Riding with Dave goes way beyond Trucking content for me man. I will watch it for you. You seem like one of the kindest and genuine people on KZfaq.

I've always see "Riding With Dave" not about the vehicle, it's about the adventures Dave has and takes us along. I think this one will be epic.

Joined for the trucking, staying for the Dave! Thanks for bringing us along for the trip and safe travels man

I'm definitely here for this! We follow you for you Dave.

Who else loves Riding with Dave?

Never have I tried but... I really hope that getting through the border in a beater won't be a problem for you lol

One thing I like better with these videos over your trucking vieos, is being able to actually see you. It makes for a more personal connection. 😎

I didn't think I would be interested in non trucking content. But, this is probably my favorite video. I can't wait for more videos of the trip!

Hey bro, first off good luck! Second, just some suggestions for the series, and the trip. Black out that outward facing cardboard so you can stealth camp without people knowing you’re in there sleeping. The cardboard is a little obvious, and you might get run off. Lastly, I see you got some stubble going! We need a no shave before and after Alaskan beard!

This is already better than any trucking content Dave's ever made - and his trucking content was incredible.

"Feel the wind touch our face Let's take a spin to a foreign place These open highways are calling our name And now it's time for us to escape Escape to a world we don't know Escape into the great unknown" Forever riding with Dave

Been with RWD since the start,gonna be here no matter what you record and upload,good luck on your journey and safe travels bro

You're the man bro. experiences make memories. enjoy every second of it! spread some love for me.

Hey Dave! I'm in the UK and I really admire what you're doing! I've watched your videos for a long time and I'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to in the future. Take care!

I can't adequately explain how excited I am for this. Road trips and Adventures like this are my passion and I've done many myself. I drove from PEI Canada to Vancouver Island BC. I did an on foot and train mission across a big part of western Europe. So these kinds of trips are 100% my thing. You'll have an incredible time man. Ive been a supporter of yours since you started trucking and ill be a fan through whatever you want to do. Good luck!!

Dave on a nomad's trip to Alaska... wow! So cool! I could absolutely imagine you doing something like this part time. Van/nomad life channels are exploding in popularity. Full time seems to get lonely but those who transitioned to part time nomad life seem to be loving it.

I can tell you a lot happier now freedom is everything

Damn that one of the cleanest looking jeeps I’ve seen

Hey Dave good luck on your journey to Alaska in that beater. I would suggest getting your motherboard changed that should definitely get all those lights and gadgets and bells and whistles turned off on your dash. Think this trip will be great for your mental health from that last video you posted. Again kudos on the journeys you seek ahead.

Good Luck Dave, thanks for taking us with you on your adventure. Cant wait for the next ep !!

Hell yea dave, looks epic. Very much looking forward to the rest of your adventures. Keep up the instagram stories too. Safe travels my man

Hell yeah you're actually doing it!

I haven't even watched the video to the end, but WELCOME BACK! I'm a steering wheel holder. So shoot... this already looks like fun

Haven't watched your videos in a minute. i got my cdl watching your videos in 2020. i drove my pops 3 weeks ago to his home town everett pennsylvania in a 92 gladiator g20 from phx az the van did good but i had problems in new Mexico coming back made it to payson going up a big hill shot flames out the exhaust like a flame thrower lol the distributor blew up whenever your taking and older vehicle your going to have problems wish you luck safe travels hammer down 🤙

Hell yeah Dave, you already seem happier than your previous video. I used to have an 05 focus with a 5 speed and it was the most reliable car even though it wasn’t pretty. I wish I would’ve kept that car 😅

I’m so ready for this series.

Day tripping with Dave!

This is gonna be fun. Good thing OH doesn’t require mvi. The Christmas tree dash would never pass. Good luck and stay safe!! We will be watching!! P.S. Love the sleeper cab!!!

I'm so excited! Let the adventure begin!!!

I've been subbed since I was in trucking school 4 years ago, but never really watched your content since I hated the trucking industry and my job lol. But I recently got out of trucking and am going back to college, can't wait to watch the new non-trucking content!

Be careful Dave! Do you have a satellite phone to call for help in the wilderness? Looking forward to this series!

I like that your tone in this makes it seem like you want to be doing this. Like enjoying whatever content you are making is way more important than what the exact content is.

I was so excited to see your video pop up!

Going to be looking forward to each part, good luck!

So excited we get to go with you. I've never been there or even thru Canada ....

LETS GO DAVE! I was just involved in an accident earlier this week and I am suffering from Tinnitus with mild loss of hearing in my right ear. This video definitely put a smile on my face! safe travels!

I started trucking because of u now u I want to go to Alaska me and my dog maybe one day I love ur stuff man keep up the good work

I’m proud of you man I know it means nothing from a stranger but doing what make you happy is super important I’m a veteran so mental health is super important keep doing what make you happy stay connected and never ever hesitate to seek help if you need it

Dave must be a fan of BayAreaBugs 😂 if you know why I said that you know who that is 😂 that intro music. Good luck Dave.. hope for a safe journey

Super excited to see the rest of this series, enjoyed the first episode for sure. Not to say I didn't enjoy the trucking videos but I'd say this is more my speed, definitely will be watching-been a dream of mine to visit Alaska myself! Solid idea and dedication for bringing the $800 Focus to have some added character to the series lol

It's going to be exciting, for sure! I know you would be sleeping in a hot car for the next few nights but it will be worth it at the end when you get into cooler temperatures! So far the car is running good!

Safe trip to Alaska Dave . Hope the old girl makes it all the way . 🤞✌

Formal Pickle suggested you. Keep it up!

new chapter in Dave I love to see more videos like this you know what Wil be cool explore other states that you have never seen before 😊

Dave it's not about the trucking its about the joys of life and living life to the fullest!!! I think I can speak for everyone here. We're all riding with Dave and were here to Stay

I know you got sick of trucking but i bet it's taught you somethings you can use on this trip to Canada.. Be safe Dave!

this is insane but i love it dude! you are doing the impossible. honestly no way i'd go to Alaska lol. you could get a car inverter and plug in fans if its hot in the car. just an idea

hell yeah dave , safe travels brother

I hope you truly enjoyed filming this video unlike how you felt at the end of your trucking vids! You seem really happy!! I’m a long time watcher of your videos and loved the trucking videos and that brought me a lot of joy! But nothing brings me more joy than seeing you back to being happy!

This is so cool. i hope only the best. cant wait to see future content. I highly recommend getting a power bank of like 20k mah. then let the usb fan only run off that. it should last all night

Hey!!! We're going to Alaska with Dave. Woohoo!!

This is such an epic RWD video! Props, my dude!

Dave this video was epic brother. On that note, EVERQUEST FOR LIFE!

Hey Dave, trucking can be hard on the soul man. I don’t blame ya for taking a step back. Good luck on your new adventure. Looking forward to riding along with ya.

Be careful, and safe travels

Smh…. The jeep would’ve been awesome 😎

Hey Dave, I am a recent viewer of yours, but I love the trucking content you've posted over while. While you are driving to Alaska, you've inspired me to make a 400 mile trip from the Florida Panhandle to South Carolina to go see my buddy graduate from Marines Boot Camp. I've been stressing all over with my car, despite being in good condition, but this is setting aside my worries if you are doing this trip all the way to Alaska. Cheers, and best of luck brother!

This is going to be a good adventure

Next time you are in Oglesby, go down the road to the Root Beer Stand and get some food. I promise it will not disappoint!

Love the video man! Be safe!

Welcome back guys, Its Dave with another Alaska vlog!!!!

You need to get those mesh window covers that act as window screens.

It's nice to be able to lay down to sleep but I also found it comfortable sleeping in the driver seat, just tilting the backrest some. Windshield sun shield, easy in, easy out. Lock the doors. 9mmotivator handy or whatever.

People don’t realize how different it is driving a car that far versus a truck, you can drive a truck 500-600 miles and not be tired but in a car you will be bone tired after just a couple hundred miles

I love my 2003 Focus - it will get you there! Mine is also a manual transmission. I don't want to give it up!

As an SVT owner, these cars are pretty solid. But if that timing belt tensioner breaks, you're done. These cars have an interference motor. Safe travels!

Once a truck driver always a truck driver, I came for the trucking content and stayed for Dave!! I actually worked at CFI with you I was just coming in as a newbie and saw your jeep in the parking lot. And now im 3-4 years in. Your videos are the best and be safe brother.

NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS DAVE, I RECENTLY QUIT TRUCKING TOO 🤝🏾

lets gooooooooooooo AK here we come youtube

And Dave thought he was miserable in the truck... It's gonna be great! Good luck man!

Please do more road trip videos like this 😊

I'm surprised your mom didn't rant about the Canadians as well. After all, you're likely to spend more time in Canada than Alaska. It's a long trip. As for sleeping, get one of those 12V car fans. That will help.

4:16 did I just start watching Bay Area Buggs with this music

I forgot about the bears omg. Ok get bear spray Dave. Love you be safe. Love seeing you happy again. Ps might get a haircut bud. Helps with the heat bro. Plus you look incredible with short hair

I love these kinds of videos. Thank you so much for sharing Dave. Really looking forward to the next ones. 👍👍

YESSSS you got no idea how impatiently I’ve been waiting for this video

Cant wait to see Alaska

Safe travels, Dave! Really looking forward to this series 🔥

Parks beside a truck at Loves..... old habits die hard.... stay safe Dave.....

Yes!!! Adventures with Dave time! So excited for you!

Dave no matter what your driving I am riding 👍

Any plans to try something like van life in the future? I was pretty excited back when you got the jeep to try making travel videos

Great guy

Been watching your videos since you were trucking! You make the videos fun, and have great angles and views of your trips! That’s probably why you have a good fan base! Also I’ve been to Juneau and pelican Alaska. Stayed in pelican for two weeks. Only way in is by boat or plane. Little town on a side of a mountain!

Hey, thanks for taking us on this early part of road trip. Something different for sure. Fuel at $3.59 I presume is per gallon? Here in New Zealand I filled up today . Was NZ$ 3.05 per Litre for 95 octane Acadia rook 70 litres

I love your videos are you coming through Kansas

You look like William Clarke Green with the long hair. This new content is awesome! Keep on going!

Happy trails brother. Lokking forward to the stunning views of Canada and Alaska.

Yay your going to Alaska it has to suck when your ford has no ac I can tell you were hot in your car with no ac yikes 😳 that has to be rough have you ever thought about getting your ac fixed it’s probably too much money good luck and I hope you have a safe trip to Alaska

That was so great 😊You need to get you a little rechargeable fan.... I have one it's small, but can throw out some air.... We are so excited for this 😁

Thanks so very much for sharing your experience and trip with us I can’t wait for another update on your adventure and drive safely

ok few tips on the svt focus dave.... they burn coolant just a thing..... and they are a high compression motor run premium!!!! she will run WAY WAY smoother.... also from experience watch the upper rad hose, mine blew the hose on the bottom and under the hose is a void to the road its not gonna get any coolant on anything hot if it blows that hose.... blew my motor cause of it. also $800 is a steal for that car if it is a true svt tho most of the money comes from the body kit which looks like is gone.... for the next part, we are here for you not what you do fully support the move away from trucking

I would’ve suggested picking up a 12V fan could take the edge off anyways trying to sleep in the car unless you’re 12V outlets don’t work with your ignition off

Oglesby is in my neck of the woods I used to live. I lived in Oglesby for a year, and I'm from just up I39 in a town called Mendota. Hope you have a good trip, I'll watch your videos on your way to Alaska!!!

Totally not watching this at work 😮 keep it up Dave can't wait for the rest of this journey!

Traveling with Dave 😎

Hey Dave. Thank you for sharing your awesomeness. May you be as happy as you make others

I’m definitely on board for this adventure…safe travels.

This will be awesome!

Good luck, Dave! I would love to do a trip like that but fly to Florida and buy a vehicle to drive to Alaska, then sell it once I was done. In 2012, I did get to drive from Oregon to Virginia, and that was pretty sweet!