I Followed GPS For This Recovery

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Trail Mater

Trail Mater

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
@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
@mathi133 Жыл бұрын
Rory would probably say it's the BFGs
@trailmater
@trailmater Жыл бұрын
Totally was the tires... Lol
@RaduMichael
@RaduMichael Жыл бұрын
​@@trailmaterI love your videos . Keep it up, Rory!
@mathi133
@mathi133 Жыл бұрын
@@trailmater or the unnecessary front digs?
@wesman7837
@wesman7837 Жыл бұрын
@@mathi133 He wishes he could do that in old blue!
@rickorr2181
@rickorr2181 Жыл бұрын
"This is pretty sporting for your average sprinter van" I had a great laugh over that statement! Thanks Mike!
@ricoolivier
@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!!!
@tedfisk1211
@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын
The infectious laughter and the beautiful scenery make the Trail Mater videos priceless. Great job guys.
@stefan3225
@stefan3225 Жыл бұрын
Going up Rose Garden hill in a wrecker, in winter, is quite a bold move. Nice driving sir!
@dustcommander100
@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!
@Jeff_369
@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
@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
@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
@ZombieKillerRex
@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.
@ronharrison1776
@ronharrison1776 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me along for the recovery with you . What a view !
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for successfully showing us what not to do! LOL.. Good job Rory and Mike! 👍💯
@JanelleVocate-Ames
@JanelleVocate-Ames Жыл бұрын
found ya!🐿
@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999
@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!
@doncyr3332
@doncyr3332 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful country, thanks for taking us along.
@Ethericbikes
@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
@douglasbrooker5834 Жыл бұрын
Mike should be tour guide for the area. It certainly make the videos interesting.
@oceanready2183
@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!
@AFloridaSon
@AFloridaSon Жыл бұрын
Ole Blue really is showing her ability. 👍
@walkingman9171
@walkingman9171 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery, if it wasn't for the cold and snow I could live there.
@CynSan
@CynSan Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@bernardstevens3613
@bernardstevens3613 Жыл бұрын
Love to watch "Old Blue" paying the rent! Thanks for Sharing!
@cadilakisrodcustom
@cadilakisrodcustom Жыл бұрын
Its a bold strategy to make that climb with open diffs and no winching, but you nailed it sir.
@j238ify
@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.
@toddhansen5072
@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! 👍
@AFloridaSon
@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
@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!!!😅😅
@janewittmayer9281
@janewittmayer9281 Жыл бұрын
I'm surprise that you don't have more flat tires. Love the videos guys keep them coming.
@Jjvblack88
@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
@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
@isaiahmiracle7487 Жыл бұрын
A 2wd factory highboy? Or did he have to do It himself
@Jjvblack88
@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
@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
@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.
@thelonewrangler1008
@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🤣
@tomhorner9918
@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 🤣.
@haroldsmith5761
@haroldsmith5761 Жыл бұрын
Best recovery channel---hands down. Just good old boys doing their thing in real time. Good to see the channel growing.
@davidruppel1216
@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!
@skipvanauken6816
@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!
@seventiescycle6566
@seventiescycle6566 Жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is but Mike has great camera work and angles. Nice work! Great eye!
@johnhenryholiday4964
@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 !!!
@michaelosmon
@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 😊
@bradbundy1471
@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. 🤠🧑‍🦰🌲🌲 🎼
@WhodatIzz
@WhodatIzz Жыл бұрын
It's super scenic! And when the scenery decides you should stop and enjoy it for a while.. call Rory
@davidpotter3777
@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
@tonyskater1159
@tonyskater1159 Жыл бұрын
Loved the front to rear video footage 👍😉
@gdogaru
@gdogaru Жыл бұрын
I've never seen someone avoid rocks while driving, so perfectly as you do
@devilsadvocate1441
@devilsadvocate1441 Жыл бұрын
Keepin it simple, keepin it safe. Good job fellas, you keep the reality in reality TV
@triadxtechnologies
@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.
@robertscranton8293
@robertscranton8293 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Wow the views from up there...
@jeepindave5464
@jeepindave5464 Жыл бұрын
I love tour guides with Mike
@guygolan6812
@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 😆
@theuglytruth8162
@theuglytruth8162 Жыл бұрын
You guys are toe truck drivers not brain surgeons, that's why we watch. You guys really rock.
@belindakt
@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!
@dwal2165
@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.
@crazypict
@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!
@johnmackenzie693
@johnmackenzie693 Жыл бұрын
Who needs the Super Bowl when we have the spectacle that is Rory Mike and Trailmater?
@MaxNafeHorsemanship
@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.
@kevbev1524
@kevbev1524 Жыл бұрын
The OL' BLUE OX got her yoga in today for sure, plus a little slap on the asz
@robertottwell605
@robertottwell605 Жыл бұрын
Old blue did good. Mike should of been a tour guide he’s full of knowledge.
@ggalland1
@ggalland1 Жыл бұрын
NO touchy Mike, noooooooooo touchy!! Great content and thanks for showing us what NOT to do!! You guys are the best!
@joseluera5557
@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.
@alandent7231
@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!
@rightwingmanscott
@rightwingmanscott Жыл бұрын
It was worth it for the scenery! So many beautiful views. Thanks!
@sandralutz-rodriguez2864
@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!
@stucook8622
@stucook8622 Жыл бұрын
The old girl really flexed her muscles today.
@dawabbitt3079
@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! 👊
@malcolmgilchrist8438
@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.
@General_Confusion
@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"
@jeffclark2725
@jeffclark2725 Жыл бұрын
Thrill a minute, would not miss it, thanks for the ride along
@MyLifeThai371
@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.
@tabranch3165
@tabranch3165 Жыл бұрын
🙋🏼‍♂️ Old Blue could compete in the Wrecker Games 💥
@shirleyallen6072
@shirleyallen6072 Жыл бұрын
Rory & Mike crack me up....what a Mt Goat is Ol Blue!
@lanceleavitt7472
@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. ---
@jdmayberry242
@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!! 👍😎
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you and the guys !
@winkle99
@winkle99 Жыл бұрын
Holy shitake mushrooms Batman! Up a snowy Rose Garden Hill with no rear locker? Most impressive!
@chrisprattt
@chrisprattt Жыл бұрын
Dudes!!! Ol Blue got WORKED on that one💪💪💪😅😅😅
@dudleybaggerman9574
@dudleybaggerman9574 Жыл бұрын
Ooo that's Cool Rory , 👍 Beside's Rescue work U Allso do Educational Video's 😉 Uall cover all the base's !! Thank's for the Schooling class and Happy trails !!
@ruzterruzter
@ruzterruzter Жыл бұрын
amazing driving as per usual. I dont know rocks but i do know snow, impressive.
@chuckster6513
@chuckster6513 Жыл бұрын
Rory knows his equipment and is not afraid to push it !
@NoahFroio
@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!
@andyteran4370
@andyteran4370 Жыл бұрын
Ol blue and the bfg's don't f around! Driver probably does his part too. Keep em coming Rory.
@nate63892
@nate63892 Жыл бұрын
Best footage of old blue so far I hope u have more jobs here
@dougalexander7204
@dougalexander7204 Жыл бұрын
Ol’ Blue paid the bills today and it looked like didn’t mind. The guy had a nice looking van.
@levergun
@levergun Жыл бұрын
Great job Rory and Mike! You never fail to impress.
@jeromes58
@jeromes58 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy another sprinter van. 😮
@aref6561
@aref6561 Жыл бұрын
And our number is lol, Love Rory's sense of humor lol
@abnpthfdr2934
@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!!! 🤙
@chrisricciardiello751
@chrisricciardiello751 Жыл бұрын
Got me laughing as the sun goes down over Colorado on a Tuesday afternoon. Thanks for that!
@garlandremingtoniii1338
@garlandremingtoniii1338 Жыл бұрын
Another, absolutely outstanding video by, our excellent TOW-TRUCK-DRIVER, RORY!!!!
@BlueWaterRedBlood
@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.
@moparedtn
@moparedtn Жыл бұрын
The power of the duals compels...
@michaellane4250
@michaellane4250 Жыл бұрын
You know what amazes me?? The fact that ol blue still has fenders on it lol.. Front or rear.
@atombom8214
@atombom8214 Жыл бұрын
Wow I'm impressed what an old square body without lockers can do. What a driver!
@ai4313
@ai4313 Жыл бұрын
Even if that's not what one is supposed to do, it was pretty impressive driving and good ole Blue held up pretty well. Nothing better than a Square-Body K Truck!
@gregprosser1389
@gregprosser1389 Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed you went up Rose Garden in Ole Blue. Pretty Amazing.
@keefershere
@keefershere Жыл бұрын
Crazy impressive squarebody 👌🏼👍🏼😎😎
@donerightfence6484
@donerightfence6484 Жыл бұрын
Rory and trail mater basically a real life chevy commercial for old Square body chevys. And I'm a ford guy.
@justingarron7528
@justingarron7528 Жыл бұрын
You can not appreciate how steep rose garden is from the video. The trail book says winching required. Amazing driving man!
@KerboOnYT
@KerboOnYT Жыл бұрын
Old Blue sounds great hammering up those hills and of course Rory's driving skills never disappoint. Nice job guys
@motardmike
@motardmike Жыл бұрын
Great Camera work Mike. Great Advert for them BFG tires you run. Awesome Wheelin as per usual by Rory.
@Krawlergarage
@Krawlergarage Жыл бұрын
Old Blue is a beast. It got the job done. I have no problem with stacking rocks. Done it a bunch. I really like the camera work. We need to get out there. It is so beautiful. Another one for the book.
@JBaads
@JBaads Жыл бұрын
You guys are always good for a laugh. I love my square body.
@williamglaser6577
@williamglaser6577 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, snow on rock steps is not a good combo. Thanks for the adventure and no crappy music !
@archivegarage7638
@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!
@meangreen7322
@meangreen7322 Жыл бұрын
Great driving, not just anyone could navigate what you put blue thru. As always a pleasure to watch
@TheOldaz1
@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
@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
@kevinkhebertson5159
@kevinkhebertson5159 Жыл бұрын
The driver is 90 percent and the rig is 10 percent and pure common cents helps a whole lot .....
@mariodesmo
@mariodesmo Жыл бұрын
Gotta love those old square body Chevy's! Good Luck!
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