Death Valley National Park Road Trip - How You DON'T Want It To End

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Hi guys, just wanted to clear up a few things: 1. The AC compressor clutch in my car went bad which snapped the belt. I cut this information out of the final video you see here because I didn't think the details were necessary to the the overall story. But judging from some of the comments, people wanted (needed) to know. 2. I didn't just carelessly drive into the desert without getting my car checked out. It's old, but not a POS. It had less than 40k miles on it and I never had a problem with it until Death Valley. Clearly it didn't go as planned and renting a car would have been the better option. Lesson learned. I get that criticism comes with the territory when you put yourself on KZbin. I'm cool with that. But I'd at least like you to have all the information before you do so. Now that you have it, please continue telling me what I did wrong and how I should have properly handled the situation. But, for real, thanks for the support. Glad so many people are enjoying the video.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Road Trip Randy - I wasn't criticizing you at all. I even stated that "at least we have civilization in the Phoniex area". I thought that would show that I wasn't being critical whatsoever. We have areas that are technically in Phoenix but are miles and miles of desert, so much that if you got stuck out there in the daytime, summer months you could easily die from the elements. There are areas of Phoenix that are pure desert with no homes, businesses or cell service even nowadays. Maybe someone else was being critical but it wasn't me at all. Like I posted previously - I was looking forward to some other videos you may have posted. Once again I say thanks and God Bless. I can't understand if anyone was giving you stupid comments but some of these people like to be keyboard cowboys. Don't pay attention to any of the knuckleheads. Most of them are kids anyway. They know it all brother, lol. They'll learn eventually, hopefully not the hard way. Stay cool brother, as much as you can in Death Valley anyway. Happy New Year and God Bless.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Appreciate it! I wasn't talking about your comment though. Thanks for the support.

[@antdx316]

Vacation is all fun and games preparing for the expeditions until someone gets bit by a venomous/poisonous creature far away from help.

[@antdx316]

I knew about satellite phones but never really used one in real-life. I wonder the cost of having a heli come be.

[@1MNUTZ]

a 2001 taurus with less than 40k miles ?? are you sure they did turn the clock back Taurus is a notorious p.o.s. any which way you cut it

[@MichaelDeeringMHC]

Any trip to Death Valley where you don't die, is a good trip.

[@luisferrel775]

We went to the salt flat during sunset then to zabriskies point in the pitch black. It was windy as hell and pretty creepy lol. Then had to back to the in just to get service to go to LA

[@MRSLAV]

Man... The roadtrips through america must be amazing.

I agree Slav. Here in the US we have an amazing variety of vacation options! Love it!

[@SniperLogic]

MR SLAV Well worth skipping the airplane ride. Drove all over it a number of times. Time well spent if you can spare it.

[@manny6710]

Despite the police here, America is amazing lol its literally everything from every peace of the world

[@This-jy6wn]

I love your videos

[@bryceheppler7181]

@@manny6710 keep that same energy when some protesters start gangin up on you

[@susanbloodgood3572]

Our Car broke down in the middle of Death Valley July 2 1976 , We left the car and Hitchhiked , never forget that

[@Jason-he6yo]

Wow thats scary and it had to be very hot 🥵

[@typicalpixel8228]

Hitchhiked until wear!? Must have been tough

[@orphanoforbit7588]

Awesome story. Should be a movie.

[@srisaiteja9375]

1976??

[@orphanoforbit7588]

@@srisaiteja93751976?

[@mobregonjr]

The scariest part of that trip started when you decided to take a trip in a ford compact car! That takes balls!!

[@dan_6915]

It would be scary to drive any 10+ year old car through that place..

[@rockandrollman3827]

most scariest states😎😎

[@kevinmckinney3785]

The car is a Ford Taurus and is a mid sized car not a compact car like the Ford Focus. I bought a brand new Ford Taurus SE 6 cylinder DOHC engine in March 2000 and just sold it to a co-worker last May 2019 for $200. It had 238,000 miles after 19 years being the single owner.

[@blanco7726]

If that scares you, you should see the remote areas in Southern Europe. Mostly weak peugeots and citroens and a couple 4x4.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

My wife and I did Death Valley in a rented black Thunderbird from San Diego and back.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

Im still blown away on how the early settlers dealt with that heat and enviornment!

[@ali09gaming58]

early settlers ? the Caucasians or the red indians ?

[@ali09gaming58]

@I_Said_ OU812 I dont the blame setllers, they prob had no idea at that time and maybe were good, but how they settled there is not such a good story by not very law abiding white northern europeans

[@CombatGensis]

ali09 Gaming he was being sarcastic

[@inlikearefugee5194]

@@ali09gaming58 The early white settlers were brutal - they would eat each other if they had to, as in the Donner Pass incident.

[@ApartmentKing66]

@@inlikearefugee5194 Well, if you ran out of food, had no idea when or where (or if) your next meal was coming from, were stuck in deep snow, and were dozens of miles from the nearest McDonald's like they were (Sutter's Fort in New Helvetia was the closest location where provisions could be acquired), who knows what *you'd* do? Something to think about the next time you decide to judgmentally call someone "brutal" when you haven't gone through what they did.

[@alarrisify]

Death valley is gorgeous. Wow

[@Roadtriprandy22]

right?

[@onthemove301]

I'm from the UK and first time in the US forty two years ago we drove across Death Valley, east to west in a rental car. It was early May, we saw very few cars and not many more people. Less than ten years after Manson and his acolytes had been holed up there, it was a really atmospheric experience. Climbing out of the west side we ran into snow at 10,000 feet, though thankfully the road had been cleared. Thanks for this video which brought it all back, and it's now on my bucket list for this year.

[@fayejay]

Hey did you ever end up going again? 🙂

[@janemurphey8168]

I wanted to thank you for this video. I will soon be 79 years old and when I was 13 my father drove about 6 or 7 miles into Death Valley and said, we're going back. It was 110° and being from Virginia...THAT WAS HOT. Thanks to you, I got to see what we missed. 🙋‍♀️ Great Video.

[@ejackson3042]

The drive to Death Valley was the best road trip I ever experienced! Simply beautiful!

[@MrJasdog107]

Did this trip around 97 from the UK have some very fond memories of the whole route would love to do it again.

[@fade7755]

$750 for a bit of adventure and a lifetime of memories .... worth it!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

I like the attitude.

[@edo6769]

FACTS 💯 $750 And lived through it all AND Have Memories?!? YES.... Deff, WORTH EVERY PENNY !!! 👍🙂

[@angelavitulli6994]

All throughout your trip I couldn't help thinking about your car how will it hold up in this heat? You guys are very fortunate that the car broke down how it did cost wise and where it did allowing you to push it through stopping at a restaurant getting in touch with your dad, getting a tow 70 miles away. Glad you both are safe. So $750 is not alot when you consider had you gone on who knows.

[@OniyideAbayomiHephzibahKayode]

@@Roadtriprandy22 I Love this response..... It's all about mindset fr

[@azelpunay6197]

My dream road trip destination in America greetings from Philippines

[@tedybar2002]

The best time of the year to visit Death Valley and Mojave Desert is in Octerber, day time temp's in the 80's but be warned it can get into the 30's at night. Been there and found out the hard way.

[@yoshatabi]

The 30s at night? It gets below 20 here where I live and up to 110 during the day

[@joemenendez1337]

Or May

[@masonkanterbury3007]

In Alamosa Colorado, I sat in a hotel with a digital temperature gauge outside and watched it drop from 70F down to 0F shortly after the sun went down.

[@DustinNuttall]

I was in Death Valley last year, by accident. Had an issue with my tire when I left Tonopah and had to get new ones, found Beaty, NV. After it was fixed they told me I wasn't far from Dwath Valley, so I went to check it out.

[@none377]

I'm Iraqi and this is pretty much the average day in Iraq during summer. It's 43°C (109°F) here in Iraq currently. Summer is unbearable especially with the continuous power outage.

[@ailo4x4]

Having been there and spent a fair amount of time in the Middle East deserts, I have huge admiration for those tough old Arabs who could live on a little water, a few dates, qahwah, and bread cooked right in the sand. Salaam.

[@none377]

@@ailo4x4 Well I don't live in the desert, but still

[@sdqsdq6274]

ha, death valley should rename as normal valley then

[@knightrider1545]

How's the water out there?

[@norwegianblue2017]

1. Death Valley, California, USA This currently holds the record for hottest air temperature ever recorded. The desert valley reached highs of 56.7 degrees in the summer of 1913, which would apparently push the limits of human survival. Average temperatures today reach 47 degrees during summer, and it’s the driest place in the States.

[@SlyCircle]

I am blessed to be able to dwell in Death Valley National Park, a dream come true. I get to meet wonderful people from all over the World. I enjoy seeing DVNP thru others/visitors eyes.

[@sandijohnson4630]

I'm a native Californian and had no idea that Death Valley is so well visited.

[@paulfarmer1605]

The jet fly by was awesome. Thnx

[@Roadtriprandy22]

It was pretty awesome to see! thanks for watching.

[@russellmcbride9425]

Great video. Thanks for the many beautiful views from Death Valley. I love Americana and her many extremes.

[@IvanaPerkovicOfficial]

OMG I seriously wish I'd seen your video before driving into Death Valley last year after Christmas. It would've given me a great idea of how amazing the park actually is. BTW I came here via Skillshare and really love the filming and editing you did on this video too. Thank you for sharing!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks, Ivana! Did you enjoy Death Valley? Also, I just responded to your post on Skillshare. Looking forward to checking out more of your stuff.

[@BucketListTravellers]

Looks like a great road trip! Pretty cool seeing the jet flying through the canyon. Worth the wait! 😀

[@Roadtriprandy22]

It was!

[@stevejanowiak1982]

I live in the Mid-Atlantic, Randy. I dream (daily) about the beauty and allure of the California desert. The vastness and mystery almost brings me to tears. I love dry, hot weather and I love the romanticism of the American west. For 11 minutes I lived vicariously through you two guys. And it was AWESOME!! Thanks for posting this, my friend!!!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks Steve! Love that you enjoyed it so much. Hope you get a chance to get out here sometime.

[@aaazzzoaoa]

Best narrating in all travel videos I've seen so far, clear and depictive, thanks that

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Wow thank you!

[@gregchamberlain8519]

I watched this video a couple yrs ago and watched again Aug 2019. Its a great video showing some of the things in this country is why its so great to go site seeing. I will never understand why people spend thousands of dollars going to over sea's when America has everything there is to enjoy. Cheers

[@debrabaron6495]

I feel the same way. America the beautiful.

[@ascendingwithasia5086]

I absolutely agree. People look at me like I’m crazy when I say I don’t have a passport to desire to leave the country yet lol

[@rhut10]

Last week one of my pulleys seized up and my serpentine belt broke. Luckily it was 1 mile from the only gas station in Death Valley; Furnace Creek. A couple locals helped out with spare parts which got me to Pahrump for a proper fix. So grateful and what an adventure!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Wow, pretty similar. Glad it worked out for you too!

[@001desertrat3]

Two days isn't long enough to see & experience all of the wonders and beauty of Death Valley and surrounding areas . I lived & worked there for 7 years , - worked underground at the Billie Mine , (that large steel Headframe alongside the road to Dante's View) as a Union certified Top Millwright / Senior Underground Mine Maintenance Mechanic / Welder-Fabricator , back in the 1980's . Also worked at Scotty's Castle for a couple of months during the Summer of 1969 . I currently reside on the eastern edge of Death Valley and have for many , many years ; grew up in the L.A. area and couldn't wait to get out , too many people for me .

[@bkinouye]

I've started renting a satellite phone (Iridium) for road trips that go into places where cellular phone coverage is non-existent. Fortunately, I've never needed it, but it's good insurance.

[@frankjdm4636]

Bri I Nice to know bro I will keep something like that in Mind thats why I love the comment section 👍

[@Jerry113]

Yes! A lot of people don't know that you can RENT one!

[@saintjames8018]

Well??? How much does it fucking cost Rusty? Don't leave us all hanging like my used jock strap

[@sauersig3919]

Bri I . Not a bad idea. I may have to do that too

[@enumrob]

Just buy a $150.00 dollar HAM radio and get your HAM license. Talk all you want to for free. You'll get a hold of someone who will help.

[@awepossum1059]

Nothing like exploring the vast american wilderness.

[@linoosprey3906]

quarry creek hahahahaha. I went there a week ago. It was very beautiful and hot. Most people exploring the wilderness on trailers/ rvs lol on hottest parts of day they were In pools at stove wells or furnace creek lol

[@GastonMaqueda]

Yes, Explore the African Wilderness

[@razorback1sf1]

2015 was the desert flood in death valley

[@ramirezvaldez8372]

Righttt👌👌🧡🧡

[@princesspam37]

🤟 the wild wild west Eha

[@nickijames5122]

Just finished a wonderful California road trip, including Grand Canyon and monument valley. Absolutely loved DV....what an amazing exciting place😊

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Agreed. And glad you had a nice trip.

[@JustSayingIPDC]

Roadtriprandy! I constantly find myself coming back to watch this awesome video, you inspired my friend and I to go on our first roadtrip as soon as I got my license. The only problem was we sucked at following navigation and only made it to the salt basin. I’m going back this November with some other friends and plan to do exactly what you did. Thanks for helping us do this Randy.

[@afunny100]

My wife and I drove from Perth, Western Australia to Melbourne, Victoria for Christmas and went across the Nullarbor Plain, the trip total is 3200km (2000 miles) whilst the Plain itself is 1675km (1000 miles). Coming back it reached temperatures above 50 degrees C so I fully understand what these two guys went through. Yes it is hot and the Nullarbor Plain actually follows the southern coast of Australia where you can pull over and take photos of the ocean. Lucky for us the air conditioner worked a trick. Cant wait for my USA trip and I definitely want to go to Death valley as it looks amazing

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks for watching!

[@stnlong73]

Hit the road to any point in the USA. Freedom of decisions before and during a trip. My late wife and I loved to hit the road along with the two boys. Beats the hell out of being on a cruise ship and packed in like sardines and under control most of the time. I knew that feeling while being on an US Navy aircraft carrier.

[@ApartmentKing66]

Thank you for your service, Stan, but I hardly think there's any comparison to a cruise ship and a carrier. Seems to me you could sort of say the same thing about being packed in a car during a road trip, except for being able to stop and get out, which you can't do on a cruise ship. But at least you know that before you go on a cruise.

[@trellend]

I live on what is called the Western Tourist Loop. Lots of people come here after Death Valley. After that it's a few stops, then San FranSh*tCo and back to wherever. Keep your Death Valley trips to Oct->April. Don't come in the summer, cars just dying left and right. A/C is the first thing to go, since it's not used to working that hard. Then goes the water pump, and you are basically dead if no one helps you. Also, bring a big hat, wear loose pants and a long sleeve shirt or some type. If it's actually summer, try to arrange something with friends so you take 2 vehicles. Also, if your A/C stops working, shut it off immediately, it won't break the belt that way (most of the time). I live in a hot and cold place, and not that far from Death Valley, be ready for it, it's out to get you. Nice video :)

[@SpiritBox_]

You sound like a privileged person who can live where they want..

[@ApartmentKing66]

@@SpiritBox_ Before you call someone "privileged," find out how and why they live where they live.

[@septemberquest6393]

Love it... amazing God given place.♥️

[@laxmiz]

Great video of Death Valley Randy

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thank you

[@MaxAdventuresWith7]

Great video! Glad I watched your experience and points of interest, and the important tips to consider prior to my trip yesterday. Plenty of water in a cooler was essential (thanks!). I know the heat from South Florida well, but this heat of 119F/48C in Death Valley was something else, unsustainable .🔥🔥🔥 I spent most of the time in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes purposely filming a short one-minute video for my KZbin channel. The breezy heat was like an air blow dryer destined to assault you, particularly piercing through your eyes, lips and fingers. In a few minutes, your water plastic bottle is a hot tea (if I would have had a tea bag handy) and the tripod was extremely hot to the touch. My cell would stop working after about 5 minutes with a message of overheating, so back to the car in a minute walk to cool it down with the a/c. Repeat again and again for an hour and a half. I drove the one-way, 9-mile Artist’s Drive appreciating the dips and winds through the colorful mountains and had a brief stroll in Badwater Basin. I stayed in the park until late, swinging by the sand dunes at 9:00pm. Although it was already dark, the high temperature at 107F and the breezy conditions kept it uncomfortable. I’d say careful driving out the park so late, you will be mostly on your own through miles of winding mountain road. No issues with my well-maintained 2019 car. The experience was unique. The scenery was amazing in the park as well as driving there. 😀

[@TheECSH]

avoid the heat by going in other seasons except the summers, and you'll love the serenity of the desert.

[@ForgottenWinter]

Wow, now that looks Epic! I'm not sure I would have pressed on without AC but this footage was worth it.

[@usaferoz]

I can Imagine every single second through your words ..... Thumbs Up !

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks!

[@naturalmax8474]

i lived and worked out there over 4 years,visited every site there is to visit and then some.I love the valley!

[@RichardSites]

Just found your channel last night, love it, great stuff. Especially since I just completed a 4,100 mile road trip with my son, who is now working in Tahoe, and we found the desert really incredible. We carried extra water since a breakdown could kill you in that heat and in the Mojave, found the door handles wrapped to protect your hands when touching them. People say, "But it's a dry heat"...yeah the same as the inside of your oven! Keep the vids coming.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks, Richard! Sounds like you had a good trip.

[@potatothorn]

loving this vid, super high production level!!. Hey 110 is Just Right!! i do it with no AC... heck it hit 128 when i passed thru on my motorcycle this summer! // Glad you all made it out ok, that is scary.. we lost our transmission in the truck on our way home last trip but also limped it to safety/// nothing like wondering if you will be trapped in the middle of nowhere!! Awesome video thanks for taking us with you

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks a lot! Yeah it's brutal out there. Haha not knowing if your car is going to make it out is exactly how I felt.

[@jorgeromer9190]

potatothorn is the

[@shailynchauhan]

I am In Delhi, India....... the temperatures in May/June of 2018 reached upto 115F(real feel) 111F recorded

[@grandadan]

LOL Man on a motorcycle the breeze still helps you but inside of a car that's only for hard ones lol., that's an oven!

[@markhansen4258]

I would have turned around the first time the A/C stopped working.

[@uweschroeder]

whimp.

[@Menstral]

A competent man does know that mechanical problems do not fix themselves. The right move when some issue comes about is to stop & diagnose, and if it is any kind of problem.... to turn around.

[@uweschroeder]

I do agree to that (except for the "man", as a competent woman can do just the same), but to be honest: a broken AC is not the end of the world - well, to Americans maybe. Last I went to death valley I drove up and down, to the racetrack, to the Eureka dunes, camped for a week and my car didn't even have the top on. So yes, presumably my AC was working but it makes no sense in a topless/doorless vehicle. Bring water - lots of it, have some kind of shade, go out early and avoid noon sun (only donkeys and gringos walk in noontime sun). Yes, while Death Valley is a rather hostile environment, you don't need a functioning AC to drive around if you have common sense. Of course an AC helps but it's not a necessary requirement.

[@Menstral]

1] This person is a male, so he is held to the man standard. How many women are competent when it comes to cars? Maybe 2%, but probably much less. 2] Many cars have only one belt, or if the A/C belt is broken it can become entangled and ruin other belts, so the issue has nothing to do with A/C per se, it is about keeping the car running, which did not happen in this case. 3] Uwe Schroeder's pathetic white knight behaviour came shining through. I would love to have only one standard for behaviour, but this is not the reality of a sexually dimorphic species, as humans are. Sexual dimorphism is the condition where the two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics beyond the differences in their sexual organs.

[@papperiposten3899]

These are white people we’re talking about

[@ericgu9036]

My trip to death valley is in November. In November, Death Valley is cold and you can visit 2 locations per day. We spent 4 days in total.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Sounds fun. I'd love to go back in the fall or winter.

[@gregwarner3753]

I was riding a motorcycle down the Owens Valley in summer when I came across the corner to Death Valley. Looked at what I had with me and decided this was not a good day to die. I just continued South to Barstow. Never went back.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Hope you can go back sometime.

[@warchela]

It's a 115F right now where I live in the Coachella Valley so I don't have to drive to Death Valley, I can just walk out my front door I grew up here and like to 4 wheel drive and hike so let me give any desert adventurers some basic does and don'ts Water water water Take at LEAST 1 gallon per person per day, I usually take 2 or more. Strangers to the desert almost always under estimate the amount of water they need. In extreme heat your sweat is whisked away so fast you might not realize you are sweating. You can lose a quart an hour just breathing because of the lack of humidity. I know of one guy only 24 years old who went out to hike, didn't take enough water he was able to call for help and by the times the rangers got to him he was dead. It took only 3 hours. So sad Don't get me started on tourists who take their rental cars off the pavement, get stuck and die. I rescued a couple from LA who thought it would be a good idea to take their rental down a clearly marked 4x4 trail and got high centered on a boulder. If I hadn't come by... I spend a lot of time in Joshua Tree park and there isn't any cell coverage in the park, so when people get into trouble they can't call 911 and they do all sorts of things that get themselves killed. There is an ethereal beauty to the desert but it needs to be respected and prepared for

[@JuniorFan08]

Nice video - had no real idea what Death Valley was really like. It is on my list!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks. Same. I wanted to see what it was like firsthand.

[@ManjuSingh-io6ix]

USA is fun to go on road trips ✌️✌️

[@Tatusiek_1]

Dragons Breath Maybe he’s an indian who visits/lives in the US, has that crossed your mind? Or are you just that inept to come to a simple conclusion.

[@michaelgregory3079]

@@dragonz_breath4072 Ass pole.

[@balashibuyeeter2704]

wtf? all he said was its cool to go on road trips... why are y'all being so toxic?

[@imsuchafunnyjokesta5381]

@@jonasdavies1806 shut the fuck up

[@imsuchafunnyjokesta5381]

@@ASWHOLEPictures why you being horrible

[@johntuttle4486]

Watching a jet flying thru one of the most remote and scenic areas in America? How thrilling.

[@EricRoy42]

Great video! Nice story telling, good editing and camera work. My wife and I were out there just last November. We pretty much covered most of the valley and the sights you saw sans Dante. We drove in from the furthest southern point and drove north, getting everything done in 1 day.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Nice! yeah I realized it's very doable if you want/need to get it done in a day

[@santoryushinigami4197]

You're amazing brave adventurers, you just need to care less about what people say, ignore them bro. Keep it up!

[@edgararcega3046]

3:20 those bikers got some balls riding out there in 110 degree heat. Unless their helmets have a ac unit built in lol

[@sdqsdq6274]

ride to live , live to ride , simple as that

[@alisaforesthillscb3brigade816]

Yeah..very awesome

[@bake1973]

Eddie Arcega one was the undertaker

[@edbrill]

How about the guy jogging along the highway? Nuts!

[@yu4233]

Ed Brill where

[@jordisonscott77]

Thanks for the video guys. I've seen quite a few videos on this area, and there's history to see, but liked your three serious problems while touring. 1)Ford AC started acting up, not good, especially when it's only 100D outside, and no water stations anywhere. (2) Car eventually broke down? (3)Some areas have nothing to see for miles? The one thing I liked about your video was the clear and present issue with this area. There's areas of it where if your car does break down, there's really NO HELP close by? It really tells you something about this country. It has some of the hottest hidden areas on the planet, and there's absolutely no emergency areas to tag when needed? I guess Death Valley is a good name for it, but there's a reason it has that name. There should be more emergency booths or something available every so many miles, because what if you do get stuck in some of its areas? Its like the USA doesn't really give a rats ass about your ass anyway? Be aware I guess.

[@lucygibson9533]

My car rental company have had me sign a form with a number of stipulations re driving in Death Valley, one of which is not to use the air con and to drive with the windows open. I wondered why, but now I know! Glad you made it through safe guys!

[@kristenthibodeau3071]

Thanks for sharing your video. We are going on a road-trip this summer and hearing the highlights of your trip was helpful.

[@pitchakornkulmapijit79]

Did you see the undertaker

[@royrice8597]

I have this funny feeling that if I could ever visit the moon, there would be hundreds of tourists wandering around.

[@GUNNY06x]

dude drives to death valley in the middle of summer in a 2001 ford taurus lol... great video, looks like you guys had a great time.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Read the pinned comment at the top. Glad you enjoyed the video though. Appreciate it.👍

[@purdyquibb]

So..... $hit happens.

[@richards144]

as long as you came back safe and sound, and had fun on the trip, you didn't make any major mistakes so don't sweat it (no pun intended). I enjoyed your video and road trips rock. Thanks.

[@cierakitty]

When I drove across it I couldn't help but wonder how many people were scattered around out there under the hot sand from the old west and pioneer days...…..the ones who didn't make it across

[@VikasKundbi]

You nailed cinematography

[@Roadtriprandy22]

thank you!

[@delstanley1349]

+IamVikas> Saw this indy movie called "Sam Was Here," it was about a guy stuck in the Mojave desert with car problems. Uh, oh! Places like diners, and desert shacks to go to, but nary a soul in sight. Suddenly a couple of souls DO appear, but these rubber masked beings are trying to kill this guy! He is constantly running from nowhere going to nowhere. A last man on earth, and in the Mojave desert at that flick. He is able to get a radio signal, and the station is all about HIM! Being the desert rat that I am, I enjoyed the cinematography. The movie however didn't make much sense, and abruptly just ended, not many people liked it. He was figuratively in Death Valley.

[@ehart34]

thanks for the info i found it helpful

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Awesome. Glad you liked it.

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

@@Roadtriprandy22 yeah... Why not?....

[@cindym.1618]

Just stumbled across this video. You stopped at the Albertson's near my home, which we hit every Sunday for produce. The F-18 was impressive and I used to work with the pilots out at China Lake Naval Air Warfare Center. You mentioned Death Valley gets up to 120 degrees. It was up around 130 last week. You also probably know a gentleman from Huntington Beach died at Panamint Dunes, which you passed on the way to Death Valley, this month while hiking alone in 110+ degree heat. I'm glad you went with a friend. It's pronounced Bay-tee, not Bee-tee. Just a guess, but the jogger may have been preparing for the [url= www.badwater.com/event/badwater-135/]Badwater Ultra Marathon[/url]. I'm happy you came back from your trip relatively unscathed. Please return in the winter or, better yet, spring. I love our Mojave desert and am always so happy when visitors leave with a positive experience under their belts.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks for sharing Cindy! Had a great experience despite the car trouble.

[@TobyCostaRica]

Cindy M. Lovely place you call home!

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I remember death valley from an old western series of the same name "death valley days", to see it as you video it is a real treat !

[@davidbarlow350]

From the UK i visited Death Valley in the 80's on a cross country trip. Zabriskie Point is worth visiting in the evening,it's cooler and the shadows on the rocks really show the dune like formations.Plus there was nobody else there. As in Monument Valley earlier i stopped in the middle of nowhere to take a couple of pictures and ,low and behold,a car of Japanese tourists appear wanting their picture taken!

[@DavidSanchez-vg6qx]

forget about not covering stuff in your video for the sake of time, tell the whole story man. having your car break down just plain sucks, but it’s part of the story and makes the story that much more special and memorable. share away!!

[@nickyghatraj7579]

David Sanchez m

[@dannap8831]

hes an idiot, driving an old car that he clearly didn't maintain through death valley. what an idiot lol

[@themodularmodular]

Had a bad feeling when I saw that ford logo on the steering wheel at beginning of the video 😅

[@Roadtriprandy22]

you and all the ford haters 😉

[@timonraccoon]

If it was Chevy it would’ve broken down before it even got there 😂

[@amandahudson431]

Ford = Found On Road Dead

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Wow...what a great video. Thank you for posting. Oh and drive a Subaru next time you go there. Lol...

[@Roadtriprandy22]

thanks for watching!

[@dstarsbravo]

By far my favorite national park I've been to. I don't know what it is about that place but it calls me.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

It's definitely a good one.

[@michaeldean8021]

Same thing happened to me & my pal in July 1981. We were UK military on RnR & were on a huge road trip. Luckily a father & son stopped for us & took us to the nearest town Shoshone where we waited for hours & hours until the car hire Co. in Vegas came out for us. Luckily we had taken advice from the visitor centre & had bought large bottles of water so we weren't in imminent danger & that's my advice to anyone who might read this & want to visit. btw our rental car engine had seized due to the radiator cap seizing which of course burnt off all the coolant.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks for sharing

[@dogtown128]

dude you risked doing that trip in a Taurus?no wonder your ac stopped working lol did you blow out a head gasket by any chance?or transmission?

[@Roadtriprandy22]

I had it checked out beforehand. The AC compressor clutch went bad which snapped the belt.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

dog town They Say 90 percent of Ford's from that year to Current date are still on the Road! the other 10 percent made it home!!!!!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

The Great Cornholio Enjoy Sir! have a great day!

[@ethandonivan2384]

I thought he would have blown a head gasket tranny and everything else mechanical and electronic

[@jangrold3051]

Road Trip Randy 9

[@shaungordon9737]

I drove thru in summer when it was 126F, and my car (admittedly, a rented brand new Mazda 6) handled the whole thing no problem. Didn't overheat and aircon stayed fine the and cool the whole time. What an amazing place

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Sounds great! Yeah, it was a fun trip for sure, unfortunately for me the car trouble is what is most memorable. haha.

[@outofthenorm7292]

Next trip scuba diving with faulty air tanks

[@Roadtriprandy22]

😂 lol c'mon. not a fair comparison.

[@kimmieluvme1]

😂😂

[@saintjames8018]

That wasn't a comparison; it was a wish list judging by his avatar....

[@aggiepuppy]

Haha, I just came back from a trip to Death Valley and I would not drive thru with a car that like that. You exactly said what I had in my mind. Great video though and these guys seems to having fun. Respect

[@Nick-wm6ft]

My dad used to take me and my brother here back in the seventies. my uncles and their kids usually went with us. We took motorcycles, 3 wheelers, scooters and other toys. We went down through panamint springs, always stopped and got gas, ice and other stuff. We would stay out there for days, usually in the fall or early winter. There is a lot to explore back in those valleys, there is a ancient volcanic mountain, old mines that went into the mountains. Just had to be very careful flying across the desert floor, you never knew when you would come across a washout gully from flash floods.

[@hungpham]

Amazing photography & videography. Thank you for posting it. Please keep on sharing your road trips when you get a chance.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thank you! Will do

[@NickDrinksWater]

I remember death valley from CRUISIN USA on the n64

[@sgt.tsunami4131]

Omg yesssssss

[@ahmedyamani7388]

man, this video deserves 6 figures views!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks Ahmed! Maybe it will someday.

[@KryptoKontext]

Road Trip Randy that day has come. :)

[@ahmedyamani7388]

@@KryptoKontext yeah I can see lol... video had around 70/80k when I first made my comment. Glad that day has come though

[@vinoswu]

yooooooooooooo 7 figures now....are u all alive

[@ahmedyamani7388]

@@vinoswu yes I am :) and it’s really cool to see, didn’t think it would happen though

[@bugsbugs1952]

1:12 sign says bakersfield that's where I live

[@ANGELAVITULLI]

Thank God for your dad's help❤

[@christopherbuckley94]

It looks like an interesting trip. I would like to be there during a rare spring flower bloom! Glad that you were able to get out OK.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks. That sounds like a great time to visit.

[@fhoplist]

It was 115-120 and I was chilling with my windows down. Dry heat has nothing on the humidity at home

[@sekarperumal6287]

Ride hard or stay home 👍👍👍

[@DrS357]

Death valley is known for "Undertaker"

[@jakevoss4917]

You guys are true adventurers! Respect.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks Jake!

[@AwosAtis]

Excellent production and narration. Somewhat rare on YT. Subscribed!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

thank you

[@mr.noname6500]

I was born in Palm Springs. My mom i always told me the heat in death vally is cuz thats where the devil died! So he tries to hunt people with heat from his fire!!!

[@wendywilson5451]

I live in Beatty. And have towed a lot of auto heat victims. Best advice, do not use the a.c. and carry lots of water. For people and the automobile.

[@smug8567]

Most outhouses are air conditioned in the winter.

[@kludgedude]

I know a guy who would turn the heat on to enhance engine cooling

[@ethan....]

@@kludgedude Thats because turning on the heat does help dispurse a small amount of heat. The way a heater works is by running hot coolant straight from the engine to a small radiator inside the firewall. A fan blows ambient air through this hot radiator and into your car's duct system creating heated air to come out of your vents. Thats why your car needs to be warm before you feel the heat. So, when you blow air through the radiator when the car is overheating, it decreases the temperature of that coolant marginally which can help control a minor overheating issue, but it doesn't fix the cause and can only sometimes help.

[@94kieshababy]

This was awesome. 😀But maybe next time rent a car from enterprise so you won't have to worry about using your car or putting mileage on your personal vehicle 😀

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks! Lesson learned.

[@JonHarting]

Exactly what I'm doing.. tomorrow!

[@loreaver3882]

Never knew what enterprise company did until now

[@DroneWorldbelo]

94kieshababy do you happen to work for enterprise ?

[@mgbsecteacher]

@@Roadtriprandy22 I really don't think you learned a lesson. You were too cheap to rent a car and thought you could do it with an ill-maintained car.

[@migawkizpolski]

Amazing trips, a lot of education, beautiful landscapes, greetings!

[@mohithart3824]

Amazing video amazing place, as an Indian, death valley has intrigued me since childhood because of the cool name and the straight never-ending road, we have similar places called kaza, lahaul, spiti, leh, ladakh.

[@AADVENT]

Awesome vid. You guys were lucky the car didn't stranded you guys in a remoted area. It could've been much worse. Next time, make sure your car is up to date with its maintenance before traveling long distance. Belt snapped because it was old and rotten.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

88Motorsports Those pole Smoker's don't know what they are doing!

[@koolkeith8908]

As you are writing this to non car guys lol.

[@RPDBY]

Mister88 you are so smart

[@kenretherford1197]

Learn to spell.

[@bodhixxx1]

Belt did not snap one belt runs everything on modern cars. They do not have the direct drive fan blades on these Obama shit box cars these days.

[@hanool777]

You also must be ready all the time, for the Lord will come when least expected - Matthew 24:24. If we truthfully ask for forgiveness for our sins He will forgive us no matter what! We have to love God with all our heart and have a relationship with Him. God loves each and every single one of yall! Have a blessed day.

[@danielmwesigwa9652]

Amen brother God bless you and remain strong in the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth who is blessed for ever. Amen

[@hanool777]

@@danielmwesigwa9652 You too brother! May God bless you and guide you 🙏❤️😃

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thank you

[@STRYKER1467]

paris, 42°c tomorrow i dont need death valley no thank you, best place for dirtbikin tho.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

haha, fair.

[@renevera5506]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Did my visit years ago before any park's entry fee. Solo with road map, remember the salt flats, exploring the borax mine, and a mountain cave. A former ranger said a water fall exists, but hidden from tourist. Must have been winter season I visited, in 80's & blue sky.

[@prh6152]

Currently planning my own trip to Death Valley. Your video has been an absolute joy to watch. Thank you for sharing!

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks for watching! Hope you have better luck than me lol

[@delstanley1349]

As a retiree I drove many fleet cars (all major fleet companies) all over the U.S. as a part-time "see the country" adventure. A few years ago I logged about 125K miles. I drove cars from almost all the world manufactures, mostly from the U.S. but a lot from Japan and a few from Germany. The Ford Edge, Explorer, and especially the Taurus SEL were some of the best cars I drove. I actually commuted from Texas to California routinely driving through a lot of dust in NM and AZ ALL THE TIME. I drove through snow and temperatures as low as -17 in MN. All over the south. Within a year I had driven in about 40 bumper to bumper states. The longest I drove was from Atlanta to Seattle, and then from Seattle to San Jose, CA. That particular drive was in a Ford Escape. The Escape (depending on the model year) was just so-so compared to the other Fords just mentioned. From San Jose, CA I went to Palm Harbor, FL. in an Audi. I would high five myself whenever I got to pick up a Taurus SEL. Yes, I drove Cadillacs, Volvos, Mercedes, BMWs, and still loved driving the Fords. Years ago I would not have believe it------until I actually started driving some Fords and putting a lot of time and mileage in them. A lot of people are bad mouthing these cars, but in my own personal case I know better, I just didn't have the negative experiences people here are complaining about. To be fair most of the fleet cars are under 60K in miles, (some fleets love the Fusion) but some of the the pickups Ford F-150, and Econoline vans had 90K miles or more (oil field use). Again, it just seems so unfair to me that Ford is getting such a bad rap when all my personal experiences with them has been positive. I'm not trying to wave the flag here either, just be fair. Again, there was a time I would have agreed with all the negative comments here----until I actually drove a lot of them.

[@Roadtriprandy22]

Thanks, Del. I never knew how many people hated Ford until I made this video lol 😂

[@1188clean]

i used to dislike Ford before my wife got one. its not a bad car almost 90k on her cmax and no problems other then some flats. quality feels good too

[@cindym.1618]

I had my pick of about 8 different work trucks whenever I needed to go out into the field (i.e. the Mojave desert in very, very remote areas). I'd always gravitate to the Explorer. I needed 4WD for some of the places I went and that car never failed me. At home we replaced our F150 with a Tacoma. I'm kind of wishing I'd got an Explorer instead.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Next time buy a Toyota Camry. Best A/C in the west.

[@craighiebert3384]

My parents went through so many Dodges, Fords & Chevys before settling on Toyota. That was way back in 1982, they have never looked back...

[@pikiwiki]

@@craighiebert3384 sad to say it, but. Maybe so.

[@pikiwiki]

@2Fast2Furious what's wrong with them?

[@Moondoggy1941]

@2Fast2Furious I guess you did not see what their budget was for their last car.

[@cf2228]

Home of the Undertaker.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

crazy fool and the Manson Family!

[@donquixote8924]

I was watching WWE just now as they showed the Undertaker. His intro says he was from Death Valley. So i looked up Death Valley, and wanted to comment on the Undertaker's hometown location in Death Valley in one of these videos. Then i saw your comment and was laughing...

[@jaimhaas5170]

That repair bill sounds like a good deal. Did you mention the cost of the tow? I have one of those low mileage fords also...same story mom only drove it on weekends. A Mercury Sable and it has had numerous 750 repair trips with under 77k in miles. Thanks for the trip recap...a great journey.

[@ronaldlevao8251]

Loved the adventure, even if scary. My wife and I drove/hiked through there several times and always had memorable experiences in the geologically quirky side canyons as well as the in dunes, volcanic crater and flats at the center and north. But since we usually came from the East, we especially loved the weirdness of Marta Beckett's Amargosa Opera House at the ghost town of Death Valley Junction outside Park's eastern entrance-- a reminder that humans can also be natural wonders. She's passed away, but if the place is still open look into it -it's at once a dump, an historical landmark, and a richly painted theater. Shorty's Castle is also fun and more lavish, but Marta's place is unforgettable.