Driving 1,084 Miles in a Humvee...It was Terrible

[@WestenChamplin]

Humvee dumpty or Fred? You guys Decide!

[@Clones2011]

Humvee Dumpty ofc

[@lukestauffer1050]

Humvee dumpty fits well lol

[@jacobdevereux207]

Humvee dumpty

[@SpeedohDark]

What about Fritz

[@X3R0D3D]

frederica

[@WestenChamplin]

Guys today is Veteran's day And I have to say I have so much Respect for the men and women that have defended our country in vehicles like Fred. And without brave people like that I would hate to see the world that we live in. Thank you for your service.

[@nathanmcdaniel5714]

LETS GO BRANDON

[@Cuhrryon]

I love your show Weston we appreciate your support. Hey hopefully you see this maybe just an idea… Hellcat HMMWV?

[@rainbowrepair5692]

Thank you @Westen Champlin

[@jztruckingl.t.d8372]

@Jack Dor wow bro thanks

[@leviwalkerstubbs3537]

@Weston Champlin. You were 15 miles away from me!! Shout me out please. Did you like it there?

[@charlesgrant3650]

As a service member who spends most of his time with HUMVs in one way or another. I can confirm it is a certified miracle it made of farther that 250 miles.

[@Williplier]

I too am a service member. 91 bravo wheeled vehicle mechanic humvs are athletes foot. Trash ass trucks. The funnest thing I've seen all day was ol boy here try to do a burn out in that thing. You lucky if the thing gets to 60 mph.

[@Butts0hboi]

For real lol was thinking the same thing

[@dirtyski1114]

I’ve spent most of my adult life living in soft skin HMMWV’s and they are hit and miss. I’ve had some that just wouldn’t quit and others that just wanted to die around every corner. My favorite one was a 1097a2 that had a bad engine when I got it, had it in the bay for about two months and after a new engine and a good annual service she was minty. That was my truck for two years and I would take it anywhere.

[@NA-nc5dg]

100% They were SHIT 11b1p checking in. Your legs are more reliable at 70mph.

[@michaelsingleterry1573]

@@NA-nc5dg actually in the stans we never had a problem with ours took the govs off them to max out their speed and they ran amazing when you drive them right not no 25 mph but 60+ mph

[@alisakran7063]

As a Marine, this made me smile ear to ear. Everything about this is great lol

[@Victor-ge7qm]

You and me both. SFMF

[@acollierr17]

Makes three of us. Surprised the vic made it that far too 😂 - S/F

[@erebostd]

Except the spilled diesel…

[@ski773]

@@erebostd especially the spilled diesel

[@erebostd]

@@ski773 you man "fuck the USA let's poisen The ground it was build on"? Man, that's quite harsh, but you do you. I think the country deserves better..

[@Dunny-vg7mt]

Having had my fair share of experience in HMMWV's, I can confirm that every experience you had is shared by almost all service members. From the overheating, doors not closing, "run flats", and absolutely freezing nights spent sleeping in one, these are all spot on. It is honestly amazing that you made it as far as you did without further problems. Pushing them things past 40 mph pretty much voids any mechanical security that the HMMWV may have had before.

[@kennorcott7074]

I don’t think I ever drove one while working as a mechanic more than 30 mph, they were terrifying

[@andersborum9267]

Just asking here, but isn't this supposed to be a strong machine you'd depend on as a marine? Breaking tires daily? Really? :)

[@justdub9632]

@@andersborum9267military spec means built to the absolute cheapest and most easily replaceable equipment and these trucks are built to exactly to that specification.

[@andersborum9267]

@@justdub9632 lol :)

[@AlphaChinoz]

@@justdub9632would it be possible to upgrade parts and all that to make it into an actual working and safe car? Like even switching out the engine for a better one, really making it into a nice vehicle, fixing the interior and all

[@80sriceman]

Dude! You drove that Humvee through the South West and slept in it in the snow! Humvees, no insulation, no sound deadning, no comfort what so ever!😳 You are a trooper!

[@Anthony-sr3if]

he really slept in the RV. don't believe everything you see.

[@pieguy203]

@@Anthony-sr3if got any proof of that??

[@davespark10]

@@pieguy203 Berry told him

[@jaymac7203]

@@davespark10 Who's Berry 😭🤣

[@jacob5014]

@@Anthony-sr3if Where's the proof?

[@bretthess6376]

Westin: "I'm gonna survive the night in a Humvee in a snowstorm." Me: You're gonna freeze your ass off. Well, we were both right.

[@brandonjones2565]

Needed one of those camping wood stoves inside of Fred

[@roachlarry1488]

I'm so glad we have a hillbilly car channel. The world seems right

[@bartsniper2003]

honestly fred is a miracle worker for making it even a quarter of that trip, i work on em for a living and they rarely get over 2000 miles on the odometer before destroying it self

[@BananaMana69]

Why are they so bad I don't get it...

[@smallmoe]

@@BananaMana69 They're probably built by the lowest bidder. So very poor quality throughout

[@tylerdougherty807]

@@smallmoe also the fact that it was armored up without considering the engines were made for a vehicle a lot lighter, Probably like 1500 pounds lighter so that’s another huge factor.

[@Rudeljaeger]

Seriously WHY are they so bad? The Jeeps that came before were simple but at least reliable. In Germany I drove the 4x4 their army uses, the "Wolf". That was an almost luxurious excellent car. But just like the HMMWV it was designed in the 80s, so its not a new vehicle. So why does the HMMWV suck in comparison???

[@NickMinskey]

It doesn't, people are just dramatic@@Rudeljaeger

[@BERTRAND85O]

This is legendary 😂

[@riym07]

You should test how many dB the horn outputs then put another one maybe😂

[@skylerlott1872]

@@riym07 ye I agree vary much

[@mattthemorningafter]

Definitely legendary

[@CboysTV]

This was such a good video 😂

[@ifamericacanwecan922]

its the cboys they watch Westen champlin

[@santiagogonzalez6397]

We need the crossover

[@Blahblahblah6666]

A

[@Cruz_dongol]

hi

[@Free_Krazy]

"Fred is a sophisticated name for sophisticated gentlemen, who like to party" Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@fredjohnson9426]

Amen!

[@ardayh2514]

@@fredjohnson9426 lol

[@Gubson]

"No! Her name is Fred!"

[@BLANCOisacolor]

I'm sure it's probably pronounced differently but I read your name as Fred Crazy. I bet you like to party

[@petrmaxa4718]

"Bertha is a fat girl's name" "She looks pretty fat to me"

[@JohnnyGuiltyMan]

Ok so a little tip from an ex-boyscout: there are these camping mattresses that have their other side covered in a foil. This foil helps keeping you warm by reflecting your own body heat back into you. Helps a ton during winter camping, highly recommend if you ever end up in a similar situation like this.

[@kacper.6537]

Or wear something warmer than a tshirt and a thin jacket :)

[@vipe650r]

Yes, sir. A high R rating is worth its weight in gold.

[@OverlandCamry]

Thank you for blessing us with a 20 minute video I think I speak for all of us we don’t care how long your videos are we just want to see more westen

[@OverlandCamry]

Hon I’m gay sorry🤷‍♂️

[@AccountIGuess]

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[@pyros2359]

Sleeping bags are mostly rated at their “survival rating” rather than their “comfort rating.” Always go 20 degrees below what the survival rating is. So if your sleeping in 0 degrees, you want a -20 Fahrenheit bag to sleep comfortably.

[@KermitOfWar]

Yes, but also, who buys a sleeping bag & no blankets? 🤣

[@tire.c]

@@KermitOfWar it might be a joke but basically it is a blanket and mattress

[@kingcrank2252]

@@tire.c extra thick comforter inside a sleeping bag is always worth it no exceptions lol

[@Perry_dAccard]

You can have the best sleeping bag out there, if you keep your clothes on, you'll be cold. I've slept like baby in the back of a truck at 0°F, no problem.

[@joshm9630]

You also need to insulate your body with some kind of sleeping pad, since your body will compress and flatten the insulation in the bag directly under your body you want a slim air pad or foam pad to retain your body heat better. It would probably increase temps inside your bag by 10°+

[@ryanhyderh]

Everything Weston does starts out with such high energy and then he's like man this was a terrible idea. Don't worry man we are all just living through you!!

[@river9899]

gots to see it through my boy 🥸

[@Firefly_Nino]

Copy paste lol

[@jessevrieling1939]

@@Firefly_Nino no it isn't this is the original comment

[@Greg-yu4ij]

Me too, Westons show brings back memories. I got stuck in the mud with my truck so many times, blew many tires. It was painful, but you learn to use a “come along” to winch yourself out😉

[@colegood9584]

Going from “I love military vehicles!” to “I don’t love military vehicles anymore.” is the mental journey of every soldier when they join.

[@vipe650r]

I'll tell you, it does circle back around... like a bad relationship you never got over. I want one again.

[@ZK_Wright]

“Nothing can stop a Humv” “How about them flat tires?” “Heyyyyy” 😂😂

[@NOLIFENECKBEARD]

Westin is such a wholesome guy he's always happy and living his best life. His videos make me smile when I'm going through hell and depressed keep it up man

[@brady.walczak]

better now?

[@AlexRodri27]

“If this blows up in my face, delete my browser history” had me dying of laughter 😂

[@crockett5]

lol I laughed my ass off when he said that...

[@shanevaughan6980]

This entire video had me dying of laughter

[@maximan4363]

OMG, I wet myself at that!! 🤣😂🤣😂 That looked nuts racing down that mountain!😣😨😱Westen you are certifiably insane!!!!! 👨‍⚕️🤪⛓ Whoever came up with HMVE Dumpty is a fecking genius!!!!

[@dustyc324]

my younger sister works in tech and social media. my older sister has in her will, that younger sister is to handle all of her social media and internet accounts. I get any pets and plants.

[@80sriceman]

A good friend willl delete your entire internet presence! 😆 Just for precautions. 😂

[@Politically-incorrect-brian]

I drove an up-armored humv through NYC during winter while I was in the military. As badass an experience as that was, I share your sentiment. The things are cold AF in winter, lots of scares that they'll break down on you, and you can't see sh*t out of them. Almost sent some lady in a mini cooper to meet jesus 😂

[@SelfTappersnWranglers]

I love the fact Westen thinks about how lucky he is to be doing what he is doing. A real humble man. Respect brother keep at it❤️

[@superduty3632]

We don’t have any spare tires, we should probably take it easy. Westin: *blasts down mountain*

[@wolfgaming8862]

Logic bro, can’t hold back with berry the dolphin

[@twarken5078]

I’d buy one of those hats! Also, the ‘delete my browsing history’ line made me fully el oh el 🤣 Love ya Westen!!

[@rchavez5056]

I laughed and told my wife what he said. She said" what does that mean". I said never mind dear.

[@omega1575]

i totally would as well

[@jonathanserbest8070]

I will for sure buy that

[@franktherabbit42]

Westen is one of the few youtubers that will take a video most other youtubers will turn into a 3 or 4 part series and make it one video. Keep it up dude. This is great.

[@joshleomon3423]

this is the second video on this Humvee 💀

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Hey man, it Looks like You’ve been losing some weight, idk if your trying or not but if you are I’m happy for you and proud.

[@Adotsupplythehood]

he’s been trying (i think i saw on his insta) but ya😃

[@bumbr07]

hopefully he is, life is so much easier without the extra weight

[@esellanta]

He is you can tell. The doctor told him he had to lose weight when he hurt his back. He’s looking good! Keep it up Westen my man

[@TechnikMeister2]

The Humvee was a failure from the very start. The winner of the tender was actually a vehicle submitted by AMC, but they went bust before they could produce a prototype. The Humvee was too heavy, had horrendous fuel consumption, had no occupant protection, was hard to maintain and for a nearly four ton vehicle, could only carry 4 people. They tried to add armour but that took it to six tonnes and it was still vulnerable to IEDs. It did nothing well. The Australian army evaluated it and rejected it out of hand. They went with hardened Mercedes G's and built their own MRAP Bushmaster that was superior in every respected to the GM and Oshkosh efforts that were too heavy and expensive. A Bushmaster could limp back to base with a wheel blown off. The US one required a crane and a low loader. Pity if the bad guys were nearby.

[@michaelsingleterry1573]

The hmmwv is not hard to maintain. They are actually very easy to maintain if they are maintained properly to begin with. The one he has seems like to me that it hasnt been properly maintained for a long time. . As for up-armed yes for IEDs that are about worthless but when getting shot at they are great. As for gas mileage when your talking about an old school 6.2 or 6.5 diesel it doesn't have that bad of gas mileage.

[@izom]

@@michaelsingleterry1573 agree

[@HellsYeah8]

Its a 2 ton vehicle. The armored version is 5. Having been struck by a few IEDs in one, it can survive. It took a direct hit to the undercarriage to inflict casualties, and that was with a bomb that would take out tanks.

[@taoliu3949]

It's not meant to function as an armored vehicle. It was built to replace the jeep as a light utility vehicle for transporting troops and supplies in the rear.

[@Kryynism]

It might be awful. But it is awesome.

[@crusiethmaximuss]

Fred needs duel stacks, a cow-catcher, and some spot lights.

[@captainswordfish993]

Part 1 popped up in my recommended and I had no idea that I was about to be taken on such a great journey! Fantastic video!

[@yolanda231000]

The HMMV is an awesome vehicle...provided you don't overload it or "up armor" it. Oh yeah, you'll need lots of spare parts too, especially half shafts. We went through 5 half shafts, 3 batteries, 2 tires and almost every hose on the engine in 11 months in Bosnia.

[@jimalton1564]

I feel your pain! I flew from NH to Kentucky to drive a "non running" (according to the govt auction) Deuce 1/2 home. I had suit cases full of tools and parts (mostly filters & belts). I "borrowed" another truck to jump start it with, then drove it off the base with no brakes. I got brakes at the gas station down the road after refilling the fluid. Phew! 100 miles later I did a pre trip PM at a friend's house, filled the fuel tanks with used motor oil donated by friends, then hit the road for the 1200 mile drive home. No heat in November is fine in Louisville, not so much in snow in upstate NY. I took a 2 hour nap near Albany before meeting a friend for breakfast, then finished my drive with little drama. What an awesome adventure!

[@bigPianist99]

I want to live your life.

[@TheLukasDirector]

It ran on used motor oil? As fuel?

[@thekodiak77]

@@TheLukasDirector tis the beauty of the multifuel engine my friend. Pretty sure those things would run off greasy ditch water if desperate enough.

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

@@TheLukasDirector Yup the multifuel engine would be great for a post apocalyptic vehicle... used motor oil, kerosene, whatever it'll run it... the trade off is it only puts out about half the power as the more common ones...

[@walfman100]

@@TheLukasDirector The m35a2's will run on basically anything with a flashpoint. Gas, diesel , used motor oil, vegetable oil, atf, hydraulic fluid ..... Although things with lots of alcohol should be avoided because it eats rubbers/plastics in your engine. Most people who use alternate fuels in their m35a2's usually use a mix of 30% gas/diesel 70%whatever you want, although it is strongly recommended that you filter whatever you are cutting your fuel with. Also most diesel engines can be converted to run on things other than diesel aswell.

[@Kabluey2011]

This is the kinda content I subscribed for. You are single Hadnded the best car enthusiasts on KZbin. I have literal tears of joy running down my face. Keep up the good work Westen

[@keithgould5168]

Absolutely awed by your honest, frank, fun approach to this project. In an age where the web is so full of crappy self image obsessed "influencers" you're a real breath of fresh air. BTW - Loved you Mum's reaction… classic.

[@mav]

😂😂 the camping segment for me

[@rustypliers74]

@Mav ready to go ice fishing

[@rjai4890]

Not a chance

[@onlydansx]

LOL of course you of all people.

[@haleyh7106]

Dudeee i cant believe your still even around...mav

[@borgheses]

thats one scookum chair

[@IanSager23]

It’s always a good day when Westen uploads!

[@DefNxtZig]

Yes it is

[@DefNxtZig]

My new fav

[@jamieseagraves2985]

Worked on those for 12 years in the army. I’ve drove them fixed them cussed them out and lived in them. Best and worst times of my life. Lol thanks for reminding me of some great memories.

[@yaboiskinnymalone836]

One thing is for sure….. if the a/c don’t work, the heat sure does!!!😂

[@robertelder164]

AC? You mean opening the windows

[@Zibi21]

Thats why the non-windows version is the more expensive version with the "build in AC".

[@vipe650r]

Especially in the middle of the desert. Heat works just fine... especially when the coolant doesn't.

[@vipe650r]

@@robertelder164 That's the joke, friend.

[@YurtFerguson]

Westin: I never thought I'd be out here doing something like this, Me: spooning with a dolphin in a snowstorm?

[@ltcmoose2001]

Westen demonstrates what a rookie trooper is in one video. Sleeping in the cab will keep you dry but that"s about it. It is cold, the bed sucks, and your body hurts in the morning. This is a great training video for new soldiers on the importance of doing Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,( PMCS). I would bet that the Tire Pressure lbs per square inch are still stenciled right on fender so you can start out with the correct tire inflation. Great video.

[@craigjhunter]

Stoked to see you in my hometown working with Power Driven Diesel. Working for them was my 1st real job out of high school and everything Will + Todd and the guys taught me is completely invaluable. It's too bad I wasn't there when you were, I would have loved to meet you! Love the content btw

[@memeofculture1476]

7:48 now that's horsepower right there

[@jeremymiller6324]

Westen is funny asf, and the best part about it is I don’t think he even try’s to be. His personality is the greatest. Good shit man.

[@Runningwolf1978]

This week has been hell. End up in the hospital and I'm home & still sick. This video put a smile on my face. Wish I had the knowledge you do! Keep it up & much respect to you!

[@Silandrovich]

Dude same O.O I wish you the best recovery let's stay strong!

[@tx4runner459]

Feel better both of y’all

[@Jayplaya95]

Feel better 🙏🏾

[@gregfair1749]

Had to laugh about staying over night in the HUMMVEE! Did that so many times in the Army!!! Now imagine operating one of those for over a decade and a half Putting up with what you dealt with on your trip more often than you’d like to!!! Funny thing is I miss those times!!! Tip for next time you go camping in it. Lay a stretcher across the back seats and put a partially folded blanket on it. Makes it way better to sleep in it!

[@BrentBowersWithTics]

This is the second video of yours I've seen and I have to say I'm not one to watch the more southern style videos but this journey has been a masterpiece! You had me laughing out loud so many times! Thank you for making this.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Watching at 7am got me wanting to never buy a humv 😂

[@kristopherr326]

Your here

[@cargotoolshop5319]

They are really not very good vehicles, you want the last ones ever made with a Duramax engine, they call them ALPHA ONES

[@TaffPlays]

@@cargotoolshop5319 those are hummer h1s, they are technically different vehicles

[@randombuilds8336]

The military ones are all garbage, LOUD, slow, unreliable. 4 people and bags and you'll be struggling to hold 25mph up hill. They ride rough, uncomfortable, cramped.

[@jeffreyrigged]

we had a ex military one at work. worst pos ive ever driven. basically a covered wagon with prob worse heat. i always say anyone thats wants a hummer besides the bedroom kind has never driven one.

[@Baribrotzer]

An H1 Humvee: A vehicle you wouldn't drive more than ten miles - unless a large man having more stripes on his sleeve told you to.

[@DavidLeon140m3]

or stars

[@427motorsportllc3]

There is no such thing as an H1 Humvee.

[@Thejakebyford]

“If I could weld as good I put mustard on a hot dog I’d be a great fabricator” that shit had me laughing my ass off.

[@EXSpomar]

Dude idk why but this part makes me laugh so hard 😂😂 2:18

[@turbokiwi7206]

I would immediately buy a “Fred will endure” ushanka winter hat

[@jj02mc27]

I would also immediately buy a "Fred will endure" ushanka winter hat

[@broshak9384]

If westen starts doing give aways, he just needs to do "a day with westen" give aways lol I'd for sure enter that

[@JS-qd9rz]

Better plan for a week with Westen!!

[@echo5delta365]

The “yeehaw” at 4:37 was the most pure yeehaw I’ve ever heard yeehawed. Yeehaw brother.

[@Muffinn111]

I just found this channel and it’s already my favorite one

[@Adotsupplythehood]

@Jack Dor 😕

[@Sam_Dunn]

legend says he is still running after the humvee dumpty

[@Brandon_Jackson]

Humvee dumpty

[@gabrianadcox-wilson7397]

It's Fred

[@Adotsupplythehood]

fred.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

All the way the Florida.

[@FastLaneLyfe]

Bertha

[@gregorystell6858]

Every military veteran is watching this and yelling how those things were total shit boxes.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

I was at the border of Iraq/Jordan in 2005, our Humvee would barely start, when it did it would blow a ton of black smoke, everytime the driver put it into gear it would stall. The Iraqis were standing there laughing at us. He would rev it up, slam it into gear and it would stall again. It seemed like we would never get out of there. Luckily, it finally got moving.

[@zane6461]

@@catsaregovernmentspies Thank you for your service happy Veterans Day.

[@rickreese5794]

Da talibaned really loves theirs.... So there’s that...

[@AnsleyBuilt]

Absolutely. Had to push quite a ways last year 😂

[@gregorystell6858]

@@rickreese5794 well yeah it was free

[@itsaloftything4351]

15:42 good call brother 👌 that decision along was a life saver!! Cattle dont holler in the middle of the night unless they are in fear/hunted by other wildlife especially at 3am they'd normally be asleep like most ppl, somthing was out there and close enough to hear you forsure mabe even watching you

[@travismahoney93]

Humvee-Dumpty needed new shoes, Humvee-Dumpty got some 22’s, Humvee-Dumpty had a long ride, Humvee-Dumpty got 12 valve swapped.

[@hounddogjakegaming]

Humvee-Dumpty gets 1100 horsepower

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Dumpy needs to visit Banks turbos.

[@isaacknecht974]

I've tent camped my whole life and one of the most important things you need is a sleeping mat. Put that on the floor of the humv under your sleeping bag and you will be much more comfortable. They also keep you warmer

[@Raptus_Gaming]

Yep, and sleeping pads don't even take up much room if you get an inflatable one that compacts down well

[@deanwilbur4935]

Can we just acknowledge that he bought a cooler to keep his things COLD then went to camp on a snowy mountain, love the videos tho always happy to see a new post

[@bthurmo]

Right? The stuff left outside was colder than anything in the cooler.

[@animspirationist17]

I think the beauty of having Fred is the offroad experience, nothing compares to having a humvee in the mountain, that's truly beautiful. Yeah, it doesn't do roads well, but it does off road babyyy

[@TheDalhuck]

One key element to cold weather camping is a thermarest or other foam pad. It adds a layer of insulation, and a bit of padding. Just more comfort all around.

[@michaelmoss1944]

Seeing you drive through Colorado and goofing off in the same Cabelas I've goofed off in while visiting family, it just makes my heart happy. Never stop being you Westen, and thank you.

[@jesse4010]

“If this blows up in my face delete my browser history” 😂😂 that could be a shirt.

[@Onteo1]

With a picture of Humvee Dumpty

[@GeneralFear237]

I haven't had much experience in the ways of army vehicles since i'm only 16 about to turn 17, but i think the ground and aviation vehicles in the army and air force respectively are so freaking cool This guy is an absolute mad lad for doing this, getting sick and still truckin' My respect for Westen is unmatched Keep up the amazing content Westen!

[@ticotube2501]

What were the official requirements when this was procured? Did the troops love it or hate it? - Too wide to fit around narrow corners - Much less reliable than your average Toyota technical - Gas guzzling logistical challenge - Shock & Awe inspiring looks - Something else ?

[@josephdaniellaberge1438]

LOVE MY HMMV IN AFGHANISTAN SAVE MY LIFE..ALSO NOISY AND SO HOT....

[@Mopargocar]

It was an improvement over the Jeep (inside) space wise but the maintenance it requires is rediculas.

[@lizard12356]

one bonus tho. it sure can fit a lot of crayon boxes inside.

[@robertelder164]

I was in a unit that upgraded from the m151a1 Jeep. Roof. Heater. Nothing can stop it..

[@moreglutesmoredudes9974]

It's got the same track width that tanks and military trucks use so that it can drive behind them in a mine field.

[@TheGreatLake1998]

I’m on my first few days of rehab, and these videos are keeping me sober. Thanks for taking the adventure!

[@bryantford3054]

Westen is proof you can have fun sober. I had some crazy drunken adventures, but I've had many more good times since I got clean and sober in 1987. Good luck to you on your new journey. 👍🏻

[@girtisholland]

I’m about to hit my year sober in a couple weeks. You got this brother.

[@yayie2]

We (the collective KZbin) are rooting for you. Rehab is your bitch, you got this. The absolute best of luck.

[@charliekuhn3856]

"I'm going to try and survive through the night in a middle of a snow storm.... yeah, this is stupid.." God's speed Westen!

[@soulofanunknownsoldier8066]

Just discovered you yesterday and your already my favorite KZbinr. Your vast knowledge of mechanics is respectable. Keep on keepin on bud

[@joelexline9]

Lmao damn, that tire failing clip is hilarious. You can see the seriousness on your face temporarily kick in. Humvee Dumpty is a good ass name, not gunna lie

[@nicholaskain518]

"If this blows up in my face... Delete my browser history" 😂😂😂 I'm getting that put on my Tombstone 😂😂

[@Silverwolf-dr4oj]

yo brother Westen. I've seen most of your videos, you're the best I've seen. you and your team do an insanely good job. what i like best about your videos is that you show both victory and small setbacks, you bid on yourself like no one else does. thank you so much for many great youtube videos. best regards from the middle of norway :)

[@spacejihadist4246]

Fred's flexing them new shoes! This reminded me when me and my grandpa drove home with a rusty ww2 jeep he found in a garage about 300 miles away from home. Thanks for making and sharing this video.

[@tristanclancy8908]

As a army mechanic, those trucks aren’t good for high speeds held for that long.

[@gregtotten2617]

I concur 😉

[@williamajthompson9166]

Yup, that is why the Humvee used the TH350 with a high ratio rear end for peak off road crawling capabilities. And why AMC/GM put the 700R4 in the original H1 paired with a GM 4.10-4.35 ratio rear end for both peak torque and road speeds of up to 85 mph comfortably. Original Humvee is rated at 50-55 mph top speed at 3500 top rpm with the 6.2/6.5 Detroit diesel and Turbo hydromatic 350 transmission and 4.60 ratio rear end. Original H1, was rated for 85 mph top speed at 3500 rpm with 6.2/6.5 Detroit diesel and the turbo hydromatic 700R4 transmission and 4.10-4.35 ratio rear end. Now if you got a 93 with rare 5.7 V8 engine option. You gained fuel economy, 6500 to 7000 top rpm. And a 275-325 top bhp with about 295-350 ft-lbs of torque. And a nice small block sounding V8 engine to match.

[@justinstearns9723]

@@williamajthompson9166 They had a TH 400 trans, a TH350 would never have held up to the weight and abuse these things saw.

[@williamajthompson9166]

@@justinstearns9723 yeah I forgot these things weigh about 6500-8000 pounds stock and can carry/haul up to 10000 pounds worth of armaments and cargo for various operation purposes. While the TH350 was more for half ton and 3/4 ton pick up trucks. Where as the TH400 was originally designed for the AWD Cheyenne work trucks. Which I remember seeing that one gm commercial where it hauled a 70 ton log train at low speeds. Just to show that the TH400 was a tough 1+ ton transmission.

[@dahoe3202]

As an Equipment Operator in the Seabees we don’t care. Redline the HMMWV till the bitch blows up so you can fix it

[@kingpaul003]

Humvee Dumpty had no doors Humvee Dumpty had flat tires All the crews wrenchs and all the crews tools Put Humvee Dumpty back together again

[@davidgroskopf7898]

Lol

[@jennyweitzel4458]

Lol this is underrated

[@jasongoodwin9951]

😂

[@Adotsupplythehood]

fred.

[@nothingtoseehear5012]

I vote for Frebertha or Berdth or Reginald. EDIT: 9:26 Meanwhile bears in the woods, "You hear Westen is coming? Yeah. I'm kind of worried about Westen. You think Westen is mean?"

[@brennangarvey8580]

You should engine swap the humvee with a 3000hp Diesel engine or something crazy like that

[@brettash8520]

I felt that "I don't love military vehicles no more " welcome to our lives everyday.

[@rahkwankhaldun8533]

The tire blowing out when it did was a blessing in disguise. You got doors and a roof for the remainder of the trip 😎 not to mention a legit windshield.

[@samcurrey2442]

This is easily one of Westen’s best videos by far.

[@robj2704]

BFG would never fail you like that. Hindsight: some Dynamat in that cab might have been a good idea.

[@jamesnm21]

Or dynamite

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

When you got this Humvee that's the first video of yours I ever saw. Happy to see the follow up video.

[@RawTactics1]

Lmao watching you bounce around going down hill gave me flash backs. Imagine that in full battle rattle, ammo cans and open MRE packages flying around

[@ThomasIsBored]

This is the best thing I've seen in a loooong time

[@DavidSmith-bj8dy]

I've watched you two basically since it started I'm an automotive KZbin enthusiast I basically watch at least 3-4 hours of Automotive KZbin a day. This channel is entertaining informative and funny you've landed on a gold mine bro if you continue this type of blog you will be very successful good luck congratulations on the success so far

[@Josh-jw3go]

Check out vice grip garage if you have never watched him before

[@EODPolicaro]

You’re a brave man. These things break down just sitting in the motor pool.

[@noahbergeaux9709]

The way he runs after it and throws the dolphin into he back is legendary 🙌

[@vipe650r]

I loved every bit of both parts of that journey. God bless you guys and your shenanigans.

[@noctowl259]

This one had me laughing all the way through especially when Fred shoes failed Fred lol

[@jonnothetrucker]

Absolutely love the doors and roof

[@enntlo]

thank god you uploaded, today and yesterday have been rough on me, needed this

[@strodder1232]

Humvee Dumpty is the best name i've ever heard!!!

[@oopsioded]

brother, I respect your positive attitude and energy. so rare these days!! you're a great content creator !!

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

Oh to be young and dumb, I miss those days sometimes lol. My back hurt just watching you sleep in Fred. You'll never forget this trip and thats what really matters. Even cooler that you filmed it all and posted it up!

[@1992djg]

The cowboy hat looked pretty fly you should rock one more often

[@kokujins.3010]

Dude...you're my hero! God bless you! ✊🏽✌🏾😁 Fred is great

[@petersonkid2]

Westen realizing just how great a portaband is at the beginning is great

[@jakekilgore1721]

Can we just not ignore the fact that he got out of the humv in the end of the video, and it just kept going 🤣

[@jm100368]

yeah we'll ignore the fact that is was staged also

[@bladimirzacarias3010]

"It won't take fuel because we are on a hill“ 😂😂😂

[@romanjacobs1794]

Dude, how I love them road trips 💟

[@hummerguy]

This can make for one nice build, especially if you get the actual x doors and stuff. I'm really surprised this humvee made it all the way through the whole trip to say it came straight from the govt auction and not checked yet