Snow Storm Launches Toyota Off The Mountain Pass!

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

I go from the tops of the mountain to 100 miles out in the middle of nowhere to get a Tucson. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3y2oouNZ76eo5Y

[@marvinsinclair9245]

U should retire

[@erichoffman8671]

should of used a big rig tow truck would have been out in 20 minutes and no wear and tear on any vehicles

[@احمدالمكدمي-ر7ظ]

​@@erichoffman8671ما هو افضل علاج هذا منو جربت هذا هو السبب الرئيسي وراء ذلك في اي مكان اخر ما توصلت له في اي وقت مضى من قبل لكن تاضي الله يرحمه الله يرحمه الله يرحمه الله

[@gregkitchen991]

I would have recommended putting blue steel between the Morvair and the Banana. So, you could have used a snatch block on both winches and anchored them to blue steel

[@lifeineurope9855]

If you have angle of V shape with a pulley on the top, then you can use that angle to carry vehicle from the from wheels. V shaped both bars could be of 12 feet tall. you can add these to your tools, this tool can help you allot in your next projects. if you need more explanation on this V-shaped 12 feel pulley, you can ask me its design. very good videos.

[@uurkisme]

A tale as old as time. We stopped and got breakfast, but we forgot to get gas! What a recovery!

[@Atlas.Brooklyn]

I remember the tale of George Washington and the Fellas stopping to get Ye Olde Eggs n Toast and forgetting to fuel up the horses

[@JT_771]

On the plus side, had Cholula on the breakfast ... FAR better than that Tapatio stuff.

[@-Jethro-]

@@JT_771Aren’t those just the same thing? (Chipotle Tabasco guy here, sorry!)

[@ALBERT-EMAH]

@@-Jethro- 2:05 Second WHAT YOU SAY to THIS GIRL ???? and show with your hands ??

[@JT_771]

@@-Jethro- For me, having tried both, there isn't even a contest ... Cholula for days (I've not tried the chipotle version of Tabasco; maybe I should).

[@jeffwomack5821]

Tom is a trooper. Any situation he smiles and digs in without complaints or stopping.

[@WS102]

Tom is the best. If I had a shop, I'd definitely want him as my right hand guy, totally solid and always doing a great job.

[@viperfritz4618]

Plus, he adds those little nuggets of humor at just the right time!

[@robbiesharp311]

Tom is eager to learn.

[@theglassfamily]

@@WS102 😊

[@secret5.]

@@robbiesharp311 I'm pretty sure everyone there should be learning much more from Tom.

[@iowawrench]

Siennas aren't light ~4500-5000 lbs! That was pretty steep. Impressive recovery!

[@kuebby]

It's a hybrid too.

[@bderty4759]

This was a crazy recovery. Definitely the hardest I’ve seen in a while. Perfect job for the heavy wrecker

[@stephanbranczyk8306]

I wonder if a flat bed couldn't have done the last bit of the job a little bit more easily.

[@jay6.7powerstroke63]

@@stephanbranczyk8306 would have been much better. But a rotator would have been the best. Strap all 4 wheels and pick it out without curbing the under belly in the ice and snow. No shovelling lol

[@stefan514]

But it was only crazy because they decided to do it in the worst possible way. Any crane would have done it in 30 minutes.

[@handyman75657]

Anything would have been better than what they did and MUCH faster. They are after content and the gullible!

[@hectordeanda9133]

@@handyman75657 let’s hear YOUR master plan 🤔🤨

[@DoctorHayduke]

It dawned on me while watching this, that the reason I enjoy this channel so much is seeing people solve problems. Nice, friendly people solving problems, often with a smile on their face.

[@JohnFL]

And where have you been, Hayduke? :))

[@SurferJoe46]

There's prolly a lot of yelling and screaming --- off camera.

[@Rat-Builder]

@@SurferJoe46 I really do not think so. I have met them, they are the genuine article.

[@DoctorHayduke]

@@JohnFL Hi John! Sold my MCI coach build, and trying to decide where best to put the money. Travelall is ready to take all of it, but not sure I want to! Other than that, spreading a lot of lime plaster! How about you? Whatcha been up to?

[@JohnFL]

@@DoctorHayduke Good for you! Did you find someone local or via your channel? I work in retail, so I'm enjoying the lack of holiday craziness. I know it means fewer sales but it allows me to operate at a stable pace. Down here we're getting ready for our second freeze of the year, still no snow but the Florida equivalent of winter weather. Lol

[@Bubbarain717]

For the morrvair being able to pull that van up that hill like that is a testament of how well built it is. Great job!

[@C_J_81]

Can't forget the Banana!

[@michaeljkasnter]

Mind bending that the wheels can handle that type of force!! Unbelievable!! Absolutely love watching recovery videos!!!

[@leonzhang3496]

Its impressive

[@Jim-fe2xz]

I've seen you do some really hard recoveries but technically I think this one is near the top! All the angles were against you but perseverance won out! We used to drive that road to ski (coming from Southern California) every year and going home I was always afraid of ice in that area but thankfully never had a problem. For what it's worth, I was on the edge of my chair "helping" (LOL)!

[@Traineddummy]

Would have been a job for a 1 ton on road wrecker,. No problem....

[@straubdavid9]

@@Traineddummy I wonder where we can get one of those🤔🤣😂😉😛🌨❄☃

[@alpha-cf2oi]

@@Traineddummy thats what I thought

[@MasterChief2Man]

Well no wonder he slid right off of that road. Using summer tires on ice is so dangerous and stupid

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@MasterChief2Manyoung or inexperienced are not the best drivers

[@PuffMan.]

Aside from the skill it took to get that van out I'm most impressed with how heavy of load those Apex winches can work under. Nice job getting it out guys.

[@zachmiller9175]

Seriously, I was thinking about getting a warn but why bother when you can get two (or 3-5 vs zeon) whole apexes for the same price.

[@paulhimle]

Need to talk to Badlands and have them get you a liquid cooling kit. If they can do it for computers and Teslas why not winches?

[@markrabbia8281]

@@zachmiller9175 I have one of xzr 12000 and pull trees with it all the time. They're great winches for the price. Just don't expect lightning fast line speeds and leave the winch vehicle running

[@NoNORADon911]

That van should not be running at that angle, can't be good for the oil circulation?

[@Rat-Builder]

@@NoNORADon911 Have you seen how steep the hills are that the 4x4s go up and down? Same engine in both.

[@stopcommunism9224]

The camera angles and action shots were even better than usual on this episode. Nice work and thanks for bringing us along!

[@0Ciju0]

Its the great part in having some many people on the team! Lots of rolling cameras, lots of helping hands!

[@michaelm.1947]

I think having snow berms to stand on to give a top-down perspective is what helped here.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Matt in my opinion you guys did really good with the vehicles that you had. You figured out how to get the job done. You kept adapting. The two things I love about this channel are very simple. 1) The family environment is a great thing in my opinion. 2) You always find a way to get the job done by adapting the plan when you need to. There isn't any recovery you can't handle

[@googleuser2170]

Man that break-over angle is a killer. Darn impressive recovery.

[@robertjackson5019]

Wonder if a air pillow of some type place on the low end to raise the front to somewhat of plain would work?

[@tyrelallan]

If you guys want to fix the morrvair/banana's fuel gauge, Tanks Inc. makes a product called "meter match" . You can use any ohm sending unit with any gauge and adjust it to match perfectly. Not sure what your situation is with the gauge but figured it might help!

[@craigk965]

That's the best tip they'll get all year,,, but someone will still have to remind him to get gas

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Can it be set to send a notification to Matt via tazer when he hits 1/4 tank? Even with a properly functioning gauge, he'll still forget to fill up lol.

[@johnrazor8720]

What’s the fun of a working fuel gauge. I like their gas can bingo better.

[@bigredc222]

As much fuel as he uses, he should have a thousand-gallon tank at his shop and appoint someone to top off the vehicles when they return from a job.

[@Crewsy]

The fuel gauge works in the Banana. Matt knows it’s empty at a 1/4 tank. Not having it full when they left the shop had nothing to do with the gauge.

[@paulmccormick5042]

Perhaps the most difficult and impressive recovery I have seen you guys do. And yes, your right, the truck would have made short work of it. Stay safe and keep on posting. We love you all.

[@TheRealDonLayton]

Tom is a great addition. He has a terrific attitude, doesn't complain, is good natured and knows what he's doing. I don't know how you found him, but keep him.

[@warrendon1388]

Tom-Tom is a close friend from Matt's teenage years

[@Gamen4Bros]

I feel sparks between roudy's daughter and the braces kid

[@Palvader]

"The braces kid" 🤣

[@jamesrobinson9304]

That was really impressive.... Also, it is always impressive how well all your crew works with each other. Cogratulations.

[@TheJohndeere212]

Years ago when I was living in Michigan I pulled some cars out of the ditch in the snow with my old Bronco. But nothing like what you guys had done. Job well done!!!

[@GreatLakes247]

I tried pulling a Blazer out of a huge ditch in Michigan years ago and it just kept pulling me in. So my dad shows up with his 96 Ram 3500 gasser to finish the job. Hes like you never had that as you are not anchored to anything and you are too light. lol

[@allenmorris2661]

Roudy's daughter did a great job doing the video of the recovery! Definitely Team Work on this recovery! 👍🏻

[@Vagitarian01]

Roudy's daughter... 2:05

[@misswildlife7905]

When, I must have missed that part.

[@johnsnyder1046]

Is she going to replace Lizzy?

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@johnsnyder1046 she is cuter, and Lizzy is getting long in the tooth and married now.

[@bigredc222]

@@iffykidmn8170 Delete that you shithead.

[@olli-pekkasiponen626]

Greetings from Finland, from middle of the snow. Cool to watch out these videos, great job! Maybe try using a wide tire or a big rim (perhaps more stable prevent falling) on that edge to raise the winch rope higher, so that the pull does not come against the edge, this way the rear of the towed car rises a little before coming over the edge to flat. I´ve been using this trick couple of times to get towed vehicle rising a little bit, of course it need´s a solid ground or some sturdy stuff underneath that wheel.

[@black7987echo]

Or you can just let Kimi drive it off the cliff.

[@ericlarson6343]

Short log.

[@ac3tate909]

Considering they’re using two ropes/winches to pull it out - I don’t see how that’d be feasible Also they’re on the very edge of the hill and their winches are above their front bumpers How they’re going to get a wheel underneath that, i have no clue. I see what your logic is but that doesn’t seem very reasonable considering the conditions.

[@olli-pekkasiponen5859]

@@ac3tate909 of course situations and equipments are different, like you said they had two strong winches to pull, so they got it out that way. I mean that moment when they back up and started to drag vehicle ovet the edge, in about 15 minute in video, when towed vehicle is still over edge, in that point if you get winch line higher and off from ground, that would help a bit. At least if you have weak winch and poor grip, thats my experience. Log is also good. And in my case, these were situations I haven’t prepared at all, so had to go with those equipment I had and found.

[@oldboater]

That was an amazing labor intensive recovery. Good thing it wasn’t me doing the recovery cause I would have said, “if it’s still here in the spring we’ll give it a try” 😅

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Recovery as an engineering puzzle. I enjoy watching the team work things out. But I do wonder why it's so hard to remember to get gas!

[@dangalf84]

It's easy to forget Gas, Matt does it all the time.

[@brucea822]

@@dangalf84 as well as forget the keys

[@ScooterintheSticks]

@@dangalf84 Hmmmm, I don't know. I can see forgetting once, twice, ten times, twenty times, but at some point I think I would change my approach. I've begun to think the no gas thing is an affectation for KZbin. Another drama point to make the videos more interesting!

[@3xceIIent]

@@ScooterintheSticks I mean the gauge isn't 100% accurate which makes things a bit more difficult. They said they are empty when it reads 1/4.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@3xceIIent so put a red line E at the 1/4 mark not rocket science.

[@travelteam89]

You guys should build/get a heavy wrecker for stuff like this!🤣

[@leifvejby8023]

🤣

[@jedclampett6466]

I'm surprised Matt hasn't smoked multiple Badland winches doing stuff just like this.

[@Russianmafia10]

@@jedclampett6466 the new apex winches are actually good winches. Good for harbor freight finally making decent stuff

[@edwardscott3262]

@@Russianmafia10 Harbor freight has always made decent stuff it was just a matter of finding the good in the sea of bad.

[@peterwaroblak166]

@@edwardscott3262 I'm not sure if Harbor freight makes anything, they just collect a bunch of Chinese junk...

[@brandonreed8870]

Found your channel today! Subscribed and watched recovery videos all day while I am home sick. Love the content. It looks like you all love what you do! Cheers.

[@Yann_Poirier]

This video is a pure showcase of how much of a workhorse the Morrvair is. It's purely a beast and I can't imagine how much easier it will be for you when the wrecker is gonna be done !

[@nightmansmemo]

Yeah that wrecker would have definitely made that a lot easier of a job

[@leighstratiff5562]

That may have been your hardest and most labor intensive recovery I have seen you do. And your equipment had a hard work out also and held together. Never ceases to amaze me what you and your team accomplish. Hopefully if you ever get another one like this it will be HEAVY WRECKER to the rescue.

[@johnme7049]

@Leigh Stratiff Frankenana; His name is Frankenana! 🤖🤠

[@spambeanie2]

and an old tow truck would have been better faster safer

[@javanbybee4822]

@@spambeanie2 yeah but did they have their wrecker done? Nah. Did a proper tow truck show? Also nah.

[@Spelunkernaut]

I dont comment very often, most things are said, but I just have to say the amount of overall enjoyment I get from Matt and the MORR team is on another level. Every video just gets better, they really take the time to produce the best content they can. Watching the channel evolve and keep growing without sacrificing the family feel and working as a team with all the changes they have gone through is great to see. This recovery showed a lot of skill and trust in your equipment. Really challenging with the equipment you used and those crazy pull angles! Thanks for taking us along!

[@abeneufeld9690]

They suck, they don’t know recovery , no chains on the pulling tires for example, toe points are incorrect lack of good direction and poor organization,,,this was a basic small vehicle recovery they made look difficult

[@evan1788]

@@abeneufeld9690 they did great some people wouldn’t touch that with a wrecker. But you are comment section warrior I’m sure you know best.

[@Bikebreathtube]

@@evan1788 I sentence Abe to one year in the triangle of death... ;)

[@Spelunkernaut]

@@abeneufeld9690 why comment or watch? nobody cares about your opinion.

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ htt

[@susanfranks-craun811]

"That was a tough one." OMG!!!! All I saw was a smooth as glass, seamless, well- successful operation. Well done you guys!😊😊😊

[@RCHut]

Good morning everybody !! I think Matt needs to add yellow indicator lights to all his recovery vehicles

[@forgetfulme1719]

warning light on portable stand put before the curve,

[@om617yota8]

Have thought that too. I know Matt prioritizes low weight over equipment, but there are tiny LED flashers that weigh basically nothing and would add some safety in several situations. Bet the flashers, wiring, and switch would add less than five pounds to each vehicle.

[@shannonrenois8669]

That was an amazing recovery. Glad the driver is ok, I’m sure that was terrifying when it occurred

[@samellis4054]

Watching Matt use his brain and all the tools he had simply brilliant

[@zackstater3950]

Love the videos guys! Wouldn’t be a bad idea to invest in some orange cones for safety! Especially around blind corners people don’t know what’s on the other side and it could be very dangerous. Would hate to see something bad happen to y’all. Keep up the great recoveries! You’re much appreciated 😊

[@UncleScottsKitchen]

Just wanted to say thanks for making clean videos with no cussing... my 4 year old son loves watching you guys (me too), and I don't have to worry about bad language. I also note he has me call out the weather forecast when I drive him to preschool.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Good thing your kid's ears are safe until he goes to school and is surrounded by swearing children and traumatized by it because his dad was overly careful about protecting him from such a harmless activity.

[@chriscornett7299]

Could Matt get a fuel tank at his garage? This is a very common practice where I live. I feel like it would make his life easier to just be able to fuel at his garage before they head out.

[@worldwide_wes]

Then the fuel tank would always be empty

[@sarmadbaloch432]

@@worldwide_wes lol

[@RockymountainMike]

He definitely could. But with his teenage kids and everyone else that tank would always be empty.

[@benzun9600]

But then he could not get those crap breakfasts at maverick

[@Kevin---kx3jy]

Lots of permits involved with that, especially for gasoline. Diesel is usually easier because it’s considered combustible as opposed to flammable.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Wow, that was impressive. To do that without a big rotator... nothing but respect here. Bet you're all going to be sleeping good tonight, lots of work to dig all that heavy snow. Welcome to Canada... I mean Utah.

[@timcaviezel69]

Why would you need a rotator? All you need is a F-550 sized wrecker. Simple recovery

[@SH-rm4gw]

Good on you guys for pulling it out with what you had to work with. Can't be easy. We just send a 5 ton wrecker and it's a cake walk. Or with a semi down the bank we send one of our rotators. But what you guys can do with with 20,000 worth of old cars is impressive. When we get compliments on our recoveries I alway chuckle, because we have a huge fleet millions invested and having all the tools basically takes the skill out of. I have newbies that could pull that car out in their sleep with our little 5 ton wreckers, but these same newbies couldn't pull a shopping cart with the rigging you guys have. Good on you guys, I'm amazed at what you accomplish

[@richardthomas1743]

Man that had to have been a scary ride for the Driver and passengers.

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

Right?!? Hopefully there wasn't too much screaming.

[@pcihector]

I think the guy going to the cell tower was worst.

[@johnfontaine2760]

@@christopherwedemeyer2993 rare time anyone is thankful to hit a tree.

[@ALBERT-EMAH]

2:05 Second WHAT YOU SAY to THIS GIRL ???? and show with your hands ??

[@Rat-Builder]

@georgevinson612 Probably correct. Is is really amazing how sharp you can turn if you just let off the brakes. To anyone that doubts this, go find a deserted slick parking lot and see just how sharp the car/truck will turn if you do not apply the brakes. After you do this, try the same turn at the same speed, but this time apply the brakes. It will be readily apparent.

[@davidmech2956]

So many things that could have gone wrong.. but in the end, a successful recovery. Well done.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt's Off Road Recovery and crew! 👍

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

You didn't!!! You BRAT you!!!! Friday the 13th is your LUCKY day!!!!!!

[@richardthomas1743]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames HAHAH! OMG! I am not sure how that happened, LOL .

[@paulmadkow9143]

No its good MORRning! 😁

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

@@paulmadkow9143 Paul's Right!!!!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

MORRning

[@jeremybrambles7992]

A great team effort without any drama no shouting & balling at each other cool calm & collected well done to all of you 👍

[@bullitt210]

You guys never cease to amaze me. Didn't seem possible to get that one out without the wrecker, but here we are!! Bravo, guys... bravo!!

[@zobrombie3023]

I'm convinced that these guys are geniuses. Yeah it takes a lot of experience and know-how to do this. Also though, there is some hardcore understanding of physics principals here too. Like in the same way how farmers are genius.

[@rhondasmith6444]

Carry a small chainsaw

[@krazymotomines4329]

I've been waiting for this post. I passed you guys recovering this car on the way up to Georg's ski shop. I was telling Georg and Robbie all about you guys. Great videos and nice work on this recovery.

[@austinbond8634]

Your crew did such an amazing job on this recovery!

[@jenduryea896]

During a commercial, I was going to say..Well done!!... assuming the best because I was already impressed...but then I thought.."What if this thing totally goes downhill...literally!!" Great ending...such suspence!!! I really enjoyed watching this. It shows what dangers, and the hard work you folks do to get people out of situations. Keep ot up! You have a subscriber. Good job camera and all crew!!

[@13699111]

That had to be a terrifying van ride so happy no one was seriously injured . Great recovery video.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I've watched you guys pull out a lot of stuff, but this was definitely the most impressive. Great job! I can't wait to see what you recover with the wrecker.

[@paulhall170]

Epic rescue, coordinating that many people and three vehicles shows the tremendous skills of Matt and his Merry Men!

[@davidforbes9552]

Hi, A steep pull especially difficult over the edge. Not easy. We had a similar occurrence and used a large steel gas cylinder on the edge to allow the pulling rope to run/slip over...worked quite well. Acted like a wheel turning. No snow and no traffic though! Enjoy watching your videos.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

As impressive as the recoveries are, I'm always amazed at Matt out there in the cold with just a short sleeve shirt on. He must be part polar bear. We just had a front come through yesterday and the temps dropped like a rock. It is currently 46° and sunny here in South Florida. I'm inside and I'm cold just watching this video. I don't know how he does it.

[@laurat1129]

Me, too! My hands would've been frozen in no time, esp. as they said it was ZERO. As for temps, I think we adjust to wherever we're living. Back in LA, a rare 46F would've been what we called "bone-chilling", but here in Boston where I'm from, that's mild for winter. Yet to hear SoFL is still that cold, after the conditions there over the holidays, is kinda depressing.

[@wildmikefilms]

The cold never bothered him anyway

[@3dmaters]

wim hof

[@abbylynn8872]

Me in rainy cold Seattle at 46° underneath an electric blanket on high.... I'm always cold

[@TheCumragArchives]

1) he's doing physical work, which keeps him warm. 2) wearing more clothing would cause overheating and sweating, followed by freezing due to the sweat. everyone here does this. 3) you have been acclimated to warm weather.

[@billbeck47]

You had me at the edge of my chair watching this recovery. GREAT JOB EVERYONE

[@elack33]

Having heart attacks watching the Banana and Movair moving forward and getting ever closer.. wow. what a challenging recovery!!!

[@weizhouwayne9490]

Guys, thumbs up to your gentle handling of the situation. Without the right observation and skills, the rear wheels may be pulled right off and the van roll back down the cliff. You showed the genuine effort! Very respectable group of folks.

[@edc6333]

Working on the road was always a concern for me, drivers dont see you until its too late when they are not paying attention, and you guys were working right on a curve.

[@skullbasherj8886]

I love Matt's Response for "Aren't you cold?" That is my Response 90% of the time... "Feel my arm" as I'm standing in a snow storm in a short sleeve shirt lol.

[@joshpulliam]

Why wouldn’t you use a Winder Towing rollback for this recovery? Seems like that may have been a better option? Still a really impressive recovery. It’s great watching how your whole crew works together and looks out for everyone else’s safety.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

At bare minimum a rollback. But ideally this is a rotator job.

[@jeffwalston8110]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@rc2634]

I thought the same, the roll back must have pretty strong heavy duty winches, no?

[@iffykidmn8170]

not as many viewers of his regular tow truck videos, the offroad wrecker will create more views even if it was winching from the side of a road.😉

[@RowanHawkins]

Def a rollback would have let them pick over the edge at the top. With them pulling on the wheels there's no way the rear wheels would have turned. Even if it was four-wheel drive which I don't think it was. This guy got into this accident because he was driving too fast with touring all season tires.

[@reginaldwashington9357]

This is definitely extreme recovery. Great job guys.

[@TheDaumen]

The whole time I was watching this I could only think this would be the perfect inaugural job for the new wrecker! You all need to get that thing done!

[@mytwocoins]

Great work! Fun viewing. Really good to see the team work so well and watching each other’s back keeping things as safe as possible.

[@RockymountainMike]

Great recovery. It’s nice to see the team challenged and working well together. Those winches are amazing as well.

[@SilverCymbal]

As many episodes that I watch I always am in awe of how smart the team is working together to get anything out of anywhere! Awesome stuff

[@Skepticidiot]

I’m a big fan

[@derfskittlers6125]

Struggle was real on that one. Good job guys.

[@RenTed.]

Love it when you guys do difficulty recovery. they are so entertaining and fun to watch. Keep up the good work MORR!!

[@JuanWick209bkaAngel]

The camera angles and shots were really good on this episode, the overview angles made it seem more immersive 👍

[@45eno]

Stock All Season tires strikes again. FWD Toyota Sienna's do just fine in the snow and ice if the depth is below 6" and you have some proper tires. My 2008 Sienna w/ Blizzak WS90 was almost as fast on the start as my neighbors 2019 Subaru Ascent on stocks. In the side by side tests my old van with proper tires destroyed the Subaru in braking. I actually sold a 2003 Subaru Outback for a 2008 Sienna. I moved the WS70 tires over and wondered if it would do alright taking the kids tubing at the pass. Deep snow in their parking lots was no issue for FWD with good tires.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

It amazes me how strong the winch ropes are not to break . Nice recovery and thanks for the video

[@veganpotterthevegan]

This is well within the strength of those lines so long as they're not heavily abraded and kinked

[@henningdebeer2210]

Great recovery guys. Tom really is an ace!

[@frankgeimer5952]

That was a rough one! You all did it with style and a whole lot of expieriance! The teamwork is a great thing to watch, everyone knows their job and does it without comolaint! Keep the videos coming, I enjoy them a lot! Thanks!!

[@saltycanadian6190]

From a guy who drives work in the prairies of Canada. I promise homie slammed the brakes and didn’t release them. When winter driving- if going too fast, slam the brakes, weight shift will make you turn the direction of your steer tires, release brakes, pedal the gas. If you keep sliding say a prayer and do the same steps.

[@genejones7124]

Once again Matt shows his knowledge and ingenuity which makes the MOR videos entertaining always. Be safe guys

[@mortkb]

That was wild! Felt like I was watching an episode of Highway Thru Hell. Can't wait to see the Worlds largest off road wrecker make this kind of thing look like a piece of cake. As always, great content MORR!

[@danvaccariello439]

I was pretty worried about using the wheels to strap to. I had no idea that wheels are that strong. Impressive, and good to know!

[@Taras-Nabad]

Amazing work, love to know how much they charge for something like this and if insurance covers it.

[@staff.engineer]

I’m impressed with Tom’s ability to bite his tongue when Matt says “double the power”. Engineers love to correct people when they use the wrong quantity of measure… (doubles the force not power)

[@rantonio]

Matt with no jacket? Situation normal. Matt with sunglasses? It's a bright day! Snow dune! This was one tough recovery. Heavy wrecker would have been handy. :-)

[@bkind2182]

Even a regular wrecker would have been nice so it could lift up with the boom rather than pull into the hill like the winches. It may have also helped cut down the need to dig out so much...

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@bkind2182 could have tried using spare tires under the winch line to lift the pull angle.

[@benjurqunov]

But how would that support homosexual special rights and the illogical path that follows ?

[@philb5593]

@@bkind2182 Matt owns a hook truck. Should have brought it.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

@@philb5593 yes Matt owns a real towing company with several regular trucks... So this is strictly for pure enjoyment and entertainment for us👍👍👍📞📱🎥🚨🛑⛽🕖🕟🆙🇨🇦🇺🇸🚜

[@Petriefied0246]

This was an epic recovery, well done! Seeing this recovery, I'm curious why you don't have orange light bars for these vehicles? Even if they're removable ones?

[@vinnivincent7670]

19 min in? I would have said FAIL! But dang you build your stuff TUFF!

[@sikleqt]

What a cool recovery. Definitely was a job for a wrecker but glad y'all got it out ultimately!

[@Sakratic]

You guys had me 😬 super concerned for a few moments there (especially seeing some of your guys facial expressions 🤣) BUT Matt and Team inevitably got over that HUMP, at end there - reminding me of their collective strength while always staying humble and with their never give up attitude - THIS time, 1st UP, and then yet again, OUT!

[@simpledj509chromo7]

I've questioned the reliability of the Badlands Apex 12k for a long time. But Matt and Paul have shown what these things can do. My dad and stepmom bought me one as a combined birthday and Christmas present. And this video made me a complete believer in these Apex winches. I'm sure there were cool down cycles but good lord that was a lot of hard winching. Matt wasn't kidding when he said that was a job for a twin line wrecker. Great job Matt and crew.

[@danrussell3439]

The team did a great job with a very difficult recovery…great video

[@depotdan4654]

Now I could see the advantage of a modified front stinger to aid with vertical pulling in these situations. Much respect to Matt and his team. They always get the job done safely. I don’t always quite understand the methods and equipment, and that’s okay. Love this channel.

[@rndmprsn3532]

a wrecker with some sort of boom would have been MUCH more appropriate for this recovery. Less hectic and easier. I often wonder why Matt is the person that does these recoveries when there are closer/more capable options. And pulling from the wheel? Even unibody vans have holes in the 'frame' for hooks. Come on now.

[@simpledj509chromo7]

@@rndmprsn3532 If you've ever pulled on one of these rigs, you would know that those holes that you speak of would not hold. Plus with the angles they were working with the lines would have been into the body of the van causing further damage. Hooking to the wheels was absolutely the right call.

[@rndmprsn3532]

@@simpledj509chromo7 did you read? The equipment they brought out was not proper. I can't understand why Matt is called for these types of recoveries. There are so many recovery companies that are closer and have better (actual wreckers with booms) trucks. This feels staged.

[@simpledj509chromo7]

@@rndmprsn3532 You're the one that's not reading. Matt said and I repeated that he said this was a job for a twin line wrecker. And it certainly wasn't staged. Doesn't Matt lessen the charge or pull people out for free when he's making content for KZbin? I think that's part of why the people that know about him call him. That tow bill, at least in my area would have easily been a couple grand or more up a pass like that.

[@heath8779]

Enjoying your videos Matt , I did a similar recovery, minus the snow and found that a rope pulley came in super handy for doubling my line pull and being able to direct the load 👍

[@scottburrow8717]

I will tell you guy what, I worked in a wrecker for years and you guys did a hell of a job with what you had. Nice job.

[@escheidl]

Absolutely love the Corvair wagon!! 😍 And you guys did an amazing job minimizing further damage on that Toyota. Especially under such difficult conditions. Nice work. 👍

[@bernieshort6311]

Well for once, I thought you had bitten off more than you could chew Matt and crew, but I was wrong I am pleased to say, that was an outstanding recovery guys, nice one. Stay safe and I look forward to the next one.

[@diabeticsrule1763]

This may be the most nervous one of your recoveries has made me. Between how much the banana was moving and traffic going behind you, I was super nervous someone was going to get hurt! But as always, great job!

[@CBR2200]

Sorry if you've covered this, but what equipment are you going to use to transport the heavy wrecker to jobs?

[@NorthernSkiAndCycle]

I'm sure the Fords can tow it. They already mentioned it's smaller than a Jeep Gladiator and doesn't weigh more than what those can tow.

[@jussiikola3521]

@@NorthernSkiAndCycle yup blue steel is gonna do it

[@JohnFL]

Matt said it will be street legal, and also fit on a car hauler for longer distance recoveries.

[@fpstina]

10 hrs with 3 light trucks or 10 minutes with one adequately sized wrecker.

[@BastiaaNED590]

Still, after watching countless of your videos, I still keep getting amazed at how good a crew you all are. Seems to me that all of you take jokes well, work hard, and just get along very well. That's gold, congrats on that! Makes the videos really nice to watch, on top of the action of course! Cheers!

[@vapeurdepisse]

Saw a very similar car in a very similar ditch about 1 minute past the US-Canada border, on the Canadian side. Some american couldn't make it past 1 minute before driving straight into the ditch! In a totally straight stretch of road too. Well done!

[@kaflor8005]

So does this type of pull damage the suspension where you are hooked up and is that type of damage expected in order to recover the vehicle? Looked like the rear wheel was offset due to the pull. Just curious.

[@PandemicPat]

Yes

[@desolatemetro]

Hell of a recovery! Agree with others that Tom is a great addition to the team. He has a calm energy and I like how he tries to improve Matt's fabrication techniques 🤣. Agree with another comment also that the camera work was really good in this one. Great video.

[@bluesmanDon]

Great job Matt and crew! With the amount of snow recoveries you have been doing lately I’m surprised you haven’t built tire chains for your rigs

[@1148-w1d]

Good stuff! Where I'm from, the recovery guys would use a heavy recovery truck to bring that thing up the hill. Like an 18 wheeler tractor tow.

[@richardthomas1743]

15:21 somebody says that the back tires are not spinning at all.. Well its a front wheel drive and I hope that the rear tires are not spinning seeing how that is where the ropes are attached to. 🤔

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

Definitely a difficult recover, would have been nice to have a roll off wrecker to get it of the snow berm though would have been far less angle. See y'all next week at the Winter Jamboree!!!😃

[@Patty-qy8qh]

Nice work, as always! I see you obviuosly needed the car to idle to prevent it from hopping into park or something, but I do not know if I would want it to idle the whole time on that super steep slope. I doubt there was very much oil around the pickup.

[@TheBandit7613]

I thought the same thing.

[@TheAmericanDalaiLama]

does idling for an hour or two matter that much if the RPMs are low?

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@TheAmericanDalaiLamaobviously no mechanics here asking of oiling

[@sampeterson1966]

This recovery had me on the edge of my seat. It was hanging so long. Every time you repositioned a vehicle I was nervous. Great job Matt and the whole crew!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Just another typical Toyota driver.

[@minnesotavideos4487]

@@robertcornelius3514 There's like a million Toyota drivers lol, obviously a lot will be bad

[@briankennedy7813]

One of your best recoveries yet ! Thank you. Love you guys