This Rental Shouldn't Be Here

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2023
  • We got a call from a towing company to go in and get a rental car from about midway on the White Rim Trail. While the White Rim Trail isn't particularly difficult, it is extremely remote, with very limited phone service. We got almost to the vehicle and ran in to some people who said it had the donut spare on it when they passed it. We weren't aware of it having had a flat. Once we got there it had been sitting for a couple days so whatever code wasn't letting it move before had reset itself and it would go into gear. So we opted to drive it versus pulling it. Soon I realized it didn't have reverse and only had 1st gear forward. But we kept going and it managed to get all the way out and onto the trailer. The traction control was doing some weird things and randomly sliding the spare tire, which was already in pretty rough shape, so it was only making it worse. We hauled it to town so the customer could empty their stuff out of it and the towing company could haul it to Salt Lake City. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
    Merch is available at www.trailmater.com, we appreciate everyone who helps us in that way and wears our stuff, thank you.
    #trailmater #moab #offroadrecovery #wheeling #offroadwrecker #rental
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  • @glennnorwicke8125
    @glennnorwicke8125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    So glad to see this video! We were biking the White Rim road and we came across this woman. She was from FL, probably in her 60s, and had rented that vehicle, she said she was stuck in the park for 3 days and all she had was 5 bottles of water. She actually tried to drive back to the Shafer trail on the donut and made it to the Murphy C camp spot (we were up the hill at Murphy B). Another group had a sat phone to call for help and rangers rolled in that night around 11:30 to take her out. She was also fortunate to have cooler temps as it rained the day before we came across her. I will say when I checked on her she was super chill, had it not been for the some luck and support of strangers it could be more than just a vehicle recovery...

    • @lopin890
      @lopin890 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      WOW!!! the rest of the story!!
      Thanks!

    • @grizzleypeak
      @grizzleypeak 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wouldn't have guessed a lady in her 60's would disrespect a rental car to that level...

    • @Mary-fq6sm
      @Mary-fq6sm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Geez, why is it always people from FL?🙄 Y’all, I promise, most Floridians are normal, reasonable, sane folks. We just have terrible PR. Sounds like this woman never realized how much danger she was in or how lucky she was to have help from strangers & favorable weather.

    • @EatDrinkBeMerry
      @EatDrinkBeMerry หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lopin890 I read that in Paul Harvey’s voice

    • @lopin890
      @lopin890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@EatDrinkBeMerry
      .....that's how I wrote it!!! Glad it came through as such❤❤

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +225

    I think you might need to give Mat that little piece of advice about the gas can, and how much of a priority it is for you.

    • @jimfarris9671
      @jimfarris9671 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I would think that would be part of your rescue equipment but that's just me I agree with what you're saying

    • @agentcrm
      @agentcrm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      He would just could that as part as the tank. Not as a reserve / emergency.
      It's not that he's forgetful. He deliberately gambles with fuel and is always under prepared, despite knowing better. That's why only the wrecker has an air compressor.

    • @TheHappinessOfThePursuit
      @TheHappinessOfThePursuit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Because the 4 millionth time is the charm. 😂❤

    • @Rocwlkr
      @Rocwlkr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Matt doesn't think he needs to be a good rescue person. He is always thinking about TH-cam content.

    • @NOELTM
      @NOELTM 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      These days I feel much of Matt's YT content is staged. It's why I really enjoy this channel - it's all honest stuff - including the mistakes!

  • @AtoZFarm
    @AtoZFarm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    "When you're that far out, it just seems smart, to me, to have fuel."
    Shots fired, Matt!
    Editing to add: for future reference, Rory, that the little "A" with the arrow over it is the Ford setting for the auto start-stop. Fords will turn the engine off at stop lights and stop signs for fuel economy when the brake is fully depressed, and when you take your foot off the brake they restart. I would imagine in its battered state, crawling slowly on that trail with heavy brake usage, the computer was a little confused about when it should shutoff and restart.

  • @wooodrow99
    @wooodrow99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    This was another episode of “just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.” I don’t think some people realize how quickly a situation like this can go sideways.

    • @jackspringer9283
      @jackspringer9283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Define "sideways" is that just before it tips up and becomes a temporary 2 wheeler or just after when the roof is supporting the whole car?

    • @KUT-N-GO
      @KUT-N-GO 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Rory just makes things look easy and simple.

    • @wooodrow99
      @wooodrow99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KUT-N-GO oh yeah knowing the terrain is helpful, more importantly Rory knows not to bring a car on a trail.

  • @MattsOffRoadRecovery
    @MattsOffRoadRecovery 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    That little car was WAY out there.
    I thought you did look pretty good in it though.

    • @cognitivedissonancecamp6326
      @cognitivedissonancecamp6326 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That tire looked like it was a Van Halen hotel room.

    • @DB-yj3qc
      @DB-yj3qc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @cognitivedissonancecamp6326
      Well, maybe before 5150 album 🙂 say 1980s

    • @wooodrow99
      @wooodrow99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DB-yj3qc you do realize 5150 came out in ‘86 right? Agreed the Van-Hagar years were pretty tame though.

    • @cognitivedissonancecamp6326
      @cognitivedissonancecamp6326 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You guys are showing your age with these comments

    • @wooodrow99
      @wooodrow99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 using Van Halen as your reference kind of dates you as well doesn’t it?

  • @loosemoose9799
    @loosemoose9799 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    As long as there are places to go where people shouldn't, Matt, Rory, Robby and Paul will never be out of rescue work. They take us to places that cause us to lean and grab the chair arms.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    That little donut held up better than I would have thought. The people probably didn't want to point it out to the rental company, because they were hoping nobody would notice, even though there was a shredded tire in the passenger seat.

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It went longer than I understand they guarantee them for here in Australia.

    •  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The temporary tire is the MVP of this episode.

    • @DB-yj3qc
      @DB-yj3qc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is supposed to only use on roads for less than 50 miles. Some of dumbasses I've seen driving cars on multiple ones... on I-state and hwys. 😳

  • @jimfarris9671
    @jimfarris9671 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    You may not realize it but you educate a lot of people about how to go about doing things you're doing a great job please keep it up always looking forward to your next one

  • @michaeljefferson2386
    @michaeljefferson2386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I live in Moab and have driven the White Rim many times. To the eye it looked like it was as well maintained and smooth as i have ever seen it. The section they drove it out, from Murphy Hogback over Hardscrabble Hill is a long, and usually VERY rough section. The steepness of the grades doesn't come across on video. I am amazed they were able to get that little car out under it's own power. White Rim is not to be taken lightly. It is long, difficult and rough, but one of the most beautiful places you will ever see.

  • @bripslag
    @bripslag 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The ignorance of some people never ceases to amaze me. Why someone would take that car on that road is beyond me.

    • @agentcrm
      @agentcrm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      IMO, the road doesn't look that bad on camera. That's part of the problem.

    • @GavinEarnshaw
      @GavinEarnshaw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because the manufacturer markets and sells it as a SUV 4 wheel drive. Just think of all those stupid ads of people driving their SUV "off-road". You ask for a rental 4x4 and the cheapest is one of these soft-roaders.
      I had a hard time getting this through to one person on a stag-do at our 4x4 site. He had a vehicle that had "Super All Wheel Control" written in big letters across the back. It wasn't even 4wd. We call them faux-by-fours.

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    15:00 Dear g0d, I couldn't walk that let alone drive it. It seems that if you're in a rental, you're bullet proof.

  • @grahamquigley8818
    @grahamquigley8818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    I should be used to this by now, seems like years I've been watching your adventures. But some of those extreme drop offs, shelf roads, crazy high cliffs and loose ground still cause a flinch or or some grabbing on to the armrest of the loungeroom couch. Yet again, you guys do amaze. That broken little Edge did well to clamber out too. Well done!

  • @lanceleavitt7472
    @lanceleavitt7472 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Rental cars for sale : Low miles, one owner, new tires all around.

  • @Elden_Lean
    @Elden_Lean 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Driving all of that an a donut that wasn't in great shape to begin with, in an environment like that, seems to be a new fear of mine

  • @markalexander5124
    @markalexander5124 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The state of Utah should pay you for promoting tourism in the state. Amazing scenery!!!
    My son from SOuth Africa will be coming to see what you have shown me on your travels...
    Thank you.

  • @desertdog2008
    @desertdog2008 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    It’s amazing how often people try something stupid (or dangerous), get away with it, and then think to themselves “well gee, I guess that wasn’t really so stupid after all.” So they do it again, and again, sometimes others copy them, until someone finally winds up paying the price. I love your videos. But they’re not just entertaining. They are, well and truly, cautionary tales, for those smart enough to learn from the mistakes of others. I’m glad The Force was with you on this one. I wouldn’t have wanted to drive that little PoS on any part of the White Rim, especially with a spare on the front!

    • @damageman
      @damageman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah sure they could have stranded and killed themselves but they have a fun story now!

    • @TheHappinessOfThePursuit
      @TheHappinessOfThePursuit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are you not entertained!?!? Too bad for you.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I do wonder how the rental company will deal with this?

    • @FYMASMD
      @FYMASMD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      They will not be happy with the bill they get. People have no idea of the dangers they expose themselves to.

    • @DB-yj3qc
      @DB-yj3qc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @UnkleMark
      Bills, whoever rented it better have paid for the supplement insurance.
      I met a guy who married my friend stepdaughter when they came for his other daughters wedding. They flew in and rented out the top of line 4x4 truck, then thrashed it on trail. We normally drive 4wheelers on its a creek bed rock, slate, gravel, water holes up to 8 or so foot deep with no bypassing. He was laughing about it. Crunched fenders rockers water inside.

  • @SecondHandManKase
    @SecondHandManKase 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I dunno how these Utah rental companies can stay in business... but I sure do know how you guys stay in business! Keep up the Awesome work! Love the rock every man can appreciate a good rock as well!

    • @scottderyck1467
      @scottderyck1467 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      " do you want the insurance"

    • @greevous
      @greevous 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      probably by suing the customer for breach of contract as it is quite likely that there are stipulations in their rental agreement that the customer is liable for all damages to the vehicle, recovery fees and that they are not allowed to take them off fully sealed roads. Nobody reads the fine print before signing.

    • @arbiter1
      @arbiter1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@greevous The tire alone will give them ample cause to go after them for damages. That tire show clear neglect in care for the car.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I read my rental contract once, and it stated no off road use.

    • @lacuzon39000
      @lacuzon39000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      That’s how they stay in business actually , any insurance even ours usually stop any coverage once you drive off road , so they send the repair bill to the renter and in many cases , they will charge rental fees for all the days the car spent in repair shop and was off their lot .

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    HEY! Hello Rory, Mike and Shawn! I actually am very impressed that the Ford Edge made it out of there on its own power with the donut spare tire on the front ! I think that I would have jacked the car up and would have got that spare onto the rear of the car. I know it is an AWD , but still it is more critical to have the front tires the same diameter as they do most of the driving/pulling. Most of the drive power goes to the front wheels.. But you got it out. I am sure that the renters of the car are going to be held responsible for a LOT of damages!

    • @davidmcelfresh3024
      @davidmcelfresh3024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Those Edge’s are actually quite capable for what they are. I had a rental one in Utah, blasting up Provo Canyon in 6-8 inches of fresh snow. Followed a Taco up the canyon for about 30 miles at 45+ with no issues. Was actually quite impressed!

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But not quite the amount of tire sidewall for this experimant.

    • @user-wd8mn8sf1j
      @user-wd8mn8sf1j 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree, a simple way to improve the situation. The Front wheels take a lot more impact.Also, with more weight over the front suspension, it would be better to get that extra inch of radius.

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Coming to a Copart near you folks… make sure to check the carfax 🙃

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One may call those people "stupid". I call it "job security for Rory, Matt and Paul"... 😁😜

  • @mikewracher9511
    @mikewracher9511 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A treat to see both ends of the human decision making/performance curve in one video! Another great effort by you all!

  • @BigBlueMotors
    @BigBlueMotors 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Insurance company: We don't cover off-road damage; Customer: Oh shit!!!🙁

    • @lightman489
      @lightman489 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Driving the hell out of it thinking insurance will cover it.might even catch some legal issues

    • @glenjamindle
      @glenjamindle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it's technically a 'road'

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Rory I am impressed that they drove that car that far on the trail. I agree cars like that dont belong on the trails.
    Seeing you guys tie the car on top of the buggy would been something to see because if anyone could do that it would be you

  • @WastingMyPotential
    @WastingMyPotential 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Looks like an amazing trail... Gonna leave my Rubicon at home and try it in my Lexus ct200h fsport... Anyone want to meet up?

  • @markreed2576
    @markreed2576 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It takes skill, guts, and brains to negotiate that terrain. The rental driver had neither. Great scenes, and excellent recovery.

  • @aldimore
    @aldimore 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. In the end, someone has a story to tell. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
    @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The real MVP here is that Donut temporary spare tire 😆💪

  • @Camoburb
    @Camoburb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kinda brings new meaning to drive it like you stole it. They apparently got it out to the middle of nowhere and all that was left was to strip it😂

  • @kenmiller5954
    @kenmiller5954 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    that wounded dog still had a lot of fight left lol love it

  • @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm
    @LaDonnashielded-kc7zm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hey Rory Shawn and Mike!!! Mineral bottom, hard scrabble, felt like a new adventure😂💚❣️ Luck of the Irish🍀

  • @andrewparker5438
    @andrewparker5438 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pointing out the rain cloud is priceless.

  • @paulbeldenbush
    @paulbeldenbush 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My vertigo was screaming even though I watched that video on my hands and knees!

  • @jimfarris9671
    @jimfarris9671 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Honestly how do you keep it together dealing with stupid people I would lose my mind and go crazy and say you're very bad things

    • @shereesheree7735
      @shereesheree7735 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Think of it like this; stupid people are keeping him in business and paying the bills. 😅

  • @jamiezachary3899
    @jamiezachary3899 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think they got all the temporary use out of that tire.

  • @MARKS-oq6bd
    @MARKS-oq6bd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thelma and Louise, is the best movie ending ever 😂

  • @bryanmorgan8501
    @bryanmorgan8501 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like the colors of the buggy. It's like Grave digger and a Jeep had a child! Love it

  • @shoopsgarcia1283
    @shoopsgarcia1283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was trying to go to bed...😂

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wait, was 1:08 a light-hearted poking at Matt for always running out of gas? 🤣🤣
    the comradery and soft puns are great. friendly poking at each other. that's what friendship and life is about. 🤪🤠🥳

  • @spacebunz
    @spacebunz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are literally the MOAB EXPERTS, I wouldn't question anything that you say. Good job getting this one out!

  • @jamarie1972
    @jamarie1972 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great recovery, also Fantastic Cinematography
    Cheers Rory and Team

  • @NathanCEnyart
    @NathanCEnyart 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Keep up the good work on the video's and recoveries. Shout to all of you for the excellent scenery shots. I just love the view out there

    • @garymeredith2441
      @garymeredith2441 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Alpha you're exactly right Rory goes to a lot of beautiful places I wish you would talk more about the scenery at the places he goes it just doesn't seem like he appreciates the beauty of the environment he works in .

  • @peteypops
    @peteypops 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one to jacknife my trailer!

  • @jeromes58
    @jeromes58 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All I can say is WOW that beats any sprinter van recovery

  • @jamesausmusiii3386
    @jamesausmusiii3386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Show me that a man told you not to drive your vehicle there without telling me a man told you not to.

  • @ggalland1
    @ggalland1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Awesome how you were able to drive that car right out of there!
    I would feel the same way Rory, if something bad is gonna happen, I would rather it happen to me than someone else! Great team effort on that recovery! Thanks for sharing

  • @belindakt
    @belindakt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm still trying to figure out where "common sense" has disappeared to..... thanks for taking us along!

  • @darrinrebagliati5365
    @darrinrebagliati5365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love people like this. "It's 4wd, it can go there!" Then they call you to get it back, we get to see some great vistas at their expense. I wonder if they've learned anything?!?

  • @chrisclementz5472
    @chrisclementz5472 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Great adventure!
    You guys are living the life!
    Enjoy the time you get to work and play together because, unfortunately, nothing lasts forever.

  • @Karengarrett-qz1vv
    @Karengarrett-qz1vv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love how you can find some humor in these types of situations. Love the laughs. Love you guys.

  • @Andrew61968
    @Andrew61968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From the luck of the Irish "It should have caught on fire" which i feel to the bonus clips of mike telling Shawn to do the dance I just could not stop laughing keep it up.

  • @chrisdenning9816
    @chrisdenning9816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am impressed with that car and Rory driving it out.

  • @tonybones401
    @tonybones401 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just can’t understand how this channel doesn’t have millions of subscribers. Rory Shawn and Mike are just good guys doing good stuff. Is there anything Rory can’t fix?

  • @jezpayne3245
    @jezpayne3245 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Hi Rory, Shaun & Mike from Hampshire in the UK. I can’t believe the situations people get themselves into. It looks like I could do those trails in my stock LR3… but just because I could, doesn’t mean I would. All the best - love what you do. 😀

    • @harrywalker968
      @harrywalker968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hi, from aus.. jeeps & LR anything,,are banned here.. i got a s/duty, 4.2tdi. 700nm.. 14 lt 100.. petrol is $2.10 lt.. 2 best 4x4rs are the gu nissan, & 80 series LC. nissan better choice.. im in moonta, s.a., i passed a series 1, 80'', green LR today,, i shivered.. i like the 110 or 130.. but,, price is not good.. for what you get..

    • @ALL_4_WHEELS
      @ALL_4_WHEELS 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You need to cone out with us guys your not to far away for a epic day out!!!😎👍

  • @NFBartos
    @NFBartos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Hey Rory, I seldom think of anything I would do differently that is better than your methods but in this instance, I think it would have helped if you'd put the space saver wheel on the rear of the car. With a mostly FWD drivetrain, you'd get more traction and a lower likelihood of spinning the space saver which looks like was the main cause of ripping the tread off.
    I was taught to always put the space saver on the rear on road so if you have a blow out it's not a steerer, which is more likely to cause you to lose control, but I think it would help here too.

    • @CheshireTomcat68
      @CheshireTomcat68 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Space saver was being trashed by the damaged inner wheel arch. Putting a larger tyre there wouldn't be a good idea.

    • @SpecialAgentJamesAki
      @SpecialAgentJamesAki 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I was thinking the same but then they showed how mangled that wheel tub was and the clanking. Agreed with Cheshire cat the bigger wheel may have caused more issues and the spare was already trashed whereas the others seemed to be okay still. So from the perspective of the thrashed wheel tub no reason to throw one of the good wheels in place 🤙🙂🤙

    • @KimonFrousios
      @KimonFrousios 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good point.

    • @HAHA.GoodMeme
      @HAHA.GoodMeme 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      meh the fender liner was hanging down. You're wrong

    • @galenbywater2936
      @galenbywater2936 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My thoughts exactly.

  • @Lousasshol
    @Lousasshol 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s the first destination for most rental suv or trucks 😂

  • @EatDrinkBeMerry
    @EatDrinkBeMerry หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hell, yeah, I’ll take the insurance. This puppy is gunna see more airtime than a skateboard at the X games. -J. Foxworthy

  • @driver-xx2pl
    @driver-xx2pl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great video for keeping the seat pinching going . Amazing car, and better recovery with all thing considered.

  • @azmousejockey
    @azmousejockey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I try to save all the “good” TH-cam channels/videos for in the mornings when I’m relaxing and drinking my coffee. Rory, Sean and Mike are top 5 of that list. I’ll watch them before Donut, Sparks, Finnegan, SXS, 1320 etc etc…I just don’t want any interruptions when I’m watching Trail Mater. All those other channels I can pause and walk away from for awhile or what before I go to bed when I’m tired and only 1/2 paying attention. Rory is doing such a great job at making videos and really putting forth some effort it’s only fitting that I make some time to enjoy his content without distractions. Thanks Rory!

  • @thomashamlin4546
    @thomashamlin4546 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rory, you are lucky to have a friend like Mike. And it's course Mike is lucky to have a friend like Rory

  • @rd4660
    @rd4660 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I hope you negotiated a more than reasonable fee for that rental recovery.

    • @shereesheree7735
      @shereesheree7735 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Funny you made that comment as I have worked as a recovery agent (repo girl) here in Vegas for 9 years and I have been wondering, for a while now, what their company charges to recover vehicles out there.
      I gotta say that off road recovery and recovery of vehicles for lien holders from debtors in the city are two extremely different monsters. Lol

  • @DarkHawk666
    @DarkHawk666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Damn, you guys do good work and work great as a team. Cheers boys 🍺 😎

  • @user-vz2ei3sb7r
    @user-vz2ei3sb7r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Glad you’re channel is growing Love your content 👍

  • @TrzCharlie
    @TrzCharlie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm convinced. You guys could have a great time at a funeral. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I understand the concept of "that car shouldn't be here", but I remember a time when I was much younger, with my brother driving his 4x4 up what he thought was a rough dirt road. He had his diff lock engaged and was taking it slow...and was passed by a Datsun 120Y. So I guess skill level can play a part at times, also. 😁

  • @vector4553
    @vector4553 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love what you guys do! Keep it up!

  • @stevencox7459
    @stevencox7459 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was a little surprised that you didn’t swap the spare to the rear. In my AWD Subi any issues with traction resulted in a front wheel drive. So the last place I’d want a space-saver-spare is the front.
    Love your work, scenery is pretty spectacular too.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not a bad idea

    • @Coolhansolo
      @Coolhansolo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      There not experts in those silly onroad imports.

  • @davebenson1504
    @davebenson1504 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maybe you could teach Matt the extra fuel strategy/practice 😂🤣😂 Sure glad you do have the capacity to have safe/secure back up plans... and really shows the team work you Mike and Shawn have developed😊

  • @mrolsen6987
    @mrolsen6987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "when you'r so far out, it's smart to have fuel with you"
    Wow.. now if you just could pass that knowledge to Matt...
    😂

  • @MultiVogon
    @MultiVogon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Yeah my old Subaru Impreza was a bit of a pain the couple of times I got a puncture. The space-saver wheel had to go on the rear (puncture was always on the front of course) and I had to fitz around in the fuesbox and remove a fuse to disable the AWD system - so it became front wheel drive only. All, as you said, because these systems really don't like having one wheel a different size to the others. Other than that it was great, but there's no way I'd have taken it on anything worse than a smooth gravel road. Awesome fun in the winter though, with proper tyres 😀

    • @callumkingunderwood
      @callumkingunderwood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Auto then. Can't pull that trick on the manuals.
      Though opposite trick. You can bridge the sensor on the autos to force it to lock the transfer unit up off road

    • @MultiVogon
      @MultiVogon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes indeed it was an auto. Slightly more sophisticated awd than the manuals, but a more leisurely drive (ie slower 😅) I miss the car for the way it drove, but not for the way it drank petrol..

    • @harrywalker968
      @harrywalker968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      subaru,, we had one in our old fogies 4x4 club,, for a day,, never came back.. ???.... different size tyres,, let one down...

    • @callumkingunderwood
      @callumkingunderwood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Getting about 32mpg from my 2002 impreza wrx, but it is tuned. And manual so yeah... Not getting far on a donut.

  • @lloydreeves715
    @lloydreeves715 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Keep up with the good work love watching you on TH-cam god bless

  • @ReachOutToWilliam
    @ReachOutToWilliam 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another Turo rental success story! Customer states, "Will return car late. Had a flat."

  • @ryan_etzel
    @ryan_etzel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:23 "When you're that far out, it just seems smart to have fuel." -- Matt, are you listening? 😀

  • @JDZiemba1773
    @JDZiemba1773 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You gotta have some sort of luck for that donut spare to make it out intact....👍🇺🇲❤️

  • @AJvsEverything
    @AJvsEverything 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I remember my very first time at Moab with my 2006 Nissan Xterra 4x4 on 33's (but otherwise stock) I went to Gemini Bridges trail and was not sure if my vehicle was equipped well enough to do that trail (because I'd never been there before and didn't know how easy or hard Moab trails would be)...I'm about 15 minutes into it and I had to move over to let a Ford Windstar minivan pass by going the opposite direction back towards the highway and I'm thinking to myself "how the fuck did that thing make it up here?!?"...once I got to the Gemini Bridges area and finished the rest of the trail, I realized they'd come in from the Canyonlands/Dead Horse side on gravel roads and likely had no fucking clue what was waiting for them heading out that direction...

    • @AJvsEverything
      @AJvsEverything 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Another time I made it up to Hurrah Pass on my way to Chicken Corners and parked to get out and admire the view when a Porsche Cayenne came up the trail from Chicken Corners and was heading back out the way I was coming in...to be fair, that one actually had some lift to it and some form of small all-terrain tires and skid pans on it, but it's still like taking a Subaru Forester out on trails...

    • @Vagitarian01
      @Vagitarian01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AJvsEverything Hey, don't knock Subies. They've got great clearance and traction control. Only things I think they lack is armor and tire size, which can be fixed.

    • @AJvsEverything
      @AJvsEverything 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Vagitarian01 Subarus are great on the road in all weather conditions and for things like rally racing, but they don't belong on 4x4 trails...

    • @duder9752
      @duder9752 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did an early AM solo Gemini bridges run in a stock '19 Tacoma a couple years ago, also unsure what the trail was and what I was actually getting into... constantly repeating to myself "don't break anything that makes you call Rory, you've got to drive this back to Washington still"
      Good times

    • @AJvsEverything
      @AJvsEverything 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @duder9752 I drove down from Minnesota in 2019 to go to see the land speed racing event at the Bonneville Salt Flats and it got rained out, so I wound up driving to Moab for the first time...best decision of my life...I've been back there 4 times since that first trip, and I'd love to go again...

  • @christophersanders5007
    @christophersanders5007 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I go rock crawling with my Preuis all the time. 😁

    • @shereesheree7735
      @shereesheree7735 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh you must have those solar panels that unfold and click onto the roof for refueling, right??😆

  • @russelllavender7310
    @russelllavender7310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Robbie can fix the inappropriate touching, tyres only half worn-out and I just love your landscape (your office)😂😅

  • @andywilliment581
    @andywilliment581 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi team Trail mater, great job. People need to learn the difference between AWD and 4WD, and why do AWD manufacturers put space saver wheels on their vehicles knowing the system won’t like it if you have to fit it. Keep up the good work. 😎🇬🇧

  • @lopin890
    @lopin890 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Howdy Rory!!
    I'm always AMAZED at the places people take those "rental" cars😵‍💫
    (Sure not a great advertisement for purchasing a "used" car from one of their fleet!!)
    You, WisconsinMike and Shawn are the perfect moden day "Three Muskateers"...
    Y'all sure keep me laughing at the shenanigans you get into!!😂😂
    Safe travels, friends ❤❤
    Stay FROSTY...
    Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
    🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @1a1u0g9t4s2u
    @1a1u0g9t4s2u 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad I have learned enough to know the difference from being lucky vs being okay (off road driving skills). Now I am working on improving my off road driving skills. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I swear to god some people would starve to death after being locked in a grocery store. who takes a regular passenger car on a road like this.

  • @iffykidmn8170
    @iffykidmn8170 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Spring time potholes in the cities around here look worse than 99% of the trail shown in this video.😉

  • @rythemzlatin
    @rythemzlatin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i LOVE the fact that THAT vehicle was pointed-out in a previous video 😂

  • @ephjay6t87
    @ephjay6t87 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never seen Shawn point before. "It'll make it, it's a rental! " ~Touron.

  • @bn3645
    @bn3645 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That space saver held on for dear life.

  • @philipstaite4775
    @philipstaite4775 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just 'cause you can, doesn't mean you should. You might prove a point, or you might severely damage your vehicle. But hey, if you're willing to take that chance...that kind of thing is what keeps the lights on and Rory in business. ;-)

  • @orangepickel2
    @orangepickel2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A Ford not quite "Found On Road Dead" impressive for a micro car. Didn't have to put it on top of the buggy and strap it down. Lilly will be proud of her off road team.😂🎉🎉🎉

  • @metanoiab4its2l8
    @metanoiab4its2l8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After a little stop at Island In The Sky Visitor Center for their t-shirt and sticker, they rolled ahead to the Shafer Canyon Overlook, looked over the edge and probably said, “Hey, let's drive down there,,, duh🤪okay🥴.” Guess they forgot to check the visitors guide where it says, 🧐“You Must have a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle (low range) on the White Rim Road. All-wheel-drive or two-wheel-drive vehicles are NOT ALLOWED🚫since they are not equipped to drive on rough slickrock, loose rocks, deep sand, and steep switchbacks.” Sure it kinda made it, but at a costly price. Apparently they didn’t care about destroying the car being it was a rental and not theirs. Probably ignored the fact too that a Backcountry Permit is required to roll White Rim. (Darn,,, where’s a Ranger when ya need one😂). Not to mention they probably skipped watching the required pre-drive Orientation Video. People with no regard for other people's property, and for the safety of others and themselves😣.
    But hey, it was another great video and recovery, thanks guys 👍😎! ! !

  • @donaldpruett852
    @donaldpruett852 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love it when some nit-wit brags that is 4X4 vehicle can go anywhere. NOTHING can't get stuck. I saw a Caterpillar D-9 dozer get stuck in deep mud up to the top of the tracks. I was a firefighter fighting a 250 tons of baled hay fire in two barns for over 20 hours in 1967. Several fire department pumpers were pumping thousands of gallons of water on that fire and the dozer was trying to break up the bales. His machine suddenly just sank. The operator just shut it off and said he'd come back for it in a few days when the mud dried and drive it out.

  • @jamescole6846
    @jamescole6846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keyboard commander here, but you should have put that spare on the rear and put the good rear on the front. The rear gets less of a beating and no turning when you have an injured tire :)

  • @IrishGaucho
    @IrishGaucho 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Some folks just don't understand the difference between AWD and 4WD or the principal behind "ground clearance"

  • @franksprecisionguesswork501
    @franksprecisionguesswork501 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rory and the guys work in the most beautiful “office” in the world. ❤❤❤

  • @johnavonyates4105
    @johnavonyates4105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AWD is great! I drive one. Just don't think it's cut out for Moab. I don't even think my Jeep Grand Cherokee would do well on that trail. I need a dang buggy. Lol

  • @janiceheld6594
    @janiceheld6594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm impressed that the Escape made it out of there. I have an Escape and love the capability of the vehicle. That area is beautiful and breathtaking.

  • @garymeredith2441
    @garymeredith2441 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another good rescue there Rory my only problem is the customer who rented that car will be paying the entire price of that car imagine that customer will probably be in debt for about $50,000 because the noise is that car was making obviously the transfer case is dust obviously the transmission is dust the engine is probably eating up as well look at the undercarriage on that car we're just talking about stupid people with cars not designed to go off road and also SUVs not to go off-road either and that SUV fell into that category 😢 .
    As always Rory you going to some beautiful places and this rescue was no exception .😅

  • @michaelcarpenter557
    @michaelcarpenter557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am totally amazed that temporary tire made it that far in those conditions.

  • @TwoFeatherChannel
    @TwoFeatherChannel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2 Vehicles = More Fun for the crew to play in and More Fun for us to watch.
    it's a WIN, WIN for all of us.

  • @bquade70
    @bquade70 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still watching 👍👍
    Lake Havasu 🌞 Az

  • @KuKalaKuKu
    @KuKalaKuKu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude you’re so versed on these trails I think you could drive a tour bus through them if it weren’t for the low overheads. I would be shittin bricks around each turn. You good bra.

  • @maxironpaw
    @maxironpaw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I prolly would have swapped the donut onto the rear. Keeping my best tires on the steer axle. But you did it - props!

  • @cmc7106
    @cmc7106 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What ever happened to common sense with some people??
    Great video!!!

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Wife, and I appreciate You and Your team, Shawn, Mike, and those Bad ass trucks, jeeps. They serve You well.