I'm Saying GOODBYE To The World's Largest Off Road Wrecker!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024
  • So I had a build project but it's time to let it go.
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  • @MattsOffRoadRecovery
    @MattsOffRoadRecovery  Год назад +47

    A little more information on the wagon build. 😮 ruclips.net/video/RnFA_jYkE0w/видео.html

    • @JimmysAfterHoursAdventures
      @JimmysAfterHoursAdventures Год назад +2

      I've been seeing the forward movement of towing vehicles behind the wrecker. But been thinking a single solid bar between the axle an your hitch point on the wrecker would be super helpful. A lorry lift idea like on a heavy wrecker only I think for your Idea of climbing about up an down rocks a 3/4 S layed in below the vehicle till the wrecker would work better in your case. But a single bent pipe or made up box would work so it can swivel still an extra would be a old shock added in line if there was room. But something long enough that if it swings up the towed vehicle is pushed back from hitting the end of the boom. For over an above that nothing else could happen the towed vehicle with two lift lines and the cross strapping your already using Tom toms long walks will only be optional then.

    • @PatrickWattsFamily
      @PatrickWattsFamily Год назад +1

      This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @pantarkan7
      @pantarkan7 Год назад

      I heard there was this thing called... *thinks*, a,,, gas can. Rumor has it you can put gas in them, and have some in case you need it. I have not confirmed this rumor and it's probably hogwash, but I did hear about it. If anyone knows, and I trust their opinion, that'd be you, Matt: how capable are the new Broncos?

    • @jasonwooden
      @jasonwooden Год назад +9

      That wagon is WAY to nice to derby! It should be resto-modded instead.

    • @diegoyoung2952
      @diegoyoung2952 Год назад +1

      Matt what’s all done to the blue Ford!? Trusty truck you have! I just bought a 16 f350 curious about yours!

  • @paulstanley31
    @paulstanley31 Год назад +73

    You did the right thing making sure the customer was safe. Customer did the wrong thing by not notifying you. It’s like people taking away resources from people who might really need help. Hope the customer sees this video and contacts you. It’s never too late to make things right.

  • @robgoffroad
    @robgoffroad Год назад +853

    Sucks when people don't have the common courtesy to let you know that they no longer need your services.

    • @monkeybarmonkeyman
      @monkeybarmonkeyman Год назад +141

      You solve that by charging a non-refundable fee to cover expenses to/from the location 🙂

    • @walkingman9171
      @walkingman9171 Год назад

      Not mention leaving trash behind, just another loser.

    • @4sl648
      @4sl648 Год назад +61

      ​@@monkeybarmonkeymanand have a wall of shame on the wall in the shop.

    • @Dennis-lx9mo
      @Dennis-lx9mo Год назад +49

      And then they don't even clean up their trash? Good on you, Matt & Tom Tom and crew.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Год назад +29

      @@monkeybarmonkeyman My buddy is a contractor and he's had that happen and with those customers, he requires 50% down, before he even leaves home.

  • @AlLefebure-ci3xs
    @AlLefebure-ci3xs Год назад +99

    To whomever is editing these videos, you deserve a raise. The quality of this channel keeps getting better. From content to editing, great job!

    • @warrendon1388
      @warrendon1388 Год назад +2

      At the Wrecker Games, Kolby introduced Zach as the new editor.

    • @Dredster747
      @Dredster747 Год назад +23

      Whoever comes up with the clickbait titles can stop that bullshit.

    • @tylernolan7295
      @tylernolan7295 Год назад

      @@Dredster747 you’re just an idiot for thinking they are real🤣have you not noticed they are all jokes and none are serious??

    • @carlosberrio2206
      @carlosberrio2206 Год назад

      I couldn’t said it better.

  • @welldc
    @welldc Год назад +117

    Love the map animations. Helps put the geography onto context for those of us who don't know the areas. Thank you, from the UK.

    • @CRneu
      @CRneu Год назад +2

      they should add a larger distance legend/scale to help people visualize how large Utah and the American West is. They're driving 300+ miles one way in some of these videos. Hurricane to SLC is almost exactly 300 miles one way and they went on detours, so it's a pretty huge trip.
      There's a small scale in the lower right corner but it's kind of hard to see and apply it.

  • @1a1u0g9t4s2u
    @1a1u0g9t4s2u Год назад +21

    It is wonderful to see the numerous positive supporting comments towards Matt and his crew. Love how he supports various charities
    and his team. Kudos to you Matt and crew.

  • @paulajohnson2568
    @paulajohnson2568 Год назад +107

    Hey, Matt... The fact that you & your crew went out to see if the Ghost Customer was still in need of your help says multitudes about your integrity. The Hubs & I, for 2, are impressed & very proud of you & your crew. We watch every episode you upload & love em all. Keep up the great work!! 😊

  • @tumbleweedking5668
    @tumbleweedking5668 Год назад +512

    You need a fuel surcharge up front on theses long distance rescues.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Год назад +14

      yep

    • @brianjohnson8616
      @brianjohnson8616 Год назад +27

      I don’t think he charges people since they want the calls for RUclips videos. A number of videos ago they eluded to that.

    • @Cougracer67
      @Cougracer67 Год назад +68

      @@brianjohnson8616 "alluded"; they aren't trying to escape from the cops!

    • @SteelheadTed
      @SteelheadTed Год назад +15

      In past videos he said he charges a minimum fee in order to come out.

    • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
      @nzsaltflatsracer8054 Год назад +4

      @@Cougracer67 😄

  • @davidstjames_
    @davidstjames_ Год назад +29

    I've been a subscriber and enjoying your content for about 6 years or so. Please do yourself a favor and don't start resorting to click bait like some of the other RUclipsrs out there. You know very well that the title implied that you're selling your wrecker, not just dropping it off for some work to get done.

    • @richardpetker4337
      @richardpetker4337 5 месяцев назад +1

      So true!! Does loose some respect. If you have great content your followers will watch no matter what the title.

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 3 месяца назад +1

      I knew it had to be maintenance or something. You don't put that much ingenuity, hours, crew pay, and God knows what all into a successful and much needed tool just to get rid of it.

    • @davidstjames_
      @davidstjames_ 3 месяца назад +1

      I agree, you have a very good point.

    • @Angel_Ventura915
      @Angel_Ventura915 Месяц назад

      ​"Loose"
      Lmao

  • @josiatokirina1788
    @josiatokirina1788 Год назад +16

    What a fun adventure. I especially loved the traveling heads on the map. Nicely done! Thank You Matt and Tom and everyone who brings us these delightful videos!

  • @Mary-fq6sm
    @Mary-fq6sm Год назад +6

    Y’all should take credit card info & text a link to an online agreement for the customer to sign. That would end the ghosting problem. How do people act like that & sleep at night?

  • @sh-df1bb
    @sh-df1bb Год назад +80

    You've got such a positive attitude. It's quite admirable. You don't seem to let other people's indecency get you down. After seeing your son Rudys unfortunate sugar incident, It seems you have passed on those wonderful traits to him. You guys continue to inspire others with your entertaining videos and positive attitudes. Thanks for making us all a small part of the "fun".

    • @lifebehindtheselens
      @lifebehindtheselens Год назад

      L0l his son fucked someone over and they got him right back lmfao

  • @alexnorth757
    @alexnorth757 Год назад +28

    you guys should have a black book of "customers". share it with all the other recovery companies in the area that you can so you can know if a customer does stuff like this one did or if a customer is really hard to get $$$ out of after a recovery is done.
    so next time a person like this gets stuck and phones for a tow, hes told that no one will come get them(at least without being paid before you even leave the shop).

  • @badgerservices9665
    @badgerservices9665 Год назад +187

    Those people who let you drive all that way to rescue them and then ghost you, complete and utter scumbags. Why not just text to say "Hi, sorry, I got out"? I just dont get it. What is their thought process? I guess non. They dont think. No empathy. No awareness. Just scum.

    • @tonyhussey3610
      @tonyhussey3610 Год назад +19

      Yes this world is full of inconsiderate and flaky people..

    • @AquaticLogic
      @AquaticLogic Год назад +11

      Could you imagine the response if Matt called these people out publicly?

    • @Jtwizzle
      @Jtwizzle Год назад +4

      They must think they will have to pay a fee.

    • @brendandor
      @brendandor Год назад +11

      @@AquaticLogic It would most likely be way over the top. sure they wasted them a few hours but people would likely go as far as death threats so it's really not worth it. The internet isn't a pretty place. The way matt dealt with it is best for everyone really.

    • @PolumbiusTheThird
      @PolumbiusTheThird Год назад +11

      @@brendandor as you can see, the comments are full of over the top people. its not even their problem yet they are so offended. lol.

  • @danathomas3148
    @danathomas3148 Год назад +5

    My husband and I really enjoy watching and this one had a lot to see! You all do a great job! Hope Jake comes back he has an amazing voice and presents! Just missed Lizzy! You need a side car‼️

  • @johncollins1564
    @johncollins1564 Год назад +1

    7:20 Trevor's Face when he heard he was going to be able to drive the Wreaker. It is moments like these that will live with him forever! Keep up the good work

  • @Scorpion-se4ef
    @Scorpion-se4ef Год назад +453

    I hope u sent that dude a bill for the recovery as he did not even have the decency to notify you

    • @xToddmcx
      @xToddmcx Год назад +63

      He talked about that in an early video, he does bill people for the travel time if they do this. But it's hard to force them to pay, plus these days he doesn't charge half the time since youtube pays so much.

    • @L3Dhelpguide
      @L3Dhelpguide Год назад +21

      @Tom Aiger even with pre approval of credit card, they can challenge the charges. And with no services rendered, they will likely get the money back anyways.

    • @CapablePimento
      @CapablePimento Год назад

      More and more people suck harder and harder every year I swear.

    • @jhoncho4x4
      @jhoncho4x4 Год назад +7

      I would take a deposit with a debit card only or they bring cash to me first, before travelling.
      We never hooked to receiver hitches either; they fly when they rip off from corrosion.
      Looks like he had some errands to run up that way; so not a total wasted trip.

    • @misteraon
      @misteraon Год назад +11

      He could probably take CC deposits…especially for the longer distance recoveries…but he’d have to have them sign an initial agreement with terms so it’s documented if they try to issue a dispute on the charge. He has an agreement to back it up.

  • @Bryan-Hensley
    @Bryan-Hensley Год назад +289

    I'm totally surprised you don't charge a deposit for trips like that.

    • @PopeAstro
      @PopeAstro Год назад +6

      Just burning money

    • @niceguy2091
      @niceguy2091 Год назад +10

      turns off customers, nobody wants to pay before the job is accomplished.

    • @niceguy2091
      @niceguy2091 Год назад +19

      @@patrickbellefleur5508 customer is completely in the wrong for not calling back, but I think they probably just got lucky and got helped by someone passing by

    • @ck4269
      @ck4269 Год назад +13

      content is content. I wonder how much he makes off these youtube videos? He might not be worried about being paid for the jobs as long as he gets a video out of it

    • @rickway2039
      @rickway2039 Год назад +14

      @@ck4269 looks like the average is $0.018/view. So at this point, with 111,000 views, right about $2,000. Hopefully enough to cover the gas bill :D

  • @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm
    @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm Год назад +37

    Y'all are awesome! I would have been so upset driving all the way out to little Sahara just to get ghosted. Especially with how much you had going on that day. You're dedication to your customers is top-notch. Your dedication to your fans is even better. Think y'all for what you do. 🙏

    • @TippyHippy
      @TippyHippy Год назад

      I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.

  • @eureka1512
    @eureka1512 Год назад +2

    @23:00 Good work. Another way for another time: Dig a ditch/hole for the rear wheels of the trailer. 💡Dig ruts with a static burnout. Or deflate the tires.

  • @Trucktiger2468
    @Trucktiger2468 Год назад +6

    It was a little difficult to follow along with your day plan, but that actually made it hilarious.
    Appreciating Tom’s beard.
    You should have your “other” guys do more recovery vids (rollback, sling, etc).
    I like seeing you get teens involved and driving the rigs, whether your own young ones or others.
    Finally! A customer who communicates.
    “Don’t touch my things”, yet you just gave him carte blanche to all but tear the wrecker apart.
    Tom looks better in Digdug.
    DERBY TIME!!!
    I love the old wagons.
    Improvise. Adapt. Overcome!
    18 hrs? I thought that was a standard day at MORR.

  • @rockysquirrel4776
    @rockysquirrel4776 Год назад +214

    With the number of times you have had extra passengers riding on the back of the wrecker, maybe you should look into a couple of jumpseats along the lines of the ones Suburu had for their little trucks.

    • @Shilohii65
      @Shilohii65 Год назад +16

      Subaru Brat seats would be great for additional pax.

    • @MrSaemichlaus
      @MrSaemichlaus Год назад +15

      Yeah, I would hate to see somebody fall in line of those tires.

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Год назад +2

      I have seen plans for seats, but there is a lot of other stuff that needs to be done before putting them in.

    • @SuperAWaC
      @SuperAWaC Год назад +3

      I had a brat I miss that thing.

    • @vesper1140
      @vesper1140 Год назад +3

      @@dubious6718 Who are you?

  • @razghost2
    @razghost2 Год назад +305

    I'm so proud to see Matt learning from his mistakes and topping up with gas before driving into the desert.

    • @bonacker9762
      @bonacker9762 Год назад +13

      Oh I bet the internet has a little to do with that.... Now to make sure he has ramps on ALL OF HIS TRAILERS .

    • @seanwalter1944
      @seanwalter1944 Год назад +4

      Just this once... don't get too excited 😉

    • @talon1623
      @talon1623 Год назад +3

      You're "proud"? That's kind of weird.

    • @duane4972
      @duane4972 Год назад +3

      But, ... He's losing his sense of Adventure !

    • @kirstenmorrison8308
      @kirstenmorrison8308 Год назад +3

      @@bonacker9762 he doesn't need the ramps with most of the vehicles that he uses on the rescues and recoveries. As you will notice most of them can get on and off the trailer on their own. The difference between some people and Matt Wetzel is that Matt doesn't wake wake up thinking about ways to criticize others for their imperfections and mistakes he chooses to ignore those things. Maybe you should strive to be more like him instead of criticizing him for being so imperfect in your eyes

  • @crooked-halo
    @crooked-halo Год назад +1

    So, I believe a refundable deposit would be beneficial in two ways. 1.) It would help recoup some of the cost if a "customer" flees without notice. 2.) It would help teach people that you just do pull sh*t like that, perhaps assisting them in growing up a little. I know Matt is too nice & gracious to do that, but being nice to others is also teaching them integrity..

  • @elginnelson7934
    @elginnelson7934 Год назад +3

    I love this video. It is so fun to watch men work together and do helpful things. I feel like I was there with you on the trip (instead of stuck in the house). Thank you.

  • @tripleeathletics
    @tripleeathletics Год назад +90

    What an A-hole! I would’ve called that jerk and let him have a piece of my mind! I’d also tell them, Unless they make it right (atleast cover my fuel.) But, I’d definitely let them know I would never come after them again if they’re in a pinch…

    • @jasonh4167
      @jasonh4167 Год назад +8

      Yeah black ball them from serv.😠

    • @mrfunnylookinhayes9088
      @mrfunnylookinhayes9088 Год назад +6

      That jerk wouldn't care. Hell he didn't care about let Matt know that he had gotten out. Its sad that you have people like that in the world. I helped a lady and her daughter out a couple of days out. There Truck been sitting up all winter. I check it out and even put my battery in their truck. You think that lady said thank you? Not at all. But that's ok. I get my rewards from God. I was happy to help them out. They still driving that truck around with a bad water pump. I told them not to drive it. Water just pouring out of that water pump. That 4.0 Ford Explorer engine is a motor you can depend on. Now they going to f it up.

    • @timradke7775
      @timradke7775 Год назад

      Like they care

    • @masterbates7016
      @masterbates7016 Год назад +2

      I am self-employed and have a small handyman business and do everything from recoveries to renovations on houses. When customers blow me off or don't pay I'll put them on my do not deal with list and that's it for them

    • @larsharris
      @larsharris Год назад +1

      If he had called 2 hours before. Matt could have gotten to his next job on time. Almost zero time wasted.

  • @Scandinavian4x4
    @Scandinavian4x4 Год назад +26

    It doesn't matter what industry you work in, there are always customers who are a pain in the caboose, or try to scam you. Keep that in mind and just continue to go on and serve the good fellows around you.

    • @john_nip_nop
      @john_nip_nop Год назад +2

      Dealing with the public - some joy, some pain. My Grandfather had an auto repair business during the Depression (worked on the town Doctor's Duesenburg.) He found that the worst deadbeats were pastors - they firmly believed the mechanic should donate parts and labor to the Lord.

  • @Shilohii65
    @Shilohii65 Год назад +17

    Surcharge for those super out of the way locations, especially for those who ghost you and get themselves out, but you make the extra effort to follow through on your end.
    Your ethics and dedication to the job is great Matt.

    • @foxlake6750
      @foxlake6750 Год назад +4

      I would want 50% up front on long distance recoveries or forget it…..

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Год назад +1

    Awesome trip guys! You got to meet up with friends along the way too! It's too bad your customer didn't send you a note to say it was handled but I'm sure the seat time in the wrecker was appreciated!

  • @MaximRecoil
    @MaximRecoil Год назад

    I would name that thing "Jitterbug."
    When I was a kid in the early 1980s my father had a 1940s or 1950s 1½-ton White Motor Company truck with a body style that was similar to that big yellow wrecker. It had two transmissions connected to each other so that you could put both transmissions in reverse to get a very low forward gear. A truck modified like that was called a "jitterbug" around here (Maine). They often had a homemade boom winch and were typically used in the woods for harvesting firewood, which is what Dad used his for. The ones with a boom winch were kind of a poor man's cable skidder. Even though that big yellow wrecker will never be used as an actual jitterbug, it would be the best jitterbug ever. It could even outperform an actual cable skidder in some areas I suspect, due to its extreme suspension articulation and high-revving big block gas V8 (high-revving compared to a skidder's diesel engine, anyway).

  • @TheUnwokeFool
    @TheUnwokeFool Год назад +11

    Jake has the perfect attitude to supplement the team. You should include him morr often.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Год назад +78

    I love how Matt just delivers a trunk full of stuff and goes like "Yeah, so this has to somehow all go into the Heavy Wrecker."... 😁😇🤟

  • @yvonboudreau3932
    @yvonboudreau3932 Год назад +7

    With those snow capped mountains in the background, it's amazing Chad gets any work done.

  • @surftragic
    @surftragic Год назад

    That was sure a productive day, except for the twit who ghosted you !!! The scenery on your trips interests me greatly, also thanks for giving maps of where you are at, please name all the towns you stop at or pass through. The reason I ask that favour is that I had the privilege of being driven from Central North Washington to New Mexico at the latter end of 2018 & we visited some people in St George, stayed there for a week before spending 2 weeks at Santa Fe. We came over to see the Fall colors, and notice I mention in my diary, going thru Hurricane !! We loved the scenery & we explored all around your area & many other places, that's one of the main reasons I watch every video you post, of course the builds you do on those vehicles are extra awesome as I have dabbled a bit along that line in my past life & can appreciate the satisfaction you must experience. Please have a Burrito for me at least once a week, I've tried some here but they don't compare with the ones I had there & at Sana Fe. we have been over to your beautiful land quite a few times since 1979 & am lucky to have a sister who lives near Wenatchee WA, that's why we've been able to get off the general tourist track & see the real USA. Love what you do Matt, Tom, Lizzie, & all the other groups you work with..... Ron. Australia

  • @trevorsorenson8329
    @trevorsorenson8329 Год назад +2

    One Trevor to another... I'm jealous that he got to drive the sick wrecker! Thanks for the content gents!

  • @NMTrue
    @NMTrue Год назад +5

    Great video- positive attitude while being ditched- 'The World's Largest Wrecker' needs rear jumper seats w/roll cages on the bed for passengers!

  • @alexanderross2786
    @alexanderross2786 Год назад +21

    You should add some sort of seats on the back of the wrecker with some basic seat belts. Maybe Flip Downs??

    • @Javelina_Poppers
      @Javelina_Poppers Год назад +1

      Remember the little Subaru BRAT trucks? They had 2 rearward facing bucket seats in the bed with grab bars............those would be perfect!!

  • @kliegl8613
    @kliegl8613 Год назад +1

    Hey, those stock olds rims are desirable. If you are not using them, sell them, don't pitch them.

  • @Buzz-Tea
    @Buzz-Tea Год назад +1

    Watching all those videos of the the Wrecker in action something came into my mind: Mount two weather-proof seats on the toolboxes facing rear. Space for 2 more people or dogs...

  • @jags01071
    @jags01071 Год назад +154

    It still amazes me some people are so self absorbed that they wouldn't let you know they don't need your service anymore

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Год назад +19

      One of two reasons, if they tried to call from the stuck vehicle, they may have been out of range of a cell tower, but they could have called when IN range. Also, part of it is the political climate we are in here in the US and too many people seems to have forgotten common courtesy rules/etiquette.

    • @chuckrf1502
      @chuckrf1502 Год назад +11

      The wrecker “association” should share the names of customers like this and blackball them for future calls. 😊

    • @jags01071
      @jags01071 Год назад +4

      @@chuckrf1502 that is exactly what they should do, start a record

    • @JugsKise
      @JugsKise Год назад +3

      @Adventures Of The Times I dunno, I believe (would _like_ to believe anyway, lol) that the vast majority of people would have found a way to get in touch with Matt. Still, that percentage who wouldn't and didn't is way too high regardless.

    • @hines862009
      @hines862009 Год назад

      @Adventures Of The Times you mean a narcissist.

  • @victorpapaavp
    @victorpapaavp Год назад +4

    You guys were almost halfway to Rangely CO! If you ever make it up into the Dinosaur national Monument area, there's a teeny town called Rangely which is great to stop at for Gas.
    Oh, and legend has it, a bunch of Rock crawlers broke down out there, so instead of getting a tow home, they just founded a town around the area. And now they have a city maintained Off Road park with winch points. Completely free of charge iirc. You guys should check it out!

  • @blackXhawksXkickXbut
    @blackXhawksXkickXbut Год назад +38

    Definitely need to add some jump seats with harnesses above the tool boxes

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 Год назад +2

      Yup, someone is going to fall off there right under a wheel and chances are that won't end well.

    • @WestCoastWheelman
      @WestCoastWheelman Год назад +3

      As much as I love the look of the wrecker, this is exactly why a cab over design would have made way more practical sense. It could be a 5 seater without changing the size and performance of the chassis, and it would be even easier to work on with tilting the cab off being part of the design.

  • @fredmartine674
    @fredmartine674 Год назад +1

    Thanks for taking us along ..good recovery and awesome trip..

  • @stevezwemer1262
    @stevezwemer1262 Год назад +1

    Hope that wagon is not slated to be a derby car
    Wagons bring big bucks these days
    While it’s not a Nomad it’s still a wagon…. Hate to see it get crunched
    Otherwise another great video as always

  • @dannydavis2046
    @dannydavis2046 Год назад +48

    I love that Matt keeps a positive attitude despite being done dirty.

    • @JMR-1953
      @JMR-1953 Год назад +3

      And obviously passed that on to Rudy who just had his Comanche vandalized. He handled that way better than I would have.

    • @firstname5134
      @firstname5134 Год назад

      @@JMR-1953 what I was gonna say

  • @ReeceLain
    @ReeceLain Год назад +19

    tom is by far my favorite haha. great addition to the channel! the chemistry between matt and tom truly is something special haha

  • @UniquePrepping
    @UniquePrepping Год назад +4

    Been following you for awhile, but just now subbed with this account. Appreciate everything you, your family and team do! Also for your customer who didn’t notify you, it’s ashamed that people don’t have the courtesy to be forward to others

  • @FrehleyBurst9-1878
    @FrehleyBurst9-1878 Год назад

    Damn SWEET XJ Tom Tom! That is my favorite color of all that was offered on the XJ. Throw some 1 Ton axels and coil overs then some 40s all around. Have Matt reach out to Americas Most Wanted 4x4 here in Michigan and order a Hellephant 1000 HP 7.0/426 CI 950 LB-FT Torque motor and you will be the XJ KIng of Utah! Jared at AMW4X4 will take very good care of you!

  • @theseventhgeneration6910
    @theseventhgeneration6910 Год назад

    Pure folks, pure fun, pure lives. No amount of shade can dim that much light. Roll on!

  • @landrover827
    @landrover827 Год назад +7

    Why don’t you take a preauthorization on a credit card before going out? Time to start charging a “call fee” so if they don’t need your service after you’ve been called, you get the to charge it.

  • @davebaker489
    @davebaker489 Год назад +12

    Well we all know Matt's a nice guy. I hope he's a nice guy with a long memory.

    • @lanceuppercut6168
      @lanceuppercut6168 Год назад +1

      Not sure if this is what you mean but I've thought he should save those people's numbers for future reference.

  • @jacobziegler9773
    @jacobziegler9773 Год назад +36

    If I ever come out that way I’m bringing extra fuel in case I run into Matt. Chances are he will need it.

  • @wynottgivemore9274
    @wynottgivemore9274 Год назад

    1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme Vista wagon! WOW!!! Love it!👍 I almost bought a used one back in the 80s for $2,500 with factory t-tops and swivel bucket seats, minus the wagon ...but the seller backed out at the very last minute and sold it to a friend of his. 😞 . So I found a 74 cutlass for $700 and I was ok but not happy. I've had a 89 delta 88 and a 94 calias that calias was a tank. I mean it was fantastic for off roading went through snow over a foot deep in farmers Fields,i used to go out from the the city to run my dogs ,and I never once got stuck. Anyway
    Anyway I'm guessing you picked that up for the 500 challenge or whatever that's called...👍

  • @davidgurgir
    @davidgurgir Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your life's journey with all of us.41is not old at all, you should be proud of the hard work you did trying to clean up all that snow.joe is one lucky guy you are so beautiful.keep up the great work your doing!! God bless..

  • @lucasperboni674
    @lucasperboni674 Год назад +6

    I was amazed at how you guys kept your cool and good spirits even when getting skunked.

    • @corneliusthecrowtamer1937
      @corneliusthecrowtamer1937 Год назад

      yeah cus they make so much money from this channel, they don't really need to care that much about the actual recovery jobs

  • @chriscollins5488
    @chriscollins5488 Год назад +5

    Matt, you are truly one of the good ones! Good for you for showing that you're the better human being in this scenario. Love you're videos they are part of my morning routine lol! Great job!!

  • @Beandiptheredneck
    @Beandiptheredneck Год назад +43

    Only Matt would show up to pick up a station wagon on a gooseneck with no ramps 😂

    • @celestwarrior
      @celestwarrior Год назад +2

      Just needs to put 33 inch tires on the wagon and it will ride right up

    • @kingcosworth2643
      @kingcosworth2643 Год назад +3

      He's just lucky he has good McGyver skills and manages to get through every obstacle he creates for himself.

  • @timmorin69
    @timmorin69 Год назад +1

    I'd love to know what the mileage is at on Blue Steel. That truck is an OG on the channel and is always putting in work!

  • @bellabird1000
    @bellabird1000 8 месяцев назад

    Heard you saying “The mice get in there”. The solution is a product called Rhodent Repellent, available at Murdochs. A little pricey, but it works. NOT A POISON. I use it on my 99 f 250 7.3 diesel, 430k, crew cab, early version of yours. Also keeps the mice away from the battery compartment of my atv, and Nissan Rogue. Used in engine compartment, passenger atea, garage and attic space.
    YEARS OF PROVEN USE!

  • @GraniteRWolf
    @GraniteRWolf Год назад +11

    Love all the content. My only gripe is the durby car. We are so far from the days these cars were everywhere. It saddens me deeply knowing that lovely wagon is going to be chopped into a durby car when there's so many 2000s cars that could be used. Keep up the great content. Hate to see that survivor be chopped and crushed. One on the last.

    • @bushratbeachbum
      @bushratbeachbum Год назад +1

      What is the derby car?
      As a non American I've no idea!

    • @GraniteRWolf
      @GraniteRWolf Год назад

      @@bushratbeachbum here in America we have demo durby races, where cars are taken, stripped out and used in a kind of gladiatorial combat where you run your car into others and the last car driving wins. Great back in the day when we had lots and lots of big strong steel cars to use. But now those cars that use to be throw away or worthless to most people are becoming much, much harder to find. It's like taking a antique and smashing it for laughs.

    • @emersonb5764
      @emersonb5764 Год назад

      The big sturdy old cars hold up better. It’s where a lot of our vintage 4-door cars went, since the 2-door models are the ones desired by those that would restore one.

  • @PaulH_1972
    @PaulH_1972 Год назад +29

    Hey Matt why not park up beforehand , get the drone out so you can do an aerial check of the area to see if the recovery is still viable

    • @Ty-bz7zx
      @Ty-bz7zx Год назад +6

      Range....

    • @PaulH_1972
      @PaulH_1972 Год назад +2

      @@Ty-bz7zx my bad, I thought they were within a couple of miles of the recovery

    • @matthewwebb6001
      @matthewwebb6001 Год назад +17

      I loved your question so much I went down a rabbit hole thinking how great this would be.
      Ten minutes into searching I found most don't have the guts for more than a few miles but I was able to find one that claims its' range is ~ 9 miles. Several others capped out ~ 4 - 5 miles.
      Your idea should be viable in some situations and I would love to see a response from MORR if they researched it.
      Edit - And then I found this:
      FAA regulations require drone operators to maintain a visual line of sight of their drone during flight. Operators looking to fly their drones at long range (and beyond the operator’s visual line of sight) will need to obtain a BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) waiver from the FAA, which is typically only granted for approved commercial drone operations.

    • @PaulH_1972
      @PaulH_1972 Год назад +1

      @@matthewwebb6001 wow, what a great rabbit hole. Thanks for that my friend 👍🏻

    • @evancathey3968
      @evancathey3968 Год назад +1

      Also they are not very fast, and get unpredictable at the edge of range, and too expensive to lose

  • @Matteo_68
    @Matteo_68 Год назад +5

    Glad to see this week starting out at the fuel pumps.

  • @dhag72
    @dhag72 Год назад

    Aawh man. Shoulda picked up the wagon before dropping the wrecker off. Could have used the wrecker boom to lift the front of the car up from a 90 degree, back the trailer under it, set the front on the trailer, then lifted the back and pushed it on with the wrecker!
    Also side note Matt, a boom extension even as simple as an engine cherry picker with pins would come in handy on the wrecker! Just an idea!
    BUT without the wrecker, why not jack the front of the car up and back the trailer under it instead 😂

  • @mtacoustic1
    @mtacoustic1 Год назад

    Back at the ranch; we used to just dig a couple of shallow pits for the trailer wheels to lower the rear end of the trailer. Six inches or so was usually deep enough.

  • @austinknox4160
    @austinknox4160 Год назад +4

    Have you thought about putting actual seats on the back of the wrecker? Seems like there's always someone sitting back there on the tool boxes.

  • @TxRiderDave
    @TxRiderDave Год назад +4

    Matt, Tom and Jake all earned their road warrior badges this day. That was a lot of driving around.

  • @WasserSquatch
    @WasserSquatch Год назад +3

    Matt you're much nicer than me, i do underwater recoveries and if they don't answer the phone i don't burn the fuel. Thanks for the video!

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 Год назад

    That 4 v 4 derby should be pretty awesome. You guys are bringing some heavy metal and have the two destroyers on the team. Shame you got ghosted. At least it was on the way and you should have gotten some cash for your trouble. Quite the road trip.

  • @yankee2yankee216
    @yankee2yankee216 5 месяцев назад +2

    Those no-shows? You should send ‘em a bill… They hired you and got you out there, and they never cancelled. They owe you for showing up. If it were me, that’d be $400-$500.

  • @oldvarmit
    @oldvarmit Год назад +18

    Matt, you had me going crazy for a minute thinking you were getting rid of the wrecker. I should've known better. 🤣

    • @spacecruisers
      @spacecruisers Год назад +17

      Clickbait headlines, they’re all over RUclips now. I watch every video, but it’s unfortunate that a channel this big resorts to this tacky strategy.

    • @normalperson1475
      @normalperson1475 Год назад +1

      I saw that then I looked at the small pic that goes along with the clickbait and I saw Chad in the drivers seat so I figured they were taking it to Chads so he could finish up the wiring. I watched it anyway so Matt could make a few more dollars off the number of hits of people watching this.

  • @10RRASK
    @10RRASK Год назад +8

    You mean someone that didn’t tell you that they got out left some trash!? No way!

  • @armithel3133
    @armithel3133 Год назад +11

    3:08 Im not even sure I watch these videos for the recoveries anymore, i watch it for the editing!!

  • @brucep9123
    @brucep9123 Год назад

    Matt, When you are forced to use the highway trailer to get something off-road; It might be good to attach the ramps onto the upper surface of the trailer. It would be almost impossible to "wipe-off" the ramps that way (instead of them being stored beneath the trailer - where the big rocks live!).

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 Год назад +1

    I’m 20 seconds in and already smiling hard. Tom-Tom grinning in the background gets me every time. You guys are legends. Ok… now to watch the rest of the episode! 😂
    Rob, Australia

  • @robertscranton8293
    @robertscranton8293 Год назад +80

    Chad: Please put a new windshield in Matt's wrecker. Thanks..

    • @Bigdaddyslasher
      @Bigdaddyslasher Год назад +6

      Find him one LOL

    • @AJNpa80
      @AJNpa80 Год назад +11

      But that windshields got patina... That crack makes it one of a kind, if he gets a new one people won't be able to tell it apart from all the other antique Internationals on full custom frame-on-up builds with 5 foot-ish tires.

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Год назад +6

      Yes, those curved windshields are not likely made anymore, so finding one that's not cracked is one, or have one made at likely a great expense is two.

    • @chuckrf1502
      @chuckrf1502 Год назад +5

      Just call Safelite. 😂

    • @aidenweldon5298
      @aidenweldon5298 Год назад +2

      Don't you know? Just fill the cracks with toothpaste and put it in the microwave, fixes it right up.

  • @rullstolsjagarn9401
    @rullstolsjagarn9401 Год назад +4

    How hard is it too call you and say that’s the care is saved and fine so you and the team don’t take many hours in the trash! I’m looking at all of your videos. Gratings from Sweden 🇸🇪 🤘🏻Keep going that you doing ❤️

  • @Okkebeltman
    @Okkebeltman Год назад +15

    Kinda curious why you never take a canister with some extra fuel on the road. Can imagine its usefull both for the cases when you run out, but also sometimes for some of the people you have to pick up.

    • @jeffstreck
      @jeffstreck Год назад +1

      Can fuel canisters explode if they get too hot?

    • @camojoe83
      @camojoe83 Год назад +2

      Same reason he never has the ability to put air in a tire.
      Yootoober *first*
      Recovery...eh...

    • @jasonbrownlee7467
      @jasonbrownlee7467 Год назад

      I've thought the same thing! I just put it down to not knowing how the business works 🤷‍♂️

    • @Okkebeltman
      @Okkebeltman Год назад +2

      @@jeffstreck I just checked, petrol auto ignites at ~250 degrees celsius (480 fahrenheit) and diesel at ~210 celsius (410 fahrenheit)
      Should not get that warm , and even you worry about that, a simply shelter so it doest get direct sun should help enough (or put it in one of the trays on the sides)

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 Год назад +2

    Shame on people who call needing your service, then ghost you, leaving their trash behind that you cleaned up after being ghosted by them! I would send them a bill for trash removal and what ever it cost in gas to get there! Common courtesy tells you to cancel if your rescued by someone else! Matt's off road recovery does a great service for the people in need of assistance in and around their service area! Mr. Ghost you should have cancelled your service call. Till next time take care, stay safe and try to not be discouraged by being ghosted...

  • @MrLarsgren
    @MrLarsgren Год назад +1

    i think the lift for your trailer got a high and a low like on semis. try pulling or pushing to see if the axle with the crank moves in/out.

  • @joesphbest3120
    @joesphbest3120 Год назад +4

    You guys are something else, love every minute of it.

  • @danbeckstead2020
    @danbeckstead2020 Год назад +5

    Ya know about the boom on your other non off-road wrecker? That picks up the cars tires and prevents it from running into the back of the rig?

  • @dougheywood4692
    @dougheywood4692 Год назад +5

    The title to this video almost gave me a heart attack. Your attitude with the ghost was much better than mine would have been.

  • @TBrady
    @TBrady Год назад

    Matt, just get a Titan Tank for your 6.7 already. You'll be so much happier with the extra range. Maybe even a drop tank for your bed to fill the Wrecker and Morvair.

  • @thesven2010
    @thesven2010 Год назад

    For those not from Utah, it’s Gunnison… not Gunnerson. Those of us from Utah need to educate others on Zion, hurricane, Tooele, etc. you guys are awesome fun to watch all you do

  • @DownNDirty_OffRoad
    @DownNDirty_OffRoad Год назад +8

    That much driving makes for a long day, but Utah has endless views!! Can’t wait to see the derby action. Just watched Paul’s video on his car!!

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Год назад +2

      Saw Paul's vid just before this one, including an "epic" fire! LOL.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Год назад +63

    Tom and Matt are so good together, that they've began finishing each other's sentences.😂

    • @robertbaird4822
      @robertbaird4822 Год назад

      Tom trying to take over,he's nothing but a pain ,sticks hi nose in every chance he gets ,I'm wipping the channel

    • @-Scotty
      @-Scotty Год назад +2

      @@robertbaird4822 Your playlist isn't one of the younger generation so it's nice to have you here on social media to share your thoughts and opinions. I see Tom as a wealth of knowledge & a bloody good bloke, maybe you're a bit like Tom too and you don't like that? I feel you ought to stay with the channel & put your efforts towards creating literate sentences. All the best mate.

    • @AFloridaSon
      @AFloridaSon Год назад

      @@robertbaird4822 I've always liked Tom. I really don't know why anyone would have a problem with him.

  • @marklar7551
    @marklar7551 Год назад +5

    If the good Lord wanted me to see the sunrise, he would have scheduled it later in the day 👽

  • @richardpetker4337
    @richardpetker4337 5 месяцев назад

    Didn't say goodbye for long. Watching this a year later and you still have it.!! Don't be MISLEADING!

  • @anthonyscolyer8094
    @anthonyscolyer8094 Год назад

    Wow can't believe you wrecked what we would call a restorable classic here in Aus!! Can't quite see what it is from the badges but that just about makes me cry to see you do that to it.

  • @carmstrong782
    @carmstrong782 Год назад +11

    If only you’d have had a rollback in that exact location earlier. 😅

    • @MrMARKKIND
      @MrMARKKIND Год назад

      Underrated comment.

    • @JointerMark
      @JointerMark Год назад +1

      But wasn't it going in for service?

  • @jbcollins5781
    @jbcollins5781 Год назад +6

    Matt is so professional, yet so unprepared.

    • @camojoe83
      @camojoe83 Год назад

      Those things don't go together.

    • @Jimmy_Jones
      @Jimmy_Jones Год назад

      The business is a professional. Matt isn't. Lol

    • @TheJimmyswint
      @TheJimmyswint Год назад

      Professional with adhd 😂

  • @trubass75
    @trubass75 Год назад +26

    Odd that the wrecker isn't secured with Matt's straps.

    • @MrGarfield4
      @MrGarfield4 Год назад +8

      They MAY not have enough rated capacity for the weight of that awesome monster. Just sayin’…

    • @madkow007
      @madkow007 Год назад +5

      Matt's straps only have a working load rating of 1500 lbs. Not sure I would even use them with a car on a trailer. You need to hit the brakes or get in an accident, I would be afraid 2 of them would not hold a 4000 lb car back even if it was in park. They are more atv/utv straps. If it was me hauling a car or pickup (and I often do) I would be using 3 to 5000lb. working load rated straps. If I had to haul that wrecker around, I would only use grade 70 chain or better.

    • @n6cid
      @n6cid Год назад +1

      @@madkow007 I guess that 10,000lbs rating was BS.

    • @trubass75
      @trubass75 Год назад

      He has used them in the banana or morrvair.

    • @larsharris
      @larsharris Год назад +1

      @@n6cid when did they say 10k working limit? Straps I use have 3300 lb load limit but 10k breaking point. That’s normal. You try to stay under load/working limits. Which should be @1/3 failure point.

  • @katj3089
    @katj3089 Год назад

    I laughed out loud when you “gave it the onions” to load the derby station wagon! The bumper slammed into the back of the trailer an only moved just a small bit - indicating this wagon will be a killer derby machine! More humor please!

  • @JohnnyPiper
    @JohnnyPiper Год назад

    Matt your attitude is one of your greatest qualities. Amazing to watch.

  • @tripleeathletics
    @tripleeathletics Год назад +10

    Never thought Matt would clickbait us! Oh how times have changed… 🤦‍♂️😂

    • @AFloridaSon
      @AFloridaSon Год назад

      It's not like he said it was goodbye forever. Do you only tell people goodbye when you're never going to see them again?

    • @davidjames5727
      @davidjames5727 Год назад +6

      Once all these channels get so large they outsource the editing and titles, and those persons are
      creating the click bait titles, one of the worst is Scotty Kilmers channel....

  • @michaeldiebolt5290
    @michaeldiebolt5290 Год назад +4

    Some people are just jerks with no respect for others.

  • @vickihittle609
    @vickihittle609 Год назад

    Nice Cutlass. Absolutely loved my old Cutless Supreme. She had plenty of power. I would drive something like that after being fixed up a bit. Have fun derbying that one.

  • @AndyTheWise
    @AndyTheWise Год назад

    Love the ramp set up lol and it got the job done! Just a thought for the World's Largest Off-Road Wrecker, how about some small outdoor seats with seatbelts and arm rests mounted on top of the two tool boxes for riders? Also you can mount a folding jump seat over the shifters inside between the passenger and driver seats. It was a busy day and sorry that you got ghosted. I would have been really frustrated about that, a simple phone call or text could have remedied that.

  • @pieteri.duplessis
    @pieteri.duplessis Год назад

    Hello Matt, I’ve a suggestion to make - similar to one I’ve made to Paul. I just love that yellow bug-eyed “buggy” of yours but I think it does need mud guards but not body-mounted ones. Instead, mount them on the suspension so that they can move up and down with the wheels.

  • @reubprue8602
    @reubprue8602 10 месяцев назад

    12:03 You can easly drive out of that.
    I'm guessing that trk is not 4x4 so turn your steer wheels hard right and back rear right wheel up onto bank.
    Rock back and forth to create a path up the bank.
    Use the momentum to lung you out of that hole.
    If the trk is 4x4, do the same thing with the front right steer wheel.