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

Ah, you, de-fused this situation in no time.

Easily one of my favorite channels on KZfaq. I love the simplicity and authenticity of this channel. No fake pseudo-influencer personality, no shoe horned in advertisements, no drama contrived for views and clicks. Just a dude, the mountains, and a van. This channel feels a lot like most channels did 10 years ago. Keep it up!

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!

Foresty forest is so tough, ghosts tell stories about him around the campfire

The scratching sound on the tent was Steve Wallice. He was filming a stealth graveyard episode.

Foresty eats better in a forest than most of us do at home, with a full kitchen!

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.

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.

I hope everyone appreciated the double foot work to set up cameras for driveby's etc, I sure do. love your videos.

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.

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! ✨🙌✨

8 month long slow-cook😅 Love it. Glad you’re safe and sound!

The more technical the vehicle, the bigger the headaches! You are a jack of all trades Foresty!

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 🤘👋🙋

I’m amazed that van crosses those breaks in the road- even with 4 x4. The scenes are awesome!

Continually impressed by how capable and self-sufficient you are, glad it turned out to be an easy fix! stay safe out there :).

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 ;)

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.

" A greased up steak knife" I do love your one liners FF

The greased up steak knife has me rolling LOL

Love the longer-than-usual episode, Foresty. Another great instalment.

This was a 100% enjoyable video! 4x4 content, campfire stories, mechanical trouble shooting, hiking, national geographic drone footage, Foresty rambling... Lol. Anyways... Nice work!

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, 🙏🏼

@6:11 the arrow on your water filter is in the wrong direction, you could be filling your jug with crap previously filtered out

"Foresty Forest. He can't start his van. It's time for a cold brew!"

You creativity, determination, and attitude especially when problems occur is super cool to see and super motivating

“8 months. The longest slow-cook I’ve ever done” …LOL

Anybody else notice the water filter was backwards? Idk if it makes a difference though

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.

Anybody hear from Foresty lately?

You Canadians are lucky to have so many beautiful mountain ranges for Forestry’s to climb.

A good lesson on checking fuses! Everyone overlooks it and it's a very important first step.

Mcyver style pitstop. I think you actually spotted a Man-Bear-Pig, you are lucky to get away!

What an all time classic episode! Thanks foresty

It is absolutely enthralling watching your high quality content, Foresty....!! You got the most hustle on KZfaq 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....!!

Better get the premium CAA membership. One free tow from a gravel backroad like that will pay for 2 yrs membership.

The vibe in the episode is unreal. One of the best you've ever made, Foresty.

I’m glad you bought that firewood. Didn’t look like there was any where you were camped.

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 ✌️🇨🇦✌️

I have a scary wilderness story for you. When I was on the AT, about 700 -800 miles in I made it to a camp site. I found an opening like you in the shrubs and put my glorified single person tent up. Later in the night idk when but in the middle of the night I heard a baby bear crying and walking close to my tent. I was really worried and it walked by my tent after 15 min of crying. In the distance I could hear something moving fast in the woods crashing into things coming to my tent. The next thing I knew the bear ran into my tent with me inside of tent and it kept running. I thought I was a goner lol

Camped recently and started my fire with a pizza box in tribute. All hail Foresty Forest!!!

Great back road diagnostics . . . Now it's Miller Time 🤣 ! ! !

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.

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.

10 days since this video. I think a bear got to him.

That bison burger looked fantastic. Last time I had one was in Estes Park, and it was great.

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 KZfaq video until shit hits the van in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Keep on trucking brother. Love from South Carolina

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!!

Wow, what an episode, a van fix, a hike and double cooking also Foresty gearing up like Arnold Schwarzenneger in Commando 😅😅😅👌

When I’m out in the middle of nowhere and I briefly stop my vehicle, I always keep my engine running and roll down my window a bit in case I ever accidentally lock myself out.

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.

Forestry, where are you????

Glad you were able to get that engine problem sorted out quickly!

This van has caused a lot of aggravation. You are so patient and level headed because I'd be so pissed with each and every issue lol. My husband used to always have to remind me, "cool head honey, cool head". He too was patient and level headed. He was smart too, like you always able to figure whatever it was out. Glad you got it fixed. Bison burger looked so awesome. It's the only meat we eat. So lean and healthy compared to the rest. So yummy.

I've been burning through auto mechanics for thirty years and you, my friend, are better than 90% of them.

Your off road capabilities have come a long way since your mini-van Simon 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🚐

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.

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!

Sorry to see you are having engine problems Forest! Dealing with the same stuff here, actually getting a new engine for my truck. Wishing you the best with your rig.

I'm continuously jealous of the beauty of where you live.

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....

Man, I hate fixing vehicles. Good luck with everything

You looked so discombobulated, and after all that spectacular cleaning! Glad you were able to fix your van.

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!

I've never seen a van go places like yours lol. You have zero fear!! It is awesome.

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.

As a truck driver I have stayed at the Husky in Golden several times. It was neat to see it in your video.

You got it Foresty. The first point of concern when a diesel quits suddenly: fuel pump. Good work, and video!

“Ahhh…that’s nice. Boots on my pillow.” 😂 The eternal struggle for Foresty to keep his van in ship shape.

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.

8:50 what a beautiful sunset. I dream about seeing the northern light

Foresty Forest is the man. Before he was born Chuck Norris asked Foresty Forest for permission.

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.

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

The statistics in this video! 😲👍 Backcountry Breakdown is pure poetry.

I think the code reader is a must on these trips. It’s such a great tool.

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.

Im from Utah, Love the mountains. Those views of the Canadian Rockies are spectacular! Keep it up.

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!

That Lo-fi is smashing baby! I like it!

remember when chromes van made a weird noise and he towed it. turned out there was nothing wrong this is why I watch foresty is one of the only van channels I can watch anymore

Personally, I would keep looking for an alternative source for the alternator signal wire. Something not everyone knows about those Chevy fuel pumps is that they're mounted inside the gas tank and they're cooled by the fuel in the tank. If you drive with under a quarter tank of gas too much it causes the fuel pump to run hot and fail early. So it's best to not frequently drive with less than a quarter tank of gas. I had to replace the fuel pump in my Suburban twice because I didn't know that. Now I gas up at a half tank & try to keep it full and the last pump has been going strong for 7 yrs.

Love Golden and the area around it, especially Wapta Falls.

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!

That was beautiful drone footage. Stunning scenery! Appreciate the effort you put into everything.

Definitely do the wood ceiling that would look awesome

OMG! I was eating popcorn like this was Chinese drama! that was so good and you're so smart

Easily my fav channel anymore. Usually watch these a couple times.

Alternator details. S terminal is sense wire. Alternator uses this feed to control final output voltage in relation to load. Disconnecting it would bring on warning light and Alternator would regulate to peak regulator voltage somewhere between 14.2 and 15.2ish volts. Just be careful it doesn't Overstress that start battery. How many wires on the Alternator plug? There will be an L terminal and possibly an I terminal.

I think a cedar t&g roof would look great. Combined with small wood stove, that would be the cozy ticket!

Most van lifers don't even show that they brush their teeth, I was kinda curious about that, thanks. That burger looked awesome!

Some of my best meals are refrigerator dumps. Whatever’s left put it together and eat it

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!

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?

You're lucky you're so smart! Glad to see you weren't stuck.

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.

I think you'd really enjoy a little woodstove. I heat my whole bus with a med sized woodstove all winter! There's something so enjoyable about the woodstove on a cold and snowy night. Stay safe!

Possibly a idea is adding a relay, signal to turn on the relay comes from the jumper you have. Then the relay can get power directly from battery and not drawing from the jumper. Only other thing is measuring the draw on the fuel pump circuit your jumpered into, possibly overloading the jumper.