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 .
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. :)
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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....
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.
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.
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. 🙏👠👠
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.
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. :)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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! !! !!!
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.
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.
As always Brother Ron your safety is first. I am so glad you are first a Christian and you are very kind and Generous a good businessman and sooo polite and professional to all. Thank you for your videos my Brother in Christ, Jacqui from Northern Illinois.
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.
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 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. UA-cam 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
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.
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 !!!!
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..
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.
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!
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.
Love these videos as I used to drive a tow truck myself. Only drove the roll backs though and never got to play with the big stuff other than backing them in and out of the garage.
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
hello Ron I believe it is appropriate to ask for prayers you never know what situations you face You where nice with Mike asking him where his hard hat is which he needs for saftey What i really appreciate about your videos is you never use vulgar language and you are an example to the belivers God bless you always And thank you for serving the comunity I pray God will open the windows of Heaven and pour his blessing upon you. And that he give you wisxom and discernment in every situation you encounter God bless you Ron Thank you for making video
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.
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
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"
Thank you Ron, for the video. I would like to say thank you for giving me the Insperation to get Baptized on Sept, 7 2017 🕇 after that day i felt a big change, 2 days a week now i Volanteer at my local Chirch. And I hope the driver is ok 🙏.
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.
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
Dear Mr. Pratt. Thank you for the good video. Just to let you know, I have the highest respect for the farmers and their hard work living of the land. Take care and God Bless You.
Ron Pratt I was watching some videos of recovery trucks up in the UK on the west coast. Those guys take extreme chances. In a lot of their videos they had their wreckers/tow trucks standing on end making a pull. Stretching those trucks to the furtherest limits. Down here in the oil field we some times got into situations with oil field winch trucks where we had them standing up but those videos are the first ever I saw of tow truck operators standing their trucks up. I've seen many, many of your videos and you always make it seem easy -- of course with a little hard labor - but the recoveries always are so smooth.
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.
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 personally respect you so much more every time you say that you do not judge those that do not believe what you believe. The world needs more people such as yourself that believe humanity is so much more than ones religious belief
I have never done anything even closely related with towing like this, but I cant stop watching these videos for some reason. It's a part of emergency response and traffic stuff I dont see often! Thanks for your work, Ron! Could you do a video about all the different trucks and what they're used for?
With regard to the apparent"longer video" question, unless you are driving for ten minutes on the same, or a regular road/route, then a ten/fifteen minute to the scene is always interesting. Just my personal opinion, and someone who is unlikely to travel the roads of this part of Missouri. I'm from the UK, but have worked in several US states, from Texas to Minnesota. Great video, and thank you for sharing.
Ron, I would like you and your viewers who are of the Christian Faith to pray for me and my family. I was injured in a head-on collision last weekend and i need some prayers, thaughts and well wishes right now.... Thank you sir and keep up the good work
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.
Hey Ron, big fan of your channel, i have been looking for something like this for a long time now, and finally found it, i did see the part where you said to have the people in your prayers, well they are DEFINITELY in my Prayers....i am a Reverend and i prefer to help people in any way possible even if its just thru prayer, god bless the work you do ron, its hard telling how many people wouldnt be up for this job, and in a way you do save lives your self, by getting vehicles off the road way out of danger, again god bless you Ron, i look forward to your future videos
Ron there's a lot of copycats on UA-cam here with rotators and you are copied a lot but you're never duplicated you're still the most professional also no one is the better than, Rotator Ron
For those of you who think the video is too long, the on scene time is 13:35. I'm not sure what I think of the longer videos. I do like the little history lesson you gave though. I'm on the fence on this one (no pun intended).
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
Nice & quick job. And, a good job for not having to cut the fence and endangering the livestock and other drivers should the livestock have roamed through a cut fence. Your team is always thinking ahead and working together for the safety of all. Always moving over & slowing down. Be safe & God bless.
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!
Sir, your work is interesting, hard work and requires responsibility, yet you do it as if it were simple. congratulations from the Dominican Republic.
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. :)
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, 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.
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
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!
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.
I think k Mike is awesome helper on the job. Iwould like to tell him he is a great man.
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).
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....
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.
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.
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 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. 🙏👠👠
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.
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. :)
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.
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.
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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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!
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
Man....Ron, watching you and the boys from HTH....what an intriguing job heavy recovery is!!! Appreciate and respect all you do!!
The driver was very lucky someone up above was looking down watching out for him👼. Thank you for being 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.
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! !! !!!
I like the longer videos because of how much your personality adds to the content.
I appreciate how considerate you are to someone else's liability/cost of damages.
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
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.
As always Brother Ron your safety is first. I am so glad you are first a Christian and you are very kind and Generous a good businessman and sooo polite and professional to all. Thank you for your videos my Brother in Christ, Jacqui from Northern Illinois.
I love the long videos and all the details about rigging and the equipment that you can give. Keep them coming and stay safe.
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. UA-cam 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
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.
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 !!!!
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!!!!
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.
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!
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
Ron, you are an inspiration for me to try and quit swearing so much as a believer in Jesus myself.
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.
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!!!
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!!
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
Hi Ron, l live in AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 So l enjoy looking at your countryside.
Thank you for the heads up.
Pauline. 😊
Love these videos as I used to drive a tow truck myself. Only drove the roll backs though and never got to play with the big stuff other than backing them in and out of the garage.
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
Passenger's side out as Ron puts the driver's side out.
Gotta Love It.
hello Ron I believe it is appropriate to ask for prayers you never know what situations you face You where nice with Mike asking him where his hard hat is which he needs for saftey What i really appreciate about your videos is you never use vulgar language and you are an example to the belivers God bless you always And thank you for serving the comunity I pray God will open the windows of Heaven and pour his blessing upon you. And that he give you wisxom and discernment in every situation you encounter God bless you Ron Thank you for making video
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.
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
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! 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
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"
I love your channel and how you handle situations and accidents as you do and how you ask for prayers.
I would like to compliment the farmer. On his fence post setting and building skills.
Ron; ya didn't bore me at all, I did speed up travel time a bit. Thanks for bringing us along Bud !!, Cheers !!***.
Thank you Ron, for the video. I would like to say thank you for giving me the Insperation to get Baptized on Sept, 7 2017 🕇 after that day i felt a big change, 2 days a week now i Volanteer at my local Chirch. And I hope the driver is ok 🙏.
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.
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.
Dear Mr. Pratt. Thank you for the good video. Just to let you know, I have the highest respect for the farmers and their hard work living of the land.
Take care and God Bless You.
Mr. Pratt, trivia is not stupid. I enjoy random information! God bless; stay safe!
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"
The Rotator made a hard job quick and easy. Good work guys. I like all your videos long or short!
Ron; I like the "boom cam" angle & the time lapse you add after the recovery in a faster mode on what you and the crew have done.
13:40 if you don't want to watch the drive, thanks for the video Ron stay safe
Ron Pratt I was watching some videos of recovery trucks up in the UK on the west coast. Those guys take extreme chances. In a lot of their videos they had their wreckers/tow trucks standing on end making a pull. Stretching those trucks to the furtherest limits. Down here in the oil field we some times got into situations with oil field winch trucks where we had them standing up but those videos are the first ever I saw of tow truck operators standing their trucks up. I've seen many, many of your videos and you always make it seem easy -- of course with a little hard labor - but the recoveries always are so smooth.
Ron you and Mike did a great job removing that auto thank you all for what you do and God Bless you and everyone
I never cease to be amazed at the power that boom and those wenches have. Totally amazing. GOD bless.
Ron,
You have great Eye measurements. Guesstimating is always spot on.
Trivia facts aren't stupid, Ron! We appreciate them!
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.
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.
It's March 12, 2022. Catching up eventually to the video's. Love the history lesson Ron. Thank you.(video 06.2018)
I'm not a believer like you, may your god be with you at all times, and thanks from the UK.
I personally respect you so much more every time you say that you do not judge those that do not believe what you believe. The world needs more people such as yourself that believe humanity is so much more than ones religious belief
I have never done anything even closely related with towing like this, but I cant stop watching these videos for some reason. It's a part of emergency response and traffic stuff I dont see often! Thanks for your work, Ron!
Could you do a video about all the different trucks and what they're used for?
With regard to the apparent"longer video" question, unless you are driving for ten minutes on the same, or a regular road/route, then a ten/fifteen minute to the scene is always interesting. Just my personal opinion, and someone who is unlikely to travel the roads of this part of Missouri. I'm from the UK, but have worked in several US states, from Texas to Minnesota.
Great video, and thank you for sharing.
Ron, I pray for your business and all first responders daily. Be safe out there.
Ron, I would like you and your viewers who are of the Christian Faith to pray for me and my family. I was injured in a head-on collision last weekend and i need some prayers, thaughts and well wishes right now.... Thank you sir and keep up the good work
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.
Mike is a very good guy and seems to always a good worker
Hey Ron, big fan of your channel, i have been looking for something like this for a long time now, and finally found it, i did see the part where you said to have the people in your prayers, well they are DEFINITELY in my Prayers....i am a Reverend and i prefer to help people in any way possible even if its just thru prayer, god bless the work you do ron, its hard telling how many people wouldnt be up for this job, and in a way you do save lives your self, by getting vehicles off the road way out of danger, again god bless you Ron, i look forward to your future videos
P.S. im just in Kansas right next to your beatuiful state
Im actually wondering what kind of license and know how would you need to run one of these rotators
Ron there's a lot of copycats on UA-cam here with rotators and you are copied a lot but you're never duplicated you're still the most professional also no one is the better than, Rotator Ron
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
Been watching for quite a while now. Really enjoyable. Couldnt help but notice, the Aramark truck seems to have found a permanent home !!
Thanks, Ron, for the trivia and sites as you travel.... makes it that much more interesting.... Keep up the good work...and be 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
It is nice that people know the trivia for their local area. praying never hurts any one!!!
For those of you who think the video is too long, the on scene time is 13:35. I'm not sure what I think of the longer videos. I do like the little history lesson you gave though. I'm on the fence on this one (no pun intended).
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
Nice & quick job. And, a good job for not having to cut the fence and endangering the livestock and other drivers should the livestock have roamed through a cut fence. Your team is always thinking ahead and working together for the safety of all. Always moving over & slowing down. Be safe & God bless.
I like the ride.. on a big screen it feels like you're in the truck.. the countryside is really beautiful..