We Built a Camper Van to Survive the Arctic Circle — Here’s What Happened
21K views · Dec 29, 2025 · Entertainment
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@abucklife · 8 months ago · pinned
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@abucklife · 4 months ago
Do it mate. You will love it. I can’t wait to go back.
@chdescantes · 4 months ago
What an emotional trip! Gorgeous views! Such a marvellous documentary, one of the best ones I watched; even the best! Thank you so much!
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@AndyGarner-o5e · 3 months ago
Hi, I just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed watching your Arctic Family Adventure series. It's been really inspiring and I've loved following your journey. Watching your videos has actually motivated me to start saving for my own VW Crafter one day so I can have adventures of my own. Thanks for sharing your experiences and all the hard work you put into the channel—it means a lot to your viewers. Wishing you and the family many more amazing adventures ahead! 😎
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@getlostlivelife · 8 months ago
You, my friend, have a massive pair of kahunas!!! Taking two very young kids on that trip is the most inspirational thing I have seen in a long time.💪 Although Ginny had a moment or two I think she deserves massive credit for the way she took it in her stride and smashed it!!! Next level inspiration for anyone let alone a young family to do a bucket list trip in winter. MASSIVE respect buddy.💪🙌
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@HuwJones-q2f · 8 months ago
Just finished watching this over the last 3 days. Superb…. great drone footage and an epic journey. Enjoyed every moment .
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@johnathoncostin4735 · 2 months ago
This is so inspiring. I am leaning strongly toward getting a Sprinter to do something similar in the States. Your videos are awesome.
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@JessicaRudd-g1e · 9 months ago
Best thing on TV this Christmas..!!! Just finished watching as I binged it all over a couple of evenings.. absolutely loved it all joined together. I’d watch a few but then went back to watch the whole van build from the start so it see it all in one long format video was epic. Hands down one of my favourite YouTube channels 🥇 thank you for such great content…
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@RichardSingleton-m6z · 8 months ago
Wow!! What a journey , going over that mountain pass behind the snow plough, I was feeling the adrenaline, brilliant job <br>We are just at the start of our build , it’s soooo time consuming . Rick 👊🏼👍
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@craigmountford1235 · 8 months ago
Another great video, thanks for sharing your amazing experience, it was refreshing to see it’s not just me who’s van isn’t a ‘show home’ when away and experiencing the reality of van life <br>Have a safe journey back<br>Can’t wait to see how the next episode of the stealth van
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@CampervanMan · 8 months ago
What a great real-world update this is! Thanks for sharing
@Offgrid12vSolarPrepping · 9 months ago
✨great winter family van life, love it and the fries and steak, to die for, umm tasty 👍🏽
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