First, I want to say that today, 7/24, is my son Ethan's birthday, so I wanted to release a video of us working together. He did an awesome job and did exactly what I asked him to do. He is still in high school and works with us at the shop when he can to try to learn the family business. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!! For all who are making commentary about my son's hat, please do not make political assumptions or shaming remarks. The hat says, "MAKE FISHING GREAT AGAIN." Fishing is one of mine and Ethan's favorite hobbies together. This channel does not push politics, specific religions or faiths and it certainly has never shamed anyone regarding their unique opinions, gifts, flaws or talents. With all the discontent, violence and hate in our world, we won't permit that to enter this channel. Ethan DOES want to make fishing great again!!!!! Now on to some of the common questions and concerns. I can't go into great detail for many reasons, but NO, there was nobody inside the RV when we picked it up. The police department had been contacted and did their investigation prior to our arrival. Since I was not present I do not know what that investigation entailed. The appropriate legal paperwork was obtained to remove the vehicle from private property prior to our arrival. The appropriate amount of time between notifying the police department of their (WalMart) intention to have the RV removed from private property had elapsed....minimum of 96 hours after notifying the police department before the vehicle can be removed. This allows the vehicle owner time to remove the vehicle themselves. After the tow, we then sent out the required legal paperwork to attempt to reach the vehicle owner. The vehicle owner did claim the vehicle and actually had us perform some repairs on the RV. That is all the information that I can give. Also, there have been a LOT of comments suggesting that I should have used cones to block off the area, and those are valid suggestions. Had the truck had the cones on it that it should have had, I would have done so. Each of our trucks is suppose to have a minimum of 5 cones, but for some reason the cones were missing out of this truck. I didn't remove them, but I should have made sure I had cones before going into this situation, so I will take ownership of that. As it was, we made due with what we had. Ethan had my back. Our job is always dangerous even during the best conditions. Thanks for everyone's concern. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Happy Birthday Ethan! Ron, thanks once again for providing such a plethora of action packed videos for us to enjoy together. This has been another "Fabulous Friday!" God Bless Ron and family, and stay safe. :)
Anyone else find them selfs trying to lean further down to see if his forks were lining up even though that physically doesn't work when watching a video? lol
Nice to see Ethan really coming into his own. He's starting to have confidence and accurate assessment of the situation and surroundings. You've taught him well, and you should both be proud.
I have watched a number of your videos over the last 6 months or so. It never ceases to amaze me how you are able to get the vehicles that need to be removed in a quick and safe manner. Keep the videos coming.
For all who are making commentary about my son's hat, please do not make political assumptions or shaming remarks. The hat says, "MAKE FISHING GREAT AGAIN." Fishing is one of Ron and Ethan's favorite hobbies together. This channel does not push politics, specific religions or faiths and it certainly has never shamed anyone regarding their unique opinions, gifts, flaws or talents. With all the discontent, violence and hate in our world, we won't permit that to enter this channel. Ethan DOES want to make fishing great again!!!!! God bless
Well said. Happy birthday Ethan. "Make fishing great again". Love watching your channel ron. Wish I could take that rv off your hands, I've been wanting one for quite some time now lol. And Ethan like your dad said great job. Proud of you Ethan, keep up the great work.
You Sir are a perfect example of work ethics, hard to find these days! Thank you for you support and recognition of our military my wife and I served together for a combined 50 plus years and I am still serving as a civil servant.
Happy birthday to Ethan! It great to see you and him getting along together on jobs. Sometimes the hardest part of a job is being told to stand there and do nothing but watch or keep an eye out. You want to be in there doing something, but oftentimes the spotter has one of the most important jobs. It great to see Ethan hanging in there with an important albeit boring duty.
Happy Birthday to Ethan, it's always great to see him out on a call with you Ron. You can tell just the way he carries himself that you and your wife have raised a great young man! Ethan enjoy your birthday!!
Great job! Looked like thst motorhome had some new sway bar bushings. ...also looked like there was a wheel seal leaking. Glad you contacted the owner and made a bit more on repairs.
Another safe job. Your son was so valuable to go along with you on this one. His "second set of eyes" and traffic control helped make the job a success.
My first paid day off, Had some good coffee, and enjoyed another Professional Job Performed by Ron Pratt and his son. Thank you for the wonderful Friday Ron.
For all of you asking if maybe the owner is dead inside, (1) in he introduction Ron states that the Sheriff was contacted by the store and (2) this is from over a month ago; if the owner was dead inside it would have been been discovered long before this and we would never be seeing this video. Ron NEVER publishes a recovery that involves a fatality.
@@63jeepj20 You’re only half right. They(police) could have made a good faith entry to check the well being of the occupant without evidence of a death or crime in progress. Where you’re half right is that, had they done so and uncovered evidence of a crime, that evidence would have been inadmissible in court unless they obtained a search warrant to collect it without the fact that it exists as justification for the warrant. I know thats a very hither and yon way to explain it, but it is correct. I as a paramedic have made many, many good faith entries(with and without PD present) for the purpose of checking the wellbeing of the occupant(who usually isn’t home, but I digress). The PD can’t enter private property for the purpose of conducting a criminal investigation without permission from either the owner or the court(a search warrant), but there is more than one reason to force entry into private property without the consent of the owner or court.
I can barely back my motorcycle trailer up the driveway with my F150, so envious of the skills. Professionals make the difficult look "easy". Love the simple wood dunnage block as drop prevention. Oh, and never leave w/o the radios at home! Thank you for a morning's entertainment while waiting for others to finish changes.
Ikr, I love the US I was supposed to travel there this summer, but then this happened. God bless the red white and blue hopefully I'll be able to travel there this summer
Ron, I gotta say... Of all your videos that include Ethan, today was the first time I was thinking "Ethan is right, his decision that you had clearance is 100% right." I am 4th generation in my family business and the day you can give him a little bit of "you are right, I trust your judgement" goes a long way. And thank you for trusting him.We need that reassurance and validation.
it wouldn't have mattered. in a lot that busy, people just move the cones. it's better to use people, because it's a little more offensive to move a person than an orange blob of plastic.
Sir Ron !!! GREAT recovery as always !!! Ethan did a great job Too !!! If you noticed & assume that was what the repairs were,, the drivers side wheel seal leaking & the front ""PIG"" seal leaking too !!! Looks like the VENT was plugged to allow the pressure to build up in the axle housing !!! Have a GREAT B/D..ETHAN & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!
Ethan asked a crucial question: "Do we have a stop sign?" Shows he has some knowledge of how to stay safe. A bit surprised Ron that you didn't put out some cones while you were under the RV. Was half pie expecting someone to try and use the park while you were under and take your legs out.
Nice to see you working with your son. I was a long distance lorry driver for many years and used to take my sons with me and they loved it has did I. Loads of wonderful memories now there all grown with there own lives and live 300 miles away. All the best from the UK.
Glad to see you have great backing skills, Ron! Happy birthday to Ethan! Glad to see you teaching him in the correct way by not yelling at him or cursing him or talking down to him. I believe he will turn out a fine Christain man like his dad one of these days.
I have watched your channel for quite a while now and have learned sooo much. Thank you. With that said, I have two very important safety concerns for you. I myself am a retired medic who worked 1000's of accident scenes in my career. I have had many people drive through those closed off scenes because they were in a hurry , did not know the area to detour or just did not care. Please, Please Please if you have a call like this again, cone off the spaces next to you that you are working in. We both know its a matter of time before someone would try to drive through or park right next to a working recovery vehicle. The second safety concern is your eyes. While under a vehicle working, anything can fall into your face and eyes. Please consider wearing a pair of safety glasses. Even a $1.99 pair from Harbor Freight is better than nothing.
Ethan. Cherish every day you have that you are working with your dad. I am 71 years old and remember the first and last time I went to work with my dad. Unfortunately, I remember the last time I saw him in the hospital. That was 1983 and I wish there had been one more time to visit or talk with him. Remember that it is at work but it is also time to talk and listen. Ron, great job and hello from the Philippines, Covid capital of SE Asia.
Guys who move trucks in repair shops or yards get to be a lot better at backing than the ones who drive them over the road. OTR guy may back the truck a couple times a day. The yard guy will be doing it several times an hour, every day. Practice, as they say, does indeed make perfect!
Looks like hard work that requires a lifetime of experience. I got saved my a tow truck this week and really appreciate what these guys bring to the party when you are in a bad situation. Thanks for doing the hard work.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN! On another note, did anyone else watching catch themselves turning their heads to look under the RV several times like you were there in person, or was it just me? lol
you are a skilled operator Ron. 2 things amaze me about this video. 1. the general public's ignorance about being around heavy trucks that are working. I would never think of driving directly behind a truck that was reversing with a motorhome on the hook, yet I saw several vehicles do this. 2. the ability of that orange bottle to stay on the dash.
Always check for pressure on the drive shaft, I was in a hurry pulling a shaft on a motorhome onetime that I forgot to check to see if it had pressure, when I went to take the 2and strap off it popped out and got me in my face, severly injuring me.lucky it did not put my eye out did brake the eye socket and several bones in my face!!! please be safe.
glad you're doing better. ALWAYS an important safety tip, I had the same thing to me once, only I was lucky and it was one of those one in a million things happened where it bounced off something, which gave me the split second to roll and put my arm next to my head, thankfully it only severely bruised my arm and not my head.
If you noticed he strapped it up loosely before taking straps off I’ve had that happen just dropping a driveshaft in the shop with the front end jacked up did not get hurt though seen it start moving and rolled out from under bus.
@@robertweaver5083 I think he is talking about the U-joint caps, i've seen those snap while trying to take them off under pressure and send parts across the ground.
Ron... I applaud your mannerisms and professionalism. You executed the prefect narrative that not only summarize the situation but you went a step further. You very elegantly & respectfully explained your position, your mistakes (which I may add isn't a quality amongst some), you've acknowledged your short comings without making too much of an excuse and accepted FULL RESPONSIBILITY for those actions. My friend, you ARE what they call "A Gentle & A Scholar". This is such an EXCELLENT EXAMPLE of how MEN should be conducting themselves and such a very valuable lesson. Im sure your son will follow as you lead by example. We men, often times get so caught up on little things oppose to getting the bigger picture. Just by your detailed narrative, it demonstrates just how easy it is for others to be so caught up in small details. I certainly appreciate and admire the fact that you addressed everything and laid the foundation for this video. But more importantly, you clearly and respectfully stated your expectations and tolerance for any bias comments. You're such a Remarkable person Ron. I know you don't need any pats on the back, so I'll say this. If there were more people like you today, this world would be a much better place. Thank you kindly for sharing this informative video with us and whether you may or may not know this, it was a pleasure watching this and reading your comments. It was certainly a wonderful take on how you're paving the way for your family while also raising a young man. Thank you again Ron.
I liked toward the end, where Ron was explaining to Ethan the proper turning techniques when he is in his father's place. He will always remember what he was taught that day and will live by it his whole life. It reminds me of a saying I once heard. Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Happy Birthday Mr. Ethan! Good job on the hook up, and maneuvering around in that parking lot, it’s tight enough for a regular vehicle let alone a big ol wrecker with a rather big RV in tow. And Ethan keep doing what you are doing, make fishing great again and drag your father along to enjoy it also!
Saw this pop up after I said to the Mrs "there's nothing decent to watch while eating my lunch", Great video as always Ron, and Ethan keeps on learning!
Ron, you are a fine gentleman. Thank you for having respect for your family, friends, coworkers, and even those who are not kind to others. Excellent example how a real man conducts life. May the Good Lord continue to bless you, your business, and your family. Life is only a vapor. Live it well.
Once again, you demonstrated how a little persistence and attention to detail can allow you to do really complex tasks. Good job demonstrating that, and good job Ethan on controlling traffic.
From what Ron has said in the past on Livestreams, it wouldn't be possible due to the nature of the work involved. Trucks are fine, but the shop/lot are a different story.
@@TheWelshonesVideos likely most companies wouldnt want the equipment being worked on or being stored on public video so the lot is off limits as for the shop go to a TA/PETRO or loves and take a walk past the bay or google reviews at those places the shop looks pretty close to that The trucks have been featured in walk thrus
And today this old dog learned a new trick...never thought of using two box end wrenches to get extra leverage on tight bolts! Ron, you are always teaching...and when needed you use words! Thanks again for sharing life with us. Stay safe and God Bless!
Happy birthday Ethan!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Also, Your dad has some amazing driving skills! You could certainly learn a lot from him whether you follow him into the family business or not!!✌
You would like to think that people would be smart enough to see a tow truck connecting up to an RV and just know not to park directly in front of it. Then you realize this is reality and the need for somebody to watch. Excellent job maneuvering that rig around. Nice to see Ethan again.
Ron is the only person I have seen that can drive a large truck as if it were as tiny as a smart car. Meaning wow, how can you be so maneuverable with a huge truck. Also I have wayyyyyy more respect for Tow Trucks now because of this channel and Towing Shows on TV. Thanks for your channel.
Ron is very conscious of the potential for hurting folks if he were to show the recovery of a vehicle containing a dead body, and given the fact that a few weeks have passed since the recovery, I'm pretty certain that the check had been made before the video was published.
my 18 year old son has been working with me for five years as a as an assistant chef he makes all of the breakfast omelettes and such it is so awesome to give a share time with their kids like that happy belated birthday Ethan
OK now if Ron's gonna get in on the non-consent tows, then I feel I must recommend..... The Hero Steps Up by Dougie Wood. A fantastic soundtrack for these cases. ;) Love your vids, Ron!
Fantastic!! Hope Ethan realizes what a great man his Dad really is. I had to get out into the world (and get smacked down by it) before I realized the real wisdom and love of my Dad!! I wish I had told him more often of that. I also got a headache when you disconnected the drive shaft. Just a memory headache when I dropped the one on my Dodge Maxivan when I did the U joints. I REALLY enjoy watching you work. Everything you do is an inspiration and makes me think the world might be worth keeping after all. Thanks Ron, to you and yours. The world is a better place with you people in it. And I can feel that way out here in upstate NY.. God bless you all. (I really feel He has)
Thank you so much for the kind words. I do not get a chance to respond to all comments, but I wanted to tell you I appreciate your kindness. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Sunday this last weekend I saw a cargo van ( work van ) drive right over a set that were traffic control for roadwork. You cannot trust anything but your eyes when it comes to people behind the wheel. In theory, putting cones up to stop people should work, Ethan's eyes are a far safer option.
My favorite is when I'm dropping the ramp on my tow truck and some brain dead will try to park behind me..... Some people are in their own little world and have no idea of what is going on right in front of them.
Oh my gosh you did a great job. You know we all grunt some how it helps People always have to judge. You are so handsome and very intelligent. Your son for sure will follow in your steps Happy birthday Ethan
If it's low priority enough that you came last night and checked it out, why wouldn't you wait for night again when there is way less traffic in the lot and you could move about easier?
I hope you realize they have other calls constantly and low priority always bottom of pole! Think for a second! As may have been first moment truck was not on a call or ron himself!
i would think that he went out the evening before to scope out what he would need to tow it out. As far as waiting for night, it's both easier and safer to work in daylight, even with Wally store lot traffic. That's why he brought Ethan - to keep the way clear and safe for the tow.
I just wanted to say Ron that your a really nice guy and I enjoy your videos. I’m 17 in high school and I always wanted to do what you do. I learn so much more from watching your videos. You make good videos and you should keep it up!
Oh jeeh, i see a gap, lemme just quickly skip in between that heavy wrecker and that RV. i mean i race trains to a crossing all day long so why not this.... lol
I agree with Ethan, make fishing great again and we can do this by practicing catch and release and keeping our waterways clean. Fishing is one of my favorites past times. Happy birthday Ethan, though way late. God bless.
My biggest worry on a locked-up rig like that is that the owners expired inside. From the looks of the lube that had drained out of the rear driver's side axle, that thing was there for a LONG time. (You can see where it ran down the inside of the tire and pooled on the asphalt.)
Ron, nice to see you and Ethan out working together. Ethan is a very lucky young man, to have a father willing to teach him. He’s learning more and more everyday. Stay safe and stay healthy, and God bless. Oh yeah, happy birthday Ethan.
If they're out there, they're hard to find. I've been "Googling" for probably 30 minutes. If they're out there, they're gonna be expensive! Plus, with the amount of weight you'd be pushing around, I'd be afraid of it rolling away and hitting something. Even hooked to the truck, it'd be afraid of it jack knifing.
They exist - look up machinery skates. Need 100 ton capacity - just order or rent them. Battery powered versions exist for heavier loads. Once you get over 100 tons they become special order devices. The biggest load I’ve seen shifted was just over 6000 tons.
My Dad would have loved your videos. He was a heavy wrecker driver and diesel mechanic for 50+ years. I grew up on the smell of diesel fuel and riding in Diamond Reo split boom wreckers.
He mentioned in another comment that once they found the owner they said It had some kind of mechanical failure, which they paid Ron to repair. Looked like possibly brake fluid leaking from the left rear wheel when he was pulling the driveshaft.
Wow that RV sure gave as good a workout as it could! Talk about adapt and overcome. Fantastic tight recovery in a very new spot for us viewers. Many thanks for posting Ron!
This brings back some not so pleasant memories. A few decades ago our class C motorhome blew out a plug or seal and the automatic transmission lost almost all of its fluid. We had it towed from Sacramento to our home, about 160 miles. I recall the driver disconnecting the drive shaft and my wife, my dog, and I bouncing along the highway in the Peterbilt and arriving home after dark. Substantial towing bill was just a warmup for the cost of the transmission rebuild. Boy, we pay and pay to learn. So we got a newer and bigger motorhome and the fuel filter in the gas tank chose the Pasadena (CA) freeway to clog up and quit during rush hour. Another substantial bill. RV's are almost as expensive as a small yacht.
Great Job Ron and Ethan. Happy Belated birthday. You and your dad work great together. I love that. Thank you both for the amazing video. Ron I hope you recover soon from you pneumonia. God Bless you, your family and crew. Love to all.
He said around 5:30 that he had taken some pictures of this location the day previous, so the vehicle wasn't abandoned but had mechanical or brake problems is the reason it is being towed.
hope Ethan had a great and happy birthday . Great to se a father spend quality time with their kids being respectable while teaching them . thank you and God Bless you as well
Nice work backing up and getting out without hitting anyone! To this old farm boy it reminds me on the tractor backing up maneuvering the chopper and hay wagon, trying not to get all pinched up.
First, I want to say that today, 7/24, is my son Ethan's birthday, so I wanted to release a video of us working together. He did an awesome job and did exactly what I asked him to do. He is still in high school and works with us at the shop when he can to try to learn the family business. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!!
For all who are making commentary about my son's hat, please do not make political assumptions or shaming remarks. The hat says, "MAKE FISHING GREAT AGAIN." Fishing is one of mine and Ethan's favorite hobbies together. This channel does not push politics, specific religions or faiths and it certainly has never shamed anyone regarding their unique opinions, gifts, flaws or talents. With all the discontent, violence and hate in our world, we won't permit that to enter this channel. Ethan DOES want to make fishing great again!!!!!
Now on to some of the common questions and concerns. I can't go into great detail for many reasons, but NO, there was nobody inside the RV when we picked it up. The police department had been contacted and did their investigation prior to our arrival. Since I was not present I do not know what that investigation entailed. The appropriate legal paperwork was obtained to remove the vehicle from private property prior to our arrival. The appropriate amount of time between notifying the police department of their (WalMart) intention to have the RV removed from private property had elapsed....minimum of 96 hours after notifying the police department before the vehicle can be removed. This allows the vehicle owner time to remove the vehicle themselves. After the tow, we then sent out the required legal paperwork to attempt to reach the vehicle owner. The vehicle owner did claim the vehicle and actually had us perform some repairs on the RV. That is all the information that I can give.
Also, there have been a LOT of comments suggesting that I should have used cones to block off the area, and those are valid suggestions. Had the truck had the cones on it that it should have had, I would have done so. Each of our trucks is suppose to have a minimum of 5 cones, but for some reason the cones were missing out of this truck. I didn't remove them, but I should have made sure I had cones before going into this situation, so I will take ownership of that. As it was, we made due with what we had. Ethan had my back. Our job is always dangerous even during the best conditions. Thanks for everyone's concern.
Thanks for watching and God bless.
Happy Birthday Ethan! Ron, thanks once again for providing such a plethora of action packed videos for us to enjoy together. This has been another "Fabulous Friday!" God Bless Ron and family, and stay safe. :)
Happy birthday Ethan
Happy birthday Ethan!
Happy Birthday, Ethan. Thanks for the update Ron.
Happy Birthday Ethan!!
Proven fact, grunting gives you an extra 100 foot pounds of torque..
I always thought so.
It also reduces pain levels by 30% lol.
One Ugga dugga!
Tongue in the right position adds another 25.
No joke.
wish I had just one more day like this with my father that ends with a fist bump. Ethan your a very lucky young man..
Me too. I lost my dad over 15 years ago when a blood clot in his leg broke loose.
I hear ya, my dad passed away a month ago. He was a career truck driver and I went with him countless times when I was Ethan's age.
I lost my Dad to a stroke this past Jan. He was 82.
I lost my pop 3 years ago February what I'd give to spend a day with him again
We don't realize how much they mean to us until there gone
@@thazen783 sorry for your loss to you and your family
Anyone else find them selfs trying to lean further down to see if his forks were lining up even though that physically doesn't work when watching a video? lol
Haha yeah just the same when something closely misses the camera or something when you move to try to avoid getting hit. XD
I do all the time lol.
Happens every video he posts! You are not alone! haha
Yup!
Maybe a viewer with deep pockets can send Ron a VR camera and make this possible!
"There are other methods, but this works for me."
Thats a lesson for life in general
When you said it wasn't going to be easy, I thought, "if it was easy, they call someone else!" Lol
i remodel homes and i want to say that to customers sometimes. if it were easy you would do it yourself
If you ever decide to write an autobiography, the subtitle should be "My Life in Reverse". Great job as always. Stay safe.
Nice to see Ethan really coming into his own. He's starting to have confidence and accurate assessment of the situation and surroundings. You've taught him well, and you should both be proud.
I have watched a number of your videos over the last 6 months or so. It never ceases to amaze me how you are able to get the vehicles that need to be removed in a quick and safe manner. Keep the videos coming.
3:40 So many places to enter the parking lot but the white car had to choose the entrance right were Ron was working. Some people...
Ethan should have stopped the car or block the entrance in my opinion!?
Walmart employees are required to park at the back of the parking lot.
There is no cure for stupid. :)
Inconsiderate lol
They did not put down cones. The driver could have easily thought that the towing vehicle was just parked there.
For all who are making commentary about my son's hat, please do not make political assumptions or shaming remarks. The hat says, "MAKE FISHING GREAT AGAIN." Fishing is one of Ron and Ethan's favorite hobbies together. This channel does not push politics, specific religions or faiths and it certainly has never shamed anyone regarding their unique opinions, gifts, flaws or talents. With all the discontent, violence and hate in our world, we won't permit that to enter this channel. Ethan DOES want to make fishing great again!!!!! God bless
Now listen to Mom - you know she's right
Thank you Sir. I just wish things were different and EVERYTHING was not made to be political. God bless and everyone knows Mom is always right. LOL
Welcome to our modern easily offended cancel culture, where you have to carefully tread to avoid tender hurt feelings.
Thanks, Mom! Glad to see you in here defending your cub. Take care!
Well said. Happy birthday Ethan. "Make fishing great again". Love watching your channel ron. Wish I could take that rv off your hands, I've been wanting one for quite some time now lol. And Ethan like your dad said great job. Proud of you Ethan, keep up the great work.
You Sir are a perfect example of work ethics, hard to find these days!
Thank you for you support and recognition of our military my wife and I served together for a combined 50 plus years and I am still serving as a civil servant.
That job was no easy operation. It's a good thing
that Ron doesn't get angry.
Happy birthday to Ethan! It great to see you and him getting along together on jobs. Sometimes the hardest part of a job is being told to stand there and do nothing but watch or keep an eye out. You want to be in there doing something, but oftentimes the spotter has one of the most important jobs. It great to see Ethan hanging in there with an important albeit boring duty.
Happy Birthday to Ethan, it's always great to see him out on a call with you Ron. You can tell just the way he carries himself that you and your wife have raised a great young man! Ethan enjoy your birthday!!
Great job!
Looked like thst motorhome had some new sway bar bushings.
...also looked like there was a wheel seal leaking. Glad you contacted the owner and made a bit more on repairs.
Another safe job. Your son was so valuable to go along with you on this one. His "second set of eyes" and traffic control helped make the job a success.
My first paid day off, Had some good coffee, and enjoyed another Professional Job Performed by Ron Pratt and his son. Thank you for the wonderful Friday Ron.
For all of you asking if maybe the owner is dead inside, (1) in he introduction Ron states that the Sheriff was contacted by the store and (2) this is from over a month ago; if the owner was dead inside it would have been been discovered long before this and we would never be seeing this video. Ron NEVER publishes a recovery that involves a fatality.
Being that the RV was locked i doubt they made entry. With no evidence of a death or crime they cant just enter private property
@@63jeepj20 Exactly.... Thank you. You are the only so far to have acknowledged that fact. God bless.
@@63jeepj20 You’re only half right. They(police) could have made a good faith entry to check the well being of the occupant without evidence of a death or crime in progress. Where you’re half right is that, had they done so and uncovered evidence of a crime, that evidence would have been inadmissible in court unless they obtained a search warrant to collect it without the fact that it exists as justification for the warrant. I know thats a very hither and yon way to explain it, but it is correct.
I as a paramedic have made many, many good faith entries(with and without PD present) for the purpose of checking the wellbeing of the occupant(who usually isn’t home, but I digress). The PD can’t enter private property for the purpose of conducting a criminal investigation without permission from either the owner or the court(a search warrant), but there is more than one reason to force entry into private property without the consent of the owner or court.
So what was the back story. Did the owner come and collect the RV?
I can barely back my motorcycle trailer up the driveway with my F150, so envious of the skills. Professionals make the difficult look "easy". Love the simple wood dunnage block as drop prevention. Oh, and never leave w/o the radios at home! Thank you for a morning's entertainment while waiting for others to finish changes.
The longer the easiest
Miss riding in America. Love the American people and their welcoming friendlyness. Wish the UK was as good with the attitudes. Respect
Ikr, I love the US I was supposed to travel there this summer, but then this happened. God bless the red white and blue hopefully I'll be able to travel there this summer
Ron, I gotta say... Of all your videos that include Ethan, today was the first time I was thinking "Ethan is right, his decision that you had clearance is 100% right." I am 4th generation in my family business and the day you can give him a little bit of "you are right, I trust your judgement" goes a long way. And thank you for trusting him.We need that reassurance and validation.
I would of had Ethan filling some parking spots with road cones lol.
cones need to work and feed theyr family too
I was thinking the same thing.
it wouldn't have mattered. in a lot that busy, people just move the cones. it's better to use people, because it's a little more offensive to move a person than an orange blob of plastic.
Sir Ron !!! GREAT recovery as always !!! Ethan did a great job Too !!! If you noticed & assume that was what the repairs were,, the drivers side wheel seal leaking & the front ""PIG"" seal leaking too !!! Looks like the VENT was plugged to allow the pressure to build up in the axle housing !!! Have a GREAT B/D..ETHAN & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!
Good point. To have both the pinion seal and wheel seal pissing gear oil implies a plugged vent
Ethan asked a crucial question: "Do we have a stop sign?" Shows he has some knowledge of how to stay safe.
A bit surprised Ron that you didn't put out some cones while you were under the RV. Was half pie expecting someone to try and use the park while you were under and take your legs out.
Nice to see you working with your son. I was a long distance lorry driver for many years and used to take my sons with me and they loved it has did I. Loads of wonderful memories now there all grown with there own lives and live 300 miles away. All the best from the UK.
great job as always, you back up better with a heavy vehicle in tow than most people who drive hatch backs.
Glad to see you have great backing skills, Ron! Happy birthday to Ethan! Glad to see you teaching him in the correct way by not yelling at him or cursing him or talking down to him. I believe he will turn out a fine Christain man like his dad one of these days.
I have watched your channel for quite a while now and have learned sooo much. Thank you. With that said, I have two very important safety concerns for you. I myself am a retired medic who worked 1000's of accident scenes in my career. I have had many people drive through those closed off scenes because they were in a hurry , did not know the area to detour or just did not care. Please, Please Please if you have a call like this again, cone off the spaces next to you that you are working in. We both know its a matter of time before someone would try to drive through or park right next to a working recovery vehicle. The second safety concern is your eyes. While under a vehicle working, anything can fall into your face and eyes. Please consider wearing a pair of safety glasses. Even a $1.99 pair from Harbor Freight is better than nothing.
Ethan. Cherish every day you have that you are working with your dad. I am 71 years old and remember the first and last time I went to work with my dad. Unfortunately, I remember the last time I saw him in the hospital. That was 1983 and I wish there had been one more time to visit or talk with him. Remember that it is at work but it is also time to talk and listen. Ron, great job and hello from the Philippines, Covid capital of SE Asia.
Note to self: never challenge Ron Pratt to a trailer backing contest.
I can hold my own and back a trailer pretty much anywhere I need it,......but watching him, I just set and wonder.....darn, he's good!
Try having a simi towed with a loaded trailer being backed by a tow truck makes me shake my head and say nope not happening but it did
"Nobody backs Baby into a corner"...?
Or Talon...Have you seen what he can do? But then, he is Ron's protege, so not really a surprise.
Guys who move trucks in repair shops or yards get to be a lot better at backing than the ones who drive them over the road. OTR guy may back the truck a couple times a day. The yard guy will be doing it several times an hour, every day. Practice, as they say, does indeed make perfect!
Happy birthday Ethan great to see father son work together did it for may years with my day watching you two work together brings back good memories
they should have "make towing great again" hats lol. Happy birthday Ethan!!
Looks like hard work that requires a lifetime of experience. I got saved my a tow truck this week and really appreciate what these guys bring to the party when you are in a bad situation. Thanks for doing the hard work.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN! On another note, did anyone else watching catch themselves turning their heads to look under the RV several times like you were there in person, or was it just me? lol
you are a skilled operator Ron. 2 things amaze me about this video.
1. the general public's ignorance about being around heavy trucks that are working. I would never think of driving directly behind a truck that was reversing with a motorhome on the hook, yet I saw several vehicles do this.
2. the ability of that orange bottle to stay on the dash.
Always check for pressure on the drive shaft, I was in a hurry pulling a shaft on a motorhome onetime that I forgot to check to see if it had pressure, when I went to take the 2and strap off it popped out and got me in my face, severly injuring me.lucky it did not put my eye out did brake the eye socket and several bones in my face!!! please be safe.
glad you're doing better. ALWAYS an important safety tip, I had the same thing to me once, only I was lucky and it was one of those one in a million things happened where it bounced off something, which gave me the split second to roll and put my arm next to my head, thankfully it only severely bruised my arm and not my head.
If you noticed he strapped it up loosely before taking straps off I’ve had that happen just dropping a driveshaft in the shop with the front end jacked up did not get hurt though seen it start moving and rolled out from under bus.
@@robertweaver5083 I think he is talking about the U-joint caps, i've seen those snap while trying to take them off under pressure and send parts across the ground.
You notice he had the front end in the air w the remote w him, so he could move the RV back and forth to relieve the pressure.
Ron... I applaud your mannerisms and professionalism. You executed the prefect narrative that not only summarize the situation but you went a step further. You very elegantly & respectfully explained your position, your mistakes (which I may add isn't a quality amongst some), you've acknowledged your short comings without making too much of an excuse and accepted FULL RESPONSIBILITY for those actions. My friend, you ARE what they call "A Gentle & A Scholar". This is such an EXCELLENT EXAMPLE of how MEN should be conducting themselves and such a very valuable lesson. Im sure your son will follow as you lead by example.
We men, often times get so caught up on little things oppose to getting the bigger picture. Just by your detailed narrative, it demonstrates just how easy it is for others to be so caught up in small details. I certainly appreciate and admire the fact that you addressed everything and laid the foundation for this video. But more importantly, you clearly and respectfully stated your expectations and tolerance for any bias comments. You're such a Remarkable person Ron.
I know you don't need any pats on the back, so I'll say this. If there were more people like you today, this world would be a much better place. Thank you kindly for sharing this informative video with us and whether you may or may not know this, it was a pleasure watching this and reading your comments. It was certainly a wonderful take on how you're paving the way for your family while also raising a young man. Thank you again Ron.
Thank you very much. May God bless and protect you.
Reminds me of trying to get 20 feet of pickup and 37 feet of boat trailer out of a spot I should have never pulled into. :)
You were VERY fortunate that the RV owner hadn't put his leveling jacks down. It's always a pleasure to see you and son working together.
good to see the 4024 in action
True
I liked toward the end, where Ron was explaining to Ethan the proper turning techniques when he is in his father's place. He will always remember what he was taught that day and will live by it his whole life. It reminds me of a saying I once heard. Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Last time I was this early, the National Guard's bus was still sitting next to the flood water
Early is on time and on time is late!
I once worked for a foreman who had the Sam's idea about time keeping. I don't do late.
same
That's a hard recovery too!
Another Ron Pratt for the WIN! Good job guys. I'm an ex-truck driver. Watching you in the Walmart lot, brought back a lot of memories. God Bless.
That was some wild backwards driving in extremely tight quarters, and you still didn’t jump the curb...
Happy Birthday Mr. Ethan! Good job on the hook up, and maneuvering around in that parking lot, it’s tight enough for a regular vehicle let alone a big ol wrecker with a rather big RV in tow. And Ethan keep doing what you are doing, make fishing great again and drag your father along to enjoy it also!
Saw this pop up after I said to the Mrs "there's nothing decent to watch while eating my lunch", Great video as always Ron, and Ethan keeps on learning!
Ron, you are a fine gentleman. Thank you for having respect for your family, friends, coworkers, and even those who are not kind to others. Excellent example how a real man conducts life. May the Good Lord continue to bless you, your business, and your family.
Life is only a vapor. Live it well.
Also, I love Ethan's hat. I need to get me one of those for my almost daily fishing expeditions lol.
Once again, you demonstrated how a little persistence and attention to detail can allow you to do really complex tasks. Good job demonstrating that, and good job Ethan on controlling traffic.
Who else besides me was tilting their head to look under the RV? Lol
Ron, your creativity and adaptability are the reasons your service is so successful. Well done.
Hey ron if you don’t mind I would love to see a walk threw of the lot and shop. I would love to see videos of the trucks as well
There are already some videos of the truck's. Just search "Ron Pratt walk around" on youtube and they'd pop up.
From what Ron has said in the past on Livestreams, it wouldn't be possible due to the nature of the work involved. Trucks are fine, but the shop/lot are a different story.
Yea that would be cool
@@TheWelshonesVideos likely most companies wouldnt want the equipment being worked on or being stored on public video so the lot is off limits as for the shop go to a TA/PETRO or loves and take a walk past the bay or google reviews at those places the shop looks pretty close to that
The trucks have been featured in walk thrus
Ron has said before that he can't show the shop because of customers vehicles and such.
And today this old dog learned a new trick...never thought of using two box end wrenches to get extra leverage on tight bolts! Ron, you are always teaching...and when needed you use words! Thanks again for sharing life with us. Stay safe and God Bless!
Jeff Frentz
Done all the time
Another reason to buy quality tools. Cheap ones break and the good ones usually have free or discounted replacement policy.
I thought you was gonna roll the entire roll of tape on the U joints! 😂😂
they make tape everyday, lol
Working with your son is always a blessing
I wonder if there's any oil left in that differential? Looks like it leaking out of the Left end as well as the front seal.
i was going to ask about the leakage from rear left and the small puddle of fluid at left rear wheel
If it's leaking it's a sign that are some oil in it ! ;) When it doesn't leak anymore = no oil !
I'm wondering if any of that is brake fluid, i noticed it looks like hydraulic disk brakes.
Probably the reason it was left
Mathieu Mercier - It’s just a guess but do you drive an older Jeep? 😂
Happy birthday Ethan!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Also, Your dad has some amazing driving skills! You could certainly learn a lot from him whether you follow him into the family business or not!!✌
So who else was leaning over looking at the screen trying to see under the bumper...... Am I alone on that one?
Ha Ha, I was doing the same thing.
You would like to think that people would be smart enough to see a tow truck connecting up to an RV and just know not to park directly in front of it. Then you realize this is reality and the need for somebody to watch.
Excellent job maneuvering that rig around.
Nice to see Ethan again.
"Make fishing great again"
Always! Thank you for watching and God bless.
Ron Pratt hopefully you and Your son were able to go fishing on his birthday!
Ron is the only person I have seen that can drive a large truck as if it were as tiny as a smart car. Meaning wow, how can you be so maneuverable with a huge truck. Also I have wayyyyyy more respect for Tow Trucks now because of this channel and Towing Shows on TV. Thanks for your channel.
I wish I had your patience I’d of been cussing at some of those Walmart shoppers.
What else would you expect from people that shop at Walmart?
K Cook Ha!!!!
Happy Birthday Ethan, my husband and I are very proud of you, how you handle and helped your dad, get the motor home out. Awesome Job Ethan
I know this may be a dumb question.
Have y'all been in the RV to make sure the owner didn't die in there?
i was semi thinking same thing
I think (hope) the police already checked that.
If he had, there would´ve been no video and we would never known anything about it.
If He or She Had ,youd Smell it, and Ron Prob Wouldnt have Released the Vid
Ron is very conscious of the potential for hurting folks if he were to show the recovery of a vehicle containing a dead body, and given the fact that a few weeks have passed since the recovery, I'm pretty certain that the check had been made before the video was published.
I applaud how you protect the dignity of your clients. I commend that and wish it was more common
ETHAN -- couldn't you talk your boss into giving you the day off on your birthday? I guess there will be no cake for him at the party tonight!
filmed earlier but posted on his birthday to show video of working with dad , description says this
my 18 year old son has been working with me for five years as a as an assistant chef he makes all of the breakfast omelettes and such it is so awesome to give a share time with their kids like that happy belated birthday Ethan
OK now if Ron's gonna get in on the non-consent tows, then I feel I must recommend..... The Hero Steps Up by Dougie Wood. A fantastic soundtrack for these cases. ;) Love your vids, Ron!
Fantastic!! Hope Ethan realizes what a great man his Dad really is. I had to get out into the world (and get smacked down by it) before I realized the real wisdom and love of my Dad!! I wish I had told him more often of that. I also got a headache when you disconnected the drive shaft. Just a memory headache when I dropped the one on my Dodge Maxivan when I did the U joints. I REALLY enjoy watching you work. Everything you do is an inspiration and makes me think the world might be worth keeping after all. Thanks Ron, to you and yours. The world is a better place with you people in it. And I can feel that way out here in upstate NY.. God bless you all. (I really feel He has)
Thank you so much for the kind words. I do not get a chance to respond to all comments, but I wanted to tell you I appreciate your kindness. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Maybe next time bring a load of cones to stop the inconsiderate masses - Great job by you and your Son - Stay safe :)
Sunday this last weekend I saw a cargo van ( work van ) drive right over a set that were traffic control for roadwork. You cannot trust anything but your eyes when it comes to people behind the wheel.
In theory, putting cones up to stop people should work, Ethan's eyes are a far safer option.
Great idea, Only problem with a bunch of cones is you have to pick them when your ever carry 15 full size those dang things are heavy
My favorite is when I'm dropping the ramp on my tow truck and some brain dead will try to park behind me..... Some people are in their own little world and have no idea of what is going on right in front of them.
Oh my gosh you did a great job. You know we all grunt some how it helps
People always have to judge. You are so handsome and very intelligent. Your son for sure will follow in your steps
Happy birthday Ethan
If it's low priority enough that you came last night and checked it out, why wouldn't you wait for night again when there is way less traffic in the lot and you could move about easier?
Brian Robinson glad somebody said it. I was thinking the same thing 🤣👌🏼
Cause he wanted to go home for the weekend?
@@jaquigreenlees No Wally's are 24hrs at the moment.
I hope you realize they have other calls constantly and low priority always bottom of pole! Think for a second! As may have been first moment truck was not on a call or ron himself!
i would think that he went out the evening before to scope out what he would need to tow it out. As far as waiting for night, it's both easier and safer to work in daylight, even with Wally store lot traffic. That's why he brought Ethan - to keep the way clear and safe for the tow.
I just wanted to say Ron that your a really nice guy and I enjoy your videos. I’m 17 in high school and I always wanted to do what you do. I learn so much more from watching your videos. You make good videos and you should keep it up!
Oh jeeh, i see a gap, lemme just quickly skip in between that heavy wrecker and that RV. i mean i race trains to a crossing all day long so why not this.... lol
I agree with Ethan, make fishing great again and we can do this by practicing catch and release and keeping our waterways clean. Fishing is one of my favorites past times. Happy birthday Ethan, though way late. God bless.
Hey Ron doesn't the PD or Sheriff come out and Check the vehicle before you Tow a motorhome.
Ron said he took pictures on the day before so i think the police was there too as well. At least thats what i whould think.
As Ron stated in the comments , PD had already done an inspection before the tow out .
That is always done before hand and owners are given a certain amount of time too remove vehicle before it is towed too impound lot.
Did they check inside for a body? #shrug
My biggest worry on a locked-up rig like that is that the owners expired inside.
From the looks of the lube that had drained out of the rear driver's side axle, that thing was there for a LONG time. (You can see where it ran down the inside of the tire and pooled on the asphalt.)
Ron, nice to see you and Ethan
out working together. Ethan is a very lucky young man, to have a father willing to teach him. He’s learning more and more everyday. Stay safe and stay healthy, and God bless. Oh yeah, happy birthday Ethan.
Do they make "Go-Jacks" big enough to slide the back end of that motor home sideways?
They exist but stupidly expensive for something you will only likey use on rare occasion
I doubt it
If they're out there, they're hard to find. I've been "Googling" for probably 30 minutes. If they're out there, they're gonna be expensive! Plus, with the amount of weight you'd be pushing around, I'd be afraid of it rolling away and hitting something. Even hooked to the truck, it'd be afraid of it jack knifing.
They exist - look up machinery skates. Need 100 ton capacity - just order or rent them.
Battery powered versions exist for heavier loads. Once you get over 100 tons they become special order devices. The biggest load I’ve seen shifted was just over 6000 tons.
My Dad would have loved your videos. He was a heavy wrecker driver and diesel mechanic for 50+ years. I grew up on the smell of diesel fuel and riding in Diamond Reo split boom wreckers.
Was that brake fluid come from the driver rear?
That or a leaking axle seal...
That caught my eye as well!
It's absolutely awesome that you are working with your son.
Why would someone abandon what looks like a good RV in a parking lot?
Michael Neville in our area ppl use the large box store ie: Walmart parking lots as RV parks are few and far between and no cost involved.
He mentioned in another comment that once they found the owner they said It had some kind of mechanical failure, which they paid Ron to repair. Looked like possibly brake fluid leaking from the left rear wheel when he was pulling the driveshaft.
Wow that RV sure gave as good a workout as it could! Talk about adapt and overcome. Fantastic tight recovery in a very new spot for us viewers. Many thanks for posting Ron!
(17:00) It looks like there's fluid leaking from the wheel onto the pavement. Brake fluid? Maybe that's why it was parked,
I noticed the same thing looked like either the brake or wheel seal and the seal on the pinon gear was gone too.
Or maybe a wheel seal leaking?
Could be the axle seal too, it looks like the pinion had a pretty good seep as well.
This brings back some not so pleasant memories. A few decades ago our class C motorhome blew out a plug or seal and the automatic transmission lost almost all of its fluid. We had it towed from Sacramento to our home, about 160 miles. I recall the driver disconnecting the drive shaft and my wife, my dog, and I bouncing along the highway in the Peterbilt and arriving home after dark. Substantial towing bill was just a warmup for the cost of the transmission rebuild. Boy, we pay and pay to learn. So we got a newer and bigger motorhome and the fuel filter in the gas tank chose the Pasadena (CA) freeway to clog up and quit during rush hour. Another substantial bill. RV's are almost as expensive as a small yacht.
I hope no one is in there
Just what I thought - worse still, someone could have stayed overnight and become deceased?? Did anyone look closely through the windows?
Seriously the shades are drawn how do you know there's not a dead body inside
Funny thing is I kind of expected that door to pop open and someone jump out :p
or no " Body " :-Q
Obviously nobody can read. Smh
I have to say that's some driving skill you managed to sweeze your truck and the Rv out of that tight spot great job Ron.
You never truly know the depth of depravity of average car drivers until you have to drive something bigger than a car.
Unfortunately some of them drive trucks too... that is one of the things that keep tow operators and insurance companies in business.
Excellent job of backing around tight quarters! It's always harder when people are watching, you done good!
Sure they weren't dead inside?
Great Job Ron and Ethan. Happy Belated birthday. You and your dad work great together. I love that. Thank you both for the amazing video. Ron I hope you recover soon from you pneumonia. God Bless you, your family and crew. Love to all.
NO telling Why Anyone would leave this Parked and Abandon it without leaving Contact Info. 🤪
May not have abandoned it since privacy curtains were in place. Could be visiting g hospital or long term facility.
He said around 5:30 that he had taken some pictures of this location the day previous, so the vehicle wasn't abandoned but had mechanical or brake problems is the reason it is being towed.
@@Shuttletrain ... or dead for a month inside.
@@Shuttletrain Or dead inside the unit?
hope Ethan had a great and happy birthday . Great to se a father spend quality time with their kids being respectable while teaching them . thank you and God Bless you as well
Was there anyone dead inside?
That was great driving Ron!! glad you are doing these videos because it makes people aware of what it takes for you to do the job!
Nice work backing up and getting out without hitting anyone! To this old farm boy it reminds me on the tractor backing up maneuvering the chopper and hay wagon, trying not to get all pinched up.
Excellent piece of work, getting that worked around such a tight space. Really impressed by your reversing.
Top job again. It never ceases to amaze me that some car drivers give no thought whatsoever to bigger vehicles that may be parked around them.
You’r son shows a lot of great training very impressive great teamwork father and son keep up the great work