Mitsubishi Monteros On The Mojave Road - Day 2: Fort Paiute To Lava Flow

Day 2 on the Mojave Road includes the most difficult and dangerous terrain of the entire trip, the climb up Paiute Ridge and the descent into Watson Wash. After reaching a campsite at Fort Paiute on Day 1, HotCars contributor Michael Van Runkle and his Dad push their two Mitsubishi Monteros further into the desert and closer to the limit of their abilities in this installment.
The stock '98 proves that Mitsubishi built the Montero properly, while the modded '94 shows just how valuable all those expensive upgrades really are. Other highlights along the way include an incredible water source at Marl Springs, the Mojave Mailbox, and lava flows that provide some protection from the incessant wind.
4:10 The "Garden" of the Mojave Desert
5:00 Climbing Paiute Ridge
8:20 Getting a little lost
9:12 The Penny Tree campsite
10:47 Descent into Watson Wash
17:25 Marl Springs
18:22 Mojave Mailbox
19:13 Lava Flow campsite
Stay tuned for Day 3 of the adventure featuring the dry Soda Lake, Traveler's Monument, Afton Canyon, and plenty of sand dunes.
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[@johnslagboom1836]

Backpacked the Mojave Road around 2009 in eight days. Pretty cool seeing it again!

[@nonope1774]

Great video. I can honestly say that you didn't get even close to pushing your Monteros to their limits. I comfortably drive roads like that at 20 to 30mph in mine routinely, granted I've got 25 yrs of experience doing it. Air down, pull those sway bars, and relax, you don't need more than 2 wheels on the ground.

[@samsithole3986]

Great work man, very helpful. I'm actually looking at buying a Pajero myself so this is definitely helpful

[@emmetmaxwell]

Great.love the show.

[@69mustang]

Best vehicle I've owned. Great video!

[@jimmesep2108]

Tell us about the jacket. I own a 99 Montero SR. Have been off reading yet but looking forward to it

[@toddtonis]

Well done going down that steep hill with the Montero. The old girl did well. Do you still have the Montero?

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

Duuude where did you get that jacket?

[@javEChispas]

What book was the one you were holding?

[@sebaseba1982]

Are 33" tyres?

[@Morgar-yz9rc]

It’s has to be a Floridian… lol