Why I CHOOSE To Live In Canada - Welcome Home to WINTER!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Huge thanks to everyone who supports me on Patreon! That support allows me to get out and bring these videos to you all. If you’re interested in supporting my endeavours and getting behind the scenes access to my new vehicle build and expedition, check out patreon.com/theroadchoseme

[@overloadOverland]

if you are headed north stop in fort st john for a coffee. i have a gladiator and an alu-cab canopy camper

[@gymnasticsbesties6118]

Hi I'm lily-jo I met you once at my primary school when my teacher was your sister I moved ine to secondary I just want you tell her that evan though sometimes thing were toughy with you we all missed you and wanted you back I hope to see you return but I won't see you again the school changed so much ITS alot stricter I want you to show your sister this we all miss her♥️

[@mprudhon]

I think you hit the nail on the head… I have a buddy that lives in LA CA and can’t understand why I live in the PNW…. I like changing my sports, back country skiing, snow snowshoeing, winter camping, spring hiking, breaking out the mtn bike, then the road bike, back packing, rock climbing , the fall back on the mtn bike, hunting, and getting ready for winter!

[@errhka]

We do that here too - we just have to drive an hour which isn't a big deal. We get all the benefits of snow without any of the drawbacks of having to live in it

[@ReduxGarage]

I absolutely love driving through those mountains, especially after a fresh snow fall. So beautiful.

[@Earlywinters09]

The Gladiator was nice, but I found myself very happy to see the Wrangler again! Welcome back to North America!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

haha, I do have a soft spot for this Wrangler!

[@southhillfarm2795]

Great vid. Love any video made in Canada.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

One of the reasons I live in the Pacific Northwest, originally from Southern Cali, but love the seasons and cooler climate most of the year.

[@lumikarhu]

you see, i have to confess i havent been watching your australian videos too often. It just isn't my world. As soon as I saw "winter" on your video i clicked immediately. life is just quite boring when it's hot - and i know the majority will say the same about winter. however the unpredictable weather and just the cold alone made me move to norway, past the arctic circle, and this is where i am truly happy. I'd also try to move to Canada if I was born in the US

[@daveweber9737]

Glad you made it home in one piece. But you can keep winter. The day I left Cheyenne Wyo in 1996 it was -50 F and I never looked back. Your adventures were one of the few good things I got to enjoy in 2022. Thank you for that. Have a great 2023!

[@michaelgrec]

You make Canada sound so amazing…. I’m sold!!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, it's pretty great!

[@canslono1084]

Your positive uplifting outlook was much needed this morning. Thank you!

[@fpartidafpartida]

You can tell how cold it is just from the crunch of the snow. It definitely sounds different once it gets below -10F

[@tomkelly3896]

I used to love wintertime also when i lived in ny.....then i became a fireman in nyc.....froze my butt off way too many times over the years going to fires in 10 degree f temps....soaked and wet....shivering cold .....i retired and went to mexico... az is still to cold at night.....most people dont realize...its 15 to 24 degrees almost every night from early dec thru mid march.....feels like upstate ny when you head out at 6 or 7 am🙈

[@wesr228]

Welcome Home Dan! It can be a weird feeling, being confronted by a wall of memories that something like your Jeep has associated with it. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@GavinEarnshaw]

The sheer joy on your face when back in the Jeep 😎 23 years ago I had all the forms filled out to emigrate to Canada as we had such a great time with a mate who had emigrated for their first Christmas out there. In the end the family won so we stayed in the UK. But I totally understand where you are coming from as Canada and Canadians are great. Hope you and Katie had a good Christmas and New year. Catch you later 🤓

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Merry Christmas Gavin!

[@aceofspades1849]

I grew up in northwestern Ontario my whole life and I’m only now deciding to travel. I own a cabin in my area so I’ve always just gone there and was content but seeing your videos Dan I’m saving up for my own adventure

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

That is incredible to hear! All the best out there, I hope we bump into each other on the road somewhere

[@sbabin1193]

Welcome back to Canada!! 🇨🇦

[@russjowett2137]

Welcome home Dan! Looking forward to seeing some videos from you out about in your Africa jeep around BC. While you are planning your next build/expedition to another part of the world you haven’t been too yet. I moved to Calgary/Canada 11yrs ago. I had a mental perception that it’s probably the best place in the world for me to live. And it hasn’t disappointed! You get the most out of living here when you have somewhere else to compare it to. I can only compare to England. And few other places I’ve been on holiday. It’s nice to hear someone as well traveled as you still loves it. 👊

[@gs98999]

That’s the same Canadian Tire I shop at, small world, recognized the entire drive out after the battery purchase 😊 Today instead of -30c we have rain and just above freezing. Wild temp swing!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, that IS a small world! .. it was the closest one to Brendan's place, and I remember my way around Calgary fairly well - I lived there full time from mid 2007 to mid 2009.

[@LenSilvester]

If I ever get the same question, I'll forward this video, you answered it perfectly!! I love the western provinces in winter because they get so cold, it takes your breath away and makes you feel alive. I would much rather put a few layers of clothing on in -35c and explore winters beauty, then to sit in an air-conditioned house to avoid sweating at +35c and humidity. Thanks for all the great videos, enjoy some time off. Looking forward to the next build and adventure.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Same for me Len - life is more exciting and dynamic with the huge temperature swings.

[@pgerry9400]

Just found your KZbin site. I am a rare born in B.C. Canadian living in my igloo here in the Okanagan where we have cactus, rattle snakes, OK lake and snow. The igloo is for Americans who immediately assume if you are Canadian you live in an igloo. Last year summer temp reached 45 deg cel here , that was hard on the igloo.

[@crookedman54]

Ahhhhh auto repairs in the Canadian winter seem to always last until after dark, and frozen fingers and toes are a normal side effect !!

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Enjoy the YT break, we'll still be here and a month off will be good for long term mental health. See you in Feb :)

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers, enjoy the holidays!

[@DylanRoberts7]

Haha what you said about today being -32 and in 6 months it will be +32 is true. Here in Moncton, NB this winter we got down to the low -40s with wind chill for a week or so (coldest I've experienced) and the summer prior it got into the low 40s with humidity lmao. The temperature variations are insane season to season.

[@markfarr2514]

What a wonderful place to live, had a plan to move to Canada from the UK when I finished studying, it never happened as life happened, live in Perth Australia now. Can’t wait for your new build and adventures, what you do is inspiring. Saw you at the Perth 4WD show, you were deep in conversation with someone and never got the chance to say hello, maybe next time 😊.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Sorry I missed out on talking to you Mark!

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

You live in the Yukon? We’ll be passing your way in a few weeks! You know, White Horse to Dawson City to Inuvik…the usual.

[@coryhodge4043]

Dan, you've been a big inspiration to me. I started watching your channel a few months ago, when I first decided I was going to set out on the road. I've watched a ton of your videos and they have helped guide me through some of the planning phases and led me to new ideas. I have a vehicle, I'm building a water filtration system like your Africa Jeep, and I hit the road in April to start the Pan American. I expect to spend April/May traveling through Canada, it would be great to "Bump into you on the Road" some day! I'll be looking for your return to the channel/patreon. Until then, best wishes man, enjoy your time home!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks awesome to hear Cory, I'm so happy I helped get you on the road!

[@jakechef994]

couldn't agree more Dan I live here in the rocky mountains of Colorado, and I feel like I have summer, winter, spring and fall all in full effect and my jeeps love it here 🤣 snow wheeling part of the year overlanding the rest of the year, cant ask for more👍

[@Dwealdric]

The JK seat heaters also kind of suck ;) Noticed that when I went from y JK to my Ranger.

[@peterhenze6875]

Get some good rest, Dan, and enjoy yourself! Look forward to hearing more from you in the coming months.

[@flysoutbackadventures]

The scenery in your video was absolutely amazing. I've seen BC around the Okanagan lakes/Falls area in summer. But that view with all that snow, was simply breathtaking... So beautiful

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@makara51]

Happy New Year to you and Katie look forward to Feb ’23

[@bluntobject4084]

Enjoy the break. loved this years trips, looking forward to next year

[@taoforadacasinha9422]

Have a nice vacation at Calgary Dan. Drinks a lot of hot chocolate to face the cold winter, há, há, há. Happy new year. Cheers from Brazil.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Happy new year!

[@GaryTischer]

Really interesting view on differences in culture. As an Aussie, I agree with you. So many times I’ve headed out on paddle/pedal/hiking adventures alone because of the Aussie “relaxed” we’ll do it soon attitude.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Come on over to Canada, you'll never be short of adventure friends again!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Spot on! Live where you might want to vacation. That was my Dad's advice. So true!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I couldn't agree more. Instead of waking up and having to pack the car and drive some hours to get to where you want to be, it makes way more sense to just wake up there!

[@e_v_a_l_ca]

We landed in Calgary on Xmas morning (from Montreal) the day after the deep freeze. Man we were lucky. Now in Canmore and Banff for the week. Beautiful weather!🎉

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Enjoy those wonderful mountains!

[@samifouad]

as a calgarian who has been watching your videos, and watching that whole Africa trip with your Jeep, it was so weird seeing it in my city 😆 also I remember driving during that week, it was absolute hell. I do not have a vehicle nearly as good as your Jeep for handling the roads in Calgary when it's that cold

[@spamanator666]

Ohhhhh that squeaky snow goes right down my spine!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Odd that the first thing to do with the battery would be charge it and perform a battery test. Just because it’s flat due to no use doesn’t mean it needs to be replaced - necessarily.

[@ateliersmelim651]

Merry christmas to you and your loved one! I always like to hear your reflexions on any subject and it's probably the greatest wealth of your channel, explaining how you came to this or that conclusion. It leaves everyones room to make their own reflexions and find their own path. I think your observations on Canada and canadians is very accurate and it's part of the fun, you never know how next week will be. Cheers!

[@bmpwe]

I really appreciate your comparison of the cultures. Personally, these differences are probably one of my favorite things about traveling. Welcome back to North America!

[@pouljensen7587]

Welcome home!! Love the videos. I have a big smile as I watch you drive , I drive that road all the time. I live in G. F . Wish you all the best in the new year.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome! Thank you! Happy New Year Poul!

[@MarkRose1337]

Good choice taking Highway 3. Highway 1 got closed due to an avalanche on the 24th!

[@Tats2020]

the different seasons is something i never thought about but it is very true

[@golferpro1241]

Merry Christmas Dan! Glad you are home. Thank you for sharing your adventures and your thoughts! Rest up. See you on here in two months or so! Oh one more thing… that Jeep is pretty impressive! Fixed the battery and you are off..lots of kilometers on it and a year and a half in storage. Very impressive.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Happy holidays!

[@andrewclark5705]

Feeling a little homesick after watching your vid mate, but I have to say this BC boy loves living in sunny Perth these days! I think I’ve officially spent more years kiteboarding now than snowboarding. 😆 We just crave the opposite to what we grew up in, I guess. Happy trails Jeeping and enjoy another New Year in The Great White North! I’ll keep the Great white sharks company for you, while you’re away. 🇨🇦🇦🇺

[@andrewclark5705]

PS I’m really looking forward to another big road trip up to Shark bay next week in my Gladiator… camping along the way. 👊🏼 I really enjoyed following your Aussie chapter and look forward to seeing your next adventure. All the best, buddy!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks Andrew, all the best to you!

[@tomstarcevich1147]

I'll be up in beautiful northwest Ontario in the fall fishing 🎣 for 2 weeks beautiful country peace and quiet 🐟😊👍

[@betweenthepines4000]

My friend! If youre ever in the Whistler area, please stop by!! I have a couple spots we could go

[@louamorin4246]

Welcome back to Canada. Enjoy your time off. Surprised you didn't do an oil and fuel change upon your return. I look forward to ur next build.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I did an oil change soon before putting it in storage, and we put fuel stabilizer in the tank of premium before storage. It also been run up to temperature every month for the entire 18 months. I mean, those are just excuses to say "I was going to do what you said, but it was too cold!"

[@ddesilva61]

Looks like the Jeep & Ursa are itching to do another trip!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, you're right! ... though maybe I'll wait until there's a bit less snow about

[@brduj]

south of Alberta is amazing !

[@Xemis5]

Loved your video Dan, so happy to see you back in the most beautiful place in the world. You're going to laugh, but I'm a Canadian living in Adelaide (26 years now). And I drive a 2013 JKU!!! I've wanted to move back so many times but marriage and kids and divorces has kept me in Australia all these years. I think your assessment of the differences is pretty spot on - my personal view is that the two big differences between Canada and Australia are temperature and water. But together these make some big differences - ones that sneak up on you sometimes. Anyway, enjoy your break and your travel planning. Please keep making great content!

[@jennybacchetti1231]

I’ve really enjoyed watching your adventures. Take care Dan.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks 👍

[@oic1968]

Happy New Years enjoy the break.

[@noregomez]

Nice to get your perspective! I’ll be spending more than a month in Canada on my winter expedition soon. I’m overlanding from Costa Rica To Alaska and Tuktoyaktuk 🎊

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Have a great trip!

[@noregomez]

@@TheRoadChoseMe thank you Dan. All ready got a second license as you suggest😉

[@jefflartigue9110]

I grew up in the Eastern part of Canada (Montreal), spent many years living in Banff, and think Canada has some of the Most beautiful places on Earth both east and West Coast of the country. Having said that Australia, New Zealand, and the USA all do as well. Depending on where you live in Canada, Slower pace of life exists there as well. Just visit Newfoundland, or Prince Edward Island, or even Vancouver Island (exception is Victoria), I prefer a slower pace of life.

[@williamoliver6807]

Always good to have a country that will Take Care of You.

[@NorthOz]

Although I’ll miss your Australian content, I missed the famous snake on the dash 😂 I’m looking forward to seeing what have you in store for your next videos 👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Right!!! I was so happy to see Kevin the Cobra and Sid the Sloth again - I actually had forgotten about those two adventurers!

[@NorthOz]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Of course! Kevin the Cobra! How could I forget his name haha. Good stuff mate. Can't wait to see what I'm missing here in Australia

[@functionalfitness1013]

Hey buddy! You need to do Highwood Pass in Kananaskis. It's the highest paved road in Canada. It's a bit over 7200 ft. I did a burpee video there last summer to see if the elevation affected my performance. It is closed in the winter though. The route is a beautiful drive.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It is a stunning spot! I've been there a few times :)

[@AndrewGroat7]

Welcome home Dan! Glad to have you back. Merry Christmas!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Same to you!

[@vitanksi]

Thanks for taking us along for this ride!

[@Veronica_and_Gang]

To keep your engine temperature up in really cold weather just put some cardboard in front of the radiator. It works as a wind block.

[@hkarogiannis7074]

Hahaha I was visiting Calgary over Christmas this year. We had to alter a few of our outdoor plans, the cold was something else!

[@hkarogiannis7074]

I wonder if I passed you, I came up from the LMD in my Gladiator, it was quite the drive. Love the rockies. Edit: disregard, watched to the end, you were on the Crowsnest. That's a beautiful drive too. Happy holidays, looking forward to your next adventures

[@mariebaribeau8374]

Welcome back to Canada 🇨🇦:) Happy holidays to both of you 🎄⛄️❄️ It’s always a pleasure to fallowing you in your adventure:) wish you the best in 2023 Drive safe!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Same to you!

[@seanchambers8950]

Australia was great. I’ve started watching a few other 4wd channels now. I never realized the great place it is.

[@fleetlive]

Righto, that does it.... I'm moving to Canada cya soon 🤣👍

[@thewanderingpinto5979]

Glad you made it back home to Canada. We are planning to travel back to Alaska this year taking a different way up than the last time we went. Crossing into Canada on Vancouver Island taking the Sea to Sky and Classier highway north. Also planning doing the Dempster to the Arctic Ocean. Perhaps we will see you some where on the road!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You will have an incredible time!

[@richardgillis2365]

I had the good fortune of living/working in Calgary back in ‘75 when I was just 21-years old. You’ve got it right about Canada and Canadians. I tried for landed immigrancy but too many Yanks at the time 😂. It’s a period of my life I always look back on with a smile on my face! Welcome home.

[@sfrwriter]

I think you have just met the right Canadians, Dan. I have lived all over Canada, including Whitehorse where we met and Yellowknife, but I have met so many Canadians who hate winter and prefer to stay indoors all winter if it was up to them.

[@seanfrank4158]

It is a bit different when you grew up here. I'm nearly 50 and the winters are really starting to take a toll. Winter after winter of dealing with freezing cold, shoveling snow, windchill, and so on gets old real quick. You put things in place to make it easier but sometimes the idea of never seeing snow again is appealing.

[@duncdunc76]

Can't argue with that excellent reasoning👍 It totally resonates with me as I want to move back to Wyoming some day as I had the same experience living there as you do in Canada. Unfortunately where I live now there's just a lot less people focused on the outdoor adventuring lifestyle which makes it a bit harder to get out and do things with others because of the different mindset. Personally just never have the desire to go watch a sporting event which is a lot of what my current friends like to do on the weekends lol. Looking forward to the new rig vids and thanks as always for sharing your awesome adventuring and knowledge here on You Tube!

[@Rymorin4]

See you back at the mountain!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I'm there!

[@terryoates7614]

hi from Nova Scotia love your content and bio from Terry V4F

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FJUH]

Thanks for the topic Dan. I’m going to be moving to Canada soon (my wife is Canadian) and it’s not an easy idea for me. I love Australia but the things you point out are true. The relaxed attitude is just a bit different. Appreciate the opinion!👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You can do it!

[@ronparker4015]

I was shivering through watching that video,bloody too cold for me.Running around outside in temperatures like that.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

haha, it was a bit of a shock Ron, but I think like heat, once you've done a few years of it the whole thing becomes second nature. Everything about it was actually reassuring, because I've done it all before in much colder temperatures.

[@JeeplifeID]

wow 290000 km..... 😳😳😳

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

I would definitely agree Canada is an amazing place to live!!!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Living in the Yukon is different from just living in Canada;)

[@12321bennyg]

You got it spot on about Australia and our 'relaxed' Dan. People here just jump straight for the chair and beer before asking themselves "let's go for a walk first, a bike ride, a 4wd". I've noticed it a lot lately and it's funny that you just posted this video discussing it. Have fun over there! Ps: to an Australian, you driving on those highways with all that ice has me on edge the whole time

[@dlansburg2673]

Merry Christmas

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Happy new year

[@stephendehaan7936]

We are looking forward to your new adventures. Australia feels a bit more 'empty' with - The road chose me - and - GrizzlyNbear - leaving nearly at the same time. We do have wintersport areas in the south-east, but nothing like Canada of course. Australia is the ideal place for an overland lifestyle all year round though. We won't see you down the road but online 🙃

[@jamestaylor9258]

Generalizations are fine, stereotypes should be avoided. I enjoy your videos!

[@orereo2328]

I live in Calgary! So happy you visited here.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I lived there for 2 years actually!

[@raulbustamante8337]

It's amazing seeing the JK again running strong

[@montechie]

Never thought about the seasons as a motivator to get out, but definitely true. Being in Montana my biking accelerates in Sept-Oct and my skiing gets crammed in Mar-April to get those last rides in. Really excited to find out what the next vehicle is, with the "ultimate" comment. I'm guessing your current JK (nothing more ultimate than a vehicle already owned), JL, or Ineos. Easy to apply JT knowledge to a JL, and the Ineos is probably the most purposeful overlander for North America whenever it comes out.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I think there's a long wait list for the Ineos though... I'm not good at waiting!

[@jeffross5424]

welcome home!

[@RM-bx2zt]

I am looking forward to driving trans-Canada. You chose a beautiful country.

[@ML-ws6ce]

One of my dream destinations.....so damn beautyful

[@bob6383]

Interesting comments about Oz vs Canada… and you are right about the 4-seasons… surely New Zealand offers the best of both worlds? Looking forward to seeing the next chapter of your journey in 2023

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Actually Bob I have no idea, I've never been to NZ. I'll have to get there one day!

[@bob6383]

@@TheRoadChoseMe you’d love it I’m sure. Thanks for all the great content this year, it’s been a real treat 🙏

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks Bob, it's great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@DaciaProject]

Hi Dan, this was my most favorite video I have ever watched by you. Might you be able to meet up with Canadian Steve Wallis (Camping with Steve)?!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Maybe one day!

[@dressifyclothing8319]

Really amazing

[@tubbytub2990]

Hi Dan, do you still own the Jeep Gladiator? You must be happy to be back in the old faithful Jeep?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No, I sold it in Australia - it was Right Hand Drive Australian spec, so I couldn't import it into Canada.

[@hanenlos]

Hi Dan, hope you are doing well. I am interested to learn if you could pick between two absolutely identical vehicles (same weight, same power, same everything) and the only difference was that one had a modern Diesel engine (with AdBlue) and the other was a modern Petrol/Gas engine. What would you pick for a trip around the world - Diesel or Petrol. In other words, factoring in availability and reliability/quality of fuel, what would you pick.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

That depends entirely on where you are going. The diesel in many parts of the world will destroy a modern diesel engine (and /or the computer will shut it down in less than a week). If you're sticking to the developed parts of the work the diesel would be OK, but to go truly remote (West Africa, for example) gas is the choice.

[@hanenlos]

@@TheRoadChoseMe have you in your travels (or heard from others) come across places that only sold diesel but no gas?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Never. In fact, I've seen the opposite many, many times, because diesel trucks easily go 500+ miles on a tank, while motorbikes and scooters (which outnumber cars and trucks 100 to 1) only go 100km. Check out this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6DblaKgftWcfbs and kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXWg5umZ9CUd6s

[@seichodan]

"She might not look like much, kid, but she got it where it counts.." - Han Solo (That's how you sound slipping into the Wrangler!)

[@JS-ek3ro]

It must be quite the shock coming back from Australia this time of year. It’s summer there too isn’t it

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It's warming up now, yep. Melbourne just had 41C (105F)

[@ritewaywelding]

I always thought Canada would be such a great place to live if winter would end around Feb 1 but on day 177 of looking at snow in Calgary I can really see what so many people live in the mid latitudes and get a true 4 season life. 🥶🥶🥵🥶

[@samv.7594]

Question: how do you mitigate the smell of your cook stove in your vehicles? I went camping with my duel fuel Coleman stove in the Jeep and was getting headaches from the constant fuel smell. Thanks

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I store the stove in an airtight container so that I can never smell it. For the single burner and old paint can works perfectly, for the dual burner it was mounted to my big kitchen drawer which was sealed, and it was in the bed of the Gladiator.

[@samv.7594]

@@TheRoadChoseMe thanks for the response. Take care!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Welcome home. Your logic is sound on Canadians but it can't just be the weather, or the same could be said for Germans and Russians. I always said it was the 💧water. I'm glad to hear you gave in and are finally building an F-150 overland vehicle! I'm looking forward to the videos!

[@In2jeep]

Hey Dan, if you're going to build a new rig I'd be down to buy that sweet pop top camper off ya I'm just in Vancouver. We could do a trade for my stock top too 😉

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks for the offer. I'm still working on a forever home for the Africa Wrangler that does not include parting it out. But if it comes to that I'll keep you in mind

[@questioner1596]

It's impressive the battery could hold a charge at all after two winters in storage. Once the battery freezes it's permanently damaged and can't recharge as much. They only freeze if they are stored discharged. Something that works well for me in Manitoba is permanently mounting a 3 outlet extension cord under hood, plugging the block heater, a charger and battery warming blanket in. That way, the battery is always topped off and can't freeze. Also, if you drive away plugged in it's preferable to only damage a $10 extension instead of your block heater cord.

[@senditkevin]

Hello other Manitoban!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

The battery was actually on a battery tender the entire time, and the engine was run up to temp every month or so. Maybe the battery would have been OK.. but I just don't want to mess around with it for the rest of winter.

[@errhka]

I love California because I have all the access of snow and none of the drawbacks of having to live in it. Australia does feel isolating in terms of its temperature zones I totally understand your feeling there. It would suck if I couldn't just drive to escape our weather sometimes

[@skmiraduzzaman685]

Is your Alaska to Argentina road trips videos are available anywhere?

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

That was before KZbin, so I didn't film the trip, I wrote a book instead! amzn.to/2vfCYvn