Van Epps Pass, WA + Trail Damage + F150 Offroad

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In this video, Cody makes his first attempt ever at Van Epps Pass in Washington State. This is a national forest marked 4wd trail. Some trail damage happens. Pure overland Adventure.
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@mazzky1093 Жыл бұрын

The KZfaq algo just popped this up for me and I'm so stoked. An F-150 exploring in my neck of the woods.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Welcome to the channel.

@AcceptmyName 2 жыл бұрын

Git er done! Proud scar right there to show your truck ain't just a grocery getter.

@simpleinstinct 2 жыл бұрын

💪🤘

@MarcelMion Жыл бұрын

Nice Trip Dude…brought your Truck close too the limits, but if I saw the camp set up, legit worth it 👍👍👍

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

It's always fun to push the limits. It's a great way to see what kind of things you really need to get out there.

@lost_in_the_abyss1509 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a very pretty forest! This is a pretty typical trail for Colorado. Sorry about the body damage 😬 but it isn’t much thankfully. The truck definitely looks rugged! It has a certain personality for sure. Love the video and your vlogs as usual!

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro for the support!

@DelanoJ 2 жыл бұрын

I watched your last video of fortune creek & went up Tuesday. Ran into guy with his family in a Mojave Gladiator. He was heading up Van Epps but got lost. I pointed him the way but warned him of the trail. It was his 1st weekend with the truck & his wife was telling him to do it. They were using Google maps, no winch or offroad gear & had tires at highway psi. Luckily he didn't attempt the trail. Love the videos & subscribed n following on IG

@simpleinstinct 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you warned him about Van Epps. The off road community is awesome. Thanks for your support.

@YogSoggoth6 4 ай бұрын

Thats a fun trail, had my tail light taken out by a tree near the mine after you go over the pass. That rock at 9:20 was much worse, it was closer to the middle. It took a 12k lb winch, 2 snatch blocks, and the rear of my Jeep tethered to a tree to move it where it is now.

@simpleinstinct 4 ай бұрын

I need to go back one of these days. It is a great trail.

@YogSoggoth6 4 ай бұрын

@@simpleinstinct In my experience Aug/Sept would give the best chance of success. I have photos of snow on the back side of the pass in July (although this year who knows)

@Brian_195 9 ай бұрын

Sorry about the damage, but I love seeing other strong F-150’s taking the tough mountain trails. And, it doesn’t get anymore beautiful than off roading PNW. Nice truck set up, too. And, I have to hand it to you - you’re a lot ballsier than I am with the trails you take your F-150 up. And, by watching this video, you’re quite experienced exploring difficult mountain trails, too. Even with the truck damage, nice job on the trail. I look forward to seeing more of your off roading videos.

@simpleinstinct 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. 👌

@bracketengineer 7 ай бұрын

Nice trail!

@bunttom9007 Жыл бұрын

Brass balls man. Well done

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

😎💪

@davidlavery8336 2 жыл бұрын

Damn man that definitely sucks , definitely need some rock sliders. And your dang factory lockers is still bugging the crap out of me lol. Just doesn't seem like it's working like a locker should. Great video though man. Good to see a full size truck out there doing jeep trails.

@simpleinstinct 2 жыл бұрын

Rock sliders are going on as soon as the repairs are made. Maybe before depending on how back logged the shop is. As for the locker, it drives me nuts too.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure. There seems to be different opinions about why it would disengage. I will say it worked perfectly when I went up argentine pass in Colorado. For some reason this trip it either didn't engage or was unlocking itself. Our work trucks have the same locker and they all seem to work just fine. It might just be something with mine or I should have backed up to ensure it wasn't under load before going up the hill/obstacles.

@Outlaw_Media Жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct I had a Ram Rebel with the factory rear locker. I was out in some mud last year, I locked in low and then locked the rear locker, after a few minutes of trying to get unstuck, the locker disengaged saying it was get too hot. One of the reason I got rid of the truck for a Gladiator Rubicon.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of a locker getting too hot. I'm sure the gladiator won't do it though.

@Outlaw_Media Жыл бұрын

Great video, I would love to come up to Washington and try this trail. Me and my buddy go overlanding, we both traded our full size trucks (me 2020 Ram Rebel, him 2019 F150) for midsize trucks (me 2022 Gladiator Rubicon him 2018 Pro 4X). Neither of us has any problems we used to on the same trails. I found a lot of trails at cut more for midsize vehicles. The lockers really do help.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

I actually tested out some Rangers before I bought the f150. I just wanted more space for longer road trips.

@jasonbrowning5280 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful countryside... It doesn't look like you air down the tires.. still pretty impressive for a pick up. Kudos for getting out there and thank you for the footage of your journey.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It's true that I did not air down, my tire pump recently died. 😅

@jasonbrowning5280 Жыл бұрын

Be safe out there. Have you done more to your vehicle since this post? Lockers? Winch? Lift?

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

I ordered some new stuff. The truck has a factory locker already though. As far as suspension, I'll likely keep running the bilstien setup for a while.

@Fvck-diversity 11 ай бұрын

@@simpleinstinct Please air down, watching you constantly spin your tires is cringe. air down and gain some traction brother.

@simpleinstinct 11 ай бұрын

Like I said, my air pump died on me. I didn't have a way to inflate them back up. The nearest place to get air was pretty far down the highway. In general, yes, I would air down.

@EvergreenOffroad Жыл бұрын

Good call on calling it. A winch would definitely help.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

A winch would be great. I'm on the waiting list for rock sliders now too.

@kineticenergy1085 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again. I’d like to attempt some rough trail off roading In my 2018 also.

@simpleinstinct 2 жыл бұрын

Get after it! Thanks for watching bro.

@kineticenergy1085 2 жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct hell, I always look forward to your videos 👍🏼

@CraigThomas2070 6 ай бұрын

It was a much nicer road when my grandfather built it. Also, at about the 6 minute mark, too bad you didn’t walk down by the waterfall, there is a very cool secret there.

@simpleinstinct 6 ай бұрын

I'll have to go back and find that secret.

@CraigThomas2070 6 ай бұрын

@@simpleinstinct take a flashlight

@apettit7 Жыл бұрын

I've driven Fortune Creek and Hawkins half a dozen times but still haven't tried Van Epps yet, I'm hoping to soon though.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Van Epps was fun. I would like to complete it one of these days!

@michaelburrows9042 Жыл бұрын

Two vehicles is always a good idea. 1 Less likely to walk out. 2 A good spotter never hurts.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Valid point. Not everyone wants to participate in a youtube video though.

@michaelburrows8323 Жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct sucks don't it.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Not even a little. I enjoy solo camping.

@michaelburrows9042 Жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct Well, Rock On then! You have a big advantage over me. When I was getting stuck and walking miles to get out, it was before cell phones.

@12pawsinn 10 ай бұрын

My uncle told me something, the truck isnt yours until you put a scratch or dent in it i just got a dent/scratch today while exploring in my f150.

@simpleinstinct 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Nothing like the break in period.

@cburrowz 2 жыл бұрын

“‘Tis but a scratch”. Coming off that trail with with a little rash on a full size took no small amount of skill. Got my A$$ kicked and I was on a dual sport.

@simpleinstinct 2 жыл бұрын

It was a challenge for sure!

@Kodazot Жыл бұрын

F150 good truck but too narrow. I always scratch my f150 when go forest. Too tight road + trees. Good video

@KyleHaines615 Жыл бұрын

Care to drop a link to those headlights?

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Headlight: www.anzousa.com/571-parts-111570.html Discount Code: Simple_instinct

@Rooster1020 4 ай бұрын

Is beadlock a necessity?

@simpleinstinct 4 ай бұрын

I would say no. Diff lockers on the other hand.

@kojack635 Жыл бұрын

Did your paint get all scratched up?

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Only in the places where the rock rubbed on it. 😅

@fredwasielewski8327 Жыл бұрын

Sad to see damage like that.makes me cringe,I have same yr rig.great vid

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

It sucks, but I knew the risk. Glad you liked the video!

@timcox3617 Жыл бұрын

Stock raptor wheels?

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Crankone Жыл бұрын

You need sliders, Lift, Lockers front and rear, and tires

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

After waiting a few months, I finally have sliders. They were on order for quite a while. I have a factory rear locker, but I'm not very impressed by it. I won't be opting for a lift any time soon though. A front locker and a winch are definitely in the plans though.

@mercurials54 Жыл бұрын

I turned around on the first rock rock obstacle, hit the trailer hitch and imagined it would only get worst.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Probably a good choice. This is a tough trail.

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@WillC299 Жыл бұрын

Your elocker doesn't seem to be working.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

That's the general consensus.

@WillC299 Жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct you still seem to handle the trail pretty good though. Looks like a great time. Keep the videos coming.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, I have a little experience on the trail. Thank you for your support!

@ser3100 10 ай бұрын

@ovrlndfx4 here! Great vid! Get some whiteknuckleoffroad sliders! Worth thier weight!

@dawntoduskoutdoors6739 9 ай бұрын

That’s to nice of a truck to go beat the crap out of on jeep trails. I’ll take an application. Moneys just money now a days

@simpleinstinct 9 ай бұрын

🤣👌

@ross.hartman4269 Жыл бұрын

Man you need a locker. Like bad.

@simpleinstinct Жыл бұрын

I have a factory locker, but as you can see, that's not really cutting it.

@ross.hartman4269 Жыл бұрын

@@simpleinstinct you may have something wrong with it mine works great. they work by using magnets. may just need a fluid change to get them cleaned up