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  TrailRecon·20 hours ago

  Weird & Crazy Jeeps and Off-Road Rigs at SEMA

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  Two Jeeps with my name on them, and a whole lot of weird ones that don’t. SEMA 2026 was a different year for me. Jordan couldn’t make the trip, so I walked the halls with my buddy Shaun from The Story Till Now, and for the first time I had my own vehicles on the floor: the TrailRecon Outrider and the TrailRecon Expedition, built with Gear Vehicles, Rock Slide Engineering, and Overland Vehicle Systems. Both are sold through Jeep dealers, fully warrantied, and you can finance the whole truck in one payment. Details on both are linked below. The rest of the video is what we always do at SEMA: th…

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  TrailRecon·6 days ago

  2 Door Jeep Gladiator Outrider

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  TrailRecon·9 days ago

  I Fixed My Jeep Twice to Reach This Town

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  One man spent most of his life digging a tunnel through a mountain, and the reason for it disappeared eighteen years before he finished. Two days in the El Paso Mountains, north of Randsburg, California. The road in was washed out, so this one started with a detour and a new setup: Recon One on 40s towing the Patriot Campers X2. From there it’s old mines and the people who worked them. A volcanic ash mine that ended up in kitchen sinks across the country. Walt Bickel’s camp, still sitting the way he left it. Burro Schmidt’s tunnel, half a mile through solid rock by hand, which I walked end to…

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  TrailRecon·24 days ago

  I Came to Big Bear for the Trails… Then Found This

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  Big Bear has a few stories hiding beyond its famous trails and this weekend, Jerry and I set out to explore both. With Recon One and Jerry’s built diesel Wrangler both rolling on 40s, we head into the mountains for some challenging rock crawling, great scenery, and a weekend close to home. Having a capable Jeep is one thing; picking your line and trusting your buddy to spot you is where the fun begins. Along the way, we explore the ruins of the old Dam Keeper’s House, look into the history behind Big Bear Lake, and visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo to learn about its wildlife rescue and rehabilit…

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  TrailRecon·1 month ago

  Same Jeep, Same Obstacles: 35s vs 40s

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  Forty-inch tires look great on a Jeep, but I wanted to find out how much they actually help on the trail. Recon One is getting a 4.5-inch TeraFlex lift and 40-inch Toyo Open Country R/T Pro tires and we’re heading back to familiar obstacles to see what changed. Jerry and I go through the suspension upgrades, Falcon adjustable shocks, steering improvements, and the details that matter when making room for bigger tires. Then it’s back to Truck Haven to compare the current build with footage from when Recon One was stock and running its first lift with 35s. From the logs and whoops to the pipes…

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  TrailRecon·1 month ago

  How Far Do You Push a Trail Before Turning Around?

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  I brought the Jeep, rain gear, and even a chainsaw. Ohio apparently hadn’t read the itinerary. This leg of Recon America takes me through southern Ohio in search of forest trails and old railroad tunnels. But with steady rain, water crossings, and a tree blocking the trail, the day quickly becomes less about where I’m going and more about how far it makes sense to keep pushing. Along the way, I visit Lake Hope and the historic Hope Furnace before heading into West Virginia to explore Point Pleasant, where riverfront history and the legend of the Mothman give this adventure a completely differ…

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  TrailRecon·2 months ago

  Nevada’s Most Lawless Mining Town Never Really Died

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  I’d been to Comet Mine before, but I hadn’t seen everything they left behind. This time, Luna and I take the Jeep and trailer into Nevada’s mining country for a closer look—and find a rocky descent that has me getting out to walk the trail first. From lakeside camping at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge to the old machinery at Comet Mine and the Bristol Well charcoal kilns, there’s plenty to explore out here. After finding a quiet place to camp, I try out AGM night vision goggles and thermal binoculars to see what’s around us after dark. We also spend some time walking through Pioche, Neva…

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  TrailRecon·2 months ago

  A Jeep Mechanic on 5.7 vs 392, Portals, and Skid Plates

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  Before you spend more money on your Jeep, it helps to hear from someone who works on them every day. My buddy Jerry from Shift Auto & Off-Road is back in the garage, and we’re digging into YOUR questions. We talk about engine issues, what to look for when buying a used Jeep, spare parts worth carrying, and upgrades that make sense for the way you actually use your rig. From brakes and skid plates to portals and the extra weight we carry on our adventures, Jerry shares what he sees coming into the shop, and I share what I’ve learned out on the trail. We also get into the 5.7L vs. 392 conversat…

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  TrailRecon·2 months ago

  She Put a Deposit on a Jeep Recon. Then We Drove It.

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  Regena put a deposit down on a Jeep Recon before ever driving one. Now we finally get behind the wheel to see if it’s something she’d actually want to live with every day. We spend time on the road and out on the trail, explore the interior, and talk through what matters to each of us. I’m curious about how it handles the dirt. Regena has a daily commute to think about—and a few priorities of her own. Her yellow Wrangler is staying in the family. The question is whether the Recon deserves a spot alongside it. Come along for the drive, the honest reactions, and a little back-and-forth as we fi…

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