Anybody that does any serious RV'n knows that stuff like this happens all the time. Getting to and from that ultimate camping / boondocking spot is half the fun and usually worth the effort. The one good thing is you'll always find somebody in the RV community willing to lend a hand. (And these days someone with a camera who'll have the video uploaded to TH-cam before you pull out of the trail head) :)
@@Xyz123Etc.. the filming aint bad considering this was 10 years ago, long before cameras had that stabilization software built in. i'm gonna guess this idiot crossed while the water level was lower and then it rained or something but thats just a guess.
water levels at lake powell routinely change 8" to 9" a day during spring runoff. his camping spot and entry location was likely high & dry and far from water when he arrived. water levels could easily have risen 5 feet during a camping trip.
props to that ford! and no the RV isn't ruined, I just needs a good wash, it wasn't deep enough to hurt anything except what may have been in the side cargo boxes
a tip for the next time: you try some thing like this put the snach strap (tow strap) on first. it makes it a lot cleaner job and if it is on good old sods law say you will not get stuck :P
America. The only place we´re rich enough, dumb enough, free enough, and childish enough to do this on purpose. Gotta love it. Proud to be a blessed American. And in good ole´ Utah. Not sure why everyone is so critical of the driver. They aren´t dumb they have a truck all ready to pull it out and knew the water was not deep enough to swamp it.
John Kirkwood: Motor-homes have horrible resale value...especially the one depicted in the video which appears to be a Fleetwood Bounder,etc....built off a 350/450 Ford or GM Chassis. Any day of the year an older Class-A motor-home can be had for a few grand at most....along with that purchase comes many headaches....as 99.9% of most people don't service or maintain them until something breaks. Most motor-homes....even with "Only" say low 20-40,000+miles are beat to hell mechanically speaking
I bet these are the type of people to bring it back to the dealership with water damage and be like "what do you mean this isn't covered by the warranty."
haha, that was pretty funny, no harm no foul. He almost made it too in that RV. Great tow out by the dude in the ford. Nice slow acceleration, didn't spin the tires all bro style, just pulled the motorhome out no incident. Good stuff.
Terrence Gold They have probably already had children... ineligible for the darwin awards. To qualify you must remove yourself from the human gene pool by doing something stupid.
Ben Headrick Oh I've bought a few off CL before, I live in one, people will lie all the time, especially about water damage, it's ridiculous all the junk people will waste your time or money with on there.
+Steven Kirby Just depends on what you want, 5th wheels are the largest, but you can tow your vehicle with a class A. It's nice to not need to exit the rig to use the potty, and for me the class A was the best thing I could find for the money. Class A's usually have more built in goodies, like a generator and underbelly storage bays, but they do have their drawbacks like if they break down the tow bills are high because it takes a commercial truck wrecker to move them or sometimes even a lowboy and semi.
Everyone calling him an idiot, nobody goes 4 wheeling? Alot of people have their motorhomes dragged into these places.. They want to camp in the prime spot, and these rigs are not 4 wheel drive.. Go to Pismo beach and you'll see wreckers pulling these things through the sand.. Just part of the game. I don't think he's an idiot, just didn't get enough of a run. I saw one motorhome get pulled into Sledgehammer off a birm and the front drivers side tire came off the ground.
I grew up getting to travel America in a motor home, we vacationed coast to coast, as a family of mechanics we knew better. Just because you can, Doesn't mean you should.
Not as stupid as it seems. He had thought it out before he attempted it. He hit it on the right angle, he had his revs up, he didn't spin his wheels, didn't turn off his engine and he had an F250 waiting with a snatch strap incase he didn't make it. I live in Outback Queensland, Australia. Remote Four wheel driving is a necessary way of life for me. Those of you automatically calling him an idiot only do so because you don't know shit. lol. He was stuck, had his own reasons for not being able to wait and planned it properly. I have no problem here beyond the fact he parked it up there in the first place.
millioncatz @ millioncatz - I'v been waiting for some idiot to walk on by and drop that comment. Watch it again yourself you stupid donk, Its the exhaust bubbling in the water. ...*shakes head.
It also looks like the water level rose recently. Bet you that track was what he drove in on and it rose, maybe even overnight. That was a low risk drive with a well planned, no fuss recovery.
antti roppola I agree, antti. I was referring to the water level dropping again when I said " He was stuck, had his own reasons for not being able to wait". Good call :-)
Mud bogging? I call it Mind Boggling! Anyone with an obvious $50000-$75000+ motorhome that would even attempt this deserves scrutiny. Sitting in that water even for a few minutes, is the equivalent of a house being flooded. Tanks and hoses corrode, wood floors will get soft and rot, and the metal undercarriage will start to rust eventually. So stupid, when he could have easily drove around. This just pisses me off to no end when people who have things I have dreamed of all my life, just treat them like Tonka toys.
Dude, that is in no way a "50,000-75,000" motor home. That's like a 5-7 thousand dollar 1980's bounder or something. Woods gonna be soft and carpet messed up but it'll be fine just stains and a musky smell. By the way If you're still spending your whole life dreaming of buying a $7k class A motor home, you should probably just STFU and get a better job rather than ranting on youtube.
harvey wilson so you wash the salt out of it in when it gets back to civilization. No big deal. Salt water does cause rust pretty quickly but only on none painted or non greased metal. Its superficial unless its not washed off for Kong lengths of time.
Maybe he was back there camping and the lake level rose, then he had to get out or be trapped until the lake dropped, if you noticed there are other campers/motorhomes on the side he is trying to get to. 0:45 shows a few, and many more people on that side. His problem was not paying attention to the lake level, and not getting out on time.
Anybody that does any serious RV'n knows that stuff like this happens all the time. Getting to and from that ultimate camping / boondocking spot is half the fun and usually worth the effort. The one good thing is you'll always find somebody in the RV community willing to lend a hand. (And these days someone with a camera who'll have the video uploaded to TH-cam before you pull out of the trail head) :)
i must say the kid/teenager filming this is better than 80% of the filmers on youtube.....
Should have bought the 4x4 upgrade!
EATSLEEPDRIVE2002 I don’t know whether to thumbs this video up or down… This is horrific
@@Xyz123Etc.. the filming aint bad considering this was 10 years ago, long before cameras had that stabilization software built in. i'm gonna guess this idiot crossed while the water level was lower and then it rained or something but thats just a guess.
Nice to see the person driving the Ford had some brains and took it easy.
I like how he keeps revving it up to dig in as much as he can. LOL!
In the end, I'm surprised he got as easily as he did.
Muffler is making da bubs
The highlight for me was seeing that ford go to work! Thumbs up to the FORD!!!!!!!
+Bulldogfishmaster That 350 made it look easy. I'm a Ford man, as well as my father before me.
Bulldogfishmaster I'd rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy
My be doing a lot a pushing, fords are always broken...........
silveryblue2003 number one selling truck for 41 years straight. You see a lot more old Fords on the highway than any other truck.
that ford got nut
water levels at lake powell routinely change 8" to 9" a day during spring runoff. his camping spot and entry location was likely high & dry and far from water when he arrived. water levels could easily have risen 5 feet during a camping trip.
It's nice to see someone go for it every once in a while.
Oh lord it’s hard to be humble,,, when you’re perfect in every way...
props to that ford! and no the RV isn't ruined, I just needs a good wash, it wasn't deep enough to hurt anything except what may have been in the side cargo boxes
I've been to this spot, someone needs to spend a few days picking up your trash!
Thank you sir, you made me smile. Nice video.
Merica! LOL Love it! I want to go watch in person!
a tip for the next time:
you try some thing like this put the snach strap (tow strap) on first. it makes it a lot cleaner job and if it is on good old sods law say you will not get stuck :P
Why pull him out? I'd say "Looks like you're home bud!" 👏😄
Hell yes, put the canopy out mama
This guy must whipe his ass with 100 dollar bills to try that with what looks to be a nice rig.
Y'all seem and talk like a smart group of people
DUDE WITH TRUCK IS A PRINCE!!!
America. The only place we´re rich enough, dumb enough, free enough, and childish enough to do this on purpose. Gotta love it. Proud to be a blessed American. And in good ole´ Utah. Not sure why everyone is so critical of the driver. They aren´t dumb they have a truck all ready to pull it out and knew the water was not deep enough to swamp it.
They pretty dumb leaving rv in gear spinning down more. Faker prob shouldn't be driving on road on a good day
My wife and I agreed, a long time ago, to keep our motorhome on pavement, out of high winds, never on too steep roads. It's not an ATV.
TAA DAA !! SUPER GENIUS !!!
The big Ford strikes again...nice truck!! Love my super duty!!!
A vehicle that most people can only dream of owning. Shame :(
John Kirkwood:
Motor-homes have horrible resale value...especially the one depicted in the video which appears to be a Fleetwood Bounder,etc....built off a 350/450 Ford or GM Chassis. Any day of the year an older Class-A motor-home can be had for a few grand at most....along with that purchase comes many headaches....as 99.9% of most people don't service or maintain them until something breaks.
Most motor-homes....even with "Only" say low 20-40,000+miles are beat to hell mechanically speaking
@@dmcnamara9859 true on all points
@@brikkijim no its not ! A few thousand ? No way ! Thats at least 15,000 , 20,000 if its low mileage .
@@harleyhawk7959 Why
I bet these are the type of people to bring it back to the dealership with water damage and be like "what do you mean this isn't covered by the warranty."
haha, that was pretty funny, no harm no foul. He almost made it too in that RV. Great tow out by the dude in the ford. Nice slow acceleration, didn't spin the tires all bro style, just pulled the motorhome out no incident. Good stuff.
that is one powerful truck
this would be a good time to dump your black water tank.
I think he needs another beer
I don't see a problem here, it was funny to watch them try it, and they had no problem pulling it out. It's not like they really risked anything.
right, everyone here bitching watched it...
What a blanking mess but thank God for good good people, yes thank god for good people.
Jet skier mentality. Dads gonna be pissed!
Another candidate for the Darwin award.
That was awesome you guy's. Glad you made it out. Bet Grampa won't do that again 😉
WTF: Did Stupid.com just come to town? Annoying clicking made me turn volume down, then off. Cheers. Anything to get on TH-cam right.
And he seriously thought he could go through there ??? Give that man a beer lol !!
This idea was brought to you by Budweiser.
I think so.
Ahahahahaha
Stupid is, as stupid does...
thanks for sharing
I love that Bounder
clark griswold in reality
that ford tough
Yeah that F350 4x4 is awesome!!
ford is better than chevy
Electrolux lad neh I have a first class rv that's huge and my bro can rock that thing side to side they are not to heavy
Man and the Ford did a great job!
dude is friggin brilliant!
More money than brains...
yep
The last minute is about the most interesting bit; bit of editing wouldn't hurt.
2011 dude, just be glad it isnt 240p
The guy who pulled him out was right there in no time flat. He is to be congratulated.
No...paid.
'murka! that would be so freaking awesome, my friend!
I just saw this rv for sale on craigslist. Haha!
great condition, freshly washed under body
Stop talking pop
And the darwin award goes too ....
Terrence Gold They have probably already had children... ineligible for the darwin awards. To qualify you must remove yourself from the human gene pool by doing something stupid.
and the lamest comment goes to....
OUCH !!! Had to beer involved. The good ole days. haha
OMG - we're soon to be off on our own adventure. I'm taking notes!!
For Sale, one gently used motorhome.
For Sale.
Motorhome.
Ocean Front View.
How in gods name did you people ever build such a great country
Nice Yaught!!! :-)
**Helpful Tip: Your land yacht is NOT a boat.
+Patrick Wagz True, another hint, the american flag makes a awesome oil rag or something to whip ones corn hole with but not much else.
'whip' ones corn hole?? sounds painful
Patrick Wagz
Golly, wipe LOL.
Patrick Wagz
Patrick Wagz
The Ford has to save the day again
Ford
Forever
On
Rescue
Duty
+Lunas lil buddy yep noor chevy or dodge did that
+Cross Durazo But a Toyota could
ford (fix or repair daily)
Brett Medlin true meaning first on rescuing dumbass's
Lunas lil buddy more like FORD
Found
Off
Road
Dead
5 years ago I would have agreed with you. I used to be a Ford guy all the way until I drove my first GMC.
Good job kid!
Okay now...That was pretty DUMB!
Just because you can afford it that doesn't mean you have the intelligence to drive the thing.
Word of advice to the motorhome owner. Next time, get a suspension lift kits and have it lift a few inches high and some nice offroad tires.
What a brilliant idea
"Maybe I should stop filming..."
No, keep rolling. There's more to come. All you people are in the wrong place if that strap snaps.
he's zoomed in quite a bit, he's out of strap range. those guys in the front row maybe not though
Hey! Hold my beer and watch this
Ahaaahaaaa!! Funniest thing I've heard all damn day
Great
This guy is totally crazy!
A veteran of the navy ?
Say, that's a spectacular display of dumb assery. Bravo.
I KNOW I ENJOYED EVERY SECOND !!!!
Why?
Zig says ya ford to the rescue, as always!!!!
"Should have put the mud grips on the camper, Bobby!"
More money than sense..Damn that was dumb.
REAL DUMB!!!!!!
Y NOT RIGHT SIDE?
Did they not start recording until AFTER the guy said "hold my beer and watch this"?
I'm speechless.....literally.
There was nothing about that lake that would make me want to go spend a weekend there.
Could have been 5;45 shorter
Motorhome for sale, slight water damage.
+Ben Headrick I bet it was on craigslist, "well maintained and not abused" LOL
Patrick TheBaptist I can believe that! Lol..
Ben Headrick
Oh I've bought a few off CL before, I live in one, people will lie all the time, especially about water damage, it's ridiculous all the junk people will waste your time or money with on there.
+Ben Headrick Motorhome for sale with undercarriage washed and coated.
@@PatrickBaptist Poll99
👏👏👏to the motor home BEAST driver. 😂😂
Good capture little man. :)
For the money, better off with 5th wheel camper and nice 4x4 truck.
+Steven Kirby Just depends on what you want, 5th wheels are the largest, but you can tow your vehicle with a class A. It's nice to not need to exit the rig to use the potty, and for me the class A was the best thing I could find for the money.
Class A's usually have more built in goodies, like a generator and underbelly storage bays, but they do have their drawbacks like if they break down the tow bills are high because it takes a commercial truck wrecker to move them or sometimes even a lowboy and semi.
Steven Kirby 7
and theres a powerstroke saving the day
Not a Ford fan but damn.....like a boss
What a great idea
Motormud bog homing?
Everyone calling him an idiot, nobody goes 4 wheeling? Alot of people have their motorhomes dragged into these places.. They want to camp in the prime spot, and these rigs are not 4 wheel drive.. Go to Pismo beach and you'll see wreckers pulling these things through the sand.. Just part of the game. I don't think he's an idiot, just didn't get enough of a run. I saw one motorhome get pulled into Sledgehammer off a birm and the front drivers side tire came off the ground.
Christopher May He did almost make it.
I grew up getting to travel America in a motor home, we vacationed coast to coast, as a family of mechanics we knew better. Just because you can, Doesn't mean you should.
In that case, has anyone thought about developing a 4-wheel drive system to put under these things?
Now there's a bunch of geniuses .
was that Robin Williams driving? looks like they're making RV 2..... lol
Not as stupid as it seems. He had thought it out before he attempted it. He hit it on the right angle, he had his revs up, he didn't spin his wheels, didn't turn off his engine and he had an F250 waiting with a snatch strap incase he didn't make it. I live in Outback Queensland, Australia. Remote Four wheel driving is a necessary way of life for me. Those of you automatically calling him an idiot only do so because you don't know shit. lol. He was stuck, had his own reasons for not being able to wait and planned it properly. I have no problem here beyond the fact he parked it up there in the first place.
Pretty much the only educated response I've seen here yet. Faith in humanity is not completely gone. Thanks!
@shilo2010 watch it again you stupid donk.he did spin the wheels.
millioncatz @ millioncatz - I'v been waiting for some idiot to walk on by and drop that comment. Watch it again yourself you stupid donk, Its the exhaust bubbling in the water. ...*shakes head.
It also looks like the water level rose recently. Bet you that track was what he drove in on and it rose, maybe even overnight. That was a low risk drive with a well planned, no fuss recovery.
antti roppola I agree, antti. I was referring to the water level dropping again when I said " He was stuck, had his own reasons for not being able to wait". Good call :-)
Mud bogging? I call it Mind Boggling! Anyone with an obvious $50000-$75000+ motorhome that would even attempt this deserves scrutiny. Sitting in that water even for a few minutes, is the equivalent of a house being flooded. Tanks and hoses corrode, wood floors will get soft and rot, and the metal undercarriage will start to rust eventually. So stupid, when he could have easily drove around. This just pisses me off to no end when people who have things I have dreamed of all my life, just treat them like Tonka toys.
Oh pious and noble one, please show us the way....
i get what you mean but its nt actually that deep
Dude, that is in no way a "50,000-75,000" motor home. That's like a 5-7 thousand dollar 1980's bounder or something. Woods gonna be soft and carpet messed up but it'll be fine just stains and a musky smell. By the way If you're still spending your whole life dreaming of buying a $7k class A motor home, you should probably just STFU and get a better job rather than ranting on youtube.
that motor home is no where near that pricy but it was moronic driving into that hole.
calibermoon looks to me like high tide came in and they got scared
Well... that's a huge beer you owe the rescuers 🤣🍺🍺🍺
that guy was happy as fuck when that motorhome come out
Off Road MotorHome for sale...Adult Driven
Ha ha !
Should have pre- rigged tow point before attempting questionable stupidity.
i have a nice big rv so i will drive it into the lake brilliant idea
This pickup truck have incredible torque!
@3:09 best part!
that RV is destroyed.
its not destroyed. What are you talking about. It barely got wet.
+Wayne Wildman its salt water hes in thats why its tidal
harvey wilson so you wash the salt out of it in when it gets back to civilization. No big deal.
Salt water does cause rust pretty quickly but only on none painted or non greased metal. Its superficial unless its not washed off for Kong lengths of time.
Oops. Typo.
Long not Kong.
+Wayne Wildman Kong length is very long
No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
Impressive...
Very smart move!
Amazing
Might be a great investment to install a receiver for a hitch in the front of the RV for future use ...
Maybe he was back there camping and the lake level rose, then he had to get out or be trapped until the lake dropped, if you noticed there are other campers/motorhomes on the side he is trying to get to. 0:45 shows a few, and many more people on that side. His problem was not paying attention to the lake level, and not getting out on time.