WHAT HAPPENED the Last Day? Utah to Colorado Adventure Wrap Up
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Our ten day adventure to Moab, UT through Ouray, CO was unforgettable. In this video I will share with you some of the planning that went into the trip, answer many of the questions you have been submitting, talk about the camping and trails and share with you what happened the last day in Colorado... which we didn't film.
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You should do more of these videos. Just kinda hanging out in the garage talking about the trip while working on the jeep. It turned out good.
That's a great to hear! What topics would you be interested to hear about?
Wow! This Utah to Colorado series was really beautiful too watch! Between the footage you capture, to how well you piece it together and your commentary, really keeps me wanting more. Really nice work Brad!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TrailRecon Most definitely enjoyed! Although there is one overland adventure that you had uploaded 2 years ago, that I have a hard time getting over the MOST incredible shots you took...And that's the Baja overland adventure! I think I have watched that at least 30 times.
Thinking about the views from that first camp site(That's not open to public), leaves me absolutely speechless! It would be amazing too see a Baja overland 2020 adventure vid, but Gladiator style.
Take it easy Brad!
Appreciate the feedback on the trails. Will need to add a few to our next trip to Moab and Colorado.
I went back and watch black bear pass and Imogene, so I guess I watched the whole series? Those were some pretty great trails. I'm glad you took the time out of the adventure to record and share it with us!
This is why I like this guy. No on hells gate! That’s an honest remark. I support your decision. I live near Ouray. Amazing country. Semper Fi Doc
Brad...of all the trails you guys hit in UT and CO, which would NOT suit the Gladiator with 3" and 37's?
Epic trip and as usual, you guys inspired us to look west even harder now. I'm glad you got to put the camera down and take a break from production...to really see that scenery thru your eyes and not a viewfinder.
Great work, keep it up, my friend!!
Love the vids. Currently building my 2000 XJ that my grandfather gave to me. Keep up the good work guys.
SouthWest Colorado has so much to see and do. Mesa Verde, Steam locomotive ride in Durango/Silverton, and scenery in every direction. and off-road heaven. Most of my time has been spent burning up the paved roads there on my motorcycle, but your vids are getting me pumped for a go at those trails off the pavement!
Hey Brad,
I love your videos very informative. I’m a first time Jeep owner I have only had my truck since March. As I start my journey modifying
my JK I’ve found your videos very helpful. I started slow rock rails, rims and tires, Alpine nav system, next a lift. I will keep watching
for all your new adventures.
Best channel of Jeepin.
Great video, love them all
Colorado is beautiful! Definitely a camping/hiking/fishing/off-roading destination. A guy from my hometown runs a Jeep rental business in Salida. We've always stuck to central Colorado, but a few years ago, we decided to visit Gunnison. We then took the back way to Buena Vista by going past Taylor Reservoir, over Cottonwood Pass, and into our final destination. It's decently maintained gravel, but there are some decent switchbacks. The Grand Cherokee handled it jyst fine. 😂
It looked like an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing it.
I take notes when watching your videos. Excellent content. You help me add trails to my future adventures.
That's how my shop ministry got started. working on my truck while answering questions. Great format.
I liked this kind of video, looking forward to more like it!
Great stuff as always. We spent 13 years in Colorado, some of the best camping and wheeling on the planet!
Your videos are top notch. Only a few channels that I look forward to watching regularly and yours is one of them. This one was exceptional very natural. Thanks keep em coming!
I’m so honored, thank you very much!!
Excellent documentary of your trip. Definitely helps others when planning a trip out to Moab.
Great video, thank you!
This is one of my favorite videos, Brad. It kinda feels like we’re just hanging out in your garage. 👍👍
Thanks for hanging out with me!
Poughkeepsie Gulch pronounced Poo-Kip-see. Glad you enjoyed your trip. It was fun to watch.
Nice video, Our Jeep club is heading out to Ouray, CO July 2019 and I cannot wait. Thanks for all the helpful information.
Top of the World is a great trail!! Did it this year with my JLU sport on 33's. My wife drove alot of it and it was her first time. And the views wow!!
Great videos and great info, very helpful. Looking to do Co next summer. Thanks for the info!!!
Hey Brad,
So true in what you say, if you 4wd together you have to camp together. None of this hotel stuff. We've done several trips down in the Victoria high country in Australia and always do rolling camps now. You get to see so much more. Keep the videos coming, looking at getting an Spot also.
Ceejay_Michael
Thank you!
I loved the format of this video! Once a Jeep hood goes up, I am totally distracted but it was cool to hear you wrap up those epic trips!
Great video, enjoyed your views of the trails you and your group have rode on and great insight of what it takes to make these great videos along with your personal experience..... :)
Thank you!
Another great video Brad. Nice recap of your UT and CO trip. I’ve done all the trails you mention and would agree with your comments. When we go we travel with fellow RV’ers and agree it is much nicer when everyone spends the evenings at the same place as far as logistics of the trip go.
Kept the great videos coming Brad.
Mike
We made it work, but it would just have been more relaxing and a little less stressful if we didn't have to worry about packing up camp and being at a meeting location as a set time. Thank you!
Love all the info + I live here in western co and love going to Ouray and Telluride too so its cool to hear stuff I do not get to see because at this time I dont have 4x4 to do the good stuff but when I do I will Thanks again!! Love the vids!!!
Another home run video. Thanks for making me feel I was just hanging out with you in the garage! I'm glad you enjoyed Colorado that much. You are always welcome here! BTW, I think my wife ordered some things from your on line store for me for Christmas....can't wait.
Glad you where able to hang out with me and thanks for using the amazon store! 👍
Great after action report!
Just to anyone wondering about doing trails like this, I’ve done top of the world, hells revenge,Ophir pass, Imogene, and Black bear in a completely stock 84 Jeep cj7 with open differential and no lift. It can be done you just have to take your time, and know your rig very well. Hopefully this helps some people who want to do this.
Keep up the good videos nice job.
Great video, Brad. It felt like you were going to ask me to hand you a 10mm or Philips head any time. Terrific production value!
Nice vid as always Brad! I have to get the Legendary crew to Colorado!
Always cool videos.
Enjoy watching.
I'm wanting to go out west and run some trials.😁
Brad,
Found your videos a little while ago and I love them. Your Jeep is a perfect example of a overland vehicle that does not need to be sky high in the air to be capable off road. Your Jeep sits low but can still flex with the best. If / When I built an overland vehicle (most likely a Jeep Jk) that is how I want mine to be.
Glad you are enjoying the videos and thank you! It's been a fun build.
Imogene, Ophir, and Onion Creek are all bucket list items....
Some top tips there! Nice on mate
loved this vid. Iused to live in Colorado love it
That was a great video Brad, I actualy felt like I was there in the garage with you.
Yo have by far the best jeep channel on youtube.
Thank you! There are some great channels out there.
Nice format! Liked the casual garage recap.
I like the format of this video esp because you are talking about Ouray and Moab.... we have been going each fall in Sept (cooler in Moab and sometimes snow in Co) for the past 8 yrs. All the trails you did we have dont plus some others with the exception of Black Bear. Maybe some day.... This year we were in our new JLU and did Poison Spider for the first time. Next year again for sure after I get a small lift and larger tires. Thanks again for all your great video’s about the trip. I really have enjoyed them
8 years is an awesome long running tradition. Thank you!
Great videos!
Another great video thanks doc
Thank you!
Great wrap up video! I really enjoyed the entire series. Please do a video on how you clean your jeep! It looks like it came out of the dealership! Even on the undercarriage! I would personally love to see your system for cleaning your rig after a trail run!
Wonderful nice job
Nice format narrating while doing a project instead of standing and talking into the camera. Good editing too to tell the story. Thanks!
Northridge owes you some kick back... I just spent $5k on suspension stuff and I found them through you. Thanks!
I wish! Congrats on the new upgrades you've got coming your way.
Wow, I did almost the same trip as you but 1 month earlier. We left Oklahoma in early July and went to Moab and Colorado as well. We ran Moab Rim, then Hells revenge(I skipped hells gate as well, but went up Escalator), fins and things, But on we did Poison spider we continued into Golden spike and then Gold bar rim, making that a long EPIC day. As far as Colorado, we stayed in the southwest corner and ran Ophir pass and Imogene pass. I also spend a day playing on the mountain bike trails in Telluride. Its was a Great trip, but as you stated, Camping in Moab in the summer was HOT.
You ran some of the trails I hope to do next time! So much to do out in Moab and CO.
My son and I hit the same trails except top of the world and Imogene pass, stayed in Moab 2016 then camped in silverton Colorado July of this year, both great trips, planning on going to California 2020 to do the rubicon... wish us luck haha
I have enjoyed your latest adventure video very much, unfortunately here in the great State of Alabama don’t have great places like there.
We have nice ones but not like there. Anyway, your points make sense. If I were in Southern California I would be honored to be part of your club and learn from y’all.
Thank y’all for sharing, ciao y’all
Thank you! We are very lucky to have so many public lands to be able to explore.
Greetings from Loveland Colorado, thanks for all the time and effort you put in your videos I'm always looking forward what you are doing next. Love to do some wheeling with you guys next time you come to Colorado, Boulder County has a great network of 4x4 trails. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! We can’t wait to get back to Colorado!
Brad, your excitement and enthusiasm are infectious, how could a trip like that not be fun and amazing. I need to do something like that with my son.
So I,m listening but find myself trying to focus on what your doing with the switch pod install. I don't multitask well HA. I am anxious for the follow up.
I am running the Apollointech 6 switch pod and have 1 open switch position currently reserved for on board air when I decide on my compressor set up.
I anticipate the need for more capability down the road so you have my attention. Love the channel man PEACE
Nothing better than building memories with your kids! You and your son will have some great stories to tell! Thank you!
Great video
Hi Brad. You do a really nice job in your videos. I just inherited a 2000 xj with 116k. It was my wife's fathers, at 86 he decided not to renew his license. I'm really excited about building a trail/adventure vehicle. I've been following your xj build and have always liked these little jeeps. I'm finding It a challenge to conservatively decide what changes to make to the xj. It will be a daily driver so street manners are a serious consideration. Like yours I'm thinking a 4" short arm with new full pack rear leafs and 32" KO's. Not sure about bumpers, most are too heavy for my purpose, though I would like a winch up front. And I think re gearing to compensate for the oversized tires and Eaton True Tracs front and rear will get me where I want to go. The rig is super clean with no body damage or rust and with the low miles will provide years of enjoyment. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work. Chris Conley
Congrats on the new XJ! Deciding on mods is always challenging and fun. We just dropped off out XJ to get some work done.... more coming soon.
If you can spend ( over a year or two) about 4grand on your xj , it will do anything, and I mean anything you ask it to do. A 4 inch lift, 33’s locker in rear new shocks , and most of all ...... time.! Don’t hurry the build, enjoy the build. It will make the journey well worth it! Remember, JEEPS are built , not bought. Buy building it , it will build you. And don’t forget to take grandpa out for a drive .
Great job on this video, once again. Your stuff is always professional. Your monologuing Is getting better.
Oh, I also wanted to let you know that Easter Jeep Safari is a great time to go to Moab. It is a great experience. Plus it is much cooler. We camped there once in July. It was 107° at night. We ended up in a hotel for the rest of the trip.
Thank you!
Your narrative skills and ability to multitask are very impressive!
Thank you!
1:40 although I already watched it, I just followed what you've said.. coz the vidz are so perfect.. keep it up..
Hey Brad. With your Jeep and the type of running you do 5.13 gears for sure. That was in my 2 door with 37" KO2 tires and it was perfect.
Even though I just had the budget to get a Wrangler Sport I still plan on hitting as many of the trails that I can handle. I've learned more than a few things from your videos, so thanks.
You can have some amazing adventures in a stock Jeep! Thanks you!
nice video.... storytelling while install spod... good format
you mentioned you want to do some more primitive camping.. One of my favorite places to camp in Moab is out a road just north of Canyon Lands Road. BLM 378. This road is all BLM land and has some amazing places to camp along it and its all FREE. 1.8 miles north of the 313 on 191 the road takes off to the East. I camp out there every time I go to Moab.
I thought of doing like you just did, hit Colorado for a few days then Moab for a few before heading back to NY. After listening to this video, maybe I should just make 2 trips out and spend quality time exploring each place rather than rushing through both in the limited time I will have. Great video
Hey Brad , when you guys were in Utah , did you do Shaffer trail or any of that stuff around Canyonlands ? Have you ever been there ? I was gonna go to Utah this year to do that area and Moab but the world sort of ended on us....gonna try next year. Those shelf roads look scary fun.
Hello from Houston tx 🤠
I agree with you about Hells Revenge, fun but for sure not the best in the area. Fins is fun little play area, easy trail that you can fly through. Poison Spyder is great. We actually did that one twice if you count adding in Golden Spike, Gold Bar Rim. This was during EJS this year. Great videos keep it up.
I know you have answered this question a dozen times. But what radio system do you use for comms between the vehicles?
Since there was no cell service, was you ham radio useful?
Watching the SPOD install made me think...
Have you seen the M.U.L.E. skid plate from Hauk Off-road (out of Pennsylvania). Seems interesting for an extra battery, etc.
I’m running 37’s and 5.13’s in my 2014 with auto trans. Im turning about 3k RPM AT 70 mph. Hills are fine but I geared it with the intention of going to 40’s. If you’re going to stick with 37’s. I recommend 4.88’s. Just a little bit better highway manners.
What gear did you have prior to 5:13 ? I like your advice . I'm spinning 1700rpms with 4:10s @70mph.....4:88 would put me around 24-2500 rpm which would be ideal personally.
Joshua Cripe I was running 4.10 as well and with the 37’s it was just too much. The 5.13’s are too much for 37’s but again, once these wear out I’ll go 40’s being that’s what I initially feared it for.
good channel
keeping it clean + avoiding ghettoness + good runs and sights + not sounding completely degenerate = 100k plus subscribers
I too am on 37s and 4.10s and it’s a hard decision on 4.88 and 5.13 but I’m going to go 4.88 because I have to run 33s sometimes and that’s the lowest gears that’s is good on the motor on highway for 33s.
You mentioned one of my biggest challenges. Actually taking the camera out and filming. I find myself wanting to live that moment and not record it... This was a cool video, very innovative method of filming...Lastly l, I didnt even realize I wasnt subscribed!
Trying to capture the moment has become someone thing I really enjoy. Great to have you as a subscriber!
Go 5.38 with that heavy 4 dr. You will not regret it. I got 5.38 in my 2 dr love em with the aev procal
Good talk. I thought I was the only one that could not decide yet between 4.88 and 5.13 gears
I talk with a lot of folks that have this debate all the time. I'll be doing my gears soon and let you all know the outcome.
Its because of this channel I'm now sitting in a dealership signing away for a silver jeep wrangler.
Congrats on the new Jeep!
I know you probably get this a lot, but I would love to tag along on your return trip to these trails. I'm hoping to make it happen next year, but I don't have a jeep crew like you do. I've been having a hard time finding a Jeep club in the Santa Clarita area.
Do you know the coordinates for your camping spot overlooking Animas Forks?
5.38s &37s = happiness ps Engines That don’t have to work as hard ,don’t use as much fuel
Great vid. Rusty should buy a Tom Woods front shaft.
I think he ordered an Adams as soon as he got home.
Your gearing question is easy. Since you don't have a Rubicon transfer case, you carry a lot of weight , have a rooftop tent, and run 37's, go with 5:13 gears. I ran 4:88's on my '13 Rubicon 2 door with auto trans and 35's and it was great in 4 wheel low and perfect on the highway. So, with your 37's I'd expect similar results. If you had a Rubicon transfer case I'd say 4:88's would work, but you'd be missing out on the added pep. I now have an '18 Rubicon auto on 37's that will get UD60's this winter. I'll be running 5:13's in those axles.
I have a Rubicon (just don't have the decals on the hood). My Jeep is my daily driver and mpg is more important than a little added pep. UD60's will be REALLY nice!
@@TrailRecon, do you drive a lot of freeway miles at sustained speed? If so, yeah, 4:88. If you drive mostly in town and only jump on/off the freeway you wouldn't realize the advantage of the taller gearing. Your driving style will account for more of a difference in MPG's than the difference between 4:88 and 5:13 gears. Your weight factor is the tipping point to me and biases the choice slightly more towards 5:13, but if you only carry a lot of weight sometimes then maybe it's not a factor. Consider that you do have heavy bumpers and if you will be installing good rock sliders and belly pans your weight will increase by the weight of another passenger... Anyway, you can't go wrong either way. Thanks for the well thought out vids, Sir!
Excellent advice, thank you!
U need to come to Australia and go remote overlanding. Primitive is the perfect description.
I’d love to someday!
Do a family trip out the MOAB. take your jeep and the XJ
I have one question,with all the mods you have done to your Jeep why do you still have the hood prop rod on your hood instead of hood shocks
Something I’d like to do, just haven gotten around to it.
Jelt NY didn't know hood shocks even existed for the JK. Thanks for the info!!!
One of the little mods I was happier with than I thought I would be. It raises the hood a little higher making it easier to work under the hood without having the hood laid all the way back to to rest on the windshield or having the stock rod in the way.
K G jeeps, especially modified jeeps are really tall. I can barely lift the hood up to put the hood prop. If I would want to lift the hood up to the windshield, I would have to star walking on the side of the jeep holding the hood and having less of an angle to lift it up. Plus the hood is pretty heavy and the fenders stick out a lot to walk on the side.
@@kg2995 i assue you do not own or use a wrangler because the hoods can be laid back onto the windshield.
hitting poison spider on this year's EJS? hitting it up on that Friday!
I didn't quite catch the name of the last trail that you hit, how would you spell that
man i wish and hope i can own a wrangler one day......love your vids btw. QUESTION!!! does owning a wrangler increase your quality of life???? (looking for a great excuse to buy) thanks
It will make you smile everyday, HECK YEAH:)
Owning a capable 4x4 will open the door to new adventures!
definitely improves quality of life, simply owning mine feels like a life accomplishment and the added sense of adventure has turned me from a grouch on the couch always drinking and pissing and moaning to wanting to get out and do something every day, ive made some great new friends through jeep groups and we try to go out once a month or so and having those wheeling trips to look forward to make going to work less of a drag because its not just grinding for bills, its jeep part money
Start with an xj. They are cheep to buy and easy to build. Do it right, and it won’t cost you near as much as the cheapest wrangler you can find . Just saying . I’ve got 3000 into my xj and wouldn’t trade it for 10 wranglers. Yes they look nice but let’s not make wheeling a rich mans sport. Poor folk on a budget goes a Long way.
Can you have rig walk around of sydchick
I’m curious, was Rusty’s drive factory or aftermarket?
It was the stock driveshaft.
me encantan tus videos muy claros en la tomas buenas travesias solo que no entiendo el ingles jajajajaja podrias su
btitularlos
Go to Taylor park Colorado u won't be disappointed
Those trails look badass! How much do they charge to ride through those trails?
Elephant Hill was the only trail we had to pay, Hells Revenge and Fins and Things requires a park pass... I think it was $5
@@TrailRecon cool! What time of year is best to go? October, November? I got a v8 Grand Cherokee thats anxious to hit those trails!!
I would recommend not going in the summer! Spring is a good time of year I hear.
I wonder if Warner Bros used the trails like onion and Devils drive ? As inspiration for the road runner and coyote?
LOL! It sure looked like it.
i like those daylighters are they on sell
Wait a minute.. I see a TRL RECN plate... no more mud?
I noticed it also and was wondering samething
I still think you should get portal axles
We are planning a Colorado trip for 2019. If you and Marco want to come along we’d love to have you help guide us. Haven’t been Jeeping there yet.
Question on your dual s-pod: I’m running a PowerTank (100% loyal!) but planning to put in onboard air as a backup system if my Powertank goes out. Will that Dual s-pod get in the way of the mounting location for the dual compressor? Seems like it might. I don’t need a dual s-Pod yet (I just put in an 8 switch system and have only used one switch so far) but want to plan ahead, you know?
By the way, I think it might be pronounced “OH-fir” with the emphasis on “Oh”
Always awesome to watch your videos. Considering driving down to San Diego area to do some of those trails you’ve got. If we do we’ll let you know!
I'm not sure what 2019 has in store for us yet. Yes the dual sPOD mount will get in the way with an under the hood arb compressor mount. Under the seat is another option for the compressor. Thank you!
And just so u know in the future alpine loop is closed do to fallen trees and rock slides