This Rescue Is Beyond My Skills... Not For The Faint Of Heart

[@brianmozisek2682]

As someone who works in the Oil and Gas industry and focused on Safety....I loved your comment "Did anybody see any reason why this is going to kill anybody and we should stop?" That is a great example of engaging your crew and performing a LMRA (Last minute Risk Assesment).

[@Doitgood52]

Risk is when Matt’s driving and talking with NO hands on the wheel 😅

[@Pesmog]

I worked in the same industry and thought the same as BrianMozisek. Its important that you allow anyone to stop the task if they are unhappy. Good drills MORR. 👍

[@andyheinecke1280]

Hahaha I love this comment 🤣

[@dukeallen432]

Oil and gas don’t care about safety. They care about $$$$$.

[@davidparker5345]

Theta is how USPS management handles a situation right before they place the blame on the person that did not see the problem. The other person obviously in a better position to have seen the problem. Yes I am a retired mailman and still have issues from that terrible job and work situation

[@4x4_mark]

Awesome video glad to be a part of the recovery.I would do it again tomorrow if I had the opportunity.

[@JasonBabcock84]

Awesome job Mark!!!

[@kjsgarden]

You guys were instrumental to the success of this venture!! Great work, so glad you could fill in!

[@workerofwood568]

Mark, You guys rock!! Way to jump in and be apart of the solution, it was awesome to see the teamwork!!!😊

[@queenslander954]

Well done mate 👊

[@rarelyright]

Coincidentally there was an alien sighting in the area that night, described as a bright yellow orb squealing like a donkey with its nuts in a vice…

[@johnhpalmer6098]

I noticed the squealing... I wonder if they got something in a brake pad...

[@oscarjaimesr.8707]

😂😂😂

[@neilvetter662]

Creeky Titanic

[@SuperCJification]

@@johnhpalmer6098 Matt addressed this in a previous video; it's the Johnny joints they used for the suspension. They are very robust....but they constantly squeak unless you grease them almost every day. There's no harm in them squeaking so why waste the time greasing them every day when you can just do it as part of routine maintenance like you would for any other grease fitting on a piece of equipment

[@petercornish9903]

Perhaps Robby took Bombie the kitten to the vet, but with anaesthetic I don't think you could have heard that down Mexico way.

[@georgesedwardh461]

I'm Brazilian, I live in the centre of Sao Paulo, 12 million people around me. I don't even have a 4x4 and I don't think I would pay attention to a video that's 40+ min if it wasn't for you guys! Congrats, always great content, true entertainment.

[@paricutin21]

With the squealing breaks, daylight fading, edge of cliff and loose boulders above your heads - can't remember any horror film that's had me as on edge as watching this did.

[@grinchthreeseventyfour5096]

Roy Scheider in 'Sorcerer'

[@mikewarpula911]

Gotta love those Disc brakes

[@johnt.848]

They took breaks to squeal?

[@MaihiBarber]

THIS comment!!

[@tobordabot]

i stopped breathing after they got it on the road and started down

[@markw.2106]

Anybody else notice Colin (sorry for any misspelling) glance up that hill several times throughout the job? Great job understanding where the danger is. You're all amazing!

[@garymoon2829]

I think the young man's name is Kaulin, or close to that. He's Matt's second son.

[@JimYeats]

@@garymoon2829 Well, we won’t hold the ‘unique’ spelling against him.

[@Chris_the_Muso]

Yep, smart young man looking out for his dad and the rest of the crew. I'd second him any time.

[@CptAngelKGaming]

You mean he realized that cliffs are dangerous and things fall? True genius indeed thanks for pointing it out.

[@markw.2106]

@CptAngelKGaming actually he was watching the anchor points, so yeah, smart kid. But my mistake, I'll draw a picture next time, might even color it for you :)

[@ProfessorCop]

Many people might not stop and think about the weight on Matt’s shoulders. He is 100% responsible for the lives of every person on that scene. You can almost see the weight of it on his face. I’ve been there. Great video guys, very well executed on all fronts, including camera work and editing.

[@kramnoslaw4474]

That's true it is for sure alot of stress

[@StayFreeRelax]

Oh quit it. It's going to be awesome. We all need to get back in touch with the land.

[@kpops6784]

That was ruff!

[@internetpointsbank]

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[@randaltotten9358]

I would probably think about subcontracting the military to bring a Helo in and lift it out😮😮 that was some hairy nerve-wracking stuff there👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@lennythompson5164]

My favorite thing about Matt and his team is their collaboration with other KZbinrs. He is using his success to help the other channels and to me it seems very genuine. Thanks for great videos.

[@Dan-oz9rv]

Being in my neck of the woods, I know that trail and that exact spot well. Even with 56 years of hard core Jeepin my heart was pounding as you drove that huge wrecker around that rock. My respect.

[@Pointlesschan]

The rear steer shows it’s value again!

[@luigivincenz3843]

the part where "someone stole the wheels.." made me think. Who the hell would go up there and steal the wheels? Unless the owner "misspoke" when the owner claimed all wheels were there. Maybe wheh he said "there" meant the wheels are DOWN in the canyon below.

[@paulmcsweeney3241]

Matt, build some mounts somewhere on the wrecker to hold a pick and a shovel. Look at a WWII jeep for patterns. There have been more than one occasion where these tools would have come in handy.

[@krisberntzen]

Yeah. I can't imagine how they're not carrying all sorts of showels, saws, tools of any imaginable kind at all times.

[@k53847]

@@krisberntzen Learning from experience in not the MORR way. Why make new mistakes when you can repeat the same mistakes? Like say, no tools.

[@tyleryork6071]

A small folding shovel will fit under a seat.

[@HOTRODMONZA]

If you put TOOLS into the EQUATION that means you have to WORK

[@robroaring7175]

@@k53847Now that made me laugh. The MORR Family crest would undoubtedly be, “non discern, omens challenges repetere”. (*Do not Learn, repeat all challenges)

[@lloydkitson168]

Welcome to San Diego (sort of). Sand Hollow has sand, San Diego county has rounded granite rocks. They are more than happy to crush your rocker panels, chew up your doors or high center your rig. Fun to see your team defeat the challenges of the bush. Keep the greasy side down, happy trails.

[@Charliano700]

My girl Jennifer loved your channel, she used to watch it and would tense up as if trying to help pull sometimes. Thank you for making her smile! She lost her battle with cancer on Mother’s Day after a five year battle and at only 39 years young,And although we had planned to drive out that way on a trip soon, we didn’t get to make it. I’d catch her watching new shows without me sometimes. I personally have a lifted Tacoma and she loved riding with me on the trails. Your channel is awesome and I plan to still make that trip one day soon! Charlie

[@sylvaintheate1237]

Sincères condoléances ! Que dieu vous aide ❤❤❤❤

[@Deliveredfromevil]

Charlie, Im so sorry for your loss. I was widowed at 39. I’ve struggled for almost 9 years to move past the loss of my husband. I hope I don’t offend you in any way by saying this, I recently discovered that love for Jesus greatly outweighs my grief finally. I pray you find peace in your heart and know that Jesus can help you through anything. 💜

[@susanw8471]

Hugs.

[@HoustonRoad]

So sorry for your loss!!

[@Charliano700]

@@HoustonRoad thank you so much!

[@JCPaintGuy]

That was probably the most technically difficult recovery I’ve seen since I started watching your channel almost three years ago. Hats off to you Matt for keeping everyone safe, helping to protect our natural wonders, and getting the job successfully completed!

[@jonclassical2024]

If Matt is doing trail repair to not fall off the mountain, you KNOW it is sketchy AF!! Trigger WARNING...this is NOT an OSHA Approved Recovery! Matt, this was the BEST recovery I have seen on your channel, Congratulations...beyond amazing job! KUDOS to those local fella's for the major assist!

[@my3sons386]

It was in Mexico OHSA ain’t got 💩 to say

[@Amisafeyet]

Attaching the starboard side pull wench to something is the only other "safety element" I could come up with.(safety harnesses and helmets?) Good day! No injuries! 😊😊

[@Mike_Westervelt]

Mexico-Cake

[@kennethalbert4653]

It is a testament to their integrity that they saw this job through ! Very impressive !!

[@jeffh8803]

The last two hillside recoveries have also also been majorly sketchy, with so many ways for the team to get hurt or worse.

[@richardthomas1743]

The Cactus fact at the end was not boring at all. I knew what it was but appreciate learning and I am sure that many people did not know. Thank you Matt and thumbs UP! 👍👍

[@russkepler]

Cholla cactus (pronounced choya). That looks to be the straight strong stuff and not the brittle short segment stuff called "jumping" cholla in Arizona.

[@davestevens4263]

That's what I say , educational. I love it Matt . Even if you knew . History is awsome except for what America is exsperiencing now . Wake up sheeple

[@rockinredneck57]

I've seen plenty of cactus, but never the skeleton of one. That was bet interesting. One of those things you just never think about.

[@lynnquinn7244]

Same here. I have a piece I begged my parents for when visiting them in NM a few decades ago. Hard to find in northern Ontario, haha!

[@kennethhicks6755]

Makes AMAZING smoke wood for BBQ...

[@Bettina4257]

That towtruck is absolutely amazing. 4 wheel steering, lights on the bottom, a lot winches - a piece of art for the professional work! Thx for your videos, much better than watching Netflix.

[@johngiromini5745]

I would have to say that this rescue is hands down the most awesome of them all. Foreign area, uphill, darkness...just a lot of sketchy stuff. Best job to date. I can't imagine how bad the rescue would have to be that beats this one.

[@stevesmith3890]

I still vote for the one where they pulled the Jeep out of the river and up the side of the canyon with three vehicles winched together but this is a close second.

[@Stereohuntermusic]

Love the natural suspenseful music the wrecker gives when kissing a boulder and dancing on the edge. Like a horror movie violin.

[@kennybrickel6937]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@dancarter482]

There's a _Van Halen_ instrumental it was making me think of ~ on _Diver Down._

[@danquinnell3502]

Intro to Pretty Woman.

[@dancarter482]

@@danquinnell3502 _BOOM!_

[@OzarkTroutBum]

The locals deserve huge kudos and a monster schwag bag. You could have done it without but like you said it would have been days and not hours.

[@stevengibson3788]

I love this channel! This channel and the family and their dogs and their friends puts a smile on my face after a long day of carrying Granite. And cutting it and grinding it and polishing the Granite to a mirror finish. I’ve trained and taught hundreds of Immigrants how to do this job in my 18 years of doing this job. Because I’m A Christian. And I Love My Country. I just taught them how to do it Good. I never cared about where they came from, color or creed. Because of this I’ve learned how to speak good swaths of 26 different languages. With times so hard for a lot of us Americans… we’re hardly getting by. I PRAY FOR ALL OF US! I wish. No! I PRAY, I could get some help with my truck. It’s old. But I Love Her. 22 year old Chevy 1500 HD 6.0 Liter. GOD, I need some help. Sorry for the venting. GOD BLESS YOU FOLKS AT MATTS OFF ROAD RECOVERY AND FAMILY. AND YOUR ANIMAL FAMILY. ✝️💚🙏🏽🇺🇸

[@timmcneil906]

Dude, I'm pushing 72 years now, I may have to stop watching... don't know how much more my heart can take! Great job!

[@hankg3643]

HA! You got THAT right! I'm 73 and my blood pressure goes crazy on a lot of Matt's recoveries. His whole crew has become like family and it's wicked fun but stressful. I love it!

[@akaCamo]

I'm also pushing 72 and yes this one was just a bit too risky for comfort.

[@alexd7147]

I'm 23 and my heart was racing!

[@davestevens4263]

I'm only 53 & I fear for there safty . I pray a lot until it's over , & some people have great luck . I would never attempt my luck like that & im skilled .

[@idontknow2293]

​@@davestevens4263wasn't luck. That was a Range Rover. That's the entitled class. 😊

[@frankietuned]

Wow, what a recovery! Good people are hard to find. Colt's recommendation was spot on! Good job guys! The world's largest offroad wrecker couldn't be any more perfect for your needs. It's like the crew that built knew what it was going to be used for.

[@christinehardy2059]

When Matt puts on the safety harness, you know it is SCARY AS HECK! Appreciate you all being so cautious and concerned. Also, not getting any snacks at the begining caused it to take all day. Always get snacks!!

[@Kiki-Kauai]

I knew that was going to come back to bite them. Pun intended. lol I suspect everything inside the store matched the inflated prices of the fuel. But always get snacks!!

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

What good you'd it make though?! That cab would crumble like a salty cracker if it rolled over... 😬

[@johnnyadams1755]

I knew when Kaulin said that they weren't getting food, it was going to be a great recovery that will take all day😂

[@capnkwick4286]

Like the saying goes: better to have them (snacks) and not need them rather than need the snacks and not have them.

[@waylonk2453]

I like how you guys aren't afraid of hard work, and do things by hand when it makes sense. For example, digging the groove in the trail and moving the rock out from under the SUV at 37:37. Much respect.

[@paullalone4718]

I have been watching you ever since the demolition derby days. I have seen pretty much all of your recoveries that have been posted. I can tell you one thing for sure. This was one of the best and entertaining recoveries to date.

[@Smiley1401e]

Wow, this is the first time I’ve ever seen Matt’s facial expression, with concern and worried for everyone on the side of that mountain. Just can’t imagine the pressure to be the one person in charge of everyone’s lives and decisions on the hill.

[@erictheis6093]

"Well, somebody's gonna get t check." OMG

[@kingcosworth2643]

You really need confidence in your abilities, that includes been able to listen. Matt seems to have those qualities

[@thomashoward6792]

The 4 wheel steer really paid off on this job, one great piece of engeering on the build of the wrecker, amazingly GREAT MACHINE!!!

[@marklelohe3754]

What a great challenging adventure. People; If you have ever done rock climbing you will appreciate the skills involved to do this. Excellent stuff Matt! Hearing you explain your motivation to do this work to protect the environment has earned a whole new level of respect from me and I have subscribed.

[@j.d.9648]

Outstanding recovery by team MORR and kudos to the local guys for coming to assist! I have to say, this was probably the most intense recovery I've watched! The way that Matt and team finessed the wrecker around that boulder going up and THEN back down in the dark, was NOTHING short of impressive! Slow and steady won the race again! Salutes to everyone for a job well done!

[@Amenhir1]

I've been binge watching the hell out of this channel for the better part of a week now and one thing that really stuck out in my mind is how likeable of a team they've got. You're just so happy to see whomever pops up in the next video.

[@kjsgarden]

One of the very best parts of this channel! No petty drama, no faked fights or backbiting… everybody helps and keeps smiling.

[@61rampy65]

@@kjsgardenMatt has been accused of faking drama, too, making it look harder than it really is. To that, I say BULLPOOP!! If this recovery was faking drama, I'd hate to see what REAL drama would be.

[@tufalike1796]

OMG, Matt, out here in Belgium I was holding my breath sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time! That was crazy dangerous! Thank God for those volunteers to come out and help you guys. I lived and worked in AZ for 15 years and I soooo miss it and your son is correct: everything wants to poke you in that desert, lol. Hugs from Belgium.

[@yebo56]

I'm on day 9 of horrendous tonsillectomy recovery. Just found this channel, awesome stuff. Thank you.

[@TheHelixballerone]

Im a retired Park Ranger from San Diego, I know exactly the location of the recovery. great work!

[@apm2]

excuse my ignorance, how does one go about getting such a great job? Im from SD and would love that job!

[@TheHelixballerone]

@@apm2 Strait out of the University , I applied at several different jobs. The SD Zoo, The Wild Animal Park, and State Park Ranger. I wanted to work at the Zoo, but when the State called I jumped right in. It’s not as glorious as one might think. A lot of policing Folks and cleaning up trash. But I loved it! My fellow Park Rangers and I, mapped out the route for the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through San Diego County Hard work and follow your dreams, would be my advice

[@curchin6877]

Valley of the moon

[@rallycrosscraig]

If you know the area any guess how was that Range Rover up there in the first place looks like a wild road to tackle

[@mrluckyuncle]

I know this place: right near Jacumba Hot Springs - a great place for gliding (sail planes).

[@macgvrs]

Putting rear wheel steer on the wrecker was the smartest thing that was done when building it. I must confess I was wondering a bit about that. Really glad I wasn't building it. It was a wise choice. Really enhances the capabilities of the wrecker. It's an amazing machine.

[@rusty1187]

The more (mprr) i see that wrecker in action, the more impressed i am!

[@steveb4142]

How great is it seeing Mark and his buds with the Samurai on Matt Channel. Fantastic effort to all involved in this epic rescue.

[@markgunnell2149]

I spent a few years in the Old U. S. Border Patrol. That recovery brought back a lot of memories. Thank you. loved the video

[@RosandraChavez-cz5hj]

As an Earthling and New Mexican thanks for coming out and help keeping the environment clean. Thanks Matt and the team.

[@monteanderson1116]

MATT! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE install a shovel on the boom of the Wrecker. You could install a couple different tools to the wrecker, that could often be used in the recoveries. Love the channel 😊

[@redwood_shores]

Completely agree. I always carry a shovel, axe, rope and a saw in my trunk just in case of something, besides a wrench set, hammer and like, and never had a regret. Twenty pounds of additional weight is such a tiny fraction of total weight to be concerned about, but make a huge difference in your ability to handle a lot of unpredictable stuff.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

AGREE 1000% … you have all the room. … Shovel .. ax… PRY BARS (S)

[@philipstaite4775]

The local crew saved the day. Whatever the insurance company was paying you - probably wasn't enough. Great technical recovery!

[@beaker89825]

Kolby I love snowrunner! I know what it is to stay up too late playing 😂

[@Brent-xv4zg]

Heck yeah snowrunner is fun can't wait for the new one to come out

[@Harry_Gersack]

I hope he gives some of that money to the local crew. Or at least the guy who risked his life steering that thing down the hill

[@daander2]

A whole new level of respect for Matt and his crew after watching this. So many hurdles to overcome while keeping safe.

[@sonnicman]

I think this may now be the scariest, sketchiest recovery I've seen you do Matt. I could genuinely hear the fear in Kaulin's voice as he was spotting you through that hairy section. You could see at the end he was physically and emotionally spent. Also thanks to Mark and crew for trekking out there to help you. There's no way things would have gone the way they did without them. And Colby, thanks for the amazing camera skills brother. I'm sure that wasn't what you were expecting when you climbed into the passenger seat of Blue Steel that morning. Not sure if I personally would have flown a drown that close to the Mexican border...but you made it work.

[@Hidin_in_yo_cereal]

Colby said he was up late playing Snowrunner, and I feel that. I was late to work because of that same reason. Someone actually made a mod for it where you can get Matt's off-road wrecker, and I love it.

[@NicholasCampbell-ti6gt]

I love Snowrunner as well. I'll have to look for that mod.

[@Hidin_in_yo_cereal]

@@NicholasCampbell-ti6gt The same person also made the Morrvair, too.

[@TXAG81]

Matt is definitely the master engineer, fabricator, crew leader, and problem solver. Lots of talented, knowledgeable people involved and that wrecker is one of the most amazing, fit for purpose machines I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Matt for sending everyone home safe after this incredible recovery. 🙌

[@Deliveredfromevil]

42:59 I am speechless 😶. All I can think to say is all of you are very brave and talented at this job. God speed.

[@DanielStinebaugh]

The samurai has a little subwoofer! Love that! Also thank the border patrol for watching over you all day! (now go get another snatch block and some jumper cables for the wrecker!!!!)

[@iffykidmn8170]

Not like they can do their job now days anyway. FJB

[@paulhiebert1887]

​@iffykidmn8170 fdt doesn't want it closed so he can scare you into voting for him.

[@RedogZuk]

K is a great guy ! Sweet recovery & helpers 😎🤘🏼☀️☀️

[@krover01]

@@iffykidmn8170 LOL! ahh look at the butthurt Trumpet

[@JohnSmith-sh1zg]

@@paulhiebert1887you keep saying that to yourself my uneducated friend.

[@JohnGoingAndDoingThings]

The wrecker proves to be the best size for the jobs it's been dealt with. Great job, everyone! Glad no one was injured.

[@game9370x]

this situation alone is the reason the wrecker makes absolutely no sense. this job with 3 smaller vehicles would've been 10 times easier. an insanely heavy and somehow capable rig is completely useless if can't be anchored in the correct way. plus just getting on that road was absolutely stupid.

[@driveline1325]

It was too wide on this occasion, perhaps a narrower wrecker Matt?@@game9370x

[@dhag72]

​@@game9370xgetting on that road was stupid? Brother you need to go back and watch other wrecker recoveries because that was nothing. And sure you could bring 3 rigs and double the gas to get down there and back,,,, still have to get those 3 vehicles up that road WITHOUT rear steering, and you also couldn't pull from the side with any of those 3 vehicles, so youd have to get them all parked crossways across a path barely wide enough to drive on. Then when you're pulling, those vehicles will drag and move. And due to being so light, those vehicles cant pull what the wrecker can. They each have single winches so also wouldnt be able to anchor them exactly where they sit, only to the closest strap length. I get bringing a support vehicle, but this was a wrecker job 100%

[@bjglesener]

Matt, your expertise in claw means you have earned enough points for Pulaski! Seriously add a Pulaski and short handled shovel to your long distance recovery pack!

[@davidlesley]

As good as an off road recovery could be, everybody is safe and the vehicle is recovered. Total technical expertise and experience on display. Bravo!

[@anthonylee2099]

Thks to Mark, Brody and Kai for lending Matt a hand. Kaulin, Cody and Matt, what a rescue! Great edge of your seats recovery video .🤙😎

[@jimsmith9819]

anthonylee, it wasnt Rhett, it was Kawlin

[@AlexiCult]

*Kaulin, Colby and Matt

[@redrockitinerant7776]

WOW! What a recovery! The wrecker was built soo right for a recovery like this. Rear steer was a big help, which you weren't initially planning on putting in. None of the other recovery vehicles that we know about from watching your channel could have done this one. This was so interesting to watch. Thank you for the excellent adventure!

[@thinkfree652]

I been watching this channel for years and this recovery was one of my favorites. I saw it to the end.

[@Kejthemyth]

33:40 props to Kaulin for having the eye of Detail on the rock and noticing danger!!! Matt Good job raising not only your kids but the crew up right!!

[@natehoule567]

As an LR3 owner this one made me kinda sad to see such a nice rig wrecked but also proud to see how well it protected the people inside! I was yelling at my phone trying to tell you how to disengage the parking brake! There was little to no collapse of the body. Air suspension still doing its job (coulda been much harder had the struts blown). Surprised the grave robbers left both the cats on there though!

[@DB-yj3qc]

That was a surprise to me, heck I'm no where near CA. stealing Cats is a national pastime now.

[@any0n378]

100%

[@murphy5267]

Right with ya Nate, was Doing the same, funny how limp mode did not activate with that tumble but did the "amigos" light off. Testament to the LRs build. And those Rims sure did serve well to their end.

[@dunerinaz]

Congrats on being invited to race in the Freedom 500!! That's going to be fun to watch.

[@brockryan3405]

Hell Yeah, Brother

[@JannaMontanna]

That may have been the toughest recovery ever! Matt is genius on figuring out how to get ‘em out! And HUGE props to all the crew for their work! 👏👏👏

[@Steadfastly7]

I love your sensor of humour, your close family and your clean language. I would not hesitate to recommend these videos to any of my friends and their kids which is a rare thing these days.

[@allenbragg7920]

So cool to see a couple strangers, to Matt, jump in to do the job. A great community.

[@andymarks1049]

Your son put heart and soul into that. The clip of him totally drained in the back seat on the way home is a testament to his giving it everything he had. Solid work everyone. Is it legal to carry and use a rock drill and tnt now and then? Rock sculpting. Fire in the hole. Matt's knowledge, care, and cyphering are formidable.

[@ryangross5446]

id say it depends on exactly where this trail is, i know you cant blast rock on national forests or national parks at all but if its private property and the owner either didnt care or was properly informed and consenting then yeah probably could go duke nukem but honestly this trail seems really cool as is, scary but still cool

[@samuelbackes4897]

The LR3 / Disco 3 is possibly the heaviest vehicle Land Rover ever made, I've heard its because it has both a ladder-frame and monocoque chassis. Our local Land Rover group won't allow LR3s to try the seesaw obstacle because of their weight - this recovery was already brutal, recovering such a heavy rig in such a state is truly an amazing feat.

[@SavageBunny1]

Heavier than al L322??

[@samuelbackes4897]

@@SavageBunny1 pretty close, the L322 has a kerb weight of up to 5500 lbs, the LR3 gets up to 5800 lbs. in higher trim levels. From what I can see in forums, they can exceed 7000 lbs. after overlanding add-ons o.O

[@edwardscott3262]

Modern vehicles are so damn heavy it's not even funny. I had a 70 SS Chevelle with a 396. Despite being a big block boat by today's standards it was lighter than compact cars sold in America today. There's just so much mandated by government's they can't make cars that aren't shockingly heavy. Even with all the modern tricks they use. Like paper thin sheet metal backed by foam so nobody notices how thin the body panels are Of course part of the problem is what people expect out of modern vehicles. They want every doohickey, geegaw, and sales gimmick and more.

[@cowelk]

Wow! A huge trust factor was involved in this recovery. Well done everyone.

[@dustymojave]

Great job! That was a cholla cactus. Pronounced choy-yuh. The spines are brutal. Many desert offroad racers call them "jumping cactus" because when you bump a live cactus the short sections of branch very easily pop off with the spines attaching firmly to most anything. Many years ago I encountered one riding a motorcycle. Turning sharp around a creosote bush (us old desert racers call them "pucker bushes" because when you ride by one the thin branches will whip your knuckles and make you pucker), and caught a cholla that was hiding behind the bigger bush with the steel toe cap on my MX boot. A chunk of the cactus went flying forward and I tried to avoid it. Caught it across the knuckles of my right hand. It was stuck solid. I had to ride about 20 miles back to camp to get some pliers to pull it out. Some of the spines were too deep to get out. About a year later they came out the palm side of my fingers and palm of my hand. Painful again. A few years later a guy I worked with who raced desert motorcycles like I did was out for about a week. I needed to do business with him so I left a message on his desk. When he came back to work he called me and I went to his office. He had pictures all over his cubicle wall of what happened. He was riding in a race and chasing another rider over crossgrain. He was closing in so pushing harder than usual. Getting close it was very dusty. He saw the rider ahead go up over a ridge and disappear so he gassed it up the face of the ridge. As he launched over the top airborne and coming off his bike, he got a glimpse of the other rider going to his left on the trail. But there was a huge patch of cholla straight ahead. Of course he landed in the middle of it. Spread eagle. He got out. Got his bike out. Getting morecactus spines in the process. Then he rode back to camp. Was taken to a hospital. 9 hours of spine extraction. His wife took the pictures in the hospital. He was still full of spines all over. Not fun stuff.

[@agunther08]

Thank you, you just made me appreciate Michigan winters.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I've run into those cactus before while riding in Mohave, back in the 70's.

[@marnaehrech1223]

Vermont winters, here !​@@agunther08

[@avsystem3142]

I have several cholla cacti in my front yard as decorative plants. They bloom effusively in the spring with large red flowers. I'm in NW New Mexico.

[@4runnerbros]

Tire fell off the roof because they didn’t say “that’s not going anywhere “ after strapping them down 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Jimbo7P]

A rookie mistake, really

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Fab Rats👉®👈! You have to pay a fee to use that line!

[@Kendogi]

You mean, "That's not goin' NOWHERE !!!" (the Queen's English)

[@petesmith2132]

@@KendogiKing’s English if you don’t mind!

[@grimsoul0]

Don't forget you have to slap the strap when you say it.

[@chuckieswickedgoodfab]

Valley of the Moon has some AWESOME trails and scenery. Some awesome caves to explore as well. Greatest Trail repair ever recorded with only a Claw Hammer. Give this man a Guinness World Record.

[@paulwylie989]

Or a pint of

[@rhllnm]

Digging - another example of claw hammer superiority over the ball peen hammer.

[@VictorDeveze]

Found the place, it's the Rumurosa mountain range on the US side. I don' think that land rover should have been off-roading there, I think they figured it out too late and tried to turn back around, only to go down into the ravine. You can see the trail going up gets even worse, so they were trying to go back, should have done it in reverse until they found a better spot to turn around

[@amybyrd419]

I’m from this area and there is a highway, the Rumarosa, on the Mexico side that runs from Tijuana to Mexicali and they say it’s littered with vehicles that have fallen hundreds of feet off the side of the mountain.

[@davidham6646]

Good Job Matt and crew. I've been driving the Jacumba Hills since 1979. You were on the most trecherous trail out there and you were working at the most trecherous part of the trail. GREAT JOB

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Mark, Brody & Kye rock! No pun. They jumped right in & were great! Amazing recovery! Sad about the Land Rover but it shouldn’t have been there?

[@error404fnf]

I liked the outro! I didn't know that dead cacti look this way. To be fair, where I live, there grow no cacti. 😅

[@kevinm3751]

Been in heavy equipment for more than 45 years and never in my time would I have trusted rope but you have really changed my mind! Those are some awesome ropes!

[@dragnfli520]

Wowzeewow! You went to great lengths to clean up the "spilled milk"! Great teamwork from Mark & crew too!

[@Kristof-Kay]

that recovery was next level sketchy, big thanks to the crew you called in, as you said, without them, it wasnt gonna happen. great team work and once again the wrecker showing its worth and its capabilities, thanks for sharing

[@senthilnathanviswanathan4924]

Oh my God and goodness. This is a nerve-wracking military style commando kind of operation. To realise someone would go to mountain's edge or ocean's depth to do such recovery is unthinkable. It is beyond the descriptive of power of a dictionary. This is like 'mission impossible' made possible. With such hardest physical and mental work, Matt, I did not find any tiredness on your face, in your smile. You are an amazing person, man. And your Team has put so much faith on you. I wish Hollywood could make a dramatic film out of your stuff. You, your team and your mission are too grand for words. Congratulations.

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

Seeing Glamis makes me miss it so much . Plus getting the junk out of the desert is always good for the off-road community. Take bags with you. Pack in pack out even other's trash sometimes

[@donnac.1609]

Yep...think ya need some added tools for the wrecker.....and a shovel!! Great team work all the way around! Border Patrol and Colts referral were icing on the cake!

[@stupidgenius9738]

Matt, I am with you on a CLAW hammer, but this is yet another example where a STRAIGHTER/straight CLAW hammer would be more useful. Sell out old kits and reequip them with straight claw hammers- they can do all that bent claw can,unless you pull nails all day, then bent is a bit better, but if not that, then straight claw is the way to go. Way more versatile, and way easier to use, wedge and pry in tight spaces or in this case even use as a chisel, axe or axe pic.

[@brettnipps7205]

What you refer to is known as a "Rip" or ripping hammer. In construction we use them all the time as a digging tool. We save the claw hammer for finish work. But we use what we have.

[@zak-a-roo264]

Yeah, my old flatclaw Estwing framer is an essential tool in the box, a small sledge so worn its a ballpean, all metal makes it almost indestructible.

[@stupidgenius9738]

@@brettnipps7205 100%

[@oldskoold22]

Brick Hammer...

[@bladerunner6282]

how about simply carrying some simple tools like a pick, shovel and a rake or two? jeez! completely unprepared for the job they are doing. i don't get it. smh.

[@Deatomizer]

This makes me miss my days at Golden State Towing. We did a lot of offroad recoveries. Love them as you never new what you were in for.

[@andrewcaune5293]

I kmow the suzuki helped out with the spare wheels but the fact the wrecker was able to drag 4wd back onto the track single handed is a credit to the design, build, testing and modifying Matts team has done to get the wrecker to be so useful and awesome. Not to mention the skill and patience of the recovery crew!

[@Mewsielynx]

Important

[@ETGcasper]

I don’t think it was much modifying, it was purpose built from the frame up only the cab and hood was donated!!

[@andrewcaune5293]

@@ETGcasper Tom Tom and Matt have been working on the lockers, removing tire inflators, simplifying a lot of the features, trying to keep the engine cool - basically trying to keep the beast on the road and reliable. They never really stopped working on it

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@robertwhitcher5113 Agree with andrewcaume5293 here. They have been modifying it quite a bit as many of the ideas either were too complicated, or didn't work as they thought they would but agree, this rig was purpose built, but mods are almost always required to either simplify, or to fix issues not discovered until it's in use, like keeping it cool under pressure and not burning up press ure lines, stuff like that.

[@TheOriginalMrB]

Midway through after attaching the wheels Matt said he wasn’t proud of what he’d done but he was pleased with it. At the end of the recovery he very well could have flipped that to say I’m not pleased with what I’ve done but I am proud of it. Wow and well done!

[@mrmosk2011]

Wow, this is by far the most complicated job I see Matt has done. A lot of good team work and help.

[@VT_Goode69]

I love that you work with your son! I know from experience that he will cherish it one day.

[@elizabethkincaid2236]

Kudos to Mark and his team. Thank you for being there to help Matt & his team. What a collaboration. Well done. Love to all, stay safe 😘😊🤗🙏🇨🇦❤

[@61rampy65]

Wednesday I posted about how nice the old fashioned recoveries were. *This* one had me on the edge of my chair, and even my wife watched until she was afraid she would see some major rock slides. At least I can resume breathing again! What an amazing recovery!! Loved it!!!

[@kennethboucher7663]

Okay, Matt! I have been watching your channel when you only had 9,000 subscribers. This was the most anxiety producing recovery! Ever! I was having an adrenaline rush watching you get past the rock on the way down. Grateful you made it down in one piece and no one was injured!

[@LLthereistome2024]

Matt I lived in Arizona for a year, because my dad was a construction worker. I think the desert, has a special kind of beuty. The sunsets. The animal life, the cactus and especially the Barrel cactus. Yes cactus flowers are so much prettier than roses, from another video.

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

This was a GOOD one…no kids play acting ..just pure recovery !

[@wrangler6977]

That was a really knarly recovery especially when you are that far from home. Great that you found some help from someone in the area. That help was priceless.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

gnarly

[@bobchance4620]

As someone who has had family in Hurricane, it’s nice to see you visiting my neck of the woods. That was a great recovery. Thanks for coming down and doing some trail maintenance and cleaning. Come back anytime. When you do yell loud there’s a huge off-road community out here that would gladly show up and assist with whatever you need; food, water, shovel, slap on the back or a good laugh. Safe travels and future recoveries.

[@anthonywindle7503]

That looked like the gate keeper for Valley of the Moon.

[@markfoote6352]

Snowrunner? Always good to see another man of culture. I'm playing Snowrunner while watching this video lmfao. My buddy who used to tow for a local company turned me onto the game and we used to spend our nights doing winter recoveries in the mountains of Vermont followed my playing Snowrunner until the next recovery came in. What a life.

[@phantom714]

Matt, that was a sketchy recovery in a bad place. I was a little surprised and disappointed when you said you only have 1 snatch block on the wrecker. That thing has 7 winches and it's built to do what you just did but it needs the proper equipment on board to insure the job is successful, safe and as easy as possible. A pick and shovel along with a good land anchor would also be helpful. I know there isn't a lot of storage space on board but a couple of custom mounts could be fabricated and installed out of the way on that monster somewhere, even if it was on the front bumper. Thanks for sharing, I'm a long time fan and long time on road tow operator (30+ years). I truly love watching you, your family and crew doing what you do!!!

[@lernwithgern]

It's asking a lot for them to remember fuel. Being prepared is not the MORR motto.

[@NathanSeeley]

Yeah, I'm always surprised that they don't have a shovel, pick, giant cooler of waters, all the snatch blocks you could want, etc

[@NathanSeeley]

Oh and some tire chocks

[@KingCovfefe]

Their bizarre pride in being under prepared is why I watch fewer and fewer of these videos; it's just too frustrating watching them struggle in really stupid ways. Trail mater, Florida off road recovery, and Casey ladelle are all awesome examples of being prepared and actually knowing what they're doing.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I bet you are from California...@@KingCovfefe

[@Buck1954]

What a challenge that was. Never think a truck upside down on a mountain is easy. And it will always be stripped by the time you get there. Matt, you and the claw work well together. Desert Facts with Matt was wonderful!

[@SD07BIKER]

The San Diego Off road community is probably the best in the US! Thanks to those guys for showing up and rep San Diego!

[@slobaru7094]

same community also robbed crucial parts off someones rig lol.

[@gearheaddave9639]

@@slobaru7094 really!?

[@luedizzleadventures8367]

@@slobaru7094I was thinking the same thing

[@joebrophy195]

@@slobaru7094 I don't think it was the SD off-road community that took the tires. Jacumba straddles the US/Mexico border were some shady people reside. There are actually 2 other abandoned vehicles out past this one. This area is known as Valley of the Moon. It use to be a busy area(80's & 90's, 00's) for migrants to cross into US illegally. It still is except migrants now (daily by the hundreds) walk right around the border wall and a mile or so to the road were Border Patrol now process them and either drop them off in SD and/or they daily board a domestic airline in San Diego and are dispersed across the US. Rock climbers as well as off-road clubs frequent the area regularly. I personally love this area and dirt bike, hike and explore there frequently. The area were this vehicle was recovered is called 'the gate keeper'. The road has gotten much worse from a summer storm last year. It is very challenging for capable vehicles. Hats off to this crew for even attempting to recover a vehicle up there.

[@bodeandigs]

Minus the 3 tires and wheels they are the best :{

[@OdinX316]

Man that was the hardest recovery I have seen you guys do!!! Mark and his guys were AWESOME help!! Man that was some seriously GREAT teamwork!!

[@davidfarmer1666]

Matt, you are without a doubt the Master at off road recovery. This was another recovery, like New Mexico, where no one said that they could recover the vehicle. You stepped in short handed and headed for the stranded vehicle. You knew when you got to the vehicle that there were all kinds of problems. The tires and rims were stolen off the vehicle so you did your usual and found a solution. So off to San Diego go the boys to get tires and wheels. You knew getting the tires and wheels up to the wreck was going to be a problem. Again your super recovery knowledge said you needed extra help and a way to get the tires and wheels up to the wreck. You got on the phone and within a short period of time you had additional help that could get the boys and the tires and wheels up the hill. So by the time the boys got back from San Diego, the helpers were there with their vehicle to get everything up to the wreck. Then as only the Master could do, you got those tires and wheels on the wrecked vehicle. And then you started putting the winch lines where you had already decided they needed to go to pull up the wrecked vehicle. The narrow road caused additional challenges for the recovery but, you were in control of the Off Road Wrecker and all of it's winches so you made the recovery. This was by far one of the biggest challenges for the wrecker and your team and just like New Mexico you prevailed. Everyone knows when you accept the job to recover a vehicle that is off road, you will get the recovery completed. Way to go Matt's Off Road Recovery, you rock...

[@ilovemydad1416]

Thanks for spoiling the video!!! 😂

[@JheregJAB]

Having a local expert is absolutely a great idea, and you do use them most of the time. That said, it might also be a good idea to have a rule about bringing more than one vehicle when driving 'x' hours from home. If you hadn't had cell service or something, it would have been super sketchy super fast if something happened and broke the wrecker.

[@K31TH3R]

Funny that Snowrunner was mentioned, I usually have MORR going on my other monitor while I'm playing Snowrunner. That did not work this time, my eyes were glued to the screen, this recovery was a masterpiece. Moving the wrecker past that rock must've been an absolute clencher, I'd check the seat because I bet Matt took a bite out of it. Really excellent drone/camerawork and editing too, felt like I was right there. Seriously a 10/10 recovery, I both do and don't hope there's another episode quite like this one just for the sake of everyone's sanity.

[@kaygoodwin1797]

My heart was in my mouth a few times watching that. I tensed up just watching him ho past that rock for a aecond time. Matt was scared, don't think I've seen him buckle up like that before. Can't believe someone took that Land Rover up that road! What were they thinking. Very expensive crash.

[@QuatroAtYale]

Ya know, I've always enjoyed watching your stuff, but lately, it's impressed me that, other than the Maveriks, a lot of your driving looks like you're on another planet. Hey, new sci-fit channel about Matt's Off-Planet Recovery. Like maybe a Star Wars show on Disney+. Cool! Oh I love cholla! But, no shovel.

[@paulpierson2137]

Mark, thanks for taking Lizzys place behind the wheel, scary brave.

[@randallbrown8495]

She's. no longer with them.

[@swezeykiller]

Hasn’t been for awhile now

[@MASTERCODER502ER]

huh

[@mickm6309]

@@randallbrown8495 It was more in reference that it was always Lizzy who got the dangerous job, this time Mark got the dangerous job.

[@masterbates7016]

If it were Lizzy Matt would have put her in the upside down car and righted it with her in it and then would proceed to pull it up the cliff with her riding along for not actual reason just casually risking her life for nothing

[@kdkrim]

I've been watching Matt for the last couple of years. This was a very scary recovery. It's like watching a slow-motion accident in reverse. Matt and his team are so damn good. WOW

[@trif55]

Yea, I know matt was worried by it but it took other people months, he went there in a wrecker that's only a few thousand pounds heavier than that suck Land Rover and pulled it out in a few hours (it only took all day cos some sod had stolen 4 wheels)

[@wayneullman5079]

Fantastic work ! Mark and his team deserve whatever you can give them in merch. They saved your bacon for sure. Maybe a longer trailer for 3 vehicles and a tool box.

[@dobledekersoulwrekr]

In merch??? How about $500

[@dariorseventyeight]

That yellow truck...what a beautiful piece of machinery!

[@marvincarter870]

Matt's off road recovery and his team plus Colt's friends pulled off an amazing recovery of this Land Rover. Very precarious and sketchy but they got this thing out!