Driving Our Army Truck Across 4 States | 1,200 Miles, 26 Hours Later 

We can't believe this truck got us the 1,200 miles with ZERO issues...except for some very sore butts! 😉 🚨 Have you checked out our most recent Time-lapse video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NXJi-f8_a-4.html

For the record, military convoys typically stop every 2 hours for axle cool down. Also, for the record, we bring seat cushions for extended convoys. Get "Purple" seat cushion -- highly recommended and typically found in truck stops.

Professional truckers see these trucks frequently, and there is an assumption that they are typically limited to 55mph. The perception that they see you at first glance is you're miltary, and as such, they also expect miltary trucks to operate a certain way. They (military trucks) only operate in the right lane and in accordance with standard military protocols which is to say, you will be passed by truckers on the left. Just FYI.

Welcome to the life of a trucker. Now imagine your 70 plus feet long. I love the drive you took. Long one in your truck. Good job.

Courtney has the coolest mom ever. Not only did she drive your dogs 1200 miles trailing behind you, she did it with a smile and even did jumping jacks with you.

You guys are awesome beyond words! You guys are following and living your dreams which in its self beyond words. Driving an Army vehicle the distance that you did is an adventure in its self. Looking 👀 forward to seeing and following your adventures.

I am ex N.Z. army driver and own/drive an ex N.Z. army Mercedes Benz 6x4 called "the double dually super ute" as well as commercial trucks for work. The drivers seat seems wrong, even in military trucks you should have some shock absorbing bounce. Air seats are a needless luxury so most seats have a variable spring setup. Look under the drivers seat for a big round knob with a visable weight scale on it. The idea is that you screw in and out to compress the spring and get some bounce according to your weight. I,ve jumped into many trucks with the seat wound down hard coz drivers are all looking for the air adjust and think the seat its busted.

Advice for your ice to last longer: A) Install a variable speed control to the fan, the lower the speed the longest the ice will last b) Install an automatic 1 minute on- 30 sec off type - fan driver, decreasing the duty cycle will help the ice to last longer, greetings from Guadalajara jalisco !

My advice to replace your diy AC and install a permanent cooling system you can put up a normal car AC on it and have plenty more space under the hood for the compressor and install the AC system at the back of the cabin also your truck have a auto tire inflation system that when your tires on low or flat you can inflate it by a push of a button inside its connected on your air brake system you should try it

I remember driving the deuce and a half in the National Guard. Fun stuff 👍

I feel your pain. That was a long trip. Two things: (1) Get yourself one of those infrared laser handheld temperature gauges like A/C repairman uses. Great for checking axle temps, tire temps, and all kinds of things. (2) MAKE SURE when you tip that cab forward there is nothing loose in the cab that can come crashing forward as the cab is lifted and bust out the windshield. That would really s#ck! Cheers,

To make your cooler last longer. Mix salt and water in a jug. Freeze for a few days. It will freeze any items next to it. Like coke can

Gotta love civilians 1st experience w military vehicles! Young love conquering all!

In Australia, kangaroos are a problem when driving. The official response when you see a roo is, break (try to lose as much speed as possible without locking up), s Ride the horn (roos will flee from sound) and drive straight ( it is better to hit a roo than drive off the road and hit a tree). The research shows more people die trying to avoid hitting roos than hitting roos. Each time we are driving at night and see a Roo sign or see roos on the road, my wife and I remind each other of the rule so that it is second nature. Two days age I hit a roo ( only the 4 roo in my 35 years of driving) and did everything correct. Unfortunately the roo crossed back in front of me at the last moment and I hit it straight on. The bull bar pushed it off and it disappeared into the bush. I read a story years back that a British backpacker lost her life when she hit a roo and tried to save it. The impact occurred on a bend in the road. A truck appeared on the road and impacted the backpacker and injured roo, both died. Stay safe.

While I remember driving 6x6 when I was in the National Guard and the governors being set to 55 which mysteriously changed to 65 every time we left the yard for more than a weekend.

You guys are great. I just finished helping a buddy drive a Penske moving truck pulling a car trailer from Houston to Seattle. We went through Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. 69 and 75 years young. Your trip reminded me of our recent adventure.

That was an epic journey! I got emotional at the end 😂 Riley's mom is such a legend, so glad to see you all made it. My partner and I love watching your videos in New Zealand! We just purchased a motorhome shell on the back of a truck to do up and found your RV videos for inspo. We kept watching because your content is so fantastic!

Great vid. Many years ago I purchased an ex army truck with poor lighting, manual gear box, no heater, no power steering and off road tyres, and drove it home overnight 300 miles at 45mph. Best drive of my life because I actually had to drive it all the time rather than with my van with cruise control and power steering. Glad it was a clear sky with a full moon so I could see better!

Love it. The guys in all the Army Motorpools are gonna love this.

Ah fellow Idahoans Howdy from your Owyhee County neighbor to the south! I drive an LMTV for MRW Fire District, outfitted with a 900 gallon water tank and pumps and let me tell you driving one of those form more than a few miles is something else. I love LMTVs so much. Definitely take a break every couple hours for those hubs and the axles to cool down, and hit the deer next time. It's them vs a 2.5 ton truck built for combat and, as you learned, you can't just hit the breaks in an LMTV. That much weight up top is the biggest rollover risk a vehicle could have. Y'all stay safe up north now

For the Igloo AC I suggest taking dry ice in ziplock bags and place them in the center, vertically. It will make the ice last longer.

Love your M1078 LMTV. I did the 3:07 gear swap in mine and added sound deadening materials well. It helped a bit. I use Dave Clark aviation headsets for communication and have it wired for music as well. I love my truck, I haul and atv in the rear as well as 2 transfer tanks for diesel and gasoline. Enjoy the ride.

Add some reflective insulation to the engine compartment. It will keep heat out and cut down on the noise.

Another funny and fascinating insight. Riley's mum is a true star, all that driving and she still had a big smile at the end. Now get to work you guys. :)

Waving etiquette: 1) trucks always wave to trucks, including pickup trucks. 2) you don't waggle your hand. In fact, you don't even remove your hand from your steering wheel. You just raise your fingers so your hand is flat. If it's somebody you know, you just raise your index finger. 3) You can wave to motorcycles, but you have to have your hand out your window, and you just stretch it out, palm forward, fingers open, forearm slightly down. Yes, waving is complicated. Oh, and if you're bicycling, you don't wave. You just look at the other bicyclist and nod your head.

add salt to the ice to make it colder

I can see the dinner table story with the family years from now. “The I hope we make it to Idaho in the army truck” story where mom had to stop and clean her pants out because her son was practicing army truck drifting on the highway. The dogs got us a disturbing the peace ticket at a motel and finally it takes 55 lbs of ice to keep cool when traveling 1200 miles. Only you all could make a long hot trip so exciting. Glad you made it with the dogs and mom safely. Maybe you can talk mom and dad into moving near you. Thanks for another awesome video!

When I took drivers education back in the early 60's, the instructor emphatically taught that when an animal ran in front of us, we were to tightly grip the wheel and steer straight ahead. The animal would cause less damage then the wreck that would be caused by trying to avoid hitting it.

Moved from Sacto to Spirit Lake in two days, also on much the same route. Welcome to Idaho! Try Eichardt’s Pub in Sandpoint, if you haven’t already.

Great road trip, very upbeat, just a lot of fun to watch. Kudos.

Love you guys. What an epic story this is. You've done so much, learned so much, endured so much, you deserve the very best. Wish you all love and fun at your newly handmade home. Enjoying all the footage you share.

Crazy but cool, you guys are amazing! Thankfull a friend recommended your channel. Love & Light from Belgium. Now got to continue catch up on all your videos ;-)

Can't. Stop. Binge. Watching.

I don't know how I got the RU-vid algorithm to recommend me a bunch of longer videos about adventures in oddball vehicles but as an automotive enthusiast, I like it! Great video, guys, and awesome truck!

"Not going to take all the tools"......loads an upright 20 gal air compressor :D

Great teamwork. You two are amazing together. Keep up the fun stuff. Thanks for sharing

Amazing love in this video but what really amazed me your mom !! she is really love you guys to follow you all that way !! she is your most precious part of your live i hope my meaning get to you properly.... am saying this because i lost my father 21 years back and till now i regret all the moments that i was not with him (study, playing outside, hanging out with friends) and i wished if spent more time with him Wish you all the best guys, keep it up

The spirit of adventure lives on in you two! The $28 aircon was a great idea! Love the innovation! Now Im going to try that!

Y’all are such kindred spirits it’s hard to believe. I can’t wait to meet you in person someday. If there’s ever a reason you’re in Dallas Texas or even close you always have a place to stay. Keep up the great work!

Y'all are right in my home, welcome. I have the M934A1 sitting on Pine Street in Sandpoint.

Cab-over army truck.. Yikes! I drove one of those Isuzu 16 foot cab-over trucks all the way down from Atlanta to south Florida early last year, and back with a full load. Nightmare of a trip. Everything is amplified to the cab.. every bump, and bridges would launch you out of your seat. You think you're getting air but it's just the cab pitching up and down. Great video, and I'm glad it wasn't me! ;)

You guys are by far my favorite channel right now. Great stuff

Yay!! Awesome... I was wondering where in Idaho you guys were going. I was guessing, Boise, Nampa, Lewiston or somewhere around the Hayburn area but when I saw coming from California and probably took the Weed exit and hit US60 (oops I ment US97) I grew suspicious. What finally nailed it was the Pasco sign, you have to take I-82 and head north from there taking a road I dont remember headed to Spokane. I knew then somewhere around Lewiston. I'm a truck driver and I like to know where things are in our country so it was fun to see you guys get this bird flying and travel in it, I LOVED IT :D Keep it up, btw you have a beautiful family, life is good... Peace!

My father directed a Motor pool in the military in the '60s when they would transfer vehicles to another location. He said they NEVER left on their journey without a HUGE tow truck and 2 Semi trailers packed FULL of parts for repairs on the road, and that was just for treks Under 1,000 miles! He said the Only machine that was Really nice was the one used as a demo to get the Military Federal Contract to build a fleet, the ones to follow were thrown together and many had issues their first days. Good Luck folks!

AWESOME video, Thanks for cataloging your journey !

ALWAYS hit the deer first!!! ESPECIALLY in that thing!!

Oh wow... you guys turned on the CC. Thank you so much for doing that, it made such a difference. I understood every comment. Oh joy, I can not express my thanks enough to you for doing that. And that was one heck of a drive. Its so nice to see different parts of your country, where I live (Cyprus) you can drive from one end of the island to the other in just a few hours!!

Love your truck! Thanks for sharing your trip!

The difference between an adventure and an ordeal in in ones attitude! What an adventure! So happy you found and tightened the compressor support bracket bolts! Neil is one smart cookie.

Love how you guys work together. Cute and awesome couple

Your channel has become a never miss for me. Great adventure 🏆👍🏼

Heck yes Air Conditioning is essential. The energy you both have for each other and life is truly amazing to see.

Had to revisit this one, looking forward to what's to come with the truck.

You drove with in ten miles of my house in the Tri-Cities, that makes us neighbors subscribing now🙂

Loving you both and your content. Well edited and filmed. Also, great music choice ;-)

I am also surprised you made the trip with no problems. There are so many things on an old truck that can go out. Congratulations.

Nice to see home again. I grew up in Coeur d' Alene so even though you guys are a bit north of there it's still cool to see all of the things that we lack down here in Boise.

When loading a 4 wheeler . Put your left foot on the peg and right knee on the seat with foot on back rack. If something goes wrong you can get off.If you are sitting on the seat you can not get off. Just a tip. try it. None of my business but i have seen so many people get hurt loading ATVs.

As soon as I saw the parts I knew you was making a AC since I've also made one years ago.

Your videos are awesome and enjoyable to watch. It really looks like you are enjoying your journey and your lives. We've been enjoying binge watching your journey from your first video. We've been looking at moving up north also. Maybe one day. Enjoy life to the fullest, and you will never have any regrets.

Great together doing what you both love.

The Tri-Cities say thanks for visiting us. We have a few real Humvees and even a couple of old M151a1 Jeeps driving around here.

Reminds me of my trip in my Pinzgauer from CA to Texas (1900 miles) in three days.

Congratulations! Now For The Next Part Of The Journey Begins!

You two can buy this for the cab of the truck RV A/C's & Heaters | Camping World also you can swap out the rear axle for one from trailier that way have to stop every two hours to let rear cool down and the axle are from 18 wheel trailer or from a wrecked 18 wheel truck.

Loved the headsets and the air conditioning! So clever!

9 years with the British army, I appreciate old military vehicles getting a new lease of life.

Change your seats out with recaro seats since your running an air system in your vehicle and you can run an inversion valve on your pedal system to run cruise control or a relay set up installing a push button on the steering wheel to remove the cruise control like a clock wheel on the column

"Next time just hit the Deer please" is spot on Courtney get a good bull bar for your vehicles if necessary but never, risk your lives or those of anybody else attempting to avoid animals on roads.

That's why there's the saying "Don't veer for deer"

Love the air on, for more impact add a large amount of salt to the ice, it will drop the temp about another 6 degrees steve

Look at that! You drove right through my hometown. Martinez Ca!

I feel you.... our last trip towing The Shed was 55mph for 1200 miles also. No way we could have knocked it out it in 2 days like you guys. I'm sure you're so happy to be in the relative coolness of PNW, having no AC in there!

This is awesome that ac was flipping amazing

Oi Courtney e Ryan. Huallll, parabéns pela viajem, foi realmente incrível. Mostra a determinação de vocês, Showww!

You guys are my kind of people. Never lose those smiles!

You guys are the ultimate do it yourselfers ....makes me want to build something !!!

I believe there is an anti lock break upgrade you can install to avoid driving sideways on the highway.

I'm in the "spray painted graffiti does not count" camp. It's not a sign in the spirit of the game. 🙂

Cool! You made it! I am heading from NY to my property in northern Nevada end of next month. Only 60 miles from Idaho.. Not in an army truck,but in a 33 yr old 1 ton Ford flatbed. Oh and I have to go by way of Arizona and pick up some things... .

You two are amazing. Having watched the metal barnomodium build first then the purchase of the Army truck i have no doubt that you will be successful. You are amazing and delightful to watch how you. Solve your problems. May GOD watch over you and guide you through your trials. JoeB

Welcome to Idaho, we live down in Boise. I’ve been to a lot of the state, don’t hesitate to ask. One piece of advice, ditch the out of state plates ASAP, the folks north of the Salmon, don’t like “out of stater’s” - but I think you’ll fit in… DG

because of the headsets it sounded like I was listening to a podcast! lol

I thought you were going to make the truck a trailer, I was so excited. I admire all your work, your intelligence.

Great to hear that the truck made the journey. Now to put her to work on the property. It's nice that your mom was able to help out

Incredible trip. Wow, my bum hurts just watching the drive :o)

I like the cooler, I used one of those 12vdc coolers with the lid open but yours probably worked better. What mpg did you get?

Amazing road trip ... 😱😱 good job ...👏👏👍 Thanks for french subtitles ...❤ Kiss from France ...😍👍

That LMTV Works a hell of a lot better than the ones we had in my companies motor pool. you probably did by now but seat cushions are a must in those things.

You guys made it 😆 thanks to Riley’s mom

Spare looks good, buy 1 more and put 'em on the back? Keep the best flat spotted rear as your spare....?

Had forgotten how much I enjoyed your earlier projects. The aircon for the truck is the inverse of the nuclear powered heater for the Rover of the Martian movie (and book)!

Get a couple air ride seats and cruise control or your Sciatic Nerve is going to get poopie with combo of pressing on the accelerator and bouncing. The 1st indicator is butt and foot going numb. It happened to me driving from Davis Ca to Redding and back 2 days a week bouncing over the rumble strips across the highway. Just saying; don't want to see ya'll be sideline during the move and build.

graffiti counts for sure! and I love the new theme song, what a great job you did!!

Looks like your guys property maybe in Priests River or possibly up in Bonners north of Sandpoint. I spent eight years living in Sandpoint in the early '90s definitely the best time in my life! The Northwest is an amazing place!

3:20 Shows one of the reasons for a cable mounted step, instead of a rigid step. A bag of ice in a vented cooler is just a complicated way to dump a bag of ice in the cab of that truck. They both give off the same amount of heat . If you put that ice in your pockets, I bet you would be more comfortable. I wave at everyone in all military convoys.

Thank God that I am DEAF, including my wife, also DEAF! We will NOT worry about "VERY LOUD." We are just simple to use Sign Language! Smile.

Congrats! Curious as to the total fuel cost/mpg for this trip?

You had me at LMTV!!!! LOL This was the first time I have seen your videos. Great job guys. My wife and I also play the sign game and yes, the graffiti counts if readable.

Fantastic to see a part of America through your video thanks from a Limey.....))))