Impaled!!! It's a Ringer!!!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2018
- Using our 1150R Rotator to remove a car that was impaled on a fence post.
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In the UK, 'ringer' is the term used for a vehicle has been rebuilt using structural parts from another car - the implication is that the vehicle may not be what it pretends to be. Is it the same in the US? You put ringer in the title but I don't recall you making any other comment about it.
I was not aware of the UK version of "ringer". In the U.S. the term "ringer" has several meanings, but for this video I was referring specifically to the term "ringer" as it applies to the game of horse-shoes. Horse-shoes is a game played in many rural areas where 2 steel pegs are driven into the ground a specific distance apart from each other. Teams then take turns throwing metal horse shoes at the pegs. A "ringer" is when a horse shoe hits the peg and spins around it, thus "ringing" around the peg. This scores the most points available in the game. There are other ways to score as well. Hope I explained this well enough. It's quite interesting learning the different terminology from across the world. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thanks for your prompt response and the explanation. I was aware of the game, but not its terminology.
For us, a ringer is often an accident-damaged vehicle which has been rebuilt by grafting-in substantial parts of another vehicle of the same type. It is often associated with dodgy standards of workmanship, and changes in legislation and insurance practices have made this practice more difficult and costly. It is still possible to legally carry out this type of repair but it is usually not worth the effort unless it is a very special vehicle.
Thank you too for not being shy about sharing your faith.
@The Grass Farmer I was hit by a drunk off duty cop and left for dead while towing a car. So I can relate to what you're through. It's not easy and it is a long road to recovery but it does get better. Just try not to get stuck in a rut and a good diet plus some exercise is key. Diet and exercise was the only thing that got me through the depression and it's still a constant battle .
I think a "Ringer" in the US might vary by state. In my state it would be a Salvaged Title.
@@RonPratt awesome. Thanks
Damn not only is Ron a heavy recovery operator, but he is a awesome tour guide/ historian as well!
that is ONE TOUGH fence!!! Complements to the fence builder.
Julie Stevens thanks
Agreed. But it makes me think that this bend could have had more than one wreck in the past that necessitated the heavy duty build of the fence.
So I wasn't the only one
I too suspect that this turn has seen other "off roads". Notice the signage going into the turn. It looks like it's well marked. But... when you compare that to the Google Maps image of that turn (37.192255,-89.490614 circa: jun 2013) there was no warning signage. hmmm...? I guess this guy interpreted the present signage (circa: oct 2018) as "go faster". I love you videos Ron and I love to compare the locations to other maps of other times. Plus the Google Maps gives you a 360 deg view and a lay of the land. This one was easy to find because you "drove" us there with your words. Thanks for the commentary.
Ron you should carry a pink hard had for your guys when they forget theirs. They will learn fast! We have one on our construction sites its a good teacher!
That is great idea.
I saw a documentary on the Thrust SSC land speed record by Andy Green. The team had a thing where the first person of the day to make a mistake had to carry a pair of pink furry dice around. It was funny seeing the dice changing hands during the filming. Always did wonder what Andy's mistake of the day was.
Ha ha ha good idea
Rookie pitchers in MLB have to carry a pink bag with stuff. LOL
On certain construction sites in the UK different coloured hard hats can often signify different trades or that a particular person was a first aider.
I like the longer videos because often times I don't even turn on the TV when I get home after work, but watch videos like yours for evening entertainment. And I like it when you talk about your area, your state, local history or other fun facts about your work on the drive to the scene.
So nice to find videos that are family friendly. My kids love watching your videos as well as my husband and I. As believers it's so nice to be able to watch and not have to mute do to language. Idaho family of 8 here. Thank you for sharing your videos! And prayers to all those Involved in the accidents. Being in one ourselves, this year and Totaling our vehicle... no injures.. we know how they can happen!
Passenger's side out as Ron puts the driver's side out.
Gotta Love It.
I, for one, LOVE the longer videos. Like many others, I'm watching because your job is interesting and entertaining. Even just driving to the scene, it's still fun to see the scenery.
Absolutely. I enjoy watching him grab gears, as well as how much respect he shows to his employees and everyone else.
The longer videos are great i enjoy the ride along
I'm I the UK and the area Ron is in I would live to photograph it's so picturesque
Agreed
Agree .as a retired dairy farmer wife I like to see the corn fields and the flat ground. I am from North Western Pennsylvania. Rolling ground.
One of the things is if someone thinks the video is too long they can always skip ahead where as if the video is shorter than preferred the viewer can't do anything about that.
I often skip ahead on the long videos. It is NOT a terrible inconvenience. No problem on my computer or Roku device. Many thanks to Ron for all the well done videos.
Tristian Wilson heck, some of the vlogs which I watch, are pilots, and most are well over a hour, could be 2 hours, but it’s my interest, and These I have been watching, and keeping them in a yt file
Yup, I like the long videos but often don't have time to watch them all. I can always skip ahead, or watch at 2x speed (Ron sounds funny talking that fast) and then catch up properly later, if I want, when I have time.
Exactly ~ no more to be said that you have not already done so :)
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I like your trivia, it's a way for us to learn about a small piece of this great country.
Seconded. Its great to learn a little bit more about the area and history of a part of the world I'm unlikely to ever get to visit (I live in the UK).
With regard to long video format, I kind of like them cause I enjoy the scenery on the drive to and from the scene. And always like hearing that injuries are minor or none at all.
If a incident scene is too graphic, then we won't see those videos.
I just want to say, thank you for respecting all, regardless of our belief system. You're a truly good human being. I like the long format videos too.
I enjoy the sound of the engine, you shifting and watching the scenery. My Daddy was a long haul trucker for 60 years. I miss him and all of this brings back grand memories
Ron,
I love the start to finish videos, BUT I don't want you or anyone else to risk their safety nor do I want you to risk your customer relations for us in YT land. I am extremely happy with whatever your able to let us see, if creating a "long version" of a video risks anyone's safety including other motorists because you have to take a few extra mins in order to video the process then it isn't worth one second of video to see! I would never forgive myself for asking you to risk anything for "a video"! A life is far more important than my viewing pleasure and I am willing to bet the farm that I am not the only one that feels this way.
Please be safe, and whatever video you can safely get is more than enough for us.😊
As a add on comment, I always say a prayer before I even open one of your videos. I have had some bad experiences with auto accidents and even a fender bender can be tragic.
I agree 100%.
It is wonderful that Ron puts out the videos for us, but as far as taking video in the first place, more and more often I am seeing responders taking video... With the way lawyers and Courts are these days, the vast majority of those vids are made for documenting a recovery ( or whatever ) to show what really happened in case someone gets litigious. Sometimes we get a great guy like Ron that shares some of the videos, often including the trip out with us.. and thats pretty cool.
I am in total agreement with you both, safety first.
I am ashamed of my fellow fans for not liking your comment more. Deserves way more likes than it currently has. I love as much content as we can get of the process, but lives should not be put at risk to get it.
Ron, while agreeing 100% with Crazy Craig, my first thought was the drive out was mostly a pretty drive. I loved the local history lesson. RUclips land probably agrees we only need that history once. Also of course, you are indeed driving distracted when you are talking for the camera and not 100% focusing on your driving. Stay safe, please Ron
Enjoy your work, Ron. Stay safe. For my attention span, I'm a fan of 20-40 min videos most of the time. But I enjoy the long format when you mix them in to the queue.
That rotator may be a very expensive truck but it’s definitely worth every dollar. Great videos Ron, stay safe out there.
I Love The History Of your Small Town. The Longer Videos are Nice Cause you tell us about your Town and what's going On. Keep it going.
Ron shows a lot of restraint in his videos, when I'm working i use words that start with mother and some that start with son
I think its amazing how so many people underestimate the power of wood, huge massive wrecker held up by little boards of wood.........then you get the car entirely impaled on that fence. Its amazing the strength of wood.
Actually being held up by 70,000 pounds of truck on 10 tires. Don't think the lift axle is even down.
@@normdeplume6133 it wasn't
Great recovery! I've been watching your videos for a few months now and appreciate your competence & professionalism. I'm in Canada, so decided to watch some episodes of "Highway Thru Hell" during the past week. While those guys in BC handle often more trickier recoveries, they make a lot of stupid mistakes. Now I admire your competence even more.
A major factor for Jamie Davis and his team is the TV setup - especially the pressure to produce a certain number of programmes of a certain length within a certain timescale. There is more mileage in things that present a particular challenge or go wrong. I have noticed that when there is no drama on the highway then the TV crew tries to find some drama within the team.
With this present setup, Ron retains full editorial control and he publishes a video as and when appropriate.
LOVE THE WAY THAT YOU WELCOME PEOPLE TO YOUR VIEWERS AND HOW YOU GIVE THANKS FOR WELLBEING OF THOSE INVOLVED
Ringer in Australian is a farm worker
I have so much enjoyment watching your work for hours. Blessed that at 86 I can. I especially like the clean up of your tools back where they came from. Great example. Blessings. 🙏👠👠
Ron,
I really enjoy watching your videos because they take me back to my childhood working with my dad in the world of excavation. Those moments in my memory are some of the most precious times. I love to see the young man you often have riding with you learning the ropes.
Nice save on the fence! That is what I would call taking "damage free" to a new level. That rotator is absolutely indispensable. Thank goodness the people in the car are ok. God bless Ron. :)
If i was an emergency personnel on scene, i would also spare two minutes to block so you could turn around, you saved them a couple of hours of standing out in that while heat traffic controlling by using that truck instead of a saw and rollback. I am sure they appreciate that, especially during severe elements like heat, snow and bad storms. Kudos to them and you for realizing what you each do for each other and appreciating it. It's refreshing to see people with hearts they aren't afraid to use.
I never cease to be amazed at the power that boom and those wenches have. Totally amazing. GOD bless.
I like your "chats" about safety, responding, laws Everything...... This channel is way more interesting than 99% of the others..... AND 100% better than TV!!!! My late Joe, was a driver (flatbed, dump, tanker, log) he had a million miles logged accident free....
I love the long videos and all the details about rigging and the equipment that you can give. Keep them coming and stay safe.
I really don't have a preference as to how long your videos are. With straight talk and unlimited data and only a smartphone, who cares. It's more bang for my buck. That and a bag of hot popcorn.
The driver was very lucky someone up above was looking down watching out for him👼. Thank you for being safe.
I like the longer videos because of how much your personality adds to the content.
I’m a disabled vet from Iowa and spent several years at Scott AFB outside St Louis, but in the Illinois side... I can’t travel due to my mobility issues and I like to see the scenery-which is starkly different than Mesa, AZ..
THANK YOU for your service, Sir!
Second that... thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service!!!!
Good near miss example of why hard hats are needed when near a working crane. You immediately saw it and shouted. These videos are an excellent source of practical examples on how to keep safe. Keep the safety messages and the excellent videos coming. Thankyou, and keep yourself and everyone safe. :)
Asking for prayers is just fine for "believers" as you say. The fact that you respectfully acknowledge those who do not have religion shows you're a better man than many if not most.
13:40 if you don't want to watch the drive, thanks for the video Ron stay safe
Love watching your videos. I'd always wondered how that kind of equipment works,and it's very interesting to watch! Your being a believer is just icing on the cake for me; it's wonderful seeing how you treat your colleagues, co-workers and clients all!!
That car rolled in the accident and the 'impaling' saved the car from that deep dropoff!! Maybe angelic intervention if the driver walked away with minor injuries. That was a violent accident. Great job Ron.
Hi Ron, I'm also a Ron and I'm from Queensland Australia, you give facts about crash scenes and your local area which I very find interesting.
love the history and trivia. kind of neat how towns develop and names change. seeing all those trees, bushes, all that green, brings back a few memories. lived in NW Arkansas for about a year and it looks the same. beautiful country. thanks for the scenic pics and info on what all is there.
Ron, you are an inspiration for me to try and quit swearing so much as a believer in Jesus myself.
Ron great video as always. I have sent many prayers for the folks who was involved in this case. I have to say that most of the viewers are more than happy with whatever videos you can get safely.
Thanks for sharing and God bless
Ron IMHO (19:45) It's OK for you to expect people "to believe like YOU do". But if they don't, at least you respect THEIR right not to. It takes a big person to accept that. GREAT job! !! !!!
Man....Ron, watching you and the boys from HTH....what an intriguing job heavy recovery is!!! Appreciate and respect all you do!!
I would like to compliment the farmer. On his fence post setting and building skills.
It is nice that people know the trivia for their local area. praying never hurts any one!!!
Been waiting for a new one, thanks for posting.
Hey Ron,
Just a fllow up comment now that I have been able to watch the entire video uninterrupted....The most enjoyable part of your videos is #1 How much you and your crew care about the victims and how much everyone on your crew shows their respect to the victims and their families, and how far you and the crew pay respects to the other responders on scene.
Even though it is never a good thing that you are called to aid someone, if one of my children or my wife were in your neck of the woods and had an emergency. I pray that you and/or your crew were there to help, because I would know they were in the best possible hands, and the thought of you or your crew would definitely make me feel much better that I had someone who cares watching over my family.
Amen to that!!!
love the longer videos
I love your channel and how you handle situations and accidents as you do and how you ask for prayers.
That's a heck of a catch fence
When you asked mike where his hard hat was I was waiting for him to say it's invisible! Lol
If Mike had to clean the toilet at the shop he might not forget his hardhat.
Great looking country and Farmers Feed any nation. Those who support Farmers through industry and so on,also help feed a nation. Something a lot of folks are sadly unaware of.
Trivia facts aren't stupid, Ron! We appreciate them!
The Rotator made a hard job quick and easy. Good work guys. I like all your videos long or short!
It's March 12, 2022. Catching up eventually to the video's. Love the history lesson Ron. Thank you.(video 06.2018)
I love to watch your videos to me it's like you are the teacher and I I am the student. Have learned a lot from you
Glad to see you do your best to not damage the fence. Some tow truck guys just start dragging the vehicle and pull a lot of T post down then cut the fence. Then the cattle have to be moved to another pasture right away. I understand one might have to cut the fence but some guys do not do this first they just start dragging. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Catching up with a bunch of your videos, and very much enjoy what you can show. I spent 6 years in the St. Louis Metro East, first with the USAF at Scott AFB, IL, and later as a civilian contractor. Never got down to the Cape Girardeau area, sadly, so it's great to see the scenery down there. Very beautiful area you live and work in! God bless you, your workers, and family!
Another Great Recovery Ron!
Wow !!! there is something about seeing a car hanging in the air that just never gets old !!!! That is an amazing piece of equipment you have there Ron ….Nice job on making it look EZ !!!!
Glad to see that im not the only one to check on the customer when I get called out on a wreck.
Thank u 4 the little tour and history on your drive 2 the car wreck scene
I love the long videos because I don't have to sit by the computer and I can relax and just watch the action. Which I heartily thank you for, by the way.
Hello Ron from Massachusetts I’ve just recently began watching your videos I enjoy them very much you’re very professional respectful. and courteous to all that nice to see I like the fact that you ask for prayers for people that’s refreshing to hear I love thP it’s a. sharp looking truck
Something you can do is put in the description when you arrive at the job site for the people who dont want to watch the full length drive of yhe video as well.
RUclips has this amazing function where you use your mouse and scroll along the play bar(the red is what's been played and the grey is what has not). Scroll along until you find the action, and skip back a few steps if it's in to it already.
We to love the start to finish vidoes!! Thanks again for sharing
The sheer physics behind that accident.... Holy. Bananas. I've seen some winners but this one takes the cake. I hope everyone is OK and no major injuries, but ouch that's gotta smart just a bit
Sir, your work is interesting, hard work and requires responsibility, yet you do it as if it were simple. congratulations from the Dominican Republic.
Ron you will like this. I watched another vid on yt from another tow company. He had a semi and trailer that had run off the side of the road on a bank that was having to be towed back up onto the road. He has a heavy tow truck like you but without the rotator. At one stage it starts slipping sideways on the bank and he has to reposition the tow truck 2 or 3 times to get a safe pull. He looks at the camera and says "don't tell me i need a rotator! " and carries on, moving it for the third time. The first 5 comments on the vid are "Hey mate, you need a rotator"
Love the videos, and prayers for. the driver and. Occupants
Hoo boy, whoever was driving that rig went for a heck of a ride. Thanks for another great video Ron.
Like they say"Seatbelts save lives"
You have a kind heart, Ron. And just to address something you said in this video - I don't think any of us who are your staunch fans are at all concerned that you're trying to manipulate our beliefs by asking us to consider the people impacted by the events you see every day.
Mr. Pratt, trivia is not stupid. I enjoy random information! God bless; stay safe!
I love the longer videos, I get to see parts of the world that otherwise I would probably never get to see. Great job as always
Ron, As always I enjoy watching your video's of recoveries!! I like that you ask for prayers for all involved..You & your crew are really knowledgeable & you do a good job!! I enjoyed hearing on this one about how the town got the name ILLMO
Keep ‘em long, Ron! You do great work!
I love to see you wave at passing vehicles even though you don't know them. We live in a rural area of Texas, and we wave at people we don't know, too. It's a country thing that city people don't understand. Love your videos.
Hi Ron, l live in AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 So l enjoy looking at your countryside.
Thank you for the heads up.
Pauline. 😊
I like the ride.. on a big screen it feels like you're in the truck.. the countryside is really beautiful..
I’m personally liking the long videos! It gives everyone who isn’t a Commercial driver what it is like from the cab of a truck! Thanks Ron for all the awesome content may God richly bless you and your family!!!
Mike is a very good guy and seems to always a good worker
Ron,
You have great Eye measurements. Guesstimating is always spot on.
As an Atheist, I appreciate that you understand that empathy exists in non-believers. I am a nurse, and could not do my job without being able to empathize with the people I treat, and by extension, the people whose wreckage you clean up with such class.
I love the long videos, really enjoy it myself
Ron you and Mike did a great job removing that auto thank you all for what you do and God Bless you and everyone
Mr.Ron Pratt I like the long videos. I really like the long drives on the two lane roads. I also like it when you talk about life around Scott City and I also like your motorcycle rides. I also like how cautious you are on your tow jobs. Another great video. Next time I'm in Southeast Missouri around Scott City I'll have to stop by Midwest Truck and see if you are in. God bless you , your family and your viewers.
I appreciate how considerate you are to someone else's liability/cost of damages.
My prayers are with the victims of these accidents! Prayers that God eases their pain, and heals their wounds!!
My prayers are also with the non-believers! "Bless your Hearts", as my mama used to say!!
Enjoyed the information I’m in NC so I enjoyed you talking to us,hope it’s not too bad,be safe and God Bless you! 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
People who don't wish to see the "long version" can always skip the portions they don't want to see. We all appreciate you showing as much as you are able. I enjoy you showing the entire scene before explaining what you are going to do, so I can play "Guess how Ron will solve this one." Sometimes I'm even partially right, but I'm always educated.
Ron, again thank you for your great videos, very much appreciated. I am a non believer but each believes in their own. I loved Michael's comment about the pink hat, yes, they will soon learn, thanks again Ron
Thanks Ron, another fine video that kept me quiet watching for a while. You mention the heat, while In the UK, we have had some late very nice summer weather up until this week, but now its getting cold at nights, a sure sign winter soon. Please keep your videos coming as they are very Interesting along with your explanations about things as you go along. thanks - IAN.B.
Ron, I enjoy all your videos each every one. I'm a retired NC State Certified Level-1 Firefighter for well over 34 years and I have seen some "doozies" on a accident scene. Your guys and yourself I can tell are firm believers and so am I. A know that God is by my side in everything I do and without Him, things would not be possible.
I worked along side with Law Enforcement, EMS, My guys in the Fire Service and towing companies and we worked as a team. I'm also a firm believer in teamwork too.
Great footage and I with these videos and what I seen on scenes I used to worked these rotators are one more super great tool for vehicle recovery.
I just suscribed and I wanted to because in believers in Christ, there are not all that christian related stuff out there.
God Bless and I hope you and your team stays safe and as always keep God at your side. It's effident ( can't spell ) that He is. I know because He is with me in all I do.
Oh...about firefighting, all these years were volunteer service. I'm proud that I served in the Fire Service because I spent most of my life in it, even as a child. I take pride in the Fire Service Like the Military. Something to be proud of. Retired in 2014.
Michael ( Tim ) from the High Country of North Western North Carolina
Thank you for your service and for your beliefs. May God continue to bless and protect you.
Ron; ya didn't bore me at all, I did speed up travel time a bit. Thanks for bringing us along Bud !!, Cheers !!***.
I'm in Independence, mo & Ron is the only person I know who does tow videos in Missouri. still great work & your lot is about full again!!
One of the only times I didn't have it on mute, and I learned a bit of Ill/Mo history. I'm not even from there, but I love history.
My wife and I are believers... I have been enjoying watching your videos.... O, wanted to tell you, my wife was born in Cairo, Illinois and lived in Tamms, Illinois. ..
John D.
Always interesting to watch! Thanks Ron.
It was very forward-looking and kind of you thinking about the ramifications of cutting the fence for both, the driver's additional insurance costs and the farmer's animals. I guess that's what comes from living a community like yours. So nice to see still happening in this day and age.
I pray that the people who were in that car will have a full recovery. I like it when you do full video's Mr Pratt. May the Lord Bless you and watch you and your family and employees.