Should've Driven the Chevy to the Levee??
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Recovering a pickup truck that was hanging off a ledge at the bottom of a levee.
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There always seems to be one person in the crowd who has a bunch of suggestions and all of the answers. Ron, you have my respect for keeping your composure.
As someone who drove a wrecker in the 80s, I love your attention to detail, your attitude of not damaging the vehicle further, and I will say that wireless remotes for your winches is only something we dreamed of back then. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching your videos.
Thank you very much! I love hearing from fellow towman. God bless.
As others have said, your commentary of what you are doing and why is fantastic and the main reason I love watching these videos.
Your videos are the reason I got so interested in towing and now I'm a roll back driver. Been doing it for a month now and absolutely love it
Another great video. I like how You respect the elderly gentleman when he gives his advice on recovery. You know what you are doing but still listen with respect. Good man and I applaud you.
Bill Langdon ... Always respectful, always a gentleman. Ron is certainly an awesome role model. No doubt Ethan will be a great man, too.
Thank you Bill Langdon. I will hopefully make it to be his age some day and I hope a younger generation will value me. That's all he needed was to be a part of the efforts. He was a nice gentleman. God bless.
It always pays to listen. Sometimes no matter how much you have done something someone might come along and look at it differently and have a good idea.
Awesome to watch professionals do their job, great services they’re doing out in this world. Keep up the good work!
U r the coolest tow truck driver ever keep up the good work
I have been towing for several years and i enjoy watching his videos cuase i still learn different tricks of the trade
I am always learning from others as well. Be safe. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thanks for the video Ron. You did great work as usual. I wish you had time to do more!
I do too. The recovery aspect is my favorite, as it is Talons. I'd rather do that than anything else. God bless.
I wish there were drivers like you Ron love what you said even though its an old truck it belongs to somebody most people would not give a damn keep up the good work
Thank you and God bless.
Hey Rotator Ron! You may not be perfect but your videos are! Thanks mega piles!
Thank you and I am so glad you enjoy the channel. God bless.
Ron you do an excellent job of pulling people out of anything from semi trucks to pickup trucks and I hope those people who had the are alright prayers go out to those people for that F150
I can appreciate how you counter the boom forces to keep from bending it
Thank you and God bless.
Awesome job there Mr. Pratt, was that the frame where you picked it up at underneath and also people need to realize that if you damage something yourself on any vehicle that you're going to tow whether it's a old vehicle or newer vehicle you have to pay for it so its best to take an extra few mins and do right and be safe
What we saw was great thanks Ron, another successful show 😜👌🏿👏🏽
Another fine mess you got them got of Ron. Glad it wasn't raining. Up here in WI, the farmers find a lot of that stuff around on their property. Until they get to mowing down the corn, you won't even notice the car or truck is out there.
Ron, did Santa deliver your package to you? It was delivered on Friday to Ron Pratt at Midwest Towing Inc
3120 NASH RD
SCOTT CITY, MO 63780-9600.
I sure did and thank you so much for your generosity. God bless and keep you my friend.
Keep them pinkies warm, it gets cold on them cold winter nights in MO. :)
At least no worries about traffic out there in the jing weeds. Mind them alligators and water mocs though. lol. Thanks much for sharing. Have a blessed and safe day!
The Boonies can be nice sometimes!
I'd rather work in the weeds than on the interstate where no one is paying attention. God bless.
Amen Steve Holsten. God bless.
Not too many gators in Missouri
More patients than I would have had with the very inquisitive farmer. LOL. Another great video.
I don't mind. He just wanted to talk. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Mr. Ron that's a real fine rig you have there sir.
That story with the kid had my heart in my throat until you said she was ok.
Been in the same postition being first on scene b4 all EMS and hearing it on the scanner and it being around the corner from home in a regional area.
I dont like crashes with kids or animals involved but its a job that needs to be done. Stay stafe from a tow brother from down under.
Belated happy thanksgiving to the Pratt Family, and Seasons Greetings for the holidays to come. I also would love for all of us to meet one day don’t know where or when. Merry Christmas my dear friend,please please keep safe during this crazy season of people over indulging
Thank you so much. We will have to get together some how, some where at some point!!! Merry Christmas and God bless.
I'm a new sub to your channel just wanted to let you know that I think your videos are amazing. You are the definition of PROFESSIONAL. Keep up with the excellent job that you do and may God always Bless you and yours.
Thank you very much and welcome to the family! God bless and keep you.
good job again like seeing the little pete work.
Thank you. It is an exceptional unit as well. God bless.
Another look at "good ole #10" in action. Thanks for another good video, Ron.
Thank you for watching and God bless.
Can we get a final video on Mrs. Aires please
there is one. I watched it.
I will have to call her this week and check on the progress. It has been super busy around the shop and I just haven't done it yet. I will try to capture her driving in her repaired/revived/refreshed and resurrected Taurus. God bless and thanks for watching.
We have to be respectful of her privacy - she didn't ask to be turned into an Internet celebrity! It would be enough for Ron to tell us she's doing okay.
Perhaps some footage of her drag racing it on Wednesday open track night would be good
Well done! I believe you might have been doing towing for more than a few years! That is one impressive truck!
I've had a little experience. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Them 2 guys would drive me crazy lol
RON PRATT GOOD TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE THAT NEEDS HELP AND RESCUE
Wow! I bet that was a wild ride! I hope s/he is okay. Please update us if possible.
I could almost smell the sod as you was cleaning off the road at the end.
It won't record if you don't press that button (sorry. i couldn't help saying that lol). God bless and stay safe.
I am sure it was quite a ride. I don't know of any injuries on this one aside from bruised pride maybe. LOL I know, that button trips me up sometimes. LOL God bless.
Yes! A severely bruised pride! LOL
My stepfather was from Louisiana and he always said dad gummit or dad gum the cockeyed luck! LOL
That shield on the front of the hood should make it go faster.
I wonder how many farm truck have been sitting in the field for 20+ years just because it got stuck. Some people probably wouldn't feel its worth the effort.
They have magnet Light lights for towing i seen a repo have them on his video
i thought u were about to say u found the girl underneath the SUV, my heart was breaking there for couple minutes, i feel a big relive to after u said they found the girl with her aunt!
Hey Ron, nice video as ever, maybe worth checking your cable at 21:54, looks like a bad kink just before your hook end on that truck, would hate to hear of it snapping
Thank you for your comments, and I will certainly do just that. God bless.
Ron Pratt pleasure to watch a master at his craft, thanks you
Good thing those two gentlemen hung out - so they could give you 'much needed' advice . . .
Absolutely. They just wanted to be a part of the scene. Nice gentleman and I didn't mind. God bless.
Awesome video as always
Thank you and God bless.
Hi Ron , just to let you know I now have six of those retractable ratchet straps now and gave away the others to a truck garage locally who helped me when my mobility scooter . I suppose you could help going forward , you helped me and I help someone else for them to help others .
Thank you for bringing out the best in me at this time of year , the guys in the truck garage all “we have to give you something for those truck garage “ I now have somewhere to go a talk to people when life gets to bad for me ...
once again Thank You Ron .
I'm glad to hear that things are going better for you. Also glad that you found the straps. They definitely make life easier. Continue to Pay It Forward. God bless.
Trust Me I Will Do Sir . Thank you for being there for me Ron .
Thx for the 4 1/2 minutes of truckin added to my already 20 yrs brother... thx!😂😂
"Should've Driven the Chevy To The Levee?" hmm.. nah. The Levee was dry.. prohibition and such.. I hear that the good ol' boys were getting whisky in Rye though.. :)
The tow you guys were talking about that happened in front of Boom-town, Was that in Charleston, or somewhere near by? Awesome video as always Ron!
Also, Will there be a video on it?
It was at Boomland in Benton, MO. I do have a video on it that I am working on. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Well..... I have had to use my pride and joy pretty hard a few times but it was for more than joy riding.
Also what GoPro do you use? I’m using an SJCAM sj6 legend. Not bad for daylight but the night shots on it are not all that great.
I thought I would never see a good truck like this in a wreck
Cables on the boom have amazing reach. What is the max reach?
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Those old boys with their helpful suggestions and warnings (snake!)...lol
Gotta love some assistance from the elders. They were very kind gentleman and just wanted to be a part of it I think. God bless.
Hope they had as fun fun as you did...lol
I kind of doubt that. LOL God bless.
Working smart ride it back up not walking
I love your video the are so good 👍 and God bless you I hope you have nice day
Thank you so much. God bless.
Great operator but you gotta give your self more room over all good job
Awesome video
Thank you and God bless.
Lots of verbal assistance! 😂
Thank you for watching and God bless!
The story about the little girl was harrowing even to hear it after the fact, never mind to have experienced it.
Are you wearing waders? Do you have jumpsuits?
God bkess and merry Christmas
Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you as well Sir. God bless.
I have a question that has puzzled me for some time. Are your winches electric or hydraulic. Seems long pulls could be hard on electric ones, due to motor heat. Just curious.
They are hydraulic. Thanks for watching and God bless.
What do you have to look for if the vehicle is 4-wheel drive
THEM WEEDS WE CALL THEM HITCH HIKERS LITTLE BROWN SEED PODS STICK TO YOUR CLOTHES LIKE GLUE.
An older truck! Ron, you don't have to be so polite!? P.S. First of your many videos that I can recall you using the versatility of the baby-boom, instead of the big rotator.
Thank you for watching and God bless.
This brings up a question.. We recently bought a nice old 2003 Mercury Mountaineer all wheel drive, same as Ford Explorer drive. It uses a viscous coupling in the transfer case, no disconnect lever. I am going to assume you would either have to pull a drive shaft, or flat-bed it.... as the transfer case is always on, and not possible to leave 2 wheels on the ground.. What are your thoughts on this vehicle Ron?
You are correct that is would be suggested to flat bed transport the vehicle. God bless and thank you for watching.
I'd love to see the cops reaction if you rolled up with American pie on the radio
That would be pretty sweet! God bless.
Hey ron, can i ask for the titles of the music you are using in your video and time laps :) i love the music
I have a question: Are there snakes in these low land near the Mississippi River? IO am one who is deadly afraid of snakes.
Yes, there are a lot of snakes in this area. I don't like them either.
Nice day (^_^) Easy job
Thanks for sharing the video
Thank you and God bless.
But the levee was dry and them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye
is that a solen vehicle plate number
Does dad know his truck is no longer in the barn?
Oops! LOL God bless.
Nice video
Thank you and God bless.
Just curious as to what length, grade, and size chain you use to secure the vehicle to your underlift?
The break-away chains on the rear of this truck are 1/2" grade 80 chain. I'm not certain on the length, but I believe they are 12-15' long. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt what length, grade, and size are the tie down chains as well?
But the levee was dry🎸🎹
Pride and Joy...lol
Bye, Bye miss American pie,
Drove my Chevy to the levy,
But the levy was dry......
That song has been playing over and over in my head for days now. LOL Glad it's a good song. God bless.
As someone who has an ugly, rusted 20 year old Ford similar to that one that is my pride and joy, I appreciate you going the extra mile for all your customers to prevent unnecessary damage. That's definitely a mark of a true professional, as though there was any doubt!
Guy in WY ... Well stated indeed!
Thank you! I have an 89 Jeep that I think is a sweet ride and most would not. LOL I appreciate your kind words and God bless.
Also smoothing out the dirt road a bit at the end
Hi Blake. Was there anything actually wrong with the JD 6410.
i have a 1987 ford bronco xlt its my pride and joy little rust but what ever its not a bad ammount of rust except for the gutter its bad
I can,t help but laugh when people suggest how to do your job. lol
Everyone has an opinion.....I myself would think after I watched a couple of brain surgeries I could do it.....NOT!!!!! LOL It's all good. People just want to be a part of things I think. I got over being offended years ago. God bless.
Watch a show called "Highway Through Hell" on the Weather Channel, this is a show about a Canadian towing/recovery company up in the Canadian Rockies that has a Western Star version of Ron's Rotator, only its a little longer as this rig has a sleeper on it, and when wrecks happen up in the Canadian Rockies, all the truckers know how to do is complain that they are not moving, due to said wreck on the road
Oddly enough people other than Ron do actually know stuff, he didn't just make it all up himself. I guarantee people know about the same things you know about. Commenting on youtube somehow disqualifies you from knowledge. So if Ron should comment on a towing video, everybody would automatically assume he doesn't know what he is talking about. Moral of the story, don't assume anything and don't laugh at people, safe in the knowledge you don't have.
I like watching that show too. They are also VERY professional.
When your secure in the Lord you don't act like you have anything to prove(humble).
What impressed me most, aside from all the work in recovering the PU, you took the time to fix the drag marks on the road. Well done, God bless you.
Clean up is part of the job as we see it. Thank you for noticing that and God bless.
Damn, that story about that 8 year old brought tears to my eyes; fearing for her fate, hearing about the father in distress, the relief that she was safe... I tip my hat to everyone who has to deal with those kinds of situations, and worse...
One of the nicest guys on YTube. Good, clean videos...never thought the content would be interesting but it is. Mr Pratt is a true professional at his craft. Also, that's about the coolest truck I've ever seen.
Thank you so much. I will always keep the videos family friendly. That was one of my rules for this channel when it all began. God bless.
@@RonPratt how did it begin
It seems when you think you seen it all. Something new occurs. People seem to get stuck everywhere .every tow situation is unique.
So true, even on video games where I play a tow truck driver, I have seen some interesting predicaments.
Hi Ron I watch a lot of your videos & I am pleased to see a professional man at work like myself, i have been doing the same type of recoveries as you now for 50years & its also nice to see a recovery man that has good equipment & vehicles & knows how to use them to the best advantage without damaging the vehicle you recover. congratulations from a fellow recovery man always doing the job properly & safely , keep safe & take care.Brian.
Thank you so very much tow brother!! I appreciate your kind comments and I am astounded that you are still at it after 50 years....it is a rough job on the body for sure. God bless and keep you safe. Thank you for watching my channel.
"you can do a lot with a roll back" ,everyone on here nods.
Haha, yes I have learned just how much appreciation those little trucks deserve. God bless.
Has anyone else seen "Wrecked?" One episode showed the veteran heavy duty operator "Tryke" explaining and then demonstrating to the younger rollback driver that the recovery could be done with the rollback and they didn't need his boom wrecker. Very educational. I know that show had a lot of "BS," but there were good parts.
Of course, no matter how great the tool is, it's useless without a good operator. That's why we like to watch Ron.
I was very surprised by the versatility of rollbacks. Here in germany most wreckers use lift flatbet trucks for accident recovery. A rollback is mostly used to pick up broken down cars but rarely anything which isn't capable of rolling.
Rollbacks are the backbone of most wrecker companies.. we have five ranging from '92 up to '15.. had a wheel lift truck with an extendable boom it came in handy for certain situations unfortunately it came to it's demise within a short time may it rest in pieces lol. But I love my rollbacks. P.s. love your channel Mr. Pratt I've actually learned a few things from u.. good luck and good bless
11.4 million total views of great family friendly content. Thank you Ron.
@@RonPratt lol. That's half of Australia, give or take a bit.
Continue to stay safe out there. Love getting notifications for new videos. Your content is like a drug and I can't get enough.
Thank you so much for sticking with me on my channel and supporting what I do. God bless.
Although I found this video 2 years after it was posted , another awesome recovery. I honestly think that you are the best at towing Ron , not many people who are in the towing and recovery business could honestly pull off what you do , it takes wisdom and experience, and you pull it off without a hitch or further damage , Rock on Ron and God bless
Wow.. what a spot to drop your Ford.. almost became a "Flip Over Read Directions" type of truck.. good thing the levee was pretty dry where you were walking. Drinking gives most people the ability to make horrible decisions on how to park their vehicle. lol Missing the Beast too.. this is Beast Jr. lol :) Ooh.. no extras??? oh well. You aren't perfect, but that's okay. None of us are. :)
I was VERY bummed that I forgot to turn on the camera. Oh well, next time I suppose. I am definitely FAR from perfect. God bless and thanks for watching.
Aww!! Hugs for the bummed feeling. You will remember next time, when you get to go out and recover someone's vehicle from their horrible parking decisions, to turn on that cam. God Bless and thank you for keeping it real. I had to laugh when you showed us just where that poor Ford was parked. Here in Canada, we call that the willywags. ;)
ron you know there is no making up for loss footage. but you do your best to make us feel like we are there with you. don't beat yourself up we are all human depending on electrics that don't always work as expected. god bless happy holidays keep up the fantastic work ps a little don mclain would set it off lol american pie. i know copy wrights
4x4 Means "get stuck way worse" 😂
I think I can, I think I can.....oops no I couldn't. LOL I would have enjoyed hearing the conversation during the getting stuck part. LOL God bless.
That truck was 2wd
That truck was 2wd
Nice video and fyi that truck has a impact switch behind the right kick panel in the cab if you hit a bump hard enough it trips and shuts down the fuel pump
I honestly did not know that.. I'll definitely keep that in mind the next one I recover.. I've had a couple that took a bumpy ride and would not start once I got back to the impound yard.. 👍
You used the "Little Boom Truck" for this one. :) I thought you were in the Rotator, at the beginning of the video. The good ole 1992 F-150, with Twin Traction Beam front suspension (junk), which is why it broke. @34:17 I see Tinkerbell floor mats (I bought my wife a set, several years ago). So... Boyfriend/Girlfriend (and friends), are all out having a good time, Boyfriend is driving Girlfriend's truck, and says: "I bet you ain't ever done this with your Ford"; then proceeds to break Girlfriend's front axle etc... She needs to find a new boyfriend! Reckon? :) Great video Ron! Oh, and I totally dig the Don McLean reference.
Wait, what??? A 2-WD truck?
Haha, I like the visual I got from your comment. It is also a possible, "hold my beer and watch this..." LOL God bless.
Good quote. Forgot to mention Found On the Road Dead (FORD)
LOL. Thanks for watching and God bless.
When I was growing up in the early 70's there was a saying: On a quiet night you can hear a Chevrolet rust! LOL
Farmers Other Reason t' Drink
I try to treat other peoples stuff the way that i'd want mine treated,God Bless you Ron I wish other people thought that way
LOL, I'm watching a rerun of Jurassic Park. Half expecting a swamp monster to come out of the long grass and interrupt the recovery!
Gordon Richardson lol
If only I had the time to incorporate some stuff for a blooper video I sure would. God bless.
Like your attityde when you towe outhers property.
Best reguards from Sweden.
That would be a great video. I've been wondering about those.
Gordon Richardson maybe it is a snack
Hi Ron,
First off just want you to know... I wait for a new upload from you like I am waiting to find out I won the lottery!....😉 I so much enjoy how you deal with the public and I learn so much on how to recover a vehicle safely.
I forget that your a first responder and you deal with the tragedies of life on daily basis. That story how you told that gentleman about the little girl you were looking for brought me to tears it made me remember that the job that you do is not all just about the process of recovering a stuck/disabled vehicles.
Long ago I was one the front lines many many moons (30+ years ago now). The part that I had forgotten was the emotions of being a
(F. R.) and the things you see and have to deal with almost daily.
I would like to just say Thank you.....I pray no one in my family ever needs those kinds of services, but knowing that there are hundreds of people like yourself willing to take on such a responsibility and personal burden is a great comfort.
I hope and pray for all First Responders! God only knows what this world would be like, if we didn't have people like yourself willing to take care of the rest of us!
You and your family are in my prayers and I hope and pray God Blesses you especially during the Holiday Season!
I pray you and yours have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! And most importantly Thank You!
P.S. None of us are perfect and the good Lord surely only asks us to be the best we can and only to strive for perfection because God knows that is an impossibility for us humans to be perfect. Take care my friend and please do your best to stay safe!
Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment on here. There are scenes we work that really stick into the heart and soul. The one I spoke of haunts me still even though the little girl wasn't in the crash. It is not easy to let the heart guide you in many instances....it is often too painful to empathize with what others are experiencing. I have often been referred to as an emotional person and I do tear up....sometimes often. I try my best to connect with and treat others as I would wish to be treated if in the same situation. I cannot imagine what many are feeling when the families are notified of the accidents. I use my experiences to deepen my understanding that life is short and nothing should ever be taken for granted. Play with your kids, never leave without an "I love you," and never forget to be thankful for the blessings in your life. One moment can change your whole world and you have to be ready. I don't have all the secrets to a perfect life and don't pretend to. I do recognize that I live a blessed life and need to live it gratefully. Thank you for your understanding and empathy for the job and the experiences it holds as you have had them as well. May your days be blessed ones and God be with you friend. Thank you.
Crazy Craig's RC's and 3d, We all fall short in comparison to JESUS CHRIST and GOD knows this. We are sinfull but, by HIS grace we are forgiven soon we will be celebrating JESUS brithday. Are hearts tell us how much GOD feels about us.
All those that have to respond to an accident wear thier hearts on there sleeves we keep it inside to help those that are hurting but, non the less we feel the pain. when away form the seen that is when we show the pain we feel.
GOD BLESS ALL THAT RESPOND.
MARRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
i have 4 ford and one dodge i like them all
Crazy Craig's RC's and 3d I
Wow Ron it looks like you were out in the middle of no where,good to see you are still doing your job safely and as always showing the people of this great country who the man is!keep safe Ron and merry christmas!
It was out in the boonies a bit. LOL Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God bless.
Wow, an 80s truck where the parking brake holds. Indeed, just cause its old is no excuse not to do your best job.
I know!!!! LOL I agree, no matter the circumstance we try to handle everything in a professional manner. God bless.
fastst1 the truck is from the mid 90s
48:22 Did the truck rev up the engine RPM on its own? Or did the camera mic just adjust to being closer to the noise and made it sound louder?
I'd hazard a guess it was for the emissions controls; some types will raise the RPM occasionally like that.
Correct and thank you for your answer. God bless.
I love the way, you take extra care,when recovering vehicles, you treat each vehicle, like if it*s one of your pride & joy, awesome job.
Thank you. I know that likely each vehicle we come in contact with is meaningful to someone. Thank you for watching and God bless.
You are incredible!!!!
You know technology has come a long way since my days of driving back in the late 70’s early 80’s but I never thought that I would find myself glued to my TV watching a recovery job! You are so meticulous in the way you treat others property and explaining what you are doing and why that I that you fall into the category of art in motion!! Good looking rig, I wish we would have had the technology that i see in you rig back then. I am now a subscriber of your channel because I enjoy seeing the careful techniques and use of modern towing technology. Keep on hookin’em, great video
Thank you so much and God bless.
You're the local hero, great work.
Thank you so much, but not a hero just a guy doing a job. God bless.
but the Levee was dry!...lol
Thankfully. I tend to sink in the mud. LOL God bless.
Ron Pratt what model is your tow truck
and them good olboys were drinkin whiskey and rye...
Jared Caudill singing this would be the day that I die? Had to keep it going LOL
Stole my joke lol
A good wrecker driver always treats things as it is his own even if the owner said it's ok just a good habit to do.
Oh well that happens ron in refence to the camera.
The title is a good one. Thank you ron stay safe and GOD bless.
I appreciate that. God bless.
I worked EMS with a small Fire Dept. and First Responder Unit. Even if we had to use the job and cut the vehicle apart, we still treated it with respect and made sure all the pieces were with the vehicle when we got done. It's good practice to teach your crews to have respect for others things.
John Huntington. I always give one shop grief about putting paper floor cover when working on my trk cause its a work trk but he says it policy so they dont forget with someone new car.
I agree, whether I think a vehicle or the contents is worth much is sort of irrelevant. It may mean the difference between getting somewhere or not. My stuff may pale in comparison to some others, but I like it and it is all mine. LOL Thank you for your comments and God bless.
John Huntington. b Thank you!