RV TOW OUT OF BUSY SMALL-MART PARKING LOT!!!
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Using our 20 ton towing & recovery unit a Miller Industries Century 4024 on a Peterbilt 337 to tow an RV out of a tight and busy WalMart parking lot. Thanks for watching and God bless. www.paypal.me/... www.midwesttruc... www.guardianan... Follow the link for special pricing on the Guardian Angel Elite seen in this video. You can also use Coupon Code: 122CLIP) feniex.com/ yankum.com?afmc=26 #ronpratt #guardianangeldevices #midwesttruck #millerindustries #halo #sdmo #illumagear #feniexofficial #toy #toytruck #dodge #hemi #yankum #traileze
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!
If you ever decide to write an autobiography, the subtitle should be "My Life in Reverse". Great job as always. Stay safe.
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
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.
"There are other methods, but this works for me."
Thats a lesson for life in general
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.
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!
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?
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.
That job was no easy operation. It's a good thing
that Ron doesn't get angry.
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.
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? 😂
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.
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.
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.
they should have "make towing great again" hats lol. Happy birthday Ethan!!
Who else besides me was tilting their head to look under the RV? Lol
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!
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.
great job as always, you back up better with a heavy vehicle in tow than most people who drive hatch backs.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!✌
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 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 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!!!!
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.
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
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.
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!!
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!
When the owner of a vehicle would come to pick it up, would the drive-shaft be re-attached for them? Thanks!
"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!
good to see the 4024 in action
True
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
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!
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. :)
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
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.
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.
Also, I love Ethan's hat. I need to get me one of those for my almost daily fishing expeditions lol.
Hey Ron and Ethan, Good Job !!. 17:02 looks like break fluid dripped down the left rear wheel. Walkie talkies !!, you both had a pair on you, they're called Cellphones set on speaker mode :-) If you want there's a app called" Zello " - works just like a walkie talkie using your phone. not to be mistaken for Zillo the home selling People. God Bless everyone !!.
I thought you was gonna roll the entire roll of tape on the U joints! 😂😂
they make tape everyday, lol
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
That was some wild backwards driving in extremely tight quarters, and you still didn’t jump the curb...
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
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.
And you would think they could design this stuff so one you get a ratchet on every that needs to be removed
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 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.
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.)
I wish i could have this but i cant affoed to have it shipped to georgia
Was there anyone dead inside?
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.
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.
Its a damn shame Ron has to explain that his son is doing what he asked him to do. So that some idiots don't start in with their bullshit about Ethan isn't helping do this or that. Happy b-day Ethan. Ya'll be safe out there.
Never underestimate idiots. Even if you carefully spell things out, their microscopic attention span means they still come back with bullshit.
Was that brake fluid come from the driver rear?
That or a leaking axle seal...
That caught my eye as well!
Happy Birthday to Ethan. I Hope you have a Great Day and Enjoy a BIG Steak 🥩 Dinner. 👍👍👍
(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.
Amazing video as always Ron! I work at a warehouse moving trailers around and we have some tight spots, but I was still very impressed by how you were able to maneuver in that tight area. Oh and happy birthday Ethan!
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?
There’s a question I have been meaning to ask. Why do you have to remove the drive shaft on larger vehicles before you can move them. I have always noticed that anytime you have to tow a semi rig, but with a motor home, I sort of thought it would be more like a car or pick up. Looks like Ethan is doing well to protect you while you are hooking up to the camper. I hope he is able to learn from his dad the business of towing and recovery. If I was in his position, I would pick you as my instructor/mentor everyday of the week and twice on Sundays. You do marvelous work, Ron, and come up with very interesting solutions to all you situations. Thanks for this channel and teaching us what it takes to do this type of work.
The driveshaft is removed for multiple reasons - many transmissions can be damaged by spinning the rear shaft with the front shaft not moving (the transmission lube oil pump is spun by the front shaft).
Second, the tow operator could be held liable for a damaged transmission... it's just easier all around if you ALWAYS disengage the driveshaft.
Third, large vehicles, like this motor home, frequently do not have the parking brake on the axle, it's on the driveshaft. By disengaging the driveshaft the brake is disengaged as well. Ron mentions this right when he is crawling under the motor home.
As usual, Ron is a total professional about this.
Mike M Thank you for your explanations, Mike!😀. That helps me under stand this a lot better.
Sure they weren't dead inside?
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.
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 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!
Love your son's cap!#makefishinggreatagain
Have you ever had to tow a tow truck
He must've had some practice with guiding you, his judgement was spot on for pulling out of there
Ron Pratt: This is not gonna be easy. Me: No Ron, if it was, they would have called a different company.
Happy Belated BIRTHDAY, Ethan!! 👍🍻🙌 🎊
Just like driving in MA there, Ron! All too familiar to me. Problem up here is, you'd never in a million years be able to back up ANY distance without a spotter behind you at ALL times. People will deliberately sit there right behind you staring at your backup lights coming right at them, knowing if you hit them YOU will be in the wrong and they'll get a fresh paint job (or just junk the vehicle and pocket the cash). Others will also grossly miscalculate the time required to sneak behind you to that coveted parking spot, and will appear out of nowhere to get broadsided by your rig or load. This happens when you're driving FORWARD, let alone backing up! 😉 Glad to be out of that industry. You're truly blessed to live where you live, Ron!
Happy birthday Ethan!! So glad to see more of you in these vids. Excellent driving, Ron. I've had to do it before, and backing up with a trailer - let alone an RV - is not easy.
Keep it up Ron
Happy Birthday Ethan.
Looks like they need some seals on that rear axle or a brake caliper with that leak.
Great job Ron......you are the Master when it comes to the Art of Towing........ keep the great vids coming and Happy Birthday Ethan!
They Ron if no one claims that fine RV then you can take a nice RV fishing Vacation, LOL If nobody want's I will take it for free I'm on disability I could use a Vacation, I've been stuck in My 2 bed room apartment since July 2019. BTW Happy Birthday Ethan, My Birthday is July 29 I will be 57 year's old Retired Truck Driver but I like too weld for a hobby making thing with metal like for My Jeep's and Willy's P/U Truck and other thing, you should try it, it fun too make thing instead of buy exspendsive bumper's and rack's and bracket's, BBQ's fire pit's angd you can make lot's of money on the side in or free time, P.S. Everlast Welder's make's a great Mig, Tig, Stick, AC/DC Welder with a 5 yr warranty and cheaper than the big brand's welder's Lincoln, Miller, Esab Welder's, the Everlast 275 lightning MTS Welder is My next welder, right now I have a 2003 Lincoln Pro 175 mig that still work's great, but I want too learn how too Tig weld Aluminum, I have welded lot's of mild steel with Mig and Stick welding, when I was 40 yrs. old I took some welding classes a High School in San Bernardino, Ca on Saturday's for about 8 month's until My Driving Job got in the way and I had too stop taking classes, if I hadn't stop taking classes I most likely would have stopped Driving and went into welding and I mite be still working instead of being on disability, sitting in a Truck did not help My diabetes, So keep active as much as possible, a lot of My Dream's stopped when I went on Disability in Dec. 02, 2012
Working and making money and Saving money is the Key too Life not sitting on your butt driving a Truck for 30 yrs. and ending up on Disability at 50 yrs old. P.S. I knew Welder's they have made over $ 200.000 a year, that's with no side work, doesn't matter what job you choose too do in life, a welding hobby could alway's come in handy and even wood working too, you know how too do both you can make anything in the world and never be out of work look at Jimmy Diresta on youTube He's a Maker of Metal and Wood.
Thank's Guy's for the Great Video's jeepinjim63@gmail.com Jim
When doing private property tows its kinda like a repo, you do not have to ask for permission to tow the vehicles away.
There was no mistaking the sound of that Dodge Challenger starting up.
Hi Ron,I love to watch your videos. I find myself looking at the vehicle condition. Just watched the Motorhome tow out of tight parking lot. Noticed left rear hub seal was leaking and puddling. I recently retired after 30 years of fleet work on Solano County vehicles in California. May I suggest adding a small spray can of WD-40 in your drive shaft tool kit. Can’t use too much. Also get with local Snap On dealer and pick up some impact wobble sockets that are 1/2 in. drive. Saves the nuts and bolts. Sorry comment is very long. You’ve got me hooked. Vacaville Mike
Should've made an intercom announcement...ATTENTION WALMART SHOPPERS...there is currently a tow truck in aisle xx of our parking lot. Please do not crash into the tow truck or run over the operator as they are attempting to perform their work. Refrain from using Facebook or other social media in the parking lot at all times to avoid accidents. Also, there is currently a sale on the Mater vehicle in our toy department. Thank you.
From about 24:30 to 25 mins, I kept trying to crane my neck just a little more so that I could see what was in your mirror lol!
And as always, be safe and God bless you, your crew and your equipment!
Im an old RR guy, and this morning was watching recovery of a 2015 NYC wreck. Thot you might like this use of a ROTATOR
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A kid released brakes, a hopper car ran away and into this loco. wrecking it, its tender and a building. couple million $ damage..
Ugh..! Why is it *always* a Toyota!
I'm willing to bet that the crappy white Toyota, w/ CO tags, was associated w/ the "abandoned" RV. lol
(Practically no CO resident w/ an RV registers the RV in CO - because, taxes+fees.)
If the business can afford it, may I suggest putting a complete set of Radio's and Ratchet Wrenches in each Unit, including the new Flatbed and the Traffic Control Pickup...
Eventually, it would probably be a good idea to have a complete set of every tool that isn't unique to that unit (such as something only the Rotator or Traffic Control Pickup would need) in each vehicle...That way, you know that whatever the situation you end up in, you'll have the tools you need...
Did you ever find out who it belonged to? Was it truly abandoned?
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.
Btw good work ethan! Youre an excellent spotter and you could see an exit that worked!
GREAT JOB . i been there and have done the same thing ... they are a pain in the tail yes .. but MO must not require a private property pull signed after hooking it up incase the owner says you took it with out permission ... here in Alabama when paper work is filled with the state you must say who signed your ticket for pull .... but ya DONE GREAT buddy ... DANO in ALABAM
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.
I had to laugh when you said rush hour traffic. I'm in Northern Virginia and the traffic here has been terrible since 1970. You have no idea how bad it's been for Years. Great videos. Thanks!
Nice job, Ron and Ethan! Happy Bday Ethan! Here's an idea for you, Ron, while watching you put the driveshaft joint straps and bolts in the cab of your truck, i thought that a magnetic parts tray would be ideal to put the straps and bolts in, they won't roll around, and possibly fall out when the door is opened, and keeps them all together. Also makes it easier to grab them when you drop off the vehicle. I have a tray in my toolbox (Chrysler dealer tech), very handy for when i'm taking things apart and putting them back together. You can get them cheap at Harbor Freight.
It’s Very Obvious to us that you Don’t Cut Corners on Safety because of Catastrophic Results. 👍
Hello Ron! Absolutely love your channel and work ethic.... Is there a reason why you did not put out cones in the surrounding area. I really feared for your safety, especially when you were under the RV. Walmart parking lots are Next level crazy ... not much different from being on the side of a busy interstate. This question may have been answered in the comments, could not find it, if so I apologize God Bless!!
12:40 - 14:45 Look at it this way: You're getting a Paid Workout at the "Gym" and since the thing has been sitting for a few days, at least you don't need to worry about burning yourself by accidentally brushing up against a hot exhaust pipe...
It's too bad you couldn't use the wheel dollies that small car tow trucks use to haul 4-wheel drive vehicles, that would have saved you the pain of pulling that driveshaft and given you another 6-8 inches of ground clearance on the back of that RV...
Hay Ron i like how your son was like you need me stop traffic!? I got this where the stop sign he seems to be a great help like to see that great guy!!