OFFROAD COMPARISON - MOJAVE ROAD 2021 (31 Vehicles / 130 Miles) an overlanding movie

[@LudwigDrummer0013]

'be prepared for desert survival' *shows guy drinking a beer 😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣! WAIT A MINUTE! Why is he wearing a sweater????? It was 94F! Desert survival tip: don’t wear a sweater in the heat.

[@bigleo001]

Gotta stay hydrated! 😂

[@TheHitSquadOffroad]

I feel like I’m waiting for a much anticipated movie to come out.😂😂

[@MentholWi]

Huge surprise is the Ascent making it thru and towing a trailer non the less. Props for a 3-row family SUV showing some off-road chops. Awesome video with great production value! Thank you!

[@instro3304]

Finally a Honda Ridgeline just got a 21 the reason y i started watching ur vids for info on the honda lift...thanks

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

There were TWO! One had the Honda 6 speed and the other was a 2020 Ridgeline with the ZF9 just like your 2021! Love the new front end on the redesigned ridgeline!

[@carloszeigler]

Glad to represent the Ridgeline crew!

[@nitroxide17]

Getting my Gladiator tomorrow. 😮Dream come true… can’t sleep 😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Pre Congrats! Very nice ride!

[@nitroxide17]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring thank you thank you

[@sandradigiulio6520]

That was an incredible trip and an equally great video. It's so helpful to see all different vehicles take on the same obstacles.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for all the friendship and adventures over the years! until next adventure!

[@Scubroo]

I loved being able to live vicariously through this awesome video! Held my attention throughout and makes me want to join in!!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the positive feedback Cecil. It was a long video, I was worried it would be too too long. With that said, there was more to Include, but I couldn’t fit it all unfortunately.

[@davidorozco2739]

That was one of the best weekends I’ve had. It was fun meeting new friends and just enjoying the entire trip without a worry. Loved seeing different rigs tackle the same obstacles and you caught that in this video!! Looking forward to the next one!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Was awesome to meet you Dave! Looking forward to overlanding to 10K feet!

[@andrewsnow7386]

Excellent job filming and editing. I really like that you include rigs of different capabilities, and drivers of different experience levels.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you Andrew! It was a daunting task, but glad I was able to tell our story. Lots of lessons learned that other people can benefit from.

[@Mall_Crawling_X]

this trip looked like so much fun, we need a group like this on the east coast

[@El_Dusty_]

Looked like a great trip. Admirable job filming, telling the story and most importantly guiding others. That is not easy work!

[@Land_Raver]

Thought this was a real video until you said the GX broke down. You had me going there. Toyota products never break down, the earth just refuses to revolve around them anymore.

[@RobbieHerrera]

Watched the whole thing! Thanks for an incredible video, it was nice to virtually join you.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Robbie! You gotta join us IRL sometime :P

[@RobbieHerrera]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring definitely! I’m taking notes on your guys’ mods. I still have heavy duty all seasons on my truck and they’re still new. I shoulda stuck with the BFG KO’s but I think tire designs have gotten better for off-road.

[@JDS-Dalton]

Well this makes me feel better about my CVT subie! Love watching these extended off roading vids!

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Don’t let this fool you. If you do this to your Subaru you must change your cvt fluid every 20-30k or it will fail. Without question.

[@JDS-Dalton]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 oh yea, I'm fully aware of that + getting a transmission cooler and a scangauge to keep an eye on the temps. What gets me is that Subaru of America says its a lifetime fluid, yet Subaru of Canada says to change it at about 50k miles, and in Japan, it's about 25k miles.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@JDS-Dalton exactly. My company had a fleet of 2014 Foresters that all eventually needed cvt repairs or replacements. Subaru’s refusal to cooperate or acknowledge cvt failures allowed my legal team to negotiate us out of our company lease. So proceed with caution.

[@JDS-Dalton]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 most definitely, that being said, I'm out on the east coast, and there is nothing quite like the Mojave anywhere near me, so I should be fine if I'm careful enough.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Just proves that although a Subaru can’t do everything a Toyota 4Runner could do, there’s still a lot of places it can get to. Throughout the entire trip, we were the only group with AWD Crossover/unibody SUVs. There were 3 other large groups. One was 100% Jeep Wrangler, another one was a mix of Jeeps, FJ cruisers, F-150s. One of them was a group of Wranglers with a lone Subaru Forester that was completely stock (that was the only anomaly). You and Harold have a good conversation going. Not only does Subaru USA say their fluid is lifetime, but the normally aspirated models don’t have a CVT cooler like the Japanese models. So... if Subaru of Japan has an external transcooler and recommends CVT fluid changeout every 24k miles in “severe” (or shall I say normal) driving conditions (because driving in traffic is considered severe to the hand book). Then 24K should be the CVT fluid change outs. Also, Scangauge II’s are so awesome! That’s how Nick was able to tell that his Subaru Ascent was at 225F. Still a relatively normal temp. The fluid doesn’t start to break down until about 230-240F. That’s what regular trans fluid is specced for. The yellow HT-CVT fluid may be specced to handle more abuse. My Honda has Green high stress trans fluid.

[@ronramos1613]

First-time viewer. I enjoyed the video!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you Ron Ramos!

[@hant9779]

very enjoying watching this. Everyone was happy and I can feel that family vibe

[@centorioutdoors5954]

The more I watched your videos, the more I thought about what kind of car I should drive to these tough trails, the most compact car, also good for daily driving. The passport and Subaru look right. About the RTT, Adventurer Regular is right one for carry, compact and light weight. The trailer, I love the bring trailer, more supplier can carry, more freedom to your movement, but have to cross my fingers, hope the guys did not lose any screws. The vibration of the trailer is too great during the whole trip, and it is difficult to avoid accidents.

[@softroadingthewest]

Finally managed to get this one in! Looked like a great time. Excellent work putting this together Jon, very interesting, very entertaining, and lots of great advice!

[@roderikwarhamar5540]

Great video. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you out on the So Cal trails some day.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Like wise Roderik!

[@robertroma9514]

Amazing video! I should have watched it before doing it in October 2022. Thank you!

[@DirtComplex]

Yes we finally watched the whole thing. Awesome video! Great story telling

[@henrym1854]

You guys out west have all the fun! Here in Delaware and Pennsylvania it's hard to get a group together for anything... either I am weird or people are weird around here... haha.

[@GotterAdventure]

Awesome trip! That was a lot of off-road miles!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yeah it was! Excited for our Colorado trip!

[@DocGTO]

Montero baby!! Sending that downhill.

[@bradenb]

Awesome video. Word of caution (saw this around 36:45): don't wrap your thumbs around the steering wheel off road. Bad wheel placement is going to jerk that wheel and pull your thumb with it.

[@michaelfletcher1224]

Doing the Mojave road in cars does make it more exciting. Lol

[@olliechristopher467]

I might add to carry a SPOT or InReach tracker always before going in the boonies.

[@MrlandcruiserG]

Great video man thanks I by pass that hill around That cam site is on this side off kelso road ware all rocks thanks again

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks MrLandcruiser1979!

[@dwightbernheimer331]

One thing's for sure you guys might know about overlanding but you don't know that much about railroading... Good stuff thanks for posting

[@cmsjca]

I love all the videos of you riding up the hill with the others - more like that please :-)

[@tpseeker3367]

Lovin the extended vid. Hope there will possibly be more from this trip???Did Durty Fly Adventures & their trailer finish the journey??? Can't wait to see where you take us next.

[@durtyflyadventures]

Yes we made it fine. We had to leave before the water crossing with several other people

[@tpseeker3367]

Thanks for letting us know @@durtyflyadventures . Dealing with some engine gremlins in my Outback & was curious how you guys did.

[@durtyflyadventures]

@@tpseeker3367 no problem. Hopefully you can get the gremlins worked out

[@richeyrich2203]

What videos do you have that go through how to prep for a trip like this, how many people to go with, which gear to bring for recovery and whatnot? I’m still working my way through your library. Still can’t figure out if I’m gonna get a tacoma, 4Runner or Ridgeline. (Ridgeline would be hands down my favorite if it had a real 4x4 locking system. Love the utility, but love the lack of features on the Toyotas (like start/stop, cyl deactivate) but they are not as utilitarian or comfortable as the Ridgeline)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

How about a Nissan Frontier? It’s more spacious, has a 9 speed Jatco transmission with a proper T case. The only issue I see right now is that since it’s a newer truck, there won’t be as much support. It’s also the first model year. Always a good idea to avoid the first model year.

[@michaelfletcher1224]

Aiken Cinder Mine is 7.3 miles (11.7 km) north of Kelbaker Road or 16.4 miles (26.4 km) south of the intersection of I-15 and Cima Road. The only way to get there is via Aiken Mine Road.

[@tm8747]

in the river crossing , the BLM, and local city workers dumped a large amount of rocks in the middle to make the crossing. the center was very muddy, so they raised the area up. that the reason all the trucks are going though.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yep! I was one of the last ones to cross it before it was filled. I crossed it October 20th, 2020. I never made a video about it, and I wanted to implement it into this video, but it just went too long. I wanted to keep the time under 1 hour. haha.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I posted about it on my instagram here: instagram.com/p/CGxsXCtJDvz/?

[@deadbrainn]

This looks so much fun!

[@picarkingdom]

What an awesome trip! I missed it but I’ll grow some balls next time! 👍

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

We have a trip coming up? This Sunday! Are you and Haley ready? I saw you two have paddle boards now, will be perfect for Lake Powell!

[@GotterAdventure]

So remote so awesome! This turned out great!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

This trip was so awesome with all these people! We were remote, but I felt like everyone had my back in case something went wrong. So are you ready for Colorado? 12,000 black bears inhabit the state. From gators to bears!

[@GotterAdventure]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring as long as gas doesn’t double we will be ready!

[@Ram14250]

HondaPilotOverland, your Pilot looks bad-ass!! Love the white / black look.... so cool! Vehicle looked awesome... Do you the Honda 6 Speed Auto or is it newer with the 9 speed?

[@GotterAdventure]

@@Ram14250 the Pilot in this video does look awesome! It isn’t me though, I’m rolling with a 2007 Honda Pilot 😂

[@GotterAdventure]

If you check out some of my videos I am sure you will still think my rig is cool though 😎

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Great video, it didn't seem long at all. Love the ending music

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Suzette! There's much to the story I wanted to include, but when people see a video over an hour, they typically don't click on it. Things that were missed: -Tire damage (bulges and partially punctured side walls -Head exhaustion from the 2 hours waiting for the broke down vehicle to be towed -off-road tire change -the vehicles that didn't make it up the sand dune

[@KTMcaptain]

11:54 is an excellent example of why torque converters are simply better than clutches for off roading. Torque converters multiply torque while a clutch only reduces torque. Much easier to preload the drivetrain with torque as well for slowly crawling over an obstacle and makes 2 foot driving with gas/brake dramatically easier. Don't get me wrong, I love manuals, but I learned a while back that an auto off road is just more capable especially when shifting and maintaining wheel spin up an obstacle.

[@captnMorgan41424]

Great vid! Need to see some more Cherokee Trailhawks out there! I have a stock 19' and can't wait to put it to the test.

[@SouthsideRC]

Great video! It's insane what AWD vehicles can do.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty 🙏

[@mzbikesandcars]

That was a great video. I was honestly skeptical of all the unibody and CVTs but they pretty much held their own.

[@1yehny]

Simply awesome. Well narrated w great video.

[@4122inc]

Damn that's a big group to manage! But love the comradery. Will have to make it out to your next event, bro--will probably come out along with Kevin (Kjorgensen); we hammered Gold Mountain together along with Ray (MP Trailgroup) Narration's on point in your vids, btw. Great job.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Big group and we made it work! I learned a lot from the 42 vehicle meet up in Calico back in October of 2020. The groups of 10 worked out awesome! We should have all the KZbin channels lead a group so that we could get multiple perspectives. Stay tuned for @borderline explorer’s video. It won’t be redundant, they had a different experience.

[@4122inc]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Oh hell yeah. Waiting on @borderline's video. Enjoy watching both your channels!

[@RichardVac]

That was a great video, thx!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the feedback Teacno V, I appreciate it!

[@MarcusGarfunkel]

Great video! Would highly recommend JonDZ’s over landing tour guide services LLC

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha Marcus! I'd never charge anyone :P does giving tours count as charity? Can I use it as a tax write off?

[@peterbode342]

Didn't mind the long video at all, keep it up!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the words of encouragement Peter!

[@filipinovegaslife70]

Yeah Jondy! My bro Cons and my cousins just went through there recently too. Maybe a week or two before you guys. Great video Jondy!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Leo! Hey! I met some Las Vegas Overland guys last weekend. They were Filipino. I said they gotta know you! Hey! If anyone in the Roa family is free, I'm heading to Lake Powell / Alstrom point this coming Sunday to Tuesday. We will be staging up in Las Vegas early Sunday morning at 5am for breakfast. Odd ball days, but it's what my Wife has off.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Leo, do you know these guys: instagram.com/desert_yota_lv/

[@filipinovegaslife70]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring I’ll ask Cons. He’s the one who’s been hanging out with the Vegas overlanding peeps. And most likely he’ll want to go to Lake Powell. He’s been telling he wants to go on one of your trips. For me it’s kind of hard since my kids are still too young and needs watching LoL. I’ll let my bro know.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Awesome! Tell him to hit me up on Instagram. It would be good to see you all again. Hope you are all doing well.

[@filipinovegaslife70]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring for sure, ya that would be awesome to see you again.

[@xzinx]

im impressed with that ridgeline =) mines a 2020 blackedition all stock but parts ordered hope i can join next time =)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Please join us! Would love to hang with more Hondas.

[@carloszeigler]

Cool. Glad to see more Ridgelines in the crew.

[@jasonhernandez2333]

Amazing video!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thank you Jason!

[@johnpaulsamia7599]

You sound like a commentator for off road crawling extreme sports channel💪🏽😎😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

haha! Thanks!

[@04JALD]

Great video again jon

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks DJ! You have to join us again sometime

[@04JALD]

I will again soon. Thank u jon

[@Frissdas1207]

That Toyota sound clip ☠☠

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

😉

[@arielfrancisco4236]

Thank you JonDZ!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It was a pleasure to meet you Ariel!

[@arielfrancisco4236]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring The pleasure is mine!

[@FullsendOffroad]

4:18 where can you get one of those?

[@04JALD]

Wish I was there. I think my old green burb would have done well here

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It would have been no problem for the “green machine”

[@PatrickRich]

@4:10 Nick repping the dirt sunrise t-shirt. word.

[@durtyflyadventures]

Thats right, love @dirtsunrise

[@daveybernard1056]

41:42 Standing on the gas pedal in 1st gear! That's how I roll.

[@DonnyTsunami4x4]

How does one get in with this group? Been looking for an overlanding group for some time

[@olliechristopher467]

Hi there Jon, I have been on sections of that trail only on my dirt bikes and dual sports. In your opinion could a 2wd navigate the entire length of it? I would not be taking any nasty off shoots. I remember a lot of bail outs on some of the sections near the volcanic formations.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’m worried about the soft sand section west of the travelers monument. I heated of 2WD’s getting stuck there. As far as the cinder area. We actually got a Chevy Silverado with a rear LSD to the cinder mines.

[@robertlotstein9670]

From my own personal experience of 15+ years offroad I would say YES. A LSD or locker would be very nice to have, but it could be done 2wd/open but you would have to pick your line much more carefully. Speaking of which your line should be one that keeps at least the rear tires on the ground as much as possible, while avoiding objects with the tender bits in the center of your vehicle. Your gonna need to maintain a little bit of momentum (not Wide Open) because if you stop especially on sand uphill your screwed. Traction boards + other recovery gear would be great. Going with a group of other vehicles would be better. I go exploring with my 93 Dodge dakota with a rear LSD and 32" tires and 95% of the time I'm in RWD, only using 4lo if I need to creepy crawl over a technical rockpile.

[@mikaeld.481]

During the Water crossing.. I never heard you ask or mention to anyone if they had diff breathers? Because most likely most of those vehicles did not and consequently they would have sucked water into the differentials.Those that did not have diff breathers might want to do you a Diff Oil service after this trip.

[@Drunken_Pil0t]

So dope!!!! It was like watching a Netflix Documentary 🙌. Are you running LT rating tires on yours? I'm slowly building my pilot and was debating if I want to go LT.. the only issue I'm afraid of is highway noise and harsher pavement daily driving🤔. Any recommendations? Keep up the awesome content Jon! Hopefully one day I can come out and drink with you🍻😄

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I have always ran P-rated All-terrain tires. Try to keep your wheel/tire weight close to OEM or better (around 64 lbs.). Your suspension components will thank you! I was running a 35 lb. wheel and 43 lb. tire. I just mounted some 24 lb. rotary forged aluminum wheels to pair with my 43 lb. tire. 78 lbs. vs. 67 lbs.

[@Drunken_Pil0t]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring I'll keep that in mind when shopping for lighter wheels. Thanks for the tips, Jon "Drunken Master" DZ 🍻😆👍

[@VeryCoolJeep]

This movie is very long! I saw my Jeep hehe!

[@Ram14250]

Hi Jon! I didn't (obviously) go on the trip, but I really enjoy watching you all have fun on the trail. Great video and great job! All the vehicles looked like they did well! Did the Lexus get fixed on the trail or need a tow back? Hey, wanted to ask you... I just turned 15K on my Passport. The trans is developing a hard/lousy shift 4-5 gear (around 35mph)... under light acceleration? Did yours ever exhibit this?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The Lexus GX needed to be towed back to Los Angeles unfortunately. Btw, he wasn’t the Lexus that was in the split screen comparison, it was another white Lexus. From what I hear from others is that it was showing some abnormal symptoms while on the drive out, so always a good idea to not chance it if somethings not right. As far as the hard shifts from 4th to 5th, you must be very observant because I believe the 5th gear is the dog clutch. I’m not super mechanically inclined, and I don’t know how to decipher all this, but here’s some info: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_9HP_transmission

[@Ram14250]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thanks Jon.. Yeah, it is the "dog clutch" shift and I believe 7-8 is too... but it's just gotten herky jerky unless I drive aggressively with it. I'm thinking of just doing a fluid change. I can get the Honda 3.1 for just a little over $22 / quart... so it's not horrible.

[@RedHawkish]

what comms did the group use (as in what type... Ham... something else)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

FRS/GMRS - it's becoming the standard over here on the west coast. Not many people using Ham, and when you have devices like the Garmin in reach on the iridium network to call for help, there's just less off a need for Ham.

[@alenrosas]

wow.. awesome u guys.. chills

[@PercyJ]

enjoy the road

[@tm8747]

the best insurance is a baofeng 2 way radio uv5r or any other radios, . you wont get in trouble using it case of an emergency, out in the middle of the desert, tell them you broke down, and have little water. i have extra parts on my rig, and carry always an electric fuel pump 140gp, with high pressure hose and clamps. today;s hose are thin plastic hose for the pressure on fuel injections, so carry gorilla glue. someone in a group trail run broke down, we use the gorilla glue to bond the trucks fuel hose with the 3/8" hose together and connected the pump and he made it home that day. funny thing is NEVER changed the pump or hose back to original condition, . it works and his happy. on the trip im the repair guy, parts and fitting for all . at best. and i pull a 7'x18' alum. trailer behind my rig, a 2004 diesel ram 3/4 ton. lifted 6" on 37" x18" rims. 18,000# winch in front and 12,000# rear with doubler's. can pull anybody home!. air bag suspension.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I upgraded my Comms to a 15w midland (GMRS only), but I still keep my Baofeng handy for it's dual band use. I have the first responder emergency frequencies written in a notebook in my gloves box.

[@robertoysusaventuras8795]

the video is great 👍

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ty 🙏

[@xplorefurther]

That requires a lot of editing. Nice Video. Hope I could join, may be next time.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

This took a grueling 20 hours to edit. That includes the 5 times I remade the intro, exporting large sections just to see how everything looked rendered, I'm so glad to have it all done and happy I was able to tell our story. Thanks for watching. It's nice to come across someone that knows my pain :P Whenever your out here on the westcoast please contact me. Would love for you to join. Instagram is a good way to get a hold of me @jondz_adventuring.

[@Thomas-fk6ep]

If you had the choice, would you go 2021 Passport or 2022 Outback Wilderness?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That's a good question. I use to drive a 2015 Forester XT and now a Passport, so you could probably guess my answer. On paper, the Outback wilderness has one advantage, which is the 9.5" of ground clearance vs. the Passports 8.1". Modified the Subarus are capping off at 10.5" at the rear diff, the Passport is capping off around 12". If someone is looking to LEASE an adventure mobile (and is unwilling to modify), the Outback wilderness makes alot of sense. Even with more capability, 8.1" of ground clearance will hold the Passport back. If someone is looking to BUY and is willing to modify, the Passport is better in every way. Here's a list of pros and cons SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS PROS -9.5 inches of ground clearance -Car like handling -Low center of gravity -Turbo engine has good mid ranged power -Tremendous aftermarket support (but no aftermarket transmission, which is the main weakness) CONS -CVT does not allow for crawl capability, even with the improved CVT ratios. Momentum Offroader -Suspension components prone to failure (bushings fail, sway bar endlinks and brackets break) -CVT failures are common when they are taken offroad -Multilink rear suspension decreases minimum ground clearance when lifted. Net ground clearance is low. -Even with 9.5" of ground clearance, has less approach and departure angle. HONDA PASSPORT PROS -20.4 crawl ratio allows for slow speed crawling -Strong engine, off the line performance -Good maximum ground clearance -Responds to modifications very well. True net ground clearance when lifted. -Twin clutch rear differential, it's like having 2 AWD systems. -Very tough suspension components CONS -Does NOT handle like a crossover. It handles like something between a Car and a Truck. -Less aftermarket support. No springs or struts as of yet. -Can't think of anything else.

[@Thomas-fk6ep]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you so much for the detailed response. I think my wife and I are set on the Honda Passport 20xx. I'll be watching more of your vids because your channel has a lot of great information regarding Passport mods. I don't think I'll be going up as steep of a climb as you, but it's fun to watch how capable these Passports are. TY!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@Thomas-fk6ep There's a lot of other choices as well. A Jeep Wranger JL and Gladiator JT handle so much better than previous generations. Handles onroad better than a Toyota equivalent. These newer model jeeps are now daily driveable. Then there's the new Nissan Pathfinder which is very very very similar to the Passport. Right down to the ZF9 gransmission and twin clutch rear differential. Since you said you aren't interested in climbing any crazy hills, then something like a Kia Sorrento/Telluride may work. I'd just recommend staying away from a CVT or Dual clutch transmission. Get something with a tried and true automatic transmission.

[@Thomas-fk6ep]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Yup, I decided I'd like to stay from CVT. I'll take a look at the others and see what she thinks, but the Passport is still on the top of our list. Thanks!

[@danschwenzfeier6952]

What radios are you using vehicle to vehicle? they are really clear.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I have the midland MXT-275 with 3db gain ghost antenna. I love having the controls on the microphone.

[@danschwenzfeier6952]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you. Appreciate the response. Side note. Saw your ride at the Overland Vehicle Systems Red Bull and Rigs. It was a treat to see it in person. The Mirror mod was clean...

[@map7463]

I'm half way through the video. What year was that Ridgeline? Does it have the 6 speed or 9 speed transmission? Any lift?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’ll ask Carl.

[@carloszeigler]

It's a 2017 Black Edition. It's a 6 speed. I have a 2 inch Traxda lift front and back, with 265/60R18 Falken Wildpeak AT3W.

[@map7463]

@@carloszeigler Thanks. Did you have any overheating issues with your transmission on that trip?

[@carloszeigler]

@@map7463 No issues, but there were no prolonged climbs this trip. I did meet a former Ridgeline owner who had several and now drives a Tacoma.

[@KTMcaptain]

Wow, this looked amazing. Do you have a FB group or forum? I'd love to join on a trip like this if you ever do anything in the South West.

[@pkaronis1]

Did the white pilot have a lift kit? If so, which one?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

He does, but I'm not sure which one he has. You can ask him on Instagram @awdtank

[@GT_Mike11]

You should be able to use Tacoma’s “Multi Terrain Select” Mud and Sand mode in 4Hi and 4Lo?

[@neftalidubon8058]

I would love to join you on your next run!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Join us on the Facebook group. I see your IG message, I’ll forward you the group link. Next adventure is November 4-7 in Death Valley. You can join in thurs night, Friday night or early Saturday morning

[@javamac3403]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring is there a viable hybrid vehicle option for overland. I see a lot of hybrid SUVs but none really equip for off-road. I like the fuel savings and torque but add lift and Uber under armor wheels and tires does that defeat any fuel advantage and or affect the safety feature setup i.e collision avoidance etc on-road. So maybe the ? is can one vehicle do both or three things: fuel efficient >30 mpg, daily driver and overland???

@@javamac3403 rav 4 prime with off road tires lift kit and skid plates should be good. But a jeep/truck is always the preferred vehicle

Scratch that there is a hybrid jeep 4xE

[@richeyrich2203]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring you all should travel up to Ak for a weeklong trip around to the glaciers. I’d join

[@arielfrancisco4236]

Present!

[@edgarandreasyan521]

16:16 so many turns to navigate lol

[@FullsendOffroad]

48:04 what's the music there? i could use it for something maybe!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I love this song! It's called "Searching for you" by White Hex

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring thanks!

[@JMark-zk5pj]

How did you bypass Watsons wash?

[@jerjer7154]

are you the boss of all these folks? geez

[@ThrowyaXup]

How often do you organize these trips? Can anyone join?

[@pnw_element9822]

Lol vtec just kicked in yo!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

hahahahha!

[@RightYouAreKen01]

Great video as always, but come on man, it's TOY OTA, not TEE YOTA :)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hahhahahaha! 🤣 Teeeeee Yooooo daaaaaaa. I think I said it correctly 1 time in the video, but it took me lots of concentration.

[@calvinclaxton9856]

Did anyone air down, Im new to off roading and there is a lot on this issue, just trying to get differint ideas.

[@jeffham4088]

Just did this trail a week ago - would definitely recommend airing down.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I think it's pretty unanimous that airing down is all benefit and has no disadvantages (well, maybe if you don't have enough sidewall to compensate).

[@KTMcaptain]

air down, your tooth fillings will thank you. Unless you have very tight ground clearance issues or need better fuel economy, airing down protects your tires, your rims, your suspension components, your payload, and your sanity.

[@brandenvandentoorn1250]

If a train comes.........a train comes 😳

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! So glad we didn't try to cross the train bridge. I'm sure it would have been super illegal too!

[@Sergiop4x]

You only use your phone and gopros to record?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s correct. I believe you need a special permit to video record with heavier camera equipment, in the Mojave national preserve. I fall in under the low impact filming category: “Low-Impact Filming “Low-impact filming’ is defined as outdoor filming activities in areas open to the public, except areas managed as wilderness, involving five people or fewer and equipment that will be carried at all times, except for small tripods used to hold cameras. Those participating in low-impact filming activities do not need a permit and are not required to contact the park in advance. If low-impact filmers have questions about areas where they want to film, they should contact us. We remind videographers, filmers, producers, directors, news, and other staff associated with filming that rules and regulations that apply to all park visitors, including park hours and closed areas, still apply to filming activities even if a permit is not required. Check with us for more information on closures, sensitive resources, and other safety tips.”

[@Sergiop4x]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring thanks for that info! Love how simple and effective the videos are man. Thanks for your dedication on this long video! Hoping to hit mojave again in October/November 😁

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@Sergiop4x Thanks! there's so many excursions to go on. I've yet to visit the hole in the wall trail hike, looks pretty epic.

[@officernate4460]

#start it early #weareallherealready =)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I'm patiently waiting for it to start too! It's like watching paint dry.

[@reyperez3424]

Do you have a coupon promotion for NoLo? Looking for the front plate

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I do not, but on certain holidays he does give out discount codes. I’d follow the Nolo Designs Instagram page.

[@static603]

Did you find the snowboard?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

What snowboard? is there something I missed? haha

[@static603]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Yeah, there is a snowboard in a wooden box on top of a really steep sand dune somewhere on the Mojave road. I dont know where it is exactly. I saw it on another overlanding channel.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Oh! That’s cool! I’m going to have to look for it next time I’m out there!

[@christpohereustaquio769]

Ranger < Tacoma

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for your opinion! Or was that a Fact? haha!

[@eliasss4346]

39:43 Lol

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I almost got em!

[@eliasss4346]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring that was pretty fun though! Cheers bro!

[@edgarandreasyan521]

Came back to check out the route before I go do it and heard this 19:49 smh 😐🤣 don’t modify the trails guys

[@pnw_element9822]

Here

[@tm8747]

to make the best slid plates for the pumpkins, and the under carriage is bullet proof alum. where to buy it, surplus for the returning trucks and hummer from the middle east,. marine corp bases have plenty 2.00 a pound, . my whole under carriage of the truck and the trailer carry it. governments junk is the best prize.?