Preparing my Old Ford Truck for a 2,000 mile/3,200 km Winter Drive to the Arctic Ocean | 2nd Attempt

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I can't believe I'm doing this again... let's get the truck house properly prepared for a Return to the Arctic. I didn't make it last time, let's see what happens this time...
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@cindymccafferty8346 4 месяца назад

I learned this from firefighters. They do it in -50 sweatier. They put antifreeze in a spray bottle and spray it on the hydrant threads before they attach the hoses. It keeps the hoses from sticking to the hydrant threads. Works great for metal door jambs, metal doors, and garage doors.

@TruckHouseLife 4 месяца назад

go to know!

@shake9574 4 месяца назад

Wd40 will do the same thing

@hotlightning9496 4 месяца назад

@@shake9574antifreeze is cheaper

@Boga217 4 месяца назад

And a lot better than soaking your home in antifreeze. @@shake9574

@user-eh8wf7ce2e 4 месяца назад

I’m a firefighter and live an hour from Canada it’s wicked cold here same temps as wassila on average Never heard this

@Rabbitunderground 4 месяца назад

Timmy, your life is insanely active and accomplished. So much to be proud of. You're an inspiration to all the men in the world.

@TruckHouseLife 4 месяца назад

Thank you:)

@mmmmmmm8706 4 месяца назад

@230k19 4 месяца назад

He's a huge inspiration. I think part of it is he just comes across as every man. Nothing special just somebody who wants a different life.

@JR36802 4 месяца назад

Man that truck you have id take that truck over any other vehicle in the world you have the best set up and to top that off you built it yourself

@bobsneed2971 4 месяца назад

Nice job on the door Timmy. Advice from an old school carpenter. Leave your door on the hinges and scribe the 11/4” on the bottom,then take it off and cut the bottom. This helps if the floor and door bottom aren’t even. You can even make your cut on a little bevel. Had to do this all the time before pre-hung doors. Blessings

@TruckHouseLife 4 месяца назад

thanks bob:)

@charlenemariecoraninmemory5130 4 месяца назад

always a know it all don't know nuthin he fixed it bozo

@DavesW 4 месяца назад

You may want to water proof seal that fresh wood cut area on the bottom of the door

@kennethricher45 4 месяца назад

3” is the magic number for the bottom of the door to the deck in all situations. Also, a Dutch style door is nice for the heavier snowfalls. It allows the top half to open enough for to climb out in case of an emergency. The last thing you want is to wake up in the middle of the night to your camper on fire just to find out your doors frozen shut on you.

@xxmadmanxx9882 3 месяца назад

I often wondered why he didn’t switch to that style of door.

@NEIL-CURCIO 4 месяца назад

I can’t wait to see more videos of the new house build

@TruckHouseLife 4 месяца назад

before too long!

@NEIL-CURCIO 4 месяца назад

Awesome 🤙

@mmmmmmm8706 4 месяца назад

Agreed!

@jcaam8094 4 месяца назад

A door sweep would help to keep some of the cold out also.

@Rabbitunderground 4 месяца назад

Please someone bring Twinkie the bird another parakeet, so she's not lonely. Thank you. 🐦💌💞💕

@rightwingmanscott 4 месяца назад

Always checking on your next adventure. The house build, the trips in the truck, kayaking and snow sledding. Adventures that you share with us. Actually sharing your life with us. Thank you!

@TheJo010 4 месяца назад

Great to hear that you took the advice from the community and not cold start the engine anymore. As a mechanic myself I always winced a bit at every start of the engine. Awesome content as always

@WillBerens 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the entertainment. I'm still sober in south Dakota

@droberts573 4 месяца назад

A remote start for the truck would make cold mornings easier.

@michaelpauly2598 4 месяца назад

Almost 52 year old cop here. Tim you are inspiring this old dog to learn new tricks. You have the spirit of an old school explorer who understands its never about the destination, its all about the journey. Can't wait to see you drive to the Arctic Ocean, put up your feet up by the fire, enjoy a home cooked meal and chill. I think Lewis & Clark would have enjoyed hanging with you!

@Sebasr151 4 месяца назад

No more cold starts 🙏

@alanmihalko502 4 месяца назад

The threshold is a great addition. One suggestion, turn it so the screws are inside the camper. Enjoy the content.

@janamunden1970 4 месяца назад

Love watching these adventures Patiently waiting in Ohio

@danieldillon6436 3 месяца назад

It seems like Tim is a good carpenter, he adjusts his door and he builds his own home and does a really good job at both. I look at what he has done to expand his home and it is amazingly well done.

@melodiemurphy5908 4 месяца назад

Oh, btw, stellar job on the threshold! I had to run a frig water line across my kitchen threshold and used that one. I threaded it through that rubber seal and it works great!

@k.markbrown4440 4 месяца назад

Love all the adventures. I own a 96 F250 Powerstroke and I’m looking forward to you making an extensive video on your mods. About your snow bike, try attaching skate board rails to the bottom of the snow board.

@schassis_eddi 4 месяца назад

Dang it’s 2 days later and I’m seeing this and now I want an artic travel update 😅😅😅

@christopherharris6005 4 месяца назад

Awesome video as always Timmy. Can't wait to watch your next epic adventure to the Arctic ocean. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.

@mcaraballo7100 4 месяца назад

The resistance is caused bc you are using the firm wood. If you can use some type of suspension forks or add front suspension in some form or another, you would have much better success with carbide ski.

@GregorsOutdoors 4 месяца назад

Watching the vintage Ford Powerstroke forge through the frozen tundra makes me proud. My '97 leads a sheltered life compared to the extreme tests you subject yours to. The 7.3L is a wonderful power plant! Great choice! Keep on trucking!

@Lyndsey17 4 месяца назад

I love your videos. Watching you do all this interesting stuff tells me I'm not doing enough😂

@RobertNeale-wq9fk 4 месяца назад

Looking forward to seeing your next adventure! Just found your channel and it looks really great.

@briankiefer856 3 месяца назад

I would put a blade sweep seal on the underside of the door, it will provide double protection with the threshold seal, to prevent water from blowing up underneath, it’s a matter of choice.

@rustybrazenfire 4 месяца назад

Timmy I appreciate your tenacity. Never stop trying! Love your adventures my dude.

@Mickbono06 4 месяца назад

Can’t wait to see your up and coming adventures Timmy. Love the van life vlogs. Keep safe and see you in your next video bro. 💯🤙🏻🔥

@deepspacenine 4 месяца назад

Nice! Can't wait!

@charleswills4554 4 месяца назад

Use silicone spray on the rubber threshold so the door wont freeze to it. It works great on the cab door seals as well.

@Coolhansolo 4 месяца назад

Nice work !! 👏

@deloresrodriguez7726 4 месяца назад

I'm so excited you're returning to the Artic. Can't wait!!!!

@atninfef 4 месяца назад

Let’s go! Full send in the truck!

@BobvanT 4 месяца назад

Same player shoot again ! Go for it Timmy 💪

@DNCallister 4 месяца назад

Blessings for a safe trip!

@jj-pj5qq 4 месяца назад

yeah i cant wait awesome job.

@joanntucker2742 4 месяца назад

Great job on the door Timmy love the video 🥶👏🌨️❄️😍

@jameslampe7074 4 месяца назад

This is gonna be great. Thank you for your time.🤘✌🤜🤛

@brendabinczewski7624 4 месяца назад

Can’t wait to watch your next trip. I love your videos. Be safe

@stephennowicki7158 4 месяца назад

Good luck!

@RockchikPaula 4 месяца назад

Getting ready for some coffee! Blessings to you Timmy! ✝️☕️

@lauras245 4 месяца назад

Excited for your next adventure x

@Will-Parr 4 месяца назад

Great job Timmy. I’ll be watching

@beckyumphrey2626 4 месяца назад

It is truly amazing all the advise you get from the comments. :). Great video as always.

@ruangilmu8588 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your time

@millwrightkadervis 4 месяца назад

Dude your amazing. I was looking forward to seeing the Arctic Ocean. Be that as it may I will be watching again.

@tripp540 4 месяца назад

Can't wait to see the next video Tim!

@rajeevpushkar 4 месяца назад

Nice work 👍👍

@OnePassVideo 4 месяца назад

Hats off for the good job done on the threshold.

@michellecholewczynski6675 4 месяца назад

I love watching your videos, the truck camper is amazing! I cannot wait to see the trip!!

@JanitBianic 4 месяца назад

I love❤the way you teach, whether I need to know or not- I love to learn how to do new things

@delibakerytravel 4 месяца назад

👏👏 Love Your Channel So Much!! Thanks!!

@elm7666 4 месяца назад

Looking forward to the second attempt!

@meandthemrs7403 4 месяца назад

Look forward to seeing the trip videos.

@bettytroyer9436 4 месяца назад

Waiting..., from Pennsylvania!

@ellenados804 4 месяца назад

Save that door handle and locking mechanism. Because a lock Smith might be able to fix the broken piece for cheap. Then you'll have a spare.

@bredaspacapan6118 4 месяца назад

I still love the 'bike', great idea!

@eddiereyna2998 4 месяца назад

-2 , ouch from San Antonio, Texas . Coldest place I’ve ever been was up in the mountains of Germany during a military exercise called REFORGER. It was hitting -40 plus even lower with the windchill factor. Sleeping inside of a GP Small tent with a bunch of soldiers while out Yukon stove was cherry hot & the Section Chief toasting his bread on it , priceless.

@thomasharhen2168 4 месяца назад

Great video bro

@russellbailey6588 4 месяца назад

You should get a flat bead trailer with a fold down ramp so your center of gravity isn’t so high, plus Timmy the shit out if it with boxes, bigger snow tires, etc.

@taleemulhaq 4 месяца назад

You are innovative! Great work on making the modifications. i hope you can fix your truck up the safest way and have the means to do it soon! stay safe out there.

@kirsten-kittykrenikhansfor4004 4 месяца назад

Oh, right on yeah, we did snow biking years ago back here in Minnesota! Forgot all about the old snow bike

@lewisf9266 4 месяца назад

Think about poly urethane coating the bottom of the door to retardant moisture damage and swelling?

@jlw81486 4 месяца назад

Nice door upgrades! Have you ever thought of making the floor portion right outside of your door a heavy duty grate? Might help any snow build up and you can wipe your feet off easy.

@gene_takovic57 4 месяца назад

Life in Alaska! More to it than meets the eye. Nice job. Looking forward to your next adventure.

@mmmmmmm8706 4 месяца назад

That arctic series appeared on home screen over Christmas break and it was awesome! Really enjoyed the house build as well! Great stuff, really cool to follow along.

@CabinTimeOregon 4 месяца назад

Love how the Weather just doesn't Stop you, Love your Roadtrips Timmy,,,Hey glad you got some Birds too...

@KwikieRabbit 4 месяца назад

Looking forward your next show and so curious what Arctic Weather looks like over there. Stay Warm 🤙🏽

@patshankle3281 4 месяца назад

❤❤WOW u are the (jack) Timmy of all trades. Not sure there isn't anything u can't fix or jerry rig.As always we both sat here and watched the whole video. Can't wait to go on the trip...👏🥰💜❣️💙

@Juantonz 4 месяца назад

My dude. You are my escape from work. Been great to stumble on your adventures. Great work on the door. Small things go big

@Teresad473 4 месяца назад

Hey Tim, you need some ice skates and a tutu 😂 seriously I'm looking forward to the Road trip. Stay safe

@SNOW-zl5jp 3 месяца назад

Recently found this channel and i'm absolutely loving the content!

@patriciataggart8067 4 месяца назад

So excited for this adventure Timmy! ❤ 😊

@TruckHouseLife 4 месяца назад

same!

@christinachristina8271 4 месяца назад

Hi. Yes lots nice jobs done and dusted Timmy

@bertnerny 4 месяца назад

End grain absorbs the most water. You could cut the door a little shorter and glue and screw 1x to the bottom. Either way seal the wood!!!

@kellkalm6109 4 месяца назад

I’m so excited to hear about the engine heater!

@jafleetwood9714 4 месяца назад

Always feels good to wrap up a bunch of small projects. Will be so nice not to fight the ice at the door & no more snow inside, nice job.

@cobuswentzel1113 4 месяца назад

Very excited for another snow adventure - from a very hot South Africa😅 ... all the best on your journey!

@johnmcdonald323 4 месяца назад

Very well done Timmy 👏!! You're a carpenter now!! 😊!! Yes it's tight but you want it that way so the bottom of the door makes a good seal on the rubber gasket. Happy trails 👣 my friend!!! Please be careful on your trip up north!!! Its good you are making thorough preparations!!! You should do well, and I will be a happy viewer excited to see your upcoming videos!!!😊!!!