Surviving a Truck Breakdown in Harsh Winter Camping

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @RoxanneGreen25
    @RoxanneGreen25 10 месяцев назад +199

    Kenny you made me burst out laughing. My husband of 25 years passed away in August. When we ran our construction company, if it was cold out he would sing “We’re having a heat wave….” to the guys 😂😅😂😅😂😅 First time in a while a memory made me smile and laugh and not burst out in tears. Thank you!!

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +68

      Thank you for sharing that. It brings a huge smile to my face hearing memorys about loved ones. I'm sorry for your loss. It must be so fresh yet. I hope you know your message made the weekend worth it.

    • @eltinygarcia7358
      @eltinygarcia7358 10 месяцев назад

      Hi Mr Kenny,don't worry the lord will provide...​@KennyOfAllTrades

    • @mjmcinnesincanada
      @mjmcinnesincanada 10 месяцев назад +3

      💐

    • @63willys231
      @63willys231 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@KennyOfAllTrades run some Howes diesel fuel treatment during winter to keep your fuel from gelling up.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hey hey Kenny. I

  • @maryfields1111
    @maryfields1111 10 месяцев назад +56

    Now Mr Kenny...I would feel honored and I think most people would, to help you out. FYI if you're in Wisconsin anywhere near me...I would help you in a heartbeat! You bring such joy in your videos...I don't think you realize! You brighten my life! And although you ARE Kenny of all trades...sometimes everyone needs a lil help. I think I speak for all your viewers...we love ya!

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +8

      Thank you so much for the kind words.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@KennyOfAllTrades YES. I agree with Mary!! 🤗 🤗 🤗

    • @TonyBetz-z7h
      @TonyBetz-z7h Месяц назад

      Absolutely 💯 %

  • @jimpenn5947
    @jimpenn5947 10 месяцев назад +39

    The world needs more Kennys

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Oh I ABSOLUTELY AGREE! 😍 🤗 🤗 🤗
      🐟🐋Keep Camping 🌲🌲
      Your friend,
      Didi 👋
      🌲 🐟 🌲🍜

    • @westcan81
      @westcan81 5 месяцев назад

      No truer words have been spoken. He's the type of person you'd be proud to call a friend.

  • @jasonimler1120
    @jasonimler1120 10 месяцев назад +31

    Kenny, you are the Bob Ross of camping. I would have been frantic in that situation... you made soup. That's awesome!
    Love your videos! We look forward to them every week.

    • @petermccamish914
      @petermccamish914 10 месяцев назад +4

      OMG, I was just telling my wife how Kenny reminded me of Bob Ross. His voice is so calming. When he finishes RUclips he could have a career in audio books. 😁

    • @TrailriderLC
      @TrailriderLC 10 месяцев назад +1

      Kenny is probably an accomplished painter too but is just to shy to show us!

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Jason, I know what you are saying, I would have joined YOU! 😅😃😂

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      @@TrailriderLC I actually think and believe that OUR Kenny is a SINGER, his voice is so smooth when he talks and then when he sings, WOW, watch out, it's actually MINDBLOWING!! 🤗 🤗 🤗
      We ❤ 😍 OUR Kenny!!
      🌲🐠Keep Camping 🌲 🏞
      Your friend,
      Didi 👋
      ❤ 🌲 ❤ 🌲

    • @princesa35133
      @princesa35133 2 месяца назад

      Your soup made me want a wild rice and mushroom soup with heavy cream in it!

  • @TrailriderLC
    @TrailriderLC 10 месяцев назад +41

    Kenny, you are amazing! After breaking down you still can see the beauty around you and even sing a little. You fix your truck, the buddy heater and you cook too. Amazing .😅

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Oh YES laura, Kenny is MOST AMAZING and WONDERFUL!! 🤗 🤗 🤗

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Kenny, you are truly a DREAM COME TRUE!!! 👍🤗👍

  • @leopage2728
    @leopage2728 10 месяцев назад +22

    I'm 71 years old. My wife and I started camping when we got married 50 years ago and we never stopped. I really enjoy your videos. YOU always seem so up beat all the time. Up until 4 years ago I lived in Minnesota. I now live in Arkansas. Watching you battle that cold brings back a lot of memories. All bad. Hahaha.... You strike me as a really nice person. I will continue to watch your videos. Thanks.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I agree with you leo! 🤗 🤗 🤗

    • @johnnykoba_on_the_road
      @johnnykoba_on_the_road 9 месяцев назад

      I don’t miss living in Alaska and dealing with subzero temps.

  • @colleenwilkin5705
    @colleenwilkin5705 10 месяцев назад +7

    Your amazing, your attitude is refreshing

  • @DianaBoedecker-mx3ix
    @DianaBoedecker-mx3ix 10 месяцев назад +3

    That squeaky snow and a cracked tooth.. oh my... you're impressive.

  • @dennisschofield3776
    @dennisschofield3776 10 месяцев назад +9

    Kenny could start a cooking RUclips channel and it would be a hit lol.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I DEFINITELY agree! 🤗 😀 🤗

  • @daviddevine3467
    @daviddevine3467 10 месяцев назад +32

    Love your positive outlook; nothing ever seems to get you down. We all could use more of that attitude, whether when camping in frigid temps or in our daily lives. Thanks for being an inspiration to all!

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I second that motion! I sincerely agree with you david, that would make a wonderful world! 🌎

  • @neolexington
    @neolexington 10 месяцев назад +5

    Well I'll be dipped.... The only vehicle I've ever had that started EVERY time, was my Jeep TJ with the inline 4.0 in it. Those engines had their reputation for a reason. Thanks for the video!

  • @marcoscustodio6255
    @marcoscustodio6255 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good to have a handyman around, and a dentist also. Take care of that tooth. Look forward for your videos.

  • @tanyaperrin1218
    @tanyaperrin1218 5 месяцев назад +3

    This a very special person who can set aside the worries of the day…like a broken down truck in the middle of nowhere in freezing conditions….and just go for a walk and come back to a pot of homemade soup and declare that “this is the life!” ❤

  • @JCreole
    @JCreole 10 месяцев назад +4

    Man….I would of been stuck out there until help arrived…….😂

  • @golfernky1687
    @golfernky1687 9 месяцев назад +3

    Great video.. glad you let us know you made it home

  • @user-wu8os5fn2j
    @user-wu8os5fn2j 10 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning Kenny, I just watched your video where your Duramax froze up fuel. I’ve been running big truck for 37 years. I always use number two diesel but up here in New York State all your truck fuel stops run what they call cut diesel it’s number two but they cut it with Carol, I also use an additive which is called Howles. I believe it’s HOWELS if you use it regularly and if you freeze up, they guarantee the total bill. My 550 cat ran two big fuel filters. I had 300 gallons of fuel on board and I used Howels faithfully. It could be 25 below zero I never froze up it’s great stuff. Please pardon my spelling and punctuation. Good luck on your travels.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +2

      I see that product on the shelves. I'm going to buy a jug today. Thanks!

  • @shaunsmuder1637
    @shaunsmuder1637 10 месяцев назад +3

    Boy, it's cold weather like this that makes me glad. I have a gasser one ton. Thankfully, my truck started every morning of this cold weather.

  • @scottschultz687
    @scottschultz687 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great job getting home! Those diesels can be a bear sometimes.

  • @lillypad9960
    @lillypad9960 9 месяцев назад +1

    You are a pleasure to watch. Whatever is, is. You don't complain about anything, you keep going forward. Thank you. Blessings from Michigan.

  • @ChristineD8093
    @ChristineD8093 10 месяцев назад +4

    Your channel is my favorite, I smile all the way through, unless your video is about Bigfoot and you’re walking around in the dark with scary music on!….anyhoo I admire your cleverness, your ability to get out of sticky situations, and your ever present positive attitude. Oh and that Soup! 😋😋

  • @jasonjohnson2496
    @jasonjohnson2496 10 месяцев назад +3

    I'm impressed how calm you seemed to remain with the uncertainty of the truck running. Thanks for sharing.

  • @patrickclark9909
    @patrickclark9909 10 месяцев назад +2

    My wife and I are celebrating our 3rd case of Covid at home after having all our vaccines. We really haven’t been out much. I would rather have Covid than a tooth ache. Having a bowl of good soup was appealing. You certainly have good skill sets to fall back on. Enjoy each and every video you produce. 😊

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks. I hope you both start feeling better soon.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад +2

      Oh Patrick and Wife, PLEASE GET WELL AS FAST AS YOU CAN! I am so sorry that happened to you, how horrible!!!! 😣

  • @homerfeltheim12345
    @homerfeltheim12345 10 месяцев назад +4

    I’m originally from and live in southern Arizona. Hearing you walk on the snow is like ptsd flashbacks 😂😂 I don’t miss it

  • @scottwilkes3705
    @scottwilkes3705 10 месяцев назад +3

    #kennyofalltrades soooo glad you made it home buddy

  • @reubenj.cogburn8546
    @reubenj.cogburn8546 10 месяцев назад +6

    The sound of footfall on Sub-Zero snow... and the irony that it provides me with warm memories.
    When your birthday starts with the number six or seven, some of us have to choose to live vicariously through folks like you.
    Nowadays, I get to travel and Camp 350 days a year.
    As far as I'm concerned, I won the lottery.
    My very best to you and yours.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад +1

      I also like John Wayne and his horse ! They make a great pair! 😊
      YES, Kenny is just INCREDIBLE in all and every way!! 😍 🤗 🤗 🤗

  • @NickHellings-zq8xt
    @NickHellings-zq8xt 10 месяцев назад +2

    Greetings from Alberta Canada Kenny...it’s -14 here tonight, but it was -39 last week... not easy on our vehicles!

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +1

      Stay warm and safe. We are looking at warmer temps coming our way. It's going to be a weird spring.

    • @NickHellings-zq8xt
      @NickHellings-zq8xt 10 месяцев назад +1

      True enough.... we have not had much snow this year, only in the last three weeks have we had snow. Weather guys are saying -8 by the weekend !. We are fearing a dry spring as there will not be much run off from snow up high, and the water table has been getting lower the last three years. Could be water rationing this summer.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      @@NickHellings-zq8xt Nick, I seriously hope that you don't have a HOT summer this year, that could be so dangerous, take care my friend!
      Think SNOW ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄

  • @beacee
    @beacee 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love the snowy forests which always look magical to me. Despite the trials, I love Winter when it looks like Winter.

  • @r.s.6014
    @r.s.6014 10 месяцев назад +6

    Man... As a fellow Minnesotan, I feel this predicament so much! We're on the temperature upswing at this point, but the sound of the snow crunching gave me flashbacks from the cold snap!

  • @jackofalltrades7822
    @jackofalltrades7822 10 месяцев назад +2

    Ah, the joys of diesel during a MN winter.
    I hate asking for help too. It's a Midwest thing but sometimes you gotta ask for the help to got-r done.
    Wild rice soup...solid choice on a cold day.
    I used to live in Randal, MN (straight south of Pillager) and have hunted and hiked the Pillsbury many times. Good choice and close to home.
    Coffee is the most important part of any morning project.
    Wow, that little heater makes that generator grunt a little.
    Nothing worse than Holiday fuel.
    Fun vid this week Kenny.

  • @billthomas6296
    @billthomas6296 10 месяцев назад +4

    So glad you mad eit home brother. Hope you have a good week and get that tooth taken care of as well. Take care!

  • @josephallen8715
    @josephallen8715 10 месяцев назад +3

    Kenny was making his own VGG video this week. Now I gotta watch Grumpy Old Men after listening to you sing lol.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +3

      One of my all time favorites! I was hoping someone would have recognized that. I can see the plow truck burying John Gustafson's car every time I hear that song.

    • @josephallen8715
      @josephallen8715 10 месяцев назад

      Just watched both of them this weekend

  • @TomCooper
    @TomCooper 10 месяцев назад +3

    I keep showing your videos to my wife, trying to convince her that the camping season doesn't have to end on September 30. Maybe we'll keep this one quiet. 😁

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад +1

      Good luck with that Tom! 😅😃😂

  • @gbadeboadebowale4488
    @gbadeboadebowale4488 10 месяцев назад +10

    My anxiety was definitely high on this one. I couldn’t enjoy it until I was sure u made it home. Thank u for continuing to bring joy and happiness to us all and yes ur absolutely right about squeezing out time for urself cos u are worth it and u deserve it sir. My warmest regards to Mandi and d girls. I pray u remain blessed always, AMEN.
    Pls schedule dat appointment with d dentist, I’ve learned tooth pain is d absolute worst

  • @FloridaEbikes
    @FloridaEbikes 10 месяцев назад +4

    Crazy man.
    I have all kinds of ideas on this but since ive never been in the snow I'll spare you 😂 Glad it all worked out.

  • @05frosts
    @05frosts 10 месяцев назад +3

    So calm and collected, can't say I would be the same. Love the videos every week. God bless.

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch8752 10 месяцев назад +2

    Ah brings back such fond memories Kenny ......LoL! My first twenty work years was truck/ heavy equip. op. We always had a "winter kit" in the trucks...........1 gallon PowerService, 2 extra fuel filters, fuel separator, filter wrench, starting fluid, alcohol for air lines. Our fuel stop supposedly had winterized fuel...........ha-ha. Doing our pretrips in winter included dumping a Qt. of PowerService in each tank otherwise we would freeze up on the road. It still happened but got use to the routine of getting them going again. One thing I would do is put some Powerservice in the new fuel filter and separator before pumping the fuel back up. Question Kenny: Do you keep your rig in a heated building between trips?
    Another good video Kenny, really enjoyed your evening walk. Your soup looked so good it's a chicken white/wild rice soup tonight.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks! The truck says outside all week. I have a regular 7.5 foot garage door. I have worked on the camper inside a shed on a few videos, but that's at my nephews house.

    • @richardkoch8752
      @richardkoch8752 9 месяцев назад +1

      The reason I asked Kenny was one winter we had access to a underground warehouse that we put the trucks in over the weekends. Going from cold to a warmer environment to the cold again on Mondays was a disaster for condensation. Once again your little heater and the inverter/gen saved the day for you
      @@KennyOfAllTrades

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  9 месяцев назад +1

      I could see how condensation would thrive in those conditions. That would definitely wreck havoc in the fuel tank.

  • @cleigh113
    @cleigh113 10 месяцев назад +3

    You're a hard worker and a good man Kenny. Good to see that you're enjoying life and nature.

  • @laurahamill2532
    @laurahamill2532 10 месяцев назад +2

    The forest looks magical at night. Thank you🦋

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      It sure does, very pretty!🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄🌲❄ ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄

  • @cpwatching5647
    @cpwatching5647 10 месяцев назад +3

    Glad she came around and you made it. You considered getting rid of the generator some day if you get new power sources...I'd keep it. It was a hero this trip. Cold does things as you very well know. Take care.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Oh DEFINITELY, KEEP the GENERATOR Kenny!! 🌲 🏞 🌲 🌲 🌲

  • @JohnAnderson-km1fb
    @JohnAnderson-km1fb 10 месяцев назад +2

    Holy cow! I would have freaked-out. So glad you got the truck started. Amazing video!

  • @karengladys2011
    @karengladys2011 10 месяцев назад +7

    So glad you made it home Kenny! You sure know what to do to get out of a scary situation! ❤️

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Yes Kenny does, and I don't know how he knows what to do, I certainly wouldn't! 🤔

  • @larsthorwald3338
    @larsthorwald3338 10 месяцев назад +4

    Dang, Kenny...you're handy! I'm pretty sure I know which end of a screwdriver is which, but I wouldn't want to bet on it. Really fun to watch someone who knows what he's doing...another great video. Thanks! ...get that tooth fixed, heh. 🦷

  • @FRZNTYM1
    @FRZNTYM1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hearty folks up there in Minnesota. You made that look easy by the way.

  • @anniejones1839
    @anniejones1839 10 месяцев назад +2

    A good positive attitude, hope you took sunscreen to protect against that blazing heatwave 😊.
    As they say, faint heart never won his fair maiden. Well done and really enjoyed. From a very windy 🇬🇧

  • @dangriffith9595
    @dangriffith9595 10 месяцев назад +4

    Glad to see the fix worked

  • @journeywithnichole
    @journeywithnichole 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for letting us know you made it home safe! What an adventure... a nighttime walk in the woods, below zero temps, vehicle issues. Thankfully you were warm and well fed. Can't imagine having locally grown wild rice. What a special treat!

  • @a1glassmirror
    @a1glassmirror 10 месяцев назад +3

    I envy your outlook on life. Nothing gets you down.

  • @johnthomson5730
    @johnthomson5730 10 месяцев назад +2

    Whoa, you were worrying me with this video making it home, but what do I know as a Florida boy. Just came home from camping in upper 30s weather thinking that was cold, LOL.

  • @jamestopeka2236
    @jamestopeka2236 5 месяцев назад +2

    I'm glad I don't have to deal with winters anymore , retirement full time off grid RV life is great . No utilities ,taxes or house up keep .

  • @cravenoutdoors4619
    @cravenoutdoors4619 10 месяцев назад +10

    Awesome video Kenny!!! That is scary situation to be in. You are a very talented person. You know what to do in all situations. Staying calm and not panicking is the best thing to do. I’m glad you got it running and made it home. Really enjoyed the video take care be safe buddy.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I totally agree with you craven!

  • @britishgal1808-Sue
    @britishgal1808-Sue 10 месяцев назад +2

    Between your truck not running, a broken tooth 🦷 ( they can be so painful) and the deep cold 🥶 it was a challenging weekend but you just Rambo it.
    Terrific video, Kenny :)

  • @afj3rd
    @afj3rd 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hi Kenny, I enjoy your channel started watching you at the beginning. I love your night walks, but I think you need some night vision binocular .😎

  • @junesloan5142
    @junesloan5142 10 месяцев назад +2

    Maybe you need to add “Be kind, be honest and stay positive!” to your closing line! It’s great that you can share these adventures with all of us but still enjoy your peace and solitude! Everyone wins! Next week is suppose to be warmer! Did you end up and eat those beef sticks you found in the fire pit?

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +3

      On my I forgot about them. They are in my truck right now! Lol. Maybe the barn cats will eat them . 🤔

    • @junesloan5142
      @junesloan5142 10 месяцев назад +1

      You said you were saving them for later!😂

  • @TheBeardedGingerDad
    @TheBeardedGingerDad 10 месяцев назад +3

    When I lived in Hibbing, I had an 01 Ram with the 5.9 in it for a while. Thankfully I had stations in town that sold straight #1. I remember that one year, 06-07, I had like four nights where I wouldn’t shut it off due to -60 temps. I don’t miss driving a furnace, even being in South Dakota now!
    But I’d quit getting any kind of fuel at Holiday stations. My buddy ran their winter blend in his 7.3 and gelled up every time.
    Always enjoy your videos Kenny. My dad and I watch every one.

  • @allenmccarriston5834
    @allenmccarriston5834 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you again for your adventures. I understand your time is limited. I find solitude in your videos. My sister has been dealing with cancer for 16 years. She’s in stage four with a lot of different health and wellness cycles. She’s been declining more since last June. Your videos and the adventures that you take us all on take us away, sometimes far away, from our daily lives.

  • @furlvr1961
    @furlvr1961 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you Kenny for another suspenseful camping video. You are far braver than I would be. Even as a Minnesota 'boy', you wouldn't find me out there in those temperatures camping. "No, Siree Bob!" Thankfully, "We're havin' a heat wave" 🤣and are up to 32F ! Come on spring!

  • @davidwilliams9963
    @davidwilliams9963 10 месяцев назад +2

    Glad that you made it home. You had me concerned.

  • @bettyvarone4420
    @bettyvarone4420 10 месяцев назад +2

    Enjoyed your video, you made the best out of a bad situation, don't neglect that tooth, my husband just had a emergency with one a few weeks ago, God bless.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I surely hope that your husband feels better by now! 🤔

    • @bettyvarone4420
      @bettyvarone4420 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@didibolter9362 he could have died, the infection went into his sinus, because the tooth had a root canal and cap he could not tell it was that tooth till his face and jaw hurt bad, a two hour extraction and surgery, thank God we got it before it was too late.

  • @happychappyvanlife
    @happychappyvanlife 10 месяцев назад +5

    Whaaat??!!! Kenny!!! This video literally could save mine or somebody’s life one day!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I know these things happen now because you’re kind enough to show when they happen to you, Thankyou for showing is how we can possibly get out of situations that come up like this or checking our brakes etc 🙏🙏🙏Thankyou Kenny 🙏 God bless you 💕💕💕

  • @genieabbi2531
    @genieabbi2531 10 месяцев назад +10

    Your positivity is wonderful! I need to see the world around me more like that. Thanks for letting us see you made it home safe.❤ 🙏 You are always in my prayers my friend. Mama Ree and hubby and furbabies

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      You have a very beautiful fur baby there my friend, please give him /her lots of hugs, kisses and belly rubs for me, thank you I sincerely appreciate that! 👍 😀 👍

  • @collinmcginnis5014
    @collinmcginnis5014 10 месяцев назад +3

    I get that you don’t like asking people for help (I’m very similar) - but I’ll bet anytime someone asks you for help you’re all over it. That’s why I would say try and remember that people would be the exact same way about you asking for help. Glad you made it home ok!

  • @hilltophunter
    @hilltophunter 10 месяцев назад +2

    Kenny you had some trials and tribulations this round. Keep up the great stuff. We look forward to your drops every week.

  • @paulakuperus6638
    @paulakuperus6638 10 месяцев назад +2

    Glad you made it home

  • @cookieberkheiser7227
    @cookieberkheiser7227 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your knowledge is invaluable. Wish I knew more. I'm afraid I'd be stranded.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I KNOW that I WOULD be stranded!! 😣

  • @Propworn
    @Propworn 10 месяцев назад +5

    Hello again, Kenny, two things you might try. First any soup you make, try cooking some bacon and adding it and the drippings to your soup for extra flavor. You don't need much. Years ago, when I had my early Ford F350 with the diesel, I had an old mechanic show me to wrap my filters with an electric battery blanket. I used a 110 volt unit and used an inverter. I could run the inverter from the 12 volts when the truck was running and plug it in to the generator when parked. It never gave off a ton of heat, just enough to keep the temp above gelling the fuel.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +3

      Awesome suggestions. I was eating the soup last night and thought......this would be out of this world with bacon. Lol

  • @marciacoughlin2342
    @marciacoughlin2342 10 месяцев назад +2

    I'm utterly amazed at your abilities 😮, there isn't anything you can't figure out! Wonderful video, beautiful out there even in frigid cold. That soup looked soooo good. Fresh sautéed mushrooms, I'll face plant in that great Minnesota fare. 😊

  • @WadeFrick
    @WadeFrick 9 месяцев назад +2

    Well shoot Kenny, I couldn't sleep so I started watching youtube and saw your channel and here I am 7 hours later and still watching your channel LOL. Thank you for bringing us with you on your weekend adventures. I'm addicted to camping, off grid and bushcraft channels and thanks to you I have a new subscription added to my list. I noticed on your door frame there is a badge and was wondering if you were a police officer or firefighter you have the personality for either. I hope your channel is very successful and many years of adventures ahead. Thanks from a retired Veteran.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos. I kinda get a bit of grief from the bush craft and tent camping community. It really gets under their skin when I say I'm camping. Lol, so I really appreciate you giving my videos a chance.
      I was a police officer and first responder for years. I left the department in 2022. I now work for the Department of Public Safety in Minnesota. When I left the PD, I was given some momentos. I received a plaque along with a letter of accommodation. I was allowed to keep all my badges and patches. I have the badge above my door to remind me of where I've been and how lucky I am to be out here doing what I love. I don't talk about my career on the channel, but it's something I'm very proud of.
      Four years ago, I was taking breaks in my squad watching Taylor Dzaman in his truck camper and Chrome in his van. I wanted that lifestyle soooooo bad! But there was no way I could quit my job and sell all my belongings like so many other full-time RUclipsrs. It's taken me 30 years of going to auctions and yard sales to buy tools. There's no way I'm gonna sell them. So I decided to start the channel to show people we can have a full-time job, a mortgage, kids, and still have awesome adventures, just like our favorite RUclipsrs. Thanks again for watching!

  • @brendabinczewski7624
    @brendabinczewski7624 10 месяцев назад +3

    I’m glad you made it home. Thank you for the video. Stay safe

  • @brendamorgan1572
    @brendamorgan1572 10 месяцев назад +3

    So happy you let us know you got home safe. Would have hated to wait a week to find out. Keep warm!

  • @johnhuff393
    @johnhuff393 9 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning from Godley Texas, I missed you Tuesday, because there was no cell signal where I was camping. Never a dull moment with your adventures. Your cooking segments are phenomenal. I have no respect for people that don't practice, pack it in,and pack it out. You're right about night walks, sights and sounds are totally different than in the day. Gotta be creative when solo camping, superb fix on the truck. Live life to the fullest. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

  • @lynnkuehl7972
    @lynnkuehl7972 10 месяцев назад +4

    We don't miss an episode of yours. We love your videos. Is there any way you can send me your wild rice soup recipe you made that looked amazing

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for reminding me. I'll get it added to the description of the video. It was amazing!!

    • @lynnkuehl7972
      @lynnkuehl7972 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you

    • @lynnkuehl7972
      @lynnkuehl7972 10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you got home ok

  • @KevPuc
    @KevPuc 10 месяцев назад +3

    We’re here Kenny! Once again, we were anxiously awaiting your drop! ❤️❤️
    Kevin & Mariann

  • @lorid6544
    @lorid6544 10 месяцев назад +2

    If there was a "love" thumbs up i would use it on this video. Man, do I miss MN. The blue of MN winter (cold) days is one thing that I miss terribly. Hubby & I were hoping you'd get home safely & we are so thankful you did. Any snowmobiles around? So very quiet. Thanks so much. I love this channel.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +1

      I have not seen many sleds this year. Our snowfall totals are really down. It was super quiet I the forest.

  • @MollySwan17
    @MollySwan17 10 месяцев назад +2

    Nice video as always! Learned a lot about diesel trucks :D

  • @happyblasters9781
    @happyblasters9781 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video. They make a fuel filter head heater. It might be worth checking out. I'm glad you made it back safe.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +2

      I think that is going to be my next project. That may have prevented this problem.

  • @shep5556
    @shep5556 9 месяцев назад +1

    My wife and I really enjoy your videos and watch them every Tuesday. Be careful. I noticed you often repeatedly turn the ignition on for your glow plugs when it's really cold out. I have a Ford but I would think they are similar. Fords have a wait-to-start light that makes no sense at all and perhaps a GM diesel does as well. The glow plugs don't have any correlation to that light on a Ford. The glow plugs stay on long after that light goes out. If it's below zero I leave them on for about 30 seconds. I have a digital voltage gauge so I can tell when they are on.

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  9 месяцев назад +1

      That is really good information! I'll have to read what GM does. I'm sure I can find a fewGM owner message boards that talk about it. You bring up a really valid point.

  • @santabubba50
    @santabubba50 10 месяцев назад +1

    Glad you made it home, I can see how you got your name… you can fix just about any problem. Always a pleasure to watch.

  • @flawedexistence
    @flawedexistence 10 месяцев назад +2

    As long as you are safe and well, I'm relieved!

  • @lynettelisell3746
    @lynettelisell3746 9 месяцев назад +2

    Your knowledge is impressive, Kenny! I enjoy your videos so much! I am a former Minnesotan now living in Arizona. Just made a down payment on a Runaway Camper and can't wait to get out there! SKOL!

  • @paintbrushful
    @paintbrushful 9 месяцев назад +1

    Your camera skills are so artistic...music, editing, narration==5 star. Makes me feel like I'm there,

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! That means a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @leannhall6512
    @leannhall6512 10 месяцев назад +6

    I was glad you showed that you got home safe it was a good video even though you had to work on the truck. Have a great week!

  • @fireball1518
    @fireball1518 9 месяцев назад +2

    Oh goodness, brother!! You are the coolest cucumber with all of your truck troubles Ihave ever seen, and you made me a little nervous with the firepit so close to the truck!! 😂❤

  • @bryanstaten5585
    @bryanstaten5585 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Kenny Sasquatch was watching from the woods. He was like, this dude is righteous, if he dont get his truck running ima push him home. Lol Bigfoot had your back!.... C'mon people its just humor.....yall know he is out there!

  • @WanderwithWill
    @WanderwithWill 10 месяцев назад +2

    Glad you made it home, brother! Thanks for showing me a part of this country I’ve never seen!

  • @tcervesa5987
    @tcervesa5987 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another interesting and eventful video, thanks for sharing. Thanks for taking us on a night walk...and cold weather comfort food

  • @brooksikev
    @brooksikev 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another great video! My wife and i just love watching! Thank you so much Kenny. P.S. GET THAT TOOTH FIXED!

  • @BMc-o3d
    @BMc-o3d 10 месяцев назад +9

    Kenny, you gotta rely on folks sometimes , give your friend a call,

  • @joegertsema6051
    @joegertsema6051 10 месяцев назад +4

    Kenny, your video’s are enjoyable to watch. However, one of your key abilities each week is communicate calmly, convincingly enough to make me feel what you are experiencing as you camp. For example, I found myself routing for you as you thawed out your pickup. Also, hearing your feet in the snow as you walked in the dark, made me wonder what was coming around the next corner and hill too! Finally, as others mentioned, your attitude seems fabulous! Looking forward to your next video!

    • @KennyOfAllTrades
      @KennyOfAllTrades  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you for the kind words and motivation. I really appreciate that.

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      Oh yes joe, Kenny is just FABULOUS! 😍 🤗 🤗 🤗

  • @reubenj.cogburn8546
    @reubenj.cogburn8546 10 месяцев назад +4

    Hey ken, just a suggestion
    Some of those blue paper shop rags, or even a paper towel, wrapped around the bleeder when you crack it saves the diesel from dropping into the ground.
    I know it's not really a big deal, but it shows conscientiousness.
    Just saying.
    Every bit of that diesel fuel ended up in the groundwater.

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 10 месяцев назад +2

    Heyy Kenny, nice campsite beautiful scenery, the soup looked delicious, so glad you got the truck started and you made it home,stay safe 😊

  • @CDPTN
    @CDPTN 10 месяцев назад +3

    Kenny, thank you so much for making these most relaxing and wholesome videos that anyone and any family can watch!! God bless you sir!!

  • @hammockstocoasters
    @hammockstocoasters 10 месяцев назад +2

    Loved your positivity to just keep enjoying your weekend. The tropical heatwave song cracked me up. 😂 Soup looked phenomenal, we love wild rice. Always look forward to Wednesday morning coffee watching you and your friend down in Arizona.

  • @rickbuchanan5762
    @rickbuchanan5762 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for another great video and for showing us you got home safe and sound.

  • @Tyler-dn8wn
    @Tyler-dn8wn 10 месяцев назад +4

    Great video as always! Watch you every week. Just glad you got home. Hope you can get that tooth fix. Stay blessed!

  • @taureanwilliams4626
    @taureanwilliams4626 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another great one as always thanks Kenny ❤💯👍

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 10 месяцев назад +2

    Always enjoy your adventures, last weekend it got down to 39 degrees in tampa fla, had to put on long pants, tomorrow 82 , back to shorts😊

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 10 месяцев назад

      I always wear shorts, even in the rain, but, if we have snow, then I MUST put on long pants and I hate that!
      I dress for MY comfort and strangers see me and they always make rude comments. Hahahaha! 😅 😃 😂

  • @e-square9976
    @e-square9976 10 месяцев назад +4

    Was thinking you might be out this past weekend. No question….you’re certifiable. What you won’t do for us viewers! Lol. Thx.

  • @frankroznik3751
    @frankroznik3751 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the quick response!!!

  • @TheronShorter
    @TheronShorter 10 месяцев назад +3

    Ken,
    My dad suffered the same fate as you with his Dodge diesel. When I got his truck camper, I had to find a truck. I found a used 2017 Ford F-250 supercab, 6.2 liter gas engine. I have the same Mr. Heater Buddy and an electric 1500 watt Mr. Heater. Were you ever in Scouts, a leader? Always be prepared. GLHF

  • @keithr5365
    @keithr5365 10 месяцев назад +2

    New sub. Love the set up. My dream but pulling a fishing boat with it