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Your Average Joe ADVENTURES
Добавлен 16 май 2022
My name is Joe and welcome to my channel!
My wife Ashley along with our dog Hima, love car camping, overlanding, and exploring the great outdoors. We're new to overlanding and currently exploring all the off road locations near us. We also love going on road trips, love traveling and just became brand new parents!
I will be featuring our overland adventures, our road trips, our gear, and our vacations! We will be sharing our experience with you guys hoping it will help anyone looking to travel the roads less traveled!
Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and we will see you guys on the trails!
As always, be safe! Lets go!
My wife Ashley along with our dog Hima, love car camping, overlanding, and exploring the great outdoors. We're new to overlanding and currently exploring all the off road locations near us. We also love going on road trips, love traveling and just became brand new parents!
I will be featuring our overland adventures, our road trips, our gear, and our vacations! We will be sharing our experience with you guys hoping it will help anyone looking to travel the roads less traveled!
Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and we will see you guys on the trails!
As always, be safe! Lets go!
The National Park Services is ticketing AWD for driving on 4WD TRAILS? AWD VS 4WD!
The buzz around the overlanding community is that the NPS is going to be citing AWDs on 4x4 trails! Is this going to be enforced and how will this affect all the AWDs that overland and camp on dispersed land? Dont forget to leave a comment if you have recommendations or suggestions for this topic!
This is just my two cents and know that everyone has an opinion about this and thats why I created this video so that we may all discuss it. As of right now I know that AWD's are still allowed to overland and still access light soft off road trails, at least for now.
If you havent't done so, dont forget to subscribe to my channel and to leave a like for this video if it helped you or informed you ...
This is just my two cents and know that everyone has an opinion about this and thats why I created this video so that we may all discuss it. As of right now I know that AWD's are still allowed to overland and still access light soft off road trails, at least for now.
If you havent't done so, dont forget to subscribe to my channel and to leave a like for this video if it helped you or informed you ...
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Can a STOCK Subaru Outback Wilderness Make It Up a 4x4 trail? How capable is the car? Find out HERE!
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Our trip to HIGHWAY 395! PART 2! SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS! Convict Lake and Inyo Crater!
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Our trip to PREWITT RIDGE! BIG SUR like you've never seen before! 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness!
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Our trip to PREWITT RIDGE! BIG SUR like you've never seen before! 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness!
Our trip to BOWMAN LAKE, Tahoe National Forest! In our Subaru Outback Wilderness. Will we make it?
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Our trip to BOWMAN LAKE, Tahoe National Forest! In our Subaru Outback Wilderness. Will we make it?
That’s not off-road LMFAO that’s just dirt. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 my Prius can do that
@cop2506 True, we did see one a prius attempt this right after us but took out his front and back bumpers, but you're right, he did do it 👍🏽 This Subaru couldn't do more than this dirt road either 😅
I like my OBW but looks like I’lll be buying the new Audi Q5 redesign in 2025. Looks nice. Spy shots of new Outback out there now and not liking what I see. Boxy. Not my style.
@scott48 the Audi Q5 is nice. Will you be trading your OBW in for it?
@@youraveragejoeadventures we shall see after it launches in the US and I’m able to to test drive it and kick the tires
@scott48 nice, good luck with that car👍🏽
You really need a proper four wheel drive SUV or truck if this is what you want to do.
@WeSRT4 we got rid of this car last year. We definitely needed a more capable car. If you haven't seen it, check out what we got to replace it with here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=A-xmI7di9XF6rWZ7
2024 Outback XT. I disagree about the infotainment system. Mine is quite fast and i experience no lag at all. Have you had it updated? My system was just fine the day I picked the car up. I received an update over the air and it improved even more. // CVT transmissions are here to stay. It is what it is an all companies are moving this way. Subaru has been using them for years. // Auto Start-Stop can be turned off on the display in '24. If not, there are a few sellers offering a small device which goes into the mirror housing that will disable the system. About $100 and needs 5 mins to install. // I do recommend a BANKS Pedal Monster. It removes all the lag and delay that most cars seem to have nowadays. Instant throttle and better acceleration. No other system is as well engineered as the BANKS with a default-to-factory in the unlikely event of a failure. // And, get the XT model. The extra power and torque really elevates these cars to a new level.
@bikefixr oh nice! They must have updated the infotainment for the 2024 model. Our 2022 was beyond laggy, especially when first starting the car (as shown in the video). We did all the system updates and i even did a video on my channel here to show people how to do it. We went from a 2019 Forester Sport that had a really good infotainment system with no lag. So I guess when we upgraded to our 2022 Wilderness, we were expecting it to be the same, if not better. We loved this car when we had it but we had to get something a little more capable for our own adventure needs and to tackle some of the harder trails by us. If you haven't seen what we replaced this adventure car with, you can check it out here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=OSPlJBAvAvpyACv5
where is that?
@@echouses this is at Big Sur, CA
That mpg is crazy. I have 16,000 miles on my outback wilderness, with a roofbox on 24/7. I am currently sitting at 27.8 mpg.
@seanjarrell5198 that's crazy since it's only suppose to get 24mpg combined! Maybe I just have a heavy foot with the gas 😅
@@youraveragejoeadventures I have found the same issue with gas mileage. I have a 2024 wilderness. Mine stays at around 17-18 mpg both in-town and on the highway. That is without any added weight. It is so disappointing.
@MFabulous I have an XL Thule cargo box on the roof rack and my car gets weighed down by all my gear so I can understand but even when I'm driving it like my prius, it still gets gas like my Ford Raptor except my Raptor is over 6000 lbs, is lifted and has 35 inch mud tires, and is way more capable than this car, so for my truck it makes sense. Not for a 4 cylinder, twin turbo car. I don't know how this person is getting 27+ mpgs!
I feel fortunate that in my 2024 Forester Wilderness I have the older 10" infotainment system, so I rarely need to mess with the infotainment system. I also only average 17-20 MPG, but I'm more aggressive with my driving. I haven't had any issues with the OAS causing me to stop for no reason, but it does like to yell at me when I'm going around a corner and there are vehicles parked on the side of the road. I also agree about wishing I could turn off the auto start/stop permanently...
@KyutaSyuko we had a 2019 Subaru Forester Sport before this car and the 8 inch infotainment screen in that car was really good. No lag, super responsive and it still had all the physical buttons for the things you need to control while driving. I wouldn't mind the newer bigger screen but having a laggy screen in 2024 is kind of not acceptable, especially when everything is integrated into it. Hopefully they fix this when they do a redesign in a couple of years.
@@youraveragejoeadventures I apologize, I meant 8", not 10". The only downside is that the front cam is displayed on the smaller screen on top of the dashboard.
@KyutaSyuko oh ya, I remember that as well. I also remember my Forester getting almost 30 MPGs! Crazy how much a one inch lift and all terrain terrain tires can do to the fuel consumption. We have since gotten rid of both of our Subarus because they just couldn't keep up on some of the more challenging trails we wanted to do. If you haven't seen it, check out what our current adventure vehicle is here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=vWAmmAbXI2he4MMR
Re Auto Start-Stop. You can buy a chip online that wires into the Eyesight camera and permanently turn off Auto start stop.
@@Mike-vd2qt i saw that. 👍🏽 Unfortunately, we have since gotten rid of this car for a 4x4. Our adventures needed more capability that this car just wasn't meant for. We loved it when we had it though👍🏽
@@youraveragejoeadventures Yep, I have a 2022 Outback, was thinking of a new Tacoma or Tundra for camping, but the current 2024 Toyota problems scared me off. Keeping the Subie for now. ☮
@@Mike-vd2qt good call. The last generation might be the one to go to since they were out for a while and refined all the problems with it. It'll probably be a couple of years until they do the same with all the new generation Toyota cars.
If it was me: 1) Next oil change, Valvoline Restore and Protect 2) More frequent oil changes, with Turbo, 5,000 MAX 3) Remove Cargo Box 4) Keep highway speeds at 70 mph MAX I think you will get much better milage.
@geraldf.1222 unfortunately with all the overlading gear we have, a cargo box is necessary. Of course i know it kills the MPGs but when going dispersed camping, you have to bring everything with you. No running water, no electricity, no bathrooms, means you gotta bring it yourself. And we keep the trunk space open because we sleep in the back. We always changed it at 5000 miles but that doesn't make this car more capable. It's very good on soft trails, dirt roads, mud, rain but the trails we want to do required a little bit more capability. But we did love this car while we had it. 👍🏽
I also hate the auto stop/start and the obstacle avoidance function. I’ve turned mine off in my CR-V because it had almost caused accidents by turning my steering wheel back into the lane when I was changing lanes or getting off the freeway. It thinks you’re wandering out of the lane and corrects for you. So you have to pull the steering wheel really hard in the direction you want to go. Or it will hit the brakes for no reason like when you’re turning or parallel parking. I was thinking of switching to the outback this year. Do you know if you can turn that function off in the Subaru like you can in the Honda?
@shayzoo2 yes you can, you can turn both functions off completely. But it resets everytime you turn the car off/on, so you just gotta turn it off everytime before you start driving. 👍🏽 Let me know if you end up getting another car.
@@youraveragejoeadventures omg. Every time. That sucks. In the CR-V it stays off until you turn it back on. Hmmm. That may change things.
@shayzoo2 unless you plan on going off road or on trails, it might be better to stick with your Honda. We had to get rid of our Subaru because we wanted to do more extreme trails that the Subaru is just not made for. We learned that we needed a 4x4 and so we had to trade it in. If you haven't seen it, check out what we got to replace it for our off road adventures here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=DbAF1VnCyz6-0IIX
@@youraveragejoeadventures yeah I saw that one. We have a ford F-350 crew cab that can go pretty much anywhere we want to go. But I like to car camp and the new CR-V I would HAVE to get a hybrid to they the trim level I want, but the bigger issue is it no longer has a flat cargo area when you lay the seats down. WHY OH WHY HONDA???? So annoying. Sucks for car camping and also for moving my kids in and out of their dorms. I will no longer be able to slide their fridge and furniture right into the Honda. I’m so bummed. Maybe I just need to start over from scratch and look at some brands I usually don’t. I just really don’t need a third row anymore. My kiddos are all grown so I’m interested in better mileage now.
@shayzoo2 i hear that. We have a plug in Toyota Prius Prime as our everyday commute car. Both have their purposes👍🏽 any other cars you thinking off?
I've many cars in my lifetime but never ever had a perfect one.
@Widebody20 Same. Depending on what you need your vehicle for will determine the perfect car for you. This car was great while we had it but definitely needed an even more capable car for our adventures.
I love the infotainment as far as usung the gps but in florida it gets so hot the screens wear out quick
@afox9000 i did like how you can send directions from your phone straight to your cars infotainment with the Subaru app too.
Sounds like you guys bought the wrong car vs your expectations. Should have researched it better. Dont bash it because it cant do super difficult off roading. It wasn't designed for where you want to go. 😅
@kennybinns6279 I'm not bashing it. I'm just giving my honest experience with the car to make sure people know what they are getting. The commercials for this car had them going up imogene pass as a stock car lol So im making sure someone thats looking for a more off road oriented car can learn from our mistakes. It was overall a great car while we owned it. If you havent seen it, we also made a video of the things we loved about the car after 25,000 miles. Watch that and see if you still think I'm bashing it 🫡 Everyones got different needs and we have since traded it for a more off road capable car to fit our personal needs. 👍🏽
Bro, we were the two Jeeps and F150 there in your vid. We were there for three days, that was one hell of a storm that week. The clouds just circled the beach. On the way in the trees haven’t fell until the way out and that rut was slick! 👍🤙🙏
@Nuuze oh that's crazy! On our way out, we saw a couple of Sprinters that didn't even want to attempt that slick muddy part on a decline right before the fallen trees and camped right on the trail. I've been here a couple of times but that was the most rain I've seen while being there. Glad we all got out safe 🙏🏽👍🏽
that mountain lion footage was wild!
@fhblackston it came out of nowhere on that dark highway! Luckily the eye sight system in the car hit the brakes for me🙏🏽
You mentioned some good points but this is not the best video. Why did you pipe in that moaning music in the background? And you don’t show any images of what you’re talking about it’s just a close-up of the face of this guy talking into a microphone.I made it about three minutes and then I had to bail.
@cubehire3653 sorry about the music if it's not to your liking. It's just the style of videos I make. I'm kinda new to making videos so I really appreciate the feedback so i can continue to improve. But what point do you want me to show you pictures of? I'll be happy to show you. In terms of the infotainment screen, i showed a video of the screen literally being laggy. We really wanted to love this car but after owning it and discovering how it actually is to live with, I'm just trying to share my personal experience because, in our opinion, for the price of this car, we think there are better options. I know everyone's experience will be different which is why I also made a video on the things we loved about this car. This is still a really good car for the average person but we just needed more capability for our own needs. If you haven't seen it, this is the link to that video. Things we LOVED about the Subaru Outback Wilderness after 25,000 miles - ruclips.net/video/-mEVKUfmxJY/видео.htmlsi=8DmO_yKMc7ApRR0d
The screen can be updated mine responds instantly take it to the dealership and get the update unless you are computer savvy then you can do it yourself updating it will fix most of your dislikes but the cvt is what it is and my thermo control valve failed at 35000 miles thankfully it was covered by the factory warranty if not it would be an expensive repair
@gabejf1 we updated the software on the infotainment and I even made a video of it on my page to help other people out. You can find that video on my page. It is still slow for us unfortunately. To us, it feels like they went backwards and cheaped out on the screen. Before this car we had a 2019 Subaru Forester Sport with a touch screen that responded as fast as an IPhone. So to have a newer car (we had the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness) with a slower screen than one of their older cars is a little disappointing. There are even older cars than that that has a better responding screen. Like I said in the video, most cars nowadays have integrated most of the functions on a touchscreen, it should be something that works well because other than the steering wheel, it is the thing you interact with every single time you drive your car. Not everyone off roads but we definitely do.The CVT transmission stall during a steep climb of an easy dirt trail forces you to have to use momentum which isnt always easy to do depending on the trail and momentum might lead you to damage your car. Seeing the advertisement for this car going up Imogene Pass in Colorado made it seem like it's ready to take on those kind of trails but lesson learned for us. This is mostly a softroader which is ok. This car is great if it lives on the pavement but to us, we needed more capability for our specific needs. This will be a great car for most but we have since gotten rid of this car for a 4x4 because some of the trails we wanted to do required it. If you haven't seen it yet, check out what we traded it for here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=sLthBLgNiyjfPatv
I’m just going to keep fixing my 2007 Outback, 2.5L manual transmission. I love the car. Despite some mechanic woes. Has modern luxuries without the nannying safety features and lack of physical controls. I find it to be a worthy platform to fix. I have not been impressed at all with our local dealership. Me and many people I know have had issues with their service. And the lounge area is just very worn down and dingy compared to VW, Ford or Toyota dealerships I’ve been to.
@zanesutherland406 I agree 👍🏽 I prefer the manual transmission and even the 6 speed auto compared to all the CVT transmission all these cars are getting nowadays, especially for going off road.
Good info, thanks!
@@tiffinicrum589 thanks for watching!
Never had an issue with gas mileage averaging 20+ and that’s including going on some pretty easy trails here. Car is lifted with an Iron Man lift, some HD bars on top and fallen at4ws with a higher side wall. Start system is a non-issue it can be avoided by not depressing the brake all the way. Or disabling it once the entertainment comes up not a big deal.
@@Locutus720 Did you have an XL cargo box on top as well? I also live up in the hills where my commute is.
@@youraveragejoeadventures no box 2 adults and one child in car seat. I get about 24 to 26 MPG. With the Subaru branded cargo box I get about 21 on a trip up to Maine from NJ. Granted the elevation is nothing extreme so there’s that. It’s only when driving through the Adirondacks that I might see dips into the 19 MPG range fully loaded. As someone who owns multiple Subaru vehicles, the wilderness is the second worst Subaru? I’ve owned only behind the Tribeca in terms of gas mileage. A buyer has to understand that although it has a 2.4 L turbo charge engine, it’s also pushing up heavier weight and it’s gearing, final drive is also different than that of the normal outback.
@Locutus720 I agree. Our 2019 Forester Sport was getting 28-30 mpgs. In my area, we do a lot of off roading. So we thought the OBW would be perfect but it still struggled on the trails we attempted. The MPGs isn't as important to us as the capability is. Everyone has different needs and uses but we off road more than the average. It was just a surprise that for us with all our cargo, it was averaging close to what a 4x4 SUV or truck was getting. So we have since gotten rid of this car for more capability. If you haven't seen it, this is what we replaced it with. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=7zbNn-Q7iVXR2U22
Nice! I’ve been toying around with the idea of either going Gladiator Rubi or Bronco, prob is both manufacturers reliability ratings are horrible, with ford leading the way in total recalls (citation might be needed as I haven’t looked in 6 months) and Stellantis still pricing their vehicles as luxury brands (they’re absolutely not!) and the northeast mid Atlantic region isn’t exactly known for its super technical trails with great views makes makes it a hold for my adventure dad wagon😅
@Locutus720 Suprisingly, Toyota is leading recalls right now with all their new redesign 4runners, land cruisers and even the Lexus LX models all in recall. Over 100,000 cars recalled so far. Our Ford Raptor not only has more interior space and of course more cargo with the truck bed, but of course it's been way more capable which is what we needed. I can't wait to test it out in Pismo beach to see it in Baja mode. But even harder trails have been easy. Of course we're getting 16 MPGs but compared to 18-20 in our Subaru, I would easily trade some MPGs for what this truck can do. I've had 4 subarus as well and it's just been night and night in terms of capability. I know for sure the Subaru would have struggled on this trail. It can do it but maybe with some body damage lol. ruclips.net/user/shortsjMQ7etx6D58?si=4-L64hmurmNy-LLv
Never had an issue with gas mileage averaging 20+ and that’s including going on some pretty easy trails here. Car is lifted with an Iron Man lift, some HD bars on top and fallen at4ws with a higher side wall.
It's meant as a "soft roader" not an off roader. It's for pulling a horsebox along the dirt path or driving across the pastures. I think You're asking/expecting too much
@gibbykirwan7788 Subaru has this specific car advertised going up Imogene Pass in Colorado, so I guess we did expect too much. We fell for the false advertisement. But lesson learn, we needed more capability and this car just isnt for us. We have since gotten rid of it for a true 4x4. If you haven't seen it, check it out here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=4i4PpkuI4SOYomFW
dont forget without HVAC you will get those advertised MPG numbers that what i noticed at least. any reason why you change from good mpg with forester to outback?
@legion1630 we car camp in the back of the car because we camp during all 4 seasons. The Outback gave us just a little more room for my wife and I to sleep in the back of the wagon. I had to sleep diagonally in the forester. The MPGs just surprised us because it was a 4 cylinder but the turbo and the higher ground clearance plus out cargo box on top really killed the MPGs. It was getting as much as a 4Runner or a 4x4 truck but at least those are more capable off road which for us, was really important. But we have since gotten rid of the Outback too because we needed a more capable vehicle with the trails we were trying to do. If you haven't seen it, you can check out what we replaced it with here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=54LkBG7YKGwoYWWE
Do u need reservations for campsites?
@juancho111488 It was first come, first serve when we went. I would always check their website to see up to date policies though. Most of the sites up there are dispersed camp sites so it's free unless they've changed it s8nce we went.
Subaru mileage doesnt kick in until at least 50K miles.
@KernsJW too bad for us, we traded it in at 30K miles lol
I had 2022 Outback Wilderness and as much as I liked the car, I hated....Hated that CVT, so after 2 years, I sold that subaru. All that stuff on your "I hate list" was also on my list too.
@peterchamala1525 we wanted to love this car but at the end of the day, we needed more capability for off roading that the CVT struggled in at more moderate trails and that touchscreen was really awful to use. If you haven't seen it yet, check out what we traded it for here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=L7W-wObQGE1qy0ay
@@youraveragejoeadventures I traded my outback for Chevy Colorado Trail Boss, I love that truck and 8 speed transmission.
@peterchamala1525 nice truck! That was one of the trucks we had on our list too. After trading it for our Ford Raptor, we haven't looked back since. 😎 It's been night and day going off road now. No CVT and a proper 10 speed transmission!
I wanted a Ranger Raptor but the prices were unreal, Toyota Tacoma was on the list too but 10k more for the same stuff I've got I had to pass.
@peterchamala1525 Toyota recalled over 100,000 vehicles across all their cars newer than 2023, so we both dodged a bullet there. The ranger is nice but after test driving the Raptor, that full size cab was hard to get away from. It felt way too small after coming from the bigger car. Do you off road a lot too or you just wanted a truck?
Does this stock car have any protection underneath? Will you add a steel skid plate in the future?
@@mogreen2023 it has a skid plate just in front. We have since traded this car in because we go off road a lot and needed a true 4x4. If you haven't seen it, check out what we traded it in for here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=YsMcYjYXNTE7lBc9
Nice review!
@dannymcneal hope it helped you get some ideas for your set up!
@@youraveragejoeadventures - Sure did! Thanks a bunch!
From what I can tell in the AWD vs 4WD videos, it seems that during the process of traversing rough terrain, the AWD vehicles actually do more surface damage to the trails than the 4WD vehicles. The computers in the AWD vehicles tend to take some time before transferring power from a tire that is spinning, slinging dirt and rocks, and forming a rut. Whereas 4WD vehicles distribute power to all four tires evenly, thus minimizing surface damage to a trail. Am I understanding this correctly? I’ve owned my 2024 Outback Limited XT for coming up on a year, and I absolutely love it! However, I’m kinda enamored with the Wilderness-but not so much with the 26 mpg on the highway, which is why I went with the Limited XT (yeah, that 3 mpg swayed me, PLUS, this XT was the only one on the lot that was being sold below MSRP!!) Love your videos-keep ‘em coming!
@dannymcneal After some more research, it seems that the guy who got that letter from the NPS went on a specific trail that was "4x4 only." But you are correct. AWDs take a little bit more time to distribute power because of their open differentials, which leads to the loss of power when the wheels are spinning. I think it's going to be hard to enforce this rule but I also feel like AWDs have come a long way and are more than capable nowadays especially when people modify their cars (lift kit, more aggressive tires, taking off their bumpers, etc) and you can even add lockers to some AWDs like the outbacks. After going from my Subaru Outback Wilderness to my Ford Raptor, there's just way less drama with going off road. You don't need much power to go off road but gearing is really important. Also wheel articulation is important too. Most easy trails can be done in normal cars but trail conditions are always changing. Even an easy trail can get so difficult after a wash out or when it's raining/snowing. If any new concrete details come out of this or if this turns out to be a non issue in the future, I will make another video to update everyone. A lot of my friends drive AWDs on the trails and all their cars are pretty capable because of mods.
@@youraveragejoeadventures - Thanks for an excellent reply-agree with all!!
This is one of the most real videos of this type. I’ve been toying with trading in my 2024 Outback Limited XT with a 2026 Outback Wilderness, especially if it comes with the redesign I’ve been hearing about, and especially if it comes in a hybrid version. And really especially if it comes in a hybrid WITH turbo. Thanks again for the video.
@dannymcneal thank you for watching! Do you go off road a lot in your Subaru?
@@youraveragejoeadventures - I haven’t gone off-road yet-only steep driveways (14% grade) with ruts and rocks. But I was excited to use X-mode then, just because I could. 😝 I’m researching instant tents at the moment, as I’m now a single guy again.
@dannymcneal when I was camping alone I would sleep in the back of the wagon. It would fit you comfortably by yourself as long as you're not taller than 6ft. I added a cargo box of top to carry all my gear. It works well when camping in the rain, snow or even a really windy day. If you haven't done so, check out how we used to sleep in our car here. ruclips.net/video/n8GAdu42dJY/видео.htmlsi=lh5Y1El8MWA2kxiJ
@@youraveragejoeadventures - Thanks! I actually bought me a kid-size mattress and it fits the back perfectly-I’m only 5’ 6” short.
@dannymcneal Nice. You'll have plenty of room. My wife and I plus our 2 dogs fit us comfortably. So you should have no issues.
how many miles did you have on the tires before hitting this trail? i’m about 40k on my oem geolanders wondering if i still have enough rubber to make it
@IanCanlas If you pause the video at about 30 seconds in and zoom in, we were at 5582 miles when we hit this trail. It was the first trail we did in this car. I know the stock tires last about 55k miles but the trail isn't too bad as long as you take it nice and slow. Trail conditions are always changing though so I would look at your tires and make sure you still have some thread on them before going.
@@youraveragejoeadventures yea after our break in period we went straight to the trail and put our OBW through some tough ones too haha thanks for the reply 👍🏽👍🏽
@@IanCanlas No worries👍🏽 Have fun if you decide to check this trail out. It'll be worth it!
@@youraveragejoeadventures we made it! awesome trail for the OBW
@IanCanlas nice! Ya we love this location. Definitely perfect for the OBW. 👍🏽 The extra ground clearance on the OBW makes this trail easy.
Saying a raptor is a great care for space for a newborn is HILARIOUS😂
@sacramentofoodforest I should have bought the Raptor sooner. It's been way better for the family for sure. 👍🏽
Don't have any glitchy situations to report on my Outback (non-wilderness) and I average about 30 mpg consistently. I don't do off-road other than the occasional unpaved road. I am curious about whether my outback could go where yours has gone. In other words, given what you said about not risking it, I wonder what the advantage of the wilderness is for you. the touch screen is not phone-quick but it's not unusable either. I have no complaints there.
@altairjb we did a lot of off roading and so I would say the ground clearance and the gearing. We have since gotten rid of it for a 4x4 because at the end of the day, we needed more capability. It just couldn't do some of the trails we were trying to go on. I know everyone's needs are different but for our situation, I would rather have more capability than good MPGs. The MPGs were just a little shocking to us becuase it was only a 4 cylinder engine like a civic, but the turbos and height of this car made it eat gas like it was a v8 or something. The 4runner got about 15 MPGs but at least that car has a true 4x4 and better wheel articulation. Great car while we had it though. If you wanted to see what we traded it in for, check it out here. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=3w0rxJxWwtu0l9lW
@@youraveragejoeadventures that makes sense. I just came across that one video by chance and I was honestly curious. People have different needs for sure. I did not buy my outback for offroading, that's for sure, and I had my mind set on the atmo engine. But I am cheap, ahahah. The extra space (compared to my Mazda 3), the AWD and wanting a wagon that was decent on gas, that's what sold me on the outback.
@altairjb yes, having a wagon that could get us through the snow and dirt was awesome. It also let us car camp in the back with all the space you get when the seats are folded. A really good value and a lot of car for the price. It was the jack of all trades kinda car. Not really the best at anything but can do a little bit of everything.
Do you keep your windows closed or open in the winter
@@xColter we keep them lightly cracked along with the sunroof. The first time we car camped in the winter, we had icicle build up on the inside of the car due to condensation.
Stock is cool, but I reeeally want that Suretrac AP diff in the back.
@@setoman1 yeah, that would be sick! 👍🏽
Just because a vehicle is a 4x4 doesn’t mean it has a locking differential. This is a stupid rule, especially for a Wilderness when they have more clearance than a lot of stock 4x4s.
@tbaylo4034 I agree, the Wilderness had excellent ground clearance as a stock car but gearing is just as important. I wonder how they are gonna be able to tell what 4x4s have a locking diff? Some trucks are only 2WD with a locking diff too. I wanna see how this plays out.
I think I’m going to wait until the redesign to buy this suv
@will_in_texas they just released the 2025 model and it looks exactly the same. Ours was a 2022 when they first released it. So it might be another 2-3 years for the redesign but will be worth it for you.
Redesign for 2026 confirmed. Your going to be very surprised
@@beezzyy1175 I can't wait to see it 👍🏽
Beautiful
@henryspier5987 it was my first time here and it was very beautiful! This video doesn't do it justice.
That touchscreen may suck but at least it looks cheap and now they've completed the rollout of installing it into every model they have. The exact same one no less. 🙄 Just in time for the upcoming redesigned 2026 Outback to go back to more physical controls, strong credible rumors say.
@RareGenXer I don't mind the touch screen as long as it works properly. I can understand maybe 10 years ago but in 2024, most touch screens are pretty responsive. Of course, physical buttons are still safer because it doesn't require you to take your eyes off the road. We have since gotten rid of this car at the beginning of this year for a 4x4 since we go off road more than the average person.
Mr 25 thousand miles review of Subaru outback,listen all cars are not 💯,but cars with issues of Engine and Transmission are cartigorised with main issues. But these small shortfalls are in every car,just be happy to be having this outstanding performing car , especially with the best Symmetrical all wheel that beat,and is beating all Toyota, Chevrolet,Honda etc
@rufaimuhammadaminu6873 I also made a video of the things I love about this car after 25000 miles. You should check it out if you haven't done so. But I'm also not sponsored and like to give my honest opinion about the good AND the bad with my reviews. Like you said, all cars have their faults and I'm just sharing my experience while I had this car. We have since gotten rid of it because we off road a lot and for us, it was worth it to get a true 4x4. I made a video on what we replaced it with if you want to check it out. 👍🏽 Also if you haven't heard, Toyota has released a huge engine recall on all their cars. Ive owned toyotas 4 in my lifetime too and currently own a prius prime right now and never had issues with them but all their 2023 and newer cars are are having engine problems. Even one of the most reliable known company's can have a catastrophic recall. Look it up.
Good to know.
@@thiagocaetano8578 need that 4x4 tacoma trd pro
A Honda civic can go up that
@Clevelandsteamer324 damn....you're right😎
I just traded my 2019 for a 2025 wilderness, i hope those problems are fixed. i did expect the gas milage to drop .
@goneoutside1011 congratulations on the new car! Let me know how it is now. Hopefully Subaru addressed some of the issues we were having with it. We also traded our Subaru Outback Wilderness in but not for another Outback. We overland and go offroad a lot so we had to get something with more off road capability. Whenever you have a chance, check out what we traded for here! ruclips.net/video/Dgpg8hHi5zI/видео.htmlsi=OJf_s6EZUb2mdeHx
This is a way too common problem for Subi to not address
@jeremybroxterman8591 I agree. There is no excuse for a poor entertainment system in 2024, especially when everything is integrated into it. I've had older cars with more responsive touchscreen systems. We have since gotten rid of this car. 😅
I think this is a very important video and I appreciate you making it. I don't think you should down play your experiences by saying "This is just me nitpicking" because some of that stuff is seriously important. Lagging infotainment system is completely unacceptable in 2024 and it's a serious safety risk. It should not be doing that. Stopping on the highway? OMG that is SOOOO VERY DANGEROUS!!! Most people don't even realize this but there is a minimum speed limit on the highway of 40 MPH. You can actually get a ticket for going too slow on a highway. WHY?! Because the closing speed between 70 MPH and 40 MPH might be only 30 MPH but that's A HUGE difference in speed and with people that are simply driving on the highway, their reaction times are lowered. So coming to a complete stop is unacceptable and is a MASSIVE safety risk. It's unconscionable that Subaru does this and doesn't allow it to be turned off. WOW! Talk about setting the company up for a HUGE lawsuit....this is it. Anyway thanks for the feeback. I'm definitely avoiding subaru until these things are addressed.
@jontnoneya3404 @jontnoneya3404 thank you for the positive feedback! We really wanted to love this car but after the honeymoon phase with it, you definitely notice some things that need to be improved. Since we do off road more than the average person, we have since gotten rid of this car and replaced it with a true 4x4. Check it out here if you haven't done so🙂 ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=qAuthtlJTtjMKfsM
@@youraveragejoeadventures - will do.I'm interested to learn what you got instead and how you like it. I'm currently in the market and the Subarus were looking pretty good but not not. Holy crap.
@jontnoneya3404 for us, off road capability was high on our priority list so unless you off road a lot, it might not make sense for you. But let me know what you think whenever you have time to watch it. 👍🏽
@@youraveragejoeadventures - haha Raptor huh? Well not what I expected at all but that's a proper off road vehicle for sure. I think I saw where you said you're giong to look for a camper but you might want to check out Project Farm, I think it was their channel that said "Why you should never buy a camper" and it was an enlightening video. You might want to look around for it cuz it might not have been his. He was saying just the sheer management of it all made it the worst option for him. Obviously might NOT be the worst for you but definitely do some research as I was surprised what it's like to live with a truck camper. he said basically there are way better options. Anyways - hope y'all have fun and I'm about to dump my 2013 Ford Explorer sport cuz of tranny issues at 78k miles. HINT Don't ever get a tranny flush and fill EVER. Just do drain and fill at the recommended mileage. Flushing pushes particles up into the TCU which clogs it and causes lack of fluid issues. NOT GOOD. Anyways - good luck and your baby is adorable! Cheers
@jontnoneya3404 @jontnoneya3404 thank you sir! We've been in the market for a truck camper for 6 months now and can't really decide on one. We're kind of stuck between the Bruin XL by Orudesign or the Tune M1 by TuneOutdoors but I don't know why I get this unsure feeling about it. I really like the box style truck campers and being able to stand up in it in any weather to rock the baby to sleep, stretch my legs, and cook whether it's raining or snowing. If you haven't seen either camper, I would just google to see what they look like and you'll know what I mean. That being said, none of them is making me want to jump the gun, even though they all look decent. I don't think there is a perfect one out there but I wanna hear someone with an honest review vs people that just bought them and are in love with their "new" camper. Thank you for the recommendation. I will definitely check him out to further help me decide if this is what we really want because none of these options are cheap! Most of the decent ones are about $12-15k and can get even pricier once you add your own customizations to them. So we really want to be sure before we throw down the funds for them. I'll let you know what we decide, if we even get one, in the future. Here is our first adventure in the Raptor that I KNOW the Subaru would have gotten stuck in because we took the Subaru here too and scrape the front bumper and back bumper so many times and it was during the dry summer season. Cheers! ruclips.net/video/Dgpg8hHi5zI/видео.htmlsi=wVh1oVqomcPjB9gw
A Subaru is not a real overland rig you need a legitimate 4wd
@spencermorrow2899 I agree. Which is why we got rid of it when our adventures got a little more technical. Check out what we replaced it with here and tell me what you think. ruclips.net/video/3sS31GQ8yD8/видео.htmlsi=Iu448F2FmGFcQw2e
Are Subarus reliable? What is the average mileage before they start failing? 100,000? 150,000? Are they as bullet proof as Toyota
@davidpiccolo3039 they are pretty realible and safe but it depends on how someone takes care of their car. Any car can be realible if you keep up with preventative maintenance. Toyota just recalled over 100,000 of their newest Tundras, and Lexus GX600s because of an engine failure on the 2023 and 2024 models. So even a known realible brand like Toyota can have issues. When we owned this car, it had an oil seal leak at only around 4000 miles but it was pretty realible other than that. Unfortunately we got rid of this car at around 30000 miles to get a more capable off road car because we were going off road a lot. So I wouldn't know how realible this car is in the long run. But up to when we sold it, it was realible for us.
And that's a fuckin 4/10???
@@pingpongballz5998 are you talking about the trail rating?
@@youraveragejoeadventures yes
@pingpongballz5998 it is but we didn't even get to the hard part. Our Subaru Outback Wilderness couldn't even make it past the beginning unless we wanted to take out our front bumper or damage it another way. I used to daily this car when we had it so we decided that it wasn't worth it. We have since gotten rid of it and got our Ford Raptor.
Subarus have always been a point A to point B car, save for the STI (which they no longer make). They are all safe, practical, but don't really excel in any specific area. They are the jack of all trade, master of non type car. I had a '17 OB 3.6L, loved the motor but the MPG sucked.
@LeftenantMalachi this car would have been better with a regular 6 speed auto. Since we go off road a lot, the CVT really let us down. We love Subarus though and I know this won't be the last one we get. We have since traded this car in for our Ford Raptor and it's been night and day for us, especially on more technical trails.
Sounds like you need a horse!
@user-pz1qs7ex9q the infotainment system would be better on the horse 😂