Family Stranded In A Flash Flood

[@mikecrawford7352]

Glad to see trail matter back in action. I don’t get enough of the truck lately

[@yvonnedavis1622]

LOL that was going to be my comment

[@imagseer]

@@yvonnedavis1622 There is nothing like Trailmater... it's an icon now. You guys just make sure you keep that ultra-special machine going!

[@mudfun3703]

Trailmater wasn't sounding very happy there. Going back on the trailer.

[@agentcrm]

@@mudfun3703 Probably low on fuel??

[@0o9ijnbhytgr]

It sounds Sexy :)

[@secretelitemusic]

I love the sound of Trail Mater. Full Mad Max dust storm in the intro is a bonus.

[@canyonrunner]

If ANYONE was to drive the decoy gasoline fuel tanker from the 'Mad Max Film desert refinery' as a decoy to allow the gentle people to escape (with all due respect to young Mel Gibson) I WOULD CHOOSE RORY. Real 'Road Warrier' experience. AND, with Mike and Shawn riding as gunners it would be quite entertaining to see the gasoline powered weapons they could deploy. Since Mad Max was a Post-Apocalyptic movie I imagine the knowledge of Napalm was available to them. Would have made short work of the 'Smokers' attack vehicles. LOL As a Vietnam War era mental survivor, I remember to this day 'Napalm in the Morning'. (Apocalypse Now, The Movie)

[@philipstaite4775]

Agreed. Nothing like the sound of a big block V-8 putting in the work...

[@thomasleonard9685]

Alll day listening to big block with no muffler - or slim Pickens muffler - I would put some quiet goodies on it I think

[@stusue9733]

I was thinking along the same lines "how have I been watching this channel so long and not realized TrailMater could roll straight onto the set of Mad Max 2 and look right at home?" I'm a little slow it seems lol

[@LWilliams42408]

I don't care what anyone else says Trailmater is why I started watching this channel... And the fact that Rory and the crew are just everyday people.... But keep Trailmater doing the recoveries!!!

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

Leaving the top quality $60 tents in the middle of the road with zero effort to clean up, trashing a rental car in a flash flood. Excellent work, people. Looks like they came prepared with a good gear and lots of common sense.

[@williamglaser6577]

Man they were really buried. Thanks for no crappy music.

[@Berry_N]

Love that there is no music on this channel.

[@McBuggs.]

They do sing to themselves sometimes which can be amusing.

[@bstrachan8527]

Right on. If you want "music" you know where to get it.

[@bstrachan8527]

I'm with you. Crappy "music" made me delete Matt's recovery channel, although he had cute teenage girls. Don't bother with it.

[@danielunderhill6086]

@@bstrachan8527I just recently discovered this channel when Matt mentioned it on a couple of his recent videos

[@herozero1287]

Been watching for a few years now, back when it was just Rory and a camera. Still always so impressed with the work Trail Mater can do, truly an impressive machine. Thanks for another entertaining video!! 💪🦅🇺🇲

[@arthurybrenin3878]

Familiar and unfamiliar. Rory works with limited budget plus max skill and creativity in such a beautiful setting garnished with rib tickling humor. No other channel offers such interest on that level. Team TM go get em!

[@LoganGray-k3m]

I love this truck! Every man needs a truck like this, a shop on wheels. Gnarly recovery, it was awesome!

[@hasletjoe5984]

Watching Rory and Shawn chunking the rocks into those holes makes me think....They must dominate the Corn Hole Tournaments in that area! Amazing mother nature can surprise people that easily! Thanks for the video!

[@albertorozco5981]

Good driving thru the mud Shawn.

[@TB-zw7dt]

So good to see Trail Mater at work. I love Ol' Blue, but love to see the King doin' it's thing.

[@grannyt6819]

Beautiful Trail Mater doing what she does best. Love it. She sounds so good. You guys were super accurate with those rocks you were tossing under the wheels. At least with the ones you showed. Lol. I'm so glad that family is ok.

[@IndridCool54]

That thing weighs as much as the Spanish Armada! 😂 Nice job! 👍🏼

[@botfoblhrp]

thanks for going Shawn😁

[@18177able]

Watching y’all having problems trying to recover these new vehicles definitely makes me glad I have older ones

[@kathyparsons2934]

It's great to see Trail mater back in action.❤ Haven't seen Justin in long time. Hope all is well. Thanks guys😘

[@tomtribby2309]

Very nice to see the truck that started everything.

[@randys7693]

There's something ironically logical about the fact that you use old (i.e., simple) vehicles to recover modern computer-controlled vehicles that can't even shift without power to the ECU.

[@jeffpoteau4357]

I love the sound of Trailmater in the morning. Reminds me of Victory!

[@brucehobbs1734]

Murica!

[@Telephony954]

Man that is some serious cinematography on the way out there. It does my heart good to watch the O'l Trail Mater square up on a hard pull. There is something primitive about that beast, that is like a bag of Doritos, satisfying. Thanks for sharing guys, Be well.

[@shannon136]

It is nice to see the old trusty square body squaring up😊

[@LonC1966]

Rory, Trailmater crew, please keep doing what you’re doing. The channel is great just the way it is. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@scuss2]

The bloopers at the end of most videos are the best part. Thanks to Justin.

[@kliether33]

Rory was throwing darts with those rocks at 7:00 Color me impressed.

[@ricoolivier]

Some people don't realise how difficult it is to be towed or to be the one doing the towing... Not a skill anyone can master. You guys rock! 🎉

[@johnhart125]

That car was really stuck! Flash flood is no joke!

[@mattc.310]

The newer the vehicle the more power it needs just to survive. Not surprised the battery didn't last long. Trail Mater putting in the work.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Exactly. In the old days of carburetors you could drive pretty far on just the battery. It was only really running the ignition coil. With everything electronic now it's just not possible. Also when driving offroad that Armada has a traction control system that will use the ABS pump to brake the slipping wheel. That'll suck some energy out of the battery, especially in that mud.

[@eekee6034]

@@Fix_It_Again_Tony If you had a magneto, you didn't even need a battery at all. The spark plugs were powered by the engine, via the magneto. My brother in law spoke highly of magnetos, said they were extremely reliable. I only saw one once, and it was from a very old bike. If I remember right, magnetos are very expensive compared to a coil and distributor, but it's been 25+ years since I heard any of this. I remember the reliability bit because I heard it a lot, but not so much the other stuff.

[@aljosaskrabelj8412]

​@@Fix_It_Again_Tony Only coil? And fuel got out of tank how? Magic? 😂

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

@@aljosaskrabelj8412 Mechanical fuel pumps, genius.

[@aljosaskrabelj8412]

@Fix_It_Again_Tony O cmon how far back did you go with this. Electric fuel pumps are in use on wide market for more then 60 years. If you go back that far then diesel engines need no electrics what so ever. Start it and go.

[@kenmurray4232]

That car was definitely suctioned in good. Nice recovery. Thanks for sharing

[@flogg8635]

That’s one hell of a hard pull ! Trust in Rory = job accomplished and well done ! MY MAN DOES IT AGAIN !!!!!!

[@controldatablock6687]

The beauty of these types of recovery's is you don't have to be concerned about getting the customers vehicle dirty, inside or out!

[@ConnallyRice]

Thank You for getting THE ONE AND ONLY TRAILMATER BACK OUT WHERE HE BELONGS!

[@robertscranton8293]

I love this Channel !!

[@jeepin4on4]

Nice recovery, good to see Trail Mater back in action! That old truck makes the show and always saves the day...

[@davidcaskey7062]

Was that 2 tents of a mile?

[@joed6722]

Nice to see trail mater on a recovery

[@jamesbeyor6180]

Some of the shots you take of the area is awesome . I want to go visit someday .

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

I love the scenery you show. Beautiful country.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Rory and Shawn for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and a nice recovery !

[@wesallen4228]

Desert, water, mud, flash flood, dead battery, drive by wire, washed out roads, and blowing dirt make for a tough recovery. But you guys did it. Nice.

[@johnchedsey1306]

I've been wanting to visit Cathedral Valley for the longest time but I'm fully aware I don't currently own a vehicle that can handle those backroads...and definitely not in monsoon season! Glad the family was okay. That probably was a stressful experience.

[@Z_Crane14]

Good job guys! Grew up out there on the last chance ranch. Plenty of trips out to the sink hole, watching wild horses and enjoying the views!

[@TroutandTacos]

I bet the rental car company was happy to see their car back.

[@DB-yj3qc]

LoL, but likely correct. A rental agency years ago had a Chevy blazer for me to use knowing that it was going to be in Death Valley for a month. I told then it wasn't a reliable in that location and weather "heat" of summer. About a week into that they were sending out a rollback and a replacement rental. Over heated radiator failed. I told them any other vehicle but a Chevy SUV. It wasn't even being used like that.

[@calholli]

I wouldn't say happy was the right word

[@Merv-Bob]

Shawn, Mike and Justin are getting real sharp on video and editing and Rory just about has driving the camera dolly figured out. Cheers, Mark

[@OpieIsWatching]

Y'all are hilarious! Electronics and 4x4s don't mix too well...

[@jeremiahsherman1190]

Great job guys trail mater putting in work I bet those people were really thankful

[@joshrasmussen]

I was lucky enough to drive by your shop just not lucky enough to drive by when you were open. Keep up the good work. You guys are awesome

[@Steve-od6hi]

As bad as that SUV was buried I didn't think you could lift it out. Great Work! Hate to think what its going to cost the family.for their repairs and cleanup.

[@mudfun3703]

For sure, that's a heavy truck, and then every crevice packed with mud. That's a lot of extra weight, and the suction in the mud Mater had a workout.

[@scottmcclenaghan3236]

Must have been a long night for the customer, thanks for helping out

[@albertorozco5981]

Bout time we see ole Mater out on the trail.

[@Keinandrew3]

Thanks for the video trailmater good to see ole mater out working

[@xfactor5876]

Great to see Trail Mater out there. Wondering if a liberal shot of break clean in the alternator might have cleaned it up enough to start charging.

[@rickrichardson5329]

Rory ya'll live in a beautiful place. That SUV was buried and I'm surprised it started and ran. Great job. Ya'll say safe

[@Dogman580]

Impressive that the whole front end didnt come off. Good job guys. Best crew on KZbin.

[@mudfun3703]

I was wondering about the mud inside of the front bumper.

[@jeffclark2725]

Thumbs up, Great adventure, lucky no one injured,

[@AllenRoss-b1b]

Guess AAA didn't want nothing to do that tow 😂😂 Thank You Rory and the Boys for rescuing another stuck vehicle !!!! TrailMater Rocks !!!!

[@blueboats]

Yea, a mud infused alternator might not come back to spec

[@desertdweller4951]

TrailMater to the rescue, Rory and Shawn have a Grove that can't be matched. Nice work guys

[@ewood88]

Glad the family got out safe. Was is a rental? I saw a no smoking sticker on the dash. If so, I hope they took out the extra insurance. Great job by Rory and Trailmater to get it out.

[@ericfaley9019]

Nice recovery. Glad the people got out safely. Seeing all the mud inside I wouldn’t be surprised if it is a total. Mater sounds sick.

[@doggonedk]

"There's something close to the front bumper I think it's the Earth" I hate having Diet Coke shooting out my nose. Ya tore me up with that one Rory. Great job guys that was a tough pull.

[@wesman7837]

All these new cars with their "smart" sensors are STUPID!

[@mudfun3703]

That comment was truly hilarious

[@eekee6034]

I think the family's kids are going to be repeating that one for years! :D

[@andyharvey180]

Besides it being muddy as hell,y’all have beautiful scenery.I never thought the desert could be so beautiful.

[@jefflilyea4669]

I rock vicariously. Youse guys are the best.

[@wesman7837]

Wow, that car was swamped! I bet on top of being completely bellied out it probably has an extra 1,000 lbs. of mud packed in every nook and cranny!

[@dezertraider]

BEAUTIFUL TERRITORY THERE FOR SURE..THANK YOU

[@wisanimathabela7678]

Nice to see you back @trailmatter missed you so much

[@jhaedtler]

I am always amazed at were you all go and what you do! Thank you for the great videos!

[@mediocreman2]

Man that's crazy how fast the battery died. Modern electronics doing their thing I guess.

[@anthonyblalock1790]

Rory wanted to say I think you are one great guy watching you with Laura of Laura farms. Great video but you are a patient teacher and a team player

[@jimderrick846]

Luckily they were safe, But that mud eats cars…. Great work trailmater🎉🎉🎉

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

Utilizing the buddy system has been said on this channel as well as on other off-road/outdoor channels. Another tip learned from my scouting days is to check in at a local ranger station for current trail conditions or weather alerts. Another good source is the local jeep or ATV rental companies. Nice work Rory and Shawn for getting that vehicle out of a muddy mess.

[@j.till_z]

Living in the Southwest Desert, water always wins.

[@KR-jq6ru]

Nice job getting thru the mud hole Shaun

[@Keinandrew3]

Oh no trailmater don't want to go swimming again Rory 😮

[@charliemason4355]

I'm sure this has been said before, but Trailmater would fit right in a Mad Max movie.

[@roadsrfr]

Sure am glad that the family figured out the difference between we are stuck, and the car is stuck. Keep up the good work!

[@briansaenz4392]

Some of the best , brothers in arms, I have ever seen is in this channel ❤

[@blueboats]

That's got to be a top contender for worst vacation nightmare

[@regbale]

Right tool for the job. Trailmater

[@damonmcnab5588]

Nice to see the OG TrailMater back in action

[@lyleswavel320]

Geniuses book of world record of longest jumper cables

[@prophotos365]

Trailmater to the rescue again, YAHOO!!

[@georgedeedsnotwords2162]

Another great video guys !

[@TheSecretOfNem]

Incredible land you live in.

[@jilbertb]

❤Great job guys!❤ That family was very lucky. If they were in the Capitol Gorge, 5-6' walls of water come and take your car in an instant. It's horrendous.

[@wiresmith2398]

Ahhh, nice to see The King out on the trail.. I suppose Rory and Trail Mater are there too! ;)

[@robertanderson5796]

its great to see the big boy back on the recoveries. That alternator will be full of mud and gunk. I'm surprised it even fired up at all. Good job guys.

[@dougalexander7204]

I feel bad for the family. That would have had to be a traumatic experience and I’m glad they are okay. The scenery was beautiful and seeing how tough a recovery vehicle trail mater is was awesome. Thanks

[@Skiridr22]

It’s nice see trail mater out doing what it dose best 😊

[@lonniet.2816]

THOSE PEOPLE HAVE ONE HECK OF A STORY TO TELL FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

[@mudfun3703]

A great souvenir from Utah.

[@dubeeem4n]

one heck of a bill to pay

[@dirtdiggur]

As always great video guys. My favorite channel!

[@kevbev1524]

Armageddon... That's definitely stuck of all the stucks i think you've done. I wonder how the Ford would have worked? But Ol' trusty is big brown Trail Mater accomplished another mission.❤

[@kr8219]

I really like how, even in the midst of a fun recovery, you guys take the time to point out the incredible sights in Utah.

[@IEchuckie]

That's got to be a costly tow and then repair 😮

[@patbullard9276]

Yeah! Trail Mater is back for a new video. Rory, you and Mater are what brought me to your channel some years back.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Those people were lucky ! Thanks for sharing another great video !

[@CurtisWilliams-ph8wl]

And another great job done.

[@janisvindavs]

In my eyes you guys are the real Americans. I wish you good luck!

[@greezmonkee]

Always good to see mater back in action. Idling seems a little rough kinda like it’s got a fuel problem. But still my favorite truck.

[@jacethatace16]

Looks like a stock y62 patrol glad you got it out. Most of the y62s here in Australia are lifted n modded out

[@Ross-df1yt]

Rory with trailmater is awesome to watch in action Thank you guys

[@calvinlevie943]

Thank you. What a beautiful piece of country. Trail mater is a fantastic truck ,just love that rig.Keep on making great entertainment and video's they are great

[@davidfreyta3857]

This was a great recovery. Then again, any time you get Trailmater out it's great. Of all you fleet Trailmater is the boss. Probably wouldn't have many of the others if it weren't for Ol' Mater.

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

Wow - another fantastic video: great scenery, great people, and a great rescue! Thanks for bringing us along!