The Worst Bombi Failure... Kids Left Stranded

So I got a call but the bombi left my kids stranded in the snow.
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[@yeahitskimmel]

"Keep your head clear and don't get frustrated" Matt's a smart guy cuz that's the best advice for a young man fixing literally everything.

[@lonniepee9804]

I've had this problem my whole life. I'm pretty sure that, in time, I can grow out of it. I'm only 75. 😎

[@stephensaines7100]

Yeah, I'm really impressed with how cool and collected Matt was through the whole escapade.

[@agibitable]

Seriously. Matt stayed so calm and supportive through the whole thing. Every son needs a dad like that.

[@Dan-yk6sy]

Easier said than done, but yeah good to remember.

[@jerryf3153]

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[@cottonhiker]

The words of every teenager at some point, DAD’S GONNA KILL US!!!” 🤭😂🤦‍♂️

[@mwolfe83]

hahaha. I came right to the comments the moment he said that. I feel I have said those exact words on more than one occasion.

[@martinw28703]

More than once! 😂😂😂

[@kdh1309]

Turns out Matt caused the problem !

[@thetransporter2411]

😂

[@MurCurieux]

So true!

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Matt's great help in person. On the phone, not as much. 5:25 Katelynn: "What do we need?" Matt: "You need to put it back on." Good call, Matt. 😑

[@prussiaaero1802]

Gee, Why did the B team not think of that?

[@dnaindex]

why so salty? He knew he was talking to Katelynn, she by default brings light and a smile to everything, this still stays a rescue show not some kind of extreme serious documentary which is hard to digest

[@romeored3889]

@@dnaindexBe serious and not a fanboy, what Matt said was stupid and he was not joking. Ive seen a lot of times where he’s an a hole but they hide it well.

[@TD_YT066]

They've all been around when they put the tracks on in the shop, so they should know how they go. But, and a big one, they didn't have the clamps, those are necessary to bring the ends together to put the pins in. Those need to be kept in the Bombi tool kit.

[@DesertGeezers]

Just a matter of time until your flippant attitude results in somebody getting hurt.

[@mikebythesea45]

Kaitlin is everyone’s mom, always watching and giving good advice when needed. She’s got a good head on her shoulders!!

[@shanegaming2446]

Yes she is

[@glenjamindle]

*Katelynn

[@cynthiawallen4946]

Love watching her work with the crew great addition

[@jimmydoverylittle637]

The cut to the Wrecker Games when Rhett says "How did that happen?" was world class. Nice work. It shows whoever is editing is in tune with shop operations.

[@keithmac7596]

DUMBERNSHIT

[@petergrey7125]

Absolutely agree. The editing guys deserve a lot of credit for how these things turn out. 👍😄

[@TheRealTburt]

Well, now we know one of the contributing factors to it falling off.

[@jondilly1974]

So glad that Katelynn didn’t forget to hand off the hardware that she stuffed in that tricky pocket.

[@GottTS]

I was just waiting for the point someone needs this part and another one say's Kaitlin have it in her pocket but she is not here 😆. Good think they thought about it!

[@grant4176]

My thots too!! I could see them calling Kaitlin for the nut! Lol

[@sinnasinna7060]

@@GottTS Her pocket is like Felix the Cat's magic bag. Ya never know what she'll pull out of her pocket next!

[@mrkizbosir]

As soon as I heard Katelynn wasn't going to make it I was like. "But she has the hardware!!"

[@andrewdillon7837]

@@sinnasinna7060 Felix the Cat ,,Wow! That is an old 'toon ,,used to be on b4 the News @6pm for some reason....hahahaa old sh^t i remember..

[@petergrey7125]

Kaitlyn has such a joyous spirit. Great addition to the team . Her dad should be proud.👍

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Respect to the "kids" for exercising the two most important outdoor survival skills: keeping a cool head and knowing when to bail. They also did a terrific job getting as far as they did with the repair attempt.

[@cordishead]

I probably would have brought a coat

[@jeremykeegan8090]

Kids showed a ton of resilience, a rare trait today. Matt sets a good example for dads - letting your kids figure out their own solutions instead of rushing in to save them. And the B team knowing when to call it and get reinforcements shows wisdom. Great episode. Life is tough, handle it it like these folks and you’ll do alright most of the time.

[@keithmac7596]

YER NUTS

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

i wouldnt say a ton. eating dinner wa on their minds the most.

[@MattB90]

Resiliency is not that rare a trait today, kids are accomplishing just as many amazing things as they did in the past, if not more. You're just boomer brained

[@jondresbach1727]

​@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 Nn m

[@boogaboogaboogaable]

Matt is teaching kids to treat their gear badly, not inspect their tools before they take one a job for a customer, to bother friends in the middle of the night to make up for your mistakes, and to not care you get your customer their vehicle after 1am when they expected it during the day. Matt is still, supposedly, a wrecker company owner. But, he never seems just too bothered about taking care of his gear to take care of his customers.

[@CarswithNash]

I love the part where Kaulin climbs the tree and Kaitlin casually makes a phone call from the bottom of the tree!😂

[@whatnow5313]

Seems like something you would see on the Roadrunner show, lol

[@glenjamindle]

*Katelynn

[@julianmudaly929]

I like how Kaulin said " Look mum no hands", 😂😂😂....then it went South..." Oh No the tracks are off". You guys are just brilliant and never a dull moment. Love your content footage on recoveries. ❤

[@EricBourlet]

Glad everyone got out safe. Having years of experience in snow cats servicing radio sites, we had track jacks, all the tensioner tools ,all operators had to be trained on how to replace a track. Most importantly every operator had back country survival training , avalanche awareness training, and you never left the pavement without enough supplies to survive at least 24 hours in sub freezing temperatures. Please stay safe , get the proper training and stock the cat with survival supplies. Everyone in the cat needs to bring their own 24 hours of warm clothes... Please stay safe out there.

[@AFloridaSon]

As much as I enjoy watching Matt's mind at work to figure out solutions, it's even better watching Kallin, Rhett, and Kaitlin's brains figuring out solutions. 😅

[@benjurqunov]

How will they figure out homosexual special rights ? They're not illegal mexicans !

[@keithmac7596]

YOUR A SICK INDIVIDUAL

[@Mooshimoca]

@@keithmac7596 what's your problem?

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

not really that was painful to watch.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I admire the effort the young folks put into fixing the problem. I like the way Kaitlin stayed cool and calm and tried to keep Kaulin calm. They worked really well as a team. Lots of lessons learned and a laundry list for the Bombi.

[@BugnOutLLC]

That's what girly girls do....Keep the guys pointed in the right direction....

[@veganpenguin9857]

Kaitlin is the real life Sakura without the training from grandma tsunade

[@cr5195]

Rhett was their only hope…

[@josiatokirina1788]

Being from Michigan, when I see snow outside I wear four important things. A warm coat, hat, boots and gloves. Maybe it's different in Utah or maybe it's just the age difference or a young guy thing. Fun video watching the learning process in action!

[@Crewsy]

You’re forgetting that they left with 70* temps. However they did know they were heading for the snow. Too often they see their dad in short sleeves in snowy conditions so it’s not a young guy thing.

[@scottmiller2455]

When I think I have seen the best . You put out another great one. So many things. Young crew that does keep their heads. Great friends when needed. Great mentor/dad. Thank you

[@MrAubewon]

Rett's attitude is so admiring. A lot of people would get upset and frustrated but his easy going yet positive attitude is infectious. He is the type of person you want in a situation like this to keep folks chuckling despite what's going on. Great job team MORR! Ice scratchers on the sleds might help keep the machines cooler, deal with this type of packed/wet snow all the time here in Eastern Canada.

[@rachaelworley590]

The boys are just like their dad.

[@markuschampos5750]

Yes, Rhet is great!

[@someperson7]

*admirable 🙂

[@Saeglopur89]

You have to see a lot to get so calm in situations like this :)

[@shaungarrett3938]

My favorite line: "I don't know if you have the brains but you have all the tools you need." I'd argue brains is the most important tool. But these kids have plenty of experience.

[@CrowPal]

They had enough brains to know they didn't have all the tools they needed.

[@janicedejaegher8831]

It wasn't the kids' fault after all. They didn't have the tools, due to some rough wear and tear at the games.

[@floorpizza8074]

That line was completely incorrect, though. They had the brains to know that they didn't have the tools they needed.

[@doughaven-rf8id]

It's a combination of both. Without brains (ability) tools aren't of much use and even a bunch of brains will need tools to go with it. You don't want too much of either .... a nice mix is good.

[@TheRealTburt]

It's also very helpful that Matt can describe in good detail what needs to get done. Having a guy who can relay instructions clearly is a big help.

[@larsch6529]

I had my doubts at the beginning of the video. Those two young guys really came through and made a super effort in fixing that tracked vehicle. Every thing worked out and everyone went home. Great video.

[@MontanaLifestyleProperties]

These two and Rudy too are excellent examples of how we should be raising our young men. Bravo, boys and bravo, mom & dad!

[@UnholiestJedi]

I'm getting two learnings from this video: one experience matters in recovery, and two always inspect your gear before you go out on a job.

[@mijour]

and dress for the weather

[@bubby650]

Better yet, DON'T play games with your work equipment. (Offroad games).

[@zoolkhan]

@@mijour i watch this from finland, and i can tell you i always have emergency wear in the car as well as comm equippment that does not require "service" to be there. hypothermia is no joke, and when the fingers freeze repairwork is not gonna be succsessful.

[@slots1407]

@@bubby650 this. These guys are fun, but not professional. Edit - apart from Tom Tom; he's pro.

[@Remas20007]

@@slots1407 They are young, and they left from a hot climate, so they did not imagine it to be that cold, but they should definitely have brought some gloves, jackets, water and food at a minimum

[@Sebastopolmark]

Cudos to the "B" team. They gave it their all, kept their heads on straight and made the correct call to get help. No injuries and all have a good story to tell! !! !!!

[@mariodiaz7130]

Kk. So, We good with making the "B-Team" a thing(?).

[@bradyrupard4044]

Hearing Matt talk to his kids like that was pretty special. My dad wasn’t really a part of my life and what I wouldn’t give to have that kind of interaction when I was their age.

[@babyschuerman]

I love Matt's leadership style he gives great advice and gives the crew a chance too figure it out and when after trying and doing a great job they admitted they needed more tools and some extra help he came and helped while staying positive and addressing that he probably did the damage himself truly a great guy 👍 the younger generation needs more people like him. Keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@NCMOUNTAINMAN]

Matt’s confidence in his boys (and Kaitlyn) is awesome 👍. First of all sending them on the recovery and then the repair. A lot of kids (young adults) would not have gotten off their devices long enough to do it let alone have learned what to do. Hats off to the “B” team. 🇺🇸

[@adambeaudry7784]

When you fix/beef up the back axle, why not replace the rubber tire with a sprocket mounted on a free spinning wheel bearing. That would allow you to get the tracks as tight as you want without worrying about the tire and would allow you to beef up the rear brakes for better turning. Seems like it would solve most of your current issues with the bombi.

[@Ganiscol]

I've been thinking the same way during the last Bombi disaster recovery when the front brakes broke. The rear brakes dont do alot of work with a rubber wheel. 😅

[@jcar1417]

Bombardier has built snowcats for 7or8 decades, I guess they didn’t know that they needed to be “improved” upon.

[@adambeaudry7784]

@@jcar1417 while the bombi was a bombadier snow cat long ago, its been so heavily modified that thinking no longer works. The tires aren't rigid foam filled bombadier tires, the entire drive system and braking system is different, and it has a overpower LS engine. So yeah things aren't working reliably and they are breaking things on bombi. The way Bombadier designed the systems of the original snow cat no longer works with all the modifications.

[@williamtarpley4025]

​@adambeaudry7784 I always said too muck engine 4 bt cummins would have been my engine of choice

[@jcar1417]

@@adambeaudry7784 they tried to keep them pretty simple because a lot of times you would need to make a bush fix. New and improved so far is more new than improved. But it does look good. 😂

[@edwinschlee8374]

Matt, no more sand pulls with the Bombi just keep it for snow recoveries! Less repairs on it that way. The Kids did good with the knowledge they had on the Bombi!

[@throttlebottle5906]

pulling in reverse would take the load off that rear axle, but that has it's own issues and would probably break other parts/transmission/front axles. lol

[@Emb0341]

So Matt this is a testament to how you raised your boys. They had an issue didn’t freak out. They did their best to fix it. Biggest thing realized they couldn’t do it and didn’t make things worse. You raised them good and taught them some good life skills.

[@IvanOnly]

When Matt realized he damaged the Bombi, You just know Kaulin was thinking, "Thank gosh I didn't break it!"

[@chadd9637]

Great video. I was really hoping the kids would figure it out on their own somehow. I remember being 17 years old and we didn't have cell phones. We would have a snowmobile break down or get our trucks stuck miles and miles from anywhere. We just had to figure it out. Those are the experiences that helped us learn how to be creative and self sufficient.

[@lindagarner8411]

Matt, I must have started watching your videos a couple years ago. They got me through the recovery after 2 operations, 8 months apart. I absolutely love them! You have an incredible family, and the videos are so fun! Don't ever stop. God bless you and all of yours.

[@sk-wx1cf]

Wow, very challenging! Kids did a great job being resourceful and also knowing when to break and go for reinforcements. "Don't get frustrated." great advice from Matt.

[@LionMouse23]

6:00 sounds exactly like the conversations I've had with my dad explaining how to fix something over the phone

[@kcoop9999]

Aaargh!!! This brings back memories of life as a Tanker!! At least the vehicle doesn't weigh 70 tons and they aren't A55 Deep in mud!!

[@animestar9745]

Great job to everyone! I love that your boys have been raised to think and work hard. We need more of this in our country 💪🏼

[@skagitway]

Kaitlin, Thank you for your positive attitude.

[@stevebarcia5945]

So cool to see young adults go through this and figure things out on their own. A testament to their parents for sure. Good job guys!

[@iffykidmn8170]

yep they figured it out on their own, Dad come save us!

[@philldoraine3549]

@@iffykidmn8170 they figured out that they couldnt fix dad's damaged crap pile with which he sent them off to do a job...

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@philldoraine3549 and dad showed up fixed the crap pile made the recovery and got them back home.

[@steveclark4291]

​@@iffykidmn8170 They did figure it out ! It was damaged more than first realized ! They even told Matt what was wrong with it ! That's how they knew what to possibly take with them to get the job done !

[@rickcampbell1846]

The fact that Matt did not even ASK why he was climbing down from a tree says a lot...😂

[@grumpymunchkin2959]

Rhett had me laughing a bunch of times with his little one liners. He’s got a good sense of humour.

[@donaldpruett852]

The Bombi could benefit from the install of those small carriage rollers that support the tracks between the large rubber tires. Look at Caterpillar track systems (I worked there years ago) and tanks for that matter. Some are spring loaded to keep proper tension on the tracks. Dozers of yester-year had a floating system that had a large adjusting bar at the real (usually) with a large nut that adjusts the tension like a rear motorcycle wheel with a chain drive. There are chain tensioners on timing gears and clutch chain drive systems (Harley's). A tank can travel at highway speeds and not lose a track. Bombi could use a lot simpler and cheaper system than that with the similar results. I've seen the work you guys produce and know this would be a sinch for your team. You could blast through that snow and leave a rooster tail. While towing a broken down client's wreck. Keep up the great work. Love watching your work. 79 year old life-long Phoenix Resident.

[@johnwythe1409]

None of that would help much if the back axle is bent, still going to come off. not sure there is enough room between the wheels for a small carriage roller. Maybe a spring loaded tensioner would help. That is what Caterpillar has for their metal tracks, mind you those springs are massive and preloaded with a killer (literally) amount of tension.

[@donaldpruett852]

@@johnwythe1409 A-men to that. That kind of work is done by a shop truck or in the shop itself.

[@jordancurran5498]

Matts advice is the best. Staying calm and focused will always win. Something ive learnt to do🎉🎉. Thats proper, dadding right there, advice with an insult 😂

[@jmcmullenconst]

Matt, you are blessed with a loving family and smart hardworking kids. You are a great mentor and dad. I am always impressed with a the skills the whole crew has. Puts a smile on my face every time I watch. Thanks for all the great videos 👍🤙👊💯

[@w05apple22]

Great show!! This is real life stuff and Colin did great!! Couldn’t have asked him to do any better. Stuff happens and I’m sure it’s a great teaching experience going through this adventure. Great family!!

[@katj3089]

Watching Matt and his team problem solve with a positive attitude and determination, is inspiring! Nice work team! The B Team was innovative and level headed and almost made it happen. Kudos kids! YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS! 🎉🎉🎉

[@kimberlyrivard6945]

You need an emergency repair kit with tarp, etc. where is Jaymie. She would be prepared. Love you guys.

[@gillessteeleneuve8969]

Astonished to learn that snowtracks "really grip in the snow, don't they". Every day's a school day... 😂

[@robertthomas5906]

Overheard at a tire store - Is a snow tire better in snow and ice than a Radial? The guy says - yes, it's in the name. Snow tire. Nothing beats a snow tire in the snow. Me trying not to crack up.

[@craigwiz]

Dang, I am so jealous that you saved the day with the help of snowmobiles. Basically no snowmobiling for us in Minnesota this year. Thanks for the great episode. I'm a big fan!

[@jameslittleton1190]

Love your videos me and my children love to watch them together. You guys are so awesome.Keep em coming

[@glb9024]

When you were finally putting track back together I was thinking nut needed to finish was in Katelyn's pocket. That would have been disappointing.

[@fleurdelune5240]

Great job guys, you got em out and nobody died!! Friends that come to help are best indeed. I love Kaitlyns encouraging spirit. ❤ It will be interesting to see how the Bombee is repaired. 😊❤

[@Kellen6795]

The kids did a great job here. Matt, ya'll 100% need to properly inspect your gear before you go out into any sort of recovery. Even just a once over around and under is good enough to find things like what seems to have caused the problem this time. Some advice as a guy with a TON or outdoors and especially winter experience your team needs to beef up their winter survival gear asap. At least 1 shovel, 1 of every tool you might need to fix something that could be a common break at least at the simple level. A track jack for the bombi would be super helpful but not always 100% necessary, at least 1 spare tire, and a bunch of bolts and nuts for the more vulnerable moving components. A radio that can reach out to you or a satellite phone should be out with every team. An axe or hatchet, fire starting materials, both a lighter AND waterproof matches, and a spare jerry can full of fuel Every team member should have a go bag with spare warm clothes. Wool socks, pants, shirt, sweater, and winter boots, 1 large thick preferably wool blanket for every person each vehicle going out can seat, enough high energy food and water for 24h of sitting around. Yes this seems like a lot but even where you are where its normally pretty warm out, if its cold enough for there to be snow on the ground, its cold enough to lose finger, toes, ears, noses, etc. Its cold enough to fall through some unknown deep snow or ice into water or just get stuck covered in snow. It doesnt take much to permanently maim or kill someone. Seen it far far too often. Stay safe and hope the bombi get fixed!

[@gordbaker896]

T shirts and no gloves, light coats in Snow Country. A long long long learning curve ahead for many. Well Done Team.

[@MrArcticPOWER]

Learning from the best.

[@DeepSouthBuilder]

What you’re preaching is book knowledge. Real world knowledge from a lot of working and adventuring in crazy weather has taught me that A: it’s always important to keep your brain stem temperature low (to an extent) for best neurological function. B: It is critical to keep perspiration down and keep your clothes completely dry. If you’re working hard you can easily be in a t shirt in single digits and still have a warm core temperature. Especially if you’re adapted to it. Not everyone should be layered up like it’s the arctic.

[@bishwatntl]

Maybe it's a family motto? "Never knowingly over-dressed" :)

[@gordbaker896]

@@DeepSouthBuilder I grew up in the Country with lots of Deep Snow. You really don't know what you are talking about. Throw away that book and dress appropriately.

[@doughaven-rf8id]

@@DeepSouthBuilder I believe people mean having additional layers available for when you stop activity. In the higher elevations conditions change rapidly. It was clear with the sun reflecting off of the snow so it was comfortable working in a T shirt. Cloud cover and wind changes everything. It's spring time in Utah not mid summer. I totally get what you are saying. -20 F and no wind is really nice and you can be dressed lightly if you are active. Add a 10 to 20 mph wind and you will want your Carhartt Extreme coat and bibs in easy reach.

[@LLthereistome2024]

Matt is awsome he put full confidence in his boys to figure it out. Good job dad.

[@sgrvtl7183]

My goodness ❗️I was freezing just watching the guys& Kaitlin with no warm clothes‼️and then Matt & his friend….BRrrrrr 🥶Congratulations on that recovery👌💯

[@StevenCouncell]

I had a Snowcat back in the 80's with a similar axle design and it was constantly bending the rear axle or shearing the spindle off. In fact that was the reason I sold the thing, got tired of constantly having to work on it. Never could, back then, figure out why it kept bending because the Snowcat was only used for driving through an oil field to check the pump jacks and it had the industrial GMC 292 which really wasn't a great power house.

[@werd7493]

Rhett gotta be my fave! his one liners are amazing

[@othoapproto9603]

Very impressed with the kids, Kallin Great job keeping you cool and making good decisions!

[@imagseer]

Late season snow always catches people out! The Bombi was overstretched at the games already. Caulin kept his head under a lot of pressure, Rhett kept cool and helped a lot and Caitlin played her part well too. Even Dad needed a helper friend. Teamwork for the win there!

[@rohanberry6015]

From a recovery guy in somewhat remote part of Australia, I am enjoying this content Thanks guys.

[@delcat8168]

Great the way that blame and recriminations weren't thrown around. Everyone did their best, made sensible decisions and stayed safe... and got the job done. Love you guys 🙂

[@ljfire100]

i don't like to see you guys struggle but i love to see you overcome.

[@MiamiSunrise]

Its really pretty amazing how many things can go wrong in a profession like this. The kids did great and tried really hard to get themselves out of a bad situation. Probably one of my favorite videos so far. Great work everyone!

[@doobielawson702]

Good job by the kids, excellent decision-making by all of them. Love the Bombi snow recoveries. Make sure you show how you fix the Bombi please.

[@jeffomalley100]

He jinxed ya's when he said I hope I don't have to call Dad lol.

[@stevenway2807]

Good morning morr peps!

[@John13Edge]

The rear bent idler is is a design flaw when the “driven” is in the front instead rear…when the unit is towing all of the force of the vehicle plus towing force is applied to that front axle…if this unit was rear driven sprocket just the force of pulling the track back to front plus what ever force is required to hold the track against the sprocket….

[@rythemzlatin]

Kaulin is branching-out in his recovery skills ( and that comment didn't even seem phase MATT in the least ! ) He knew Kaulin was just pining for a good signal 😉 ; Hilarious that Katelynn didn't notice her single-bar until he was a-ways up 🤷‍♀️ 😂

[@willemfinnegan6643]

keep your head clear and don't get mad best dad

[@SteelheadTed]

Dad comment: always be prepared to stay overnight when going in the mountains.

[@ignaciomacias9464]

Sure do miss my brother. We worked well together. Enjoy your family people. This channels the Best!!

[@petergrey7125]

Another great job as always. Another win for team MORR.

[@stephenr7424]

MATT: You really ought to implement a safety checklist and have emergency tools in the Bombi to put the track back on (bottle jack, C clamp, socket wrench, tarp, etc). I also suggest the boys bring heavier jackets with them if they are going in the snow. You never know if/when you will get stranded. They are putting their lives at unnecessary risk.

[@jcar1417]

Honestly it always amazes me how unprepared MORR is, I know it makes great content but it all fun and games until someone looses an eye. They make enough to have a basic kit in every vehicle and it just makes life easier when you know that you have the tools to do the job.

[@trd4d]

Where do you stop though? If you have a huge rotator running down the freeway, you can carry everything. An offroad rig needs to be as light as possible. The cell phone was the most important tool. Motorcyclists say to keep track of the tools you need in the garage, then take a duplicate set on the road. I don’t think I could ride with the ridiculous amount of stuff some carry.

[@papatomsthoughts]

I have made similar comments to a few of their videos in all their rigs. Seems like they do not come prepared on purpose for content not sure😮😮😮

[@ssu7653]

They had enough clothes for the job they did, it was no real danger. There should be tools and at least 1 pair of work gloves, working on metal parts in the snow sucks the heat out of you hands fast. Walking distance to help/heat means you dont need to pack for 7day camping in a snowstorm...

[@jcar1417]

@@ssu7653 I guess you guys don’t get a lot of snow where you are, we’ve had people stuck on a highway for 3 days because they were snowed in. In the army we had an expression “ it’s better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it” . I always throw an extra jacket, hat and gloves in the back of my truck it takes up no space. I’ve never used them but I have lent them to someone who slid in a ditch full of ice water and who was soaked trying to get out. Just a few extra items can go along way.

[@DarthDainese]

That bombi is always breaking 🤣

[@GregoryVeizades]

It's almost like they didn't think to actually design a good system.

[@richardbieber9323]

The best episode ever! Hilarious conversations! Great determination, great friendship! 👍

[@calvinh.8882]

A great learning experience for the younger crew. When they first started trying to fix it, and I saw the one-handed bandit wasn't able to move the track with one hand I thought, nope, they are not going to get it. But then once they started using the winch and got the track laid out straight I thought they had things going in the right direction, but once I saw the bent axle and the back tire headed in the wrong direction, I knew they needed someone with some skill. lol.

[@waltersobchak2973]

Every job with the Bombi since the upgrades has been a cluster. Sending it out solo until it's successfully completed a few jobs doesn't seem like the greatest plan. Unless you need content. Then I guess it's a stellar plan.

[@CaptainKevin]

Doesn't sound like they had access to the other vehicles if they were locked up at a car show.

[@robbojr11]

​@@CaptainKevinexactly how reckless is that situation. Then sending another truck that also nearly got stuck. Madness. Sure great content. But dont think jaymie will be too happy with matt when he kills or maims one of their kids due to reckless abandon.

[@bigains]

The youngsters showed some good initiative with the track repair. Nice to see them figuring it out and using the winch for some mechanical assistance. Unfortunately the issue was worse than expected. Good thing they know a guy!

[@rickrichardson5329]

Matt you have raised your young men well. It's always amazing watching yall problem solve and finish the task

[@troybilt6752]

This is how you grow amazing young men and women. What a great life you are providing for the youngsters in you family and community family. Thank you for your time.

[@ColinRichardson]

So we got a call. In todays episode: Ed lectures at a college on gold mining, TomTom powers the Banana with a hamster wheel, and Matt and Katelynn have an arm wrestle.

[@macking104]

You should probably have shovels, extra water, food in every vehicle.

[@ShukenFlash]

Now I'm no bombi expert, but that bent tire might have something to do with why the track came off. Glad you guys (and gal) managed to fix it.

[@mkeken1661]

Best MORR video in a long time. Great team work

[@alaska-bornfloridaman4068]

Can we just take a second to acknowledge how good all these kids are compared to what's running around in American cities today? Good job, Parents. 👍

[@westsenkovec]

In today's episode, the Wetzel brothers almost freeze to death while trying to impress Katelynn.

[@davidgates1122]

I was glad to see them utilizing the winch to move that track around. That was an indication they were using their brains to think their way through the situation. You really need a set of track jacks (they do what you were doing with the clamps, but better) and carry them with you. There are some excellent WWII Army training films available here on KZbin that show how to deal with tracks with limited manpower and tools.

[@mattc.310]

Good work and attitude, kids getting to where you did. You knew what was up, but knew you needed to get back for more support. The shop needs a line mechanic with Tom's outlook on operations. A lot of problems could be avoided with that set of eyes on the equipment.

[@grant4176]

😂😂😂 Rhett you CMU big time when you said "When your bombi loses its track..you need a Matt's toolkit"!!! 😂😂😂 You make your dad proud!! The Oscar goes to Rhett! 🏆

[@THX5000]

Matt needs a PistenBully for Bombi recovery.

[@mungox1]

don't ask Jeremy Renner how to run one

[@Jimmy_Jones]

That was a good educational lesson. Truly following in Matts footsteps.

[@bruceeberle8377]

I’ve always wondered about the front-drive design on the Bombi - seems like a rear drive would put the tension where the load is at under the wheels. Looks like the awesome power and great traction were just too much for that back axle. Love these videos! Your team is the best!

[@patrickbalogh2999]

Once, JUST ONCE, I would like to see the Bombi leave the shop with 0 mechanical problems, complete a job, then return back home with 0 mechanical problems. JUST ONCE!

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

That will probably take about 3 years to get the bombi to that level of reliability.

[@rachaelworley590]

None of their vehicles are one hundred percent done. LoL they are always working on them and making them better.

[@patrickbalogh2999]

Lol, I'll keep watching, cuz I'm gonna want to see that😅

[@tomaiger]

or the Banana. or the Morrvair. or the Wreck(er)....

[@volvo09]

It would have been perfectly fine if it wasn't for working the sweat out of it at the off road games :)

[@vailpcs4040]

So, you damaged the vehicle goofing off in the sand, never inspected / fixed it and sent young people out into the wilderness, unprepared (insufficient tools, food, water, fire and shelter, poor communications) and then expected them to deal with it in situ? If you don't put a satellite communicator into a survival kit and stash it somewhere on these remote vehicles, one day you are going to be filming someone's last moments. I really like your videos, but this could have been a disaster. Seriously, you need to prioritize safety if you are going to keep doing this! As someone who regularly goes off grid, I am always prepared to survive 2-3 days outside if need be- PLEASE have a serious, sit down discussion with your entire crew about these types of situations and put together a PLAN and then stock for that plan appropriately. I don't want to see anyone hurt or traumatized due to poor planning!

[@morgandavis9261]

You don't get out of the house much, do you? I imagine you live your life in a plastic bubble.

[@diannahancock8724]

made for utube

[@chazhillyard1568]

Ya they could have got stuck and had to walk out.

[@vailpcs4040]

@@morgandavis9261 I have no idea what you are trying to say. I regularly take 5-7 day 200mi+ hiking trips in Southern AZ and NM with no expectation of outside help. Safety and preparedness is a mindset that is not demonstrated in these videos. I've participated in multiple SAR events, including 3 fatalities. You have obviously never had a situation go sideways on you unexpectedly- I don't like carrying corpses out because others went out unprepared. No need to be snippety about me expressing a concern for others. Even if all these folks are prepared, experienced outdoors people, they might give a false sense of security to someone foolish enough to go out and get stranded and die, but then again, that is how they get paid... All I'm saying is that it'd be nice to have them at least acknowledge or discuss their planning in the event of situations such as this, so that everyone gets home, every time. Why is that so controversial that a keyboard warrior such as yourself needs to attack me about it? Insecure much?

[@todddoehrmann1216]

Matt you're an awesome example. We love the way you teach your kids.

[@shawnenser2610]

Matt. I have often questioned myself over the years how well I have trained/educated my kids on being resilient and self reliant. There are many times I am amazed and impressed with their Ingenuity, resourcefulness and their ability to solving problems at hand. I'm am a proud Dad when they succeed and prove to be a better person than I. I sure am glad they take after their mother. 😉

[@1KUELWHIP]

What a good father they have to walk em through it and calmly handle the situation. Those youngish did an amazing job at doing their best to fix it. Good job team!

[@robbojr11]

A good father would never have put this crew in that situation. They got lucky and they often do. But when it goes wrong it will go wrong in a bad way. Did anyone see hands round wheels and tracks while vehicle was moving. That was fingers looking to be removed.

[@markreetz1001]

Great video. Whenever someone started to sound frustrated, someone always seemed to calm the situation. It's cool that the problem wasn't caused by the young'uns. It was caused by someone messing around though--MMMAAAATTTTTTTTT! Great attitudes and skill by about everyone.

[@rodneysmart9774]

Amazing episode....Matt's wearing a jacket. The youngins put in some good work there. Bravo.

[@schweeb9113]

23:50 "This is a lot easier in the shop." 🤣I'm dead.

[@user-nj6yb3ob5j]

Use to drive a Spryte Snowcat at McMurdo Station. One day I was skating it on ice. The Head of Heavy Shop told me if I tore the track I get to replace the track. Hundreds of bolts. After that I was more careful. But heck ice and aluminum tracks made it a perfect skater in turns. Never threw a track, but I did love the Spryte Snowcat for its abilities. I think only the Hagglund was the only vehicle that could out perform it.