Big Bus Stuck On The Beach At Lake Powell!

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2020
  • We got a call for a bus that had been converted into a motorhome.
    They were stuck in the sand at Lone Rock beach, Lake Powell.
    Due to the size we decided to take the 12 ton wrecker.
    20 minutes into the drive, we received another call for a jeep Cherokee that was stuck near big water Utah.
    We knew we couldn’t take the 12 ton all the way to the Jeep, but we figured if we couldn’t reach him with the winch cable, and we may even be able to drive it out.
    We didn't figure that it was two wheel drive! With a little bit of work and pushing we were able to get it moving.
    We finally got to Lone Rock Beach and to the bus!
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  • @jimramsden2911
    @jimramsden2911 Před 3 lety +488

    Some reason you have become my new favourite channel.
    • No profanity.
    • No judgement or ridicule of customers getting vehicles stuck.
    • Your calm respectful nature.
    • You like Seniors.
    • You like dogs.
    • Your Tenacious nature.
    • Your unflappable temperament.
    • the Utah scenery - some of the most stunning in the World. It never gets old.
    • You must be doing something right. EVEN MY WIFE WILL WATCH MULTIPLE EPISODES WITH ME!!!
    Keep up the great work!

    • @EdwinMactalMusic
      @EdwinMactalMusic Před 3 lety +2

      yes!

    • @Drewsky840
      @Drewsky840 Před 3 lety +3

      Agree with everything you said.

    • @reagan6743
      @reagan6743 Před 3 lety +11

      As a 21 year old girl in college i am a HUGE fan! He has a very diverse audience!

    • @dwiesner54
      @dwiesner54 Před 3 lety +2

      Best CZcams channel out there.

    • @oddhobo4808
      @oddhobo4808 Před 3 lety +6

      Agreed, something else that really helps is that there isn’t a constant repeat of the same things. Every video is something different

  • @randy42882
    @randy42882 Před 4 lety +692

    There is a special grin when we get away with doing something "stupid". I recognize it well.

    • @wirebrush
      @wirebrush Před 4 lety +29

      I know that feeling too well

    • @TA_Plus_Hemi
      @TA_Plus_Hemi Před 4 lety +9

      So true

    • @outlaw7x77
      @outlaw7x77 Před 4 lety +18

      Compare that to the grin when you don't get away with it. 😐

    • @2403rygar
      @2403rygar Před 4 lety +16

      I wear that grin after every project, off-road adventure, and mountain biking in no man's land trip

    • @joshuacatron2
      @joshuacatron2 Před 4 lety +7

      Matt, I run a wrecker, 35ton and I love it I tow those busses lol

  • @natepowell1914
    @natepowell1914 Před 4 lety +255

    Poor kid didn’t even need a tow. But that was a pretty invaluable lesson about self recovery.

    • @shrimplomein6509
      @shrimplomein6509 Před 4 lety +62

      Worth noting that if you dont know what to do, asking someone more experienced/an expert is never a bad choice. Also, hopefully he upgrades to a 4wd Cherokee when he can ay.

    • @chris103193
      @chris103193 Před 4 lety +14

      Probably didn't have tire inflator.

    • @JonsMG
      @JonsMG Před 3 lety +31

      @@chris103193 Or 3 friends to help push

    • @garrettkrieger6867
      @garrettkrieger6867 Před 3 lety +18

      As a 20 year old, these videos are invaluable😂

    • @stevenelson8560
      @stevenelson8560 Před 3 lety +9

      He paid for the tow and got a good lesson in the process, hopefully he learned from it.

  • @davedennis6042
    @davedennis6042 Před 4 lety +8

    Matt, it was so cool to see your incredible experience come into full play with that Cherokee.
    The shocking and unexplainable thing about this video is that Jeep would produce a 2 wheel drive Cherokee. That's like a one armed boxer.

  • @GozonTheGonsarian
    @GozonTheGonsarian Před 4 lety +674

    the sound of your voice when asking "Is this a 2wd." just priceless.

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 4 lety +27

      Almost irritated but still questioning is what I got lol

    • @TheTallPilot
      @TheTallPilot Před 4 lety +1

      Epic

    • @sneakinguponit
      @sneakinguponit Před 4 lety +7

      The sound of disbelief and “oh crap!”

    • @michaelmcclure8673
      @michaelmcclure8673 Před 4 lety +19

      What kind of crazy , would you have to be to take a 2wd there?

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 4 lety +7

      Michael McClure well if they know how to use the movement maker happener pedal and aired down their tires they could’ve drove it out and not paid Matt a dime. But people don’t have sense anymore

  • @tarren85
    @tarren85 Před 4 lety +24

    Really goes to show how much better you can get around on sand even with a 2wd when you air down the tires. Big difference

  • @inactive67
    @inactive67 Před 4 lety +20

    You can hear the joy in his voice after getting the wrecker out.

  • @pnw_erik
    @pnw_erik Před 4 lety +20

    "When in doubt, throttle out!" 🤘😎 It looked like Colin McRae was behind the wheel of that Jeep!

  • @wesleybickel2869
    @wesleybickel2869 Před 4 lety +942

    The fact any Cherokee rolled off the assembly line without 4 wheel drive is a tragedy

    • @ksmobile1
      @ksmobile1 Před 4 lety +29

      It's a sin

    • @RockmanDash
      @RockmanDash Před 4 lety +36

      What would the hair dressers of the 90s have bought without them?

    • @echo7mike
      @echo7mike Před 4 lety +39

      @@RockmanDash A Miata, obviously.

    • @joshuacatron2
      @joshuacatron2 Před 4 lety +29

      The fact that jeep still makes a two wheel drive. Travesty

    • @johnhenryiii7766
      @johnhenryiii7766 Před 4 lety

      Wesley Bickel p

  • @JackDaniels350
    @JackDaniels350 Před 4 lety +160

    I love how Matt went into MadMatt Mode in that 2wd Cherokee

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott Před 4 lety +62

    Teenager driving a two wheel drive on Utah's sandy back roads?
    Matt: Let me show you how it's done, son.
    It may have been costly. But the lesson's value was priceless!

    • @Sessha12
      @Sessha12 Před 3 lety +2

      haha. I got a Toyota Camry stuck in the New Jersey Pine Barrens as a teen. Luckily a group of hikers helped me. A less costly lesson.

    • @gregparrott
      @gregparrott Před 3 lety +1

      @@Sessha12 Your experience cost less. But this person's experience was more valuable, assuming he learned how to extricate himself without relying on assistance from others.

    • @Sessha12
      @Sessha12 Před 3 lety

      @@gregparrott very true!

    • @Chadman03elantra
      @Chadman03elantra Před 3 lety +2

      Too be honest they did have to do a lot of pushing. Something he didn't have the luxury of when he was by himself.

    • @gregparrott
      @gregparrott Před 3 lety

      @Russ Hardy Other than it's clear you're expressing anger, I have no idea WHAT you've said.
      What's your gripe, son?

  • @jjgabe590
    @jjgabe590 Před 4 lety +3

    9:53 That little girl that photobombed the video was awesome!

  • @ksccts
    @ksccts Před 4 lety +171

    Loved the little girl peeking into the camera...precious!

    • @480_Detailing
      @480_Detailing Před 4 lety +3

      It was funny 😂

    • @c50ge
      @c50ge Před 4 lety +3

      I agree with you. Wonder if she will be a future Golden Globe or Oscar recipient

    • @Pinkielover
      @Pinkielover Před 4 lety +3

      Thought it was an alien .

    • @davidpotter3777
      @davidpotter3777 Před 3 lety +2

      Full of life that one ! God bless you and your family aloha

    • @shauncry1917
      @shauncry1917 Před 3 lety

      Yea that was priceless

  • @Prisonmike89
    @Prisonmike89 Před 4 lety +392

    When he was cruising that Cherokee up the hill did anyone imagine Clarkson yelling "POWERRRRRRR!!!!" lol

  • @Mr.Ramirez95
    @Mr.Ramirez95 Před 4 lety +1

    What a beautiful bus 😍

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk Před 4 lety +9

    Thats the real America right there, not the BS on the news. More power to you Brother.

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 Před 4 lety +57

    In the dictionary under 'sending it'- is a picture of Matt flying up that hill in that little jeep!!!!

  • @leocruz5220
    @leocruz5220 Před 4 lety +65

    The look on Matt's face when he said "this is a two wheel drive "

  • @NoggsPhotography
    @NoggsPhotography Před 4 lety +24

    "I don't take my wreckers offroad" - Matt 😁

  • @logicalguy488
    @logicalguy488 Před 4 lety +10

    There is just something special about those bus engines, I love the sound of them. Good job Matt and crew,

  • @outlaw7x77
    @outlaw7x77 Před 4 lety +51

    You answered one of my long unasked questions. Yes it does make a difference on a 2x4 to air down all 4 tires.

    • @leegouldbourn5039
      @leegouldbourn5039 Před 2 lety

      100%! learned that down here in sugar sand of Ocala national forest in Florida!

  • @HarrisFS
    @HarrisFS Před 4 lety +263

    I didn't know you were a rally driver for Jeep.

    • @michaelmcclure8673
      @michaelmcclure8673 Před 4 lety +4

      Next thing he gets called from a rally race team.

    • @bcgrittner
      @bcgrittner Před 3 lety +1

      I hear World Rally Cup is always looking for new drivers. Or, perhaps he could drive a support truck in the Dakar Rally.

    • @LuccianoNova
      @LuccianoNova Před 3 lety

      Always keep speed

  • @ecka4x4
    @ecka4x4 Před 2 lety +1

    It always amazes those who've never lowered tyre pressure before just how much difference it can make in getting you out or not. Great demo of that here.

  • @Moth11
    @Moth11 Před 4 lety +20

    I’ve never even heard of a two wheel drive Cherokee, learn something everyday

    • @desertrat1357
      @desertrat1357 Před 4 lety +5

      Ever heard of a 2 wheeled drive Subaru? My Grandfather has one.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Před 2 lety

      @@desertrat1357 The have the 2-wheel drive Ford Edge as well. The whole point of the Ford Edge was that they were supposed to be AWD.

  • @MATTHEWMBENBOW
    @MATTHEWMBENBOW Před 4 lety +192

    Channeled his inner "hotrod Ed" on the Jeep recovery.

  • @kosfactor
    @kosfactor Před 4 lety +32

    The two wheel drive Cherokee was epic,top work Matt.

  • @PR0XIDIAN
    @PR0XIDIAN Před 3 lety +5

    I used to own a Hummer H2 adventure, and one of my favorite features was the built in air compressor. I could let air out of the tires and then pump them back up. It was a cool feature

  • @iamsam8446
    @iamsam8446 Před 4 lety

    I like this cat. He's got a sense of humor, and good at problem solving. Plus, he doesn't think he knows everything.

  • @grosenberger
    @grosenberger Před 4 lety +102

    Your editing is getting wayyy better. Our weapon of choice is one smooth ride....cuts too bumpy part on journey

  • @malfunctionjunction6212
    @malfunctionjunction6212 Před 4 lety +146

    The old saying, "80%driver 20% vehicle" is proven again.

    • @DavesShed
      @DavesShed Před 4 lety +6

      @Brian Landers Of course but there are always a few eternal optimists. I can imagine how the young guy got down there. He probably kept thinking he would be able to turn around just a bit further down, but in fact it kept getting softer and he was too inexperienced to know to reduce his tyre pressure. As for the RV I guess they were just pushing the limits.

    • @frederickevans4113
      @frederickevans4113 Před 3 lety +1

      That 80/20 rule was more like 60/40 with me and my old VW Fox GL 1.8L 4-door sub-compact sedan. The VW Fox sold in the USA/Canada from about 1987 - 1993 was the VW Gol from South America, Brazil, IIRC. Mine was an '89. On stock wheels, all-season passenger car tires, and stock suspension, it had similar ground clearance to a Suzuki Vitara SUV (I parked it next to one in a parking lot and got down on the pavement to visually compare ground clearance).
      Never ever had to be towed out of any situation. Ever. A family member parked it with the passenger side front wheel (FWD car, open diff) in mid air and the body resting on a concrete culvert at the side of the street (culvert ran under the street at 90°). I just put it in reverse and swung the steering full lock so the tire in mid air was binding against the side of the culvert and it came out on its own. I drove that thing on dirt, gravel, through mud and water, through hurricane induced flood water up to the plastic trim on the doors (as high as the tops of the wheels/tires), and over center medians with raised curbs in the road (traffic jam - parking lot style).
      Usually didn't get stuck to begin with, and if it did, reverse gear while swinging the steering left and right was always, always the only thing ever needed to get it out.
      Don't get me started on the tows I did with that car, including a 6-wheel refrigerated GMC truck (which could hold the Fox in the box, except the bumper. The box was just a foot or so shorter than the car).
      Not too shabby for an 83 horsepower subcompact sedan with a 4-speed manual (with a very tall, overdrive 4th).
      P.S.: Do NOT try what I did. Turn around, don't drown.

    • @michaelvangundy226
      @michaelvangundy226 Před 3 lety +4

      Growing up in the 70's nobody I knew had 4wd. The rule was it was only to get you stuck worse. I was really good at putting chains on. By the 80's it was more common but the rules still applied.

    • @theyeetus1428
      @theyeetus1428 Před 3 lety

      I think 60/40 is a little more accurate.

  • @philt5782
    @philt5782 Před 2 lety

    As soon as I saw that Cherokee I thought... Matt'll drive that out...
    And what a beautiful bus/RV. I'm so glad people wish to preserve these machines and enjoy them. I sure do enjoy seeing them. Thank you.

  • @martinnightingale6033
    @martinnightingale6033 Před 4 lety +8

    Matt I'm seriously impressed with the driving in the 2wd Cherokee .
    Have you ever thought about having a go in the world rally championship .
    Great driving .
    Great bodes too .

  • @BarryWilkinson
    @BarryWilkinson Před 4 lety +23

    Love those Silver Eagle buses they have a great look.

  • @americancoalminer6828
    @americancoalminer6828 Před 4 lety +68

    Sunday Sunday SUNDAY! Matt's Off Road Recovery is coming to your town with OFF ROAD RALLY RACING!! Featuring; a TWO WHEEL DRIVE Jeep Cherokee!! And a 2002, Chevy, 6500, TWO WHEEL DRIVE wreaker!!! Staring; Mean Matt, Rally Randy, and Turbo Tim!!!
    With Special Guest, Tony Hawk and his big bus/motorhome dudad!!! 😂😂
    Don't miss this sand slingin', rock flyin', tire smackin' action!!!
    Hahaha this is definitely one of my favorites from you guys yet. And Matt, I don't think any of us fans question your techniques, they always seem to work regardless. 👍🏻 Very good video guys!

    • @johnhenryiii7766
      @johnhenryiii7766 Před 3 lety

      Kelvin zoo Akkad si

    • @Pasrich
      @Pasrich Před 3 lety

      Whenever the coal mining gig is enough for you, you can just switch gears to the man who writes/directs/narrates trailers. :-D

  • @anthonysmalawipredators8794

    There's a huge hole in my heart from the '86 2 door 5 speed manual xj my big Brother sold several moons ago -.- except that puppy had 4x4! Lol

  • @M134mai
    @M134mai Před 4 lety +1

    First off, great job Matt on recovering both rigs and not bogging yourself doing so, and Secondly, folks please re-watch this vid and pay attention to a few things; namely tire pressures off road. An open diff two wheel Cherokee, in powder sand, up-hill! Hard highway tires is like dragging a boat anchor behind you... If anything, one of the best accessories or tools to get for offroading would be a tire pump. Small electric compressor or hand pump, makes no diff... Just a good inflator for your ride, so you can drop your tire pressure as needed and not get stuck... Or ya know... keep on driving around on soft sand or mud with hards, and let Matt help you out later! :D xD

  • @VizionTrickz
    @VizionTrickz Před 4 lety +74

    I thought that was lead footed Ed coming up the hill in that Cherokee for a second!

    • @TrevorDennis100
      @TrevorDennis100 Před 4 lety +10

      LOL He'll never live that down. I'm picturing Ed with a cigarette hanging out the side of his mouth, a bare and deeply tanned elbow resting on the open truck window, a cheeky grin on his face and 20 foot rooster tails coming off all four wheels.

    • @silentlighting5523
      @silentlighting5523 Před 4 lety

      I would like your comment but it's at 69 so legally speaking I cant lol

  • @moneyandtimefreedom3352
    @moneyandtimefreedom3352 Před 4 lety +177

    “Never stuck, just momentarily delayed”, my Dad

    • @webfreakz
      @webfreakz Před 4 lety +2

      could be something George Carlin would have said too :)

    • @AudioFreqx
      @AudioFreqx Před 4 lety +3

      "Detained. If it was stuck it would still be there."
      ~Tri-County 4x4 SAR auxiliary unit motto (1980's)
      Heck, if a member even uttered 'stuck' in any manner they had to put a quarter in the general fund. Could say 'I just stuck it in my pocket' but it was 25 cents to the fund. Fun times. We had one chap say stuck (with no reference to four wheeling) four different ways just for fun so he could toss a dollar at the fund. :D

    • @aliassmithandjones9453
      @aliassmithandjones9453 Před 4 lety

      and never 'lost' just a might bewildered lol

  • @thedutchman8793
    @thedutchman8793 Před 4 lety +47

    There is something almost contradictory about a 2wd Jeep

    • @aliassmithandjones9453
      @aliassmithandjones9453 Před 4 lety +1

      ok for delivery mail I guess (in areas where it never snows)

    • @michaelanderson1859
      @michaelanderson1859 Před 4 lety +4

      I remember thinking my Ford Explorer 2WD was cool till I actually stuck it. Next vehicle was a Suzuki Vitara with TINY LITTLE 2.0L I4 and 4WD with 2 speed transfer case. Loved that little sucker.

    • @wetlettuce4768
      @wetlettuce4768 Před 3 lety

      @@michaelanderson1859 Those little Suzukis are a real blast.

    • @jafizzle95
      @jafizzle95 Před 3 lety +2

      It's like a boat that can't get wet.

  • @ihspstanktribe
    @ihspstanktribe Před 4 lety

    The compete bafflement with a hint of disbelief\shock\awe\fear at the trail end, when he said 'Is this 2WD?' was priceless! 😲👀😳🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️💪💯😎
    I was in a little disbelief myself...
    Love your vids Matt, you rock! Keep it up!

  • @williamfaulkner1959
    @williamfaulkner1959 Před 4 lety +10

    Well Matt, you did it again X 2. I've watched all of your videos and some 2 or 3 times and learned a thing or two. Yesterday I was off-roading and came across a full size 4x4 truck that was buried in soft sand. He had pulled the side x side off the trailer and unhooked the trailer from the truck. The first thing I said to the guy was: Never disconnect your trailer but there are a few exceptions. So, we hooked the trailer back up and I attached my kinetic rope to the trailer and yanked him out. It was a struggle, my Jeep would get boughed down but I got him out. Your videos are not only entertaining but educational. Thanks

  • @The333Wanderer
    @The333Wanderer Před 4 lety +6

    Pulls out a 17 ton bus like it was a feather. Matt is unbelievable. 💪👍

  • @provousa2253
    @provousa2253 Před 4 lety

    Um maybe the "Rocks in your head" got the best of you lol, Glad you always figure it out thumbs -up!!!!

  • @linkllewellyn3917
    @linkllewellyn3917 Před 4 lety +1

    Risks are a necessary evil in life. You got out and that's what counts. Good job! Thanks for sharing.

  • @imzackson
    @imzackson Před 4 lety +84

    customer had 2 yunkum ropes and diesel four wheel drives all around. must not have been a vary likeable guy

    • @pangle54
      @pangle54 Před 4 lety +32

      Those trucks were way too clean to be trustable operators

    • @tcfdod2007
      @tcfdod2007 Před 4 lety +12

      Well dont know about the likable part but he had ropes and there were plenty of big trucks around. Somebody could have helped..

    • @ihspstanktribe
      @ihspstanktribe Před 4 lety +6

      Could have tried a double or triple tandem pull too. But most don't think of trying it though. But everyone else was probably there on vacation too. Who knows if anyone had the additional gear needed to make the pull work safely.

    • @flanadu
      @flanadu Před 4 lety +37

      @@tcfdod2007 I think a lot of people are hesitant to help because of liability reasons. Also not many people have experience doing a recovery on a friggin bus.

    • @tcfdod2007
      @tcfdod2007 Před 4 lety +4

      @@flanadu True

  • @michaelktm6061
    @michaelktm6061 Před 4 lety +10

    I love the attitude of the bus owner we got it stuck no big deal these things happen lets just laugh about it. We all have stuff like this happen to us in life I wish more people would learn to laugh at themselves. Great recoveries as always.

    • @hhiippiittyy
      @hhiippiittyy Před 4 lety

      It is a key attitude when RVing, imo.

    • @FranchiseSIX5
      @FranchiseSIX5 Před 4 lety +2

      That's because he's a dude without money problems. Easy to be calm with a thick back pocket. If he'd spent his last $500 until payday to get to the lake, he wouldn't be so calm. Lol

    • @tkinney80
      @tkinney80 Před 4 lety +1

      @@hhiippiittyy My wife not long ago didn't see something while spotting me with our camper and we had a little incident that tore up our brand new camper a little bit. After I got parked she said she hoped I wouldn't be mad but she needed to show me something. I looked at it, told her we bought the RV to have fun and if I got upset then we wouldn't be having fun.
      We had a great weekend!

  • @ronaldharris6569
    @ronaldharris6569 Před 4 lety +6

    You made your point about lowering air pressure, good job with that jeep

  • @user-that1Ron
    @user-that1Ron Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely drove the heck out of that cherokee and just when I thought the action was over, you drove the heck out of the wrecker! Damn fine job and that's what really makes this channel awesome!

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 Před 4 lety +26

    Wow!That guy with the bus had his own Yankum ropes.....

    • @tractorboy31
      @tractorboy31 Před 4 lety +4

      @k henne or just realising the fact where he wants to go with what he has aint all that great

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce Před 4 lety +1

      I know! The yankum ropes, the location, and having Matt's number, this guy must be a fan.

  • @MattsCybertruck
    @MattsCybertruck Před 4 lety +26

    Lone rock gets windy like that EVERY day in the afternoon. Been stuck there many times and pulled out folks too.

  • @townsendliving9750
    @townsendliving9750 Před 4 lety

    That jeep recovery was so cool, all you did was show up and teach him how its done, taught him about air pressure. So he got more then a recovery, he got a life lesson

  • @crewzero3586
    @crewzero3586 Před 4 lety +20

    This mans just drifted a wrecker😂

  • @andrewc9790
    @andrewc9790 Před 4 lety +38

    Need to turn a 4x4 wildland fire truck into a tow truck! That'd be cool!

    • @openyourcoconut4774
      @openyourcoconut4774 Před 4 lety +5

      Definitely cool, definitely expensive

    • @donlarsen9807
      @donlarsen9807 Před 4 lety +3

      And add flotation tires, have it run by a local person and keep it in Big Water near by. I've been going to Lake Powell for more years than than the age of
      Lone Rock beach campers and I would never camp there. I've spent a lot of time there playing on the water with my kids and grandkids. I've seen someone stuck all the time.
      They usually go far down the beach on damp Sand spend a few days while it dries out and people tear it up. Then they can't get out. The local tow companies won't go there! It is a thing where on holidays locals go to the boat ramps and get entertained watching inexperienced people trying to launch their boats. Can't back up, leaving the plugs out and filling up with water, ETC.
      Thanks for sharing what you do and doing it with a smile. It's always been a pleasure watching because it's like a trip home for me.👍

    • @tractorboy31
      @tractorboy31 Před 4 lety +1

      Need like hill auto and towing for these. He takes his wrecker through some mud and does ocean beach recoveries

    • @radfilmer12
      @radfilmer12 Před 4 lety

      Brush trucks are pretty dope

  • @bluntman305
    @bluntman305 Před 4 lety +22

    It’s amazing how something as simple as tire pressure can make all
    The difference 😎💯🇺🇸 u learn something new every day

    • @Joesjoex
      @Joesjoex Před 4 lety +2

      I think i read or saw somewhere that they use this idea during WW2 with american jeeps while in the desert.

    • @maxratzlaff8333
      @maxratzlaff8333 Před 2 lety

      @@Joesjoex its the literal 1st most basic rule of going off road nothing special

  • @LoneWolf-yp2mo
    @LoneWolf-yp2mo Před 4 lety +133

    Who else thought at first that some idiot drove a BUS into that canyon ??? LMAO !!

    • @marvinjgerald6007
      @marvinjgerald6007 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly because if regular cars can get stuck out on beach sand how much more can a hulking big bus. Yea I was an idiot for driving my 1992 Ford Crown Victoria onto the North Myrtle Beach access (for pedestrians and beach patrol only vehicles).

    • @daftnord4957
      @daftnord4957 Před 3 lety

      @@marvinjgerald6007 they don't use crown vics for patrol vehicles? lol

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn Před 4 lety +1

    that bus was a real looker. Id love to have something like that. sucks that they are pretty limited as far as where you can go, clearly the beach is one of those no go zones and that would be a deal breaker for me no matter how awesome it is!

  • @merqury5
    @merqury5 Před 4 lety +5

    This man can drive! I wouldnt Even consider trying that hill in the 2wd at my skill level. Impressive!

  • @mmiller1188
    @mmiller1188 Před 4 lety +6

    Matt you're a brave man playing with the tilt on an old saginaw column ...
    Sounds like he did the 4 cylinder fan clutch upgrade on that Cherokee too

  • @jeepersdelight
    @jeepersdelight Před 3 lety

    Jason from Maryland here.
    I deal in restorations for All years of XJ, by referral only, as my work is pristine. One of my holy Grails is my all original, 86 Cherokee Pioneer, 2.5, 2WD, highly optioned special order from California. It's rust free, and will burn ANY compact in the turns. Rides on skinny white walls in 205 size. Jeep campaigned a Cherokee for the city family that wanted the ruggedness, but didn't see themselves as off-roaders. It's a great, light little Jeep and get asked about it ALL the time.
    Ask that kid if it's for sale, I'll fly out tomorrow.
    Cheers!

  • @iamthecheese2737
    @iamthecheese2737 Před 4 lety +1

    This man can drive anything out of trouble. Much resect with that jeep. Soon as i saw it on screen I'm going "that's a 2 wheel drive".

  • @reddog9025
    @reddog9025 Před 4 lety +3

    Amazing when we learn from our own mistakes and still come out on top without calling for more assistance. Great job and you had that pit in your stomach feeling. And you did it without HOT ROD Ed!! Kudos...

  • @mikesblueskyproductionsuta7634

    The first recovery was a complete show of your experience. The bus was impressive, but we all know they had no business being on the beach with that vehicle. They deserve every penny you charged them. Lol 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣🤣

  • @BluBarron
    @BluBarron Před 3 lety +1

    I think that’s the most disparaging thing I’ve ever heard on this channel. “What a miserable place to camp”. And so very true. And on top of everything he noted you also have sand in every corner and crack within 10mins of arrival. I always find a nice green place to camp and drive to the sand for the day to wheel.

  • @breakingpointvideos1995
    @breakingpointvideos1995 Před 3 lety +3

    There's a tow hook behind the Eagle emblem on the front bumper, just remove the 4 screws. (From owner of 4 Eagles).

  • @stevenross-watt8640
    @stevenross-watt8640 Před 4 lety +6

    I enjoyed the two wheel drive Cherokee drive out. To me that was the most fun I've seen here for a while. A different challenge. Handled well :)

  • @travisfoster8683
    @travisfoster8683 Před 4 lety +13

    I thought u where going to snatch him with the winch cable for a second, I was like... Oh boy hope that cable doesnt snap and take out the whole crowd

  • @davidwellen830
    @davidwellen830 Před 4 lety +1

    Matt, you show a lot of confidence without any arrogance. That comes from knowing, without a doubt, that you know what you are doing. Job well done!

  • @slawkowegrzyn2115
    @slawkowegrzyn2115 Před 4 lety +1

    Great recovery and thumbs up for this big bus, this bus is a beautiful way to travel. Thanks again!!!

  • @neilfairless4589
    @neilfairless4589 Před 4 lety +15

    Take note young man, you just got a free lesson that only experience can teach you.

  • @derrinpickett9948
    @derrinpickett9948 Před 4 lety +5

    As handicapped has that 2wd Cherokee was it still managed to get up that hill. I've seen high dollar 4x4s that would've struggled to be driven out like that Jeep was.

    • @CanadaBud23
      @CanadaBud23 Před 4 lety +1

      Most of those "Ugg, 2wd jeep.. 🤮" guys spend thousands on crap that makes their 4x4 slightly better than factory and then stupidly laugh at everyone else.

    • @wetlettuce4768
      @wetlettuce4768 Před 3 lety

      All the gear and no idea springs to mind when folks struggle with these new 4x4s offroad.

  • @waynetaylor121
    @waynetaylor121 Před 4 lety +1

    Never doubted Matt getting it done anyway he can ,magic.......👍

  • @hamyncheese
    @hamyncheese Před 4 lety +1

    This is just another day in the life of a Super Hero :)

  • @JerryLee..
    @JerryLee.. Před 4 lety +78

    Sand Rule #1: Just because you can get in, doesn't mean you can get out!

    • @tramvaj1271
      @tramvaj1271 Před 4 lety +3

      I know. I had old Yugo 45 might heard of him... 45 Horse power 4 gear manual. I got on the sand beach and move just a little down the hill to get out of the road. It was some good leaf mass on the top of the sand. So I did not see how much sand is there. The moment I stooped and fell how the tiny car treys drooped down to the send I know that moment I'm in trouble... Literally I needed 10 minutes to get 5 meter in reverse up the sand. I used wooden sticks to move sand under the the car to free it of hanging on sand. And carpets under the treys several times. When ever I put carpet under the wheels it moved half meter or one and half foot before it threw the carpets underneath the tires ... And my girlfriend push it... It was hilarious. Not in that moment but later... :D

    • @trjnsd6874
      @trjnsd6874 Před 4 lety +3

      ! That's what SHE said !

    • @flybyairplane3528
      @flybyairplane3528 Před 4 lety +3

      Big-J hello, so true, like an AIRLINE LANDED AT PURDUE UNIV, instead of at the municipal airport, they BOTH HAD SAME RUNWAY HEADINGS, so just bussed the pax , over, but the airline had to truck out ALL SEATS & stuff, to lighten it up, also removed some fuel, waited for a WINDY DAY TO FLY IT OUT, IT WAS A B727, demotion ensued for the crew. Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @cfisupply
      @cfisupply Před 4 lety +1

      We say that about mud too. Of course you always have 4 wheel drive. That'll either get you out... Or a LOT more stuck!

    • @anotherjoe5675
      @anotherjoe5675 Před 3 lety +1

      Always back up hill....

  • @vincezab1
    @vincezab1 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Matt, huge fan of your channel. The weight of the vehicle needs to be supported by the tyres, and the tires are in turn supported by the air pressure inside them. the force holding the truck up equals the contact area of the tyre multiplied by the air pressure in the tyre. It all has to equal out, so lower air pressure in the tyre needs a larger contact patch. So lowering the pressure gives a greater contact area and also decreases the pressure (i.e. the amount of force per unit area) on the sand. Love your dogs too!!

  • @nandua11
    @nandua11 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this video! I got stuck on that trail its so awesome to see that again.

  • @shawnstrader1822
    @shawnstrader1822 Před 3 lety

    Pulls/jobs like this make me appreciate the capabilities of the military 5tons. Onboard tire pressure control, all wheel drive, and adaptable to multiple configurations. Been in them rock climbing the Mojave and just rolling down the highway. More comfy and capable than a hmmv.

  • @orng1
    @orng1 Před 4 lety +8

    You need speed in a 2wd off-roader, that’s why you need so much more suspension. But it is a lot of fun when things go right.

    • @mikerafone4736
      @mikerafone4736 Před 3 lety

      the jeep 2x4 demonstrates the exact same off road capabilities my grand marquis.

  • @rachellemedina8395
    @rachellemedina8395 Před 4 lety +5

    My family and 19 other families we met thru out the years have camped at lone rock for 20 years for family vacations. We had a blast. Before lone rock we camped in warm creek got caught in a flash flood and had to go to Wahweep Marina to get a tow truck. The tow truck got stuck in the mud and had to call for another one that got stuck too. We had our ford Ltd that was stuck in the mud. It was great times. But you never say wind at Lake Powell cause it starts blowing. Going up in July. Just us kids many many years later to sprinkle my mom and aunts ashes. My aunt passed the day before mother's day. She has lived up in Page and then a small place called Church Wells.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Před 3 lety

    Well, that worked out well, thanks for sharing, stay safe.

  • @12gauge1oz
    @12gauge1oz Před 4 lety

    Another great lesson! Appreciate the explanation of why to lower the pressure on the front tires of a RWD. The importance of "walking the route" was also a great tip. Thanks.

  • @Tanner731
    @Tanner731 Před 4 lety +9

    those converted busses make much better RVs than regular RVs, busses were built to withstand a lot more abuse than a regular rv

    • @RenaxTM91
      @RenaxTM91 Před 4 lety

      Yup, and atleast here a converted bus is a lot cheaper than a regular RV
      But you need a licence to drive it, regular RV's can mostly be driven with regular car licence... (but even with the cost of upgrading your drivers licence its still the cheaper option...
      Also, that Flying Eagle looks sick! Wish my old Mercedes looked that good!

  • @worldwide_wes
    @worldwide_wes Před 4 lety +4

    Great episode! Mobbed that 2 by like a champ!

  • @mattheweburns
    @mattheweburns Před 4 lety

    “… One smooth ride“ LOL thanks for the videos, cheers!

  • @ben7020
    @ben7020 Před 4 lety +2

    experience is everything - getting close to the edge is where it's gained ! Good job 👍

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash Před 4 lety +4

    You should’ve just titled this, “Why I don’t use Wreckers for Off Road Recoveries”... Didn’t even know they made a 2wd Cherokee. Still you got everyone out, so good job!👍

  • @Alexandremoooorel
    @Alexandremoooorel Před 4 lety +15

    5:04 looks exactly as if Ed was flooring it ! 😂

  • @ctmhcoloradotreasureminehu8385

    One of the first things that dad taught me in this western environment, MOMENTUM!!!!!!!!

  • @Heeman5
    @Heeman5 Před 4 lety

    You’re a pro Matt. Got both of them done.
    I like your first recovery best. And with a 2x4. You know your stuff! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @AndrewWeitzel
    @AndrewWeitzel Před 4 lety +66

    See what happens when you dont bring Ed?

    • @zodiac8892
      @zodiac8892 Před 4 lety +5

      Or Jamie! 😂

    • @chrisestill8825
      @chrisestill8825 Před 4 lety +11

      At the least, Ed would have told them it’s windy and blowing sand at the lake.

    • @FranchiseSIX5
      @FranchiseSIX5 Před 4 lety

      What does Ed do, exactly?

    • @REDMAN298
      @REDMAN298 Před 3 lety

      @@FranchiseSIX5 exactly. bwahaha Ol` Ed "Gits `er done''"

  • @salsanacho
    @salsanacho Před 4 lety +3

    0:31 It's one smooth ride... with an adjustable steering wheel.

  • @thomasgreen1557
    @thomasgreen1557 Před 4 lety

    Matt hauling ass up that trail caught me off guard. Guess he needed the momentum 😂. Great recovery fellas.

  • @timothylalrintluanga8756

    Guy call for Towing service, and you just Drove it out... RESPECT THAT

  • @armyretired28
    @armyretired28 Před 4 lety +4

    I thought I heard a horn playing "dixie" and a 'yee haw' as you came up that hill....lol

  • @mikeschoolcraft21
    @mikeschoolcraft21 Před 4 lety +4

    My ARB onboard air compressor is my favorite modification on my truck. Made a device to add or let air out 2 tires at a time with a built in pressure gauge. Having the correct pressure and tires is the best way to avoid getting stuck, if you don’t have 4x4 stay on the road.

  • @340jd
    @340jd Před 4 lety +1

    Drive the 2WD XJ like ya stole it Matt, well done getting it out (and the bus).

  • @smacdiesel
    @smacdiesel Před 3 lety

    God bless you for helping so many people!

  • @Texantroll
    @Texantroll Před 4 lety +8

    That bus needs another drive axle... I guess the jeep does too

  • @fbrewx2560
    @fbrewx2560 Před 4 lety +3

    So what did you learn in addition to blocking Caseys' number from your phone? Know your limitations and don't do stupid. Loved the little girl looking into the camera. Thanks for giving us a great video Matt. Stay Safe!

  • @rcytb
    @rcytb Před 3 lety +1

    I always learn something watching your videos - and I grew up learning how to move heavy loads through the muddy woods of Pennsylvania.
    What I like more than anything, though, is your honesty and humility when you do great things using experience, common sense, and applied physics.

  • @JwcubTHS
    @JwcubTHS Před 4 lety

    All's well that ends well! 😉