Sprinter 4x4 Adventure Van Takes on the Shafer Trail, Moab, Utah

Exploring the Shafer Trail in Canyonlands National Park, Utah in a 4x4 Sprinter van. A Moab classic trail through some of the most gorgeous scenery in the southwest USA. It's a tour that gets better and better as you climb up to the rim of Islands in the Sky. If you are scared of heights, this might not be the trip for you with sheer drops while driving on the edge of massive cliffs. Just hope another truck isn't coming in the opposite direction, as its just one lane for much of the most exposed sections. But with all this aside, it's the most awe-inspiring views and the backdoor into a great National Park. Let me know in the comments if this trail is for you?

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[thedp]

I've driven this 3 times now. last trip, last year was in transit T250 MR extended 144" with twin turbos and it hauled up on Toyo's just fine. They have fixed several challenging spots. the first I did this in a mini van, I had to fill a couple deep ruts in with rock bridges. Thats all been filled in, so I'd say even most regular cars would do fine. There are other more challanging spots in Moab where I see folks pulling 30' trailers. Just a matter of learning some dirt driving skills :)

[noahjensen]

Decided to do this in the sprinter 4x4 yesterday before the 9 hour drive home. Absolutely worth it!

[sonny]

Great video .. been on the Shaffer a number of times and it's always breathtaking. Your KO2's .. those are 10 ply rated but only 3 ply on the sidewall. Check the little info tag .. I'm running them on my 2001 Explorer and 2021 Crosstrek. My normal road pressure for both rigs is 30 psi and I run the Ford down to 12 lbs in the rough stuff .. the Trek down to 15 lbs. I'm on my 4th set of KO2's! Been considering RV's 🤠

[reconeix]

Excellent footage. Almost like being there.

[jeepinwithjulia]

I have this trail on my schedule for gone Moab, but man, those drop offs are not for me. I have sweaty palms just from watching! Easy road for my Jeep, but not for my fear of heights.

[chuckneese]

Great video Peter. Last year I rode the same route on my Yamaha TW200 and it was one of my most memorable rides. The White Rim was as well. Keep making incredible memories!!!

[erickirn]

Brand new subscriber here from Phoenix. Outstanding job!! I just received my new 4x4 Sprinter van this last Tuesday and I am looking forward to getting out "there" with you all!! I have rode the white rim trail on my Husaberg a couple of years ago. I am setting up my van to haul my Husky 690 on the hitch! lol..

[monkeyfarm]

Does your dog handle it well? or is it an issue. (also, overall feedback on retriever-sized dog in a van full time?)

[MOAB-UT]

Nice video. Great to see you still digging it after 30 years. I've been 6 times and thought that was a lot. Going back soon- so 7! Be careful getting too close to the edge in that big truck. That famous Moab red dirt/mud is often very wet just underneath the surface. Sometimes you can brake but keep sliding. I try to never get closer than 15 feet unless it is an incline, then I can push it to 5.

[marasievers]

Breathtaking views, Peter! Thanks for your hard work filming this.

[tomjones]

Hi Peter, thanks for the great video with plenty of information driving the shaver trail with a sprinter van. I understood you drove a lot without 4*4. Did you drove as well the switchbacks up without 4*4. I am asking you, because our sprinter van (length like yours) has only Rear wheel drive. We would like to drive the same tour on a dry day. 🤟

[hannahelstad]

Moab is also a great place to get married. 😉
Looks like a great place to take the green Jeep!

[Lt]

What an amazing sight/ drive, thank you for sharing. Curious on the climb did you notice the van bog down/ loose power to make it worrisome? I only ask as we own a 22’ sprinter and there are times on 6% grades where we notice the van struggle to keep the pre set cruise control of 70 and fall below 60mph and even the truckers start to pass us.

[VancouverTV]

Wow great ! nice work !!
Is the trail possible with a 2wheel sprinter ?

[Marcin_Siemcio]

Thank you for video. I have a question, do you think it is possible to drive this road with 170WB sprinter 4x4 ?

[hannahbooher]

Get video. Headed to Moab in our van next week. Any problems with the tire pressure monitoring system when running low pressure? We have a 2017 sprinter. Thanks

[sim]

Great video. Do you think Sprinter 170 Ext will make Shaffer rd too?

[acupof_joe]

do you think 4x4 is an absolute requirement? i have a winnebago solis 59p i want to take trough here

[rozannehakala]

How was the drive back down? Scarier? Great video!

[tridentadventure]

What camera and lens are you using for your travel photography?