Your filming is raw and honest, no fake bs. Your channel is a breath of fresh air and as real as it gets. That's why we are here. You remind me of an old rough neck I used to know

@brettmorton7365

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Rory reminds me of a good mate of mine too, nice bloke with great skills and a heart of gold.

@frankhage1734

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Rory looks young to me. I hope he realizes he can never do enough to satiate the Internet audience. I suggest you do a few simple shots during recoveries and then give a "post-mortem" when you have time. Talking over still photos is very useful and entertaining. Don't resort to faking a plane crash recovery to boost ratings.

You're doing just fine friend, as you get bigger you can get better equipment and more help. I don't think some people understand how much work goes into making these videos. It's appreciated!

@thePorchAssassin

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 1000%! Appreciate you and what you do, and the way your doing it. Thanks David for typing my sentiment before me, lol!

@blairpickerill19

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, doing great. You will get there!

@davedavis5430

2 жыл бұрын

Its nice to see other smart people are out there..LOL Oh hey and the car cams have the back cam that comes with them. That made a great out side cam like in your case mont one down just outside of your door like you hold your phone, another on your boom. The inside ones, one out the wind sheild and the other showing back words... Hell out three or four on in time. Get angles for every where.. Maybe there are people out there that will donate some.. If i was not on a fixed income ( Disabled) i woukd in a heart beat just to help out.. Take Care Rory you have a friend in me.. And every out there Take Care

Dude, I'll say it again. You do you. THAT is what people are drawn to and want to see. No gimmicks, no scripts, you. The real deal, honest you and your life and what you do. It's easy to say, I'm sure it's way harder to do . And capture the story. I get that you're morphing into something bigger and more complex. I wish you great success with what you choose to go after. But don't get caught up with the expectations of others, the pressure to please everybody. You will find the way that's right for you. Do that and it will all work out.

@warrenwilliamson8507

2 жыл бұрын

Jeff nailed it rory keep things in perspective...

Rory is not a KZreadr who does off road recoveries, he a off-road recovery expert who does KZread. When someone who does what he does and has more experience doing it maybe their opinion will hold more weight but as far as I know he is the”subject matter expert”. So instead of telling Rory what to do and how to do it, instead tell him he is doing a great job and enjoy!

@shanecarmechanik2893

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't of said it no better myself my friend! Rory is the man and st the top of the game in his kind of work.. the rest will come in due time.. keep up the awesome work and the rest will follow and come.. keep up the great work and Good luck at the King of the hammers.

Thank you for this video. Your explanations are great and help us understand why and how you do what you do. No need to apologize my friend. Keep up the amazing work. Hi Lilly! She is so adorable. -Dallas

Back in the summer me and my girlfriend finally got to make a bucket list trip in my gladiator to Moab. I own a rigging and machinery moving company here in South Carolina. Unfortunately while on that trip I broke off my rear sway bar bracket and had no way to repair it on a Saturday. So I just went to the old shop parking lot and took the bar off and hoped someone would come in to work. Thats when I meet Shawn on a fluke he was selling a JK that morning in the parking lot. He offered help called the owner, which now I know who that is! He had his family with him at the time and was kind enough to open the gate and put my rigg in the shop to do a little welding on his off time. These guys are the real deal! They made a bad day into the trip of a life time!! We will never expect apologies from you and your crew, however we will always support you and your crew for being the real deal! Thanks again and hope to meet you one day on another adventure.

I'm a new subscriber. Yes I came from Matt's off Road channel, but no I don't think you need to try and be them. You never need to apologize for you being you. You're doing great and I'll watch whatever you post. Thanks for letting us ride with you.

Rory is the type of guy that wears VELCRO shoes to make his life easier. Now y'all are asking him to complicate his life even more by running fancy cameras and different angles!?! We just gotta be happy he's doing this much for us! Love the content Rory. There's so much for us all to learn from you and your experiences, so no fancy cameras or movie-like editing needed. I can't wait to go to Moab again so I can stop by.

People, stop comparing these guys. Rory, Matt and Fab Rats compliment each other and often work together beautifully. Each is different and each has their own specialities as each of these guys admit. From what I have seen each of them use the old army motto. "The impossible we do straight way, miracles take a little longer." Keep doing what you do so well. Regards from Aus.

Doing your job first, filming secondary is an awesome trait! Never apologize for being human.

Quit with the apologizing! You are doing just fine with the way you are doing things. Dont worry about what the arm chair judges are doing and saying! If they were doing any better they would have their own video content and doing their own channel! I and many others like the way you are doing things and support you for who you are! Take your time and just know that we are here!!!

Hey Rory, my only advice is to stop apologising... As you said, you're doing your best. Nobody can ask more of you than that. I think it's amazing that you drive these trails with a loaded trailer, two wheels off the ground and one hand on the camera!! Thank you for doing what you do and showing us what you can. Keep these very real videos coming.

@Clawson_customs

2 жыл бұрын

I agree rory u don't need to apologize for anything just keep doing what you do ur awesome

Can totally appreciate the difficulty in adding video capture to your regular duties. What you do on a normal day takes an immense amount of focus and effort. We are thankful and grateful that you share what you can. Totally grow at a pace you can manage. Oh, and not for nothin, but you have got to be one of the best off-road drivers I've ever seen. You and Trail Mater make one hell of a team! Doing your best is all a person can do and you're doing great!

I have enjoyed watching what you do with Matt and Paul. Came over to your channel to catch up on what your business is about. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Hello... I've been watching your channel for a couple months. I discovered your channel from Matt's. I once owned Jerome Motors in Jerome,AZ and towed for the 4 LE agencies. I also did off-road recovery for vehicles and aircraft. This was in the 80's and equipment was much inferior to what's available today. Customers didn't get into quite as much difficulty as you encounter today. I had a 1.5t Chev w/Holms 500 dual boom. A solid wrecker at the time. Anyway, I'm watching you, Matt, Robbie, and Paul regularly. I'm impressed with all four of you as fabricators and off-road driving and recovery experts. I love your tow truck. It reminds me of the Mad Max movie (-: It's working art; your shop in the field. It's very well thought out and appears to have been developed on the job. Also, you are the only standard-shift driver of the four and I really appreciate your skill with clutch & brake on rock and pitch. That requires a bit more expertise than an automatic. You manage challenging obstacles with minimal throttle and tire spin. You make very difficult maneuvering appear easy. I know it's not. Not to worry about sophisticated filming, for my part. I like your channel as it is. You, Matt, Robbie, & Paul seem like people I'd be happy to have for neighbors. People like you guys and your families will stabilize America when the current madness is history. People of good heart. People who still think. People who fix things. People that care about others. People of the future. Thanks for all you do...

@Cougracer67

2 жыл бұрын

Can include Casey's Offroad Recovery in this mix. The Nodwell and the 5 Ton make for interesting viewing!

@iffykidmn8170

2 жыл бұрын

Would think that a regular viewer of FabRats would know the Toyota PU is a manual.

@danielgallihugh1688

2 жыл бұрын

This feels and I are neighbors. I'm in Cornville. It's great knowing we have honest, real people here in the Verde.

I love your professionalism. You *are* being paid for the job you're doing, not filming it. You don't need to apologize for your content, it's great, and you're doing a great job. Thanks!

I love your style, don't change a thing!

People forget that Matt started out not unlike you. With minimum equipment and crew, worked his way up to a million subs and now he can afford to do it the way he does. No apologies needed. Keep doing what you do. Good things come to those who keep on 'keepin on'. Thanks for sharing.

@michelbrodeur6055

9 ай бұрын

I agree whole heartedly

You're right in saying that what you do is different than Matt. Matt does alot of recoveries in the dunes where you are out in the rocks most of the time. For those who don't recognize the difference, most likely have never been on those type of trails. Although Matt's rigs are very capable in the rocks, his bread and butter is in the dunes. Your recoveries in the rocks require different techniques and attention to the little details or things can go bad very quickly.

Rory, you just keep on doing what you're doing, you got a really interesting channel and I watch it because it's so natural and "how it is"

She is so precious. I think you are doing fine. Keep having fun and making these videos because we love watching them. I think you all are just plain awesome. God bless

And I'm going to apologize now for so many comments but thank your girlfriend for her Services as a first responder and putting her life in jeopardy as well. And you don't need to apologize for anything you're a one-man show you're not doing a great job you're doing a phenomenal outstanding job for just being one person being out there on a trail and helping other people and you're also running your shop and also trying to film for us viewers and that is an outstanding phenomenal hands-down rebound down to you job that you are doing. Again I love what you're doing please keep it up all of us your true fans stand behind you 100% and will always be here watching what you do because we all appreciate you and keep your little girl safe. Love you again man keep up the great work

@michaelcook184

2 жыл бұрын

I agree your doing a great job just please keep doing it

You seem to be a good, humble man and definitely have the respect of your peers.

Man, that lilly is cute. She's learning a lot about life hanging with you. There's nothing wrong with old school machinery. In the right hands it gets the job done. Run your rigs the way you want. It looks like they work just fine to me. It would be nice to have a dedicated cam out the front window but I get that it can complicate things and the job is the reason you are there. What you are doing works for you and it's fun to go along on your adventures. Don't worry about what Matt is doing. You have your own style and it kind of grows on your viewers.

You are real and a good man just trying to make a living for your family that is why a lot of us support you! Maybe the truck has some thing to do with it 🇺🇸🍺

Appreciative all you do, have done and continue to do, keep being yourself and do what you know is right for you and your daughter, girl friend and all your futures. Love seeing all the new sub #'s every time we check. I watch yours and Casey's as soon as you post because I like it real. As Red stated- "I'm pulling for ya, we're all in this together."

@powerhorsea1a376

2 жыл бұрын

@Elom Saroy reported..

Mater!! So genuine, so real.... please never change that. Amazingly focused to safely haul them out. Salt of the Earth, God bless!

Keep doing what you do Rory, take care of yourself and Lilly, nothing else matters

don't aPPOLIGIZE FOR DOING RIGHT. i'm not a typist. keep sharing and that's great. wishing you continued success. speaking inn front of people becomes easier the more of it that you do. kudos for your work and your spirit

Rory, keep doing you. I've got alot of fond memories in an old 74 chev pickup, love that very distinctive whine most all of them make in reverse.

Rory love the content! You run an operation mostly solo, welding, building, towing, recovering etc. Don't mind the haters...they probably couldn't start your truck. Hard to imagine anyone with a greater skill set. Carry on Sir!

@jameswomack9019

2 жыл бұрын

Probably couldn't start your truck, classic 🇺🇸

Just real stuff! With no foul language, that is refreshing, Matts Off Road, Fabrats, Robby Layton & Trail Mater, all of y'all are the best keep it up!

@danielgallihugh1688

2 жыл бұрын

These are the channels I watch and can't wait for the next video. My only complaint is I stay up too late watching every video. But at the same time, I won't change that.

Can't wait to see footage of you & Paul at KOH, Rory!!!! Safe travels!!!

Rory you are doing a great job!! keeping it real and being you and we all love watching it happen. Peice by Peice you're putting it together no rush, what you do and where you go is very unique and not many people can do what you do. Love your vids, keep up the Great work 👍

Rory is about the most talented four wheel drive operator I've seen. I was born and raised in Colorado.

You are spot on with the extra cameras. Also, with every extra camera you have instead of 1 hour of footage you will have 4 or 5 hours of footage with 3 or 4 extra cameras, so that means editing time goes through the roof which is a pain in the ass. Keeping batteries charged, SD cards. Don’t even think about a drone. Yea right. A lot of times I just want to wheel and not mess with filming. I couldn’t imagine doing all that while documenting your work. You’re doing great

All I know is that you and that wrecker are great at getting em out. That thing is bad ass with you as the operator.

Just keep on doing you, I watch and enjoy the different KZread videos because ya'll have each a different style and different content, that's what make you and the rest enjoyable to follow. Keep up the awesome videos!!! ✌

I came over here about a month ago from Matt's off road recovery and this is now one of my favorite channels. Matt's recoveries are always interesting but yours are absolutely awesome. I'm always amazed at the scenery and how rugged those trails are. You are tremendous at your job and it shows. You've come this far on your own, so just keep on doing what you have been doing. I also thought it was great that you won the people's choice award for the wrecker games.

Rory, you’re a good man and father. It’s fun watching you work. Take care of yourself, your family and your business. Thanks for letting us all watch from the sidelines.

You're doing awesome, no need to apologize. You are so talented at both recovery and fabrication. Just keep doing what you're doing and any video you can take is super fun for us to enjoy.

@brianellison3525

2 жыл бұрын

Exzactly

Great video, really enjoyed this! Just do your thing, that's why all of us are here in the first place.

Gotta shrug at those who tell lifelong professionals how to do their job. This rig drags others where many can't go. Keep it up Rory!

The business is priority as it pays the bills, feeds the family, pays employees, etc. THAT is called RESPONSIBILITY. The videos, etc, are an added bonus for us. You are doing just fine with the videos. And, what Matt said below.

Keep doin you brother, who cares what anybody says, love the videos🤘🏻🇺🇸

Great video Rory. Love your camera work. I think it helps show the ruggedness of the trails your on. Like watching your videos because they are more spontaneous and not so scripted. Keep up the good work.

Don’t ever apologize for anything you do for your KZread channel, your business, or your job. You’re killing it for the one man crew that you are!

Lilly is adorable. Rory WE like you as YOU. What you do is normal to you but not us. Thanks you for letting us into your world. For the time of your videos, it take our minds off of our mundane lives.

Thanks for what you do Rory, its real and its honest and I love that you include your daughter best education ever. Experience is everything and you have loads no apology needed Bud. Hi from the UK Lilly.

I found your channel through Matt's. I appreciate your openness in explaining everything. Take a breath and relax and enjoy the ride, because I think you will do good.

You are absolutely right! 1. Run the business 2. Stay safe. 3. Rescue people 4. Provide service to YOUR customers. Everyone wants you to do what they think they want. Unless they want to get off their keister and support the channel in a tangible way - their comments have nothing to do with your business. If they do support your channel, again, that does not imply in any way they have any skin in your game. Stop wanting to “up your game” just because someone in their basement, late at night, want to dictate what you do. Take their ideas, apply a heavy filter to them, and do what YOU DO.

You're a good man and a great father Rory...don't apologize to us. Take care of what's important (like that adorable daughter) and everything else will take care of itself. God bless and be safe.

You keep doing what YOU DO! That's why we like you! K.I.S.S. ( Keep it simple stupid ) You ARE doing great! Much respect Sir!

@Stratos53100

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, and thats what i said above, My co-business partner uses that all the time

I love you adding and making your daughter involved. I can relate with you. Don't ever be determined by what you put out for content you do a great job! My opinion it's real and great! Evening

Keep doing it your way Rory, that's why so many people are watching your videos. Also I love your question and answer videos. Keep those cameras rolling your way!

People may be clamoring for gopros and camera shots, but I gotta say there’s something engaging and fun about Rory just recording with his phone and showing us what he does. Love the videos man!

You have a beautiful daughter! I love seeing you two interact, you can tell she loves you a lot. I bet you're a great dad.

Doing a great job, keep doing it just the way you want, and we'll keep watching!

I love how simple you and Matt are. Both of y'all are just like.... Nah.... Nothing to the motor... ALL gears !!! That says a lot folks !!!

Hi Rory, You have your head in the right place and you know what your priorities are. You are the expert at what you do and you do it very well. Keep it up. Everyone has an opinion.... You really don't need to justify anything. You are a great Dad! Lilly is a happy child and you are blessed.

Keep them coming! Do it your style, that’s why we follow you. You are the trail expert and you know what works. 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@rudiekeyser2495

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Cheers Capetown

Thanks for the great question and answer session thanks for being real I too am a Highschool dropout but you have great mechanical skills never apologize for being you love the videos no matter what side of the truck you sit on.

You have no need to apologize. I find your videos interesting and helpful. I watch you so that I can learn what NOT to do here offroad in the Arizona mountains, and I've learned a lot from you. THANK YOU!

Rory, my respect, from Australia. The level of knowledge, hard work that goes into getting then the work on recoveries. Ethics and integrity after hearing your words.

You're doing a great job. I watch Matt and everyone else stuff. I've been out to Moab and love it and the trails are no joke. Keep up the good work. I definitely agree on what you had to say. Your not just putting on rope on a vehicle and ripping it out of sand or mud. And I'm not saying they have it easy all the time either. There just is a difference between what you do and what others do. Can't wait to get back out to Moab this fall and hopefully I'll see ya and say hi. Keep on keeping on from Minnesota

Just respect for you and what you do, honest, straight to the point, getting it done.

Rory, one of my favorite things to watch, it cracks me up, is when you do something, then say “okay, before you experts at home fly to your keyboards to tell me why I shouldn’t have done that…..” and wiggle your fingers, then explain exactly why you did it and it makes absolute sense. I call it your “ clueless expert” silencer, you do it to perfection. Well done, Rory, I really admire your style. You’re a hell of a good driver too, by the way. I love watching people do their jobs when they are really really good at it - you’re one of those people. Thanks for sharing, you’re a treat to watch.

Rory, I first saw you on one of Heavy D's videos. He had a Jeep Eagle that needed some welding done. After the repair, you then BACKED UP THE SHUTE that others were having trouble getting up going forward!!!! I've said it before, you remind me so much of my dad & his '42 Army surplus Dodge 4x4. Keep on keepin on!!!

I think those that enjoy what you do know and understand what it takes. Just keep moving forward I wish I would have known about trail mater a year ago. I love your truck and the videos.

I think you're doing a fine job. Enjoy your videos so keep up what you're doing, no need to apologize for anything!!!

I appreciate that you put your main job (Recovery) over the videos. Your videos are great no need to apologize for them. In addition to the recoveries we get to see some amazing country! Thanks

You are doing fine as far as I'm concerned! I'm in nebraska...we don't have your type terraine around here. To me, what you and Matt and Paul are doing is fascinating to me. Most of my TV or video watching is you guys, not some phony Hollywood crap, so keep up the good work!

You are doing great. You live and work in the real world. We appreciate the time you put in that entertains us. I hope someday it really pays off for you.

You, Sir are a good man! Keep your course man!

You are awesome your skill makes trail mater come to life . Matt and the rest are also awesome God Bless You All.

Buddy don't apologize to the critics you're doing a great job. You're just a good honest working man trying to expand. I admire your work ethic and blokes just don't tend to talk a great deal we just try and crack on with the job in hand. Good luck buddy.

You keep doing exactly what you're doing! Keep up the good work brother!

I think you do an amazing job, and everything you do seems sensible. You're great at this job too. I see the value in video and love your story.

Keep on, Keeping on Rory... I find it hard to believe that some of the couch know-it-alls have the audacity to suggest to you, who knows the terrain and the machine, how to do your job... Thank you for the incredible service you offer... I have only visited your Utah )from Manitoba, Canada) twice and I hope I never need your service, but would love to bring you a coffee and a box of donuts one day... Hi Lilly... such a beautiful smile 🙂

Rory, really enjoy YOUR videos.. You are doing Great, so keep doing it the way you do.. no need to change..Like the Q & A.. You are Keeping it Real !

I like the fact that you're not a professional photographer. Keep it real. You're the real thing and that's hard to find now days.

I like your content because you are running function built equipment like I used to put together for myself. Keep doing what you need to instead of playing to the public. Have a great day.

I was driving a 300", two winch, skeleton Kenworth... Unloading haul trucks, (rig from Tulsa) between Thistle and Soldiers Summit, with raised rail roll or 30' heavy wall gin poles and at the end of one day my swamper and I did not want to take down the poles to go to the motel in Provo. So we put a red flag on them and raised them high enough, but low enough to get on the Hwy. In Provo was in the middle lane of a one way street with college kids on both sides reaving their mothers when I pulled up between them at a stop light. Swamper said "give them a thrill". So I selected the right gear and when the the light turned green I goosed it and with them heavy poles the front axle raised about four feet of the pavement! Blew them minds of them college kids ! You talking about your front end coming catching air brought that memory back and thought I would share. Love watching you work "Mater" ! Keep on, keeping on ! 👀 👍🏻

Just a comment, I got addicted to watching your videos simply because contrary to any negatives you get, I am thoroughly impressed with your skill on those trails and with that truck. Keep filming, love it!

Just keep doing what your doing, and what you can manage. You have it right about the balance and hopefully you can get to a place where youtube funds itself and more. Don't worry about more cameras - The problem isn't the cameras and all the extra bits - NO one just buys a gopro.... The problem is once you get the extra cameras your edit time goes up exponentially 3 cameras is more like 4 times edit time and it just gets worse. Thank you for sharing what you can and it's really cool seeing all the things you do and crazy places you can get a vehicle out of.

Dude, I love how you do you! I know you get a lot of comments about how you should change this or add that, but what makes you, you is how you do that thing you do. You've figured out the vehicle setup and equipment that works best for the intended job. Of course we'd all like a little more video'ing from you, but what you're doing as amazing.

“Can’t use more than 2-3 winches at a time, you run out of fingers.” 😂😂

Don't worry about making everyone happy, you could film every aspect of every recovery and some people would still complain. I'm looking forward to seeing the new wrecker build, but it took me 2 1/2 years to build my truck, so I get it takes time. We've got a life to live outside of KZread 😉

You're a good man who does great work and has his priorities straight... and you have a lovely daughter. I think that you're doing fine on the video stuff and I'm sure that regular improvements will be forthcoming. Your skills in your real job are impressive and those who know you speak highly of you and your skills and that is what's most important.

Love your honesty man. I hope to see you on the trail some day. Hopefully i don't have to call you but if history is an indicator i probably will.

Thanks for the content and having the job as the priority. It's great to see your daughter in the shop with you, I really miss those days with my daughter. This summer (before she goes to college)(!!) we will be upgrading the suspension on her Jeep together. Last summer we swapped newer less rusty doors from a parts Jeep we picked up, and got running and sold after taking what we needed from it. She is a genius (studying astrophysics!) but understands there is more to life than book learning. And thank you for keeping it clean! I don't understand why people feel the need to throw that into everything they say when it has nothing to do with anything, give me an um or uhh any day!

Well, here is one fan that thinks you are doing a great job, on the recoveries and sharing the recoveries. You have a very unique style that I believe works really well. Keep it up.

As others have said, just keep doing what you're doing. This filming is great as is, I would not change a thing, we like the channel like it is that's why we watch.

GOOD ONE, KEEP SAFE

You'll always have critics in your life my friend. You tell your family youre going into a certain job field; "oh why would you do that" "what are you thinking" yadda yadda. You're a master of your craft and youre gracefully sharing your life/job and interests with the same people who share the same interests. Thank you sir! I wish I could be a fabricator too and live through you and other people

Just keep doing what you do and we will keep watching !! you show a working man with a knowledge to fix and care for everything around him . his Daughter ,truck and friends and if you have time to video it for us that's a big plus for us

Rory, you and Lilly are awesome. I love to watch what you do. It is amazing to me. I agree with Matt, watching you makes me happy.

Rory, you are a nice person and a great dad. That little girl is precious. You don't need to apologize about anything. You are real, your channel is real, and we are here because of that and the neat stuff that you do. Keep on keeping on and we will be here: more will follow.

Please keep making videos the way you do! I enjoy seeing people make there own content a lot more than over produced episodes. Thank you for sharing with us!

My first car was an 84 K10 SM465. My mechanic father and I put a heavy duty clutch in it. Less than a few weeks later, neither of us had the strength to push it in; had to start it in-gear and drive it into the garage to replace with a stock clutch. If you are running old school z-bar, just run a stock clutch. It will be fine. Given the setup, I assume it's old enough to still be z-bar. Otherwise, I just made an a-- of myself, haha. As far as your videoing, keep doing what you're doing. This is YOUR channel. We love the content. Thank you for posting. Hopefully, someday, you bypass Matt in subscribers and you'll have a full production crew ;-) Tell Matt I said that. I respect the hell out of you, Rory. You run your business well and are a genuinely fantastic guy. Keep being you.

@trailmater

2 жыл бұрын

It's the traditional z-bar.

@BurntTransGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailmater This is a family channel, so I'll leave out the expletive...but YES!!! I'm all about the z-bar. You get so much more feel for the engagement over hydraulic. My friends think I'm crazy for loving that system, after seeing me break the z-bar, sheer the ball stud, and snap the adjuster pin all at different times...but I keep one of every part in my tool box just in case. I'm all-in on z-bar.