How to handle difficult trails in a Non Traditional Off Road Vehicle | Top of the World Trail | Moab

Join us as we head tackle Top of the World Trail in Moab, Utah in our Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. In this video we discuss ways to stay safe on difficult trails when you don't have a huge lift and huge tires.
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[@samspace81]

You do a great job on your channel, clean entertaining thumbnails and the content delivers. Keep it up. Love my WK2

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!

[@no_handle_required]

Everybody that watches these videos will learn what they're capable of vs what their preconceived notions were, because you took the time to make that happen.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks!

[@dayspringdental9411]

I agree with Fahd, I wouldn’t say “non traditional”, maybe just non wrangler.

[@USfoolsgold]

Good job and nice spotting.

[@darksideemt]

So are you on Jeep's payroll yet cause they are stupid if they don't start including you in their marketing? You do more for the off-road GC capabilities than anyone else, and you're definitely the reason I got mine.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Think they will lend me a 2022?🙋🏼‍♂️

[@MrKozanitis]

Prodigal Overland Hey, Brad...did you ask them? Try it, you'll like it! :-)

[@rb20553]

Mostly I enjoy your videos but they are to long with way too much preamble. How about some short sharp posts that deal with interesting technical issues without all of the padding. Cheers, Rob. (Australia)

[@ProdigalOverland]

I tend to keep the install and product review videos shorter. What interesting technical issues would you like to see?

[@jre617]

Always enjoyable to see what a GC can do off-road. Thanks. Please consider doing a video of a list of top easy trails for loners/first-timers with the best views, in the country that you've experienced. Thanks

[@laurenkresge5336]

Great idea!

[@tomanderson9872]

@@laurenkresge5336 I'd love to see that list, too!

[@fahdabdulaziz5067]

I thought the Grand Cherokee was a traditional off roader. Yeah it's no wrangler but it sure can hold its own in the hand of a good driver.

[@ProdigalOverland]

It’s probably still underestimated!

[@paulmcarroll59]

The newer ones, can't jack them up and put huge tires on them, or drive underwater (very long lol) . But, underestimated? Under-rated? That's and understatement!

[@MrKozanitis]

Non-traditional? The WKs? I'd say, among others, that they have been around already long enough, proving themselves on all sorts of circumstances and terrains on their off-roading prowess and technical abilities, in the hands of both newbies and veterans of off-roading (like the Kresges) and not only, that these Jeeps are now (deservedly)...TRADITIONAL!

[@shanet7511]

I would argue that a GC with low range is a traditional offroader. Most offroaders, even most 4runners, don't come stock with locking front/rear diffs or even better ground clearance.

[@shanet7511]

Offroading is boring if you spend 90% of the time with a spotter telling you every inch of what to do/what's happening.

[@laurenkresge5336]

Having to be so careful about lines in these type of vehicles can be mentally exhausting on the difficult trails.

[@paulmcarroll59]

Definitely not for the lazy minded. Requires considerable intelligence, planning, strategy... patience.. and willpower! And a good spotter!!😎

[@henryjones6957]

You need to use your brain,yes. In a monster tire wrangler, you don't

[@camaroboi13]

5:49 is the exact reason I went with 17s with 33s. Those bumps hurt sometimes, and an extra couple inches of cushion makes a big difference

[@kennethcurtis1856]

What is often overlooked are videos highlighting truly stock vehicles. Most off road channels, will say watch 'stock' vehicles on ABC trail. When you watch the video, the 'stock' vehicle is one that has a two inch lift with MT tires and the latest high end bumper with a winch. Maybe consider having a trail ride for stockers. Many have no idea of what their stock vehicles can do and may be intimidated in tackling off road conditions. Who knows, maybe some of those who attend will become off road warriors. My wife and I are not off road warriors, but enjoy tackling FSRs in Mannistee Natl Forest or the light off road trails in Colorado or UT. We stay off extreme trails just because if we suffer severe damage, we simply couldn't replace our Cherokee TH. We live in a heavy lake effect snow area, so every winter --- except this year so far --- we get to test the Jeep in real world extreme snowy conditions:-))

[@blairtaylor9552]

Glad there was no serious damage... but holy crap the scratches all the down the side at 13:30 :-( Do you just save them up and figure a repaint every 5 years or so???

[@leveluplife8585]

These platforms are very relatable. I am also independent suspension on air ride and it gets me anywhere

[@silverzales1980]

Instead of numbing the stock truck harder, how about you throw some rocks under the wheel

[@srtabc123]

The thing I’ve found to make my wk2 way more capable off-road is to just go with Prodigal Overland on one of their trips.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Lol. Love this!

[@camaroboi13]

That’s something I’ve been waiting for too lol. When you coming out west Brad?

[@snivesz32]

The interesting aspect is that a stock vehicle is actually harder to wheel, so it requires expertise, and a super modified vehicle is more capable and can allow the driver to be less skilled. It’s unfortunate though that new/inexperienced/uncoordinated drivers usually have stock vehicles also. So really the vehicles are way more capable than the drivers, and if you get stuck, it’s likely the drivers fault.

[@ProdigalOverland]

I was just talking to a group we had out about this. Learning on the Grand Cherokee platform made me better.

[@TroutWest]

@ 4:40 the mistake was letting off the gas... Our jeep's trans/dif is designed to be controlled by the computer, it will adjust for that kind of slippage and get you over that obstacle. Just gotta stay in it.

[@mariacarroll9954]

Absolutely enjoyed every second of this! Thank you Prodigal Overland! ❤

[@ProdigalOverland]

Good. We are glad!

[@laurenkresge5336]

You rocked it!

[@jaradderosa3252]

I had a 14 JGC Overland with the eco diesel and air suspension. Never again for either. Loved the platform for the road and trails but the air suspension is a double edge sword. I appreciated the extra clearance that it provides but the lack of articulation and harsh ride were terrible. And stay away from the EcoDiesel at all costs. It was great before the emission changes. Totally ruined how it drove. Terrible turbo lag and dealing with the def and particulate regen was horrible.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks for the info!

[@shanet7511]

The Land Rover products with air suspension don't have the limitations with articulation that the WK2 does. There's a reason the GC is significantly cheaper. It's basically trying to be a budget Range Rover and for the money it's pretty damn good at it. The LR products use a cross linked air suspension that's able to push one wheel down when the other is pushed up, kind of like Toyotas KDSS but with air and way more ground clearance. It's hard to beat an L405 or Discovery 5 when optioned with air suspension and a locking rear diff.

[@hotmugatushouseofwheels8922]

I get the 👀 in are 🤙2017 jeep renegade deserthawk. 😆

[@hendo6366]

Great video guys wish you were planning a trip to Australia I might have joined you guys

[@yrrah89]

u getting the new 2 row grand cherokee?

[@ProdigalOverland]

I’d like to drive one when they come out!

[@dodgeguyz]

It’s all about the driver and knowing your equipment!

[@rightlanecowboy1773]

If I ever needed a spotter I would want Paul to do it. Excellent communication.

[@stormsturckow]

Always pushing the limits with the Trailhawk. It just goes to show how well made our rigs are based on the continued abuse you put the WK2 through. 👏

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks Storm! It’s still holding together!

[@volodymyrprosov6134]

How do you think is it worth to trade wk2 trailhawk to 2022 grand trailhawk? What do you think about front electronic sway bar disconnect and that the 2022 grand trailhawk QD2 “may!” disconnect the front axle on highway on purpose to fuel economy? It scare me a little bit, will it be long term reliable both those features?Thank you!

[@ProdigalOverland]

It’s a bit tempting. But they didn’t say how much more articulation the sway bar disconnect will give you.

[@tomanderson9872]

Thanks, that was super helpful! This trail is def on my bucket list. I'm going to run some easier ones first though and work up to it.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colinrogers5419]

How can I get involved in a trip like this? Looks like fun

[@ProdigalOverland]

We will have dates up on our website in a bit. If you head over there ( www.prodigaloverland.com ) you can sign up for the newsletter.

[@786esteban]

Hi, great video, how much pressure did you use on your tyres?

[@ProdigalOverland]

22 on this trail

[@danweekliesorama9995]

great vid!!

[@yoberry.]

What do you mean non-traditional? You have a TRAILhawk! That's LITERALLY what it's made for! Maybe, you don't see a lot of them in Iowa. I have an Overland that spends more time offroad than on. They can do a lot more than what I've seen you do on this video. You are only struggling because of the limitations of your driving skills.