HD vs Buhanka vs Moab: Is Our Ram 2500 Cummins Better After Installing $30K Worth Of Off-Road Parts?

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In this episode of Trailhound, Andre and David head to Moab to give our 2022 RAM 2500 Cummins Trailhound overland truck and Andre's UAZ Buhanka van a shakedown, before heading to Arizona to tackle the El Camino Del Diablo.
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[@LukeEdward]

THIS - THIS type of content is why I originally started watching TFL videos all those years ago. Loads of fun, a little adventure, and enjoyment for all. Thank you, guys.

[@spartanchirho]

Thank you!!! They've really disappointed lately. Waiting forever for the Diablo video .

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you for watching! -Andre.

[@cummins12valve57]

Feel ya. They started to get non-entertaining. The purchase of the new vehicles are dreadful. The Raptor purchase was just a skip.

[@engir63]

@@cummins12valve57 Agree 100%

[@wernhervonbraun6026]

David know how to blow on & get that Russian coochie cookin baby Kid got the magic lips

[@trcass1]

the UAZ 452 is a beast of a van. it used to be used all throughout East Germany and Berlin with Russian Forces. It was a great utility van and there were everywhere.

[@hdavies0]

Used to use these Buhanka for work all across Mongolia in the late 90s. The UN and Mining company guys had Landcruisers and used to annoy us by speeding past. They got there in 4 hours to our 8... Still preferred our ride... lie back on the sacks and watch the steppe roll by at leisure...

[@Van_Liberty]

LOVE the Bruhonka! I always keep a lighter for frozen door locks. Just heat up the key and hit the lock for a second and it should warm it up enough to work... Another tip is for trailered vehicles in really cold weather is to have an exhaust hose extension to run under the towed vehicle to warm up the engine bay. RV dump hoses that collapse and extend are perfect!

[@joezephyr]

FABULOUS! I am Australian I love my two door JL Wrangler I love the Buhanka next Can't find a Buhanka dealer anywhere handy. Keep the Buhanka videos coming!

[@acelhall2528]

This was a great video, it's so cool to see the Buhanka in Moab, I'm from Moab so it makes it even more special.

[@dalejones4322]

You guys always make the videos fun. That Buhanka seems to be top heavy and rough riding but capable. Great job guys. Frank is a nice addition.

[@matthewprather7386]

A few comments: Glad you all brought Frank! Does the Buhanka have old gas in it - maybe that's why it's not starting very well? When David mentioned he'd feel more comfortable in the Buhanka I noticed Andre didn't offer to trade... Nice counterpoint with David fiddling with the shock settings on the Ram while Andre was rattling around the inside of the Buhanka riding on old wagon suspension... TFL should do a suspension upgrade project on the Buhanka - give it a control arm coil spring suspension like a modern Wrangler has. Collab with Fox for some nice shocks for it.

[@LeesChannel]

Andre living the dream in a van, down by the river.

[@rik999]

I've been waiting for this and it's a great production. The vistas are breath taking. Kudos to Andre, David and Alex. Looking forward to the next part. By the way, the Russian way to start a vehicle in the cold is to build a wood fire under the engine to warm the crankcase and battery. Like a good smoker, they use the coals not the flames which will burn things (to the ground).

[@JoseP-hj5zo]

The Buhanka reminds me of the old FC jeeps that came in different configurations . That would be a great 4x4 to test.

[@steveng7200]

Love the content of the Buhanka series. This was a great video showing both these vehicles! Also is it just me or does Andre face look like he is on a roller coaster ride when he is driving the Buhanka on bumpy trails? 😀

[@pinsentweebly]

Great video... looking forward to the next part. Please take some time and show life with the Ale-cab and the build in the Buhanka... you guys keep making these great builds and gloss over the overnight/cooking/living aspects.

[@TFLoffroad]

The first cooking and overnight video is coming tomorrow on TFLtruck channel.

[@pinsentweebly]

@@TFLoffroad Awesome... seeing it's up right now!

[@firstandlastname2390]

I love those videos of the UAZ!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Frank is the man. He needs his own off-roading series. Frank conquers all...

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

What a great video. Great to see David and Andre out in the elements.

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you for watching!

[@OCRSpartan66]

I love the Buhunka! If you play the Snowrunner video game the LOA4, affectionately called the Loaf, is a favorite. It's great to see one in real life.

[@RJ-vc2ju]

Andre, awesome episode and I love the simplicity of the Buhanka. Quick note though, the Ram has only picked up about 2 inches of actual ground clearance as measured to the bottom of the pumpkin. With independent suspension, a lift will gain you actual ground clearance at the expense of CV angles and durability. With solid axles, actual ground clearance comes from increased tire size only due to the pumpkin. You did gain approach, departure, and breaker angles though.

[@backwoodstherapy]

I've been waiting for this video. I felt it when Andre said "I can't believe I'm driving my van through downtown Moab on my way to an off road trail. I'm living my dream." I felt that last weekend driving through a creek in my JLU in a convoy of 20 jeeps. It's what I bought it for.

[@DuaneCaldwell]

This is one fun video to watch! Great job Andrey, David, and Alex, but my favorite scenes are those showing Frank helping David look out over the hood of that Ram. LOL Honorable mention goes to the many different grimaces of Andrey bouncing and jouncing along in that Buhanka. I think we may have seen why overlanders haven't been lining up to import Buhankas. ;-) Keep up the great work TFL!

[@dommm111]

🤣 quite a character, David should be in every off road video from now on

[@oliverthomas2196]

the Buchankie/Bread Loaf is holding up impressively

[@markcoopers1930]

14:25 I think it is safe to say we are most thankful for Andre above anything else from his home country.

[@Palaemon44]

Perfect terrain for the Buhanka, it looks like the Caspian zone in Metro Exodus, but luckily minus the mutants, outlaws and radioactive dust storms. 😊

[@JURASSICEDITS09]

Need to put on a double steering stabilizer from the aftermarket on that van. It help a lot with the kick back in the steering wheel. It'll save your fingers from getting jammed or broken.

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

I would love to see Andre do a Jeep 4.0L swap on the Buhanka. Lots of torque, lots of spare parts and pretty indestructible.

[@keon8625]

That 4 cyl is already crammed in there, a big I6 wouldn't fit.

[@Big.W.]

It’s basically a Laferrari and you still want a jeep engine

[@0159ralph]

That Burhanka looks like it's at home in Afghanistan when y'all went four wheeling in Mojave.

[@ethanelliott7447]

Fantastic edit and content!

[@MontysMotos]

Andre was describing how people go about explore the far reaches in the Buhanka. Me being more from the powersports world, it sounded like he was describing a Ural lol.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Great video! I’ve been waiting for more content like this! Andre, I’m sure you’ve got more plans for your van. A few ideas I’d throw out are Kilmat the heck out of the van for sound deadening and some insulation. Then some decent carpet throughout would probably add to all that as well and it’s finish the interior a bit. Would love to see y’all do some more diy.

[@Jtx_Tools]

Love your Buhanka!

[@danthompson1467]

David is the man simple and to the point .👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@the_jarmel]

THANKS TFL FOR A ANOTHER ENTERTAINING SUNDAY MORNING 🙏...THANKS TFL CAMERA NINJA ALEX👏👏👏....HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@roremster]

Watching Andre get slammed around by that Buhanka was absolutely hilarious!!! Loved the video.

[@jareddodge1985]

That buhanka is so cool

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

André, on a mild upgrade, get rid of your body lift, and get your suspension lifted. Both your buhanka and back side will thank you for it

[@CS-tj1rc]

I like this series a lot. This is my favorite content. And David’s humor cracks me up! Lol

[@Cbat124]

So glad David is back

[@josevega2399]

It’s 2023 it can be what ever it wants. As long as it stays badass.

[@craigquann]

Who knew this channel needed a crazy yak farmer!

[@drnick40]

Real adventure. Good job guys! Can’t wait for the next one.

[@akim2007p]

There are magic word when you are starting Bukhanka, you need to say ‘davai-davai, suka’, and it will start instantly! 🤣🤣

[@brandonstewart7145]

Awesome video guys, I'm worried about that starter on the Buhanka getting over worked, have you guys tried giving the intake a squirt of carb cleaner spray or starting fluid when you start it cold? That would rule out if it's a fuel issue or spark.

[@PrestonGladd]

The route you all took a stock Ram 2500 can do easily, but it was a enjoyable video nonetheless. I have even seen a stock wrangler with a stock Taxa Outdoors Cricket do the route you all did (as I was with them). For the most part, the Overland builds people do are all excessive and none of them actually need to be that built up. It’s more of a looks cool and people enjoy doing it. But I mean it’s part of the fun of it.

[@deserttrailscout]

Finally! What we’ve all been waiting for!

[@djp1234]

That thing would be perfect overland vehicle if it had a modern drivetrain.

[@xziang]

Love this. Thought van life was driving said van to destinations. Just giving you some crap loved the video and glad you got it there to hit some trails. Was curious how your van was doing. Probably won't be getting another one out of russia for a long time now.

[@pokerplayawill]

More of this please! Get that new to yall AEV JK out there along with whatever other wild shenanigans you come up with!

[@frankr111th]

Frank riding shotgun like a trail spotter!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

After all the beating up Andre took from the Buhanka, he might need to get his spine and neck realigned. 😲

[@feedrate1]

I'm all talking to the tv get out of there David. My wife said ooh David is here ? No he's on the tv 🤦‍♀️. David stay out of that Buhankas exhaust!!!😊🫣🤘🤘🤘

[@chillislives]

How are you running dirt at high pressure in the tires? Drives me crazy watching a vehicle struggle with traction and lack of suspension when you could take a few minutes and enjoy the ride much better without abusing your ride as much.

[@jdtallant3751]

For a 100k you and all friends could be having Buhanka fun. Give me the low buck 4x4 anytime.

[@papasaysvroomvroom]

@6:30, "water crossing", we have puddles deeper than that on our roads in the spring :D

[@petermandics1517]

LMAO, I know the Buhanka isn't a Saviem SG-2 but the desert scenes were looking just a bit like Spies Like Us.

[@Big.W.]

And Chernobyl diaries

[@njingaradebe9652]

I love the Buhanka❤❤❤

[@jamesjetty625]

Andre your van is a old big mean RussianliGrandma!! Try to keep using only the ethanol free gas and might want to check fuel psi!! Seems like the fuel is evaporating out of the lines

[@ronvanr5359]

Your torque speck on the lug seems low, love the video! The torque on my cars ranges from 85 to 95 foot pounds.

[@charlestaylor8832]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@craigquann]

I really need to make Moab a bucket list item.

[@rowerwet]

Buhanka has vent windows?!!! Definitely the coolest vehicle on any trail or road! My first two Rangers had those and I still miss them today. Save the manuals and BRING BACK THE VENT WINDOWS!!!

[@argyle1812]

Love the vid!

[@jameshanna7914]

Yes...I definitely want a piece of that jerky, David!

[@Danzilly]

Glad the buhanka is fuel injected Andre what have had trouble with stalling!

[@thinde88]

I’m pretty sure you need to get some conical type lug nuts for those wheels or that’s just going to keep happening and the wheel probably isn’t centered on the hub at all.

[@Pesmog]

Its certainly worthy of further investigation as those UAZ 4x4 vans are pretty tough so it should not have happened.

[@grootsgracemission]

André your little Russian van is the best.

[@akim2007p]

Yeah, Bukhanka ❤️😂

[@gabrieldegomez2271]

Have you put Engine restore in the buhanka? I wonder if that would help your startup issues.

[@capachin]

I love you guys AND you sometimes make me crazy! You put your rig in 4X4 the moment your front wheels touch dirt, why, to care for THE TRAIL! Love your work, Love Andre and David! Be Well My Friends.

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

Andre'. Shove a inline 6 cummins turbo, or Subaru 6 cylinder turbo, then add better springs and shocks. Then ride on... Cool van!

[@bradjd6957]

Andre needs to get with Holley and see if they can fit the breadbox with a fuel injection system

[@bldontmatter5319]

I'm 8 months late but the carbed engine has been retrofitted with a fuel injection system and... Yeah...

[@zelenizub2036]

Buhanka needs 2.8 Cummings swap or 1.9 VW. K swap would be nice too...

[@patwalsh5080]

That poor Buhanka starter!

[@spartanchirho]

Ok, so Andre wouldn't it he a good idea to take that heavy tire off Buhanka? It's prov what caused your insulation to work loose and you look a little top heavy as it is. Also I woukd have jacked up Buhanka to tighten those lugs.

[@spartanchirho]

At least move tire to middle of top of mighty Buhanka.

[@Philballer17]

never fails, TFL always starts off with a very good truck, and then they ruin it by putting a camper in the truck bed. The ford godzilla v8 had to suffer through this as well.

[@zackattack6106]

You should have put fox shocks on the uaz

[@bryan1480]

Co-pilot Frank!

[@patrolfreak1]

Can see when you were locking the hubs that the wheel nuts were loose then

[@Bearbok]

More content like this TFL! Adventures!

[@dmc9791]

that is a hard starting van!!

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Definitely need more dogs in videos

[@HoosierDaddy_]

I know how to fix Andre's van troubles. Step 1: remove radiator cap....... Step 2: replace vehicle.... Step 3: install radiator cap.

[@vikapica8123]

Love it!

[@qazqaz-kp1xj]

wich is the best f150 fx4 v8 or v6 twine turbo pleas answer

[@Houndsman51]

What kind of shell/camper is that?

[@berdan4076]

Si fordul meu nou la minus 13 a înghețat de două ori că nu mai putea pleca de pe loc

[@kb9oak749]

Andre needs to feed that thing some Cosby Sauce.

[@PrincessTS01]

you can add kilmat sound dedner its cheap stuff fix the tin can

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

Shocks are like $50/wheel from Rockauto, should of switch them out before this trip

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Roman needs to buy a Jeep FC and set it up for offroading and take it out with Andre...classic American vs Russian.

[@R.Nelson]

What year is the van?

[@hestarellas]

Great video. I don't think any lubricant is good for theels nuts. Easy come easy loose.

[@christianrenteria2792]

you can get 30 9.50 15 tires on a different brand

[@atomic3431]

Great thing of that van if engine breaks you stay inside while repairing it ehhehe

[@ЕвгенийХопрянинов-в2ъ]

I am Russian and I love RAM

[@selfcarefordudes]

I am American and I love Ram

[@bldontmatter5319]

You wouldn't if you drove one everyday брат

[@PrincessTS01]

the buhanka needs to form a relationship with WD40 spray can

[@paulmartin6152]

Hay DB. Get some new spark plugs and set the trimming.

[@MrEnglischjules]

cant wait to get my loaf in a couple of months..

[@ThatBikerGedi]

I may be able to help :) I've created a "UAZ-452 (Buhanka) UK & International Market" Facebook group, where we currently have six vans for sale. We could help to source more as well. I am UK based, which means it would be easy to ship to North America.

[@sacramentofoodforest]

2:34 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bruceklassen8261]

Good looking loaf of bread

[@garyrichards9539]

Below 40 temp, do not wash vehicle. Block any drain plugs and freeze locks. ✔✔