I'm Saying GOODBYE To The World's Largest Off Road Wrecker!

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  • Опубліковано 15 кві 2023
  • So I had a build project but it's time to let it go.
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  • @MattsOffRoadRecovery
    @MattsOffRoadRecovery  Рік тому +46

    A little more information on the wagon build. 😮 ua-cam.com/video/RnFA_jYkE0w/v-deo.html

    • @JamesJimmyPatterson
      @JamesJimmyPatterson Рік тому +1

      I've been seeing the forward movement of towing vehicles behind the wrecker. But been thinking a single solid bar between the axle an your hitch point on the wrecker would be super helpful. A lorry lift idea like on a heavy wrecker only I think for your Idea of climbing about up an down rocks a 3/4 S layed in below the vehicle till the wrecker would work better in your case. But a single bent pipe or made up box would work so it can swivel still an extra would be a old shock added in line if there was room. But something long enough that if it swings up the towed vehicle is pushed back from hitting the end of the boom. For over an above that nothing else could happen the towed vehicle with two lift lines and the cross strapping your already using Tom toms long walks will only be optional then.

    • @PatrickWattsFamily
      @PatrickWattsFamily Рік тому +1

      This video is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @pantarkan7
      @pantarkan7 Рік тому

      I heard there was this thing called... *thinks*, a,,, gas can. Rumor has it you can put gas in them, and have some in case you need it. I have not confirmed this rumor and it's probably hogwash, but I did hear about it. If anyone knows, and I trust their opinion, that'd be you, Matt: how capable are the new Broncos?

    • @jasonwooden
      @jasonwooden Рік тому +9

      That wagon is WAY to nice to derby! It should be resto-modded instead.

    • @diegoyoung2952
      @diegoyoung2952 Рік тому +1

      Matt what’s all done to the blue Ford!? Trusty truck you have! I just bought a 16 f350 curious about yours!

  • @robgoffroad
    @robgoffroad Рік тому +840

    Sucks when people don't have the common courtesy to let you know that they no longer need your services.

    • @monkeybarmonkeyman
      @monkeybarmonkeyman Рік тому +140

      You solve that by charging a non-refundable fee to cover expenses to/from the location 🙂

    • @walkingman9171
      @walkingman9171 Рік тому

      Not mention leaving trash behind, just another loser.

    • @4sl648
      @4sl648 Рік тому +61

      ​@@monkeybarmonkeymanand have a wall of shame on the wall in the shop.

    • @Dennis-lx9mo
      @Dennis-lx9mo Рік тому +48

      And then they don't even clean up their trash? Good on you, Matt & Tom Tom and crew.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Рік тому +29

      @@monkeybarmonkeyman My buddy is a contractor and he's had that happen and with those customers, he requires 50% down, before he even leaves home.

  • @paulstanley31
    @paulstanley31 Рік тому +66

    You did the right thing making sure the customer was safe. Customer did the wrong thing by not notifying you. It’s like people taking away resources from people who might really need help. Hope the customer sees this video and contacts you. It’s never too late to make things right.

  • @welldc
    @welldc Рік тому +112

    Love the map animations. Helps put the geography onto context for those of us who don't know the areas. Thank you, from the UK.

    • @CRneu
      @CRneu 11 місяців тому +1

      they should add a larger distance legend/scale to help people visualize how large Utah and the American West is. They're driving 300+ miles one way in some of these videos. Hurricane to SLC is almost exactly 300 miles one way and they went on detours, so it's a pretty huge trip.
      There's a small scale in the lower right corner but it's kind of hard to see and apply it.

  • @davidstjames_
    @davidstjames_ Рік тому +15

    I've been a subscriber and enjoying your content for about 6 years or so. Please do yourself a favor and don't start resorting to click bait like some of the other UA-camrs out there. You know very well that the title implied that you're selling your wrecker, not just dropping it off for some work to get done.

    • @richardpetker4337
      @richardpetker4337 23 дні тому +1

      So true!! Does loose some respect. If you have great content your followers will watch no matter what the title.

  • @AlLefebure-ci3xs
    @AlLefebure-ci3xs Рік тому +92

    To whomever is editing these videos, you deserve a raise. The quality of this channel keeps getting better. From content to editing, great job!

    • @warrendon1388
      @warrendon1388 Рік тому +2

      At the Wrecker Games, Kolby introduced Zach as the new editor.

    • @Dredster747
      @Dredster747 Рік тому +22

      Whoever comes up with the clickbait titles can stop that bullshit.

    • @tylernolan7295
      @tylernolan7295 Рік тому

      @@Dredster747 you’re just an idiot for thinking they are real🤣have you not noticed they are all jokes and none are serious??

    • @carlosberrio2206
      @carlosberrio2206 Рік тому

      I couldn’t said it better.

  • @paulajohnson2568
    @paulajohnson2568 Рік тому +105

    Hey, Matt... The fact that you & your crew went out to see if the Ghost Customer was still in need of your help says multitudes about your integrity. The Hubs & I, for 2, are impressed & very proud of you & your crew. We watch every episode you upload & love em all. Keep up the great work!! 😊

  • @1a1u0g9t4s2u
    @1a1u0g9t4s2u Рік тому +19

    It is wonderful to see the numerous positive supporting comments towards Matt and his crew. Love how he supports various charities
    and his team. Kudos to you Matt and crew.

  • @josiatokirina1788
    @josiatokirina1788 Рік тому +16

    What a fun adventure. I especially loved the traveling heads on the map. Nicely done! Thank You Matt and Tom and everyone who brings us these delightful videos!

  • @razghost2
    @razghost2 Рік тому +305

    I'm so proud to see Matt learning from his mistakes and topping up with gas before driving into the desert.

    • @bonacker9762
      @bonacker9762 Рік тому +13

      Oh I bet the internet has a little to do with that.... Now to make sure he has ramps on ALL OF HIS TRAILERS .

    • @seanwalter1944
      @seanwalter1944 Рік тому +4

      Just this once... don't get too excited 😉

    • @talon1623
      @talon1623 Рік тому +3

      You're "proud"? That's kind of weird.

    • @duane4972
      @duane4972 Рік тому +3

      But, ... He's losing his sense of Adventure !

    • @kirstenmorrison8308
      @kirstenmorrison8308 Рік тому +3

      @@bonacker9762 he doesn't need the ramps with most of the vehicles that he uses on the rescues and recoveries. As you will notice most of them can get on and off the trailer on their own. The difference between some people and Matt Wetzel is that Matt doesn't wake wake up thinking about ways to criticize others for their imperfections and mistakes he chooses to ignore those things. Maybe you should strive to be more like him instead of criticizing him for being so imperfect in your eyes

  • @tumbleweedking5668
    @tumbleweedking5668 Рік тому +508

    You need a fuel surcharge up front on theses long distance rescues.

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Рік тому +14

      yep

    • @brianjohnson8616
      @brianjohnson8616 Рік тому +27

      I don’t think he charges people since they want the calls for UA-cam videos. A number of videos ago they eluded to that.

    • @Cougracer67
      @Cougracer67 Рік тому +67

      @@brianjohnson8616 "alluded"; they aren't trying to escape from the cops!

    • @SteelheadTed
      @SteelheadTed Рік тому +15

      In past videos he said he charges a minimum fee in order to come out.

    • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
      @nzsaltflatsracer8054 Рік тому +4

      @@Cougracer67 😄

  • @danathomas3148
    @danathomas3148 Рік тому +4

    My husband and I really enjoy watching and this one had a lot to see! You all do a great job! Hope Jake comes back he has an amazing voice and presents! Just missed Lizzy! You need a side car‼️

  • @Bryan-Hensley
    @Bryan-Hensley Рік тому +286

    I'm totally surprised you don't charge a deposit for trips like that.

    • @PopeAstro
      @PopeAstro Рік тому +6

      Just burning money

    • @niceguy2091
      @niceguy2091 Рік тому +10

      turns off customers, nobody wants to pay before the job is accomplished.

    • @niceguy2091
      @niceguy2091 Рік тому +19

      @@patrickbellefleur5508 customer is completely in the wrong for not calling back, but I think they probably just got lucky and got helped by someone passing by

    • @ck4269
      @ck4269 Рік тому +13

      content is content. I wonder how much he makes off these youtube videos? He might not be worried about being paid for the jobs as long as he gets a video out of it

    • @rickway2039
      @rickway2039 Рік тому +14

      @@ck4269 looks like the average is $0.018/view. So at this point, with 111,000 views, right about $2,000. Hopefully enough to cover the gas bill :D

  • @rockysquirrel4776
    @rockysquirrel4776 Рік тому +213

    With the number of times you have had extra passengers riding on the back of the wrecker, maybe you should look into a couple of jumpseats along the lines of the ones Suburu had for their little trucks.

    • @Shilohii65
      @Shilohii65 Рік тому +16

      Subaru Brat seats would be great for additional pax.

    • @MrSaemichlaus
      @MrSaemichlaus Рік тому +15

      Yeah, I would hate to see somebody fall in line of those tires.

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Рік тому +2

      I have seen plans for seats, but there is a lot of other stuff that needs to be done before putting them in.

    • @SuperAWaC
      @SuperAWaC Рік тому +3

      I had a brat I miss that thing.

    • @vesper1140
      @vesper1140 Рік тому +3

      @@dubious6718 Who are you?

  • @elginnelson7934
    @elginnelson7934 Рік тому +3

    I love this video. It is so fun to watch men work together and do helpful things. I feel like I was there with you on the trip (instead of stuck in the house). Thank you.

  • @davidgurgir
    @davidgurgir Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your life's journey with all of us.41is not old at all, you should be proud of the hard work you did trying to clean up all that snow.joe is one lucky guy you are so beautiful.keep up the great work your doing!! God bless..

  • @Scorpion-se4ef
    @Scorpion-se4ef Рік тому +451

    I hope u sent that dude a bill for the recovery as he did not even have the decency to notify you

    • @xToddmcx
      @xToddmcx Рік тому +63

      He talked about that in an early video, he does bill people for the travel time if they do this. But it's hard to force them to pay, plus these days he doesn't charge half the time since youtube pays so much.

    • @L3Dhelpguide
      @L3Dhelpguide Рік тому +21

      @Tom Aiger even with pre approval of credit card, they can challenge the charges. And with no services rendered, they will likely get the money back anyways.

    • @CapablePimento
      @CapablePimento Рік тому

      More and more people suck harder and harder every year I swear.

    • @jhoncho4x4
      @jhoncho4x4 Рік тому +7

      I would take a deposit with a debit card only or they bring cash to me first, before travelling.
      We never hooked to receiver hitches either; they fly when they rip off from corrosion.
      Looks like he had some errands to run up that way; so not a total wasted trip.

    • @misteraon
      @misteraon Рік тому +11

      He could probably take CC deposits…especially for the longer distance recoveries…but he’d have to have them sign an initial agreement with terms so it’s documented if they try to issue a dispute on the charge. He has an agreement to back it up.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Рік тому +78

    I love how Matt just delivers a trunk full of stuff and goes like "Yeah, so this has to somehow all go into the Heavy Wrecker."... 😁😇🤟

  • @johncollins1564
    @johncollins1564 Рік тому +1

    7:20 Trevor's Face when he heard he was going to be able to drive the Wreaker. It is moments like these that will live with him forever! Keep up the good work

  • @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm
    @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm Рік тому +37

    Y'all are awesome! I would have been so upset driving all the way out to little Sahara just to get ghosted. Especially with how much you had going on that day. You're dedication to your customers is top-notch. Your dedication to your fans is even better. Think y'all for what you do. 🙏

    • @TippyHippy
      @TippyHippy Рік тому

      I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.

  • @alexnorth757
    @alexnorth757 Рік тому +25

    you guys should have a black book of "customers". share it with all the other recovery companies in the area that you can so you can know if a customer does stuff like this one did or if a customer is really hard to get $$$ out of after a recovery is done.
    so next time a person like this gets stuck and phones for a tow, hes told that no one will come get them(at least without being paid before you even leave the shop).

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Рік тому +1

    Awesome trip guys! You got to meet up with friends along the way too! It's too bad your customer didn't send you a note to say it was handled but I'm sure the seat time in the wrecker was appreciated!

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 Рік тому +1

    I’m 20 seconds in and already smiling hard. Tom-Tom grinning in the background gets me every time. You guys are legends. Ok… now to watch the rest of the episode! 😂
    Rob, Australia

  • @sh-df1bb
    @sh-df1bb Рік тому +80

    You've got such a positive attitude. It's quite admirable. You don't seem to let other people's indecency get you down. After seeing your son Rudys unfortunate sugar incident, It seems you have passed on those wonderful traits to him. You guys continue to inspire others with your entertaining videos and positive attitudes. Thanks for making us all a small part of the "fun".

    • @lifebehindtheselens
      @lifebehindtheselens Рік тому

      L0l his son fucked someone over and they got him right back lmfao

  • @Trucktiger2468
    @Trucktiger2468 Рік тому +6

    It was a little difficult to follow along with your day plan, but that actually made it hilarious.
    Appreciating Tom’s beard.
    You should have your “other” guys do more recovery vids (rollback, sling, etc).
    I like seeing you get teens involved and driving the rigs, whether your own young ones or others.
    Finally! A customer who communicates.
    “Don’t touch my things”, yet you just gave him carte blanche to all but tear the wrecker apart.
    Tom looks better in Digdug.
    DERBY TIME!!!
    I love the old wagons.
    Improvise. Adapt. Overcome!
    18 hrs? I thought that was a standard day at MORR.

  • @trevorsorenson8329
    @trevorsorenson8329 Рік тому +2

    One Trevor to another... I'm jealous that he got to drive the sick wrecker! Thanks for the content gents!

  • @eureka1512
    @eureka1512 Рік тому +2

    @23:00 Good work. Another way for another time: Dig a ditch/hole for the rear wheels of the trailer. 💡Dig ruts with a static burnout. Or deflate the tires.

  • @eddellow4285
    @eddellow4285 Рік тому +10

    Jake has the perfect attitude to supplement the team. You should include him morr often.

  • @tripleeathletics
    @tripleeathletics Рік тому +89

    What an A-hole! I would’ve called that jerk and let him have a piece of my mind! I’d also tell them, Unless they make it right (atleast cover my fuel.) But, I’d definitely let them know I would never come after them again if they’re in a pinch…

    • @jasonh4167
      @jasonh4167 Рік тому +8

      Yeah black ball them from serv.😠

    • @mrfunnylookinhayes9088
      @mrfunnylookinhayes9088 Рік тому +6

      That jerk wouldn't care. Hell he didn't care about let Matt know that he had gotten out. Its sad that you have people like that in the world. I helped a lady and her daughter out a couple of days out. There Truck been sitting up all winter. I check it out and even put my battery in their truck. You think that lady said thank you? Not at all. But that's ok. I get my rewards from God. I was happy to help them out. They still driving that truck around with a bad water pump. I told them not to drive it. Water just pouring out of that water pump. That 4.0 Ford Explorer engine is a motor you can depend on. Now they going to f it up.

    • @timradke7775
      @timradke7775 Рік тому

      Like they care

    • @masterbates7016
      @masterbates7016 Рік тому +2

      I am self-employed and have a small handyman business and do everything from recoveries to renovations on houses. When customers blow me off or don't pay I'll put them on my do not deal with list and that's it for them

    • @larrythompson8630
      @larrythompson8630 Рік тому +1

      If he had called 2 hours before. Matt could have gotten to his next job on time. Almost zero time wasted.

  • @fredmartine674
    @fredmartine674 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along ..good recovery and awesome trip..

  • @johnfluckiger9693
    @johnfluckiger9693 Рік тому

    Well this explains what y'all were doing in Tooele County when I saw ya last week...thats an awesome trail to explore in better weather. Its always so much fun to see famimiar areas y'all are visiting and take vid's of.

  • @UniquePrepping
    @UniquePrepping Рік тому +4

    Been following you for awhile, but just now subbed with this account. Appreciate everything you, your family and team do! Also for your customer who didn’t notify you, it’s ashamed that people don’t have the courtesy to be forward to others

  • @yvonboudreau3932
    @yvonboudreau3932 Рік тому +7

    With those snow capped mountains in the background, it's amazing Chad gets any work done.

  • @AndyTheWise
    @AndyTheWise Рік тому

    Love the ramp set up lol and it got the job done! Just a thought for the World's Largest Off-Road Wrecker, how about some small outdoor seats with seatbelts and arm rests mounted on top of the two tool boxes for riders? Also you can mount a folding jump seat over the shifters inside between the passenger and driver seats. It was a busy day and sorry that you got ghosted. I would have been really frustrated about that, a simple phone call or text could have remedied that.

  • @surftragic
    @surftragic Рік тому

    That was sure a productive day, except for the twit who ghosted you !!! The scenery on your trips interests me greatly, also thanks for giving maps of where you are at, please name all the towns you stop at or pass through. The reason I ask that favour is that I had the privilege of being driven from Central North Washington to New Mexico at the latter end of 2018 & we visited some people in St George, stayed there for a week before spending 2 weeks at Santa Fe. We came over to see the Fall colors, and notice I mention in my diary, going thru Hurricane !! We loved the scenery & we explored all around your area & many other places, that's one of the main reasons I watch every video you post, of course the builds you do on those vehicles are extra awesome as I have dabbled a bit along that line in my past life & can appreciate the satisfaction you must experience. Please have a Burrito for me at least once a week, I've tried some here but they don't compare with the ones I had there & at Sana Fe. we have been over to your beautiful land quite a few times since 1979 & am lucky to have a sister who lives near Wenatchee WA, that's why we've been able to get off the general tourist track & see the real USA. Love what you do Matt, Tom, Lizzie, & all the other groups you work with..... Ron. Australia

  • @badgerservices9665
    @badgerservices9665 Рік тому +186

    Those people who let you drive all that way to rescue them and then ghost you, complete and utter scumbags. Why not just text to say "Hi, sorry, I got out"? I just dont get it. What is their thought process? I guess non. They dont think. No empathy. No awareness. Just scum.

    • @tonyhussey3610
      @tonyhussey3610 Рік тому +19

      Yes this world is full of inconsiderate and flaky people..

    • @AquaticLogic
      @AquaticLogic Рік тому +11

      Could you imagine the response if Matt called these people out publicly?

    • @Jtwizzle
      @Jtwizzle Рік тому +4

      They must think they will have to pay a fee.

    • @brendandor
      @brendandor Рік тому +11

      @@AquaticLogic It would most likely be way over the top. sure they wasted them a few hours but people would likely go as far as death threats so it's really not worth it. The internet isn't a pretty place. The way matt dealt with it is best for everyone really.

    • @PolumbiusTheThird
      @PolumbiusTheThird Рік тому +11

      @@brendandor as you can see, the comments are full of over the top people. its not even their problem yet they are so offended. lol.

  • @123chupadero
    @123chupadero Рік тому +5

    Great video- positive attitude while being ditched- 'The World's Largest Wrecker' needs rear jumper seats w/roll cages on the bed for passengers!

  • @theseventhgeneration6910
    @theseventhgeneration6910 Рік тому

    Pure folks, pure fun, pure lives. No amount of shade can dim that much light. Roll on!

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Рік тому

    That was fun to tag along for the day!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @Shilohii65
    @Shilohii65 Рік тому +17

    Surcharge for those super out of the way locations, especially for those who ghost you and get themselves out, but you make the extra effort to follow through on your end.
    Your ethics and dedication to the job is great Matt.

    • @foxlake6750
      @foxlake6750 Рік тому +4

      I would want 50% up front on long distance recoveries or forget it…..

  • @blackXhawksXkickXbut
    @blackXhawksXkickXbut Рік тому +38

    Definitely need to add some jump seats with harnesses above the tool boxes

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 Рік тому +2

      Yup, someone is going to fall off there right under a wheel and chances are that won't end well.

    • @WestCoastWheelman
      @WestCoastWheelman Рік тому +3

      As much as I love the look of the wrecker, this is exactly why a cab over design would have made way more practical sense. It could be a 5 seater without changing the size and performance of the chassis, and it would be even easier to work on with tilting the cab off being part of the design.

  • @JohnnyPiper
    @JohnnyPiper Рік тому

    Matt your attitude is one of your greatest qualities. Amazing to watch.

  • @b52goats
    @b52goats Рік тому +1

    Man I watch all these and this was such a great video!! Seen Matt with the boys, knocking out chores with ups and downs a long the way. Great job team!

  • @vickihittle609
    @vickihittle609 Рік тому

    Nice Cutlass. Absolutely loved my old Cutless Supreme. She had plenty of power. I would drive something like that after being fixed up a bit. Have fun derbying that one.

  • @jags01071
    @jags01071 Рік тому +153

    It still amazes me some people are so self absorbed that they wouldn't let you know they don't need your service anymore

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Рік тому +19

      One of two reasons, if they tried to call from the stuck vehicle, they may have been out of range of a cell tower, but they could have called when IN range. Also, part of it is the political climate we are in here in the US and too many people seems to have forgotten common courtesy rules/etiquette.

    • @chuckrf1502
      @chuckrf1502 Рік тому +11

      The wrecker “association” should share the names of customers like this and blackball them for future calls. 😊

    • @jags01071
      @jags01071 Рік тому +4

      @@chuckrf1502 that is exactly what they should do, start a record

    • @JugsKise
      @JugsKise Рік тому +3

      @Adventures Of The Times I dunno, I believe (would _like_ to believe anyway, lol) that the vast majority of people would have found a way to get in touch with Matt. Still, that percentage who wouldn't and didn't is way too high regardless.

    • @hines862009
      @hines862009 Рік тому

      @Adventures Of The Times you mean a narcissist.

  • @alexanderross2786
    @alexanderross2786 Рік тому +21

    You should add some sort of seats on the back of the wrecker with some basic seat belts. Maybe Flip Downs??

    • @Javelina_Poppers
      @Javelina_Poppers Рік тому +1

      Remember the little Subaru BRAT trucks? They had 2 rearward facing bucket seats in the bed with grab bars............those would be perfect!!

  • @wynottgivemore9274
    @wynottgivemore9274 Рік тому

    1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme Vista wagon! WOW!!! Love it!👍 I almost bought a used one back in the 80s for $2,500 with factory t-tops and swivel bucket seats, minus the wagon ...but the seller backed out at the very last minute and sold it to a friend of his. 😞 . So I found a 74 cutlass for $700 and I was ok but not happy. I've had a 89 delta 88 and a 94 calias that calias was a tank. I mean it was fantastic for off roading went through snow over a foot deep in farmers Fields,i used to go out from the the city to run my dogs ,and I never once got stuck. Anyway
    Anyway I'm guessing you picked that up for the 500 challenge or whatever that's called...👍

  • @richardpetker4337
    @richardpetker4337 23 дні тому

    Didn't say goodbye for long. Watching this a year later and you still have it.!! Don't be MISLEADING!

  • @Scandinavian4x4
    @Scandinavian4x4 Рік тому +26

    It doesn't matter what industry you work in, there are always customers who are a pain in the caboose, or try to scam you. Keep that in mind and just continue to go on and serve the good fellows around you.

    • @john_nip_nop
      @john_nip_nop Рік тому +2

      Dealing with the public - some joy, some pain. My Grandfather had an auto repair business during the Depression (worked on the town Doctor's Duesenburg.) He found that the worst deadbeats were pastors - they firmly believed the mechanic should donate parts and labor to the Lord.

  • @TxRiderDave
    @TxRiderDave Рік тому +4

    Matt, Tom and Jake all earned their road warrior badges this day. That was a lot of driving around.

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 Рік тому

    That 4 v 4 derby should be pretty awesome. You guys are bringing some heavy metal and have the two destroyers on the team. Shame you got ghosted. At least it was on the way and you should have gotten some cash for your trouble. Quite the road trip.

  • @pat0653
    @pat0653 Рік тому +3

    Hello! It's 49°F and sunny and a predicted 66°F this afternoon here in Trois-Rivières, PQ, Canada and I'm watching you guys do your awesome stuff, keep those videos coming, loving everything you show us, great work from you guys at MORR!

  • @MacBailey
    @MacBailey Рік тому +3

    After several recoveries with the big wrecker the only design question is that you often have more people than seats in/on it. I would suggest adding some folding jump seats at least to the center of the cab and on top of the boxes in the back. You might also put dust goggles at least in the boxes as you have had a lot of gritty pulls out of the sand, sometimes for miles. Safety first as they say.

  • @chrisclark3801
    @chrisclark3801 Рік тому

    Ohman you guys that Cutlass. I had a '78 coupe with that waterfall grill. Loved that thing.

  • @kevinmiller1134
    @kevinmiller1134 Рік тому

    Its neat that you take it all in stride when someone forgets to give you a courtesy call that they got rescued. I understand the frustration in those cases.
    🖖 GOOD JOB !!

  • @chriscollins5488
    @chriscollins5488 Рік тому +5

    Matt, you are truly one of the good ones! Good for you for showing that you're the better human being in this scenario. Love you're videos they are part of my morning routine lol! Great job!!

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 Рік тому +3

    Good morning Matt this was a fun video with guest appearances and seeing places you haven't been to on your videos. I am curious to find out about the derby car I know with you, Paul, Robby and Rudy it will definitely be a lot of fun no matter what you do.
    As a long time fan of this channel driving the world's largest wrecker would definitely be an amazing honor

  • @danm2419
    @danm2419 Рік тому +1

    That was awesome! I love days like that. I'd work for MORR for free to do those kinds of things!

  • @Buzz-Tea
    @Buzz-Tea Рік тому +1

    Watching all those videos of the the Wrecker in action something came into my mind: Mount two weather-proof seats on the toolboxes facing rear. Space for 2 more people or dogs...

  • @Imnotnumberone
    @Imnotnumberone Рік тому +3

    I just half to say you guys are an awesome group of people. Its always a good time watching your content. Keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching from way up in the north west 👍

  • @dannydavis2046
    @dannydavis2046 Рік тому +48

    I love that Matt keeps a positive attitude despite being done dirty.

    • @JanaMarie71
      @JanaMarie71 Рік тому +3

      And obviously passed that on to Rudy who just had his Comanche vandalized. He handled that way better than I would have.

    • @firstname5134
      @firstname5134 Рік тому

      @@JanaMarie71 what I was gonna say

  • @jonburrell3795
    @jonburrell3795 Рік тому

    I certainly enjoy watching you guys help everybody how you spread the love

  • @davebanks7435
    @davebanks7435 Рік тому

    Wonderful attitude guys after a mighty trek for nothing: you guys rock> Good to see Johnny Boy again :)

  • @victorpapaavp
    @victorpapaavp Рік тому +4

    You guys were almost halfway to Rangely CO! If you ever make it up into the Dinosaur national Monument area, there's a teeny town called Rangely which is great to stop at for Gas.
    Oh, and legend has it, a bunch of Rock crawlers broke down out there, so instead of getting a tow home, they just founded a town around the area. And now they have a city maintained Off Road park with winch points. Completely free of charge iirc. You guys should check it out!

  • @jacobziegler9773
    @jacobziegler9773 Рік тому +35

    If I ever come out that way I’m bringing extra fuel in case I run into Matt. Chances are he will need it.

  • @kevinwillis7150
    @kevinwillis7150 Рік тому +1

    First off I love watching all your videos I am a long time subscriber keep up the great work. I wanted to tell you about a rock-crawler I just came across on a channel called wrecked Gear it will blow your mind. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment you have given me

  • @FrehleyBurst9-1878
    @FrehleyBurst9-1878 Рік тому

    Damn SWEET XJ Tom Tom! That is my favorite color of all that was offered on the XJ. Throw some 1 Ton axels and coil overs then some 40s all around. Have Matt reach out to Americas Most Wanted 4x4 here in Michigan and order a Hellephant 1000 HP 7.0/426 CI 950 LB-FT Torque motor and you will be the XJ KIng of Utah! Jared at AMW4X4 will take very good care of you!

  • @lucasperboni674
    @lucasperboni674 Рік тому +6

    I was amazed at how you guys kept your cool and good spirits even when getting skunked.

    • @corneliusthecrowtamer1937
      @corneliusthecrowtamer1937 Рік тому

      yeah cus they make so much money from this channel, they don't really need to care that much about the actual recovery jobs

  • @Beandiptheredneck
    @Beandiptheredneck Рік тому +43

    Only Matt would show up to pick up a station wagon on a gooseneck with no ramps 😂

    • @celestwarrior
      @celestwarrior Рік тому +2

      Just needs to put 33 inch tires on the wagon and it will ride right up

    • @kingcosworth2643
      @kingcosworth2643 Рік тому +2

      He's just lucky he has good McGyver skills and manages to get through every obstacle he creates for himself.

  • @coreywhitten1088
    @coreywhitten1088 Рік тому

    That was a neat trip. Fun with maps. I laughed hard for” give her the onion for just a second”. BANG!

  • @taylerdarlas1589
    @taylerdarlas1589 Рік тому +1

    Hey Matt maybe it would work for you if you added some rear seats on the wrecked like the Subaru brat like go cart seats? Would be way more comfortable for the people in the rear

  • @rullstolsjagarn9401
    @rullstolsjagarn9401 Рік тому +4

    How hard is it too call you and say that’s the care is saved and fine so you and the team don’t take many hours in the trash! I’m looking at all of your videos. Gratings from Sweden 🇸🇪 🤘🏻Keep going that you doing ❤️

  • @davebaker489
    @davebaker489 Рік тому +12

    Well we all know Matt's a nice guy. I hope he's a nice guy with a long memory.

    • @lanceuppercut6168
      @lanceuppercut6168 Рік тому +1

      Not sure if this is what you mean but I've thought he should save those people's numbers for future reference.

  • @cwade6944
    @cwade6944 Рік тому

    I want back and watched some old videos from way back and yalls production level has came a looking way! lol been a fan for a while!

  • @MaximRecoil
    @MaximRecoil Рік тому

    I would name that thing "Jitterbug."
    When I was a kid in the early 1980s my father had a 1940s or 1950s 1½-ton White Motor Company truck with a body style that was similar to that big yellow wrecker. It had two transmissions connected to each other so that you could put both transmissions in reverse to get a very low forward gear. A truck modified like that was called a "jitterbug" around here (Maine). They often had a homemade boom winch and were typically used in the woods for harvesting firewood, which is what Dad used his for. The ones with a boom winch were kind of a poor man's cable skidder. Even though that big yellow wrecker will never be used as an actual jitterbug, it would be the best jitterbug ever. It could even outperform an actual cable skidder in some areas I suspect, due to its extreme suspension articulation and high-revving big block gas V8 (high-revving compared to a skidder's diesel engine, anyway).

  • @oldvarmit
    @oldvarmit Рік тому +18

    Matt, you had me going crazy for a minute thinking you were getting rid of the wrecker. I should've known better. 🤣

    • @spacecruisers
      @spacecruisers Рік тому +17

      Clickbait headlines, they’re all over UA-cam now. I watch every video, but it’s unfortunate that a channel this big resorts to this tacky strategy.

    • @normalperson1475
      @normalperson1475 Рік тому +1

      I saw that then I looked at the small pic that goes along with the clickbait and I saw Chad in the drivers seat so I figured they were taking it to Chads so he could finish up the wiring. I watched it anyway so Matt could make a few more dollars off the number of hits of people watching this.

  • @marklar7551
    @marklar7551 Рік тому +5

    If the good Lord wanted me to see the sunrise, he would have scheduled it later in the day 👽

  • @WasserSquatch
    @WasserSquatch Рік тому +3

    Matt you're much nicer than me, i do underwater recoveries and if they don't answer the phone i don't burn the fuel. Thanks for the video!

  • @hectorzelaya1863
    @hectorzelaya1863 Рік тому

    Well first I wanna say I love ROCKY MOUNTAIN WRECKERS even though I'm in CA hope Chris Nielsen got your back. Second I'm glad you finally got a trailer suitable for your wrecker that other one was way to small. Keep making your videos makes my weekends awesome.

  • @Matteo_68
    @Matteo_68 Рік тому +5

    Glad to see this week starting out at the fuel pumps.

  • @davedefea5530
    @davedefea5530 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoy the videos Matt. Your team is awesome. Keep up the great work!

  • @averybeam4120
    @averybeam4120 Рік тому

    Hard working people! I have a 2000 Escalade 4wd I am looking to take it through the dunes very inspired by this Channel taught me a lot of good knowledge!

  • @donaldmccarty457
    @donaldmccarty457 Рік тому +1

    Lol it's great to see Matt maybe just maybe has learned his lesson of having fuel and or back up fuel God bless all amen

  • @ReeceLain
    @ReeceLain Рік тому +19

    tom is by far my favorite haha. great addition to the channel! the chemistry between matt and tom truly is something special haha

  • @austinknox4160
    @austinknox4160 Рік тому +4

    Have you thought about putting actual seats on the back of the wrecker? Seems like there's always someone sitting back there on the tool boxes.

  • @shirleyallen6072
    @shirleyallen6072 Рік тому

    Matt & Tom: Crazy is as crazy does... along for the ride? Well, that is what we get for being fans...look forward to what’s next:))

  • @ScottDeVoreSeabee02
    @ScottDeVoreSeabee02 Рік тому

    Y'all should gouge a couple of spots in the center of the trailer, fore and mid where hideable d-rings can be mounted as anchor points for snatch blocks. 👍😎🇺🇸

  • @GraniteRWolf
    @GraniteRWolf Рік тому +11

    Love all the content. My only gripe is the durby car. We are so far from the days these cars were everywhere. It saddens me deeply knowing that lovely wagon is going to be chopped into a durby car when there's so many 2000s cars that could be used. Keep up the great content. Hate to see that survivor be chopped and crushed. One on the last.

    • @bushratbeachbum
      @bushratbeachbum Рік тому +1

      What is the derby car?
      As a non American I've no idea!

    • @GraniteRWolf
      @GraniteRWolf Рік тому

      @@bushratbeachbum here in America we have demo durby races, where cars are taken, stripped out and used in a kind of gladiatorial combat where you run your car into others and the last car driving wins. Great back in the day when we had lots and lots of big strong steel cars to use. But now those cars that use to be throw away or worthless to most people are becoming much, much harder to find. It's like taking a antique and smashing it for laughs.

    • @emersonb5764
      @emersonb5764 Рік тому

      The big sturdy old cars hold up better. It’s where a lot of our vintage 4-door cars went, since the 2-door models are the ones desired by those that would restore one.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Рік тому +63

    Tom and Matt are so good together, that they've began finishing each other's sentences.😂

    • @robertbaird4822
      @robertbaird4822 Рік тому

      Tom trying to take over,he's nothing but a pain ,sticks hi nose in every chance he gets ,I'm wipping the channel

    • @-Scotty
      @-Scotty Рік тому +2

      @@robertbaird4822 Your playlist isn't one of the younger generation so it's nice to have you here on social media to share your thoughts and opinions. I see Tom as a wealth of knowledge & a bloody good bloke, maybe you're a bit like Tom too and you don't like that? I feel you ought to stay with the channel & put your efforts towards creating literate sentences. All the best mate.

    • @AFloridaSon
      @AFloridaSon Рік тому

      @@robertbaird4822 I've always liked Tom. I really don't know why anyone would have a problem with him.

  • @SportyPompano
    @SportyPompano Рік тому

    7:20 haha trevors smile when you said that, i would have the same reaction haha

  • @user-te8bt3og8p
    @user-te8bt3og8p 11 місяців тому

    I'll have you know I have never heard of you until 8/8/23 and I have binge watched the entire build of that beast in about 3 days lol. Keep it up and IV learned a lot

  • @jimyeats
    @jimyeats Рік тому +3

    “Who doesn’t have ramps!?” Literally said in the most true fashion ever.

  • @danbeckstead2020
    @danbeckstead2020 Рік тому +5

    Ya know about the boom on your other non off-road wrecker? That picks up the cars tires and prevents it from running into the back of the rig?

  • @ponypwr
    @ponypwr Рік тому

    Good looking XJ TOM TOM! Perfect winter daily driver!

  • @katj3089
    @katj3089 Рік тому

    I laughed out loud when you “gave it the onions” to load the derby station wagon! The bumper slammed into the back of the trailer an only moved just a small bit - indicating this wagon will be a killer derby machine! More humor please!

  • @joesphbest3120
    @joesphbest3120 Рік тому +4

    You guys are something else, love every minute of it.

  • @dougheywood4692
    @dougheywood4692 Рік тому +5

    The title to this video almost gave me a heart attack. Your attitude with the ghost was much better than mine would have been.

  • @aaronbrand3813
    @aaronbrand3813 Рік тому

    Today’s episode, so different, loved it, refreshing and fun to see some of the day by day lighthearted struggles..!

  • @pieteri.duplessis
    @pieteri.duplessis 11 місяців тому

    Hello Matt, I’ve a suggestion to make - similar to one I’ve made to Paul. I just love that yellow bug-eyed “buggy” of yours but I think it does need mud guards but not body-mounted ones. Instead, mount them on the suspension so that they can move up and down with the wheels.

  • @landrover827
    @landrover827 Рік тому +6

    Why don’t you take a preauthorization on a credit card before going out? Time to start charging a “call fee” so if they don’t need your service after you’ve been called, you get the to charge it.