Wow that was expert handling of your rig. That run off of powdery fine silt and mountain gravel are not for the faint of heart! Thanks for your service! Proud daughter of a Marine❣️
Looks like a bunch of fun. Thanks for the video. Man, the people are sooo cool. I'm loving it. Literally chomping on the bit to get on the road. My box truck is a work in progress.
Fun stuff! I’ve always been an Astrovan fan. Your van is fantastic. I’m glad you got to experience the Hot Springs with Wonderhussy. I’ve been watching her for years. She’s a pro. Thanks for sharing👍🏻😊
For me, it's the other way around. I've been following Wonderhussy for several years and that has led me here. So now I'm subscribing to your channel to see what you're up to.
I'm planning to drive this thing up to the arctic circle then start venturing into Baja on a semi regular basis. I was close to doing a working trip to Denver for a couple months where I planned to investigate the area but was locked down with my current client with several projects. Gotta strike when the iron's hot with work....
I was just out at the springs 3 days ago but chickened out on doing the pass Those rock waterfalls are no joke,.....That car went off the road during the last big snowstorm a couple of months ago
I almost went off, there - Man, if you don't know that curve and you're going too fast, even in good conditions, you can die.... Thanks for the clarification
I actually don't like to be "helped" unless I'm broken down - I always figure it out and usually quicker than most. The issue with traveling with others is their anxiety and overthinking of things. I make a decision and then do it, then move on to the next thing. Jeepers drive me nuts with how long they stand around discussing everything which is ironic because they have some of the most capable vehicles out there
@@AstroVanTribe Yeah the doing together thing. Retired cross country truck driver here and hated to convoy with even 1 other truck. The negotiations over every next move are exhausting
Lfe takes guts.No guts no glory.I'm 79 and my wife and I are still "out there"Keep chuggin you youngins.Just be aware of the few Bad ass's and handle them with dispatch if ya gotta
I'm an old Saliner from the Checker, Mammoth Bob, and Grace 💚 days. In the reign of Lizard Lee. I did Steel Pass like 25 years ago Glad to see its the same.i.e No Starbucks at the top. Its been a while bit I'll be back. Hat's off to Willlow Creek Steve...anyone know him? I have a bat from Lizard.. .I spent 3 months there right before the change from BLM....magical place Awesome vid, thanks...see ya on the North Pass someday.. .I'll show ya the Garnet vein....
U can loosen the radiator overflow cap 2 reduce pressure regarding a leaking hose on a Chevy vortex v 8. I made it home 80 miles away from home before without overheating. Replace heater hoses on water pump. Mine lasted 125 thousand miles factory.
Haven't been to Europe since '01 - Went 5 times in the late '90's - Have a house in the northern mountains in Greece I need to see again, my dad was born in it. I'm hoping I can figure it out financially in the next 5 years - want to ship the van over and drive around for a year
when that happens wit gurgle gurgle gurgle 😂 after a big climb dont shut vehicle off immediatly let it idle a while to give it a chance to lower temp before you shut it off👍
When you have a cherry ride like your Astro band, you always wanna be cautious because you hate to get dings and scratches. When I go off routing, I usually have a shit box. There’s nothing more exhilarating than blasting through those difficult spots and sagging year dude, you’ll kick up a hell of a dust storm, and you’ll hear sounds dragging on the undercarriage like nobody’s business, but hot, damn, with that momentum you’ll get through anything if you bring a couple along with you can always winch your ass out
Hello Mike, great lifted Astro Van! I also have a 2003 Astro Van. I want to lift it too, where did you lifted? Is there a shop? Please tell me. All the best to you.
People are putting some effort to maintain this car trail. These washes probably leave knee deep ditches across the road that have to be fixed, maybe by hand with shovels. I think I would bring a shovel and do some filling if I did not like the holes.
😂 im inviting yall to come do rimrocker trail😂😂 and ill meet you their and be your guide as iv done it its easy 200 mi trail from moab ut to montrose co😎 awsum places to camp along the way for a 3-4 day adventure youl never forget😎👍👍
Mr Z.. do you have a video discussing your van build.. I have a 97 class B+ 21 foot van.. unfortunately it's not Chevy based.. I am seriously impressed with your driving
We looked for it but couldn't find it - I'm Sure "Wonderhussy" will include that search in her video which should drop in a week or so. Her video on me and my Astro will be out today
@@AstroVanTribe Darn, the coordinates I gave her were pretty specific. Well at least she got some footage of your transit, great job. Hope to do it in my 5-Ton someday 🙄
Oh that's great! I got stuck on a little snow berm in North Dakota because the stock 4x4 van had FULL TIME 4x4 💩😆 I'm in (near) Barstow CA & just bought a Hector of Land in Golden Valley Arizona 😊 & now have F-250 4x4 & a 1995 Jeep for camping & stuff. So glad being back in Mojave Desert again! 🤣🙏 I almost didn't make it after 8 years of the "Freeze"! 😛💨💤
Does Chevy astro/ GMC safari vans From the late eighties and early nineties were pretty Hardy! They got decent mileage too. A homeless bum would be lucky to have one of those!
more closer to 40 or 50 miles - It was something like 8 or 9 hours before I got to paved roads. We left at 10:AM I got to Bog Pine around 7 - A solid hour of that was screwing off so it could probably be done in 6 or 7 hours, It's a long off road ride. They left me at the sand dunes and its over 20 mile of washboard from there to a paved road, it sucked.... It's real rough, rocky, bouldery, technical stuff, with some freaky off camber stretches, then them 4 serious rock step obstacles - Steel pass is a pretty serious stretch of 4x4 road but if you're a good driver and take your time 100% doable, even in an Astro van
WELL I SISTER SUSAN WHO LIVES IN GOLDEN POINTY ASTRO VAN AND ANOTHER CHEVY VAN JUST LIKE YOURS AND SHE HATE IT SHE HATES CHEVYS SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S DRIVING NOW I'VE BEEN DRIVING TOYOTA'S AND DODGE S MOST OF THE TIME AND I STILL HAVE MY FATHER'S OLD FORD PICKUP TRUCK SITTING ON MY PROPERTY IN BULLHEAD BUT IT'S ONLY TWO-WHEEL DRIVE BUT IT HAS A LOT OF GROUND CLEARANCE SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE SLEEPING ON THE STREETS HOLLYWOOD YOU MIGHT TRY AND HELP ME FIND AND RECONNECT WITH A FRIEND OF MINE WHO SAYS SHE BELONGS TO EXTREMELY WEALTHY FAMILY WHO I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE A PHILANTHROPIST TO A NONPROFIT SARAH AND I WILL BE FORMING BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THEY HAD WORDS BETWEEN EACH OTHER BUT I LOST CONTACT WITH OUR FRIEND WHO HAS A HOUSE IN BEVERLY HILLS KELLY CHEN SHEHAN I WAS HOPING THAT SHE WOULD BE ON OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUT SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE WORLD????? DAVID ADAM GRENIS MAPLETON AVENUE BOULDER COLORADO USA
You need to get a locker for the front end I noticed the passenger side wheel spinning when you're trying to back up you need to get lockers for your differential cool video with Sarah Jane woodall AKA wonderhussy cool
Forgot to say I really enjoyed the video awesome I'm a hundred percent disabled not able to get out and do things you do thank you as far as Sarah Jane woodall wonderhussy I have been a subscriber to her since she started love her
When Wonderhussy gets her videos up we'll really be able to see what this van did - The dash came view doesn't reveal how rough the trail really is and them 4 "rock crawling" obstacles are no joke - That tight squeeze between the rocks was something but because I watched the guy go before me and I knew I'm narrower I just went full-send. I can see how dumb people break things out there...
Enjoyed the ride-along but I don't think I would do many of those without adding skid plates, jacking up the frame and adding a winch and bigger off roading tires. You have too much exposure to undercarriage damage to be out in the middle of nowhere without more protection.
I don't disagree - The skid plate is coming - I've been 4x4-ing since I was a kid and you can see how I'm avoiding potential hazards. I did no scraping at all on this adventure, I did hit one of the shock mounts when I was reversing out of that one spot where I went right instead of left but that was because I couldn't see exactly what was going on. The GREAT thing about this van is that I'm practically sitting on the wheels. My foot rests right on top of the left front wheel-well so I know where my tire placement is. Jeeps, 4Runners, pick-ups, anything with a hood in front of you where your tires are feet in front of you, are driving more blind which is why spotters are more needed. I usually do this sort of thing all alone and haven't run into any issues, yet. Slow and focused is key - I've had this thing all over the country from sugar sand beaches in N.J. to snow and mud in the high country of northern AZ to the treacherous steep lose gravely rutted switchbacks in southern CA. A lot of where I've taken this thing when I was alone would scare a lot of 4x4 enthusiasts. Bumpers, the winch and a skid plate are all on deck
Done it a few times, once on a KLR 225 Super Sherpa! Busted my thumb on the flats. They look ok till you hit a rolly polly rocks corner. Sand was suprisingly easier than expected. Jeeps are fine. Just started the video. Let's see how the Astro does. Should be ok with a challenge on the step in the tight canyon. But not often that a living quarters vehicle goes through. The Mogs are too wide. Whoever was in front of you could have done it together and not moved on so fast? This way, either one has a ride out if needed. Hmmm.
Absolutely, I didn't bottom out at all, no issues - I built it to take the abuse although I hadn't planned on doing anything like the rock step obstacles I'm real glad to know it can handle that sort of thing
Mike , We would be good friends in the real world, I like your take on being a Single good lookin independent tradesman and a Veteran American As a Veteran myself, I Married and stayed that way for 45 years. I would hope to have lived my life as you do had I not Married ,which at my age is a question? . No matter your faith God Bless Mike. If the Hussy showed me anything it was your channel.
An aspiring overlander to be wants to know why the grill grating was on the spare tire? A way to keep it clean of last nights dinner? And sounds just like what a park ranger would tell you.
What a wild trek in your Astro van. Super cool. Quite the adventure for your first trip to Saline Valley and Eureka Dunes. The springs are a special place for sure.
ok this is a cool one. My good friend Joe Fagan had that same impish smile after a direct stare. He had been a Jeaushuat bush pilot in Africa after he worked in a car plant in Detroit then did Jeausheat, got a Batchalers in Animal husbandry then his master's at NTSU - where we met him. Jus da sieve like Mike.
haha cool stuff California leads the world in cool understatements. We did the alpine loop out of Lake city and had times when we checked our seat belts to assure we staid in the room cage on that climb. It is funny hydroplane is different from sliding across scoured rock. haha
Thanks for the road to nowhere vid. Maybe it got better at the end. Couldn't wait. I watched an other one where the whole video was desert trail. Byyyyyyyyyeeeeee.
Than you for taking the time to type this letting me know how disappointed you were with this video, sorry I'm not living up to your expectations - I'll try harder to annoy you even more with the next one...
You lucky guy, meeting the Legendary Wonderhussy! Fancy driving too!
Wow that was expert handling of your rig. That run off of powdery fine silt and mountain gravel are not for the faint of heart! Thanks for your service! Proud daughter of a Marine❣️
I'm new here thanks to Wonderhussy. Now a fan of yours! Great job driving over that pass! Your van is amazing!
Same here!!
Looks like a bunch of fun. Thanks for the video. Man, the people are sooo cool. I'm loving it. Literally chomping on the bit to get on the road. My box truck is a work in progress.
Fun stuff! I’ve always been an Astrovan fan. Your van is fantastic. I’m glad you got to experience the Hot Springs with Wonderhussy. I’ve been watching her for years. She’s a pro.
Thanks for sharing👍🏻😊
Nice adventure Mike , love the fun with Sara . Good job on that road.
Dynamic Duo !
Your van is impressive as was your outing with the gal of Jerseymans dream.Good health and safety to you always
Haha, I recognized the guy in the white jeep! Met him at the springs when I was out there last week of April. Great video!
Daryl is awesome, check my videos, I did one on him and his jeep
I love the natural behind-the-scenes and how you manage your vehicle... you do a great job on your videos.
Wow, that was a fun and a little scary! Thanks !
Super cool video Mike,THANK YOU!!👍😎…..Most importantly,THANK YOU for you service sir!!💪🏼🇺🇸✌️
One of your coolest videos! 🌵🌵🌵
I was already subscribed to her channel...tripping a little seeing her in your van but just sat back and enjoyed the show...what a ride man. Thanks Z
Wonderhussy's smart. She experienced the journey without tearing up her own 4-Runner.
For me, it's the other way around. I've been following Wonderhussy for several years and that has led me here. So now I'm subscribing to your channel to see what you're up to.
I'm planning to drive this thing up to the arctic circle then start venturing into Baja on a semi regular basis. I was close to doing a working trip to Denver for a couple months where I planned to investigate the area but was locked down with my current client with several projects. Gotta strike when the iron's hot with work....
Congrats on such a nice astrovan!
She is all-some !!! I have been following her for a few years now !!!
Good video with Sarah Jane. I think you need to lift your van a couple more inches if you're gonna do crawling like that again. Glad you made it.
I never planned on "rock crawling" with this thing but it made it with room to spare
I took this route in my Isuzu Trooper in 1994.
I owned a 2003 it was best ice and snow rig I ever owned it was impressive only thing holding it back was ground clearance.
Yeah, I solved that issue :)
Rock-bangin in an Astro van. I wouldn't thought it possible, till now.
Wondering hussy had me at, "I'm all sweaty!" 😂
My favorite part, as well...!
I was just out at the springs 3 days ago but chickened out on doing the pass Those rock waterfalls are no joke,.....That car went off the road during the last big snowstorm a couple of months ago
I almost went off, there - Man, if you don't know that curve and you're going too fast, even in good conditions, you can die.... Thanks for the clarification
Sara is quite a fun person to adventure with, I think.
I wish I was there to help on that 3rd obstacle. Great job staying cool and calm.
I actually don't like to be "helped" unless I'm broken down - I always figure it out and usually quicker than most. The issue with traveling with others is their anxiety and overthinking of things. I make a decision and then do it, then move on to the next thing. Jeepers drive me nuts with how long they stand around discussing everything which is ironic because they have some of the most capable vehicles out there
@@AstroVanTribe Yeah the doing together thing. Retired cross country truck driver here and hated to convoy with even 1 other truck. The negotiations over every next move are exhausting
wonder hussy is so cool! 'What are you nervous about.' No exclamation mark. Just a direct question. you are so right about her. Cool dudesss.
Lfe takes guts.No guts no glory.I'm 79 and my wife and I are still "out there"Keep chuggin you youngins.Just be aware of the few Bad ass's and handle them with dispatch if ya gotta
W/h 🍺 beer koozie, I'll take a dozen..
Don't you just love it when they speak over each other so you can't hear either of them?
Eureka valley to Saline is a real butt kicker. What you guys did, Saline to Eureka is a bit easier. Steel pass going up 😬
Saw you on WH, I am totally getting to one of those naked hot springs! In Scranton, Pa here!
I'm an old Saliner from the Checker, Mammoth Bob, and Grace 💚 days. In the reign of Lizard Lee. I did Steel Pass like 25 years ago
Glad to see its the same.i.e
No Starbucks at the top. Its been a while bit I'll be back. Hat's off to Willlow Creek Steve...anyone know him? I have a bat from Lizard..
.I spent 3 months there right before the change from BLM....magical place
Awesome vid, thanks...see ya on the North Pass someday..
.I'll show ya the Garnet vein....
I'm down, man.... I'm going back and plan to do two weeks there...
That's a flash. Checker
Checker used to camp halfway between upper and lower in what we called checker pull out. Then
some one burnt him out.
U can loosen the radiator overflow cap 2 reduce pressure regarding a leaking hose on a Chevy vortex v 8. I made it home 80 miles away from home before without overheating. Replace heater hoses on water pump. Mine lasted 125 thousand miles factory.
Taking the cap off the overflow tank does nothing to release the coolant pressure
New subscriber, GR8 van😊
good what a cool prices. My suggestion take a trip to Europe - Poland - Krakou - Austwitz. You will enjoy this mountain climbing much more.
Haven't been to Europe since '01 - Went 5 times in the late '90's - Have a house in the northern mountains in Greece I need to see again, my dad was born in it. I'm hoping I can figure it out financially in the next 5 years - want to ship the van over and drive around for a year
when that happens wit gurgle gurgle gurgle 😂 after a big climb dont shut vehicle off immediatly let it idle a while to give it a chance to lower temp before you shut it off👍
Need a armored underside on the van
When you have a cherry ride like your Astro band, you always wanna be cautious because you hate to get dings and scratches. When I go off routing, I usually have a shit box. There’s nothing more exhilarating than blasting through those difficult spots and sagging year dude, you’ll kick up a hell of a dust storm, and you’ll hear sounds dragging on the undercarriage like nobody’s business, but hot, damn, with that momentum you’ll get through anything if you bring a couple along with you can always winch your ass out
come on brother. super clean is a concept. You don't have that far to fall.
Hello Mike, great lifted Astro Van! I also have a 2003 Astro Van. I want to lift it too, where did you lifted? Is there a shop? Please tell me. All the best to you.
There are companies that sell kits but you can also just figure it out yourself - Go through my videos, all the information in on my channel
@@AstroVanTribeOk. Thank you. I will definitely watch your videos then.
People are putting some effort to maintain this car trail. These washes probably leave knee deep ditches across the road that have to be fixed, maybe by hand with shovels. I think I would bring a shovel and do some filling if I did not like the holes.
😂 im inviting yall to come do rimrocker trail😂😂 and ill meet you their and be your guide as iv done it its easy 200 mi trail from moab ut to montrose co😎 awsum places to camp along the way for a 3-4 day adventure youl never forget😎👍👍
How much is that sweaty seat cover up to?
Happy High Desert Trails to Y'all
Mr Z.. do you have a video discussing your van build.. I have a 97 class B+ 21 foot van.. unfortunately it's not Chevy based..
I am seriously impressed with your driving
I have hundreds of videos many or them focus on my 4x4 modifications/upgrades
@@AstroVanTribe thank you .. will do
Yo Dude. Long may you run. Break something!
Did you guys stop at the Marble Bath?
We looked for it but couldn't find it - I'm Sure "Wonderhussy" will include that search in her video which should drop in a week or so. Her video on me and my Astro will be out today
@@AstroVanTribe Darn, the coordinates I gave her were pretty specific. Well at least she got some footage of your transit, great job. Hope to do it in my 5-Ton someday 🙄
@@wreckclues I was just looking at that - Wild...!
@@AstroVanTribe Right back at you and you get better mileage than I do.
go to moab and do rimrocker trail from moab to montrose colorado😆✊ awsum trail and verry do able in your van😎👍👍
Curious about the vehicle. no pictures?
I have hundreds of videos righ here on my UA-cam channel - Also #astrovantribe on IG
I BELIEVE IN DRIVING BEEFED UP RUBICON JEEPS.
Bingo PAL 🤙🏻😊💯
Did you lock 🔐 the front axel to the rear axel? (PART TIME 4x4)? That would be the biggest improvement I believe ❤
It's got the s10 4x4 transfer case in it with 4 high and 4 low + I've got a posi unit in the rear end
Oh that's great! I got stuck on a little snow berm in North Dakota because the stock 4x4 van had FULL TIME 4x4 💩😆 I'm in (near) Barstow CA & just bought a Hector of Land in Golden Valley Arizona 😊 & now have F-250 4x4 & a 1995 Jeep for camping & stuff. So glad being back in Mojave Desert again! 🤣🙏 I almost didn't make it after 8 years of the "Freeze"! 😛💨💤
oh man! the chivvy might choke but your won't. lay your hand on the dash and lay the fore on it!
❤❤❤
Does Chevy astro/ GMC safari vans From the late eighties and early nineties were pretty Hardy! They got decent mileage too. A homeless bum would be lucky to have one of those!
So this is what 10 miles of bad road looks like?
more closer to 40 or 50 miles - It was something like 8 or 9 hours before I got to paved roads. We left at 10:AM I got to Bog Pine around 7 - A solid hour of that was screwing off so it could probably be done in 6 or 7 hours, It's a long off road ride. They left me at the sand dunes and its over 20 mile of washboard from there to a paved road, it sucked.... It's real rough, rocky, bouldery, technical stuff, with some freaky off camber stretches, then them 4 serious rock step obstacles - Steel pass is a pretty serious stretch of 4x4 road but if you're a good driver and take your time 100% doable, even in an Astro van
WELL I SISTER SUSAN WHO LIVES IN GOLDEN POINTY ASTRO VAN AND ANOTHER CHEVY VAN JUST LIKE YOURS AND SHE HATE IT SHE HATES CHEVYS SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S DRIVING NOW I'VE BEEN DRIVING TOYOTA'S AND DODGE S MOST OF THE TIME AND I STILL HAVE MY FATHER'S OLD FORD PICKUP TRUCK SITTING ON MY PROPERTY IN BULLHEAD BUT IT'S ONLY TWO-WHEEL DRIVE BUT IT HAS A LOT OF GROUND CLEARANCE
SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE SLEEPING ON THE STREETS HOLLYWOOD
YOU MIGHT TRY AND HELP ME FIND AND RECONNECT WITH A FRIEND OF MINE WHO SAYS SHE BELONGS TO EXTREMELY WEALTHY FAMILY WHO I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE A PHILANTHROPIST TO A NONPROFIT SARAH AND I WILL BE FORMING BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THEY HAD WORDS BETWEEN EACH OTHER BUT I LOST CONTACT WITH OUR FRIEND WHO HAS A HOUSE IN BEVERLY HILLS KELLY CHEN SHEHAN I WAS HOPING THAT SHE WOULD BE ON OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUT SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE WORLD?????
DAVID ADAM GRENIS MAPLETON AVENUE BOULDER COLORADO USA
You need to get a locker for the front end I noticed the passenger side wheel spinning when you're trying to back up you need to get lockers for your differential cool video with Sarah Jane woodall AKA wonderhussy cool
It's not a straight axle up front - I have posi in the rear diff
Forgot to say I really enjoyed the video awesome I'm a hundred percent disabled not able to get out and do things you do thank you as far as Sarah Jane woodall wonderhussy I have been a subscriber to her since she started love her
$100 for the sweaty seat ?
New subscriber here. Because The Hussy sent me! Take care. sincerely, Dean O. :-I
That's a one of a kind ,ASTRO
Van...good to see Sarah...
Enjoying the content Mike… your rig is pretty sweet!
Wonder Hussy is a trooper & great video person do you right
What a great test of the Astro van....you did good on both the build and the driving.
When Wonderhussy gets her videos up we'll really be able to see what this van did - The dash came view doesn't reveal how rough the trail really is and them 4 "rock crawling" obstacles are no joke - That tight squeeze between the rocks was something but because I watched the guy go before me and I knew I'm narrower I just went full-send. I can see how dumb people break things out there...
Awesome that you’re following through with the dream!
“First time doing something like this”. that’s NOT what SHE said 😂
Enjoyed the ride-along but I don't think I would do many of those without adding skid plates, jacking up the frame and adding a winch and bigger off roading tires. You have too much exposure to undercarriage damage to be out in the middle of nowhere without more protection.
I don't disagree - The skid plate is coming - I've been 4x4-ing since I was a kid and you can see how I'm avoiding potential hazards. I did no scraping at all on this adventure, I did hit one of the shock mounts when I was reversing out of that one spot where I went right instead of left but that was because I couldn't see exactly what was going on. The GREAT thing about this van is that I'm practically sitting on the wheels. My foot rests right on top of the left front wheel-well so I know where my tire placement is. Jeeps, 4Runners, pick-ups, anything with a hood in front of you where your tires are feet in front of you, are driving more blind which is why spotters are more needed. I usually do this sort of thing all alone and haven't run into any issues, yet. Slow and focused is key - I've had this thing all over the country from sugar sand beaches in N.J. to snow and mud in the high country of northern AZ to the treacherous steep lose gravely rutted switchbacks in southern CA. A lot of where I've taken this thing when I was alone would scare a lot of 4x4 enthusiasts. Bumpers, the winch and a skid plate are all on deck
Dude, you are trying real hard to get stuck in the desert with Wonderhussy! Okay, there's a method to your madness!
Given her fridgidity at least you might stay cool.
Ha ! Hot springs are
There 4 a reason 🤔💯🤙🏻😊
Nice van man
I’ve seen it in person 😊
Uhhh, why was WH only in the video 2% of the time?
Done it a few times, once on a KLR 225 Super Sherpa! Busted my thumb on the flats. They look ok till you hit a rolly polly rocks corner. Sand was suprisingly easier than expected. Jeeps are fine. Just started the video. Let's see how the Astro does. Should be ok with a challenge on the step in the tight canyon. But not often that a living quarters vehicle goes through. The Mogs are too wide. Whoever was in front of you could have done it together and not moved on so fast? This way, either one has a ride out if needed. Hmmm.
I suspect she's just Hussy to her friends , maybe mrs Hussy , must be very hard on the tires ?
Them at LT AT tires - 10 ply sidewalls
Gnarly, dude...was it worth it?
Absolutely, I didn't bottom out at all, no issues - I built it to take the abuse although I hadn't planned on doing anything like the rock step obstacles I'm real glad to know it can handle that sort of thing
Mike , We would be good friends in the real world, I like your take on being a Single good lookin independent tradesman and a Veteran American As a Veteran myself, I Married and stayed that way for 45 years. I would hope to have lived my life as you do had I not Married ,which at my age is a question? . No matter your faith God Bless Mike. If the Hussy showed me anything it was your channel.
An aspiring overlander to be wants to know why the grill grating was on the spare tire? A way to keep it clean of last nights dinner? And sounds just like what a park ranger would tell you.
That thing gets dirty from use so I've found it's the beast place to store it and it self cleans while under there....
What a wild trek in your Astro van. Super cool. Quite the adventure for your first trip to Saline Valley and Eureka Dunes. The springs are a special place for sure.
ok this is a cool one. My good friend Joe Fagan had that same impish smile after a direct stare. He had been a Jeaushuat bush pilot in Africa after he worked in a car plant in Detroit then did Jeausheat, got a Batchalers in Animal husbandry then his master's at NTSU - where we met him. Jus da sieve like Mike.
Did you air down? Nice van. You've got it dialed in.
yes, 20 psi
After you install a new set of tires.....Take Unstoppable Morgan along for a ride !
haha cool stuff California leads the world in cool understatements. We did the alpine loop out of Lake city and had times when we checked our seat belts to assure we staid in the room cage on that climb. It is funny hydroplane is different from sliding across scoured rock. haha
On a side note get some graffic wrap or color some its a one of,Unit dice it up it a nice rig.
hoice hoice
Amazing driving. Cool video.
Thanks for the road to nowhere vid. Maybe it got better at the end. Couldn't wait. I watched an other one where the whole video was desert trail. Byyyyyyyyyeeeeee.
Than you for taking the time to type this letting me know how disappointed you were with this video, sorry I'm not living up to your expectations - I'll try harder to annoy you even more with the next one...
✊🏼⛽️🪨🪨🪨
Badass Astro van! Have u installed a skid plate?
Not yet but i did lift the engine and transmission - tons of clearance
The hussy brought me here