🇺🇸 The Most STRESSFUL Road Trip Across North Carolina in a JEEP WRANGLER! 🇺🇸

We drive across North Carolina from Charlotte to Asheville in a Jeep Wrangler!
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[@Northanteus]

Looks like a modified Jeep. Wheels are big, and probably only ideal for off-road, not highway driving. 😨

[@victorwaddell6530]

When I left Yokosuka Japan as US Navy MP I bought a Jeep Wrangler . I took possession of it in Greenville South Carolina . After two weeks driving it around Spartanburg I and another sailor drove it from South Carolina to Long Beach CA . I parked it in the Long Beach Naval parking lot until I returned six months later after a deployment .

[@spanishdncr71]

I’ve been driving in the states for 24 years now and I still find it stressful when I fly to a different state and have to drive in a hire car. When I was back in England in summer 2019 and was driving a manual for the first time since 2008 I had a hard time LOL as I didn’t realise I had to lift the gear stick knob in order to move the gear stick into reverse. When I last drove a manual in England I pushed the gear stick down as putting it into reverse. That was stressful!!

[@tomhimebaugh2205]

The oversized tires have a hard time tracking straight on the pavement. They also are throwing off the speedometer. The speedometer is calibrated to the stock tires.

[@Biggolfdog]

This Jeep Wrangler is happier off the pavement than on. It's takes a while to get used to the oversized tires. It's the wide treads that are making the loud noise on the pavement and these aren't well insulated for road noise. Also, it looks like it was built for the mountain trails, foothills and desert areas. I have to give it to you for attempting this drive in a vehicle that you're not familiar with and the distance traveled that you're not used to.

[@travisjulian878]

Also, you are used to driving a mini and a Jeep with an off-road setup, on the highway, is light years away from that....but you gave your balls a tug and cracked on! 👏 Bravo.

[@fsujavi16]

130 miles from Charlotte to Asheville is no joke for these two Brits! Congrats on surviving the road trip:)

[@LG123ABC]

You know the old saying, a 100 years is a long time in the US and a 100 miles is a long distance in the UK.

[@victorwaddell6530]

They drove out of the most direct roads from Charlotte to Asheville to find themselves in Spartanburg S.C. The Bojangles they visited looks like it was off Business Interstate 85 and Asheville Highway on Hearon Circle Spartanburg County S.C. .

[@willp.8120]

@@victorwaddell6530 should have taken 74 through Shelby on over to 26 and Hendersonville up to Asheville.

[@chari326]

The steering is difficult because of the big tires. Jeeps are not quiet cars. We’ve had a couple of them and still have one now. Great for winter driving and off roading.

[@eyepicyou]

That was my first thought when I saw those tires. They're not for dry on road usage!

[@traitoR142]

Exactly, my first thought, probably tram lining, following the grooves in the road, low profile tires, a wider treaded tire, and a tire with large tread blocks are most susceptible.

[@dobiebloke9311]

chari326 - and others - My only experience with 'Jeeps', are of Willies', meaning the WWII version, as seen in 'Mash', which of course, was about the Korean war. For a while, back in the '70s, I was a bit of a cowboy (but not really), yet driving a Willy around the purple sage mountains around Ojai, California, watching the Condors and rattlesnakes and keeping the bears from the honey pots. It was pretty cool, and I actually owned one for a few years,, later, back in New York, and as well, I've had a few friends who had 'modern' versions of Jeeps, but I don't think they really count. What I do remember, tho, is that the stick shift of a Jeep Willie, was the exact one of any school bus, of that era. Kind of cool when you think of it, one so large, one so small, but with the same transmission.

[@chilledd2137]

Nah just get a Subaru instead of a Jeep for winter lol

[@tlagreca1]

I love how Joel’s mind immediately goes to not being murdered in this semi crowded rural neighborhood!😂❤

[@craigpurcell-beard5376]

Jeeps are notoriously loud and a drive a bit rougher than a normal vehicle, but that clear roof insert makes it even more loud. It's a fun vehicle but not for road trips.

[@loosilu]

Yep, I was thinking, that, for a road trip? Yikes! An SUV would be way better but you'd need a second mortgage for the fuel.

[@Montweezy]

Should have taken a Cadillac right? Lol

[@Peri2C]

@@loosilu A Jeep with a solid roof would have been better insulated, but a car like a Nissan Altima or a lower crossover vehicle of some kind like a Nissan Rogue would have been easier to handle with less pushing by any wind gusts. I hate Wranglers, but when I was younger I loved my Jeep Cherokee. It was 5-speed manual transmission with a proper truck shifter in the floor, and it got close to 40mpg on the highway. It wasn't nearly as comfy on long trips as my current sports sedan, but it'snice to sit higher for visibility. Lia needs to select a car for a road trip in the US by comfort, mpg and size next time. LOL

[@loosilu]

@@Peri2C Have to agree about sedans for road trips. High visibility is nice, but it comes with high center of gravity, which I hate. In 91 I did a road trip from NYC to SF,, then back to NYC by the southern route, 8,000 miles total. My car was a beater Dodge Shadow with no AC. Honestly it was an awesome road trip car. Tons of space (it was a hatchback) and I didn't care if I hurt it.

[@loosilu]

@@Peri2C Love meeting another lady who loves cars!

[@madz2876]

“We’ve driven across America,” had me dying 🤣 I’ve actually driven across America a few times, it’s quite a long haul and the Midwest has the dullest scenery. I’m sure there’d be lots of hilarious content if you two ever attempted it!

[@melissagayheart7716]

I wouldn't wanna attempt that, ... that would be a heck of a drive, but I'd love to see them do that lol 😆

[@danettecadzow9837]

Love driving across the US until I got to the badlands. Brown scenery with an occasional brown cow with an occasional brown and white antelope. Got to Yakima and while the heat was melting me I was crying inside as I looked at all the snow on Mt Rainier. 😢 I'm an east coast girl! Hot humid summer cool falls cold winters and damp cool springs and sometimes all that in one day!

[@rst.charles3908]

Nebraska is so glorious to drive through 😂

[@auntlynnie]

@@rst.charles3908 As someone who has done it several times, 😂😂😂

[@rst.charles3908]

@@auntlynnie it makes Kansas feel like a daydream. 😂

[@71viking]

Lia: "Eyes on the road, Joel! Don't ever look over at the camera!" I just about lost it. LOL Love ur stuff guys, cheers from Idaho, USA

[@churchhillchick3895]

Anything under 3 hours is a nonstop trip for us 😂 our longest road trip was from VA to Florida for our 1st trip to Disney. 11 hours! We’ve flown back every time since 😩😂

[@auntlynnie]

Definitely! I’ve driven between NY & WY several times, and I always aim to go at least 4 hours between rest stops, otherwise you don’t make progress.

[@doke889]

Charlotte to Asheville is just two hours, but you made it sound like you traveled for days. I was cracking up.

[@jonathanholland8133]

Two hours on the road is a long trip for a Brit. You should see how they react when you tell them you easily do a four hour trip, then turn around same day turn around and drive back!

[@AutisticByNature94]

In Winston-Salem, we're an hour from Charlotte and 2 hours 15 mins from Asheville. That's one of the pros of living in the Triad. My bf is in Asheville.

[@keith536]

Driving from London to Edinburgh is only 6 hours. We in the US will drive much more on a trip.

[@gertexan]

Add a little "drama queen" in there for effect.

[@CL-ec1ov]

As a Charlottean who takes day trips to the NC mountains (Asheville, Boone, etc), this cracked me up 🤣

[@weavvek]

I was thinking 77 to 40 would have been a better route.

[@drodge72]

yeah, ive done this trip so many times. its literally nothing. but i get it was stressful in that jeep

[@tejida815]

Great job driving Joel. Lia was a perfect companion. Maybe, when you come back, you will feel more comfortable finding Mom & Pop restaurants instead of chains.

[@dearborn123456]

Yes, I think you two should try more local diners and restaurant s

[@dlcalbaugh]

I would love to see you actually do something local in these American places besides eating and shopping. Love the videos just would like to see you participate in something local, like events, fishing, music, etc.

[@pattyestrada6]

@DLC I agree!

[@themourningstar338]

The food videos would be fine if they actually ate the authentic regional food at local restaurants/food trucks/cafes. Instead they seem to stick to chains and fast food 🙄 They don't seem to even do any research on where they go or really plan anything out. Like lets be real, it only takes a minimal amount of time on google to research an area and find out what there is to do there, what is the local food and eateries, what events and festivals are going on etc.

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Looked like an easy pleasant drive through the country. Can't wait to see the Ashville and Biltmore videos.

[@flamarlamb]

I test drove a Jeep like the one you drove several years ago. I mistakenly thought I wanted one. That 10 mile drive broke me of the idea. I bought a Mustang GT instead.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Jeep's are terrible vehicles, fortunately now there is competition since Ford introduced the new Bronco.

[@TidewaterC]

Jeep Wranglers are very heavy and have solid front axles that are made to be excellent off road. They have never been great highway vehicles. That Wrangler also has aftermarket oversized wheels and tires that I am sure made it worse. I am not sure about NC but in many states the tires sticking out past the fenders would be illegal.

[@Tabfort]

The steering difficulties were probably due to the large deep tread tires.

[@KawaTony1964]

Jeeps have a very crude suspension that's great for climbing over boulders, navigating ditches, and climbing steep hills, but they aren't known for comfort. They also suck down the gas. Couldn't you have gotten a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla? You woulda paid alot less for both the rental and the gas.

[@uyeahu]

Now that you’ve managed your first road trip I hope it gives you confidence for future visits. Some of the best bits of America require a car. You could attempt the drive from San Francisco up through the Napa Valley and into the Redwood forest, easily one of the most scenic drives in the States with lots of wine tasting along the way. Just get a boring Prius for the next trip.

[@loosilu]

No, take a bus! you want to actually drink the wine.

[@ZippityDont]

@@loosilu Trust me, you don’t wanna take a bus up Hwy 1 to the redwoods. There probably isn’t one.

[@loosilu]

@@ZippityDont No, I mean wine tasting bus. Lots of them.

[@ZippityDont]

@@loosilu Ah yes, there are.

[@natsfan100]

The truck may having been moving around due to the wind. Sometimes its gets really windy and pushes the trucks out of the lanes.

[@marydavis5234]

Jepp Wranglers are for OFF ROAD driving not for Road Trips.

[@RealzFoSho]

Wind could definitely push around a Wrangler, but even without wind there are a few factors that create a significant ride comfort difference on normal roadways for the Wrangler versus a vehicle designed for normal everyday on-pavement commutes. Wranglers have a short wheel base and a high ride height (made even higher with aftermarket upgrades). Both increase cab movement, giving a ride that is rougher than a normal vehicle on the highway. They also have a stiffer suspension which can drastically affect ride comfort, allowing you to "feel the road" a lot more than a normal car. On off-road, which the Wrangler is designed for, the higher height gives more clearance and the shorter wheelbase decreases the chances of bottoming the vehicle out on uneven terrain. The stiffer suspension prevents bouncing so the vehicle has a lower risk of damage when terrain height changes.

[@jamesradford6091]

When I was in Ireland driving on the left side of the road and the right side of the car I was a nervous wreck. Took me about a day to get used to it.

[@beverlydust5381]

I hope that you enjoyed your time in America and can come again soon.

[@dobiebloke9311]

J&L - You actually drove a jeep, for a bit, in the USA, which as you now know, is not as easy as some might make it appear to be. Left being right, and back again, you really did do pretty well. Hat's off to Larry (or at least Joel).

[@janicesuddath9737]

loved the scene that was sped up. Watching Lia look like she's talking non-stop & Joe totally quiet - concentrating.

[@loveisall5520]

You couldn't have picked a sillier, more stupid conveyance unless it were an old beach buggy!

[@loosilu]

It's pretty much my last choice for a road trip.

[@LG123ABC]

Oh, give them a break. They're foreign and they don't know.

[@loveisall5520]

@@LG123ABC Obviously you don't get it. J & L got some great mileage out of driving that awful vehicle.

[@markchapel6694]

@@LG123ABC - 20 minutes with Google would've educated them - - they routinely check reviews for all sorts of less expensive things....

[@rich7447]

The new JLUs drive pretty nice actually.

[@southgoesnorthwest]

I'm only part way in, but your driving experience in America is very authentic, with that truck all over the lane. 😅 Jeeps don't have good sound insulation from the road. And the wheel wouldn't stay straight because if you go fast off road (previous renters) it messes up the ability to go perfectly straight down a road without touching the steering wheel. Also it sounds windy, depending on wind conditions you have to fight a wrangler to stay on the road. Especially here in Kansas where the winds get like 40-70 miles an hour. 😂❤ Rent a smaller car (chevy cruze) or a more comfortable car (like a dodge challenger or ford taurus) and you'll have a completely different experience. Except with people swerving, that's everywhere. 😅

[@shaunvlog]

I just took a Wrangler from Portland to San Francisco - not sure it was great for the road trip, having to wrestle it around the country roads and I had a sore bum after a while 😂 All fun though

[@wfly81]

Definitely believe Waze over the Jeep's speedometer. More than likely the owner put bigger tires on it and didn't have the speedometer recalibrated for them...so the car will be going faster than it thinks it is.

[@eyepicyou]

Yup. It really is the owner's issue. Those huge tires aren't made for on road.

[@Joncotter324]

They’re asking if Wranglers are a luxury car lol…Jeep Wranglers are quite the opposite of luxury. They’re rugged and meant for dirt roads/off roading.

[@Stacyr4567]

When able, you need to visit the Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. So green and beautiful. You will love it.

[@kates7277]

100%! And make a side trip up to Victoria :)

[@loosilu]

They're European, don't give them the idea they can just drive around and see all three on one trip!

[@kates7277]

@@loosilu LOL...they'd need a good long time out here, that's for sure

[@annaburch3200]

Then they'll see REAL mountains!! I had to laugh when she said they had spotted a mountain. 😆

[@mermaid1717]

Wow Joel you're sitting so close to the steering wheel it's kind of funny. When I drive I'm so far back I'm as far back that the seat can go.

[@Mxzyck]

Thats how I drive, I had an accident when I was a kid with my mom and since that I’m scared to be up on the dashboard

[@loosilu]

@@Mxzyck Yep, I don't want to be walloped by an airbag

[@Mxzyck]

@@loosilu Nope, my aunt was in a neck brace for months cause of her accident

[@LG123ABC]

We call it "riding bitch" around here. I prefer a little more "breathing room" between myself and the steering wheel.

[@mermaid1717]

@@loosilu regardless of the airbag.. been driving away from the steering wheel since before I even had a car with airbags.. it's uncomfortable to be that bent up close to the accelerator and brake pedals with your knees up underneath the wheel. Plus it causes you to hit the brake so much harder when you're that close instead of being able to ease to a stop.

[@BeachBumsk8]

Do a Beamer or Tesla next much smoother

[@andreamaronn4510]

Owned a Jeep for 8 years and fought the steering the whole time. Mechanic said that it was a typical Jeep issue. You can keep having the steering realigned, but it will always go out again n probably within a month. So yeah, its really easy to drift out of your lane if you're not paying attention. Jeeps were origanally built for military use. Rugged, durable, reliable... a pain in the ass if you're just using it trek around town or commute to work. But hey, you look great! 😊

[@andreadeamon6419]

Waze is all i use. Let's me know what's coming ahead. I love it

[@FourStrongWinds4]

I love how this is filmed in very early Spring with all the trees blossoming. Brother lives in Asheville, they love it there.

[@jared5706]

All modern Jeeps have delayed type of steering, you have to turn the steering wheel a little more for the car to register the turn. All jeeps are like that because it’s meant to help when off-roading. Plus that jeep has big tires so that also adds to it.

[@vodriscoll]

I have had either a Jeep Cherokee or Liberty since 2000 and that has never been my experience.

[@TheBadgertwo]

What's worse than a jeep wrangler? A modified jeep wrangler.

[@kazeryu17]

Worse than that, is one with an automatic transmission.

[@bethmeredith]

Well done Joel!👏

[@paulaj72]

You poor things, I was anxious just watching you drive it! Glad you made it there safely. Looking forward to the Asheville videos! 💜

[@TimSmith-uc4pk]

You guys make driving the jeep sound like you were driving a damn tractor trailer.

[@Civilian-st4vz]

Poor Joel, his anxiety must have been through the roof I drive a Jeep as well but I love it!

[@iwemanic]

It didn't help that your Wrangler had huge aftermarket off road tires on it. The ones that it comes with from the factory are better for driving. I've had 2 Wranglers and they're fun. But not the best for long highway drives. Taking the roof and doors off makes up for it :)

[@loosilu]

boy, if you thought it was noisy before...

[@taylesia1]

I love the adventures on 74. I always see the craziest drivers on the stretch between Gastonia and Shelby.

[@BasementBerean]

I rented a new Jeep Wrangler for a day a couple years ago. I only took it around my area in the Pacific Northwest USA and the visibility was fantastic, but I couldn't keep the steering centered. I was always adjusting and it got tedious. I was so glad I went for that extended drive in a rental. Renting is a great way to test drive a vehicle you're seriously considering buying.

[@ady8097]

Loved this vlog. Reminds me of a road trip I did through Europe a few years back. Driving on the 'wrong' side of the road can be exhausting. 😃

[@MsTrain69]

You did a great job, Joel! I’d have never known you weren’t from the U.S!

[@peralez2383]

as far as the steering problems...it could be from the oversize tires. a mistake almost every jeep owner makes

[@stellaandes759]

I'm very sorry the Jeep was so uncomfortable to drive. I hope you find Asheville to be a lovely place. My family lived in NC and drove through Asheville on the way to Cincinnati, Ohio to visit family. Seems like a pretty place from what I recall from 1975 and 1976.

[@Mxzyck]

Joel and Lia remind me so much of my cousin and I, we call each other twins cause we’re the same age and so alike lol we joke cause if she’s on her monthly gift I’ll be extra moody so I’ll hit her up like “is it that time again?” 😂😂😂

[@crash406]

16:55 ... the 'frame' you were pointing out is actually known as a 'roll bar', and it's part of the off-roading charm of Jeeps. It's there to protect the passengers when you're off-roading and happen to go up a hill that's a bit too steep...not like I'd do that in that model of Jeep, but maybe in an older one. Also, another 'charm' of Jeeps, in general, is the idea of 'going topless', driving with the roof & doors taken off.

[@StarJenn19]

I love driving my Jeep Wrangler. I've driven it a lot farther than two hours on the interstate and I felt less tired than just about any car I've ever owned. Granted, I've never owned a "luxury" vehicle, but it's the most comfortable of any I've owned. Also, the only time I've noticed mine being louder than any other car is when it's pouring down rain. I don't have the huge off road tires though either.

[@benrast1755]

So yeah, you figured it out, but in the states, the left general purpose lane (not HOV/carpool lane) is the passing lane. If not passing, keep to the right. And a flashing amber light means yield to oncoming traffic but go when it’s clear.

[@MichaelG1986]

I'd be just as confused by the flashing amber light as Joel. We don't have those in California.

[@catherineschulte6828]

IF I remember correctly, the day you drove to Ashville was an extremely windy day. Big vehicles get blown around more. Sometimes, I wish they would remember basic physics.

[@RichardinNC1]

The big tires and off road suspension contribute to the odd feeling steering. I’ve not driven a modern Jeep but I felt the same with just riding in it.

[@mermaid1717]

Honestly the Jeep Grand Cherokees have that kind of same pull feeling in the steering also. It's a Jeep what can I say?

[@nerychristian]

Could also be that the tires are not properly inflated. But I agree, Jeeps have terrible suspension for daily commutes.

[@loosilu]

@@mermaid1717 Don't they pull slightly to the right by default as a safety feature?

[@loosilu]

Jeeps are great if you have some kidney stones that need to be shaken loose.

[@rich7447]

I have a 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and it handles and rides pretty well for a 5,400 lb vehicle with a solid axle front end.

[@justbirdthings]

As an American who hates driving, this is very brave of you!

[@joannebaker4925]

So funny Joel, "we've driven across America ".🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertgifoy3390]

Great Video.Thanks.

[@darylp2280]

yall make me laugh with your sarcasm

[@elizabethc3038]

Lia you should’ve been helping Joel watch for deer 🦌…Your long time favorite moderator 😉 Peggy, Her husband George hit a deer last week & caused a lot of damage to his truck. Fortunately George didn’t get hurt!!

[@Jen-zz7nv]

Joel, your a trooper, great job! Enjoyed car trippen with you guys across America 😄.

[@markmorris5880]

As a Jeep driver I can empathize with some of your problems, I have a 97 2 door that used to be fatiguing to drive but got better after I changed the seats out to newer units ....Jeep's are never quiet but they are fun to explore with and take the tops off of when exploring,I use mine plenty for that out here in Colorado when exploring old mines and mountain passes!

[@startingagain639]

It’s part of the Jeep cred having it a bit harder to drive makes you part of the experience and connection. They totally are loud because the roof comes off. Once it’s been off never seals again. I’m with you guys though I’d like less connection with the “drive”

[@janecarolhogue3140]

Yes Jeeps are loud but fun.Relax and have fun 😆😄🎉

[@tj_2701]

Part, but not all, of the problem is the aftermarket tires that got put on it. They where of enough difference that the speedometer is off so it's going to have an effect on the handling too.

[@rich7447]

We have a 4 door Wrangler and it is one of our smallest vehicles (about the same size as our Lexus GX). Going from either to the 3/4 ton Crew Cab pickup takes a little adjustment, but lots of adjustment needed for the 42' motor coach (8.5 feet wide).

[@lmtellsho6283]

Jeeps were wartime transportation for officers and others to go where ever needed in what ever weather. It is an all terrain vehicle that has been upgraded. It is meant for going off road. Most of the new models should drive just like a car--sounds like your vehicle was not put right from the last driver and had either suspension problems or a wheel alignment need. Your drive to Asheville wouldnt need this kind of vehicle--an SUV might have suited your needs better--roomy but comfy and quiet. A Cadillac SUV is a good drive.

[@gordon9995]

Fun fact, Jeep got its name during WW2. They were known as a "truck, general purpose." Soldiers shortened this to Jeep. The name stuck.

[@rich7447]

The Wranglers drive more like a truck than a car.

[@lmtellsho6283]

@@rich7447 You should see my Civic Hybrid on a dirt road--a dentist's dream...shook four fillings loose.

[@lmtellsho6283]

but then gas will surpass the dentist before too long.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Well I have to say I'm a bit envious. You two have a life I can't even begin to dream about. Good on ya.

[@silvercityroyal]

Lia's nervous forced smile killed me :)

[@barbhawkinson659]

Amazing job driving Joel. I could never drive in a foreign country. 😊 Great job navigating Lia 😊

[@_gnit]

Driving tip/how to stay in the lane: measure the drivers side of the car to the lane you're in. don't let the steering wheel align towards the middle of the lane or past the middle. if that happens, steer back. realign the steering wheel to the left most side of the lane. Steering wheel aligned with middle of lane= you're still fine but try and keep to the left most side past middle(right side)= too far. realign.

[@kevinpennington4266]

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" was filmed in Sylva, NC... about a 45 minutes drive west from Asheville.

[@jamiegossett]

the wide wheels with the off-rode tires are the reason it is hard to drive. just get regular road tires. with less pronounced tread and you should be set to go. pun intended.

[@loosilu]

THe off road tires are what make that god awful racket.

[@StephenHartHartTalks]

Joel, you are a brave man! I felt nervous for you. X

[@billyculbertson3880]

Also, Myrtle Beach,SC. Ripley’s Aquarium, Medieval Times dinner w/ a jousting show, & a visit to Alligator Adventures.

[@brianhoward9336]

I own a Jeep Wrangler and it's by far the most fun to drive of any of the many vehicles I've owned. I'm a total Jeep Wrangler fan.

[@shalondo]

The reason you got 3 Billboards vibes was because the movie was shot about 45 mins-1hr wesr of Asheville. In Jackson County, in a small town named Sylva. It's a beautiful place! Plenty of small breweries and shops. As well as the lovely campus of Western Carolina University (my Alma Mater). Next time you go to the mountains driver and visit Waynesville, Cullowhee, Cherokee (Casino), Franklin and Bryson City! There is way more in Western NC.

[@adriansantos583]

Y’all stopped in my hometown of Hendersonville to get Bojangles! Loved your video, I miss those NC mountains! ❤️

[@craigscott2862]

It’s loud like a convertible with the top down. Only one solution. Crank the tunes baby!

[@debbycassidy5993]

Joel can drive anywhere!

[@Spazzmatazzz]

Those bigazz tires and offroad suspension is where that sterring wheel and noise issues are coming from. lol

[@kazeryu17]

I own an old jeep wrangler. It's great for short commutes, bad weather, and off road driving; but road trips are extremely stressful. Also, north Carolina interstates are no joke. I just went on a short day trip from Norfolk VA, to Charlotte NC via I85, and was going 90mph, the whole time I was on that road, and bairly kept up with traffic.

[@cynthiafarris1051]

Total credit for even trying to drive in another country on what for you is the wrong side of the road. I'm so sad you don't like the Jeep. Honestly when I owned a Jeep, it was the best driving I ever had. You got to do it with the top and doors completely off though.

[@rj-zz8im]

You look good in a Jeep, Joel! It's certainly the oversized tires and sports package that makes it less comfortable to drive. It's not designed to be a luxurious drive, but kinda fun to drive.

[@justinethridge9157]

You two should drive to Haywood 209 on Interstate 40 from Asheville. They have great food and amazing views of the smokey mountains. Heck there is whitewater rafting nearby. It's not far from Gatlinburg so you know the mountain's are beautiful.

[@pattyestrada6]

Would be great to see you rent a wrangler and put it to full use…off-roading of some kind lol. It’s the best! I’ve rented a couple, went to The Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, drove through the sand pit (got stuck for not going fast enough, luckily had help to push it out), drove through the Sangre De Cristo mountain range…those cars could handle a lot! And to say that a Wrangler is not “luxury” smh lol.

[@Liberty_Templar]

A jeep is not just an off-road vehicle, they are built for extreme off-road. Modern vehicles have very precision steering, but in an extreme off road vehicle that kind of steering would be damaged by rutts and logs while off-roading and the steering wheel could be knocked out of your grip. So jeeps and other extreme off-road vehicles have extra play or drift in the steering which makes them more easy to control off-road, but also means they require more control on the highway. Great for rock climbing, not ideal for long highway trips. However if you off-road regularly and use it as your daily driver, it becomes normal for you and is no longer uncomfortable. But it can be jarring for someone who is not use to that kind of vehicle. Love your channel. Hope the rest of your trip is great.

[@propertylady57]

Always use Waze even when I know where I am going. Love it ❤️

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Seemed like a really nice drive through the pretty countryside of North Carolina, in a really nice looking Jeep Wrangler! Stop complaining!!

[@loosilu]

I would do it in one shot no stops.

[@alysabethmahood8529]

Love the music you added!

[@JML6988]

We drove to Asheville from the other direction: Gatlinburg, TN, stopping by Clingman's Dome along the way. Beautiful driving through the Smokies but I can see where a traffic jam would be massively inconvenient.

[@adder70-1]

Now that you've seen where a Jeep doesn't fit, try the 2 places it fits best. Low country mudding and trail riding in the hills/mountains. And go see a hill climb or rock bouncer race. Then you'll see what off road performance can be.

[@markshannon2959]

Love it! "Driven across America." Some people commute further than that daily. But I understand that was a long haul for you guys. Next road trip get something that's a better road car. That Jeep is a bit of a "poser" car for looking cool tooling around town or off road.

[@elbakan9214]

Duckpin Bowling and Libations -- Duckpins is a different kind of bowling--Give it a try. Smaller ball and pins then tenpins and much more difficult (three balls per frame). Still popular in Baltimore/DC area but apparently no one makes any parts needed to maintain the lanes. There is another small ball game in New England called Candlepins

[@michelle5848]

That big truck driver was probably texting and driving. Unfortunately, that’s done so often in America! Glad you made it to Asheville healthy and happy. 😊

[@techguy9999]

9:15 you just drove by my high school - Shelby High, this is my hometown!!! wish I'd known, would have been great to meet you guys.

[@chrisk5651]

So jealous - I would love to go to Asheville! Everyone raves about how great it is!

[@nathanwu165]

Not me being like oh that looks so easy to drive through while also realizing that driving in la and nyc is why I think that lol 😂

[@pbtraveler694]

It's amazing that you can drive on the right----I would never be able to drive on the left in the U.K.!!! Kudos!! ---- Yes, Jeeps are noisy and an off-roader drives rough.

[@marydavis5234]

Joel's Parent have a Summer house in Miami, Florida, so he is used to driving in the US.

[@wendykleeb2071]

Hey, It takes WEEKS to actually drive across America. Love you bpth!

[@janacole8334]

Maybe you all could go to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg sometime. You are not too far if you are in Asheville. About a 2 hour drive