As a service member who spends most of his time with HUMVs in one way or another. I can confirm it is a certified miracle it made of farther that 250 miles.
I too am a service member. 91 bravo wheeled vehicle mechanic humvs are athletes foot. Trash ass trucks. The funnest thing I've seen all day was ol boy here try to do a burn out in that thing. You lucky if the thing gets to 60 mph.
I’ve spent most of my adult life living in soft skin HMMWV’s and they are hit and miss. I’ve had some that just wouldn’t quit and others that just wanted to die around every corner. My favorite one was a 1097a2 that had a bad engine when I got it, had it in the bay for about two months and after a new engine and a good annual service she was minty. That was my truck for two years and I would take it anywhere.
@@NA-nc5dg actually in the stans we never had a problem with ours took the govs off them to max out their speed and they ran amazing when you drive them right not no 25 mph but 60+ mph
Guys today is Veteran's day And I have to say I have so much Respect for the men and women that have defended our country in vehicles like Fred. And without brave people like that I would hate to see the world that we live in. Thank you for your service.
Having had my fair share of experience in HMMWV's, I can confirm that every experience you had is shared by almost all service members. From the overheating, doors not closing, "run flats", and absolutely freezing nights spent sleeping in one, these are all spot on. It is honestly amazing that you made it as far as you did without further problems. Pushing them things past 40 mph pretty much voids any mechanical security that the HMMWV may have had before.
@@andersborum9267military spec means built to the absolute cheapest and most easily replaceable equipment and these trucks are built to exactly to that specification.
@@justdub9632would it be possible to upgrade parts and all that to make it into an actual working and safe car? Like even switching out the engine for a better one, really making it into a nice vehicle, fixing the interior and all
honestly fred is a miracle worker for making it even a quarter of that trip, i work on em for a living and they rarely get over 2000 miles on the odometer before destroying it self
@@smallmoe also the fact that it was armored up without considering the engines were made for a vehicle a lot lighter, Probably like 1500 pounds lighter so that’s another huge factor.
Seriously WHY are they so bad? The Jeeps that came before were simple but at least reliable. In Germany I drove the 4x4 their army uses, the "Wolf". That was an almost luxurious excellent car. But just like the HMMWV it was designed in the 80s, so its not a new vehicle. So why does the HMMWV suck in comparison???
Dude! You drove that Humvee through the South West and slept in it in the snow! Humvees, no insulation, no sound deadning, no comfort what so ever!😳 You are a trooper!
@@ski773 you man "fuck the USA let's poisen The ground it was build on"? Man, that's quite harsh, but you do you. I think the country deserves better..
Ok so a little tip from an ex-boyscout: there are these camping mattresses that have their other side covered in a foil. This foil helps keeping you warm by reflecting your own body heat back into you. Helps a ton during winter camping, highly recommend if you ever end up in a similar situation like this.
I drove an up-armored humv through NYC during winter while I was in the military. As badass an experience as that was, I share your sentiment. The things are cold AF in winter, lots of scares that they'll break down on you, and you can't see sh*t out of them. Almost sent some lady in a mini cooper to meet jesus 😂
Sleeping bags are mostly rated at their “survival rating” rather than their “comfort rating.” Always go 20 degrees below what the survival rating is. So if your sleeping in 0 degrees, you want a -20 Fahrenheit bag to sleep comfortably.
You can have the best sleeping bag out there, if you keep your clothes on, you'll be cold. I've slept like baby in the back of a truck at 0°F, no problem.
You also need to insulate your body with some kind of sleeping pad, since your body will compress and flatten the insulation in the bag directly under your body you want a slim air pad or foam pad to retain your body heat better. It would probably increase temps inside your bag by 10°+
Westen is one of the few youtubers that will take a video most other youtubers will turn into a 3 or 4 part series and make it one video. Keep it up dude. This is great.
Absolutely awed by your honest, frank, fun approach to this project. In an age where the web is so full of crappy self image obsessed "influencers" you're a real breath of fresh air. BTW - Loved you Mum's reaction… classic.
Everything Weston does starts out with such high energy and then he's like man this was a terrible idea. Don't worry man we are all just living through you!!
Me too, Westons show brings back memories. I got stuck in the mud with my truck so many times, blew many tires. It was painful, but you learn to use a “come along” to winch yourself out😉
OMG, I wet myself at that!! 🤣😂🤣😂 That looked nuts racing down that mountain!😣😨😱Westen you are certifiably insane!!!!! 👨⚕️🤪⛓ Whoever came up with HMVE Dumpty is a fecking genius!!!!
my younger sister works in tech and social media. my older sister has in her will, that younger sister is to handle all of her social media and internet accounts. I get any pets and plants.
This is the second video of yours I've seen and I have to say I'm not one to watch the more southern style videos but this journey has been a masterpiece! You had me laughing out loud so many times! Thank you for making this.
Westin is such a wholesome guy he's always happy and living his best life. His videos make me smile when I'm going through hell and depressed keep it up man
I think the beauty of having Fred is the offroad experience, nothing compares to having a humvee in the mountain, that's truly beautiful. Yeah, it doesn't do roads well, but it does off road babyyy
I haven't had much experience in the ways of army vehicles since i'm only 16 about to turn 17, but i think the ground and aviation vehicles in the army and air force respectively are so freaking cool This guy is an absolute mad lad for doing this, getting sick and still truckin' My respect for Westen is unmatched Keep up the amazing content Westen!
I feel your pain! I flew from NH to Kentucky to drive a "non running" (according to the govt auction) Deuce 1/2 home. I had suit cases full of tools and parts (mostly filters & belts). I "borrowed" another truck to jump start it with, then drove it off the base with no brakes. I got brakes at the gas station down the road after refilling the fluid. Phew! 100 miles later I did a pre trip PM at a friend's house, filled the fuel tanks with used motor oil donated by friends, then hit the road for the 1200 mile drive home. No heat in November is fine in Louisville, not so much in snow in upstate NY. I took a 2 hour nap near Albany before meeting a friend for breakfast, then finished my drive with little drama. What an awesome adventure!
@@TheLukasDirector Yup the multifuel engine would be great for a post apocalyptic vehicle... used motor oil, kerosene, whatever it'll run it... the trade off is it only puts out about half the power as the more common ones...
@@TheLukasDirector The m35a2's will run on basically anything with a flashpoint. Gas, diesel , used motor oil, vegetable oil, atf, hydraulic fluid ..... Although things with lots of alcohol should be avoided because it eats rubbers/plastics in your engine. Most people who use alternate fuels in their m35a2's usually use a mix of 30% gas/diesel 70%whatever you want, although it is strongly recommended that you filter whatever you are cutting your fuel with. Also most diesel engines can be converted to run on things other than diesel aswell.
The HMMV is an awesome vehicle...provided you don't overload it or "up armor" it. Oh yeah, you'll need lots of spare parts too, especially half shafts. We went through 5 half shafts, 3 batteries, 2 tires and almost every hose on the engine in 11 months in Bosnia.
The Humvee was a failure from the very start. The winner of the tender was actually a vehicle submitted by AMC, but they went bust before they could produce a prototype. The Humvee was too heavy, had horrendous fuel consumption, had no occupant protection, was hard to maintain and for a nearly four ton vehicle, could only carry 4 people. They tried to add armour but that took it to six tonnes and it was still vulnerable to IEDs. It did nothing well. The Australian army evaluated it and rejected it out of hand. They went with hardened Mercedes G's and built their own MRAP Bushmaster that was superior in every respected to the GM and Oshkosh efforts that were too heavy and expensive. A Bushmaster could limp back to base with a wheel blown off. The US one required a crane and a low loader. Pity if the bad guys were nearby.
The hmmwv is not hard to maintain. They are actually very easy to maintain if they are maintained properly to begin with. The one he has seems like to me that it hasnt been properly maintained for a long time. . As for up-armed yes for IEDs that are about worthless but when getting shot at they are great. As for gas mileage when your talking about an old school 6.2 or 6.5 diesel it doesn't have that bad of gas mileage.
Its a 2 ton vehicle. The armored version is 5. Having been struck by a few IEDs in one, it can survive. It took a direct hit to the undercarriage to inflict casualties, and that was with a bomb that would take out tanks.
It's not meant to function as an armored vehicle. It was built to replace the jeep as a light utility vehicle for transporting troops and supplies in the rear.
The military ones are all garbage, LOUD, slow, unreliable. 4 people and bags and you'll be struggling to hold 25mph up hill. They ride rough, uncomfortable, cramped.
we had a ex military one at work. worst pos ive ever driven. basically a covered wagon with prob worse heat. i always say anyone thats wants a hummer besides the bedroom kind has never driven one.
Westen demonstrates what a rookie trooper is in one video. Sleeping in the cab will keep you dry but that"s about it. It is cold, the bed sucks, and your body hurts in the morning. This is a great training video for new soldiers on the importance of doing Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,( PMCS). I would bet that the Tire Pressure lbs per square inch are still stenciled right on fender so you can start out with the correct tire inflation. Great video.
I saw one of that beasts during some NATO show... yes they are rather rare here in Czech... I was fascinated how small it is inside being so big outside.
Worked on those for 12 years in the army. I’ve drove them fixed them cussed them out and lived in them. Best and worst times of my life. Lol thanks for reminding me of some great memories.
Just a little helpful advice from someone who loves camping up in this type of weather, even with a zero degree sleeping bag you still want multiple layers and a warm hat, and you want to pull the sleeping bag up over your head because if your head gets cold you feel a lot colder then you actually are, but I love the content man keep it up
As someone who has fought with those bastards for almost 7 years now... this is the most accurate video I've seen in a while when it comes to military vehicles and I'm surprised it made it put the gate before it fucked up
This is the kinda content I subscribed for. You are single Hadnded the best car enthusiasts on TH-cam. I have literal tears of joy running down my face. Keep up the good work Westen
Stoked to see you in my hometown working with Power Driven Diesel. Working for them was my 1st real job out of high school and everything Will + Todd and the guys taught me is completely invaluable. It's too bad I wasn't there when you were, I would have loved to meet you! Love the content btw
This week has been hell. End up in the hospital and I'm home & still sick. This video put a smile on my face. Wish I had the knowledge you do! Keep it up & much respect to you!
The most entertaining "road trip" ever. From Australia! Humvees, incidentally, have a terrible reputation here. I know you've got deserts in the US but the Australian desert is sort of next level. If you tried that kind of expedition in Australia, with a dodgy vehicle, it could cost you your life!
Had to laugh about staying over night in the HUMMVEE! Did that so many times in the Army!!! Now imagine operating one of those for over a decade and a half Putting up with what you dealt with on your trip more often than you’d like to!!! Funny thing is I miss those times!!! Tip for next time you go camping in it. Lay a stretcher across the back seats and put a partially folded blanket on it. Makes it way better to sleep in it!
Please everybody, tell me i am not the only one thinking that sometimes he looks and sounds like Kevin from the office ? Incredible journey by the way, it was really fun for my frenchie ass to look at this hero driving the worst car for a road trip into some really good looking landscapes ! I don't get every joke because I'm not use to the southern USA accent, but it is a good exercise for me :)
i was a MP in the Army. i couldnt begin to tell you how many miles we put on our Humvee. we had 1 humvee for every 3 soldiers. our mechanics were always busy lol thank God for 550 cord (para cord) and 100 mph tape (military grade duct tape)
Fred's flexing them new shoes! This reminded me when me and my grandpa drove home with a rusty ww2 jeep he found in a garage about 300 miles away from home. Thanks for making and sharing this video.
I was at the border of Iraq/Jordan in 2005, our Humvee would barely start, when it did it would blow a ton of black smoke, everytime the driver put it into gear it would stall. The Iraqis were standing there laughing at us. He would rev it up, slam it into gear and it would stall again. It seemed like we would never get out of there. Luckily, it finally got moving.
I've tent camped my whole life and one of the most important things you need is a sleeping mat. Put that on the floor of the humv under your sleeping bag and you will be much more comfortable. They also keep you warmer
Can we just acknowledge that he bought a cooler to keep his things COLD then went to camp on a snowy mountain, love the videos tho always happy to see a new post
15:42 good call brother 👌 that decision along was a life saver!! Cattle dont holler in the middle of the night unless they are in fear/hunted by other wildlife especially at 3am they'd normally be asleep like most ppl, somthing was out there and close enough to hear you forsure mabe even watching you
What were the official requirements when this was procured? Did the troops love it or hate it? - Too wide to fit around narrow corners - Much less reliable than your average Toyota technical - Gas guzzling logistical challenge - Shock & Awe inspiring looks - Something else ?
Humvee dumpty or Fred? You guys Decide!
Humvee Dumpty ofc
Humvee dumpty fits well lol
Humvee dumpty
What about Fritz
frederica
As a service member who spends most of his time with HUMVs in one way or another. I can confirm it is a certified miracle it made of farther that 250 miles.
I too am a service member. 91 bravo wheeled vehicle mechanic humvs are athletes foot. Trash ass trucks. The funnest thing I've seen all day was ol boy here try to do a burn out in that thing. You lucky if the thing gets to 60 mph.
For real lol was thinking the same thing
I’ve spent most of my adult life living in soft skin HMMWV’s and they are hit and miss. I’ve had some that just wouldn’t quit and others that just wanted to die around every corner. My favorite one was a 1097a2 that had a bad engine when I got it, had it in the bay for about two months and after a new engine and a good annual service she was minty. That was my truck for two years and I would take it anywhere.
100% They were SHIT 11b1p checking in. Your legs are more reliable at 70mph.
@@NA-nc5dg actually in the stans we never had a problem with ours took the govs off them to max out their speed and they ran amazing when you drive them right not no 25 mph but 60+ mph
Guys today is Veteran's day And I have to say I have so much Respect for the men and women that have defended our country in vehicles like Fred. And without brave people like that I would hate to see the world that we live in. Thank you for your service.
LETS GO BRANDON
I love your show Weston we appreciate your support. Hey hopefully you see this maybe just an idea… Hellcat HMMWV?
Thank you @Westen Champlin
@Jack Dor wow bro thanks
@Weston Champlin. You were 15 miles away from me!! Shout me out please. Did you like it there?
Having had my fair share of experience in HMMWV's, I can confirm that every experience you had is shared by almost all service members. From the overheating, doors not closing, "run flats", and absolutely freezing nights spent sleeping in one, these are all spot on. It is honestly amazing that you made it as far as you did without further problems. Pushing them things past 40 mph pretty much voids any mechanical security that the HMMWV may have had before.
I don’t think I ever drove one while working as a mechanic more than 30 mph, they were terrifying
Just asking here, but isn't this supposed to be a strong machine you'd depend on as a marine? Breaking tires daily? Really? :)
@@andersborum9267military spec means built to the absolute cheapest and most easily replaceable equipment and these trucks are built to exactly to that specification.
@@justdub9632 lol :)
@@justdub9632would it be possible to upgrade parts and all that to make it into an actual working and safe car? Like even switching out the engine for a better one, really making it into a nice vehicle, fixing the interior and all
honestly fred is a miracle worker for making it even a quarter of that trip, i work on em for a living and they rarely get over 2000 miles on the odometer before destroying it self
Why are they so bad I don't get it...
@@BananaMana69 They're probably built by the lowest bidder. So very poor quality throughout
@@smallmoe also the fact that it was armored up without considering the engines were made for a vehicle a lot lighter, Probably like 1500 pounds lighter so that’s another huge factor.
Seriously WHY are they so bad? The Jeeps that came before were simple but at least reliable. In Germany I drove the 4x4 their army uses, the "Wolf". That was an almost luxurious excellent car. But just like the HMMWV it was designed in the 80s, so its not a new vehicle. So why does the HMMWV suck in comparison???
It doesn't, people are just dramatic@@Rudeljaeger
Dude! You drove that Humvee through the South West and slept in it in the snow! Humvees, no insulation, no sound deadning, no comfort what so ever!😳 You are a trooper!
he really slept in the RV.
don't believe everything you see.
@@Anthony-sr3if got any proof of that??
@@pieguy203 Berry told him
@@davespark10
Who's Berry 😭🤣
@@Anthony-sr3if Where's the proof?
As a Marine, this made me smile ear to ear. Everything about this is great lol
You and me both. SFMF
Makes three of us. Surprised the vic made it that far too 😂 - S/F
Except the spilled diesel…
@@erebostd especially the spilled diesel
@@ski773 you man "fuck the USA let's poisen The ground it was build on"? Man, that's quite harsh, but you do you. I think the country deserves better..
Going from “I love military vehicles!” to “I don’t love military vehicles anymore.” is the mental journey of every soldier when they join.
I'll tell you, it does circle back around... like a bad relationship you never got over. I want one again.
Ok so a little tip from an ex-boyscout: there are these camping mattresses that have their other side covered in a foil. This foil helps keeping you warm by reflecting your own body heat back into you. Helps a ton during winter camping, highly recommend if you ever end up in a similar situation like this.
Or wear something warmer than a tshirt and a thin jacket :)
Yes, sir. A high R rating is worth its weight in gold.
I'm so glad we have a hillbilly car channel. The world seems right
Westin: "I'm gonna survive the night in a Humvee in a snowstorm."
Me: You're gonna freeze your ass off.
Well, we were both right.
Needed one of those camping wood stoves inside of Fred
One thing is for sure….. if the a/c don’t work, the heat sure does!!!😂
AC? You mean opening the windows
Thats why the non-windows version is the more expensive version with the "build in AC".
Especially in the middle of the desert. Heat works just fine... especially when the coolant doesn't.
@@robertelder164 That's the joke, friend.
I drove an up-armored humv through NYC during winter while I was in the military. As badass an experience as that was, I share your sentiment. The things are cold AF in winter, lots of scares that they'll break down on you, and you can't see sh*t out of them. Almost sent some lady in a mini cooper to meet jesus 😂
This is legendary 😂
You should test how many dB the horn outputs then put another one maybe😂
@@riym07 ye I agree vary much
Definitely legendary
Sleeping bags are mostly rated at their “survival rating” rather than their “comfort rating.” Always go 20 degrees below what the survival rating is. So if your sleeping in 0 degrees, you want a -20 Fahrenheit bag to sleep comfortably.
Yes, but also, who buys a sleeping bag & no blankets? 🤣
@@KermitOfWar it might be a joke but basically it is a blanket and mattress
@@8Byto extra thick comforter inside a sleeping bag is always worth it no exceptions lol
You can have the best sleeping bag out there, if you keep your clothes on, you'll be cold. I've slept like baby in the back of a truck at 0°F, no problem.
You also need to insulate your body with some kind of sleeping pad, since your body will compress and flatten the insulation in the bag directly under your body you want a slim air pad or foam pad to retain your body heat better. It would probably increase temps inside your bag by 10°+
Westen is one of the few youtubers that will take a video most other youtubers will turn into a 3 or 4 part series and make it one video. Keep it up dude. This is great.
this is the second video on this Humvee 💀
7:48 now that's horsepower right there
"Fred is a sophisticated name for sophisticated gentlemen, who like to party"
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Amen!
@@fredjohnson9426 lol
"No! Her name is Fred!"
I'm sure it's probably pronounced differently but I read your name as Fred Crazy. I bet you like to party
"Bertha is a fat girl's name"
"She looks pretty fat to me"
This was such a good video 😂
its the cboys they watch Westen champlin
We need the crossover
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Absolutely awed by your honest, frank, fun approach to this project. In an age where the web is so full of crappy self image obsessed "influencers" you're a real breath of fresh air. BTW - Loved you Mum's reaction… classic.
Part 1 popped up in my recommended and I had no idea that I was about to be taken on such a great journey! Fantastic video!
Everything Weston does starts out with such high energy and then he's like man this was a terrible idea. Don't worry man we are all just living through you!!
gots to see it through my boy 🥸
Copy paste lol
@@Firefly_Nino no it isn't this is the original comment
Me too, Westons show brings back memories. I got stuck in the mud with my truck so many times, blew many tires. It was painful, but you learn to use a “come along” to winch yourself out😉
“If this blows up in my face, delete my browser history” had me dying of laughter 😂
lol I laughed my ass off when he said that...
This entire video had me dying of laughter
OMG, I wet myself at that!! 🤣😂🤣😂
That looked nuts racing down that mountain!😣😨😱Westen you are certifiably insane!!!!! 👨⚕️🤪⛓
Whoever came up with HMVE Dumpty is a fecking genius!!!!
my younger sister works in tech and social media. my older sister has in her will, that younger sister is to handle all of her social media and internet accounts. I get any pets and plants.
A good friend willl delete your entire internet presence! 😆 Just for precautions. 😂
The “yeehaw” at 4:37 was the most pure yeehaw I’ve ever heard yeehawed. Yeehaw brother.
Dude idk why but this part makes me laugh so hard 😂😂 2:18
“Nothing can stop a Humv”
“How about them flat tires?”
“Heyyyyy”
😂😂
We don’t have any spare tires, we should probably take it easy.
Westin: *blasts down mountain*
Logic bro, can’t hold back with berry the dolphin
This is the second video of yours I've seen and I have to say I'm not one to watch the more southern style videos but this journey has been a masterpiece! You had me laughing out loud so many times! Thank you for making this.
7:26 his stomach went ski ski skidil bop bop bop yes yes yes yes ski-
Thank you for blessing us with a 20 minute video I think I speak for all of us we don’t care how long your videos are we just want to see more westen
Hon I’m gay sorry🤷♂️
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Westin is such a wholesome guy he's always happy and living his best life. His videos make me smile when I'm going through hell and depressed keep it up man
better now?
I think the beauty of having Fred is the offroad experience, nothing compares to having a humvee in the mountain, that's truly beautiful. Yeah, it doesn't do roads well, but it does off road babyyy
I haven't had much experience in the ways of army vehicles since i'm only 16 about to turn 17, but i think the ground and aviation vehicles in the army and air force respectively are so freaking cool
This guy is an absolute mad lad for doing this, getting sick and still truckin'
My respect for Westen is unmatched
Keep up the amazing content Westen!
Hey man, it
Looks like
You’ve been losing some weight, idk if your trying or not but if you are I’m happy for you and proud.
he’s been trying (i think i saw on his insta) but ya😃
hopefully he is, life is so much easier without the extra weight
He is you can tell. The doctor told him he had to lose weight when he hurt his back. He’s looking good! Keep it up Westen my man
I feel your pain! I flew from NH to Kentucky to drive a "non running" (according to the govt auction) Deuce 1/2 home. I had suit cases full of tools and parts (mostly filters & belts). I "borrowed" another truck to jump start it with, then drove it off the base with no brakes. I got brakes at the gas station down the road after refilling the fluid. Phew!
100 miles later I did a pre trip PM at a friend's house, filled the fuel tanks with used motor oil donated by friends, then hit the road for the 1200 mile drive home. No heat in November is fine in Louisville, not so much in snow in upstate NY. I took a 2 hour nap near Albany before meeting a friend for breakfast, then finished my drive with little drama. What an awesome adventure!
I want to live your life.
It ran on used motor oil? As fuel?
@@TheLukasDirector tis the beauty of the multifuel engine my friend. Pretty sure those things would run off greasy ditch water if desperate enough.
@@TheLukasDirector Yup the multifuel engine would be great for a post apocalyptic vehicle... used motor oil, kerosene, whatever it'll run it... the trade off is it only puts out about half the power as the more common ones...
@@TheLukasDirector The m35a2's will run on basically anything with a flashpoint. Gas, diesel , used motor oil, vegetable oil, atf, hydraulic fluid ..... Although things with lots of alcohol should be avoided because it eats rubbers/plastics in your engine. Most people who use alternate fuels in their m35a2's usually use a mix of 30% gas/diesel 70%whatever you want, although it is strongly recommended that you filter whatever you are cutting your fuel with. Also most diesel engines can be converted to run on things other than diesel aswell.
12:14 if you're gonna eat that many sausages, I hope you brought toilet paper. 5 of those puppies make me explode
We used to drive these on the autobahn in Germany. They couldn't even keep up with a loaded M915
I love the fact Westen thinks about how lucky he is to be doing what he is doing. A real humble man. Respect brother keep at it❤️
I’d buy one of those hats! Also, the ‘delete my browsing history’ line made me fully el oh el 🤣 Love ya Westen!!
I laughed and told my wife what he said. She said" what does that mean". I said never mind dear.
i totally would as well
I will for sure buy that
I like it when Westen is going to go camping in the middle of a snowstorm with his Humvee military until it breaks down in the middle of nowhere
"Wanna see how good our door is." Door falls off immediately. That part had me dying. 2:41
Fred needs duel stacks, a cow-catcher, and some spot lights.
The HMMV is an awesome vehicle...provided you don't overload it or "up armor" it. Oh yeah, you'll need lots of spare parts too, especially half shafts. We went through 5 half shafts, 3 batteries, 2 tires and almost every hose on the engine in 11 months in Bosnia.
Honestly, challenging the boulders, knowing that there are still 2 crappy disintegrating tires on the thing was really stupid xD
this was an emotional roller-coaster of a 2 part series
Westin: I never thought I'd be out here doing something like this,
Me: spooning with a dolphin in a snowstorm?
The Humvee was a failure from the very start. The winner of the tender was actually a vehicle submitted by AMC, but they went bust before they could produce a prototype. The Humvee was too heavy, had horrendous fuel consumption, had no occupant protection, was hard to maintain and for a nearly four ton vehicle, could only carry 4 people. They tried to add armour but that took it to six tonnes and it was still vulnerable to IEDs. It did nothing well. The Australian army evaluated it and rejected it out of hand. They went with hardened Mercedes G's and built their own MRAP Bushmaster that was superior in every respected to the GM and Oshkosh efforts that were too heavy and expensive. A Bushmaster could limp back to base with a wheel blown off. The US one required a crane and a low loader. Pity if the bad guys were nearby.
The hmmwv is not hard to maintain. They are actually very easy to maintain if they are maintained properly to begin with. The one he has seems like to me that it hasnt been properly maintained for a long time. . As for up-armed yes for IEDs that are about worthless but when getting shot at they are great. As for gas mileage when your talking about an old school 6.2 or 6.5 diesel it doesn't have that bad of gas mileage.
@@michaelsingleterry1573 agree
Its a 2 ton vehicle. The armored version is 5. Having been struck by a few IEDs in one, it can survive. It took a direct hit to the undercarriage to inflict casualties, and that was with a bomb that would take out tanks.
It's not meant to function as an armored vehicle. It was built to replace the jeep as a light utility vehicle for transporting troops and supplies in the rear.
It might be awful. But it is awesome.
I was dying after he said “my doors don’t lock” after talking about bears 😂
I love westens dad jokes and it’s hilarious 😂
Watching at 7am got me wanting to never buy a humv 😂
Your here
They are really not very good vehicles, you want the last ones ever made with a Duramax engine, they call them ALPHA ONES
@@cargotoolshop5319 those are hummer h1s, they are technically different vehicles
The military ones are all garbage, LOUD, slow, unreliable. 4 people and bags and you'll be struggling to hold 25mph up hill. They ride rough, uncomfortable, cramped.
we had a ex military one at work. worst pos ive ever driven. basically a covered wagon with prob worse heat. i always say anyone thats wants a hummer besides the bedroom kind has never driven one.
😂😂 the camping segment for me
@Mav ready to go ice fishing
Not a chance
LOL of course you of all people.
Dudeee i cant believe your still even around...mav
thats one scookum chair
He’s so excited for his new toy, and his joy is contagious lol
Humvee Dumpty is the shit!!! Funniest thing I have heard all day, so congrats to the man for coming up with that name.
Westen demonstrates what a rookie trooper is in one video.
Sleeping in the cab will keep you dry but that"s about it. It is cold, the bed sucks, and your body hurts in the morning.
This is a great training video for new soldiers on the importance of doing Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,( PMCS). I would bet that the Tire Pressure lbs per square inch are still stenciled right on fender so you can start out with the correct tire inflation.
Great video.
legend says he is still running after the humvee dumpty
Humvee dumpty
It's Fred
fred.
All the way the Florida.
Bertha
This feels like I'm watching Roadkil, but with cursing.
I love it.
I saw one of that beasts during some NATO show... yes they are rather rare here in Czech... I was fascinated how small it is inside being so big outside.
I would immediately buy a “Fred will endure” ushanka winter hat
I would also immediately buy a "Fred will endure" ushanka winter hat
Worked on those for 12 years in the army. I’ve drove them fixed them cussed them out and lived in them. Best and worst times of my life. Lol thanks for reminding me of some great memories.
Just a little helpful advice from someone who loves camping up in this type of weather, even with a zero degree sleeping bag you still want multiple layers and a warm hat, and you want to pull the sleeping bag up over your head because if your head gets cold you feel a lot colder then you actually are, but I love the content man keep it up
It looked pretty sad on the highway but offroad is where it really shined. Looked like a ton of fun.
“If I could weld as good I put mustard on a hot dog I’d be a great fabricator” that shit had me laughing my ass off.
It’s always a good day when Westen uploads!
Yes it is
My new fav
Just discovered you yesterday and your already my favorite TH-camr. Your vast knowledge of mechanics is respectable. Keep on keepin on bud
As someone who has fought with those bastards for almost 7 years now... this is the most accurate video I've seen in a while when it comes to military vehicles and I'm surprised it made it put the gate before it fucked up
Humvee-Dumpty needed new shoes,
Humvee-Dumpty got some 22’s,
Humvee-Dumpty had a long ride,
Humvee-Dumpty got 12 valve swapped.
Humvee-Dumpty gets 1100 horsepower
Dumpy needs to visit Banks turbos.
This is the kinda content I subscribed for. You are single Hadnded the best car enthusiasts on TH-cam. I have literal tears of joy running down my face. Keep up the good work Westen
This is easily one of Westen’s best videos by far.
With all the yelling, loudness and chaos, he really reminds me of Matty Matheson. 😂
Stoked to see you in my hometown working with Power Driven Diesel. Working for them was my 1st real job out of high school and everything Will + Todd and the guys taught me is completely invaluable. It's too bad I wasn't there when you were, I would have loved to meet you! Love the content btw
This week has been hell. End up in the hospital and I'm home & still sick. This video put a smile on my face. Wish I had the knowledge you do! Keep it up & much respect to you!
Dude same O.O I wish you the best recovery let's stay strong!
Feel better both of y’all
Feel better 🙏🏾
The most entertaining "road trip" ever. From Australia! Humvees, incidentally, have a terrible reputation here. I know you've got deserts in the US but the Australian desert is sort of next level. If you tried that kind of expedition in Australia, with a dodgy vehicle, it could cost you your life!
What SUVs do the Australian military prefer? Can you name some of the models? Just wondering.
it rolling away at the end was so funny to me lol
Had to laugh about staying over night in the HUMMVEE! Did that so many times in the Army!!! Now imagine operating one of those for over a decade and a half Putting up with what you dealt with on your trip more often than you’d like to!!! Funny thing is I miss those times!!! Tip for next time you go camping in it. Lay a stretcher across the back seats and put a partially folded blanket on it. Makes it way better to sleep in it!
If westen starts doing give aways, he just needs to do "a day with westen" give aways lol I'd for sure enter that
Better plan for a week with Westen!!
When the tire was going flat that had me laughing that Hummer was a rocking 😂😀.
Please everybody, tell me i am not the only one thinking that sometimes he looks and sounds like Kevin from the office ?
Incredible journey by the way, it was really fun for my frenchie ass to look at this hero driving the worst car for a road trip into some really good looking landscapes ! I don't get every joke because I'm not use to the southern USA accent, but it is a good exercise for me :)
An H1 Humvee: A vehicle you wouldn't drive more than ten miles - unless a large man having more stripes on his sleeve told you to.
or stars
There is no such thing as an H1 Humvee.
Westen is funny asf, and the best part about it is I don’t think he even try’s to be. His personality is the greatest. Good shit man.
2:16 I almost choked on an m&m laughing when he said humvee dumpy
i was a MP in the Army. i couldnt begin to tell you how many miles we put on our Humvee. we had 1 humvee for every 3 soldiers. our mechanics were always busy lol thank God for 550 cord (para cord) and 100 mph tape (military grade duct tape)
“If this blows up in my face delete my browser history” 😂😂 that could be a shirt.
With a picture of Humvee Dumpty
Fred's flexing them new shoes!
This reminded me when me and my grandpa drove home with a rusty ww2 jeep he found in a garage about 300 miles away from home.
Thanks for making and sharing this video.
This is giving me major Top Gear/Grand Tour vibes in the best way possible.
Every military veteran is watching this and yelling how those things were total shit boxes.
I was at the border of Iraq/Jordan in 2005, our Humvee would barely start, when it did it would blow a ton of black smoke, everytime the driver put it into gear it would stall. The Iraqis were standing there laughing at us. He would rev it up, slam it into gear and it would stall again. It seemed like we would never get out of there. Luckily, it finally got moving.
@@catsaregovernmentspies Thank you for your service happy Veterans Day.
Da talibaned really loves theirs....
So there’s that...
Absolutely. Had to push quite a ways last year 😂
@@rickreese5794 well yeah it was free
I've tent camped my whole life and one of the most important things you need is a sleeping mat. Put that on the floor of the humv under your sleeping bag and you will be much more comfortable. They also keep you warmer
Yep, and sleeping pads don't even take up much room if you get an inflatable one that compacts down well
18:37 "if this blows up in my face.... delete my browser history"
Who the hell falls for that?
"oh this one's made for 0 degrees!" is the funniest thing said in this video
Can we just acknowledge that he bought a cooler to keep his things COLD then went to camp on a snowy mountain, love the videos tho always happy to see a new post
Right? The stuff left outside was colder than anything in the cooler.
I just found this channel and it’s already my favorite one
@Jack Dor 😕
the fact the door fell when he ket off that arm pressure killed me 🤣😂
bro these are the worst tires ive ever seen in my life lol
Westen: Back tire is really low. Let's turn around
Also Westen: Fred be flyyin boy Yee Yee.
"I'm going to try and survive through the night in a middle of a snow storm.... yeah, this is stupid.." God's speed Westen!
Dude! You drove that Humvee through the South West and slept in it in the snow!
15:42 good call brother 👌 that decision along was a life saver!! Cattle dont holler in the middle of the night unless they are in fear/hunted by other wildlife especially at 3am they'd normally be asleep like most ppl, somthing was out there and close enough to hear you forsure mabe even watching you
What were the official requirements when this was procured? Did the troops love it or hate it?
- Too wide to fit around narrow corners
- Much less reliable than your average Toyota technical
- Gas guzzling logistical challenge
- Shock & Awe inspiring looks
- Something else ?
LOVE MY HMMV IN AFGHANISTAN SAVE MY LIFE..ALSO NOISY AND SO HOT....
It was an improvement over the Jeep (inside) space wise but the maintenance it requires is rediculas.
one bonus tho. it sure can fit a lot of crayon boxes inside.
I was in a unit that upgraded from the m151a1 Jeep.
Roof. Heater. Nothing can stop it..
It's got the same track width that tanks and military trucks use so that it can drive behind them in a mine field.
19:32 WhistlinDiesel just showed up 😂
I am a girly girl and Us Army Veteran. I can not tell you how much I enjoyed this. Dude, you rock.
As with the C-5 Galaxy military aircraft, FRED is a great name for that military vehicle: "F*ing Ridiculous Economic Disaster"