3 Days on the Mojave Road

A group of us enjoyed the Mojave Road in the spring of 2019. We traveled from east to west starting at the Colorado River. This trip has everything from hot dry deserts to pretty deep water crossings!

[@bryblanch]

I like how you plugged the invitation in there 😁 peace health and prosperity

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Sub’d. Heading out there next weekend🎉

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

That old mill is pretty sweet... Great video!

[@tronskifpv]

Really nice! Awesome to see Dave out there playing as well.

[@tronskifpv]

also this is some really great editing. You are getting good fast.

[@jeepmilitia2361]

The Rubicon of course has solid axles, but the ARTICULATION and ability to keep wheels on the ground is mostly due to SWAY BAR DISCONNECTS that allow maximum articulation. Quick disconnect links available for most vehicles but the Rubicon comes with a "hands-off" switch inside the Jeep on the dash that controls release/lock of swaybar.

[@cachief]

I enjoyed this, thank you for posting

[@WisconsinDIYGuy]

Great video and commentary.

[@michaelfletcher1224]

I thought you weren’t supposed to reveal the rock pile plaque? 🤨

[@NayNayNV]

Normally your not. I kept watching because I have never seen what that plaque said. I closed my eyes once I saw that it was a plaque so I still don't know what it says. I'm making my own trip there to take a rock and read it.

[@Smugglaz2019]

They are not supposed to.

[@chuniquepaceno470]

I was fortunate enough to have traveled the old Baja Carretera Transperninsular in the days before it was paved and this trail reminds me much of the Old Road in Baja. On graffiti: one of the things I've come to appreciate about graffiti in my more-recent Baja travels is that the dates often expressed within it will often help identify sections of the Old Road from the access roads created during the paving of the highway, which can be helpful for us afficionados. So I've come to appreciate graffiti and look forward to seeing it when I'm on the old trail.

[@taufortebc]

A trip I've always enjoyed. Looking forward to our next crossing. Surf & Turf

[@johnhouchins3156]

You disclosed information of which we do not speak; something we must discover in person.

[@shawndunfee2566]

I was disappointed to see that as well!

[@MrlandcruiserG]

Great video man do you have to ware the sit bells i am do it soon do you have to air down all the time wants you ente the trail thanks if you respond

[@JEEPIN-HereAndThere]

What time did you arrive at the lava tubes?

[@annanne3929]

Enjoying your vids! Do you welcome new peeps? How does one join the club?

[@charlessmart7640]

I've got the same question. If I have problems setting up something with them, I'm going to contact Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association and ask them.

[@Taj_mahaul_earth_cruiser_4x4]

Is there an option to avoid that water river crossing? or you went through it for fun?

[@ThriftyOverlander]

The river crossing has been filled in some for the railroad construction crews so it is not as deep. The only way to avoid it is something like a 15 mile back track.

[@skyknight2095]

Nice video. Is there a way to avoid the river crossing and go around it if you didn't want to go through it?

[@ThriftyOverlander]

The river crossing has been filled in some for the railroad construction crews so it is not as deep. The only way to avoid it is something like a 15 mile back track.

[@BaddAtom]

you showed the monument. thats messed up man. bad juju

[@ThriftyOverlander]

Interesting, I have never heard it was bad juju, its in some of the other Mojave Rd video.

[@TheWuky22]

Yeah, not supposed to show the plaque message. It’s intended to be a only for those who make the trek out there. Some people don’t know that.

[@tehjosheh]

great video, thanks! any chance you would have a suggestion on whether a stock 4runner could make this trip?

[@bennyh384]

Currently have better setup but ran this trail, even Mengel Pass in Death Valley with complete stock tacoma with no locker in "All-Season" street tires. Call me crazy but I even ran few popular trails in Moab and Colorado with it. Had few souped up Jeepers laughing at my stock taco with street tires and nerf bar. Lol. Remember your stock 4runner is more capable than stock tacoma. Do recommend AT tires, steel(not aluminum) skid plate, rock slider(not nerf bar) for peace of mind. Always check the weather and avoid flash flood season.

[@tehjosheh]

@@bennyh384 awesome, thanks for the tips and info.. will be going this Jan!

[@ThriftyOverlander]

I am sure a stock 4runner could make it, not as easily as something more built, might have to take it slower and more carefully. I agree better tires is the most important 1st upgrade to handle offroading.

[@tehjosheh]

@@ThriftyOverlander Thanks, actually did this trip W to E this past week! went faster than i should have and my after market skid suffered for it but it was a blast!

[@charlessmart7640]

Like Ann Anne, I'd like to know if it's possible to join your group.

[@ChristophPuetz]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Is there a bypass for that deep water crossing at all or is that the only way out?

[@charlessmart7640]

Someone stated rocks have now been laid in this crossing eliminating the deep water.

[@ThriftyOverlander]

No by pass without going back many miles. There is come construction going on with the railroad and they filled it in some so I think its at least a foot less deep now.

[@TrailRunn4r]

Nice video but it's hard to hear you over the background music.

[@davidkihn770]

Agreed, your voice is too low.

[@ThriftyOverlander]

Thanks for the feedback, I think I am better at this in my more recent videos

[@bobbypadilla09]

Do you guys think a 2wd tahoe with a 6in lift with 35s can make this trail ???

[@ThriftyOverlander]

Yes, You would not really have any difficulties.

[@mojavered.]

I did it in a 2WD 95 Nissan Hard Body.

[@bryblanch]

@@mojavered. I gotta 97. Bullet proof

[@David-Drums]

Your not supposed to tell anyone what the plaque says. You earn that. Great job. 🙁. And running the trail in reverse destroys it. Clueless