This Rental Shouldn't Be Here

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10 ай бұрын

We got a call from a towing company to go in and get a rental car from about midway on the White Rim Trail. While the White Rim Trail isn't particularly difficult, it is extremely remote, with very limited phone service. We got almost to the vehicle and ran in to some people who said it had the donut spare on it when they passed it. We weren't aware of it having had a flat. Once we got there it had been sitting for a couple days so whatever code wasn't letting it move before had reset itself and it would go into gear. So we opted to drive it versus pulling it. Soon I realized it didn't have reverse and only had 1st gear forward. But we kept going and it managed to get all the way out and onto the trailer. The traction control was doing some weird things and randomly sliding the spare tire, which was already in pretty rough shape, so it was only making it worse. We hauled it to town so the customer could empty their stuff out of it and the towing company could haul it to Salt Lake City. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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@MattsOffRoadRecovery 9 ай бұрын

That little car was WAY out there. I thought you did look pretty good in it though.

@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 9 ай бұрын

That tire looked like it was a Van Halen hotel room.

@DB-yj3qc 9 ай бұрын

@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 Well, maybe before 5150 album 🙂 say 1980s

@wooodrow99 9 ай бұрын

@@DB-yj3qc you do realize 5150 came out in ‘86 right? Agreed the Van-Hagar years were pretty tame though.

@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 9 ай бұрын

You guys are showing your age with these comments

@wooodrow99 9 ай бұрын

@@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 using Van Halen as your reference kind of dates you as well doesn’t it?

@Sirmellowman 10 ай бұрын

I think you might need to give Mat that little piece of advice about the gas can, and how much of a priority it is for you.

@jimfarris9671 10 ай бұрын

I would think that would be part of your rescue equipment but that's just me I agree with what you're saying

@agentcrm 10 ай бұрын

He would just could that as part as the tank. Not as a reserve / emergency. It's not that he's forgetful. He deliberately gambles with fuel and is always under prepared, despite knowing better. That's why only the wrecker has an air compressor.

@TheHappinessOfThePursuit 10 ай бұрын

Because the 4 millionth time is the charm. 😂❤

@Rocwlkr 10 ай бұрын

Matt doesn't think he needs to be a good rescue person. He is always thinking about KZfaq content.

@NOELTM 10 ай бұрын

These days I feel much of Matt's YT content is staged. It's why I really enjoy this channel - it's all honest stuff - including the mistakes!

@glennnorwicke8125 9 ай бұрын

So glad to see this video! We were biking the White Rim road and we came across this woman. She was from FL, probably in her 60s, and had rented that vehicle, she said she was stuck in the park for 3 days and all she had was 5 bottles of water. She actually tried to drive back to the Shafer trail on the donut and made it to the Murphy C camp spot (we were up the hill at Murphy B). Another group had a sat phone to call for help and rangers rolled in that night around 11:30 to take her out. She was also fortunate to have cooler temps as it rained the day before we came across her. I will say when I checked on her she was super chill, had it not been for the some luck and support of strangers it could be more than just a vehicle recovery...

@lopin890 9 ай бұрын

WOW!!! the rest of the story!! Thanks!

@grizzleypeak 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have guessed a lady in her 60's would disrespect a rental car to that level...

@Mary-fq6sm 9 ай бұрын

Geez, why is it always people from FL?🙄 Y’all, I promise, most Floridians are normal, reasonable, sane folks. We just have terrible PR. Sounds like this woman never realized how much danger she was in or how lucky she was to have help from strangers & favorable weather.

@EatDrinkBeMerry Ай бұрын

@@lopin890 I read that in Paul Harvey’s voice

@lopin890 Ай бұрын

@EatDrinkBeMerry .....that's how I wrote it!!! Glad it came through as such❤❤

@AtoZFarm 10 ай бұрын

"When you're that far out, it just seems smart, to me, to have fuel." Shots fired, Matt! Editing to add: for future reference, Rory, that the little "A" with the arrow over it is the Ford setting for the auto start-stop. Fords will turn the engine off at stop lights and stop signs for fuel economy when the brake is fully depressed, and when you take your foot off the brake they restart. I would imagine in its battered state, crawling slowly on that trail with heavy brake usage, the computer was a little confused about when it should shutoff and restart.

@wooodrow99 10 ай бұрын

This was another episode of “just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.” I don’t think some people realize how quickly a situation like this can go sideways.

@jackspringer9283 10 ай бұрын

Define "sideways" is that just before it tips up and becomes a temporary 2 wheeler or just after when the roof is supporting the whole car?

@KUT-N-GO 9 ай бұрын

Rory just makes things look easy and simple.

@wooodrow99 9 ай бұрын

@@KUT-N-GO oh yeah knowing the terrain is helpful, more importantly Rory knows not to bring a car on a trail.

@loosemoose9799 10 ай бұрын

As long as there are places to go where people shouldn't, Matt, Rory, Robby and Paul will never be out of rescue work. They take us to places that cause us to lean and grab the chair arms.

@jimfarris9671 10 ай бұрын

You may not realize it but you educate a lot of people about how to go about doing things you're doing a great job please keep it up always looking forward to your next one

@AFloridaSon 10 ай бұрын

That little donut held up better than I would have thought. The people probably didn't want to point it out to the rental company, because they were hoping nobody would notice, even though there was a shredded tire in the passenger seat.

@stephenhunter70 10 ай бұрын

It went longer than I understand they guarantee them for here in Australia.

9 ай бұрын

The temporary tire is the MVP of this episode.

@DB-yj3qc 9 ай бұрын

It is supposed to only use on roads for less than 50 miles. Some of dumbasses I've seen driving cars on multiple ones... on I-state and hwys. 😳

@michaeljefferson2386 9 ай бұрын

I live in Moab and have driven the White Rim many times. To the eye it looked like it was as well maintained and smooth as i have ever seen it. The section they drove it out, from Murphy Hogback over Hardscrabble Hill is a long, and usually VERY rough section. The steepness of the grades doesn't come across on video. I am amazed they were able to get that little car out under it's own power. White Rim is not to be taken lightly. It is long, difficult and rough, but one of the most beautiful places you will ever see.

@grahamquigley8818 10 ай бұрын

I should be used to this by now, seems like years I've been watching your adventures. But some of those extreme drop offs, shelf roads, crazy high cliffs and loose ground still cause a flinch or or some grabbing on to the armrest of the loungeroom couch. Yet again, you guys do amaze. That broken little Edge did well to clamber out too. Well done!

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 10 ай бұрын

The real MVP here is that Donut temporary spare tire 😆💪

@bripslag 10 ай бұрын

The ignorance of some people never ceases to amaze me. Why someone would take that car on that road is beyond me.

@agentcrm 10 ай бұрын

IMO, the road doesn't look that bad on camera. That's part of the problem.

@GavinEarnshaw 10 ай бұрын

Because the manufacturer markets and sells it as a SUV 4 wheel drive. Just think of all those stupid ads of people driving their SUV "off-road". You ask for a rental 4x4 and the cheapest is one of these soft-roaders. I had a hard time getting this through to one person on a stag-do at our 4x4 site. He had a vehicle that had "Super All Wheel Control" written in big letters across the back. It wasn't even 4wd. We call them faux-by-fours.

@desertdog2008 10 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how often people try something stupid (or dangerous), get away with it, and then think to themselves “well gee, I guess that wasn’t really so stupid after all.” So they do it again, and again, sometimes others copy them, until someone finally winds up paying the price. I love your videos. But they’re not just entertaining. They are, well and truly, cautionary tales, for those smart enough to learn from the mistakes of others. I’m glad The Force was with you on this one. I wouldn’t have wanted to drive that little PoS on any part of the White Rim, especially with a spare on the front!

@damageman 10 ай бұрын

Yeah sure they could have stranded and killed themselves but they have a fun story now!

@TheHappinessOfThePursuit 10 ай бұрын

Are you not entertained!?!? Too bad for you.

@larrybe2900 10 ай бұрын

I do wonder how the rental company will deal with this?

@FYMASMD 10 ай бұрын

They will not be happy with the bill they get. People have no idea of the dangers they expose themselves to.

@DB-yj3qc 9 ай бұрын

@UnkleMark Bills, whoever rented it better have paid for the supplement insurance. I met a guy who married my friend stepdaughter when they came for his other daughters wedding. They flew in and rented out the top of line 4x4 truck, then thrashed it on trail. We normally drive 4wheelers on its a creek bed rock, slate, gravel, water holes up to 8 or so foot deep with no bypassing. He was laughing about it. Crunched fenders rockers water inside.

@markalexander5124 10 ай бұрын

The state of Utah should pay you for promoting tourism in the state. Amazing scenery!!! My son from SOuth Africa will be coming to see what you have shown me on your travels... Thank you.

@SecondHandManKase 10 ай бұрын

I dunno how these Utah rental companies can stay in business... but I sure do know how you guys stay in business! Keep up the Awesome work! Love the rock every man can appreciate a good rock as well!

@scottderyck1467 10 ай бұрын

" do you want the insurance"

@greevous 10 ай бұрын

probably by suing the customer for breach of contract as it is quite likely that there are stipulations in their rental agreement that the customer is liable for all damages to the vehicle, recovery fees and that they are not allowed to take them off fully sealed roads. Nobody reads the fine print before signing.

@arbiter1 10 ай бұрын

@@greevous The tire alone will give them ample cause to go after them for damages. That tire show clear neglect in care for the car.

@robertheinkel6225 10 ай бұрын

I read my rental contract once, and it stated no off road use.

@lacuzon39000 10 ай бұрын

That’s how they stay in business actually , any insurance even ours usually stop any coverage once you drive off road , so they send the repair bill to the renter and in many cases , they will charge rental fees for all the days the car spent in repair shop and was off their lot .

@richardthomas1743 10 ай бұрын

HEY! Hello Rory, Mike and Shawn! I actually am very impressed that the Ford Edge made it out of there on its own power with the donut spare tire on the front ! I think that I would have jacked the car up and would have got that spare onto the rear of the car. I know it is an AWD , but still it is more critical to have the front tires the same diameter as they do most of the driving/pulling. Most of the drive power goes to the front wheels.. But you got it out. I am sure that the renters of the car are going to be held responsible for a LOT of damages!

@davidmcelfresh3024 10 ай бұрын

Those Edge’s are actually quite capable for what they are. I had a rental one in Utah, blasting up Provo Canyon in 6-8 inches of fresh snow. Followed a Taco up the canyon for about 30 miles at 45+ with no issues. Was actually quite impressed!

@larrybe2900 10 ай бұрын

But not quite the amount of tire sidewall for this experimant.

@user-wd8mn8sf1j 10 ай бұрын

I agree, a simple way to improve the situation. The Front wheels take a lot more impact.Also, with more weight over the front suspension, it would be better to get that extra inch of radius.

@Fabulousprofound168 10 ай бұрын

Coming to a Copart near you folks… make sure to check the carfax 🙃

@jamesbigham9036 10 ай бұрын

Rory I am impressed that they drove that car that far on the trail. I agree cars like that dont belong on the trails. Seeing you guys tie the car on top of the buggy would been something to see because if anyone could do that it would be you

@andrewparker5438 9 ай бұрын

Pointing out the rain cloud is priceless.

@stuartkcalvin 10 ай бұрын

15:00 Dear g0d, I couldn't walk that let alone drive it. It seems that if you're in a rental, you're bullet proof.

@lanceleavitt7472 10 ай бұрын

Rental cars for sale : Low miles, one owner, new tires all around.

@mikewracher9511 9 ай бұрын

A treat to see both ends of the human decision making/performance curve in one video! Another great effort by you all!

@Elden_Lean 10 ай бұрын

Driving all of that an a donut that wasn't in great shape to begin with, in an environment like that, seems to be a new fear of mine

@markreed2576 10 ай бұрын

It takes skill, guts, and brains to negotiate that terrain. The rental driver had neither. Great scenes, and excellent recovery.

@aldimore 10 ай бұрын

Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. In the end, someone has a story to tell. Thanks for sharing!

@LaDonnashielded-kc7zm 10 ай бұрын

Hey Rory Shawn and Mike!!! Mineral bottom, hard scrabble, felt like a new adventure😂💚❣️ Luck of the Irish🍀

@Camoburb 9 ай бұрын

Kinda brings new meaning to drive it like you stole it. They apparently got it out to the middle of nowhere and all that was left was to strip it😂

@darrinrebagliati5365 10 ай бұрын

I love people like this. "It's 4wd, it can go there!" Then they call you to get it back, we get to see some great vistas at their expense. I wonder if they've learned anything?!?

@jamarie1972 10 ай бұрын

Great recovery, also Fantastic Cinematography Cheers Rory and Team

@NathanCEnyart 10 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work on the video's and recoveries. Shout to all of you for the excellent scenery shots. I just love the view out there

@garymeredith2441 10 ай бұрын

Alpha you're exactly right Rory goes to a lot of beautiful places I wish you would talk more about the scenery at the places he goes it just doesn't seem like he appreciates the beauty of the environment he works in .

@bryanmorgan8501 10 ай бұрын

I like the colors of the buggy. It's like Grave digger and a Jeep had a child! Love it

@throttlebottle5906 9 ай бұрын

wait, was 1:08 a light-hearted poking at Matt for always running out of gas? 🤣🤣 the comradery and soft puns are great. friendly poking at each other. that's what friendship and life is about. 🤪🤠🥳

@kenmiller5954 10 ай бұрын

that wounded dog still had a lot of fight left lol love it

@ggalland1 10 ай бұрын

Awesome how you were able to drive that car right out of there! I would feel the same way Rory, if something bad is gonna happen, I would rather it happen to me than someone else! Great team effort on that recovery! Thanks for sharing

@jeromes58 10 ай бұрын

All I can say is WOW that beats any sprinter van recovery

@spacebunz 9 ай бұрын

You are literally the MOAB EXPERTS, I wouldn't question anything that you say. Good job getting this one out!

@chrisclementz5472 10 ай бұрын

Great adventure! You guys are living the life! Enjoy the time you get to work and play together because, unfortunately, nothing lasts forever.

@WastingMyPotential 10 ай бұрын

Looks like an amazing trail... Gonna leave my Rubicon at home and try it in my Lexus ct200h fsport... Anyone want to meet up?

@dynoreed7235 10 ай бұрын

🤣

@TrzCharlie 9 ай бұрын

I'm convinced. You guys could have a great time at a funeral. Thanks for taking us along.

@davebenson1504 9 ай бұрын

Maybe you could teach Matt the extra fuel strategy/practice 😂🤣😂 Sure glad you do have the capacity to have safe/secure back up plans... and really shows the team work you Mike and Shawn have developed😊

@Karengarrett-qz1vv 10 ай бұрын

Love how you can find some humor in these types of situations. Love the laughs. Love you guys.

@tonybones401 9 ай бұрын

I just can’t understand how this channel doesn’t have millions of subscribers. Rory Shawn and Mike are just good guys doing good stuff. Is there anything Rory can’t fix?

@chrisdenning9816 9 ай бұрын

I am impressed with that car and Rory driving it out.

@donaldpruett852 5 ай бұрын

I love it when some nit-wit brags that is 4X4 vehicle can go anywhere. NOTHING can't get stuck. I saw a Caterpillar D-9 dozer get stuck in deep mud up to the top of the tracks. I was a firefighter fighting a 250 tons of baled hay fire in two barns for over 20 hours in 1967. Several fire department pumpers were pumping thousands of gallons of water on that fire and the dozer was trying to break up the bales. His machine suddenly just sank. The operator just shut it off and said he'd come back for it in a few days when the mud dried and drive it out.

@BigBlueMotors 10 ай бұрын

Insurance company: We don't cover off-road damage; Customer: Oh shit!!!🙁

@lightman489 10 ай бұрын

Driving the hell out of it thinking insurance will cover it.might even catch some legal issues

@glenjamindle 9 ай бұрын

I think it's technically a 'road'

@azmousejockey 9 ай бұрын

I try to save all the “good” KZfaq channels/videos for in the mornings when I’m relaxing and drinking my coffee. Rory, Sean and Mike are top 5 of that list. I’ll watch them before Donut, Sparks, Finnegan, SXS, 1320 etc etc…I just don’t want any interruptions when I’m watching Trail Mater. All those other channels I can pause and walk away from for awhile or what before I go to bed when I’m tired and only 1/2 paying attention. Rory is doing such a great job at making videos and really putting forth some effort it’s only fitting that I make some time to enjoy his content without distractions. Thanks Rory!

@KuKalaKuKu 9 ай бұрын

Dude you’re so versed on these trails I think you could drive a tour bus through them if it weren’t for the low overheads. I would be shittin bricks around each turn. You good bra.

@bn3645 9 ай бұрын

That space saver held on for dear life.

@jamiezachary3899 10 ай бұрын

I think they got all the temporary use out of that tire.

@driver-xx2pl 10 ай бұрын

Great video for keeping the seat pinching going . Amazing car, and better recovery with all thing considered.

@paulbeldenbush 10 ай бұрын

My vertigo was screaming even though I watched that video on my hands and knees!

@thomashamlin4546 9 ай бұрын

Rory, you are lucky to have a friend like Mike. And it's course Mike is lucky to have a friend like Rory

@jezpayne3245 10 ай бұрын

Hi Rory, Shaun & Mike from Hampshire in the UK. I can’t believe the situations people get themselves into. It looks like I could do those trails in my stock LR3… but just because I could, doesn’t mean I would. All the best - love what you do. 😀

@harrywalker968 10 ай бұрын

hi, from aus.. jeeps & LR anything,,are banned here.. i got a s/duty, 4.2tdi. 700nm.. 14 lt 100.. petrol is $2.10 lt.. 2 best 4x4rs are the gu nissan, & 80 series LC. nissan better choice.. im in moonta, s.a., i passed a series 1, 80'', green LR today,, i shivered.. i like the 110 or 130.. but,, price is not good.. for what you get..

@ALL_4_WHEELS 10 ай бұрын

You need to cone out with us guys your not to far away for a epic day out!!!😎👍

@NFBartos 10 ай бұрын

Hey Rory, I seldom think of anything I would do differently that is better than your methods but in this instance, I think it would have helped if you'd put the space saver wheel on the rear of the car. With a mostly FWD drivetrain, you'd get more traction and a lower likelihood of spinning the space saver which looks like was the main cause of ripping the tread off. I was taught to always put the space saver on the rear on road so if you have a blow out it's not a steerer, which is more likely to cause you to lose control, but I think it would help here too.

@CheshireTomcat68 10 ай бұрын

Space saver was being trashed by the damaged inner wheel arch. Putting a larger tyre there wouldn't be a good idea.

@SpecialAgentJamesAki 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same but then they showed how mangled that wheel tub was and the clanking. Agreed with Cheshire cat the bigger wheel may have caused more issues and the spare was already trashed whereas the others seemed to be okay still. So from the perspective of the thrashed wheel tub no reason to throw one of the good wheels in place 🤙🙂🤙

@KimonFrousios 10 ай бұрын

Good point.

@HAHA.GoodMeme 10 ай бұрын

meh the fender liner was hanging down. You're wrong

@galenbywater2936 9 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@jamescole6846 9 ай бұрын

Keyboard commander here, but you should have put that spare on the rear and put the good rear on the front. The rear gets less of a beating and no turning when you have an injured tire :)

@RC-wm2ip 10 ай бұрын

In 1976 I drove my 1974 Baby Blue Pinto Station Wagon over a mountain pass that was repeatedly signed 4 wheel drive only beyond this point. After crossing the 14k peak we dropped down into to Silvertown. During that decent we crossed a Rocky area about the size of a football field, and as we crossed ever so slowly as not to bust an oil pan we were passed by a williys going up the mountain. I was never so happy to get home. I was literally concerned we would not make it back mainly because I had another couple with me and I didn't want to have them walk. We were south of Gunnison. LOL OH the memories.

@DarkHawk666 10 ай бұрын

Damn, you guys do good work and work great as a team. Cheers boys 🍺 😎

@jimfarris9671 10 ай бұрын

Honestly how do you keep it together dealing with stupid people I would lose my mind and go crazy and say you're very bad things

@shereesheree7735 10 ай бұрын

Think of it like this; stupid people are keeping him in business and paying the bills. 😅

@UncleManuel 10 ай бұрын

One may call those people "stupid". I call it "job security for Rory, Matt and Paul"... 😁😜

@maxironpaw 9 ай бұрын

I prolly would have swapped the donut onto the rear. Keeping my best tires on the steer axle. But you did it - props!

@user-vz2ei3sb7r 10 ай бұрын

Glad you’re channel is growing Love your content 👍

@stevencox7459 10 ай бұрын

I was a little surprised that you didn’t swap the spare to the rear. In my AWD Subi any issues with traction resulted in a front wheel drive. So the last place I’d want a space-saver-spare is the front. Love your work, scenery is pretty spectacular too.

@robertheinkel6225 10 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea

@Coolhansolo 10 ай бұрын

There not experts in those silly onroad imports.

@MARKS-oq6bd 9 ай бұрын

Thelma and Louise, is the best movie ending ever 😂

@janiceheld6594 9 ай бұрын

I'm impressed that the Escape made it out of there. I have an Escape and love the capability of the vehicle. That area is beautiful and breathtaking.

@vector4553 10 ай бұрын

I love what you guys do! Keep it up!

@lloydreeves715 10 ай бұрын

Keep up with the good work love watching you on KZfaq god bless

@TheOldaz1 9 ай бұрын

You have to be impressed with the "wounded warrior" being able to drive out of there, almost makes you wonder how good it might be if it was designed for off-roading. Thanks guys, bit of superglue on the Dodge and good as new.

@peteypops 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one to jacknife my trailer!

@jamesausmusiii3386 10 ай бұрын

Show me that a man told you not to drive your vehicle there without telling me a man told you not to.

@shoopsgarcia1283 10 ай бұрын

I was trying to go to bed...😂

@ReachOutToWilliam 9 ай бұрын

Another Turo rental success story! Customer states, "Will return car late. Had a flat."

@1a1u0g9t4s2u 9 ай бұрын

Glad I have learned enough to know the difference from being lucky vs being okay (off road driving skills). Now I am working on improving my off road driving skills. Thanks for sharing.

@MultiVogon 10 ай бұрын

Yeah my old Subaru Impreza was a bit of a pain the couple of times I got a puncture. The space-saver wheel had to go on the rear (puncture was always on the front of course) and I had to fitz around in the fuesbox and remove a fuse to disable the AWD system - so it became front wheel drive only. All, as you said, because these systems really don't like having one wheel a different size to the others. Other than that it was great, but there's no way I'd have taken it on anything worse than a smooth gravel road. Awesome fun in the winter though, with proper tyres 😀

@callumkingunderwood 10 ай бұрын

Auto then. Can't pull that trick on the manuals. Though opposite trick. You can bridge the sensor on the autos to force it to lock the transfer unit up off road

@MultiVogon 10 ай бұрын

Yes indeed it was an auto. Slightly more sophisticated awd than the manuals, but a more leisurely drive (ie slower 😅) I miss the car for the way it drove, but not for the way it drank petrol..

@harrywalker968 10 ай бұрын

subaru,, we had one in our old fogies 4x4 club,, for a day,, never came back.. ???.... different size tyres,, let one down...

@callumkingunderwood 10 ай бұрын

Getting about 32mpg from my 2002 impreza wrx, but it is tuned. And manual so yeah... Not getting far on a donut.

@JDZiemba1773 10 ай бұрын

You gotta have some sort of luck for that donut spare to make it out intact....👍🇺🇲❤️

@metanoiab4its2l8 9 ай бұрын

After a little stop at Island In The Sky Visitor Center for their t-shirt and sticker, they rolled ahead to the Shafer Canyon Overlook, looked over the edge and probably said, “Hey, let's drive down there,,, duh🤪okay🥴.” Guess they forgot to check the visitors guide where it says, 🧐“You Must have a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle (low range) on the White Rim Road. All-wheel-drive or two-wheel-drive vehicles are NOT ALLOWED🚫since they are not equipped to drive on rough slickrock, loose rocks, deep sand, and steep switchbacks.” Sure it kinda made it, but at a costly price. Apparently they didn’t care about destroying the car being it was a rental and not theirs. Probably ignored the fact too that a Backcountry Permit is required to roll White Rim. (Darn,,, where’s a Ranger when ya need one😂). Not to mention they probably skipped watching the required pre-drive Orientation Video. People with no regard for other people's property, and for the safety of others and themselves😣. But hey, it was another great video and recovery, thanks guys 👍😎! ! !

@thomaslongshore1295 9 ай бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for not putting music in your videos. Outstanding, carry on.

@andywilliment581 10 ай бұрын

Hi team Trail mater, great job. People need to learn the difference between AWD and 4WD, and why do AWD manufacturers put space saver wheels on their vehicles knowing the system won’t like it if you have to fit it. Keep up the good work. 😎🇬🇧

@AJvsEverything 10 ай бұрын

I remember my very first time at Moab with my 2006 Nissan Xterra 4x4 on 33's (but otherwise stock) I went to Gemini Bridges trail and was not sure if my vehicle was equipped well enough to do that trail (because I'd never been there before and didn't know how easy or hard Moab trails would be)...I'm about 15 minutes into it and I had to move over to let a Ford Windstar minivan pass by going the opposite direction back towards the highway and I'm thinking to myself "how the fuck did that thing make it up here?!?"...once I got to the Gemini Bridges area and finished the rest of the trail, I realized they'd come in from the Canyonlands/Dead Horse side on gravel roads and likely had no fucking clue what was waiting for them heading out that direction...

@AJvsEverything 10 ай бұрын

Another time I made it up to Hurrah Pass on my way to Chicken Corners and parked to get out and admire the view when a Porsche Cayenne came up the trail from Chicken Corners and was heading back out the way I was coming in...to be fair, that one actually had some lift to it and some form of small all-terrain tires and skid pans on it, but it's still like taking a Subaru Forester out on trails...

@Vagitarian01 10 ай бұрын

@@AJvsEverything Hey, don't knock Subies. They've got great clearance and traction control. Only things I think they lack is armor and tire size, which can be fixed.

@AJvsEverything 10 ай бұрын

@@Vagitarian01 Subarus are great on the road in all weather conditions and for things like rally racing, but they don't belong on 4x4 trails...

@duder9752 10 ай бұрын

Did an early AM solo Gemini bridges run in a stock '19 Tacoma a couple years ago, also unsure what the trail was and what I was actually getting into... constantly repeating to myself "don't break anything that makes you call Rory, you've got to drive this back to Washington still" Good times

@AJvsEverything 10 ай бұрын

@duder9752 I drove down from Minnesota in 2019 to go to see the land speed racing event at the Bonneville Salt Flats and it got rained out, so I wound up driving to Moab for the first time...best decision of my life...I've been back there 4 times since that first trip, and I'd love to go again...

@franksprecisionguesswork501 9 ай бұрын

Rory and the guys work in the most beautiful “office” in the world. ❤❤❤

@aussiebloke609 9 ай бұрын

I understand the concept of "that car shouldn't be here", but I remember a time when I was much younger, with my brother driving his 4x4 up what he thought was a rough dirt road. He had his diff lock engaged and was taking it slow...and was passed by a Datsun 120Y. So I guess skill level can play a part at times, also. 😁

@lopin890 10 ай бұрын

Howdy Rory!! I'm always AMAZED at the places people take those "rental" cars😵‍💫 (Sure not a great advertisement for purchasing a "used" car from one of their fleet!!) You, WisconsinMike and Shawn are the perfect moden day "Three Muskateers"... Y'all sure keep me laughing at the shenanigans you get into!!😂😂 Safe travels, friends ❤❤ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mygarden365 10 ай бұрын

My Wife, and I appreciate You and Your team, Shawn, Mike, and those Bad ass trucks, jeeps. They serve You well.

@philipstaite4775 10 ай бұрын

Just 'cause you can, doesn't mean you should. You might prove a point, or you might severely damage your vehicle. But hey, if you're willing to take that chance...that kind of thing is what keeps the lights on and Rory in business. ;-)

@tufalike1796 9 ай бұрын

why don't car rental leases have a clause saying: " do NOT use off road"!!! But, I'm selfish now because the lack of it sure gives us some funny videos, lol. Thanks Rory and crew for another wonderful video with unbelievable scenery views. Hugs from Belgium.

@Andrew61968 9 ай бұрын

From the luck of the Irish "It should have caught on fire" which i feel to the bonus clips of mike telling Shawn to do the dance I just could not stop laughing keep it up.

@Sirmellowman 10 ай бұрын

I swear to god some people would starve to death after being locked in a grocery store. who takes a regular passenger car on a road like this.

@scottnelson1713 9 ай бұрын

I find it interesting that I watched this video just hours after driving the full White Rim Trail in a proper 4x4. I was amazed that the rental car made it as far as it did before getting seriously damaged. I was more amazed that Rory was able to drive it back out. I mean, really amazed at that feat. The sign at the park boundary on the west side specifically says that you must have a permit to go in there, which that rental clearly did not have. It also says that you need a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle. Coming in from the other side, there was a ranger turning around anybody who didn't have a permit. I guess they can't be everywhere. Specifically, the sign says "Backcountry Permit Required for Day Use", and "High Clearance 4WD Required".

@IBRich62 9 ай бұрын

Got to love how people treat what's not theirs.

@Daniel-S1 10 ай бұрын

Thanks from England (and the interlude from concreting the garage floor).

@robdog1245 9 ай бұрын

The number of vehicles I see on offroad trails that REALLY shouldn't be there is incredible... I've seen a minivan on a black diamond trail, I've seen a Honda Civic (one of the older ones) on a gnarly trail in the backcountry, it makes you wonder if people are really that dumb, or if they just have way more faith in their vehicles than I ever would...

@russelllavender7310 10 ай бұрын

Robbie can fix the inappropriate touching, tyres only half worn-out and I just love your landscape (your office)😂😅

@EatDrinkBeMerry Ай бұрын

Hell, yeah, I’ll take the insurance. This puppy is gunna see more airtime than a skateboard at the X games. -J. Foxworthy

@michaelcarpenter557 9 ай бұрын

I am totally amazed that temporary tire made it that far in those conditions.

@trubass75 10 ай бұрын

Skipped right from 200k to 204k. Congrats on your success, and thanks for bringing us along.

@craigmccurdy2280 10 ай бұрын

Always great to have people willing to provide entertainment driving vehicles to locations like that! So many questions though! 🤣Still amazed that it didn't loose all it's oil...