Join us as we take the truck camper through the stunning landscapes of British Columbia! This isn’t your typical overlanding “drama” video—just a real, honest look at camping in the Canadian Rockies with my parents.
In this episode of VDBTR, we maneuver the 5500 ram through tight BC trails, search for the perfect off-grid campsite, and find a few surprises along the way (including a very polite Canadian garter snake).
The highlight of the trip? Introducing my Italian dad to the legendary Canadian snack: Ketchup Chips. Will he embrace the North, or is it a total bust? We also meet up with some incredible fellow travelers, including a couple of full-time overlanders from Australia with a very “retro” truck setup.
00:00 Leaving the tightest camp spot ever
02:00 The Avalanche debris path
05:31 The Great Canadian Snack Test
11:15 Meeting the neighbors (Alberta & Australia)
16:21 Cooking breakfast at the lake
17:00 Finding a snaky friend
22:30 Touring a retro 4th Gen Ram camper
25:35 The manual saw struggle
30:28 A sign from a Bald Eagle
I remarked a couple videos back I thought I wanted your dad’s Pink Floyd shirt now I want your dad’s Grateful Dead shirt.
He’s a man that has style.
What a crew all 3 of you are lovable!
We have
Kenny of all Trades
And you
Vic of Many Hats
Canada geese!
Saskatoon berries are delicious. Yummy
Rewatching some of your vids. I just commented about NO ketchup on hotdogs; but, I am intrigued about the potato chips – legit products or a hard pass?!? Personally, I’m a Zappa’s Voodoo kinda guy…
Vic, all over the world, they are Canada Geese. NOT Canadian. They are Canada Geese. 90% of people always say Canadian. But I assure you – It’s Canada Geese. (One of my keen interests is Birding) Your parents are so fun! So great that you enjoyed hanging out together!