Will the 7.3L gasser Godzilla Super Duty haul this Giant camper across country? + Jeep JL in Moab

[@danielstevens3372]

We have the exact same camper they are very heavy and have had to rebuild it constantly but it gets us out in the woods

[@thedirtheadshed]

All brands are pretty junk

[@battycowboy]

Velocity yellow one is awesome

[@thedirtheadshed]

Rental jeep? I like yellow

[@kentsinclair]

Sweet slide in camper!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s pretty cool

[@super70seven]

Love the video Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you!

[@nspadoni1]

You’re probably the most relatable KZbinr I watch

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks man

[@ectolle54]

You’re not far from me in northern Indiana. It’s a great trip I’ve been through all the places you’re talking about. Good luck on the trip

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks, it was good times

[@mwyatt222]

the trick to keeping Betta's alive is never let their water get below 81 degrees. The second you do they get sick and never recover. Thats why almost all of the Walmart Betta's die because of the air conditioning in the stores and theyre already sick when you take them home. They can easily live 2 years if you do this but sadly so few do.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Ours is about a year and a half. He’s not doing super well

[@damienaube9518]

Nice to see you in my neck of the woods Kanab Utah

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a cool area!

[@Hillbillypunk]

Pontiac Vibes are AWD!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They seem like a great option

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@thedirtheadshed here's a weird fact. The Toyota Matrix is the same car as the Pontiac Vibe. The XR6 version of the Matrix is AWD as well. So you know, options haha

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@thedirtheadshed and to make it weirder, Japan didn't get the Matrix. They got the Pontiac Vibe! They rebaged their own car.

[@richardharvey8939]

Great video 🎉

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you!

[@joe7497]

16:28 Glenwood canyon. Scenic pinch point of I70

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep! Awesome drive

[@michaellowe6821]

It’s always nice watching collaboration with others.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I do need to meet up with him

[@garage79r]

Wallace is where they filmed Dante's Peak

[@thedirtheadshed]

I believe so

[@vavendano2000]

thank you for taking us with you on this epic trip. glad you all are safe and made it with good spirits. keep us updated on what you do.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you! Will do!

[@yeahman1975]

Excellent video friend

[@michaellowe6821]

Nice trip with you and your family. Thank you, you should’ve hooked up and collaborated with Matts off-road recovery you’re right there.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Eventually

[@kalebdelong3781]

Love the content Dave! What’s your thought in the new broncos as far as a stock jeep vs a stock offroad bronco?

[@thedirtheadshed]

I really like the base model 2 door bronco. But I think I would put my Money in a base 2 door jeep

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Your my hero dave

[@thedirtheadshed]

Not me. I’m just a dude

[@4knanapapa]

Cracker barrels welcome RVers to stay overnight, they just a like you to let them know before hand.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. I need to get better at planning that stuff out

[@stevehaken]

Nice Vacation. Appreciate taking us along.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@autotek7930]

I like rocks

[@thedirtheadshed]

Moab is such a cool place

[@autotek7930]

I'm from Arkansas but living in El paso now, the desert is a different place but I never had my own 4x4 when I lived in Arkansas , I did take any car I had out driving like the dukes of hazard for fun just about daily lol. Soon I'll have my new engine in my xj and be out exploring again, I do wanna visit moab for sure, I wanna go everywhere to be honest lol

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Just don't smoke 'em.

[@mattlong_4896]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@thedirtheadshed]

No problem!

[@Fiveiron]

Dave, I just finished binging DED, went looking for more, and came upon your awesome channel. Thanks for keeping the dream alive!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much for the support

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

It is truly incredible to see all the beautiful parts of the country, and to share all of this with your family is an incredible opportunity to share memories that will last a lifetime.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It’s not easy , but it should be worth the effort

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@@thedirtheadshed I believe it is.

[@Horrible_Deplorable]

Glad to see you got the gas engine to haul with.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I dig it

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Dave Man does this take me back to my youth. My Late Dad bought a brand new 1967 Ford F-100 Camper Special for $3200.00 . I don't think that there is a campground from Santa Barbra to the Mexico Border that we did not camp in. Then we discovered Swap Meets at the local Drive -Ins. We didn't stop camping altogether just not every weekend. That truck made trips from Orange County, CA. to the mid-west where both my Late parents where born every summer from 1967 till 1978 when Dad bought another brand new truck this one was a1978 Ford F-150. R.I.P. Mom & Dad I miss you very much.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Those are the memories we are here to make. Thanks for sharing

[@thunder_lloyd]

Zion and Bryce are incredible!! I went to both for the first time last year. Can't wait to go back

[@thedirtheadshed]

Utah has so much to offer

[@briannichols1586]

You drove right by my house in Western Colorado and didn't even wave.....at least I'm guessing you didn't, LOL......looks like a great trip!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I waved.. you must not have been home

[@sg_isme]

I've got a 6 hour motorcycle road trip to Maine today. I wasn't feeling it until now, this video got me hyped. Thanks Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Radical!

[@squeakin3]

awesome road trip, howd she do over the Eisenhower pass

[@thedirtheadshed]

Great! I didn’t know I was near the top. 60 mph mid throttle

[@johntotten4872]

Thanks Dave, this brings back memories from being a kid. My Dad had a 71 Chevy C200 pickup with a cab over camper. We would go visit my sister in South Dakota and we even stayed in Yellowstone. RIP Dad you are missed.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s good to make those memories

[@thefreeak]

HI BOB!😁

[@thedirtheadshed]

He’s a trooper

[@colebertils7359]

Dude that’s awesome 👏🏼 my family just bought an older class A motorhome so our special needs son can come along for the ride on cowboy mounted shooting events. Making great memories with the family Dave 🤘🏼

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good times!

[@tomkelly3896]

Ive owned several campers...they are built like crap.....best bet...buy a good solid cargo trailer...and build it the way you want....will.last forever....i have an 05 trailer....never an issue...hauled it over 60,000 miles so far....and i put pickupbtruck tires on it...never hadca blowout

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good advice

[@tommyrioux2240]

Love seeing this, Dave. Thank you for sharing! I pack up the wife and three kids for a 7,000 KM road trip every year to visit my dad on the other side of Canada. We tow an 18 foot camper with our Gladiator on 35s and camp along the way. Alberta to Quebec is our route.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s got to be fun

[@LostIn207]

I'm going to do a road trip across the country in a 7.3L soon. But its 27 years older than yours. Pray for me.

[@thedirtheadshed]

You got this

[@jonathanheath294]

My jl sport manual I don't have to shut it off to go into 4l or 4h 😅

[@thedirtheadshed]

True

[@RCJesus420]

I just took a road trip from FL up to our farm in MI. lol Got home to FL yesterday. Whereabouts were you in MI? Mid, south, north, etc...

[@thedirtheadshed]

South west. 3 rivers area

[@RCJesus420]

@@thedirtheadshedah, just over the IN border. That's close to where my cousins live, South Bend, IN. I'm a few hours from there when I'm in MI.

[@rediron44]

Nice big crack in the new trucks windshield..lol. Moab seems crowded now. Your truck seems to haul the camper pretty easily. I live in Indiana, weather has been mild, you should have a nice stay

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was good. Not nearly as humid as past years

[@JohnAdamsJohnakaRED]

My oldest Daughter & I did an almost identical trip in Utah a few years back. Even the the jeep rental from Cliffhangers. Class operation. Look forward to going out there again someday. I imagine your kids enjoyed Utah. Thanks for sharing!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on! Yeah. They had a good time

[@autotek7930]

Man I'm living vicariously thru all my favorite youtubers ..... my rig had been down for almost 8 months now. I broke a piston skirt on startup one morning. My 3 year old son cried coz he didn't go to grandmas in digger that day, then i been crying every day since lol. Couldn't find av used 4.0l. Rebuilding mine here was way expensive And a used one was almost 3k out of Florida. I ordered a 4.7l stroker after saving for 3 months and been waiting ever since. You guys get me by but i miss my freedom from the city and my xj was exactly that to me anyway. Glad your enjoying yourselves

[@thedirtheadshed]

Hopefully that engine shows up soon!

[@burgpath7777]

Did the Jeep guy not know who he was renting to?!

[@thedirtheadshed]

He did. I asked him to do his normal walk around so I could film it

[@burgpath7777]

@@thedirtheadshed Good. I'd be worried if he didn't recognize a founding member of the Dirtheads.

[@chriswheeler4255]

Love it

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@robfox5892]

You need to get butter jeep running and set it up to flat tow behind the SD with the camper loaded. Course I'm biased cuz I spent every weekend of my childhood exploring the CO mountains with my dad's 79 f350, a slide in camper, flat towing a YELLOW CJ5. Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s gonna be THE setup

[@rickbargar3145]

Great stuff ! I remember doing this with my parents in the late 60’s early 70’s. Love your truck!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks ! Good memories

[@HoundofWar]

Great job brother.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@EngiTrek]

If you ever had time to do live premiers I would try to watch!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. I need to do some better planning and do that. Maybe for a giveaway I’m gonna do

[@dakotamcmillin9703]

15:25 hopefully the lizard made it 😅

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m sure it’s living it’s best life

[@burtbarrow930]

So are you having to run air bags or something to keep your truck from squatting?

[@thedirtheadshed]

I need to put bags on it

[@OnTheSideOff-Road]

Great content Dave!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@andrewinsinga2993]

Wow 10mpg on a regular day my chevy Express passenger van 2500 with a 6.0L on e85 gas i am lucky to get 11mpg and thats at only 6000 lbs😢

[@thedirtheadshed]

Those 6.0 Chevies are always gas hogs

[@stoneshrink]

Fun stuff, I remember the "car camping" when I was poor and single, then family then the varous motorhomes that grew in size with us, then now - I'm building a slide in for an 86 k5 Blazer... world is almost full circle because my 2nd camping rig was a 1974 k5 Blazer... I imagine that eventually I'll move into my '40 (when it retires from Search and Rescue duties).

[@thedirtheadshed]

Living the life

[@phatdaddy1955]

I was living in Denver when Eisenhower Tunnel was built. Before that one had to go over Loveland Pass. Fun in the winter heading for the ski areas! Brought back a few memories! Hope it was a great time and thanx for bringing us along!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!

[@richw9205]

I’m def a bit jealous. I’m going to live vicariously through you on this one. Maybe soon I can do the same type of trip. So super sweet!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching! It was a good time

[@richw9205]

@@thedirtheadshed awesome!! Glad you all had a good time.

[@robcreel4257]

Always up for a good roadtrip! Great scenery! Thanks for sharing!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!

[@maverick_jl]

Do you think an Ford F350 super duty dually with this style of camper could also pull a Jeep on a trailer? Cool vids BTW - love the channel

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. It would do fine. Will need to add airbags though

[@ZKTJ]

Killer trip! My dad has the same exact camper 😂 he has a manual trans 2019 Dodge 4500.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Last of the good ones

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for taking us along on your vacation.. it looks like ya'll had fun. Tell Grandma I said Hey!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for following along! It was a good trip

[@bankruptsee]

Careful, these transmissions fail within 50k miles. I have about 600 of these trucks in my fleet and it’s a huge problem.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it

[@Livin2relaxat55]

Wish my rv had that motor!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It gets it done

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

Man,.. .. 35's look tiny....

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. Jeeps are getting bigger and bigger

[@chrismarostica1177]

Yep.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep!

[@TxHylyner]

@thedirtheadshed what would it take to pull a bumper pull trailer with that setup, or is it even possible? Been looking at ones that allow the tailgate to shut but would obviously like the extra room.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I have a trailer hitch extension. It’s pretty common practice

[@KtfoMustang]

Sweet ride and a cool trip! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@Higanti]

Pretty cool trip and didn’t know those campers come with sliders, cool, but that was huge and very yellow dot thing you wife was there to cover it up with some makeup 🤭🤭🤣

[@thedirtheadshed]

This camper is like 20 years old. They keep getting fancier

[@ojbarberena7090]

How much was the rental?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Came out to about $360

[@rtscott5899]

AWESOME TRIP, bACK TO THE MIDWEST. ENJOY THE THE VIDEOS, KEEP THEM COMING

[@thedirtheadshed]

Will do. Thanks!

[@Damage_Incorporated.]

Bryce Canyon is gorgeous! Absolutely worth a longer stop especially on a family gig.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. It’s a great park

[@scottr9900]

That cracked windshield, doe…

[@thedirtheadshed]

I need to get a new one!

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I'm pretty that tunnel you went through was the one in the movie "the car" .glad you got to get out and have some fun with the family.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was a good week

[@jaytee1086]

When are you and Fred gonna meet up for Dirt Some Days?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Not sure?

[@jpk1962]

As Always Dave great content. Its nice to see you having time with the family. Beautiful country side. How did Bob do on the trip??

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Bob is good. He’s happy to be back in his real tank

[@seanmerlo6430]

The great one back in UT, next time stop in slc, you can take my Sidekick. That rental sounded terrible. 😅

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was just a little squeaky

[@richw9205]

Funny you would mention that the St George/Hurricane/La Verkin area is one of the coolest spots in the country. We’ve lived there twice…about 3.5 yrs accumulative. Like idiots we keep moving away. I do have a job offer there and it’s a good one. Hoping third time is a charm if we decide to go for it. We’re in TX west of San Antonio about an hour presently.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like a good move.

[@donmynack]

That camper is much bigger inside than I thought it would be.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Always surprises me too

[@mishooter4774]

I live south of Detroit nice video!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Thanks

[@scottburrow8717]

Always great to take the family across this great country of ours.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I love it. More people need to realize how good we have it

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

That Godzilla motor is pretty rad. I want to put one in my '67 Ranchero.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That would be rad

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

My old man did the same back in the day to Grand Canyon, 😏

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good times

[@samsanderson7159]

Enjoy your time in Michigan. If you come in on 127 you will drive within 10 minutes of my place.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. I don’t believe we were by there

[@xcracer311]

haha that site is rad camped at that one before

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice!

[@danielcarroll5667]

"how well a stock Jeep can do" with an expert driver like you ! Love Zion , hope y'all have a most excellent vacation.....

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was a great week

[@americonoffroadadventures8132]

One of the most scenic loops in the country. With the family. Hard to beat!

[@thedirtheadshed]

The trip back wasn’t bad either

[@ewxlt]

Gas is $5.09 here in so. Cal.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s not much better here in Washington

[@akhill4898]

3.38 Irving NY

[@Toyotajunkie]

Great video and an awesome family trip! Thanks for sharing. Oh, it's pronounced karney... (unfortunately I've been in Nerdbraska most of my life). I'm glad you didn't post much from here... corn, cattle, and sand hills aren't interesting lmao! That pass going into Denver probably wasn't fun, the 4 runners never like going west over it with loads or trailers.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It cruised ok, but never like a car.

[@4x4_mark]

Looks like it was an awesome trip, and the truck did great 🤙🏼

[@thedirtheadshed]

One year we all need to meet up for this stuff

[@4x4_mark]

@@thedirtheadshed for sure

[@mikebrown788]

Great video,as usual. Ever figure out why the slide hangs up, or did it self-heal?

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s got some damage to the actual framework

[@joshmoe3680]

I was just up in steamboat and pulling our trailer with our suburban. Really wishing I had a 7.3 to do those passes. 4000 lb trailer up the grade to the tunnel was unusually hot. Not sure why. Glad your trip was mostly hassle free it looks like

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was smooth sailing. I am very grateful to have a decent rig

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

If the Suburban is an automatic maybe the transmission was putting a lot of heat into the coolant through the radiator? If the converter was unlocked then it will heat up the ATF pretty good on a long hill like that especially towing. If you were putting a lot of right foot into it then there's a good chance the torque converter was unlocked.

[@joshmoe3680]

@@Fix_It_Again_Tony I have been wondering the same. I had to put it in second and hold at 44. But, I also had A/C off, and it steadily climbs. Plenty of coolant. But trans got to 220. So might be right

[@yougear]

Love these road trip vids. Keep'em coming Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Will do. The next one is really good

[@nicholashawks9288]

Already back home? Badlands SD has some good campgrounds for a rest stop midway on your trip. Sage creek is a nice just drive in stop.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I have yet to explore that park. We did go to wall drug on the way home though

[@nicholashawks9288]

@@thedirtheadshed its a chill place, Bison roaming around. Sometimes right through the campground. That campground is maybe 20min from wall drug. Doesn't have signs advertising it for the entirety of south Dakota though.

[@DarkHawk666]

Anyone here wheel in a TJ? Seriously considering one, just dirt roads where I am in Maine. 😅

[@marcosierra1822]

Best Jeep ever! Ive had mine 19 years.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Tj is a great choice

[@markgordon6971]

Have a fun trip.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. It was good

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

" Giant kids at that " My dad has that massive camper on a 2000 7.3L SD.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice! Another classic by Ford

[@PaulKaiser42]

What an awesome trip!!! So glad you are able to see and spend time with you family👍🏻. Awesome voice overs as well 👊🏻👊🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Learning as I go

[@leemen]

Does your camper ever hit your roof? Ours did bad with our “baller” 450. Had to add a sheet of 3/4 plywood to the bed floor.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I have a whole grid work of 2x4’s in the bed floor to space it up that 1.5 inches

[@leemen]

@@thedirtheadshed oh sweet!

[@jakeg2312]

That’s awesome taking the camper and driving and getting to experience what’s out there. I just got back from taking my family camping this weekend so this episode was extra special

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Glad you had a good weekend

[@tylermoss5851]

For the algorithm!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate it

[@hotshtsr20]

How’d the mighty Godzilla conquer the grades on I70?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Cruises with traffic

[@hotshtsr20]

@@thedirtheadshed Nice! Next motorhome will likely be 7.3 Godzilla powered. Current is V10, makes a lot of noise, but does fine.

[@krisk5585]

I need to move out west so bad... damnit

[@thedirtheadshed]

There is a lot to see

[@cjleon1104]

Bob the fish? Bob Weiley says that's Gill the fish lol

[@thedirtheadshed]

Hahah