Foresty, when you were filing up on water, was the filter backwards? Glad you got the van fixed and started. Good call checking the wiring. Thanks for the great videos, stay safe. Ken
I know little of auto mechanics (it’s magic to me - hats off to mechanics) but I was a repairman for the phone company. Foresty is an excellent trouble shooter. He possesses all the qualities. He is fearless and confident. He works quickly on eliminating what the problem isn’t. That can be a big time killer and can mislead you. His questioning of fuel cut off was good, but making a visual inspection was the right first step. His knowledge of the things he installed gave him the edge on finding that fuse.
Foresty, your ingenuity at being able to fix the van yourself, miles from civilization, or be able to envision a way to install a new woodstove with an efficient heat shield, constantly amazes and inspires me. Really in awe of your skills and knowledge. Highly admirable!
As a professional mechanic since 1992 (on and off) I must praise you on quickly finding the problem. For somebody who is not a trained mechanic, you troubleshoot better than actual mechanics I have worked with in the past.
I work in automation repair and have worked in that field for over 38 years. I have worked with some techs we like to call modular men. They just keep replacing parts until things work. If that does not work they end up sending one of us that actually think things out logically. Take care and thanks for working your trade.
Forest you've shown more "day in the life" footage in your videos lately. I hope they aren't too much of a pain to shoot/edit compared to your normal stuff. I am enjoying that very much.
Thanks glad you are enjoying! Lots of people seem to be interested in the daily van life stuff. Surprised that cleaning my van is interesting. Doing my best to fill out little routines that normally get overlooked.
We got to see him shopping, brushing his teeth and even sleeping, what more could we ask for 😁. Glad it was an easy fix on the van. Continued safe travels 🙏
@@forestyforest it doesn't matter what you do Forest. You are interesting in so many levels, ie cooking, cleaning mechanic, builder, inventor, climber, mountaineer, biker, film-maker, director, editor, comedian, story-teller... You get the point. I'm sure others will continue with a list of your never-ending qualities. You are one of the most fascinating people on the face of the earth!! I will gladly be there for every second you so generously share with us. Be well always, Forest.
I’ve developed this “third eye” while watching Forest’s videos as now I’m analyzing how each different clip is filmed. In the past, it’s just been vicariously experiencing his treks so this is an additional treat.
I’m so glad u got Rocko now to keep u company on these adventures! I bet Rocko was not quite born yet here. I know u got her not too long after this. Perfect companions for each other! 🐶🥾🚐🏔
I noticed, when you were packing, you put your emergency communicator device into one of the pockets of your pack. It was suggested to me once, by someone more trained in survival than me, that anything you are carrying is survival gear, everything else is camping gear. There is a possibility that your pack could get dislodged from your person in an accident and possibly roll down the mountain. I would think that the communicator should be carried in a way that it can not be separated from you.
I thought that was odd too Sometimes I don't even like to put my car keys or phone in my purse You never know when youre going to be separated from it...
I carry a copy of my key on a chain around my neck after I locked myself out of my car…my cell was sitting right there on the dashboard mocking me. My wallet/ID was in the car as well😑
Watching you diagnose and fix that little problem is magical. It looked simple but it requires a very comprehensive knowledge of the system in order to do that.
Foresty McForest in da van, yo! I loved your scary story. Same thing happened to me when I rode my bike from Toronto to Halifax. After weeks of planning and purchasing camping gear I stopped in an empty park for the night after a long first day on the bike. It wasn't until I went to sleep before realizing I have a huge fear of being eaten by a bear. I didn't have trouble going to sleep after riding 200 km's, but I woke up in an absolute panic when something was walking around and sniffing right outside my tent. I panicked and ran to the public washroom, which is where I spent the rest of the night. When daylight came I poked my nose outside to see a raccoon rummaging around. Suffice to say I wasted a ton of money on camping gear, because I spent every night in a motel after the raccoon incident. You are a much stronger man than me, Foresty. Keep safe out there.
Greetings from Taiwan. I enjoy your videos very much. Being a 9 to 5 guy most of my life it's nice to imagine what it's like to be out there in nature. Keep up the good work and take care.
Dude, your gonna sleep with open doors, having a woodstove in. Just had mine for a month, and the 5kw dieselheater takes 45minutes to get the van "ok", and thr Woodstove take 15 minutes to get it up to 30 celcius inside. The air is twice as dry, the air at the floor are also a lot more pleasant, even though the 2 diesel heater outlets are actually at the floor. But forced air heating are way less effective than the radiation from a woodstove. Look at the G-stove if you don't go for the cub mini and similar. It's stainless steel and weighs nothing. Insert a couple of heat tolerant stones to upgrade the stove to hold more heat, if you want that too. ✌️ 1cm takes away 100 degrees Celsius. So 2 aluminium sheets with 1-2cm distance from the wall, to build a fireproof corner for the stove, and your settled 😁, and you just need a fireproof mat, for the floor, those fireblankets works like a charm for putting under the stove. No need to do a rigid and cumbersome installation. Great film today, also 🤘👋🙋
Hello Mr. Forrest, I just want to compliment and appreciate you on your logic reasoning, problem solving skills keen eye on detail and overall intellect. I always ask myself, “how does TRUE CANADIAN fellow manage this off-grid lifestyle? And Answer to my own question is , “Mr. Forest is a textbook description of a Canadian who is both down-to-earth and tough enough to face challenges. And to be really honest, if I were in your place, I wouldn’t even be able to last 2 days . I am amazed how resilient and patient you’ve been on this off-grid adventure more than approximately 3 years. Stay safe and remain in good health Mr Forest . It is Always good to see you sharing your experiences. Best wishes and Humble Regards from Edmonton Alberta. Looking forward to your next adventure! Amandeep Singh, 🙏🏼
Good morning Forestry, Are you okay? Nine days without a new adventure is a bit too long, hoping everything is going well, please let us know. I admire you very much! ✨🙌✨
It is absolutely enthralling watching your high quality content, Foresty....!! You got the most hustle on RUclips with all those incoming and outgoing van shots, brother....!! And the food....?? Food is the essence of life and it is gratifying to see you take as much pleasure out of it as you do, sir....!! Great Show....!!
@@jenniferwise8515 For how long? Pretty much all the west coast was burning this past summer. Back in 1957 I was fortunate to have traveled south on the 101 from the Canadian border to San Francisco. The Red wood forest was still next to the highway. Traveled the same route in 1997, nothing but stumps, all the trees gone!
When zombies invade the earth I want to find Foresty Forest asap. I’d follow his lead into wilderness. Hopefully he gives priority to Patreon supporters ;)
... 🤣 ...if the Economic system fails, you'll have to use a different kind of Currency 🤔 Like tires, copper wires, fuses, vegetables, rechargeable AGM/Lead acid/lithium batteries, solar stuff, water/oil/air filters 🤔, snacks, clean socks/underwear, soap and beer ...to name a few 😄 Edit: I'm adding fertilizer to the list because you can grow food with it, and also Livestock A good survival machete, carving knife, and tactical knife are good trading products, must be a full tang 👍 ...none of that crap sold on those BS late night Infomercial knife shows, or as my friend calls them, the "Big F@&King Knife" shows 😆
Something wrong with my pickup and I was warned it could be costly if it's an electrical issue. Ill have my mechanical brother look at the fuses first. Also.. I have a water filter like yours in my cabin. Instead of using it with the bladder it comes with I've connected the filter to a blue water jug screw top and filter a jugful of water at a time.
Van doesn’t start. Wiggle some wires and fuses. Van starts again. Ain’t nobody got time for those antics. The man has a mountain to climb, a beer to crack open and good, mouth-watering eats to devour for the next adventure ahead. Am I the only person wanting to be a fly on the wall inside Foresty’s van??!! Not the annoying, need to swat you away type of fly. Just the type that sits still and quiet in a corner witnessing the masterful genius that Foresty Forest is. Thank you Forest. Wishing you safe adventures ahead. Cheers! 🚐💨🍻
Finally caught up!! This guy is such a stud! Fixing his van 🚐 electrical ⚡️ problem, hiking 🥾 a mountain 🏔, fixing dinner 🍲 and making a damn tv 📺 episode! Renaissance Man !!
One of my favorite things about your videos is that when you're eating, it doesn't sound like you have a microphone inside your mouth with the food. Thank you for that.
Foresty. I grew up in three vans and spent winters at minus 40. What worked well to keep everything going including the engine block, battery, and us was a propane primus heater under the hood that was connect to the engine block with a valve. It would then pump hot water around the block and the whole van to keep warm. Battery never froze, engine did not freeze and when driving you could throw the valve and it would heat up the whole van right to the back. Keep well Foresty. You are a huge inspiration. And your videos of van life bring back memories I miss greatly. Love your work. Be safe and watch out for those crevasses.
I'm glad you figured out your mechanical problems buddy. It would be really terrifying to have a break down in such a remote area. I'm glad you do have that device to send out an SOS message if ever needed.
I have great admiration for the fact that you don't panic. All that mechanical stuff is greek to me and I'd definitely panic. It's probably why I don't own a vehicle or couldn't live out of one. I've been fascinated by tiny house living, but even there I'm a bit afraid I might walk to a nearby grocery only to return home with purchases to find that someone has hitched my home to a truck and driven it away. Still, the idea of living a life with very little has a great appeal to me.
When the engine turned over I litterally did a fist pump in the air sitting in my room all by myself. Wow how lucky you have some car knowledge to fiddle with it without access to the internet. I loved how you did a verbal risk assessment. Way to stay calm!
The Frightful part of this Video..... Is seeing your Van driving those Narrow Roads along those....Steep Slopes.... It was good to see you chose Safety rather then Reaching the Mountain Top at all costs.... Thanx for another good video....
Okay, yet another inspiring video! A web developer here myself who struggles day to day with crazy tasks, and yet Foresty here just breezes with the fuse issue. Honestly, would LOVE to read up on a full breakdown of this fuse issue. It's very interesting!
Bought an Airfryer at the weekend thanks to this channel. I hope the World Association Of Air Fryer Manufacturers is giving you free airmiles or something.
Glad everything is okay with the van bud. Another reason i am so jealous of your mentality and lifestyle. It all looks pretty on a RUclips video until shit hits the van in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Keep on trucking brother. Love from South Carolina
what an epic episode, got at least a little taste of virtually everything i love about your channel. your videos are always a bright spot in my day, thanks foresty.
Been on the rails for trails many times!! Love to hear a good PEI story. Definitely not a deer, we don't have any. Racoon maybe or a drunken islander!!
Nice work finding the burnt fuse. Express vans seem to have issues with the placement of the fuse box. It is very hard to seal up if you have the cover off many times. Make sure there is not corrision on the any of the contacts especially if you have been taking some puddles . Make sure the cover fits well if not use plastic ties and weatherstrip to make sure the cover seals. Bad design we had to have our whole fuse block replaced after issues.
I feel your pain. I’ve been broke down for the past two days in kenora and no shops can help me cause they’re backed up for weeks. I was living in my cube van with my two dogs and two cats and now we’re in a motel cause it’s too cold in the van. I have to attempt to put u joints in myself outside tomorrow. Which I’ve never done. Glad to see your moving again. When your house won’t start your whole world can fall apart quickly.
FF Technical Solutions comes good again! No fuse nor wire will beat him. Great shots of the scenery during the hike. Winter is coming around the corner for the N Hemisphere alright.
And just like that Forestry scared the crap out of anyone wanting to get remote with their van. A few less people to worry about in the mountains now lol ✌️🇨🇦✌️
Before going for a wood stove, have you considered improving the ventilation? The root cause of the condensation is the amount of water inside (from breathing, wet clothes, etc). Raising the temperature above the dew temperature (either with a diesel heater or wood stove) only reduces the relative humidity and therefore the probability of condensation. But the amount of water inside is the same (either in vapour or liquid form). If you haven't already, you could try reinstalling your heater so the air inlet takes air from outside the van, rather than inside. This way you would be pumping fresh air into the cabin instead of just reheating and recirculating the moist air indoors. The downside of this is higher diesel consumption because you need more energy to heat air from -20C to +40 or whatever. But you could install a T-duct into the heater's air inlet: one intake comes from outside the van and the other from inside. Using a flapper valve you could select the amount of fresh air from outside vs recirculated air from inside and manage the diesel consumption depending on how much moisture there is inside vs outside temperature, etc. To make it even better, you could also install a small silent exhaust fan to vent out the moist air (supplementing the fresh air pumped by the heater). Of course, this only works if the relative humidity outside is less than inside (which should always be the case except for foggy or very wet days). I don't have any experience with wood stoves in a van. But it seems like it will need a lot of maintenance. Being a small unit, it needs to be loaded frequently with more wood (it will not last an entire night, for sure and you want to keep the fire alive). Every time you open the stove there is a small chance of getting smoke inside. Also, a wood stove will run extremely hot (200-300C): You will need a lot of space around it to avoid fire risk or damaging your gear/van trim. And it might be rather uncomfortable to be so close to it while cooking for example. Unless you get a ventilated stove, it will be burning oxygen from inside the van so you need to be careful to have enough fresh air coming in. Every so often you will need to take out the ashes and that's a very messy procedure. Do you really want to do that so close to your kitchen and bed? Regarding "free fuel", you should use dry wood otherwise you might have smoke or low burning temperature which will cause soot accumulation. How easy is it to get dry wood in the winter for free? If you happen to find dry wood, do you want to carry it around? How practical is it to keep a wood stove during the summer time? How practical is it to light up a stove after you come back from a hike, hungry, cold and wet?
I appreciate the obviously considerable thought and effort you put into your highly analytical reply. I will be installing a diesel heater in my van in the near future and will keep your reasoned advice in mind. I particularly like the concept of a dual air inlet. Being able to control the mixture of the intake air would be ideal, but realistically speaking, it likely won't prove to be within my questionable skill set. Nonetheless, to steal a line from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", keep thinking, it's what you're good at:-)
Glad you found that fried fuse, Forresty. Never had an electrical problem on my van until now. Power windows went dead in the down position. Just happened to have 8 1ft long 2×4's to jack up my engine (to protect oil pan) to replace engine mounts. Now they hold up my windows! Both windows died in the down pos simultaneously. Which points to a dead master switch. But I have current testing pen, and I'll make sure it's not a motor, or the relay. Popping off the inside door panels was a breeze. Unscrewing the motor & regulator from the door (3 big allen star screws with no dimple) frame to loosen the window from the regulator. Also a breeze. Wood mounts perfectly inside doors jacking both windows all the way up even on rough roads. So, nobody panic if power windows go out.
Thanks you so much for this adventure chanel , i lam glad to see a "normal" guy folowing his passion of hiking and discovering, all of that without a million dollar mercedes van, simple, basic with all you need, this the true , this is the real vanlife, that is an exemple and a lifestyle that everyone can do for real , thanks Foresty
Simon, I know you are a very experienced hiker so take my suggestion or not but from a safety stand point you should carry your In Reach safety transceiver on your person and not in your pack. You climb some pretty steep routes and now you are on snow so if you were to fall and become separated from your pack and not be able to get to it you would not be able to call for help. This was a suggestion we used in the Forestry Service in the states when folks would go into the backcountry. I enjoy your videos. I like the fact that you turn around when things are over your ability or are unsafe.
I added roadside assistance to my truck insurance last month. Even though Taco is only 6 years old, I got to thinking about how much it would cost to get towed if I could not fix it on the road. $15 a month is good piece of mind. Great diagnostic there Foresty!
Unless, he had it like that all the time, and does it purposefully to troll the viewers, which definitely be his MO. AFAIK the actual orientation is arbitrary, as long as you always do the same direction.
@@CanIHasThisName Some filters have a progressively smaller micron size as the water flows through the filter matrix, thus flow direction is important for those types.
Hi Forrest. Your ability to work out and fix problems is awesome. I am the exact opposite to yov, so watching your videos is pure joy. Keep up the good work. You should catch up with 'sharing the wild' you two are very similar.
I've heard hundreds of Squatch encounter stories... there's no doubt that's what scratched down the side of your tent. Not to worry tho, respect gets respect. Another great vid, man... cheers!
Hi Foresty, just an idea for a bit of extra heat for inside the van, when ever you have a campfire, put some stones on your grills over the the hot coals then put them into a metal container of some sort and place them inside the van, its not a whole lot but at least a small amount of free heat!
@@jwagnermail ... damn! that's serious, and good to know 😯 I guess carrying a few oven bricks, like those used in kilns, might be a good investment for VanLife 👍
Foresty, when you were filing up on water, was the filter backwards? Glad you got the van fixed and started. Good call checking the wiring. Thanks for the great videos, stay safe. Ken
So i am not the only one who noticed
I thought the same
Ditto
In Canada the water flows upwards for 6 months a year
@@milestonowheres no it always flows down to the US. You would have to turn the map upside down to make it flow upwards
:-\
I know little of auto mechanics (it’s magic to me - hats off to mechanics) but I was a repairman for the phone company. Foresty is an excellent trouble shooter. He possesses all the qualities. He is fearless and confident. He works quickly on eliminating what the problem isn’t. That can be a big time killer and can mislead you. His questioning of fuel cut off was good, but making a visual inspection was the right first step. His knowledge of the things he installed gave him the edge on finding that fuse.
Ah, you, de-fused this situation in no time.
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😂😂😂 comment of the day 👍👍👍
Hahaaaa 😎
@@tarstarkusz most people don't understand that. That's a major warning. Next time the little fuse trick may not work....
That's dad joke status
Foresty, your ingenuity at being able to fix the van yourself, miles from civilization, or be able to envision a way to install a new woodstove with an efficient heat shield, constantly amazes and inspires me. Really in awe of your skills and knowledge. Highly admirable!
Foresty forest is so tough, ghosts tell stories about him around the campfire
Good one! 😆
😂👏👏👏
Cringe
Hahah
He's like Rambo, Chuck Norris and James Bond with his enginuity!
As a professional mechanic since 1992 (on and off) I must praise you on quickly finding the problem. For somebody who is not a trained mechanic, you troubleshoot better than actual mechanics I have worked with in the past.
I work in automation repair and have worked in that field for over 38 years. I have worked with some techs we like to call modular men. They just keep replacing parts until things work. If that does not work they end up sending one of us that actually think things out logically. Take care and thanks for working your trade.
Forest you've shown more "day in the life" footage in your videos lately. I hope they aren't too much of a pain to shoot/edit compared to your normal stuff. I am enjoying that very much.
Thanks glad you are enjoying! Lots of people seem to be interested in the daily van life stuff. Surprised that cleaning my van is interesting. Doing my best to fill out little routines that normally get overlooked.
We got to see him shopping, brushing his teeth and even sleeping, what more could we ask for 😁. Glad it was an easy fix on the van. Continued safe travels 🙏
@@forestyforest it doesn't matter what you do Forest. You are interesting in so many levels, ie cooking, cleaning mechanic, builder, inventor, climber, mountaineer, biker, film-maker, director, editor, comedian, story-teller... You get the point. I'm sure others will continue with a list of your never-ending qualities. You are one of the most fascinating people on the face of the earth!! I will gladly be there for every second you so generously share with us. Be well always, Forest.
I’ve developed this “third eye” while watching Forest’s videos as now I’m analyzing how each different clip is filmed. In the past, it’s just been vicariously experiencing his treks so this is an additional treat.
I think you’re doing a good ratio of daily life stuff to hikes and outdoor stuff….oh yeah and van cooking too of course. Keep it up.
" A greased up steak knife" I do love your one liners FF
I’m so glad u got Rocko now to keep u company on these adventures! I bet Rocko was not quite born yet here. I know u got her not too long after this. Perfect companions for each other! 🐶🥾🚐🏔
And the wood stove, two great additions.
The scratching sound on the tent was Steve Wallice. He was filming a stealth graveyard episode.
Steve Wallis just wanted a step 2😆
It was that Bobo dude high on the cheeba, looking for a 'Squatch!!
No it was Crazy Neighbor
Foresty eats better in a forest than most of us do at home, with a full kitchen!
Yes houses are overrated.
I wish I could just set up a campfire out on my balcony with my apartment lol
Lol. Not me!! You guys are crazy man.
I hope everyone appreciated the double foot work to set up cameras for driveby's etc, I sure do. love your videos.
8 month long slow-cook😅 Love it. Glad you’re safe and sound!
8 months low and slow must be an edible orgasm!!
I noticed, when you were packing, you put your emergency communicator device into one of the pockets of your pack. It was suggested to me once, by someone more trained in survival than me, that anything you are carrying is survival gear, everything else is camping gear. There is a possibility that your pack could get dislodged from your person in an accident and possibly roll down the mountain. I would think that the communicator should be carried in a way that it can not be separated from you.
I thought that was odd too
Sometimes I don't even like to put my car keys or phone in my purse
You never know when youre going to be separated from it...
@@SisterShirley
True I stopped putting my wallet in my backpack just in case it gets lost or robbed from me.
@@an2niotransitproductions813 That's good to hear
We all have to make adjustments in this day and age.
@@SisterShirley
Yeah
I even now keep my keys out of the wallet In case I lose it so nobody can use my id and get in house just in case.
I carry a copy of my key on a chain around my neck after I locked myself out of my car…my cell was sitting right there on the dashboard mocking me. My wallet/ID was in the car as well😑
Continually impressed by how capable and self-sufficient you are, glad it turned out to be an easy fix! stay safe out there :).
Goddamit....spoiler alert over here
I need this man in my life!!!!!
The more technical the vehicle, the bigger the headaches! You are a jack of all trades Foresty!
Watching you diagnose and fix that little problem is magical. It looked simple but it requires a very comprehensive knowledge of the system in order to do that.
Love the longer-than-usual episode, Foresty. Another great instalment.
loved the "things giggling in my head" briefing.
Me too!
Foresty McForest in da van, yo! I loved your scary story. Same thing happened to me when I rode my bike from Toronto to Halifax. After weeks of planning and purchasing camping gear I stopped in an empty park for the night after a long first day on the bike. It wasn't until I went to sleep before realizing I have a huge fear of being eaten by a bear. I didn't have trouble going to sleep after riding 200 km's, but I woke up in an absolute panic when something was walking around and sniffing right outside my tent. I panicked and ran to the public washroom, which is where I spent the rest of the night. When daylight came I poked my nose outside to see a raccoon rummaging around. Suffice to say I wasted a ton of money on camping gear, because I spent every night in a motel after the raccoon incident. You are a much stronger man than me, Foresty. Keep safe out there.
Greetings from Taiwan. I enjoy your videos very much. Being a 9 to 5 guy most of my life it's nice to imagine what it's like to be out there in nature. Keep up the good work and take care.
I’m glad you bought that firewood. Didn’t look like there was any where you were camped.
Dude, your gonna sleep with open doors, having a woodstove in. Just had mine for a month, and the 5kw dieselheater takes 45minutes to get the van "ok", and thr Woodstove take 15 minutes to get it up to 30 celcius inside. The air is twice as dry, the air at the floor are also a lot more pleasant, even though the 2 diesel heater outlets are actually at the floor. But forced air heating are way less effective than the radiation from a woodstove. Look at the G-stove if you don't go for the cub mini and similar. It's stainless steel and weighs nothing. Insert a couple of heat tolerant stones to upgrade the stove to hold more heat, if you want that too. ✌️ 1cm takes away 100 degrees Celsius. So 2 aluminium sheets with 1-2cm distance from the wall, to build a fireproof corner for the stove, and your settled 😁, and you just need a fireproof mat, for the floor, those fireblankets works like a charm for putting under the stove. No need to do a rigid and cumbersome installation.
Great film today, also 🤘👋🙋
Hay thanks, I'm installing wood stove on Wed. Needed that info for my tiny corner too.
@Lex Ruth Where?
@Lex Ruth stop lying, weirdo
I've never seen a van go places like yours lol. You have zero fear!! It is awesome.
I’m amazed that van crosses those breaks in the road- even with 4 x4.
The scenes are awesome!
This was a 100% enjoyable video!
4x4 content, campfire stories, mechanical trouble shooting, hiking, national geographic drone footage, Foresty rambling... Lol. Anyways... Nice work!
What an all time classic episode! Thanks foresty
Foresty Forest puts out the best videos out there
Hello Mr. Forrest,
I just want to compliment and appreciate you on your logic reasoning, problem solving skills keen eye on detail and overall intellect. I always ask myself, “how does TRUE CANADIAN fellow manage this off-grid lifestyle? And Answer to my own question is , “Mr. Forest is a textbook description of a Canadian who is both down-to-earth and tough enough to face challenges. And to be really honest, if I were in your place, I wouldn’t even be able to last 2 days . I am amazed how resilient and patient you’ve been on this off-grid adventure more than approximately 3 years. Stay safe and remain in good health Mr Forest . It is Always good to see you sharing your experiences.
Best wishes and Humble Regards from Edmonton Alberta.
Looking forward to your next adventure!
Amandeep Singh,
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The greased up steak knife has me rolling LOL
Great back road diagnostics . . . Now it's Miller Time 🤣 ! ! !
You creativity, determination, and attitude especially when problems occur is super cool to see and super motivating
The vibe in the episode is unreal. One of the best you've ever made, Foresty.
Good morning Forestry,
Are you okay? Nine days without a new adventure is a bit too long, hoping everything is going well, please let us know. I admire you very much! ✨🙌✨
Some of my best meals are refrigerator dumps. Whatever’s left put it together and eat it
It is absolutely enthralling watching your high quality content, Foresty....!!
You got the most hustle on RUclips with all those incoming and outgoing van shots, brother....!!
And the food....??
Food is the essence of life and it is gratifying to see you take as much pleasure out of it as you do, sir....!!
Great Show....!!
This channel is a huge calming gift to a whole universe in disarray.
You Canadians are lucky to have so many beautiful mountain ranges for Forestry’s to climb.
Ya you betcha, really lucky to have any Forest's left here in B.C. or Alberta.
The USA has more....😅😆😁
@@jenniferwise8515 Yea maybe but then you’re in the US. No thanks 😂
@@rickszabo4312 You got that right!
@@jenniferwise8515 For how long? Pretty much all the west coast was burning this past summer. Back in 1957 I was fortunate to have traveled south on the 101 from the Canadian border to San Francisco. The Red wood forest was still next to the highway. Traveled the same route in 1997, nothing but stumps, all the trees gone!
Love your bike tour too . Your a beast .
When zombies invade the earth I want to find Foresty Forest asap. I’d follow his lead into wilderness. Hopefully he gives priority to Patreon supporters ;)
... 🤣 ...if the Economic system fails, you'll have to use a different kind of Currency 🤔
Like tires, copper wires, fuses, vegetables, rechargeable AGM/Lead acid/lithium batteries, solar stuff, water/oil/air filters 🤔, snacks, clean socks/underwear, soap and beer ...to name a few 😄
Edit: I'm adding fertilizer to the list because you can grow food with it, and also Livestock
A good survival machete, carving knife, and tactical knife are good trading products, must be a full tang 👍 ...none of that crap sold on those BS late night Infomercial knife shows, or as my friend calls them, the "Big F@&King Knife" shows 😆
Something wrong with my pickup and I was warned it could be costly if it's an electrical issue. Ill have my mechanical brother look at the fuses first. Also.. I have a water filter like yours in my cabin. Instead of using it with the bladder it comes with I've connected the filter to a blue water jug screw top and filter a jugful of water at a time.
@@aprilmoon1509 Watch while he checks so you know how. I hope it's a simple and cheap fix.
Zombies will probably start watching his videos then eventually subscribe
The time is now....
Van doesn’t start. Wiggle some wires and fuses. Van starts again. Ain’t nobody got time for those antics. The man has a mountain to climb, a beer to crack open and good, mouth-watering eats to devour for the next adventure ahead. Am I the only person wanting to be a fly on the wall inside Foresty’s van??!! Not the annoying, need to swat you away type of fly. Just the type that sits still and quiet in a corner witnessing the masterful genius that Foresty Forest is. Thank you Forest. Wishing you safe adventures ahead. Cheers! 🚐💨🍻
A good lesson on checking fuses! Everyone overlooks it and it's a very important first step.
Finally caught up!! This guy is such a stud! Fixing his van 🚐 electrical ⚡️ problem, hiking 🥾 a mountain 🏔, fixing dinner 🍲 and making a damn tv 📺 episode! Renaissance Man !!
The statistics in this video! 😲👍
Backcountry Breakdown is pure poetry.
Aside the likes, the filter and firewood comments were through the roof
@@Jon-jk8vd 😉 he did it on purpose. Smart guy!
Backcountry Breakdown 🤣🤣🤣
How is going to live this one down? 😅
One of my favorite things about your videos is that when you're eating, it doesn't sound like you have a microphone inside your mouth with the food. Thank you for that.
Wow, what an episode, a van fix, a hike and double cooking also Foresty gearing up like Arnold Schwarzenneger in Commando 😅😅😅👌
Foresty. I grew up in three vans and spent winters at minus 40. What worked well to keep everything going including the engine block, battery, and us was a propane primus heater under the hood that was connect to the engine block with a valve. It would then pump hot water around the block and the whole van to keep warm. Battery never froze, engine did not freeze and when driving you could throw the valve and it would heat up the whole van right to the back. Keep well Foresty. You are a huge inspiration. And your videos of van life bring back memories I miss greatly. Love your work. Be safe and watch out for those crevasses.
Glad you were able to get that engine problem sorted out quickly!
I'm continuously jealous of the beauty of where you live.
Easily my fav channel anymore. Usually watch these a couple times.
I've been burning through auto mechanics for thirty years and you, my friend, are better than 90% of them.
the best mechanic ..go to guy is scotty on RUclips. he answers all my questions.
Breaking down in the BC Back Country...not good...not good at all.
Fixing said breakdown easily on your own, priceless!
“8 months. The longest slow-cook I’ve ever done” …LOL
Your off road capabilities have come a long way since your mini-van Simon 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🚐
I'm glad you figured out your mechanical problems buddy. It would be really terrifying to have a break down in such a remote area. I'm glad you do have that device to send out an SOS message if ever needed.
I have great admiration for the fact that you don't panic. All that mechanical stuff is greek to me and I'd definitely panic. It's probably why I don't own a vehicle or couldn't live out of one. I've been fascinated by tiny house living, but even there I'm a bit afraid I might walk to a nearby grocery only to return home with purchases to find that someone has hitched my home to a truck and driven it away. Still, the idea of living a life with very little has a great appeal to me.
When the engine turned over I litterally did a fist pump in the air sitting in my room all by myself. Wow how lucky you have some car knowledge to fiddle with it without access to the internet. I loved how you did a verbal risk assessment. Way to stay calm!
The Frightful part of this Video.....
Is seeing your Van driving those Narrow Roads along those....Steep Slopes....
It was good to see you chose Safety rather then Reaching the Mountain Top at all costs....
Thanx for another good video....
Stole my words.
Better get the premium CAA membership. One free tow from a gravel backroad like that will pay for 2 yrs membership.
It is funny how something that simple took you out. I am glad you remembered to check it.
Okay, yet another inspiring video! A web developer here myself who struggles day to day with crazy tasks, and yet Foresty here just breezes with the fuse issue. Honestly, would LOVE to read up on a full breakdown of this fuse issue. It's very interesting!
Bought an Airfryer at the weekend thanks to this channel. I hope the World Association Of Air Fryer Manufacturers is giving you free airmiles or something.
Glad everything is okay with the van bud. Another reason i am so jealous of your mentality and lifestyle. It all looks pretty on a RUclips video until shit hits the van in the middle of the Canadian wilderness.
Keep on trucking brother.
Love from South Carolina
Jealousy is not good.
Yes, Foresty always fixes things on the fly or has to go to shop when he can’t
Your stamina is mind-blowing. The photography is amazing!
what an epic episode, got at least a little taste of virtually everything i love about your channel. your videos are always a bright spot in my day, thanks foresty.
You're lucky you're so smart! Glad to see you weren't stuck.
Been on the rails for trails many times!! Love to hear a good PEI story. Definitely not a deer, we don't have any. Racoon maybe or a drunken islander!!
I think the code reader is a must on these trips. It’s such a great tool.
"Foresty Forest. He can't start his van. It's time for a cold brew!"
Lol
I wonder how many beers he downs every day. He's drinking quite a bit.
Lol. I can hear it in my head clearly. I guess that's the whole point of jingles.
OMG! I was eating popcorn like this was Chinese drama! that was so good and you're so smart
Nice work finding the burnt fuse. Express vans seem to have issues with the placement of the fuse box. It is very hard to seal up if you have the cover off many times. Make sure there is not corrision on the any of the contacts especially if you have been taking some puddles . Make sure the cover fits well if not use plastic ties and weatherstrip to make sure the cover seals. Bad design we had to have our whole fuse block replaced after issues.
What an amazing drone shot @ 20:00. And all while driving. That's award winning producing.
That was beautiful drone footage. Stunning scenery! Appreciate the effort you put into everything.
I feel your pain. I’ve been broke down for the past two days in kenora and no shops can help me cause they’re backed up for weeks. I was living in my cube van with my two dogs and two cats and now we’re in a motel cause it’s too cold in the van. I have to attempt to put u joints in myself outside tomorrow. Which I’ve never done. Glad to see your moving again. When your house won’t start your whole world can fall apart quickly.
Im from Utah, Love the mountains. Those views of the Canadian Rockies are spectacular! Keep it up.
Holy crap Foresty that story sent shivers down me spine
As a truck driver I have stayed at the Husky in Golden several times. It was neat to see it in your video.
FF Technical Solutions comes good again! No fuse nor wire will beat him. Great shots of the scenery during the hike. Winter is coming around the corner for the N Hemisphere alright.
8:50 what a beautiful sunset. I dream about seeing the northern light
Keep that van clean, i know your mom watches you! Hey great story, please do more.
And just like that Forestry scared the crap out of anyone wanting to get remote with their van. A few less people to worry about in the mountains now lol ✌️🇨🇦✌️
Before going for a wood stove, have you considered improving the ventilation? The root cause of the condensation is the amount of water inside (from breathing, wet clothes, etc). Raising the temperature above the dew temperature (either with a diesel heater or wood stove) only reduces the relative humidity and therefore the probability of condensation. But the amount of water inside is the same (either in vapour or liquid form). If you haven't already, you could try reinstalling your heater so the air inlet takes air from outside the van, rather than inside. This way you would be pumping fresh air into the cabin instead of just reheating and recirculating the moist air indoors. The downside of this is higher diesel consumption because you need more energy to heat air from -20C to +40 or whatever. But you could install a T-duct into the heater's air inlet: one intake comes from outside the van and the other from inside. Using a flapper valve you could select the amount of fresh air from outside vs recirculated air from inside and manage the diesel consumption depending on how much moisture there is inside vs outside temperature, etc. To make it even better, you could also install a small silent exhaust fan to vent out the moist air (supplementing the fresh air pumped by the heater). Of course, this only works if the relative humidity outside is less than inside (which should always be the case except for foggy or very wet days).
I don't have any experience with wood stoves in a van. But it seems like it will need a lot of maintenance. Being a small unit, it needs to be loaded frequently with more wood (it will not last an entire night, for sure and you want to keep the fire alive). Every time you open the stove there is a small chance of getting smoke inside. Also, a wood stove will run extremely hot (200-300C): You will need a lot of space around it to avoid fire risk or damaging your gear/van trim. And it might be rather uncomfortable to be so close to it while cooking for example. Unless you get a ventilated stove, it will be burning oxygen from inside the van so you need to be careful to have enough fresh air coming in.
Every so often you will need to take out the ashes and that's a very messy procedure. Do you really want to do that so close to your kitchen and bed?
Regarding "free fuel", you should use dry wood otherwise you might have smoke or low burning temperature which will cause soot accumulation. How easy is it to get dry wood in the winter for free? If you happen to find dry wood, do you want to carry it around? How practical is it to keep a wood stove during the summer time? How practical is it to light up a stove after you come back from a hike, hungry, cold and wet?
Good points here
I appreciate the obviously considerable thought and effort you put into your highly analytical reply. I will be installing a diesel heater in my van in the near future and will keep your reasoned advice in mind. I particularly like the concept of a dual air inlet. Being able to control the mixture of the intake air would be ideal, but realistically speaking, it likely won't prove to be within my questionable skill set. Nonetheless, to steal a line from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", keep thinking, it's what you're good at:-)
Sounds like that wire to the generator had some insulation worn off somewhere and it shorted out to the chassis momentarily. I'd check that wire.
Glad you found that fried fuse, Forresty. Never had an electrical problem on my van until now. Power windows went dead in the down position. Just happened to have 8 1ft long 2×4's to jack up my engine (to protect oil pan) to replace engine mounts. Now they hold up my windows! Both windows died in the down pos simultaneously. Which points to a dead master switch. But I have current testing pen, and I'll make sure it's not a motor, or the relay. Popping off the inside door panels was a breeze. Unscrewing the motor & regulator from the door (3 big allen star screws with no dimple) frame to loosen the window from the regulator. Also a breeze. Wood mounts perfectly inside doors jacking both windows all the way up even on rough roads.
So, nobody panic if power windows go out.
Thanks you so much for this adventure chanel , i lam glad to see a "normal" guy folowing his passion of hiking and discovering, all of that without a million dollar mercedes van, simple, basic with all you need, this the true , this is the real vanlife, that is an exemple and a lifestyle that everyone can do for real , thanks Foresty
Simon, I know you are a very experienced hiker so take my suggestion or not but from a safety stand point you should carry your In Reach safety transceiver on your person and not in your pack. You climb some pretty steep routes and now you are on snow so if you were to fall and become separated from your pack and not be able to get to it you would not be able to call for help. This was a suggestion we used in the Forestry Service in the states when folks would go into the backcountry. I enjoy your videos. I like the fact that you turn around when things are over your ability or are unsafe.
I added roadside assistance to my truck insurance last month.
Even though Taco is only 6 years old, I got to thinking about how much it would cost to get towed if I could not fix it on the road.
$15 a month is good piece of mind.
Great diagnostic there Foresty!
CAA/AAA is great cheap insurance but I dont think you'll need it on a 6yr old tacoma, my 4runner is - no, I wont jinx it lol.
Would / does it cover back country rescues?
@@eh42 Nope, road only - if going on a trail with no cell service you want lockers and a winch if alone
This video is it right here. It's got it all breakdown, grocery store, northern lights, scary story, off roading. Can't ask for anything more.
@6:11 the arrow on your water filter is in the wrong direction, you could be filling your jug with crap previously filtered out
Beat me to it.
I mean, if it’s always been like that then who cares right?
its in immune booster mode
Unless, he had it like that all the time, and does it purposefully to troll the viewers, which definitely be his MO. AFAIK the actual orientation is arbitrary, as long as you always do the same direction.
@@CanIHasThisName Some filters have a progressively smaller micron size as the water flows through the filter matrix, thus flow direction is important for those types.
Mcyver style pitstop. I think you actually spotted a Man-Bear-Pig, you are lucky to get away!
You looked so discombobulated, and after all that spectacular cleaning! Glad you were able to fix your van.
Hi Forrest. Your ability to work out and fix problems is awesome. I am the exact opposite to yov, so watching your videos is pure joy. Keep up the good work. You should catch up with 'sharing the wild' you two are very similar.
"Longest slow cook ever" (Lol)...
I'm sooo long overdue to have a cocktail enjoying scenery like that...Mesmerizing as usual Foresty.
Cheers!!
KEEP EXTRA FUSES FORREST!
I've heard hundreds of Squatch encounter stories... there's no doubt that's what scratched down the side of your tent. Not to worry tho, respect gets respect.
Another great vid, man... cheers!
Came here to say the same. I mean, never seen one but that is exactly what his recounting reminded me of. Neat.
No such thing...
Maybe a cougar??
@@superx9619 There are no cougars on Prince Edward Island...no bears, moose, or even deer either, the largest wildlife species is the coyote.
@@torianholt2752 oh wow I wasn't aware of that 😮
Its been years amd still I get excited to see a FF upload.
Hi Foresty, just an idea for a bit of extra heat for inside the van, when ever you have a campfire, put some stones on your grills over the the hot coals then put them into a metal container of some sort and place them inside the van, its not a whole lot but at least a small amount of free heat!
@Flower Power People have done it for thousands of years, lol. Now its "What an idea!"
classic lo tech!
Just make sure you have an insulated surface to put the container on.
The problem with heating stones on the campfire - wet rocks can explode. Where are you going to find rocks that are dry?
@@jwagnermail ... damn! that's serious, and good to know 😯
I guess carrying a few oven bricks, like those used in kilns, might be a good investment for VanLife 👍
WHAT IS REALLY SCAREY IS THE TRAIL YOU TOOK TO GET TO THE AREA TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS/ YOU ARE BRAVE.
Love Golden and the area around it, especially Wapta Falls.
And Gorman lake.
How can anyone possibly “dislike” this video??