Death Valley, Pleasant Canyon Loop, Roger's Pass, Chicken Corner - Jeep EcoDiesel Gladiator/Wrangler

[@Casey250]

The Ginger really was out of his element, we need to get him back to his front desk stool and browsing new jeeps and parts on his macbook.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Agreed. We can't take him anywhere.

[@tinaandandrewmcdermott5742]

EPIC!! Thank you!

[@EPIC-4WD]

You are most welcome! Cheers!

[@wernerboeinck9467]

Great video! Looking forward to the next episode…

[@EPIC-4WD]

Coming up next Wednesday, 7pm PST sharp!

[@tomandhistruck]

I love watching the Maxxis RAZR MTs get put to the test! Love the video :)

[@EPIC-4WD]

I've never run the Maxxis RAZRs before... Here's my review. They are soft, wear poorly, have flat spots in the morning, especially in the cold. The plus side... they have a great sidewall - I've done some stupid things with them at 5psi clearly expecting them to slice and they don't. Going back to the gold standard of Nitto Trail Grapplers now that they have the 38x13.50R20 size available!

[@tomandhistruck]

@@EPIC-4WD Honestly, we have similar reviews of the Maxxis RAZR MT. I enjoy mine but every bad point you said about them are true. They wear poorly and are not that great on the highway. Especially driving about 30 minutes south of the Canadian boarder in the winter where they turn into ice blocks and are almost useless on the road. After 20PSI, they seem to come into their own in most any terrain. I enjoy them but I knew they were kind of a throw away tire for my first set of treads on my new SAS setup. Would you be able to recommend a tire that's better than "just okay" with everything Canada has to offer that's not the Nitto Trail Grapplers? Leaning towards the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT for some reason. I spend between 60-70% of my time on the roads.

[@EPIC-4WD]

@@tomandhistruck The Baja Boss MTs and ATs are excellent. Our crew has a long history with the MTs and the ATs have done us well on our Mojave. I'd run them in a second if they had my size ;-)

[@tomandhistruck]

@@EPIC-4WD That makes me feel a lot better about presently being stuck between the those exact tires in size 37 for my rig! Thanks! I'm sorry they don't have your shoe size, it's hard to find a decent set of shoes that come in size 38 ;)

[@larshamilton40]

enjoying the different perspectives of the Death Valley Run.. too bad Casey250 couldn't join the caravan..lookin forward to part 3

[@EPIC-4WD]

Part 3 is pretty good. People get naked for some reason. Stay tuned!

[@richardthomas1531]

Ya say it's unbelievably hot. Death Valley! Check it out during the Summer.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Been there many times in July and August - love it! lol.

[@NigelNaughton]

Welcome to USA!!

[@EPIC-4WD]

We had a great time. Back in February!

[@NigelNaughton]

@@EPIC-4WD whaaat!? This was recorded last February? Thought you guys just recently invaded. 😜😁

[@EPIC-4WD]

@@NigelNaughton No no no... we were there just a few weeks ago in November. We're coming back to the USA in February 2022! Cheers!

[@VeryCoolJeep]

Amazing! The best way to Overland is more than a week.

[@DarksideOffRoad]

I know Moab is the crown jewel of the west coast but some of the videos coming out of Death Valley are just amazing. Those trails look like such a more complete experience! 🙌

[@EPIC-4WD]

Hey hey hey now... we love us some Moab just like the next Jeeper... but yes, Death Valley brings some amazing views at scale with quite a variety of terrain.

[@FlawedOffroad]

excellent footage and trip dudes!

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thank you my dude!

[@santacruzoverlander]

Thanks for the great content I just viewed.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thanks for following along! Appreciated! Cheers!

[@gearlist]

That was awesome! Glad you're all enjoying the stats and looking forward to seeing the next one ✌️

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thanks for following along! woot!

[@MatthijsRosman]

"It's allright if you like that kinda thing" ... The Ginger is cracking me up. Thanks for reminding me of the two greatest family trips to date: a 6-week CA/AZ/HI trip including Death Valley and the Grand Canyon in winter time. And a 4-week roadtrip through BC ... awesome. Helps relieve the stress from working from home ... I think you should do a series of t-shirts / hoodies featuring the ginger ... #sarcasm_first ... I'd surely buy one. Oh, and if you can send built out Gladiator ... Oh 2, and Shaun needs to oil up some parts ... Squeak!

[@EPIC-4WD]

We're working on the swag! Stay tuned! And thanks for following along. Glad we could inspire your plans.

[@TracksideNW]

Loved your explanation about Death Valley and gingers!! My youngest is a ginger and in the summer we have to put sunscreen on him like it’s warpaint.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Damn Gingers! Can't take the anywhere. When we apply sunscreen to our Ginger we yell "THIS IS SPARTA". He likes it.

[@TracksideNW]

HAA!!!

[@jeffbettenga]

The flat rock closest to the wall you all drove on at chicken corner used to be much taller and a hazard until it was blasted down to a drivable rock a couple of years ago just after they re-did the old pole Bridge into the new retaining wall. Did that loop in my F150 in Oct, that tight corner a block before chicken corner was the hardest part.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Yeah, that makes sense. From the photos we saw beforehand, we thought it looked different! Anyways, still a cool trail to check out. A full-size on that path would be fun ;-) Thanks for following along!

[@markberry2987]

Another tough day in the office, lucky.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Yes, this day at the EPIC office was a tough one.

[@joezephyr]

Not just in B.C. It would be the same in N.S.W. Great video thank you . I love my Jeep!

[@TheMickJones]

As always Ginger, that’s a nice Dixxon. Exactly what we’ve come to expect with another great adventure. I’m really enjoying this series, I look forward to the next one. Enjoy the trip!

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thanks for following along Mick! Cheers!

[@kevinjaczyk3562]

Anyways guys I'm just wondering if anybody's heard from Clint and Derek garage, because you guys have all put out videos Teddy put out a video for unwinding roads you did with epic adventures shown dead with his Casey did with his hes wheeling on the island of Vancouver caught nothing from Clinton dirt garage so me and my family are just wondering if Clint and his family from Derek rogersr doing OK up there and BC, they had a rough year having their garage burned down during covid and now with these floods and crazy washouts just hoping that Clinton his family are all doing well Keep up the epic adventures Paul, I look forward to watching them every week!!!👍👍💯🇨🇦✌

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

Too bad you don't have a shop in SoCal. As a fellow Canadian living in LA, I definitely would give you my $$$$$!!!!! 1000%!!!!!

[@EPIC-4WD]

We get quite a few calls daily from the USA, especially California and Texas. Who knows... one day? ;-)

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

@@EPIC-4WD Open one state side. $$$$$ 😏

[@EngiTrek]

Awesome video! What’s the story with the winch failing? Looks to be a Warn.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Yes, it's a Warn Zeon 10-S and the clutch has been fixed before... but for some reason it's not engaging yet again. We'll take it apart and see what's up shortly.

[@EngiTrek]

@@EPIC-4WD gotcha. I understand things happen, but we buy things like winches precisely for what you encountered. We also put our money into name brands like Warn so that is supposed to never happen. Sucks that happened, stuck between a rock and a cliff. If you hadn’t had the luxury of other vehicles with recovery gear, that could have gone really bad. Glad you guys were all safe though!

[@richardthomas1531]

@@EngiTrek usually it would be Harbor Freights Badlands.

[@602North]

Epic as always! And thanks Ginger for suffering so we don’t have to!

[@EPIC-4WD]

We have passed your comment along to the Ginger. I'm sure he'll be thrilled! Cheers!

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Is chicken rock a one way road ? That Gladiator is bigger than my Suburban.

[@scratchnbell]

What did you do to stabilize the weight of the smart cap. Mine is mushy with the smart cap on. I have already added the helwig sway bar . It might need heavier shocks or rear springs. Thanks

[@EPIC-4WD]

You need a proper suspension setup to carry the weight. Its that simple. I don't even notice the SmartCap is there. Check out our KHAN video, which covers the suspension setup.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Math question.... Road drops 200 ft how many times would truck make complete roll ?

[@terrorbulyfe]

I was always wondering what if another vehicle was coming down in the opposite direction on the narrow path. I know someone has to back up…

[@EPIC-4WD]

The typical rule is that the vehicle going uphill has the right of way.

[@gglass2648]

It’s enjoyable watching these EcoDiesel videos and people actually liking them. Reading forums, you think they would explode with what you all do to them. Do you all tune them in any way though?

[@EPIC-4WD]

Yep. EcoDiesel is the way to go. Can't go back to Gas now. The Torque is insane. No problems thus far with 28k ODO. Just changed the oil once ;-)

[@coltonmurphy9404]

Will there be an update video on how the diesel preformed in the heat/long road trip. Would also love to see some MPG numbers as well. I’m currently in a Toyota Tundra but highly considering that eco diesel gladiator!

[@mattbrew11]

Get it. Mine has been flawless pushing 39s for 15,000 miles. No heat issues. 22.5 mpg combined. Doing stuff like in this video I still get about 14 mpg

[@EPIC-4WD]

EcoDiesel has been fantastic. No issues. Torque for days. Can't ever go back to gas engine. I'm spoiled now.

[@jessetomasello7999]

that is awesome to know thanks guys im looking at getting the eco as well I have a 2020 Mojave @JeepsBeforeTime you guys have awesome content !!!!!!!!

[@m.t.mobile]

Hey Guys! Been watching you with Shawn in TSTN and didn't realize you had your own page! We love your Kong Jeep except for that God awful stupid red dash!! We'll be watching more of your videos! This one and part 1 were both great! It's fun to watch different views of the same story!

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thanks for following along! Yeah, the red rubicon dash has got to go! Soon hopefully! Cheers!

[@nelson6488]

may I please ask the rooftop rack systems on the white jeeps please. I am lookng for the same setup on my jl thank you!!

[@EPIC-4WD]

RhinoRack Backbone System

[@kevinjaczyk3562]

Great views with the drone guys can awesome footage as usual, and you guys got great footage of the trail record in behind as well, how long are you guys planning on staying down in America gotta be USA, B, BC is taking quite a beating, there's another series of storms that just hit there and and it doesn't look good at all, especially for the people living in Abbotsford cola cola does anybody know if dirt garage is dirt garage is OK, I haven't seen any of his stuff or seen him Or his videos posted in a long time, comma anyways keep up the great footage guys, I look forward to watching your videos each week, , I hope all your families are safe and sound in BC!!!!

[@jk_wrangler13]

It definitely ain't Canada A lol Did Casey not want to come with ya'll on your trip?

[@EPIC-4WD]

Yeah - too bad for him! Missed out on a great trip. I think he had work or something.

[@irvinside]

Great Video Guys ?! Thanks ;-) Btw, Is this really Rogers peak ? Looks like way too up north from Pleasant Canyon...?

[@EPIC-4WD]

The sign said so. The thumbnail is just up from Roger's Peak on Roger's Pass.

[@robertgarcia6385]

Hey Paul any issues with the eco diesel on this trip?

[@EPIC-4WD]

Nope. Smooth sailing. Love the EcoDiesel.

[@Thexkidd]

What’s the temperature at night?

[@EPIC-4WD]

During this trip, the temps only got down to 12C, 53F.

[@ripstevens6893]

That's "Chicken Rock". "Chicken Corner" is in Moab 😉

[@silasvanderleicarvalho2035]

👏👏👏👊😎

[@EPIC-4WD]

Thanks for following along! Appreciated!

[@bdv861]

Times have changed. We used to call that the South Park Loop. And it was Chicked Rock not chicken corner.

[@EPIC-4WD]

Gotcha. All our contacts in the US and online call it the Pleasant Canyon Loop. Before the bridge repair, it used to be called "chicken bridge" I believe. It's amazing how the trails change over the years. We've been going to DV for 12 years now and there's always something different.

[@psyekl]

I'd like to give this a try, but I usually travel solo. I'd need to find someone to join me to make it less foolish.

[@EPIC-4WD]

It's always a good idea to go with another vehicle, but this route is pretty straight forward. Nothing too challenging.

[@psyekl]

@@EPIC-4WD It's not the "too challenging" part, it's the "oops, I misjudged that edge and now I'm trapped in my wrecked vehicle at the bottom of a ravine and nobody knows I'm out here" that makes me desire a partner for these types of adventures. I will admit I've been foolhardy in the past, and it hasn't killed me yet...

[@cericj99]

typical... 10:21 always some A$$ to slow ya down when you're having fun lol

[@EPIC-4WD]

Exactly. The Death Valley traffic problem is getting worse every year.

[@laloolhouvum1634]

Great video, however why filmed only the epic JT and partly Shaun's? There are are Jeeps in the convoy so it'll more interesting video to watch if all the vehicles crossing some super tight turns and and technical spots. Focusing only on the Epic jeep is getting old.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Fuckin phenomenal

[@EPIC-4WD]

Exactly. We like your enthusiasm.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

One day that unmaintained road will simply dump a Jeep over the edge.