I Messed Up And Scratched A Rig
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Went in to Golden Spike Trail to recover a Polaris General. After loading the trailer up at the shop I apparently left the controller for the main winch on the bumper and lost it. Not only did that mean I couldn't use the winch to load the vehicle. It meant I couldn't move the pole to keep from conta ting the front of the machine if it got to close. I thought I could make the Gold Bar Waterfall even with the damage done to it since we repaired it, however I slipped off a rock and the pole hit the front of the machine. Much of the video was cut of the incident due to my language. I was very upset with myself and it showed. I showed it to the customer as soon as they came to pick the machine up and deducted quite a bit from the tow bill to reflect it. They insisted it was fine and not an issue, but it was to me. I currently have 4 replacement controllers now so should the issue ever happen again I will be prepared. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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What’s sad is there’s guys that will damage a vehicle on dry flat pavement with a rollback and not give a crap . You’re an amazing operator
Rory, is like the mad professor of off road recovery. Everything has a reason why. Proof is that it just works..
No better higher education than experience
@@marklar7551 absolutely! Experience is far better than textbook learning alone.
VERY WELL STATED !
EXCELLENT COMMENT !
I concur
he rescued us! lol it's how qe found him here.
One scratch after all them miles pulling rigs out. Goes to show how damn good you and Mater are. Keep it up. Love the videos
Rory's truck is truly amazing, and Rory is a master operator!
After your customer learns about your reputation for NEVER scratching/damaging the rigs that you are put in charge of recovering, he’ll want to keep it as “a battle scar” and a keepsake. You’ll get it worked out between you, of that I have NO doubt.
It's from Missouri so no, it will have to be repaired because even in a garage it will rust just from humidity. Fortunately it is not huge damage
Offroading...... Scratches and dings are a part of it.
@@marklar7551
Scratched plastic will rust?
@@deckum23 Looked like metal to me....also looks like someone's fancy toy. Are they built to break, or do these people just not know wtf they're doing? I get it that you can rent them and go out, but 99% of people I see in the world have a difficult time parking on a lawn😂 I would guess in this case the owner is taking the cash and probably getting that spot autographed
@@deckum23 maybe if it is fiberglass? then maybe getting water into the crack could further damage it, or it just needs some "filler"....
If that were my rig I'd be so thankful you got it out that I wouldn't care one tiny bit about a scratch or ding.
Pride in work.
Especially as it could have been avoided.
I know I chew myself out for ages over incidents like that
@@brucebaxter6923 Agreed, on Rory's part. I would feel bad if I were him, too. But as the *customer* I would be so thankful I wouldn't care about something as tiny as that.
@@VideosOffRoad as a customer I would be in awe that it got out at all..
Anytime I go 4 wheeling I expect to come out with some new scratches or dings. That's just part of it.
@@grimsoul0
Yep. We all do.
But when we do a rescue it’s a matter of pride to not scratch it let alone tear off plastic covers like some other companies do.
So Rory FINALLY scratches a rig he's rescuing (it looked somewhat unavoidable). Meanwhile, his awesome rig-hauler trailer he built is so well set up, greased, balanced and maintained that the wheel that was off the ground when he came to a stop toward the end of the video just kept spinning and spinning and spinning while he was talking to the camera for several minutes...I mean come on now! Rory...you are one hell of a good recovery driver, rock crawling driver and rescue equipment engineer/builder. We love it when you explain what you do and why, how you designed things to work and why and you give little tips and tricks off-roaders can use. Keep rockin' it brother.
I'm a life long stick shift driver and I'm still completely impressed that Trailmator has a manual transmission and that you do what you do with it.
Another great episode! Your recovery skills continue to amaze me. Also, a shout out to your cameraman and editing crew. They typically don’t get enough credit, but they’re doing an amazing job!! 👍
Rory & his amazing Trail Mater!!
Who else could possibly recover stuff over this terrain? 🤩
One tiny scratch in dozens of gnarly rescues is a tribute to your skills, and how well-designed is the mighty Trailm8r is!!! And great camera work too!
The terrains you traverse WITH a trailer, I would of assumed scratches happen more often.
Keep up the good work!
_FMG
That being your first scratch on a recovered vehicle is amazing given what you do and where you do it! Watching other recovery channels I've seen half a dozen hoods caved in, grilles and lights broken, fenders torn off, etc. If I owned that General I'd have asked you to put your autograph next to the scratch and then clear coated it.
Unbelieveable how you continue to recover vehicles that are designed for that territory but fail tackling it. Always impressed guys.
16:03 Like the way Rory’s chatting away explaining stuff, while the front trailer axle drivers’ side wheel is spinning away. 🤣
Impressive wheel bearings, I gotta say 🤣❤️🇷🇴
@Larry Flynn 🤣🤣🤣
Enjoyed the shot of Gooney Bird near the end.
Isn't that the spot you either drive on the toes, or avoid the toes for luck?
I can’t tell you how impressed I am at your build quality, and your driving skills bud. Awesome work, and don’t beat yourself up to bad about that scratch, it’s not worth it.
Shit happens man . People have to expect damage when they go off roading . Still an amazing recovery and a job well done
Don't beat yourself up, you're The Man!
I think it's amazing considering the terrain that more damage has not happened over the years. I would consider a disclaimer that the customers sign off on acknowledging that additional damage could happen during recovery.
Yes to everything except the disclaimer, I think that kind of thing reduces the quality expected and sometimes received. 🤷♂️
It's great that you take pride in recovering customers vehicles without damaging them but sometimes Doo-doo occurs! Overall a good recovery!
I really like your style ! No fuzz, no shiny truck, just good equipment, real hardcore .,
You’re still killing the game buddy! Really enjoy the channel.
Rory, you and Trail Mater are a fantastic combination! You take that wrecker places that just blow my mind. What a joy to watch you work.
You’ve done really well not to have scratched a rig before now. The places I’ve watched you recover vehicles from is amazing.
I've driven some of those trails, and it blows my mind watching him handle it with such ease!
@@eronnorris6683 I’m jealous. Would love a trip over just to see the scenery and perhaps a wee go at rock crawling with Rory and friends
Great video and you are right - your office is extraordinarily beautiful. And yeah, your inconsolable emotions were nonexistent. One scratch on all the wild rescues and recoveries is actually a great record. Good job Rory.
Still a professional, sir! Love your videos and how helpful and honest you are. Keep it up!
Holy Guacamole! Drag a trailer across Golden Crack?!?! Ain't never been done before. Well maybe Rory has I don't really know but that blew my mind. Regarding the scratch if the Polaris owner isn't clueless he'd leave it as is just to tell people "Yeah that's where Rory recovered my rig from the middle of nowhere." Bragging rights you know.
Rory, if you never make a mistake, you're not doing anything. You and your equipment are born of experience.
Thank you Rory and Jake for taking us along for the trip and great recovery.
Nothing like listening to a throaty V-8 at low RPM, and I mean low! Rory is definitely the "trail mater whisperer". He and that truck are just amazing to watch. Always a pleasure Rory! Only been to Moab once. Looking forward to another trip. As long as I am not being towed!
LOL!!!! I watch Jeeps and Trucks have such trouble with the Golden Crack on other RUclips channels. Yet here you are... dually tow truck pulling a trailer with a SXS on it, goes over it and other worse obstacles like it's nothing.
Never fails to crack me up.
You have an incredible office in which to work. You are truly blessed.
As for scratching a rig. pftt If a person takes a vehicle into Moab and expects to come out unscathed they need to rethink their activities.
It's not if, it's when and how bad.
Great recovery and video Rory.
Every video I am stunned at Rory’s ability to drive a manual off-road
I watch rock crawler vids from time to time... they get a spotter, hand signals, sugar and spice AND you just drive up the freak'in hills dragging a trailer while jaws drop. Cracks me up every time
Never get tired of watching your videos Rory. You are a master driving Trail Mater . Master of rig and trails.
Rory is the G.O.A.T. of off-road recovery. Thank you sir for you’re vids
The fact that you run those alloy wheels on that trailer under those conditions is a testament to your driving finesse.
the little mention about the higher gearing and stalling out instead of breaking things.. that is really very clever.
if there ever was another "push west" pioneer kind of thing happening, I know who's caravan I'd join.
Someone asked about manual vs automatic in a recent video, and Rory says Trail Mater is manual because if you overheat an autotrans, you are stuck, possible miles from anywhere. It still worries me slipping a clutch through some of those obstacles but Rory is the man and he makes it work.
@@TrevorDennis100 amazing clutch work, but I bet he replaces them pretty often.
Yeah, sometime more power is not the answer! Lower gears yields a lot of torque, and it's easy to break something not realizing the strain it is under.
I love watching the trailmater at work. There seems to be nothing that she can’t handle and all with total ease. You go go Rory!
His experience is worth gold. I swore I wouldn't go up. You had been there before and helped yourself with the winch
If it was mine... it was going to get scratched anyway... I would have just had him Autograph it, got a pic shaking hands with it in the background and had an awesome story to tell.
Keep up the good work Rory!
Met the man Rory himself while driving through town. thank you Rory for saying hello and letting me get some pictures was amazing to meet you! Keep up the great videos!
It seems there is often an audience that stands by gawking in disbelief that your taking "THAT" over the obstacle. Love it. I'm smiling saying your crazy. Amazing skills.
Nobody's perfect, we're ONLY human! To booger up, & still share the video with us says volumes about your character, Rory.
Side note: When if ever do you plan to share the build progress of the LAB tow truck build?
I’m in Moab right now and me and my family keep on seeing your truck and first time we saw it we were like NO WAY ITS TRAIL MATER!
Watching Trail Mater rock crawl with a loaded trailer never gets old. On a side note your videos have continued to mature and I can see that you do care about what you do and post. Also thank you for explaining why you do things a certain way. You do indeed have the best office. Keep Trail Mater, your posse and those cameras rolling!
I can understand your anger and swearing, it is clear that you have a lot of pride in doing it right. Yeah, things do happen sometimes. I am amazed at how you are able to rescue vehicles where it's pushing the limit of what the equipment that you are fetching. Your rig, your trailer, and the victim dragged over big obstacles. Just getting it out is amazing. Unharmed, even better.
Rory, don't sweat the little scratch....things can always get worse. Feeling bad is ok too! Love your vid's, keep pulling them out and we'll all keep watching!!
Hey Man NICE Driving.. Always a Fantastic Trip. 👍✌🇨🇦
Mr Rory Sir, you do a bloody awesome & dangerous job. I'm sure the customer is just thankful for you recovering their little Tonka Toy (sorry, can't remember what you call them over there!) & won't be worried about a minor scuff. Yep, first time for everything. It takes a stronger man to admit to his mistake than hiding it. I'm still gonna get some of your merchandise when you ship to the U.K! Any chance of a discount? Lol 😂 Stay safe.
I was thinking on what it would cost to build a Trail Mater and do some rock crawling. Then the thought,, how much to ride for a day? Would be so much cheaper.
Yet again, another interesting video Rory, due credit to Jake for his excellent coverage in the making of this video too. 👍👍
Your four wheel driving/rock crawling driving skills, especially whilst towing a laden trailer, never fails to amaze me and no doubt many of your viewers as well. 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘
You sure know that truck, and it's capabilities.
Great, unique build for a unique dude.
Great vids, great place, great people.
....oh, well stuff happens. i'm sure your customer appreciates you letting them know about the damage..keep well...good job..
After all the gnarly stuff you have gone through recovering rigs, and that's the first scratch!!!! Dang right your good at what you do!!!! And you are 100% correct, you have an awesome office!!! One of my favorite places in the world!!!!
I will second your statement about your beautiful office- truly majestic....
You Lucky rascal Rory! I am indeed jealous of your "office"...😁
You are indeed a wise & humble man to appreciate your surroundings. 👍
God bless you and keep you safe, my favorite channel to unwind and watch after a long day at work.
Great job 👏 keep doing what you do bringing us fun stuff to watch.
I used to have an office like that when I lived in Seattle and climbed all over in the Cascades. Now I'm in Tennessee and I have new land to discover. Awesome driving Rory!!!!!
Rory you are the best off road tow truck driver I have ever seen.
Legend has it that trailer tire is still spinning.
Rory you are well suited for that corner of the world and I`m glad you do what you do so well!
Thanks Rory and Jake!
Rory,your wrecker is absolutely amazing,i know that part of the reason it preforms so good in those mountains of rocks is because you're operating it,you drive it like it's an extension of you,the clutch,gas,brake,gears,you and that vehicle go places that are crazy rough,someone else couldn't operate Trail Mater like you do,i hope you keep it forever just like it is,their might be more shiny rigs out there,but not any better,Thankyou for the video.
You amaze me with your expertise in driving and building rigs to go anywhere I love the scenery 👍🇺🇸
Perfect driving. Couldnt believe what you take a trailer through. Love it
Well done Rory, your recovery skills are stellar
Don't beat yourself up. Holy heck, that is a big record of no scratches. I would've assumed you would definitely have more history on those. However, anyone going into that area should be aware that stuff happens and be prepared for that to occur. You guys are definitely my favourite rockstars.
Beautiful scene and great filming. Your video's keep me hopping up and down with disbelief. Rory, you're one of a kind and I've put you on my bucket list for meeting you one day. Thanks for sharing!
It's amazing to see, I never would have thought that tire pressure on a trailer would make such a difference. But I see with keeping a lower tire pressure in the trailer helps to keep the trailer from sliding. Pretty cool. Awesome content you're really great guy bless you and your family
Rory in my opinion you are one of the best a minor scratch which couldn't have been avoided I know you will get it worked out. Your definitely have a beautiful office I will agree with you on that. I always learn new things in your videos like for instance why the Trailer and TrailMater are set up the way they are. I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work
Dang! I do love the way you finesse those obstacles.
As far as your office goes…about 1984 Outside magazine ran a piece on the most beautiful dumps in the world. Moab’s was tops. We carried that magazine with us so we could copy the pictures. I remember we had to ask directions a couple of times, but after driving through a residential neighborhood, up a hill away from downtown, we found it. Yep, Rory, you do have one beautiful office there in Moab.
I don’t think there is anywhere in Moab that you don’t take the trailmater and a side-by-side on a trailer. I get a huge grin on my face when I see you out on the trails doing a recovery, and there are jeeps lined up either ahead or behind you thinking they have made some type of big accomplishment, and your just driving out to work and make a recovery!!!
Yeah you be right, great place to work and play, not many can do what you and the rig do. Rory it amazes me how delicate your control going up and down those walls of rocks.
Going through the Crack with the trailer was awesome! I know you guys just rebuilt the "Waterfall" and it looks great, but I definitely prefer it's nickname "The Butt Scratcher." I agree - your office is beautiful.
Only Rory would do the trifecta, including a recovery pulling a trailer and make everything look easy with all that and stress because he got a dent in the cowl. man this channel is addictive...LoL
100k right around the corner. It's always getting better Trail Mater and crew. Great growth
That’s a pretty rough trail to get down with a truck like that… and a trailer! Nice work!👍
I agree, you do have a beautiful office. As always another successful recovery. Louisiana Fan.
Dont tell these other fellas your hard earned knowledge and expertise Rory. 👍👍👍 keep up your awesome and informative videos.
I love the way you navigate through the hills and valleys of Moab! Keep those videos coming!
Really hope that customer says ‘don’t worry about it’. I’m positive it’s the first thing Rory is going to say to them, and we need more guys like that
Rory, The under view of TrailMater was great. Keep them coming. God Bless
This is one more fine recovery in Rory's portfolio! I'm amazed that more things don't happen given the terrain that he tows/trailers over. I'd look at some of those obstacles and say, 'no way!'. Anyway, great driving and great explanations as to why you do what you do, Rory!
I think I see a pattern. Rory has too much fun “working “. Love your office
It is one thing to drive over these obstacles, but pulling a trailer with another vehicle - AMAZING!
I find myself feathering the throttle and steering with my phone, to help you out! I even got the front dig down. Thank God for technology!
great job Rory and team!
You make a good point about the gears! You know your truck better than anyone else and you can feel when something is wrong! Lower gears and stuff starts breaking! You make recovering a side by side fun to watch! Best office in the world. 👍
It's good to see Jake out there still kicking around.
Definitely the type of guy you want to have with you in a pinch
I think it's a tribute to your amazing abilities that this is the first time you've ever scratched a vehicle
For perspective, I have driven that trail many times. In a truck with a trailer he was probably 8 hours on trail. Had to be a pricey tow.... The way he handled the "Golden Crack" with a trailer does not show how technical it really is.
Can't believe that was the first scratch with all the places you get into puliing those rigs out, Great job Rory!
Telling and showing us your OOPs takes a mature responsible person of good character. You continue to impress me young man. In todays world of finger pointers and "NOT MEs", I Thank You for being the person you are.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
Rory. I really enjoy your videos. I especially like when you explain the method behind the madness. Experience with the area you work in dictates what your setup is, not what popular opinion says it should be.
Been watching you guys for a while now and one thing I am sure about, I don't ever question you or your machines ability. Ol mater is a mans beast. Wish I had one just like it and I don't even need it. You are the man Rory, thanks for all the adventures sir.
For a person that goes out there and thinks that there not going to scratch or dent there rig up they apparently haven't woken up from there dream and personally for that to be your first time to have scratched a vehicle on that type of recovery I'm impressed and your being to hard on yourself if it was mine I would have you sign it and then have it clear coated because I know your a man of skill and knowledge, I still say I'm impressed. Keep up the awesome content looking forward to seeing your next video and as always be safe 👍
Don't beat yourself up over that fender bud.
You are the guy I would want getting me out, you always exercise extreme caution on every recovery that I have watched you do.
You da man!
Yes you do have a beautiful office Rory, don't sweat the scratch look how many rigs you have pulled out without a hitch, a testament to how good you are. See you on the next one.
That is an absolutely beautiful office! I love this state!
Another successful job with some mad creative winching. Great job, thanks Jake for helping Rory.
Classy & Inspiring. The Plays of "Trail Mater" Cast & Crew are Magnificent.!!. You give us experiences which are nothing less that Inspiring. Thank You One & All in "The Trail Mater Community" extended & otherwise including All the viewers who love this Incredible Story.
This man is the Mozart of all things off road and recovery