Death Valley Off-Roading Day 3: Steel Pass

FJ Cruiser and Adventure Trailer driving (off-road 4x4) from Saline Valley Lower Warm Springs to Eureka Dunes, via Steel Pass (including a visit to the Marble Bath), December 28, 2018

[@magdalenam3737]

That was intense... loved it! Great video.

[@feedfacedeadbeef]

Awesome Video! Next week, I'm taking my rig up there via the same route as you did . I only have about 9.5 inches of clearance, but I have a short wheelbase, so I have no concerns at all. I've done similar obstacles over the years with my trusty rig. Thanks for publishing your video. I really wanted to get a sense of this road before I pedal my way up. It's gonna be fun!

[@evilsamauri]

You guys ROCK...great video...even the background music was tasteful!

[@charleyfolkes]

What a great trip ! Big dog to snuggle up with. As I watched, I thought, ok- my Outback is good to there and there and oops, no, don’t think so. It made me miss my International Scout and we slept in that always. Thanks for the video !

[@WarrenS.]

outstanding, not often you see the drive coming down towards Eureka Dunes.

[@jeffreygreer]

death valley national park, the most interesting, beautiful place on earth

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Love the music selection , what speed was the video at?

[@WayneFairbrother]

Typically about 2x.

[@artmenchaca4786]

Awesome

[@ripstevens6893]

Loved the musical score! Star Wars based?

[@WayneFairbrother]

The Martian movie soundtrack

[@ripstevens6893]

@@WayneFairbrother Nice!

[@vegasg.2086]

somebody didn't air down their tires, it looks like... oops!

[@scedmo]

Great video! I have the same Attwood marine fuel tank up on top of my FJ. Do you use a siphon pump or do you have another trick?

[@WayneFairbrother]

I use a jiggle siphon pump - easy as.

[@jitterspec]

Thinking of DV trip on same route in opposite direction. Can I get away with one 5 gal jerry can? I see that monster tank on your awesome rig! I'm in 5th gen 4Runner with ~300 mi range

[@WayneFairbrother]

I would say yes, especially if you're not pulling a trailer. You can fill up at Big Pine and again at Stovepipe Wells - that's about 190 miles. I carry extra, because with the trailer my range is only about 150-180 miles.

[@Ferda1964]

good job, Wayne would you get the Grapplers again or will you pick some other tires next time ?

[@WayneFairbrother]

No. I've gone back to Toyo Open Country M/Ts. Heavier but way better traction.

[@coffeetruckco]

What size tires are those?

[@WayneFairbrother]

285/75R17 (34")

[@coffeetruckco]

@@WayneFairbrother wow those look beefy like 35s

[@coffeetruckco]

@@WayneFairbrother do they rub?

[@WayneFairbrother]

@@coffeetruckco they don't rub due to body-mount chop.