Up the Diablo Drop Off - AWD and 4WD put to the test! Passport, Gladiator, MDX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- It's Labor day weekend 2021 and USDA Forest lands are closed because of the fires running rampant here in the state of California. Fortunately, BLM land deserts are still open. It's a last minute decision to head over to Anza Borrego. Going me on this adventure is @Johnpatalinghug (instagram) in his 2nd gen Acura MDX and his friends Alex and Theda in their Jeep Gladiator JT Mojave. They both have not seen the beauty of Fish Creek, so I was excited to show them around.
I have never ventured out much farther than the wind caves, so as we go deeper into the Fish Creek Wash we come across rougher terrain and the Diablo Drop off. We have a lot of motivation to make it up this climb, because it leads us closer to the mudcaves and takes us closer to our campsite. This sounds a lot better than having to drive all the way back from where we entered and drive all the way around.
So do we make it? You're going to have to watch to find out!
Disclaimer: Deserts can become a very hot place. In this episode I suffer from heat exhaustion. It's 104F out, and I didn't realize that my body is was not excreting sweat. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids and make sure to bring an abundant amount of water. Stay safe!
**PLEASE NOTE: I've heard that Diablo Drop Off was recently closed to uphill traffic. I did not see any signs about this, and I tried searching the internet to no avail. I could not confirm this.
CHAPTER NAVIGATION
00:00 INTRO
01:24 Fish Creek Wash
06:33 FJ Cruiser and sandy steps
09:20 Diablo Drop Off
18:12 Jeep Gladiator JT Mojave climb attempt
19:47 2019 Honda Passport climb attempt
20:27 2nd Gen Acura MDX climb attempt
24:49 Arroyo Seco Del Diablo
27:13 I thought I was going to die :(
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Update: know before you go! It turns out that the Diablo drop off is designated as a one way trail according to: www.parks.ca.gov/pages/638/files/abdsp_Park_Map201704.pdf
It’s very very hidden in fine print, but technically it’s there. Check out this Instagram post by @poserlanding. instagram.com/p/CTjND05g0KZ/?
Unfortunately, only a small percentage of people will be able to successfully do the research. What we need are physical signs! I plan on contacting the field office once I get some free time.
Give Marc and Vanessa some love @the.rooted.progress . It was their video that helped me determine that this will be AWD friendly if we start from Southwest and go Northeast.
Can't wait to take the Subaru on trails like these when the border opens and we can head south. Starting to run out of places to explore up here! :)
Awesome video!
How Honda hasn't already agreed to give you one of their new 4x4 Pilot's for free is beyond me. Your videos must have single handedly sold more pilots than any ad they've ever ran. Dear Honda, sponsor this man already.
Thanks for the kind words Anthony!
I’m very impressed by that Acura MDX honestly
Thanks
Glad your okay. The heat is no joke.
Jon we live in the desert. The key is to replenish your electrolytes and NOT flush your system out with water. Apple cider is acid. Drink Gatorade instead. Also carry a box of those electrolyte powder packs you can add to water. Your body needs salt and sugar and minerals in the heat. Too much water and you'll "flush out" like you did. In these temps we tend to sip electrolytes and drink water only when we feel thirsty. After a while you'll be able to tell the difference between thirst and life needing electrolytes. You need salt to sweat... it's an electrolyte process... keep water and electrolytes in balance in this kind of heat
Awesome trip, and glad you pulled through that heat exhaustion quickly 💯💯
That no-sweat thing is so weird. The one time I suffered from severe heat exhaustion I noticed the exact same thing. It felt really weird to not be sweating when I knew I should be. I ended up downing probably 2 gallons of water over the next 2 hours and sat in a cold shower for a good 30 minutes (cold water hitting my head was almost hot by the time it got to my feet just from pulling so much heat out of my skin). Glad you recovered. Scary stuff.
Sounds brutal Braden! I'm really going to have to remember to keep up with my fluids at the 3 days of overland expo. I did a pretty good job out at the 3 day Outside Adventure Expo in Salt Lake City. A friend suffered from heat exhaustion and started vomiting. It was about 95F during the day.
Real talk about the heat exhaustion. You are 💯 about that. We were also out there that day-I was the one driving the white Sequoia @4:20. I didn’t hydrate either and it hit me hard out of nowhere in the afternoon (105 degrees). Same as you, I didn’t feel right; almost passed out. Going to properly hydrate next time.
I’m glad you pulled through too! 🤞 after coming across your group, I parked by the wind caves and was about to hike it. Something tells me that may have killed me. I’m so glad I didn’t go. Not sure if you ever watch @michael trans TH-cam videos, he has a 2wd 3rd Gen Tacoma, but we ran into him after I had my heat exhaustion episode. He later reported to me that his friend also got heat exhaustion down by the steel statues with 117F temps. Brutal weekend!
@@JonDZ_Adventuring I actually stumbled across @Michael Tran’s channel a couple weeks ago and subbed him because I run 2wd too, so his content speaks to me.
Btw, TRUE STORY: A few minutes before passing your convoy, one of our guys asked if anyone was interested in joining the JDZ Death Valley trip in November. A few minutes later, our lead car gets on the radio and says “hey guys, that was JonDZ back there.” Haha, what are the odds?
How does it feel Jon? See what you do affects ppl in a really good way. Everything you do is paying off. Keep up the great work
Jon thank you for sharing. I was your age long ago and would ride dirt bikes in the desert during summer heat. Long sleeve moisture wicking shirts, long pants, a hat (when off the bike) and continual hydration. A few sips every 10 minutes or so. You will never have to worry about heat stroke or sun poisoning. You are going to need at least a gallon or 2 of water a day to be comfortable. For perspective I go through a 3 litter camelback in a few hours while riding.
I also keep a spray bottle filled with water and give myself a squirt here and there while traveling. Count yourself lucky my man. It was good to have such a nice group with you. BTW, that Gladiator is sick!!
I felt it was so important to share my experience. It was an honest mistake on my part, I use to do cycling centuries and have been exposed to so much sun, but never had this issue. During these bike rides I was constantly eating electrolyte syrup. I only had two 20 oz. water bottles every 30 miles or so and never had issues. This heat exhaustion/stroke episode really caught me off guard. Thank you for sharing your experience as well, this comment section has become a wealth of knowledge and good advice.
Yeesssss 2nd gen mdx !!!! Love it !!!
No sweating = heat stroke. Very serious, beers prob don't help the situation. Glad you're good, enjoyed the vid. 👍
Thanks Eric! Yeah, beers definitely didn't help. I couldn't bring myself to have another one until the following day.
Nice, enjoyed that video !
John P!!!
Glad you’re ok going that heatstroke bro!
Yeah, me too! I definitely don’t want to feel like that again. Glad I made it through. I won’t let it happen again.
I's glad you are okay Jon. Stay safe out there. Great driving and video. Keep it up.
Glad your okay. Yea you have to pre hydrate before you go out to do any summer activities. When I use to ride mtb in summer, I always drink 2 bottles of water before I head out. Lesson learned, I literally had to lay down in the middle of the trail for 30mins for me to be okay.
Did that trail in my awd element in july it was a blast. Was planning to stay overnight but it was 116 and my gf and I got severe headaches despite hydration so we packed up and went home. I stopped by that little western store alongside the road and got a coke from the vending machine. I tell you I've never had a coke taste so good .
Thanks for including the heat stroke section....it can be subtle and insidious, hitting you before you know it. My wife suffered it once, and it fu'd her body chemistry for several years.
You and your friends seem like such great people. Glad you made it through the heat stroke OK. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. Love your channel.
Have to all look after each other. Here I thought Bakersfield heat sucked but man out there is no joke.
Thanks @ReversePeople, as someone that creates overlanding content that might inspire someone to go out and explore, I feel it's so important for me to be transparent about any issues I encounter along my journeys. I turned on my go pro to tell my Wife and Family I love them, but knew the footage would be an important lesson if I actually pulled through. I'm very glad I made it so I could share.
@@AlexTouch1990 BIG THANKS to you and your Wife for helping save me.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring of course you my friend. I always keep in mind what if it was me. I would want people help me.
Great video. and glad your ok. take care and continue on the road less traveled. hope to see you on the trails one day
Thanks for the kind words Floyd!
Be safe out there.
Thanks Ben! I did alot better this weekend in similar heat. I bought a 64 oz. jug of blue gatorade :P
Thanks for sharing!
Great mates on the trail looking after you 👌🏾. Last weekend the heat out there was no joke. We brought so many waters and Gatorade’s and even then the missus also got heat stroke. Those sandstone canyons are beautiful though and worth the trip. Great vid brother.
Making that climb look easy!
From the drivers seat, it was really easy going. The traction control system "crunched" 3 times, but it was all forward progress. The whole climb was done at 5 MPH. The most drama was at 20:12 where I pressed the throttle down a little bit more for good measure.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring to bad it’s only a down hill I would love to try to use crawl control only and just steer to see if I could make it up
Good stuff! Glad you’re safe! I have a LX470 for wheelin, but also a lifted Gen1 Ridgeline… wheeled it a little, but want to test it our more. Hope to see you out there sometime! Keep it up!
Thanks, thanks thanks Joseph!
That was scary, Jon, glad you’re okay.
Let's go!!
almost there Kevin! Thanks for tuning in! Hope you can make the trip!
So quick to upload! I'm an MDX fan now, Jon so my eyes were extra attentive to JP and his rig this run. It's too bad the one-way signs weren't posted. Would help a lot of us, especially those of us who explore the area without maps.
This would have been a good trip for you to go on, but it was completely last minute! 10 more days until the big trip to AZ! I'm excited!
Great video again Jon. I am glad you you were able to cool down. That is dangerous like you were saying. Overall everything looked fun. I keep thinking how my machine will perform there. She runs cool which helps. One day soon 🙂 just keep being safe. Until next time.
Thanks DJ! Hope you can come out one day!
Nicely done Jon! We decided to turn around at that exact rocky section to diablo drop off...we would've hurt a few of our rigs due to not having proper clearance. Didn't wan to get stuck out there in 114F heat. Nice seeing you out there at Arroyo Tapiado.
Hey Mike, it was good to see you out there. You came at the right time just as I was recovering ❤️🩹. I really wanted to include the footage of you rolling up, but I was determined to keep the video under 30 minutes. I barely succeeded 🤣
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Haha..no worry. Good thing you were ok man. We most likely run into each other again. Glad you were ok man...heat stroke can be scary.
First, glad it was nothing serious!! Scary when that happens. Second, excellent spotting man! So many times you see videos where the spotter has no idea what he’s doing. And third, excellent driving! It took skill to get your vehicle up Diablo, congrats!
Winch Tips: never used one but viewed in Revere Overlander the use of a towel/blanket draped over the cable in case the cable snaps & recoils. The draping blanket will disrupt the recoil, dropping to ground safely. Also saw on an Aussie off-road video. The tip is, carry a towel/blanket for this purpose even if you don’t have the winch. The driver who does may not be aware of this safety practice.
Cooling: Carry a cooling towel & ice when in such temps, even lesser temps. You can wet the towel and rub over body to hasten the cooling. And, use ice as well in pits, head, crotch if hasn’t melted.
Yes, Diablo Drop-Off is one way on the park and/or state maps I’ve seen. There wasn’t anybody else crazy enough to do AB in triple digits so you didn’t experience the traffic…LOL
Jon is also safety first. This good example that even the most cautious can get complacent and it only takes once to be disasterous. Thank goodness for the team being there!
Yea wasntespecting to go on a trip like this
Ill educate myself some more and hopefully have the funds to get the recovery gear
@@AlexTouch1990 You and Thida got alot of lessons from this trip! Good job to both of you!
@@AlexTouch1990 yea man warm makes a blanket for like $50. If you run a winch you need that and also a tree saver and a snatch block.
Bro, a quarter U.S. gallon of water? Dude, I go through 2 quarts of water in 2 hours of 90 degree Fahrenheit heat!
Moving forward, when it’s 104F and dry, I’m gonna drink lots and lots of water
@@JonDZ_Adventuring One advantage of learning this lesson the way you did, is you now know the warning signs first-hand, and know when you have consumed an insufficient amount of water.
Do note that you will ALSO need to consume more food and have additional electrolyte sources available for higher temperatures and/or strenuous work.
I got heat exhaustion at Fort Hood, Texas through a particularly uncommon method: insufficient food consumption and lack of electrolytes. My water consumption was sufficient, but I lacked the food intake and electrolytes to even properly retain the water.
When I went to fight some wildfires back in 2014, the meals they gave us to work through the harsh terrain and high temperatures were MASSIVE 1500-3000 calorie meals. I am not known for being a light eater when it came to binge eating, and I was still often-unsuccessful at completely consuming the meals.
I still consumed a large majority of each meal, which were specifically developed for wildland firefighters. I saved unused portions to keep signs of hunger at bay. The huge proportion of said meals likely kept me from passing out with the high food intake, as we were consuming between 6 to 11 liters each day per person. That water consumption will burn away those electrolytes, nutrients, and calories.
tl;dr consume food and liquids in general proportion to both expected workload and stress from high temperatures.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring glad you were good! grab some liquid iv from costco keep some in the glove box just incase
And by the way, another awesome video!
Thanks Leo!
Take care brother, hope you are doing well.
It's good learning to note that you had trouble recovering from heat exhaustion and that was with a cooler full of cold drinks and a car with AC to shelter in. Folks who go hiking in the heat don't have those same luxuries which is why folks succumb to it so quickly when they are unprepared physically.
That's right! It's a good thing I didn't try to hike it to the Wind Caves, which would have been 1 mile round trip and 255 feet of elevation gain. Sounds like such an easy hike, but it was so hot.
Next time if you feel heat exhaustion, do not drink cold drinks, cold will make body shock from heat to cold which make it harder to hydrate. Drink room temp water will not shock the body and helps you to keep hydrate without slow it down.
Damn man Glad yer alright & Left the dehydration part in.
Look into packets of gatorade. Did good on keeping something cold on your neck. Next time hopefully you'll have ice packets in cooler/fridge & put em under armpits. Faster way to cool off using the main arteries.
Another Great Informative vid as Always.
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See you are a Red Shirt :P
In general this is a one way (down hill) only trial. Especially on busy weekends. Be careful and aware out there.
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LOL!!!!!
Any thoughts on the announce "Trek Sport" trim Honda is coming out for the Passport and Ridgeline? Supposedly it'll come with higher clearance and more protection.
Still waiting on full details.
I read the article by Car and Driver. Give a Passport/Pilot/Ridgeline more ground clearance, and it's a pretty potent adventure mobile. For someone like me, I don't mind going aftermarket. For others, they want it to come OEM.
Nice super technical for AWD! Has the MDX considered removing the panels from grill and making a mesh grill?
We’re going to run this on October 9th in reverse. Will be a Saturday / Sunday. Driving up the rocky section was a bit technical for AWD but I think it would be moderate going downhill. Excited about the trip, it’ll be a little cooler too.
I see what you’re saying about the solid grille on the MDX. Looks like it would have more air flow if it wasn’t there.
i have a reccomendation: put an aftermarket hood vent
Dang, looked fun. I saw your post about Anza. Any planned trips on Sundays or Mondays?
I think we will run this trip Saturday/Sunday October 9 and 10, 2021
@@JonDZ_Adventuring I’ll definitely look out for the post. Maybe I can get some use out of my Gladiators winch too. Thus far just saving a Corolla from a curb.
Another great video! What was the deal with the tension on the winch?
Thanks Andy. The winch wasn’t locked. There’s a part where the line gets loose and it gets pulled back. That’s from the line still being locked and the driver going backwards. Haha! The drivers of the Gladiator are brand new to offroading. They did great imo.
Yea i keep forget to lock it after i pull the line out 😁
Woohoo!
Yay! Bern!!!
Fear the silver bullet. (Rectal temp) 🥵
haha! I actually did the research before you commented:
"Heatstroke signs and symptoms include:
High body temperature. A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a *rectal thermometer*, is the main sign of heatstroke."
18:57 I just put mine into crawl control and it crawled up on its own lol
I watched a good video about desert survival tips from some dude that did the Mojave road that’ll help with some tips to avoid a heat stroke 😂😂 but good vid as always dude
We were drinking beer on the Mojave road. Worked great! Stayed hydrated 💦 hahahaha. Man…. Heat exhaustion came out of no where!
Was this Jeep on 35s
Another great off roading video with the well modded Passport. What % of these trips would you attempt solo in your rig....no spotters, no back up for a push/pull or winch or an extra tool? I'm guessing it's a very low percentage considering the full package of hazards and Murphy's out there. What year is the MDX and what is his crawl ratio? How high a lift and what tires is he running? Compared to your Passport, what % of obstacles that you complete is his vehicle capable of doing in it's present form? What are it's off road limiting factors compared to your Passport? Thanks for the info.
Thanks Tim! It’s very rare that I head out on a trip by myself. Most of the time it will be in the Winter when I go on my snowboarding 🏂 trips. I spend the day on the slopes, and then drive into the mountains to snow camp. Unsurprisingly, not many want to join me on these trips with single digit temperatures 🤣. The MDX in this video is 2nd Gen, I believe it’s a 2007, which has the Honda 5 speed transmission with a 11:1 crawl ratio. The 2010+ models have the Honda 6 speed with a 14:1 crawl ratio. My Passport with the ZF9 has a 20:1 crawl ratio. The MDX has SH-AWD that precedes the current SH-AWD/iVTM-4. The newer premium awd systems can operate better at slow crawl speeds. I think the biggest difference is the transmission. Also, there’s this funky TPMS issue where you can’t turn off traction control is you air down under 28 PSI
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thanks Jon, appreciate the reply. I have that same TPMS issue in my 06 Ridgeline. Only way around it is to pull a couple fuses under the hood when airing down, not sure if it's the same fix in the MDX. Is that MDX lifted and if yes how much?
@@timhardman4764 Thanks for that info, I'll have to mention it to him.
My element 5 speed go went a lot if momentum but when u shift gears that momentum is gone like mines at the beach had to get recuse twice hahaha but I made it out on my own
The MDX has the 5 speed. I wonder if it’s the same transmission.
Not sweating is a sign of heat stroke. More serious than heat exhaustion.
Do you think the passport or MDX is better off road?
The 2019+ Passport/ 2016+ Pilot and 2016+MDX are actually very similar vehicles. I'm not too familiar with the brand new 2022 MDX, but it's an all new vehicle.
Next time you should take the drop off on the left, not the bypass on the right.
Good videos, keep it going!
So, maybe I missed it, but did one outperform the other, AWD vs 4WD? That question was why I watched. It was interesting, but I'd love input on that key question.
Thanks for watching Nate! It's a given that 4WD will out perform AWD in an off-road setting, especially a 4WD on the Jeep JL/JT platform (which is unique in that it has a solid front axle). The questions is, how close can a unibody AWD with full independent suspension perform compared to a 4WD?
Not all AWDs are created equal. The system in the Honda Passport is one of the newer and more capable systems. The closest rival would be vehicles equipped with the GKN twinster dual clutch rear differential like the Ford Expedition / Bronco Sport Badlands, Volvo XC90. These newer systems are special because not only do they have ABS based traction control systems that can pulse the brakes to help send power to the opposite wheel (which is older lower cost technology) but these systems also have a twin clutch rear differential.
"As clutch pressure increases, the locking effect also increases and more torque is sent to the individual wheel."
www.whichcar.com.au/features/explained-twinster-differential
When I put my Honda in Sand mode, both rear clutches tighten which simulates a rear locker. But, keep in mind, clutches are designed to slip, so a twin clutch rear won't match the true locking rear differential found in the Jeep Gladiator Mojave. I hope that answered your question :)
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Actually, your reply is great. Thank you for taking the time to explain so thoroughly. That Jeep Gladiator looks incredible. Twenty/thirty years ago in my youth I'd have jumped on that one, but these days though I like adventure, I am a bit more subdued. I have a follow up question that maybe you have an opinion on? I am going to look more closely at the Jeep line up, but so far, I have been torn between a 2021 Audi Q8 or SQ8 (AWD) and the 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 (4WD), maybe the Yukon Denali (4WD). At 59 I don't do the off roading I used to, but I do go off road, more to get to destinations than go crazy, but my main use and concern is ski country winter time, getting anywhere, anytime, to and from a ski area no matter the weather or severity of the snow storm (The best ski days are snow storms after all). And in the Yukon trims I can go 2WD in summer to save gas on roads, and 4WD high, even 4WD low, when off road summer or winter, or on snowy stormy days winter. The Audi AWD Quattro is apparently now a 60/40 rear/front split but with the ability to send more power front or rear as needed, and if I go the SQ8 route I can add a sport package that includes not just roll stabilization but apparently a rear electronic ltd slip diff than can send at least the rear power to either side as needed. I'm torn, which vehicles, and which is better here, the AWD Audi or 4WD Yukons. I do appreciate the luxury these days, and looks, but the reliability/competency to get me anywhere anytime safely and with confidence is most important. Care to take a stab at giving me your thoughts on the above, maybe the AWD/4WD issue with these vehicles, and on these vehicles specifically? I would appreciate it, though I understand if you are busy. Thanks either way. And keep up the great videos.
@@Nate-zy5ce the Quattro AWD system is one of the “older” systems. It’s legendary like Subaru Symmetrical AWD, but this is now the modern age, and those systems have their limitations. They are open differential.
The biggest issue with snow is the threat of high centering. No matter what you drive, if the snow hits body of your vehicle, it’s game over. The Audi SQ8 has 8.7” of minimum ground clearance, but what a lot of people don’t talk about is “maximum ground clearance”. The max clearance in the SQ8 isn’t much more than the minimum ground clearance, but in a vehicle like GMC body on frame SUV, the maximum clearance is tremendously more compared to its minimum clearance. The threat of high centering on top of snow is much less in the GMC Yukon AT4.
For snow storms, the Yukon is hands down a better choice. Purely because you won’t high center as easily.
I think the only reason you would choose the Audi SQ8 is for onroad performance and daily drivability.
Hope that helps. Ask a way, I enjoy responding to these types of questions.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you again. I'm pushing it asking a follow up, but I will. I get the high centering issue, great input, thank you, but what about handling on snowy/icy roads where snow depth is less relevant than slickness and grip, in and around town or on mountainy side streets, but also at highway speeds, any thoughts comparing the two in that situation? I am leaning towards the AT4 or Denali, especially the AT4, just for maximum flexibility, but some of the Escalade luxuries are nice, and the Audi's have all those and more. I've thought about the 2021 or upcoming 2022 Grand Cherokee, some of those trims include the adjustable air suspension as well, but I need to check on the headroom, I'm a near 6'3" tall guy. In any case, thanks again if you care to reply once more.
@@Nate-zy5ce tires will make most of the impact on icy roads. I’ve been running severe snow rated all-terrain tires for years now. They are all year round tires. I’ve ran: Yokohama G015, Hankook Dynapro ATM, Cooper Discovery AT3 4S and Falken wildpeak AT3W. All these tires have the 3 peak mountain symbol, but snow and Ice handling does differ. My Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws are noticeably better on icy surfaces, all these severe snow rated tires would out perform any tire an Audi or GMC would come with from the factory.
Tires are the single most important thing for snow and ice traction. Watch this Instagram video clip of my Honda pulling out a new model Chevy Silverado Z71 with a G80 rear locker. The problem is he didn’t have the right tires.
instagram.com/p/CJoMb_rsox0/?
Wow,could have inserted peripheral line and give you iv fluids man.but I guess there’s no medical professional in your group like a nurse,emp or doctors assistant.
I check both my personal and work phone to see if I had cell reception. I wanted to call my Wife, she's a nurse, and I really needed her advice.
2:27 come on guys lol a winch damper/blanket isn’t that expensive it looks like a synthetic line but still just be safe
Hehe the wife and i just want to protect our investments
@Alex Touch What Edgar is saying is that when using a winch, you should drape a blanket or similar for your protection. If the line, shackle or recovery point breaks, the end of the line will become a projectile coming at you. The blanket will pull the line down to the ground in that scenario and help to slow the object down. Also you should never yank on the line with the recovery vehicle to aid in pulling up the stuck vehicle like you did at around 23:17. Even though it was a slow pull, it's not a good idea and hard on the winch and line. Winch lines are not rated for high shock loads created by a yank. Winches should be a last resort because they are the most dangerous method of recovery. Far safer and faster to use a tow strap in situations like this.
@@AlexTouch1990 you guys have a good investment. It’s important to know how to use the gear you got on it safely.
Thank you. Ill watch some video on how to properly use the equipment
@@AlexTouch1990 no prob dude! If ur going on that next trip I can show you!
Have you ever stucked in Passport? How do you deal without a towing eye?
The Passport hasn’t been stuck to the point where I needed a forceful recovery. A light tow from the front tie Down hoop has been enough. For recovering others, I have my rear hitch receiver.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring do you mean that small hoop on the driver side behind the bumper?
@@vasiliychernomorov1115 yes. That’s for securing the vehicle for transportation on train or semi truck. Not for a forceful recovery, just soft recoveries. The good news is that as you can see from this video, the Passport doesn’t get stuck too often.
Awesome video! …Fav spot out in ANZA! Y’all crazy going in this heat 😂
Also sign me up for bent lasagna 🤌🏻
thought you're not supposed to go up backwards
Check out my pinned post
NO Cold drinks for heat injuries...!!! Specially SUGAR Drinks... Bring body thermostat next time... Maybe COOL Pedialite... NOT Cold...
That gladiator has to much weight in the back or springs are to soft one
Yea hella weighted down
Gettin 3inch lift sometime this month 😁
Good observation @Life Outdoors. My Honda is also suffering from the Carolina Squat, it's because of soft springs. Unfortunately no one makes any after market springs. The owners of the Jeep Gladiator have it good, they have so many options.
Water, Gatorade, not beer
People always vandalize public property. How obnoxious. these places are going to close on us if it keeps happening :(
There was an informational bill board that explained the fold in the earth at 2:07. Either someone vandalized the sign so badly that it had to be taken down, or someone stole it.
@@JonDZ_Adventuring that's what I'm referring too. 😭🙄
This is State Park, not BLM.
for hot summer , take a white cotton thin cloth and cover your head like muslim hijab or arab Keffiyeh , you must cover your face and head properly under the sun .
we want to see more videos from you and not only your family love you , TH-cam love you too :)
Thanks for the kind words! I love this community! I’m glad to be a part of it! ❤️