I Followed GPS For This Recovery

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Жыл бұрын

We got a call late in a day to get help a Sprinter van stuck in the snow and mud. The gentleman said he was fine to wait till morning. So we headed up first thing in the morning hoping the ground would be frozen. I did zero research and was sure I knew where I was going. I was half right, had I looked closer at the map I would have seen he was stuck further up the mountain than I thought and coming in from the far side would've been better. Unwilling to admit defeat and go around we kept going on and went up Rose Garden Hill. It took a little work, but Ol Blue did surprisingly well and got us up there. Once we reached the van, we threw the tire chains on the front and proceeded to pull him up to the top of the mountain where he could then carry on by himself from there. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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@rperez9079 Жыл бұрын

It always amazes me that old blue can make it up obstacles like that… it’s 100% the driver. Great job Rory 👍

@mathi133 Жыл бұрын

Rory would probably say it's the BFGs

@trailmater Жыл бұрын

Totally was the tires... Lol

@RaduMichael Жыл бұрын

@@trailmaterI love your videos . Keep it up, Rory!

@mathi133 Жыл бұрын

@@trailmater or the unnecessary front digs?

@wesman7837 Жыл бұрын

@@mathi133 He wishes he could do that in old blue!

@rickorr2181 Жыл бұрын

"This is pretty sporting for your average sprinter van" I had a great laugh over that statement! Thanks Mike!

@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын

The infectious laughter and the beautiful scenery make the Trail Mater videos priceless. Great job guys.

@ricoolivier Жыл бұрын

It's clear that the "softest" part of Blue is the "nut" holding the steering wheel... And his co-pilot... Fantastic as always!!!

@stefan3225 Жыл бұрын

Going up Rose Garden hill in a wrecker, in winter, is quite a bold move. Nice driving sir!

@dustcommander100 Жыл бұрын

I like the way Mike points out the sights and the landmarks along the way. I like the way Rory drives the truck. And I like the way Shawn does hand signals!

@doncyr3332 Жыл бұрын

What beautiful country, thanks for taking us along.

@Jeff_369 Жыл бұрын

It just goes to show you it's more about the driver than some rig that's had $100 grand dumped into it. I love the videos guys. Always a great crew with this channel.

@markmcleod5079 Жыл бұрын

And that is one reason the Off Road Wrecker Games are going to be a blast. That and the fact that all the folks participating in it are a hoot to watch, especially when competing.

@johndowe7003 Жыл бұрын

Those high dollar rigs just have too much hp. You can't build it strong enough (&light enough) not to break anything. Anything less than 300hp is good enough for off-roading

@ronharrison1776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me along for the recovery with you . What a view !

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for successfully showing us what not to do! LOL.. Good job Rory and Mike! 👍💯

@JanelleVocate-Ames Жыл бұрын

found ya!🐿

@ZombieKillerRex Жыл бұрын

Mike has a really good feel on the shots. Lot's of vids he shows off how suspension works on terrain. Great job both of you.

@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999 Жыл бұрын

Having a late dinner (20:03 over here in sweden) and watching two boys having fun at work... Can it be better? NO!

@AFloridaSon Жыл бұрын

Ole Blue really is showing her ability. 👍

@Ethericbikes Жыл бұрын

You guys are seriously the best! The type of humour and everything is just so good! Keep having fun guys it’s always a good time watching what you guys get up to!

@douglasbrooker5834 Жыл бұрын

Mike should be tour guide for the area. It certainly make the videos interesting.

@bernardstevens3613 Жыл бұрын

Love to watch "Old Blue" paying the rent! Thanks for Sharing!

@oceanready2183 Жыл бұрын

My wife, son, and I were on Onion Creek a few months ago in our side by side. Conditions looked similar. We turned off onto Rose Garden Hill and decided to follow it and see how it went. We ended up turning around because I was thinking that if I blew an axle or worse, it was going to be a long walk to cell service. I can’t even imagine running that trail in a dually. Amazing!

@walkingman9171 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery, if it wasn't for the cold and snow I could live there.

@CynSan Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@davidpotter3777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful landscape shots that you added to my day. God bless you and your family amen and aloha

@toddhansen5072 Жыл бұрын

Best recovery channel on KZfaq! Mike’s camera angles are amazing! Shawn’s laugh is best in the business! Rory hauls broken rigs out of places most people couldn’t drive through empty! 👍

@jeepindave5464 Жыл бұрын

I love tour guides with Mike

@haroldsmith5761 Жыл бұрын

Best recovery channel---hands down. Just good old boys doing their thing in real time. Good to see the channel growing.

@janewittmayer9281 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprise that you don't have more flat tires. Love the videos guys keep them coming.

@j238ify Жыл бұрын

I did Rosegarden hill in my stock Gladiator sport with 33s. Nobody else ever knows what the hill is, but I definitely won't forget it. I wouldn't be willing to do it in these conditions. Pretty impressive.

@johnhenryholiday4964 Жыл бұрын

I love this youtube channel.... Rory always makes me smile with his down home humor and wit.... He can laugh at himself just as loud as anyone who laughs with him.... You Rock Rory !!!

@cadilakisrodcustom Жыл бұрын

Its a bold strategy to make that climb with open diffs and no winching, but you nailed it sir.

@tonyskater1159 Жыл бұрын

Loved the front to rear video footage 👍😉

@tomhorner9918 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder to do the research and know what you're getting into and there is no shame in turning around and trying a different way. Thanks Mike for the excellent videography of the beautiful landscape and great view angles of ole blue. Sadly no diamond billed rock peckers today 🤣.

@AFloridaSon Жыл бұрын

I'm falling in love with Utah. As a Native Floridian, I'm feeling guilty about that, but if I had to live anywhere else, I would want to live out there.

@abnpthfdr2934 Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not a Native Floridian, but I've been living here for the last 23 years. I wish I had a place in Utah. The only thing I don't like is dealing with snow, so it would have to be a part-time place!!!😅😅

@davidruppel1216 Жыл бұрын

Roy = Hyper do or die very talented mechanic and welder, a fix it guy! Hell he can almost drive a 4x4! 🤣 Shawn = Laid back, good mechanic, great driver , always smiles Mike = Comic, great welder, camera man, able to make up stories in a flash!, and a good mechanic. What a Team!

@kevbev1524 Жыл бұрын

The OL' BLUE OX got her yoga in today for sure, plus a little slap on the asz

@devilsadvocate1441 Жыл бұрын

Keepin it simple, keepin it safe. Good job fellas, you keep the reality in reality TV

@Jjvblack88 Жыл бұрын

Watching you wheel around in old blue is probably the most entertaining thing I have ever seen. Takes me back to wheeling with my dad in a 2wd highboy Ford, where I would be worried we would be walking out before each obstacle. That's some fine fine driving!

@wesman7837 Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a 2wd Highboy. I'm pretty sure it wasn't an actual Highboy unless someone took the transfer case, and front end out of it. Or was the 4wd just broken?

@isaiahmiracle7487 Жыл бұрын

A 2wd factory highboy? Or did he have to do It himself

@Jjvblack88 Жыл бұрын

@@wesman7837 Yeah the front drive shaft from the transfer case had smoked u-joints. Pulled it to replace them and it didn't get put back on for 2 or 3 years. Still wheeled like hell with chevron tractor tires.

@offroad6309 Жыл бұрын

Sooo, it was a 4wd less front driveline not a 2wd. Just like a 4wd that isn't put in 4wd.

@Jjvblack88 Жыл бұрын

@@offroad6309 hey man, it's whatever you want it to be, it's youtube comments. We referred to it as dads 2wd highboy because it stayed that way forever as a inside joke.

@belindakt Жыл бұрын

Love that 454 and the music it makes! Between that & the breathtaking scenery all I can say is thanks for taking us along!

@skipvanauken6816 Жыл бұрын

Didn't think you built ol' Blue for this kind of trail recovery but you made it work as usual. Not sure many others could have. Nice job!

@bradbundy1471 Жыл бұрын

Way to go boys. Watching ol Blue go up Rose hill was a little sketchy there for awhile and we thought Rory and Mike might have to turn around and go in the other way. But then we reminded ourselves it's Rory driving and ol Blue saying " oh hell no, let's go! Well done. 🤠🧑‍🦰🌲🌲 🎼

@dwal2165 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making. Great views and I was thinking that it was a rough road and you started saying we should have gone the other way.

@thelonewrangler1008 Жыл бұрын

The skill it takes to get that old truck up that hill is exactly why you're taking home that first place trophy in the wrecker games🤣

@michaelosmon Жыл бұрын

Sweet dude! The whole crew is uploading today. It's a great day lol I appreciate you guys. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊

@robertottwell605 Жыл бұрын

Old blue did good. Mike should of been a tour guide he’s full of knowledge.

@seventiescycle6566 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what it is but Mike has great camera work and angles. Nice work! Great eye!

@theuglytruth8162 Жыл бұрын

You guys are toe truck drivers not brain surgeons, that's why we watch. You guys really rock.

@ggalland1 Жыл бұрын

NO touchy Mike, noooooooooo touchy!! Great content and thanks for showing us what NOT to do!! You guys are the best!

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you and the guys !

@crazypict Жыл бұрын

0:27 You have this and that and Mike has a - seat belt! Great to see Mike that you use a seatbelt. We love to have you around a long time. So keep using seatbelts!

@dawabbitt3079 Жыл бұрын

6:37 - You start to mention that your wrecker weighs EIGHT thousand pounds? That IS pretty impressive! I don't know what it is about your videography, because it always appears so much higher resolution and as someone I saw already mentioned - "Mike has a really good feel on the shots". - - We were definitely spoiled today, with not only the content you provided, but also some from Mike's channel. Thanks again, for including us in your adventures! 👊

@alandent7231 Жыл бұрын

Your videos make me feel like I'm standing right there next to the action! Seeing what your seeing. Great work,favorite channel!

@gdogaru Жыл бұрын

I've never seen someone avoid rocks while driving, so perfectly as you do

@jeffclark2725 Жыл бұрын

Thrill a minute, would not miss it, thanks for the ride along

@MaxNafeHorsemanship Жыл бұрын

That's what I like about those non-electric transfer cases. You can always MAKE it shift with your foot. Watching the front tires in the video, it is amazing how much steering Rory is doing. He's working that wheel all the time.

@robertscranton8293 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Wow the views from up there...

@winkle99 Жыл бұрын

Holy shitake mushrooms Batman! Up a snowy Rose Garden Hill with no rear locker? Most impressive!

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 Жыл бұрын

what amazing scenery Onion Creek is! Mad props for making it up that hill in Ole Blue!! Even a quick glance at google map did not really amplify what a treacherous stretch that was there. I have your number on speed dial if and when we make it to Moab. What a great rescue, you guys rock!

@levergun Жыл бұрын

Great job Rory and Mike! You never fail to impress.

@WhodatIzz Жыл бұрын

It's super scenic! And when the scenery decides you should stop and enjoy it for a while.. call Rory

@triadxtechnologies Жыл бұрын

One little understood law of physics when driving through puddles: Dirty muddy water will always splash on a clean windshield, but clean water will never splash on a muddy windshield.

@abnpthfdr2934 Жыл бұрын

From 1 to 10 I give you 1000 on your off-road-driving skills. This is the most worried I've been watching one of your videos. I was worried that Ol'Blue lost grip and roll back as you hit the snow on that steep hill. I know you said you didn't do any research, but you played the hand you were dealt and Ol'Blue backed you up. Great camera work too, Mike!!! 🤙

@guygolan6812 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you guys knew that going through Rose Garden Hill is not the fastest/easiest way of getting to Top Of The World Road 😆

@johnmackenzie693 Жыл бұрын

Who needs the Super Bowl when we have the spectacle that is Rory Mike and Trailmater?

@General_Confusion Жыл бұрын

Rory says "We came up Onion Creek and up Rose Garden Hill" And the guy in the van said "Oh you followed Google, ya i'm not stupid enough to do that"

@jeromes58 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy another sprinter van. 😮

@chuckster6513 Жыл бұрын

Rory knows his equipment and is not afraid to push it !

@tabranch3165 Жыл бұрын

🙋🏼‍♂️ Old Blue could compete in the Wrecker Games 💥

@motardmike Жыл бұрын

Great Camera work Mike. Great Advert for them BFG tires you run. Awesome Wheelin as per usual by Rory.

@johnfisher120 Жыл бұрын

Experience shows..you guys rock

@MyLifeThai371 Жыл бұрын

On my brother's 1980's square body chevy the transfer case would always pop out as well, so we held the shifter lever in place with a tarp strap.

@rightwingmanscott Жыл бұрын

It was worth it for the scenery! So many beautiful views. Thanks!

@JBaads Жыл бұрын

You guys are always good for a laugh. I love my square body.

@kaisabens4856 Жыл бұрын

You guys are the Professionals! You make it look easy. Well done and a teachable moment!

@stucook8622 Жыл бұрын

The old girl really flexed her muscles today.

@malcolmgilchrist8438 Жыл бұрын

And that is why you’re going to win the heavy wrecker competition, not matter how great Matt’s truck looks / is, he doesn’t have you’re driving skills. This competition is going to rely allot on the driver, you got it in the bag.

@ruzterruzter Жыл бұрын

amazing driving as per usual. I dont know rocks but i do know snow, impressive.

@jennifersmall7909 Жыл бұрын

You guys are great 🎉🎉

@meangreen7322 Жыл бұрын

Great driving, not just anyone could navigate what you put blue thru. As always a pleasure to watch

@joseluera5557 Жыл бұрын

Early on Rory did not want to talk too much on videos. I enjoy the funny banter almost more than the impressive recoveries.

@legna1234 Жыл бұрын

Here we go! 😃👍🏼

@legna1234 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome story shared!✨ Thank you guys!!

@jdmayberry242 Жыл бұрын

I don’t care what anyone thinks!! I think the rear of the bed looks awesome the way you did it!! To all the square body enthusiasts out there, there are millions of long beds out there!! 👍😎

@shirleyallen6072 Жыл бұрын

Rory & Mike crack me up....what a Mt Goat is Ol Blue!

@Assgasyoda Жыл бұрын

That one-handed soft shackle insertion was satisfactory. 10:45

@NoahFroio Жыл бұрын

I love that ANYTHING a vehicle can travel on in your parts (North and South) constitutes a 'Road'. No pavement or anything else required, if you can get a vehicle down it, it's a road, darnit!

@keefershere Жыл бұрын

Crazy impressive squarebody 👌🏼👍🏼😎😎

@KerboOnYT Жыл бұрын

Old Blue sounds great hammering up those hills and of course Rory's driving skills never disappoint. Nice job guys

@BlueWaterRedBlood Жыл бұрын

There is no way in hell I would have ever been able to get that truck up that road. If I would have made it, it would probably have taken me several hours more and I most likely would have broke a bunch of stuff. It’s 1000% all about the driver and their skill. The right rig helps but the right driver makes all the difference.

@justingarron7528 Жыл бұрын

You can not appreciate how steep rose garden is from the video. The trail book says winching required. Amazing driving man!

@TheOldaz1 Жыл бұрын

Quite impressed with the Mercedes, might have done it if he had chains on. Always impressed by Rory's skill and his trucks. Some great rock formations and scenery, thanks guys.

@brianmercer712 Жыл бұрын

and better tires - and disable the traction control which is useless (from experience), new 2023 sprinters AWD have more torque going to the front also - but now no low range

@davebanks7435 Жыл бұрын

Watching Old Blue churn up that trail one could be forgiven in thinking that underneath the blue shell Trail Mater was hiding: amazing bit of driving Rory and filming and commentary Mike - I am in awe!

@moparedtn Жыл бұрын

The power of the duals compels...

@paulhall170 Жыл бұрын

Again, the scenery is awesome, I'm grateful people keep getting stuck so we can see Ol' Blue and the other vehicles wheelin' through these amazing vistas!

@lanceleavitt7472 Жыл бұрын

That's not a road, that's not even a trail. And that's not a hill. You just drove up Rose Garden Ledges. Absolutely amazing demonstration of man and machine. -- Thanks for the fun adventure. ---

@dpyles9396 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work and phenomenal expertise on this one Rory! Mike: You're a beast!

@sickjohnson Жыл бұрын

This was awesome guys! Old Blue is pulling its weight to say the very least, all 8,000 lbs of it! Looking forward to the next videos, hope you have a great week.

@wdkirkes62 Жыл бұрын

You guys make my day being you.

@archivegarage7638 Жыл бұрын

Love this one, it was making me laugh a lot. It was super impressive for a 70s tow truck, and you were driving it like a prerunner before crawling that mountain. Mike, I appreciate the guided tour and you pointing out features, keep that up!