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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @anthonytetreau522
    @anthonytetreau522 2 года назад +8

    FYI, the turn assist is called ORTA "off road turn assist." I was part of the R&D team the designed the steering wheel switches and the differential switch bank.

  • @lvxleather
    @lvxleather 2 года назад +7

    Jeez, that wheel lift line just about gave me a heart attack too! Very impressive driving and the Bronco really did awesome.

  • @Trucker316
    @Trucker316 2 года назад +17

    At the 38:37 mark with that nose dive/wheel lift, my heart jumped up into my throat, and I'm just watching a video of someone else's vehicle. Can't even begin to imagine what you felt at that moment.

    • @CJ-rk5eg
      @CJ-rk5eg 2 года назад +2

      My heart actually jumped too and I blurted out “OH!” Crazy close to disaster.

    • @Kenneth_R
      @Kenneth_R 2 года назад +3

      100% he almost rolled it. It was pure luck it didnt.

  • @scrambler350
    @scrambler350 2 года назад +1

    @30:27 -- props to someone over-landing and wheeling what is essentially a Ford Escape AWD.

  • @_e_z1601
    @_e_z1601 9 месяцев назад +1

    I watched your previous video of your Bronco, and carefully listened some of the feedback you provided. I honestly think the Bronco is very capable stock offroad vehicle; except for that winch issue you mentioned, but that's not a deal breaker in my mind. I really like the Bronco and I think it makes for a better daily driver in my opinion. Nicely done video, really enjoyed it.

  • @kyleshutic9279
    @kyleshutic9279 2 года назад +26

    Thanks for hopping out and meeting some of the vets we had out with Project Zero and the mini shoutout, we totally had a fan moment, haha. We're all fans of the content. Adventure therapy is what we do and hope to catch you on the trails again!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +3

      It was great meeting you guys, keeping doing what you all are doing!

    • @lambcordeirobrazilzenhoooc9870
      @lambcordeirobrazilzenhoooc9870 Год назад +1

      ​@@TrailRecon Nice drive Work off Road. Tks For Share this amazing Trail off Road in Texas. Welcome to Brazil my dear Friend and Group...

  • @dylansnyder1820
    @dylansnyder1820 2 года назад +5

    We just missed you! Me and the wife live just south of Dallas Tx and we left Merus on Sunday. You were our biggest inspiration to get into the overland/Jeep life so thank you for all of your content! We’ll catch you out there one day 👍🏻 keep up the amazing work

  • @justinjeffries1554
    @justinjeffries1554 2 года назад +15

    I like to throw these longer trail videos on the tele before bed. Just cast it and let it rip - not because its a snooze by any means, but because the feeling of being with y'all on the trail is so relaxing. It helps me destress before falling asleep

  • @AmericanMuscleTruck
    @AmericanMuscleTruck Год назад +1

    I'm new to all this so this is super helpful! I spent so much on my rig I didn't want to make a bunch of mistakes buying gear... thank you!

  • @nitrofox1354
    @nitrofox1354 2 года назад +44

    I’m a college student here in Texas, and I just got a 2017 Wrangler and I couldn’t be happier! Thanks for the inspiration Brad!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +6

      Congrats on the new Jeep!

  • @ivanmontano6344
    @ivanmontano6344 Год назад +2

    Great content quality! Thanks a lot! and that Bronco Sport wow! I love them! The Badlands version has more off road capabilities, it's good to see more and more Sport's wheeling.

  • @FIRBNA
    @FIRBNA 2 года назад +1

    amazing video adventure Park in Texas, the best 4x4

  • @Dormantee
    @Dormantee 2 года назад +3

    I wouldn't be able to walk these trails let alone pilot a vehicle through. Amazing job.

  • @rkendsley7561
    @rkendsley7561 2 года назад +20

    This event was AWESOME Brad!!! Really enjoyed it. Thank you Merus Adventure Park, E3 Overland and TrailRecon for putting this together. The only DOWN side (Pun intended) was I needed a warmer sleeping bag, it was "Just a bit chilly" (Channel the Bob Uecker inflection). Slept one night with a foil emergency blanket wrapped around me in my bag, now my son calls me "Tater Chip".

  • @DixieOverland
    @DixieOverland 2 года назад +14

    This felt like a double episode and I ain't even mad about it! Great video as always. Always cool to see a variety of rigs out on the trail. Shows that this hobby can be done by anyone!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +4

      So glad you enjoyed it, thank you! It's always fun to get a mix of vehicles out on the trail together.

  • @scottreynolds273
    @scottreynolds273 Год назад +1

    AMAZING scenery!! I just want to do this type stuff the rest of my life!! Now that’s living in my mind..

  • @XploreAz
    @XploreAz Год назад +1

    @6:58 the dog is adding insult to injury. Haha!

  • @JakeTaylor1646
    @JakeTaylor1646 2 года назад +16

    Wow I'm speechless that last trail was extremely technical and your skills really shined their, when I saw that Bronco buck its way through their it blew me away hopefully soon they will come out with a winch setup for ya!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +4

      It was a great trail for sure! I am looking forward to hopefully installing a winch on the Bronco soon.

  • @frh-freerangehuman
    @frh-freerangehuman 2 года назад +20

    Great to see such an inclusive community of off-roaders/over-landers. Makes me believe all the hate for a variety of vehicles only really exists on the internet.
    Great video

    • @TexanUSMC8089
      @TexanUSMC8089 2 года назад +3

      No matter where you go, there are good people and bad people. Some people just get their thrills from being a jerk.

    • @taraaaron1242
      @taraaaron1242 2 года назад +3

      I have a jeep but I do like seeing different vehicles. We enjoy wheeling with different people with different experience and vehicles. Every person is awesome. We wheel with trail militia and dirt road journey. They are awesome too. Brad you have inspired us all.

  • @travis6798
    @travis6798 2 года назад +4

    If you haven't already, you might want to research what kind of filter your water tank uses... a lot of times if the membranes freeze they are rendered useless at filtering some of the smaller bugs, which would mean it needs to be replaced.
    Love the content!

  • @4x4adventure_pl
    @4x4adventure_pl 2 года назад +1

    Now this is on my near future bucket list.

  • @goprogerms
    @goprogerms 2 года назад +9

    I don’t have an off road vehicle, but I love these videos!! I love to camp and be outdoors. I’ll have an off road vehicle in the future and can’t wait to go on similar adventures. 🙏🏾

  • @courtneymcmillan9432
    @courtneymcmillan9432 2 года назад +3

    Love when you do the camp/rig walk arounds. Thanks Brad!

  • @modlerjeancharles3287
    @modlerjeancharles3287 2 года назад +2

    A lot of love and respect for what you guys are doing with that bronco cuz God knows I’d never do anything close to some of these course in my bronco. 😂

  • @pablodelarosa4201
    @pablodelarosa4201 2 года назад +1

    Big fan of MERUS. I live in Houston which is about 9 hours away from there but I've already been about 6 times since they opened up last July. Super great to see this adventure park get more exposure as Dirk and his family really have made it a great place to go.

  • @billwaterhouse5894
    @billwaterhouse5894 2 года назад +4

    Brad...that was nuts, great driving and trail team work. I was leaning and twisting here on the couch. What a place. Thanks for taking us along

  • @johnowens8530
    @johnowens8530 2 года назад +1

    The only way to make the criticism of the bronco almost rolling is to take a stock recon Jeep unlimited and put it through the exact same line!
    Come on Brad make it happen!

  • @comingtofull-ageinchrist6736
    @comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 2 года назад

    that last trail was great advertisement for the Ford Bronco! I could see you grabbing your chest when it tilted forward! I thought for a second it was going to tip over whew! wow! It's pretty awesome that he bought this land and made a public park for people to overland and hit some trails and have some fun.

  • @yakoobjunior9631
    @yakoobjunior9631 2 года назад +3

    This video was exciting to watch. Thank you for sharing Brad, and Dirk was pretty awesome in the handling of that rather difficult trail too. Great teamwork throughout 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Eveloffroad
    @Eveloffroad 2 года назад +3

    Not even my Bronco and when that back end came up my heart got going lol.

  • @PantzShidded
    @PantzShidded 2 года назад +1

    not gonna lie..... I stopped breathing for second when that rear tire came up lol

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson 2 года назад +2

    This was awesome! Palo Duro canyon is a short drive from my family's ranch. I would hike there as a kid. Next time I go home to TX, I'll have to get my Jeep out and go check out the adventure park. Thanks!

  • @ssrusticoffroadadventures6192
    @ssrusticoffroadadventures6192 2 года назад +1

    Great video Brad of the park, I live less than 2hours from the park and have been watching them build the park from the start, you have given the public one of the best views so far from a visitors stand point at least that I have seen, I built my own sort of over lander trailer I am just dying to take down there, I am hoping this spring or summer we will get to do just that, after watching this video I am more than ready, thanks again for great content

  • @White_buffalo_4r
    @White_buffalo_4r 2 года назад +1

    Dirk and the crew at Merus are amazing hands down. We just finished from a trip out there over the weekend and Sagisor trail is a blast full of challenges every time you turn around.

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 2 года назад +1

    I see you stopped at Buc-ee's and picked up a little hitchhiker (@ 18:30). Hoped you enjoyed Texas.

  • @LoneStarSwirl
    @LoneStarSwirl 2 года назад

    My wife and I were just in Merus for 3 days this past weekend on our Coast to Canyon across Texas adventure where started out at PINS and made our way up through the Hill Country to Palo Duro. Merus was AMAZING!!! Absolutely breathtaking scenery and the trails were awesome. Glad to see you had fun in Texas!!! Come back soon now ya hear!

  • @zmotorpro
    @zmotorpro 2 года назад +1

    Although the Bronco did well, I bet you wish you had your silver JK for this one. Thx Brad, great vid!

  • @g4yrut
    @g4yrut 2 года назад +1

    As a Canadian, 19 degrees being bitter cold made me chuckle. Great video Brad!

    • @DirkvanReenen
      @DirkvanReenen 2 года назад +2

      To be fair, it was 2 degrees with the wind chill hahaha. Still not Canada cold though

  • @braedenpelton7674
    @braedenpelton7674 2 года назад +1

    I'm from Amarillo and I've always wanted to go to Merus

  • @allenflud
    @allenflud 2 года назад

    Comments for the algorithm. Really well put together video. I love that you made sure to talk up those guys and their park, and your narrative story telling and pleasent demeanor, really is encouraging to see. I watched your video, "the pros and cons of a Branco", and thought your honesty was refreshing. I could never afford something like this, but it is neat that you share this, not just for those that can and do, but those that may never. You and yours have my prayers, stay safe and enjoy.

  • @brentking4538
    @brentking4538 2 года назад +1

    I almost had a heart attack watching your Bronco almost going over!! LOL

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +1

      You and me both!

    • @brentking4538
      @brentking4538 2 года назад

      @@TrailRecon I bet especially seeing you weren’t driving it!!! Glad it all worked out in the end!!

  • @evanselaban7058
    @evanselaban7058 Год назад

    I'm inspired to get on the trails with great ppl to explore and have fun.

  • @ExtremeDailyDrivers
    @ExtremeDailyDrivers 2 года назад +1

    This may be your best video to date. Fantastic.

  • @homerfeltheim12345
    @homerfeltheim12345 2 года назад +2

    I gotta say, ford did a good job with the bronco. Seeing what you’re tackling with it still stock and possibly the amplest tire in the more extreme section is amazing

  • @ethansewell4858
    @ethansewell4858 2 года назад

    Brother! Just bought a TJ jeep like your son! Thanks for the inspiration and can’t wait to wheel with you and your son!

  • @MTravelFPV
    @MTravelFPV 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️
    Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕

  • @btakin8737
    @btakin8737 2 года назад

    As always Best of RUclips content! So disappointed I could not make this trip with E3. FYI, we have been using independent rear lockup on Ag Tractors since their advent. That is how you make a complete 180 turn at the end of the row, as well as make corrections around obstacles. I think the most beneficial aspect of this on an off-road vehicle having the ability to tight turn and pivot the vehicle without hard stopping your steering mechanisms and pump creating excessive heat in the hydraulic system.🤷‍♂️ Another great video fro TR!

  • @cwo8771
    @cwo8771 2 года назад +1

    This was awesome, Brad. Thanks for introducing me to a place right in my own back yard. I’ve got an old (2001) TJ that I bought new. It’s my daily driver. It’s a bit rough. Hoping to spruce it up this year and become a member at Merus. Would be nice to meet you there sometime.

  • @off-roadskys4250
    @off-roadskys4250 2 года назад +1

    Great trip! I will be there with E3 Offroad in 2 weeks so this video was great to see what terrain and challenges will be in place. Look forward to making several trips out there this year

    • @DirkvanReenen
      @DirkvanReenen 2 года назад +1

      Nice! Excited to meet you on the off-Road trip.

  • @diverblc
    @diverblc 2 года назад +1

    I’m from Amarillo and have never even heard of this place!

  • @jonvenden4284
    @jonvenden4284 2 года назад

    Brad the easiest way to deal with frozen water in the morning is simple. The night before put the amount of water you need in a cooking pot. Let the water freeze but now you can put the pot on the stove and thaw the ice out.

  • @1uniqueguy
    @1uniqueguy 2 года назад +2

    We are going April 6th-10th!!! Excited to get some good wheeling in! Thanks for sharing it with us and inspiring us to go!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад +1

      You'll have a blast out there!

  • @samsanderson7159
    @samsanderson7159 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see some real world testing with the Bronco. My wife and I own two jeeps, but I've always been a Ford guy.

  • @jamiethon9441
    @jamiethon9441 2 года назад +1

    Would a Sahara be able to keep up? Just didn’t have the budget at the time for a rubicon. But wanting to do some over landing. Also know that the rubicons are the ones truly made for the hard trails.

  • @malifestro3319
    @malifestro3319 2 года назад +1

    Wow! That lift and almost roll over made my heart skip. And that 4xe was kitted out well for being so new! I need to get on it with mine! Though I don't think I want a RTT. I have Thule box that I can stuff things in to keep it clean and dry.

  • @wildernessliving4288
    @wildernessliving4288 2 года назад

    cant wait to take my 2004 Mitsubsihi Montero out on the trails again.. this video definitely makes me wish spring would come around finally!

  • @Justjeepingadventures
    @Justjeepingadventures 2 года назад

    Fun adventures even when cold! I love camping in the snow and cold weather. Less people!

  • @XJrick303
    @XJrick303 2 года назад

    Great video, adding Merys adventure park to my bucket list, only thing missing was Marco cooking up a fabulous meal

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  2 года назад

      It’s worth checking out! Yes, I was missing Marco on this trip!!

  • @dizi17
    @dizi17 2 года назад +1

    Take a shot every time you hear "get after it" 😅
    Thanks for the great vid! Look like a good time!

  • @wardperozuk2782
    @wardperozuk2782 2 года назад

    Looked like a great time. I enjoy seeing all of the setups and the wide range of vehicles. Time to think about coming to Western a Canada for one of these meets with the members up here!! Safe travels.

  • @crosscountrycrawling1534
    @crosscountrycrawling1534 2 года назад +1

    I've been thinking of becoming a member of this park. Thanks for sharing some of what it has to offer. Keep up the great work. I enjoy watching your videos.

  • @chrisblack5583
    @chrisblack5583 2 года назад

    As someone who lived in Lubbock for 10 years in the late 80's to 90's, I really wish this park had been around. It would have made my weekends with my 77 FJ40 so much fun!! I hope there are my parks to come in Texas, we need them!

  • @jeepinwithjulia
    @jeepinwithjulia 2 года назад +1

    I just bought a Trailgater table with bamboo. Love it, so pretty. I used your discount code and got 10% off too.

  • @rickysoffroadrecovery
    @rickysoffroadrecovery 2 года назад

    Thank you for the wonderful video your videos are relaxing. And we did flinch when your Bronco almost went over. Get a winch. We are getting a Bronco now.

  • @TammysTrailsNTravel
    @TammysTrailsNTravel 2 года назад +1

    Awesome happy to have a place like this in Texas. Glad you got to experience the weather. Like we say here in Texas if you don’t like the weather just stick around it will change 😀

  • @Propelled
    @Propelled 2 года назад +1

    Use the trail assist feature, you have to scrape the “tread lightly” decals off your rig.

  • @TexanUSMC8089
    @TexanUSMC8089 2 года назад

    LOL A lot of people don't realize the top of the Texas Panhandle is about 30 miles from Kansas and Colorado. Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado get really cold and then it's windy. It's the same in Texas north of Amarillo. It's very normal for the wind to blow 30+mph with gusts much higher. It can snow on halloween and it might snow in April. Dalhart is about 900 miles north of South Padre Island on the Gulf of Mexico. If you drive 900 miles north of Atlanta and you're in Canada. LOL

  • @gilbertferguson1685
    @gilbertferguson1685 2 года назад

    Great video Brad. Especially enjoyed the Bronco footage as we are getting ours in August. Meanwhile, we got a Jeep Wrangler for some off road adventures. Keep them coming. Thanks.

  • @johnbarrios1598
    @johnbarrios1598 2 года назад +2

    That was Awesome!!! Love your adventures..... Almost had my second heart attack watching the Bronco nearly tip over.. But great filming great cliff notes.... Keep on Filming!!!!!!!!

  • @sj143
    @sj143 Год назад

    Nice video as always
    This is pretty simple stuff 4x4
    Jeeps go everywhere
    As your son will learn Taco will crush this stuff
    All about lockers with mud

  • @tarrevizsla9543
    @tarrevizsla9543 2 года назад

    Welcome to our crazy panhandle weather! Thanks for another episode that showcases the beauty of this area. Glad you have had so many good adventures in PDC!

  • @toddhoffmaster6057
    @toddhoffmaster6057 2 года назад

    That looks like a great off road park. I love the idea of Low range and slow going on the trails. The last trail looked awesome. I will be adding this place to my list of trails to do within the next year. Thank you for a great video.

  • @scottfranson4215
    @scottfranson4215 2 года назад

    Thank You for taking me along ,via video 5*s video for sure

  • @TheAlphabetSongsDad
    @TheAlphabetSongsDad 2 года назад

    Great video!! Did really good for being stock. With a lift will do even better.

  • @sandmanpls
    @sandmanpls 2 года назад

    Thanks, I didn’t know the tailgater table was available for the Bronco. A must have!!

  • @Crazynacky
    @Crazynacky 2 года назад

    Next time I go out west Bronco will be stopping for a while in Merus Adventure park. Just went to Northwest OHV park and I've got the itch

  • @chrissolomon8868
    @chrissolomon8868 2 года назад

    Amazing adventure👍 must say your bronco did very well...you need to modify it soon for more adventures

  • @brianu33
    @brianu33 2 года назад

    We camped like this using atv in mountains of Pennsylvania. Love these videos

  • @lowrangeinnovascotia2930
    @lowrangeinnovascotia2930 2 года назад

    The bronco sport with you didn’t have the badlands package which explains a lot. Having to get towed up that little hill??? Obviously no diff locks which would of worked as well as a bit of momentum. Great seeing one out there playing with “the big guys” though👍🏻

  • @homerfeltheim12345
    @homerfeltheim12345 2 года назад

    What I love is with the bronco this food it’ll make Jeep keep improving the wrangler, which will then make ford improve and so on. You have to love competition

  • @blaise7405
    @blaise7405 2 года назад +1

    That nose dive on your Bronco 🤯🤯🤯. Sweet video.

  • @minitrucker007
    @minitrucker007 2 года назад

    Wow this was some great wheeling!! What fun and it looks challenging. When the broncos back tire came up I jump with you Brad!! Great video!!

  • @GoXplr
    @GoXplr 2 года назад

    Wheeled the Daniel Boone Back Country last weekend in KY. 6 inches of the white stuff. So much fun ...

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks 2 года назад

    Amazing adventure

  • @Tarecgos
    @Tarecgos 2 года назад +2

    Your video quality has just gotten so amazing man. Keep it up!

  • @MrDiscoRock
    @MrDiscoRock 2 года назад +2

    That wheel lift scared me 😂. Wow! Great video as usual! Keep it up 👍🏼

  • @bigtime6837
    @bigtime6837 2 года назад

    Brad just ran down to your neck of the woods with a load of Montana Pasta and took back 75,000lbs of wine for the folks in Montana to sample. Love you vids and the fact that you think 19° is cold !! ;)….
    Thanks for your passion and fun loving spirit!!!!!!!

  • @ravenoverlanding
    @ravenoverlanding 2 года назад

    Brad awesome job as always. I'm a small RUclipsr from New Zealand and your videos like this inspire me a lot, Keep up the good work man!!

  • @markely7587
    @markely7587 6 месяцев назад

    I realize this video is from 2 years ago, but did you use any of the options on the Bronco like trail turn assist or the sway bar disconnect?
    Also. It interesting to me that the owner hasn’t driven a Taco or 4 Runner on the trails, those both have IFS like the Bronco. Speaking of the 4 Runner, I would consider that another rival in the off road market. Those 4Runners go a lot of places and are high quality vehicles.
    Given that’s a factory rig I think it deserves a lot of respect.
    It’s unfortunate the Bronco launch was the same time as Covid and it had a lot of supply chain and quality issues. Hopefully in 2024 those issues have been worked out.

  • @barryraven4745
    @barryraven4745 2 года назад

    You need to go back in the summer and see the play "Texas" at the State Park. It is a must do once in your life.

  • @romeored3889
    @romeored3889 2 года назад +14

    Oh man that wheel lift actually made my heart sink!

  • @paulspurlock599
    @paulspurlock599 2 года назад +1

    Awesome stuff. Wish you could've asked the 4xe guy how he likes it. I am stuck without a new jeep because I can't decide between the hybrid or regular ICE...

    • @DirkvanReenen
      @DirkvanReenen 2 года назад

      He really liked it, he spoke about torque a lot and how it really powered well on the trail.

  • @ronzky1186
    @ronzky1186 2 года назад

    Wooow.The snow...Oh my G...its very risky,but the view was very nice..more nicest video of you guys..May god bless you in all your trip..💚💚

  • @rexmago9966
    @rexmago9966 2 года назад

    You should have your own group called E-9 Overland! 😉
    Navy Chief, Navy Pride!!

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie 2 года назад

    I was like you when the Bronco pitched. OH MY!!!! My Xterra does the same thing and it can really shake you, even if it isn't as much as what your trail was like. Thanks for another interesting video. Until next time... Travel Safe.

  • @KA5IVR
    @KA5IVR 2 года назад

    I've been there 10 or so years ago when it was still the ranch. Not as many trials then.
    I'm still finding that Fine Red Dirt in my jeep!

  • @boostedgt108
    @boostedgt108 2 года назад

    That was a great video for the Bronco and really has me thinking now. We are about to sell our LJ for something new and it's been a toss up between a new Bronco or a new JL. I have love for both. My wife and I have been talking about this place for a while now and have a trip planned in November. What will we be wheeling? Only time will tell.

  • @exodus_offroad6443
    @exodus_offroad6443 2 года назад

    Holy moly, I thought it was going over!! Scared me!! Glad everything is okay and that you guys had fun!

  • @danderson101
    @danderson101 2 года назад

    Great video and thanks for sharing the knowledge of this place!

  • @batts2001
    @batts2001 2 года назад +1

    Brad, I hate to say it but I may just release my Bronco Sasquatch Outer Banks order. My 18 JLU just seems so much more capable. I'm thinking ther Bronco is just too big for most trails?