Sand Driving 4x4 tips - MadMatt 4wd Tips

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  • MadMatt gives some 4wdriving Tips on Sand Driving. He mentions things like tyre pressure, how to drive up a sand dune, safety on a beach, changing gears on sand, water crossings And more!
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Komentáře • 288

  • @MadMatt4WD
    @MadMatt4WD  Před 11 měsíci +2

    I’m passionate about helping the 4wd community and I'm developing an online course so i can help as many people as I can to get out there and wheel well on their 4wd adventures. To register your interest and for free and exclusive training videos visit madmatt4wd.com.au/register

  • @Abwpk
    @Abwpk Před 6 lety +107

    The fishing technique is what sold me this video. Subscribed and Liked ..!! :D

  • @weisswurster
    @weisswurster Před 9 lety +41

    Nice fishing technique, must give that a go this weekend!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 9 lety +6

      Thanks It is expensive I must say :)

  • @nvgun40
    @nvgun40 Před 3 lety +7

    I know this is an old video, but since I only recently began following your channel, I am sure you understand. Thank you for some of the tips in this video. I grew up in Northern Nevada. I am no stranger to off roading, more specifically rock crawling. I have since lived in Alaska for the last 15 years, and have expanded my off road repertoire to Mud and muskeg. Sand however, has always been an arch nemesis to me. It seems if I am going to get myself stuck and really buried into something, mud, snow, rocks etc. just wont do it. Sand? "hold my beer, while I dig out." lol.
    I do air my tires down, and I try to avoid sharp turn maneuvers as much as possible. My issues tend to start most often when I start to lose traction and then the axle wrap starts. On my Dodge 2500 with a manual transmission, I have found, running in 4 Lo and using third gear through most of my sand driving has help me stay away from axle wrap and such and I have not had nearly as many problems as I used to. However, on my Jeep XJ with an automatic transmission... Any advice?

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety +4

      Much of it comes with experience. I’ve found every sand type is different and can vary depending on the heat of the day. Basically get on the power and hold it but if she starts to dig get off the power instantly and back up in your tracks a bit and go again. Rinse and repeat. With a bit of experience it’s hard to get stuck in sand. Also you go go as low as 8psi if needed but often I go to 12on the rear and 13 up front.

  • @FordManiac76
    @FordManiac76 Před 6 lety +16

    Depending on your tires, I was still getting stuck at 15psi. At 10psi I had no problems. Good vid

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 6 lety +5

      Absolutely correct. 15PSI is a good starting point but yes I often end up at 10PSI depending on the type of sand. In my Bundera. RJ70 with 33s I go to 7-8PSI in soft sand.

  • @unwoke1652
    @unwoke1652 Před rokem +1

    Here in 🇿🇦 South Africa, fifty years ago, I knew but 5 owners of 4x4's. These ranged from LR to TLC, and only the military had Jeeps. Then Chrysler imported CJ5 and CJ7, but it was that Daddy Longlegs 2.2 Hilux and Datsun Tracker that started the trend, plus Suzuki Samurai.
    We tamed Africa with Ford F100 and Chev C10, plus a few Dodge 100's. All 2WD.
    My Dad used the only International 4x4 I ever knew.
    My own sand driving methodology was this:
    - 0.8 bar front
    - 1.1 bar rear
    - 3rd gear
    - "Mexican speedocruise
    One didn't really get stuck, because we thought and looked ahead, and avoided situations. Most here won't believe through what thick, heavy sand I drove with my W114 Mercedes-Benz. Looking back forty years later, it looks insane to me. But, then, that's how we rolled. Boomers do things and know stuff.

  • @mountainconstructions
    @mountainconstructions Před 5 lety +19

    I really like how you respect Dune
    The young kids are into it full bore, coming over Dune left right and center, poor Dune is left a mess.
    As an older fella, you were gentle with Dune, you took your time with her.
    Be like Matt, be gentle with Dune.
    That way, we all get to a have turn on her.

    • @jaymanxxxx
      @jaymanxxxx Před 4 lety +1

      i'm the same way, respect the ground, and enjoy the beauty.

    • @MarkJacksonGaming
      @MarkJacksonGaming Před 2 lety +1

      -- I can agree with that. Nowadays here in the states I see those little side-by-sides all over the dunes of Lake Michigan with destroyed front suspensions. And these kids are astonished when I roll up in a stock 2004 Tahoe Z71. Truth is, these people should just get bikes, or quads.
      Slow and easy wins the race.

  • @RUSTY4.7
    @RUSTY4.7 Před 3 lety +10

    Quality content, very entertaining, very funny, informative and educational I loved every minute of this video man. We need more youtube guys like yourself!

  • @brokenlegz
    @brokenlegz Před 10 lety +105

    LOL I learnt how to catch a fish

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 10 lety +9

      It's so easy when you know how. Thanks for subscribing mate.

    • @brokenlegz
      @brokenlegz Před 10 lety +5

      MadMatt4WD No worries I've only watched this video so far but I plan to watch them all when I have a spare moment... how the hell don't you have a million more subs than you do! awesome quality video

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 10 lety +4

      *****
      You tell me?? Everyone who I talk to tells me how much they love our work and yet it seems a slow road to grow. Anyway we are having fun and appreciate every Sub and FB like we get.

  • @pete8819
    @pete8819 Před 9 lety +18

    Love the fishing technique hahaha

  • @AlRHORN
    @AlRHORN Před 4 lety +1

    Best fishing tutorial I've ever seen, I just caught a 26 ft great white with my trusty Shimano, cheers matt

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety

      Yeah it's not the cheapest way to fish but you always get the fish you want. LOL

  • @skellr
    @skellr Před 4 lety +3

    It was nice of that fish to catch a pole for you. :D I almost expected to see you dragging the pole behind you across the dunes in the outro.
    One thing that that has saved my bacon a few times after getting bogged down in sand is to drop tire pressure down to 1psi. Dig it out so it's not on the frame, and it usually will climb right out of you can keep from spinning the tires and digging. Might need to rock it out.
    It's risky, so be careful and limp slow and straight as possible a short distance to a better spot to air up.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes once the paper came of the fish it was fine. LOL I've used the technique you mention to get out. I think 1psi is a bit low but maybe 8psi would suffice.

  • @chilliburn1
    @chilliburn1 Před 10 lety +9

    I nearly believed it but when i saw you walk in with your shoes and jeans i knew it was a G up...lol
    Gold stuff buddy...
    love the humour

  • @arseniosapatinha2030
    @arseniosapatinha2030 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice guy... I like him, and his car!

  • @fukawi1
    @fukawi1 Před 10 lety +1

    Nice to see another bar with a set of the old "super light".
    The old super oscars take a bit of beating with a HID upgrade kit in them!

  • @Ghostrider-71
    @Ghostrider-71 Před rokem +1

    Great video, thanks for posting.

  • @jakeslawnmowing7733
    @jakeslawnmowing7733 Před 4 lety +1

    Drove on the send for the first time today it’s definitely a different feeling

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety

      yeah. it's a lot of fun in the right vehicle.

  • @arizk3310
    @arizk3310 Před 7 lety +4

    great 4x4 tips cheers, but the throwing in a line bit and the heading off at the end with the rod in tow cracked me up bigtime brother 😂😂😂😎👍👌

  • @CaseysOffRoadRecovery
    @CaseysOffRoadRecovery Před 4 lety +1

    Cant beat a good sand dunes trip.

  • @scottcampbell2836
    @scottcampbell2836 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey guys give Matt a look. He does a lot of recovery rope work in Utah USA. Drop in please and say hello.

    • @scottcampbell2836
      @scottcampbell2836 Před 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/fppdo6qrfys/video.html

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety

      I've been watching Matt since this and he's awesome. We're talking of doing something together.

    • @scottcampbell2836
      @scottcampbell2836 Před 4 lety

      That is awesome!

  • @conanruisi
    @conanruisi Před rokem +1

    Incredible fishing skills

  • @bradleycampbell5933
    @bradleycampbell5933 Před 7 lety +2

    damn good video Matt! i think you should mention that speed where your vehicle is driving thru the dry sand, and where it rides on top. it is about 30 MPH in my Wrangler less fuel waste and easy to drive if you can stay on top. plus you keep that momentum going in your favor. you are a hell of a fisherman too !

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 7 lety

      Thanks mate and some good thoughts. As for my fishing style I'm guaranteed to bring one home. :)

  • @marktate3431
    @marktate3431 Před 7 lety +20

    I have been doing beach fishing wrong all these years :(

  • @Patriotalliance
    @Patriotalliance Před 2 lety +1

    Great fishing tips!

  • @TacticalCastle
    @TacticalCastle Před 6 lety +1

    "throwing a line in"... LIKED & Subscribed, LOL!!!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 6 lety

      LOL and you learned how to catch a fish easily. Just make sure you wipe the newspaper print off before you cook it. :)

  • @619SixFour
    @619SixFour Před 2 lety

    Good video. Mental note to never let you borrow one of my fishing poles. lol

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 2 lety

      Is it a pole or a fishing stick. That is the question. 😂😂😂

  • @Dive-Bar-Casanova
    @Dive-Bar-Casanova Před 4 lety +1

    This Pismo Crossing should be done at 2 hours past low tide. Best time. Check the tidal chart times, wait 2 hours past the low tide time then cross.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety

      Just so you know this was filmed in Australia at a place called Blacksmiths beach. :)

  • @111jtg111
    @111jtg111 Před rokem +1

    Learnt a lot about fishing 🎣 techniques 👍.

  • @OverlandPNW
    @OverlandPNW Před 3 lety

    Now that's how men fish...just walk right out that and grab one! Brilliant !!

  • @ToyBJ
    @ToyBJ Před 5 lety +2

    Lol 😂 priceless Matt !! , love my Auto in the sand by the way lol !

  • @ericwang6117
    @ericwang6117 Před 3 lety

    serious practical tricks about 4wd and fishing👍👍👍

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety

      Tricks????? What tricks that how I catch fish

  • @drtone
    @drtone Před 5 lety +3

    Best Fishing Video ever

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 5 lety +1

      I agree. I think i should do a fishing show.

  • @rapskallion
    @rapskallion Před 5 lety +1

    Very funny Mad Matt. I thought your transport of the fish to the vehicle was a bit goofy. Now tell the truth: Where did you get that fish? It didn't look as fresh as it should have. Here's a tip. When they're a bit stiff like that just bend them back and forth in their normal swimming motion and they'll loosen up again Cheers!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 5 lety

      LOL i need all the tips i can get on fishing.

  • @clivehatton4001
    @clivehatton4001 Před 7 lety +1

    Hahahahahaha, oh that's gold Matt......!!!!! Nice technique launching the rod. Hahahahahaha. Keep up the great work brother.

  • @bradleyeglinton8151
    @bradleyeglinton8151 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips Mad Matt.

  • @BrieBrowne
    @BrieBrowne Před 10 lety

    4wd instructor and comedian
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍

  • @TimsBitsnPieces
    @TimsBitsnPieces Před 3 lety

    Damn Matt, I just learnt the best way to go fishing.. Love it!... that's my kind of fishing.. "throwing a line in"........ That's the closest I'd ever get to fishing also.

  • @greasemonkey9329
    @greasemonkey9329 Před 5 lety +1

    Lmfao, love the fishin! :-) looks like you just got home from a night out . Great video mate, Love your work bro.

  • @tuddsmithers7101
    @tuddsmithers7101 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice, good up mate.

  • @shivakumar36
    @shivakumar36 Před 2 lety

    Nice fishing tip !!!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 2 lety

      I know right. 😂😂😂🤟🤟🤟

  • @FaithisKey792
    @FaithisKey792 Před 4 lety +1

    L😝l, you’re a funny man. Great tips.
    My fishing rods need constant supervision, never mind a fish 🎣 dragging it into the depths. Even seagulls, or bystanders can snatch them and run😆.
    You did the no look everything toss, w🤪w!!!
    And you caught a red snapper 😆😆. Too funny.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety

      LOL glad you got a laugh. Is that fish a red snapper? I didn't know that. :)

  • @dvc555
    @dvc555 Před 4 lety +1

    cool sand drive

  • @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838

    I'm gonna assume he retrieved that fishing pole lol
    Lol he did. The way he dragged the pole holding the fish 😂 this deserves a like

  • @ysfya6208
    @ysfya6208 Před 6 lety

    Learned more things about fishing than off-roading

  • @Moekassem502
    @Moekassem502 Před 2 lety

    😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Oh my God.. You and your fishing technique..

  • @darrellmendiola3495
    @darrellmendiola3495 Před rokem

    Loved that video. Thanks

  • @jaber4774
    @jaber4774 Před 4 lety +1

    Badass truck 👌🏼

  • @Agent.K.
    @Agent.K. Před 6 lety

    Loved the fishing part 😂😂😂

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 6 lety

      Ya gotta be good at something ay :)

  • @The911SONIC
    @The911SONIC Před 10 lety

    Fishing mad mat style. I was laughing when he threw the rod in and says I'll come back for the fish later. Then picks up the snapper and drugs the rod on the ground

  • @meekainc
    @meekainc Před 5 lety

    BRAVO!!!! Love your sense of humour!

  • @anthonycarroll6372
    @anthonycarroll6372 Před 5 lety +1

    Good tips and amazing fishing skills

  • @gregupton6188
    @gregupton6188 Před 7 lety +1

    Mate after I've finished fishing half the time I feel like doing my last cast the way you do. I'll give it a go next time.

  • @paulacoburn4340
    @paulacoburn4340 Před 3 lety

    Very good and often overlooked advice to go straight up an down hills. Unless of course you are shooting a bowl. 👍🤣

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety

      Yes. A more advanced technique for sire

  • @daviddelaney8835
    @daviddelaney8835 Před 4 lety +1

    Legend.

  • @mrmusicmanic
    @mrmusicmanic Před 5 lety +1

    Love the fishing man lol

  • @cueballgaming482
    @cueballgaming482 Před 9 lety +2

    Cheers for the vid Matt was a good laugh.

  • @dirttrackcowboy1244
    @dirttrackcowboy1244 Před 8 lety

    Top vid mate, good tips there. Love your fishing tips too.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 8 lety

      I should do a Fishing show!!! Although you've probably seen the extent of my fishing knowledge. :)

  • @ric_1371
    @ric_1371 Před 4 lety

    Haha legend mate, agree with everyone you have your fishing technique down cold

  • @BenG78
    @BenG78 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video, nice music !!

  • @NomadicKerala
    @NomadicKerala Před 4 lety +1

    Nice amigo

  • @CrustyAbsconder
    @CrustyAbsconder Před 8 lety

    I watched this video from Arcola, Texas, U.S.A.

  • @xeviuus
    @xeviuus Před 3 lety

    This dude... I've been fishing totally the wrong way all my life. Who knew!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety

      Don’t feel bad many many people have been taught by me how to fish. 😂

  • @fortnitelegend2285
    @fortnitelegend2285 Před 6 lety +1

    awsom video and great fishing tips

  • @sir_forsaken1857
    @sir_forsaken1857 Před 7 lety

    What a great video and funny too... love your fishing technique. Maybe I should try throwing my rod in the ocean... would probably get a better result than i do now hahahaha. Had to sub, good tips with a fun attitude.... love it!

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey man thanks I'm glad you loved it and as you saw I came out of the water with a fish so something I do is right. :)

  • @everett6733
    @everett6733 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @gregreed402
    @gregreed402 Před 2 lety

    Thanks very much

  • @kiofrenzy
    @kiofrenzy Před 5 lety

    useful info for a beginner.

  • @jaymanxxxx
    @jaymanxxxx Před 4 lety +1

    lol that fishy bit...!

  • @rollyb5061
    @rollyb5061 Před 8 lety

    after watching all that and loved it, nice pinky Matt

  • @SheepDogReady
    @SheepDogReady Před 10 lety +2

    LOL....Good Humor!

  • @zanyredonkulous
    @zanyredonkulous Před 10 lety +2

    Im subscribing because you use BFGOODRICH. And i like your style of fishing

  • @lukeclarke8054
    @lukeclarke8054 Před 2 lety

    If I where to try that fishing technique I guarantee some Kiwi in New Zealand ends up with a new rod and fish combo.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 2 lety

      LOL they wouldn't know what to do with it. LOL

  • @shannonwise7737
    @shannonwise7737 Před 10 lety +1

    so good mate, well done

  • @lindsaywest5266
    @lindsaywest5266 Před 4 lety +1

    I grew up in Redhead.

  • @essequamvideri
    @essequamvideri Před 3 lety

    in the back next to the recovery gear,
    i have a reminder sticker saying,
    "air down dummy" 😉

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety

      From memory I was down around 14PSI.

  • @mohd.makhdoom5407
    @mohd.makhdoom5407 Před 5 lety +1

    Very useful...subscribed mate👍

  • @TabVentures
    @TabVentures Před 5 lety +2

    How have i only seen this! Haha 😂😂

  • @-seckolds-4x497
    @-seckolds-4x497 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome buddy🤙

  • @allizan
    @allizan Před 9 lety

    Great video - thanks!

  • @xboxice2005
    @xboxice2005 Před 10 lety

    Just got back from this location,nice video very informative :)

  • @brianmaclennan561
    @brianmaclennan561 Před 2 lety

    😅😅😅😅😅😅 some good points there, an im not much of a fisherman either.

  • @VIDEOZAL
    @VIDEOZAL Před 10 lety

    Now I want you to give us some fishing tips. Do you just leave the rod in the water? Is it gonna get more fish this way?

  • @T25de
    @T25de Před 4 lety

    10/10
    Nailed it!

  • @steviecarbone4052
    @steviecarbone4052 Před 6 lety +1

    Hahahaha great video!! Thanks.

  • @RioGamer
    @RioGamer Před 3 lety

    Wait so this fishing technique not only catches fish but it also guts it far out amazing

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 3 lety

      Yeah and you should see the cooking and eating show. LOL

  • @bismillah9517
    @bismillah9517 Před 10 lety

    Excellent, pro with niche

  • @sonictommo22
    @sonictommo22 Před 5 lety +2

    Throwin a line in haha 👍

  • @athooper
    @athooper Před 6 lety +1

    You had me subscribed when you "cast your line"......

  • @nunomellomusic
    @nunomellomusic Před 4 lety +1

    beautiful soundtrack in the background. what tune is that?

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm not sure. It was filmed years ago.

  • @dominicakens2307
    @dominicakens2307 Před 5 lety +2

    My tires are 40 psi , so when you say drop to 15 psi do I put it to 25 psi or all the way down to 15 psi ? I'm confused sorry

    • @luisg1781
      @luisg1781 Před 5 lety +1

      TheAvenger626 15 psi literally

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 5 lety

      Drop to 15PSI. Sorry for the confusion.

  • @garydocker7102
    @garydocker7102 Před 2 lety

    Diesel vs petrol on sand what would be your pick and why

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 2 lety

      Depends on the purpose. For fun and a day at the beach petrol for the response power. For a remote desert crossing a diesel for economy

  • @emorty1703
    @emorty1703 Před 8 lety +1

    hey mat nice old truck whats your method of rust protection?

  • @joshuacole9617
    @joshuacole9617 Před 2 lety

    Matt was this flamed at Blacksmiths Beach before they put all the restrictions in?

  • @007oli
    @007oli Před 2 lety

    This is hilarious 😂

  • @joshmoe3680
    @joshmoe3680 Před 3 lety

    I've been fishing wrong for so long

  • @edubindi
    @edubindi Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks mate! That was great! Where abouts is that?

  • @Vince66au
    @Vince66au Před rokem

    lol throw the line in too funny

  • @CACressida
    @CACressida Před 10 lety

    Subscribed because AWESOME

  • @BelloBudo007
    @BelloBudo007 Před 8 lety

    I'm enjoying your videos.
    I have done some beach travel at Frazer Island but, as I love my 4x4, I am not a fan of driving through salt water. I can see though that there may well be times when travelling, that I'll simply need to do it on the odd occasion.
    I'm just curious if you've considered a post beach wash of the vehicle and the common errors people make.

    • @MadMatt4WD
      @MadMatt4WD  Před 8 lety +1

      Hi Bill,
      I VERY rarely have to go into salt water anymore than my tire depth. I once got hub depth to get out of a camp and it's not worth it. The damage was not welcome. Your make a good idea and at some point i'll look at doing such a video.

    • @BelloBudo007
      @BelloBudo007 Před 8 lety

      +MadMatt4WD Thanks Matt, I look forward to it.

  • @stuarth43
    @stuarth43 Před 3 lety

    pends on rubber a 10 ply heavy treaded will need to be let down more than a 4,6,8 ply?