Jeep Gladiator Swamped

Longer video of me and the guys getting a brand new jeep Gladiator that fell victim to a flash flood out of Kane Creek Trail.

[@Mick_A_Knuckle]

No need to apologize for the language. Between Matt's and Fab Rat's I was beginning to wonder if anyone in Utah swears.

[@andybonner4730]

When I watched it I thought “language? What language?” Lol

[@queefersutherland8495]

Right. I did hear paul use rch as a measurement though.

[@jeffreyyeip1915]

Did the insurance Company total it? That would be a good candidate for a Cummins 4BTA swap. Strip the interior of all of the electronics power wash everything and drop the Cummins in.

[@skullcrusher2732]

So I've been watching Matt I probably seen almost every episode watch to build the corvair and I love his channel but holy moly I hope that you are charging what you deserve to go and get like the Jeep the broken axle if that's an insurance thing or whatever there's no way that you you should have got at least $20,000 for that and if it's coming out of people's pocket I don't know a poor dude would have to pay at least 10 maybe I'm just thinking wrong but with the special equipment you got you know front lock in your front only sliding around them steep corners I mean risking your life and your team's life yeah I would say 20 and maybe the Jeep rescue from the that's an insurance claim dude that's an easy 10 to 15 I'd say well I just hope you're getting what you're worth buddy probably can't read any of this I really suck it going back and fixing it make them pay because you worth every penny of it

[@daveapplequist4873]

@@skullcrusher2732 u

[@mrolsen6987]

When the customer saw the trail Mater after spend the night in a tent on top of a flash flood they must have been thinking "damn! We woke up in a twilight zone! We'r in Mad Max!! "

[@hondolane3125]

A Jeep with only 4,000 miles - it still has that "new river smell" - if I was drinking coffee it would have been out my nose. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@johndeere8594]

Coming to a used car lot near you. Slightly used gladiator low miles extra clean manager’s special.

[@brentamador171]

Rory’s attitude+White Velcro strap shoes=Pure awesomeness!!!!! (Speaking as a dad who would rock those shoes)

[@bradleymorris8875]

Excellent content. No music , no script. A bunch of dudes doing work. Thank you!!!!

[@Slipperygecko390]

Haha love that they opened their tent and camped out in the puddle. Just look at the debris in the trees, imagine if it rained like that again you're a legend for getting them out mate. Big respect from New Zealand.

[@paulhall170]

"I have achieved that level of laziness!" Outstanding rescue, guys, you must have been pulling about twice the weight of that vehicle getting it out of that bog.

[@TheDgdimick]

"I'm going to build a wrecker..... It's super and lots of fun..." best line of the year.

[@fitzventure]

Flash flooding is a unique concept to non-desert dwellers. If you're low and the sky is gray, get high (like, higher elevation is what I mean, not the other thing).

[@joegilly1523]

Or both?

[@DB-yj3qc]

Na, flash flooding not just know to desert dwelling residents. But Your more attentive to it. A serious part is you'all that live in desert know to watch what happens "up hill" from your location and to know the flash flood paths. But in this day and age common sense is gone too. 👍

[@4x4BMW]

@@joegilly1523 definitely both lol 😂😂

[@onebridge7231]

The sky doesn't need to be overcast. You can have a flash food with perfectly clear sky. The rainfall could have happened 25 to 50 miles away. Have to be mindful of where you are. It's easy to see where water boundaries are in dry beds.

[@fitzventure]

@@onebridge7231 This is true.

[@bernieshort6311]

Another recovery made to look easy, just like the one you did with Matt. I admire your skills and that magical wrecker you built, all coming together in one large dollop of skill and brute force. Thank you for sharing.

[@fantared5263]

This must be like the walk of shame for 4WD enthusiasts. Good work on getting that thing out.

[@sh-df1bb]

the shackles of shame

[@kenmurray4232]

Awesome recovery. It shows no matter how well prepared you are, stuff can go sideways quick. Not putting the Jeep driver down because he tried to recover himself. Great job & shop team.

[@tomfuller9010]

No apologies needed good job

[@jedclampett6466]

And his jeep is a total loss. It is next to impossible to recover electrical components after immersion in that deep of water.

[@Callie83]

Being a "rust-belter" in a rural community about 20 mins outside St. Louis, I would jump at the opportunity to ATTEMPT some of these trails. Our trails around here are mostly passable with two lanes. I don't see a lot of pull-off spots. What happens when you meet oncoming traffic? Are the trails one way? I know some more difficult trails have a bypass too. I just couldn't imagine backing down more than 1/4 mile to let traffic pass especially if you or they are in a party more than a couple. I will admit that I could never be as hard-core as these "desert-dwellers." I'm used to lush forrests, gravel riverbeds, mud, more mud, and even more mud, clay, humidity, foot hills, (I call them mountains, but that's not accurate compared to what these guys are dealing with). Keep up the good work guys! It's a pleasure to watch. 🙂

[@outbacknomad9939]

That was insane watching it pulling out of the creek man 4 wheels spinning 2 off the ground held it down with a lead winch the wrecker is nutz great content Rory. Cheers from Cairns Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@jeffclark2725]

That Steve Irwin used to find a lot of mud and washouts there,was as impressed with his wheeling around in that truck ,as the croc chasing

[@outbacknomad9939]

@@jeffclark2725 Steve was a bit out there but great harted man I first met Steve back in the mid 80s in Queensland on a mcCaffertys bus .he has a beautiful part of the world up in Cape York he saved from mining he was a passionate conservationist bit sad he got complacent in the water but that is the reality of life

[@jeffclark2725]

@@outbacknomad9939 👍 agreed on that, but it would have been great to meet him and visit the zoo over there, we are in Washington state on the west coast of the US

[@outbacknomad9939]

@@jeffclark2725 yer great places over hear the zoo is amazing not the same without Steve but that's life Terri is doing a great job keeping it all together amazing lady .

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great recovery!! That trail looks like it's difficult enough in the daylight, let alone at night!!! You do an excellent job Rory!!! Love seeing Mike and Shawn too. You have a great crew!!!

[@scrambler350]

Love seeing people out there actually using their Top-of-the-Line new Jeeps to do "Jeep Stuff", glad y'all got them out.

[@Wirural]

First day of class in Arizona we were told never to party in a wash. Seeing a flash flood was not only overwhelming to think of in the desert but also the destructive power one posses

[@MrGaryGG48]

Flash Floods are definitely nothing to take lightly!! I lived just outside Ft. Huachuca/Sierra Vista, Arizona many years ago... way back in another century. A friend of mine lived there along the San Pedro River on a little ranch. He and his younger brother were messing around in the pond behind an earthen dam his dad had built across the river bed. While his brother was digging something out of the river bottom and under a couple of feet of water, he heard a rumble up stream and just grabbed his brother by the hair and dragged him up onto the bank as 3 or 4 feet of water came rushing down past them. It scared them both so badly they just sat there watching all that water rushing by while they got their breath back. There's often very little warning and too often cars and pickups get tumbled down the stream like tin boxes. A lot of people have died that way...

[@byronwhitney665]

Surely an experience one will remember for a life time. Great recovery job. Thanks for producing the video. Simply awesome to be able to go along with you out on the trail.

[@billellenburgjr9134]

This could possibly be my favorite TrailMater video ever!!! Looks like an awesome group of guys cutting up and having a great time. I see nothing wrong with this.

[@hitekredneck109]

100%!!!!

[@percyfaith11]

Agreed. To heck with the Karens and Kens.

[@johncraig406]

I enjoy your videos so much, I go back and look at them again... a year later... :)

[@MarineAlpha]

I am watching this video now. When you get a bunch of guys together language will fly. You don't have to apologize. Wish I was lucky enough to hang out with a bunch of good guys.

[@Bryanja81]

The dad shoes kill me! 🤣

[@knife_outsider]

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video man! It's awesome to see how you got that jeep out of there.

[@onebridge7231]

Well props to the young couple for taking their Jeep out to do what it's built for. Hope this experience doesn't turn them off to over landing.

[@johnhouchins3156]

Finding out that their insurance isn't going to cover this is going to be devastating.

[@vasek987]

But maybe thinking twice about selection of camping ground. What an idea to set a camp in the canyon basicaly in the ditch.

[@ZMacGregor]

@@vasek987 I'm pretty sure they got stuck and then set up the tent, not the other way around

[@coltin4803]

I love coming back to these videos years later and seeing all the success Rory is having its well deserved without a doubt

[@larrybreuer4495]

And THAT is why he runs a big block…so that he can drag an overloaded slug back to civilization. Nice job guys! 👍👍❤️

[@kevinkhebertson5159]

At least this video advertised a Jeep and we got to see the Jeep recovery ..

[@peteraltman6374]

I love watching these recoverys thanks for taking the time to show us the trips out to pick them up 👍

[@mikemoore4702]

You are obviously one of the most skilled drivers that I have seen on youtube.

[@Glad2NotBU]

I would have to strongly agree, I really enjoy watching him. He's an artist, and wheelin is his art... which he makes look so easy, but in reality it takes mad skill

[@MagniKhan]

I watched him on one of Matt's recoveries. The skills he demonstrated was why I subbed his channel. The dude knows his shit.

[@stevehoover7202]

JUST PLAIN PHENOMINAL.........Great Video Rory

[@jmarthemi]

The "dad shoes" comment made me spit my drink out! Too awesome

[@alltaira5922]

A very professional recovery done while having a good time makes for a very enjoyable video! Thanks to you and your awesome team.

[@electrontube]

Prehensile Toes to the rescue!

[@daviddavis6291]

Love your mechanics and welding, love your riggs that work so well, and the beautiful country you show.Great work, God Bless all.

[@raylong9382]

Rory making Sasquatch Big Toe envious😂🤣😂 Awesome video and recovery! Glad the people survived, looked very close to getting very deadly!

[@woxie4990]

"There's water in the headlights ..." does that mean it's the appropriate time for the blinker fluid joke? 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikerasmussen7993]

After being in that mud I bet his throttle muffler bearings are going to go out..

[@merritts3515]

Man this why I never test my luck in mud, especially unknown water. It might be different if there's a group

[@jamarie1972]

Cool recovery, the places people get stuck lucky to have you out there. I bet recovery’s like this are the interesting ones.

[@sh-df1bb]

yep, I can't wait to get back to moab and get stuck on purpose just to call trail mater, and I'll make sure it's that same exact honey hole...🤗....Its great to see fellow hillbillies even in Utah! I thought we only had them here in Arkansas...lol...we aim for those mud holes around here......great video you guys

[@deanweber4370]

I LOVE THE WRENCHE SHIFTERS , FREAKING AWESOME. THAT RIG IS A BEAST !!!! NOT YELLING JUST SEEING BETTER, SORRY CAPPS

[@randymiller1604]

That looks really really scary driving through there at night along the cliff wow that took some guts you got her out unbelievable you’re a one-of-a-kind dude

[@garycoppard3596]

Really enjoy your content. Hearing all laughing and joking had me laughing with you guys. Thanks for posting

[@gilbertdelgado6703]

That trail had a few spots that were high pucker factor! Great job getting that Gladiator out!

[@stefanf922]

"Super easy, and super fun, everyone should do it. " exponentially more technical than four wheeling. I'll live vicariously through your videos instead.

[@genebrant9968]

What are the best videos of off-road recovery I have ever seen awesome footage and great personality that is the American Spirit thank you Mater

[@franzi8]

A lot of weight to pull it out of the mud.... Great work!!!!

[@donmontalvo1]

Wow, those flash floods are treacherous. Awesome recovery!

[@geffenleffen123]

Slick recovery my dude, good to see the machine back towing on the trail.

[@amandaparks8899]

Rory was moving like Muhammad Ali and talking faster than Eminem can rap during this recovery. Just add Rory to the list of G.O.A.Ts.

[@mz2288]

WoW what a recovery! 4k on the clock of that Jeep…ouch that looks like an expensive camping trip…. Great video and awesome recovery skill. Sound of Trail Mater’s engine IS addictive!!

[@snr2707]

“Low mileage jeep for sale. Only been off road once. Runs and drives great!” 😂😂😂

[@akjohnny5997]

runs and drives when towed

[@donaldfrenette5599]

What I love the most about Rory is his tow truck has the full locked rear end and the way he can turn that monster on a dime is so professional and its actually what people don't do give the machine a chance to work for you a nd leave it take it's time parts brake because people push what is not made for where your are but if you had a little power and able to lock that rear end to make those unbelievable turns it works if one really wants to learn 4 wheeling watch Rory's videos I've seen great ones world champs but Rory always gets them their that monstrous truck he drives is yet to be bitten by anyone why he Respects his machine babies it home but gets the job done everytime .love his vlogs professional as can be.

[@georgebuckwalter8390]

The shoes were the first thing I really noticed. Got me laughing!

[@marty0715yt]

No laces?? Lose the instructions?? Oh like those little sockies!!!! I knew I liked you for a reason!! Great JOB!!

[@kimberlywilson841]

❤Thank God you do what you do! That was AWESOME to watch. Thanks for sharing and God bless you!❤🙏 poor jeep😞

[@huf67]

Kane Creek was my first trail ever 2 years ago with my grandson. We took my almost stock '16 JK Sport down that trail in reverse(we didn't know any better). We would have never made it UP Hamburger Hill. Such a fun time... We were scared shitless !!!

[@r.wescolson6271]

The interaction between you all brings a bunch of giggles and smiles. Good stuff.

[@powerhorsea1a376]

Thank you for the great ride along 👍

[@ecka4x4]

At first I thought they may have camped in a dry wash which would be the dumbest spot to stop. Loved the whole lot of banter with the shop guys all there. That's what makes work less stressful a lot of times. Us Aussies are always talking crap about each other like that, especially when out bush. You should try watch some 4WD 24/7. They go pretty hard on some amazing trips although it's a bit commercial for some people as it's run as a business channel. Mind you they show tons of action & laughs so it's not like an infomercial. Bit sad these guys lost their rig, but at least they were ok. Love watching TM doing what it does best. The new pole passed the suction stress test easily.

[@frederickmcconnell547]

Dad shoes- Hahahahaaha. My son gave me a pair as a joke. I wore them when I was with him and embarrassed the heck out of him. Don't mess with "The Dadster"

[@nickdouglas9298]

Your tow rig is amazing. That Jeep Gladiator though is out of warranty now

[@trefunk3743]

Had me laughin when you said I'm not takin muh dad shoes in! Then I saw the velcro right before he said it, my pops does the same too funny

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

Good video everyone! Enjoyed watching the tow vehicle being towed. Great group of people running in ths around this pole in life. Never know who you'll pick up in a ditch. I think Paul might have an edge converting a boom assembly from a newer tow truck. You have the dually, which has advantage in some places. Your rig along with your inginuity is hard to beat. Tow truck Olympics.. looking forward to it. Great People, Great Friends!

[@wakenya77]

I really enjoyed the Jeep recovery!! Great Job!! Thanks for taking the time to video it.

[@kurtjensen7930]

Great video!!! Glad you decide to put it out.

[@accelement3499]

love the way you decorate your office makes me miss the desert

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Nice job trail Mater. Was sent to you by MORR. Nice vid man, and keep em coming 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

[@sbrown2048]

I feel so terrible for that couple. What a hard & expensive lesson to learn.

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Thanks for the great video . I hate to see that the Jeep got flooded like that with only 4000 miles on it . People need to pay more attention in flash flood areas . It was in a bad area for you to get it back out of there around that cliff and after that it had got dark . I guess that they were lucky, it could of been worse . I will see you all later and thanks for taking us along . Be careful and stay safe . You did a great job of getting it out . As always, Jeffrey !!!

[@akjohnny5997]

for real, the owners have to be miserable while these guys are having the time of their life. 4000 miles and huge payments, that must've really sucked. it's probably totaled too

[@stephenshort839]

GREAT JOB ‼️👍 It took some real skill and knowledge to get it done. I enjoyed watching the MASTER at work. I'll watch you for as long as you keep recovering. 👀😲🤠

[@GoXplr]

How to fc up a $70,000 ride !!! Nice recovery sir. That was hard core

[@ArcticBlues1]

I peeled a big ol pot of taters while I was lissinin to y'all. Good times. Good vibes. Thank you :)

[@jcnme]

Your "Trail Mater" is Absolutely Fantastic! We Love it ❤

[@davidfarmer1666]

You just said, this is super easy and you have lots of fun. You were being sarcastic when you said those words. We have been watching your head on a swivel looking back , looking down, looking forward, looking down at the trail, looking back at the vehicle. Your neck should ache after these tows. You can never stop checking your path, the path of the vehicle. People would have to be crazy to want your job. It's the hardest of all the online wrecking jobs.

[@davidveatch5145]

5 million years in the future archaeologist will discover the big toe fossil and remake this Big Tow in a museum

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

You deserve every dollar you make. Great job. God bless you and your family and keep you safe.

[@michaelcauser474]

Trail Mater may not be classed as a pretty truck, but by jeez it is beautiful at doing what you built it for. I suspect that the only other recovery vehicle to be able to do this job would have been a helicopter. Fantastic job as usual.

[@fernandomurillo9272]

Rory your a master at recovery love Matt’s recovery but your adventures are awesome.

[@TXH1138]

I feel bad for the Gladiator owner. Totaled before he gets it broke in good.

[@-BBQ-wv4cg]

Trail mater is the Swiss Army knives of trucks. Great job and keep the recoveries coming.

[@garrettleech9263]

Whoa! what you did around the 13min mark was amazing!!! That is talent! Wow

[@susanmedlock4482]

Go Shop Team. You all are amazing. Love all the laughter 😂. ❤

[@skingk2632]

He could sell the parts list and diagram for his wrecker's brake hydraulics. It's magical.

[@simplyamazing880]

Well this is a comedy, a drama and a tragedy all rolled in to one.

[@Stratos53100]

The Tragedy calling the insurance company & then the migraine's trying to explain it all & the aftermath after the fact.

[@electrontube]

for some dude with his brand new Jeep stuck in a muddy river bottom and a storm on the way in an area known for terrible flash flooding, that guy was in remarkably good spirits.

[@michaellauer3397]

Cause we (all us insured) are paying for it.

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Great recovery video. Baptized his new baby. Camp in a high place, take enough grub and water for a few days and wait till the flood water goes down.

[@garys1167]

WTG Rory. You are awesome!

[@amtcruiser]

That night driving is like an acid trip .

[@fullmoonAZ]

Sean's a good man ;)

[@danielnormandeau2393]

You should definitely make some hats and T shirts I would buy em! Just put a picture of your epic wrecker on it.

[@adrianhockey1571]

You fricken rock bra.... to me you like a 4×4 God🤙🏼🤘🏻🇿🇦

[@jessepitt]

This was my favorite video of yours so far 🤣 The commentary was hilarious.

[@pedrobrunososa6069]

Eres un gran maestro,,excelente tus conocimientos y con todos los terrenos que te desenvuelves,,gracias por compartir esas experiencias,abrazos desde argentina.

[@hodgiemoto2326]

Great recovery! I wonder if the jeep people got any video of the flash flood. That would be epic!

[@jorgeherrerajr5681]

I wanna see more of these guys lol! What a group! Keep up the great content!

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

Absolutely a perfect recovery job, only achievable by the one and only Trail master. 💪👍.good luck with reference to the jeep though. 😠.

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

When you drive out that gladiator, you are automatically a member of "The Soggy Bottom Boys."

[@stephenpoe2037]

OMG ! One Salvaged Jeep to the Auction ! Interesting recovery ! Yuck ! And this is why 4X4 insurance is Costly ! Thanks for sharing !

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

Another GREAT Video, Trail Mater ain't nothing but Bad to the Bone !

[@pupdowg420]

This is truly one of the best videos you've done. Brilliant.

[@Joe_Brown99]

Don’t apologize! Great content!👍

[@davehollingsworth3007]

You have the patience of a saint! Nice Job guys!