Couple Recoveries With Mini-Mater

[@johny3barr]

If it's a Mini Mater, Then Does that make it a "Mater-Tott" ???

[@tedecker3792]

MaterTot it is!

[@beaverc2884]

I like it. 👍👍

[@RobB-z8o]

That was good 😂

[@jcar1417]

Perfect

[@tdfulton2954]

Lol “ BABY BOOMER”

[@georgejulien3286]

This just shows how brutally efficient Rory is. Some of these other Utah guys would’ve made 150 episodes over 6 months do build that unit and he did it in what, 2-3? Mint.

[@phatdaddy1955]

Totally agree!

[@mfrsr]

definitely. it's like he's said before - the videos are showing us what his work involves, he doesn't invent content for views....and we all appreciate him for it. this truck is a perfect example of that.

[@Dan_Neely]

Those channels are as much or more about fab than they are about recovery. 😂😂 I am curious how much more work Rory will do after Matt's event when he's no longer limited by the rules. I haven't seen them, but "Jalopy Jeep" doesn't sound like a massively upgraded class. 🤔

[@masterbates7016]

And it's like perfect

[@graememckay9972]

The only one we've seen him take a long time with is the AA wrecker for Robbie Layton.

[@sufferinsuccotash556]

Mini Mater is already a big hit. Need to add chain steps to make it official. You guys “rock”! Literally. Keep it up y’all are awesome!

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Audience: "How many recovery rigs do you need?" Rory: "YES" Keep up the great work. I love your content 👍🔥

[@mickeydevey834]

The more the merrier!

[@jterpenning]

All of them.

[@briannichols1586]

It's simple math. N = the number of rigs you have and therefore N +1 = the number of rigs you need.

[@deanhueter2866]

Only one at a time 😂

[@Zekespeaks]

It amazes me what you ask your rigs to do, and amazes me more that your rigs just say "roger that" and do it. I love your content!

[@scuss2]

It's the driver skills that make it happen.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

@@scuss2 I was impressed with Rory's control over the throttle when he had trouble making that climb. He would attempt the obstacle with lots of throttle, but when he field and it slid back he would let off immediately so when the rears bounced back down they weren't still spinning. See 13:48, but there are numerous examples while he was attempting that climb. There was lots of risk of snapping a rear axle shaft in this case, but Rory knows the limits of the equipment and how to prevent breakage. And he seems to not let his frustration get the better of him.

[@chrisvancampen6706]

That Mini Mater is gonna be, by far, the coolest build at the Off Road Games.

[@TassyDeval]

Shouldn't have given the others a heads up.

[@scuss2]

3 years in a row, best entertainment for the beginning of Spring every year.

[@scuss2]

@@TassyDeval The "others" are still building theirs. Rory is already showing his actually works.

[@calholli]

Yeah.. I was almost mad that he was going to "waste" a jeep for that build... But this thing is incredible.

[@genebrant9968]

@chrisvancampen6706 rory will be pulling out Matt's rigs I bet.

[@kenmurray4232]

Mini Mater really seems to be doing the job. Anybody that has been watching knows that your goal is NO damage to a customers vehicle. When a power steering pump cuts lose, real bad things happen under the hood. Nice recoveries, Thanks for Sharing

[@robinjames4334]

I'm impressed with mini-mater! Don't pay so much attention to the naysayers, Rory. Yours is one of the best sites out there. I have been following you for years and and I always enjoy your content. Keep plugging along guys

[@donlum9128]

Mini Mater is an extremely excellent addition to your recovery fleet. Take Care be safe.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I can only imagine how fresh and clean the dessert must smell after a rain/snow storm which you experienced during the white jeep recovery.... Your so very fortunate to be able to do your work in such a beautiful country.... My uncle had a sheep ranch in a high dessert area of South East Idaho.... I was there a few times when it rained and I have my memories....

[@scuss2]

I would also think that Rory's "desert" would smell better than a Sheep Ranch, but there is beauty all over the USA!

[@freeidaho-videos]

MiniMater sure came together quickly. Everyone and his dog has a tubing bender, but Rory, you are an artist with one. The fit and finish you attained on this build, and Robby's wrecker are amazing.

[@scuss2]

Mike was dayum good at his tubing skills!

[@Carcrackers]

Sean is all “oh yeah” as the locked up diff pops free all we need to hear is a “mint” to top it off!!!! Had me rolling

[@judih.8754]

Really digging that Plexiglass roof panel. Lots of light in the truck cabin. I hope it won't be too hot in the summer. The beautiful vista's in the sunlight give way to ominous wet, slippery obstacles in this damp weather. Trail Mater mini is keeping it real.

[@svinevitable]

Snap on a Sunbrella Cloth cover in the summer!

[@will.green.]

@@svinevitable um whats a sunbrella?

[@scuss2]

@@will.green. Sunshade fabric. Rory could buy a couple of grommet kits from Harbor Freight and make it so one could be tied down. to the roof.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

It's obviously removable.

[@xeontis]

I'd totally build a Mini-Mater if I had the skills. Not that I have a use for one but it's quickly becoming my favorite mini wrecker.

[@stevenjacobson8177]

So cool

[@gregorholmes1837]

Or you could come up with your own ideas to not build

[@xeontis]

@@gregorholmes1837 how about i just leave it as a compliment to the creator of the machine.

[@mooshaker]

Mini Mater getting it ✅

[@will.green.]

@@gregorholmes1837 didnt realize rory had a patent on tow trucks

[@ChristisKing117]

A good old fashioned drag out. Those are always my favorite.

[@bjdukes743]

I’m pretty impressed with that little bugger!!

[@ShannonTilman]

Mini Mater looks amazing. Great piece of equipment for the fleet!

[@pauljohnstone4723]

What a great team. You decide to build a smaller tow truck. So before we can blink, you build it and it works. Other channels say they are going to build something amazing and 2 years later they have not got past deciding what brand of tyres to use.

[@jcar1417]

Because Rory designs for go not for show, but it still looks good in the end because form follow functions and when Rory makes it ,all the angles just seem right.

[@will.green.]

sounds like youre wasting your time watching those channels

[@donhappel9566]

That's easy - they use the tire the sponsor provides then tell you it's the best tire ever. Yeah, I'm looking at you Pattie....

[@galeng73]

To be fair, they never did finish the OnX challenge build.

[@jcar1417]

@@pauljohnstone4723 I believe the major difference is Rory is a recovery guy who does KZbin, as opposed to a KZbinr who does recoveries. One needs equipment that works so he can make money, the others make money by showing you the equipment that they are building.

[@jordantrujillo293]

Y’all are impressive and I love watching y’all’s recoveries. That JK is honestly impressive!

[@Murphco-l2p]

You made a mini wrecker it does a good job Had the same ideal 20 years ago but everybody thought I was nuts I’m glad you did it

[@TrailTime.]

The red mud really looks good on the mini wrecker. Definitely giving Mater vibes!

[@daveh.354]

Your patience in trying to get up those wet rocks is commendable. That had to be frustrating.

[@brockryan3405]

I look forward to seeing Rory's amazing problem solving skills cope with this awesome new little light wrecker and it's limits. May the Force be with my Earthly Jedi hero.

[@will.green.]

i dont think he will push it past its limits. hes got larger tow trucks. he'll prob use it for side by sides and on trails that the dulys wont fit

[@garyinman5400]

That is a great little tow rig, thw size is not going to do what a full size rig can but is still doing a lot. Love mini Mater can't wait to see more.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good afternoon Rory , Mike and Shawn! And of course thumbs UP!!!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Wow Rory those BFG’s are really impressive on those wet rocks .I may have to try a set of them 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RIDGERUNNER3174]

Mini Mater is so freaking cool. I love how it turned out looking like an extended cab.

[@skyepilotte11]

Great recovery under those conditions...Mini Mater got er done... Beutiful job Rory and Mike.

[@homegrownson]

Just insulate the Frame near your head withfoam tubing like used to insulate pipes and will reduce Hum in Frame and keep you from adding more lumps when hit bumps

[@annsecrest9794]

Neon green pool noodles!

[@will.green.]

less bumps more humps. lumps are for chumps

[@edwardscott3262]

A little closed cell expanding foam in the tubing in certain places also helps stop sound just traveling through roll cage tubes. They used to use brass tubes on ships to talk long distances easily. Because tubes are just the right shape to carry sound a surprisingly long distance.

[@turbojunki]

Mini Mater putting in some work !! So pumped for this thing. Did good.

[@wes-w8s]

REALLY great job on those fenders.

[@briandonnelly129]

Work benches.

[@LonC1966]

I paused a different video when the notification came for this video. Looking forward to watching Mini Mater.

[@davidholloway6938]

Just telling my wife Rory is in my opinion the best off road drive I have seen. I love some of the other KZbinrs I watch, but I have seen Rorry drive places I would never be able to rid. He would scare me to death. One of my bucket list items would be able to need him and him take me for a ride on some less crazy places he goes.

[@DaveWossum]

Maybe a new revenue stream for the team? Ride-alongs!

[@will.green.]

cuck?

[@saginawdan]

I was bracing myself in my Lazy Boy most of the video. 😮

[@paulcooper9135]

For a smaller lighter rig, Mini Mater is very capable! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@sgtayl221]

Well done fellas, another excellent recovery vehicle added to the fleet 👍

[@brianschmidt2747]

I love the build. I love the end result. Rory, you have an amazing mind. Your talents are boundless .

[@Chris38908]

Dang Mike dropped us on our heads I’m still a little dizzy 😵‍💫Lmaso

[@leroyll1144]

You guys built the coolest looking & functioning Rigs in Moab . Keep em coming.!+!!!!

[@Littletruckbigworld]

Thanks again Rory! Life saver 🤝

[@robertanderson5796]

Mini Mater did well on the first recovery. Another great job guys.

[@michaelenewold9225]

MiniMater is truly COOL! I'm sure you've heard this a gazillion times but, i think you should invest in head set communication because of how often you pull a rig that way. Great job guys, love the scenery even when it's inclement weather!

[@davidburchfield2720]

Thay have them !!

[@burridge911]

Great job guys! That was a fun video!

[@throttlewatch4614]

People don’t understand the concept that if it doesn’t belong to you, you treat it differently. 30:58

[@richard3141592638]

Way to go, Mini Mater. Thanks Rory et al

[@2Duggy]

17:00. Stunning waterfalls! Nice videography! Thanks for sharing! Again! ❤

[@toms5157]

Mini Mater is very COOL build!!! Looking forward to more videos of it. :)

[@jeffmosley4043]

Mini-Mater to the rescue. Love it. Great job guy's. Best recovery team in Moab. Love the channel and all you guy's do.

[@TWSEnterprises]

Here is praying for Rory’s head, that he doesn’t smack his head to many times on the crossbar. Cause man it seems he is close to it. Time for the pink helmet to make a return? lol awesome rig.

[@dalliance2]

What a great asset to the fleet, fits the bill, more flexibility to the operation. Tight tracks no problem Well done Rory and team

[@galeng73]

On your way back from the first recovery, there were so many vehicles behind you that you pretty much had your very own parade!

[@campy9712]

Great video, two recovery’s with the new Mini Mater.

[@michaelteel4917]

Mini mater is a good name for that jeep.

[@OffRoadOdysseys]

love it. Everything he builds has a purpose. great stuff!

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

Love the organic growth of the channel - you folks do cool sh-t and have cool stuff! Thank you for bringing us along!

[@will.green.]

they do cool shot? what does that even mean? like the videography?

[@will.green.]

ya they do have some cool shots

[@will.green.]

@will.green. shut up, you!

[@dougalexander7204]

Another deliberate build that will put money in the bank. The JK mini wrecker is John Wayne tough and the crew have seen some stuff.

[@jmjm6607]

Great job again.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great job on BOTH recoveries!! Little "Mini-Mater" is doing a fantastic job for being so small!!!

[@llyodreeves4657]

Keep up with the good work love watching your videos on KZbin God bless you all

[@brianpeck697]

That new little rig is super sick, and as always Rory's driving skills and expertise are an honor and a pleasure to witness. Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

You do what you do Rory . Anyone with any concerns about how you do it are sitting on their couch munching on chips and dip

[@will.green.]

you think youre better than us cuz youre sitting in a chair eating popcorn?

[@norcoredneck]

Mike with the nature shots. Lovin Mater Tot.

[@DuxQwqmeup]

My roll bar quit singing when I filled it with spray foam.

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Add three thumbs up on this!

[@Ganiscol]

I was going to suggest that as well, but with the caveat that welding on a foam filled cage later, will be exceedingly horrible mess 😅 But alas, filling it with sand - the even better option to deaden singing tubes - is not viable on a vehicle 😉

[@calholli]

You could probably tap a little plastic wedge into your hitch and quiet it down that way too. Shim it with something. Maybe even drill a hole and weld a nut onto it.. and snug a bolt down onto your hitch.. to keep it from rattling. Just weld a handle on your bolt so that it's toolless. easy fix really.

[@stephensears7483]

I love your new rig! Im excited to see what it will do.

[@albertorozco5981]

Trail maters little son is pulling its weight.👍👍👍😊

[@stratobungle]

I flat-out LOVE the new Lil' Tugger! Granted, there's gonna be times when another of Rory's rigs will be the better choice, but it's really nifty. Really like the tube work, the fenders, and the panels! Can't believe how quick the guys threw it together. Perfect for narrower trails and lighter weight recoveries...😉👍

[@ianclark-fh8tu]

Good afternoon gentlemen!!🤙🏻😎

[@martykitson3442]

Of course we expect anything Rory and crew build is going to be capable, not disappointed 👍👍👍

[@tompetty534]

"Mini-Mater" love it bro. Stay safe out there. Keep up the great vids. Oh am on my phone this time. Figured this vid was worthy of it 😂😂😂

[@lazylizard6532]

Mini-Mater needs a wee bit more head room for you Rorry, but I'm loving this build! You make it look so easy to build the Jeep truck I want.

[@stevenjacobson8177]

So cool

[@bvanman]

Great build and practical for so many of the smaller recoveries..

[@darrendoolan4906]

The only noise I hear is the loud pedal when you stand on it 😂 that mini mater is a cool little thing.

[@scottmctear6282]

Roy you are killing it, HELL yeah!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💯

[@6738]

Trail maters got the big block , mini mater needs a small block 🦅🦅🦅

[@harrywalker968]

a 6 cyl of same cubes, has more torque than a v8.. ie. 302 v8. 300 i6.. i6 is better.. most industrial engines, ships, are strait. not v.. 350 chev have too many design flaws.. like. go buy an 010 block, then give bank details to speed shop..

[@nocrackhere]

Or get a Golen like Matt and Robbie. Maybe Robbie and Matt could buy you one since they are bigger on YT. But you are growing ❤!

[@donhappel9566]

@@harrywalker968 I didn't catch what year JK this is built on but assuming it's a stock engine it's either the 3.8 or 3.6 V6. The 3.8 is....not well loved, while the 3.6 (the pentastar) is actually not all that bad. Neither is remotely close to the 5.7 liters of the classic old 350, and honestly by "small block" I expect most people today are referring to something in the LS family since the old school sbc hasn't been popular in ages. Regardless, at no point in this video was a lack of power a problem that I could see. Lack of grip and wheelbase maybe, but Rory is too good a driver to just mash the peddle and prey. Gearing beats HP every time in Moab.

[@machine7767]

Golen stroker would be awesome!!!!!!

[@donhappel9566]

@@harrywalker968 Oh, and just being the same displacement w/fewer cylinders does not automatically mean more torque. Using the example mentioned above, a 2000 F150 302 was rated at 290 ft-lbs and a 300 at 260 ft-lbs. The straight 6 has some advantages but I don't think I can claim it is inherently "better" than a V8.

[@petertom829]

love the mini-mater, nice build guys

[@kentdarby675]

Definitely like the "Trailmater" mini me

[@nobuddy1364]

Someone did nice work enclosing the cab. Good vision, keep out most of the rain and snow plus the solar warmth on those cold but sunny days.

[@cindydoug]

We LOVE Mini Mater ❤❤❤❤

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

It still amazes me how you can pull another Jeep up a wet slippery slope. Your smoothness and experience go a long way. Like the new Mater Tot. Nice to have a smaller vehicle to go after those side by sides.

[@robertrandall1233]

M&M aka MiniMater is an Awesome Mini Tow Truck!!! It may be Mini.... But it gets the job done!!! Thank Rory and the crew... Awesome... Awesome build!!! 🙂🙃🤪😜😝🫣🫡😴

[@bripslag]

The Internet: Yer doin' it wrong! Rory: You're welcome to come up here and do it. 😉 I'm torn between 'Mini Mater' or 'Mater Tot'. Both are solid names. 👍🏼And like others have mentioned, I appreciate that Rory and the Boys didn't turn the build into a months-long extravaganza.

[@littleoldlady1863]

Hi like to tell you and your family and friends Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and a Happy new year ok can you do more new show for all of us please we will be waiting for you ok I will always praying 🙏 for you 🙏 and Rory and Mike and Shawn and family and friends ok 🙏 please be careful out there ok 🙏 and please 🙏 be safe 🙏 ok 🙏 you have a wonderful day and have a good night and day ok 🙏 love Lorilee xoxoxoxox

[@scottdr650sek7]

Thanks again, for another cool video. I was captivating by the challenges: wet weather & Mini Mater's 1st Recovery. Keep'm coming!

[@Jan-pw4po]

Great looking and functional wrecker

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

I wouldn't call towing it out as easy, and that is why you get paid the "Big Bucks!" Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@bobgrier3103]

I think I’m liking Mini Mater. A bit of tweaking and fine tuning I know you’ll do, and it will be a welcome addition to the fleet. It performed well considering the wet surfaces. I’m impressed. Mike ought to have biceps as big as Arnold’s with all the unaided steering he has to do on rescues.

[@markreetz1001]

Always impressed by how well your trucks pull!!

[@Sebastopolmark]

NICE, the little Mater that could! !! !!!

[@billhayes8526]

Mini-Mater is baddass. If it wasn't for serpentine belts, you might have been able to remove the one for the pump and Mike would had better braking. Nice job guys!

[@cherbahe7285]

I love it! Mini Mater. Did awesome on this job along with your team. I mean, if I got stranded somewhere and had someone to pull me out, at least I would say "This is how the Trailmater team does it". Just love your channel.

[@mattbrooks676]

Ok, I haven't watched y'all in awhile. I saw this pop up and had to go watch the build videos first. Mini Mater is BADASS!

[@joelReppe]

Thank you for showing me places I will never get to see at 76 years old . Joel Reppe Clear Lake SD

[@taylormade710]

Love the clear body panels for more visibility

[@Cranky_Tool]

Mini Mater is my new favorite vehicle! love it!

[@donfrenette713]

I love mini Mater keep building on it Rory it will be useful just for trail repairs and such it's already useful wear the mics even inside the truck pros do it that way!😊Lonewolf Canada A'ho 🇨🇦

[@robertpetrach5427]

Mini-Mater and its creator - amazing

[@niceguy91320]

Mini-Mater looks great!

[@rvbjr]

Mini-Mater is the coolest build I've seen lately. The plexi roof and windows look professional, and I'm sure they make those cold recoveries more tolerable.

[@mikeschellenberg2021]

Man…..what a cool little machine! I would love to own one just like it. You guys are amazing.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Rory and Mike for the adventure and seeing some nice recoveries ! Little Trail Mater is awesome !