You don't need a second channel, just keep doing what you're doing with this one. It's always entertaining. You guys are such good value. The difference between on and off road... Well now that's a bit of a grey area... 😂😂
For sure Rory, just film what you film an post whatever that's suitable after editing (maybe you do voiceover or old martial arts film horrible dubbing style 🤪👽).
You know what's great about you guys ?, We all just want to be part of the gang, it looks like we'd have so much fun just hanging out and doing recoveries. Another fun video guys 😎😎😎😎
My buddy (a fellow mechanic) moved to Texas and a month later flew back to pick up his Acura TLX that wasn't selling for what he wanted out of it, and drove it back to Texas. I'm a Jeep junkie and would live my life offroad if I could, on his way he swung thru moab and sent me pictures and videos of his Acura TLX "offroading" in moab. I told him to swing by moab motorsports and check out Trailmater. Well Rory wasn't there and he told me it was a bust. Until he found Rory and Trailmater on the side of the road! I can't wait for my moab trip Sept 2023. I'm so fuckin stoked!
Another great video. Your little Princess has grown so much since the last video she was in with you. God bless you and your family and your crew. They all are amazing. ❤️❤️👍👍🙏🙏🌟🌟❤️❤️
Towing skills are definitely in your favor for the tow truck Olympics. People need to understand that every different style of tow truck is designed for a different reason. You have designed your tow trucks for the type of towing that you do. I'm thinking about building a off-road tow truck for the trails and mud here on the east coast
There will be far more drama in the cyber world than there be at the Tow Truck Olympics. Even though Paul is extremely competitive he likes to have fun. I'm sure the Olympics will be a lot of fun and hopefully showcase each trucks strength and crew abilities. Thanks Rory for the descriptions of your trucks differences. The modifications on each are designed for their purposes. Every time you explain a different specification on Trail Mater it really shows your knowledge of the recoveries you deal with. Great stuff!
Your reasoning for the difference in wreckers is quite valid. Mater, is meant to be a back in the ROUGH rescue truck, and serious trail repairs. Blue, is for more local, not so rough rescues, and is more street friendly. You and the guys just keep up the good work.
Sometimes the simple needs to be explained, I had not fully understood the how and whys of the difference in the cable routing between Ole Blue and Trailmater now things are so much clearer, thanks for the time spent point this out.
awesome as usual, thanks for the upload. Rory seems to actually enjoy being on camera now and Mike and Sean (Shawn?) are great as well. A second, age-restricted channel for outtakes, jokes and bloopers would be a great idea. :)
I started off (and still am) a HUGE fan of Matt's Off Road Recovery - and have only recently become a HUGE fan of trailmater. In the short time though that Rory has been posting videos - I keep looking forward to new content because... 1.) Driving off-road in a WRECKER - with no doors - filming with one hand while steering - and shifting with the other 2.) Multiple off-road welding, repairs and parts swapping on recovered vehicles 3.) a LOT of breathtaking scenery, editing and all-around great videography 4.) The ability to not only trailer a vehicle out, but also suspend one from a boom - and then drive over very challenging terrain while SIMULTANEOUSLY remote-extending and retracting the cable in and out so the recovered vehicle doesn't smash into his tow-rig. 5.) His rig is loaded with a shit-ton of things categorized under the heading: "It's far better to have THIS and not need it - then to need THIS and not have it" These are but a FEW of the reasons why 'I' think his channel has grown quickly and why 'I' think it'll be very tough for most to challenge him in an extreme recovery situation - - much less hope to beat him in any 'Olympic' type event. That's my 2¢
Taikuu for another great video Rory, Shawn and Mike. We're looking forward to the Tow truck Olympics, should be a lot of fun. Hello Lily, good to see you spending time with your Dad, enjoy and hello from Fairbanks, Alaska USA.
Rory you and your team are doing great with what you're doing in the videos you don't need another channel you keep us entertained as part of the family. We love the clips with Lilly too.
RESIST CHANGE..WORK WITH WHAT YOU GOT...NEWER AINT ALWAYS BETTER...I THINK THAT THOSE WHOM WANT YOU TO CHANGE ALL SIT IN OFFICES C/W AIR CONDITIONERS ON...& DONT KNOW SQUAT ABOUT WHAT ALL YOU DO...&...YOU DO IT ALL SO VERY WELL..STICK TO UR WAY PLEASE...WE ALL NEED THE REAL DEAL....GOD BLESS... ( I COME FROM OLD SCHOOL WAYS..WHERE BY WE WERE GIVEN A ROLL OF HAYWIRE & A PAIR OF PLIERS..A CRESENT WRENCH...SCREWDRIVER...A HAMMER...(CANT RECALL WHAT ELSE) IT DEFINATELY WAS BARE BONES TOOLS) WE WERE CAT SKINNERS...MEANING OPERATORS OF CATERPILAR DOZER MACHINES...AND DRIVERS OF OLD TIME WILLYS JEEPS OR DODGE POWER WAGONS...SENT OUT INTO MUSKEG COUNTRY FOR THE WINTER TO MAKE TRAILS FOR SISMIC COMPANYS..NORTHERN ALBERTA..CANADA...OUR CAMP SHACKS WERENT MUCH BETTER...LATE 1950s & EARLY 1960s...WE HAD VERY LITTLE TO WORK WITH BUT WE GOT THE JOBS DONE... SO ! WHAT RORY & TRAILMATER DO...I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND...USE WHAT WORKS..ITS CALLED ...A BRAIN..... GOD BLESS....( ONES HEAD IS MORE THAN JUST GROWING HAIR ON...) HAVE FUN FOLKS....
I like that you keep Mater in tip top shape and not tip over shape. Your new wrecker just doesn't have any personality , dings and dents, to it yet. Good video
Rory, I agree with you. The Olympics is about getting together with good friends, and having fun, not about winning. Well, maybe a little about showing off you and your vehicle's recovery skills. 😉
Thanks for explaining the difference in the wreckers!! Your explanation is easy to visualize. Thanks to you and the boys for being so damn entertaining!!
Whoa parking brake addition! Neat to see where the "wear" differences are and just how much abuse TM takes with cracks, etc. Had been curious about the front weightsing from previous vids and that was cool to see.
I stopped by moab motorsports in 2021 based on recommendation of another local mechanic. Was having issue with a detroit locker and Rory and his crew shared their opinion and were super helpful. Cool to find his videos
Just watched a video from one of your "competitors". Rolled a jeep they were towing with what looks like the customer in it. You guys are definitely on a different level! I also want to thank you for taking time for my 4yr old to check out Tow Mater at your shop this spring. He still talks about it
I was excited when you were headed to Grand Junction, because I lived there for many years. Oh well. I think Trailmater IS the perfect off road recovery vehicle, nice to see maintenance on it. I enjoy all your videos, sometimes wish they were 30+ minutes, but they're all fun. Lilly always steals the spotlight whenever she's on, so adorable! Much love and respect, God bless all of you.
OK now I'm really looking forward to the Tow truck Olympics! Lily is still totally adorbs and she's growing fast. The grandiose motions about the (missing) door and the way she speaks show how she's changing as kids do at that age. Kids are information sponges by design and definition and Lily's not missing a beat. And she's got cool shades. Cheers from Ottawa!
“We may not have the perfect machine, but we’ve got the perfect crew and we’ll figure it out” (accompanied by Rory’s maniacal chuckle) is the perfect by-line for Moab Motorsports. Perhaps all of your videos should start with this clip Rory. 😁 👏 👹
In my opinion , You and you're crew will do well and have a lot of fun . I am surprised that they are not consulting you . If it were up to me each of you as contestants would design part of the event , that way everybody getes to show off there machine , skills , and adaptability . There will be fun , there will be adventure , and there will be carnage . Thank you .
A note to Mr Mike . On those emergency brake cables, I would soak in diesel fuel . Worked like a charm for me I lived in an area where there was a lot of road salt used . Just thought I would throw in My 2 cents . Back in the seventy I had an old 65 Ford truck one ton . The previous owner had installed what was I think called a micro lock . Step on the brakes flip a smaller lever and release the pedal and all four brakes are locked . Providing all of your brakes are good . It worked great Check it out . Have a great day boys , stay safe . Terry
The explanation at the end about the two tow trucks was really good!!.......Rory is finding he does this ad lib thing in front of the camera pretty naturally.......Very few people can do that successfully.......Still short and sweet and quick does not lose the audience......Well done!!
Out of the group of you guys doing this towing contest, you are by far the best and i love the attitude you have it’s truly hilarious and so real! Keep having fun with your crew!
Rory, you and your crew are some of the nicest people on the internet. I like how you guys always find a solution to the problems set before you. Cheers from the left edge of Canada. ~ulrich
Between You, Matt and Paul, each of you have a little different kind of terrain that you are dealing with the most. Makes me think the "perfect" rig for each of you would be a little different and work a little different. Pretty sure nothing could beat Trail Mater at what you specialize in. Pretty sure you guys will all have a blast at the competition!
I find it interesting that both Matt & Paul are using some of your ideas for their own equipment. By you sharing the what you learned the hard way just makes other recovery business's better. Good video of Shawn & Mike in the shop keeping the trucks in good working condition. You have a great team that work well together. Thanks for sharing.
"Trail mater after dark" venture into the shop with rory and his crew to see the gritty side of off road recovery . I would love to see unedited shop videos.
had surgery this morning, wore my Trailmater shirt like what Rory has on to the hospital. I had 1person and 2 employees over the 7hrs at the hospital stop by and talk about liking the trailmater vids. I live on the eastern side of the US so word about these great vids is definitely making it around. Would have loved some of the Moab crew stop by the SMJI this past weekend.
You know what a true recovery rig requires. But, one can have the most capable recovery rig in the world, and if they don't know how to use it, it then becomes the most worthless recovery rig in the world. I enjoy watching the rigging you and your crew do to safely recover vehicles. You guys face some really nasty challenges at times and always figure it out. Great job!!!
Your rig Mater is proven itself time and time again. Same with your crew. Your truck is what all off-road tow trucks are compared to. You set the mark! And everyone is playing catch up. Love your content Rory and crew keep it up. Much love here from Canada 🇨🇦
Cool video. I enjoy shop videos. Anyone who questions your truck setup obviously doesn’t have your experience doing extreme off road recovery. It’s one thing to pull a stuck vehicle out. But to recover a broken vehicle and haul it out of an extreme off road situation is an entirely different need. Trailmater works great because no doubt it has evolved over time and modified to do what it does really well. But the important factor that makes it work great is the guy in the drivers seat. You make the truck work because you know it’s capability and you know your area well. Now but the average weekend off roader in your truck and it would probably not be successful
Thanks for explaining the differences... and updates on the Olympics... you do have the perfect TEAM and incredible trail repair skills... and don't forget the driving skill too... Thanks
your rigs. your shop. your business Rory! the sheer pleasure of following along your shop and off-road recoveries keeps coming back. Oh and I'd totally support and subscribe to a Trail Mater 2 non family friendly channel as well.
I like the commentary at the end. Also for the wrecker rodeo Mater has been around much longer so you know your truck. Everyone else is building one just for the event. All of you guys have a good one!
I am looking forward to seeing the rules the Olympic committee will present. Thanks for sharing the features of your recovery vehicles. Every feature has its placement calculated to maximize its effectiveness for getting the job done. Even the "Victory Dew" needs a cup holder to proudly display the accomplishment it represents. Lilly is a brave girl and trusts her dad completely.
Thanks for explaining the difference in the two trucks. That part about the Boom going forward on the Blue truck made sense. I have seen it happen on Oilfield Trucks where someone forgot to secure the Gin Poles to the bed of the truck before driving. As far as the Wrecker Olympics, since one size does not fir all, there should be separate competitions pertaining to what the wrecker is designed to do. From what I've seen, nobody really has the experience or a real off road wrecker that can compete with your knowledge and Trail Maters ability when it comes to off road recovery. I'm sure Matt has something figured out that will make it fair and entertaining. Good Luck !
Another great video. Amazing that you need to explain why you set up YOUR equipment the way you do. I think you and your crew do an outstanding job. Thanks again for posting and sharing.
I appreciate the efforts you all make to be able to publish family friendly videos for youtube. But I'm sure there are pure gold clips that don't meet the criteria for successful monetization.
We know one thing for sure. If you get a call for a rescue you will be there and get it done come hell or high water. We really enjoy watching how you get it done. Thanks for doing what you do Rory.
Rory thank you for explaining the difference I was wondering about that. I will say when it comes to the tow truck Olympics that a lot of people have said and I am one of those people that they are betting on you and TrailMater. I thought you had an interesting braking system for TrailMater and it worked well I thought. I am sure it will be better now. Keep up the great work
you know what's funny Rory, that you have to explain the difference between both the wreckers when it's obvious to us with common sense :) Keep up the good work boys!
in the late 60's I worked for a body shop / towing place. Their Chevy tow truck had a push button brake lock that locked all 4 wheels. Step on brake pedal, push the button & all wheels locked.
Being in the shop is one thing and the other is going out for recovery where they all get stuck and out by Rory the Trail Mater plus the help he has 👍👌🙌 getting it done is the real thing
As always, great vid! TM2 sounds awesome. Someone mentioned naming the second wrecker. My suggestion is The Blue Ox - as in Paul Bunyan’s blue ox, Babe. “Now presenting the larger-than-life Rory Bunyan and his Blue Ox!” I’d also love to see you put some dark green paint on the Buggy and call it the “Trail Gator.” It’s a power house with a lot of bite and a tapered snout.
What's crazy is I was just writing congratulations on 100k...I look today...123k!! Fantastic and well deserved! Love that you have no drama! Keep up the good work Team Rory!! Much love from NC.
Rory there is not a more confident 4X4 recovery specialist than you I know of. You would make a fighter pilot sick with the angles you travel at every day. Keep making your videos like you are they are perfect for my liking as well as most everyone.
Rory, like some have already said, you don’t need a second channel. However, if you do, we’ll watch it 👍. I’ve said it before, your no nonsense, no fake comedy content is what I enjoy most and if something funny happens along the way, that’s ok too. The shop work mix, trail repairs and mostly difficult recoveries are working great 👍. Shawn and Mike seem to work well with each other 👍 AND seeing Lilly hanging out with you once in awhile, well, that is icing on the cake with a cherry 🍒 on top. If the Tow Truck Olympics is based on recovery work, with points for degrees of difficulty, I see a Gold Medal 🥇 for the TrailMater Team👍🇺🇸
I love the idea of a second channel where you can be yourselves, unencumbered! I really enjoy watching you (Rory, Mike, Shawn) interact as much as I like the recoveries
Rory and Trail Mater have already proven themselves . It’ll be pretty tough to trip them up . I’m sure Matt will put something together that is entertaining that’s what gets views, likes and shares and that’s what RU-vid is about making $$$
With all due respect to your experience, you will continue to shred shackle bushes on your leaf springs if you tighten them while the vehicle is hanging in the air like you appeared to do this time. The truck should be lowered to the ground and resting on it's own weight before tightening the bolts up on the shackles. Since they sit that way a vast majority of the time the bushes should last a lot longer instead of torqued/tensioned in the air where they never sit very long. Thanks for a great channel, I love watching the landscapes you drive through.
Fully agree on that one. When Pick Up vehicles are built, they are assembled upside down , the rear spring shackles are only tightened when a jig clamps the axle down to ride height. I spent 36 yrs in an Automotive factory. That being said, Rory's Trailmater cannot be beaten. If it breaks, it can be fixed.
@@theyetti8811 of course I have as I own a Landcruiser Troopcarrier built for offroading, but since it "rests" 90% of the time what I said still holds true.
This is incorrect for the style of bushings being used. I agree 100% when using OEM style bushings . They are a Molded bushing , the center sleeve and outer shell is bonded together , the rubber twists with movement. He is installing a 3 piece bushing. A sleeve, bushing and outer shell . The sleeve is crushed between the brackets and allows the bushings to rotate inside the outer shell . So and OEM Style should be tighten while on the ground so it's in a neutral position, while the 3 piece bushing can be installed anyway and once lowered will rotate to it's neutral state. The 3 piece is used becouse of this to reduce binding of the bushing while in motion.
With a stock style bonded rubber bushing you would be correct. But this setup is a multi piece with a greased (wet) style sleeve design that is supposed to spin inside the bushing. If he ran bonded rubber with the stress and flex he put to the suspension, they would shred themselves. You saw what happened to the impregnated (not wet) bushings he removed. On a street vehicle those are supposed to be long life replacements!
Would have never found you if it were not for Matt, FabRats, Bleepin Jeeps, but you are quickly becoming one of my favorites. Your down home people and I like that.
