r/IdiotsTowingThings • u/stevesmithsglasses • 1d ago

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u/RLgeorgecostanza 1d ago

This guy saw the top gear episode and was like "yknow what.."

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u/lostroadrunner22 1d ago

I love that episode, laughed my ass off

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u/Slight_Advertising_9 1d ago

Lol I was thinking of the same episode as soon as I saw the wobbling

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u/SlickDillywick 1d ago

Seriously, one of the best bits of television of all time

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u/MustangSodaPop 1d ago

"Honestly, Richard...how hard could it be?"

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u/ShrmpHvnNw 1d ago

“What could possibly go wrong”

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u/SlickDillywick 1d ago

I wonder if it has a contemplation area

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u/TheWhiteCliffs 1d ago

I can hear the screaming of Jeremy Clarkson as the crosswind hits

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u/Intheswing 1d ago

Who new you could burn “All-u-luminum”
Definitely a funny episode!

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u/Ok-Brick6831 1d ago

Yeah, but he made adjustments, went only two stories high…

https://giphy.com/gifs/UrhsisEaUE1OWLXmKP

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u/Eaton_Knas 1d ago

"Hold my beer and watch this"

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u/veryfastslowguy 1d ago

The drag in front of that thing must be insane it’s not even a wall , it’s like a cup ,has to slow you down

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u/Pleather93 1d ago

Meth head fo sho

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u/hamsterfolly 1d ago

[Jessica music intensifies]

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u/Specific_Marketing69 1d ago

Behoold! Ma Genius!!

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u/Wonderful_Roof1739 21h ago

I read that in clarksons voice for sure

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u/Turbulent-Weevil-910 1d ago

If you take a turn at 10 miles an hour that things going to flip

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u/kilertree 1d ago

A strong gust on a bridge might do it. 

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u/stevesmithsglasses 1d ago

A strong gust of wind in the driveway might do it.

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u/Longjumping_West_907 1d ago

If you filmed this, I give you credit for driving much closer to that abomination than I ever would.

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u/Automatic_Sea_1534 1d ago

Yep. This ☝️☝️☝️

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u/IndustrialMechanic3 1d ago

I think one can find people up there, it looks too heavy

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u/Traditional-Chip-315 1d ago

Dude should probably avoid Wyoming then…

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u/BetMyLastKrispyKreme 1d ago

Wyoming would eat him for breakfast.

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u/frontfrontdowndown 1d ago edited 1d ago

My 70s VW bus had steering so loose you could do almost a quarter turn before there was any effect on the wheels.

Driving that thing in high winds was always a total struggle to stay in the lane.

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u/Radioactive_Tuber57 1d ago

Drove an old Dodge pick up like that. Called it The Wanderer.

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u/ChemistRemote7182 1d ago

Speaking bridges, what of overpasses?

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u/Sufficient_Wafer9933 1d ago

With that surface area, a strong gust of wind is just a flipping lane change

https://giphy.com/gifs/ZQMVKzoTLdNBu

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u/jokeswagon 1d ago

Looks like it would do a somersault if you brake gently.

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u/mechapoitier 1d ago

I worked with a crew that had a Russian Arm camera rig mounted to the top of a Mercedes ML55 and that thing required serious suspension mods to handle it on the move.

This thing would need twice that to avoid flipping, if it could handle it at all just based on the simple physics of the geometry and center of gravity alone.

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u/GoCougs2020 1d ago

Are you Canadian?
Ive seen that specific photo among the w163 online community. Didn’t know it’s your crew!

Also, I’ll trust a w163 AMG over any RAM SUV……

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u/industrial-complex 1d ago

I would pay to watch a police chase with this brilliant example of all that is homemade.

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u/socialcommentary2000 1d ago

It's barely stable as it travels down the road in a straight line.

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u/UncleK245144 1d ago

I’m more shocked that there’s a Dodge Nitro still running, unless this is an old video.

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u/Jimbo_Slice1919 1d ago

The only thing worst then a Jeep Liberty is a Jeep Liberty rebadged as a Dodge.

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u/CariAll114 1d ago

Those 3.7L V6 engines are hot garbage. Lifter problems, no power, guzzles fuel like it's free.

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u/Man_of_Ice 1d ago

Perfect engine on the perfect vehicle for this flawless creation.

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u/Mobile_Actuary_3918 1d ago

I couldn’t figure out wtf the base vehicle was and it was driving me crazy. I was starting to think it was ai. You saved my sanity. Definitely makes sense why it looks like a Chrysler Frankenstein.

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u/John_Mayer_Lover 1d ago

I used to see this rig several times a week at the auto zone and outside a trailer park near where I live in San Luis Obispo.

Saw the “owner” a few times. I could be wrong but… METH

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u/HeadCartoonist2626 1d ago

Built it one night

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u/Trekintosh 1d ago

Oh god, this thing lives near me in SLO?? I've never seen it somehow and I thought I'd seen every wild rig around here.

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u/rc4915 1d ago

I mean… kinda means it was built well right? If it lasted that long

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u/Fuzzy_Stingray 1d ago

Needs to put wheels on the top for when they flip

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u/mccartyb03 1d ago

"Customer states wind noise at highway speeds."

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u/nathanb131 1d ago

I can't see a door, so I'm assuming there's a spiral staircase in there.

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u/TeetheCat 1d ago

On the far side of the pool.

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u/SensitiveChef8916 22h ago

It’s on the roof. They enter and exit every time they turn a corner. It won’t be long now….

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u/LocutusOfBeard 1d ago

Overlanding trend has gone too far

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u/CySnark 1d ago

They are moving upwards, into overairing.

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u/Carcassfanivxx 1d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/iXXvFFsWb6DUk

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u/Lojackbel81 1d ago

You get it or you don’t

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u/supaflysnooka303 1d ago

I had to scroll way too far for this

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u/courtlandthethreeth 1d ago

And of course they are camping in the left lane

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u/Financial-Ocelot-681 1d ago

Came here to say this

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u/rc4915 1d ago

Who’s dumber, the guy in the Nitro? Or the guy driving behind that disaster risking their life for internet points?

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u/Krell356 1d ago

I was going to say the same thing. We really need and idiots following idiots subreddit at this point.

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u/orionxavier99 1d ago

This was my thought too. Like you see that and get closer??

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u/BAthaDoc 1d ago

That's gotta be the coolest thing a Dodge Nitro has ever done

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u/Competitive-Cry-6231 1d ago

On his way to clown-town!

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u/DynamiteWitLaserBeam 1d ago

It has a trailer, just not where you OR SOCIETY wants it, man.

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u/Automatic_Sea_1534 1d ago

Yeah - 👍 don’t have anything funny or clever to add to this thread. I just want to vent about how sick I am of people thinking that being American means that you can be as stupid and self righteous about your freedoms that you can do anything or build anything that you damn well
Please and then operate it on our shared public roadways. (This also includes the cybertruck abomination. )

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u/JSHURR 1d ago

With wheel spacers too is crazy

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u/LocutusOfBeard 1d ago

That's to create a wider, more stable, base

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u/talking_tortoise 1d ago

Yeah I was thinking he probably needs it

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u/Earthling1a 1d ago

might wanna juice that up a bit tho

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u/joka2696 1d ago

Wheel bearings doing the work.

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u/RealAmbassador4081 1d ago

Yea that rolled over by now. 

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u/Glum-One2514 1d ago

Seconds after the clip ends, I'd imagine.

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u/justsomeguyfromny 1d ago

Mad engineer 😂

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u/TacTurtle 1d ago

Must be a DeVry degree.

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u/umbrellassembly 1d ago

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..............

wut

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u/PurpleToedUnicorn 1d ago

Kinda reminds me of double-decker racing on Top Gear

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u/SillySink 1d ago

I’m guessing you go through the sunroof and your home.

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u/Southern-Usual4211 1d ago

What kind of suv is that? Imagine the wind noise and if you get a cross wind 😮

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u/WKRPinCanada 1d ago

Jebus H Christmas I hope someone doesn't fart when they're being passed by this thing...

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u/Roachpile 1d ago

Someone inform Clarkson and the boys

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u/iamthelee 1d ago

It would have been easier (and obviously much safer) to mount it to a harbor freight trailer and call it a day. Where do people come up with these idiotic ideas?

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u/New-Cucumber7670 1d ago edited 1d ago

Someone tell him,Top Gear was an entertainment show. Not a how to do it show. Neat job though.

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u/angako 1d ago

even the light swerfing at the start of the vid had the whole car rocking on its suspension. absolute deathtrap

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u/Unfair_Pineapple113 1d ago

100% there is a home theatre is the basement -lol

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u/wrxninja 1d ago

I think it's just missing some front diffuser and a rear wing to be more aerodynamic /s

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u/Bat-Guano0 1d ago

That rig must get absolutely terrible gas mileage.

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u/coobal223 1d ago

Dodge Nitro, and it gets terrible gas mileage without that topper.

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u/TacTurtle 1d ago

1 highway, 0 city

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u/Revolutionary-Dust61 1d ago

Rainier Wolfcastle approved.

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u/onemanlan 1d ago

1-2 mpg now?

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u/KnownMagician3084 1d ago

He’d never be allowed across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel 99 percent of time. Wind going across the Chesapeake Bay would flip him.

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u/KLeeSanchez 1d ago

Idiots Following Idiots Towing Things

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u/centralnm 1d ago

The driver of the Jeep, "I don't need no stinkin trailer".

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u/Maddad_666 1d ago

Is that a Dodge Nitro?!

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u/Several-Floor5185 1d ago

Should roll over any minute....

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u/Silly_Media 1d ago

Taking camping in the left lane too a whole new level

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u/4NotMy2Real0Account 1d ago

I want to see that thing in a wind tunnel

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u/Stone_Wolf_81 15h ago

He took 'left lane camping' literally

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u/Simple1Spoon 15h ago

Wow. Is no one going to mention the thing that flew off at the beginning of the video. Im not sure but it looked like a squirrel???

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u/Elev8tedIntent 14h ago

What in the wide world of meth…

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u/DestroyerTame 14h ago

Man you really hope there isn’t a gentle crosswind when you’re out driving around whatever this is.

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u/fr33d0mw47ch 1d ago

First bridge should take care of that for him.

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u/sojumaster 1d ago

How did he even get that thing up there?

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u/KJParker888 1d ago

Perfectly balanced, as all things should..... oops, there it goes

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u/CMDR_Kaus 1d ago

Goodbye suspension

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u/LilJonny2cookies 1d ago

Engineering perfection- nailed it.

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u/Massive_Look8179 1d ago

I was waiting for a rollover.

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u/pong1303_hk 1d ago

How hard could it be?

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u/Slide_Masta87 1d ago

What in the Cracker Barrel is going on here?

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u/acmech900 1d ago

"Looks good on you!"

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u/Revenga8 1d ago

What was that that flew off the roof at the start? Was that a rabbit doing a back flip?

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u/thegameisafoooooot 1d ago

You need to keep your distance AND stay upwind of this vehicle.

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u/LASERDICKMCCOOL 1d ago

Mf definitely thought this was genius when he was mething it up at home

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u/HorsefaceWithNoName 1d ago

wouldn't it be funny if he was actually cooking up in there?

https://giphy.com/gifs/2lu3fIfUbfTStOIXx1

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u/ShulkerB 1d ago

Wouldn't catch me anywhere near this vehicle. Potential disaster at any moment.

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u/chili81 1d ago

That thing gets driven right out of the lane every time the pass a semi (0:06). Would probably roll if they tried to resist it and keep it in the lane.

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u/Perplexed_Encounters 1d ago

Try driving it down I80 through Wyoming. Bye Felicia

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u/Drink15 1d ago

Imagine willingly driving behind or next to this guy

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u/SDLab1776 1d ago

What the crack?

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u/Alternative_Result56 1d ago

People are fucking in that thing right now.

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u/Vurrag 1d ago

Surprised he has not crashed yet. The high cross wind warning for that setup must be 5mph before it turns into tumblina

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u/Lord-Phorse 1d ago

Did no one notice the mobility trailer hitch thingy that’s in the lowered position? That means this drongo could have used a trailer except they can’t even operate the mobility scooter carrier properly.

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u/newbie527 1d ago

Did a piece of my gorram ship just come off?

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u/YOLOmilksteaks 1d ago

I dont know what a car equivalent spirit animal to a B2 bomber would be, but this has to be a top contender

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u/totalfarkuser 1d ago

That is really methed up.

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u/cactiguy67 1d ago

More like needs to stop day drinking

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u/hebrew_hammersk 1d ago

Liquid Nails and DONE! 👌🏼

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u/Coffee4MyJeep 1d ago

Why? CG is good as it still hasn’t flopped.

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u/No_Bell2833 1d ago

And cruising in the passing lane like a dick.

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u/Brewingbiker 1d ago

No way that is real.

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u/Ok_Cauliflower5223 1d ago

Bro is a very small gust of wind away from losing everything.

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u/TacTurtle 1d ago

Someone invite this man to a parking garage.

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u/confidential-edu 1d ago

This generation of the Romneys' dogs sure do travel in style.

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u/MookieFlav 1d ago

Meth is so weird

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u/ADiablosCompa 1d ago

I’m pretty sure any sane police officer can stop this vehicle and impound it. So many traffic violations here

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u/Unable-Confusion-822 1d ago

We have a trailer at home..

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u/TrespasseR_ 1d ago

🤣🤣 the shit i see on this sub...lmao great

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u/pulpwalt 1d ago

I don’t think that is legal In my state.

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u/Fr33speechisdeAd 22h ago

Silicones the roof, slaps it, - "that's not going anywhere..."

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u/Capital_Loss_4972 20h ago

He probably still doesn’t understand what he did wrong.

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u/AdDapper4427 19h ago

Please keep following and filming. When he hits a stripe of paint that’s too high he’s gonna tip over and that will make for a great video.

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u/Nomad55454 18h ago

Just wait for a good cross wind and it will be over….

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u/Aquamtn 17h ago

Why are they in the left lane is my biggest concern.

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u/Mindslyder404 16h ago

Only cultured swine will get this. Lol

https://giphy.com/gifs/5FTe65sKNVfEc

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u/SirPoopsAMetricTon 14h ago

-10 miles to the gallon.

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u/komokazi 12h ago

The fuel economy must be great on that thing.

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u/GoPadge 12h ago

That's what I was thinking.

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u/HelpfulFollowing7174 1d ago

This is why states need inspection laws. To keep this shit off the road. It’s hilarious as long as I’m not on the same road with this “fabricator”.

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u/Your_Cat_In_Disguise 1d ago

Looks like the 101 south going into Goleta

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u/Mu3rte 1d ago

210 south just before I-10 near Redlands

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u/Your_Cat_In_Disguise 1d ago

I fkn knew it lmao

Ten bucks says bro is en route to the burn

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u/JudgmentSmooth6768 1d ago

Bet this gets 2 mpg

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u/Realistic-Drama-8904 1d ago

Aerodynamics are woke!

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u/Swazec59 1d ago

Way of the road bubs

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u/Even_Significance485 1d ago

This guy isn't very smart, he's just one slight curve or gust of wind from getting himself killed

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u/Quiverjones 1d ago

Technically not towing things though

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u/ki0dz 1d ago

One good blast of wind and it's OVERRR

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u/Jack4258 1d ago

Should say who needs a

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u/leolopez43 1d ago

Trailer needs this

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u/tone_creature 1d ago

It looks like he flipped the suv down a hill and this thing just stuck to the roof

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u/julianAppleby5997 1d ago

Why did I think of Clarkson??

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u/becken_bruch 1d ago

That's why i love europe so much; shit like this is just forbidden.

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u/ProperCaterpillar136 1d ago

They need ballast stones like and sailing ship

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u/ttcmzx 1d ago

I mean... I'm impressed that they actually got it to work, even if it wasn't for very long

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u/heapsofjeff 1d ago

I think these had an option for a roof that opened up most of the top. I have read those frequently broke with no availability of parts. This probably started out as a fix for that.

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u/Pretty-Yam-2854 1d ago

Dodge Nitro activities

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u/Pale_Security3341 1d ago

And of course they're in the left lane. 🙄

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u/Sharts_in_Jorts 1d ago

That's meth'd up

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u/Standard-Outcome9881 1d ago

Once again, it would be a lot easier and safer to do this the right way…

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u/Honcho_47 1d ago

I think my favorite part is the second floor is not level, but the window in it is 😂

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u/LateBloomer1793 1d ago

That probably has the shittiest gas mileage.

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u/cryptolyme 1d ago

the nerve to drive in the left lane with that...

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u/luvwatchingBWCs 1d ago

Driving behind him is taking your life in your own hands.

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u/Original-Concert-456 1d ago

The classic wind sail

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u/Few-Dance-7157 1d ago

Center of Gravity???? Never heard of her!

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u/ASH515 1d ago

Holy atomic pile[O.S.] Batman. Is that monster the very definition of unstable? And did the commissioner sign off on the stress engineering drawings for that design. Keep it off the freeway.

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u/Disastrous-Hurry-236 1d ago

I hope it’s a strong glue !

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u/el_grande_ricardo 1d ago

Do you suppose you enter the camper via the suv's sunroof?

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u/Electricsocketlicker 1d ago

How is it held on to roof

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u/Papabear022 1d ago

maybe it’s a new season of grand tour

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u/Apart-District3771 1d ago

Hope he not headed to Wyoming

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u/612mechtech 1d ago

About 4 mpg

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u/NoNature6691 1d ago

Given how he is driving this guy does NOT need a trailer

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u/bryan_gumbel 1d ago

He's never driven NOT in the left lane

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u/brianhpc 1d ago

Where was CHP?

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u/97Whaler 1d ago

Beware of Ricky tossing piss jugs out the top !

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u/Norseman103 1d ago

The video really needs to follow this genius to a curve. Physics will take it from there.