The Best & Weirdest Off-Road Vehicles of SEMA

[@fty-ys4ni]

I gotta say, Brad, your presence in front of the camera has gotten so good over the years. Always fun watching new TrailRecon videos.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@LukaArtelj]

@@TrailRecon it is second largest automotive show, just after Geneva

[@Brandon-u2l6j]

No

[@Kevin01TJ]

Looks like an absolute blast. Especially being able to drive on the track. Glad yall had fun.

[@TrailRecon]

It was and the Las Vegas Speedway at night was the icing on the cake!

[@aasimyousaf2455]

The world definitely needs more off-road ice cream trucks 🍦🍦🍦

[@TrailRecon]

I agree!

[@chrisrauschning7376]

Would probably sell a lot of ice cream. Certainly stands out.

[@RahilRahil-cg3st]

طج​@@TrailRecon

[@MegaRetr]

Awesome Father / Son trip

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

One of the best recap at SEMA 2023 of the assortment of vehicles and accessories. Great job. It would most likely take a minimum of five film crews for one KZbin channel to film a walk around some of the well built rock crawlers and overloading vehicles. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Jordan - get a decked system for your bed. You can build just as functional and nice kitchen for your truck.

[@Jjhdezjr28]

I'm speechless, I know I'll be attending next year to this event, God willing. This was absolutely amazing.

[@skexzies3673]

Jeep didn't have a SEMA booth??? Wow...that speaks volumes...

[@eugenedarvell8470]

Hi great video in the UK, the Grenadier comes with an option for a winch and roof rack . Also there is a company in the UK starting to build aftermarket parts for these rock sliders for rear set up kitchen and storage

[@TrailRecon]

I'm excited to see more of them!

[@gambj]

TANK TRACK SKID PLATE 3:05

[@dougharlow6037]

WOW, that Jeep wagoneer @ 4:08, but a chevy engine in a Mopar????? That Red forward Control FC-170 and at 20:06 that Cherokee Chief was gorgeous. Thanks

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Brad and Jordan, Very nice video. I found it to be very informative. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@Chuassy]

Man you left the craziest part about that green LC out. Basically a conveyor belt on the bottom 😂

[@Ali_ON3]

I petition to wrap ur Sprinter in RED, will look aweeeeeesome! 🚗🚗

[@dmwi1549]

Thanks for the great coverage Brad. I need to get back out there. I attended when I lived in LV 92-95 where typically you’d see mostly custom cars and a few race vehicles. Not much off road and Overlanding wasn’t even a thing yet.

[@dmwi1549]

Jordan did a great job as well. Like a pro!

[@TheBlue350ss]

I agree with you on the Land Cruiser, the round headlights are the way to go

[@tomsisk6811]

+ 1 for Nate...nice job !

[@friesen07]

@TrailRecon, looks like you were close (Magnaflow) we were over at the @AMSOIL booth. Maybe we'll see you at SEMA 2024!

[@markspence3750]

A lot of fishing kayaks now weigh over 200lbs. When you get older, 200lbs is a lot when you try to put it on top of your vehicle. I love the new inventions that make it possible to do that easily.

[@Sophia-i1d9z]

😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉 nice look,, to all vehicles, thanks for liking my entities SEMA shows take from Jamaica

[@Flapjacksteve]

Great video guys!

[@toniperez5406]

Nate is an awesome fabricator, smart guy .

[@taurota1554]

awesome as always

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

Your videos are awesome and I always enjoy them, and your boy is all grown up and doing great in front of the camera. I would really like to know what do you do for insurance. I have three older vehicles and my insurance is killing me. And I'm no spring chicken with no violations for the past 30 years. Thank you and please stay safe 🙏

[@HickSquatch]

Beautiful stuff, especially that FC. Was hoping you would check out Dixie 4Wheel Drive's rebuilt JL1 that was in the Kanati Tire booth. It was a crumpled wreck a few months ago and was totally rebuilt and reborn for SEMA...and no Bluetooth parts on JL1...all fully functional!

[@bryanshoemaker6120]

I would definitely drive up and down the Rubicon selling ice cream, shakes and floats.

[@DefiantOffroad]

I saw you in the west hall, but you were filming so I didn't want to be a bother. Great footage though!

[@elegymusic]

waiting for the day that the chevy silverado gets some overlanding love

[@midgeta6864]

Thank god no Rubicondo on this!!! Just curious why spend your $$$ on a sprinter ( intentional small letters) when Prickly Pear would be such a classic improvement?!?! …..

[@kevinp2820]

Absolutely fascinating ! I probably will never get a chance to go to SEMA but thanks to you and Jordan this is the next best thing to being there. So much to see. I can't wait to see/hear what Marco has done to his 392. Thanks for giving us the tour!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ThelifeofKingfish]

Brad, I have to call out one item because it can relate to trail access in some states and parks. On the Rivian, you showed a trailer with what you called electric bikes. Those look like electric motorcycles, which are not allowed on typical single track off-road bicycle trails. I work with a group in Missouri that deals with trail access. The distinction between bicycle and motorcycle, at this point, is pedal assist. If a bike has pedal assist then it’s an E bike. If it doesn’t have pedals, or it has a motor that doesn’t require pedaling, then it’s a motorcycle. This is an important distinction, because many trails do not allow motorized vehicles. Understanding what you have will help us all maintain access to our trails. Thanks so much for the great content!

[@WalkingLegacy]

Would have loved to go myself and check out any Overland gear made for the TRX.

[@wimsurf]

I have been looking at pictures of that Cheroke Chief @20:18. looks like they converted it to wrangler dana axles with 5-lug wheels and ditched the leaf springs. Something i'd love to figure out too.

[@tango165]

Great video!!!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!!

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Closing out next to the stepchild we see😂 you would want a fresh build like that?

[@conanscanlan]

how the hell did you not mention the tank track on the FJ Bruiser? How can we trust your judgement on anything else after missing something as cool as that? Damn, ya'll.

[@HeliRy]

I had no idea Toyota was coming out with a new Land Cruiser… and gawd damn did they ever nail it! Better looking than both the new Defender (barf!) and the new Bronco 👌

[@richardpedersen9189]

Thanks for the tour, Brad. FYI - International did have a 392 V-8 gas engine "back in the day". Put them in Scouts, pick-ups, Travel-alls, and Big trucks. They got TERRIBLE mileage in all of them!!!!

[@TrailRecon]

Oh I didn't know that, thank you for the intel!

[@backwoodstherapy]

Maybe you can trade that 392 for the new GX. A luxurious, comfortable Overlander that can get you in 90% of places a Wrangler can. You already have the JK as a rock crawler, and you'd be the first big KZbinr to have the GX out on the trail. And it also solves your problem of all the 392s reliability problems. Also costs about the same.

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

8:00 Awwww an ice-cream truck!! 8:45 9:00

[@dflood316]

Great video! Many "kind of" and "pretty.." comments. These English prepositions are confusing, somewhere between "It is or it is not".

[@CarsTechWood]

I would definitely get awesome truck fatigue going to SEMA

[@leroymoore76]

have to agree with the forward control

[@R2dlou]

Was great seeing all the 200 thousand plus vehicles at the show, but maybe next time you can focus more on gear that your subscribers can actually afford and possibly benefit from.

[@TrailRecon]

SEMA isn’t about showcasing affordable products and it isn’t like an overland expo where you can go out and buy the gear you see. It’s a trade show where manufacturers highlight and debut new innovations by building out a variety of vehicles. At SEMA, just about all of the builds are extreme and over the top.

[@NpackT]

Did you see the international scout with 4 link suspension, bronco headlights, and a Godzilla motor? It was probably my favorite vehicle there but it wasn’t in your video

[@TrailRecon]

I don't think we saw that one, but sounds pretty incredible... so much to see there!

[@markspence3750]

Who is BEST? Fox, ARB, Old Man Emu, Multimatic?? Why has no car show compared shocks instead of the car itself?

[@KevLaswiss-b3b]

I really liked the Jeep Cherokee Limited 2 door it was a nice car if they bring back that shape

[@JasonBrown527]

Fenders on the Bronco @10:22 are not good. If that was a giveaway truck and I won it, those would be unceremoniously removed in the parking lot before I drove it home.

[@carlosnsosa99]

So jealous wish I could be there

[@Justin-wu8cb]

Anyone else got distracted towards the end of the video by looking at the Vegas sphere lol

[@tallll70]

What is sad for Rivian is the way how the electric motor on each wheel is interrupted by programming causing power losses resulting in jerky crawls, there is no consistent power delivery as 4x4 provides with pedal controlled throttle and locked 4x4, maybe Rivian addressed that already or it will be later

[@carlt8188]

Hey, why didn't we see a TrailRecon Jeep on display at Sema????

[@TrailRecon]

I've been honored to have 2 vehicles at SEMA in the past, but I was happy to be low key this year and just list the show.

[@carlt8188]

​@TrailRecon When you said your Cherokee would never look as good as the one at Sema, remember, the thoughts in your head and the words you speak become your reality. Think and say words that manifest wonderful things in your life for you, your family, and the whole world!!! God bless

[@railfanoverlander]

I like the westin rear bumper for the bronco. I would like the tire to be mounted on the other side though, to not reduce rear visibility as much. my shopping list for my bronco keep growing and my bank account is drying up. maybe ill start an onlyfans to fund my build lol.

[@matthewmansfield2384]

I was looking forward to a new Jeep model called "Reliable"- one that would hold itself together for at least 50k miles...

[@JorgeTorres-lj6dt]

Que fregon 💪💯💯💯👍💯💯

[@Buck1954]

I distrust the new computers coming out in these.

[@alfa8822]

148 mpg? That is great mileage for a NASCAR! I know you meant 148 mph. Lol

[@johnsebastianbach]

Too bad you didnt check out Dan Grecs jeep, I think he was showing it at SEMA.

[@TrailRecon]

I got a chance to talk with him for a bit, but didn't have time to film his Jeep..... very nicely done!

[@Jfeo79]

Orange raptor built by @tacodust cool well documented build

[@MsDawnKeyballs]

Lmao "There is something about the blue and orange color scheme on the Bronco" 😮 Me as a Denver Broncos fan

[@davidcalvin4758]

how do you get tickets if you are not in the industry>?

[@JeepFreak1941]

Lots of bluetooth driveshafts

[@NorCalSaint]

Mets, Gators & Broncos all approve of merging orange & blue :)

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

I bet there were plenty of bluetooth compatible driveshafts and RGB intake manifolds

[@ronladuke7235]

I am a function over form guy, and many of these glitched out chrome boats, super custom leather interior just make me think, what a waste of time and money! Build a practical solid rig and give the other 50000 dollars to charity?

[@bonebones8999]

They need to move SEMA out of the crime invested Hell hole Las Vegas

[@oldschool8432]

$250k off roaders lol

[@CloudsOnTheSun]

Not a Bronco fan. Ford failed to keep it alive all those years. Jeep till the end. #JesusISLord

[@albertorozco5981]

This dude is to enjoy himself more then present the sema builds. To girly presentation

[@snowchuck]

You guys pick sucks! Lol

[@JEEPIMPACT]

RIVIAN is starting to out-pace Tesla when it comes to trucks and SUV's

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Do you have a reservation or order in for the Ineos Grenadier?

[@TrailRecon]

I don't, but I'v thought about it.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

On road Test drives are available now at the Irvine dealership 😉

[@zalllon]

I’ve been subscribed to your channel for around 18 months now after watching so many of your travels as we were locked up (Toronto area). I really wanted to get a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Jan 2022, but just couldn’t afford it with high MSRPs and dealer mark ups (by adding accessories). I did look at a Bronco Sasquatch, but pricing again, plus wait times, plus quality issues kept me away. I ended up ordering a 4Runner TRD Off Road and waited 6 months for it (got it below MSRP). Even though your channel is Jeep focussed, I still really enjoy your channel, both content and quality (video and sound). Nice to see you looking at products that I can use on mine.

[@AddictedToJeepsCom]

Awesome Father / Son trip!! Jordan is so lucky! You both are! Keep enjoying everything and sharing your experiences!

[@bajasoobnut]

I saw 2 of those grenadiers yesterday at a rigs n coffee at iron rigs in Beaverton, OR

[@leemen]

Great video. We walked just over 10 miles there Tuesday. So much to see. In our 3 days there we filmed as much as we could but I’m sure we missed a bunch. We got to meet Marco for the 1st time. What a great down to earth guy. Super cool you and your son got to do the nascar experience!!!

[@1vegasdood]

As a Vegas dude, I quit going to SEMA because I would be absolutely exhausted from all the walking and visual overload. So, I appreciate these vids where someone else can do all the work. hahahahahah

[@carlosnsosa99]

This is the one time I wish that the video was 5 hours long just so I could live through your experience and get to see more of those amazing builds it’s so amazing how creative people are and it really shows that there’s no limits to what you can do 😊

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! I can't imagine editing a 5 hour video! Thank you!

[@Andy-Gibb]

@@TrailReconBrad it would definitely be worth it, awesome idea thanks for posting yours and Jordan's adventure at SEMA regards from Townsville Australia

[@Weidjeep]

Shout out to Nate from Dirt Lifestyle, Ive watched every second of ALL of his builds, dude is a master at building purpose built rigs. My favorite ride today? The FC build with 1 tons.

[@garretlewis4103]

Lucky comment #13. I would love to go to the SEMA show. Probably never will as I am just a “regular normy” and don’t have the connections to get in.

[@TrailRecon]

They do open it to the public on Fridays, maybe you can snatch a ticket in the future.

[@garretlewis4103]

@@TrailRecon Good to know. Might have to plan a trip one day.

[@brenttanog139]

Awesome, you and Jordan were able to share SEMA and the Nascar experience together! Thanks for putting together this video, very nicely done!

[@TrailRecon]

It was a great week! Thank you!

[@AnthonyCarvallo-g8c]

Thank you Brad and Jordan!!! This is Tony Carvallo from Steersmarts Also want to thank, Jay Velthoven, Andy Perry, Mike Hotz, Matt Sproull, Chris Doyle and the rest of the Steersmarts team !! This is the best team I’ve ever worked with and Freeze would’ve never been as creative or completed to the level you see it!! Thanks again

[@scotthughes29]

Brad, love the video, and love the Blue and Orange builds. BTW, Orange and Blue…complimentary colors. It’s definitely why they go together 😁

[@OVRLNDX]

Excellent coverage!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you buddy!

[@TemoTemo1995]

0:33 EVO II 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@johnferreira93]

Mann that Nascar experience is such a cool one to get to share with Jordan! Great father/son trip.

[@degreeless_engineering]

The fenders at 10:22 are an odd choice. They take away from suspension travel capabilities and they just look forced. Like someone bought a Bronco, but they really wanted a Wrangler.

[@rogersoudan8611]

Jordan did a great job. Would like to see more with Jordan and a Tacoma or full size truck overland build.

[@danielwest5967]

What is the red arrow pointing at @18:43?

[@mr.phat_tastic9512]

I was looking thru comments for same question

[@kenwilliams4086]

Blue and orange are complementary colors, just as red-green and yellow-purple are.

[@9thGenerationCajun]

It drives me crazy Toyota doesn't get the 70 & 79 Series to the U.S. Market. They would sell the crap out of them here.

[@DirtLifestyle]

It was great seeing you at Sema bro 🤘

[@ChuckHickl]

surprise, dad likes the beige one... welcome back to the 90s where every import sedan was beige/gold.

[@RobbyDee85]

Fancy ass and high dollar off road or overland vehicles. Simply 90s yoda v6 with decent suspension,tires call it good. Beautiful rides tho. 2FAS2FURIOS: WHEN PAUL WALKER said bout purple eclipse. TO MUCH CROME FOR ME ANYWAY lol...

[@JeffBarnhart]

The suction cup idea is neat, but I doubt it’d work well as soon as you’re actually outdoors and covered in dust or mud.

[@TrailRecon]

Valid point!

[@spritemanplus4700]

Older land cruisers were so good looking, I love my jeep but they look so much better! The new designs for the Land Cruiser is garbage though, just another SUV

[@jamesmckinley9649]

Everyone who re-creates on public lands should be concerned about the 317 miles of trails closed in moab, snail trail 4x4 has an excellent video on youtube, the #1 group affected by these closures are overlanders and dispersed campers, not rockcrawlers and sxs.

[@wildwoody20]

Brad I've watched all your videos before but I'll have to say on this one here You spent the entire video looking at Toyota Land cruisers just about and trucks Hardy looked at any Jeeps at all very few Jeeps that you look at in to be very beginning that was it I know you can't see it all and can't do it all but you could have shown more Jeeps just in my opinion

[@kennethwelty1190]

Mac E will never be a Mustang in my eyes. It's a crossover type. Gulf Oil used Blue and Orange on their race cars in the 60s on.

[@sebastienbernard6629]

Merci Brad pour ton reportage sur le SEMA, c’était super.superbes le FC et le cherokee chief. Une question je suis Français pourquoi avoir écrit ton titre en Français ? En tous cas merci beaucoup

[@overlandingsmith]

Wow a lot of cool cars 😍 I need to visit the Sema one day. Love the Toyota Troopers too. Over here they're called Landcruisers and are pretty popular. If I hadn't a jeep this would be my choice. Driving a Nascar must be such a cool experience. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TrailRecon]

So many great cars and not enough time! Thank you!