As a Canadian with a lot of experience with frozen lakes and driving all sorts of vehicles on them. Matt was 1000% on his judgement call. Dont mess with frozen water if you dont know what you are doing.

Tom (the voice of reason): "lock the hubs" Also Tom two second later: "I think we should drive on the frozen lake" I love it!

As someone who worked in Alaska, and saw a truck break through the ice first hand. It the pressure wave that gets you. People get comfortable driving on the ice and speed up. The pressure wave builds in front of the and until it gets to the other side. The ice shatters in front of you next to the shore, 20 feet from the end and down you go.

loved the attempt to cover the company logo on the second rescue well, at least you tried lol

Giving TomTom a radio with no one to talk to was hilarious. He felt all important for a minute. Matt is a power house, pushing that truck all by himself. Great video guy's and gals.

19:03 my 15 year old niece was riding in my car when she asked me what that weird thing on the door was for. I told her to give it a crank. She jumped when the window went down 😂

As a member of the United States Coast Guard, a certified ice rescuer and ice rescue trainer, NO ICE IS SAFE ICE!!!!! if you happen to venture out on the ice you should always be wearing the proper equipment to include, but not limited to warm, water proof clothing, a life jacket, and proper foot and hand ware… Matt I commend your use of superior judgment and not taking a vehicle on to ice that has an unknown thickness. Good call!!!!!

Recovery skills- A+. Video blurring of company logo- C-. 😊

Old school New England boy here, been Ice Fishing all my life, and yes we drive our trucks on the lake. But a lot of people don't know and I'd hate for someone to fall through because they didn't know. So here you go. 2-3" for a person 5-7" ATV/snowmobile 12-14" for a small car/pickup 16+" For large full size trucks and SUV's. The danger with Ice is you may get to the edge and drill a hole and have 18" of ice, you drive on just fine and then a 1/4 mile later you fall through. Stuff like currents, rocks, sandbars, and other underwater structure can change the thickness of the ice without any notice.

I don't blame Matt for being cautious about the ice at all.i went through on a snowmobile when I was a teenager and I almost died so I don't go nowhere near it anymore.😁

Come on up to Alaska Matt, we got some cold for ya..., Bring your coat, you'll use it. 38ºF below zero last night. You will LOVE it. Smiling

I'd say smart choice on the ice... That was crazy impressive when the wrecker pulled that truck up the hill. That thing is such a machine.

Matt is pushing people out by hand...no vehicle needed. And Tom being Tom with his radio...GREAT show!

I live up in the upper peninsula of Michigan, and fish on the ice. 3-4 " of ice will support people safely, to should have at least 12" to drive a vehicle on it. and I still would NOT advise that. please use caution going on the ice like that, I would like to continue watching your channel.

Matt is spot on. Its all fun and games till the ice breaks and someone or all are in the water. ice is not for fooling around. Its a dangerous situation and not to be fooled around on.

I just lost a family friend a month ago due to going through the ice..... Ice is no joke and need to respect it..

Have lived in Minnesota all my life and if that wasn’t enough misery have also fallen through the ice, twice. It’s no joke and you won’t catch me driving on 6 inches with open water visible. Good call Matt!

I love that Tom went from the voice of reason, locking hubs, to “let’s drive on the ice” 😂

During the cold weather, you need to keep your remote winch control in the warm cab, until you are ready to use it. The remote runs on batteries, which lose power in the cold. The same goes for flash lights, or anything battery powered.

Matt I am a new channel watcher but can’t stop. I think I’m a recovery addict. Respect and appreciate you guys clean channel, you and your team’s expertise in physics and angles along with the rig setups to get’em OUT! Be safe and keep the videos coming. Hello from Mississippi!

"Reservoir" comes from the old french "reserver" which meant "put aside" and further from latin "reservare "re-" means "back" and "servare" meaning "keep, save, protect"

Do not drive any car or truck on less than 12 inches of ice. You can get away with less ice but your asking for trouble. Neighbor of mine just died going through the ice on Lake mille lacs in northern minnesota. Its been unusually warm this winter and we had 1 week of below zero which still is not long enough for the ice to freeze. Any moving water or where its deep freezes slower. Just use caution.

The lake may be frozen a foot deep, but if there is a little water movement, there may also be spots of 1" thick. Going out onto the ice without knowing is pretty dangerous. There are lots of people making huge and much more huge wreckers and are arguing over the "world's biggest wrecker" title. But the TowMORR is just the right size for trails.

We loved Kaulin's introduction! Smiling, optimistic, smooth and snappy patter. . . he's GOT IT! Is he practicing to take over as the show's host? I'D watch him!

As a snowmobiling michigander I've learned to never trust snow covered water, snow is a great insulator preventing ice from freezing completely, snowmobilers here have the third man rule, 1st guy rides over ice brings up water 2nd man bogs out in the slush 3rd man goes through.

Make a bag that fits around the controller (leaving the buttons exposed) and throw a couple of the Hot Hands body warmers in the bag. Should give you enough warmth to keep it working.

@4:15 Collin- "what's up dad" after drifting the corner better then Matt lmao

Yet another great video! I actually got my wife to watch part of the Silverado rescue, and she now sees why I enjoy this channel so much! Oh, and you don't use the word 'degree' when referring to Kelvin. It is just 0 Kelvin.

You shouldn't drive on the ice unless you've punched a LOT of test holes. There's varying degrees of "frozen"

I cant believe Matts immunity to cold! I was a cold weather injury in the Army, and to this day, CANT STAND the cold. It hurts my skin to be in anything even remotely approaching wet and cold weather. Hats off Matt!!

I understand Matt & him avoiding 4-wheel drive, it's a fun part of the show seeing how far driving skill & the vehicle go in 2-wheel drive. However, I hope this doesn't cause an accident someday that could've been prevented by 4-wheel drive.

The wrecker never ceases to amaze me with it capabilities. Can't wait to see more recoveries. Keep up the amazing work.

The fact that you could see water on the other side of the lake ruins any confidence I would have on it being thick enough to drive on.

Matt, I understand your fear very well. The ice is so unsafe. I fell into the water through the ice twice and the last one with my snowmobile really scared me. Even though it was -10*F in late January, there was a warmer water spot and the ice gave way. In the dark of the evening, I really almost stayed there that time. Be safe

I’ve been watching for years now and I still love every time you drive on and off the trailer without ramps! The wrecker really did turn out to be a beast, I remember thinking how a giant rock crawler seemed counterintuitive, but in reality it is perfect for almost all of the jobs you do.

IWE (auto locking hubs) on that raptor are likely the issue. They can freeze up or get stuck. Common problem. Also, that being a reservoir is way way more dangerous to go out on than a frozen lake since the water level will change so much. Water can drop below the ice leaving it unsupported and more likely to break through. Ice should be minimum 12” thick to drive on… I highly doubt it’s that thick unless temps have been below freezing for a while and snow coverage makes it take longer to thicken up. Stay off the ice!

Back in 1977 the Ohio river froze over. I was walking on it when a VW drove across it from Cincinnati to Covington KY. That was insane as if it broke through the ice there was no way anyone would survive with the river current pushing you down the river. Matt was smart not to risk driving on the ice.

Down here in the South, we are civilized -- we keep our ice in our glasses of sweet tea, WHERE IT BELONGS...

I went through the ice on Lake Simcoe in Ontario in the 90's. Won't go on it even when 4 feet thick here in Manitoba.

I think if the voice of reason (Matt this time instead of Tomtom) was not there the Morrvair would have ended up on the ice. We were having a party at the local lake and after a while one of the guys took his Monte Carlo (full size one) out on the ice to play around. Made me nervous just watching from the campfire area knowing that if he fell thru there was nothing I could do to help him. I'm not a lifeguard type person. He finished playing around and came back to shore, thankfully he was low on gas. The party continued without anyone getting wet. The wrecker is not only a crawler but also a mean snow machine. Thanks for sharing your snowy adventure with the whole crew along to enjoy.

Two snowmobilers just fell through the ice up in Mantua way north of you. No way it has been cold enough.

I'm with Matt. Frozen lakes / cold water is nothing to mess around with. Things go from funny to deadly in less than a second when the ice breaks, you fall in, gasp from shock and get a mouthful of water. Meanwhile no one can help you because you've ended up under the ice and they don't want to fall in themselves. There is nothing to gain from being out on the ice, and a heck of a lot to lose. Not worth it.

I know Katelyn can drive circles around me, and I'm going to get a lot of hate for this, but she stresses me out when she's behind the wheel. I feel like she takes unnecessary risks. She knew Matt didn't want to drive on the water yet she started to drive down anyways. Great video, as always! Love the braids

Matt, where's Jamie? My wife, son (23yo) and I love your channel and has never ever missed an episode. Never even ever and would never. We absolutely love Jamie when she on the show. That woman is fearless And fierce, we absolutely love you Jamie. Yall keep up the fantastic work. Regards from AL and family here in the cold white north (Canada) by the way, it's -28⁰c here and everything is iced over.

Here in Minnesota they had about 30 peoples and cars go through the ice up north. This winter have been a warm winter in the country of Minnecota.

The second half of the video shows the fruits of your labor. Enjoying the beast

Matt and crew, I am proud of you. It's been like 50 episodes since you last ran out of fuel! 🤣

I was the one to tell you guys to put in heated seats!... YOUR WELCOME FROM CANADA!

Having Raynaud’s Phenomenon I’m jealous of people who work and play in the snow or any cold weather. My life changed 15 years ago when that happened. Auto immune disease that only took a couple of days to develop and have struggled with it ever since. Basically hands and fingers freeze instantly and takes aggressive warming to “thaw” them back out. Great work in the cold everyone.

Lol I love the "that's how thick it is" as if you can tell by looking at the top of the ice. Also, snow on top of the ice acts like a blanket that insulates the ice from the wind...so be extra cautious of ice covered in snow

Wow 17°F that's only like -8°C, not even cold enough for Matt to wear a jacket, yet he needs to leave the truck running! Better stay away from Canada where we routinely get -30°C, that's -22°F for you guys, I've never even plugged my car in and never had a problem starting it. Love your video's guys keep up the good work!

That wrecker is a Beast! Thanks for taking us along.

I’m so happy to find a fellow cold weather man. I have pics of blowing snow at -20c in my shorts and a shirt. As long as I’m moving and working the cold just keeps you cooled off lol.

15:33 no way did that just happen GROWTH

Love seeing you guys having fun in the snow. Shows a clear understanding of how and why people might get themselves stuck in the snow and eventually need to give you a call.

Keep football in heated cab when it's that cold out. Nice saves.😊

Ok, there at the end, if that had been my son jumping up and down on the ice, I would have been freaking out also. I am with Matt on that!

I love how Jake is always smiling and living life to the fullest! What a great addition to the already awesome team at Matt's Offroad Recovery.

Hi there Matt. We are whatching your channel from Pretoria, South Africa and LOVING it. Would like to make a suggestion w.r.t. your slogan at the back of your shirts that is given to your actual customers only. What about "We got YOU out". Thank you for always entertaining us.😊

The Wreaker coming on and off the trailer looks so sick

If I am not mistaken, the remote uses Lithium batteries. The cold protection shuts them off. Don't forget to get it off the exhaust manifold. You will loose it.

The only time I walk on ice is when it is a frozen mud puddle. Lol! Great job on both of those jobs!

Some people build an off road vehicle for looks - while the Wrecker looks mean as hell, it’s also built with all the utility needed! Super impressive - and those rear lights are super bright! BUT - weld in some jumps seats on the back boxes!

Thank you for the beautiful video. I am following you from Saudi Arabia

Congratulations Matt and Crew! 2024 MORR video of the Year! This one just conveyed great fun, dueling personalities and rich entertainment value. Nothing better than 4X4 sideways truckin'. It's just like Ed says, folks, they'll get 'em out. Even if Matt has to push. 🤣🤣🤣 👍

The yellow box in the bed of the white chevy is a nuke gauge that has radio active material for testing soil compaction. That's why it was chained down. That devise is not to be left alone unsupervised .

The silverado recovery is exactly what I do multiple times a day for towing in Michigan. That's super easy jobs and usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.

"Did you find a shovel" "2 of them" 😂😂😂 Tom Tom's face!!😂

Can’t wait to watch this recovery! Recently did my first recovery on my own truck in an Ohio mud field.

Matt having way too much fun going sideways. Snow is always fun - it looks so clean. It seems time to get the Bombi back From Robbie.

Nice recovery!

You guys have some of the coolest office views around!!

Glad to see the gang getting out there and getting along. Every job despite the stress looks like a ton of fun to tackle with capable coworkers like you each are in your own turn.

Wow im loving collins energy at the start of video, he has got me all sorts of hyped up already !

Anytime you can see your shop in your rear view mirror it’s a treat! Adding a snow play date is a bonus!! ❄️☃️

It's good to work in an environment that everyone gets along! Nice recovery. Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

No matter how old we get the snow brings the inner kid out of all us

Caitlin's infectous smile just lights up every scene she's in!

So much fun in the SNOW!! ❄❄ WAHOOO!!❄❄ I was a little jealous of all the fun. Such a great recovery team!! You guys are top notch!! THANK YOU MORR!!

TOM !! Keep grating......it's GREAT!

Tom: you are an awesome engineer so GREAT in resolving issues and problems with off road and shop challenges....BUT stay away from the water's topped with ICE, you don't know what is really being served underneath to you!!! Matt great nite recovery!!

Those lights are excellent ~!

You said “Navajo” PERFECT! 👍. Big Fan here!!

As a person who has fallen through the ice , it's not like the movies . Your walking along and a crack the pop your in the freezing water . No fun at all. 😮😮

Did a lot of ice driving in NH. Ice should be at least 8" thick to support a small pickup. Ice doesn't freeze uniformly thick. It could be 12" or more in one area and a few inched in another. This time, Matt was the smart one.

Fresh out of the Caribbean into the Cold ! Two Frozen Recoveries ! Thanks for sharing your Misery !

Perhaps the cold got to Tom's normal cautious reasoning? But hey, the cold also made Matt extra cautious about going out on the ice! Those two tend to balance each other out! Excellent content as usual! I hope someone gives Tom a radio all of his own to carry all the time!

It was near the end of January but it was a very hard winter but my brother and I rode our bikes across Huntington North Reservoir and back across without having any problems. But that was back in 1969. We did it for a fun of it . Kinda like how you like to play in the snow. Keep up being awesome and safe.

Ice.... walked on 2 inches before. Drove ATV's & Snowmobiles on 3 - 4 inches. Drove a truck on about 8+ inches. ALL was CLEAR Ice. Non-Clear Ice is NOT as strong as clear. As such, it WILL not support as much weight. NO ice is "Safe". Here in Minnesota we walk & drive on "Water" often! Another GREAT Video guys! Thanks!

Tom, No... you.dont drive on only 6 inches... remember, ice isn't consistent with thickness underneath due to water depth & movement. It's also thinnest near shore. Color of the ice can also indicate variances. 3-4 inches is fine for walking, 6 inches is ok for snowmobiles or small ATVs, side by sides are heavier & should be 8 inches, small cars/suv need 12 inches...if you've got a heavy truck it should be minimum of 12-15 inches... also... drive slowly on ice...it's fun to whip shitties , but remember the weight of the vehicle creates downward pressure on the floating ice and driving across a lake too fast creates waves underneath even thick ice...it can cause cracks & heaves. If you come across an ice heave that cracked & refroze...you hit it on the wrong side & it's like hitting a concrete wall... snowmobilers have died racing across frozen lakes & hit a frozen ice heave that ya can't see... should also leave a window down on ice...if you break thru, water pressure will prevent opening windows or doors until it completely fills with water & pressure equalizes... unfortunately, many vehicles don't hit bottom right side up...the heavy end (usually engine end) sinks first & they flip upside down & is disorienting ...especially with hypothermia from the freezing water... always keep a window open to escape. Power windows won't work & even manual windows won't work due to pressure. The other consideration is...what has the weather been like for the last week or two? How much snow is on top of the ice? Snow is an insulator & can severely effect how the ice freezes/melts despite temperature changes...snow cover keeps cold air from being able to reach the ice to make it freeze & get thicker/stronger. Matt was 100% correct not to drive out there without being absolutely sure how thick it is first. I highly doubt your version of being freezing out....isn't the same as a Minnesota version of cold.... I doubt your ice is safe yet for vehicles...

Serious question for MORR: Have you ever went back and replaced that one rock/boulder that you supposed to put back on that trail?

In 1989, Quahog bay in Harpswell, ME froze over. My brother and I were 1/4 away across the bay, 1/2 way to Center Island and my brother was the smartest person on the planet when he said, "We don't have spike. We don't have a rope. We don't have a ladder. If one of us fell through, we'd be gone if the tide is coming in or out. Let's go home and some day tell our kids that we made it 1/2 way to Center Island." GENIUS MODE - just like Matt!!!

It's so funny hearing those "It's cold" reports, when two weeks ago you were out there in the the night doing some photography, in -20C (-4F)...

Love the content, the team is so professional and entertaining. The wrecker is a beast, that thing seems to have no limits. With all the winches it can't see it ever getting stuck.

Matt I'm with ya about the ice. When ya don't know don't go. Wonderful snow recovery.

There was a time we rented sleds in Oregon for customers and had some fun on a thawing lake that we didn't realize was thawing. There were fresh tracks all over than lake, as three days prior they got six inches of snow. I was being stupid and put the sled on one ski thinking there was more snow than there was. The ski slid and I tipped the sled. One of our customers noticed first as I was trying to pick that sled as you would a heavy road bike, she pulled up and noticed water where the track brushed all the snow off. We got it off that lake with man and machine unharmed but measuring the ice is probably a good idea, unless you know it's solid. Local knowledge is good.

good job on both recoveries, Matt your a monster out there in the cold like that. once again the wrecker shows itself as a beast, thanks for sharing

Keep up the great contents Matt, greetings from Indonesia

Those were a bloody fine ice and snow rescues...Katelynn is getting good at this driving stuff...cheers.

Second rescue - love the squeaky snow! Such good traction.