3 Days on the Mojave Road

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  • A group of us enjoyed the Mojave Road in the spring of 2019. We traveled from east to west starting at the Colorado River. This trip has everything from hot dry deserts to pretty deep water crossings!
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  • @cachief
    @cachief 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed this, thank you for posting

  • @AllThingsOverlanding
    @AllThingsOverlanding 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That old mill is pretty sweet... Great video!

  • @jeepmilitia2361
    @jeepmilitia2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Rubicon of course has solid axles, but the ARTICULATION and ability to keep wheels on the ground is mostly due to SWAY BAR DISCONNECTS that allow maximum articulation. Quick disconnect links available for most vehicles but the Rubicon comes with a "hands-off" switch inside the Jeep on the dash that controls release/lock of swaybar.

  • @taufortebc
    @taufortebc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A trip I've always enjoyed. Looking forward to our next crossing. Surf & Turf

  • @tronskifpv
    @tronskifpv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice! Awesome to see Dave out there playing as well.

    • @tronskifpv
      @tronskifpv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      also this is some really great editing. You are getting good fast.

  • @WisconsinDIYGuy
    @WisconsinDIYGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and commentary.

  • @bryblanch
    @bryblanch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you plugged the invitation in there 😁 peace health and prosperity

  • @jonnytacooutdoors
    @jonnytacooutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sub’d. Heading out there next weekend🎉

  • @chuniquepaceno470
    @chuniquepaceno470 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was fortunate enough to have traveled the old Baja Carretera Transperninsular in the days before it was paved and this trail reminds me much of the Old Road in Baja. On graffiti: one of the things I've come to appreciate about graffiti in my more-recent Baja travels is that the dates often expressed within it will often help identify sections of the Old Road from the access roads created during the paving of the highway, which can be helpful for us afficionados. So I've come to appreciate graffiti and look forward to seeing it when I'm on the old trail.

  • @michaelfletcher1224
    @michaelfletcher1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I thought you weren’t supposed to reveal the rock pile plaque? 🤨

    • @1ironbelle
      @1ironbelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Normally your not. I kept watching because I have never seen what that plaque said. I closed my eyes once I saw that it was a plaque so I still don't know what it says. I'm making my own trip there to take a rock and read it.

    • @Smugglaz2019
      @Smugglaz2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They are not supposed to.

  • @MrlandcruiserG
    @MrlandcruiserG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man do you have to ware the sit bells i am do it soon do you have to air down all the time wants you ente the trail thanks if you respond

  • @johnhouchins3156
    @johnhouchins3156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You disclosed information of which we do not speak; something we must discover in person.

    • @shawndunfee2566
      @shawndunfee2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was disappointed to see that as well!

  • @BaddAtom
    @BaddAtom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you showed the monument. thats messed up man. bad juju

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting, I have never heard it was bad juju, its in some of the other Mojave Rd video.

    • @TheWuky22
      @TheWuky22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, not supposed to show the plaque message. It’s intended to be a only for those who make the trek out there. Some people don’t know that.

  • @annanne3929
    @annanne3929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying your vids! Do you welcome new peeps? How does one join the club?

    • @charlessmart7640
      @charlessmart7640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got the same question. If I have problems setting up something with them, I'm going to contact Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association and ask them.

  • @JEEPIN-HereAndThere
    @JEEPIN-HereAndThere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What time did you arrive at the lava tubes?

  • @tehjosheh
    @tehjosheh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, thanks! any chance you would have a suggestion on whether a stock 4runner could make this trip?

    • @bennyh384
      @bennyh384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Currently have better setup but ran this trail, even Mengel Pass in Death Valley with complete stock tacoma with no locker in "All-Season" street tires. Call me crazy but I even ran few popular trails in Moab and Colorado with it. Had few souped up Jeepers laughing at my stock taco with street tires and nerf bar. Lol. Remember your stock 4runner is more capable than stock tacoma. Do recommend AT tires, steel(not aluminum) skid plate, rock slider(not nerf bar) for peace of mind. Always check the weather and avoid flash flood season.

    • @tehjosheh
      @tehjosheh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bennyh384 awesome, thanks for the tips and info.. will be going this Jan!

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am sure a stock 4runner could make it, not as easily as something more built, might have to take it slower and more carefully. I agree better tires is the most important 1st upgrade to handle offroading.

    • @tehjosheh
      @tehjosheh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThriftyOverlander Thanks, actually did this trip W to E this past week! went faster than i should have and my after market skid suffered for it but it was a blast!

  • @skyknight2095
    @skyknight2095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Is there a way to avoid the river crossing and go around it if you didn't want to go through it?

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The river crossing has been filled in some for the railroad construction crews so it is not as deep. The only way to avoid it is something like a 15 mile back track.

  • @Taj_mahaul_earth_cruiser_4x4
    @Taj_mahaul_earth_cruiser_4x4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there an option to avoid that water river crossing? or you went through it for fun?

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The river crossing has been filled in some for the railroad construction crews so it is not as deep. The only way to avoid it is something like a 15 mile back track.

  • @ChristophPuetz
    @ChristophPuetz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. Is there a bypass for that deep water crossing at all or is that the only way out?

    • @charlessmart7640
      @charlessmart7640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone stated rocks have now been laid in this crossing eliminating the deep water.

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No by pass without going back many miles. There is come construction going on with the railroad and they filled it in some so I think its at least a foot less deep now.

  • @charlessmart7640
    @charlessmart7640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like Ann Anne, I'd like to know if it's possible to join your group.

  • @TrailRunn4r
    @TrailRunn4r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video but it's hard to hear you over the background music.

    • @davidkihn770
      @davidkihn770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, your voice is too low.

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback, I think I am better at this in my more recent videos

  • @bobbypadilla09
    @bobbypadilla09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you guys think a 2wd tahoe with a 6in lift with 35s can make this trail ???

    • @ThriftyOverlander
      @ThriftyOverlander  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, You would not really have any difficulties.

    • @mojavered.
      @mojavered. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did it in a 2WD 95 Nissan Hard Body.

    • @bryblanch
      @bryblanch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mojavered. I gotta 97. Bullet proof

  • @David-Drums
    @David-Drums ปีที่แล้ว

    Your not supposed to tell anyone what the plaque says. You earn that. Great job. 🙁.
    And running the trail in reverse destroys it. Clueless