I've said it before - Thank You for keeping the natural sounds in your videos. I much prefer to listen to the engine noise, the creaks and groans and tire squeaks, and the small talk rather than any music. Your videos are like being there watching you vs watching a mini movie production.
@tractorboy312 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I like hearing the engine lug and the tires chirping
@mygarden3652 жыл бұрын
So true : )
@onebridge72312 жыл бұрын
Yep, the real sounds are perfect. The music is not needed for these types of content. Music ruins it.
@73Shovelhead682 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. There’s a lot of videos that I turn off because of the music.
@TrevorDennis1002 жыл бұрын
Yes, Rory is as good at recording footage and making videos as he is at extreme off-road vehicle recovery.
@honthirty_2 жыл бұрын
Everybody needs a cool friend like Shawn.
@TheMlc4life2 жыл бұрын
8:01 Hummer tour driver probably = "Oh it's your lucky day folks. If you look to your right you' will see the infamous Trail Mater. Doing what it does getting people off the mountain. Check out his KZbin and don't forget to like/subscribe."....
@888johnmac2 жыл бұрын
lol , i thought exactly the same thing
@mikekuczynski15522 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how the wrecker can go where all the tricked out 4x4s go and hook up on one and bring it back. Thanks for the video
@claytonjohn64732 жыл бұрын
Rory, you almost needed your tug boat skippers hat hauling that lunker out. Pulling a wheelie and twisting your whole rig. I bet people dont appreciate the abuse, they just want their rig out. You did build that thing Trailmater tough
@patallen50952 жыл бұрын
Trail Mater is a Beast! Sets the bar very high for Matt's Off Road Recovery Wrecker!!! 😆
@stephenlewis81432 жыл бұрын
Melodic sounds to sooth the viewer as you go about your "recovery"? No, you are unique with offering "reality" squeaks, bumps & engine purr as you course along - particularly on the retreat back to the shop. Interesting and informative, thanks for the professional insight & show. And Mother Nature, thanks for not pouring on the parade.
@KenMugrage2 жыл бұрын
I can just hear how the tour groups have changed narration over the past couple years. From "there's a tow truck over there!" to "on the right is local celebrity Rory!"
@98xj642 жыл бұрын
I become a bigger fan everyday. Trail mater doesnt have nowhere the size of tires as most rigs but because the driver knows his rig he doesn't need them. Another great job, Rory
@BG-vq9fd2 жыл бұрын
Another win for Rory, Trail Mater and Sean the weatherman.
@Anonymous-uno Жыл бұрын
Rory needs to put a list on a dry erase board of all the things he needs to do to Trail Mater to get ready for the tow truck games... Oh never mind... That's called a blank whiteboard!! Nice job Rory!
@JTGriggs2 жыл бұрын
I still love the sound of Trail Mater pulling a heavy load.
@MaxNafeHorsemanship2 жыл бұрын
Agree. Some guys like the sound of an engine screaming at 8 grand. I love the sound that torque makes.
@dps672 жыл бұрын
It never fails too amaze me that very talented people build these crawlers and such, but no one EVER adds tow points....🤔🤔
@1990SButter2 жыл бұрын
if they would just get in contact with MOAB motorsports, im am sure they wouldnt mind telling you where they would like some tow hooks. haha
@comptonoverland74422 жыл бұрын
You need 2 points for towing/recovery 2 in the front and 1 in the back. That's standard anything less is stupid.
@beyondmiddleagedman72402 жыл бұрын
Mine has recovery points front and rear and anchor points along both sides. I want recovery to be easier and to not create more damage.
@DarTTSouth2 жыл бұрын
It’s because they never expect them to break down
@wesleypainter2657 Жыл бұрын
we don't need no stinking tow points I'm never getting stuck
@marvicty2 жыл бұрын
The leverage exerted on the boom during those off camber situations and the ability of Trailmater to keep the rear four tires on the ground just blows my mind.
@jamarie19722 жыл бұрын
On our holidays ( vacation) in deepest Cornwall but still get a slice of trail mater. Cheers Rory
@garywaddle72352 жыл бұрын
It's pretty awesome seeing the amount of adjusting that you have to do with the winch on the boom as you go over different obstacles so as not to damage the vehicle being towed. Talk about situational awareness!
@not-fishing47302 жыл бұрын
Another recovery with Sean, the man with nerves of steel sitting in the recovery vehicle, arms of steel to turn without power and cast iron stomach to deal with all the swinging.
@sbs-00552 жыл бұрын
We need a compilation of anytime you start trail mater. Best engine sound ever.
@MitchBollig2 жыл бұрын
No one succeeds like you at making us feel we are literally right there during the recovery. Fantastic job!!!
@tracklever88892 жыл бұрын
I think I have watched every post you have done, yet I am still amazed watching you do the recovery. Us regular people feel we have accomplished an amazing feat to make it through a section, then along you come towing another vehicle. Sort of deflates a bit😂 You and mater seem to understand each other’s capabilities and use them to the full.
@brianmiller10982 жыл бұрын
Especially when he does it in reverse 😏!
@DAVE_THE_YETI2 жыл бұрын
Many of the trails in Moab were used by dudes driving 2wd dumptrucks full of uranium up and down 10 times a day in the 1930s.
@MrGarfield42 жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before, Trailmater is a BEAST. Nothing like big block power. 👍
@keithpearson70592 жыл бұрын
Re : torque , B.B. 440 , 454 and 460's are #1 in ALL applications .
@samhouston36512 жыл бұрын
*. . . And No Rain ! Good call Sean.*
@davidfarmer1666 Жыл бұрын
That's one heavy tow. Trail Mater's front tires spent a lot of time in the air on the way out. It seemed a little scary in a few spots like the tow might go on it's side. But, Rory knew how to tow the Jeep and how to keep it right side up. Great job. And no rain.
@brettmorton73652 жыл бұрын
Moccasins on, dancing in the parking lot 😂😂 you guys bounce off each other so well in work and in banter. Keep up the great vids guys
@Heeman52 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation of the Rockwell’s 👍🏼💪🏼
@tomfuller90102 жыл бұрын
Heavy vehicle top heavy a totally different recovery great job
@markphillips94542 жыл бұрын
That wrecker is unbeatable 💪🏼👍
@terryaustin14222 жыл бұрын
Rory got to hand it to you wheeling clutching and running the boom winch all at the same time is just a masterclass in what you do. That's why you will be taking 1st place in the wrecker Olympics experience and trailmater unless the odds get stacked against you but im sure you would just open your bag of tricks and sort it. Truthfully I'm still amazed at this truck and the capabilities of you and the team 👍🇦🇺
@jeffclark27252 жыл бұрын
Great ride along ,Its a different veiw this time watching Trailmater Flex and bend around dragging the jeep out,Thumbs up,actually like hearing the cable,and tires all talk as you are driving out
@jlr3636 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining about the Rockwell axel. Your recovery videos are excellent. I’m amazed at the number of recoveries and the difficulty with the terrain. It kind of funny all the time and money people spend on their new and old vehicles to explore these areas and then need to be rescued. The truly funny part is that your truck not only has to be able to make it to the recovery point, but also has to have the balls to tow the broken vehicle out while inflicting minimal damage to the other vehicle and the environment. Excellent job
@belindakt2 жыл бұрын
Holy moly!! Now that's a nail biter if I ever saw one- I'm worn out after that ride, lol thanks for taking us along!
@ludercoarms Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, Rockwell axles.... I spent 20 years as a wrecker driver in the Army. If people knew how much preventive maintenance those axles need as far as seals and such they would stay far away from them. The sealed knuckles get pulled down and gone through periodically on the Army maintenance schedule (it's the Army, labor is free and nobody worries how much the parts cost) and the axle seals get replaced, but when used in a civilian vehicle the first sign of wear is usually when they fail catastrophically. People forget they are made by the cheapest bidder. Love watching your videos!!
@Myhandle3062 жыл бұрын
Spending a day or two alongside Rory is working it’s way to the tip top of my bucket list.
@lloydfancett30392 жыл бұрын
Best wheelie set I've seen in ages. Trail Mater is a beast. Great job.
@edwinschlee83742 жыл бұрын
Another great recovery from Rory the Master of towing!
@gunnertramel89142 жыл бұрын
The way you drive that wrecker with the front end off the ground pulling Riggs bigger than you !!You’re awesome rock climber !! I’ve never seen no one to match you !!!!🫵🏼💪👏🏼
@JoJodeanpergl2 жыл бұрын
Thats what I like about Rory. He's professional. He never effs up an "anything". Its ruff when you do. All day on the phone. "I'm look'n for a 1986 anything." Nice smile BTW. That new?
@karoylcooper80062 жыл бұрын
Loved the scenery! Great shots...especially loved the little brown lizard at the end AND Chief Sean calling the weather like an ace!! It was breathtaking to watch Trail Mater running without the front wheel touching earth and sometimes for the whole driver side, not touching the earth holy cow! holy cow!! I am so thankful that I get to go along all the time!! Wisconsin
@nopartsgarage66912 жыл бұрын
I see the front tires had alot of air time. Bet that gets a little getting use to. Great recovery.
@bgood20102 жыл бұрын
@@notsevenfeettall He has individual brakes on the rear wheels by levers in the cockpit. 😊
@aldimore2 жыл бұрын
I wondered why that rig was so tall. Thanks for the brief rig evaluation of that rigs broken bits. This could be a regular feature. Pick what you know work or often fails to talk about on each recovery.
@kristopherlavancher2048 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing the tires scrub and fight for grip myself, front digs , so cool, I can only hope to be half as talented as this man and his truck, the fact that he's always prepared says alot. He's not worried bout a flat tire lol
@SJCDAVE2 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of Mater easing up and down those slopes.
@thedave5132 жыл бұрын
Chirpy chirp, Rory roar.
@maryannrose13292 жыл бұрын
Great camera shots of the front axle. Maybe we could get a split screen with your feet on the pedals and where you are on the trail. Some of that would truly show the skill that is involved with your job..
@slowlydimming43202 жыл бұрын
Impressive driving skills and great camera shots as well!
@allamerican78302 жыл бұрын
Nice work. That sucker looked heavy!
@danieljsanchezNM2 жыл бұрын
TRAIL MATER is a BEAST!!!! Old school horsepower and simple engineering, AMAZING!! Rory, excellent job by you and your team!!!!
@oneeyedjack47272 жыл бұрын
I like the way you explain. You don't just say, "I don't like 'em", you give the reasons based on your needs and experience why something is good or bad for you. You can bring up details that may not have occurred to someone considering using whatever. Keep up the good work Rory!
@my31and372 жыл бұрын
Some guys worry about making up Hell's revenge...Trailmater does it while towing a Jeep...insane!
@henrycarlson75142 жыл бұрын
Thank Ypu for having such fine content. A fine example of calling the tow truck BEFORE the damage spreads
@jray41312 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting my mom outa Bobby’s hole a few months back. Now she’s got a good story to tell family and friends.
@dalegnodle2 жыл бұрын
It's cool how the rain clouds change the lighting and the ambience. Another Good show!
@kenmurray42322 жыл бұрын
Nice recovery. I'm sure you have learned what works & what doesn't, which explains why you run what you do. That 454 sure has the grunt to do the hard pulls with a load on. You & Sean are a good team. Thanks for sharing.
@woolybully35us2 жыл бұрын
i like the camera work of trail mater going over those invisible rocks.😆😆
@vinniebuiltRC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having a channel worth watching
@chiefvilla31672 жыл бұрын
✋🏽👊🏽👍🏽🤟🏽👏🏽👌🏽💪🏽. And my brother he said rain will not come. Rain did not come.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙋🏽♂️👊🏽😊😎.
@B.O.R.R.2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@tcrasey2 жыл бұрын
Impressive rescue! You had me hanging onto my chair on your way out to the rescue! The trip back was more exciting, especially the shots from underneath with the tires off the ground!
@michaelcauser4742 жыл бұрын
Evel Knievel did many crazy things in his lifetime, but you still scare the bejeebers out of me. Driving along that rajors edge a thousand metres up in the air (it looks like that to me) is another thing I aint gonna do. That said, good recovery as usual.
@lioneltaylor95732 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating watching trial mater do what she does so effortlessly and at such low revolutions.
@maxironpaw2 жыл бұрын
Appreciated the explanation regarding the Rockwells. As a Deuce owner, I've thought about it....................... On recoveries like this, to they hold traffic coming up behind you? We've never seen you meet anyone head-on someplace where you cannot go around.
@Steves-Bikes2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Rory, some interesting front axle views, it never ceases to amaze just how much torque Trailmater has.
@DRBR-20202 жыл бұрын
Love the end clips! Also love Shawn's humor. Rory is blessed to have Shawn riding along with him!
@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb96052 жыл бұрын
Agree, Rory has a great team of guys.
@offroad63092 жыл бұрын
Weatherman Shawn(sp) nailed it! He is a great addition to the team.
@berndm97432 жыл бұрын
WOW. I'd say you pretty well battle-tested every part of your wreckers weld points, drive train and suspension, and it survived beautifully. !!!!
@nulcable2 жыл бұрын
Wasn't sure if the jeep was going to be too tall to lift and pull. Amazed to see it back in the parking lot and recovered. Impressive job.
@travissweeney7882 жыл бұрын
And the peddle work with dad shoes,trail mater and Rory are a league of there own,
@LAP10502 жыл бұрын
Rory and Sean, ditto on all the comments. You guys and TrailMater are one of the best channels on the Tube, no nonsense, just the facts. Oh Rory, Sean called it, no rain 🌧. “The Knowledge” ☝️
@ephjay6t872 жыл бұрын
Shawn is more accurate than the radar has been.
@goodolbronco2 жыл бұрын
I like how Rory jus cruises down these technical trails like a normal person drives down a street 😂
@paytonruss552 жыл бұрын
I like the view from outside the driver's door your feet on the pedals. It gives us a glimpse of how you navigate the hills with a manual and towing at the same time 👍🏾 I'm thinking wouldn't it be easier with an auto but understand why you have a manual as you've explained why in previous uploads 🙏🏾 also shows your skill and how sklled you have to be to do what you do 🙏🏾 great upload as always Rory.
@sam_s_2 жыл бұрын
What was his reason for a manual?
@tractorboy312 жыл бұрын
@@sam_s_ Im guessing the clutch is locked together vs an auto is gonna have torque converter slip plus auto you dont have complete control. I dont remember seeing a video giving the reasons but this is my thought.
@paytonruss552 жыл бұрын
@@sam_s_ Main reason is because he prefers a manual over auto the others is because of gearing and torque because in that particular manual it suited better for towing. So in brief - he can feel through his feet and the rest of trail mater what the load needs. The entire running gear is set up for torque in low gears to pull weight up ledges and hills. So in short... it's better to have a manual for towing off-road.
@paytonruss552 жыл бұрын
@@tractorboy31 nah when he explained how and why Trail Mater was built I understood the variant of what he was explaining because my father was a towy for 25 years and he had a manual in all his wreckers his off-road wrecker wasn't like trail mater or as cool but it did similar things.
@sam_s_2 жыл бұрын
@@paytonruss55 Thanks, bud!
@Ddabig40mac2 жыл бұрын
That weather forecast was spot on! The television people need to step aside, and let a local fella tell you what's coming!
@markanderson98572 жыл бұрын
Shawn called it! Ha! I enjoy the normal interaction. You hear and see what is going on. It's just like being there. Thanks for the advise on the Rockwell axles. You see what the rest of us don't. Just like the advise on the closed knuckles. Good advise because you tell why! Excellent!
@usmclee652 жыл бұрын
That was a narly tow job, but it stayed together! GREAT CAMERA SHOTS THANKS, and Shawn with the wearther report! Rain is going that way >>>>
@norcoredneck2 жыл бұрын
Watching this is fascinating. How you control Mater is amazing. Truly a master.
@johnfeaster94722 жыл бұрын
Yall make it look so easy i think you are going to win the tow truck Olympics
@First_time_idpa-outtakes11 ай бұрын
trail mater is the baseline of what any off road rock crawler wants to be or strives to be!! kick ass guys!!
@crsuperman12 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me right now holy smokes you are driving on territory I wouldn't do in a monster vehicle and your towing a insane beast behind you Rory you're a master at your craft such a wild nail biter thank you
@repalmore2 жыл бұрын
Those are 2 1/2 ton axles and are about 180 lbs heavier than dana 60 and about 90 lbs heavier than a built up dana 60. Obviously they do break but built up dana 60's break as well. You could go Matt's way and use 9 ton MRAP axles but they are SO HEAVY. Bullet proof but heavy. ;o)
@BrianAllenBee521002 жыл бұрын
Good job getting that monstrosity back to base, Rory. You make it look so easy...
@rjay41972 жыл бұрын
Great content AGAIN Rory! I love the camera angles - especially when Trail Mater cocks a front wheel in the air in response to the forces imposed on your rig. The sound is great too - squeaks, groans, tyre slip, engine noise etc. Your videos are now essential viewing for me.
@abeld.40082 жыл бұрын
That pedal work @ 9:04 is off the chart!!
@GenMaster1242 жыл бұрын
2.55 ….looks like you are on top of the world 👏🏻👏🏻
@johnme70492 жыл бұрын
Sean throughout the whole trail; Please don't rain, Please don't rain, Please don't rain. Sean at the end of the trail; See? NO RAIN! Nailed it! :D:D:D Gotta love a man who sticks to his guns. :D
@tscotom2 жыл бұрын
GoOD call Sean, reading the clouds, it's formations, + wind direction usually gets you through ! 😉
@colinwilliamf23912 жыл бұрын
That was crazy. Thank you for a masterclass in recovering a vehicle from an impossible situation.
@robinculkin22862 жыл бұрын
You guys are just awesome, us Aussies love you and Sean , man ur a great driver Rory. Aussie Rob
@garytingler32222 жыл бұрын
Another great recovery. You would think an axle like that would be great. Thanks for explaining why it is not !!
@em7ee2302 жыл бұрын
at a guess I'd say they probably don't like being shock-loaded on such a light rig, compared to the weight/size of vehicle they were intended for. Not suited to bouncing out and into load compared to a constant heavy weight vehicle bearing down on them. Excellent work as always, going the extra mile in explaining the why and how things are how they are too is appreciated
@UberLummox2 жыл бұрын
@@em7ee230 Do you know what the disk brake does? Locks up one side for dig-turns maybe...or???
@madmodifier2 жыл бұрын
@@UberLummox It is the brakes. No brakes at the wheel, I believe.
@UberLummox2 жыл бұрын
@@madmodifier Ok thank you.
@em7ee2302 жыл бұрын
@@UberLummox yep, what Ben said. Disk on the diff is the only brake, nothing on the hubs by the looks of it
@crazyfoot4902 жыл бұрын
I love watching your truck work. Thanks for the input on the Rockwell. That could have been an easy Trail fix. But with the rockwells it's a two-day endeavor. I'll stick with 14 bolts n Dana 60s✌❤😃
@joeJrbill2 жыл бұрын
KEEP ON KEEPING ON...ALWAYS FUN RIDEING ALONG WITH YOU FELLAS...PLUS I GET TO LEARN STUFF TOO..GOD BLESS..BE SAFE ALWAYS...
@jamarie19722 жыл бұрын
Brilliant recovery, beautifully filmed. You do feel part off it. Cheers Rory
@johnguilfoyle30732 жыл бұрын
Rory and Sean, two Irish guys out on an adventure...
@dirtbillydeluxe2 жыл бұрын
That blazer is going to be awesome!
@TerryPitman2 жыл бұрын
I love watching Trail Mater in action! He's the truck with all the tools. I love the spin and slide on rock action too, that's cool. Thanks Shawn for holding off the rain so you could make this awesome video for us!
@gregsmith18782 жыл бұрын
Most genuine recovery guy on KZbin. No clickbate. Just work. Thanks
@chrisbrummel71602 жыл бұрын
I like watching trailmater flex his muscles and chassis going over those rocks
@DesertDweller17762 жыл бұрын
Man, your flying through those trails on the way there. I can tell you’ve been the once or twice. Lol
@AntiPattern3282 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, your tow truck is an absolute beast. Ol Mater is pretty darn bad ass!! That is one hairy rescue!
@dennispetherbridge19922 жыл бұрын
So now we have the "No Rain Man!" Thanks for the enlightening and entertaining times!
@davidweidner16752 жыл бұрын
"No rain! I called it"
@josephlovell69512 жыл бұрын
Now that a technical recovery. And you make it look easy. That's one hell of a truck. Thanks for sharing
@thomasdesmond22482 жыл бұрын
Rory go to your local John Deere dealer and get the front tires of Tow Mater filled with beat juice. Will help some with the front end lifting off. Will not damage tires or wheels. God bless