The End of Red Cloud Mine Traill was Unbelievable!

[@Trucker316]

First, you are a lucky man to have a wife who not only wants to off road with you, but is eager to learn the technical aspects as well. My wife wants no part of off roading, which bums me out a bit. Second, by far, your channel is THE BEST off road channel out there! I really enjoy watching them and learning from them, as I'm a novice myself. Keep up the good work, and happy trails!!!

[@FlawedOffroad]

My lady likes going but gets out for everything, shes scared of every little hill and ledge and has anxiety attacks when I talk her into staying in the jeep(to save her walking up a hill) So these days she tries to get out of going with me on most trips, which kind of sucks

[@dutchone5249]

Great videos and information, if PBS had a 4x4 show, yours would be it.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@upcountryoffroad2906]

My favorite old PBS series that explored old parts of California is called "Californias Gold" by Huell Howser... With Brads offroading capabilities he can take us places that show could only dream of. "Recon Gold"

[@abqcrutch]

Wow! My Dad was a mining engineer. He worked for the Santa Fe railroad. His company truck was a 1972 Chevy Blazer 4x4. From ages 13-18, I'd go out into the field with him on school breaks. Spent many weeks out near Kingman and in Chloride. We'd also go camping. As soon as I saw the first ruins, I knew that we had been there. Thank you for bringing back that memory for me, HMCM!

[@CityPrepping]

Another trail I will add to my list

[@TrailRecon]

Worth exploring, You'll enjoy it!

[@shaunrizzolo6175]

Trail recon is the bob ross of off-roading. So chill

[@ukeacreator93]

Ever since you added Regina ive been glued to the screen watching your new uploads. Awesome couple and great channel !!

[@TrailRecon]

It's great to have her out there with me, so glad you are enjoying our trips together!

[@dalestuart1029]

Brad, I enjoyed the area in this video. I worked in this area for over 25 years. I graded the power lines that are closer to I-10 that belong to the water district. In fact some of that water goes to San Diego. I bladed those for about eight years, then I became the supervisor for the equipment operators for about 17 years. I wore out 5 4x4 pickups in that time. I never did know any history about the Red Cloud Mine

[@Venture2Roam]

"Here's a little story...about Jack and Diane" Nice music choice.

[@VetJeeper]

Ok ok, that was a Great video. Many of us don’t have wives that enjoy exploring, so to see your wife doing it is so cool! Thanks Brad!

[@johnbarrios1598]

Nice to see you and your wife hitting the trails together!!!!! Scenery is Awesome!! Keep filming!!!!!!!

[@nativetexson]

Looks like a day of major fun!

[@andreaparadiso3805]

I saw that Kraken unit being installed in another video. Hope Epic makes them for Broncos soon!

[@Malc664]

Excellent explanation on airing down, thank you very much for making people aware. Looking after the dirt road with lower tire pressures is not taught much to offroaders. Good on you Brad. KZbin is annoying at the end they put up rectangles blocking your video.

[@greggkinne1156]

Camping under the "old tree” with my son in law right now!!! Thanks for the tip.

[@MuddyRuttzz]

Awesome, just in Chuckwalla Tuesday camping at Corn Springs. Very interesting place.

[@andysolorzano4126]

Great video Brad and Regina! Gonna teach my wife some basics on our next trip out. Thanks for not only fun vids of places to visit but also the learning and teaching aspects of off roading for all levels. Stay safe and hopefully we'll cross paths out on the trails.

[@hunterlogan2913]

Regina good wheelin'!!

[@BucksMom218]

Cool adventure and beautiful scenery! Love the trips w both of you also! Way to go Regena!! 🥰🥾🥾

[@floydiandays]

I sleep there in the staging area in my 18 wheeler. There's so many stars out on a cool, clear winter night. I love it!

[@petermielert7841]

The Jeep content is great as always, and I love how the two of you explore together these days. Gives me great ideas as my wife and I do the same in our JK. But the best part? Regena’s t shirt. I love the Oxford comma! Save it!

[@regenakowitz]

Oxford comma all the way!!!

[@valavina5487]

Hey there Brad. Been following your channel for a while and really enjoy its content and info so keep it coming. Thanks for sharing this place. My wife and might hit it up next weekend. Take care and safe travels.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Such fun! Y’all are made for each other btw…. Thanks for taking us along.

[@nickb5410]

Great video. Exploring the old mines in the West are a modern treasure. Thanks!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garretlewis4103]

We agree. Those old ruins are cool. We like those kind of things too. The only thing cooler would have been if you guys had found a big chunk of gold!

[@Hazard4Tactical]

So with the 35's on the stock suspension, did you get any rubbing on this trail? Do you wish you had the 2" Fox lift for example?

[@kenjacox6032]

Good question. Notice issues with the new 4xe and gearing?…

[@joshuasalazar5106]

The lil mine, castle, and the graves are awesome! Love this trail

[@nm-qt2hb]

This place along with Death Valley, two of my favorite parks. 👍 Love the vibe you two have

[@TYZR4ME]

Hey Brad and Regina we were just there about a month ago, very cool place to visit..... Hope you guys enjoyed your day exploring.

[@ksb2112]

Great video! It's nice to see a trail that would provide some interesting challenges for the newbie with a stock Jeep. Plus, I have been forced to re-examine my stance on the Oxford Comma.

[@regenakowitz]

For consistency and clarity, the Oxford Comma is the only comma for a list of things. 👍

[@chrishoward4546]

Thanks for the mining adventure kids I really enjoyed it well done thanks

[@RanchoTexano]

Next time you make it back to Big Bend Brad, a trip to the abandoned mines is highly recommended!

[@Michael_Tran]

Another great trail review Brad...definitely a lot of history in those area that a lot of us aren't aware.

[@Videoetcenseo]

I enjoyed this video, Brad. In 1969 or 1970, two buddies and I set out to find the spot in the Chuckwalla Mountains where Dr. Edmund C. Jaeger found and was the first to document a bird, in this case a common poorwill, in a state of torpor approaching hibernation. We met Dr. Jaeger at his home in Riverside and he described, in exquisite detail without the aid of notes, how to navigate to the exact location. This would be impressive, but not remarkable, except that the good doctor was in his 80’s, having been born in early 1887, about the time the Red Cloud Mine shut down. We wrote the directions down and, a week later, followed them in my CJ to the precise spot in the northern Chuckwallas. The Edmund C. Jaeger Nature Sanctuary memorializes the discovery. The Sanctuary is located less than six miles approximately due north of the main Red Cloud diggings that you and Regena explored. I remember Dr. Jaeger describing trekking every spring from Riverside to Palm Springs on foot with his burros - one of the first “4WD conveyances”. He described Palm Springs as consisting of 18 adobe structures in those days. He became the world’s expert on desert wildflowers, traveling around the world describing and drawing desert plants, several of which are named after him. Thank you for this video!

[@DM-tf6mk]

Another great video Brad! Thanks again for sharing your adventures! Stay safe!

[@P4SDetails]

I really like that you went with the bright white color for your Jeep. The contrast of everywhere that you go is pretty cool. I think any other color is prettier, but not for what you are doing.

[@damnjustassignmeone]

Fun to watch. Thanks!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

ooh wow I am about to take off in my newly outfitted Jeep and as a newbie to ooff road trails I was thinking I should look up some info about airing down...now I don't have to thanks!

[@larshamilton40]

''..oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of livin' is gone..." 😎👍

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what a great day to explore this drive had to be. Love these old mines and buildings. the desert does a much better job preserving than the ole rainy PacNW up here. Rad new airing up system, I'll have to check that out.

[@madeinjapanoverland1843]

Brad - Awesome episode with Regina! It’s inspiring to see you getting out and teaching her some essential skills. Mining lingo for future productions: mine shafts are vertical; an adit is a horizontal mine entry. Adits are especially common in sedimentary rock mining where minerals have accumulated in discrete layers. E.g., the abandoned uranium mines in SE Utah and SW Colorado.

[@canadian4wd654]

Love the T-shirt pack it in / pack it out , great video!!

[@brunnie]

My GF knows how to air down, she has watched me enough times that she knows what to do, and she knows how to air up too. As for map reading.... well.... LOL. Regena, even with a map and GAIA, I manage to take incorrect turns at times. We never get lost, we have adventures, then we get back to what road we were supposed to be on. LOL Great video, I really enjoy your filming and trail narration. Until next time... Travel Safe.

[@paulkerrjr2152]

I like when you show what stock jeep well do it gives us normal jeep guys some hope we can have fun with out putting 1k in are jeeps

[@ericjenkins1595]

Hey great videos! Love watching them! I just bought a Fanttik X8 APEX tire inflator and they are amazing for off-roading! You should absolutely get one and try it out! It’s a life changer, it’s small and compact and provides a great punch to inflate tires after off-roading!

[@mattdisher9521]

I live in Yucca Valley and just got my first Jeep ever. Taking the family off-road on adventures in the area. If you are ever open to a new keeper tag along. I would love to tag along. Sometimes a former Marine needs to hang out with a former Navy guy.

[@DixieOverland]

Great video! Looking at those mine shaft holes gives me vertigo even behind the screen. I can't imagine what it must have been like to work in conditions like that.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! I don't mind climbing through old mines, but these ones were a little tight.

[@adventureoverland1960]

Great video,as usual. Keep them coming.

[@johngera2782]

Patton training days. If you continue up the road, there was a lookout spot on top from Patton's training days with on old Caterpillar. The Caterpillar was pretty much intact when I first went up there but has been destroyed since. I even wonder if it is still up there. I saw my first ringtail cat where you had lunch.

[@OK-ur5bg]

Couple goals

[@JT_Adventures]

Looks like my kind of trail! Thanks.

[@tonyk1amt806]

Where did you get those deflation stem caps? Fun trip, I love historical sites, hope to see those mines someday. I got a book of ghost towns in the NW I want to start checking out too, fun jeep plans. Cheers!

[@black_widow_overland]

Amazing. Great video. Safe travels

[@agonzalez8924]

really nice video. was like a drive thru museum, pretty cool.

[@joehaney4712]

Great video Brad with you and your wife. 👍

[@rocklanderoffroad]

I got the JT Brooks deflators and absolutely love them! I had a hard time getting the others to stay consistent on air pressures. These trails are amazing, bucket list for sure

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@R3dWolf24]

You’re running 35x12.5 tires on the stock wheels, right? Any spacers? Im wanting to keep my stock wheels but folks have told me the 7.5” wheels aren’t wide enough for 12.5” wide tires

[@IAm_RohitSharma]

Which one is better..?? This new white Jeep or that new red hot Ford Bronco..???

[@khelnozz63]

Brad, Side question as I see you are running KO2's on your 4XE build. I just put 35x12.50x17 KO2's on my JL and the spare rubs on the factory rear bumper to the point I cant open the tailgate with out trouble. Did you do anything to be able to get your KO2's to mount to the spare tire mount easily with out having to buy a whole new spare tire carrier? Great content BTW always enjoy watching your adventures.

[@camaroboi13]

Smittybuilt has a nice carrier spacer that gets rid of that problem. Several companies do, smittybuilt was just the most affordable.

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Been there! Great place to explore.

[@jaycrane761]

Nice job I love that area! how far from 29 palms, do you know? I will be there in April and can’t wait to wheel / explore some old mining towns and sites!

[@krasnaludek298]

I’ll be getting one of those tailgate tables; had my eyes on it for a while. 👍🏻

[@m.t.mobile]

OMG Regina! My husband and father were laughing their butts off when Brad was talking to you and telling you to slow down!! That is what they tell me all the time as I go bombing through the rocks way too fast! I did have a question though, I wanted to know what tires you currently are running on the 4XE? Because at 16lbs of air they didn't look low at all! Superb video! Love riding with you in your videos!

[@theviewfrommyhammock]

Great video!

[@PaintGuy]

I scanned through comments but didn’t see anyone mention this. Airing down your tires GREATLY reduces the risk of punctures. For me it’s the number one reason for airing down.

[@_willkim]

Can you tell me what is the size of the tire in this clip? Did you do lift on it? Seems that you upgraded compared to the other one. Thanks!

[@patriciachipi6133]

Just ordered the 4xe. I’m new to wranglers and hoping to do some overlanding. Any tips? Hope the 4xe is a choice and I’m looking forward to seeing how it does for you out on the trails.

[@Blake_Jordan]

The 4xe is awesomeeee I just got mine and I’m obsessed

[@AndrewTurner251]

Really enjoyed the video, I am really liking the 4xe content lately and seeing it out on the trail. Be interesting to see how the 4xe does with the Patriot camper.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I didn't even know there was such a thing to automatically air down tires to 16 psi! What are they called and where can you get them? Thanks for taking us along on your trip, and I'm like your wife; I've never aired down and don't know the rules to it really, except if you air down too much you could break the bead on you tire!

[@inm101]

Staun tire deflators

[@inm101]

You do have to calibrate them but that is straightforward with many tutorials on KZbin

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

@@inm101 thanks! Does the local auto parts store usually carry them?

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

@@inm101 Thanks again for the info. I'm sure cost varies depending on where you buy them, but what is a ballpark price?

[@inm101]

@@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 $80. Check Amazon.

[@buildwithme3585]

Great stuff brother. Love the channel. We always gotta get the wives involved they love it and it’s fun to have them helping and knowing what they’re doing. Does airing down affect the 4xE in anyway?

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks and agree! Tough to say, since we were only aired down off-road and the 4xe doesn't get great mpg on the trail in hybrid mode.

[@jpdrummer86]

Hi Brad, why did you get rid of the 4xE, I get that you had the desire for the 392, different complete setup, but I’d like to know what was the drawback that made you sell it?

[@romanmartinez3360]

You installed the Epic Kraken tire inflation system. Is there a video on the installation? A little pricey for the compressor and the Kraken (if you can find it) so I’m curious how it’s working out.

[@alexinnewwest1860]

Good video. It must be software issues! I can’t see so many things going wrong on a dusty logging road.

[@67wildwolf]

You too look like your having a lot of fun! Regena is turning into a off roader. How are you liking the 4xe? Had a loaner for 3 weeks and have discovered a few things. Like it needs a stronger gas engine...maybe a 6 with a turbo, better electric range and it needs to lose weight and the hybrid gas range is the worst of all jeeps. It's too heavy!

[@Edgar_Rivera20]

It will be so nice if you add the coordinates , where you think it will be a potential camp spot 😀

[@DieselFirefighter72]

Awesome video. Thank you. I used to love hitting those trails when I was stationed at 29 Palms. Need to get back out there again for a trip. I do miss it. Where did you get the air down kit? It looked super easy to use.

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

Oh, I forgot to mention, that I was sharing this video with my wife, we both laughed at the shot of the radio on the 80's station. That's soooo us. Lol.

[@rkendsley7561]

OH MAN!!! Right there @13:50, the map to the Old Lost Mine!!! And you left it there..... now.... what were those GPS coordinates....

[@JonnyBgooD007]

Great video! Curious, why do you not rock the rhino rack platform? I've thought of buying but notice not many people are running like they used to.

[@randyrucker01]

Are you gonna do a review on that Kraken air system ? It doesn’t seem like putting something that gets real hot under the seat is a good idea. What are your thoughts on it?

[@2bzyblack]

"Leftie Lucy righty tighty" stuck in my head the whole video.

[@matt-jami-Van]

Did you put 315/70’s on the 4xe? Tires look bigger than stock.

[@mroscar42]

Do you run 35” tires on a stock rubicon wheel?

[@bigthurm44]

Love the content and hope to meet you on the trail someday

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@roygrisham7663]

Can your provide a link for the air compressor kit used in this video???

[@mattbrown4477]

Brad, We are so close to receiving my wife’s 2022 Rubicon 4xe. Of course she went with the limited pink color. It’s on the train from Idaho as we speak. We were supposed to have it last week but y’all know the delays everyone is facing. My question is. Did you do any other mods to have the 35’s clear? Also, did you go with the standard 35/12.5r17 or the metric equivalent? Thanks

[@jasonyoung5913]

Hello Brad. this is a great video you're putting up on learning something. could you put up basics usage of what you do on the trail. example like this one airing down your tires. how to use a wrench ? step by step. not necessarily installing just on how to use it. thank you

[@xploresoco6197]

Great content Brad, love the channel. If you ever find yourself in Southern Colorado I’d love to show you around a bit. Hit some trails and passes and head up to our family cabin. I love coffee more than you!!!

[@gilbertnadeau7181]

Brad, what sort of range and MPG are getting with the 4Xe now?

[@roguedisciple8894]

Did I miss the video where he compared the eco diesel to the new 4xE? I’m curious about the HP, Torque, and off roadness. He could give a real comparison, not just numbers vs numbers.

[@dpwild328]

Yes Please!!

[@FamilleJalbert]

How was your 35s in this ride? Great video again 💪🤙

[@mikemorris3028]

My wife just got a 4xe Sahara, not sure if this was covered in other videos, what mode do you use for getting to the trail head and while on the trail. Seen other videos where the use e save to the trail and full electric on the trail. Curious you thoughts.

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

great video! Interesting that airing down helps stop washboarding, very good to know. Is that trail ok for a unmodified 4x4? I've got a stock 1999 Land Cruiser and worry about clearance. thanks!

[@jayabq11]

Great video! How did you like the 4XE on the trip? I'm waiting to get mine out! Have some upgrades in mind... Love to see what you do with yours!

[@LOVECATO1]

Do you have a specific video or site that comments on what one should think about or have if you off-road by yourself?

[@realbob6669]

Do you know if Kraken offers mounts outside the Jeep? Inside not good when very hot, or cold or big rain or im the wood with mosquitos!

[@ronrosenerger3216]

What do you think is the lowest psi a tire should be inflated for off road use? I’m new to off roading and I get why you deflate, 16psi just seems low to me and I worry about the sidewalls getting damaged. I live in Southern NM and we have lots of County Roads that are fairly smooth and wonder what speed would you start damaging the tire at low psi? What is your recommended psi range for off-roading? Obviously once you are done off-roading you should air up before heading back up on asphalt. I really like the Coyote Deflators and probably be getting some soon. Love your videos

[@romanmartinez3360]

Really enjoyed the video. I’m looking forward to you going through the mods you’ve done on the 4xe. I’ve had mine for less than a month. On one of your videos I think you said you installed 35 all terrains. Did you have to lift it? I just put a Smittybilt XRC stubby bumper and Warn winch on mine. Great scenery!

[@jcf6597]

I really enjoy your videos as I recently retired and will be snow birding down your way next winter. As you're a retired Navy Medic, what do you recommend carrying for first aid equipment, specifically for snake bites? Can you carry any sort of antivenom or protective wear?

[@JEEP-N-DIRT]

Brad, enough of the good job, great video comments. Lol. You're Awesome at story telling and videography. This time my comment pertains to what I think is probably the most important hidden message in this video. It's the love, humility, and desire to spend time with the one you love, doing what you love to do. So many people in this world aren't as blessed. Recently I had a friend (ex friend) who didn't treat his wife or family well. Now she's with God (cancer) and he has no connection with his one and only son. That story which played out over a year reminds me everyday of how blessed I'm am for my wife, and children. And like you and many of us, a jeep is at the center of the adventures. To those watching and reading, count your blessings and use a jeep to bring families together and explore. This simple day trip is an example of how taking just a few hours out of busy schedules is all that's needed to find peace. And you probably don't have to drive very far from home if you look hard enough. God Bless you and Regina for sharing this time.