The Heavy Wrecker Strikes Back At Rattlesnake Gulch!
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- So I got a call for Rattlesnake gulch and the heavy wrecker took a bite out of it.
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That heavy wrecker is such an accomplishment, litterly built from zero, something to really be proud of
Nah that’s built from a kit😅
Agreed! Now he just needs to install some cup holders
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@@brianbrown4164 where can one acquire such a kit, please tell me i want one 😂
@@geoffrey6000 -- Oh, that's easy. You just design and manufacture it, yourself. Everybody's doing it, nowadays...
At least he seems to knows wich direction a fuel gauge should normally go... Who would have thought 😉
And if it's switched, going the opposite way - at least when it's 1/2 full then you know it's 1/2 full!
❤❤ZZZ we😢😂😂x@@siucracos
Hearing Jamie fawn over how nice the wrecker glides over rough terrain is SO satisfying - given that YOU GUYS designed it and built it. In contrast to the thousands of engineers working over a century on production models.
Would like to see an episode where Rory gets to operate the off-road wrecker, just to give some suggestions and opinions on it. Obviously it's not Trail Mater, but some insight from Rory on how he runs that rig might spark some good ideas on the off-road wrecker.
A victory pie dispenser, I love it! That thing is quite seriously the best off-road rig I have ever seen bar none and the fact it was built entirely from scratch with chalk lines on the floor makes it even more impressive.
Gas gauge wired backwards, sounds exactly like the kind of practical joke Chad would pull on Matt!
If Chad did that as a joke, great job Chad . If not chads wife somehow did it , she’s a prankster, & I love ❤️ it .
@@davestevens4263 I absolutely could see Chad doing that.
That was my 1st thought too... That Chad deliberately wired the gas gauge backward. It's SOP for Matt, to not know how much gas is in any of his vehicles.
I wouldn't be surprised if actually was working but Matt sabotaged it so he could use it as an excuse when he runs out
@@09dave1952 Well in their videos they were looking for something fun to do with the low fuel indication but didn't find anything to do in time for delivery. So yeah Chad reverse wiring it wouldn't surprise me.
I come from a place where we rarely hear V configuration engine sounds. Hearing the Wrecker roar just brings me joy, i love watching Matt and the crew
I'm really enjoying the progress of the Heavy Wrecker. You built it from scratch and from the sounds of it, the beast is exceeding your expectations. That has got to be really satisfying to the MORR team.
I’d love to see the max of its capabilities haha, it really is a beast.
The wrecker is a beast. It made that recovery look like a piece of cake. Way better and easier than the XJ train up that hill. And, it does the recoveries with style. Congrats on an awesome build.
Agree
I was on that trail with my quad last year, it is waaaaay worse than it looks with the camera.
Was thinking the same thing wrecker is a beast 👍🏻
Notice the complete joy at the end with the glovebox surprise. Id say thats the happiest I've ever seen Matt.
Totally agree!
OK, I'll just "say" it: "this channel makes me want to go break down in Utah near within MORR's circle of influence for off road recovery" 😋 They are just such nice people! Holy cow! This world needs more MORR people 😁
6:15 Jamie “showboating” indeed. Straightens the rear steer just as it tops the bolder. Smooth.
Matt is going to be so surprised when they get 30 miles down the trail, the fuel gauge reaches F, and gas starts overflowing out of the tank.
😂😂😂😂
haha!😂
You left the genre and went all Sci Fi on us. Good one. Someone will be able to pull off that prank soon.
@@kookookark qw2wewqw😂
Well that's certainly going to make EV's redundant. All we need now is one of those fuel gauges fitted to every ICV.
Matt made a marvel from scratch in his building of the biggest off road wrecker. This recovery vehicle is loved by all that drive it! Jaymie love's this wrecker and driving it is so easy and just float's right on over the rough trails leaving the Banana and Morrvair behind. It's something for Matt and his team to be very proud of.
Watching the heavy wrecker eat up the trails like it’s nothing, it’s very entertaining! Love it! Wondering the next build you guys are going to do. Maybe a flatbed with those 3 military axels. Whatever you guys choose to do, I am sure it’s going to be entertaining. Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷!
Hi Mat. I'm from australia and in my 70ts. Been in heavy trucks and towing all the time. I think you and Lizzy have done a great job. Iv been looking at your progress from the start and I give you top marks. Now just a suggestion l don't want to sound like a know all Auss. But a small clean water tank and a soap holder. Would keep things clean for the home run. Iv seen you clean your hands in puddles . snow. grass. and your pants good on you Matt . One more your wracked would look great with a row of flashing lights on the top the cab. Tell Lizzy she is a very smart girl to pick up the Welding skills she has. and all other work she does for you . I wished I would of had her when I was in business... Keep up the good work and all the best. Bruce.😂😂😂😂😂😂
I add his comment with the utmost respect. Jamie is awesome! Does mom duties, drives the rollback, drives the wrecker, and does it all in style!
She and Matt are a perfect couple… wheelin’ raisin’ youngins, date night combined with recovery, and they both have great smiles!!!
Many Blessings!
Matt wants to drive, but Matt also wants Jaime to drive. It's a win-win scenario to let Jaime drive. It's like going to watch a cartoon movie with the kids. You want to watch the movie, but sometimes it's just as much fun to watch the sheer joy when they are laughing at the funny parts.
Well put.
Years ago wreckers all had a cradle. Would that work?
We couldn't fully understand just HOW large, powerful, well-designed, outfitted and capable the narrow Heavy Wrecker was going to be when we saw the video of you guys cutting out and welding up Tom Tom's frame design waaay back when. And we now realize it hasn't even reached it's potential yet. Cool. *(Narrow-Off-Road-Design Heavy Recovery Wrecker Jamie Approved.)
I have not had cable TV for years but have Netflix, Amazon prime ect.
Yet this is one of my favorite shows to watch. Thank you to all of the crew for what you do.
Came all the way from Australia and had the opportunity to see the wrecker in person, absolute weapon, 👌🏽 such a shame you all were out.
Hi guys, I am so impressed with that build(all of them actually) May I add a thought, why not try giving the boom control to the towed vehicle? plus the radio, as the driver in the suspended whatever has both hands free. (I promise I am not an armchair warrior !!) I wish you many happy trail recovery! all the way from Spain!
With a name like Jim Campbell, we knew you were from Spain already.
I love that the crew rarely makes a huge point of their level of discomfort in hot/cold. They just move onward and get er done.
I have been mentioning this since the wrecker build began... Matt needs to talk to Eric at BSF Recovery. Eric uses a typical wrecker sling for 90% of his recoveries. There is definitely a learning curve to using a sling on extreme terrain but it can be done and it is worth learning and using. The wrecker boom would have also benefitted from an extendable boom to give space between vehicles with better angles.
^This is not Matt, this is a bot
Kenner was wondering when you would find the nice little bonus he made for you. Hope it makes the victories that much sweeter.
If you get tired of the fuel gauge let me know 😂😂😉
Do you know why the fuel gauge works backwards? Was that on purpose?
@@JohnFL It honestly wasn't on purpose. The gauge and the sender aren't compatible, I hope Speed-Hut makes their gauges programmable to make it all work the way it should. Edit: just looked and the gauge is programmable to the sender that is installed in the tank.
@@chadsfab Oh well. I don't suppose Matt cares. It's a wonder he knows which way the needle is supposed to go. Lol
Just love how truly thrilled and excited Jamie was to drive the wrecker! And seriously, forget all the armchair heros who want to tell you how to do things. You always succeed, and they've never even tried - or they have 20min trail experience and now they are masters. BUT - please wear your seatbelts. You're precious and don't want to have anything happen to you.
Dont you think this is strange Tom. First you tell Matt Not to listen to the armchair heros how talk bla bla and than you tell him to bla,bla, bla. And OMG "wear your seatbelts" ....you are not talking to a child.
@@vanDeudekom Wooosh !
Honest recovery like couple other ones that I've seen in the past I am so happy that you have your wife with you and you're not a chauvinist as most men are. You're not afraid to give up the reins to others. God bless you young man I really appreciate you as the man that you are and what you do out there I will continue to watch and I'm going to buy some gear here very soon thank you for all your videos I really appreciate it you're a great man don't underestimate what I'm saying to you. Have a great night have a great weekend blessings to you and your family. From an old school boy upstate New York. We've been running four-wheelers up here through the mountains of the Catskills Adirondacks a my younger years. But I appreciate your channel I love it I'll keep watching and I'm going to buy some Merck
Here I was impressed with the beast MORRvair, but the heavy wrecker is a one of a kind masterpiece! I'm interested to see Casey's idea for a tow bar, I'm sure Rory still won't use it but you folks all shine in helping folks get out of the back country, Thank You
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
No arm chair expert here. Just love watching you all together and the grin of the victory pie 😊
Happy wife happy life. Jamie seems so happy to drive the wrecker. 😂 The wrecker seems to bring a smile 😁 to everyone's face who is riding in it.
That was a lovely addition Chad and his boys created for you Matt, A dual victory pie holder. I know you have to find your own way with the wrecker and for sure you will, Rory has tried the solid connection to the vehicle being towed and said it is fine on the road but a big dangerous no no for off road. I'm just talking between friends so as to speak. That was a nice recovery and it’s good to see the wrecker doing so well. Keep safe and I look forward to your next one.
Victory pie!!!!!! hahahahahahaaaa! gotta love that. also, gotta love the fact that Lizzy has
"The World's Only OffRoad Recovery Team Private Remote Pick Up Limousine Service"
complete with Dad-in-a-necktie driver. (geez. talk about special, now 'that' is special!)
Matt, Jamie, and all the rest, i love this channel, it just keeps getting betterer and betterer.
YEE-HAAAAA!😁
Love your videos. After a career in the US Coast Guard, I am in the habit of refueling the boats after every mission. That transferred over to me driving the fire trucks as a volunteer. Keep them full and you never have to worry. But, it always does add some drama to your videos :).
I can skip that kind of drama. I have never run out of gas in my life. Thank God. I helped so many with that issue, so know the cost and I can't stand putting others through that cost. I don't have a working gauge in my truck, but the milage works well and the warning light still functions.
In my first car, a 65 VW, I had a problem of fuel delivery. My dad said I was always running it out of gas (only being able to afford a quarter tank). Turns out it was sludge that plugged up the screen at the bottom of the tank at low fuel levels. Flushed out the tank, coated in POR15 and that problem went away.
@@azmax623 Keeping it between 3/4 and full is still only 1/4 tank at a time.😉🤨
Boom needs to be about 20 inches longer at least. All clearances would be better. Fun problem to solve imo! I am confident Matt will figure out the best system as time goes on!
I have to say that I admire you for keeping a level head when experiencing problems as you rescue people. The heavy wrecker is really cool and there is a lot more to be done with it, but thanks for not giving up when a mistake is made (like bending hoods) with the heavy wrecker. That ability is very inspiring.
5:30 always a treat when Matt sings, and never thought I'd hear him sing Nirvana 😂
Matt and Jaymie , I am envious of your love for one another and your working relationship . Life is always better with a loved one . Fantastic channel . I learn so much about your beautiful area and recoveries . 5* !
Highly agree
Jamie does a heck of a great job driving that awesome wrecker. That wrecker gets the job done, such a beast.
Jamie is adorable. Matt did well.
Nice recovery!! You'll have to keep a close eye on Jamie... she is getting a gleam in her eye when she drives the wrecker. She might want to keep it for herself! LOL!! Chad is one heck of a man. He just thinks of everything... even the victory pie!! LOL!!
Chad's wife will like you loving the "sweet victory" pie. IF I remember right, it was her idea.
Liking how THORR (The Heavy Off Road Recker) ate up that hill!
I like how he includes everyone now and spreads the trust out to everyone.. I dig it.
Agree
That's because he's a useless twat, even towtrucker and heavy d said that, not in so many words
I dig the way Jamie drives and her boobs bounce.
I guess this is part of Matt's nature, and part of the foundation of his succes. If all teachers in the world had some of these attributes, the world would be a better place. Mike Patey,. Eric O.,... There are a few out there (in YT) doing their own thing, but building on the same principles.
The conversations between Matt and Jaimy are so sweet.
And that HW, is absolutely brutal.
so good to see Lizzy on a recovery. Girls always disappear eventually so glad she still comes around. I love the wrecker. I have an idea for the axles the you got. Here it is. A three rear axle Rollback. And I have the cab for it. A 1948 KB1 International. Im in northern Utah.
I've thought of the wheel lift idea to. If you had a short boom wheel lift that was hinged, maybe sat on a airbag with a roller in the middle under it, it would carry the front or rear of a vehicle off the ground. If the wrecker went up a steep incline the roller rests on the ground while the boom rides up. Downhill and flat ground it rides on the air bags under the boom on the wrecker frame. Air bags or the boom winch to lift the towed vehicle off the ground. Or do old school short wheeled log arch type deal that would mimic a tow dilly with matching 46" tires and load the towed vehicle front or rear wheels into it. Just my 2 sense. Keep up the good work guys and gals!
The recovery was good BUT the last 25 seconds is worth watching! !! !!! (Chad and team nailed it)
Kenner did a great job printing that up for Matt.
For some reason that was a very fun video to watch. Everyone was in very good spirits and all beaming about the Heavy Wrecker. Quietly showing to those that didn’t know you are not Lizzie’s dad was fun. Great to see her back on a recovery and having fun.
From chalk marks on the shop floor to pulling jeeps over the river and through the woods. Thanks for sharing.
When strapping the vehicle in tow to the wrecker, put a choke on the axle, you used the strap as a sling, a choke will bite the axle preventing it from slipping and possibly be long enough w/o the extra strap to reach the tow clamp
The editing has improved so much in these videos. Not thay it was ever bad, just that now its so professional. Well done to editors!
"What should we do??" Call Rory!! haha
That was your smoothest wrecker recovery yet. One hell of a machine should be fun watching you guys dial it in and master it.
The look on your face with the warm pie box is priceless !!!
The heavy wreaker rides so smooth..as Jamie and Matt bounce all over 🤣
I think a tow bar would be a huge improvement in all but those extreme cases you mentioned. At those times it could be detached. But knowing the tow vehicle won't rear end you I feel like would be great.
Rory Irish from Trail Mater doesn't agree. He tried many variations but finally settled on the crossed straps.
@Percy Faith Most of his recoveries are in extreme conditions like moab with big drops and climbs. Most of matts aren't like that.
it's really great how great the heavy wrecker is making light work of this recovery...it's great to see your wife behind the wheel driving and good to see lizzy too, tom and your other worker sorry i forgot his name...but good to see workers helping in the recovery...great job with the wrecker....keep making great videos 📹 👍 😀
Jamie needs to have a pair of hiking shoes with socks on every single car. hahahah
It put a smile on my face seeing her enjoying driving the wrecker.
Like all other recoveries, Matt’s team always recover customer rig cleanly. Just like in the wrecker game, Matt careful handling towing and recovery are world class. If my RudToy stuck in one of Utah National parks, I’d trust Matt for the toughest recovery
Good to see Jamie on so many recoveries.
I love seeing miss Jamie just drive whatever is thrown at her
2 thoughts as I watch, things to try... 1) Some sort of steel bar or tube with a winch line through it. Would allow you to pull the towed vehicle in tight (compression member) for control or let line pay out if needed to clear an obstacle. It could be triangulated and articulate to control left right movement. 2) I've used this to recover broken UTV before, with much less capable equipment, where I use winch line to compress front suspension some and chain in place before lifting to get that extra bit of clearance.
Wanted to thank you for the efforts you are making to keep the channel fresh. Your efforts are extremely appreciated, all your hard work and care poured into these presentations are noticeable! Job well done. Your offer of a little corner of the world which is mostly safe from insanity goes a looooong way.
It's great to see Lizzy's confidence grow over time.👍
💯🤔 you know she's pregnant. The doctor's appointments with an obstetrician😮. So I was led to believe
@@archieletsyouknow5508 😱
@@mauriciopena2099 💯🤔 that usually comes with the new husband. But keep it on the down low👍🏼
💯 I hope everybody in this comments section understands I really don't know🤣🤣🤣 but hey I'm trying to put two and two together and get four🤪 no disrespect Lizzy
@@archieletsyouknow5508 Unless you are her husband, that is not your story to tell.
It is so much fun watching the big wrecker work. I hope you share the upgrades you have for it. Jamie has such a good attitude about helping out even when she is not dressed for it.
awesome to see Lizzie making an appearance, once again the wrecker shows its phenominal ability on the recovery, thanks for sharing
Matt you’re Lizzy’s RUclips dad, and we appreciate/love that you treat everyone around you as family. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Idk why but i do miss watching you guys fuel up at mavericks and watching you guys drive to out to the customer. I’m not from utah so seeing all that out there is awesome. Plus it almost makes me feel like I’m ridding along lol
yay! I've missed having Lizzy in the videos. We need more of Ed too please!
That apple pie was well deserved sir, because the heavy wrecker is definitely a first class recovery vehicle! Well done, and great video👍🏼🤩🫡❤️
12:40 Peanut having a blast watching the left flank 😂
Jamie is such a pleasant person. Thanks for the video!
Agree
Highly agree.
SUGGESTION: if you install cheap aftermarket back view camera on the lower part of the boom(or somewhere where you can see the front of the tow car), then you would not need to overthink how high to lift the tow car, you could just go with whatever height, and then actively adjust and lower it on the big drops(so it does not overturn, or lif it up, if front wheels interfering in a bad way on steps up). But it would always give you perfect feedback on where you want to be as you go.
That’s why Matt didn’t make the wrecker a crew cab. He can look out the back window and see that.
Just needs more practice doing everything thing at the same time.
You’re trying to keep track of 8 tires, 3 steering axles, 3 winch controls, communicating with the other driver. It’s a lot of stuff that he needs to get used to.
That would just make another item to have to watch and keep track of. Always watching the camera would take his eyes off more important stuff.
Or a sick one with a big screen and birds eye view. There are some really trick systems for RVs and even a handful for cars.
@@warrenmichael918 Soon he will develop a muscle memory for all the controls, and then extra set of eyes directly down and under towing vehicle becomes a no brainer. Nobody complains about cameras in everyday vehicles, here its even more critical/handy when passing extreme steps.
@@aaronb7990 angle from high up, would not show as good as from down low(main thing is how hiigh/low front wheels in relation to obsticle)
Triangle hitch. 2 mounts on the wrecker and 1 to the tow vehicle. Telescoping shafts with a shock mount in the center. Heim joints on all 3 points. It may take some engineering but you have one on your team.
I don't run a towing company and the most off road vehicle I have is a 4-wheeler that plows snow from my driveway. But thanks to Matt and his awesome crew I think have heavy wrecker envy.
Good MORRning everyone!
After the pie goodbye
That was amazing pulling up the hill. How tall was that rock Jamie drove the passanger rear over? Looked to be at least 4' if not 5'. Amazing what it just walks over. Very nice MORR crew.
Have a great weekend!
The victory pie in the glovebox.. it doesn't get better than that!
Matt, there are several reasons that I like your channel: 1) I love Utah's scenery and the back country trips; 2) Your whole family and extended family are always having fun and working together; 3) You embrace your community and are generous; 4) You are creative (example: the wrecker); 5) And you maintain a sense of humility (perhaps, even after this post)!
Great to see Lizzy again. Jamie us always a treat to watch. And the doggos too!
Would it make sense to give Lizzy the remotes for the boom? You still have switches in the cab and that way both of you could make adjustments whenever either of you see a problem coming.
Wow that's a great idea.
That could be risky. The person in the broken vehicle doesn't see anything in front, so the pitch could change very quickly without warning. Also the wrecker driver needs to know the winch setup the whole time, so the two drivers would need to communicate pretty well.
The entire 'rescue' and explainations for all the steps was great.What 'takes the cake' though,is the 'pie-box' .It even has an extra for the co-driver. :)
There’s something about these videos and your channel that just bring me peace. 🙏
Jaime is pretty damn cool to have her CDL and want to be part of all this!
I assume she has her CDL with air brake endorsement. Think I heard Air Brakes on the Rollback.
I think it's awesome how you always let others drive. I can tell you want to share the awesome experience with everyone.. that's cool..
I love, love , love, anything I pick up , in these videos. And my comprehension, of critical systems, has increased, 3 fold.
Is there , a next-gen , near, worlds largest recovery rig ,that could be fabbed out of an elongated XJ, or your choice, for mid size wrecker, big tire and suspension. It is a award winning design, that is likely patentable!💥
Glad to see the wrecker again. I watched the work that was done.
Excellent episode! I feel bad for being so critical the other day. I really enjoy every video. Thank you, for all of your hard work to bring all of us along for the ride!
I'd be very careful about what you say about Casey's tow bar idea. He'll do an hour long video explaining why he is always right and you are wrong.
Before you lift up the towed vehicle you could strap down the front axle to the frame (keep suspension compressed) and avoid having to lift too high or bumping the tires on the ground frequently. Probably works on rear axles as well if you’re towing backwards. Use your Matt straps!
Anyway, love what you do, greets from Germany!
Good to hear that everyone in YT land knows how this off-road recovery stuff should be done. Otherwise Matt would have to call Rory for everything! 🤣🤣
Jamie is just adding class to the recovery!
Seeing the success of the heavywrecker, how about adding "Summer mudguards" for the looks, small but adding to the looks easily removeable", and "winter mudguards" also with looks but larger and removeable easily to same mounts. Maybe somebody can mock up a few styles on a computer to chose from. I think if done right can make a huge difference on top of an already highly successfull rescue vehicle.
HAHA!!! That reaction of Matt when he opened the pie drawer.......love it!!
The whole episode was so enjoyable. I know Ed probably can’t take all the bouncing around with his neck injury but I sure miss seeing him on these rescues. Thanks for this episode it was your routine recovery probably but it was really good.
GOOOOOOOD MORRning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt and crew! 👍👁👁
Nice to see Mrs. Ballard on the recovery! She has gotten so comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
who is Mrs Ballard? Lizzy???
For your X attachment maybe you could put some eyes on the frame in the back and use the side winches for adjustable length straps. Did this once with my winch when I broke a transfer case mount off the frame. Ran the line down the frame over some stuff and around the mount then tightened the winch.
Your videos are always such good fun to watch! Through the magic of editing it usually looks so easy but then, if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life. Great job everyone!
I agree with u there
"Love what you do" is the key. Some people won't love anything. But God will help, just ask.
I can't be the ONLY one who thinks Matt and Jamie are so cute together 😍💚
Im sure this has been mentioned, but a longer boom would surely help. Maybe use the existing lower frame, and add an adjustable center boom with lock pins
Sean Digaetano. I agree. I've always thought the boom was far too short, also the cross straps arent going to stop the towed vehicle from hitting the wrecker, i'm sure when Matt was doing the off road games he was using an A frame for towing, i think that's all it needs, it may need modifying of course.
Chad mentioned that Matt was going to extend the boom about 8”
This is like watching a gang of friends having fun, and finding someone needing help on the way.
Good to see Lizzy helping out on recoveries again.