Snow Tracks Are Dumb.

[@danacarlile9521]

I drive a truck and have seriously thought about coming up there and getting stuck just to call Casey lol. But I can’t bring myself to do it on purpose…… or could I lol

[@CaseyLaDelle]

If I find out you did it on purpose I’ll leave you there. I don’t play that game.

[@lvsqcsl]

@ Yeah, kinda takes away from people that genuinely need service.

[@RoundWheels-j8e]

Plenty of staged videos, no need to add to it

[@frankrainwater3707]

@CaseyLaDelle I don’t think your 4wd was working might be why they rolled over so much

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@lvsqcsl exactly. I’m busy enough as it is, and when I get called out away from my family at dinner time or while we’re doing something together on the weekends to go out and rescue someone only to get there and find that they did it on purpose so they could be in a video.. I get VERY mean. There have also been more than a few situations where someone who really needed help was stranded and cold for an entire day because I was trying to get to someone who did it on purpose, or I’ve missed good paying heavy tow jobs because someone got fake stuck so they could be on KZbin. I don’t fake anything on this channel, and I’m not going to let anyone else take anything here either.

[@ocean_hummer]

"The devil you know is better than the devil you don't." Excellent advice! It looked as though this was a good learning adventure for these young guys. Nobody got hurt. Nothing got damaged. I'd call that a win-win!

[@Hp2G1]

I was impressed! Considering the conditions, I think this customer Jeep did very well! I was expecting you having to pull him all the way. I like that you teach him a little bit on how to get un-stuck. Thanks for the great video.

[@51WCDodge]

Best way to learn, make a mistake. Have someone like Casey come along, listen to the advice, and learn.

[@51WCDodge]

You gave best advice. The young man listened, learnt, and got home safe with his vehicle and pride intact. Also more knowledge and a good story.

[@Bondodon1849]

You never ramble too much, Casey. Always enjoy your commentary!

[@ocean_hummer]

Totally! 👍

[@c.garison3770]

Thank you for lecture on airing down tires. It is a great technique to use in a pinch to increase the surface area of a tires contact patch and I have used this technique for years. But people that don't understand the additional stress this puts on tires at higher speed should not be eager to use this method for extra traction. And I agree, don't air down the tires on a fellow motorist's car because they are more than likely one of the people that don't understand this technique.

[@cassiebell1483]

The video with the Chinese tourist was so good, guy really seemed cool.

[@JohnD-t1k]

No because he never offered any sushi ....

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

@@JohnD-t1k they don't do sushi in China.

[@JohnD-t1k]

@zyamadeadborn1785 you might want to Google that statement you just made, even tho Japan is famous for sushi, China does indeed like and eat sushi daily..... Debunked!

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

He was so happy was good video!

[@papatomsthoughts]

One of my favorite videos by far. 😅😅😅😅

[@thatguy2105]

Just saw a video on KZbin, of the little wrecker being sold. That was the favorite vehicle for me, from your fleet. Have lots of good memories with the old 7.3 diesels with a 5 speed behind them.

[@mdj9765]

I dont think it's an issue with the tracks, rather its the 4WD system on the Jeep. If the 4 wheels were locked I don't think it would happen as the track would have been pulling at the same rate. it seemed that track lost drive and ended up being pushed against the obstacle instead of pulling itself over it.

[@ChrisBossdog]

Cammo jacket to cancel out the hi-vis pants 🤣

[@daviemaclean61]

You're either hiding or you're not! ;-)

[@NPzed]

Love your rambling! And the liability protection makes 1000% sense why not to air down tires as a professional recovery operator!

[@stevenancykulp5884]

Not really. He is doing this for free, so his business is not involved. Casey also has the trick setup to air all 4 tires at once. So while he is loading his jeep they can be airing up. Just my thoughts.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Wrong. Me and my business still hold the same liability either way.

[@Myhandle306]

@@stevenancykulp5884If his vehicles are hooked up and he touches it, he’s 100% liable, free or not.

[@stevegoodman9021]

​@@CaseyLaDelleamen brother!

[@henryfreab960]

Same reason ODOT calls a tow company to tow out a stuck vehicle or hazard.

[@barneygirl9643]

“Yeah, clean the snow off the window”😂 You and Roy worked so well together during that rescue, he had such a good attitude.😊 Did not know the tracks would flip over like that! Thanks for another great video and stay safe out there! 😎✌️🇺🇸

[@beaverc2884]

Well, that answered a question I have had for awhile. Can those tracks swing up into the vehicle? YES, they can. 😮😮

[@johnhufnagel]

it's like the front bogey isn't high enough in relation to the rest. there needs to be more approach angle to the front of the track, so it can climb over obstacles.

[@stevegoodman9021]

It also looked like your front end was not locked in and driving if you go back and check the video. Maybe that was part of it as. Well

[@lvsqcsl]

That is the first time I've seen your tracks try to roll like that; at least they didn't appear to damage the ZJ. Seems like I remember with the heavier tracks you had a different Jeep that seemed to struggle a bit. Then there was a video in which some older tracks you had got clogged with snow and you had to turn around and go back until the snow melted a few weeks later. Seems like with the lighter tracks, this Jeep does cruise along on the pavement and doesn't struggle as much. Your commentary is the reason I continue to watch. GREAT VIDEO!

[@jimgable2422]

I really enjoy the view from your 360 degree camera. I get to see so much more details.

[@azmax623]

That young man will make an excellent wheeler. He follows the spotter's directions well and seems to know his limits.

[@blacksrepairs7130]

Casey I'm sure that you are aware of this but I noticed in this video that the track that kept flipping looked like it didn't ever get power from the drivetrane. When you were pulling on the customer vehicle all other tracks spun a little but that track never spun the whole time. It might not be a track geometry issue maybe it is something in the front axle or hub could be causing it. Worth taking a look anyway. Thanks for the videos and open honest entertainment.

[@stevegoodman9021]

Exactly what I noticed!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, that’s exactly how open diffs are supposed to work..

[@russelllewis9215]

Grateful you're OK - when I saw the preview, I thought the tracks had broken. Wish that it was possible to increase the size of the lead sprocket!

[@RoryMitchell00]

I'd love to see you try some home-brewed attempt at a chain limiter for the tracks. Custom builds like that are always fun to watch, and they sometimes work out really great, or fail rather spectacularly. Either way, it makes for great content! 😆

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Casey, I've watched a fair amount of farm videos and from the stuck videos the large track tractors have a hard time climbing out of a hole. A tire tractor wants to climb where the track resists climbing up

[@jddockery2]

I bet the customer is very happy that you showed him how to get restarted after it acts like it's stuck.

[@tiredagain6722]

Reminds me a story someone told me when they got hurt: "I decided to drink some beer and climb a tree." 😂😂😂

[@fredmertz6480]

I just left a comment on the mattracks FB page about how they should sponsor you for the work you do and how highly you talk about them or at least sell you a set at cost that will work with your vehicle. Probably won't matter but won't hurt either. Loved the video

[@henrycarlson7514]

So Wise , Thank You . Another fine rescue and fine instriction

[@donaldcampbell5277]

Oops. Thought you were in trouble for a minute, but experience prevailed.

[@CX0909]

18:38 I love that you shut down the know-it-all trolls before they could brag about their own vehicle and alleged snow driving skills.

[@olov87]

wet snow is the worst can even be bad for the snowmobile driving conditions.🌨💧

[@paulcooper9135]

A winch and a recovery bag and the kid wouldn't have needed you! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@ElmoTheDestroyer]

Doesn't seem like your 4wd is working (check the video when you were turning him around initially), might have something to do with why the tracks were rolling over forward so easily, if they weren't pulling themselves....

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Works just fine. It has open diffs just like the red track Jeep did

[@LTDunltd]

​@@CaseyLaDelleI think they came with limited slip in the back? I know my ZJ did and the viscous coupling going to the front drive shaft.

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

@@LTDunltd maybe those were optional for them?

[@oersza]

if the tracks were more rounded in the front, or had a more trapezoid shape, they'd probably have less of a tendency to poke into stuff. tho as you said the height of the axle and such can also affect. good video, curious to see the improvement you make on the tracks

[@YouMatter-UDo]

Wise Casey strikes again! Your client is actually a pretty good snow bird.

[@imagseer]

Love the scenery. I often wondered about the legalities of airing down and not putting the correct pressure air back in for the real road. You're probably not going to get many "potholes" to fool the tracks in a normal season?

[@donbrask]

This guy can talk about his equipment for hours and hours, that is the sign he loves his job

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I didn't know tracks would flip up like that.

[@darrenbeattie1298]

Go watch Murphys Diesel rip the fender off his wifes new dodge lol.

[@murmenaattori6]

This kind is bad since it has too little clearance angle on the front

[@videoviewer2008]

The lack of functioning lockers/limited slip diffs is hurting. Time for the Eaton Elockers.

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

There was a video where Casey said something about lockers not going well with tracks.

[@EatCarbs]

Those ruts seemed like a pain in the butt. Thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@Eddie07S]

17:52 - Casey I thought the kid and his Jeep did phenomenally well negotiating that snow. He’ a a bit more skilled than I expected when I started this video. Thumbsup to him doing as well as he did. As for the tracks, I think you are right in your thought that it might be better for the center of the track being further forward from the center of the axle. That would help the track to rise over things. Nothing you can do about it, but might be worth talking to the mfg’r about it. It will be interest as to what you come up with for a rotation limiter. Great video!

[@billwright7326]

Simply said, great video. Entertaining and educational. Look forward to more snow recoveries.

[@tonyshield5368]

no experience driving with tracks - but looked like the transition from flat to up was too steep for the lead radius of the tracks; somewhat like the difference between 20" tyres and 40" tyres when rock crawling. Just love the content and your story.

[@speedfreak8200]

I think it's the open carrier, he needs a selectable locker. I'm in St.Helens, Orygun. Hoping to get snow in the hills soon

[@n9mxq]

No matter what build you have.. There's a stuck out there with your name on it.. The stuck Cherokee looked like a nice mild build, and he was out enjoying it and nature..

[@marvindebot3264]

You know what I'd try instead of chain? I'd have Yankum make me up some Yankum Rope limit straps, that way they'll have some give and lessen the shock on the mounts. MatTracks are obviously far superior but I'm still in shock at the price of the things; the fact they could double the price of a new offroader is just crazy, there are parts of the US where you can buy a house for 50k.

[@daviemaclean61]

I already know the tracks work well off road, but I was impressed with their on road ability and that you don't have to crawl along. Cheers

[@CaseyLaDelle]

And for what I do, that’s exactly why I choose vehicle tracks over a snowcat

[@tiredagain6722]

My wheelchair goes through 90 feet of snow using one hand 😅😅😅😅

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

Young man seemed to acquire a little more experience under your direction. Looks like some pretty rough conditions, He did admit that he shouldn’t have been out by himself.. Great Learning experience!!

[@christopherthompson4359]

Love the snow recoveries. Job got done just fine and hopefully the young man learned some tips to help next time.

[@navarrekurtz720]

Never had that problem with the Maxtracks.......😂 all in good fun great video as always

[@onlineconsumer4796]

maybe it is the strange snow conditions that help make the tracks wrap.

[@a-dp6bq]

This is gold content. Always a joy to watch your videos!

[@oldfordman68]

I'm only a few hours from you and we haven't gotten any snow here in the Valley yet. Weather bug is predicting possible snow next week we will see. Warmer winters like this year normally means we will hit 115 degrees +/- this summer. Stay safe out there.

[@LTDunltd]

Valley dweller here also. Hope we do get some snow as forecasted. 😁

[@om617yota7]

Valley dweller here as well, and also hoping for snow this week!

[@BigGuy8059]

I wonder if a torsion bar system you fabricate could connect to the back pivot point on each side. If one of the tracks started to go down in front, the back pivot would rise and the torsion bar twist against the other end mounted to the bottom of your frame or unibody. That would be a smooth force that got stronger the more the torsion bar twists. Old VWs used torsion bars and splined sockets for the ends of the bars, if you wanted some junkyard parts to experiment with.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I enjoy you telling it like it is! Awesome video and recovery 👍 👏 😀

[@Keepgunnin96]

Great teaching the young he will remember turn the wheel and back up then a lil efford going forward , also anyone watching can learn something news , I enjoy watching your videos

[@stuartroland9605]

Track rowtation like that sure would do a lot of damage,hope you solve the problem.🤩👍👍

[@cassiebell1483]

Sr and Jr of the grand cherokee family 😆 love it

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Just moved to Oregon. Love your show! I learn allot and enjoy it. The devil you know is better than than the one you don't... Should have took back my ex 😂😂😂 God bless us brother

[@creyman3089]

Great skills. Your videos make a morning cup of coffee more enjoyable

[@robertr4193]

This video made the recovery look fairly easy even if the one front track on your jeep tried to fold up on you a few times. Which I am very glad it didn't. It may have made for more interesting video content but I wouldn't want that in favor of an expensive repair for you or you possibly winding up stuck waiting on some one else to come and rescue you all.

[@nowacurmudgeon]

Top up the washer fluid. And fix the passenger backup light.

[@AWRay1300]

Also, fix that engine knock.

[@LTDunltd]

​@AWRay1300 it's not an engine knock, it's a compressor/air pump.

[@lvsqcsl]

I have noticed that reverse light.

[@Rasputin-p4e]

​@@AWRay1300not an engine knock, Abdul. It's a airpump.

[@katreniaclark]

Great statement about airing down. I wonder about the frame mounting in the front.......... BTW your passanger reverse light is out

[@m.webber5118]

Your AWSOME! Just because “ Armchair Aaron’s” unicycle can go through 10 feet of snow. 😅 The type of snow/slush, makes all the difference in the world! I’ll keep watching, Thanks.

[@CX0909]

Snow, Trackjeep, camera-on-a-stick. My favorite episodes!

[@NadezhdaAndreeva-nt5ox]

The quality of your videos is truly outstanding. Keep it up!

[@ThomasMcpeck]

My thoughts are that the driver of the car has no experience in driving in the snow 😮

[@kb1kos]

I don't mind your 'rambling'. It is interesting and provocative.

[@stevegoodman9021]

Please never change! Your numbers prove it!

[@pronty77]

It's the height of the first roller that determines how large objects it can drive over. If the roller is at 10" height, blocky objects of 10" in size will have an impact directly backwards, which is not good at high speeds. It's like having 20" tires.

[@Gantzz321]

kid needs more seat time and he will have better days ahead, he doesn't seem to know where his tires are pointing without handing out the window and looking at them. More time in the seat will fix that

[@51WCDodge]

Yeah, but! He listened and learnt. 😁

[@NoorElBahrain]

Thanks for the video,a and looking forward to whatever you end up doing as a solution. I have no tips to impart lol

[@gerryhartung736]

It's always a common sense channel until Ben and Nate get together with Casey, then.....boys will be boys.....and the laughs begin! Snow Pro Casey. Now, where can I get stuck near his area?

[@joeeyman7503]

Now I understand why the Zacklift would be a useless brick with tracks! If you stuffed a track like the Jeep did… well you’d need a helicopter 🚁 to extricate it! A big helicopter! Thank you for having another installment of lessons that you’re not good at. 🙏❤️😎🤙

[@yachius86]

How about adapting a sway bar fixed to the frame instead of the opposite wheel to mimic a torsion setup? That would gradually increase pressure as the tracks come off of level instead of trying to make a chain setup beefy enough to withstand the shock when it hits the limit.

[@cassiebell1483]

Mattracks needs to do the right thing and send you a set...

[@theothered2549]

But Casey would just sell them. 😙

[@cassiebell1483]

@theothered2549 third time is a charm...maybe he'll learn with the right size set 😉 🤷‍♀️

[@wainepate7191]

Thanks for your rambling. Greetings from the 406.

[@EmilyWoodward-h7b]

Keep surprising us with your wonderful ideas. Your videos are a real inspiration.🍕🐗😅

[@--SD--]

I'm prepared to be laughed at and mocked for this question, but I know nothing about video making. How are you filming your driving from outside the truck? Is it a drone or something? Laugh away but as I said I know zip about cinematography!

[@alastairmacdonald-pb9ki]

I don't recall the exact camera I think it's a dji on a long stick that gets edited out, you occasionally can see the shadow from the stick

[@Wannabeyesname]

He is using a DJI 360 camera. You can see it in many videos.

[@georgejones8784]

He mentioned once that it's his 360 camera on a 9 foot pole. Makes me wonder if it's the camera or some other software that removes the pole from the shots.

[@51WCDodge]

@@georgejones8784 There is a built in software, but it does get caught out and you will see the shadow of the support pole. Good system though

[@gargar8196]

The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.

[@donwilliams3626]

Isn't it amazing how much progress one can make by backing up a few feet to help create a runway to drive out of a rut in the snow!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

So many armchair quarterbacks out there telling you how to play the game. I'm sure it gets old!

[@knlazar08]

How about a large diameter coilspring from each track, diagonally up to the cross member on the frame? That would slowly add anti rotation pressure as the track tries to rotate. You probably would need to reenforce the cross member and create some hard points, but that isn't hard of one can weld...

[@knlazar08]

What I should have said was how about a small diameter spring, but made with large diameter wire.

[@jhanna4963]

Good job teaching that young man how to get himself out. Love it!

[@spud435]

Shear pins as bolts for the bracket that holds the chain. A handful of shear bolts and maybe extra chain good to go.

[@ronnybe7994]

Those tracks look like they were made for speed, rather than off roading

[@the_dog_says_moo]

Yeah the approach angle of the tracks is not good for off road

[@darrenlowe2941]

It looks like the tracks stopped turning. Is your front axle a locker?

[@margreetanceaux3906]

You constantly make me regret how much I’ve forgotten from my highschool mathematics and physics.

[@ChannelJanis]

Ask yankum ropes to create a flexible limit strap for you!

[@gargar8196]

You were in the right line when you chose common sense at the counter 👍

[@dennisvandermarkt8263]

Miss my 97 jeep. Looks exactly like your. Mine was all time 4 wheel

[@oliverohnemus5791]

Not knowing all the facts (other than he needed gas to go) but some advice for everyone going into the mountains have a full tank of gas before you leave the pavement. My personal rule of thumb is 1/2 tank is empty in everyday use and winter time/adverse weather stay over 3/4 full.

[@jimderrick846]

Damn!!!! I want to see that bicycle……. And your recovery video will be EPIC 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tscoff]

Murphy was an optimist. The Jeep that you recovered had great tow points on the front. And you needed to pull it out from the back.

[@Kickstarting]

I always love the track jeep videos!

[@erikhuijsmans570]

Regarding the phone call's regarding KZbin. Very annoying. Possibly a choice Menu is a partial solution. Press 1 for freight or recovery. Press 2 for youtube (and then let them tell you to email) Maybe you already have something like that didn't want to call because to find out😂

[@--_DJ_--]

What about a heavy piece of Yankum rope as the "chain" for the limiter? Gives a little cushion before it pulls tight? How you would do that, I have no idea.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Good lesson time with these young fellers, they tried and realized they needed help. Good job. 😊😊😊😊

[@TowMan127]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE ☕️

[@barneygirl9643]

Good morning 😊☕️

[@adamgeselman1430]

I had that after a couple snow storms, had it all packed down then instead of getting sluch we got rain that turn the packed soft and was dropping in and pushing the slush, also i was thinking if the track was spinning to drive with like a locker it would of climbed instead of just stopping then turning

[@toddkawana7171]

Casey you read my mind - I was wondering if he had his tires aired down! I would suggest telling the customer to do it, and maybe get them to sign a waiver? Or not 😜

[@dirtyfivethirtygarage]

360 camera shots are great 👌🏼 You using x3 or x4?🤔

[@bluegrallis]

My Subaru does pretty good in snow, ON the roads, but I would never expect it to do anywhere as good as that Jeep did driving out.

[@lonecowboy789]

Love the video, just wondering if it would be better for you to have a mount for the 360 camera sticking up in front of the jeep? That way you wouldn't have to worry about it while pulling people out, while driving.

[@robertroles4840]

Yep,true story, good come back,wise man✔️