724: Wolfbox Deep Dive with Austin Vogel

Jimmy and Tyler sit down with Austin Vogel — registered nurse, Jeep builder, and one of the earliest Wolfbox influencers — for a full campfire interview, diving deep into the camera system that’s their July sponsor and giveaway. Austin came to Wolfbox in 2023 when they had barely 600 Instagram followers. He claims the title of “longest continuous” Wolfbox influencer, which nobody on the show disputes. He runs the YouTube and Instagram channel JQ 392 Adventures, where he’s built a reputation for doing exactly the kind of unique DIY content most people skip — including the full 0-to-100% 6.4 Hemi swap in his 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK, done in his two-car garage, with torque specs and everything. The conversation covers: how Wolfbox compares across generations (OG G900 → G900Pro → G900Tripro), what’s actually different about Austin’s YouTube reviews versus everyone else’s (he mounts all three mirrors side-by-side and records them live while driving — not from SD card footage), and an honest deep-dive into night driving visibility that neither Jimmy nor Tyler had really thought about. Turns out, from running lights alone, you can see lanes of a pitch-black road on the Tri-Pro. That’s not a marketing claim. Austin just showed it. Other topics: why the Tri-Pro’s third camera is pointed at Austin’s front axle under the crossmember (and what he saw on the way home from Jeep Safari), Tyler’s plan for running Wolfbox on his F-350 with the Lance cab-over camper, the extension cable solution, the 4-channel system coming soon (two 4K cameras — Austin may have said more than he was supposed to), the G-sensor parked mode recording, Wi-Fi download-to-phone, voice commands, and the full product lineup beyond cameras — jump starters, air gun blowers, motorized steps, tonneau covers, onboard air. Also: Austin is a registered nurse because he saw a kid have a seizure at a concert and had absolutely nothing to offer. His grandma told him she loved male nurses. He grew up in Ohio where you still pull over to help strangers on the side of the road — which is also why he was the first person running toward the truck that rolled over on the highway, car still running, recording the whole time. Follow WolfboxWebsite: https://wolfbox.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfbox_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wolfboxcommunity Follow AustinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jku392adventures/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jku392adventures GROUP BUY: There is a new group buy happening, and this time it is with Wolfbox for their G900Tripro. If we get ten people signed up then we will get $20 off. If we can get 20 people signed up, we will get $30 off, and if we can get 30 people signed up, then it will be $40 off. If you’re interested in joining the group buy, then please email Jimmy or Tyler, or jump on to the Discord. SnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops. MORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. But our next giveaway is when we reach 800 reviews; we are giving away an OnX Elite Membership. We will also give away an OnX Elite membership when we get to 850. However, when we reach 900 Reviews, we are teaming up with MORRFlate for a $1000 MF Product Giveaway. Go over to Apple Podcasts to leave your review now and become eligible to win. Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set of tires from Yokohama Tire! Call us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169. 4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire, we ensured we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground. SnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn’t do it without you guys (and gals!)! SnailSquad Monthly Giveaway July’s Giveaway is with a company that Jimmy and Tyler have very good experience with, especially after TrailHeroX. This month’s giveaway is with Wolfbox. They are giving away one G900Tripro to a lucky winner. This is the same three-camera rearview mirror setup that they received during TrailHeroX. If you want a chance to win this system from Wolfbox make sure you sign up for the giveaway tier on either Irate4x4 or the SnailTrail4x4 Discord. Massive Congradualations to Liz Sandstorm for winning the Iceco Freezers. We are excited to work with and share their exciting new releases. One lucky winner has a chance to an ALP20 Fridge. Big thanks to Iceco for sponsoring this month’s giveaway. 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