The Morrvair Takes On The Rubicon Trail

[@vizgaudis]

Rudy should have told Matt to “keep the rope tight and try not to run over my rope”

[@brandonkoff]

He should have have him a shirt too

[@nordicwolf8808]

Lol

[@torinobob]

Matt's Off Road Recovery and Fab Rats have drastically better content than anything on TV. So glad I found your channels.

[@ask3xd903]

Yes, the dry comments they produce are better than anything Hollywood puts out.🙄

[@Cornpop223]

Truth

[@davidr.4699]

And it's clean family viewing.

[@ElectronicMechanic50]

I canceled my TV and only watch KZbin now

[@TheRealMikeWilly]

Pray to God producers never find them and ruin their channels.

[@scroob72]

My favorite was the random rescue leading to a Steam Locomotive check out. This is exactly what makes these type of trips unique and interesting.

[@thomas1942]

So, how many times has Rudy's preparedness saved the day. Seems like many a times, when Matt forgets this or that recovery equipment, Rudy pulls the equipment out of his Jeep.

[@davidscott5903]

Some people call it messy when there's extra stuff in a rig, but they enjoy the help when that mess gets them out of their mess.

[@Agent.K.]

He knows his dad lol!

[@larrymoons2258]

It seems to me that Rudy’s Jeep had the least preparation and fared as well as the others, if not better!!

[@michaelhoover1029]

Rudy's Off Road Recovery!

[@kylancook3477]

@@larrymoons2258 it always is amazing to see less built or prepped rigs go where the big boys go!

[@lory2622]

Rudy wins the internet 5:57, while towing… “Okay, follow me”.

[@lowellarnett3172]

I missed that good call out!

[@sydsimmons9887]

When you are on a family trip but you still got to help random people. I really love this content!! Keep safe to you, your crew, and family! Please don't stop making these videos. ❤👌

[@darronfletcher1297]

One of the things I really love about your channel is that your good wholesome people that happily live life loving your family, friends and the people you meet. No cussing no garbage talk just quality down home people. It's really nice.

[@Herravanrikki]

It's like watching what Dom Toretto imagined his family.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@Herravanrikki always with the Dom references when the word family gets said! Lmao

[@Adamsracing15]

Not easy with no lockers!Rudy’s got some crawling skills,well done young man!

[@orangeraven6908]

Lockers are very useful but not an absolute need there I've got a 1993 Cherokee sport on a 3.5" with 30's and made it through this exact trail with no real problems other than bashing my rock sliders but no damage done and did great

[@VesselFitterguy]

I never seen his front tires not turn like it was an open diff?

[@Dozav7]

@@VesselFitterguy - as long as the rear wheels have traction and one front wheel has traction, the other front wheel in the air will still turn the same speed.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@Dozav7 not on an open dif in the front. He's likely applying the brakes to create traction.

[@mestraw]

What I like about these videos, is that Matt and the Crew all go out of their way to make sure the customers needs (if possible) are fulfilled. Your demeaner is second to none in my estimation. You people are teaching others how to treat others too. My hat is off to Y'all. I love this channel....from a 72 yr old Army Veteran.

[@heathboeddeker5401]

Thank you for your service to this once great nation Sir .

[@robleaf6940]

I think Rudy is the unsung hero. He is there to the rescue and his jeep is always steady

[@saginawdan]

He's a good driver too.👍

[@GATORADDAM]

Matt's the idea man, Rudy is the brains!

[@uliphotode]

If i got that right Rudys Jeep got no front lockers? Doing awesome for that...

[@tj_offroad]

I thought Rudy and Lizzy were Matt's kids, is he their uncle? I know Ed's just a friend of Matt but I'm trying to figure who's related :D

[@fiveninegarage]

@@tj_offroad Rudy is his oldest. Lizzy is just a family friend not related at all

[@roymorgan7748]

Anyone else sitting there saying "don't you scratch that paintwork Matt?" Great video, thanks for taking us all along.

[@stevencrader]

He did

[@MAVORlC]

Ever since he built it I have been hoping he'd put sliders on it to protect the panels Love the build (and matt) but he's an idiot for not protecting the morrvair after all that time, money and effort

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

It'll get its fair share of battle scars! It just feels... too soon for that! 😂 🤣

[@nanachick05]

Yes I was too

[@jasonstrout4502]

What is wrong with you guys, you shouldn't be worried about what someone else does with their stuff. They bought it/built it they can do what they want with it. Get over it already

[@RubiconTrailFoundation]

Time Stamps for those interested in the names of various locations. 0:00 - Big Sluice Box (Starts at Mile 5.75) 10:36 - 2nd Dam at Loon Lake about 1/2 mile before trail start 10:41 - "Green Bridge" that crosses Rubicon Springs about 6.5 miles into the trail. 10:55 - Loon Lake Spillway (Trail Start) 11:23 - Gatekeeper 11:47 - Top of Whale Bones 12:11 - No name yet. It's a relatively new route the county made around a mud hole (There is a cross nearby where someone died rolling over without a seat belt) 12:52 - Nobie's Rock 13:20 - Soup Bowl and Kitchen (Totally optional) 14:05 - Arnold's Rock 14:16 - Indian Trail Route 15:05 - Mechanics Station at Buck Island Lake 17:51 - There have been 2 Roll-Over deaths in the last 6 years, all due to No Seat Belt. (No name spot and Little Sluice Box) 18:04 - SMUD Bypass (Near Heckle Hill) 20:54 - Big Sluice Box 22:48 - End of Property Line 23:02 - Green Bridge (seen at 10:41) 23:10 - Rubicon Springs 23:24 - Rope Swing in the background (yes, the water is cold) 25:06 - Bear. Yes, Yogi steals your food, rips off doors, destroys coolers 26:11 - Climb to Cadillac Hill 26:18 - After the Buick LeSalle (mistaken for Cadillac) and before V Rock (several deaths here). Cyclone fence is Gabions installed by RTF, Jeepers Jamboree and El Dorado County to save hillside 27:28 - Observation Point 28:26 - Tahoe Staging Area (it will be paved on June 21)

[@Sunnyacres55]

So where is the big granite slab you had to traverse and it was so steep the uphill wheels would almost "float" off the slab so you had to take it real slow... lots of vehicle used to roll there and it was a long ways down.... did they close that section?

[@silentbob7288]

@@Sunnyacres55 the slabs are around the gate keeper but they are not really hard there is a lot of roll overs on the slabs because it’s one of the first obstacles and people who don’t know what they are doing can get there easily

[@jeremiahwoodruff9614]

I think I met you last summer??we were on ktms, you gave me and a buddy 805's and said we prob working on amature record times at 5-6 hours round trip.

[@PaintGuy]

Thanks for this! I was watching and noticed the spots skipping around haha. The Rubicon trail is a magical place!

[@RubiconTrailFoundation]

@@Sunnyacres55The Granite Slab, also known as Indian Trail is at the 14:16 is around 4 miles into the trail before Buck Island Lake. The other "Granite" section, is the Granite Bowl which is about a mile into the trail. Both Granite Sections are absolutely still there.

[@boltonky]

That's why you should be friendly and sometimes prepared...that steam loco was awesome

[@ianmason4682]

That specific railroad in Virginia city does train rides with those steam locomotives up and down the mountain.

[@Mavrick1509]

we have a decommissioned one on display on our river front in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

[@jameshealy3513]

Well done. You opted for a scenic tour away from the beaten path to V city, toured the historic main drag there, spontaneously aided a stranded tourist, and were pleasantly redirected to a historical steam engine exhibit (authentic American history). That's a complete vacation experience. Maybe that's part of what makes your podcast so compelling. It's so refreshing in a world full of flakes and phonies (thanks hollywierd) to see real people with whatever foibles or flaws they may have doing real things encountering some of the joys as well as challenges shown for all to see rather than being galvanized in approved narrative as everything is today, forcing 'herd think' on the part of the viewers. Your lifestyles provide hope and a boost of morale to the work hard play hard types of which the country's backbone is comprised. Btw Matt, nice touch on the impromptu welding heat barrier invention. Looks like your innovative skills gleaned some safety in an area where fires are a primary concern.

[@JohnDoe-zx1ck]

40" tires, low gears, the shear weight of the rig, gear, and people, and the Morrvair still gets 11.5 mpg? And its an incredibly capable machine to boot. You guys really ought be proud of that thing, thats an awesome ride.

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

Still needs an overdrive reduction

[@Nick-ye5kk]

And that's U.S. gallons, even more impressive.

[@johnnytorres277]

Thats highway. Probably 7 to 8 city and offroading in 4wd probably 5 to 6 mpg.

[@dehoedisc7247]

@@joshuaearnheart2756 40 inch tall tires is one Heck of an overdrive already. You want another overdrive?

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

@@dehoedisc7247 so you didn’t watch the video? That thing was screaming on the highway. Come on now

[@thekidblack111]

And as young man, seeing Matt and his family and children is so inspiring. This is better than most stuff on TV.

[@sainteins]

The secret superhero of the whole trip is Rudy’s Jeep, no fancy lockers, not the biggest wheels and still made it through!

[@craigdeloach3976]

Yes! And with an open dana 30 to boot!

[@joshadams2792]

Rubicon is not that hard of a trail if you know how to drive. My first few times doing it was on 30 inch tires and a 2 inch lift on a 89 2 door xj with no lockers and stock gears.

[@jmdoutdoors5729]

Hello Matt, thank you very much for a great video, all you guys are amazing, awesome people. Ruddy, what can I say, you are an amazing young man and to me you are the winner of this trip. Thank you again for sharing with us. Love from California.

[@Paiadakine]

@@joshadams2792 The hi pinion d30 is not bad. We used to run the hammer trails with armored up XJ’s on 33’s and lockers in the mid 2000’s. We took hours but we made it. As time went by most of us upgraded to d60 d44 or Ford 9s.

[@rydfree]

@@joshadams2792 Yes plus there are several ways to tackle each trail . They all don't take the hard lines .

[@wildearpsadventures4991]

Rudy out there proving the old saying "it's 80% driver 20% vehicle"

[@ntaubitz]

God Bless you all for putting your family out there online. I love family offroad content. Our family of 7 loves it!!!! Love the Morrvair.

[@neilfairless4589]

When you pack a welder for your holiday, you know it's gonna be fun.

[@daviderickson5199]

That is Paul's hobby.

[@ionstorm66]

It's belt driven of the engine in the truck, pretty trick unit.

[@StevenQDeadrock]

Meanwhile the desert becomes a wasteland of stuck/stranded cars until Matt gets back from vacation. 😅

[@tractorboy31]

You mean till rudy gets back. Matts out of gas. Lol.

[@brycechristensen2296]

I'm hoping to get some videos of Lizzy and Ed making money with the Banana.

[@C_J_81]

I was about to say... Someone else is driving the Banana rescuing everyone.

[@4sl648]

The nice thing about stuck cars is that they will be there for you when you get back

[@nathanjthompson]

7:30 - the most perfect evergreen tree ever in the background.

[@jum5238]

"Talk about the drive of shame" LOL. World's most famous towing company owner has to get towed.

[@kristinapriest2320]

Love it best show on here ,

[@CarswithNash]

Years ago the tow truck from the local Ford dealer stalled in front of our house and my dad had to go boost them with our Nissan pathfinder!🤣 (they had a truck on the hook and a customer in the cab as well)

[@eddiegodat8263]

this is twice they had to make a call for help in the Morrvair.

[@TXP2P69]

World's most famous towing company owner has to get towed..........Again. Probably a 100k custom rebuild and the fuel tank is still an issue.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Ok the only thing missing from this video is "Holiday Road" jamming as the background music!!! Your awesome Matt Griswold!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤣🤣🤣

[@SD_FANZ209]

Yessssss! 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@wildmontanan]

just need the woodgrain side panels on the Morvair family truckster.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Heck YEA!!! They need to get it wrapped on the sides asap!!!!

[@masterenyem]

Amazing you did the whole trip on Morrvair' own foot, not using a trailer, saved a guy spontaneously "i do it for a living" haha the sticker on the door tells everything, and incredible scenes and content. Thanks Matt for doing it, and the nowadays videos are the same honest style but more professional surrounding like camera work, or crew "interviews".

[@sorrenpeak4870]

This is quite honestly some of the best content on youtube. Wholesome, well-edited, well shot, and the personality on screen is positively golden. I ran into Matt the other week in Cal Ranch and it's still the highlight of my month! What a stand-up guy.

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

@@MattsOffRoadRecovery drive 50, you get 50 percent better mileage for if you're running low. You held it at 67. Dummy. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AllenSparks]

It was great to run into y'all on the road. Wifey is still laughing at my "holy crap that's the morvair" u turn in some random desert town. It really is beautiful and after seeing it in person still one of my all time favorite builds on KZbin.

[@levrivera9610]

What makes this so much better than every other off road video is I feel like I know the people I’m watching in this one. Love the Channel thanks for sharing your lives with us

[@danielsnook5029]

I learned long ago, "you don't pass gas stations in Nevada." 😁

[@TD_YT066]

Especially on US50 - Loneliest Highway

[@sw6188]

@@TD_YT066 For someone that doesn't live in the US and has never been there, can you give me a little insight into the length of US50 and how far apart the gas stations are?

[@TD_YT066]

@@sw6188 In just Nevada, from east to west side of the state, it's 384miles, in the really desolate parts, that next station is about 60-75 miles, miss one or if they're out of gas, and you could be in trouble with a vehicle that gets 11MPG with a 20G tank. I watched my fuel very carefully in my 5-7 MPG RV. There are some big climbs that burn gas like crazy when you're climbing in 2nd gear.

[@sw6188]

@@TD_YT066 Thanks Tom, interesting stuff.

[@something2sea]

That's like driving across the Nullabor in Australia-there's one highway, the 1000mi long Eyre Hwy, which is the main route from the west side of Australia to the East. Along that highway you're normally travelling upwards of 130mi between petrol stations. A simple google search for "driving across nullabor petrol stations" will bring up a whole host of travel guides saying something along the lines of “You should never drive past a petrol station on the Nullarbor unless you know how far the next one is and you are sure that you can make it. Petrol stations are generally 200kms apart, but you should check this on the Fuel Map App to ensure you don't leave yourself stranded.”

[@weshawkins7165]

Rudy’s Cherokee did pretty good for having factory diffs. I went over the Rube back in 85 with a 43 flat fender with an F-head 4 cylinder, 3 speed manual trans, and open front and rear diffs. It looks like you had the trail all to yourselves which is very unusual, very nice though.

[@SergeantR]

The Morrvair has to be the most awesome off-road rig I have ever seen! I'm in love with her!

[@samuelduncan3206]

Rudy is the true wheeler of the group and shows how capable a mostly stock jeep is!! Mad props to rudy!! Plus Matt being slow to be in the cold water was funny!!

[@flagoutlaw]

I have learned to never underestimate an XJ.

[@angerm088]

I wouldn't call his Jeep mostly stock

[@michaelm.1947]

"Plus Matt being slow to be in the cold water was funny" As someone who grew up where it got to -20~-30F on occasion, I thought it was funny, too. But then realized he lives in constant heat. I'd absolutely die dealing with that every day and be a grumpy monster due to it. He deals with it with no issues whatsoever (that he lets on, anyway). I've got a relative in the desert of SoCal gets cold and wears a sweater at 80F. Me? T-shirt and shorts and feeling hot in the desert heat (even at 80). So... it's what we're used to. Thinking about that made me appreciate Matt even trying that much more because he was probably pushing his physiological (psychological?) limits more than I would've been had I been there. Wim Hof would not have been impressed with Matt, however. ;)

[@TheBiggestGuyEver]

Matt- getting towed is a matter of perspective. I prefer to look at it as you were pushing Rudy with a stiff rope.

[@Crashryding]

🤣 😆

[@aryaahmadi4029]

THIS=====>

[@Turtleback8024]

😀

[@luckydogx2]

Great video, guys. Love the Morvair! When I was a kid, I built a 1953 GMC P/U 4x4 conversion. I worked for an off road shop, so had access to a lot of goodies. Shortened a long bed sectioned the frame, bed etc. Made a nice compact rig. Power was a Chevy 250 CI 6, RV cam, and Clifford Research headers and dual exhaust. Power was good, for a truck that light. Lots of great memories going into situations we had no business getting into. Always got in, always got out.

[@Zipties...And...Dreams]

For sure the best content on KZbin. I love how family oriented this channel is, I just love everything about you guys. Been a fan for awhile now and im never displeased. Thank you everyone

[@EigerSummitOffroad]

Matt~"Rudy, you're in trouble".. also Matt~"Rudy,can you pull me up this ledge?"..lol. XJ is the best off road vehicle ever made. Great video guys. Thanks for bringing us all along!

[@jollygiant-xq1lk]

Rubicon trial. Legendary. Such a bad ass crazy 4×4 trail that jeep named a vehicle after it.

[@Pj0tter]

Watching this makes me feel like I'm on vacation myself. I love the deserts of Utah, Nevada, Arizona and the rest of the south west. It's so beautiful and it always makes me feel peaceful.

[@chopperchuck]

Rudy's XJ with open front Dif is the star of the show to day (yes i own a lifted XJ)

[@marks.c4753]

I have my 98 tj Angler with factory posi ,and my 2021 trd 4×4 Tacoma that toes it.😁😁

[@tk00903]

Have been watching for a little while, am very impressed. A very family friendly channel. So pleased 😀! Thank you!!!

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

After seeing you run out of fuel in the Morrvair more than once, I better get the second tank in, and the fuel gauge working in the wrecker before we come out there.

[@treverwhetzel9603]

BSF is coming out to Utah soon? Oh my! When two worlds collide.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

@@MattsOffRoadRecovery Well I have never been there I think a guide would be nice. We can do recoveries together.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

@@treverwhetzel9603 Yes, the Trail Hero event.

[@treverwhetzel9603]

@@offroadrecoveryteam Very cool, Eric. I subscribe to both channels.

[@RM-gm6zt]

Wow - that would be amazing! I'd love to see both you guys on the same episode!

[@recasper55]

Must have been "" off season "" did not see hardly any other vehicles in the background. Great trip ! Was always smiling when I saw Jaymie in the passenger seat... Wide eyed & hanging on !

[@BenderOMetal]

I love watching you guys on these outings. I used to wheel in Colorado all the time and really miss it. Now I'm in Florida and there's no rocks or hills. Thank you for the awesome content. Keep making those great memories.

[@woodsnwater28]

Comes back from vacation to a desert full of stuck cars and razrs, of customers who refused service to anything other than matts off road recovery because they wanted a t shirt 😂😂😂, awesome video and awesome off roading. All the vehicles were bad ass ..

[@nyleluke]

Bet the rest of the crew was there to hand out shirts

[@woodsnwater28]

@@diannapedersen9065 yea no doubt right great team of people , wishing one day to be surrounded by good vibes such as them.

[@seanmcpherson7962]

So..Rudy's Jeep with open diffs in front and a varilok /posi lok in the rear....drove the Rubicon..Id say that's the most impressive

[@traecummings9853]

Man no kidding.

[@theingobeck4772]

Light weight of the XJ takes it far.

[@robertfrey3607]

Cheep Jeep for the win.

[@rideagain7427]

Agreed. I’m constantly suprised with the capability of those Jeep’s. I’m interested in buying one.

[@bradlaflamme6127]

@@rideagain7427 you will not regret an xj from 97-99. Specifically. Possibly the most reliable 4.0 made. Takes an ever loving beating and keeps going. No transmissionissues no transfer case issues. Just keep them u-joints greased and get som beefier driveshafts and axle shafts. Pretty cheap upgrades and that will take care of the weak points.

[@jollygiant-xq1lk]

Us and Rudy. Gotta say u picked right. Rudy dependable for sure. Good guy. Edited cause heard Virginia city. Mark twain lived and worked there for a bit.

[@CarswithNash]

Good stuff!👍 Don’t forget to put one of those “Trail Rated” badges on the back of the Corvair.😉

[@aaronmodlin1871]

Nothing like loading up in the station wagon for a nice family vacation.

[@rockybarkington7282]

I've been on one four-wheel drive trip in my life and that was the Rubicon trail thanks for bringing back all my memories still looks the same

[@SpenserPetersonVT]

Connecting with interesting people in unexpected scenarios is one of my favorite parts of off-road travel! Private tour of a steam locomotive? Yes, please! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@super_slo]

I can't get over how well the Morrvair is designed. Or maybe it's just Matt's fantastic driving, lol, either way I love it more every time I see it!

[@MeEntertainmentJo_876]

It really is pretty incredible.

[@travislarson5192]

I started watching this channel for the Corvair build, continued watching for the recoveries, and Can't wait to keep watching more content like this. Good stuff.

[@onepunch7632]

Out of curiosity, you still watching the MORR saga? I like to peruse the MORR archives in between new video days.

[@lancezuniga122]

If y’all work even half as hard as y’all show on these videos, that must’ve been a much needed trip & time off! I’m glad y’all got to enjoy it!

[@karlschwaber7006]

The beauty of Utah is amazing, and then there is Lake Tahoe.

[@yurikozhokin8348]

It is a different kind of beauty, though,

[@tallll70]

LT is actually fairly easy to reach, i was visiting friend living in Sacramento, we did Tahoe, SF, Yosemite many times over, there is so much more i could go back to there, including Fallen Leaf, i like those 2 little Angora lakes next to it ... It took just flight to Sacramento, then couple hours drive

[@cpowning4554]

Dude owns a tow company and still drives his Newley built trail rig 1000 miles to run the rubicon, then drives it home. Much respect! I live 2 hours from the rubicon and most people that I know trailer to the trail.

[@uberitup84]

that look when Matt got splashed, was the most "dad" look ever.

[@1D3adbug]

i really enjoyed hearing matt squeal like a child lmao. man needed some sun on that belly though lol

[@clivehorridge]

I’m just the same, I love swimming but getting in is a real struggle for me, even when it feels warm once you’re in. I felt for Matt then, I hate getting splashed, it just ain’t funny … 🤣🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻

[@dazzleyd]

The look on Mats face when he got splashed. saying that you an tell Mat and everyone had a blast!!

[@fireantsarestrange]

That really brings me back guys. I been the whole rubicon trail about 30 times. I used to go up there every weekend.

[@graypony]

It seem to me that with all the mechanical intuition that is gathered together on the trip....someone should have thought ....Hey while we are at a Walmart,maybe we should buy a gas can or two,fill them and carry them with us. Great video Matt and crew !!!

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

Big fan from San Jose my family was just up at South Lake Tahoe last month, its great to see Matt and his family here in my home state😊 Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada are truly God's country it looked like you guys had a awesome trip. It's nice to see that you went to Virginia City because that and Bodie are my two favorite old West towns.

[@travisvarni8493]

Same here! Crazy didn't know anyone from the area knew of him!

[@MikeG-gl6rq]

The Morrvair is my absolute favorite off road vehicle. Matt, Ed and Lizzy are my absolute favorites !! Recently, we drove from Moab out to Springdale on vacation and for a moment, just a brief moment, we thought about stopping by the shop just to take pictures. Our better judgement took over and though we thought about stopping by, we kept on driving. We didn’t want to be those fans… wishing you guys the best and keep the episodes coming !

[@SquareLyfe]

“I do this for a living” lol Matt having to explain he knows what he’s doing is funny

[@davidscott5903]

Just like when I happen to find someone that needs their ac fixed, but sometimes it requires tools that I left at home, because I didn't think that I would be fixing ac units on a short trip. And sometimes it requires more parts that have to be ordered.

[@mikeorr3333]

Never mind the fact that in big, bold letters it says "Matt's Off-Road Recovery" right on the side of the vehicle.

[@61rampy65]

Even on vacation, Matt is at work.

[@jilliansadventures4679]

Good samaritan helps out stuck motorist and gets to see an awesome stream engine in return. Definitely worth it!

[@KarlEller]

@@jilliansadventures4679 Yeah, that trip to the train yard would definitely pay for the tow cost, those steam trains are so awesome to look at up close.

[@GoatOffroad]

We want that exact same tire carrier for our XJ!!! I’m sure you custom made it but if you have any promos laying around 🤣 Rubicon without rock sliders! The CORRvair did okay with the big tires but I was sad seeing Rudy’s XJ get banged. From the “drive of shame” to the Rubicon Trail to an off-road recovery- this was an awesome video!! I would love to come next year!! ❤️🐞

[@KarlEller]

I'm really surprised that, especially with friends like Paul, that Rudy's Jeep, the Banana, and the Corvair don't have rock sliders. It's such a basic modification that can save your door sills, and can make it easier to get in and out too.

[@GoatOffroad]

@@KarlEller - I’m sure it’s on their radar if they plan on wheeling on trails like this again! We use our sliders constantly! We even use our front bumper as a rock slider 😂!

[@charliehampel537]

I was about to go to sleep until this video popped up. I had to warch! I was on a part of the Rubicon in 1986 on my little Honda Odyssey ATV. We started at Loon Lake and only went until lunch then came back. I'm 80 years old now & just discovered your channel last night. I'm loving it! That Prias I watch this morning was hilarious. How could someone be so ignorant to take that car on that road? I guess just kids though. Well this Grammy is tired. So will go to sleep soon. Good night. Love your videos. Bring back memories of my 40s!

[@frankmick8683]

Im so impressed with the XJ. Its basically stock with a lift. No wonder they are being sought after. Good Times folks.

[@AndrewPenner]

15:20 “cooked bacon, with a little bit of bacon, then we’ll add some bacon and it’ll be good” 😆😆😆 Edit: the only 4x4 I’ve owned was a 1981 Toyota tercel wagon (and yes, it really had 4WD… not a transfer case, but just an extra low gear below 1st). Anyway, despite my utter lack of experience and despite the Rubicon being a mere 2800km/1740mi away… this vid makes me want to go. Thanks for bringing us along for the adventure! Much love and respect from the prairies of Canada 🇨🇦

[@francisschweitzer8431]

I’ve seen a few “BUMPS” up in the Canadian Prairies that ya can go climbing on... lol eh

[@Doublejj55]

The Tercel is a very capable off roader

[@AndrewPenner]

@@Doublejj55 i haven't owned it for years but I kinda miss it's simplicity. Too bad it had been neglected and was in pretty rough shape when I brought it (both body and mechanical had seen better days)

[@JimYeats]

Lol my dad had an early 80’s Tercel (can’t remember the exact year) and he swore that thing could take us anywhere. It was a vehicle that lived in the north east and unfortunately it rusted out by the mid 90’s. It was great in snow, I remember that.

[@MichaelSteeves]

My 87 Tercel 4wd had about 40 hp. Impossible to start below freezing. About 3 inches of wet snow and the Extra Low gear would barely pull you through. I had the clutch cable break and drove it for a while until the part came in. Warm up the engine in neutral (critical!), shut down, shift into 1st and start the engine in gear. A bit of rev matching and all was good.

[@RebiRoss]

When I started driving my dad said "if the car breaks down I will come get you, if you run out of gas call someone else" lol .... I have never run out of gas, although I came close driving from the Hoover dam to Kingman, AZ in 2006 simply because gas at the dam was an insane cost, and I had no clue there were no gas stations on our route. My son and I were coasting into that gas station! lol On another note, I can remember pushing my moms heavy car to the gas station when I was a teenager (1968 Cougar), she was/is horrible to cars, lol.

[@ericmueser]

This trip looked like such a blast. Makes me wish I had friends to go on a similar trip with.

[@shaundiltz5821]

I like the foreshadowing on day 1, "vacation Matt is less prepared.", then the end of the clip, "yah, let's check out that steam locomotive!"

[@michaelbaka4777]

Man, I'm just LOVIN' that Morrvair!! Very unique vehicle, you won't be seeing another one on the road, for sure!!! Glad you guys had a great time.

[@aaronmodlin1871]

Plucky Jeep saves hapless vacationer who drove his vintage station wagon down an off-road trail.

[@evanwebber9981]

Best title!

[@huntspoint3442]

It’s so awesome that you posted yourself, running out of gas. Happens to the best of us.

[@xxdjsolomanxx]

Y'all had a great time it seems. Love seeing friends go out and have a great time in the woods with some good trail rigs.

[@djstubbyh8166]

I'm super impressed by Rudy and his Jeep!

[@TechnikMeister2]

Rudy is always the adult in the room, when it matters.

[@markhamilton3969]

I never thought I'd be laughing so hard at Matt trying to take a bath, but here we are. Tears and choking.

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

"So, I slept pretty good!" "Yeah, you did, we all heard you!" 😂 🤣

[@evanwebber9981]

That would be me lol

[@jonahfastre]

Even on a road trip, Matt still does a recovery

[@milnei]

You folks are such a lovely bunch of people, always brings a smile to my face watching your adventures.

[@feeshermann726]

Thanks for taking us along for the trip! It looked awesome!!!

[@68dart]

Awesome , I took the road less traveled, now my car needs a front end alignment , Thanks M.O.R.R. and Friends

[@Jws1982]

That’s what memories are made of! Going on a whim driving your trail rigs that far, pretty awesome!

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

Damn that morrvair is built with the perfect ratio of looks tire size and performance

[@64jazdude]

And no fuel capacity!

[@magnushoijer7788]

And no AC

[@sniels]

Just FREAKING AWESOME FAMILY FUN!!! Now that’s a road trip. All smiles means happy memories. It’s awesome that you shared that with us. Thank you!!

[@papalilburn]

Absolutely awesome trip, thanks for taking us "flatlanders" along!

[@TheEmpire822]

I learned real quick you never let gas get below a quarter tank on a road trip…

[@Lucas12v]

Or ever

[@jg5001]

@@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction that, and I know those guys are seeing medium single digits on the trail. I was averaging a good 4-5 mpg on the good rocks up in Moab.

[@jg5001]

@RollinRat i did a small trip from San Antonio to EP and made it to Van Horn with 2 miles left on the gauge. That's the closest I've ever been to running out and my buddy was cussing me out. 🤣

[@jg5001]

@RollinRat I have yet to attempt the Rubicon, sadly I dont have my rig (Nissan XTerra) anymore. If gas prices go down, I may buy another one in the future.

[@jg5001]

@RollinRat I got a few dailys in the garage. I sadly crashed my Nissan which is why I dont have an excuse to off road anymore. Wife has Kia, I only have a Ford and Mazda leftover.

[@Rusted_Link]

Can't wait to watch the whole viddy. In Vegas for a wedding, went to Zion. Stopped by your shop. Sorry I missed you.

[@Rusted_Link]

@@Craig_N No I was just kidding about all that I wouldn't put Matt and the crew through that on purpose.

[@nashgawri4869]

It was absolutely wonderful to watch this video just like all of your other ones I've seen thus far. Matt your energy is always positive and your humor is respectful. Really appreciate you sharing this with all of us, thank you🙏🙏

[@stevez340]

How do you go on a family vacation without Lizzy and Ed, lol!!!

[@Scrambler85]

Or Randy

[@larshamilton40]

i was just watchin FabRats episode last night..great to see your version is up this morning...good way to start a sunday funday

[@shoutingatclouds6841]

This is definitely my favorite episode you guys have created I watch it more than once and I loved it every time

[@jwhite0105]

Rudy kept up. Funny he didn’t break at all...

[@SXSPRIME]

that's how new builds be or the xj 4.0 is just the best suv ever made

[@richardelliott9511]

What, I guess jamming the door shut with a bashed rocker panel doesn't count? Lol

[@jeepindave5464]

Im sure the dana 30 wasn't happy. Iocker would have harder on it

[@keniferusxj7047]

@@jeepindave5464 I think opposite...my Dana 30 has a locker and chromoly shafts and hasn’t broke running 35’s..it’s less wear because one tire doesn’t spin then stop ..that’s when u break.....

[@polarablues64]

@@richardelliott9511 nah that's normal wheeling

[@joelcaron8291]

Rudy is the Young Skywalker here... We salute you, young Padawan

[@letstravel4613]

No cussing no garbage talk just quality down home people. It's really nice.

[@18robsmith]

Matt slept well, everyone else heard him sleep well ;-)

[@HANzzz98]

That's what kept the bears away I guess 😉🙈

[@bobs12andahalf2]

- Everybody's out of gas. - I got a cooler. - Okay, problem solved.

[@lagunagirl1347]

And then Matt adds timely reference to ‘trash bag.” What on earth were those people thinking?

[@gurueddy]

Nobody has a Jerry can. But they have a welder! 😂

[@dave5176]

Looks like Rudy has a new business. Rudy's ON Road recovery! You're out of gas? Call Rudy!

[@Franksey180]

Lovely video to watch whilst eating lunch here on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the UK, I enjoyed the trip 👍

[@allfasten]

Somebody:"Are we ever gonna get there?" Matt:"No." lol

[@isaacakpabli1474]

Such a blessing when you are on a vacation and on return just help a random car stuck and then you get to receive a personal tour around another tourist site. I'm definitely going to lend a helping to random strangers. Great lesson from this video. Thanks Matt

[@ogreoutdoors]

I think Paul was out to crush every rock on the trail with his axles.. Awesome Video!

[@64jazdude]

His Yota will outlive every other vehicle on the trip.

[@glazedandconfused4756]

@@64jazdude he drives that thing pretty hard, idk about that lol