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@TripleXclown5 ай бұрын
Rory spitting that trail knowledge
@davidjb36715 ай бұрын
Mike, please ask more of the "What's going through your mind when..." type questions, giving Rory the chance to explain what must seem mundane to him but counts as revelation for some of us.
@kenmurray42325 ай бұрын
@@davidjb3671 Yup what you said.
@Paw7465 ай бұрын
what he said
@brockryan34055 ай бұрын
Rory has great reasons for what he does and we want to hear them. He just needs some prodding to share the thoughts he would otherwise hoard.
@doug1122445 ай бұрын
I agree
@beanzie995 ай бұрын
Totally agree with this.
@wendyfletcher83485 ай бұрын
Great video as usual. I love that Mike gives scenery and landscape commentary. Very educational.
@robinrapport87285 ай бұрын
I like Mike filming on these recoveries. He points out features in the landscape and names of places if he knows them.
@denises.84635 ай бұрын
And when he doesn't, he makes it up!
@kenmurray42325 ай бұрын
@@denises.8463 I was just thinking that to.
@eotwawki92385 ай бұрын
But he doesn't seem to know all the good elk hunting spots....lol
@CORNDODGER5 ай бұрын
Hes a ROLLEN ONX
@brockryan34055 ай бұрын
He has an eye for it. If Justin didn't exist, I'd suspect Mike was the editor. I wonder if Justin helps with the Dirtbilly Deluxe channel edits. Mike does such a great job showing us what he is doing. I send him props for how he frames things up all the time.
@JMR-19535 ай бұрын
Mike is hilarious so please don't let him go anywhere. 3x3 square foot and Rory's face You made that up! OMG I
@defuller15 ай бұрын
Mike's guess is not far wrong. The NPS says to be official an arch has to have at least a 3 ft opening on one side. 👍
@jeffl32055 ай бұрын
Watching this trailer on trailer recovery in the red landscape, i can imagine Trailmater recovering the Mars rover.
@Keinandrew35 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike and Shaun for showing us the beautiful country out there
@madcowmark71295 ай бұрын
Thanks guns, after 2am here in Australia when i was watching your stream. My 2 dogs were asleep on my bed until you played around with those chicken dog toys. My dogs were off, barking and looking for the toys. "TWICE"! Don't think my family or new neighbours who moved in on the weekend are too happy.
@alexmartinez38625 ай бұрын
😂😂
@johnnykirkland6115 ай бұрын
Howdy from Bull Hollow Oklahoma
@glenludwig51355 ай бұрын
That’s funny
@simonreeve84825 ай бұрын
I just love his honest opinions without going over the top. Please continue
@sbrown20485 ай бұрын
I sometimes get so focused on what these guys are doing that I forget to look at the background of where they are. Moab is so beautiful.
@johnguilfoyle30735 ай бұрын
I like Mike's question. I was reminded of when Matt and Rory were talking about the early days of content creation. Matt's wife Jaime took Rory's camera and asked him to describe what he was doing and why and his descriptions and conversation with Jaime (and the camera) made the videos better. Thanks, Mike!
@stephengrimes2575 ай бұрын
My wife’s dog just went absolutely ballistic when you squeaked all the chickens!! And now…back to the vid.
@bst01255 ай бұрын
Rory just calls it like he sees it! Mike is a great camera man for local natural beauty of the land/area. Shawn is the do+all/ comedian/ driver! Great job y'all 👍😊
@bst01255 ай бұрын
Rory an his ever present 3 pedal ballet!👍
@Racerman274105 ай бұрын
It's always a good time squeezing chickens and watching Rory and trail mater do that recovery thing. Manual clutch for the win!
@jimwebb93285 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery today! For some reason it seemed more spectacular than usual. Thanks Mike!
@christianadams46735 ай бұрын
I agree! Several times I said 'wow!' as I watched. Gotta get out to that neck of the woods...errrr, desert.
@Amisafeyet5 ай бұрын
To know how to touch every obstacle on his terms is highly calculated and Rory does it instinctively. Cool!
@COM705 ай бұрын
Your editor is very talented, so is your cameraman. ❤
@judih.87545 ай бұрын
Mike seems like a fairly fit guy but I don't know where he gets the energy to run behind, then ahead of Mater in the heat that you experience. I'm thankful he can because we get some great views of the scenery and the rigs. Thanks all.
@ottoMeansEight5 ай бұрын
Doritos
@stephenmulholland48685 ай бұрын
Theres probably only 5% of the worlds population who could drive a manual off road without smoking the clutch..Rory u da man
@pinetree54895 ай бұрын
Love that you include the scenery for the sake of the scenery. Awesome area.
@PaulA-rv4ic5 ай бұрын
Im glad Mike asked that question. I saw that he was hitting both ledges and then he turned left a little and crawled right up it. Always learning something new from yalls videos.
@milbose5 ай бұрын
Amazing camera work and such a beautiful setting. Thank you for sharing it all with us.
@hailyerself5 ай бұрын
Really appreciate Mike asking Rory what his thought process was getting through that double ledge spot, fun details!
@brockryan34055 ай бұрын
The Trailmater rig is a work of art. So many hard earned repairs scar it like...well...ART! You can't duplicate something so awesome. Rory makes other rigs that have their own awesome personalities.
@charlesflakusj.r63445 ай бұрын
Trailer carrying a trailer on a trail on the trailMater channel.... I call it "Trailception"
@luke82105 ай бұрын
Should have built on an m416. Mine made it through ww2 carring ammo. Will float down a river, I haul it fully loaded every weekend. Also has a swivel pintle. Solid as a rock...
@johnpence85295 ай бұрын
yeah if you build a trailer for where you are going perfectly fine then. but people insist on taking even new jeeps where they shouldnt. lots of advertisiong is deceptive and people fall for it.
@wls645 ай бұрын
Trailmater can repair itself.... Damn I love that truck ❤ 😂
@LoraCaldwell-eh1or5 ай бұрын
Your humor is on point, always puts a smile on my face!
@jamesmelvin41255 ай бұрын
Mike’s running commentary makes these great videos even better
@lanecole12175 ай бұрын
Stunning topography for those who've never seen it.
@markscholz11045 ай бұрын
Any chance of a full time pedal cam in a couple videos? I’d love to watch the footwork through some obstacles!
@cognitivedissonancecamp63265 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike for getting all those artistic shots! You are an ARTEEEEEST!
@kenmurray42325 ай бұрын
Manufacturers of these off road trailers should talk to the people that do recoveries to find out what actually works in the real world. Some excellent footage Mike & Shawn. Nice job editing Justin. Thanks for sharing
@michaelhutcheson90055 ай бұрын
Maybe a Trail Mater version for the discerning connoisseur of trail ready trailers for overlanders😂
@Dogman5805 ай бұрын
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Thanks for typing it out.
@4Runner1235 ай бұрын
I built mine solid as I could without making too heavy to pull haven’t weighed it yet crossing my fingers.
@randyrandolph97095 ай бұрын
Then everyone would cry about the price because they would want everything on it for super cheap.
@4Runner1235 ай бұрын
@@randyrandolph9709 mine cost a heck of a lot. You get what you pay for, plus 4wheeling no guarantees on how long till something breaks. Some people do stupid stuff and just destroy everything first time out.
@lyleswavel3205 ай бұрын
Rory will not back down from work. Good work ethics for the rest of us men in America to see.
@geraldhenrickson74725 ай бұрын
Let me get up off the couch and get another burger while I think this over...
@crankshaftspltop5 ай бұрын
You guys have the best office environment of all the channels I watch. Thank you for sharing with us!
@henrycarlson75145 ай бұрын
Interesting , Thank You. Another fine example of Rory and the Crew in Action. Not to mention the beautiful scenery. Reparing some thing before it breaks , amazing concept.
@Fix_It_Again_Tony5 ай бұрын
I'm here for the trailer-on-trailer action, especially with the straps on!
@kgiezen14 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! love your scenic scans!
@justachipn30395 ай бұрын
🌵🌵💀💀👍👍🌵🌵 You guys have the coolest jobs !!!
@CurtisWilliams-ph8wl5 ай бұрын
The chickens are great and you three also.
@donlum91285 ай бұрын
The Jeep Trailer needs MIKE'S Rear Steer Axle!!!! Actuall Rory is spot on about using trailers as Base Camps.
@scottnelson17135 ай бұрын
I don't know how you guys keep coming up with new stuff, but I think this is the first time I've seen you haul a trailer on your trailer. And thanks for explaining how they just don't hold up in terrain like that. I get entertained and educated all in one video.
@geraldhenrickson74725 ай бұрын
I believe they just need to answer the phone. The variety of folks roaming the area is astounding every time I visit Moab. Forget Disneyland, southern Utah is the most magical place on earth.
@TrevorDennis1004 ай бұрын
Outstanding camerawork Mike. Those undercarriage shots on the way out with the recovered trailer were stunning.
@tacder15 ай бұрын
Great to see Trail Mater in action again. I know you have a fleet that needs to be used for the right jobs, but Trail Mater is my favorite
@lesfillin5 ай бұрын
Mike provided some great video shots from all different angles.
@steveclark42915 ай бұрын
Thank you Rory and crew for the adventure , seeing some amazing scenery and nice recovery ! There was a few places that I thought for sure that the trailer was going to flip over but then I remembered who was driving , Rory ! He really shows his expertise of driving in that area !
@davidsharp35225 ай бұрын
That trailer you guys built is something else, perfectly simple. Had to come back and comment on Shawn, his recovery outfit is top notch.
@georgebecht63575 ай бұрын
Your camera work makes me feel like I'm right there with you, fantastic. Thamk you.
@flying_nimbus78525 ай бұрын
The shots of the rig bouncing and going over obstacles never gets old. I could watch that all day
@brockryan34055 ай бұрын
I don't do it for other channels though. I only watch them here...hmmm.
@mike43145 ай бұрын
Nice job Mike of asking the questions that Rory takes for granted because he has been doing it so long. Explaining what he is thinking helps us novices figure things out. Also it is always good to stay in tune with your vehicle to know when things are not working like it is supposed to before something totally goes wrong. Nice job as always guys.
@christianadams46735 ай бұрын
The new additions to the fleet have been great and watching Trail Mater work it's way through trails like that with a trailer in tow is what got me hooked on the channel. It never gets old. Nor does the scenery!
@FrisellFan015 ай бұрын
The scenery is amazing ... once again ...the right vehicle for recoveries.....you show how it is done.....great stuff....
@garychaiken8085 ай бұрын
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
@artyseibert5 ай бұрын
I liked the “what was Rory thinking” part. Scary I know… 😂 But interesting & informative!
@lyleswavel3205 ай бұрын
Shout out for Shawn, Rock Steady, the glue holding the team together.
@ljprep62505 ай бұрын
That pair of trailers got some good airtime today. Mater would go down a drop and thud into place with shocks damping the motion, then the trailer duo would drop, bounce 3" up and come down, bounce 2" up and come down, then trail on behind, sometimes 4-5" over. It was interesting to watch.
@mtower2355 ай бұрын
Double ledge education. I like it. I don’t have a lot of that round here so I pay attention for when we travel.
@kathyparsons29345 ай бұрын
Another beautiful day in your office❤ with friends.
@General_Confusion5 ай бұрын
I think Rory is hinting that the little trainer shouldn't be out there. But who knows, he was very diplomatic by Rory standards.
@bruceforsman48125 ай бұрын
make sense as base camp as he said
@OldGlaseye-gf7si5 ай бұрын
yup, by typical Rory standards...
@Bigdaddyslasher5 ай бұрын
What trainer? LOL
@davidbeers59495 ай бұрын
@@BigdaddyslasherI take it you've never had your cell phone type the wrong words.
@phatgringo2.05 ай бұрын
He's an honest man with good discernment, a man of the people!
@jeffvw19945 ай бұрын
That trailer, the right tool for the job.
@jeffvw19945 ай бұрын
@russbell6418 The low air pressure in those big tires and also whatever it carries has shocks.
@mygarden3655 ай бұрын
Rory, You use the ledges, because You are, a legend!
@craigbowley67835 ай бұрын
Watching Trail mater do what he does best;(Wich is everything) never gets old 👍 you just can't beat the OG recovery rig🤷
@Sonoma_Coast5 ай бұрын
Fantastic camerawork. Pro quality.
@marvincarter8705 ай бұрын
Love this video it had two trail repairs and only one recovery! Love this channel and the Trail Mater Team of Rory, Mike and Shawn! Love their office and scenery too!
@darlene42325 ай бұрын
Won't never get tired of scenery ❤
@Wesley-uo3rn5 ай бұрын
Lock Hart looks fun
@ericclaire-helenerfletcher94335 ай бұрын
Just a thought rory and trailmater would fit in a mad max flim , king of the returning 😅
@squiggyg.84155 ай бұрын
Mother nature just leaves rocks wherever she feels like it 😎
@Sebastopolmark5 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike for the incredible scenery. Welding on the trail, what a gift! !! !!!
@Eric-ku6cy5 ай бұрын
My dog loved the intro to this video. (Edit) and the ending of this video.
@bradroberts64475 ай бұрын
We were out there two weeks ago. We were only on the paved roads. These trails add so much to the experience.
@stanleybridge5 ай бұрын
Thanks guys!
@Kentucky9215 ай бұрын
Moab is where you go to test a raw metal block of steel, you weld a chain to it and drag it behind trailmater, if it’s still there after hours of testing, it’s safe to build stuff with it
@pauljohnstone47235 ай бұрын
Well we know what to get the crew for Christmas.
@lukesworkout22325 ай бұрын
7:50 good question and answer.
@olspanner5 ай бұрын
Great camera work. Magnificent scenery.
@haroldtanner96005 ай бұрын
Loved the explanation about feeling your way up and over ledges: route-finding by braille!
@123-o8u1j5 ай бұрын
I ran Chicken Corners years ago. It was my first Moab trail and we did it in December. We saw nobody and it blew my mind. That area is so Beautiful !!
@Keinandrew35 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see ole mater getting some work
@geraldhenrickson74725 ай бұрын
What better test can a new product go through than the terrain of Moab? Test it until failure and the limits are established. It is the manufacturers that do not test that are the bane of the off-road world.
@Keinandrew35 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video guys
@DennisMcGrew5 ай бұрын
great as always great content very entertaining
@Telephony9545 ай бұрын
Another testament to the strength and durability of what is necessary to be able to survive in the great rock pile that is Moab Utah. And it's obvious that that little unit is for light duty bubble gum trails. Thanks for sharing.
@honthirty_5 ай бұрын
They claim it is Military grade with 3/16 steel wall & 14 gauge sheet . $14,000 starting price and 1000 pound payload. This is an embarassment for Addax, along with parcing errors on web page. Somebody messed up on this!
@Telephony9545 ай бұрын
@@honthirty_ I would hate to think we would ever send something so cheap and flimsy into battle with any of my countrymen depending on it for squat. Military grade, for Hamas maybe.
@rockycreek66655 ай бұрын
As terrific as your videos are, and THEY ARE, the views pale in comparison to being there. Been there exploring, hiking and camping back in my youth. Thanks to The King of Moab and the crew those old memories are refreshed. Thanks guys. I enjoy every moment.
@alanm.42985 ай бұрын
I watch your videos for the scenery, as much as the "problem solving."👍
@mattc.3105 ай бұрын
That trailer was a little out of its element. Made more for forest trails than rock crawling. Nice work getting it back to civilization. Big D putting in the work again.
@davebenson15045 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🙂
@DonPerry-nx4sr5 ай бұрын
Great video guys, premium entertainment presented by Rory, Mike and Shaun....with a bonus of watching Shaun flexing on a boulder 🤣🤣🤣
@camneilsen82345 ай бұрын
Lucky you could call trailmater to get the repair done 👍🏼 Shawn youre a funny man!!!
@markalexander51245 ай бұрын
Mike you're the best and you are improving all the time in the angles for your vids... well done.
@bripslag5 ай бұрын
The Southwest Sandstone Chicken is almost as rare as the elusive Diamond-Billed Rockpecker, and extensive research at the Chicken Corners Institute of Animal Psychology has proven that they do indeed have feelings. 😆 Nice camera work and commentary by Mike and Shawn as usual. And Justin's editing is great, too.👍🏼
@doggonedk5 ай бұрын
In the beginning I couldn't understand why after they fixed it they were putting it on their trailer. Then on the trip out it became blatantly obvious to the most casual observer. If they tried to tow it out they would have needed more parts. Lmao 🤣😂 Great video Mike's camera work is outstanding!
@TheSecretOfNem5 ай бұрын
Real cool shots! I love the scenery! (And the recoveries, too!)
@dustcommander1005 ай бұрын
Nice recovery and scenery. You know, I expect a rocktologist to stumble onto this channel one day, and when that happens, word will spread in the medical community and every rocktologist in the country will be watching!😊
@tedfisk12115 ай бұрын
There is just something really good about seeing TrailMater out in the wilds.
@ruxtonnoble5 ай бұрын
That was some of the best trailer on trailer action I have ever seen!
@MontanaWelldigger5 ай бұрын
Great channel and content!!
@robertbarnum23955 ай бұрын
Rory, I dropped off that JL/ Gladiator front drive shaft and steering to yall a couple weeks ago. I hope it comes in useful for you one day. Great video!