You Took Your Volkswagen Bus WHERE?!?!

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Жыл бұрын

So I got a call for a Volkswagen Bus off roading...really?
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@MattsOffRoadRecovery Жыл бұрын

Who's coming to the wrecker games? www.mattsoffroadadventures.com

@GMCOGRE Жыл бұрын

actually, even though vanagans had multiple engines, the only wasserboxer (german designation) they had was the 1.9, the rest were air cooled.

@NathanDunn Жыл бұрын

Matt: Can't tell Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, etc. pickup trucks apart from each other 😅 Also Matt: Here are the detailed specs on this pretty obscure Volkswagen van 😂

@jimyeats Жыл бұрын

Anyone who’s out in the Utah backcountry getting themselves stuck in a powder blue VW Vanagon while wearing a sleeping bag is probably alright. 🤙

@spacecruisers Жыл бұрын

Word! Seems like a cool dude.

@ThePeasantsCottage Жыл бұрын

Know I know where I'm taking my VW/Eurovan/Rialta! I can always call Matt!😂

@edwinhsingmaster9135 Жыл бұрын

He named it "The Idiots Guide" for a reason. I know of what I speak, it was my occupation.

@notgriff7051 Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised no one’s talking about Toms videography during the recovery bit. Amazing work!

@operator0 Жыл бұрын

Regarding that Talon; My buddy had the same thing happen to his and it ended up being this gigantic saga of trying to get it repaired. The techs had to call out some special Honda guys to trouble shoot it and eventually, after months, figured out it was some kind of manufacturing defect in the Mid Plate. Basically, the transmission isn't getting enough oil pressure to work right. Also, it's a big repair, requiring the engine to get pulled. Upvote this so the Talon owner sees it, because otherwise, it's going to be a long and frustrating road to get that thing fixed.

@0Rookie0 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully, your trouble has been part of getting the word out to the dealers.

@MrJest2 Жыл бұрын

I admit I was a tad surprised; Honda usually builds pretty reliable machines. But I guess screw-ups happen in every organization from time to time.

@kaptainkhaos58 Жыл бұрын

Mine had clutch issues as well after using the winch for plowing, running aux lights and the stereo at the same time, ended up being the battery causing the clutch to act up. Dual car battery setup fixed it.

@user-tn8zl9fc6k Жыл бұрын

Matt, for those of us that can't get time off of work to attend the games, I hope all participants, judges and other youtuber channels (that are attending to watch) coordinate and share video where needed to make a nice series of episodes to cover all the action and the behind the scenes action. This is pumped up as much (or morr) as the "big game" coming this Sunday!

@dfsmachinist5941 Жыл бұрын

Next month*

@jakeferreirafamily Жыл бұрын

I just moved within four hours of Utah i so wish i could make it

@connorrobinson7486 Жыл бұрын

@DFS Machinist I believe "big game" was referring to the Super Bowl lol

@stanw909 Жыл бұрын

It's a given that Matt knows what he's doing but it astounds me that all his boys oldest to youngest know exactly what to do. We've seen all these videos but just imagine if you're a customer who's never seen any of Matt's videos ( yes these people exist) with your $20k vehicle and a little kid not even remotely near drivers license age jumps in and expertly drives your vehicle. I hope some time they'll record those customers reactions.

@Samthewolf1010 Жыл бұрын

I have got the reaction before. My dad taught me to back trailers and drive by the time I was 7. See people in 70k trucks and 60k trailers ask my dad to park there trailer and he would tell me to do it they just stood there with the mouth open like WTF.

@malec8517 Жыл бұрын

I think his older sons are over 15, but agreed. I think Matt's shown from the start of the channel he prides himself on teaching not just doing. When people are young it's important to teach them "why" they do something not just to do. Plus all the extra hands help out on jobs lol.

@erickomondi007 Жыл бұрын

There's this time I was riding my bike at some road and I approached this railway crossing. There was a Toyota Corolla that had stopped in front so I decided to just overtake since there was no train crossing at the time. When I took a glance at the driver I was awed,a small boy probably at an age of eight to ten years old was behind the wheel. An elderly man probably his father was sat at the passenger seat and a woman and some girls were sat in the rear seat (wondering how I was able to see all that at a glance). The point is this,teach your kids to do what you do. Be their first driving/riding instructor.

@johnguilfoyle3073 Жыл бұрын

With the prevalence and popularity of side-by-side vehicles with younger and younger people allowed to operate them, it's becoming extremely common in many areas to see a fifteen-year-old with ten years or more of offroad driving experience.

@myreviews8099 Жыл бұрын

Ever met a farmer's kid on a combine? Grew up with it

@dalegereaux1863 Жыл бұрын

Rhett to the rescue, with his masterful coasting abilities ! 👍

@jacobm9263 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing Matt raise his kids right, not just giving them phones and telling them to leave him alone. He teaches them and clearly does it in a way that is interesting for them, which is difficult. Good job Matt!!

@defresurrection Жыл бұрын

You mean like his plea to a f e l o n y?

@jacobm9263 Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection ?

@lightman489 Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection he was trying to do a good deed did an off road recovery and changed for a regular tow yep put him in the dungeon for life

@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection you need to do a bit more research. At first glance it may look bad, but after looking into it, my opinion of him has not been altered. But I don’t put him on a pedestal, where no human belongs. He’s good at what he does, seems to be a good dad, gives back to his community, and supplies us with an entertaining KZfaq channel to watch.

@robertrose1098 Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection what on earth are you talking about!!!!???????? I don't think anyone in the United States of America or New Zealand where i reside have the foggiest what you are saying !! Can you please tell us what you mean !! Would be great to know !!! Because i can not make sense of your comment AT All !!! 🤔

@creamofbotulismsoup9900 Жыл бұрын

The synchro 4x4 Vanagons are pretty capable. Had a neighbor that was obsessed with them. He had one that was lifted with big off road tires and a pop top. Kind of scary with how top heavy it was, but it could go most places without issues.

@oregonexpat Жыл бұрын

VW Syncro - Great for getting stuck in places most cars can’t get to. 😂 But this vanagon is not a Syncro, a it’s a camper, which means a lot heavier, and he still made it to someplace he shouldna been. 😊

@gregkocher5352 Жыл бұрын

I had a 87 Synchro Quantum Wagon. Lockable center and rear diffs. ALWAYS wanted to get the Syncro Vanagon. I did meet a couple Germans with a serious homemade off road camping converson. Stove pipe sticking out a window and large knobby tires. I think it was a diesel. They hauled over here to tour the US.

@415s30 Жыл бұрын

Syncro

@philho122 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1997 Volkswagen T4 syncro (listed in the USA as Volkswagen Eurovan) a few years ago. It was remarkable what this vehicle could do even without locks. I had the five-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel also known as "ship diesel", not too sporty but sturdy. Now I drive a real 4x4...

@mediocreman2 Жыл бұрын

Capable if they had power

@MurCurieux Жыл бұрын

I like that dude in the Van. Just seems like a good kid.

@garybaris139 Жыл бұрын

We had those in South Africa and they were called VW Microbus. They were immensely popular and initially they had air cooled boxer (flat 4) motors and much later on it came with water cooled motors. They were eventually used for what we call minibus taxis where they cram as many people as they can into them and they were eventually outlawed for that purpose because of the horrific accidents they got involved in.

@stevedavis5704 Жыл бұрын

Growing up I was told that the Microbus was just a regular small van and the Vanagon was the version that was a camper or RV style. I don’t know maybe that’s just a midwest thing.

@bishwatntl Жыл бұрын

@@stevedavis5704 The microbus was the regular VW T2 or T3 Kombi van with the addition of side windows and (usually) 8 or 9 seats; the camper van came in various models, depending on who did the conversion; the Vanagon was the 4x4 version.

@stevedavis5704 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I can truly say I learned something new today. Again,thanks.

@10RRASK Жыл бұрын

@@bishwatntl In the US the Vanagon wasn’t just the 4x4 version. The 4x4 was called the Vanagon Syncro.

@williemongo261 Жыл бұрын

Toyota Quantum takes over after outlaw of Microbus..

@galacticnova85 Жыл бұрын

I know life happens, and people come and go, but the "B-CREW" videos, with their little bit of banter and shenanigans, have quickly brought me joy to watch.

@alexnunes Жыл бұрын

That Talon is a nice machine. Easily over $60k with all those bells and whistles. Hopefully whatever the issue is will be covered by the warranty.

@selamtube-2157 Жыл бұрын

You Know why I love Matt and all his crew. No cursing or swearing at all. Even in hard and harsh situations. Keep it up Brother 👍

@the_undead 9 ай бұрын

They likely just swear off camera.

@koaladisco5806 Жыл бұрын

Love TomTom and Matt! its like watching two friends do something, and it's always a good time

@jasonrennie0429 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that my family and myself absolutely love watching your channel and look forward to all your new content! Thank all of you guys!

@davidkirby4431 Жыл бұрын

I hope that your children (all boys I think) realize how lucky they are to be able to help out at the shop and be able to be around such great people. Thanks for including you family.

@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын

Matt’s boys are just like him. They’re fearless, well adjusted and super intelligent. I like how Matt trusts them and empowers them. This was a great video.

@theuglytruth8162 Жыл бұрын

Yes your so right it is amazing what desperation can do, we should have child labor laws.

@DrPepper22222 Жыл бұрын

Have we worked out how many there are yet?

@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 you’ve gotta be kidding. These kids aren’t being abused. There are other things in this world that need championed. These kids lives aren’t one of them.

@myreviews8099 Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 I'm assuming that I just don't get the joke Strange attempt at irony?

@_DutchFox_ Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 I guess you think it's normal for kids to sit the whole day behind the tv or tablet? Well I can tell you, what you see over here is normal behavior for a couple of kids with a very healthy life

@TheMarcellToth Жыл бұрын

These VW T3 Transporters actually had AWD versions, I think they were called Transporter Syncro they are pretty capable going offroad.

@edwardsimmons3721 Жыл бұрын

When I would think of recovery in the past it was a tow truck trying to pull you out. Love seeing the different types of jobs you get into.

@philhall5609 Жыл бұрын

Young man did a great job!!!! Great personality. Great video!!!!

@martinramirez6050 Жыл бұрын

Early model VW vans were actually one of the most off road capable vehicles of its time due to its rear engine and rear wheel drive configuration. Also had good ground clearance

@richarda996 Жыл бұрын

They also had a 1500 # carry load. I had seen this in Brazil. 60 years ago.

@415s30 Жыл бұрын

As a syncro but not really as a 2wd, I can tell you they do ok on dirt roads on surf trips to baja Mexico

@just_one_opinion Жыл бұрын

@@415s30 Yessir, same as saying kuberwagons were as good as jeeps...nonsense.

@jimderrick846 Жыл бұрын

Oh man. The wrecker games are going to be so much fun !!!🎉

@nickraschke4737 Жыл бұрын

Seeing my T3 drive off with its new owners was one of the happiest moments of my automotive life.

@Backroad_Junkie Жыл бұрын

Okay, now I'm waiting for Peanut, Max and Lady to do a recovery...

@AcePaul Жыл бұрын

lol dogsled pull recovery

@nanettebarling1222 Жыл бұрын

They would have to skip being the C team and move ahead to the D team, the dog team!

@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын

I love those dogs. They’re great. Love seeing at least one of them in the videos.

@EnjoyFirefighting Жыл бұрын

technically these old Volkswagen T3 are great for trails and their offroad performance is way better than most people would think from a van

@katbot2190 Жыл бұрын

I really liked this video. Especially the last recovery. That young man had me smiling the whole way down that hill. That Honda looked pretty good. Liked the big tires.

@davidhancock818 Жыл бұрын

After the Offroad Wrecker games Rhett's skills driving the side by side could be a prelude to the offroad soap box derby, i'm sure Landon and the other boys have mad skills too

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Good MORRning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt and crew! 🥳🥸

@itsjusttoolate Жыл бұрын

What's a homie?

@itsjusttoolate Жыл бұрын

@Bobby Knight you mean hometown?

@jamarie1972 Жыл бұрын

Afternoon here though.

@jamarie1972 Жыл бұрын

@Bobby Knight 15.45 GMT England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 sunny but only 8c / 46f

@francesrice7898 Жыл бұрын

Rhett is doing an awesome job. Taking responsibility and carrying it through. I enjoyed this video. God bless ❤️🙏🙏👍👍❤️

@stephenbell-booth2648 Жыл бұрын

I watched in amazement one day how a Volkswagen Beetle would go anywhere. Well that’s a slight exaggeration but honestly those little things are incredibly capable off-road.

@shirleyallen6072 Жыл бұрын

Rhett....so enjoy his no stress we can do this “jump start” attitude; great job!

@nemo78 Жыл бұрын

Rhett's getting more and more comfortable with the camera. He and Jefe make a good team.

@franksmith8210 Жыл бұрын

Jefe is the most annoying one there, and that's saying something with a guy like Tom Tom around lol.

@dolguldur4706 Жыл бұрын

Rhett or Rad?

@myreviews8099 Жыл бұрын

@@franksmith8210 enjoy them both

@anteshell Жыл бұрын

Rhett? I always heard it as Red, and thought why would they only use his nickname when calling everyone else with their real names. Well, now it makes all sense.

@bripslag Жыл бұрын

I agree. Rhett's really becoming a valuable member of the team.

@reddog543211 Жыл бұрын

Excellent recoverys guys !!..... everything top notch.....camera work, editing, content....giving Fab-Rats and Latons a hard run for the money...lol....thanks for sharing this with us!!!

@ayayron7776 Жыл бұрын

*Thank you for making another great video for us. You’re awesome and I’m sure you got them out.!!*

@DougBennettActs6-1 Жыл бұрын

So much good. Good for you getting up early to clear the road of the Vanagon. Good for hosting the wreaker event. I'm guessing the wreaker games will break some KZfaq records for views. Good for Hefe and Rhett for getting the Talon home. Thanks for posting.

@danthomson1182 Жыл бұрын

So matt doesn't know how to identify Chevy or ford trucks but man does he know his Volkswagen vans haha. Awesome video guys!

@duanemcguire2823 Жыл бұрын

The editing on this channel is really getting good!! Hats off to the editor's!!

@leemartin366 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, Tom, you need to get some green electrical tape or yellow woodwork to. Sticky side out wrap around the middle of the wheel when the wheels are straight when you have to let customer steer then they know what center is.

@meola69420 Жыл бұрын

The Vanagon is also known as the Westfalia for the most part, I believe the majority of them sold in the USA were Westies. There is even a super rare one out there known as a Syncro, it had a fantastic 4WD system in it, probably the same as what was used in the VW Iltis which was a military vehicle, we even made licensed Iltis's here in Canada at a Bombardier plant for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Iltis was dubbed the Europa Jeep for what it's worth.

@davidjohngilbert6295 Жыл бұрын

The original camaraderie of the show when it included Trevor, Skeeter, Mr, Muscles, Lizzie, Eric, Jefe seems to have disappeared with even Lizzie reduced to walk on parts. Now we have The Mat and Tom Tom show. The wrecker is interesting and the challenge will hopefully be worth watching.

@jcl1201 Жыл бұрын

I’m so over Tom . To have the good ole boys back would be nice but I believe those bridges have been burnt ..

@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын

Having his boys in the videos is helping. They have great personalities that come through in the videos. But I, too miss the dynamic the others created. They were fun. Hope they’re all doing well and have found a solid place to land.

@jamani1086 Жыл бұрын

Rhett's weather reports are awesome! And RORR gets the job done!

@rubenr.8974 Жыл бұрын

Seen you guys driving on the freeway in Vegas last night..that was me in the black toyota tacoma giving you guys thumbs up

@jeannettegiles5869 Жыл бұрын

That was some deal, slick clay!!! Good job as usual Matt, you were very kind. Bless that guy’s little heart and thankful he didn’t slide down that embankment❣️

@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын

Cool to see Rhett grow into really helping on these recoveries.

@edwinschlee8374 Жыл бұрын

Your right Rhett Power steering is great! My first car didn't have it! Nice that you could coast part of the way! Good recovery Msatt and Tom on that van !

@stephenpoe2037 Жыл бұрын

Both Easy Recoveries ! And Liked them both ! Nice group of Judges you have recruited. Thanks for sharing .

@billnalder1017 Жыл бұрын

I was expecting a hardy "YEEEEHAWWW" from the boys coasting down those hills!!!

@robert5712 Жыл бұрын

Good mudding job Matt and Tom, Everyone even the young guys are very skilled as towing or being towed takes practice.

@Keinandrew3 Жыл бұрын

Man this show makes my day. Good work Matt

@davidfarmer1666 5 ай бұрын

Matt and TT did a great job on the VW getting it up the hill with all the slick clay dirt, and the slope of the road. Got worried about Rhett flying down that road, hopped the brakes held strong. Rhett did a good job of driving that side by side.

@kamz4576 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I've been wondering when I'd see a fellow Vanagon owner get rescued on your or Rory's channel... and it finally happened!😁😁 (Customer probably wished he had a Syncro version at that moment.😆🤪)

Жыл бұрын

Same here. My guess was that Syncros would never need a rescue. 😀 This 2WD one is a proof.

@KareemAdnan Жыл бұрын

I’ve also wondered when I’d see a fellow Vanagon owner get into some trouble (as I have many times myself 😂) and need MORR to come to the rescue!

@B4UClose Жыл бұрын

nice to see Rhett stepping in.

@thepubliceye Жыл бұрын

I had a couple of VW buses back in the day and they were amazing where they could go.

@professornuke7562 Жыл бұрын

GREAT JUDGE PANEL. Especially, Chad, who did a LOT of wiring in some contenders! Dodgiest competition ever! I love it! Matt, from one Matt to another, we have a saying in Oztralia, "If you can't run and win your own competition, there's something seriously wrong with the world"

@ausman794 Жыл бұрын

In South Africa in the 70's and 80's we new them as a Volkswagen Combi. Earlier models were fitted with air cooled engines. Thanks for your video's and adventures.

@jeffpoplin558 Жыл бұрын

Great camera work all, and kudos to the editing team!

@aaronmcconnell7358 Жыл бұрын

Rhett is becoming quite the recovery crewmember.

@psg6314 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great job with the recovering and God bless from GA and stay safe

@lonhoschar1943 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys!! That VW bus was pushing it's luck on a dry road... Not a good idea in the mud! Looks like Rhett got some ojt from Dad!! Good job "young'n" LOL!!

@jimmywallace2687 Жыл бұрын

Might add a roll of red electrical tape to the tool box. Put a wrap top center steering wheel when wheels are straight so they know where straight is and they don't fight against the tow vehicle.

@jdougn2255 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it wouldn't matter! Your sense of direction for where the steering wheel should be gets all screwed up when being pulled on a slick road!

@0Rookie0 Жыл бұрын

@@jdougn2255 Yeah, like the lady being pulled backwards in the Mini. She would have been on top of it if she was under her own power. But being pulled along a slick road is a different game.

@jimmywallace2687 Жыл бұрын

@@jdougn2255 Exactly, the tape would let them know where straight center is. Most race steering wheels have it built into the wheel.

@AFloridaSon Жыл бұрын

That sky is absolutely beautiful.

@robertjones2146 Жыл бұрын

If I could have ever imagined the person that would have been driving the VW bus in 2023, that gentleman is it! I mean no offense, I'm just saying he is exactly the person I expected!

@gordonandhollinewhite2214 Жыл бұрын

To correct Matt's description, the water-cooled Vanagon went right to the end of the '80s. The very early '80s Vanagons were air-cooled. I owned one of those, an air-cooled 1982. The water-cooled one in the video would be 1983 or newer.

@rickbottoms7838 Жыл бұрын

I’m either a super fan or a little bit crazy but I’ll be driving from Seattle to Hurricane to attend the off-road wrecker games. Sounded like a great idea in my head! 😮

@Someguy-rf1cu Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you guys. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you for your sacrifice.

@TheOldaz1 Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how the VW guy had no idea where his front wheels were pointing. Nice job on the buggy recovery, fun drive for the young bloke.

@joecat101 Жыл бұрын

Observation & suggestion. It seems most vehicles have recovery points on the left or right sides in the front and some rear also and when connected to the towing vehicle in the center while pulling it tends to pull the towed vehicle to the side and they try to steer to compensate and it all goes bad especially if the road drops off on the side. My suggestion, add tow points to both sides of the tow vehicle like maybe adding hitch receivers so you could move the pintal hook where needed. I don't know what do you think Matt.

@emccolly Жыл бұрын

Matt - you need to contact Powermaster to get an alternator that makes high current at idle. @Devin Vanderhoof had them design one specifically for his race car and covered it in a video.

@bennewfield3038 Жыл бұрын

Will heavy D and his crew be making an appearance.? When your two crews did that cliff side recovery that was awesome to watch. They would make some good judges and commentary.

@t7j Жыл бұрын

All of you gus do a great job and I love watching.

@SCarlson Жыл бұрын

Great job once again! See you guys for the wrecker games!

@AmericanPost2024 Жыл бұрын

This has got to be the greatest thing on KZfaq. Real people keepin' it real.

@bobtucker8875 Жыл бұрын

Great content guys. Thanks 👍.

@davesinger8699 Жыл бұрын

Rear steer would be so nice so it can keep steering and pulling away from the edge. Can't wait for the super wrecker to be ready.

@jamesbruce1183 Жыл бұрын

What Rhett doesn't know is that power steering has a different ratio and smaller steering wheel so you have less leverage. That's why it is so hard to steer power steering with no power. Same thing with power brakes.

@bennyhaslonghair Жыл бұрын

Always wondered if there were any Vanagon recoveries out there. We call them the "T3" in europe. The Transporter 3. That sounded like a Diesel one, probably an early rabbit style engine.

@charleslawrence7194 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job guys. If I ever get my bay window to run that far...or maybe you could drag it part of the way.😀

@unitedstatesmarine5087 Жыл бұрын

Are any of your judges Nationally Certified Tow Operators? I hope so. I did a stint driving a dynamic and a roll back. I am certified!! Can't wait to see these Olympics!!

@christopherbrown6697 Жыл бұрын

That Vanagon Westfalia sounds like a diesel. That's a rare and extra slow combination. With 48 HP on tap, he wasn't slipping from putting too much power to the ground!

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

Must be lucky to get it up to 60mph loaded with camping gear.

@johnhpalmer6098 Жыл бұрын

If the diesel, it's a waterboxer. Only available in the US for 2 years, '82/83, according to Wikipedia if I read that right. By 83, the US models were water cooled. I knew this was an earlier version as it has the older round sealed beam headlights. Very early vans were air cooled, some with carbs, some with FI.

@christopherbrown6697 Жыл бұрын

The gasoline engines from 1983.5 up are water boxers, the diesels are inline, same engine as FWD VW cars at the time, mounted at a 50 degree angle with a funky angled oil pan. Every US market VW van from 1975 and up was fuel injected due to emissions requirements. Carburetors continued in other international markets. Last year for OE round headlights in the US was 1985, but those, like diesel engines and other things, remained available in other countries.

@johnhpalmer6098 Жыл бұрын

@@christopherbrown6697 Fuel injection, should have known that as my middle sister's ex inlaws had a brown/white 79, I think VW bus that was FI. This being the US version.

@k.l.hancock8683 Жыл бұрын

Hello from West Virginia! We love your channel..it’s fun to see our home state of Utah too.

@danrussell3439 Жыл бұрын

Great recoveries. That VW was in great shape

@danjones1365 Жыл бұрын

Matt really punted that first weather report 😂

@Rickd-jh7iw Жыл бұрын

You know it's going to be an expensive clutch repair when you see the "Dual Clutch Transmission" sticker.

@Lucas12v Жыл бұрын

Hopefully honda will warranty it if it's actually brand new.

@ThatDapperTrapper Жыл бұрын

Love seeing all members of the crew!!

@desertdweller4951 11 ай бұрын

Rhett did a great job, a company asset for sure.

@yafois988 Жыл бұрын

Plz remind me to Never Ever ever rent, buy, inherit, use a razor 4x4! - EVER!

@MegaSockenschuss Жыл бұрын

mmhh that lawnmower sound alone... 🤐

@themegakeebler Жыл бұрын

... isn't that a few too many judges for one event? 🤣 But maybe I'm missing a key peice of information

@boriscook6817 Жыл бұрын

Please share with us when you discover the information There’s more that’s curious

@marvindebot3264 Жыл бұрын

@@boriscook6817 Huh?

@markfarrell2671 Жыл бұрын

Promoting other channels which in turn promotes his 👍👈

@themegakeebler Жыл бұрын

@@markfarrell2671 at what cost

@JointerMark Жыл бұрын

I am guessing the sone of the judges will be at key areas along the trail to judge particular segments. More judges means more segments can be judged instead of shuttling judges ahead to the next event. Their vehicles would have to arrive before the wreckers which may slow things down and drag the whole event out.

@navaho5430 Жыл бұрын

That snow and desert looks unreal cheers from OZ.

@reincarnated_as_a_slime Жыл бұрын

great videos keep and great job on the recoveries.

@ustinates335 Жыл бұрын

I love that you know something about vw buses! The places we used to get our bajas and sometimes buses into were crazy.

@det999666 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to correct you. The early vw bus came with air-cooled engine at the back. As several of the vw at that time, beatle, variant. The liquid cooled has the engine in the front. From 1990 the T4 has the liquid cooled front engine.

@callumkingunderwood Жыл бұрын

If making corrections it helps to be correct ;) t3's from 1983 onwards were rear engined, yet liquid cooled. T4 didn't come along til 1990

@ivovanzon164 Жыл бұрын

The one being rescued was either a diesel or a 'wasserboxer' as it has the extra cooling intake above the front bumper

@det999666 Жыл бұрын

@@callumkingunderwood I've known not to exactly on the point. Counted on you to know exact and put it here.

Жыл бұрын

@@ivovanzon164 Diesel ... by the sound.

@cawiltu 7 ай бұрын

It’s marvelous how the terrain varies so much in these videos.

@honeyberry4009 Жыл бұрын

What an all-star lineup !! Cant wait

@davidgreen40 Жыл бұрын

It was a dark, and stormy night…

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Rhett did awesome driving down the mtn with no engine braking and no power steering. Anyone know who that photographer is? Would be fun to see what shots he got.