You can get a webasto from a discovery 3 from uk for about £65 then a guy in Poland does a W bus controller for another £50 it’s on my long list of projects for my van.
Every year my kids bring their kids out to my property for about 4 or 5 days of camping at Grandpa's house The grandkids are in charge of trying at this point they haven't done it yet to get the first campfire started Every year I test them every year I add a little bit more to their fire starting kit
Ah that just sounds fantastic. The way it should be for them. When they get that fire going for the first time It will stick with them forever I'm sure.
One of my favorite things is to catch a small pail of Perch like those. We filet them and cut into strips then cook similar to shrimp with your favorite seasoning, delicious poor mans shrimp!
They are very good to eat. I tend to just egg and batter mine in wheat free flour (wife's celiac). Its pretty good and next time I will probabaly take what I can and not care too much about size. Found my fish knife also! What seasoning do you use? Thanks for watching
This was a very cool outing Mike. I love being out in winter alone as well, so can appreciate the tranquility that was conveyed throughout the video. I see you added a saw to your kit--looks like it worked well and most likely saved some energy. I really appreciate the time and effort you go through to provide multiple camera angles while you are traveling. It seems that effort gets lost behind the scenes as we are brought along for the journey. You do a tremendous job with your filming while juggling all the other tasks at hand. Besides the scenery and adventure, appreciation for your camera work is one of my favorite things about your videos. I hope your viewers truly appreciate the effort that goes into that aspect of your work. Looking forward to the next one!
The camera work is something I enjoy greatly as you can probably tell. I will hopefully upgrade my setup soon which in turn would make my filming a bit easier. The drone has been a massive game changer as the driving shots are just much easier given it flys with me. Thats actually good to hear that the effort gets lost behind the video, that means I'm doing a good job and it feels natural. I replaced the Silky with a new one, it's a monster at sawing wood. I almost toyed with a chainsaw but I think I will stay basic for now. Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it 🙏
Mike, this was an awesome video, the drone shots were exquisite, however, I'm afraid I'm going to have to fact check you on a fairly big inaccuracy.... The black mamba is 19.5 inches. 😂
Well done Mike. K Keep up this format and quality of video and you'll be right up there with the best channels on RUclips. That's a place you should have occupied years ago:) Now then now then, Don't do too many Jimmy jokes though :) Do you remember that time in Wales with Lee and we were shooting, I could only fire the .410 because I didn't want to shoot the 12 gauge due to recoil and toothache. Well guess what.... On Wednesday I have another appointment with the Dentist. Don't grow old and get toothache!
I remember that weekend in Wales with you two. It was great fun, still strange what happened to Lee. Toothache is just the worst. I always imagine an apocalyptic situation with toothache and what I would do. I'm not sure if my channel will reach the likes of the last one or others larger than it, i've always enjoyed videography though, telling stories and filming outdoors. Thanks for watching Sandy and take care!
Love watching your videos and seeing the build of the jeep at 61. I'm still camping out of my 2016 4runner, sorry jeep 😊. Keep up the great work they are so inspiring. Be safe out there.
I hope i'm still out here in my 60's so its always great to hear from guys like yourself. 4runners are awesome to be fair so no apology needed. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
I miss camping. Thousands of dollars worth of camping/fishing gear (and tools) got stolen from my Chevy Tahoe SUV almost a year ago. Worked so hard to acquire it all when I was working. I have NO use for thieves, may they rot from the inside. Great outing there Mike, the rig's lookin' good.
New subscriber! Love the build on the keep man! We don’t have many diesel cherokees in the states. And great cinematography! Going to be checking out your channel for sure! Cheers!
Oh, I like ‘fire reflector’ behind your seat. Looks like a simple silvered windscreen ‘screen’ (dunno what they call them: for parking in searingly hot weather). That right? Or am I belittling a better invention? (o;
I was having a bad day today, still at work, outside in the darkness and cold, but watching/listening to your video elevated my mood, once again. Thank you for a nicely produced, quality clip. 👏 I'd definitely recommend Webasto/Ebersprächer/Binar or similar auxiliary heater. Living in Lapland I used one on my diesel car even when driving in cold weather as the engine temperature wouldn't go past 40°c in really cold weather and that's both uneconomical and bad for your engine. Not sure how the old VM tractor engine does in the cold while driving, but at least it'll help with cold starts immensely and doesn't require external power sources. They do use both fuel and battery though and won't work if either is low and you shouldn't use one if you only drive very short distances, but I guess that won't be a problem for you 😅 Also, judging by your heating time I'm guessing you have a radiation heater, an element slapped on your oil pan or side of the engine? If you want a bit of help and cheaper than Webasto, you could easily install a Defa/Kalix etc heater that'll heat and circulate the coolant. It's installed in the coolant pipes and works usually within 30-60min for your engine size. Same idea as Webasto, but does need electrics. Anyway, all the best, and again, thank you for the video 👌
Hi, new to the channel and that jeep is fantastic, on a side note an old boss is mine swap his daihatsu fourtrak for a 2.5 jeep sport I was only 20 at the time I nearly crashed it, he wasn't happy with me, and yes your a big tasty ice lolly for bigfoot😅
For pre heating the engine cheaper than a webasto and more reliable you could check out military surplus and old style radiator heaters. We used them on the trucks down to really cold.
Thanks for subscribing and for the comment! Its been a ten year project and I don't think it will ever end. Ah, where in the UK do your ancestors come from?
Love it! So great to watch your videos! On the Bigfoot front- curious if you’ve ever heard anything in the deep forest at night? Obviously- it would probably be on the animal front, but that’s the only thing that gives me the hibijibies…. I do hear there are the Massive Trolls up there in Sweden as well. Maybe keep that drone up all night to keep watch mate 😊
I've have one very very frightening experience while in the wilderness here. I've not been back to the location in about 4 years. I've never spoken of it on camera, only with a Sami friend of mine. Sami are like indigenous reindeer farmers here. He's quite spiritual and open to things so I opened up to him about it. He just told me I wasn't meant to be there and to not go back. I've toyed with the idea of going back but what I experienced was extremely strange and despite rationalising it, I can't explain it. Thanks for watching
Oh Wow! I would Love To hear what happened! I’ve had both a UFO encounter and a Ghost encounter, so I’m now pretty open to everything. If it won’t trigger ptsd or something- I’m sure the whole channel would love to hear what happened!
You certainly know how to make a film interesting and entertaining and have mastered that drone admirably. However, your ordered perfection does make me want to get in the back of that JEEP, do a Big Foot and chuck stuff about just to watch you cry. 😉 New Christmas Special Channel Merch, frozen 'Lady Sized' Mike Lollipops and Bigfoot 'wake up with a smile' phallic Fat Wood. Happy Christmas to you and yours IF we don't see you again before then. 👍👌
Im a bit better with my ODC these days, honestly lol! The drill was left outside and not cleaned and put away, plus all my pots and pans just left overnight under the jeep. I'm trying hahaha! Thank you though regarding the filming comments, I do really enjoy filming so its nice to hear. Phallic FatWood sounds like a best seller! Happy Christmas to you and the family also!
19:22 My favorite go to seasoning is McCormick microplastics. The petrol compounds make the flavor of the steak really come out. Also an idea: Maybe you could incorporate more first person angles into these videos.
I will have to try McCormicks Microplastics, although i'm probabaly eating them every day without knowing anyway. You think some FPS angles would be cool, I thought that when I filmed the morning stuff. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing. What front bumper do you have, and have you weighed it? I have the cheap smittybilt front and rear ones and while they’re durable they’re heavy and I’m looking to shed weight.
I cant find the link to the bumper I have. It was made by a polish man who lived in the UK and I got from eBay. I did find a very similar one in the USA - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223487393368?hash=item3408e2fe58:g:4tIAAOSwTzVcuRpd&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Cc%2FU%2Bp3JfKo%2FRQXPYdvK1J0%2B%2F3B9zcfewmW%2F9etNLDT81OCEgdVWdPGYdom6RUbZ5fW7KG%2FtfMHEPPHEiM9V0ppIpkmU3D%2FGZ6N13EzVnAQs5ngiuimeo%2BX4rRfbvMZah6n8acrufBvYSsmX10fc8%2F7p7gABSqkXLIWLrHzQ%2BjLe%2FqBs8gE1C3fBpHEisudksai0afFsbP7OXbveifPLh3%2FMc6asqXU801knZ3iCJoBAWOYJu3qf1bMzRQPkvM1zhvJgPcBdcg9Q7hafPqlHFU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8rpkZ6NYw My bumper is about 27kg, its very heavy! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment.
I'm checking if the wood has ice inside by testing the temperature on my face. You can often tell moisture by a wet or dry cold. I worked as an instructor for quite a few years and had a channel about all these skills here. If you're interested - youtube.com/@MCQBushcraft?si=aQqjOIv3i9LxB5AQ
Keep the vids coming. Love watching the xj evolve and get used as it should. Jealous of that TD engine. Also looking forward to videos of that Remix Jeep.
Thanks for watching. I fired up the old Renix today. Started right up. I've been slowly gathering parts so when the time comes it will get some love. Thanks again!
Great video. It has given me more inspiration for the camping equipment needed for my xj. Where did you get the dished metal cooker from? Or did you fabricate it yourself. It’s really neat that you can remove the burner and use it over a fire.
Its partly fabricated but originally the dish is bought. Its called a Murrikka and they are originally just for open fires. I've welded some fittings under ut for the MSR stoves I have so I have the option of using white gas in the winter or summer. I have a video about it - ruclips.net/video/jzaKc_s1FvM/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Bitting my ass (lol) cold diesel starts are better w battery chg.do u use solar panel? I use small panel for my Cummins in winter to keep batteries topped off and cold weather radiator cover for faster heat up.👍🏻🇺🇸
I have a battery charger built in so when its warming up its charging. I do have solar, on the roof tent and portable panels but it brings in very little at this time of year. The sun just isn't high enough but perhaps on a brighter day Its possible to help a bit. Thanks for the tips and for watching.
The left the battery in the drill outside all night and used it the next day. I was surprised it worked but I cant imagine its good for the battery. Next time I will keep them in the fridge whiles its keeping the food, milk warm over night. Thanks for watching.
It wasn't much fun. I took the fuel filter out, dropped the tank and cleared the fuel lines with compressed air. There was about 2.5L of water in the tank and I had to drain about 80L of diesel off into containers. I've left the containers in the garden and the water is frozen at the bottom. I will fill the Jeep up with it on the next trip. It was a shit job but my own stupid fault.
I have a small awning and a room that is on the side of the jeep, I guess I just like being outside a lot. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the content
I would cold start the engine and beg it for forgiveness. I'm investing in a Webasto engine diesel heater. They cost a lot but its much better! Thanks for watching.
I really appreciate your channel and the quality content you make, I have an XJ 98 lift 6" and I am putting it together to make my family camp. Greetings from Peru
HI :) I plan to take a trip this winter with my family, from Poland, through Sweden up to the North of Norway and back. I noticed you are using on your rig the same tires that I run on my 4x4. While in Poland it is recomended to use winter tires during winter and most people change tires for the winter period ( i also run winter tires in my day to day car) By law it not required. I read that in nordic coutries it is required by law to use winter tires and not using them may result in fines? I'm pondering changing my cooper 4x4 tires to normal winter tires for the trip, in order not to worry about being fined. As can be seen in your video and with my experience in Poland, Copper S/T maxx tires are quite capable in witer conditions but they are not strictly winter tires. In your videos you drive mainly in the wildirness :), but in order to reach the wilderness i suspect you also have to drive quite a bit on normal public roads. Did you ever had trouble with the police in winter time on those tires? I would much aprreciate a recomendation on an action plan for my trip regarding the winter tires when it comes to the customs in Your parts of Europe :) I love your Videos and keep up the great work :) i learned a lot from yout videos on deasel heaters whitch I also will be using during the trip :)
They are not legally a winter tire and they would be extremely dangerous to run here as one. I have had mine drilled an studded with tungsten truck studs, 180 studs per tire that protrude 2/3mm out from the tire. This makes them a legal winter tire here in Sweden and extremely good on ice and compacted snow. You can take almost any tire and do this and run it legally, but its easy to do on mud terrains because the lugs are so deep so there easy to drill. If you want to run the coopers here you would need studs. You can buy ones that you screw in yourself. You get a tool with them so it can be done at the side of the road. It might take a few hours to do though so I would either stop by a garage and get them to do it or book a day on a campsite and rent a stuga (cabin) so the family can be warm inside while you spend the day drilling and studding the tires. There is the other possibility that you could just risk it. Many do and seem to get away with it but the roads are around 4cm of ice and snow so its a risk on safety also. I hope this helps.
I’ve been running a Webasto diesel heater in my commuter for seven years now. It has had zero problems and takes roughly 20 minutes to heat the entire cab and engine in -15C. I’ve never had to scrape my windows. I had to pay 26k SEK for mine, but think it was worth it.
The front facing drone shots are great! My Dji mini 3 pro always wants to track behind the vehicle, what wizadry are you deploying Mike? Some multi tasking driving and flying? Great video as usual. Big love for the XJ👌
Some shots are manually flown due to an altitude issues and open spaces. The other shots are tracking done by the Mini 3 Pro. It tracks in front if you take it slow and let it get some speed up and then it stays in front provided you don't exceed the speed it can do. Also if its in a corridor of trees it cant get behind you so its forced to stay in front. Thanks for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWildernessIt is not easy flying smoothly and driving at the same time! Constrictive tree corridors sound handy! Look forward to more content, I enjoy the underbody shots too they are a nice way to show off axle shineys and functional rotating shizzaz.
They are spikes on lanyards that you grab if you fall through the ice. So you can pull yourself out easier. The ice was very thick but there are springs under the lake were patches can be thin so its good to have them. Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness my mind was thinking that they were something along those lines, great bit of kit to carry, keep up the great videos bruv, thought it was cold going to work the other opening at -3 then watch one of your videos and it puts it into perspective 🤣
I have a range of gear but nothing too spectacular. My drone is probabaly the best thing I have, a DJI Mini 3 Pro although I record audio separately on a H1 zoom. My main camera is a Gopro Hero 8 Black and I have two backup Gopro 6 Blacks to do the under shots. Its mostly the settings on the Gopros and Drone that are important. The lenses are all linear, 4k with no sharpening, colour, contrast done by the cameras. I film flat and I adjust everything in post to get the cameras to produce the right saturation, levels and sharpening. My audio is a Rode shotgun mic and the H1 Zoom, mostly adjusted to +20db for the Gopro's and around 33 on audio gain for driving shots. Provided you don't let the cameras refine the video in any way you can get them to look professional enough. I also use ND and CPL filters to limit the light and give motion blur on driving shots but also to stop oversaturation on snow because everything's white so its difficult to preserve the darker areas without the filters. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness we never miss them. Hope the family is well and you get that 4.0 on the road for your wife. We had a 1998 4.0 Limited LHD back in the day and it was great.
@@tonyanddeb1012 I appreciate that. The family are well, gearing down for Christmas at the moment. The 4.0 is a slow project, my plan is to keep gathering parts then get the bilk of it done so its a usable vehicle before the summer.
I’d also install a high idle switch for winter too
My high switch is a small latch that pulls the wire of the mechanical pump to about 1200rpm.
Thanks for watching.
You can get a webasto from a discovery 3 from uk for about £65 then a guy in Poland does a W bus controller for another £50 it’s on my long list of projects for my van.
Appreciate the information. I found some here in Sweden and I may got for it. Its the way forward I think for these cold starts! Thanks again
Great video. Planning a northern European trip in winter so really enjoying and learning from your adventures.
Ah nice, where are you heading? Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching.
Your filming skills are on point. Well done. 👍
The Jeep has been quite a companion to you over the years. It’s great to see it’s evolving to its environment. As are you.
Every year my kids bring their kids out to my property for about 4 or 5 days of camping at Grandpa's house
The grandkids are in charge of trying at this point they haven't done it yet to get the first campfire started
Every year I test them every year I add a little bit more to their fire starting kit
Ah that just sounds fantastic. The way it should be for them. When they get that fire going for the first time It will stick with them forever I'm sure.
I really enjoy your videos. The visuals, insights, vibe and humour are top notch, thank you.
Great job on audio, engine inclusion particularly!
One of my favorite things is to catch a small pail of Perch like those. We filet them and cut into strips then cook similar to shrimp with your favorite seasoning, delicious poor mans shrimp!
They are very good to eat. I tend to just egg and batter mine in wheat free flour (wife's celiac). Its pretty good and next time I will probabaly take what I can and not care too much about size. Found my fish knife also! What seasoning do you use?
Thanks for watching
Being a Marylander we use a lot of Old Bay seasoning. Turns out it's actually quite tasty on much more than just seafood. Appreciate the reply.
@@tmchase7 I will see if I can get some here. I have heard of it actually, just never tried it. Thanks for the info!
This was a very cool outing Mike. I love being out in winter alone as well, so can appreciate the tranquility that was conveyed throughout the video. I see you added a saw to your kit--looks like it worked well and most likely saved some energy. I really appreciate the time and effort you go through to provide multiple camera angles while you are traveling. It seems that effort gets lost behind the scenes as we are brought along for the journey. You do a tremendous job with your filming while juggling all the other tasks at hand. Besides the scenery and adventure, appreciation for your camera work is one of my favorite things about your videos. I hope your viewers truly appreciate the effort that goes into that aspect of your work. Looking forward to the next one!
The camera work is something I enjoy greatly as you can probably tell. I will hopefully upgrade my setup soon which in turn would make my filming a bit easier. The drone has been a massive game changer as the driving shots are just much easier given it flys with me.
Thats actually good to hear that the effort gets lost behind the video, that means I'm doing a good job and it feels natural.
I replaced the Silky with a new one, it's a monster at sawing wood. I almost toyed with a chainsaw but I think I will stay basic for now. Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it 🙏
Cool cars, great scenery, gently falling snow, ice fishing, bonfires, etc. This video contains all the things I like.
Thanks for watching!
Mike, this was an awesome video, the drone shots were exquisite, however, I'm afraid I'm going to have to fact check you on a fairly big inaccuracy.... The black mamba is 19.5 inches. 😂
😂 I must have gnawed a few inches of mine in my sleep 😅
Thanks for watching mate 👍
Well done Mike. K
Keep up this format and quality of video and you'll be right up there with the best channels on RUclips. That's a place you should have occupied years ago:)
Now then now then, Don't do too many Jimmy jokes though :)
Do you remember that time in Wales with Lee and we were shooting, I could only fire the .410 because I didn't want to shoot the 12 gauge due to recoil and toothache. Well guess what....
On Wednesday I have another appointment with the Dentist. Don't grow old and get toothache!
I remember that weekend in Wales with you two. It was great fun, still strange what happened to Lee. Toothache is just the worst. I always imagine an apocalyptic situation with toothache and what I would do.
I'm not sure if my channel will reach the likes of the last one or others larger than it, i've always enjoyed videography though, telling stories and filming outdoors.
Thanks for watching Sandy and take care!
Love watching your videos and seeing the build of the jeep at 61. I'm still camping out of my 2016 4runner, sorry jeep 😊. Keep up the great work they are so inspiring. Be safe out there.
Both good vehicles for it!
I hope i'm still out here in my 60's so its always great to hear from guys like yourself. 4runners are awesome to be fair so no apology needed. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
I miss camping. Thousands of dollars worth of camping/fishing gear (and tools) got stolen from my Chevy Tahoe SUV almost a year ago. Worked so hard to acquire it all when I was working. I have NO use for thieves, may they rot from the inside. Great outing there Mike, the rig's lookin' good.
Ah mate that's absolutely terrible. What kind of gear did they take?
You're an inspiration, Mike! 👍👍
mike ,what is the MPG of your jeep?
Its about 1 in 11 which is 25mpg. To get this though you have to do a long consistent drive on road.
Camping for me in the winter is the "Holiday Inn Express" without a swimming pool. 😊
Loving the drone work, would be interested in a behind the scenes on how you work the magic, and ,"not like that" 😅😝
Yet again a cracking video mike, entertaining, funny, i just love chilling and watching them.. keep rewatching old ones even. Keep them coming 👍
Some great shots in this one Mike 😎👍
Thanks for watching!
New subscriber! Love the build on the keep man! We don’t have many diesel cherokees in the states. And great cinematography! Going to be checking out your channel for sure! Cheers!
Thanks for subscribing! There were never the most popular engine here but with some fine tuning its pretty nice these days. Hope you like vids.
Oh, I like ‘fire reflector’ behind your seat. Looks like a simple silvered windscreen ‘screen’ (dunno what they call them: for parking in searingly hot weather). That right? Or am I belittling a better invention? (o;
I was having a bad day today, still at work, outside in the darkness and cold, but watching/listening to your video elevated my mood, once again. Thank you for a nicely produced, quality clip. 👏
I'd definitely recommend Webasto/Ebersprächer/Binar or similar auxiliary heater. Living in Lapland I used one on my diesel car even when driving in cold weather as the engine temperature wouldn't go past 40°c in really cold weather and that's both uneconomical and bad for your engine. Not sure how the old VM tractor engine does in the cold while driving, but at least it'll help with cold starts immensely and doesn't require external power sources. They do use both fuel and battery though and won't work if either is low and you shouldn't use one if you only drive very short distances, but I guess that won't be a problem for you 😅
Also, judging by your heating time I'm guessing you have a radiation heater, an element slapped on your oil pan or side of the engine? If you want a bit of help and cheaper than Webasto, you could easily install a Defa/Kalix etc heater that'll heat and circulate the coolant. It's installed in the coolant pipes and works usually within 30-60min for your engine size. Same idea as Webasto, but does need electrics.
Anyway, all the best, and again, thank you for the video 👌
Hi, new to the channel and that jeep is fantastic, on a side note an old boss is mine swap his daihatsu fourtrak for a 2.5 jeep sport I was only 20 at the time I nearly crashed it, he wasn't happy with me, and yes your a big tasty ice lolly for bigfoot😅
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Haha I can imagine he wasn't too happy.
Great set up for extreme temps Mike. Never mind Bigfoot, I’m Irish so it’s those Leprechauns that I worry about. 😉
Great episode 👍🏻 You will probably be the first ever to film Bigfoot in 4K but who will post the vid? We will know soon enough i guess 😶
Easy Tiger, with drone skills like that, you'll get press ganged and sent South to fight the Orcs
Big foot black mamba fishy 🐟 fingers what a party 🎉. Catch you on the next one 👌
Great video, im tryin to remember what video you said was the best tea to drink. I wanna order some.
Ah yes Yorkshire Gold. Very strong but good flavour. I've run out unfortunately. PG Tips doesn't compare
As always.... great content. Especially your outings driving, fishing, cooking and being aware of bigfart...soz Bigfoot 👍
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Big Foots always on the periphery I think, waiting for me to drop the soap.
I absolutely love this xj, one of the best looking, I have seen in my opinion.
Awesome video as always
Thanks for watching!
For pre heating the engine cheaper than a webasto and more reliable you could check out military surplus and old style radiator heaters. We used them on the trucks down to really cold.
I'm in Idaho USA and just subscribed. You produce amazing videos, and I am very impressed with your XJ. I also have extensive ancestry in the UK.
Thanks for subscribing and for the comment! Its been a ten year project and I don't think it will ever end. Ah, where in the UK do your ancestors come from?
Have you looked into PTC heaters.
Love it! So great to watch your videos! On the Bigfoot front- curious if you’ve ever heard anything in the deep forest at night?
Obviously- it would probably be on the animal front, but that’s the only thing that gives me the hibijibies….
I do hear there are the Massive Trolls up there in Sweden as well. Maybe keep that drone up all night to keep watch mate 😊
I've have one very very frightening experience while in the wilderness here. I've not been back to the location in about 4 years. I've never spoken of it on camera, only with a Sami friend of mine. Sami are like indigenous reindeer farmers here. He's quite spiritual and open to things so I opened up to him about it.
He just told me I wasn't meant to be there and to not go back.
I've toyed with the idea of going back but what I experienced was extremely strange and despite rationalising it, I can't explain it.
Thanks for watching
Oh Wow! I would Love To hear what happened! I’ve had both a UFO encounter and a Ghost encounter, so I’m now pretty open to everything. If it won’t trigger ptsd or something- I’m sure the whole channel would love to hear what happened!
Another great video. I need a snow shovel like that too
Great vid Mike. I love the sound of that VM engine, it’s quite unique actually. Sounds like a light aircraft!
I love the sound of it also. Its a lot like a light aircraft in sound when your in it lol! Thanks for watching!
It really does doesn't it!
You certainly know how to make a film interesting and entertaining and have mastered that drone admirably. However, your ordered perfection does make me want to get in the back of that JEEP, do a Big Foot and chuck stuff about just to watch you cry. 😉 New Christmas Special Channel Merch, frozen 'Lady Sized' Mike Lollipops and Bigfoot 'wake up with a smile' phallic Fat Wood. Happy Christmas to you and yours IF we don't see you again before then. 👍👌
Im a bit better with my ODC these days, honestly lol! The drill was left outside and not cleaned and put away, plus all my pots and pans just left overnight under the jeep. I'm trying hahaha! Thank you though regarding the filming comments, I do really enjoy filming so its nice to hear.
Phallic FatWood sounds like a best seller!
Happy Christmas to you and the family also!
19:22 My favorite go to seasoning is McCormick microplastics. The petrol compounds make the flavor of the steak really come out.
Also an idea: Maybe you could incorporate more first person angles into these videos.
I will have to try McCormicks Microplastics, although i'm probabaly eating them every day without knowing anyway. You think some FPS angles would be cool, I thought that when I filmed the morning stuff. Thanks for watching.
😂 ol Bigfoot didn't skimp on serving you up the footlong! Great video my friend! 👍
He probably thought my sleeping bag was a dong warmer... honestly I need a perimeter alarm. Thanks for watching mate
@@WorkshoptoWildernesshahaha!! A dong warmer! Yes,definitely setup a perimeter alarm. I suggest lots of mines and grenades!
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing. What front bumper do you have, and have you weighed it? I have the cheap smittybilt front and rear ones and while they’re durable they’re heavy and I’m looking to shed weight.
I cant find the link to the bumper I have. It was made by a polish man who lived in the UK and I got from eBay. I did find a very similar one in the USA - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223487393368?hash=item3408e2fe58:g:4tIAAOSwTzVcuRpd&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Cc%2FU%2Bp3JfKo%2FRQXPYdvK1J0%2B%2F3B9zcfewmW%2F9etNLDT81OCEgdVWdPGYdom6RUbZ5fW7KG%2FtfMHEPPHEiM9V0ppIpkmU3D%2FGZ6N13EzVnAQs5ngiuimeo%2BX4rRfbvMZah6n8acrufBvYSsmX10fc8%2F7p7gABSqkXLIWLrHzQ%2BjLe%2FqBs8gE1C3fBpHEisudksai0afFsbP7OXbveifPLh3%2FMc6asqXU801knZ3iCJoBAWOYJu3qf1bMzRQPkvM1zhvJgPcBdcg9Q7hafPqlHFU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8rpkZ6NYw
My bumper is about 27kg, its very heavy! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment.
Get a small liter LP bottle torch...
What are you doing @11:54 - 11:56?? And for what purpose??
Also noticed the axe/hatchet flip while splitting wood. Trying it on next outing.
I'm checking if the wood has ice inside by testing the temperature on my face. You can often tell moisture by a wet or dry cold. I worked as an instructor for quite a few years and had a channel about all these skills here. If you're interested - youtube.com/@MCQBushcraft?si=aQqjOIv3i9LxB5AQ
Keep the vids coming. Love watching the xj evolve and get used as it should. Jealous of that TD engine. Also looking forward to videos of that Remix Jeep.
Thanks for watching. I fired up the old Renix today. Started right up. I've been slowly gathering parts so when the time comes it will get some love. Thanks again!
Great video. It has given me more inspiration for the camping equipment needed for my xj. Where did you get the dished metal cooker from? Or did you fabricate it yourself. It’s really neat that you can remove the burner and use it over a fire.
Its partly fabricated but originally the dish is bought. Its called a Murrikka and they are originally just for open fires. I've welded some fittings under ut for the MSR stoves I have so I have the option of using white gas in the winter or summer. I have a video about it - ruclips.net/video/jzaKc_s1FvM/видео.html
Thanks for watching!
Bitting my ass (lol) cold diesel starts are better w battery chg.do u use solar panel? I use small panel for my Cummins in winter to keep batteries topped off and cold weather radiator cover for faster heat up.👍🏻🇺🇸
I have a battery charger built in so when its warming up its charging. I do have solar, on the roof tent and portable panels but it brings in very little at this time of year. The sun just isn't high enough but perhaps on a brighter day Its possible to help a bit. Thanks for the tips and for watching.
Great videos... Finally someone fishing when out camping.
Thanks for watching! Most places I camp are because of the fishing. Ice fishing is a bit of a substitute for me but summer its fly and spinning.
Can't beat a bit of MCQ Jeep Craft ❤
Like allways Mike, you are the best guy i knew, how has the skills to do those wildlife trips, loved it! hope to meed us in 2024!
Sirup wil be sent to you soon, i m in Amsterdam now at familie visite 😉🤠
Hi Mike. Packet is on his way!!
Thanks Cor I saw the notification today! Really appreciate it
Great adventure as always. How do you find the drill batteries in cold weather? I’ve lost two in the cold.
The left the battery in the drill outside all night and used it the next day. I was surprised it worked but I cant imagine its good for the battery. Next time I will keep them in the fridge whiles its keeping the food, milk warm over night.
Thanks for watching.
Love your videos, well done
How hard was it to get the water out if the fuel from your last outing?
It wasn't much fun. I took the fuel filter out, dropped the tank and cleared the fuel lines with compressed air. There was about 2.5L of water in the tank and I had to drain about 80L of diesel off into containers. I've left the containers in the garden and the water is frozen at the bottom. I will fill the Jeep up with it on the next trip.
It was a shit job but my own stupid fault.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Dang, no wonder you were stalling out!
This is good stuff Mike!
I like your videos so much. I hope you get a tent next to the jeep to prevent the snowing when cooking
I have a small awning and a room that is on the side of the jeep, I guess I just like being outside a lot. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the content
@@WorkshoptoWilderness oh I never saw it, I am new and I hope to go through all the videos, keep it up man!!
Well it was all packed away and I don't use it much so it's hard to see. I should really use it sometime 😄! Thanks again
Mike, what would happen if it got sufficiently cold for your battery to not work, such that you couldn't power the engine heater?
I would cold start the engine and beg it for forgiveness. I'm investing in a Webasto engine diesel heater. They cost a lot but its much better!
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness So no lighting a small fire under the engine? 😅
@@mrsmith9079 Haha I don't think the paint work could handle it lol. Maybe a gas stove under the oil pan, I might try that actually.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness My genius overflows, you're welcome 🤣
Great video and amazing country thanks for sharing your journeys.👏
Thanks for watching
A videography showcase! Awesome work Mike!
Nice one!
I really appreciate your channel and the quality content you make, I have an XJ 98 lift 6" and I am putting it together to make my family camp.
Greetings from Peru
Ah nice, hope the build is going well 👍 thanks for watching and for the comment
Amazing
HI :) I plan to take a trip this winter with my family, from Poland, through Sweden up to the North of Norway and back. I noticed you are using on your rig the same tires that I run on my 4x4. While in Poland it is recomended to use winter tires during winter and most people change tires for the winter period ( i also run winter tires in my day to day car) By law it not required. I read that in nordic coutries it is required by law to use winter tires and not using them may result in fines? I'm pondering changing my cooper 4x4 tires to normal winter tires for the trip, in order not to worry about being fined. As can be seen in your video and with my experience in Poland, Copper S/T maxx tires are quite capable in witer conditions but they are not strictly winter tires. In your videos you drive mainly in the wildirness :), but in order to reach the wilderness i suspect you also have to drive quite a bit on normal public roads. Did you ever had trouble with the police in winter time on those tires? I would much aprreciate a recomendation on an action plan for my trip regarding the winter tires when it comes to the customs in Your parts of Europe :) I love your Videos and keep up the great work :) i learned a lot from yout videos on deasel heaters whitch I also will be using during the trip :)
They are not legally a winter tire and they would be extremely dangerous to run here as one. I have had mine drilled an studded with tungsten truck studs, 180 studs per tire that protrude 2/3mm out from the tire. This makes them a legal winter tire here in Sweden and extremely good on ice and compacted snow. You can take almost any tire and do this and run it legally, but its easy to do on mud terrains because the lugs are so deep so there easy to drill.
If you want to run the coopers here you would need studs. You can buy ones that you screw in yourself. You get a tool with them so it can be done at the side of the road. It might take a few hours to do though so I would either stop by a garage and get them to do it or book a day on a campsite and rent a stuga (cabin) so the family can be warm inside while you spend the day drilling and studding the tires.
There is the other possibility that you could just risk it. Many do and seem to get away with it but the roads are around 4cm of ice and snow so its a risk on safety also.
I hope this helps.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Thank you for your prompt reply. This is the info i was looking for :) I gues winter tires it is :)
I’ve been running a Webasto diesel heater in my commuter for seven years now. It has had zero problems and takes roughly 20 minutes to heat the entire cab and engine in -15C. I’ve never had to scrape my windows. I had to pay 26k SEK for mine, but think it was worth it.
Nice to see that little Cherokee churning through the snow.. where mine is, rocks and sand.. thanks for the journey..
Its certainly a snow vehicle these days. Would love to try things up your way though, another level. Thanks for watching
The front facing drone shots are great! My Dji mini 3 pro always wants to track behind the vehicle, what wizadry are you deploying Mike? Some multi tasking driving and flying? Great video as usual. Big love for the XJ👌
Some shots are manually flown due to an altitude issues and open spaces. The other shots are tracking done by the Mini 3 Pro. It tracks in front if you take it slow and let it get some speed up and then it stays in front provided you don't exceed the speed it can do. Also if its in a corridor of trees it cant get behind you so its forced to stay in front.
Thanks for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWildernessIt is not easy flying smoothly and driving at the same time! Constrictive tree corridors sound handy! Look forward to more content, I enjoy the underbody shots too they are a nice way to show off axle shineys and functional rotating shizzaz.
Another great video, what’s the red and white device you put round your neck when you go out on the ice?
They are spikes on lanyards that you grab if you fall through the ice. So you can pull yourself out easier. The ice was very thick but there are springs under the lake were patches can be thin so its good to have them.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness my mind was thinking that they were something along those lines, great bit of kit to carry, keep up the great videos bruv, thought it was cold going to work the other opening at -3 then watch one of your videos and it puts it into perspective 🤣
I really love the way you film and the sound quality. What gear do you use? To film it all yourself is incredible!
I have a range of gear but nothing too spectacular. My drone is probabaly the best thing I have, a DJI Mini 3 Pro although I record audio separately on a H1 zoom. My main camera is a Gopro Hero 8 Black and I have two backup Gopro 6 Blacks to do the under shots. Its mostly the settings on the Gopros and Drone that are important. The lenses are all linear, 4k with no sharpening, colour, contrast done by the cameras. I film flat and I adjust everything in post to get the cameras to produce the right saturation, levels and sharpening.
My audio is a Rode shotgun mic and the H1 Zoom, mostly adjusted to +20db for the Gopro's and around 33 on audio gain for driving shots.
Provided you don't let the cameras refine the video in any way you can get them to look professional enough. I also use ND and CPL filters to limit the light and give motion blur on driving shots but also to stop oversaturation on snow because everything's white so its difficult to preserve the darker areas without the filters.
Thanks for the comment and for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness keep up the good work, you are amazing!!!
Do you love the headlights?
Yeah they are awesome. I wish I had two pairs because they scratch easily. They don't run hot enough to melt snow though.
really good film thanx
Thanks for waching
Mike! Where can I buy that beanie/toboggan with your patch on it??
Finally Someone Smart enough to put Chains on. Nice Work
Those sunrise shots are amazing
only 16 inch 🤣🤣🤣
Beginner level
Cool video!
Thanks for watching!
That was quality as usual mate 👍🏻🏴
the whole "horse flies biting my ass" comment hit home for me lol
Beautiful video!
16 inches! jesus
never been the first watcher before!
Thanks for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness we never miss them. Hope the family is well and you get that 4.0 on the road for your wife. We had a 1998 4.0 Limited LHD back in the day and it was great.
@@tonyanddeb1012 I appreciate that. The family are well, gearing down for Christmas at the moment. The 4.0 is a slow project, my plan is to keep gathering parts then get the bilk of it done so its a usable vehicle before the summer.