First Ride with the Can Am defender 6x6 | off-roading and exploring ghost towns in Montana | vanlife

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  • I went for a bit of exploring and camping with my new Can am Defender 6x6 a few weeks back and finally got around to making a video about it! Montana has a ton of areas to explore, and my options have just expanded because of this new ride! I'm planning on taking many trips with this new setup, and will also use it as an overland rig to get further into the deep backcountry, and explore places that would be too difficult to take my northern lite and truck into.
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  • @kjk811
    @kjk811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First off sorry to hear about your dog. Second, I’m really glad I found this channel. It looks like you’re having a lot of fun out there!

  • @NomadicNorthwoods
    @NomadicNorthwoods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now you can really get back there in the deep country. This is my setup too. Side by side and truck camper. When my beloved dog passed away (rest easy Marley) I lasted six weeks before I found my new buddy. Life is just better with a dog. Great video. Happy for you, nice can am!

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hear ya man. Not having a pup to constantly stumble over while in the small confines of my camper is a completely foreign existence and I too am not sure how long I'm going to make it before I get myself another pup. I'm looking forward to it but also trying to embrace the complete lack of responsibility and freedom being dogless presents. But...I dont like it so far.

    • @viorikarapatska8290
      @viorikarapatska8290 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes with dog life better

  • @waltere.mellin3537
    @waltere.mellin3537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm happy I found your channel. You're playing in my backyard. There's no better place to live than Montana. Safe travels.

  • @exmarkmetroguy
    @exmarkmetroguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whatsup man I’m the dude with the 4-runner from yesterday. Haha hope you got some good video of all that carnage yesterday

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice man! great to hear from you. You guys still wanting to go and do some off-roading this weekend?

    • @exmarkmetroguy
      @exmarkmetroguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 im down i think you have my buddys number.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exmarkmetroguy yes but he said his pup was injured so I figured he wasnt going to rally this weekend. I found an awesome trail in the tobacco roots yesterday, would probably take about 3 hours one way for the 4runner and taco but it could be done as long as yall dont mind some potential body damage. It is an epic trail!

  • @terminald7064
    @terminald7064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great footage, and 500 subs!!! 🥂

  • @Retired-nohurry
    @Retired-nohurry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like fun.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessir it sure is! I have to admit, though, it's not as fun as snowmobiling or dirt biking. But it's still a blast and it will help me show some of my family members who aren't as physically able(not excluding myself from this list) the hidden gems of this state.

  • @yooperdog
    @yooperdog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the 6x
    Could haul a lot of firewood in that. Right now I drag it home with a Honda trx 250. Looks like a lot of fun. Thumbs up from the Yoop.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost want to get a piece of property just so I can use the hydraulic dump on it for that very reason! hahaha

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      also, I may be taking a trip up to the UP since I am currently in MN fixing up a family member's house for the next month. never been up there and figured it'd be a great trip to check out N Michigan.

    • @yooperdog
      @yooperdog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you need any tips on good camping sites, I'd be more than happy to share some of ours. I enjoy working on family projects, the food is good and the beer is free. Helped my brother put steel on the roof of their rental cabin a few years ago.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yooperdog thanks, sounds good!

  • @workmanallday2694
    @workmanallday2694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its your tires that kept you on that obstacle. Jeeps haft to compromise on tires to do road and trail. you have a dedicated off road vehicle.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My utv has DOT rated tires because it is fully street legal.

  • @jakehall6949
    @jakehall6949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what size tires and stock rims? did you add any lift?

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tires are 30" and rims are stock as well. No lift! This thing is surprisingly tall from the factory.

  • @andrewbradley6905
    @andrewbradley6905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi,
    Sorry about dog, I have a Shepard that is very similar. What size tires did you swap out for and would you do anything different?
    Thank you

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks,
      I swapped out for 30” maxxis bighorns. Only thing I wish I could do differently is waited another year so I could save 3k and also have AC. It is pretty dang hot in there unless the front window is opened(I know have a full cab kit.). Other than that, it’s an incredible rig that is amazing for work and play!

    • @michaelangelochirico206
      @michaelangelochirico206 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 my mother and I have a 30 acre horse ranch in CT. We have a John Deere Gator TX, it’s starting to get up there with the hours, we like it but I’ve always had my eyes set on the Can Am 6 by 6 for our next UTV because the towing and hauling capacities. Do you think the 30 inch tires handle loads better compared to having the standard 27 inch tires?

  • @bach5780
    @bach5780 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s it like on the street? Do you cringe when you have to turn?

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does pretty well except when you have to turn sharp on pavement. Then it sucks because the rear 4 tires are locked. It also sucks when trying to turn sharp on slippery surfaces because the rears have a tendency to push you towards the outside of any turn

  • @montanaairframer
    @montanaairframer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Chris Farley Finger Quotes: Because all my friends "have jobs" and "shower daily"....... I'm just living in a van..........