A very raw video journal where I share clips from my adventures, and I describe the challenges that I face by adopting a mobile lifestyle. This is not a glamorous production, and content might be boring to all but the overland travel enthusiast. It is intended to be an honest and insightful look at life on the road.
Love your content. Must say, if you ever come back to Maine and do this same kind of backcountry nomadic travel (highly recommended, as you know) get the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer. It is an amazing resource.
Weird..at around 8:00 to 8:05, with the 4wd transfer case locked in 4hi/4lo, both the front and rear wheels should have been spinning at the same speeds. At that timestamp, only the rear wheels were spinning. edit - Imo it's not really a true 4x4 if traction control can override a locked mechanical transfer case.
😂😂😂😂😂.....those are not places for a Van an especially a Sprinter ...those are places where you ❤ to have 2 lives axles ....not plenty of electronic shit ....
Nice video. I only wish you had mentioned the tire pressures used and also how would the 2020 vans would have done with traction control off? I found a similar scenario recently where my van was in 4WD low pedal to the floor and wasn’t moving or spinning but somehow eventually it made progress and got me out. Could not understand why there was no power delivery but good to see this is just how it works. What would “traction control off” do?
We recently took this trip earlier this year, Lochiel Schoolhouse was such a cool stop and we found a great camping spot overlooking Parker Lake on W Coronado Trail. You inspired this trip!
I am a torn viewer, I am very happy where you are in life (house, cars, career, lady), but I'm also missing the in the middle of nowhere adventure videos, AZ is great and all, but it seems to be the same every adventure.
Another great video. I like your camera placements when you drive into and out of a scenic spot. The one showing the big hiking climb was a winner in my book. This place is definitely added to the travel list after watching your video, its beautiful there.
I ran a spare 9wire 12 ga cable from radiator area to rear bumper. Dead headed both ends. As my vehicle upgrades continue I have an extra ace in the hole in the waiting. I worked in a factory wiring truck bodies. Always solder and heat tube each splice and connections. Doing that will save alot of grief down a bumpy offtrail..
You need a head unit or some kind of bluethooth speakers. You should never wear Airpods or any other buds/headphones when driving. It's very dangerous, and illegal in many states.
Hey Chris, I would strongly recommend that you get a torque wrench specifically for the lugnuts. Over-tightening them can result in snapping the lugbolts. And, the torque wrench is also handy for ensuring all your suspension and steering fasteners are properly secured 😉
I first crossed El Camino del Diablo in 1984. Among my group of friends, we call the place "the Cabeza" [for obvious reasons]. I once crossed the Cabeza in July in a 2WD Dodge pickup, but I would not advise anyone who isn't both an experieced desert traveller and a little crazy to attempt such a journey. On March 16, 1989, during our Spring Break at U of A two friends and I camped at the Bluebird Mine, which is located on BLM land North of Bates Well. Just before sunset that day, we saw a truck headed West on the Camino. That was unusual enough that I got my binoculars and checked it out. It was a miles away, but I remember the truck was an early 80's Chevy Blazer. After we returned to civilization, I learned that Edward Abbey had died in Tucson on March 14. Months later, I read an account of how Abbey's friends took him to the Cabeza and buried him at an undisclosed location shortly after his death. Putting two and two together, I realized that Chevy Blazer we saw was ol' Cactus Ed on his final journey into the desert.
This video is so chaotic. I love it so much. Every scene is just relatable. Drops egg shell after cracking. Half a tank of gas. No plan. Haven’t seen a soul. Tumbleweeds 😂
It's looking good. I wouldn't attempt that. I'm not good at wiring. I'd end up burning it up but seems you're doing all right on it. So looking forward to the rest. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
HI CHRIS 👋 YOU & SHANNON ARE MISSED ❤GLAD YOU'LL ARE DOING GOOD 👍 SO YOU BOTH WILL BE NEAR MY SIDE OF, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 UP ONE STATE . WHERE I WAS BORN , L.O.L. I HOPE YOU BOTH HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT 🙏 😌 BE SAFE ☺️ 🙏HAVE FUN ☺️ 🙏 ENJOYED ☺️ 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES ☺️ 🙏THANK YOU ☺️ 🙏
Double check that your ARB can be wired into the Switch Pro. I have the ARB twin and an S-Pod......the techs at S-Pod suggest NOT WIRING an air compressor to a switch panel, but to wire it directly to the battery.
Hey buddy, I’d suggest cutting out some of that seat mount either front or rear and adding a stainless steel louvered vent for air flow. Last thing you want is that twin arb overheating under there.
A sound dampening spray in liner would be a good idea in the cabin to quiet it up. Raptor liner roll In the bed. I love you you are restoring the truck. 🤘
Why buy a vehicle if YOU can’t tear it apart and make it what YOU want! Chris- I concur with venting the ARB by moving the intake filters…maybe via some drilled holes in that cubby.
Glad to see the Defender is getting some love. I know I don’t need to tell you but carry plenty of water!💦💦💦Arizona is already starting to cook. Be safe and stay well.
The ARB may overheat in a tight confined space like that. The cooling fan blows over the motor cooling fins and the compressor heads and out right between the air intakes. With no room for the hot air to escape quickly it gets sucked in the compressor. It’s a positive feedback and will possibly overheat. I know, I made this very mistake. Also if you’re not using an air reservoir, change the pressure switch to 70 PSI. It will not reduce the speed at which it pumps up a tire.
I was a little worried at first about the land rover being right hand drive because it can be dangerous when you pass other vehicles. Then I realized it's a diesel land rover, you wont be passing anyone. 😁
