No fishing, no camping, then the truck camper gets stuck.

In this week's video I set out to go fishing and find a private little camping spot. I found a private spot alright; it was really quiet.
Within the last three days I started hearing frogs at night. That marks the beginning of the sucker run, so I headed to a couple of my favorite rivers. The wet and windy weather made for poor fishing, it actually made everything a struggle.
I didn't catch any fish and finding a camping spot was almost impossible. I decided to setup camp on a piece of private hunting land. The land was super wet. The frost went out a few days ago leaving the ground saturated. Check out the video to see how the adventure unfolds.
Thanks to everyone who proved me wrong last week by reading the description of the video. It was cool to see that people are actually looking at this. Thank you for following along and I'll see you next week.

[@Snickerdoodle75]

I love that you show us everything. The good. The bad the ugly. I have learned so much from watching you and your trouble shooting. This time may have not worked the way you hoped. But you are truly an inspiration. You show. Us it's best to stay calm in all scenarios. Love your channel so much.

[@jillthrockmorton2960]

This is one of your best videos. It shows stuff can and will go wrong out there. It's all in how you look at it. Real life.

[@terrymathis4213]

Can't wait till the next video. U kept a happy,wet face through it all. Safe travels.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

3.5 hours until the new video drops. I had another challenging weekend.

[@Turnhog]

Thanks for following through with this video, which demonstrates the "reality" of life. Too many sugar-coat their videos to make it appear 100% glamorous. Thanks for your honesty and willingness to share your experiences, both good and bad!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you! I really appreciate that comment.

[@GarrettWilliams2017]

Time lapse of the sunset was amazing!!

[@susanhill9166]

At least you can laugh at your own mistakes ❤

[@RutherfordTony]

I have to say I admire your temperament. Most would have gotten pissed to the bone. Patience is definitely a virtue to have. Look forward to next week. Be safe.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks Tony, I appreciate that. Being calm and level headed has come later in life for me. I wish I could go back and talk to the hot headed young man I once was. I learned the hard way it dosen't pay to get all wound up. See you next week!

[@truckcampercompadre2269]

Kenny, Truck Camper Compadre Here I Definitely Appreciate Your Courage/Tenacity In Not Letting A Good Challenge Stop You From Trying. I'm At 9.2 K Fully Loaded On My 2005 Chevy C2500 HD / 6.0 Gas / 2WD 2021 Northstar Liberty TC I Carry A 1" X 30' / 33K Kinetic Rope ( With Soft Shackles ) 4 Quality Traction Boards ( Well Used ) 12 K Badlands Winch : Front / Rear Receiver ( Inexpensive In Case I Smoke It !! ) All Have Been Tested/Used To Their Full Potential. As Always : Safety First ! You Only Live Once And Won't Know If You Don't Try !! My Hats Off To You By Staying Calm/Using Your Head And The Equipment That You Had To Work With. Not Tapping Out Until You Knew You're Done. Ford/Dodge/Chevy All Have Their Pros & Cons. Like Them All (Especially When They're Paid Off ) Thanks For The Shout Out To My Home State Allowing Camping. Outstanding Time Lapse Of The Storms !! Keep Up The Great Work ✌️

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I love the idea of front and rear mounted winches. I need to carry traction boards and buy a proper rope. In today's video I am wearing a Nebraska hat I bought while boondocking through the state last year. It was great pulling into wildlife management land and seeing signs allowing camping.

[@jeffreythompson1158]

Your channel should be Adventures with Kenny ! I look forward to your new videos every week .

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! When I started the channel I was unsure of the direction it was going to go. It's definitely a travel channel for the weekend warrior.

[@gillart99]

I’m glad you kept this video to show us. We all need to learn that things can go sideways and that camping and exploring don’t always go to plan. Plus that time lapse of the sunset then storm was so cool.

[@SoggySlobster]

U were the best school cop my boy. U are polite and understanding

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! Looking back on my LE career I can say my time spent as an SRO was one of the more rewarding parts of the job.

[@ramonapuckett3059]

I laughed out loud what you said about the Ford pulling you out! My daddy was a Ford man so us girls drive Fords. Loved the time lapse of the sunset, that was really cool! I’m glad you got out safely and the video was posted ❤

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Kenny What Beautiful Awesome Amazing Gorgeous Scenery all around you 😊❤

[@mrs.h3]

My hubby and I enjoy your videos. And on this one we appreciate that you show reality. Thank you and God bless! 💜💙💜

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks. The spring is a tuff time around here for camping. The snow is gone so you would think there would be camping spots.....but everything is mud from the frost going out. Thanks for watching!

[@mrs.h3]

@@KennyOfAllTrades Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. My hubby are watching a couple every night. You have a great evening!

[@MissouriPenny]

Beautiful love your channel ❤️

[@didibolter9362]

Hi Kenny 🖑! I am so happy that you make these AWESOME videos for KZbin and that we get to see them, thank you! 🤗 🤗 🤗 I agree with you about the Camping in the Central part of Minnesota, what a shame! 😣 Too bad that your truck got stuck, how sickening! 😣 I was rooting for you all the way! GOOD job FORD, you got the job done, HEE HAW!! 😃😀 Also, THANK you to your Nephew that came to your rescue, such a NICE man!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👍👍 And also, he has a real NICE truck 😍 😍 ❤ ❤!! Good thing that you could walk to your house and get your other car and supplies, let's hope that you DON'T repeat this EVER again! 😉 🌲🌲🌲Keep Camping 🌲🌲🌲 Your friend, Didi 👋 🌾🌾🌾🌾

[@jeffreywaychoff5506]

Amazing how fast your Rig got buried down to the frame rails. Thanks for sharing. I think we all learned from this. Most would not have posted that.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I might catch a little grief from it. But unfortunately I only have 2 days a week to make a video. If I didn't post this one, we wouldn't have a video for the week. One of my goals is to get a video out every Tuesday at 5pm central time.

[@terriwilson511]

I was nervous the whole time. Still a good video to how you should never panic.

[@AirBourn]

Cool timelapse shot!

[@judithgrantham9039]

Kenny you solve any problem! Yes & Yes! You got truck out! Dirty, but free! LOL

[@downbytheriver501]

Ah yep, been there buddy. That’s why I now have a massive kinectic energy rope on me at all times. Static ropes just don’t do the trick when you need to “bump” your way out of a nasty situation. “Matt’s off-road and recovery” use them religiously. Pretty amazing that a little jeep or the Moorvair can pull out rigs our size with the power of the stretchy rope!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I do need to invest in one. If you watch you will see the Ford did not "pull me out". The strap jerked me back about 6 inches, once my truck hit the ramps I drove up and out. I just needed that initial jerk to get on the ramps. How much did your rope cost? Not that it matters....I'm broke from fuel costing 5.89 gallon.

[@downbytheriver501]

@@KennyOfAllTrades admittedly I am only 20 minutes into your video at this point! The strap I think cost me about 140$. A lot of upfront cost, but after you use it just once, it is a joy to use. No more having to feel the sudden impact of a static strap/chain. It’s a bungee instead. Almost used it to help pull out a 35,000 lb telehandler on the job the other day but realized that I didn’t want to break it potentially just to help someone out so I used two 18k straps instead.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@@downbytheriver501 That makes sense.....now go finish the video! And don't stop it before the end...it will destroy my average view time! Lol

[@mattpeak6634]

Like you say..."be honest", glad you shared this video. Last year while going to our favorite fishing spot, wife and I ran into some snow on the forest road, wife said go for it....went about 20' before getting stuck. I was shocked as we had 4x4 or more like 6x6 (one ton dually) But highway tires with 80psi we weren't getting out. We dug by hand and used tree branches and after 40 minutes we freed ourselves. Not 3 minutes later 2 monster jeeps roll up. 🙄

[@pamelathibodeau1899]

Such a frustrating series of events, yet you kept your cool 😎, and worked through the situation until resolved. In addition to that, you posted the video, all of which shows great character on your part. This is how a man handles adversity. My father was that way, and I admired him greatly. Thank you for showing us that men like you still exist in this, sometimes crazy, world. I enjoy your videos. Keep on trucking. 😉

[@Robert-ex2qp]

Good Job, thanks for included the reality of boondocking it happens.

[@ramtowit549]

Wow, what an adventure - great storm video segment.

[@katherinespong]

Kenny, you need on board recovery gear! I am sure you have been told that 1000, by now. Thank heavens for family and being close to home. Glad all worked out, but what an adventure.

[@truckcampinglife]

The title of this video should be what not to do when truck camping..lol Glad to see you made it out.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Lol. It was an adventure

[@tpseeker3367]

Now that was an Amazing Time lapse. Think you should try & do some more often. Good to see you got out & nobody got hurt. Well I've got the feeling you'll be hearing about this for years & years. Well at least you can really test out your buddies undercarriage sprayer now. Got the feeling you'll be doing outside the shop this time 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@rescuehoundemtd]

I know getting stuck sucks but it did make for a great video.

[@mrspof]

The only sun out was your awesome attitude. Plus you probably weren't hungry after the load of cr*p you no doubt got fed by your buddy and his 'little' truck pulling you out ;-) Appreciate the vid as always!

[@toddramsay977]

Lol, I am a Ford lover, though I do like Rams too. I have a wrench on the front hitch, detachable to move to the back hitch if needed. Sorry you had all this trouble, crap happens. Great video!

[@TheEdelKampers]

HI Kenny, This video brought back so many memories. I was a country girl in Tennessee and we used to go camping and mudding a lot. We had our turns of getting stuck. Your video brought back so many funny memories. You handled that so well. Fred and I love how you kept a smile on your face. Thank you for sharing. Mary💕Fred

[@trekfortruth2841]

This is where a set of recovery tracks can come in really handy.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Definitely!

[@richardkoch8752]

I could feel your pain on this one Kenny. Dad had a livestock feed business. I ran the bulk feed truck which included going out in the Farmer's feedlots to fill feed bunks, bulk bins etc. Nothing quite like getting stuck in feedlots slick with hog or cattle manure....never a good day at the office LOL!!!

[@MrLoadedweapon]

lightning shots were amazing.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks.

[@ReneVandyk]

What an Awesome Amazing team work Kenny 🧢 off to of you 😊

[@randyprince9913]

Every boondockers worst fear!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I think I should invest in 2 sets of recovery boards. That's half a paycheck though. I definitely wouldn't have pushed it if I was far from home. The farm in the background had a tractor that was comming out next if the Ford couldn't get the job done.

[@shanemilehi]

Stressed me out just watching that video.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Don't worry, this is pure adventure and great content for the channel. Hope you had fun. You didn't break anything this time. Great stuff. Greetings from the Netherlands,, Kitty

[@thompson121]

Looks like it needs a good wash 😂😂

[@charlenebranca2523]

Thank God it turned out okay!! Be safe always!!❤🙏

[@SquarebodyTruckCamper]

I was wondering why you were so calm when you got stuck....then you walked home from where your truck was and I understood. haha. Good video.

[@SpykersB]

I really enjoyed the trouble shooting and anticipation of how you were getting out! So I know u were feeling like ‘dang i need a video’, and not crazy about posting this, but this is the kind of stuff that’s reality, because we all dread what if it happened to me? So lets see how someone would deal with being stuck, and think 🤔 hmm maybe I should carry this n that just in case myself 👍🏻 🍻.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the support!

[@gastonbelanger5346]

Kenny, I saw a pile of junk of all sorts near by that you could have used for added traction, also if you apply "some slight" emergency brake pressure it will transfer power through the differential spider gears making both rear wheels turn at the same time, and another tactic is to ratchet strap a beefy tree limb that goes 4" to 6" inches each end beyond the tires diameter to the right rear wheel or both wheels if can, this tactic will get you unstuck...you should carry 4 ratchet straps and a chain saw, a must have of both items if you're going to do serious deep backwoods boon docking. BTW that was a great video mah-man...~No fear take chances, life is to short not to~

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That was an awesome comment! I'll definitely try the breaking technique. I will play around with that so I have it figured out for next time. Thanks for the tips!

[@curtisdoyle3598]

Yea Ford Superduty

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Lol. Yep, I needed the Ford to pull me out, he won't let me live that down.

[@coryrouse969]

Such a good video, good Ken. The time lapse was super cool

[@krisr9220]

Great video Kenny reminds me back in 82 when I buried my 1977 Chevy blazer right to the frame. My friends and I were out fishing in Virginia Beach back bay but after mosquitoes laid me to waste I had to put my tail between my legs and call tow truck

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I really wanted to get it out myself. You could see I almost made it once. But the ground was just so wet.

[@krisr9220]

Well it was a great attempt you worked harder than I would’ve LOL

[@mandib757]

I can’t wait to go sucker fishing hopefully we have better luck! Loved the sunset with the lightning. Keep the videos coming!!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Soon we will get out!

[@downbytheriver501]

The elusive mandi! I found you!

[@mandib757]

@@downbytheriver501 🤣

[@ClarkyMalarky]

SmittyBilt 2727 wasp anchor+ Winch = Happiness

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

👍 one day I'll have anchor and winch, that will be sweet!

[@ClarkyMalarky]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I have the anchor but not the winch , half way there. Haha

[@OldskoolHiFi]

A set of Maxtrax would have had you out easily, should definitely take a set with on these kinds of adventures. Great content, keep it up!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is something I'm gonna invest into. I'd like to carry 4 with me. They will come un handy all year long.

[@OldskoolHiFi]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I live in Minnesota as well and your adventures have inspired me to do some off the grid camping myself. I have a set I will definitely pack for situations like the one you faced. I worry too much and probably overthink being prepared for every possible situation 🤣

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@@OldskoolHiFi I could have used them this past winter. I got stuck and used the carpet runner out of the camper along with the floor mats form the truck to get unstuck. Of course I ruined the carpet runner.

[@leannemori9688]

Well, so much for your car wash!

[@gbadeboadebowale4488]

Wow this one was tough. So amazing u weren’t far from home and u had a family member with a heavy duty truck. An amazing quality u have I need to adopt is u always see d cup half full and never half empty. U are able to turn obstacles into challenges u overcome. Thank u so much 😊

[@Gillerd07]

These are the weekends you look forward to bring people for cdl road tests throughout the week. Cool channel and super nice guy!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks Matt. I try to make the most of my weekends. It's crazy how much of our lives are spent working.....its good to hit the reset button on Friday and get lost on the weekends....even if that means sinking the truck in a swamp! Thanks for subscribing and checking out the channel!

[@larrywiddis470]

In this high tech world...a good shovel is worth mucho.

[@ericperry9590]

Hey Kenny, this one of my greatest fears when boondocking. Thanks for still posting this episode. Glad you were close to home. Quite the adventure for sure. As for getting pulled out by a Ford, don't be too embarrassed, it could have been a Dodge... Lol . Looking forward to next week.

[@ericperry9590]

Up here in Maine, we have 5 season. One of them being Mud season.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

But how would Ram make it back there? The frame would snapped in half before leaving the driveway. Unless it was an older Dodge. But even then you'd have to rebuild the tranny twice before getting to the spot where I got stuck.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I'll be honest I don't care what brand it is.....its fun to talk tuff though. As long as we're using the trucks to do truck things I'm all good! Now those guys that have 150k dollar 4x4 pavement princess with recovery boards strapped to the back that never been used....we can talk crap about them all day long!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I've only seen the 1150 on TV but it looks nice. I could make good use of the counter space. One day i might upgrade to a dually and larger camper. Or the the Ram Dually shortbed matched to an 811 looks like a good pair. I appreciate you commenting on the videos!

[@doodles2814]

I always enjoy your videos, this one in particular demonstrates the reality of truck camping; and the time lapse was great! At least you were close to home, I'd imagine if you were really way out in the boondocks, it would have been much more stressful. This adventure shows that some days just don't go as planned, one of those days that if it weren't for bad luck, you'd have none at all - LOL!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

So true!!

[@markgasparro]

What an adventure Kenny! The time lapse video was unbelievable!! Glad you made it out safe and sound!!

[@ericnunn8856]

What were you thinking 😁😁/ ooops Thanks again for sharing your adventures

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Lol.....Darn KZbin has me convinced I need to get a video out every week. It was a full send for the content!

[@Jayjay-kn8gm]

Another great adventure Kenny. Loved the overnight time lapse was a " so cool" moment.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I was saying no Kenny don't do it its to soft and to much wait , but it was an adventure anyways , cheers.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Omg I knew better too! You are right, it was an adventure!

[@alonefreestyler]

I am watching from BC Canada and I have to say I love the videos.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch and follow along.

[@cpwatching5647]

Excellent video. I used to fish spring time suckers in the Rum river in the Princeton area. Great fun. I once pulled my neighbor's Chevy out of the mud with my F250. It is very satisfying. LOL. Take care.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for watching. I was thinking about this video last night as I was looking for a place to camp in the National Forest. Thankfully, I didn't get stuck....well, ....not on the way in any way.

[@notme5909]

Cool....

[@3quartersbull4]

Great job!!!

[@kentprice9912]

loving all your videos... just discovered you and going thru and watching everything

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Kenny Very Awesome Amazing Place were you live ❤😊

[@edwardmathews9546]

Looks like another big wash coming !

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Yup. Lol

[@davidmcadams5542]

Usually if there is a dock or a boat ramp it's not a overnight spot

[@phyllismetz9451]

Thank God for your nehew

[@jefflink4671]

Yea No bottom to it in the spring in Minnesota, frost has to come out and couple of good spring rains to firm it back up. If it would have made you feel better i could have pulled you out with my Chevy 3500 Duramax

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That would have made me feel much better...lol. And you are 100% correct on the frost. This was our first warm days.

[@shanehanson7514]

Lol I drive a ford 😆 🤣 😂... glad to see there friendly at pulling out chevys 😆 🤣 😂

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Lol. I actually think that 6.0 is such an underrated motor. With a little bit of work, those things can go forever. When I replace my Duramax, I'll look at Fords gass 7.3 L. Those look like an impressive gas motor.

[@shanehanson7514]

@KennyOfAllTrades That's what I'm looking at the Ford Godzilla motor... Love the idea that they engineered it to be rebuilt and with tried and true tech. Also been looking at Kodiaks/Topkicks but diesel repair cost between all brands scare me. This 4.6l ford F150 been a awesome reliable truck. Before that I had a 6.8l v10 loved that truck to. Was a die hard chevy guy till 2008 and then switched ford and haven't gone back yet. Just been really disappointed with the chevy gasser trucks. Watched to family members trucks fall apart under 200k... idk imo a truck should hit 250k-300k before needing to be replaced. The 6.4 ford diesel where not great motors. They struggled for some time with diesel. I would take your duramax any day of the week over that ford. Only 4hr left of my day before I hit the road camping. Look fwd to your next video ✌️ ☮️ 🕊

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Awesome! Have fun and safe travels.

[@Pandroe]

Ford to the rescue!

[@Paul-rc1pk]

Kenny, I boondock with a trailer out west a lot and have gotten back into some very soft areas. Every time I leave the pavement no matter what, I air down all my tires and I have a dually chevy 1 ton. So far, knock on wood I haven't burried it yet to where I couldn't get out. That being said, I'm seriously thinking about getting a 12,000 lb. winch as a just in case. Happy trails!.....:-)

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That's a great idea Paul. I should have aired down when I still was able to rock back and fourth. That might have been enough to get out. All in all, it was a good weekend. And every opportunity is a learning experience. Sometimes pushing our trucks to the limit is how we learn how far we can go.

[@downbytheriver501]

Just remember to get a winch that is 1.5 times the weight of your setup. Also, how low can you air down your rear tires to with a dually? I’m intrigued because I may be swapping to a duallly instead of having my current setup for my next vehicle, unless I go big and go for the 5500 with super singles.

[@Paul-rc1pk]

@@downbytheriver501 I have wheel simulators on my dually so I put valve stem extensions on the inner wheel so I could reach to air down

[@truckcampercompadre2269]

To Clarify : I Have 1 ( 12K ) Winch Which Can Be Used On Either Front Or Rear Receiver. It's A Heavy Beast But With A Little Finesse It's Doable. Better To Have It And Not Need It Than Need It And Not Have It !! Thanks Kenny ✌️

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Great idea. I have front and rear receivers as well. Having a winch along would be wise. I would have to remove the cargo carriers to use it, but it could pay for itself within a few uses.

[@taureanwilliams4626]

What's up Kenny love the channel I was just saying to myself I was watching this even though you got stuck in the dirt and that's a bummer but what that time-lapse off the hood of the car what the thundering and lightning that was beautiful I think it was a great spot for the night with the dramatic music in the background that was nice lol later bro

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment

[@wingnut628]

That's funny I think live buy me. Know all those spots. Have you ever gone up to ironton. There's some nice camping there. There's one place you can get in free

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Back in the day I rode the bike trails in Crosby, i love that place. Two or three videos ago I was up around the Crosby/Ironton area. Unfortunately the State campgrounds were still closed. Another viewer recommended a great free camping spot north of Ironton. I'll hopefully be able to get in there soon. Tge roads are still really wet.

[@wingnut628]

When you get into ironton take a left on cr 30 then take a left on silkstone dr it's free. Check it out. It's awesome there

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks, ill definitely check it out! You will probably see it in a video. I was just looking on Google maps. There's a lot of great looking spots. Are the roads open yet?

[@wingnut628]

It's open all year. There's a house at the end of the road. So I've been told it's plowed all winter. It's the only way in there anymore the state owns all the land around there. I was there last weekend.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@Jesse White Thanks, ill definitely be checking it out! If you see the camper stop by and say hi!

[@charlesb4267]

Definitely as another had said on here, to get a 100% nylon rope as they have that stretch that the nylon tow straps don't have near as much of. Size wise, that all depends on what unit is pulling you out and I would suggest a 1" two in one ( double braid ) rope ( because of how hard those 6 litre fords can pull ! ). I'd also suggest if you can find one or get one custom made that has about a 4 foot length of hollow sleeve that is slid over before the ends are created as one can double up the rope for a shorter rope, yes they make the velcro type sleeves but they are not as nice. Certainly does not have to be a "Yankum" "Bubba" or some other invented brand name that attaches a premium to the price, after all its the same nylon rope used in the ship yards/docking lines, Samson being one of the large nylon rope manufacturers for example. I would still say to have a good quality 3" nylon strap for length also as they are a lot more compact to store ( I'd say stay away from the polypropylene straps as they have no stretch and degrade over time ). Nylon tow ropes have been around for many many years, just that many people have not realized this until certain youtube channels have popped up in the last few years.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the info. I'm definitely going to look at a quality nylon rope. Here in Minnesota we start pulling vehicles out of snow banks as soon as we are old enough to push Dads truck out of the driveway in the middle of the night. I have learned the importance of a quality jerk ropes compared to the logging chains we use to use. But the information and understanding of diffrent materials has changed over the years, and I haven't kept up. I was absolutely shocked when I saw the price of some ropes.....Im talking talking 350 bucks and higher...that just plan silly. What do you think a quality rope should cost? I don't need Matt's Recovery service quality....just a good rope that won't stretch out after the first few tugs.

[@charlesb4267]

@@KennyOfAllTrades Its a good question as to what they "should" cost, prices have gone insane on so many items in the last year. Some of the ropes on the market do have a bit of a coating on the nylon and if that helps them last longer, that is a good question. It really comes down to abusing a rope as they all will be ruined if misused and for the occasional user if there is a big price spread between a traditional nylon rope and one with a coating on it I don't see the point in spending that extra. If a rope gets muddy, its very advisable to wash it out the best one can to get rid of the grit stuck between the strands, that will help it last. Oh I know how chain and cable perform, they work fine until one tries to take a little run at it and then bad things happen !. I have not kept up with the prices as of late but I can say with fair confidence from prior comparisons that you do NOT need to pay what Matts is charging. If I have a chance I will do some digging and see if I can find the company that makes ropes in Washington state. Also if you have access to various industrial type outlets around your area see what they have access to as I discovered that was the best deal I found around here in Alberta was a company that supplies farmers and the oil patch etc.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@Charles B Thanks! I'll check out the local co-op and see what they have. Maybe the Marine shops on Lake Superior would carry quality rope? Thanks!

[@charlesb4267]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I won't claim to be familiar with this particular off road company but so far in my searching with price and what the rope consists of with the nylon double braid rope coated with the polyguard coating and the protection on the end loops, the price is more in line I feel. The one I was looking at was the 1" x 30 foot long for $ 155.00 and yes for a small price a storage bag can be added. I looked up the Matts rope and I see they have lowered their price a bit and yes it does come with a bag and one of the smaller soft shackles but the rope is the smaller 7/8 x 30 for a total of $ 330.00. Again I am only suggesting the 1" rope as a good all around rope without being too massive and stiff as it comes down to what weight of unit will be pulling you or if you are pulling someone else. Its hard to have the perfect rope diameter for all scenarios and length wise I would say 30 is a good workable length and looks like the eyes would be large enough to slip a 3" strap through to gain length. Its not a safe idea to use steel clevises to join two ropes, that is where those soft shackles would be nice to have assuming a strong enough one being used. Here is that 4x4 company website and the rope is a USA made product and appears to be free shipping within the USA. billet4x4.com/pro-kinetic-polyguard.htm

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is great info! Thanks for looking into that!

[@Retired-nohurry]

Soft ground and a heavy rig. You don't need 4x4 you need tracks.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

For sure!!!!

[@davidmcadams5542]

I drive a Ford F-150 4x4 and I had to go pull a buddy of mine out the other day and he was in a Chevy 3500 and I pulled him out with no problem but I've got lockers in the front and rear differential so I've got true 4 wheel drive so if you're going to be in these places you might want to get them installed on your truck you only had 2 wheels spinning one on the back and one on the front and if you had all,4 pulling you would have never got stuck

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I would love full lockers. That makes a world of difference. I had a friend who had front and rear lockers on his Ford. He pulled a dozen houses of the lake a few years back because he was the only truck that could get through the snow. If it wasn't for him we would have had to find a track vehicle of loader to move snow.

[@randallpearcy2558]

Kenny There is an old saying in the deep south"you can't run through mud with house shoes on!" The tires you run on your rig are only effective on snow. Neither buckshot or gumbo mud tires would have taken you through that swamp as heavy as your rig is! As mechanically inclined as you are, you should have know this. I think you did and was just needing video to upload. Very comedic content my man but please don't put that rig of yours into dead end situations (and film the results) Love your videos, couldn't understand this one.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I like the saying, ill have to remember that one. It's all good though. A learning experience for sure. I won't know what taking the truck to 100% of its limits is if I don't push it to 125%. Im glad you enjoy the videos. Hopefully things dry up around here soon. I'm heading out Friday on a couple hundred mile trip. I'll be staying in parking lots before running through a swamp this weekend!

[@randallpearcy2558]

Excellent

[@MonacoRocha]

Hi Kenny I think you mentioned once in your vids that you're a Police ?? Love your Vids ..

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Not any more. I got put of Law Enforcement this last year. I'm now an employee for the state.

[@downbytheriver501]

“You’re a police” hahaha. I understand English probably isn’t your first language I just find it hilarious. 😂

[@MonacoRocha]

@@downbytheriver501 Police MAN.. Sorry HaHa ! LOL! Forgot the MAN...

[@cliffmanz]

Unless you have differential lock even though you have 4 wheel drive it’s only one tire front and one tire back that spins.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I'd love to install lockers. I have an Eaton limited slip in the back. I understand the positives of the limited slip...but full lockers would be mint!

[@jeanselden9794]

Thank God for the Ford truck. I’ll bet he was smiling. Just kidding.

[@Weatherby406]

Definitely want door closed when getting pulled out for many reasons.. seen them get ripped off like that .

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Good tip

[@robertdodd9623]

Got to give you an A for effort, I hate days like that . Did I see wooden planks in the brush pile on the passenger side of truck?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It was an old hay wagon in the brush.

[@a1glassmirror]

They probably don’t allow camping because people kept planting their trucks in the prairies. Lol

[@50spudman]

👍✌️

[@lutomson3496]

Sure tell you werent raised on a farm was cringing at you getting stuck...and we never fished for suckers we speared them on the farm in a small crick easy and buy a kinetic tow rope like a yankum you would have pulled it out with your jeep, I have on in my RV and from a 5th generation dairy farm family in wisconsin

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Well, you wouldn't think so watching the video. But yup, I've been working the fields this time of year ever since i was a kid. The problem is my head is as soft as the ground I was in.

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

Kenny i want to see the start of the Mississippi river, is there a camp site near by?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Here is the campsite in the winter. It's beautiful anytime of year. It was cold, so we had it all alone! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ21YYiPnql3n8ksi=Z0SFbxH1h15IXzdi

[@lawrence7065]

Invest in some Lockers

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I was looking a few years ago. The G80 limited slip from the factory is a nice on-road option, but having a full locker would be nice. I was doing research a few years ago, if I remember right I was having issues finding a company that made a daily driver locker for Chevys IFS. A solid front axel would make this my dream truck. Maybe one I'll put an air or electric locker in the rear. The problem is I'm living the American Dream, paycheck to paycheck.

[@davidmcadams5542]

All other trucks are made for one reason and that's to give ford something to pull... lol 🤣

[@BillSprague]

You’re not the first and most certainly won’t be the last. Some poor decisions lead to adventures but some don’t. Having to call a Ford is a complete bummer! I feel your pain and at least your buddy got some joy out of it….. 😉

[@scottheitmanmarinesurvey3557]

Fords pulling Chevys out of ditches is par

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

As long as it wasn't a Nissan or Toyota. Lol, thanks for watching

[@thewheelchairprepper8070]

✌🤞👍👍👍👍👍

[@TA-kr1di]

Just put your hood up like you are having car issuse....lol

[@youngblood2]

Where did you get the front rack on your truck? Did you buy it, or fabricate it?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

The receiver is a 2", and bought from E-trailer. It took about 30 minutes to install. The basket is from Harbor Freight. It's actually an ATV rear basket. It fits in the 2" receiver.

[@jnmaher1967]

Was your truck 4 wheel drive

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Yes. The rear has the limited slip diff and the front diff sends all the power to the wheel that is spinning.

[@bradkoste1128]

messed up that guys field

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It's a road threw a swamp leading to a few deer stands. I got the tractor out when it dried, it is as good as new. I was ripping up private owned property that I didn't have the right to be on.

[@carltruva8872]

How far did you have to walk home?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Not far about a mile

[@allenmccarriston5834]

Ford wins this one!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Yup, this time the Ford comes out ahead.