Who's coming to the wrecker games? www.mattsoffroadadventures.com

@GMCOGRE

Жыл бұрын

actually, even though vanagans had multiple engines, the only wasserboxer (german designation) they had was the 1.9, the rest were air cooled.

Matt: Can't tell Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, etc. pickup trucks apart from each other 😅 Also Matt: Here are the detailed specs on this pretty obscure Volkswagen van 😂

Anyone who’s out in the Utah backcountry getting themselves stuck in a powder blue VW Vanagon while wearing a sleeping bag is probably alright. 🤙

@spacecruisers

Жыл бұрын

Word! Seems like a cool dude.

@ThePeasantsCottage

Жыл бұрын

Know I know where I'm taking my VW/Eurovan/Rialta! I can always call Matt!😂

@edwinhsingmaster9135

Жыл бұрын

He named it "The Idiots Guide" for a reason. I know of what I speak, it was my occupation.

I’m surprised no one’s talking about Toms videography during the recovery bit. Amazing work!

Matt, for those of us that can't get time off of work to attend the games, I hope all participants, judges and other youtuber channels (that are attending to watch) coordinate and share video where needed to make a nice series of episodes to cover all the action and the behind the scenes action. This is pumped up as much (or morr) as the "big game" coming this Sunday!

@dfsmachinist5941

Жыл бұрын

Next month*

@jakeferreirafamily

Жыл бұрын

I just moved within four hours of Utah i so wish i could make it

@connorrobinson7486

Жыл бұрын

@DFS Machinist I believe "big game" was referring to the Super Bowl lol

Regarding that Talon; My buddy had the same thing happen to his and it ended up being this gigantic saga of trying to get it repaired. The techs had to call out some special Honda guys to trouble shoot it and eventually, after months, figured out it was some kind of manufacturing defect in the Mid Plate. Basically, the transmission isn't getting enough oil pressure to work right. Also, it's a big repair, requiring the engine to get pulled. Upvote this so the Talon owner sees it, because otherwise, it's going to be a long and frustrating road to get that thing fixed.

@0Rookie0

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully, your trouble has been part of getting the word out to the dealers.

@MrJest2

Жыл бұрын

I admit I was a tad surprised; Honda usually builds pretty reliable machines. But I guess screw-ups happen in every organization from time to time.

@kaptainkhaos58

Жыл бұрын

Mine had clutch issues as well after using the winch for plowing, running aux lights and the stereo at the same time, ended up being the battery causing the clutch to act up. Dual car battery setup fixed it.

The synchro 4x4 Vanagons are pretty capable. Had a neighbor that was obsessed with them. He had one that was lifted with big off road tires and a pop top. Kind of scary with how top heavy it was, but it could go most places without issues.

@oregonexpat

Жыл бұрын

VW Syncro - Great for getting stuck in places most cars can’t get to. 😂 But this vanagon is not a Syncro, a it’s a camper, which means a lot heavier, and he still made it to someplace he shouldna been. 😊

@gregkocher5352

Жыл бұрын

I had a 87 Synchro Quantum Wagon. Lockable center and rear diffs. ALWAYS wanted to get the Syncro Vanagon. I did meet a couple Germans with a serious homemade off road camping converson. Stove pipe sticking out a window and large knobby tires. I think it was a diesel. They hauled over here to tour the US.

@415s30

Жыл бұрын

Syncro

@philho122

Жыл бұрын

I had a 1997 Volkswagen T4 syncro (listed in the USA as Volkswagen Eurovan) a few years ago. It was remarkable what this vehicle could do even without locks. I had the five-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel also known as "ship diesel", not too sporty but sturdy. Now I drive a real 4x4...

@mediocreman2

Жыл бұрын

Capable if they had power

I love seeing Matt raise his kids right, not just giving them phones and telling them to leave him alone. He teaches them and clearly does it in a way that is interesting for them, which is difficult. Good job Matt!!

@defresurrection

Жыл бұрын

You mean like his plea to a f e l o n y?

@jacobm9263

Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection ?

@lightman489

Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection he was trying to do a good deed did an off road recovery and changed for a regular tow yep put him in the dungeon for life

@Kiki-Kauai

Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection you need to do a bit more research. At first glance it may look bad, but after looking into it, my opinion of him has not been altered. But I don’t put him on a pedestal, where no human belongs. He’s good at what he does, seems to be a good dad, gives back to his community, and supplies us with an entertaining KZread channel to watch.

@robertrose1098

Жыл бұрын

@@defresurrection what on earth are you talking about!!!!???????? I don't think anyone in the United States of America or New Zealand where i reside have the foggiest what you are saying !! Can you please tell us what you mean !! Would be great to know !!! Because i can not make sense of your comment AT All !!! 🤔

Rhett to the rescue, with his masterful coasting abilities ! 👍

We had those in South Africa and they were called VW Microbus. They were immensely popular and initially they had air cooled boxer (flat 4) motors and much later on it came with water cooled motors. They were eventually used for what we call minibus taxis where they cram as many people as they can into them and they were eventually outlawed for that purpose because of the horrific accidents they got involved in.

@stevedavis5704

Жыл бұрын

Growing up I was told that the Microbus was just a regular small van and the Vanagon was the version that was a camper or RV style. I don’t know maybe that’s just a midwest thing.

@bishwatntl

Жыл бұрын

@@stevedavis5704 The microbus was the regular VW T2 or T3 Kombi van with the addition of side windows and (usually) 8 or 9 seats; the camper van came in various models, depending on who did the conversion; the Vanagon was the 4x4 version.

@stevedavis5704

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I can truly say I learned something new today. Again,thanks.

@10RRASK

Жыл бұрын

@@bishwatntl In the US the Vanagon wasn’t just the 4x4 version. The 4x4 was called the Vanagon Syncro.

@williemongo261

Жыл бұрын

Toyota Quantum takes over after outlaw of Microbus..

I like that dude in the Van. Just seems like a good kid.

You Know why I love Matt and all his crew. No cursing or swearing at all. Even in hard and harsh situations. Keep it up Brother 👍

@the_undead

10 ай бұрын

They likely just swear off camera.

Just wanted to say that my family and myself absolutely love watching your channel and look forward to all your new content! Thank all of you guys!

It's a given that Matt knows what he's doing but it astounds me that all his boys oldest to youngest know exactly what to do. We've seen all these videos but just imagine if you're a customer who's never seen any of Matt's videos ( yes these people exist) with your $20k vehicle and a little kid not even remotely near drivers license age jumps in and expertly drives your vehicle. I hope some time they'll record those customers reactions.

@Samthewolf1010

Жыл бұрын

I have got the reaction before. My dad taught me to back trailers and drive by the time I was 7. See people in 70k trucks and 60k trailers ask my dad to park there trailer and he would tell me to do it they just stood there with the mouth open like WTF.

@malec8517

Жыл бұрын

I think his older sons are over 15, but agreed. I think Matt's shown from the start of the channel he prides himself on teaching not just doing. When people are young it's important to teach them "why" they do something not just to do. Plus all the extra hands help out on jobs lol.

@erickomondi007

Жыл бұрын

There's this time I was riding my bike at some road and I approached this railway crossing. There was a Toyota Corolla that had stopped in front so I decided to just overtake since there was no train crossing at the time. When I took a glance at the driver I was awed,a small boy probably at an age of eight to ten years old was behind the wheel. An elderly man probably his father was sat at the passenger seat and a woman and some girls were sat in the rear seat (wondering how I was able to see all that at a glance). The point is this,teach your kids to do what you do. Be their first driving/riding instructor.

@johnguilfoyle3073

Жыл бұрын

With the prevalence and popularity of side-by-side vehicles with younger and younger people allowed to operate them, it's becoming extremely common in many areas to see a fifteen-year-old with ten years or more of offroad driving experience.

@myreviews8099

Жыл бұрын

Ever met a farmer's kid on a combine? Grew up with it

That Talon is a nice machine. Easily over $60k with all those bells and whistles. Hopefully whatever the issue is will be covered by the warranty.

I know life happens, and people come and go, but the "B-CREW" videos, with their little bit of banter and shenanigans, have quickly brought me joy to watch.

These VW T3 Transporters actually had AWD versions, I think they were called Transporter Syncro they are pretty capable going offroad.

Matt’s boys are just like him. They’re fearless, well adjusted and super intelligent. I like how Matt trusts them and empowers them. This was a great video.

@theuglytruth8162

Жыл бұрын

Yes your so right it is amazing what desperation can do, we should have child labor laws.

@DrPepper22222

Жыл бұрын

Have we worked out how many there are yet?

@Kiki-Kauai

Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 you’ve gotta be kidding. These kids aren’t being abused. There are other things in this world that need championed. These kids lives aren’t one of them.

@myreviews8099

Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 I'm assuming that I just don't get the joke Strange attempt at irony?

@_DutchFox_

Жыл бұрын

@@theuglytruth8162 I guess you think it's normal for kids to sit the whole day behind the tv or tablet? Well I can tell you, what you see over here is normal behavior for a couple of kids with a very healthy life

Young man did a great job!!!! Great personality. Great video!!!!

Love TomTom and Matt! its like watching two friends do something, and it's always a good time

I hope that your children (all boys I think) realize how lucky they are to be able to help out at the shop and be able to be around such great people. Thanks for including you family.

I watched in amazement one day how a Volkswagen Beetle would go anywhere. Well that’s a slight exaggeration but honestly those little things are incredibly capable off-road.

Early model VW vans were actually one of the most off road capable vehicles of its time due to its rear engine and rear wheel drive configuration. Also had good ground clearance

@richarda996

Жыл бұрын

They also had a 1500 # carry load. I had seen this in Brazil. 60 years ago.

@415s30

Жыл бұрын

As a syncro but not really as a 2wd, I can tell you they do ok on dirt roads on surf trips to baja Mexico

@just_one_opinion

Жыл бұрын

@@415s30 Yessir, same as saying kuberwagons were as good as jeeps...nonsense.

Good MORRning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt and crew! 🥳🥸

@itsjusttoolate

Жыл бұрын

What's a homie?

@itsjusttoolate

Жыл бұрын

@Bobby Knight you mean hometown?

@jamarie1972

Жыл бұрын

Afternoon here though.

@jamarie1972

Жыл бұрын

@Bobby Knight 15.45 GMT England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 sunny but only 8c / 46f

Okay, now I'm waiting for Peanut, Max and Lady to do a recovery...

@AcePaul

Жыл бұрын

lol dogsled pull recovery

@nanettebarling1222

Жыл бұрын

They would have to skip being the C team and move ahead to the D team, the dog team!

@Kiki-Kauai

Жыл бұрын

I love those dogs. They’re great. Love seeing at least one of them in the videos.

When I would think of recovery in the past it was a tow truck trying to pull you out. Love seeing the different types of jobs you get into.

So much good. Good for you getting up early to clear the road of the Vanagon. Good for hosting the wreaker event. I'm guessing the wreaker games will break some KZread records for views. Good for Hefe and Rhett for getting the Talon home. Thanks for posting.

I really liked this video. Especially the last recovery. That young man had me smiling the whole way down that hill. That Honda looked pretty good. Liked the big tires.

Hey Tom, Tom, you need to get some green electrical tape or yellow woodwork to. Sticky side out wrap around the middle of the wheel when the wheels are straight when you have to let customer steer then they know what center is.

Rhett's getting more and more comfortable with the camera. He and Jefe make a good team.

@franksmith8210

Жыл бұрын

Jefe is the most annoying one there, and that's saying something with a guy like Tom Tom around lol.

@dolguldur4706

Жыл бұрын

Rhett or Rad?

@myreviews8099

Жыл бұрын

@@franksmith8210 enjoy them both

@anteshell

Жыл бұрын

Rhett? I always heard it as Red, and thought why would they only use his nickname when calling everyone else with their real names. Well, now it makes all sense.

@bripslag

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Rhett's really becoming a valuable member of the team.

Seeing my T3 drive off with its new owners was one of the happiest moments of my automotive life.

The Vanagon is also known as the Westfalia for the most part, I believe the majority of them sold in the USA were Westies. There is even a super rare one out there known as a Syncro, it had a fantastic 4WD system in it, probably the same as what was used in the VW Iltis which was a military vehicle, we even made licensed Iltis's here in Canada at a Bombardier plant for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Iltis was dubbed the Europa Jeep for what it's worth.

Oh man. The wrecker games are going to be so much fun !!!🎉

Excellent recoverys guys !!..... everything top notch.....camera work, editing, content....giving Fab-Rats and Latons a hard run for the money...lol....thanks for sharing this with us!!!

Rhett....so enjoy his no stress we can do this “jump start” attitude; great job!

After the Offroad Wrecker games Rhett's skills driving the side by side could be a prelude to the offroad soap box derby, i'm sure Landon and the other boys have mad skills too

Rhett is doing an awesome job. Taking responsibility and carrying it through. I enjoyed this video. God bless ❤️🙏🙏👍👍❤️

technically these old Volkswagen T3 are great for trails and their offroad performance is way better than most people would think from a van

The original camaraderie of the show when it included Trevor, Skeeter, Mr, Muscles, Lizzie, Eric, Jefe seems to have disappeared with even Lizzie reduced to walk on parts. Now we have The Mat and Tom Tom show. The wrecker is interesting and the challenge will hopefully be worth watching.

@jcl1201

Жыл бұрын

I’m so over Tom . To have the good ole boys back would be nice but I believe those bridges have been burnt ..

@Kiki-Kauai

Жыл бұрын

Having his boys in the videos is helping. They have great personalities that come through in the videos. But I, too miss the dynamic the others created. They were fun. Hope they’re all doing well and have found a solid place to land.

That was some deal, slick clay!!! Good job as usual Matt, you were very kind. Bless that guy’s little heart and thankful he didn’t slide down that embankment❣️

Your right Rhett Power steering is great! My first car didn't have it! Nice that you could coast part of the way! Good recovery Msatt and Tom on that van !

So matt doesn't know how to identify Chevy or ford trucks but man does he know his Volkswagen vans haha. Awesome video guys!

Rhett's weather reports are awesome! And RORR gets the job done!

In South Africa in the 70's and 80's we new them as a Volkswagen Combi. Earlier models were fitted with air cooled engines. Thanks for your video's and adventures.

Cool to see Rhett grow into really helping on these recoveries.

Rhett is becoming quite the recovery crewmember.

The editing on this channel is really getting good!! Hats off to the editor's!!

I had a couple of VW buses back in the day and they were amazing where they could go.

I was expecting a hardy "YEEEEHAWWW" from the boys coasting down those hills!!!

Good mudding job Matt and Tom, Everyone even the young guys are very skilled as towing or being towed takes practice.

OMG, I've been wondering when I'd see a fellow Vanagon owner get rescued on your or Rory's channel... and it finally happened!😁😁 (Customer probably wished he had a Syncro version at that moment.😆🤪)

Жыл бұрын

Same here. My guess was that Syncros would never need a rescue. 😀 This 2WD one is a proof.

@KareemAdnan

Жыл бұрын

I’ve also wondered when I’d see a fellow Vanagon owner get into some trouble (as I have many times myself 😂) and need MORR to come to the rescue!

To correct Matt's description, the water-cooled Vanagon went right to the end of the '80s. The very early '80s Vanagons were air-cooled. I owned one of those, an air-cooled 1982. The water-cooled one in the video would be 1983 or newer.

Seen you guys driving on the freeway in Vegas last night..that was me in the black toyota tacoma giving you guys thumbs up

nice to see Rhett stepping in.

*Thank you for making another great video for us. You’re awesome and I’m sure you got them out.!!*

If I could have ever imagined the person that would have been driving the VW bus in 2023, that gentleman is it! I mean no offense, I'm just saying he is exactly the person I expected!

Rhett and Jefe are the A TEAM 😂🤣

That sky is absolutely beautiful.

Matt - you need to contact Powermaster to get an alternator that makes high current at idle. @Devin Vanderhoof had them design one specifically for his race car and covered it in a video.

GREAT JUDGE PANEL. Especially, Chad, who did a LOT of wiring in some contenders! Dodgiest competition ever! I love it! Matt, from one Matt to another, we have a saying in Oztralia, "If you can't run and win your own competition, there's something seriously wrong with the world"

Both Easy Recoveries ! And Liked them both ! Nice group of Judges you have recruited. Thanks for sharing .

Might add a roll of red electrical tape to the tool box. Put a wrap top center steering wheel when wheels are straight so they know where straight is and they don't fight against the tow vehicle.

@jdougn2255

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it wouldn't matter! Your sense of direction for where the steering wheel should be gets all screwed up when being pulled on a slick road!

@0Rookie0

Жыл бұрын

@@jdougn2255 Yeah, like the lady being pulled backwards in the Mini. She would have been on top of it if she was under her own power. But being pulled along a slick road is a different game.

@jimmywallace2687

Жыл бұрын

@@jdougn2255 Exactly, the tape would let them know where straight center is. Most race steering wheels have it built into the wheel.

Man this show makes my day. Good work Matt

Rear steer would be so nice so it can keep steering and pulling away from the edge. Can't wait for the super wrecker to be ready.

Matt and TT did a great job on the VW getting it up the hill with all the slick clay dirt, and the slope of the road. Got worried about Rhett flying down that road, hopped the brakes held strong. Rhett did a good job of driving that side by side.

Great camera work all, and kudos to the editing team!

What Rhett doesn't know is that power steering has a different ratio and smaller steering wheel so you have less leverage. That's why it is so hard to steer power steering with no power. Same thing with power brakes.

I'm amazed how the VW guy had no idea where his front wheels were pointing. Nice job on the buggy recovery, fun drive for the young bloke.

Observation & suggestion. It seems most vehicles have recovery points on the left or right sides in the front and some rear also and when connected to the towing vehicle in the center while pulling it tends to pull the towed vehicle to the side and they try to steer to compensate and it all goes bad especially if the road drops off on the side. My suggestion, add tow points to both sides of the tow vehicle like maybe adding hitch receivers so you could move the pintal hook where needed. I don't know what do you think Matt.

Will heavy D and his crew be making an appearance.? When your two crews did that cliff side recovery that was awesome to watch. They would make some good judges and commentary.

The vanogon is the rounded bus that predates the boxier eurovan. Classic westfalia campers are built into vanogons and if you want one look in Oregon. There are a lot of them in Oregon

Rhett had the Fred Flinstone mode going on!

This has got to be the greatest thing on KZread. Real people keepin' it real.

Are any of your judges Nationally Certified Tow Operators? I hope so. I did a stint driving a dynamic and a roll back. I am certified!! Can't wait to see these Olympics!!

Great video and great job with the recovering and God bless from GA and stay safe

I think you came up with another new event to go with the Wrecker Games... the RZR Off-Road Soapbox Derby 😆

It was a dark, and stormy night…

I’m either a super fan or a little bit crazy but I’ll be driving from Seattle to Hurricane to attend the off-road wrecker games. Sounded like a great idea in my head! 😮

Great job once again! See you guys for the wrecker games!

That young man drove really well . AND ! He never run over the Rope ! BaM 💨

... isn't that a few too many judges for one event? 🤣 But maybe I'm missing a key peice of information

@boriscook6817

Жыл бұрын

Please share with us when you discover the information There’s more that’s curious

@marvindebot3264

Жыл бұрын

@@boriscook6817 Huh?

@markfarrell2671

Жыл бұрын

Promoting other channels which in turn promotes his 👍👈

@themegakeebler

Жыл бұрын

@@markfarrell2671 at what cost

@JointerMark

Жыл бұрын

I am guessing the sone of the judges will be at key areas along the trail to judge particular segments. More judges means more segments can be judged instead of shuttling judges ahead to the next event. Their vehicles would have to arrive before the wreckers which may slow things down and drag the whole event out.

You know it's going to be an expensive clutch repair when you see the "Dual Clutch Transmission" sticker.

@Lucas12v

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully honda will warranty it if it's actually brand new.

I drove VW buses my whole life. Ive taken them laces 4x4 tricks won't go. Ive taken them places that freaked people out, like the top of Mt Antelope back in 2003 and 2015

All of you gus do a great job and I love watching.

Always wondered if there were any Vanagon recoveries out there. We call them the "T3" in europe. The Transporter 3. That sounded like a Diesel one, probably an early rabbit style engine.

Matt really punted that first weather report 😂

It’s marvelous how the terrain varies so much in these videos.

Great job guys!! That VW bus was pushing it's luck on a dry road... Not a good idea in the mud! Looks like Rhett got some ojt from Dad!! Good job "young'n" LOL!!

Plz remind me to Never Ever ever rent, buy, inherit, use a razor 4x4! - EVER!

@MegaSockenschuss

Жыл бұрын

mmhh that lawnmower sound alone... 🤐

Appreciate you guys. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Rhett did a great job, a company asset for sure.

Rhett did awesome driving down the mtn with no engine braking and no power steering. Anyone know who that photographer is? Would be fun to see what shots he got.

That Vanagon Westfalia sounds like a diesel. That's a rare and extra slow combination. With 48 HP on tap, he wasn't slipping from putting too much power to the ground!

@volvo09

Жыл бұрын

Must be lucky to get it up to 60mph loaded with camping gear.

@johnhpalmer6098

Жыл бұрын

If the diesel, it's a waterboxer. Only available in the US for 2 years, '82/83, according to Wikipedia if I read that right. By 83, the US models were water cooled. I knew this was an earlier version as it has the older round sealed beam headlights. Very early vans were air cooled, some with carbs, some with FI.

@christopherbrown6697

Жыл бұрын

The gasoline engines from 1983.5 up are water boxers, the diesels are inline, same engine as FWD VW cars at the time, mounted at a 50 degree angle with a funky angled oil pan. Every US market VW van from 1975 and up was fuel injected due to emissions requirements. Carburetors continued in other international markets. Last year for OE round headlights in the US was 1985, but those, like diesel engines and other things, remained available in other countries.

@johnhpalmer6098

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherbrown6697 Fuel injection, should have known that as my middle sister's ex inlaws had a brown/white 79, I think VW bus that was FI. This being the US version.

The Matt Jnrs are a very capable bunch, given how young they are! He and Paul are raising some wonderful young men..

Love seeing all members of the crew!!

Sorry to correct you. The early vw bus came with air-cooled engine at the back. As several of the vw at that time, beatle, variant. The liquid cooled has the engine in the front. From 1990 the T4 has the liquid cooled front engine.

@callumkingunderwood

Жыл бұрын

If making corrections it helps to be correct ;) t3's from 1983 onwards were rear engined, yet liquid cooled. T4 didn't come along til 1990

@ivovanzon164

Жыл бұрын

The one being rescued was either a diesel or a 'wasserboxer' as it has the extra cooling intake above the front bumper

@det999666

Жыл бұрын

@@callumkingunderwood I've known not to exactly on the point. Counted on you to know exact and put it here.

Жыл бұрын

@@ivovanzon164 Diesel ... by the sound.

A VW vanagon syncro 4x4 is actually really capable.

Great recoveries. That VW was in great shape

Excellent job guys. If I ever get my bay window to run that far...or maybe you could drag it part of the way.😀

I love that you know something about vw buses! The places we used to get our bajas and sometimes buses into were crazy.