Heavy Haul: #25: B.A.T !!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @albertsoler9932
    @albertsoler9932 8 лет назад +18

    hey Nick, I admire the way you and your dad dress for work. elegant and professional....1st time that I have seen that mode of attire for drivers...

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад +9

      Thank you, we're raising the bar!

    • @harrydolan7596
      @harrydolan7596 7 лет назад

      Nick Mordaunt b

    • @maartendesmedt7267
      @maartendesmedt7267 7 лет назад +1

      if you want to raise the bar even more, try giving all dimensions in metric system for your non American viewers ;)

  • @mme8760
    @mme8760 8 лет назад

    New subscriber. Just fell down a rabbit hole about heavy haul and LOVE your channel. Killer setup. You really are raising the bar in a career of steering wheel holders. Thank you and your father for your service to our Country.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks man, that's awesome to hear. Glad our hard work is paying off a little bit. No need to thank us, it was our pleasure to serve.

  • @chrisb718
    @chrisb718 8 лет назад

    Good to see the videos back. That was a interesting 16mins, better than most other trucking videos. Thanks for sharing.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Awesome man, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I work hard to be different than the other guys putting out videos. Thanks for watching!! Yeah, sometimes it happens where you just gotta take some time off.

  • @jerrydaniel2314
    @jerrydaniel2314 8 лет назад

    Nick, you and your father are the 'class act' in today's heavy haul industry. Stay safe!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thank you! We do our best to be such!

  • @RON81993
    @RON81993 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you for your videos. can't wait to see you on the road one day soon. just got my cdl today

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks! Congratulations on your CDL. Go out there and strive to make the industry better. Don't let the bad attitudes and discontent of most drivers out there keep you down. Do your thing, and prove to all of them that THEY are the reason they are not doing well.

  • @boatshaper
    @boatshaper 8 лет назад

    Glad to see you trying out different points of view for the camera; helps to keep it from getting boring. Keep up the good work!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks!! Yeah, I try to keep it interesting, and different from what everybody else does!

  • @athonynesbitt7956
    @athonynesbitt7956 5 лет назад

    That is a very nice flatbed & Kenworth W900

  • @colemankrewe4745
    @colemankrewe4745 8 лет назад

    I really like the video's Nick keep them coming nice to see you back.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks man! Glad to be back lol.

  • @petaspersepectives
    @petaspersepectives 8 лет назад +1

    i saw a truck with the same paint sceme today hauling a terex rock truck, i got all excited until i saw it only had two axles so knew it wasn't you. Hope all is going well in the trucking world!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      So close. All is well, slow, but well. Thanks!

  • @johnniejonkie8442
    @johnniejonkie8442 4 года назад

    You guys have great equipment but I am surprised you don't have steering axles on the flatbed!
    It saves you tyres on the flatbed!
    You should check out Faymonville or Nooteboom.
    Keep on heavy haulin' !

  • @jeanclaude1916
    @jeanclaude1916 7 лет назад +3

    that's insane. I'd love to get my cdl and haul, but I know I'd never be comfortable driving someone thing so damn big

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад +8

      You'd be surprised how normal the size starts to feel. Don't let the size scare you, but make sure you always respect it.

  • @PentaYOOO
    @PentaYOOO 8 лет назад

    How did i only find this channel now? Amazing and very professional video, i love it!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thank you! I'm pretty well hidden amongst the others out there with tens of thousands of followers. Still just a small time show here ;)

  • @WileE.Coyote
    @WileE.Coyote 8 лет назад

    Nice video! Tanks for sharing!

  • @mahbubmo
    @mahbubmo 8 лет назад

    Welcome back, Hope that load board catches up to our expectations. That's some serious bada$$ looking load. Stay safe nd cheers

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thank you! Yeah, unfortunately it's not been the BEST year for freight, but we're doin alright. Maybe next year will be better and I'll be able to keep y'all entertained more regularly.

  • @garyfox33
    @garyfox33 8 лет назад +1

    Welcome back and great video! Stay safe out there!

  • @steveberg6813
    @steveberg6813 8 лет назад

    Great video Nick thanks

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @azumanga5816
    @azumanga5816 8 лет назад

    I love your choice of music in this video.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks lol, thought I'd try something different this time.

  • @drakemorley4702
    @drakemorley4702 2 года назад

    I enjoy your videos man hope you make more soon my favorite one Is the big ass tank

  • @joshuacornell6667
    @joshuacornell6667 8 лет назад

    Legless tanks can sometimes be tricky when hauling, glad to see you used a few more straps just for extra measure. First video of yours viewed so far.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Oh yeah. I hatttte hauling things like that. It was going nowhere, but still, in your mind it doesn't ever seem secured enough.

  • @stevenherrera1679
    @stevenherrera1679 8 лет назад

    Welcome back Nick......Great video really like the Oversized loads....

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks! Yeah, had a bit of a hiatus there, but we're back at it.

  • @dks13827
    @dks13827 8 лет назад

    Great and interesting. Now that it is THERE, what do they do with it and how do they move it ?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      They don't move it anymore lol. It sits on permanent concrete cradles and just chills in the big lot they have for it.

  • @garyclarkii9801
    @garyclarkii9801 8 лет назад

    Glad to see you back at work and hope we meet on the road sometime, still trying to get items inline to go to cdl school.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Yeah man, for sure! Just be patient, it'll all work out in the end (regarding school).

  • @SteelyPaw
    @SteelyPaw 8 лет назад

    Nick sooo long between videos..

  • @348frank348
    @348frank348 8 лет назад

    i had NEVER seen a guy in a shirt and tie like that and drive a truck. let alone haul a behemoth of a tank. gonna try it out one day myself

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      It is the best thing we have ever done for our business. It's totally changed our game. A little inconvenient at times, but so be it. "'What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter" - P.G. Wodehouse

  • @marshallmoneymaker8322
    @marshallmoneymaker8322 7 лет назад

    I remember passing you just outside of Fredrick, MD think to myself what a load.

  • @rosalioalvarado2637
    @rosalioalvarado2637 8 лет назад

    great video. be safe at all Times

  • @dushiharangajendranathan4097
    @dushiharangajendranathan4097 5 лет назад

    I subscribe all your work videos

  • @mikediezel6560
    @mikediezel6560 8 лет назад

    you passed me on 66 the other day truck looked gorgeous !!!!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Ah awesome, even though the truck was filthy as shit! Lol. If you ever see me running an OS load with a pilot car, jump up to CH25 and give me a shout! Thats the channel I always use when being escorted.

    • @mikediezel6560
      @mikediezel6560 8 лет назад

      +Nick Mordaunt will do, I was wondering what channel you where running on

  • @eppoh66
    @eppoh66 8 лет назад

    Just wondering why you guys in the US don´t use extendable trailers with steered axles. It makes turning corners a lot easier and is way better for your tires. In Europe trailers like that are allmost standard, but I´ve never seen one in a US video... That said+ thanks for sharing! Really impressed by the way you guys are operating. Classy and with style!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Well, that's one way these could be hauled for sure, however, this one functioned just fine on our flatbed. Sometimes you just gotta use the equipment you have to make things work! Thanks for watching!!

  • @andrestrucking
    @andrestrucking 6 лет назад

    Would you use a 13 speed for heavy hauling?

  • @ronnielink579
    @ronnielink579 6 лет назад

    Have you done a video on adding the 4 th axle to the truck? I try to watch all you videos not sure if I missed one. Thanks and keep up the good work

  • @danpriest9317
    @danpriest9317 8 лет назад

    Just found your channel yesterday, and had myself a bit of a binge watch. Loved all the videos. Really appreciate you putting the thought in to trying new camera positioning and other ideas. Oh, and it probably goes without saying (I will anyway), but the truck and trailer are absolutely gorgeous.
    I know you have said a video on permits is in the works, and if that is still the case, would like to hear your thoughts on electronic display of permits, rather than paper copies. Since it is quite new, and your home state, as well as the states you usually run, have not yet implemented it, I am just curious as to whether it is something you will look at moving to as more states adopt it, or if you will stick to the hard copy in hand.
    Both you and the 'old man' take care, and here is a little something to further cement the excellent idea that is the ties...
    "'What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter" - P.G. Wodehouse

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      That's awesome, man. Thanks for checking them all out, and I'm glad you like them! I spend a lot of time making sure that my videos are different than the rest out there.
      As far as the permit video goes, I keep spacing on doing that video until AFTER I've already ordered the permits lol. I promise I'll get it up there, and I will include the answer to that question in it. Thank you for the question though.
      Love that quote, by the way. Had never heard it before, but I dig it.

  • @lesterjackson4892
    @lesterjackson4892 8 лет назад

    Hey, Nick. Can you break it down for us in your next video about overhang. I'm thinking once you reach 3' you need a flag? How many feet or in inches are you allowed to hang over before a light is needed? What is the maximum length you're able to overhang legally and what is required... more lights and flags or what? You guys are doing a fine job. Thank-you!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      I can, but we don't do loads with that much overhang too often. Best thing I can tell you, is that every state is different on their requirements / tolerances for overhang. You can google a 2016 oversized permit book, and in there will be the information on every state and their very specific guidelines.

    • @lesterjackson4892
      @lesterjackson4892 8 лет назад

      Ah, great. Thanks!

  • @MrStarlin51
    @MrStarlin51 8 лет назад

    hey Nick nice work notice u have a speed knob aren't them D.o.t... illegal just asking

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      The only state that I'm aware of that they're illegal in, is WA.

  • @tylerrafte6241
    @tylerrafte6241 6 лет назад

    Nick have you and your father ever come across N&L Transportation in PA?

  • @gabou100
    @gabou100 8 лет назад

    hello from canada ! love your video !

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thanks! Hello from Georgia! Lol.

  • @SteelyPaw
    @SteelyPaw 8 лет назад

    A really nice hauling job as always. Your rig is so impressive. As a slide note, I would have thought you would of opened your trailer length wise so you did not have any over hang, but you are the one with the heavy haul knowledge. Did you have to have an escort, or was that one of your pick up trucks following you? I don't know how often you do it, but I would think on over hang loads and long loads, having someone (one of your own people) follow you is not a bad idea.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      This was not an extendable trailer. This was our 4 axle Ravens. It's a fixed 53'. Yes we had a rear escort the entire trip, he was in that silver truck next to us.

    • @SteelyPaw
      @SteelyPaw 8 лет назад +1

      Ahhh ok Nick, and thanks for your reply. For some reason I thought that trailer extended, as I saw a video once where you had one that did, I was so amazed at that. However, anyone in their right mind would be envious of your Raven 4 axle special built trailer (I saw the tour of it) and now I see why you had over-hang, which was perfectly acceptable and you handled the load as the professional that you are. At the end of the video, I kind of figured that silver truck was your professional escort, but it was too late for me to edit my comment as I had posted it.

  • @ralphb852
    @ralphb852 8 лет назад

    Nick, Awesome as always. Don't beat yourself up about how long, how many, yada, yada. Just keep up the excellent quality work. Ralph

  • @steventhomas4361
    @steventhomas4361 5 лет назад

    Hard hats not required...?..lol,cool video

  • @GidionApex
    @GidionApex 7 лет назад

    Hey what does truck make on that load nick an what do u get last who.owns company

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад

      That load was a while ago, I honestly can't remember what it paid. It wasn't a bad lick though. The company is in my name.

  • @MindUpG
    @MindUpG 7 лет назад

    how would I get into hauling loads like so? thanks

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад

      Honestly, just have to have the equipment to be able to do the weight / length. The rest is just chasing the freight! People think there's some magic pathway you have to take...there's not..go after what you want, and get'er'did!

  • @sighpocket5
    @sighpocket5 8 лет назад

    Nice!!!

  • @aaronmoran2233
    @aaronmoran2233 7 лет назад

    ,,, hey Kenny got the job I'm Pat from Denver Colorado good job guys bff8m

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад

      Thanks for stopping in!

  • @MrVolvo224
    @MrVolvo224 8 лет назад

    Safe travels

  • @faithhighfield4414
    @faithhighfield4414 8 лет назад

    !st time viewer, nice job, like the look, thought maybe for driving only, wrong. Question, do the scales give you guys extra attention, and do they know your route in advance ?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад +1

      The scales will often pull us in and make us bring in all of our paperwork after checking our weights. From there, it's up to your appearance, your demeanor, and the state of your equipment on whether or not they'll inspect you further. I've never had an issue. Yes, technically they know your routes, but it's not like they're expecting you to pull onto their scales, and if you don't, they send a search party....The state approves the route, the DOT just ensures you're following it.

  • @cruzalex1429
    @cruzalex1429 8 лет назад

    Like the jam bro later✌🇺🇸

  • @woolliehead
    @woolliehead 8 лет назад

    just had to say it that is the first time I have seen a trucker wearing a tie and I was a driver for over 30 years

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Lol probably won't surprise you, how often we hear that. It makes us stand out, that's for sure. And it absolutely gets the customers to remember us. They love it. Just our little way of trying to raise the bar a bit.

  • @19Dad84bod
    @19Dad84bod 8 лет назад

    hell yeah buddy!... good to see you're back... I thought you gave up on your channel lol!.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Haha, not at all. Just wasn't in a position to really film the other loads. Thanks for sticking around!

  • @JrFlexing909
    @JrFlexing909 8 лет назад

    Man, driving that in to the drop off point really would get you sweating a little bit. Having to look both side to make sure nothing don't hit the tank or the tank hitting anything else while turning. But you did an excellent job getting it their and in to the drop point. I have a question, is their a load that you ever thought of hauling but have not hauled yet? or does it depend on the trailer you suppose to have?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      I've got a ton that I still have yet to do. Man, if it's gangly, I want it. I want it all.

    • @JrFlexing909
      @JrFlexing909 8 лет назад

      I did say go for it. But most of the loads you looking for can be anywhere 100-900miles away you have to travel too. But you get what is the closest to you can grab and if it pays well for the miles you drive.

    • @joemuhammad9891
      @joemuhammad9891 4 года назад

      @@awd4g63ix I have an 1997 international cabover with a c-13 caterpillar super ten .
      I don't have a step deck trailer or flatbed
      I've been pulling Vans and tanks I started out pulling on flatbeds for the first year or so but nothing to brag about would you take me under your wings

  • @azcactusflower1
    @azcactusflower1 7 лет назад

    Have pops teach you alternate strapping plus if/when possible strap on underside of rub rail (rails stay nice and straight plus the law won't be looking to have a talk). Hope this helps.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад

      There's a reason for everything we do. If the straps had been hooked any lower, we would not have been able to reach the winches on the other side.

  • @stewslogisticsllc9460
    @stewslogisticsllc9460 7 лет назад

    what type of camera do you record with Nick

  • @jamesbrothers9626
    @jamesbrothers9626 7 лет назад

    High ballers!!!

  • @zhentrixcalipso2738
    @zhentrixcalipso2738 8 лет назад

    Das epiccc

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Gun-tag! (Idk how you spell that shit lol.) Choos!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад +1

      I did on the Pumpkin Press video, check it out!

  • @ricksworlddereaux2397
    @ricksworlddereaux2397 5 лет назад

    That securing only with straps, and overhang would be total illegal in Europe, would loose your license forever😩

  • @acehightower9625
    @acehightower9625 8 лет назад

    way cool.. but I hate crane appointments.... the never seem to care how long they hang u up..

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      This one was great. Crane appointment for Noon, pulled in at 1115 and was under the crane by 1130. Gotta love when a plan comes together.

  • @richohstin6623
    @richohstin6623 8 лет назад

    hiya guys, can I ask you why you stay in hotels. seems like an extra expense. great video anyway. I know two fellas in a truck can be a little bit inconvenient. i double manned with my dad doing UK to Europe general haulage work

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      There's only one bed in the truck, so it does get a little crowded. Plus, we work hard and like to relax. Hotels allow us to get up and walk around, or both lay down in a bed if we want. Showers at night AND in the morning. TV, free internet....it's all so much better than crashing in the truck.

    • @richohstin6623
      @richohstin6623 8 лет назад

      +Nick Mordaunt thanks for the reply, all the best

  • @teddysc0126
    @teddysc0126 8 лет назад

    Awesome video as normal! But where's your dad at didn't see him in this video?!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      He was actually not with me on this run. His 45th High School reunion was this week, so he took off and went to drink with some old people.

  • @albertsoler9932
    @albertsoler9932 8 лет назад

    yes sir, I noticed

    • @johnmudra3779
      @johnmudra3779 8 лет назад

      Hummm--aren't HARD HAT'S REQWIARD AROUND A JOB LIKE THIS
      ---NOT VERY SMART ON THERE PART '-'-GOD 4 BID!!!!!!!!!

  • @kolbiembrey3352
    @kolbiembrey3352 7 лет назад

    what's with the dress shirt and tie? just to really look like a professional driver lol or is it the uniform? it's gotta get hot in the summer man

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад +2

      Just our thing. Theres a group of us that do it. It's an extreme way to show we're raising the bar a bit.

  • @xxstewiexx2
    @xxstewiexx2 6 лет назад

    I have seen a few of ur vids,it wud be really nice if we cud see u actually driving with like a helmet cam,like i wanna see the driving from ur perspective...if thas ok..but its still a nice vid,u gots SKILLS

  • @TheMILVET
    @TheMILVET 8 лет назад

    Welcome back. Nick, do you arrange the pilot cars, or the company?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      I do. I know some great pilot cars up here in the NE, and they're always our go-to escorts.

  • @jordanboedeker1565
    @jordanboedeker1565 8 лет назад

    Any new videos coming soon?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад +1

      Soon. Loading a 90,000lb crane track tomorrow. Going to record it.

  • @travismaxwell6821
    @travismaxwell6821 8 лет назад

    why the tie????

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Why not? Raising the bar, man. I explain this further in the "S-T-R-E-T-C-H" video somewhere.

    • @chrishill4963
      @chrishill4963 8 лет назад

      hey nick, aside from you and ur dad looking great with all you do,,, you do a great job driving the truck! ..chris hill

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Thank you! I'm still a driving noobie, but I do my best and I take it very seriously.

  • @firebusholdmanhunter1921
    @firebusholdmanhunter1921 8 лет назад

    Nick.....Are you compensated for your dead head expenses and time.....Or, do you just have to eat it??

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      We can always factor our deadhead into whatever rate we quote the customer. I have no problem eating it though, because if I am, that means the load was already paying enough to start with. To me, I look at it as an investment...I can sit at home and play the waiting game, hoping for something to come up close to me; or, I can spend $200 bucks, and go make $X,XXX.00. Know what I mean? Lol.

  • @348frank348
    @348frank348 8 лет назад

    confiscated load @7:24?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Under the tarp? I'm not sure. Might just be some materials that can't get exposed to weather.

  • @laurajackson-crockett7145
    @laurajackson-crockett7145 8 лет назад

    He looks very profausal

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Casual professional? I'll take it, lol.

  • @jeffreyhughes902
    @jeffreyhughes902 8 лет назад

    I live in Elkton md.

  • @drakemorley6892
    @drakemorley6892 4 года назад

    What happened to you I like watching your videos Drake

  • @SteelyPaw
    @SteelyPaw 8 лет назад

    Has been since August 4th since your last video, and now it's August 29. If your busy why are you not shooting what you can of the your experiences. If you're not busy, leave us know. I can't speak for others but I even enjoy the cam inside the truck seeing the dash, the road and listening to you talking. You don’t always have to show us loading and unloading or even the load if it’s customer sensitive. You said two videos ago, you were thinking of talking about topics and answering questions that we inquire about. For example my question would be: why do some trucks have "Super Singles" while other trucks have dual tires and is there any benefit to super singles vs dual tires. I'm sure others have questions that could fill up a few thousand miles of you talking and driving. But first and foremost, why the big lull in videos? You don’t have time to crank out a 15 minute video once a week? Should your viewers move on?

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      I certainly hope my viewers don't just "move on". I hope they'd understand that when I started making these videos, they were just to give basic insight into what we did. I never intended on the channel growing as much as it has. I genuinely appreciate every single person who takes time out of their day to watch my videos and follow my progress; that being said, I hope they understand that RUclips is not my first priority. I have a lot of things, especially this past month, that have been going on. Yes, I have slacked in putting up videos from time to time, but that's just the way it goes.
      As I've said before, I will TRY to get more content out there on a regular basis, but I will NOT be one of those RUclipsrs that just throws up a video every week just because. If I do not have quality material to put out, I will stay silent. It's never just a 15 minute video. Editing, takes longer than anything. For instance, by now you have received a notification that I just uploaded a video. 4:30 long, took me over an hour to edit, process and upload. I take pride in the quality of my videos, and do not want to sacrifice that for content.
      Thank you for your understanding, and continued dedication to watching my channel and being a part of my journey.
      - Nick.

    • @SteelyPaw
      @SteelyPaw 8 лет назад

      Ok, Nick, I'll stay tuned and watch for your next video. I think I speak for everyone, when I say we like you, your truck, and your everyday life, so I wouldn't worry about poor content, I just don't see [poor content coming from you and you'll never please all the people all the time. Also if some people perceive your video as being boring or repetitive, they can always fast forward or skip the video and wait for the next video to come out. Talking about your favorite subject while you pound gears to get to your point of delivery or pick up I don't consider boring, regardless what you are hauling. Just being around trucks and what they do enthuses a lot of people, as we like the entire gamut. I know it takes time to render a video, and I respect that. I hope we see you soon.

  • @Sara-L
    @Sara-L 7 лет назад

    I don't mean to be a critic, but isn't the man holding the rope when the crane is moving the tank...
    ..Standing a bit close to, if not under a suspended load? This seems concerning to me, because there isn't a single hard hat to be seen.

    • @njovwevnjweV
      @njovwevnjweV 6 лет назад

      Sara Llewellyn if a line snaps and the tank comes crashing down there's not a hard hat in the world that will protect your head from that

  • @scotkillough2240
    @scotkillough2240 7 лет назад

    and not a single belly wrap, all the straps going the same way, no chains. wth do I no.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад +1

      Scot Killough my question exactly...wth do you *know*. Apparently not english.
      As if this really warrants my time in explaining, straps going the same way makes no difference whatsoever. They pull the same regardless of which end the hook is on. The tank was also on cradles. Also, if I recall correctly, we made it there perfectly safe, with no shift of the load at all. Sounds like we did it right.
      G'day.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад +1

      ALSO - feel free to watch this as many times as you'd like. You go ahead and armchair quarterback and find me a good (rated) securement point for chains....don't worry, I'll wait.

    • @scotkillough2240
      @scotkillough2240 7 лет назад

      Was nothing personal, just my observations that i can talk about. If your time warrant's it.

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  7 лет назад

      I didn't take it personally, it does get a bit old when people comment on how things should have been done when they weren't there though. These ideas seem great on paper or in a video, but the reality that sets in when the piece is on the trailer paints a whole new picture. We couldn't get chains on it because there was not a single worthy tie down point for them. We also couldn't really get belly wraps because of how big the tank was and how close the majority of it sat to the trailer; also, our straps wouldn't have been long enough. So, rubber and cradles with overlying straps were our choice...and it sufficed.

  • @nevcowpoke1482
    @nevcowpoke1482 8 лет назад

    Hay Cowboy,
    Hope you haven't hung up your Spurs!

    • @awd4g63ix
      @awd4g63ix  8 лет назад

      Nah, just been a while since we've been able to film. Soon. Loading a 90,000lb crane track tomorrow. Going to record it for y'all.