Van Life - First Big Van Breakdown

The uplander experiences a breakdown, I do some searching for my lost phone.
/ forestyforest
Music:
Borrtex - Hope
Space Doves - Bring it On
Summit Map:
drive.google.com/open?id=12GF...
/ strava

[@chrisbrown8748]

Glad this happened now and not in the dead of winter

[@Tango0214]

Or out in the back country with no cell service!

[@jaymitchell2115]

Tango0214 Forest doesn’t currently have a phone....he’s the best.....Forest you rock brother....jealous of your lifestyle

[@HAVEandIDEA]

Ahlie

[@3252fly]

At 75 and still truck cap camping in northern Ontario I never miss a Forest video

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Agreed. Now the time to count your blessings.❤️👍😷😁

[@MisterTeach]

Yes... Terrible video... Just climbed a mountain, flown a drone over crevasses taking in amazing views and cooked up a feast. 😁

[@jeremyl1417]

Mister Teach Thank you for the spoilers ;)

[@erwinvandeursen3916]

Jeremy Locher you should watch first and then go to the comments. Hope you enjoyed as much as I did.

[@lumbiaknight87]

Sarcasm! Of course, everybody enjoys this video.

[@ewakraft5770]

Exactly my throughts

[@erwinvandeursen3916]

M Cormanes the internet is no place for sarcasm kind sir.

[@Oatmeal2six]

Having a mechanic offer to pay for a nights stay in a hotel is the most Canadian thing ever.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Seriously, that's one of the craziest things I've ever heard, coming from a U.S. perspective ...

[@dodgeplow]

Well for the price of a new transmission paying for a hotel night is keeping the business. There's a lot of labor hours on that job.

[@cwarp]

Your “terrible” videos are pretty fantastic.

[@jenBaker707]

This video was perfectly fine - no need for apologies. We are sitting in comfort and watching for free. we'll watch anything obviously.

[@reeslodge24]

Unfortunately nothing is free ✌🏻

[@myytchannel6632]

Why is he apologizing for more content? This more content and more money in the bank.

[@G00DZ1]

for 137k miles and all the views he has brought us. yes we will watch anything anytime forest post

[@jenBaker707]

@@cb.1212 Is he Canadian? That would make sense, but I thought for some reason he was american.

[@daffyd5867]

Dont apologize. ..thats van life..

[@bbtank3000]

Weird seeing Forest inside a structure other than a van.

[@maclac48]

Super weird

[@Jon-jk8vd]

that was hilarious

[@richardmorris7063]

Our boy getting soft on us .

[@yaemz123]

Nah, he's been inside several abandoned shacks, some caves, and mineshafts. Also tents.

[@cameronbatt873]

I love how most people get new phones like every year but Foresty will literally scale a mountain to locate his old one

[@MattyShreds]

I think I can speak on behalf of everyone here, it's not just the video quality that we come for! Your genuine personality is honestly a break away from the craziness in the world! Even without the crisp HD content, these videos are still great distractors from the toxic overflow in the world right now. Sending lots of positive vibes your way man! Thanks for continuously creating & entertaining us folks behind the screens! Cheers brother!

[@austinveracruzplata4003]

I was thinking the same thing..I live in Brazil, left Alaska 5 years ago, and FF is Refreshing...it is a good thing...helping me keep my sanity..lol

[@AM-qr4ys]

Wow. Could not have said it better. I like to watch him before bed. He’s so comforting and good energy - ! He puts my head in a good place - o have watched other stuff or read too much and woke up with anxiety and nightmares.

[@pimacanyon6208]

agreed. Foresty's personality, his humor, his humility, his amazing mechanical abilities, his fitness and ability to grind out 2000 meters of elevation gain to get to a summit AND the spectacular scenery of his videos--the man does it all/has it all. I'm glad I found his channel and so happy to be a fan and supporter.

[@Chequr_Prostate]

I get sick to death of watching for ten seconds, You tube videos of people with manic personalities trying to be entertaining.

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@Chequr_Prostate yep. Foresty is just the opposite. he's a regular guy, not manic, not pretentious, not trying to be entertaining, just presenting his life as it is. (To be fair, I think there are a few others out there in KZbin land who are genuine and not trying too hard to be entertaining ;-)

[@waveydave727]

Quick tip: Soak the corn in the husk with a little water, then grill it, it will steam inside the husk, peel and eat

[@safffff1000]

But won't have that nice smoky taste and crispness on the edges of the kernels.

[@alternatesportshistory3605]

It's even better if you can grill it over open flame and you can get a bit of char on the corn...we used to cook corn on the cob on the barbeque that way, it's delicious.

[@Flowergurl2000]

Great minds think of corn!

[@yolandawilson9852]

Yes, I soak the husk in so.e sugar water than grill the corn on the bbq. It turns out so sweet and delicious. I have shown many people and they love it. Sometimes i will take the husk off and grill it for a minute over the open flame without the husk. Learned it from the annual carnival that goes through my province of Ontario.

[@lorapridham3310]

You don't need to do anything at all, just take the loose bits of husk off, and grill it right it the husk. It steams beautifully, and chars here and there. Couldn't be simpler.

[@threedogsandacamper503]

Glad your van was repaired quickly and sorry about the phone. Maybe in 10,000 years it’ll slide out of a glacier and be a historical artifact complete with videos!

[@thndrgrrrl]

Foresty Forest: He was social distancing before it was cool.

[@CanuckinAsia]

Dude. Enough of the apologies. We are all just happy to be along on your authentic adventures.

[@utahjohn5480]

Canadians apologize for apologizing too much, it's how they roll.

[@keetahbrough]

we're sorry.. it's a canadian thing...

[@austinveracruzplata4003]

FF be Chilaxn....oh my bad...lol

[@austinveracruzplata4003]

@@keetahbrough it's like Bom Dia in Brazil, well maybe my day is not good...eh...sorry is a Brazil thingy also.lol

[@LulabellaDonna]

I wanna be a Canadian!

[@cyclocrossthesea-lionman1824]

That was the most perseverance I've ever witnessed for a "peace of mind" last search for the the lost possession. Ya mad bastard foresty , we love ya loads you absolute zen master.

[@kingkongbigbanana1694]

Yoda: *_"Joke am I to you, Eh!"_* *_“Much to learn you still have.”_* ⊹╰(⌣ʟ⌣)╯⊹

[@ImStuckOnATrain]

“Feeling like I’m wasting time with summer dwindling down” Its alright Forest, its not like the other seasons ever stopped your adventures!

[@markbajek2541]

"Wet fart of surprise" truly a wordsmith.

[@whaguitars]

Never trust a fart....

[@sapporoj6379]

You are a pioneer. Influencing modern phrases: "It's like finding a phone in a glacier"

[@juniorsoliz4297]

Never would have thought my man foresty forest listens to Eazy E haha. Happy to see you back on the road n stay safe my friend

[@northnorth9526]

Yes sir good ol foresty forest sings along to eazy-e and NWA word for word the explicit version n-bombs galore haha jk

[@anesthesia101online]

"rollin in my 64....Knuckle co shooting some hoops" LOL

[@OrionsKelt]

The 24 dislikes are Canadian van dealers who were hoping you’d be buying a new van.

[@SaberToothGary]

Hahaha

[@tgoodson2]

Ya I've had 8 Van's in the past 10 years and only 2 from a dealer. I've also bought about 4 or 5 other Van's just checking them out. I don't pay more than $2000. My present home 2002 Toyota sienna was $1700.

[@chrisrowland7782]

Maybe one should just sponsor this guy?! Chevy, step up!

[@kennlechampion8314]

C'mon Chevy STEP IT TF UP an sponsor Ff

[@israkhk]

That cracked me 😂😂

[@bobby9476]

Sometimes I lose my phone down the side of the bed - so I know EXACTLY how you feel Foresty, sad and frustrating times. Keep at it though!

[@bw9941]

Lost phone, broken down van, no more foil for the corn... i had thought that foresty forest was thankfully spared by the wrath of 2020, but it seems it's reach knows no bounds. No need to apologize for anything bud do what you need to get yourself good and stay safe. 👍

[@cl8ff]

fyi, corn on the cob also grills up nice with the husk left on.

[@Ihatecabinetmoths]

Yea but the strings

[@northnorth9526]

F.y.i that's how we get grilled corn on the cob at our local county fairs and that's by far the best way to do corn on the cob I swear to God haha

[@koekjeerbij1181]

@@northnorth9526 perfect, makes total sense and way better than that tinfoil stuff anyway.

[@ratgenerationx2946]

4:05 Cruising down the street in my 09, my transmission out but I'm feeling fine... climbed a mountain in no time.

[@doberski6855]

Main reason I would like to see you upgrade vans, is watching the videos as you do the installs and the improvements you would make based on what you learned from your build on your current van and from living in it for so long.

[@patrickmella6087]

My cable bill is $190 per month but the only thing I wanna watch when I get home from work is this.

[@sj4645]

We are watching reality, not a movie. Real-life is not perfect and that's the beauty of watching and learning at the same time.

[@mg6192]

We must help foresty forest return to his natural habitat

[@debbiejreynolds156]

Its all part of the story. Glad you included this chapter.

[@uqonsoul]

I noticed that even if you lost your best phone, you still have great sense of cinematography. The angle that you chose when you're in the hotel, and the one with you sitting by the fair talking about a can of beer, the angle and composition is just perfect

[@agentorange1556]

I would have at least brought the slow cooker to the room with me.

[@ewakraft5770]

He probably had, we just did not see it!

[@anesthesia101online]

LMBO!

[@JohnstonRobare]

It was holding the camera!

[@sisavathdouangsavanh5218]

Johnston Robare 😆

[@Curiousnessify]

she was waiting for him in bed

[@alanspring8462]

I'm going to unsubscribe from Netflix if they don't put a forestry Forest special on

[@anesthesia101online]

lol

[@SocksWithSandals]

Once you've seen Cuties you'll know what Netflix is all about.

[@mikerilling6515]

Stop apologizing We’re here to hang out with you and your adventures 😎

[@mikep4342]

“Comb the glacier” Spaceballs 👍👍 It’s still cheaper to get the transmission done than buy another van, plus you couldn’t really sell it like that. You made the right decision. Getting rid of that van would be the equivalent of shooting old yeller.

[@AlextheRambler]

No need to apologise, the video was as entertaining as always! I'm glad the van is all fixed up :)

[@straightouttacompston3179]

Wow, forest sleeping in an actual building??? I never thought this was possible!

[@ajay97005]

Had to sleep on the floor because the bed was too soft . 🤣

[@markakira8988]

Forest sleeping in a building=buy a lotto ticket!

[@canislupis3129]

I was worried too. For a moment I thought he was turning it into a cityified sissy. Without his van I thought he should take his sleeping bag up high into a tree and get secured into a big limb with his knife in his teeth in case a grizz came up after him.

[@dennisjacobsson7382]

Every video is a blessing no matter what the content. We all watch u because u are u.

[@tvolpe3432]

Man, that drone footage is pure magic.

[@SurferKenTV3]

STOP APOLOGIZING! You’re doing great bruv. We enjoy the content no matter what you give us. Oh and adversity only strengthens you!

[@waldo9254]

He's Canadian bro. That's what they do.

[@compwya4015]

I can vouch😂

[@veergauba]

Sorry for saying sorry.

[@WisconsinAdventures]

"A real wet fart of a surprise" That's the funniest thing Ive ever heard

[@mazecentric4124]

Just wait until you're over 50..have to say a little prayer before you open the pressure relief valve. 👍

[@nameRICHARD]

@@mazecentric4124 that is just so gross...the mental picture that followed your comment!!!

[@kingkongbigbanana1694]

@@mazecentric4124 Does it sound like, OK BOOMER!

[@MusicaNLAlma]

🤣🤣🤣

[@raksh9]

@@mazecentric4124 Ya'll need more fibre in your diet

[@greydiamond7445]

I think one things that is important to realise with this is a lot of people watch for different reasons so different videos are good! I think there are a significant portion of us that are watching for your story with all the highs and lows it has and these kinda videos are perfect for that!

[@rifke]

It will be found in 500 years during and archeological dig.

[@chrischisholm6081]

Bro - you could be narrating the drying of paint and I’d still watch. I feel like it’s more than any one video at this point. I’m hooked on the saga. Not to mention, your worst video quality still turns out awesome. This channel is a true form living life goal in my books. Peace!

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

I replaced my transmission in my 2000 Sienna this year. I purchased it new 20 years ago ! Still have it but since I drive my son to university often (7 hour one way) I purchased a 2020 Sienna and kept the 2000 for lugging stuff in town...such a good vehicle.

[@truckguy6666]

Aint nothing better than a toyota.

[@ridgehilljillie9429]

The video was so crisp, especially at the campfire. It felt like we could pull up a seat.

[@love2craft545]

186k subscribers and you call yourself antisocial, too funny! Love your channel!

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

Just looked up: How to repair Van Life gearbox - says remove transmission from vehicle, let transmission simmer in Crockpot for 8 -10 hours, reinstall transmission.

[@wallytimmins356]

Foresty , you have to keep the van after getting that lengthy warranty on the tranny. Plus look at all the places it's taken you. I subscribed when you went to Inuvik and Tuk and said to myself , what's he doing , with a 2 wheel drive going up there. I lived in the Yukon in 75 , 76 , 77 for 2 years , and drove up the Dempster Hwy. caribou hunting. We could only go as far as the Eagle River as the army was just putting in a Bailey bridge there. The roads were quite different when you went , but still , you can run into a blizzard or whatever. I give you so much credit for the places you went in the Yukon and giving us the beautiful scenery. Also this video was great. Keep going Foresty from Winnipeg.

[@freedomisfree9480]

I had a mechanic tell me that on older vehicles, transmission flushes are a bad idea because it pushes sediment that isn't getting into the gears, right out of hiding and into all of that gearing. Love your videos man, keep em coming.

[@kevin9c1]

Not really true. Generally new fluid helps. The power flushes could be considered questionable but if you either drop the pan or splice into the cooler lines and let the pump do the work there is NO reason to be concerned with trans service.

[@3yp0n]

many many years later.... 4 months later LOL loving the new stealth van build videos so far!

[@jimbobkitty]

in a year or two when you get ready to move on to a 4 wheel drive van with room for two, i bet you will be able to sell this one on ebay to some fan who'll pay twice what you've spent on buying, building and replacing the transmission, just because they are such big fans. peolpe pay crazy prices for memorabilia from famous people, LOL

[@myytchannel6632]

Nope. He can easily sell it for what it is worth. He can never sell it for more than what it is worth. Fans are not that crazy to pay for a van they may not even need. Nope.

[@tracynguyen991]

Foresty is a very handsome man, indeed. He is a very sexy man. ❤️ 💕

[@Curiousnessify]

he could sell his used underwear and fans would buy it

[@nedflanders7352]

Glad you got the van back. One of the reasons I love what your doing so much is because of the minivan. Dont give in!

[@GavinNoochums]

Happy you’re back in your home and on the road! For the record, I love the budget van. Small and simple. It sets you apart from the others. Stay safe and keep it up bud!

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

Glad you were able to get your van fixed! Sorry about your phone. Be safe and thank you for your update and for taking us alone on your travels.

[@johnnyhshify]

Always have a backup old phone.

[@nathanmiller4222]

Absolutely quality video man. You put yourself to a way higher standard and we appreciate it.

[@summits100]

You are living my dream! I'm a climber who has been off the rock and just hiking a bit for the past 4 years...a knee injury then a stint living in flatland was to blame. But that's about to change! Watching your videos has helped get me through this down time. Thank you!

[@mattslaboratory5996]

I'm sure we all appreciate finding out how the breakdown turned out. And wow! to see you in a motel room! That's something really special.

[@kadoman65]

Spaceballs reference lol “Comb the desert.......We ain’t found shit!”😂

[@elky1964]

Glad you're back on the road again Bud that's awesome!!! When it comes to Foresty Forest there's NEVER a terrible video, trust me we love em all!!! Too bad there was no happy ending with your phone as that sure would have been cool if you had found it. And to my surprise we see the repairs on your van were done in Dink Town where I live LOL... Rarely do legend's pass through my town ;)

[@cutter6900]

Awesome video... from the amazing drone footage, Factorio mini review, and hanging out by the campfire. Glad you're getting back on track and staying safe.

[@BoomBoomLou]

Haven't watched a disappointing video yet, keep up the good work. The content is always great.

[@fourwheelcamper5491]

Needle in a haystack finding that phone!

[@richardmorris7063]

For real,I lost 2 in swimming pools before I smarten up & got a waterproof model.

[@bfoz]

Did he find it?

[@richardmorris7063]

@@bfoz no.

[@mortuus4601]

sadly not worth risk your life either.... but he had precious footage that im sure he would like to recover :(

[@rightsideupvt]

Glad your running buttery smooth! At least your didn't have to replace a central furnace/AC combo! Cheers!

[@sjntube]

Just caught on to your videos. Have been watching them non-stop. I must say, one of the best channels I've come across in a long time! Excellent work my friend!!

[@katfran492]

A man and his Van...glad you decided to keep it. Great adventures have been had & there is more to come.

[@susanwoodward7485]

?Almost worth losing your phone to view that AMAZING drone footage! Admire you so much for how you have taken the adversities in stride. Great video, as usual!

[@canislupis3129]

Your doing great. Remember: grace under pressure. Can you imagine the backlash if it had been the crock pot skidding down the glacier never to be seen again? They would have had to have the Snowbirds do a flyby and have an empty box lying in state in Ottawa. All the big box stores that sell slow cookers would have their flags at half mast. Best to not think about that. Your transmission was a tough break but you are leaning into it and doing great.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Glad you got your van back on the road. Stay safe,friend! ✌️🇨🇦❤️

[@VanGogh1999]

I am glad you were able to get your transmission fixed. Happy Trails!

[@TheBuell49]

I didn't think your video was terrible, I like all your videos. I watch you on a 4K TV subscribed on the TV thought I was subscribed on my phone wasn't but i am now. I don't get out at all because I'm sick all the time for year's now, so when you upload a video you help me get out of my prison and go with you. Thanks for all you're videos David.

[@Tushikakito]

One million years from now, aliens are gonna dig that phone out and get a good insight in what we humans really loved doing. Too bad you couldn't find it though.

[@davem.2191]

I'm glad you got your van back and transmission fixed and your staying safe. Sorry you lost your phone though, bud. You seem like your in good spirits despite these little bumps in your journey. Love your videos. Stay positive.

[@kcleung888]

Glad you are back in action for more adventures in Canada !

[@MontyRoyal963]

No time wasted. Wherever you go, there you are and wherever you are is where you're supposed to be.

[@MogensBeltoft]

Android seems to record "last known location", provided that "Find My Device" has been turned on. Go to android.com/find.

[@matthewschmitt4421]

The video quality seems as stellar as ever, I loved this video as much as your usual. Wathcing your adventures is a fun way to live a life where I can walk again. You keep on, keeping on

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

I enjoyed the views from the mountain top, the music with the drone footage, and that burger looks GREAT! I am a new subscriber, but have watched enough of your videos to admire your humble style and your brave hikes to mountain tops. I especially like how you fly the drones around the mountain tops, and show us what you see from there, places most of us will never see otherwise (or in person).

[@robertmedlen8289]

Just as you said “this is going to be a terrible video” I was thinking what a gorgeous place to crash for the night. A bad day out there is better than any day in the factory!

[@IrishNoodles]

This was still a great video, and was thrilled when this popped up in my notification feed.

[@TheFootOfGold]

Glad to here things are on the up and up Foresty. I am always ready and able to interpret 90's hard rock references.

[@Smoothy104]

Been watching for a while now, started when i was deployed and I liked the free spirited feel. It was refreshing and funny to see you in a hotel room. I like these types of videos you do too, they're more personable and makes me appreciate the content!

[@wilko3017]

Man don’t worry about the content, all your uploads are fascinating.

[@tedubadu2536]

UGH I can't get "Foresty Forest he lives in a hotel Foresty Forest" Out of my head now 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@sfnative9365]

That game looks fun. I love that you threw that into the video, makes it even more relatable on top of your content already being spot on 👌🏼 thanks FF

[@sfnative9365]

Great lookin burg too

[@barrybridgwood8404]

Bean creek! Jumbo mountain! Glad you've got a buttery smooth ride now! Be safe!

[@northnorth9526]

Hey brother super stoked that you were able to get your mobile home back in motion AWESOME! Glad everything came together for ya but yea as always stay safe stay healthy and one more thing can ya please bring out the crock pot an chef up something amazing for all of us loyal fans haha

[@K7CWJ]

Any Spaceballs reference = premium content. No surprise that the Forest is a Brooks fan. Should name the van Eagle 5.

[@philbuilds116]

That van can't even go plaid.

[@ryansedore33]

Still a great video forest! Thanks for keeping us updated! Keep on keepin on!!

[@Santos-oc2no]

thanks for your video and energy!!! live is always ups and downs, most important you are safe

[@MenAtWorkMedia22]

I bet the hotel was a green screen!

[@theozman38]

Ya 🤣

[@heidieho4470]

Nice tribute to Space Balls, “comb the Glacier”....yea Fernie, we skied there and drank “wobbly pops” 😂🤣 aka wine cooler type drinks aka alcopops or alcoholic soda. We nicest people. Wish you the best on the phone recovery. Guess we need to get you a phone tether for Christmas 🎄. And please consider getting two phones, one for us and one for your life. We worry that’s all... Thanks for a day trip with Forest, we even had dinner. You slay me with your gourmet burger, it’s the only way. Maybe we can make a hermit commune one day. 🤣😂

[@talexander7777]

i love watching you. i am 55 and never dreamed i would love your videos. love watching you cook as well. you keep posting because i look for your videos everyday. please stay safe out there and may God bless you and your travels.

[@nickbnash]

Thanks for the video. Happy to be caught up on where you are, didn’t think the quality was a problem at all.

[@chrisbrown8748]

You are far too critical of yourself, I totally enjoyed today’s video and doubt anyone noticed any substantial drop in quality.

[@EscapeWithMia]

"A real wet fart of a surprise" Best line ever hahaha

[@zhieson]

Made me lol too!

[@chrisserena429]

So awesome 😄.

[@kingkongbigbanana1694]

There's a MEME in that wet fart of a surprise just waiting to go viral.

[@domnyman2187]

Video quality is not the reason I watch your videos. You give us what you can and its appreciated. Glad you're back on the road.

[@manut4470]

Foresty, your the highlight of your videos and I don't think there has ever been a bad quality video!

[@isaacfalvey]

"A real wet fart of a surprise" is my new favorite saying.

[@dacca6836]

I hope the motel was free. You have boosted business there for a very long time ! Forest the Legend has checked in. No one makes an average size motel room look so humungous after seeing you in a van for so long :)

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

This wasn't a bad video at all! I really enjoyed it. It was a fun adventure to see if you would find your phone, and even not finding it wasn't disappointing, just more story. If you need to take a break I'll be here when you get back.

[@mikesliva4134]

So glad you posted this video! Best of luck. Can’t wait to see your duet video with Kira