The Rubicon Trail - The Ultimate Offroad Adventure of a Lifetime

[@chasingsunsets4514]

lol is that Chewbacca?? Lol😂

[@JeepAdventures]

Has anyone wondered if a Sasquatch is Chewbacca?

[@JeepAdventures]

Just subscribed to your channel

[@chasingsunsets4514]

@@JeepAdventures thanks dude.

[@seanmason6721]

I'm spoiled and live about 1.5 hours from the trail. I run it 1-2 times every year. I always make it to Buck Island and spend the next 2 days there. Sometimes I come back out through Loon, other times I go out Tahoe. It's just a great time for everyone.

[@JeepAdventures]

That would be nice. Hoping to be up in the area later this week. I wouldn't mind spending a full day at Buck. It would be a good place to relax.

[@squarebodybuilder]

whats the best time of year to run the trail?

[@JeepAdventures]

It depends. Some people like to go in June before all the events. Often the trail is at its hardest just after the snow melt. The day time temps are nice that time of year usually in the 70's. But night time can still be chilly. Others like to go july-aug as the temps are at their highs which is usually in the 80's+ and the nights are warm. The river at Rubicon springs is always cold so sometimes those hotter days make it feel really nice. Then there are the people that say Sept is the best as the water is at its warmest, I don't know if i agree with these people as I don't think the water is any warmer then July and Aug, but the daytime temps are colder. So to me the water playtime isn't that much fun. But the perk of Sept is the days are much more reasonable in temps.

[@motohut]

Another great video! We did the Rubicon trail last September for the first time, I was co- pilot & my wife drove the whole trail, so proud of her !! So sad the man passed away, 83 years old living life to the fullest. RIP Sir !

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you. I am trying to step up the game. My wife also drove the trail the trip before this one. But she was on her own and I drove my Jeep. It was cool watching. It was pretty bad a$$. But yeah, he lived life right up to the end. I only hope I can do the same.

[@Joshyutah]

This was easily one of the best trips I have ever had. So want to go back for more. What do you all think?

[@JeepAdventures]

Let's here it?

[@squarebodybuilder]

Watching everyone is on their phones and have internet on the trail is not what I expected. Great video thanks for making it.

[@JeepAdventures]

Everyone was on my Starlink. A bunch of people that went were business owners so being fully disconnected isn't always an option. Plus when things went south everyone was calling people they knew for ideas as none of us knew much of the 4cyln JL. Thank you for watching. Have you done this trail?

[@kisaac6933]

It’s been on my bucket list since I was a kid, 60 years old now, I hope to still make it soon. Your video emphasized my need to go even more!

[@JeepAdventures]

It is worth it. Let me know what you think after.

[@susiewilson5629]

Loved watching this!!! Nail biting to say the least! Beautiful video of an awesome experience! Thank you for posting it!

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

Wow, check out the clarity on this video, feels like I'm there. Great job!

[@JeepAdventures]

Thanks ron

[@chasingsunsets4514]

The footage of the budget YJ going through little sluice is super cool! Go Tony!

[@JeepAdventures]

Agreed, and just think at 4:46 he thought he was going to skip it hahahahha

[@WillFowler-fi1sg]

Great edit. Watching this and taking notes for my Rubicon trip this summer.

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you. When are you thinking of going?

[@Venture2Roam]

@@JeepAdventures July

[@JeepAdventures]

Good time to go, but watch out for jeep jamboree

[@Venture2Roam]

@@JeepAdventures Ya we're dodging it..I still expect a lot of traffic on the trail that time of year though.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, it will be busy, but won't be that bad.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Great one. good to see all the different level of rigs doing it.

[@JeepAdventures]

What would be the fun if it was only super built vehicles

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

@@JeepAdventures Yeah, it would be like watching a youtuber video.

[@JeepAdventures]

Hahaha

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Nicely put together. One of the best obstacle to obstacle footage of the trail without lingering on one particular section. I think the lesson here is that clearance is king... and tighten them suspension bolts before doing the trail...

[@JeepAdventures]

Hahhaha, yeah best to do the vehicle maintenance before starting the trail. And old washing ground clearance helps a ton for sure. Thank you for watching

[@adamshartley]

Thanks for sharing Josh 👍 by far my favorite trail. But one of my favorite parts is old sluce. Cant wait to go this year. Stay safe man hope to see you on our local trails this year 👍

[@JeepAdventures]

Sounds like a plan. Hit me up

[@bradleyking6390]

Best time in my life, hands-down, it is not even a question in my mind, the best day I ever had in my life was the Rubicon Trail, I will forever be obsessed, it is my drug

[@JeepAdventures]

Nice, what part was your favorite?

[@bradleyking6390]

@@JeepAdventures Small sluice box, but mostly all the camaraderie with my friends and everyone else helping everyone like never before anywhere

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, the camaraderie is something else on this trail.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Great video. Got a trip planned there for later this year and cannot wait!

[@JeepAdventures]

Nice, let us know how it goes

[@Wiz-kidddd]

What dreams are made of , on my bucket list for sure

[@JeepAdventures]

exactly

[@jeffmcneil4451]

Nice work putting this video together. Enjoyed the way it flowed.

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you for tue kid words and thank you for watching

[@lucyadventures2023]

What an amazing video and trip!!!! The filming and shot perspective was top notch. I’m stationed down at Presidio of Monterey and can’t wait to hit the rubicon trail, ur right no excuse for those on the west side. Thank u for the vid and sharing this great moment with us all! 😊

[@JeepAdventures]

Thanks for watching, let me know what you think after you run it.

[@Bettygdl]

Excellent video 👏😃

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you

[@purpleroadster7306]

Cool to see my truck make a small cameo!

[@JeepAdventures]

Which one?

[@purpleroadster7306]

@@JeepAdventuresI was with the group that the CJ broke a ubolt and even though it’s just the bed you can see it at 26:30 it’s the dark grey Tacoma with the American flag on the right side. Thanks again for stopping to help us the trail fix held to the end made for a great story!!

[@JeepAdventures]

Very nice. Glad you all made it off the trail. It was awesome seeing the Jeep at Observation point.

[@tntzimmerman9552]

Awesome video, i am lucky enough to live a couple hours away and get to go a couple times a year. Even tho im a Toyota guy you guys have some awesome builds. Your guys positive attitudes and cohesiveness is inspiring. Hope to see yall on the trail this year. 🥃🍻

[@JeepAdventures]

We love a good Toyota as much as we love a good Jeep. It isn't about what you drive, but what you do with it. I need to hit you up, I would like to see what other trails are out in that area. Hit me up if you come south.

[@JenningsPaige-po9rc]

Duuuuude such an epic trip!! First I got all starving hungry watching you eating that breakfast burrito. Now I’m stressing reliving the electrical breakdown I had on the trial. lol I’m glad I sold that jerk Jeep.

[@joshuanoesser6825]

Hahahahha

[@JeepAdventures]

It got you off the trail... it just almost became a Carbecue first

[@chasingsunsets4514]

@@JeepAdventures I forgot Tony called it a Carbeque. That’s so funny. Tails was mostly a very good boy

[@JeepAdventures]

You got to watch the full video, so many classic moments. Just like that one at 16:45 :)

[@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown]

You guys did very well on your first wheeling trip. Especially since you chose the Rubicon for your first wheeling trip.

[@JeepAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@dantheman4368]

Great video! You deserve a lot more views! You've earned a subscriber 👏 Also, you're editing and video quality is outstanding :)

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you for the sub, very much appreciated. And thank you for watching

[@tommartin9936]

I wish I had video of little sluice 25 years ago.... People 10 deep watching all weekend

[@JeepAdventures]

I know the feeling

[@ghostfaced274]

Amazing seeing that Genright YJ with modest upgrades going through the trail. I have a YJ that's built pretty similarly and it gives me hope! 😁

[@JeepAdventures]

What all mods have you done to your YJ?

[@ghostfaced274]

@@JeepAdventures Ox locker up front with yukon shafts. Ford 8.8 in the rear with TrueTrac. Geared at 4.56. 2-low added to the t-case with SYE. Double cardan drive shafts front and rear. Metalcloak rockers/fenders. 33" tires on 2.5" lift (SUA). I wonder if I can get by with that or should I go up to 35's?

[@JeepAdventures]

You should be good. That little bit of tire clearance does help, but I have done it on 33's a few tuns. It just takes a little more patience in getting through a few things.

[@kyle6703]

Very cool

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you for watching

[@JeepAdventures]

If you think this video is just too quick to show the trail. Here is the link to the full video from the Live feed we did. Its not the greatest as it is all live footage. kzbin.infoaEoY48eQYeg

[@johnraahauge4552]

Nothing worse than electrical problems. Had a single pin (ASD circuit) in a connector under the right fender in my JK come loose on a trail. Had to tow it out and it took Jeep 3 days to locate the issue.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, we got lucky in a way. That is we were able to figure it out and didn't have to dead pull a vehicle off the trail.

[@capt.stubing5604]

Just got back from doing the trail in my Gladiator. This video would have to be hours long to represent how hard a trail it really is.

[@JeepAdventures]

Absolutely, a lot to show on this trail. How was it?

[@capt.stubing5604]

@@JeepAdventures Having never done it before I can’t compare but from some of the folks I spoke to with experience it was especially nasty this early.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, it is fun to go in June before the jeep jamboree. Once they do their event they fill in a lot of the holes. It could just be the drivers, but what I was trying to go with is there is a noticeable difference between before and after. But overall, like it? Hate it? Best trail of your life?

[@jimsather6892]

Josh, I noticed you had extra fuel in rotopax. I was wondering if you needed it and how much fuel you actually used? My JL is a 3.6 and pretty similar to yours. I'd prefer not to bring fuel on the trail, so I was wondering how much you went through? My plan is to fill up in Pollock Pines.

[@JeepAdventures]

So fill up ij pollock pines, top off at ice house. It is only like a gallon and a bit and you will be fine. When I drive I burn about 1/3 tank, when the wife drives she burns about 2/3 tank because she idles with the ac on the whole time where I turn it off. The main reason I take extra fuel on these kind of trips isn't as much as I think I will have to use it (jl's get great trail mileage) but if there is ever an issue, I can drastically extend my range if plans change or gas stations are out of fuel. This has happened to me about 5 or 6 times over the years so when I go remote, I carry extra fuel just in case. If I need fuel I will add that to what I carry. Which you might see me carry 8 or 12 gallons at times. I. That case 4 is backup fuel and the remaining is planned consumption

[@jimsather6892]

I remember the live broadcast and while Starlink was a little spotty at times, but overall it seemed to do ok. I am wondering how you had it mounted and powered. Looks like a pole mount into the top of a rotopax tire mount? Anything special that you did for power? Did you use the Rubicon's built in inverter (back of center console), or something else?

[@JeepAdventures]

I used a pipe clamp to the top of the Genright Tire Carrier. So, one side clamps to the tire carrier, and the other mounts to the Starlink pole. I put a piece of rubber around the tire carrier and Starlink pole to do two things. One absorbs vibrations, and the other increases the drag coefficient so it won't slip or move. This was the best way to do it, as it reduced movement and seemed more secure. As for power, I run a pure sine wave inverter and power it from that. I ran 6 gauge wires to the back of the Jeep so I could have power back in the back of the Jeep. I run a 300-watt pure sine wave inverter that plugs into those cables. Also added a few more power ports for the fridge and other things. As for the power plug on the Jeep, the one in the Jeep can't do it. Draws to much power on startup, and it turns off. My setup works great. I have used it on a dozen trails now. Allows me to have cell service and internet everywhere.

[@jimsather6892]

@@JeepAdventures Thanks for the info. I have same Genright Tire Carrier (but powdercoated black) on my JL. So I want to try something similar. Still trying to figure how you attached the clamp, but I'm guessing some sort of a T pipe clamp. It appears the tire will snug to the clamp (looking at my BFG 39" spare).

[@JeepAdventures]

Look up on Amazon American DJ Supply PROSWIVEL CLAMP Stage Light Accessory. Then i bought some NABOWAN Solid Rubber Sheets,Strips,Rolls 1/8" (.125") Thick x 4" Wide x 118" Long Neoprene Rubber Mat. this is the inverter I bought - BESTEK 500W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter DC 12V to AC 110V Car Plug Inverter Adapter Power Converter with 4.2A Dual USB Charging Ports and 2 AC Outle And I used velcro to attach it to the plastic fender well and velcro the A/P to the roll cage - VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Tape with Adhesive | 25 Ft Bulk Roll 2" Wide | Holds 10 lbs, Black | Industrial Strength Strong Hold for Indoor or Outdoor Use Now i did mount the tire low on this jeep, with basically a 39 inch tire. But i am sure you can figure out a way to, maybe cut the bolt a little short so it doesn't push to hard into the tire.

[@jimsather6892]

Funny, I was thinking a truss clamp might be perfect but thought most were 1.5" and needed 1.75" for the Genright Carrier. I'm all set and on my way now. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction as always!

[@Map12784]

When is the next run. I need to try this and I need to try with a big group of experienced wheelers!!

[@JeepAdventures]

Check out Jeepers Jamboree(Adults only) and Jeep Jamboree, this is a great way of doing the trail. They provide help, parts, and food.

[@Map12784]

Is it a problem if I have a Bronco 😁😁

[@JeepAdventures]

usually not. But there is a bronco event that happens on the trail each year too.

[@Map12784]

Sweet I’ll look into that as well

[@joshnoesser2508]

Am I talking to myself? Jeff always says I do.

[@Trailsoffroad]

Yes you are

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, you are

[@chasingsunsets4514]

I talk to myself too

[@JeepAdventures]

All my favorite conversations have been with myself. Is that good?

[@jeffsl]

Yes.

[@johnraahauge4552]

Great video. Did everyone air down to 10 psi on non beadlocks? My 37” Nitto Trail grapplers look more deflated at 13 psi and to be honest I would be concerned loosing a bead going below that. Running the Rubicon with the Jamboree here in a couple of days.

[@JeepAdventures]

10 psi is a common air down pressure for 12.5-inch-wide tires on an aftermarket or stock rim. It should look pretty low, but if you have doubts, always double-check with a friend's gauge to ensure it is correct. Regarding running 10psi, that is a typical tire pressure. I have been running 10 psi for most of my offroad life on non-bead locks, and I haven't had a bead come off in the last six-plus years. All in all, I have only a couple of times have I ever had an issue. And I would say almost all of those wouldn't have mattered what my tire pressure was if under 20psi. Most of those are over twenty years ago.

[@johnraahauge4552]

@@JeepAdventures thank you. I’ll try stepping it down.

[@JeepAdventures]

@@johnraahauge4552 You will be shocked at how much better traction and ride you can get by just going down a couple of psi.

[@JeepAdventures]

@@johnraahauge4552 Let me know what you think after

[@johnraahauge4552]

@@JeepAdventuresI have been close to loosing a bead in the past at 13 psi, but that was 35” KO2s with C rating. My Nitto’s are quite a bit stiffer, so probably quite a bit safer to take down to 10 psi.

[@chasingsunsets4514]

I kinda feel like you spent too much time watching me argue that Tails is NOT an etorque....even though he is....lol

[@JeepAdventures]

Hahahhahaha. It was a dilemma. Tony and Nicks face were priceless

[@JJSkribbs]

When was the actual trip? There’s still snow up there now, isn’t there?

[@JeepAdventures]

Last September

[@timmcnulty985]

I'm going on jeepers jamboree this year with a jt on 37s with air lockers. Just wanted to know if I should upgrade the rear axels to chromoly before the trip. Or will I be fine?

[@JeepAdventures]

Is it a rubicon?

[@timmcnulty985]

No it was a max tow with the m220 and m210 Rubicon axles I upgraded gears and dual arb air lockers.

[@JeepAdventures]

As long as you are not heavy on the throttle, or trying to throttle out of things, or bouncing, you will likely be fine. I would avoid the extra hard stuff though.

[@sixeighty680]

what are the lift and tire size specs on that red jlu?

[@JeepAdventures]

No lift, and it was 33's or 35's. Basically a stock JLU with just some fenders, and sliders.

[@dwaynemartin5174]

Haha I live in Placerville

[@JeepAdventures]

So you are one of the 9 people that live close to the trail hahaha

[@Rubicon14]

I wonder if my Jeep can complete the rubicon trail?

[@JeepAdventures]

What do you have and what mods do you have?

[@Rubicon14]

@@JeepAdventures 2014 jku rubicon. 3” lift , 38” falken r/t01, 1 ton steering upgrade rpm tie rod, drag link all aluminum, 1 ton jks adjustable steel trac bar, teraflex hd upper lower ball joints, stock dana 44 axles and gears , 12k apex badland winch

[@JeepAdventures]

I am going to go with the jeep can do it.

[@Rubicon14]

@@JeepAdventures I’m still working on full skids and other stuff id like to do but it’s not cheap

[@Rubicon14]

@@JeepAdventures I can drive as well I’m not stupid lol

[@daisypeanut94]

I'm ready to do it, just have nobody to go with.

[@JeepAdventures]

Get on Facebook and post you want to go. Try some of the southern California offroad groups. There is trips up there every few weeks once the snow melts.

[@daisypeanut94]

@@JeepAdventures Thanks, I will try to reach out to them. Plan on going in September, if possible.

[@JeepAdventures]

Have fun

[@JV-wp8yq]

Anyone in here willing to take me under their wing and hit this trail. Unfortunately none of my friends are into this. Don’t think it will be smart to do it on my own😂

[@JeepAdventures]

Hook up with the Jeepers or Jeep jamboree. This is a great way to do the trail

[@ericschmidt1987]

Where are you located? I need someone to off-road and all my friends drive soccer mom suv and Camry

[@monette44]

[@JeepAdventures]

Thanks for watchinv