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  • @sarahfarmer6835
    @sarahfarmer6835 6 месяцев назад +1

    Man you have nerves of steel! Stay safe

  • @GregB-kc1rb
    @GregB-kc1rb 7 месяцев назад +3

    And I love the way you handle things when shit hits the fan

  • @jwk4567
    @jwk4567 9 месяцев назад +3

    Timmy… I really hope you look back at these old videos to see how resilient and tenacious you are. Well done brother!

  • @RockyHamblock
    @RockyHamblock 7 месяцев назад +1

    Way to stay calm . It’s not easy when ya have car troubles. It’s nice you have your cabin with you so have a place to stay . It can always be much worse . Was a beautiful place to be stuck for four days. Your truck has been awesome , hope they get her fixed .

  • @kathyboyers4341
    @kathyboyers4341 Год назад +5

    My wife and two of her friends were on their way to Arizona in a diesel schoolie towing a 24 foot enclosed trailer when they broke down in Texas. It took them 3 days to get someone to fix the bus. An 86 year old retired diesel mechanic just happened by to the gas station they were broken down at. He fixed them up and they made it back home to Michigan uneventful. Things do happen and can be very stressfull. Hopefully you are enjoying your time by now. Thanks for a great video.

  • @julieandmill7218
    @julieandmill7218 2 месяца назад

    Omg the anxiety this causes... glad you got the old girl fixed

  • @ObamaoZedong
    @ObamaoZedong 2 года назад +3

    I'm gonna share this in my dodge ram group. A ford found on road dead pulled by another that also breaks down. They'll get a kick outta that. 😅

  • @glennpurchase807
    @glennpurchase807 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. What an experience. Hard on the nerves. But it all worked out.

  • @Goldarrow.89
    @Goldarrow.89 2 года назад +3

    that tow truck driver is a legend

  • @jannettaktibbs7268
    @jannettaktibbs7268 9 месяцев назад +3

    There are so many blessings in this video. So much could have gone wrong, but didn't. As my beloved late hubby used to say, when camping, you can never be prepared enough. He would plan our trips for weeks. Packed so much gear, but each outing, I could see how important all that planning was. I'm brand new to your channel, and I love it. Reminds me of our camping adventures. My late hubby took me all over the PNW. We were both Oregonians, with a deep love of the outdoors. You be safe. ❤

  • @GregorsOutdoors
    @GregorsOutdoors 8 месяцев назад +1

    Way to keep it real. I've seen brand-new rigs break down in remote places. It happens to the best of us. What an epic rescue all captured on video. Happy it all worked out and you could smile at the end.

  • @moemotel29
    @moemotel29 7 месяцев назад

    Hellya bro I loved in Gunnison. For 3 months ....lol. Everyone had big thick bathrobes...for morning coffee...
    Loved Colorado

  • @greyangelpilot
    @greyangelpilot 2 года назад +36

    You had me at "Broken Down" brother, but got me with "Always Lookin' Up." I think most of your viewers can relate to being "Stuck in a Rut" or "Broken & Down" in 2020/21. Life's not about the easy victories or simple fixes, it's about the quest of surmounting the seemingly unconquerable. Rock On Timmy, you're video may have inspired more than a few of us who may have lost faith in believin'.

    • @MrNodwell
      @MrNodwell 2 года назад +5

      A fucking men. Well said man.

    • @albertaadventures7750
      @albertaadventures7750 2 года назад +1

      Nicely put. Agree whole heartedly 🤙

    • @Dingthedingbat
      @Dingthedingbat 9 месяцев назад

      In the nearby future only aristocrats will drive anymore. The poor people will be up on the porch having as much babies as possible. Over $16,000,000 worth each. The rest of the people will be in the gutter. When I see you in the gutter I’ll throw you a bottle of wine. Bloomberg, I’ll be right back with some sugarless wine 😅hi, vanilla tea here. I’m on a mission. To get sugarless wine. Afterwards I’ll be throwing mad dog 20/20. Everybody.

  • @bethesserine9660
    @bethesserine9660 Год назад +1

    Truck repairs expensive. But you got this

  • @containyourlife
    @containyourlife 2 года назад +26

    Oh Timmy, never a dull moment. By the time you’re done with it all, you should have a brand new truck. Hopefully you’re well on your way home now. 🤞🏼🙌🌈

  • @diannes
    @diannes 2 года назад +2

    Well at least we see the con to house truck living.

  • @curiousangel5430
    @curiousangel5430 2 года назад +4

    Neutral with transfer case dude !! Can't believe You don't know this.I thought everyone knew this !!!

  • @traderryan713
    @traderryan713 2 года назад +16

    What a damn story. That was amazing and motivates me to stay positive and just hammer problem after problem. Crazy!

  • @Iamtheoverlander
    @Iamtheoverlander 2 года назад +1

    I was right at the top of the hill were you broke down for four days on September 16th camping just above your friend with the Jeep. If I broke down camp just a little bit earlier I would’ve passed you at your break down spot.

  • @micealmacadaim6550
    @micealmacadaim6550 2 года назад +2

    Gunnison CO. A beautiful location. Was there in 1984.

  • @ronniebenoit4081
    @ronniebenoit4081 Год назад +2

    Just a regular Allen wrench will sometimes fit in a HEX head star bolt

  • @backcountryboondockers
    @backcountryboondockers 2 года назад +1

    Nice rig. Sorry for the break down. Come out to quartzsite

  • @jackswisher3171
    @jackswisher3171 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous glaciated landscape! Thanks for sharing. Glad it only cost some money, nothing more serious.

  • @carriemainquist757
    @carriemainquist757 2 года назад +5

    Wow. Just wow. A different kind of adventure, part of the journey. The kindness of strangers when traveling is so amazing.

  • @Bigsexy611
    @Bigsexy611 5 месяцев назад

    It’s very cool how everyone is so supportive and willing to share a helping hand when in need it used to be like that every where I fortunately live in a small mountain town and it’s the same way here as it is there take care of that truck and it will take care of you I have a 97 f250 7.3 and it’s gotten me through some pretty sketchy places

  • @hgj2019
    @hgj2019 2 года назад +1

    I know it seemed like a lot, but $1K for that tow was a good deal. I once paid $600 to get pulled almost 100 yards up a snowy hill on a Forrest service road in NM. Wrecker driver had a 2 hour round trip to get me. He did the whole job within 4x4 1 ton dodge truck. It was a lot of $$, but I was glad to get out.

  • @richardhardy4243
    @richardhardy4243 2 года назад +5

    I learned a lot from this video....most importantly, keep your cool. I can only imagine how I would have reacted to all this. Lesson learned. Timmy is all chill

  • @jamesmears3419
    @jamesmears3419 2 года назад +3

    Hang in there, Im a van lifer, huge fan! Glad you got out!

  • @GregB-kc1rb
    @GregB-kc1rb 7 месяцев назад

    This has to be one of the most realistic podcast ever produced
    I can’t get over the video and editing quality but there are some things, and I gotta be honest or I wouldn’t be me
    Tim, you sometimes take some crazy risks
    Now that comment may piss off some of the other following but too bad for them I don’t pull any punches and definitely speak my mind
    Enjoying the episodes
    Be safe Tim, your life’s valuable and you are appreciated…..

  • @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948
    @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948 8 месяцев назад

    Wow, look at that view. Breathtaking. Wow.

  • @jdedmnds1
    @jdedmnds1 2 года назад +4

    Good luck. The place I used to work, has a F450 with a 7.3 diesel and it had a problem similar and the problem was the wires and plug going to the cam sensor.

  • @russellstuart3019
    @russellstuart3019 2 года назад +2

    Dude it’s so awesome for you to have friends like that!

  • @nature10879
    @nature10879 7 месяцев назад

    Lots of fun to watch. I think adventures are supposed to be this way, it doesn't have to be smooth all the time. Those old fords are tough.

  • @tiffanyedland7092
    @tiffanyedland7092 2 года назад +3

    That tow truck is a BEAST! Sorry about the luck but what a beautiful view to be in such a stressful situation! Hope all is well 💗🤘

  • @thejackofalltravels8267
    @thejackofalltravels8267 2 года назад +2

    FYI you can use a hex/Allen key in most star bit bolts

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 2 года назад

      I could but didn't wanna strip it, pretty hi-torque bolt.

  • @Iceman_777
    @Iceman_777 2 года назад

    Best of luck. Lived in alaska for 18 years. Yes I broke down in alaska many times. That's where I learned to wrench. Great channel !!

  • @dopecactus
    @dopecactus 2 года назад +4

    This has been a fun adventure to watch. Glad that wasn't me in your situation.

  • @usmcmustang2972
    @usmcmustang2972 2 года назад +2

    So sad that I didn't know you were broke down.. I would have had you running in short order, without a tow. I live in Montrose.

  • @MomFoodPlantandThings
    @MomFoodPlantandThings 2 года назад +2

    Timmy, do we get a Sunday video? Okay, you're spoiling us with this video. When did the membership start?

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 2 года назад

      It's out;) just started membership stuff a few days ago.

  • @1jackvalley580
    @1jackvalley580 2 года назад +1

    Yes this is a bummer, unfortunately as we know vehicles "ALL BREAK DOWN" and with your chosen lifestyle, and where you choose to live, it can be really tough when they do break down. Wishing you the best🙏😎🚚

  • @utube012341
    @utube012341 2 года назад

    I really feel this because my pos psd is ooc .
    Screws me out of my trip to my land in Arizona again this year, covid got me last year .
    Gotta put $$ into my truck , actually thinking the psd diesel is too unreliable might switch to a big gasser , at least they usually start or it’s just a fuel pump , not 10 different things

  • @tocabocalife_9860
    @tocabocalife_9860 2 года назад

    From South Africa had same issue with drive shaft, Landrover disco 2 driveshaft bolts 9/16 only imperial bolts on the entire vehicle..
    Everything else is metric.... took me 4h with a small adjustable wrench to remove.... lesson learnt, two 9/16 in my toolkit

  • @terryl5878
    @terryl5878 2 года назад +1

    Tim you are a good man! Better than most! Good luck! You will do well!.......Why didn't your friends pull you down to town?????? If I had the chance, with their bad ass rigs, i would have loved to have tried.......jmho....

  • @jodyreay733
    @jodyreay733 2 года назад +2

    You are amazing brother!!!
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CraftsmanontheLake
    @CraftsmanontheLake 2 года назад +1

    One of those, "I don't need this" moments. Sinking feeling. hang in there.

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman 2 года назад +1

    Years ago, I was insured with USAA. My dad was a Captain in the Army retired. My engine blew in my Acura skiing Had an 85 mile tow. But back then (1994), they covered it. I Dropped a used engine in with 35,000 broken in miles on it from a junkyard. Drove it 8 more years.

  • @sarahr9181
    @sarahr9181 2 года назад +6

    I’m fully obsessed with this series, Timmy. You’re sure having some craptastic luck!! Can’t wait for the next one!!

  • @clayfist4033
    @clayfist4033 2 года назад +1

    I need to save a little bit of money and get yourself a 12 valve or 24 valve 5.9 cummins swap very reliable motor but the meantime fix what you got save up for that Cummins in it. And you need a G 56 manual transmission and I believe you’ll be in good shape that truck or go anywhere good video keep up the good work can’t wait to see you next one and thank you you’re awesome

  • @419JesusSaves
    @419JesusSaves 2 года назад +1

    Triple Cross Towing! Awesome name! By God's grace - you did get there! He was seriously with you! Amazing!

  • @jandj2589
    @jandj2589 2 года назад +2

    What a bummer! We sure hate to see your trip plans messed up! But you just make the best out of a bad situation! Take Care

  • @burlingtonbill4687
    @burlingtonbill4687 2 года назад +2

    As I am watching this I just returned from dropping our fifth wheel off to have new shackles put on after noticing while airing up the tires that two of the shackle links are broken. They called and are going with a More-ride system that has a little more beef and just maybe we will head for Arizona as planned next week. Looking forward to see how your saga continues in upcoming episodes ( I've seen where in real time you are back in Alaska ). Good luck. Keep playing that music! Burlington Bill here busking from at home and on the road here on You Tube.

  • @atypicalmom
    @atypicalmom 2 года назад +2

    I just about lost it when the tow truck broke down!!??? I agree you picked a beautiful spot to break down that's for sure. I'm wondering if you're wishing you were back in Alaska about now? This is one expensive road trip! You always keep it positive though!!!

  • @giterdone9013
    @giterdone9013 2 года назад +4

    My cripes, did your spark arrestor make it back out, lol? Glad you got 'er out of there in one piece and didn't even have to take the drive shaft off. Imagine, even had two Found On Road Dead's at one point! I love that you even got to help him out with parts and tools. You're certainly learning a lot about your rig and I got a feeling, you made that show, Lord knows you earned it. And I had a thought but maybe one of those collapsible e-bikes would be beneficial to have around? Did the one wheeler ever make it up the hill in one go?
    Thanks for all you do and for putting this out there for us. You're right, hard to consider yourself too hard done by with a view like that eh. Keep on keepin' on and cheers from Eastern Canada.

  • @sdrynock7368
    @sdrynock7368 2 года назад +2

    Geez, when it rains it pours! Glad you've made it out safely! That's an awesome truck and I admire your patience and staying calm with all of those frigging crazzay things going wrong!

  • @Baked13
    @Baked13 2 года назад +1

    ... nomad life IS NOT CHEAP ... safe travels ...

  • @JimmyDistheMan
    @JimmyDistheMan 2 года назад +1

    You seemed pretty calm and kept going with the videos. The fact is that breakdowns happen. It could have been worse, but you stayed calm and got through it... one challenge at a time.

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 2 года назад

    I admire your resilience and your patience. Good luck and thank you for sharing.

  • @martna1
    @martna1 2 года назад +1

    So sorry to hear this. Hope it doesn't put you too far in the hole.

  • @southerntexashomestead5028
    @southerntexashomestead5028 2 года назад +2

    Wow that was intense! So glad you got most of that on video. Awesome.

  • @russellmcbride1242
    @russellmcbride1242 2 года назад +2

    That turn by Scholfeild pass is a bad angle. That first downhill is sketchy for sure. Knarly road from Emarald to Gothic! Crazy tow! 🤯 Hope you made the show!🤙

  • @ScottRaby-m9h
    @ScottRaby-m9h 8 месяцев назад

    I'm sure I'm not the first comment to warn you that riding in a towed vehicle is against the law. Hope some pud snitch doesn't call the feds on that tow company. BTW, I grew up in that region and am currently not far from there. I pretty much know most nooks and crannies. Western CO is awesome. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @Big-Dawwg
    @Big-Dawwg 2 года назад +1

    Hey Timmy,,,,,, well, I've been following your escapades, but I've got to ask you why you were going to disconnect your rear-drive shaft, when all you have to do is,,,,,, shift your T-Case into Neutral..... just say-in......
    BD in Alaska....

  • @debscreepy
    @debscreepy 2 года назад

    I know what your going through. In the last 30 days I've had to replace both u joins and my fuel pump. Good luck my friend!

  • @jeannepalumbo6514
    @jeannepalumbo6514 2 года назад +10

    So very stressful when these things happen, especially when you,'re far away from home. At least it wasn't on a holiday weekend, with no shops open. Now you need to get Phil and Brian up to Alaska.

  • @billkrause4585
    @billkrause4585 2 года назад +2

    Good luck on the repairs.

  • @lifehunter6426
    @lifehunter6426 2 года назад +2

    Glad you got out safe and to a shop. Again, can't wait to see what the problem was.

  • @sphillips6357
    @sphillips6357 2 года назад +1

    So what was wrong with your truck and what did the repair shop do to fix it? I watch to learn these things so I know better what parts to bring with me on my adventurers. For example, I never thought about spare power steering hoses before but I know I will be including them now with my spare radiator belts and hoses, spare starter, spare alternator etc. Thank you.

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman 2 года назад +4

    Ooh. A discount off the $1000 for fixing his Pump hose? Maybe they did? Coloradians. Coloradans are so nice.

  • @jerrydelyea5820
    @jerrydelyea5820 2 года назад +1

    Hey man, sorry your truck is costing you. Stay cool bro. I used to drive the same tow rig except the truck was 10 years older. Good thing that sling didn't break with more speed. Should of had weight on the chains. hmmmm

  • @Wootangtw
    @Wootangtw 9 месяцев назад

    Wow … you definitely had a rough few days… thanks for the video buddy…

  • @kengyang1908
    @kengyang1908 2 года назад +1

    Dude love ur positive attitude..safe trip...keep the old diesel going if possible...ur creating memories...good luck

  • @equestrianalways6132
    @equestrianalways6132 2 года назад +2

    Dam that was hard out bro. Can't wait for the next installment

  • @Blazen747
    @Blazen747 2 года назад

    Wow got to be a mechanic to when traveling good job Timmy

  • @johnhilbert5894
    @johnhilbert5894 2 года назад +1

    Well you got through it and on the positive side the preventative maintenance of your truck is good to go for awhile

  • @offgridwoodworld
    @offgridwoodworld 2 года назад +1

    My F350 started doing that to me at 300,000 miles but since I've replaced almost everything on it at 500,000 miles on hope to get another quarter million before I have to rebuild the engine

  • @jessik-1818
    @jessik-1818 2 года назад +2

    Ooh 😲 that was scary, glad you guys made it out of the woods 👍 finally !!! Take care my friend

  • @petejoy6328
    @petejoy6328 2 года назад +2

    First time I’ve ever been excited to see a you tube video! So glad it worked out in the end and what the hell, you fixed some shit that was eventually going to crater anyway! Concert looks awesome. Safe travels brother 😎

  • @mathewkorn5008
    @mathewkorn5008 2 года назад +2

    I dig the rig and the content …… good stuff when I’m unable to reach the hillz in person! I’m checking up on your homie with the silver toy ? What’s wrong with his rig?
    I noticed It was moved since it was dropped at the mechanics ……. That May mean they diagnosed the issue?

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 2 года назад +1

      He needed a new engine (check out his channel @offgridbackcountryadventures

    • @mathewkorn5008
      @mathewkorn5008 2 года назад

      @@TruckHouseLife
      Rough !!!! I had hoped better for him and his toy-
      I will check him out over there….
      Your cabin reminds me of the Vardo’s some of the old timer sheep herds used when I was growing up in SWCo…..a different time I kinda miss.
      Thank You for your response and Be Well !

  • @boh348
    @boh348 2 года назад +1

    I love these trucks and have put over 600k miles on a few of them. good maint. We got where we replaced allot of the wires on these engines every 100k just for insurance. As much as I like these trucks as for way off the beaten path I will only go in an a IDI diesel or carbed gas vehicle anymore. I know many guys that run throttle bodies and carry back up cars to get home if needed. I did off road rescue for years and the most of the recoveries were due to electronics failing. I do not think I ever had to go get a 6.9 or 7.3 idi or 6bt cummins truck for any engine issues in years. His OBS ford wrecker sounded like a 460 and they are great yet brother let me tell you they suck gas but get the job done. There is a few small tricks to up the power on the obs injected ones for they are realy retricted from ford for epa crap. Like the videos and Keep On Truckin.

  • @lea801
    @lea801 2 года назад +1

    Whoo, that was surely one of those days!😲

  • @lukemarks92
    @lukemarks92 2 года назад +2

    That was the craziest shit i have ever seen. New subscriber bro just for your troubles. I worked with the same model ford that towed you. Cant imagine takin it down those kind of roads. The belt broke right at the shop? Count your blessings man thats one to remember

  • @FA113NZ0MB13
    @FA113NZ0MB13 2 года назад +1

    I hope you made it to your show! Crested Butte is so beautiful to camp at, I live in Colorado and I would of been freaking out to be broken down over there.

  • @youraussienomadfriends
    @youraussienomadfriends 2 года назад

    Hello just happy to see you safe. Yes your mechanic will we pray have you on the road in no time. Stay safe. Hugs from your Aussie nomad friends 🤗

  • @mattdull1437
    @mattdull1437 8 месяцев назад

    Lol I clicked on the video and was like hey! I know that tow truck.. lol I live in gunnison and dream about seeing Alaska so I watch your videos..

  • @nicholasfink6170
    @nicholasfink6170 2 года назад

    I have a 1994 GMC van I rebuilt the whole thing the trick is to change the parts before they break

  • @elijahcavin2408
    @elijahcavin2408 2 года назад +1

    Just a note that the power steering takes trans fluid not power steering fluid

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 2 года назад +1

      Yup, I usually put tranny fluid in there.

  • @lovettlovett9462
    @lovettlovett9462 Год назад

    Hey Timmy been watching all your
    Videos the Truck and you building
    Your house. Great Videos ☺️
    Ginger L USA Alabama

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe 2 года назад +1

    Wow... I think I just pooped myself... LOL ! But joking aside, so happy that you made it into town safe and sound. I'm confident you get this sorted out soon... good luck !

  • @robertmuckle2985
    @robertmuckle2985 2 года назад

    Get that mechanic to swap a 5.9L cummins mech (p7100 pump) Timmy...get all the horses you need..no sensors...no computers...just freedom!
    Hope things go well for ya bro👍

  • @TaylorHomeCare
    @TaylorHomeCare 2 года назад +2

    Damn man one thing after another. Keep trucking!

  • @lancejasper7708
    @lancejasper7708 2 года назад +2

    Wishing for you the best repair for truck and such so ya can get back out there ...wish it all wasn't so expensive for ya

  • @rosathompson5644
    @rosathompson5644 2 года назад +2

    I hope things will work out well for you. Stay safe ❤️🙏

  • @monicdavis6150
    @monicdavis6150 2 года назад +1

    A second tow truck 🛻 for the last 3 feet! Nail biter until the end. 😫

  • @DoctorHayduke
    @DoctorHayduke 2 года назад +2

    Glad you finally made it out man!

  • @rebeccahutcheson599
    @rebeccahutcheson599 9 месяцев назад

    Where is this beautiful scenery located? I know you in Colorado I believe that’s where you were being towed you but where is this beautiful scenery that you were broken down? And do you go through the ferry to get off Alaska or do you drive through Canada? I didn’t see that part the expense is so great on that ferry It’s unbelievable.

  • @jdc8352
    @jdc8352 2 года назад +1

    I can't tell if it's warm or cold there. I see shorts and t shirts the homie put on a coat 😁

  • @johnstuart8511
    @johnstuart8511 2 года назад

    Oh Timmy: I feel your pain. But it sure is a different experience to be broken down. Just hope it is just a fuel problem. Electric's, Holding thumbs that you make it to your concert. (Can't miss that). Thanks for sharing your experience, As always. Regards

  • @tommackay7433
    @tommackay7433 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful country

  • @kst357
    @kst357 2 года назад +3

    This is one of those epic breakdown stories you'll be telling your grandkids about.

  • @kevinneumann3845
    @kevinneumann3845 Год назад

    Hey. Why didnt he have dollies to put on the back just for this occasion? I had to when it was AWD or 4by4? Did you ask for a body job tow truck? It's a tractor trailer for heavy loads like you use for buses and garbage trucks?