Driving the Infamous DEVIL'S HIGHWAY (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

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In this video I drive an infamous dirt road that traverses extremely rough, rugged, and remote country. Welcome to El Camino del Diablo.
DATE FILMED: January 2023
► The Land Cruiser tour on Cheap RV Living: • SUV TOUR Living in an...
► Donate a few bucks to SUV RVing viewer Jimmy (he lives full-time in his Jeep), who recently ran into serious car trouble: spot.fund/jfbt9si
► The website I used to plan this trip: cabezaprieta.org/destinations...
GPS COORDINATES
* Starting campsite: 32.31956, -112.86311
* Bates Ranch: 32.169573, -112.951026
* O’Neill’s Grave: 32.09751, -113.35404
* Monument Bluff (The cinder cone I hiked up): 32.10158, -113.51312
* Grave of 8: 32.25131, -113.89149
* Tinajas Altas: 32.31159, -114.05070
* Ending campsite: 32.72271, -114.13676
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** My other RU-vid channel: / tenkaraaddict
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3 фев 2023

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@SUVRVing Год назад

Thanks for watching! There are two things I wanted to let you guys know about. First, a tour of my Land Cruiser was just featured on the Cheap RV Living channel here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ufxpyEJRMNs.html. And second, last year I met up with and filmed a tour with a guy named Jimmy (his video isn't live yet, but stay tuned). He lives full-time in his Jeep Renegade. A couple weeks back, the driveshaft of his Jeep basically broke in half, and he's stranded. Cassie and I donated some money to help him get back on his way, and I'm asking you guys to send a few bucks in his direction too: spot.fund/jfbt9si -Tristan

@wj7867 Год назад

What's the website you used to research this trip?

@SUVRVing Год назад

@@wj7867 Oops, I just added it to the video description.

@sanepeter2034 Год назад

Inspired by you, primarily, we bought a 23 Sportage SUV, put a twin size upholstery foam bed, and all camping gear in a trailer hitch cargo carrier to maintain 32mpg.

@marklettow6610 Год назад

Thanks for taking us on a tour to a place where 99% of us will never visit in person. I enjoyed it. A sincere "Thank-you!"

@lhurst9550 Год назад

sad, very sad.

@karentapia888 Год назад

The first sign said, "Do not travel alone." LOL Tristan doesn't care.

@HannahClanPNWadventures Год назад

He wasn’t alone. He had us with him. Lol. I noticed that too. I’m glad someone else said it.

@falconsooner Год назад

Really enjoyed this one. My daughter and son in law live in Ajo. He is with BP. They enjoy living there and the scenery. He was telling us that generally speaking the cartels and drug runners leave Americans traveling in the area alone. They don't want the possible heat. They have a good thing going (not a political statement just fact) and don't want to jeopardize things. The rain has made it stunning. I did some recent hikes in Superstitions and water was running everywhere. Insanely beautiful.

@susans7091 Год назад

We tent camped in that area about 28 years ago. We were told that many drug runners came through there at night but they had no desire to disturb anyone as they had no desire to be caught. So we just didn't worry about it. We drove part of that road also. It was in April and already getting HOT. I was horrified to discover that people try to cross on foot as Asylum seekers, often in terrible health, weak and weary and desperate. Some big hearted people leave bottles of water just out in the desert to be discovered. I hope it is not true that that is illegal and one can be arrested for doing so. I always have felt that where one is born, and into what conditions is the luck of the draw. Most of us reading this got the long straws.

@paulas_lens Год назад

Leaving water IS a crime, insanely enough and comes with hefty sentences. Look up cases around Tucson. :(

@Galiuros Год назад

@@paulas_lens No , it is not a crime. The blue water stations in the Sonoran desert are maintained and supplied by an organization called Humane Borders. They have been doing it since 2001.

@normanriggs848 11 месяцев назад

It may be illegal but only for the sub humans who "run" the government!

@Dwsrs24 Год назад

Road trip!!! Yay! Dirt road for 130 miles? Desert? Mexico border? Woah, dangerous! Volcanoes? Who knew?! So desolate! Glad you had beautiful weather & no rain. Very unique adventure. Thanks Tristan!

@mickeypigknuckles Год назад

Dangerous? 🤨

@jeepsahara333 Год назад

You’re a brave soul to be in that area-and alone. Appreciate the content.

@GratefulOverlander Год назад

You're never quite alone out there. BP has a large presence, even more than you'll know when you're there

@Chrisb8s Год назад

The media makes the border seem like a war zone. I live in Arizona, I don’t think I would camp there but driving across in the middle of the day. Anyone is going to think he is border patrol and avoid him

@lorrainerobison6623 Год назад

@@GratefulOverlander Yes. Border Patrol knows you're there. Just be safe out there everyone.

@johnchedsey1306 Год назад

@@GratefulOverlander Except that one time I got a flat tire in Organ Pipe right along the border fence. Then they were scarce! 🤣(I was fine...I had a spare and it only took a few minutes to get it on)

@ettaplace6716 Год назад

U still shouldn’t be in that area by yourself

@bridgetmuehlberger5141 Год назад

Wow. What a fascinating trip! I love the widespread desolation, cut in two by the seemingly randomness of the border wall. I can't even imagine the desperation of people willing to risk the trip through that desert. And the diversity of the geological landscape was very interesting and unique. Can't wait for you to revisit this place in the future. Also, what a spectacular sunset! Mother Nature and the Travel Gods were smiling down on you for this one! 😊

@suzmaca650 Год назад

Thanks for showing us the area and appreciate the history lesson. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch.

@ontheroadid Год назад

Great video as always. Really like the perspective that you brought to an area that most people would find harsh and unforgiving. For those interested in one of the stories that Tristan touched on briefly in the video, I would recommend "The Devil's Highway: A True Story" by Luis Alberto Urrea. Goes into more detail about that area and what it's like to try to travel through it on foot.

@sierraseb3311 Год назад

Fascinating. My sister and I went on a birding trip to SE Arizona years ago. After she flew home, I drove my RAV4 on a tour of Organ Pipe National Monument. It was one of the highlights of the trip for me; although I was a bit apprehensive through the whole drive being alone and so close to the smugglers’ route. Would have loved to know the temperature. Already looking forward to your next adventure in this area. Thanks again for finding another unique place to share with us.

@janewardguaraldi7975 Год назад

We are hikers, and photographers. We, too, love to explore. Although, we do not SUV RV, we were tenters. We now tow an Airstream which has been upgraded for off grid camping. This provides us versatility to have a base-camp and a vehicle to head off and explore. We love your channel.

@tm8747 Год назад

in releasing pressure in gas cans this is a must to do , on you tube, there a way to install a valve stem in the top of the can, using a wire close hanger . i did this trick on my 5 gals, and it works great, there is one thing to do extra, remove the valve stem out, and insurt a nail into the hole where the stem was, and then place the cap on top, also i drilled a tiny hole on top of the cap , the reason for this to the gas stays in the container and the nail acts like a pressure relief valve and if to much pressure happens the cap will release the pressure., maintaining calm pressure.

@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck 17 дней назад

Wow Triston! This desert border trip was fascinating! Also sad! Protect the Pronghorns!🙏😀🇺🇸

@alanlucas5599 Год назад

You make some Awesome videos, I like the fact you showcase obscure locations where there are fewer people hanging out! Keep those videos coming! Great work

@brkaz5864 Год назад

Yay! Big welcome to Southern Arizona. Tucson native and it's the best place in the world.

@ktilton6637 Год назад

Thank you for showing us this road. Rt. 9 in New Mexico along the border between El Paso and Portal, AZ also has a very interesting landscape.

@Splash99 Год назад

It's so sad that there is no names on the grave of 8. They mattered. Thank for taking me on the journey.

@billbaker4970 Год назад

Yet another good video of your trips. Love all the history of the area. Keep them coming.

@kenuber4014 Год назад

Thanks for the adventure Tristan. Lots of great information and history.

@3generations393 Год назад

Hi Tristan. Another great video with very sad history. I enjoyed Cheap RV Livings interview with you & your rig. I hope your friend gets the support he needs to get back on the road 🙏✌🌎💞

@melissafrye76 Год назад

I made my first road trip to Arizona last October and I fell in love with the area! I can't wait to go back to explore more! 😊 🌵

@lilysgma2852 Год назад

Beautiful scenery and I love that you research the area and share your knowledge.

@heidiq2777 Год назад

Thanks for the video Tristan! I love the desert space, vegetation, and geology too! I like the history of the area you gave.

@rogerbmcdaniel Год назад

What a starkly beautiful ,but very harsh, place. I'm already looking forward to your future adventures there!

@vleader Год назад

Great video Tristan. Always wait for your videos to drop. Thanks.

@CampandTramp Год назад

I really enjoyed the video! I traveled the road in 1997 and stayed in the little house about half way. I couldn’t find the High Tanks then so I appreciate you did and showed them. Thanks!

@dorisgast6700 Год назад

Thanks for taking us along on this adventure!

@kaykaykayak9368 Год назад

That was so much fun , thanks for taking me along on the ride and telling such interesting stories along with beautiful views! Nice to see real wild land!

@dougbourdo2589 Год назад

Another wonderful video. Your suggestions / warnings for traveling in the desert southwest are not to be ignored. Since moving to south-central New Mexico I have garnered much info on survival methods for the desert. We ALWAYS carry at least a full case of water when going exploring or traveling. If not for our personal use, but also for others who may not be as well prepared but in need. A full sized First Aid kit is also with us. There are to many other tools & aids to list but everyone who ventures out like this video, should become well versed in. Looking forward to your next travel.

@whatsananna Год назад

That was absolutely amazing. I really appreciate the research you do about an area before you film. It makes it all so much more connected. Great job.

@Barley150 Год назад

Thanks for taking us along, Tristan. Thanks for doing the scenic but dangerous adventures you love.

@michaelsonleitner5724 Год назад

Thanks Tristan for another interesting video. Beautiful scenery! Stay safe!

@jmoffer777 Год назад

This has been on my list for over 20 years now. Gotta do it sometime soon. Thanks for the good overview of it!

@Luigi13 Год назад

This was definitely an adventure to see and discover interesting places and relics of the past. I could gage the scale of the rock mountain when you filmed yourself towards the beginning of the climb and those rocks are gigantic, very gigantic. Looking forward to more of your discoveries, cheers.

@charleshicks3492 Год назад

Awesome trip, was on the devil road back when gas was 24.9 cents a gallon; I think I dated myself🤣⭐️⭐️😎😎🤩

@paulas_lens Год назад

I remember that price at a station with a sign with a red horse in it. Does that also age me? ;)

@carolsmith7380 Год назад

It was all my favorite part!!! Very stark and pretty landscape and interesting plants 🪴. You chose informative bits of history to highlight and I appreciate seeing that part of the country. As always, thanks, Tristan!

@sharondavis8003 Год назад

Love the gorgeous muted colors of the desert and the wide open spaces featuring climbable rock mountains and cacti 🌵 Enjoyed the trip😊

@timmccaffery4826 Год назад

Definitely a place to come back to next winter. Love the wide openness of the place. The sound of silence can be had in a place like that!

@jimfunchess Год назад

Great video with insightful info. Thanks for putting in the time to film this!!!

@deniselarose1695 Год назад

Hey Tristan, Been to Organ National Park, but never the Devil's Highway. Thanks for bringing me along. Lots of history there. Beautiful rugged place. Great video as always.

@gator962 Год назад

Love the facts. Truly appreciate the time you put in to make fantastic videos.

@cindi7955 Год назад

What a very fascinating drive and the history lessons were much appreciated. There is something very beautiful about the starkness of it and the wide open vistas. You are so good at finding such varied travels for us to accompany you on. 🚓⭐

@clairebourassa5943 Год назад

Thank you for the great trip you took us on Tristan! The desert is pretty amazing though somewhat a very lonely place.

@chrissanfino761 Год назад

Excellent video Tristan! I found every stop on the road fascinating. Lovin' your short adventure documentaries.

@bobhobart3613 Год назад

YES!! My first full length video from SUVRVing and just an awesome feature. Don’t normally watch even my long time Rv’ers video over 20-25 minutes. This flew by. Saw you with Bob @ Cheap rv living and I’m sure I’ll be watching for your next trip!! Stay safe and God Bless. 👍🇺🇸

@gisellegonzalez2628 Год назад

Loved the video, there’s so much more to the desert than meets the eye. Keep safe enjoy

@susanjohnson5824 Год назад

love this format I think this may be my favorite video of yours I appreciate all the info about flora and fauna not to mention the landmarks

@RicG. Год назад

Fascinating stuff as usual, Tristan! Thanks for sharing. 👍 😊

@masonstruckadventure9368 Год назад

The history, the views there's nothing like desert terrain what a magical space. Thanks for sharing

@leemowers9395 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the adventure Tristan, the cinder cone reminded me of Craters of the Moon NP where you climb the baren cinder cone to find shrubs and trees atop. Beautiful. There did not appear to be any fish in those tanks....

@whiskeyharbour8850 Год назад

Thanks for sharing Tristan, great adventures!

@RicardoRoams Год назад

This is quite possibly my favorite video of all you have produced and that is saying a lot! I used to live in Tucson when I was a kid. The Sonoran Desert is my favorite place on earth! There's nothing like it. I've been to Organ Pipe a few times but never covered the length of El Camino del Diablo. I'm now retired and a return trip to this area has been added to my list. My favorite parts of the video are the historical anecdotes you add to the adventure. Thanks for sharing this unique portion of the Sonoran Desert.

@RLeeVanCamps Год назад

Thanks for another interesting and informative video. Just watched both of your videos on cheap Rv living.

@glamperjan Год назад

Wow the cactus is huge! Nice video Tristen! Love Ajo! Missed you again in Q!! Maybe next year!!

@rosettathompson2283 Год назад

An unexpected benefit of the day...a Dewalt multipurpose tool! I was happy to help out your friend in my small way. You do so much for us...easy to pass it forward. I've hinked the Cinder Cone trail in Snow Canyon State Park. They are not easy!!!! Loose stone, unstable footing...but the views are always the reward.

@lovingatlanta Год назад

👍Terrific video and usual. Thanks for the info and tour all around. 💝

@brindahoward4527 Год назад

The colors of the rocks were amazing. Thanks for sharing

@dusttodust4295 Год назад

I truly enjoy your camera setups. The history lessons are very interesting along with the present day border situations you encountered.

@glennbeattie6172 Год назад

Thank you for your great videos. I have always wanted to take that section of road. I very much appreciate that you showed, in good weather 4wd was not necessary.

@briansullivan1927 Год назад

im a new subscriber...i really enjoyed this video and i look forward to many more like this .

@allenennis8359 Год назад

This might just be my favorite of all your videos that I've watched, great job

@AuntCandysTravels Год назад

Hi Tristan, Thanks for your travels and videos. I live in Missouri and was happy to see you had been to my state. I work full-time to survive but I can escape through watching your awesone travel videos.

@ceceliaroberts1475 Год назад

Thank-you for this one! All your videos are great but this is my backyard (kind of). Your description of the landscape is spot on. Loved the point where you climbed the cinder cone and found the cairn in the middle of the arrow. Arizona is spotted with these volcanic cinder cones, which surprised me when learning about AZ. Thanks again!

@tammylarson6022 Год назад

So many cool spots, but the sunset was so 360 heavily. What a beautiful, enjoyable, end-of-the-day sunset. Ty

@skaycgoldenridge Год назад

I really enjoyed this video. Lots of miscellaneous tidbits of information about the land. Also, you look sooooooo happy! As always be safe and God bless you and keep you safe on all your traveling adventures. Thank you.

@Ostrom38 Год назад

I noticed that too. You can see the joy he was getting from this trip. It was awesome!

@ricomacpherson6845 Год назад

I've always enjoyed your tid bits of information.thank you for these info tidbits

@bettybrigance6784 Год назад

So much to see out west, where to start my fave part...it's always good information and sites, so thanks...see on the next one

@carolsmith7380 Год назад

Just watched the tour of your rig. Fun to see you on the other side of the camera for a change and nice to see the details of your SUV. 😀

@phyllisbonner8900 Год назад

Even in desolate places, there is beauty..Very glad you are safe. You are very courageous, but you have to be to go where you go and climb what you climb. Another great video a place I would never go..

@barryraven4745 Год назад

Me and my buddies go to Big Bend Ranch State Park every year and bag peaks. We just find the cool looking ones and climb them. The desert is a great place in the winter but not for everyone. Regarding Rotopax, mine leaked too. Altitude changes is the main cause. I added a Velox Offroad rear window delete with a molle panel on the outside of my 4Runner so I can carry mine upright. I did buy gaskets too but the altitude change you and I do a lot of will probably cause them to leak again. You can release the air pressure but that would be way too much hassle to keep doing that every couple of thousand feet of altitude. You would have to take it off, set it upright, open the cap, tighten it, and put it back on the roof.

@Ostrom38 Год назад

Tristan, you made it to my neck of the woods! I have been chirping at you in the comments about this drive! Glad you got to do it and enjoyed it! I am mostly familiar with the portion from Ajo to the start of the Pinacate Lava Flow area. So you got to show even me alot of new stuff. I have seen that road in much worst shape, so your land cruiser was a great choice. Luckily if anything ever happened with your vehicle, Border Patrol is always a short call away for emergencies as well. I am looking forward to where you may go next. I am guessing Yuma, Kofa NWR, or Imperial NWR. I loved this video and the stories you got to share as well. My favorite was the view from the top of the cinder cone by the border. So awesome!

@1958zed Год назад

Great video. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a hidden gem. For those wanting a taste of the area, drive the 21-mile Ajo Mountain Loop Road. It's mostly gravel with some paved sections, and there were plenty of 2WD cars driving it when I was there in March 2021. You'd want to check in the visitor center for current conditions first.

@johnchedsey1306 Год назад

They just completed some repairs and work on Ajo Mountain Loop so I imagine right now is a good time to visit. I've also taken 2WD and "crossover" SUVS on it without a problem. Absolutely wonderful scenic drive!

@stevemccorkel96 Год назад

Yesterday we visited the botanical gardens in Phoenix and saw an amazing variety of cacti and other desert plants. Highly recommend.

@RobertLWard Год назад

Nice Clip once again Tristan. It was a pleasure being able to talk with you a little at the RTR. I shared the picture i had with you in my latest video. Looking forward to seeing more of what you have cookin while down in Southern AZ. Safe travels to you!

@TheJimford 3 месяца назад

Wow, the prospective when you get to the upper pools, was a surprise… huge place…thanks for taking us along, greatly enjoyed your camera work!

@philly_Will Год назад

I first fell in love with the Southwest in 1963 when stationed at Walker AFB in Roswell NM. I've been back almost every 5 years since then. In 2013 my wife Johanna and I went to Big Bend N. P. in Texas where I first encountered the Ocotillo Plant ( Fouquieria splendens ), and it has been my favorite also.

@glamperjan Год назад

Cool find on the tool! Be careful walking on those rocks!! Great area and video!

@Rubi747HVY Год назад

That was absolutely an awesome trail. Thanks for sharing.

@pieterjansen6701 Год назад

This is also how I experienced my trip through the Organ Pipe Cactus NM, early April 2011: 'empty ruggedness'. Thank you for the video and showing this infamous road.✅

@Ashley_Schaeffer Год назад

I was just here in November! Love this region! I didn't get too far into Cabeza Prieta but it was still awesome!

@lorrainerobison6623 Год назад

Hubby and I winter in the Sonoran Desert, south of Tucson. It's a great place. Since our only car is a Prius, we can't take adventures like you do. We live vicariously through you and other people who wander. This might have been my favorite adventure of yours so far!

@joshuabriggs7114 Год назад

Thanks Tristan! Another interesting adventure :) I'm outfitting my 200 series to do much the same.

@nancylong886 Год назад

Beautiful country. Would love to visit that area. Thank you for sharing.

@desert-walker Год назад

I’ve actually been on that road very long time ago, you’re doing good videos, educating people😊

@michaelshuman3319 Год назад

If you go back to about 21:40 in the vid and look closely , it looks to me like there is a row of rocks leading up to the cairn and the rocks around the cairn look to be like an arrowhead , so , from a distance, it looks to me like an arrow or direction pointer ?? Great trip ..

@josephinegibbs3902 Год назад

Hmmmm....wonder what you might come upon if you followed that heading!

@cyntiaspadafore1457 Год назад

Really really enjoyed this video great views I am from Texas and a travel to Arizona many times but have not there to go through the desert alone.

@hyunsyu Год назад

Great video. Brings back memories from back in the early 2000s when buddies I camped out there on our way to Yuma from Tucson. Two things stood out; one was watching swarms of fighter jets doing exercises all night along the Barry Goldwater Range, the other was the Border Patrol coming up on us in our tents in the middles of the night checking to see who we were,

@cowboyscoffee Год назад

Wow you found my Dewalt tool

@jotsingh8917 Год назад

Beautiful remote park ….love to go there every year.

@lesliefunk5534 Год назад

i have been on this road many times. has been a good trip every time.

@genekied Год назад

Another great episode. It's been nearly 30 years since I was in Organ Pipes and Ajo, loved it back then. I hear the Border Patrol is pretty intense there now, we had free run back in the early 90s, no wall just a marker. A trip down into Sonora and Puerto Penasco on the Sea of Cortez is always a nice side trip for a day too.

@robertross2596 Год назад

This was a great effort! Although I've been to Organ Pipe and Saguaro NPs, I've never had the nerve or the correct vehicle to do the desert backcountry road. You did it justice and I thank you. Did you give a toast to Edward Abbey?Also, a sunset at the end of the day is always great.

@martinolsen5040 Год назад

Very interesting trip. Fantastic landscapes!

@geogypsytraveler Год назад

Nice to see beyond where I go. Spend part of winter boondocking in the lush Sonoran desert around Darby and Bates well roads.

@MsQ275 Год назад

loved this adventure, out was simple and pure!

@bluecruiser2019 Год назад

We just got back from there yesterday. So much better in the winter!!

@loucarvelas9726 Год назад

An excellent video essay, Tristan!

@reneepowell8541 Год назад

Fascinating trip! The tinajas at the end reminded me of Ernst Tinaja in Big Bend NP. The first time I saw it it really struck a note of terror in me, the sides of that one are curved and sloped such that anything (usually animals) that attempt to drink water from the tank can easily fall in but cannot get out. Maybe you'll get to see it someday as well as the rest of the Big Bend, it's a really epic place! Safe travels!