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[@vernevens1598]

QUESTION: Since Tom had to do a punishment for forgetting the keys, should YOU have to do a punishment for not fueling up when you knew better?

[@redneckrebuilds777]

I think Matt should have a punishment. It’s so funny when he runs out of gas. Something I have never done yet.

[@ShitStefanShoots]

Asking the important questions here ...

[@bushratbeachbum]

The question mark at the end of the sentence indicates the question.

[@matrix64]

YES., Matt should….😊

[@Spodeboy]

Totaly agree. Matt needs to build a dog house without any measuring tools.

[@joshhodges5688]

I think Matt needs to build a bird house with blueprints and has to be exactly what is shown on print.

[@MrJamesLuz]

only if he is forced to used measuring tools, and NO CLAW HAMMER

[@Bovafett]

and all proper PPE

[@brianhaygood183]

Oh, this is perfect. All edges of each cut trimmed to size in the mill.

[@dhalvorson8622]

Amen brother!!!!

[@David-ql1hd]

100000% this!

[@dalevanderhart8394]

The Morrvair needs an auxiliary fuel tank, and the transfer switch needs to be labeled "Matt Forgot to Fill up"

[@Brodsort117]

That wouldn't work cuz he'd forget to fill the aux tank and be double screwed 🤣

[@rhondamoore1682]

😂😂😂 Good One!! ❤❤❤

[@5280Recreation]

Cool as a cucumber. My OCD would never let me run 30 miles of off road on anything but a full tank. Matt didn't even look worried...respect!

[@4x4PearlyInCA]

It’s because he always figures it out. He’s really damn good and figuring out stuff, and or fixing stuff. With very little to no tools or the wrong stuff lol. He makes it work. Very unique individual indeed. Love that guy

[@h4jns]

You know Matt it costs just as much to keep the top half of that tank full as it does the bottom half. A lesson my grandfather taught me back in the '60's.

[@Nebraska60]

The top half actually costs less. The fuller your tank, the less you lose to vaporization.

[@forestkirk6761]

​@@Nebraska60 but you probably get better milage on the bottom half due to less weight.

[@ShukenFlash]

I'm still trying to teach my mother that, haha

[@stefanf922]

Oh I think it's time for Tom to come up with a punishment for Matt now! Vehicles need keys AND fuel to operate!

[@Atlas.Brooklyn]

Throw hands with him.

[@nikolaskipp769]

How about Matt needs to build something using full PPE the entire time

[@johnlewis6533]

@@nikolaskipp769 How about Matt being made to make a functional fuel gauge ?

[@nix4644]

@@nikolaskipp769 How about Matt uses some common sense and fills up his tank AND takes a full gas can along as well.

[@nikolaskipp769]

@@johnlewis6533 that would be a good idea but he will still run out of gas with a functioning fuel gauge lol

[@tfurgztypa4645]

the fact is matt put it all on the line to follow through and rescue his customer. he didnt even really plan for a way out. truly a great character, whether on purpose or otherwise

[@berettaboi]

well, the customer did manage to get ahold of him, from that area, so Matt knows that he has the lifeline option to call for a friend or family member to come bring gas, end all, be all. i imagine he would have been much more likely to fuel up without that knowledge.

[@freighttrain7143]

'Putting It All On the Line' Taking Risks None of those have anything to do with being Equipped, and Prepared. Being Equipped and Prepared is how you RESCUE others. Not by stranding YOURSELF, with 'good intentions'.

[@robertpaquette11]

You should install a gas tank at the yard. There must be a fuel delivery company in town that could keep it full for you. Think about how convenient that would be, just top off before leaving on rescue missions. Chances are you’ll probably run out of gas less often.

[@JF32304]

I think Matt should weld up a gas can with no measuring tools and only a grinder to cut with. Same exact punishment as Tom. :) Another great episode folks!! If you're reading this I hope you're having a great day and good weekend ahead!

[@timkaldahl]

I think it should be precision measurements with tolerances of plus/minus .005 inches.

[@tylerbass8607]

Matt would like that. I agree with Tim should be precise within a very small margin of error

[@travelteam12345]

Hell of a rescue, but all turned out ok. Life is good, people are good.🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@That_Guy_Outside]

I vote for a precision fuel tank! Great recovery. Everyone got home so that’s a win.

[@JF32304]

@@timkaldahl .0005 is precise .005 is a little sloppy.

[@nowhiningx]

Wheeling words to live by: The only time you can have too much fuel is if you're on fire.

[@dirttdude]

That's the kind of wisdom you can only get one way.... recognized

[@rydplrs71]

A full tank is less explosive.

[@tak-el-uc]

and that gets remedied quickly.

[@Rattlerjake1]

@@rydplrs71 - But it will burn longer!

[@mtacoustic1]

Outta gas!! Great story!! Doesn't everyone have an 'outta gas' story? My personal best/worst outta gas story was when I forgot to fuel up my company car and drove it for miles on deserted roads in the boonies without realizing the tank was near empty. Then, at the first little town I came through, the car quit only two blocks from a gas station!

[@joefudd]

Matt, you ought to have bumper or side brackets mounted to the Morrvair, Banana and Blue Steel to carry along a couple of steel Blitz gas cans along when needed. Many off road jeeps riding around in my area have them on them. Also a satellite phone would be a good thing to own in your line of business since you are so often working out of cell phone range.

[@bobjohnson1710]

In Matt's defense, I use to fill up when my gas gauge read about a quarter tank left. After watching Matt run out of gas REPEATEDLY, I now never let the gas gauge dip below half a tank! Thank you Matt for being the bad example of what we should avoid being like! As often as Matt runs out of gas, you would think he would carry extra gas just to keep from needing to be rescued! Throw in a couple of MRE's and a gallon of drinking water too!

[@boilermaker1337]

Carrying emergency gas wouldn't help because he'd just say, "We need 8 gallons. There's five in the tank and five in the can, so I'm good."

[@FrankieShovels]

Costs the same amount to keep the top half of the tank full as it does the bottom.

[@williameddy3740]

@@FrankieShovels He should make one of his employees responsible for filling up the tank after each one of his rescues .

[@heisenballs]

@@FrankieShovels exactly! It makes me so angry when I get in my mom's car and its empty, every fricken time!

[@ceesvolkers6969]

@@williameddy3740 i drove a lot in old ww 2 vehicles, the deal was. Full on, so also full back. Then you know for sure that you have enough fuel with you. My Dodge WC 52 also had 2 gerycans of 25 liters, use 1 liter at 4 km.

[@todddegreenia3045]

I firmly believe no matter what at all costs all of your offroad vehicles need a 5 gallon recovery fuel can full of fuel maybe for a customer in need or for you to get yourself out of a jam such as the one you were just in !!! Keep up the hard work love the content keep it coming!

[@ischmidt]

100%. Rory always has a 5 gallon fuel can with him. The Morrvair's not as good for that as Trail Mater because you don't want the fumes inside, but I'm sure they could fabri-cobble something.

[@heisenballs]

@@ischmidt The could just put it on the roof, the make ones you can lay flat and wouldn't take up much room at all.

[@tamask001]

I'm pretty sure having the 5 gallon tank will just make Matt's fuel management even worse to compensate for it, and he will run out of gas just the same.

[@daveo8680]

I absolutely agree. He needs an extra 5 gallons of fuel.

[@TheSeandorsey]

A 5 gallon gas can would only work once because Matt would never refill it once it was used!

[@chem1460]

I have never done an offroad recovery. But, then again, I have never run out of gas. Just more comedic relief for Matt's GREAT channel.

[@406Papa69]

I love that Mat knows, the Internet is coming for him. I wish they would figure out you plan this for great content!!! Thanks for keeping us coming back for more!! Please keep “forgetting “ to fuel up!!

[@nelsondln]

I'm pretty sure he doesnt plan this. Matt's a gambling man and that's how he gets a rush. I've known people that do this same thing.

[@Denpachii]

Nice cover! 👍 (PS. don't give away ALL his secrets.) 🙃

[@nchousewife6318]

He doesn't plan this for content. He has said numerous time on road trips he hates to stop. He is just a procrastinator.

[@joshmccoy1522]

I've said it before (and so have many others), but every recovery should include a fill up at the end of the trip, before going back to the yard.

[@ADBBuild]

They do, every time it runs out of gas. 😆

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Every company I worked for, it was NEVER leave a truck or equipment with less than a full tank. You filled it up at the end of every shift/day' No exceptions. When the next guy needs to go to work, he should never have to worry about having enough fuel.

[@jamesfield6568]

Like a" celebration fill up."

[@lindsaykid9947]

In his defense he does 50 recoveries without a problem and one that he runs out of fuel on he puts in a video. I do agree he needs a Jerry can full of fuel though. If not for him then for customers!

[@dunerinaz]

My anxiety would never let me do what Matt does. I would never go out on a job without a full tank, ever!

[@Lexidezi225]

Me neither. I’m the complete opposite of Matt. I’m always over fueled. Propane, gas. I always have a shitload

[@jamesbell7220]

In addition to filling up with fuel, Matt's setting out on these recoveries without completing a checklist for condition of the his vehicle, tools, and everything needed for overnight safety, and so forth, is irresponsible of him.

[@russellhltn1396]

I'm older than Matt and I've never run out of gas. I start getting nervous when it hits 1/4 tank.

[@brianoregon8616]

Same here, I have to be gassed up and have a can

[@0KiwiStyles0]

How often do you have to be low on gas to know after hitting your tank how little you have left 🤣

[@2wheeledtraveler814]

Rotopax! Mount 2 to each of your recovery vehicles. Go big or stay home for the size and as an added bonus one day you will be able to help out someone that has run out. Love the channel keep doing what you do. 🤙

[@ImprobableGarage]

Hey Matt, you should track down a factory Corvair roof rack, then add some rotopax to it with spare water and gas. Would also give you a little more storage for equipment (or a place to make annoying co-workers ride)

[@ordinarypete]

💯

[@dgmills5351]

Adding a roof rack would prohibit Matt from going thru the "tunnel"!

[@DavidBergman1776]

Matt would say it weighs too much lol

[@charlesvarga7904]

Matt needs a second fuel tank in each vehicle…WITH a working fuel gauge ( with a loud alarm low fuel indicator)

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Gauges and alarms won't do any good if he just doesn't care.

[@0oJoe]

or you know just fill the gas tank?

[@ralphduncan8054]

Low fuel indicator more like the dash starts flash red and a loud voice saying OUT OF FUEL.

[@pcb8639]

He just needs to refuel before going out on a rescues.

[@wizardgmb]

It's no different than having a shop sign saying "Caution Matt it's HOT", he still gets burned!

[@JamesCook-rf8tu]

Between keys and gas, you guys are hell bent on making every recovery an adventure. The reason I watch the channel.

[@samwalker3441]

That's right, Tom. Owning it like a boss at the end. Solid work, Sir.

[@williamd1891]

Suggestion for the heavy wrecker: use inflatable sailboat fenders to protect the other vehicle from the boom and rear. Sailboat fenders can handle the impact forces beyond your application.

[@mikeworkman3593]

^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^ I was thinking the same thing, some kind of dock bumpers. They can just come off and on if need be. Of course they probably won't do it cause it'll ruin the "aesthetic" lol

[@williamd1891]

@@mikeworkman3593 some inflatable fenders can be deflated and stowed away until required. Keep some of those in the tool box. I suggest two large ball fenders for the bumper and a cylindrical fender for the boom. 😉😅

[@nikolaskipp769]

What's the difference between a regular inflatable fender and an inflatable sailboat fender?

[@MrSelmo85]

​@@williamd1891 have a phallic setup 😂

[@webfreakz]

or a tire

[@brickmaster1133]

I knew a guy who drove a newer tricked out offroad Tacoma everyday. He always carried a spare Jerry can on his roll bar, but never actually filled it with fuel, even though he was famous for running his tank low. Then, one day, he ran out of gas on the way to work, and a coworker had to pick him up on the back of their motorcycle. He'll never live that down 😂

[@skylarhawkins2284]

Great episode. Good job! As a customer I’d really feel like I’d be happy to help on that situation. I’m sure Matt gave them a great deal on the whole thing. Everyone wins. There’s plenty of money in the world. We all share it and we’re good!

[@rickerose541]

Has Matt ever heard of gas cans? Really cool thing to have. Lots of people use them.

[@richellen6855]

And there's these newfangled things called spare tires, too.

[@KJMcLaws]

He's on record saying he'd still be out of gas because he wouldn't fill the cans up either lol

[@bobmazzi7435]

They even make Jeep type gas cans called Gerry cans. Very Chic.

[@NCMTNBOY]

@@bobmazzi7435 I suggested them years ago and he even made fun of them in a video. I can not believe he punished Tom for keys, when he runs out of gas all of the time.

[@etiennebimier273]

I believe he said once that he wanted his rigs to be as light as possible, so no spare gas, no spare tire, almost no tools either ;)

[@AFloridaSon]

Matt needs to hide caches of gas all over Utah.😂😂 Don't worry unfun crew, it's a joke.

[@tightbudz]

Or is it?😮😂

[@b52goats]

@@tightbudz Yeah sounds more like a good idea at this point 🤣

[@tightbudz]

@@b52goats dont it😂

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

Even if he put a couple jerry cans on the back he would still figure that in and leave on an empty tank. Because hey i gots backup 😁

[@heidiagner5091]

We can all arm chair quarterback on what should have been done. Part of Matt’s problem is so many different people driving these vehicles and not one person probably responsible to make sure all the rigs have full tanks, all the rigs have proper rescue ropes shackles, etc. Matt and his crew have, for the most part, amazing skills at getting vehicles out of very bad, dangerous situations that others have gotten into. So not being totally, anally organized just isn’t a strong suit. But what is more important is how many folks helped out other folks in this video. I count at least 5 groups that went above and beyond to help another human being out of a jam. Including the Union Pacific rail road. That is wonderful. Thanks guys for helping show the positive side of humanity.

[@4316rodney]

I think these folks should win the award for nicest customers, so cool!

[@akelkhunter]

No one really mentions it but kudos to Matt for posting this video knowing darn well he is going to get roasted over the coals for running out of gas. If he hadn’t posted he wouldn’t have known about it and he wouldn’t have had to take all of our crap. This is one reasons that I like these videos. He shows the good with the bad no matter how humiliating it is. That’s real life and makes these that more enjoyable to follow.

[@flurpoid]

Even all the teasing comments benefits his engagement numbers and helps his content reach a wider uninitiated audience.

[@davidconaway2830]

The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result. That said, it is humorous listening to the humility and banter between the team. Perhaps a roof rack with some fuel provisions would negate these "insane moments." Love the channel!!

[@ragnarocks9121]

No it isn’t.

[@herbalchicken]

​@@ragnarocks9121 what isn't?

[@davidconaway2830]

@Ragnarocks making the same mental mistake can easily be lumped in with the definition of insanity. But thanks for being so detailed.

[@JoeDirty3]

I'm a ford guy!!! Henry would be proud of that efi 150... Ferd fed the WIN!!!

[@user-cq3qi7lc3z]

Got my zipper hoodie last week. Right when you said it would be. It's AWESOME! SO soft on the inside. Of course I had to customize it. I put flames on everything! My new hoodie is no exception

[@jimsherman2477]

Tom needs to ask at least two questions before each recovery. How far are we going ? Is the tank full ?

[@NickoBaggins]

And, do we have all of the keys?

[@ManLikeGamer]

We all know Matt would just say, "Dunno" or "Yeah, maybe last week."

[@errless1]

The recovery vehicle tank should always be full before starting out on a recovery, regardless of how far it is. You NEVER know what will happen. Why don’t you have a 500 gallon above ground tank at the yard?

[@DanFisher2]

Lizzy needs to do a gas station run each morning. Top up the street legal rigs

[@wingnutbert9685]

And shirts? And Bow shackles? And Victory Pie? And Peanut?

[@desolatemetro]

Totally get it that Matt knows the area and is right about gas 99% of the time, but I would need to have a spare gas can with me to feel comfortable out there. Maybe just because I'm from the Northeast and things seem a little closer together here and the cell coverage is pretty good!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

Matt...there are these things called "gas cans" that you can buy and put gas in so that when you end up in a situation like this you have an extra 5. you can even bolt them on to the outside of the jeep, some come in very thin profiles to fit neatly out of the way . its a brand new concept so I wanted to let you know about it! you can just buy one, fill it up and not have to worry about this stuff!

[@esiebert7625]

Truly a remarkable invention, shame more people don’t know about them. 😂

[@philippewegmann]

the problem with Matt using a cherry can is, he would't refill it before he needs it again xD (because there is also an invention called gas tank, which would have been totally sufficient)

[@jennyjansen754]

Or just fill the gas tank.

[@aaronsmith4519]

He's stated previously that jerry cans would not help. He'd forget to fill that up too. He just needs to remember to fill the gas tank is all. More tanks isn't the problem, filling them is.

[@Peter-pv8xx]

If you won't or forget to fill the tank in the vehicle then what makes you think he'll keep the containers filled, this begs the question as to what if these were electric vehicles and say both ran out of charge, that's another reason they're not for everybody, ev trucks especially would not be able to do these jobs, you would need to carry a sizable generator just in case then wait a day until it's charged up again.

[@tanthalismoomaw2303]

Love this channel. Came across because of flex, rocks and rollovers. Great stuff It would be awesome to just go out and help with a recovery or two work hard and have fun doing it. Keep up the good work

[@markpeterson8978]

Fantastic! I love Matt's Off Road Recovery! Fam for real!

[@Dennis-lx9mo]

You would think by now Matt would have a bulk tank at the MORR yard to fill his rescue vehicles BEFORE each run.

[@coopercovelo]

And all of the other teams vehicles would have full fuel tanks at the yard, because it seems they end up being rescue vehicles randomly all of the time...

[@michael9897]

Boss mode Idea, if all the staff are pumping fuel from the yard too, it could work out a viable option to get the tank installed and setting up a bulk delivery account and everyone will be getting fuel slightly cheaper then they do at the petrol station and the storage tank wont have all the water mixing with the fuel like the ones at most petrol stations. Put a security Cam on the pump, its not to catch dishonest people, just a device to keep honest people honest.

[@elianbarajas2869]

@@michael9897 i worked at farm that had both diesel and gasoline, it’s not actually any cheaper, you’re just paying for the convenience.

[@michael9897]

@@elianbarajas2869 MORR is screaming for that type of convenience, hehehe

[@traveljeep8219]

I’m glad you post videos like this that shows the real story instead of hiding when things don’t go as planned.

[@BerserkFury89]

I feel the same way. This adds another level of realism to this channel.

[@brianjackdixon]

Except they run out of gas all the time. Why not strap a 3 gallon tank in the back of the car?

[@BerserkFury89]

@@brianjackdixon Because they'll just use it and not refill it.

[@EnufIsTooMuch]

Gee whiz Matt. Like 30+ years ago I got tired of carry 5 gallon gas cans in the truck so I bought a 25 gallon auxiliary tank. Never again had to touch a gas can! Of course, I filled both tanks weekly, or if I was going out of town. One little switch on the dash, pump from aux to main, watch the fuel gauge going up as I drive! TOO COOL :)

[@ForgottenSVT]

Have you ever thought of putting an auxiliary fuel tank in the back of blue steel? Might be useful for these types of situations.

[@brucehobbs1734]

Matt would have to fill it. 😂

[@agentcrm]

It would always be empty. Since Matt never stops for gas anyway.

[@Hybris51129]

It almost feels like you need to convert Blue Steel into a small tanker truck so when you roll out with the Moarvair you know you have a full tank of gas.

[@Fekillix]

A fuel cell in the bed of the truck is such a no brainer.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

They need to replace the mirror first.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

This it Matt we're talking about. Any extra extra fuel tank would always be empty 😂

[@jasonperry7970]

My thoughts exactly. They should have returned immediately to the truck, loaded back up, and driven the truck/trailer combo as far in as possible. He probably had 3/4 tank of diesel in that thing and would have solved all these issues.

[@Hybris51129]

@@Eyes0penNoFear This is sadly the most realistic outcome for any fuel source.

[@williamturner8422]

I never get tired of the sound of the Morvair when it is accelerated while , under load . I think that Flowmaster will sell a bunch of these mufflers.

[@darthgbc363]

It's always good to have 2 experienced drivers for towing a car with a rope for a big distance or heavy traffic. One pulls & the other does the stopping.

[@templerazrael]

I know it isn't pleasant to run out of gas, but episodes like this are fun and thrilling to watch 😊😇

[@whodat90]

That should be part of the regular checklist. I saw that Lizzie regularly cleans, organizes and accounts for the ropes in the back, maybe add 'Fill up the tank' to that. And probably have a rotopax or something on hand.

[@draco4540]

i'm surprised that they don't carry a couple of 5 gallon gas cans.

[@bishwatntl]

Matt seems to have lists of stuff to do in the workshop, but otherwise doesn't do checklists.

[@blanegray1]

Keys**

[@snoozeflu]

I was thinking the exact same thing, something like 'make sure all vehicles are fueled up / topped off' or something along those lines.

[@boggy7665]

When I worked in manufacturing, I developed a checklist for supplies for my area AND for the stockroom where I got my supplies. Saved our butts many times telling the stock purchasing folks when we were low. Handed off the area to another guy & he was constantly complaining that the supply purchasing folks didn't do their jobs.... It was simply a paper inside a plastic sleeve, marked sharpie on the sleeve for need, wiped clean when supplies were brought or notice sent.

[@michaelrichard9122]

Every time Matt runs out of gas, he should build one piece of patio furniture for the shop from scratch with no measurements, a welder and a grinder.

[@mikeworkman3593]

That's not a punishment, and makes zero sense. It should be that Matt has to use every time of measurement tool known to man.

[@dougmhenriksen]

Matt would have no time to work on other projects! 🤣 And WAY too much furniture.

[@nikolaskipp769]

He should be required to use all the proper tools and PPE

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

Carry a full five gallon gas jug with you always. Five gallons will get you out of almost any situation. I'd be nervous about going that far off-road without extra gas.

[@davestevens4263]

Yes ! Now we’re talking, then I bet after a whole set of furniture he will learn what a gas station is for & when to visit them . Lol

[@chrismccue6493]

How awesome for them to help you guys out. I think that is totally awesome.

[@egood4531]

Matt - Since you reveled your weakness, How do we guard against it. Idea 1: During some pulls the vehicles are not heavy enough, Add a 30 gallon gas tank on each vehicle. This is a reserve tank not to be used except in emergency. Vehicle is not to be used unless reserve is full. Each member of the recovery gets $20 bonus if the reserve is needed. (The weight of the gas will increase pulling capacity and the $20 will incentivise you not to run out.) Idea 2: Vehicle are not allowed to go on a recovery until filled with fuel in main tank.

[@dcformee123]

You guys are going to get such a show in a couple days of beauty when all those cactuses start flowering. They are so beautiful when they flower. They don't flower too often only when they get a lot of rain ⛈️ is when they really will put out some flowers 🌵🌸you must go to them and look closely at the flower they have some really delicate petals and stuff in them specially like barrel cactuses they have a beautiful pink soft Little flower so beautiful but they only last like one day so you got to get out there when you see them blooming and check them out. The flowers don't last two long.

[@stout_tossme7541]

That is good info. Thank you.

[@jasonwtheis5921]

I recall a video from a while ago where they talked about various duties at the shop.... one of them was to ensure that gear was in the recovery vehicles, cleaned, T-shirts stocked, etc. Perhaps add to that list: Vehicle is fueled up!

[@ralphcardinal2688]

I seem to recall an old saying about keeping the top half of the tank full if you aren't certain of the distance. Goof folks, good rescue and rerescue.

[@andrewkoetz3933]

I never gamble on gas Matt. I may have a 40 gallon tank on my 1984 K20 Chevy Suburban; however there's a ground issue between the tank & the gas gauge; when it hit's the full mark it will cost me 50 bucks to fill it. If I let it get to 1/2 tank I am looking at a $100.00 bill for fuel.

[@kennywork4236]

You made me look up Joshua Trees. They only bloom when they get a bunch of rain. Every ten to fifteen years, maybe.

[@coletraindubstep]

I love that y'all stopped to inspect the joshua trees to satisfy Tom's curiosity. Tom is my spirit animal.

[@randallsmerna384]

Years ago I was pulling my small fishing boat in the early fall morning hours going to a lake. My buddy and I got into an argument about whether there was frost on the trees or whether it was dew. I stopped right there in the middle of my lane because we hadn't seen anybody on morning either direction. It would only take a half second to hop out run over, yank off a little branch, and run back to settle the bet. I jumped out and ran across the opposing lane to the side of the 2-lane road. Just about the time I reached up to grab the tree I hear him start screaming and freaking out because a flatbed semi had just rounded the curve behind us and really speeding. I freaked out and ran over to the truck, jumped in and tried to get it in drive to at least start to going forward. We were both fully prepared for impact for the semi slam into my boat launching it up into the back of my cab while also hitting the boat trailer which would also launch me off the road at some weird angle. As I looked back I noticed that the truck was crossing the double yellow and moving into the opposing traffic lane. It was then that I realized that my door was still open because closing it wasn't a priority when I thought we were going to get hit anyway. But when he moved over to try to pass, now my open door WAS a big problem as it was a very narrow two-lane road. I didn't think I had enough time to grab and pull my door closed but I tried anyway. The whole time I was reached out I was thinking that my arm was going to get sheared off. I can now hear the scream of the tires and the roar of the big diesel engine I had no time to look. The door slammed shut within milliseconds of that big semi truck screaming by my window in the opposing lane of traffic. At that moment we both saw God... And as soon as it was upon us it was gone behind another above the road and everything was silent again. I was so thankful and was laughing about the ordeal - but he was SO PISSED! We talk about it occasionally but he still won't laugh about it! Whatever doesn't kill you makes you soil your pants! 😂😂😂

[@nelsondln]

​@@randallsmerna384 heck of a story. Always a bad idea to stop in the road and leave your vehicle there 😂

[@chuckgrenci6404]

"Outside of the box" thinking; a lot of what makes Matts Offroad Recovery work, time after time. A big thumbs up for another entertaining recovery.

[@Cyberdactyl]

LOL, yea thinking 'outside the box' by filling up before a job. That insight is next level. HAHAHA

[@macguba798]

This is so satisfying! I’m sad that Tom won too but finally Matt had no more excuses for his mistake. Well done guys and kudos to Matt in owning his mistake.

[@professornuke7562]

I'm the feller who is 45 minutes early to every appointment. I ran out of petrol once. On a 250cc Suzuki GSFW, and the reserve got me to port Campbell. I'm still ashamed that I got to the reserve. It was 25 years ago.

[@jimasman550]

I would say that you need jerry cans or another fuel tank, but who's kidding who, they would always be empty too... Great videos!

[@steveo7767]

You need Jerry can mounts on the exterior with 5 gallon gas cans so you will always have fuel...or always forget to fill those up with gas lol.

[@calebreed73]

Great job guys. Great use of your resources.

[@violinmiata]

I’m happy to see Jerry Garcia is live and well. Made my day!

[@37903eral]

This seems to be a common problem with Matt. There is absolutely no excuse for not topping off your fuel after every recovery. On the other hand I learned the hard lesson myself. I had to deal with my father that was worse.

[@DanDevlin682]

Just like my fire company's rules. If the truck is at or below 3/4 of a tank, fill it. Period. Can never hurt to have full tank(unless it sits for years and that's another discussion)

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Gas aint cheap

[@williameddy3740]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss Gas doesn`t cost less if you put off buying it .

[@ChrisPete123]

@@williameddy3740 it’s like keeping an extra $50 in your wallet, but better because you already have the gas with you

[@miked19831988]

plus have some reserve in cans on top of morvair orrrrr how about a fuel cell on top with a valve and hose to put fuel in morvair and not have to lift anything. but that may end up being very hazardous on rock climbing. any way you need to carry more gas some how matt

[@loosemoose9799]

Matt, rule number one for recovery. Always start a job with a full tank on all vehicles.

[@PSC9634]

Great marketing opportunity...5 gallon gas cans that say "MATT'S MORRGAS". Great video filming: from the Yucca, the narly clouds, beautiful scenery, cute dog, great rescue, cool customers, and Tom Tom winning the bet. What? No victory pie?

[@cigan221]

I worked for a company with a fleet of delivery trucks / vans. One rule was to park a vehicle only with a full tank. It was never known when, to where and by whom the vehicle is driven next. Our local fire brigade has the same rule - the tank must be full.

[@Mtlmshr]

BTW, GREAT ATTITUDES by all involved and that’s one of the many reasons I watch Matt’s OffRoad Recovery Videos!

[@michaellasiter4764]

Love your show Matt and the whole Utah crew! You should just fill up every time you leave regardless and also mount spare gas cans on your rides so you can always be able to get them out and get your crew home safely.

[@dottiwatts8130]

Yes but I do miss Trevor and Rudy

[@Jsfrog]

Yeah, spare gas can like Trailmater!

[@luketiehen2774]

Yeah, I was always wondering why they didn’t have spare Jerry cans of fuel along either for them or for another vehicle

[@danpeterson8040]

Like your guitar music at the first part of this video. Really adds to its value. Keep that type of music going!! Thanks!!

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

That was a fun rescue. I thought maybe there would be enough down hill for them to make it . Tom Did good with no power brake's or steering .

[@andyc.3887]

Matt admitting his honest embarrassment and being humble about it for once was really great to see, really great video and powerful content seeing a different side of Matt's personality.

[@pkonneker]

You had me real worried about how that was going to turn out. Glad it turned out pretty smoothly

[@pauldunnelandscaping9781]

Love the videos guys - great team work. Happy Easter from Ireland.

[@dalgguitars]

That Joshua tree interlude was stunningly beautiful! Thanks for that.

[@Badger-w8u]

I am so glad you ALL got out of that situation . Naughty Matt !

[@buckmanriver]

It would have been easy not to put this episode on KZbin. And I'm so glad you did because it shows the authentic human side of this work. Thanks for the genuine entertainment. You got them out and they got you out!

[@Slicerwizard]

And lose YT revenue? I don't think so!

[@swapnilmankame]

@@Slicerwizard Not the point, They have a massive backlog of videos as they are still posting videos before the wrecker games, the point is they could have easily posted a different video and skipped this, therefore "It would have been easy not to put this episode on KZbin"

[@BitBuhkit]

@@swapnilmankame exactly...

[@aljosaskrabelj8412]

​@@swapnilmankame You dont get it mate. They get more views doing it wrong then doing it right. This is why it is uploaded.

[@berettaboi]

to be fair, Matt has plenty of capable friends and family in the area to help him out when needed, so i don't think he really worries about getting stranded (to a certain extent, i can see he is the type who does like to have control of situations, he will normally be the one to fix something that breaks). perhaps a small part of it is for more suspense.

[@JuanVanDusen]

Fun fact from mexico: you can eat jushua tree flowers, they’re called Chochas. you clean them and separate the petals then leave them with 3% salt overnight that will take care of any bug and will get rid of the bitternes, then sauté them with garlic, onion and some green chiles, and that’s it, enjoy!

[@Panburns]

It’s Matt’s business, so it’s costs him at every step. I enjoy all of his channel’s content. But it’s a business that provides for all his employees. A good man. Praise him.

[@donaldmccarty457]

Lol it truly serves you right Matt I hope it teaches you a lesson not to soon be forgotten because you have had thousands of ppl warn you it's so simple put at least a two gallon can full of gas in the recovery vehicles and keep it there always

[@patrickbenfield524]

Especially when some recoveries take a while and burn even more fuel

[@jilliansadventures4679]

Man, the desert is so beautiful after it rains! I loved all the shots out into the distance! ❤ I've also loved all the blooming Joshua trees.

[@oldboater]

That was a great episode, Thanks Matt for keeping it real.

[@TheJesusChasers2019]

We would be happy to tow you in this scenario too Matt! A tow for a tow friend! 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@ASimpleLife]

Matt, get a 300-500 gallon fuel tank at the shop… you’ll get a discount on fuel and you can fuel the trucks up every time you come back…!

[@thomasstuart2936]

Well. Lizzie can, we know she's reliable.

[@TinMan0555]

Waaaay back, I remember suggesting the addition of a Rotopax (or two) fuel can(s) on each of the vehicles. As seen on Rory’s rig, they can be securely mounted just about anywhere, and they are tough as woodpecker lips. So, since no one took my advice……off to the punishment room for Matt.

[@Travelinmatt1976]

Then they would have 2 empty fuel cans

[@BackcountryExploringAZ]

Those blooms should look familiar to those who have seen Century Plants or many of the other varieties of Yuccas in bloom that grow in the southwest as they are in the same plant genus. I always enjoy seeing them in the desert. And, for the most part, unlike the infamous shin dagger yuccas I manage to see these before I walk into them! :)

[@lestaylor3641]

Equipment prep is always the drivers duty. Making sure your rig is ready to go where your going. I would have hooked to the cutomers rig as soon as they were on the safe side. Does the customer owe you a shirt 🤔👍

[@pfpdlt]

This shows there are still good people in the world. When the people you go to help help you out proves that for sure.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep! Six of the happiest people to see each other. I would not want to have been in either groups situation.

[@cojones8518]

Seven, Coby's wife was happy to get McD's. You could tell because of the bag rustling. 😀

[@matt7164]

“Ok, what was the next landmark?” “It was a cactus..” 😂 gotta love Tom !

[@davidstokes9706]

Hey, "Tom Tom" Here's your sign! 😂😂😂 Keep it up!!

[@JerryTip]

Matt panning away from the broken mirror when tom was talking...I was dying laughing!

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Matt.. even BAD examples are still examples and learning moments. With you and fuel it's an endless cornucopia of learning lessons! =)

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Because Matt will not learn before someone get hurt

[@loosemoose9799]

I don't think he has learned.

[@Ty-bz7zx]

@@Frank-Thoresen How many injuries are there worldwide annually from "running out out gas" ?

[@WilliamKing-wt2rb]

I have done a little off roading in my life and what I learned was fill up as soon as one gets home. At the end of the trip! Not just before leaving. If you live in a wet area you get less water vapor in the system by keeping the tank full.

[@suspicious_white_van]

I've done the same thing on moto recoveries. Ride in, strap up, and use their remaining fuel to get out.

[@aharquail]

Matt should have to go to his favourite gas station and provide 2 hours of full service on a busy day. That way he’ll have lots of practice filling up!

[@ralphwilliams6123]

He should have brought her a better meal! Matt, send them to a nice restaurant so he can make it up to her.

[@zr2zamboni906]

I see RotoPax fuel cans in your future. Maybe on the trailer. Maybe in the MORRvair - but you’re going to have to make adjustments now or get roasted every time. LOL. Glad it all worked out!

[@heethen112]

Thought I was the king dipstick of running out of gas.. everybody knows to take a gas can when you ride with me. Now I don’t feel so stupid, thanks Matt!!