BREAKDOWN in the middle of Yellowstone National Park (EP 36)

[@robwainwright5387]

All part of travels in a Land Rover. Keep your spirit up. You will have another breakdown or two. That's part of it.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it s been teaching us quite a bit

[@babulexplorer]

Thanks! Hallo friend i'm always support you both, god bless you, greeting!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Babul! 😃 thank you for the support and we noticed you sending us super thanks!! We thank you very much for the support ❤️ ❤️

[@peterhabel]

So unfortunate that you broke down. And fortunate that you had Tom to assist you! But hey, its all part of the adventure! 🙂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Exactly Peter! That we remain memorable!

[@beed9643]

So sad, you did not go through Utah. Off seasons you don't need to make a reservation. There's Zions, Arches, Canyon Land, Dead Horse, Bruce Canyon, Horse shoe, and the famous Monument Valley. But, by far Yellow Stone is more likely to be the best bet due less traveling. Safe travels. Thank you for sharing. You are all awesome. ♥️ 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi Bee! It is in the plans! We did some of those during another trip in the past but we re definitly going to head there

[@andrewj.salmon4334]

Pretty cool you all get to be wild in America! Great experiences on all fronts...!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes at least that! It s beautiful up there

[@majers_abroad]

Get an oil catch can from western filters or similar. Game changer. And keeps your intercooler clean and blow by oil clean

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Interesting! We will look for this.

[@homeofbobwhite]

Thanks!

[@andya1976m]

I like more and more your videos. And I'm glade you met Tom, even if you have problems with the car, you will be fine after all. Hugs, guys!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much Andya. Makes us super happy to receive this kind of feedback!

[@Ecrocken]

I'd rather see spent .22 shells in the wild areas of the country than in the cities! Welcome to America!

[@francisgabagat2291]

I am glad you have friends on the road like Tom and Jerry to help when in need. Safe travels. Much love from LA Cali

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Totally they have been amazing friends for us. We will never forget what they ve done for us.

[@RickEstrada]

Jeez hope everything works out you guys… glad you had a good friend like Tom to help out!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Totally! Tom s a hero!

[@theadventuresofsolykos]

Tom on his quest to creatively bake his potato, and I am here for it. So good! 🤣

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha always!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Good thing Yellowstone jumping off cities are very good with vehicle repairs! Welcome to Yellowstone country, the best place in the world. Not sure exactly when y'all were there, but I can confirm that the park closed for the season Nov. 1, and in Cody we got our first snow a few days later (it did not stay)!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Was about just a few days before park closure… we got the snow at the garage haha. It is indeed an amazing place!

[@billyc5914]

Sounds like turbo charger seals. Not a big deal as long as the turbo is able to be rebuilt otherwise a reman will be on the agenda. When turbo seals break it will suck all ur oil out very quickly & engine damage will accure if u don't catch it in time. I hope that's all it is. Good luck guys!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Billy!

[@lucabolani946]

Anyway...nice trip nice car interesting kind of Life

[@mary333j]

I hope you get back to your adventures in Yellowstone 💖

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Jewels!

[@ChrisPrediction]

I’m glad you guys made it to Yellowstone. It’s by far probably the best park in the United States in my humble opinion. Of course, it’s a drag that your Defender is having some problems but at the same time it is part of the adventure, even though it sucks . I’ve been following you guys for a while you make a great team. I love your content and you guys will be just fine. I’m sure of it. 👌🤙👊🤗

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Chris you are totally right! It is part of the trip! And the few things we we got to see in Yellowstone were awesome. Thank you for your supporting comment!

[@terryzanger7152]

I'm a Toyota fan too but they break like anything else. Take it in stride is a great way to roll. Good luck.

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Stunning landscapes. Hopefully you will get your auto fixed soon. Good luck!!

[@Donneczka1]

Wow! Am sorry to hear of your troubles! Not fun. You have done everything right! 🥲 I hope you will get a fix soon and your moods will soar!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! It is being sorted!

[@popsrockz1372]

I love Yellowstone, it's one of my favorite places to visit. I'm sad you didn't get to enjoy it as much, but you were there at the right time of the year imo to experience it. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was indeed amazing! Even for the short time! Just before the first snows as well!

[@sandrawenger7921]

Wow - what an adventure! So sorry for you guys! So thankful for Tom - love your relationship with him. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

He s the best! We are doing better and h things will work out!

[@ivanstevens]

That’s bad luck. Stay positive and I will look forward to watching you guys on the next episode 🙂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Exactly! Thats the mindset! thank you for the support :)

[@davidw5629]

You were so looking forward to Yellowstone and then you have problems. So sorry. Here's to your luck changing. 👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

As you say: it comes and goes! We still saw beautiful sceneries and animals! Not too bad :)

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Oh no! Even Puma breaks down!? I hope that was easy fix! Thanks for the Video! Tom is a really nice guy!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Tom is a star! Yes eventually the fix was not dramatic

[@candylesnik5750]

Love the music!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks!

[@oldblood_eyes]

so unfortunate you guys broke down and, even worse, while at yellowstone!! one of the USA's best national parks.. but damn what else can you do but to just keep moving and keep that spirit high? im sure you guys will get the defender up and running in no time! all the best and hope you guys can keep enjoying the country

[@EarthRoamingAdventures]

Looks like we were probably there at the same time as you.,dumping snow everywhere now wile we wait for some deasel heater parts.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good luck with that brrr..

[@erwinthijs7574]

Ik heb hetzelfde model defender 2015 oliepomp al 3 maal vervangen die komt los en gaat dan stuk heb de 3 de vastgezet met kartelringen symtoom te hoge oliedruk en als je twijfelt laat de olie af en check voor kleine metaalsplinters in olie heb er nu een van ford transit inzitten

[@Joni.b.]

C’est la vie vraiment, n'est ce pas? S**t happens at the most inconvenient times and we have to deal with it, mobile or not. You two are so resourceful and I enjoy Mathilde’s positive spin on things - the distraction of bison, elk, blue sky, sunshine. Bummer, but at least you got to see some of that special place and have the assistance and company of that good buddy Tom!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oui c’est ca. The weather was good, sceneries amazing and Tom proved to be an amazing friend. We could not be happier and for the rest well, it ll be part of the history.

[@yamacal1589]

What an adventure a mishap & a good view

[@mountainman599]

very nice music

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Mountain man!

[@ninez5740]

You may have been able to rent an auto transport from U-Haul, which Tom could safely tow to Jackson, fairly inexpensive.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We learnt that a bit too late unfortunately… but we will keep that in mind for next time. Thanks a lot!

[@ninez5740]

@@NextMeridianExpedition This actually sent me down the rabbit hole lol. If you go to U-Hauls site they have a vehicle calculator for American cars. The only Defenders for U.S. have AWD, not sure of your year/make/model info. You could call if you had time; still good to know.

[@michaelsecomb4115]

World's longest straight road without any turn is said to be on the Nullabor Plain in southern Australia and is 146.6 km.

[@Defender110SLO]

Tom is real Defender driver. 😉 Cheers to all of you. 🍷&🍺

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

He is!!!

[@Siahaan_and_Co]

I hope you both are o.k, and glad to know you have reached the beautiful yellow stone. Greetings with love and peace from Jakarta, Indonesia🙏✌️🤍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We re all good Johnny! All the best!

[@AstroVanTribe]

The shell casings were .45ACP and .22LR - Shell casings are everywhere and always have been, going back to the late 19th century, I've discovered them all over the country (I usually pick mine up) 😉 - Probably too late for this but it's better to rent/buy a tow bar if your friend is really going to tow you some distance. That strap idea is not a smart way to go for distance, I don't think it's even legal on the highway

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Interesting! good to know! We know nothing about this kind of thing. We picked some up for trash but there were so many of them..

[@caa1947]

That's what I thought - very dangerous to be towing on a highway with just a strap. Indeed, I'm surprised you weren't pulled over sooner.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

@@caa1947 I was talking of the bullets. For the strap in the middle of nowhere it was our best option. And it worked well on the next episode ;)

[@AstroVanTribe]

@@NextMeridianExpedition People make things from them - Interesting souvenirs, for sure. I have an Israeli 5.56 casing from the front lines in Israel with small bits off the Wailing Wall in it. I'm in the Los Angeles area but also have a house in southern AZ I need to get to (will be selling it soon) - If you guys are interested in shooting for the experience don't hesitate to reach out. I'm a former US Marine (Security Forces) so safety and competence are always practiced

[@caa1947]

@@NextMeridianExpedition It may work well for YOU, but others traveling on the highway were put in danger. That is why its the law ..."The state vehicle code says, “No person shall operate a vehicle towing another motor vehicle upon a freeway unless the towing vehicle is coupled to the towed vehicle by a rigid structure attached securely to both vehicles by nonrigid means." As well, should have your 4-ways on while towing to alert others. Not cool.

[@landrover827]

You can get a trailer from uhaul for towing. (Assuming you have a vehicle to tow you with).

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good to know, for a longer distance we would have definitely considered upgrading the towing material. Now we know where to if one day we need it.

[@markmitchell457]

I spent 34 days in Yellowstone in 1980. It looks so commercial now. Every scene had some sort of building in the frame. It's so sad they let that happen. Good luck with the Land Rover. Try to have fun!

[@jeffreygunn3530]

Same with the Grand Canyon. I first visited there in around 1974. When I went back earlier this year, it reminded me of a Disney theme park

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That happened to many places. But somehow we did not have many people around. But it s true we tend to appreciate even better areas outside the parks where sceneries are similar but without the commercial frame around.

[@markmitchell457]

@@NextMeridianExpedition I can recommend Sequoia National Park, and Kings canyon National park. Just a short drive away from Yosemite which has become completely commercialized. Sequoia with its giant redwoods is the least utilized National Park in the system for its size. It's just an incredibly beautiful place. If you don't like a lot of people all you have to do is walk a half mile 99.5% of the people will not walk a half mile. I know neither of these parks are on your route this time around. If you come back to the United States you might consider a trip along the west coast of Washington Oregon and half of california. I only say half of California because the other half is a bit of a desert with very nice beach cities and towns. Great for partying, not so much for sightseeing. Below San Francisco avoid Interstate 5. It's not a scenic road down there. I personally live in San Diego, which is a beautiful seaside City surrounded by desert. Take a look at the city on the web.

[@warmbreeze43]

Great video. I haven’t been to Yellow Stone and I’ve lived in the states my whole life. Enjoy our great country

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It s a dream of a place! But many places are amazing in the states so it takes time going around

[@gtir300hp]

The main thing with Towing. You have to keep the tow rope tight. You are using your brakes to slow him down as well. Mostly when going down hills and stopping. If his brake lights come on, your rope goes slack need to push brake a little harder. You want to try to not have brake on when pull you on flat road too. As he is changing gears when speeding up, the rope will slacken a little, till he puts foot on gas again. Don't touch the brake, will take slack up by it self. When going from stop, to go on a new road and have to take off quickly. Just hold the brake down a tinny bit just enough to stop rope getting a big sagg in it between gears. Once he is in 3rd gear let brake right off. This is All to stop the big jerks. If the rope is slack. let him know so he can go forward a bit to tighten it up before he has to start pulling you quickly to get across an intersection. Hopefully this all helps get you to buy a tow bar or get one made. Hopefully even better, your Landrover is an easy fix. Happy travelling.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Great advice! We learnt some of it while doing! Thanks a lot!

[@dajosoba.3263]

Stay positive and good luck

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! You re right positive mindset solves it all!

[@ursinidaho]

Hi Guys. We went to Yellowstone this May and my Subaru started to act funny near the end of the day. We had to change our plans and stay in Bozeman instead of Dillon that night. It's fun to hear what you think of the Northwest US. I live in North Idaho. We are having a snowstorm today. Safe travels and keep up your great attitudes! Cheers!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It s beautiful up here. Although we did not show Idaho too much it is beautiful as well. Thank you very much for your comment. Cheers!

[@ursinidaho]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Now that I am watching your adventures from the beginning I see that you are showing us some incredibly beautiful places I never knew about! It's very inspiring!

[@kst357]

Sorry about your breakdown. In most places in the USA you can't use nylon tow straps on public roadways but have to chains or a tow bar. If you find yourself in this situation again I recommend trying to rent a tow dolly from U Haul or renting a car trailer.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you we will keep it in mind for another time

[@FelixCervantes]

In the US, in most states it is illegal to tow a car with a tow rope. Maybe time to get a tow bar?

[@rodriguesfa271]

Yeah its better! Land rover we never knows

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

The views & the landscapes are pretty EPIC!!! Wow & these bisons, INSANE 🔥

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

bison are the best

[@csofmaine]

It was great to see the video. Very nice job with the production- music, editing, etc. Your positive attitudes are wonderful!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Cindy! It is so nice to read! We re learning.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

If you come to Colorado in the SE part are the highest sand dunes in the US with a great background of mountains....and in metro Denver there mesas with great view of the metro area and foothills

[@countrylifeofpilipina]

Dissapointed of what happen to you. But thanks there was a very good friend helping. Take care as always keep safe. Have a great day

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes! it is only temporary ! and having a friend with us was helpful

[@annescholl420]

Wow! So so sorry that you broke down! 😢 To watch this video brings back so many amazing memories! I use to live in Sun Valley Idaho and drove through those crater fields. We love Yellow Stone and Grant Teton National Parks! The wildlife is amazing. I recommend it in the early spring for one of your future trips. Definitely planning on going back there! Plus I need to take my hubby and kids to where I use to live. I you coming to Miami this time around! If you do make it to Florida please message me! There is wild life in the Everglades.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Anne. We would love to visit florida and the everglades one day. But it will not be for this trip. we ll keep it in mind in the future! thank you very much for the invitation.

[@kirkmarble16]

You became your own western outlaws in a way 😄 Love the adventures!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

whoops. I guess we got carried away by the adventure itself haha

[@Okierover]

Drat! The dreaded "flatbed of shame". My Range Rover Classic has come home 3 times that way. Hope you are up and running soon.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Back on the road! We show you that in the next video

[@grahames9228]

I guess you can't help bad luck, but it does put a damper on things. Can only get better.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It will! For sure!

[@francisold9166]

Might be the injector seat washer blown- pressure rises in rocker cover and pushes the oil out through the breather pipe. TDCi Ford engine - seen this twice . If it is this and as long as you didn’t loose oil pressure it’s ok fix. Enjoying the channel.👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey Francis, thanks for the support and that’s what it was. All fixed now 😊

[@francisold9166]

@@NextMeridianExpedition good to hear that. Looking forward to your news. Safe journey. Kind regards F

[@marthaschultz7082]

Hey there, you may want to consider a tow bar. Most U Haul places have them to purchase and so much safer than tow strap. Around 150$ and I always carry it either on the front of the FJ60 or the TJ Jeep. My worst case was towing a Ford Truck home behind a rental UHaul. If you are riding in the towed vehicle, you can enhance the braking when needed.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks for the advice. We will think about uhaul next time. Where we were it was about impossible but that is good to keep in mind!

[@sapinva]

Yes, with Jeeps and Rovers, you may as well weld one on the front permanently :)

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

You should hit Rocky Mountain National Park and see the huge elk herds in Estes Park outside the park with the alpine slide and the gondola up a hill...then Golden for a cute town where the mountains start and home to the Colorado Railroad Museum

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oooh Thanks!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

As for hikes kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnquaWCQpLVnbrs

[@wattooz]

the imgae of you guys lying with your vechicle is so awsome. share such photos on instagram regularly

[@johnalden5821]

So sorry to hear about the car trouble. I hope things start looking up, beginning in the next episode. Yeah, as I saw how you guys had rigged up the towing ropes, I was thinking to myself, "Hmmm, that does not look really street-legal for more than a couple of blocks in a city or a couple of miles in the country. Too bad that it happened at a National Park, because the NPS can be fairly rule-intensive.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi John! Yes all solved the following episodes show the end work of this story! Thanks a lot for watching

[@zovirax2012]

Good luck

[@mjallenuk]

That's terribly unfortunate. Right in such a nice part of the trip. I hope it's something simple like an injector seal or turbo seal... Perhaps a lighter grade oil and a catchcan might be wise. Also if you need to be towed again over any real distance you must remove a propshaft or risk making a right mess of your transfer box. Fingers crossed for you both. Can't help you from the UK unfortunately!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Matt 🙏 your support online is already great and luckily it was just the seals and a new rocker cover to order!

[@mjallenuk]

Ahh that's fab so glad it wasn't a nightmare. Actually glad you reminded me. One of my 300tdi needs a rocker cover gasket it's making a mess of no. 4 injector 🤦😂

[@joelbrown3479]

Stay strong 💪 ✨️ 😎

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Joel!

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

And such a bummer, the breakdown ... hopefully not too many more problems in the future! Wishing you all the best, guys 💪

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you very much!

[@drivesafely12]

I'm glad you're safe. It might seem a bit heartless of me, but the adventure does look to be an expensive one? I guess breakdowns or when things go wrong are a part of the challenge of travelling.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It’s all part of the adventure; but travelling like we do is not very expensive. Garage bills are usually a months expense living on the road.

[@Phiyedough]

A solid bar is much safer for towing. the problem with a long rope is that people may not realise you are being towed and overtake where there is not space to overtake both vehicles.

[@robjanaway181]

Completely unnecessary if you know what you are doing and the brakes work on the towed vehicle

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi For a long long distance we would have preferred a solid bar. But we had no alternative in the middle of Yellowstone. Eventually with the Walkie talkie we could maintain good coordination and the rope was not very long at all we would have warning lights and pull on the side when another car was coming up. More on this adventure in next episode. It does require a lot of focus though...

[@gedanst1]

Yeah, is it true that such difficult situations are part of the adventure, are inevitable, and never lends themselves to the question of "if it will happen"? The question is, “when will it happen?” Unfortunately, the “answer” always comes unprepared and when your world is more beautiful. I was very happy for you when I saw that although you were going through difficult and very unpleasant moments in all respects, you managed to find the beautiful side of the moment. I am so happy for you because you have each other, which is most important to you, and at the same time you have real friends. I look forward to your next episode, in which I wish with all my heart to see you smile again and that you have been through all the bad things you have encountered. Just like in the trips I've "taken" with you so far, I'm here to support you with at least a good thought. Greetings from Romania and I'm only waiting for good news from you. Cheer up guys, and move on! Warmly Dan

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Exactly ! it is not bad in the end and we learn from this :) Good news will be coming ! they always do! all the best Dan

[@landrover827]

Also, if visiting multiple US National parks / monuments consider the “America the beautiful” national park pass. You’ll save a lot.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We got it! So useful indeed.

[@deriusnorris4463]

Wow another story for the camp fire. You guys are alive and everything else can be sorted regardless(yes a row truck cost is always a grudge payment). Onwards and upwards.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we will be all fine !

[@MrMoth0102]

Nice to see a Kiwi rego plate in USA! Sorry to see this,,,,, what appears to have happened is your turbo oil seals have corrupted and leaked oil into the manifold area. You's are very very lucky it wasn't an aggressive leak which would have resulted in the engine running away and blowing up!!! lf that happened you would have been looking for an entire engine, not to mention the increased repair cost!!!

[@MrMoth0102]

Another thing with diesels is to have a rag handy for stuffing into the air intake if the engine does happen to run away. The only way to turn a runaway diesel off is to block off any air entering the air intake with a rag!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes we heard! we were happy to stop when we did !

[@margiv]

Hey I am Mario I just saw your your video by doing you guys are amazing I don't think it's a big deal with your engine probably is the turbo anyway keep doing what you do

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Eventually it was not too bad (injector seals) thank you Mario! (Btw nick s middle name is Mario too! )

[@rodriguesfa271]

Its so sad 😢 I didn't mean to say this but land rover is not a reliable. How much for service in national park?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Expensive hahaha 900…

[@rodriguesfa271]

@@NextMeridianExpedition OMFG! Its so fucking expensive!

[@kidynamite58]

@@NextMeridianExpedition That was the cost of being towed to the park boundary? If so, then that was literally highway robbery. I would raise a stink about it, and try to get some of your money back.

[@stevestott1514]

So sad to here you broke down , but that’s only one small part of over landing , and it did not happen in a hard to get to spot ( I broke down one time and it toke three days to get help to were I was …not fun .but had some awesome views were we were .) but look at all the beautiful scenery and animals you saw , and you had a awesome friend in Tom & jerry to offer you help . what a epic friend . Looking to see more from you all enjoyed your video . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :):)..:)🍻👍🏼🌎

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

3 days is long! HHaha but yes. We promised each other to keep good spirit in these situations at eventually things were fine. We looked at the elks while waiting the tow and as you said Tom being with us was a great comfort! All the best Steve!

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition cheers

[@gtir300hp]

If you see an engineering shop on the way, they could make a Towing bar and an easy hitch to go on the front of the Landrover. Be way safer than Towing with the strap. If have locking hubs on front turn to unlock. Be easier to steer. I would top up the oil. Start it and check where oil coming from. If not bad when idling, and has oil pressure, no big knocking notices. and not heap of smoke out exhaust. I would just let it idle when being towed. You will have your power steering, and power brakes to make it easier being towed. Cheak to make sure an animal has not made a nest in the engine air intake. If it has, the engine will will be gutless, blowing black, blue smokeout the exhaust from sucking oil out of the motor. Might be all that is wrong with it. Hope all works out for you.

[@MrDonJBerg]

If you make it to Colorado Springs..Let me know...Get you up Pikes Peak. 14K mountain

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Very kind of you thanks! You tooo cold Maybe now no?

[@trevorkenny]

Tom is a solid dude.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really is 🙌

[@nikolaypavlov1994]

Land Rovers are so good for overlanding with that rigid, boxy design and so unreliable😪😪😪As they say "If you wanna go into the Outback, take a Land Rover. But if you wanna go in and come back, make sure it's a Land Cruiser." Stay safe and positive👍Best of luck

[@marinawolak4027]

It's not surprising that something like this could happen, I just feel bad for you that of all places, it happened at Yellowstone National Park! I'd be upset, too!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was more on the moment we felt a bit desperate. But eventually looking at elk bulls while waiting for a tow truck is not that bad. It is entertaining :)

[@SaYeager]

You can rent a U-Haul car trailer to haul your defender better than towing it 250km. If it came down to it you could rent a U-Haul truck to pull the trailer.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good tip! That s a comment that came back several time. From where we were was complicated to do but in another location if we have an issue again we will definitely keep that in mind

[@nicoleziegler6112]

Tom is a true gentleman .......and he's still on a mission to bake his potato!!!!!🤪

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

He is! Hahaha yes a forever quest for him

[@lauvenite]

Thanks

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much Lauvenite for the support from both of us

[@lauvenite]

@@NextMeridianExpedition hope you get the Albotross the Defender back on the road. It's been inspiring to watch you guys. Thanks for sharing your story and adventures!

[@dianal.1279]

How much did the tow cost? I hope all is good now!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

900 ... all is well now :)

[@edwinodus]

That could get expensive right quick

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Indeed ... just the tow truck alone...

[@my.creator]

I dont know if its just me but I get a different vibe of Tom. He reminds me of Dahmer (Netflix series) Oh probably I watch too much TV. 😱

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahah must just be the mustache 😅

[@gaetanosagliocco1866]

Sorry for what happened. Anyway, as much as it seems an upsetting event having the rangers telling you to use the park trailer, they actually "helped" you to save money in reparing the drivetrain of your Defender. If flat bed/tow truck not available and you need to be towed by other vehicle, you should go under the Defender and disconnect front and rear prop shafts otherwise you would compromise part/s of your drivetrain.....repairs could be quite expensive. Good luck

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🙏 thanks

[@joelbrown3479]

Bronx Love guyz😎😎😎

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Love back !

[@grichard1585]

!!!!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a million… that is way too nice of you. 🙏🏻 from both of us.

[@adjake1]

There is a really good documentary on HBO max all about Jessi Combs life. She was one heck of a good human. The Fastest Woman on Earth is the title. Well worth a watch.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh cool! Thanks we ll add it to our watch list.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I am hoping there is not much damage. I feel like the issue maybe related to your choice oil viscosity for that cold morning. I hope it didn't blow a turbo.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

No big damage luckily. We stopped in time!

[@lucioinacio4816]

Beautiful scenery apart from Albo getting broke 😔

[@paulklemer]

Where is the other girl that was with you guys in Alaska?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We parted ways in Canada. We have an episode ( 6 episodes ago i believe) about this

[@MrStephdl]

Courage mates

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Stephane !

[@vzmax]

Je n'ai pas bien compris où est passée votre huile moteur et où se situe la fuite s'il y en a une. En tout cas je suis surpris qu'on vous ai dégotté - voire imposé - un remorqueur alors qu'un mécano avec quelques clefs et un bidon de 5W40 aurait été bien plus utile !

[@keithtoy6298]

(5:20-5:26) Isn't there a law that requires people who shoot in the wild to pick up, retrieve, or collect their shelling casings? Considering it takes years for metal to corrode or decompose it's an environmental hazard in the long term, especially in such a beautiful place. Also with the price of brass nowadays this is a very wasteful practice. Stay healthy and safe Nick and Mathilde. God bless!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Keith !

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope to bad waah

[@rods1379]

Tom 'tater' to the rescue!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wooohoo!

[@bertju100]

Jammer vd pech hopelijk snel opgelost

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@deepcoder1845]

You never said how much the park tow cost you. And did they give you a phone number for another tow company after dropping you off ? Here is an example cost for a large vehicle in America. A large tour bus (think rock star) is around $1300 but goes up for miles. Smaller vehicles like yours probably in the $150 to 250 range but being in a national park i have no clue...

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

900 and no but we figured something out eventually.

[@richardelder256]

Bummer!! We've been talking several times on line about the pleasures that lie ahead in the Canyonlands of Utah. I live in Driggs ID, 30 miles across Teton Pass from Jackson Wy. It may not feel like it but its good that the Park Rangers stopped you from flat towing your Defender out of the Park because of the wildlife, hills and traffic. Better to be sitting a parking lot trying to decide what to do next than being upside down in a canyon. Taking it to Jackson is probably a bad idea. Jackson Hole Wyoming is the richest county in the entire USA, and rents and services are priced equivalently. I don't know of a single shop that would work on something as unusual as a Defender. Not that they don't exist---- I just don't know of one that I would trust. When my VW fuel pump failed in the Jackson Hole Ski area parking lot the nearest foreign car shop wanted $550 dollars to tow it three miles to their shop and install a new one. My next door neighbor who has a big truck flat bed wrecker charged me $ 100 to drive across a 8700 ft pass, bring it back and roll it into my garage. The local parts house delivered a new fuel pump to my door for $120 and I installed it in less than an hour. Hate to be the bearer of bad news. but if the engine ran for very long without sufficient oil it is toast. I used to own an exotic car restoration shop. I'm too old and lame to be your mechanic, but would be glad to help you find your best solution. Best of luck! Richard

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Richard. As you say it was probably for the best in Yellowstone. We eventually found a place in Jackson recommended by another Land Rover owner. But it was really random that someone knew anything of Defender over there as you describe. We were lucky to be recommended. Thank you for your comment and encouragement!

[@richardelder256]

If you took your vehicle to Jackson I hope you brought money! Your oil leak is likely a broken exterior oil line, loose fitting, or cracked oil radiator. Not rocket science. @@NextMeridianExpedition

[@wlfires]

A guy from New Zealand still holds the record for fastest Indian motorcycle there and he did that in 1967 and still has not been broken

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow… that is crazy impressive!

[@MrMoth0102]

Burt Munro

[@kingbetong8741]

New subcriber here! Nice vid, you should bring a toyota, like mine and you guys have peace of mine✌️ Just kidding! Keep exploring. Love your channel, thanks to eva i found your channel

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Welcome onboard King Betong! Hahaha most common comment around here 😅

[@garyhammond2213]

Those are not bullets, they're casings or brass.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yeah we know, just didn’t have the term in English. Thanks

[@davidthomas9267]

should have gotten a Toyota?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Nah. They brake too.