I canceled the Jeep project

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[@someoneoutthere1866]

Your channel doesn't "feel good" anymore either....

[@jakelannetti3128]

Spends a year taking people’s donations and accepting strangers help to build a vehicle that he abandons twice, then takes the money to buy a new car. Not gonna lie, always supported the videos by watching, but glad I didn’t donate money because this feels really dishonest.

[@garthrichert5256]

Thanks for your heads-up.

[@the10thman58]

Jake, if you are reading this: I am old, I was young and saw this coming a mile away. I've built several Jeep's and always missed the simplicity of them when they got too "built". The key to life is SIMPLICITY! To bad it takes a lifetime to learn this.

[@cooperdog9956]

It doesn't take a lifetime when you have someone like you to share your knowledge and experience. Thank you for sharing,.....

[@seanfrank4158]

Oh man....as I get older I really appreciate the simpler things in life. Not having to mess around with complicated BS all the time is worth a lot.....

[@MrBurtonPE]

Totally agree, I sold my first ever vehicle, a YJ, because after 12 years of building it into a rockcrawler all it did was sit in the garage and get driven once a year on the trail. I sold it because it was too big, too uncomfortable on road, too much hassle to return to a simpler state. I miss it everyday but keeping things simpler is better. My new plan is to build another Jeep but not much bigger than stock. Makes any trail a challenge and it will still be enjoyable on road. Oh yeah and cost a lot less to build. My ego doesn’t need 37” tires and a long arm kit to feel satisfied anymore. Lol

[@rickshafer6199]

I’m disappointed, that’s what’s wrong with young people these days when things are getting a little tough and not going their way they run away from it no matter how much time someone has in helping them, like their time wasn’t worth anything. You really dropped the ball man. I hope you don’t waste anyone else’s time and you do everything on your own from now on.

[@gr8fulmonk]

All that support from all the people just to watch you walk away. You should remove the donation links, unless you're just intent on living off others. My support will be going to tenacity to finish what you started.

[@user-hd5pj9li9b]

Manic Depression

[@AntiHero4.6]

Jake, my husband and I have followed you for years. We have been inspired by you and your journey for so long. Somewhere along the line, the spirit of you and your adventure got lost (usually involving passengers). The past year has been completely lost - content coming in once every few weeks is a far cry from your old, beautiful daily vlogs. Unfortunately, Jade is more important to this journey than you give credit. During the “van-life” craze, having a video “I’m living in my Jeep Wrangler” was a huge hook. I hate to say it, but we’ve been strung along for this whole year waiting for the next phase, which is now being abandoned. Everything that was sentimental and valuable from this channel is pretty much gone. We don’t find any of the past year intriguing anymore, and will be unsubscribing and ceasing to watch anymore. It’s honestly too sad to see the spirit of the journey die with the abandoning of your first sidekick - Jade the Jeep.

[@whatsup1407]

I agree

[@RedFaceeee]

Agreed

[@silver6gen1]

100% this. We all have rough times, it's how you stick through it and persevere which makes you a better person. It just feels like any time there have been hurdles Jake has been turning away from the challenge.

[@kddcc]

You nailed it here. He seems to have lost that spark! I hope he gets another Jeep and just hit the road again! I mostly feel bad for everyone involved with the Jade Stretching project...honestly I’d be PISSED if I was Tenacity Overland.

[@AntiHero4.6]

Farr Outdoors I didn’t even mention that. We knew from day 1, converting a 2 door to an overlanding machine was a colossal undertaking (which was a mistake to begin with; done to make room for passengers). If I had dedicated loyalty and money to Jade and the massive overhaul (glad I didn’t), I would be furious. It’s strange to see that more money-paying supporters aren’t more annoyed by this move. Oh well, I know I’m the minority, but it just sucks because we adored the episodes so much before.

[@jeffb9596]

SAD! stop asking for patron pledges and help for anything. Donate all money made from vlog to charity . DO IT ON YOUR OWN LIKE YOU SAID. Was looking forward to upgrades along the way in your journey. To look back where you started and how far you come with help from good hard working people.. JUST SAD. HOPE YOU DONT WAKE UP AND GET RID OF KENSEY.

[@whatsup1407]

I know right tell people to stop giving him money. He doesn't deserve it.

[@davidlavery8336]

Pretty sure the vlog is called I am Jake, not I am Jade. So you're following along with whatever jake wants to do. Quit being so negative, just enjoy it, I like the change, curious to see what he does and gets next.

[@joshuacripe1514]

Well said Beck

[@timingraham2662]

Amanda Beck honestly, your bitterness has turned me off from following TO. Way to not take the high road.

[@MidWestShred]

I don't think he's ever actually asked for pledges.. it's not forced on you to donate to watch his channel. people do it out of kindness. I assume your not a patron supporter? If you were you'd understand. And doesn't matter where that money goes. This is his story. All of you idiots who can't bare the thought that he is taking a different approach to this journey are the very problem that creators have sharing their stories.. quit your bullshit and learn to accept that this whole thing has no plotted out course. Enjoy the ride and stop crying..

[@thestigsamericancousin4588]

no hate but I'm not the only one who thought it was a bad idea to chop up jade right?

[@elisscaliving5864]

The Stig's American Cousin it was a bad idea

[@rprokopow]

Only reason i started whatching this channel was for jade. And i was so excited to see it done

[@mikehoncho8268]

Patreon Supporters stop giving him money, you are adding fuel to the fire, he's not going to do anything or make any videos if he can just sit around and get money for doing nothing.

[@blairhawkins7490]

I liked the channel when it was him, his girlfriend & her dog. And the costar was the natural landscape & new places to walk on your hands. When he went into the garage, nature fell away from the channel. This video, with the river so prominent, shows he knows he stopped delivering the product subscribers & donors liked. He can recover if he rededicates, back to the basics. Bring back the adventures of nature.

[@lal5555f]

ill give him money overtime i see you comment

[@gibsongirldaydream]

I'm sad that you didn't have the foresight to get a completely different vehicle before hacking Jade up into pieces. Jade the jeep no longer exists, and that's sad.

[@DNSapper]

Best wishes brother. It’s time for me to move on. I get where you are coming from and you gotta do what you gotta do. I’ve watched so many people step up to help you out and support you and somehow, they always get the short end of the stick. You should have stuck it out with the Jeep project , even if you planned to get rid of it at the end or use it as a show piece of sponsor vehicle. Things change and I get that, but you can’t hang people out to dry like that. Best wishes in all that you do. I hope you get what you need out of life

[@riknordlund2334]

Sorry, dude. When you started tearing Jade apart, I was "ok, Im interested, but you better make it quick." Now that you abandened Jade. "Later dude. Im out!"

[@ADCGunman]

I'll be supporting Tenacity from now on too

[@Jeepingshort]

Huge bummer. Was waiting all year to see this built. Jake never finishes what he starts, and this is a let down.

[@jonathanbunch5443]

so lets be clear, he had made enough money off the "jade the jeep thing"

[@dannyrocks777]

You underestimated a massive project you took on and abandoned it. You fucked up, it happens.

[@randomlyskilled7627]

Ha you must have got a bill for the jeep.

[@DangerLevi]

His channel is iamjake not I am jade he is a human he makes mistakes it’s his journey not yours

[@letitgo8336]

You need to look in the mirror and ask yourself when was the last time I made banana pancakes

[@gonecoastaljk6913]

I’m out.. not sure what’s going on and it’s not place to judge but in my opinion it’s not right to take donations of time and money and then just walk away and dump jade on someone else.. you start something you see it through! Best of luck to you and hope you don’t regret this decision

[@daltonalessandro272]

i guess I'm pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online?

[@vincenzodavian5039]

@Dalton Alessandro Flixportal xD

[@daltonalessandro272]

@Vincenzo Davian Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it!

[@vincenzodavian5039]

@Dalton Alessandro happy to help :D

[@twoknuckles]

Sorry man but this i am jake thing ended with the girl and all the dogs, the final slice was cutting Jade in half. Wouldn't have been Jade after anyways, looked like a mail truck. Should have kept Jade as is and buy something else bigger if nec, plenty of options. Anyway, I'll check in to see if anything interesting develops, unless/until this channel just melts down to being a chick flick on wheels. I was in it for the jeeping anyway.

[@user-hd5pj9li9b]

It was better when he was gay with Ben no controlling women telling him what to do.

[@user-hd5pj9li9b]

And he didn't have to worry about getting Ben pregnant.

[@kingmasona1769]

I agree

[@SortaKindaOutside]

Peace out! Quitters quit......

[@leightonoc]

All I gotta say is Jake inspired me to do a 197 day trip in my 2 door Wrangler to do outreach to the homeless in 46 cities in the US & Canada. So we are good....

[@williamwest5827]

Leighton OConnor Good work! And I’ll bet you are not pan handling but giving to those with your work, time and some money. The only thing Jake has inspired in many is not to be too trusting.

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

What?!!! You mean you were able to do that without begging for money from Patreon supporters? Without begging for free labor, parts & supplies, places to stay, food, etc? Is that even freakin possible?

[@jbrisbois777]

do you ever finish anything you start?

[@RyanBennett_Gpd605]

I think cancelling it is a bad idea IMO. So many people have donated time/money/products into getting this done and me personally, it would be a shame to just abandon it but that's just me. Sometimes we just have to suck it up and do finish what we started. I fully understand the want for a much needed break but don't cancel the entire project. Take some time away from it and then get back to it. Projects take time so it can take a year, 2 years or however long YOU want. I've enjoyed watching your Jeep adventures and have been following for some time now and it's certainly not going to be the same without Jade but hopefully things will get back to where you enjoy it again!

[@OverlandCO]

This channel went downhill as soon as he added his GFs each time and got worse when the Jeep got cut apart. I’m out.

[@AscendingBliss]

Bye 👍🏻

[@bigshafe]

Jake, I really liked the original idea and videos of traveling in a jeep in 50 states. After you and your friend split and you said you needed to be alone then Kinsey came along immediately it seemed odd and contradictory. Then you went head first into a full restoration on Jade and now you don't want to finish, I gotta be honest this is too much drama with no follow through compared to the old but interesting content. It just seems odd you complain about not wanting to depend on people for building Jade but that's what patreon and KZbin provides you avenue's for financially. If you decide to do something and stick to it I may be back but for now I'm out. I can find many unfinished projects and dreams, starting in my garage on my own. Just my opinion, no hate. No hard feelings and I wish you the best.

[@ManleyMachines]

Well said. I came to #Iamjake in the first few videos looking for YJ stuff. Ive been here ever since. But, this channel has been stagnant for over a year with real content. If you dont agree, watch the 1st forty videos... wayy more excitement.

[@sjeeke4671]

he don't want to depend on other people..... but he never did something else...

[@outdoortrials]

Jake I have been following you since just before you left the sail boat. My best friend and I met you at the Jade Jamboree in AZ. Was defiantly an awesome experience. But at the end of the day man do you! that is what makes your channel awesome. and at the end you are one of the inspirations for me to work with my gf to start our own channel. eventually we want some Jeep things in it with offroading. But for now it is just us trying new things and going on adventures. thank you man for the inspiration

[@LivingOnCash]

As a fellow vet I am disappointed. Things get tough so you decide to bail. Seems like you've been a little lost and distracted this year. I know it was tough losing your dad and I think you need some guidance from a mentor. There are so many KZbinrs that are killing it and maybe you should take a look at what they are doing. What are your long term goals? Do you plan on being a KZbinr for many years or is this just a short term deal? You'll do what ever you want but perhaps you don't know what is best for you at your young age? I'd recommend talking to some older guys for advice. I think you need some direction. All the best to you and good luck.

[@bongoyongo6519]

He seems like an over emotional cry baby. I think he was taking steroids they mess with your emotions a lot. Especially if he wasn't taking a estrogen blocker.

[@MichaelFleigle]

I knew the second that sawzall hit that steel that it was over for that Jeep. It got hard and you bailed while taking advantage of other people.

[@thedude8237]

Michael Fleigle I agree. When the videos slowed. I told my son he will never finish. I’m not surprised. That thing was going to look like crap anyway. JMHO.

[@waywardescapes4384]

Great American Jeepers Aww dude, that’s just mean. Apologize to Anners. LOL.

[@JTK11]

It’s really nice to see all the other understanding humans in the comment section. High five guys! Live your life Jake! We all wish you well no matter what. You’ve dedicated a lot of time towards this channel and we should all thank you for your hard work and exciting adventures! 🤘😎

[@zachholb]

Hey Jake, I just want to say thank you for living a life where you are honest with yourself. What a breath of fresh air! I don’t wanna get all emotional but I’ve been following you for a few years now... I’m a 23 year old from Portland OR who built up a YJ through high school so your page was cool to see! I ended up really sick. 7 months of my body shutting down Piece by piece. I was at the end, even said goodbye to friends and family... Finally they found out what the problem was and I was rushed into emergency brain surgery. I am still recovering from that but I am so much better! Your channel really gave me something to look forward to during all of this. Looking forward to the future, for both you and I! Love the quality of content and the hart you have. I live in Northern California (by the Rubicon) if you’re ever around It would be my pleasure to take you out for a drink or something! Keep living YOUR dream! You only get one shot at this life!

[@subixbarbarasson2544]

Dam dawg. I don't know you but im glad to hear they found out the issue. . My lil girl (my Husky) just passed from komplikations resulting from Myasthenia Gravis. But it sounds similar to what you might have had. Anyways, i drive a YJ and live in NorKal aswell. Not sure if you are familiar with Nevada Kounty. I live between Grass valley and PenValley. Hit me up on FB if you want. I hope things work out man. Hails.

[@zachholb]

Subix Barbarasson shoot me a friend request brother! I’m also so Sorry for your loss! Also make sure you are on Nor cal 4x4! Good community!

[@subixbarbarasson2544]

@@zachholb That's hella funny. I aktully just grabbed dome mirrors this morning un trade for a 12 pakk from a guy in the group. Lol small world. Ill look you up

[@subixbarbarasson2544]

@@zachholb Request sent.

[@icecool7687]

What was wrong with you? Im dizzy all the time (vertigo) I get migraines all the time, numbness in my arms and legs, feel like i'm going to collapse sometimes, feel out of it, did you have any of that? Doctors dont know whats wrong with me.

[@davestennes305]

Somewhere along the way the 50 state jeep tour became the 50 State livin' in someone's garage tour.

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

Perfect!! Well said.

[@tvnetgames]

It seems like a bizarre move to abandon the project after going through so much effort making it this far. Swapping shops, moving, waiting, living in a camper, not to mention monetary investment. When you are finally in a position where your end game is in reach, simply ditching the project to start another project that effectively puts you at or behind where you were when this whole idea started seems reckless. But, no one knows how you feel but you, so I wish you the best.

[@Ozzypup1]

Hes got a chick now. She probably wanted nothing to do with living in a shop. So he bailed on everything and everyone so they could stay home while he works on whatever new vehicle he might have.

[@tvnetgames]

@@Ozzypup1 The reason he wanted to expand in the first place was so there was room for 2 in Jade if I comprehended it all correctly. So it just seems weird to drop it.

[@k30blzr]

I'll keep watching to see what you quit doing next. 🍿 🍿 🍿

[@averageschmo963]

I was thinking about commenting, then I came upon this.... there's no way I could come up with something better. Thumbs up!!!! Best comment of the day :)

[@scottpeche2993]

Another failed mission, should have left Jade alone and built the old blue Cherokee if you wanted more room.

[@jeep6242]

Don't cancel one stupid YJ build only to start another stupid YJ build. Your personality and the ability to convey the joy of an adventure is what made the channel compelling. Running around in an ill suited YJ that only got more ill suited over time was a handicap to the channel not an asset. Build or better yet buy something that doesn't just become a time suck and source of constant pain and suffering. XJ, JKU, WK, 4Runner, Taco, Pre-Taco, Land Cruiser, maybe even get a stripper reg cab full size truck and turn it into something. But if you start dicking around with another YJ again I am out because it will just be too painful to watch again.

[@MrMctheking]

jeep6242 JT!!!!

[@stevemeek6525]

I have been a fan of yours for along time. but it appears everytime you start to get stuff moving you find a way to kill it i wish you the best but I wont be going along on the ride anymore. i have seen to many good people try to help only to sit back and watch it do nothing. good luck man.

[@geoffersongeofferies477]

Done. Again. Best of luck. I feel for all of your supporters...

[@internetexpert8153]

Kinda hypocritical to say you don't want anyone's help anymore meanwhile you have always accepted help from those that help with the jeep not to mention the patreons so why don't you go make your money on your own. If that's what your preaching. Its been a slice. ✌️

[@PepeDeezNutz]

If I were you I’d be skipping the next few overland rallies. I’ll be looking for a refund on my donations towards that Jeep.

[@bongoyongo6519]

Lesson of the day don't give strangers on the internet money.

[@lal5555f]

F off he is still welcome at the rally's

[@bongoyongo6519]

@@alshoe8098 haha tenacity overlanding deleted you and blocked you from there channel.

[@bongoyongo6519]

@@alshoe8098 What jeep FB group said that about them I wanted to see it for myself I looked, but I couldn't find anything.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

lal5555f nah bruh he needs to stay at his moms house and take his meds for sandy Vag. Jake is a toolbox

[@Bubbasawyer1974]

I followed you because of who you was and because of jade. Now you’re starting to be a disappointment. I could never abandon my Jeep like the way you’re doing

[@TheOldManOutdoors]

I have started and finished so many projects in my life. I have also started and abandoned so many projects. I think it’s part of how we learn who we are and what we like. Do what you love and don’t let the nay sayers in the comments bring you down. It’s all about the adventure. I drive a modified JKU that has taken my family on countless adventures. I would be sad if it was no longer a part of our lives but I would replace it so we can continue the adventure. Live your life! 👍

[@dedmoney1]

Dude....she brought you this far...and you just going to leave...😰😰😰

[@artm6723]

So you'll upload something else in a couple of months? Got it...

[@CraigslistUser310]

Hasn't he been financed throughout the past 4 years through patreons though? I'm not really seeing the distinction between people giving him money vs. people helping him fix/build his vehicles.

[@internetexpert8153]

2 types of people in the comment section. 1. People who are coming to realize they have been donating to an internet pan handler 2. People who are delusional and don't understand what a pan Handler is

[@lal5555f]

i guess everyone on youtube is a pan handler then begging for views huh?

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

@@lal5555f Nope... some people actually produce content on a regular. Not Jake though. Not only does he not produce content, he doesn't keep his viewers, subscribers and Patreon supporters up-to-date with the status of his channel. The guy is a douche.

[@internetexpert8153]

@@lal5555f you were saying?

[@danpolshaw9393]

I started watching your Channel because of your videography and story telling. Jade is just a chapter. Glad you are moving on. Need more adventures

[@elpiegrande3562]

Next chapter: Family man Jake continues the 50 state road trip in a minivan during his 2-weeks vacation per year. 😂 Hope you sign Jade’s title over to Tenacity Overlanding so we can watch them finish the build. Good luck Jake, will keep following.

[@davidmead9]

OMG!!!!!!!! This is the same blah blah blah as when it wasn't working with Ben . You have been living on other people's money for 3 years and going round in circles with no direction.

[@Jackalopestravels]

Funny how many people seem to believe they get to be part of your decision making process, or have some say in any of your personal matters, just because they watch some videos you make. That’s pretty funny, and a bit scary. On the other hand, if people were bankrolling you through Patreon etc, you probably owe them a pretty big apology. But, that’s just my opinion. Doesn’t much matter... For those that freely sent money for this project, it might be time to learn a little thing called skepticism.

[@MrSupertim996]

David H I started watching a year or two ago and liked his camping on the road lifestyle. Venture fwd does that. Don’t think anyone could live that life forever but it’s fun watching folks who aren’t tied down like me to their jobs and what not. People’s goals and interests change like Jakes maybe. Although I might be disappointed in the direction he goes it’s still his life.

[@drevil7223]

🔥 🔥 🔥 Wow Jake really screwed over tenacity overlanding. Burning bridges left and right. 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@emma_m0]

Well that was kinda unexpected. It’s a shame you spent so much time chopping up Jade for nothing.

[@rt4wd_wolff]

So basically, you dropped the vlog, found out how much $ the Jade project was going to be. And quit 🤦‍♂️

[@kddcc]

Josh Wolff no fight in this guy, he seems to give up way to easily when things get tough or difficult. PROVE ME WRONG JAKE I’ve watched every single one of your videos, from start to finish. Show me you still go it! I’m a diehard fan here your gonna have to earn me back

[@icecool7687]

Cry Baby Jake wah wah 😭😭😭

[@rt4wd_wolff]

@@kddcc I agree. I think he had the recipe for a great channel too, and Jade was the star of the show.

[@kddcc]

Josh Wolff you are right, he “Had” everything he needed! Just got away from his what worked. If he gets back on the road with another Jeep I may watch again

[@Modernhillbilly]

This channel is like a slow train wreck. You know it’s gonna end badly. But can’t stop watching to find out how it ends. It’s perfectly acceptable to change gears and go in a new direction. But something just seams wrong with abandoning tenacity overlanding like that. Sometimes you still should see things through, especially when other people have invested in it.

[@jonbertocchi173]

Bro most likely he had another fallout because he couldnt pay those guys for the work and they took the jeep as payment, also his gf probably told him to stop it or she was leaving. Lol

[@MrMctheking]

Everyone keeps talking about TO but what about those first guys

[@tenacityoverlanding]

Jon BERTOCCHI no fallout on our end, he lets us know out of the blue that he was calling it off

[@tenacityoverlanding]

M C they did the frame and then it stopped there, when we got involved we saw a need to move the project further along and got a to. Of work done since August. It’s just unfortunate, we care about the guys still

[@Ozzypup1]

@@jonbertocchi173 i agree i think the girlfriend was tired of waiting on things.

[@pseypark]

How dare you blame the Jade's incompletion on anyone other than yourself. You said it yourself you spent a year and a half waiting on other people to finish YOUR project while you lived at THEIR house. That's weak.

[@MrMctheking]

Pat Seymour I hate to say I agree. Jake is super motivated and determined. Or so it seemed. Even if he screwed it up he should have just learned to weld and have at it. I mean what he was trying was no easy task but a year seems like enough time when that’s the only thing you have to do. 4,000+ hours to work on it.

[@kddcc]

Sounds a lot like a millennial mentality right? I think he needs some tough love

[@Tanner731]

quitters make me sick. the going gets tough and he tucks tail and runs

[@jackdavidson11]

You always called your channel "The Adventures of Jake Wettern" and this is all part of the adventure and I'm happy for you to share it with us. So thank you for being honest and I look forward to what's next! Respect the honesty Bro!

[@rhorn79]

Too much BS surrounding you and your channel anymore. From what was ever shown people constantly helped you out only for your to cut and run. I've read the comments on Tenacity Overland KZbin video and how you told them. Don't know what's really going on with you but you seem to be causing havok in your wake these last few months. Best of luck figuring out what it is you are looking for because it changes monthly. ✌🏼

[@chrismadden1660]

Well I am bummed that Jade is no more, I was looking forward to seeing how it turned out and if you were going to wheel that bus. I am also bummed at how few and far between your videos have become. I will not unsub at the moment, I will be very selective in your videos I do watch and if the frequency in posts remains the same the next few months I will have to pull the trigger and call it on your channel. Sadly same will go for Tenacity if their uploads don't improve.

[@chrismadden1660]

@@Amanda-lk5jo - I am a subscriber to TO and am hoping you all can keep the uploads frequent. I am all about the entertainment and informative parts of these type videos.

[@timingraham2662]

You are acting like it costs money to subscribe?

[@HighFuel90]

Freedom of responsibility is all I am hearing. Flightiness is fleeting.

[@_ROADRANGER]

Well this sucks

[@staleyexplores]

For me it comes down to vicariously living in your freedom through videos. Keep doing that and everything will work out bc I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way.

[@spencercorey7046]

"I don't want help from others" Meanwhile, "support my journey" links to amazon/patreon/paypal.

[@gareman9417]

did he ever do the 51 state trip?

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

@@gareman9417 That would be a big fat "No."

[@Lissyloves_5357]

Kinda a slap in the face to all the people who put money and time into you and jade but hope the videos keep comin through! Much support man!

[@shorthood2518]

I discovered this channel when I cut my JK in half. I had a dream of building my dream pickup truck. I subscribed and enjoyed the videos, now I'm unsubscribing. Thankfully I stuck to my build and I have a '16 JK 2 door pickup

[@strikerfired45]

Video of build?

[@shorthood2518]

@@strikerfired45 www.wranglerforum.com/showthread.php?t=2330975

[@strikerfired45]

@@shorthood2518 i said video, not random thread on wranglerforum. You can build a Jeep, take tons of photos, but can't upload a vid to your own channel? Gtfoh.

[@shorthood2518]

@@strikerfired45 I started the project, finished the project without help and patreon. All while working 7 days a week and I have a wife and kid at home. Unemployed and homeless with KZbin and patreon money coming in and 2 separate shops providing help, no wife and kid, building a truck would have been easy. Heck, he didn't even cut fire wood with out someone holding his hand.

[@zephyr5802]

Your project is incredible, I thumbed through the pictures as I don’t have the time right now to read all of the posts, but what did that cost you in the end for your JKT?

[@JTwelder.]

Clearly you didn’t understand what this project was going to take. Finish what you started.

[@ROBSOLUTELY]

Clearly you aren't in tune with this channel. It's about Jakes adventures, not a Jeep build that is taking forever.

[@dokken08]

OneMoreShift your not in tune. He has made it about Jade since he started. You can be a fanboy but he took peoples money and gave back nothing.

[@internetexpert8153]

@@ROBSOLUTELY thats right keep dishing out for his "adventures" 🤦🏽‍♂️ smh

[@adammanley1837]

A lot of money Jake. A lot of Patreon. A lot of YJ supporters. A lot of time and effort from 2 shops. This is the eventuality that we all saw coming, but not you. Yes, you will lose some support. You've become a hypocrite for some of the things that have guided you (and us) in your past VLOGs. This is disappointing, but as you said... you've gotta do you. And we will have to do us.

[@simisonicblack]

Been following since wishbone but dude, what’s been up this past year? It’s like every other video there’s something. And than just abandoning the jade project after those people put so much work in to it? Just cause you’re wanting to spread your wings and fly? Come on man. I wanted to host you here in Texas but I feel like you leave a trail of drama and abandonment everywhere you go. I get Jade was taking forever but you started this project. You need to either finish it through or pay them for all the time, effort and work they put in to it. I feel like what you’re doing is based on selfish reasons. But I can’t conclude that because I don’t know the full story. I’ll still be a subscriber and follower of you. I’ll still support you, I just wanted to give some constructive criticism. 👍

[@kdigiacomo]

If he pays them for the work the money will just come from supporters not from him. Would be the same as the government paying for something, it's the tax payers money, not their own. That's the same. *But they definitely deserve something, zero question about that.

[@lal5555f]

@@kdigiacomo He makes money from youtube as well not just the supporters

[@kdigiacomo]

@@lal5555f - Thanks for that update, you're missing my point. *He probably won't be making close at all as much after this video....

[@chrismadden1660]

@@kdigiacomo He has to put UP content to get revenue from KZbin and from what we have seen recently he is living of his Patreon and PayPal supporters....

[@kdigiacomo]

@@chrismadden1660 👍✌️

[@nicci310ify]

Honestly theres plenty of builds channels on youtube. We wanna see Jake traveling. Driving Camping. Your dogs playing. Looking forward to see you in whatever you drive.

[@Sock_Shoe_Sock_Shoe_Guy]

Wait a minute! You got the Pimp My Ride Van from Tavarish?

[@steverampey]

Gonna miss Jade, but i miss the road trips and your regular vids even more. Looking forward to you getting back to what makes you happy buddy. I have no doubt that your true supporters gonna have any issues with this choice. GL

[@VampFaye]

When you reconnected with Kinsey, your spark burned bright. Then, when you decided to chop Jade, it started to dim. It's been gone for a while now Watching that light go out has been painful. I'm glad you decided to move forward, just for mental health reasons alone. Your future is with Kinsey in whatever you choose to drive. You still have my undying support, Jake. Love and hugs

[@northernfarmer3689]

Why would you do that to tenacity overlanding? They seem like nice people willing to help you then you just stab them in the back. Wow Jake wow.

[@MrMctheking]

Amanda Beck you work at tenacity overland?

[@MrMctheking]

If that’s true then your comments are tell tale of the back story of what’s happening with this project.

[@Einar0805]

well i hope they kept the jeep for free but the frame was already build and im sure the guys probably do not like the build.....yea well i guess since this is public someone might think twice before helping you again jake.... you still screw them over leaving all those parts and a jeep they probably didnt want to build the way u wanted but idk it looks messed up so im done watching this channel removing from my subs

[@shawnd482]

@@Einar0805 from what Jake said in this video it looks like he did leave them the Jeep to do whatever they want and keep it. I'm going to wait to see their response video. I do think it's jacked up the way Jake handled the situation. but if he left them the Jeep then I think that's great for them because I think they were doing all this work for free anyways to help promote their business. So why not complete the Jeep how they want it.

[@theremnant6945]

Its just paint, metal and plastic, They make more every day, Getting emotionally attached to objects is not healthy. Its just a tool to use, you should not be a slave to it. I watch to see your adventures in life and appreciate you letting us come along.

[@ben3308]

Let me start by saying I think Jake should focus on his own wellbeing and mental health above all else. Next, to Jake: If you did this channel and gained followers to stick to the purpose you laid out, I’d feel differently about this outcome. Jake, we enjoyed the Jeep combined with your adventure. That’s why we wanted to watch. Your production values are not the best. Your informational content is not the best. Your personality as a vlogger is not the best. But together, your concept was sound and had a cool, achievable goal: 50 State ROADTRIP. Well, you never accomplished that. Life gets in the way. But as a young capable man, you just kinda abandoned your goals. With a full time job, I visited nearly 30 states in my own Jeep just using spare time the last 2 years. You couldn’t even manage it doing it FULL TIME. I just don’t get it, man. Why not just follow through with your plans? Just press on. Anyone else remember all the money he got to help with the channel and Jeep? Yeah, what happened to that. What happened with the money he got for the roof tent? Yeah, he never got it. I have accepted money for projects before. I have received millions of views on KZbin before. I know it’s tough. So if it’s tough, and you can’t live up to the challenge, then just give up the channel. Why expect the same support? You’ve failed at the goals you laid out for your audience. Maybe you mistook that this was just a vanity project people supported just because; I’m not sure, but sometimes it’s refreshing to hear hey, you’re not special. You had something people liked, but you misplaced their appreciation and abandoned it for something people don’t like. We were here for Jade and for you. Abandoning Jade is most of the reason we even subscribed. I think if you, Jake, want what’s best for you, then you have to just give this channel up and focus on yourself. I wish you well, my man, but I don’t think a self-effacing KZbin channel is really the right thing for you right now.

[@RedFaceeee]

How ironic. He left Jade to be with Jade.

[@walterwhitman2608]

Better off unsubscribing and go look up a channel called venture4wd he actually explores the USA in his jeep.

[@americanpatriot8426]

Walter Whitman facts. Its hard to follow this guy. Way too many obstacles and it seems like nothing is moving forward.

[@walterwhitman2608]

@@Amanda-lk5jo I subbed and left a comment.

[@zach23ize]

Amanda Beck I’ll support y’all. You aren’t the root of the problem, Jake is. I have no doubt this project will be awesome!

[@icecool7687]

@@Amanda-lk5jo I subscribed to tenacity over landing and unsubscribed to Jake.

[@blacknight1574]

Needs to change the channel name slightly form iamjake to iamajoke

[@GetSchwiftyTV]

RIP Jade

[@cam0030]

Subscribed to a Jeep road trip, stuck around for a Jeep build, unsubscribing for indecisivness, immaturity, and poor decisions making.

[@neil1786]

I'm over this channel. 2019 was weak, now this, I am also unsubscribing.

[@reptilesmiami]

Bye 👋

[@Nick.Barnes]

good decision! vehicles are interchangeable, the adventure is not. Looking forward to seeing you pick up where you left off!

[@lexwernig6939]

Idk maybe it's just me, but I cant stand not finishing projects, especially when like your situation you'll get that freedom back when its done. I could never separate from my jeep, cant even imagine it. I'm not leaving the channel, but it does make me a bit sad

[@Larry-325]

Completely understand Jake. I have been along since the boat and I am not going anywhere. I agree it was turning into a DIY channel special. I was wondering how long this build would really take. Enjoyed seeing you on the road and seeing the places you went, that was when you definitely seemed happiest. Great news, will be watching!👍👍👍👍

[@royvangemert1902]

As a pro mooch, you cant stay in one place too long or they catch on.

[@bongoyongo6519]

Jake is King Mooch 👑

[@jrussbowman]

This year I took my family of 4 (8 and 11 year old girls and my wife) from Northern VA to Haida Gwaii (island NW BC) and back in a 4 door Jeep I built with a roof top tent. Never would have even considered it if I hadn't watched what you've been doing. I've been watching since you started. Good luck with your next adventures. I start planning the route for our trip to Manitoba this summer soon. If you're ever in this area and do one of your jamborees I'll try to stop by.

[@northernfarmer3689]

Did you ever see the Ursa Minor J30 Pop Up Camper, its built into the roof of the Jeep, there pricey tho

[@jrussbowman]

@@northernfarmer3689 Yea those are awesome but out of my budget. We have the smittybilt tent and it worked great on the trip and several camping trips. Even did thunderstorms in IN in it, no problem.

[@cairoingram1329]

This seems harsh but it’s coming from a place of passion man, you have no idea how big of a fan I was.. But everytime I rewatch this video I respect you less.

[@ou812m8]

I never liked the plan to transform Jade into that goliath. I thought it would have been ideal to get a really good 4x4 truck to haul that camper of yours and get you atleast part way into some decent back country, and tow Jade in her original form behind for some serious off-roading adventures. I kinda felt that you, Kinsey and the dogs would be much happier in the long run that way.

[@ChrisScales17]

I wouldn't usually leave a comment like this but at this point I have to unsub. You left your channel to die for months with no update while collecting money from your most loyal subs, you go head first into a situation that is not well thought out and then you bail on it. It's just frustrating as a once very large fan. I hope you see some of the negative impact you are having on your channel and adjust in the future for the sake of yourself and the channel.

[@calevel]

I totally agree

[@sjeeke4671]

I stopped being a Patreon after he changed the payment from per video to monthly....... saw coming that their would be less and less video's

[@ChrisScales17]

@@sjeeke4671 that's a dirty move. Very unfortunate that he's willing to take advantage of people.

[@carson-verner3642]

I hope this is fake I was so excited for the Jeep build it was going to be so cool

[@tenacityoverlanding]

It’s not a joke...

[@derdummeasi]

Something is off

[@ResolutionSeven]

You've changed man. Good work. Thanks for showing us that you are still true to you.

[@gusscott1422]

Way to go being honest with yourself (and all of us), that's not always the easiest thing to pull off. Looking forward to seeing what ever is next.

[@lubbahubba]

Mooch, get a job! Look at the responsible people that pay your bills

[@battleXking]

You do you Jake, if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have traveled around Texas and out to Colorado by myself. I hope to meet you one day

[@noelwarner8874]

Man finds woman, everything changes. Not the first, not the last. Life is of course, a compromise. Keep rolling.

[@diablocell]

Happy wife happy life as they say.

[@ckkone]

I love this, too many channels grow into a money making machine and lose the things that made them great in the first place. Sponsored builds and product plugs get old fast, it’s fun to see normal people with normal budgets getting out there.

[@mikeburton2621]

I can't wait to watch the next step of your journey. Your Videos are always great. Banana pancakes!! Lol

[@rayland8553]

So happy to see all of the dislikes for this fraud! Well done conman time to get a job.....

[@soaringeagleoutdoors]

I am a Toyota guy but started watching you for the adventure of travel and living in a vehicle, then I realized that I envied the freedom you had. Thank you for your service from one vet to another and you just be you - I will be there for your journey

[@bradpoer]

Life happens wether you’re standing still or rolling along. You’re going with your heart, not what you think others want of and from you. I respect that and will honor that by staying tuned. It wasn’t the vehicle itself that got me tuned in to begin with- it was your lust for life and creativity and craftsmanship with the camera and software. It’s clear your girl makes you more complete, too- so of course you’re long past ready to get traction again and get take off and back to it. I got you, Sir- good on you! And btw, just scroll on by the negative souls who clearly have worse problems than you do to sling mud at you over the internet. Looking forward to whatever’s next, Jake.