STEEL PASS IN A MINI VAN?!! Navigating One of the Desert's Toughest Trails in an Astro Van
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #726
Date of adventure: 4/24/23
Traveling from the Saline Valley to the Eureka Dunes via Steel Pass...in a 4x4 Astro Van minivan! (The driver hates when I call it that....but that's basically what it is!)
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7 days later...Mike's still 🔥
"Thank you, Spielberg." 😂😂😂
7 days later and Wonderhussy is still 🔥
Mike Z seems like a fun guy with a sense of humor, wish you guys found that bathtub that's filled with blue marbles.I'd really like to see that.
Hey,...me too!
I like the way Sarah asks Mike a question, then answers it before he can respond !
🤣🤣 it never gets old
Sarah interrupts the people she meets incessantly, she’s very rude, she is so self absorbed, it’s all about Sarah, I dunno know how or why people put up with that, she would itch my temper and I would tell her to get lost, berating her about her hairy pits, and ruin her video!
My husband hates it , he says let him talk
Yeah,...that's cute!!
That ace fighter pilot tilted his wing in salute to you, Wonderhussy!
I think he flew outa Beale AFB
Astro was the great dane family dog of The Jetsons
20% vehicle, 80% driver !!! That's a great road to a good place. I really like the quietness of "the little one" surrounded by chain link.
13:26, just before the sharp left up the hill where the Astro Van got a coolant bubble, you walk up the wash around the corner, and there is the bathtub.
Yup, 13:26 looks about right. Sorry you missed it Sara.
Yeah, she got a bad pin. As soon as she got out of the vehicle I was saying nope, way off. BTW I went over in a nearly stock '02 Kia Sportage 2 door with no trouble at all.
@@Capesolitude she'll have to go back now, it's a rite of passage.
Mike seems like a cool dude.
I was thinking the same! I think ‘the Hussy’ might have found her man!?!?!! Seems like a match to me and you can see the connection between them two!
@@jicakejijicakeji7278 Wonderhussy has a special spring in her step when around mike.
@@jicakejijicakeji7278 asset i😅😮😮
He is a cool cat dog…….
Totally agree 👍 😊. Not bad on the eyes 👀 either 😉 👀
As they say on the CB Radio; "California: Home of the Fruits, Flakes, and Nuts!"
The fighter jets have a flight path called Star Wars canyon. It starts nearly Crowley overlook. WH, you ought to research and do a story about it. A few years ago, a fighter pilot crashed into the side of the canyon.
I wonder if the one seen in the video was out of China Lake?
Thanks to all for giving me a glimpse of yet another place I love seeing, but will never go to.
The approach angle of that van angle is amazing....... Astro manly van, man.
No doubt this gentleman is the real deal 💯💯💪💪
He is absolutely right in the mountain biking sport. We always tell newbies to learn on a Hardtail instead of full suspension.
Do a video of all the crazy Hollywood tales. That would be a good video 😉
Being born and raised and lived most of my life in central Idaho. I have done some pretty knarly off roading. But I lived in southern Nevada for 21 years and I can tell you the roughest roads are there or near there. In central Idaho we get into verticle. Like 45 degrees or so. But the rocks and rough terrain of the southwest is bone jarring. Good job navigating it all.
Wonderful ride-a-long. Mike and his Astro ate that trail up. Recorded in Wonderhussy-vision. Great job by both of you. Stay safe Sarah.
It’s not a minivan… it’s a MAN-e-van! Damn good driving Mike! Nice videography WH!!!
All Hail Mike's MINI VAN!!!!🏆
Fun. I lived in Hollywood for years. It's really a great place to live.
That co-pilot’s face sums everything up 🐶🐶🐶…y’all have a great time 👍👍👍
I lived in Hollyweird for two years from 1980 to 83. Loved it.
Now, THAT was fun! Thank you, Sarah!
I think this was my favorite WH episode
The 87 will make it anywhere!!
Hi never a dull moment in the desert 😮❤
I hope you guys know they they released the last living Manson prisonersyesterday😅
Mike and Wonderhussy sittin’ in a tree! 😍🤪👍🏻
I drove a cargo Astro van in the late 90's for work. Very capable mini work beast.
Those were half truck half van good frames a local lock smith carried a ton of his equipment for mobile work
Watched the Greeks rendition & it was good too, reminded me of driving through mud rock slides on the Alaska highway in our Galaxy 500 back in the 60's. We only had 33 flat tires on that trip.
Do you mean a Ford Galaxy??!!😃
@@Elhastezy888 Yes a six cylinder, that required new coil & points 1/2 way on the trip.
@@Elhastezy888 Galaxie 500 was a cool shoegaze band. 😄
That was a great job, Astro and Mike! Thanks Wonderhussy!
Back in the late 2000's, my friends and I did a lot of trips down to DV, doing these trails on our dual sport motorcycles.
If that van's a rockin don't go a knockin...Vanlife!! 👀🤣🚐🥰
A true fun fact ,HA !!!
That Astro Van is a beast! Those are definitely more truck than minivan.
Well, if you do proper mods, it can be way better than stock. Because I wouldn't want to take a stock S-10/ Astro in to the great unknown.
Great video Sarah very exciting Mike is a very good off roader
GM actually did advertise the Astro and safari vans as midsize. Flaunting that it was larger than the competitors but still small enough for family outings and tough enough for daily work vehicle.
Great Video, Sarah, reminds me of a day (1975) when a friend of mine who was into VW's, went off roading, we took a stock VW Bus up Tuna Canyon road on the coast, then proceeded up a goat track to the summit of the local mountain, At the summit, we surprised a Jeepster who was all proud about getting to the Summit. Stole his thunder big time.
Great video and music editing on this one Sarah. Your skills really shine on these more complex shoots.
So when are you and Mike going to hook up again he seems like a awesome dude 😎👍
Just imagine those Death Valley Germans doing something like this in a stock, airport rental minivan.
well, i guess they technically didn't do it..
My best friends first vehicle when he turned 16 was a hand me down Astro Van. It was white and had fake wood siding. We had a lot of great times in that Astro Van.
I'd take that 80's Toyota out there long before I took a 2023 Wrangler...
Pristine 36 year old Toyota pickup! That's how Toyotas roll. Previously owned by Marty McFly?
Great meeting Mike! What an adventure! How great was that!
I will never look at a Chevy Astro van the same way ever again nice job Mike I forget your name
Cool adventure. I have been off roading for about 20 years on some of the roughest trails anywhere, including all the famous mountain trails in Colorado and Moab UT. I started with a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, then a Nissan Xterra, and now, wait for it,…………..a Subaru Outback. I carry a come-a-long and hi lift Jack and have only had to use either one time. I used to air down my tires like the conventional wisdom demands, but learned quickly that it only helps in deep sand. It is not good for rocky terrain, in fact, makes the vehicle ride terrible and extremely bouncy. I now keep my all terrain tires inflated to 32 psi and have a solid ride and no traction issues. Try it.
Yep, been offroading in my three Nissan Frontiers, 1984, 1992, and 2014 here in Coastal British Columbia. Sold my 1992 to a friend of mine and it is still going, i put 250k kilometers on it, all hard kilometeres.
I had a Subaru Brat - had tons of fun in it all over Nevada and eastern Oregon. Upgraded to a Suzuki Samari! More fun. Always had lockers and standard transmission - the only way to fly! Finally upgraded again about 20 years ago to a F150 4x4. Still standard tranny and lockers - easy street! It’ll last me ‘till I head up to that old cabin in the sky (with my rusty old halo)
Nice driving, Mike!
You and Mike make great videos together!!!
I hope you and Mike both catch the movie “Sorcerer” some time….you’ll see why I’m recommending it. Overall, a great (underappreciated) movie.
I loved this. I grew and am in Tennessee where switchback curves, ruts, and gravel are a way of life. More so years ago than now but woo eeeee. My father made me learn how to drive a 59 Chevy on a long steep hill and not roll back more than a dime and mind you, manual gears and a clutch. I am still the talk of the town 50 years later. Partly because I was no more than 90 lbs.
This was a very nice video. I cannot imagine doing those things myself!
Murpy’s law got ya…if you had left the pink flamingo behind, you would have found the bathtub.
I liked the pink flamingo for her though, right!. It was perfect.
Mike has got to be the best pal and CZcamsr you have introduced us too. I am loving his channel as well. And the energy between you two is awesome!
This was so much fun to watch.
Technical? Technical? We used to call those areas of offloading freeways! I know my truck could do all that in 2WD. No, brag, just fact.
See that front tire spinning at that one waterfall. That's where a limited slip differential would do wonders.
Nice adventure!
Very impressive Astro van but look at that 36 year old Toyota Hilux! Almost bone stock and no drama.
Mike's a hoot for sure...damned good driver too. Thanks for filming the event, Sarah Jane. It gave me new respect for the Astro Van.
COULD Mike be "The One"? All her fans are a-twitter!
Hi tom
I JUST PUT ASTRO VAN ON MY BUCKET LIST 75YRS YOUNG AND READY TO EXPLORE 😊😊
Cutest co-pilot ever!
Luv that puppy! Really big show! Thanks for sharing!
A topo map shows Marble canyon....hike about 100 yards up the canyon from the road
At 13:26, where the road takes a sharp left turn, take the small valley to the right and after 100 yards there is the marble bath.
No ****,they were that close?
@@Jeff-jg7jh On Google Earth there is even a Street View mode blue dot there.
It's also marked on page 88 of the California Atlas and Gazetteer published by DeLorme.
The new Ford Bronco’s have been determined to be quite fragile, don’t hold up as well as Jeeps and they are not body on frame vehicles so they can’t articulate as much as Jeeps. No good for rock crawling, not even a little bit! The type of suspension the Broncos have is good for desert racing, but not rock crawling. I have owned a couple Ford F150s and I was very happy with them for work, but for exploring, I WANT A JEEP RUBICON!
The secrets out soft tires, works on ice and snow just as well. That was a fun video.
*To Mike*
Ha Ha!! We saw that sneaky little kiss that you threw in! Good job! Next time put it on the lips for those of us living vicariously through you! Pure Awesomeness!👍
That was fun, I no longer have a four-wheel-drive, so it is nice to watch videos like this.
It is always about choosing the right track. Much like life. Choose the right path for you if you can.
It is great to get more vlogs from my favorite wanderer .
I remember those just for fun days, we've followed some of the same paths. Love to see your revisit, for me, videos.
Those minivans originally started life on Lee Iococas K-car platform for Chryslers midsized sedans.
It was Quite the revolution to unibody a van.
the astro van was actually derived from the s-10 pickup, most of the chassis parts are the same.
@@marzsit9833 that's right and you could build it for your needs very affordable vehicle
Respect to the Astro Van Community! 👍👍
Cool adventure Sarah! Never underestimate the Astro Van! :-)
Best and nerve wracking WonderHussy Off Road adventure in Mike's Not your Grandma's Mini van!
Oh, you may google, Tommy White steel guitar. That may help you understand a bit if who I am.😊
You add fun to to a day. Mike Rocks. What a good guy. Fun day wish I was at th hot springs. Love to meet you. Blessings
I need a partner to make the trek to these hot springs, maybe stay a week.
Safety first with the right travel friend your right
. NICE TY ☺
The Astro Van reminds me of the common Russian military van. Get it painted in the army green and it would be very similar looking.
Is that Russian military van sometimes called a Scooby-Doo van sometimes
Mike is such a cool dude!
You're a sweetheart....
Another beautiful hidden place in the desert
Looks like Mike did not want to let go of Wonderhussy!
Who would?
@@steveheath4256 Well, I'm a straight female so.......🤣
@@margaretbowen867 I meant no offense. Just trying (and failing) to be cute.
@@steveheath4256 No offense! I was trying the same thing!!!! We did OK.
The van just needs the cammo paint job and it won't look like a soccer mom van lol
Fantastic video!!! Well done to you all!!!🤩😃🤩
cool ride to Hollywood,you needed your drone to find the tub
I have a GMC Safari, pretty much the same thing as an ASTRO. I've gone 1000's of miles on back roads in it. My most favorite vehicle I've ever owned.
Wonder hotness,Mike's cool,van is boss, Hollywood insanely busy and funky.miss l.a. for nor cal.
Great video...I see great chemistry between you 2..
Yes!! 🎉🩷
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiators are the ONLY body on frame vehicles being built today, well accept the Mercedes G class vehicle. That means the suspension and drivetrain articulate off of a frame that is not compromised by the integration of the body into a frame and so the axles are able to articulate and twist to a much greater degree than any other vehicle, the Mercedes G is probably comparable but the cost is at least 120K and is very heavy, which is not an advantage! The axles have swing arms, tie rods, that tie the axles to the frame with ball links and rubber bushing so the swing arms are not ridged like on the rear of a motorcycle, they allow the axles to twist, especially when the sway bar is disconnected. I KNOW these things are TRUE because I installed the 2.5 inch lift on my Gladiator MYSELF!
What difference does this make? It allows the tires to float independently according to the terrain so they will not lose traction or get stuck just because the road is not flat. THAT VAN WILL GET STUCK WHEN THE ROADS GET WONKY!
Bead lock wheels a special new type that are street legal, air dump air valves to air down the tires rapidly, 37” by 12” tires and I also installed some 3rd party skid plates over the differentials and other parts, and installed thick steel reinforcement parts around the steering linkages. This is all typical Jeep enhancement stuff, I did do some tricks the with refrigerator freezer I installed that I have never seen anyone else do in a Gladiator or Wrangler or other vehicle. All these things add weight to the vehicle so with a gas engine the mileage would have been dropping, but not with a high torque diesel the rapid acceleration and good mileage HAS NOT CHANGED!
I’ve only been there by landing at The Chicken Strip! One of my favorite hot springs!
We love your channel WH! Please keep visiting hot springs. It is so cool to see all the diff types of hot springs you visit.
You are strong and folks will mess w/ya. KEEP GOING! They are just losers and hide behind the screen.
Nice Ride.
Love your hussle . I really appreciate you for posting so many different topics. A good mix equals good reviews . I've been a fan for years learned about burning man event for real from you . Things change because the right journalist brings up hot topics . Follow up shall be provided in future reviews . Keep up the sharp news hounds can only provide . We can all start by writing to your Congress peeps . Let them know about the trash left behind year after year . All because it's a desert in burning mans trash waste land .
🤣🤣🤣3:33 oh no ewe didn't 🤪🤪🤪sho nuff did 😜😜😜WH ewe's is riotous I tell ya whhat 🖐😎
Astrovan Tribe subscribed!
Used to wheel a 2 wheel astrovan in the early 90s
I love Astro vans
A hot springs oasis, an excellent location for Husseywear!
Stumbled on you while researching towable toy haulers and am now somewhat addicted. Great job with video content, excellent storytelling and cheap sunglasses management to get your point across. I had to subscribe after watching your story about the germans in Death Valley back in 1996. Terrible way to go, especially the fact that they had kids with them. You seem like a very nice person and are fun to watch. You're a good writer too from what I've seen on your website. Keep the videos coming, and thanks.
That was GREAT....!
You are awesome bringing that Astro advice!
What's up wondering girl!!
WH is now Astro Bunny!
Had no doubts at all Wonderhussy! Mike seems to be very knowledgeable of his MIDSIZED VAN 😊 and has due diligence to check his rig because he loves that van. Heck... I love that van! Great job Wonderhussy and Mike. Maybe we could see future adventures with Mike and Wonderhussy 👏👏👏👏 With nothing but love and respect from Kentucky ❤
Very nice 👍