months while we built the diffs from G2 its never easy as we wait but its all part of the journey I will be at Overland east expo in Oct would love to go to expo west but not sure yet

[@hbuzzell]

See you at Mountain West!

[@g.r.2985]

Chris, great video, as always! Have you ever researched affiliate marketing? Would have been great to have a link to that backpack in the details. Not to mention, you benefit too and can bring us more great videos.

[@dmac5108]

You should have an episode where you answer questions from your subscribers -- I'm sure there's a lot of people who would like to ask about your travels. I. E: Sketchiest experience etc

[@Keepingupwiththekirks]

You should travel up to coeur d’ alene, ID and Spokane WA!! 👍

[@intermobile3552]

😌🌲Yeah I miss Rubicon 🚙🌲🌲🌲👍

[@JoshuaJayVlogs]

Would you consider doing a tour of whats in your new bug out bag?

[@Ramcharger2Travel]

Definitely like having plan B options. Ever thought of stashing your pack when you walk away from the jeep in case someone steals it?

[@ChrisJB84]

Hopefully that bad gas doesn’t have you broke down with the Jeep. Hard to tell if it made it through the filter and to the engine. Also I hope ok 4wd would check the Jeep out for that.