Raise the Roof ing Truck, Yes, I Went There LOL
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Using our Peterbilt 389 with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R Rotator towing and recovery unit to lift a roofing truck from a precarious position it got into while attempting to exit a job site after unloading the roofing materials. Of course it had to be right underneath our "ARC" nemesis the overhead power lines (play on words). I meant to say ARC, not ARCH, because of the potential for an electrical ARC...get it??? Oh, yes, I'm trying to be "punny" on this one. I all seriousness, this was a dangerous and technical job. Thanks for watching and God bless.
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As always, a single problem with a shingle solution
Cool!! Dad joke.
Good one 😄😄😄
Every body on the roof stopped to watch when Ron picked it up and swung it around. lol
I noticed that too
Heh, true. There is always ONE thing thats more interesting than your own job. XD
Get a job
ron goiing to have to start charging admission prices
Who wouldn't this type of machinery is interesting
It wouldn't be Friday morning without a Ron Pratt video and his Dad humor.
That's why we keep coming back.😁
I love watching his videos cus this is both interesting, andhe reminds me so much of my own dad with his general mannerisms
Honestly idk but I find it so satisfying/relaxing watching these
Same here. Once I watch 1 I have to keep watching
I spent 12 years as a heavy-duty tow operator doing this exact work. I miss the job but not the crazy work hours. I watch to remember those good times.
These videos are always good before bed
That’s because we aren’t paying that bill lol
Better than any to show
I love how all the roofers put their tools down to watch you do your magic
Only one power line for miles around and that truck manages to get stuck right under it!
That's the kind of luck I have, but without challenges we wouldn't know how great we can become.
That's the start of many stories in this business I've heard told.
HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND EVERYONE AT MIDWEST TOWING A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES
When Mike stole the cribbing to stand on I genuinely LOL'ed!
Those shorty people have to use something lol.
He was worried he might sink in under the weight of the gear he was dragging out.
Need to get him some Herman Munster boots.
Like how everyone stopped working to watch the master operate his truck.
LOL
I think they were done already they can't proceed without the elevator
I noticed that once you lifted, all the roofing work stopped..
They couldn't proceed without more shingles
that's a show no one wants to pass up. Not every day you get to see a truck being picked up in the air like that......well unless you're Ron I suppose.
great job as usual. You and Mike make it look easy. I love the professionalism on the jobs. Stay safe.
8:14 Mike- "aight, my coffee's good". Haha gotta look out for that life juice hey?
Tators reply (that nobody heard)..."You're lucky I didn't know it was there or I'd be drinking it now Mike!"
ALL of my vehicles LOVE their coffee lol!
When u need a roof truck overhead call Midwest Truck they got it covered like shingles on a house 😂
Stop roofing around and get back to work.
I have not watched the video as yet, but it's in progress.
You are so lucky to have such dedicated employee's that want to learn from your experience. Great job done Ron and Mike safely !
Love how organized the truck is.
I appreciate how respectful you are towards Mike as you're training him.
Seems like the bigger the truck is the more stuff you find to put in it
Absolutely, years back I was looking for an extended cab long bed. My father said I can buy a lot nicer regular cab for the same money, he was right! Now I like AWD Astro Vans because it’s basically an enclosed 8’bed and much cheaper.
@@RustyZipper yes if you can find them. Why oh why did GM stop making them.
@@RustyZipper I miss the old trucks like my grandfather's D300: _big_ crew cab you could fit 7 or 8 guys in and a _nine_ foot bed.
Course it wasn't real friendly at the pump, with 3 on the tree behind a 2-barrel 318 but, man, could that truck haul a load!
And the amazing part is, they use it all! I regularly go: "So that's where that went!" or "Huh, didn't know I still had that..." when I have to empty my van for maintenance
Ron, I'm waiting for the call you get, to move a circus elephant with those soft slings.
Your sense of caution, situational awareness, and advance planning, is the mark of an expert.
Nobody gets hurt, and all the equipment, yours and theirs, is unscathed.
Its a win-win.
Smokey and the Bandit II
Good morning Ron rick from Massachusetts I have a question have ever been on a job and one of your trucks broke down on you
Out of all the wrecker companies on RUclips I think Ron is by far the most professional🤘🤘
Back when things were a little more normal. God Bless
Your assistant was "Johnny on the spot" Great Job as always gents!
I would never have thought about waiting to remove the tow hooks untill after you moved your Rotator. You sure have an eye for safety Ron!
33:20
Hey question. Say you guys are out on a call, and you are out there for a while. What happens if you have to relieve yourself? Where do you go?
Just because I noticed, I forget his name, guy riding shotgun sipping coffee at the beginning, and I know myself, I'm gonna have to go if I drink too much.
Over the hood and thru the woods to another tow job we go!!
Ron Pratt: I lived in Joplin, Missouri for over thirty years. Every time I see your name a little bell goes off in the back of my head. Have I ever met you?
I’m retired chief of fire dept. and we used 1” climbing webbing for handles on our cribbing and it worked exceptionally well and it’s inexpensive
Downchecked webbing from damaged ratchet straps and such would probably work great too. Of course the belts are nice and stiff so you don't have to fumble for a grip; that loop is always sticking right out!
Can't wait to watch this. Hope you all have a great day and god bless.
We are born with intuitive skills. They can be improved through experience, but only to a point.
Your "Elevation Enhancement Devices" come in many shapes and sizes.
👍😎👍
LOL. Gotta remember that! "EED's."
That was like a well choreographed ballet. Ron and Tator are the dance masters.
Thank you Ron for your enjoyable videos , could you tell me what the little houses are for, they must be for birds but we in the UK don't have these , we have Dove Coops , not on long poles though . Kind Regards Clive
Yes, those are for a very specific type of bird called a Purple Martin. People in our area try to attract these birds for a wide variety of reasons. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_martin
Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thank you so much Ron, we have swallows and house Martins very similar.
Ron all your videos are interesting to watch. I do have an idea if possible... Can you make a video on the operation of the rotator, such as being in the cab and explaining what everything is in the cab and how it all works, to everything outside the truck. I think, it would be a real interesting video.. thank you Ron.
RON, HELLO, GOOD MORNING, NICE JOB, but for your ‘ARC’ NENIMIS, , those ‘TOW PINS’ are quite popular, but as you see in VN24 , ALL trucks are COE, they ALL have a built in BAR across front to hook into, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, over there the ONLY people with helmets & gloves, are FIRE RESCUE !, others NOTHING just a few with gloves ! You & your team are way above in PPE Job wise
8 seconds went by before I got to watch this MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, CHEERS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That cribbing job makes me want to invent a proper crib for those situations. This might be saying too much but at the risk of giving others ideas on how to do it. It seems that if you're out rigging was ultimately pressing down on air, finding your level should be pretty easy. I know it would be one more thing to find space for but if I could make it work as well as it does in my head. And compact enough I think you would find the space.
That was several months ago. By now, I bet Mike could have handled that job by himself.
How much space do you need between the boom and power lines? (Yeah, I know, a mile...) You never want to put the boom in a spot where if something snaps, the recoil pushes the boom into the lines, but aside from that, how much room do you leave to avoid an arc?
It's going to be quite a while before anyone works solo with a rotator. You need about 1 year OJT with a certified operator before a company will let an employee loose by themselves.
When Mike was getting the pins and I noticed they were orange, this is a video from way before Covid-19
Yeah, Written in his video
It has been really crazy lately.
We’re beyond crazy. Think we entered the nuts stage
We're at 11 on the crazy level.
My God! We've gone plaid!
Hi Ron, great job!!! just an idea to use aluminum out rigger plates. it helped me out on wet ground. excellent video....
Good Christian content is good food for the sole helps keep the faith strong need more Chanel’s like this to help overpower the evil in the world we live in GOD BLESS EVERYONE !!
Ron, I am a safety guy and I was really pleased that you told Mike not to be in between the two trucks even though the brakes were set! "An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure" Thank you for caring about your employee!!!
Another splendid job - Plan the work/work the plan and modify as you go. Enjoy hearing the directions with the verbal instructions which help train Mike. Have a very Merry Christmas and a joyful Happy New Year.
I am enjoying all you video's. How much does a rotator like that cost and how do you get trained on a unit like that?
You know you've watched to many Ron videos when you notice him do something unusual. (cribbing)
Or that’s when u see Ron do an unusual job, when he’s cribbing
Also when you know the horn toots are coming
Hey Ron. My husband found your videos as he was scrolling and now we are both subscribing. I have been trying to locate where the area is that your merchandise for sale is located. My hubby saw you hand over a hat to the man you picked up off the road that had kept his truck upright and on wheels after taking out a fair distance of cable. I glanced over and I’m sure I saw him drool over that hat just a little. I know you are a busy man but if you get hats to hand out to folks you have helped could you maybe just do a bit of different logo for us RUclips parishioners?
Also, I’d like to say that you do a very good job of editing on these. I enjoy watching the videos as I have learned SO much from them. Thankfully my hubby understands what you are doing with the snatch blocks and explained it to me in a way I could understand.
Anyhoo, I’m hoping you have merch and it’s somewhere and I just haven’t found the spot yet.
So,... Thank you for reading, and God bless.
Our shop does have an online merchandise store with the hats available. My daughter manages the online sales and she is out on maternity leave with our first grandchild, so our online store is temporarily closed. It should be reopened sometime after the first of the year when she returns to work. Also, I have thought about having some different merchandise made just for the channel. I just haven't decided what to do yet. Here is a link to our shop's website: www.midwesttruck.net
Check in after the first of the year and we will get you set up. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Best look after your girl, you keep pushing her limits and she does an amazing job. Really enjoy watching you both work.
Some fancy bird houses there to :)
As always great job Ron and Mike.
OMG I love the peterbuilt. I love trucks💖💖💖💖💖💖
It's incredible how deep the equipment compartments are on the tator , it's able to fit anything.
Does your rollback/flatbed not have a under lift?
There’s so Much that goes into the various Recoveries so a How To Book is NOT a Possibility.😬👍
I really admire your eye for safety. You're such a professional. Thanks for another great video.
Good Morning My Good Bro Ron Pratt Sir God Bless You All Of You're Whole Family Today Thank You My Good Bro Ron Pratt Sir
I thought the title said “lord raise the roof ing truck yes I went there lol” lol good vid man 😂 also fun fact 4 people can’t be first the first person to the vid is always the uploader
True that
Ron gets truck setup, blocked, and even redo the blocks while mikes still trying to get 2 hooks in the front of the belt truck lmao
Wow! Even when I don't think anything is possible! You always find a way.
Mike when Ron set that block for cribbing down: "Thanks boss... That's juat what I needed!"
A great way to start the weekend a awesome video from Ron Pratt a job that looked impossible but turned out to be simple, Ron hope that you your family and the Midwest crew have a good and safe weekend
Excellent move! This ain't your first rodeo. LOL God bless you and your men and may he protect your six. Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter
Hey, I’m 23 from the UK and feel I’m wanting to get into heavy recovery, I have all my truck licenses, do you think I’m too young?
You are never too young or too old to learn skills. I don't know how insurance is where you are, but that is about the age to jump in and learn all you can before driving your own heavy recovery vehicle. It can be very dangerous and mistakes are costly. Study, observe and look at working your way into the heavy recovery field with a mentor if you have someone you can connect with. It is a rewarding and tough job. I wish you much success. Thank you for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Thank you Ron, I wish you good health, and God Bless
Really enjoying your videos. Great how you teach and talk it through as you go as well as all the safety that you apply. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Peace
I like your commitment to safety Ron the pinch point between the two trucks is something I wouldn't have even thought about.
Wheres Talon? How come we dont see or hear from him anymore?
Brandon I've been wondering the same thing
Talon is in charge of the workshop now.
Hope you have a great day Ron, stay safe out there.
So, Mr. Pratt, dare I say you were short a chock leaving this job?
It wouldn't be a Ron pratt video without powerlines
Hello Ron!! Another GREAT VIUDEO!! The use of serpentine belt sections for handle's is a GREAT IDEA!! With the ribbed face down it makes a great non slip system when wearing gloves!!
Your implementation of this handle idea has given me an idea that will solve one of my own problems cheaply too! I have three pieces of electronic test equipment that are a little weighty
I am going to cut up a used serpentine belt and install them as handles on both ends of the equipment steel cases to lift them with. Thanks for the idea!! Hope all is going well with you and family and employee's, Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !! May GOD BLESS You and Family and ALL your employee's as well!!
Even the roofers stopped to watch when ready to lift and spin the truck
Hello Ron,
Hope you and the family are well.
I notice before you get out the cab you use a small LCD touchscreen, can I ask is that just for the flashing lights or does it also activate the winch?
It can be used to set the winching brake and to turn on the PTO that, yes, engages the winch and hydraulics. And as you noted, the lights are also controlled there.
The Swiss Army Knife of lorries
Ya know Ron, sometimes while watching your vids I get impatient with how you set up and get going. But it usually ends up that I see why you did something a certain way. You work on the "What if..." principle. Like today, yanking the truck backwards could have ripped the undercarriage to shreds. And the cribbing is to keep the truck stable. Who wants to see the 'Tator on a "Fail" video on its side or its back end!? Good job on Safety Ron. I liked how you told Mike to not be between the trucks when they are so tight together. Ron: "I know that truck isn't going to move, but..." stay out from in between. We can see on RUclips, etc. where someone ignored a precaution or 2 and destroyed property and/or lives. God Bless, sir!
Will definitely watch after work have a blessed day
Not even my truck, and still smile ear to ear watching that tator do its thing.
Maybe you could’ve called Jeremy Dewitte to do traffic control?
Those guys are hand nailing that roof. I didn’t think anyone did that anymore. Thought everyone used a air nailer.
A neighbor was having their roof worked on this year, unfortunately, they lived next to my house. So I got the pleasure of hearing the super obnoxiously loud conveyor truck, and all the hand hammering the entire job, no modern air nailers were used. They started work early in the morning too, so forget getting any good sleep. Then the contractor noticed my sagging roof, and tried to get a job out of me, I'm on a fixed income during a pandemic, I can't afford sheet, I told him no. lol
@@stellarproductions8888 Just "no"? Nothing more, ending in "... - off!" ? (-;
@@KKhhoorrnniittee Well, if he kept pushing me, he would have got that ending for sure lol.
Cordial Saludo; Desde Zapopan Jalisco Mx. Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo 2021
Nice vid, Ron!
I'm always curious as to what it costs for these jobs.
I'm thinking that roofing company's insurance will get a bill for 2 grand or so?
Either way, it's worth it.
Keep up the videos, always something to look forward to on my Fridays after work! :)
You are the best in every way courtesy respect to your employees, and your knowledge of angles are amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Great video Ron, have you not thought of buying those interlocking polypropylene blocks for supporting the stabiliser legs on uneven ground ?. Some are wedged shaped that provide a level base on sloping ground. You’ll probably find the local fire trucks carry similar kit to stabilise wrecks when they’re carrying out passenger extraction.
obviously more expensive that lumber blocks ( which also have their place) but are very versatile and well worth considering.
Hey mr Ron you guys do amazing work I watch all of your videos you and mike work great together I love you bring us along with you show us the jobs you do keep ⬆️ the good work I’m huge fan of yours and mike
Please HIT THE THUMBS UP EVEN ON THE COMMENTS show him some love...
Thank you for a loving heart....
That’s precision!
Great job keeping it safe! Those power lines are no joke. I unfortunately had a friend who died from a power line arc connecting with his rig while he was standing next to it. (he was doing test drilling of some sort to prepare for road work). Happened super quick, he died instantly.
Greetings from the UK. At first sight it all looks so easy...how wrong can you be?
I'm now going to be singing "Up on the roof" all day.
Take care, stay well and God bless you all.
Cheers, Bob
I love watching what the rotator can do. It's maybe just me but I tend to associate it with grunt, pure power and strength. That's why I'm always amazed at the pinpoint accuracy you can achieve with it. There were angles everywhere on this lift: boom height; boom rotation; cable length; carriage position; the roofing truck's angle to the road; all constantly changing. Add in two different slopes to the land, as well as power lines, and you've got a tricky wee job.
The right man, using the right tool, and the job looks so ****** easy - well done to you both.👌
You must have a LOT of old/archived video.... if this is footage from BEFORE COVID! Sounds like you need to hire a video editor... :-)
So you're the guy that drives a Peterbilt 389 with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R Rotator towing and recovery unit? Impressive. 😁
New sub but, been watchin a while. I applaud your level of professionalism. Too many people have no idea what you guys face. Stay safe.
You don't miss a thing when you on.... I like the way you think----- no chance taking for you !!!! love video of your....JOAN
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful work..........very professional knowledge........Blessings. 🙏👠👠
Lift and pull to the side. Eeee Z. Good job. Some would have used drag winch. No. That’ll tear up the grass. Easily lifting front axle off ground and pulling the truck to the side and lowering it onto the road is the correct way. 👍🏼
Great recovery as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Ye Gods that Title is Horrible!
You REALLY should be PUNished for even thinking about it, let alone actually going there...
Outstanding as always, you need more of a challenge, next recovery you have 1 chain, 1 anchor point, chain binder, bottle jack and unlimited cribbing. :)
Another job well done. Yes from my point of view Mike is doing much better. Until the next video Merry Christmas to your entire family of Midwest Towing.
The truck driver got himself into quite the pickle, maybe he might take a few notes on the use of cribbing and blocking some sheets of 1 inch plywood to reduce the odds that he finds himself in that jam. It likely will happen again. If not, then a miracle was performed. Good work Ron and Mike. God Bless and continue to be careful out there.
It only takes a driver once to get one hung up bad. Makes you think about what not to do from there on out. Now off road work like this your taking a gamble on maneuvering about in areas like this. 34yrs and 4million miles driven and sometimes I got hung up. It inevitably happens. I've been on Rons hook once. Blew up a turbo going to a farm supply north of him. Glad he was available and very professional.
Thanks for sharing that it was recorded at another time..
I'm not sure about the other subscribers but I look for current content.
When I see (Dec.11, 2020) I assume it happened somewhere close to that date.
5 stars for honesty...I still moved on... since there are many channels with current things to watch and relate from them about what is going on now.
Never understand why drivers pull their trucks across roads knowing the truck is gonna basically high center & lose traction. Great job Ron & Mike. God Bless