I wanna give a shout out to the stand in customer camera man. Dude did a good job getting action shots.

@BlackJeepConvertible

12 күн бұрын

At one point I was wondering how is there drone footage of Colby filming

@AlWorth9738

12 күн бұрын

@@BlackJeepConvertible Kolby

@Audulf-of-Frisia

12 күн бұрын

Agreed! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@DARANGULAFILM

12 күн бұрын

There was some cool value-adding here and there by the guest cammoe.

@SeraphimCherubim

12 күн бұрын

That's what I said... This video raised the bar.

I love the Wrecker. He started with a tape measure and some steel stock. Welded on a lot of found objects, and stuff made from more steel stock. And here we are. Not bad for a man with no idea what he was doing.

@rdmineer1

12 күн бұрын

Just got my own first 4X4, Frontier, and watching again to learn all I can how to and how not to use it from the Master of Off-road.

@seagullsbtn

12 күн бұрын

Don't forget Tom Tom bought those axles and the dream came alive........

@danrussell3439

12 күн бұрын

When they first started the build on the wrecker, I didn’t think it would be used as much as it is

@bgee461

12 күн бұрын

Honestly 90% of these projects end up as piles of parts and never get done. The fact it's finished, wired, painted, that's impressive... the fact it works the way it does is mind boggling!!

@Butcher614

12 күн бұрын

Don't forget the mad scientist Tom Tom had part in this...

It was great meeting Matt and crew on trail. Jennifer really got a kick out of getting a tug from the wrecker. The wrecker is truly something to behold on trail, very impressive! But what truly impressed me was how quickly you got this edited and uploaded! By the time we were off trail we were being sent screenshots of our cameo appearance! woohoo KZread almost famous! Matt and team are just as personable and friendly as they appear on these vids, awesome family and team! We thank you.

@harrymills2770

3 күн бұрын

As many videos as they made, if they weren't quick, by now, there'd be something wrong. Clearly, there's nothing wrong. You can bet that Matt's the same, calm, alpha dog off-camera as he is on-camera, and everybody around him is pretty content.

John and I finally got off the trail today and I was getting all sorts of messages that they saw me on your video. I still need to watch the entire thing but I saw up to my part. 😁 It was great meeting you and the crew. And thanks again for the little tug, as well as the t-shirt. I wore it today. 👍 It was definitely a surprise finding you guys behind us. Thanks for all you do! (And our tires were 35s. 😂) OK, I got to watch the rest of the video and damn! Talk about a job! You all did awesome with the recovery.

This has to be in the top 5 videos ever. Beautiful scenery. Teamwork that rivals the gold nugget recovery. A few observations; 1. Caitlin and Collin are smart, attentive and focused. They take direction well. 2. The wrecker is a formidable machine. I can't think of a tougher or more nimble civilian vehicle. 3. Matt is a natural leader. I loved how he left it to the youngins and guided them through the obstacles as a great leader does. Patiently giving clear instructions. Never losing his attention to how he approaches them in his requests. Just fantastic teamwork in a situation that was rife with opportunities for it all to go south. Lastly, the wrecker eating up the soup bowl was epic. Made it look easy. What a machine. A great way to spend an hour. Thanks again for top notch content.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@Bix06068

11 күн бұрын

Awesome! Fun and exciting.

@cpchicks3718

11 күн бұрын

Welcome to northern CA. We watch all your videos. Thank you for the good family entertainment. 👍

@914Rocky

11 күн бұрын

Facts

@914Rocky

11 күн бұрын

How many people would let a 17 year old-even though an expert rock crawler-drive the wrecker on that job? That’s great leadership right there. Truly. I should send this video to the coach of the Seattle Storm who never plays rookies.

Back in 06, I rolled my XJ 2-1/4 times on the Rubicon Trail. I remember thinking "How the hell am I gonna get this out of here? There are no tow trucks". Luckily we got it running and I finished the trail and drove it home 500 miles with no hood and no glass. I only had a plexiglass windshield that we rigged up. Greatest trip ever.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@ronaldwalter9909

11 күн бұрын

A 6 foot piece of pipe with a eye in each end hooked to your pintal hitch and Clevis on the other end to the toed rig would stop the swinging

Colbys response cracked me up Matt: "Colby, where'd you get that chair?" Colby: "I dunno, I just spawned it"

@georgealexanderp

8 күн бұрын

I caught that too. Hilarious

It’s so funny, I noticed the damaged tailgate, paused the video, went back, checked it wasn’t previously damaged, ran to the comments, hadn’t noticed anyone saying anything. Not a minute later Matt addressed in video. Truly a professional!!

@darylwallace783

8 күн бұрын

samething here just was curious why they didnt take it off to start with.

@marcoscaraveo4487

8 күн бұрын

LOL. Same reason I'm reading the comments now. Saw the damage at just shy of 24:00 mark, went back in video and noticed it wasn't damaged. Was wondering if it would be addressed :D

@CadeMarshall-qb4qr

8 күн бұрын

i did the same thing

@WilC379

7 күн бұрын

​@@darylwallace783Hindsight is 20/20?

@evantouchett2754

6 күн бұрын

Again, same reason for reading the comments as others have stated. @mattsoffroadrecovery , please share how that played with the customer. If it were my truck then I would be cool given where I left my truck.

KAITLIN! You just TOWED A DISABLED 4x4 OFF THE RUBICON ON A BOON!! impressive!!

@mikebartoli4755

5 күн бұрын

what's a boon?

@MrMrsregor

Күн бұрын

@@mikebartoli4755I was going to ask the same thing.?..

Across the board, thats the best MORR video in a very long time. Vehicles performed flawlessly. The young crew all brought their A game. Photography and Drone work were brilliant and i saw lots contributing to this. Matt you must be so proud of your team, it just shows what can be achieved when your leader has the confidence to stand back and watch what he has nurtured and they certainly delivered. Awesome job guys and guests.

@61rampy65

12 күн бұрын

Very well said!

@NJ-bw1mg

12 күн бұрын

@@61rampy65 I second that!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@bripslag

11 күн бұрын

@@61rampy65you took the words right out of my mouth. @rogerash all the main talking points very eloquently.

Colby and I have spoken about this trail before. I'm so glad he got to go and drive!

Watching Kaitlyn begin on the channel as a somewhat shy and quiet participant to today where she has become a great host on the channel is awesome. These skills will serve her well as she moves further thru her education and then ultimately on to her fulltime "life" gig! Well done young lady great addition to the MORR Team .... 😊

The wrecker is just a machine. But you can also see why Kaitlyn is a champion driver and Kaulin is going to be the next gen fabricator and driver. You’re a great teacher Matt.

@auldman

12 күн бұрын

Don't agree 100% with comment on Kaitlyn. I felt she was too fast. I say that in comparison to the speed the soup bowl taken.

@AlWorth9738

12 күн бұрын

Her name is KATELYNN.

@AlWorth9738

12 күн бұрын

@@auldman again, her name is Katelynn.

@Swissk31300BO

12 күн бұрын

It’s easy to forget sometimes just how good everyone on this crew is at their respective jobs. I can’t think of but like 1-2 people their ages I know who I wouldn’t even trust to attempt this stuff.

@Buck1954

12 күн бұрын

@@auldman Matt was directing her. Blame him, but don't.

Imagine being stuck on the Rubicon, and none other than Matt's Off-road Recovery rounds the corner. That would be both awesome, and convenient. Also, watching the wrecker work, and flex out doesn't ever get old. Such a killer rig!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

@jlopes68

11 күн бұрын

It was an unexpected surprise and quite the treat

@theamazingcheese001

11 күн бұрын

Imagine being out on the trail thinking "Man I just need an arc welder and this repair job would be easy!" and lo and behold an arc welder comes round the bend.

@jdmsurfer

11 күн бұрын

​@theamazingcheese001 we have welder vendors local here. Pretty self sustaining out here without these guys.

I seldom add a comment, but this recovery was 11% percent better than most. Nicely done.

Matt and crew I am a bit of off roader also because I am in charge of 82 people that run a search and rescue here in the Tampa area for the entire state of Florida. I have to fight the sand all the time because of the beaches here BUT no rocks per say. All that being said of all the videos you have done over the years I would have to say this was the most professional and dangerous rescue you have done to date. With all the cameras and help you had it was an ineradicable video and recovery. You are right that the video is 50 minuets but the actual rescue took hours (been there and done that more than one time over 25 years) Tell the crew great job and you owe them all new shirts and the cost of laundry for all the work the did. As for the tail gate if it were mine I would be proud to keep it as is and I would have a magnetic sign made that I would post on the bent gate that would say something like "I took on the RUBICON TRAIL and all I got was this tail gate) . I would be proud to have made it as far as he did and would want the world to know that at least I tried. It should be something he should be proud of. Again tell the crew what a great job they did as well as all the volunteers that pitched in to make this happen. This is going to be a hard video to top all other recoveries will look tame if anyone has seen this one first. Everyone stay safe and thank you for all the work you put out there

I love seeing Katelynn use her skill from competitive rock crawling and apply it to the work she is doing with MORR. What she did here on the Rubicon, in a complicated beast of a machine, doing a very difficult task, for several hours, shows that she is a huge asset for the team. Plus...this young woman just SPARKLES!! Her cheerful presence and clever retorts (about using the rear-steer for example) is great fun for us watching the videos. I'm always glad when she's on the next video.

@914Rocky

11 күн бұрын

Facts! Katelynn is an amazing addition to the team and videos. I never thought anyone could even approach Lizzy as a team member but Katelynn is every bit as great as Lizzy.

@papatomsthoughts

11 күн бұрын

She is amazing, I think she has more abilities then what is shown in these videos.

@rtbdmd

11 күн бұрын

Picture her away at college, having to listen to some blowhard at a party boast about breaking an axle on the rubicon. "Oh, I drove the rubicon...in a wrecker...rescuing morons like you!"

@BionicNueroPixie

11 күн бұрын

I can hear to say the same thing! Katelynn is a BOSS at anything rock climbing! ❤

@claytonfs

10 күн бұрын

@@914Rocky yeah, but she doesn't weld like Lizzy.

Think the customer should be the new local area expert now.. He knows the trail, flies drones, and is a damn fine stand in camera guy.. I'd say he's earned his stripes..

@PaulyDDownunder

12 күн бұрын

He became 11% better after this trip.

@philduoos2961

12 күн бұрын

I think he earned a new tailgate too!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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What a rescue !!! Colin's strength in wrestling that dead wheel truck BACKWARDS ( over TALL rocks no less ) was nothing short of heroic . Meanwhile little Katelynn ( under Matts professional and careful eye ) was TOWING A PICK UP TRUCK over topography that most people couldn't drag a steering wheel through . An EPIC and astonishing retrieval , showcasing that through leadership and teamwork , the nearly impossible can be made to look not only doable , but routine .

@user-hz6ek2lc2w

8 күн бұрын

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As a former Tahoe resident and one who has attempted just a part of the Rubicon Trail and also a big fan of Matt’s Off Road Recovery KZread channel, this was the best episode ever! Congratulations on the recovery and thank you for the awesome drone footage! That was really fun to watch.

This video was about 11% better than I expected, instant classic!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘

This is seriously some of the best content on KZread ever. It shows how a family should be. The way y'all interact with each is so genuine and the effortless teamwork is really amazing and hard to find nowadays especially in a family unit. I know my family would have been cussing, screaming, and fighting.

@justme-dm7sb

11 күн бұрын

I send people away when they do that yelling thing. I would rather work alone no matter how hard the job than to have someone with a bad temper and zero patience. Its just not worth it at any level. I love watching these people work.

@donnachristen5881

10 күн бұрын

AMERICAN CHOPPER COMES TO MIND!

Kaitlyn did a first, pulling out a rescue using the wrecker on THE Rubicon Trail. You rock girl. Colin you did amazing.

The Wrecker climbing the Soup Bowl reminded me of a monster crawling out of its den in the morning. Love it.

I know what you're up to, Matt. You did a Rubicon recovery for a reason. You're throwing down the gauntlet of challenge to those diesel guys building their 6x6 even bigger offload wrecker, aren't you? Kaitlynn may be the rear steer queen,, but Kaulin has bragging rights, "I did the Rubicon... backwards!"

@61rampy65

12 күн бұрын

That sounds like a challenge for Rory.

@charlesjohnsjr.5809

12 күн бұрын

They’d take a dozer and plow the trail

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@techringo6469

6 күн бұрын

...with no power steering.

Best rescue video ever made! I didn't realize how rugged the Rubicon is. The whole crew is just superb. They all love their jobs and have deep respect for Matt. Long day and a swim in the lake to take off the dust. Good thinking Kaitlyn!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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The mix of tight shots showing the wrecker working and wider shots showing the context of the obstacle was great. Awesome job from the camera operators!

Hey, Matt, I did my first kinetic rescue today using the techniques you've shown on your channel. Worked slick! My grandson got his 4WD pickup completely high centered in the sand on the shore of the river that runs through our farm. He and his friends worked hours trying to dig it out last night and this morning. Once I hooked up to it with my big "bungee" I had him out in 2 seconds! Thanks for the channel...

When I saw it was a 59 minute video I was wondering, “what the heck?”. But Wow, what a trip that was. Worth watching every minute.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@paullo796

11 күн бұрын

You're right on the money, Doug! Loved every minute.

Welcome to the forest recovery fam! The green things are called trees and the dark spots are called shade, thats where you take breaks. Enjoy the granite!

@muchachonextdoor5608

12 күн бұрын

You may need to define "tree" and "shade" for the southern Utah crowd 😂

Old mate may have taken his Nissan out for a bit of fun for himself and scored a heap of fun for MORR and hundreds of thousands of randoms around the world. Thanks for taking one for the team mate and thanks MORR for bringing it to us!

EVERY MINUTE of this was thrilling. We should all love life like Katelynn does. She recognized when to stop and smell the flowers in life when she knew to get out of the cab and show how the machines were conquering the terrain. If you find people like her in your life, keep them close as they are not common enough IMO.

@periwinkle-dragonfly

10 күн бұрын

Amen!

This is probably your second best recovery. For the record, the Golden Nugget is your #1 recovery video. Katelynn did an incredible job wheelin" the World's Largest Off Road Wrecker through the Rubicon trail. She should get a pay raise for that...I think an 11% increase would be good. Kauliln's arms are 11% bigger now. I hope Kolby's ankle is okay...great camera work as usual. Keep up the good work Matt. Love your videos!

@michellepatterson5487

11 күн бұрын

Excellent job Katelyn and Kolin great watching

@duncharvst

11 күн бұрын

There's another contender from early on where they got a white twincab off the side of a hill. Good recovery with more basic equipment.

@gregory.reyes.414

11 күн бұрын

The whole group did a great job!

@richardhobbs7107

10 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video 11% more than I thought I would . . . . .

Watching the joy on Kaitlynn's face while driving the wrecker warms my teacher's heart. For her the test isn't an obstacle, it's an opportunity. I don't know much about offroading, but I'm guessing the technical challenge of this recovery is off the charts, and your team just knocked it off of the park.

@whatnow5313

12 күн бұрын

Well said.

@rickcockcroft7590

12 күн бұрын

Katelynnes throttle control is amazing, she feels her way along. Well done team.

@bobknull7502

12 күн бұрын

I agree.

@lauriestephens98

12 күн бұрын

They may have knocked if off the planet.

@hellabiz4289

12 күн бұрын

Kaitlin's "bestest" team contribution to date; she really enjoyed herself and went out of her way to share the excitement with viewers! Shoutout to Kaulin for "bassackward" skills in the recovered vehicle, and to Kolby for getting to have some seat time on his bucket-list Rubicon trail (all fun and games until the bucket kicks you; sorry about your rolled ankle ... ouch!). The leap into Loon Lake at the end was Peanut-worthy. Victory pies, all around, Team Morr!!

The thing that impressed me the most was the humbleness and selflessness of Matt just casually saying "no, you are going to do it" and let everyone else have the incredible experience of driving on this iconic trail and doing something they will never forget!

“Saddle up partner”…Dumb & Dumber, nailed it, great movie!

This recovery was a joy to watch. The MORR team showed up and showed out. Only second to the Golden Nugget recovery due to the connection to Ed and the family. If that tailgate still opens/closes. I'd leave it and have a story to tell when anyone asks about it. Hats off to Matt, Katelynn, Koulin, Kolby, and the local veteran who grabbed some stunning aerial footage of that beautiful scenery. "If you love what you do. You won't work a day in your life."

@pandrosik

11 күн бұрын

Yeah the tailgate took a beating. I went back to about 22:14 to see what it looked like to start. No doubt a good story to tell.

@tothepoint5416

10 күн бұрын

Paint it yellow

After watching this video I believe I like this channel 11% more than I did yesterday😂😂

@asl.3student_acc834

12 күн бұрын

lol same here.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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The whole team gel together perfectly. Thanks to the producers and editing team for packaging it for us fans. You guys rival the best content from Hollywood.

I feel all warm and fuzzy watching this. For those that look down on offroading for whatever reason, watch this. This is why we do this.

Thanks for getting the rig out! The community appreciates you (and thanks for letting me drive the Wrecker!! Amazing) 0:03 - Whale Bones 3:18 - Chalet Overflow Parking 3:39 - Loon Lake Dam #1 3:52 - Loon Lake Dam #2 4:10 - Welcome sign, painted by Shannon Chard 4:22 - Gatekeeper 8:48 - Ellis Creek Bridge 9:04 - S Turn 10:09 - Walker Hill 13:44 - Nobie's Rock 15:50 - Soup Bowl 27:41 - Soup Bowl (again) 29:44 - Rock Garden 31:19 - Benchmark 33:57 - Nobie's Rock 36:05 - Cell Phone Tree 37:11 - Walker Hill 41:23 - S Turn 49:35 - Whale Bones 52:40 - Gatekeeper 55:20 - Me. Thanks Matt!! Great video!

@jdougn2255

12 күн бұрын

Awesome!

@pj6366

12 күн бұрын

Nice contribution - a video map!

@jasonrstang

12 күн бұрын

Sweet Juliets! 😎

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@scuss2

9 күн бұрын

Went to your channel, thank you for creating such a good thing to help preserve a 4 x 4 trail. I didn't see one piece of trash in this video. I wanted to know what this trail looks like in a video if available when the spring runoff is flowing down it? Maybe you can plan a mini vacation now to attend the 2025 Off Road Games, maybe you'll get invited by Matt. If you go, I'm sure you will have a lot of fun. Thanks for the time stamps and the names of those areas for those of us who can't go wheeling.

About the damaged tailgate, as Rory tells people when they moan about him possibly damaging things, you can have your truck out on the Rubicon with a perfect tailgate, or you can have it off of the Rubicon with a damaged tailgate. Take your pick.

@Atodaso-pg9kq

12 күн бұрын

True buuuuuuuut a tailgate takes 2 seconds to take off. In my mind had they done that to start with it probably would have avoided the problem entirely. Hindsight is 20/20 though.

@dhones23

12 күн бұрын

That tailgate is 11% morr crooked than it was when they started.

@GregoryVeizades

12 күн бұрын

​@@Atodaso-pg9kqI mean with the amount of times that boom is dangerously close to the towed vehicle, they really should have anticipated that and removed the tailgate. Yes, recovery always has the possibility of added damage, but there is a difference between collateral damage and damage as a result of negligence.

@funkymedina2974

12 күн бұрын

Had they taken the tailgate off it would have allowed more swing towards the wrecker. The rear bumper would have been riding on the boom. The tailgate was a sacrificial lamb to causing more damage to both vehicles.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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The wrecker is poetry in motion. It just keeps crawling along no matter the terrain without even breaking a sweat. It can even pull a lot at idle and sometimes in just 2 WD. I watched it being created from the day they started cutting out the frame rails and welding them together. Can you imagine just how proud of it Matt has to be? I remember the XJ with a kinetic rope (is what started it all) before it became the Banana. Then came the Lakewood wagon into the shop that became the mighty Morrvair, which has the best sound when working and digging. What a fleet! I was waving my arms when I started seeing the tailgate getting thrashed but I guess you didn't see me. Oh well, it adds character and reminds him of the adventure.

Oh man, did you see that SMILE on Matt's face watching his dream walk that wall. The Elephant steel slithering like a Snake.👍😁😊

Wow - Matt was on it today - "This is a normal sized Mountain Dew..." and "this battery powers the Millennium Falcon and Star Trek Enterprise.." - Incredible recovery, fantastic job. Thank you for allowing to experience some of the Rubicon and your fantastic machines.

Colby had his dreams come true, driving the Morrvair, on the Rubicon Trail which was another dream come true. He's so happy his ankle only hurts when he breaths. Matt the master of ppl off road recovery did it again on the most visible Trail in the western U.S. The wrecker he designed and built was on the Rubicon Trail doing a job no one else wanted. The total visibility of this recovery is probably get more views than any other recovery. The whole video shows the greatness of him and the wrecker. Colin's role in this recovery was beyond belief, he kept the truck right side up and saved the sides of the truck with his driving and braking. Katlin learned how to drive the wrecker on the job. With Matt's guidance she was able to put the wrecker in the safest spots giving Colin a better chance of backing that truck off the trail . All of the three California jobs I am aware of have shown Matt, the wrecker, and his team successfully recover each vehicle. That's 100% / perfect for out of state recoveries. And don't forget New Mexico...

@AlWorth9738

12 күн бұрын

Kolby

@darrinrebagliati5365

12 күн бұрын

Kaulin

@getoffthegames89

12 күн бұрын

Matt

@kjsgarden

12 күн бұрын

Katelynn ❤

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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I was a little sad the saga on the Rubicon Trail has ended. It was a very entertaining hour. All the great camera work made me feel as if I was there with you. It definitely is a brotherhood/sisterhood of Off-Roading. Great job !!!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

My friends just got back not that long ago from the Rubicon. One of their jeeps broke down and cost him over $3000 to be towed out. You guys are absolutely amazing.

I very seldom comment, but I was ready to comment on the last several episodes that it seems all the recent recoveries are really easy, one pull, out of the sand no challenge recoveries. And then you bust out with this monstrosity of a recovery, and I am blown away!! The performance of the wrecker was incredible. I am also extremely impressed with Kaitlyn’s performance in operating the wrecker dragging that truck down that trail. Kudos to all.

Matt - The way you teach and guide the kids is something to behold. Never harsh, never panicked, just calm smooth directions. You are building their confidence with your belief in their skills. I really love to watch your team work. Thanks for vids.

@mediocreman2

11 күн бұрын

He does a great job, but of course you realize not everything is filmed, right?

@Swissk31300BO

11 күн бұрын

@@mediocreman2why do assholes like u always gotta be that guy?

@Psyco913

11 күн бұрын

@@mediocreman2 lol, you figure he's calling cut and screaming obscenities at them every 20 mins? None of this was life threatening, so there was no reason for Matt to get panicked. If any big mistakes were made you would see more damage on the vehicles.

@914Rocky

11 күн бұрын

It’s a masterclass in parenting, teaching, and leadership. My dad wouldn’t let me run his model train set as a kid. And Matt has his son and a 17 year-old handling rigs on the Rubicon. Major props.

“I wish I wasn’t such a team player!!!” 54:24 😂😂😂 What an AWESOME adventure! Great job Katelynn AND Kaulin AND the rest of the MORR TEAM (and bonus team members)!!! 👏👏👏 Beautiful shots of such a beautiful place! Thanks for taking us along!!

It confounds me, we always used an old swing set tube and ran a chain through it. You don't tow/pull with it, just prevents the vehicles from kissing. You could make a simple drawbar the drops into your pintle with a hoop on the opposite end to chain, strap or monkey knot to the vehicle. One of these days, a swinging vehicle may pull your tail end off a trail and over a cliff. Just my 2 cents worth of observation watching videos this morning. Keep up the good work, stay safe.

If there's ever to be a "Matt's Off Road" highlight reel, the wrecker doing soup bowl would be the cherry on top!!! That just maxed out the cool meter

@chrisgleeton6823

12 күн бұрын

The look on Matt's Face right after the Wrecker just walked up those rocks was priceless.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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Visually, this might be the best MORR video yet. Incredibly beautiful country. Props to the camera folks! They grabbed some fantastic action shots

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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This has to be the most stressful recovery EVER. Thoroughly felt it sitting and watching it! When Caitlin jumped in the lake, I felt instant relief! Kudos to Caitlin!

My first Matt's Off-Road video and what a great one it is. I would bet that the customer paid a lot more than that truck is worth to have it recovered just to be featured in a video.

23 years ago I broke my transfer case on the rubicon. I had to leave my jeep there and go get a replacement and then swap it on the trail. I wish MORR was around to get me out!

@kennethbrown8723

12 күн бұрын

There is no satisfaction like repairing your own breakdowns, though!

@jameswood9764

12 күн бұрын

Need to paint the ceiling of the wrecker ?

@MichaelSmith-jv7zm

12 күн бұрын

Trail repairs are always satisfying. Axles, drive shafts, welding broken parts and the ole blown Head gaskets fix.

@DigitalJedi

12 күн бұрын

@@MichaelSmith-jv7zm I have very strong memories of making a cardboard head gasket for an old VW engine in a buddy's buggy. Made it just far enough to get back on the trailer and it was unhappy about it the entire way.

@kenkayiii

12 күн бұрын

the grease-spot was still there on the soup-bowl bypass around 18:10

Now I know why Matt built the Wrecker!! The Rubicon and the Soup Bowl flexed the muscles of the Wrecker but didn't come close to stopping it!! That was one of the coolest (no lake water pun intended) recoveries ever. And it was so cool that you could help out a number of trail riders along the way. Colby sitting in the chair was epic! Just taking in the scenery! The local, the customer/ camera man/drone operator, the other drivers, all added to a very satisfying video. Thanks Matt!

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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Fantastic job guys getting that vehicle out of there! Well worth the cost of that tailgate. That little lady is getting better and better, good job setting a good example for others and not being afraid to get out there and do things.

Your entire team are so professional. Except Colby, he's just the photographer.....Just kidding Colby....He is having so much fun and doing a great job. Awesome video, beautiful country.

Driving on Rubicon is already tough, but to save a broken rig through that trail is 10 times tougher! What an episode, white knuckle all the way👍 Knowing Matt crews are safe recovery conscious, but “buy the customer a tail gate” is showing the level of customer care that went beyond the typical off-road towing companies🤗

@met454

12 күн бұрын

If I was the owner, I’d refuse a new tail gate and keep the smashed one on there as a battle scar and memento of its journey!

@ross2521

12 күн бұрын

Why didn't they remove tailgate ?

@SBDavin

12 күн бұрын

Matt's insurance can cover the cost of a replacement tailgate.

@thebaldeagle655

12 күн бұрын

​@SBDavin usually the cost of a minor part such as a tailgate would cost much less than the insurance premiums would go up if they made a claim.

@61rampy65

12 күн бұрын

@@met454 If I were the owner, I'd be so happy to get my vehicle back, I wouldn't care about the tailgate

What an epic recovery. Morrvair, Rubicon tested! Heavy Wrecker, Rubicon tested and passed with flying flags and last but not least I give Collin a Medall for doing part of the Rubicon in Reverse!

@lint2023

12 күн бұрын

And Katelynn Rubicon tested driving a wrecker and towing a truck!

@jimgomez3179

12 күн бұрын

Collin did a great job driving the Rubicon backwards not many people can say that

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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@brianboehmer43

11 күн бұрын

Nissan Frontier, failed Rubicon test. Regroup and try again.

@gregbrooks3577

11 күн бұрын

Kaulin

I think this is by far one of the best videos the MORR crew has produced. Epic trail, amazing teamwork, and great video shots... some of those shots you could really tell how steep the hills were and that is hard to do. Great job!

44:07 Morrvair looking beastly!!! Such an awesome conversion!!!

Drone guy killed it. More wide drone shots. Incredible change up from the regular.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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This is my favorite episode now. I could actually use your help. I’m stuck on my couch and could use some help getting towed out of here.

There are many things that I love about Matt's Off-road recovery. I have to say I think the main thing is when Matt guides a driver he always knows exactly what the vehicle is going to do. Because of your knowledge Matt, that is what makes you an awesome teacher. If I could I would love learn from you.

Matt, I really like how you are teaching this younger generation how to safely operate off-road. Caitlin knocked it out of the park. You have a great crew Brother.....PS- The wrecker is a "BEAST"!!!

Kaitlyn exudes confidence in driving the wrecker. Good job Kaitlyn

@lucasjm2

9 күн бұрын

Her personality transforms behind the wheel

What a great 59:11 of pure entertainment. The Wrecker is a monster as it pulls out a full grown PU! Every person played an integral part in getting there then returning back..great job! Thanks Matt.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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One can say that it is Matt's vision that brought this truck off the Rubicon Trail. Matt's vision and skills made the wrecker what it is and yes he had a crew he guided through the construction. Even as they pulled a truck off the Rubicon Trail Matt is working on possible changes to make it even better...

I wonder if just taking off the tailgate on a recovery like this could have prevented damage to the recovered vehicle, or if it would have just caused damage somewhere else. Still what Matt said about there only being a handful of machines on the planet capable of recovering a vehicle in such a way on a trail like this is spot on.

This must surely be the best Matt's Off Road Recovery team effort. Love it that Matt is helping the younger people learn to get even better at what they do.

@georgevindo

12 күн бұрын

I think the Golden Nugget tops even this epic recovery.

@ngcolby

12 күн бұрын

Matt wants to retire soon, so he's teaching his future owners and employees how to do the job so he can.

@imagseer

12 күн бұрын

@@georgevindo Yea, that was a mission

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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The Rubicon has changed so much over the years, back in the 70s when I first ran it, the only rigs that could make it were Jeeps, old Scouts, early Broncos, FJ40s and Nissan Patrols or the like. The passage between trees and boulders were so tight no wider vehicle could even get started on the trail. I went over the trail many times in the 70s with an FJ40 with 1100 15 Tru tracks by Armstrong, and no lockers or lift kits, only had very basic rock sliders and we learned to shield our tail lights with armor. Many rigs took heavy damage, that was common, altho I was lucky(?) with the Toyota. BTW stock 6 cylinder with only a "Man A Fre" kit on it. THere was no "Soup Bowl". The main thing I remember was the "Big Sluice" and the "Little Sluice" and the dreaded Cadilac Hill going out. Fun times.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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One hell of an episode! That’s an Interesting fact about that tailgate. Maybe cook up a tailgate guard, something strong and U shaped to put over it in following rescues. 💡

The Wrecker is probably my favorite build on KZread. It's incredible. I'm constantly surprised by what it can do. The rear steer is incredible!

As a UK viewer, seeing the way your team operates has always impressed me - but THIS recovery stands out above all the rest. Awesome job by everyone involved!

That's the best recovery to date. Katlen did a great job following instructions from Matt. Collin is allowed to skip the jym tonight, but he needs to start preparing for arm wrestling. That would really help him out for being the one in the broken vehicle. I'm glad everyone had a great time, and nobody was badly injured in such a rough recovery. I noticed how everyone made room for the recovery vehicle. They are truly professional people out there on the Runicon Trail.

It was so cool to see my home area and relive the awesome scenery. I took my Kawasaki 90 up that trail and back when I was first learning how to get in over my head. At 82 I'm much better at doing it now. What a great video!

After watching several recoveries, where you had to toe the injured vehicle off the trail, and having toed myself long ago, it is my 2cents, that you need to rig up some kind of "TOE BAR". Safer, prevent further damage and more predictable. But make it a Mat's Recover Toe Bar. Hydraulic rams, works with the receiver, and other Mat's Madness stuff. The Wrecker is a beast. Capable of driving almost anywhere any, off roader truck can go. You built this thing basically from scratch and it is a true testament to Mat's Engineering. Just Awesome!!

I liked the last several videos quite a bit, but I feel like I liked this one 11% more than the last one. What a workout steering that dead truck thru those conditions for so long. Collin is a real Trooper

I'm not quite done, about a lil over half, but it would have been SO HARD to pull that out without the wrecker. It was definitely the right tool for the job. I see Matt is delegating authority and resources more than ever, and crosstraining everybody on everything. This is gonna be an expert team. Databyter

Nice job team! I love it at 32:00 where Katelyn is talking to Matt while the wrecker is still moving. I see her with her own YT or Motor Trend TV show in the future, hopefully with Matt producing/directing.

58:28-58:33 Great views using the Drone, 58:28 Snow on the highest mountain peak in upper right. 3 gutsy swimmers in that lake in this video. 59:03 Great model for the MORR CREW Clothing line. Very enjoyable video, Great skills by the MORR crew and "extras"!

Congrats on building the wrecker Matt and team. I don’t think that machine has still been tested to its full limits yet.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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If you guys ever do any "best of" or "roundup" videos, you've got to put that original TomTom 11% calculation clip in there. You've gotten so much mileage out of that, I love it.

Its so impressiv how good Kathlyn is in all the rigs and her enthusiasm towards the trail and what all the rigs are capable of. On top of that we have this wonderful giant of father and crew chief with his mindblowing simplistic and functional ideas of how to solve a crime like situation and how to tackl the terrain. I'm once again impressed by the content you guys provide! Everybody on your team is just one kind person after another.

Kaitlyn is an amazing addition to the channel especially now that she’s been speaking up and she’s so much less shy its awesome

Rubicon = go till you break something. Because you will break something. As a high schooler, a neighbor had an Old School Land Cruiser. He rigged it out with a welder and would go up and ride the trail and make money welding people and vehicles back to safety.

@MrModTwelveFoot

11 күн бұрын

"Welding people"? 🤔

Oh wow this is by far the most amazing video from Matt's Off road recovery yet! It has everything in it drama, suspense, fun, awe inspiring scenery and so many awesome people involved in this filming. Matt, Kaulin, KateLynn, Kolby were all awesome at what they were doing getting this Nisson recovered. Good video!

Are you kidding me Caitlin!?!?!? What a badass job you did. I’ve done the rubicon before and it’s relentless just driving a vehicle through it. Towing an another vehicle through it????? Nice work you guys!

Only just seeing this as I've been away. My brother lives in Tahoe. He has a yellow Unimog and, though it's not his job, he's done a few rescues on the Rubicon. Awesome

Katelynn's MORR personalty perks up on the Rubicon trail and swimming in lake Tahoe. Matt's a little girly man in the cold water. Thanks for the channel Matt! Your whole family is awesome. Keep up the good work. Loved this episode!

@LuckyBaldwin777

12 күн бұрын

That was Loon Lake. Great trout fishing there when I was a kid. You watched to see where the bald eagles were diving, and that's where you went.

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11 күн бұрын

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Matt, you showed a lot of leadership in having the young members driving. Your experience as a spotter was put to a test. This is one of the best videos you have ever made. Slow and steady wins the race!!!!

@imagseer

12 күн бұрын

I think so too. It was exciting to watch all the way.

@Hoa-Mechanical

11 күн бұрын

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THE BEST CHANNEL ON THE INTERNET! When I'm working at my desk I just let the videos run one after another. I really love the calm and decisive problem solving you guys do.

Jeremiah the customer/camera man, thank you for your service in defending our country and what an amazing job you did filming! Great job wheeling to the entire crew!

Matt is the ultimate boss... He sees his workers as a greatly valued team and treats them as such! Letting Kolby drive his dream-come-true trail; giving up the wrecker seat so Kaitlyn can run it on the hardest trail ever; treating Kaulin as an equally skilled recovery leader....Doesn't get any better than that! Matt is da man, and his team is the greatest!! :-)

This is the most awesome recovery for the wrecker a great run for the Morrvair and Colby. What a great job Caitlyn did running the wrecker. For me, this and the Golden Nugget stand out as the best recovery videos. You can now say that the Wrecker and the Morrvair are "Rubicon Rated"!

I was captivated from beginning to end. Great video and great recovery

Kaitlyn is doing a Supremely great job in the wrecker. Driving like a pro that's been driving that thing for years. Kudos to you young lady.