Overlanding New Mexico’s Largest Wilderness in my new Rav4

Published 2024-05-07
This is the best overlanding in New Mexico hands down. The gila national forest has some of the most epic roads in the state, crossing through canyons and mountain passes, crossing streams and rivers, we finally make the whole gap. A route that’s been in the making for a long time. Accompanied by a land cruiser, two tacomas and a K5, I’m able to test the off-roading capabilities of my new rav4 adventure.

All Comments (21)
  • As always thank you all for watching and the support. Should have added this to the video but the tundra is still around just taking some r&r. If you’d like to plan out routes like this, I suggest onx offroad app, use wdo20 for 20% off!
  • @Fitatstic
    As a soft roader I appreciate the Rav content. Not everyone can afford a second trail vehicle. Nice to see everything the Rav can do. Hope the Tundra gets its needed TLC.
  • I had a Rav4 about 8-9 years ago. I understand the logic of why you got it, but it won't stay nice for long out on those trails. Leave the new Toyota-berry for your new job, and wheel with your older one or the Tundra... LOL Thanks for having us along and keep up the great vids!
  • Yay Cody! God's Country. I have a Rav too but hesitate to take it off-road 'cause I don't want to get it dirty or scratched. Ha! Love Mela. Love the history. Thanks.
  • ... just recently discovered your channel and now cannot stop watching your videos. Oh to be young and carefree; what fun, the camaraderie, the locations. My husband and I travel and fish the high country but stay on the hardtop (he cried upon seeing your truck's "pinstriping" but is impressed by the trucks and all the added features. Best wishes, stay safe. ... from Sierra Vista, AZ
  • @tonyakahler3575
    Just perfection in the views and the history lesson. So much respect for this channel and your efforts, Cody.
  • @tommy-guns478
    Loved seeing the Mile Marker Selectro Locking hubs on the Blazer. very cool
  • @FreeRangeLemon
    No way! I thought we would be getting the 90s rav content! Not a new one! That’s awesome man. Super excited to see where this Rav takes you. Congrats on the new car
  • Your music choices were very fitting and calming. I'm going to have to do some exploring in my home state when I retire. Thank you for showing the beauty of NM.
  • @holdenc3082
    Love your channel Cody. We definitely need to see more of that bad ass K5 Blazer. I like how you guys have nice but not stupid crazy expensive rigs for your adventures. I’m just an old man that spent way too many years working and am trying to make the overlanding learning curve less steep. Could you do a video on basic load outs you use for your trips? Sort of a “you need this gear and you definitely don’t need this” kind of video?
  • @krackerjacked
    Congrats on the brokerage (my wife is a sahm and realtor) and new Rav! Very capable softroader. I want to say the off road modes would work similarly to Atrak in your tundra using the abs to help send power to the wheels with traction. Enjoy the new ride and hope the brokerage is successful! God bless!
  • I love my Rav 4 adventure package. I’ve taken it SO many awesome spots. Learning to turn OFF the traction control so I have control while slipping sliding and rock crawling is my only advice. Love your footage.
  • @pache2112
    I stumbled on your channel. Very cool, brother! I've studied the Apache, especially the Chiricahua as well as really diving into everything I can find on Victorio. I'm psyched to be able to see the ancestral lands!! I've always dreamed of going and now thanks to you I feel like I'm there. Be safe🫡
  • @JohnJans83
    I have a 2019 Rav4 with an ironman 2" lift with falken wildpeak at3 all terrain tires. Even with a full load it does really well. Thanks for sharing your video.
  • Loving the channel! Digging the new ride, too. Never hurts to have a "practical" vehicle in the fleet.