Can Someone Explain Why This Is Happening?

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  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 2 місяці тому +526

    Get a dozen military jump seats for the wrecker, bombi and future projects. They're cheap, fold super flat and come with lap belts.

    • @corey312
      @corey312 2 місяці тому +25

      Aren't those the ones everyone hates because they're so uncomfortable?

    • @BlackJeepConvertible
      @BlackJeepConvertible 2 місяці тому +15

      @@corey312 they feel fine

    • @jonathanmorgan3735
      @jonathanmorgan3735 2 місяці тому +199

      Not as uncomfortable as ending up under the rear tire of the wrecker......

    • @corey312
      @corey312 2 місяці тому +1

      @@BlackJeepConvertible nice! I remember hearing some vets complaining about some seat in an aircraft. Didn't know what one

    • @anteshell
      @anteshell 2 місяці тому +24

      @@corey312 Being strapped on any kind of seat with full set of equipment is uncomfortable. Some more than others, but when you're on them with just plain clothes, it's not as big of an issue.

  • @elvee88
    @elvee88 2 місяці тому +210

    2:39 Peanut's digging to find some cooler sand to lay in. Love that dog.

    • @CM-xr9oq
      @CM-xr9oq 2 місяці тому +1

      oh

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 2 місяці тому +4

      Yep, that's why Jamie said, are you cool'in off, 🥜 Peanut 🥜

    • @robertottwell605
      @robertottwell605 2 місяці тому +4

      I like max he has his own agenda and wanders off to explore.

    • @biocordfpv5826
      @biocordfpv5826 2 місяці тому +1

      You like all dogs

    • @Freedbird
      @Freedbird 2 місяці тому

      Peabut is my favorite youtuber !

  • @danedwards3015
    @danedwards3015 2 місяці тому +27

    Great Video. I love where Mom discretely says to Dad, “You could have left that lower for Him” as Rhett climbs in. Another Perfect example of how a Mom and Dad Together raise their Children properly.

    • @driojal
      @driojal 2 місяці тому +2

      Exactly! They are doing it right. I bet Matt told her nah

  • @michaeltichonuk2176
    @michaeltichonuk2176 2 місяці тому +61

    Peanut is one very happy puppy! Always a joy to see her in your videos!

  • @richardabel2054
    @richardabel2054 2 місяці тому +111

    I once towed a van with a chain. I put the chain inside of a steel pipe. It takes up the slack when the towed vehicle gets too close. Maybe a grade 80 PVC pipe over the rear winch, some people call it a drag winch, may keep the towed vehicle from hitting the wrecker. Just a suggestion, it worked for me. Love your channel!!!

    • @larryboy8821
      @larryboy8821 2 місяці тому +12

      I've seen that trick before and it works really well!!

    • @dsa420meh7
      @dsa420meh7 2 місяці тому +17

      I really don't understand why he has not setup something like that , I was thinking maybe some really coil over springs could do a nice job also

    • @patbullard9276
      @patbullard9276 2 місяці тому +9

      The chain in the pipe thing is actually the only way to legally tow on road with a chain in some states.

    • @rodneysmart9774
      @rodneysmart9774 2 місяці тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @mikedengel4027
      @mikedengel4027 2 місяці тому +6

      Old style military jeep trailers had a single tow bar/tongue that had a spring between a pipe and the pintle hoop.if they fabricated a similar thing with a hoop/ring on both ends, one for his pintle hookup the other end on the towed vehicle tied with tow slings .

  • @chrisloibner2786
    @chrisloibner2786 2 місяці тому +3

    For seven years now I have brought one of my four dogs to work with me and in seven years not a single angry customer in my shop. I like to think its because of my work fixing their boats but we all know its the fuzzy faces greeting them at the door. Plus its good to have someone there that will actually listen to what I have to say.

  • @badmoon5249
    @badmoon5249 2 місяці тому +96

    VW left front spindles are hollow to allow the speedometer cable to pass through. This makes them susceptible to breakage. Baja guys put a reinforcing bolt through the hollow spindle.

    • @rollandklontz
      @rollandklontz 2 місяці тому +8

      Cheap ebay chinese parts are also an issue.
      I have had them brake with little wheel hops at the drag strip.

    • @kayfelix5054
      @kayfelix5054 2 місяці тому +6

      This buggy seems to be build with a lot of good stuff. Frame welds are good, the rims one of the best, rear trailing arms top too, drive shafts, engine etc good. And the did use the very shitty spindles in front. I will never understand why they do it this way. You won't need disc brakes on a buggy, and the 1 circuit brake system is a pita too. My king spindles I couldn't destroy till now. It is hard to get new ones in good quality, one reason to visit the staates again.

    • @theteagues6792
      @theteagues6792 2 місяці тому +10

      Or use the beefier, undrilled Porsche 356b front axles..

    • @Scrambler49
      @Scrambler49 2 місяці тому +3

      @@kayfelix5054 looks like they used modified front spindles that had bigger spindles welded to a plate that was added added for disc brakes, poor planning

    • @monkeybarmonkeyman
      @monkeybarmonkeyman 2 місяці тому +10

      Larger tire/wheel combos will also affect the outcome. Essentially, if you upgrade to those larger tire/wheel combos, you are increasing the leverage available to said tire/wheel, which can and will increase the likelihood of breakage. Add to it most folks who do upgrade are more likely to go harder or higher in their vehicle, which again increases the chances of something breaking. IMO of course 😛

  • @jordi40
    @jordi40 2 місяці тому +172

    I wanna acknowledge Rhett for always being in the mix 🤙🏽

    • @DuxQwqmeup
      @DuxQwqmeup 2 місяці тому +21

      Rhett and Peanut share their positive attitude to make each video better! Good Job!

    • @garymoon2829
      @garymoon2829 2 місяці тому +12

      I agree. There's something uniquely endearing about Rhett, every time. I'm always more interested when he's part of the video (right up there with Peanut!).

  • @arwenevenstar9843
    @arwenevenstar9843 2 місяці тому +18

    For towing jobs like this one, you might consider large inflatable boat fenders. Properly selected and placed, you can probably prevent any damage to either side, the client vehicle or The Worlds Largest Off Road Wrecker. If you get the inflatable type, they should store reasonably small. Then you only need air to inflate them when needed. Due to the heat, they may only last a few years, like 2. Their are some boat fenders that are made to be tied at 2 ends, for horizontal deployment. Those would probably be better for your purposes.

  • @matthewbloomfield5580
    @matthewbloomfield5580 2 місяці тому +38

    It's so funny to me thinking back on when you HATED using winches - didn't even have them on most your vehicles - and now you have the wrecker that has like half a dozen winches on it lol

    • @TheNewps
      @TheNewps 2 місяці тому +7

      His recovery technique without winches was so impressive. I miss those days with the banana and no winch.

    • @tylermallory2504
      @tylermallory2504 2 місяці тому +1

      7!

    • @Ben28782
      @Ben28782 2 місяці тому +4

      @@TheNewpsit was a lot more excitement using brute force majority of the time, lol. Now everything is done slow and safe. Can’t say I blame him. The more successful he becomes, the more he’s worth. The more he’s worth, the more he has to lose if something happens.

    • @TerminusVox
      @TerminusVox 2 місяці тому +13

      Turns out what he didn't like was winches with steel cables.

    • @327JohnnySS
      @327JohnnySS 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@TerminusVox, probably because of less weight?

  • @sk8xaq
    @sk8xaq 2 місяці тому +6

    I appreciate your getting permission from my Mom, to go to the Off-Road Games. I was nervous about asking, so that's one less thing to do... I always knew you were the planning ahead type, Matt! Thank you much.

  • @iquo407
    @iquo407 2 місяці тому +78

    an oldschool meyer manx dunebuggy is awesome

    • @cheerdiver
      @cheerdiver 2 місяці тому +9

      Those Manx Minks fetch premium dollar these days.

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 2 місяці тому +5

      ​@cheerdiver "Meyers Manx" Hillman Minx ....... 😂

    • @fanggun4219
      @fanggun4219 2 місяці тому +1

      I had a 58 Hillman Minx 😊

    • @327JohnnySS
      @327JohnnySS 2 місяці тому +2

      So they were actually a brand? It looked really cool yet the video was edited when they walked around the rear. I was trying to figure out what the engine was. Rudy of Rudy's Adventures and Design channel and his brother Colin got their sand rails/ dune buggy's going. 👍

  • @hansdampf2776
    @hansdampf2776 2 місяці тому +100

    you need like big inflatable boat bumbers you can strap to the back of the tow rig, or the front of the towed vehicle

    • @No-gnar
      @No-gnar 2 місяці тому +8

      A tire or a roll of old carpet works

    • @Patrick.Weightman
      @Patrick.Weightman 2 місяці тому +8

      Most people just use a tire

    • @aneyesky
      @aneyesky 2 місяці тому +12

      I actually like the idea of the inflatable bumper. One you never have to move,just deflate and inflate as needed.

    • @CM-xr9oq
      @CM-xr9oq 2 місяці тому +10

      Or a longer boom

    • @hunter1961100
      @hunter1961100 2 місяці тому +2

      I said that along time ago on one of his recoveries inflatable boat bumper would be perfect

  • @jeannig7565
    @jeannig7565 2 місяці тому +3

    I love seeing how the family works together and how capable Jamie and the boys are. If Matt was laid up, he is training his family and employees to step in and keep the work going.

  • @rickhay9782
    @rickhay9782 2 місяці тому +100

    When Jamie said, " I don't know why we bring these dogs," I was sure Matt was gonna say.."we need him to drive the Razor"...😅

    • @carlu-dovica
      @carlu-dovica 2 місяці тому +4

      It's a shame dogs can't talk, because they have plenty to say.
      They have all sorts of ways they try to communicate but are not always understood.
      They want to be with you and they show lots of respect and love.
      All they want is a little love and attention in return.

    • @toysoldier46552
      @toysoldier46552 2 місяці тому +2

      @@carlu-dovicaMy dog wasn't happy unless she was with me. Hell, she even slept on the foot of my bed, full wave waterbed back then mind you so yeah, lots of funny wave moments lol.

    • @glloyd711
      @glloyd711 2 місяці тому +3

      Because their desire is to be always by your side. Just ask them!

    • @leeflory1716
      @leeflory1716 2 місяці тому +1

      @@carlu-dovica
      Dogs are maybe the best inter specie communicator ever, they seem to be able to read a number of animals and certainly have humans under control. 😂

    • @Chrisamic
      @Chrisamic 2 місяці тому

      @@toysoldier46552 I imagine waking up at 2AM to a full on wave tank inducing ear scratch with the hind leg. ;-D

  • @DBWELDER100
    @DBWELDER100 2 місяці тому +9

    8:44 Peanut says "Finally the seat I've always wanted!"

  • @lanesworld4000
    @lanesworld4000 2 місяці тому +28

    16:48 Peanut ❤

    • @327JohnnySS
      @327JohnnySS 2 місяці тому

      Good eye. Woofs 🐾 lol

  • @DobieTanpaw
    @DobieTanpaw 2 місяці тому +44

    Tell Jamie, to get grease out of that hoodie and save it, get a bottle of Lestoil cleaner, and follow the directions on the bottle for laundry pre-treatment, and then scrub the spot with an old toothbrush. It works a treat.

    • @lowbudgetbob1155
      @lowbudgetbob1155 2 місяці тому +15

      soaking oil and grease spots with Dawn dish soap overnight also helps to get stains out...

    • @DobieTanpaw
      @DobieTanpaw 2 місяці тому +4

      @@lowbudgetbob1155 The problem with Dawn is that it can sometimes fade dyes, so you have to be careful with it.

    • @bryduhbikeguy
      @bryduhbikeguy 2 місяці тому +2

      I use an old toothbrush and Dawn soap cut 50% with water directly on the spots then put in the washer.Been doing that for Years.Even used that mix to clean my New car carpet as someone had degreased an engine in a carwash stall and my bud's shoes made 2 prints smeared in.

    • @shanevonharten3100
      @shanevonharten3100 2 місяці тому

      I use truck eash for laundry detergent

    • @ScottFidler
      @ScottFidler 2 місяці тому +1

      Lestoil smells terrible but it’s amazing stuff.

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 2 місяці тому +14

    Big wrecker on s×s recovery's . Good to see Jaymie and Rhett helping out and of course Peanut!

  • @user-dc2mw4mq2t
    @user-dc2mw4mq2t 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for always explaining why you do things. I know it is probably annoying sometimes but I am a 47-year-old art teacher who loves to watch this with my husband and it makes it so he doesn't always have to stop and explain it to me. Love your channel

  • @larrymelton4750
    @larrymelton4750 2 місяці тому +5

    Matt, always fun to watch you and your team but I have to admit I love watching Peanut, she looks and acts so much like my border collie that was my shadow for almost 11 years

  • @oldmanoldtruck
    @oldmanoldtruck 2 місяці тому +36

    Rhett and Peanut are my two favorite crew members! They're both just laid back and cool.

    • @tufalike1796
      @tufalike1796 2 місяці тому +1

      yep, same with me out here in Belgium.

  • @Cantsaydog
    @Cantsaydog 2 місяці тому +12

    What a wonderful family and young man you will remember sitting on your mothers lap for the rest of your life those are your special moments keep them deat to you heart ❤️ working as a family like that you’re gonna have a lot of family memories proud of you guys
    It’s been really enjoyable watching you grow as a team
    American needs more families like yours all you recovery guys out there thank you thank you thank you
    💯👍✊🇺🇸

    • @sharonnicholson3393
      @sharonnicholson3393 2 місяці тому +3

      I could not agree more love from Canada ♥️🙏🌎☮️⭐🦾

  • @jeffstreck
    @jeffstreck 2 місяці тому +5

    10:24 The way Jaimie talks is so cute 😊 She says "Peanut," like "Peen It," like Matt's favorite type of hammer 😂 They belong together ❤

  • @bryanallred6661
    @bryanallred6661 2 місяці тому +3

    It's great to see the holes in the roof the the wrecker cab plugged up. When you could not find a copper "brick" to back the plug welds, you might have been able to flatten a piece of copper pipe to use as your dam.

  • @user-tk4sg6my3c
    @user-tk4sg6my3c 2 місяці тому +3

    Try using a large inner tube between your boom and the recovered vehicle, feed the 2 lines from the boom through the tube(inflated of course). This technique may prevent them from banging together. A tire used the same way would probably work also but tube is more easily stored. Durability may be an issue, some experimentation would be necessary.

  • @dennismbera7907
    @dennismbera7907 2 місяці тому +2

    That steel triangle to help the wrecker crawl its load. Please get it😊

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 2 місяці тому +6

    "We should put a strap on it."
    Rhett isn't just along for the ride - that boy is learning constantly and is paying attention how stuff is done. ......... Well, at least how Matt gets stuff done... 😁😎🤟

  • @nightsailor1
    @nightsailor1 2 місяці тому +3

    For a swing retainer device, consider a repurposed Macpherson strut. Add a socket on one end and a small trailer ball on the truck. Use a sling strap on the working end. One or two can mount on the truck under the A frame of the lift for storage. Cheap, accessible, easy to replace.

  • @Jamisons_World
    @Jamisons_World 2 місяці тому +5

    Meyers Manx!! We’ve got one of these built up for more street use but they are super fun ❤

  • @Slider68
    @Slider68 2 місяці тому +1

    On our farm back in the 70s, we had a class V receiver mounted TOW BAR with a raised winch at a similar height to the offroad wrecker.
    We regularly used it behind our 5-ton and 10-ton flatbed trucks to haul broken or antique vehicles.
    We'd find all sorts of ways to hook up the tow bar when moving vehicles on rough terrain or without brakes, and it worked very well.

  • @anonymousperson8998
    @anonymousperson8998 2 місяці тому +7

    What an ending, perfect form, nothing but net. 10/10.

  • @golfinglife610
    @golfinglife610 2 місяці тому +4

    I'm calling you next time it hits the fan. I'm in Utah as well and love what you guy's do as a family. It's awesome 💯

  • @maxironpaw
    @maxironpaw 2 місяці тому +8

    I have never lived in the desert or operated an off-road towing business. Now that introductions are aside, here's a list of everything you are doing improperly....................................................

  • @WatanabeNoTsuna.
    @WatanabeNoTsuna. 2 місяці тому +8

    You're totally right about the sling, I don't think it'd work.
    But I think the best solution would be a longer boom. If the length of cable from the tip of the boom to the attachment point is shorter than the length of the boom, the car will never hit the back of the Wrecker.

    • @ADBBuild
      @ADBBuild 2 місяці тому +5

      I think hitting the boom is the bigger problem. If the wrecker is tipped up, the boom gets closer to the vehicle being towed.

    • @TrevorDennis100
      @TrevorDennis100 2 місяці тому +2

      @@ADBBuild We saw that happen to Fab Rats Paul in video from a couple of years back. I think they crossed a narrow stream bed so when the wrecker was going up the other side, the towed vehicle was coming down the first side, and the boom put a dent in the car hood/bonnet.

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 2 місяці тому +11

    8:10 poor Rhett 😂

  • @huffy737
    @huffy737 2 місяці тому +3

    Love the soft shackle holder on the boom. Great idea!

  • @ColinRichardson
    @ColinRichardson 2 місяці тому +94

    So we got a call, in todays episode:
    The UK is officially added to the lower 48,
    TomTom agrees this makes the lower 48 11% better, and
    Matt wears pink underwear since it's Wednesday.

    • @Cheezledzul
      @Cheezledzul 2 місяці тому +21

      As long as you don’t try to take our guns. Like a Californians moving to Texas situation.

    • @ColinRichardson
      @ColinRichardson 2 місяці тому

      @@Cheezledzul you know we have guns right? We just make it so dumb people don't have guns.. which thankfully rules out 99% of people

    • @bgallagher8129
      @bgallagher8129 2 місяці тому +10

      So, I read the title of the video "Why Does this Keep Happening", and then in the preview segment, you hear a snap and I thought ohhh nooo there goes the transfer case again. Clever intro to keep us guessing !!!

    • @TheOpossumtx
      @TheOpossumtx 2 місяці тому +6

      A while back I (a Texan) traveled to CA taking the least offensive looking gun I own, (a lever action 30-30). The hotel maid found it inside my hanging garment bag while I was at lunch. Yeah, total freek out! It was locked, inside its case, inside my garment bag, inside the closet of my locked room. She called security about my classic cowboy gun. The problem is carrying arms into CA, not out.

    • @BikingWIthPanda
      @BikingWIthPanda 2 місяці тому

      @@Cheezledzul maybe stop making everything political. this is just a fun youtube channel for a global audience. maybe a newsflash to you that the world isn't America and most of the world has problems of their own, and do not care about America.

  • @chadjohnson2853
    @chadjohnson2853 2 місяці тому +1

    That first tow was a sick buggy !! I have a similar one that I have ways to limp home on one front. One back I would be calling you brother!!

  • @betweenthebirchesak
    @betweenthebirchesak 2 місяці тому

    Jamie- we love watching your videos as a family and my two year old squeals with joy anytime she sees a dog in the video! So thanks for taking the dogs along- we love them.

  • @theuglytruth8162
    @theuglytruth8162 2 місяці тому +12

    Good job on Matt being able to figure out how to hook them up. Thanks to all your help Rory.👍

    • @masterbates7016
      @masterbates7016 2 місяці тому +1

      Definitely thanks to Rory. It's funny Listening to Matt try to explain to us what Rory has told us and him 1000 times. Wheel lifts and tow bars don't work for off-road towing lol. We already knew this Matt. you are the one arguing that you can build something to work. But yet haven't built anything yet lmao. That's because it won't work

    • @theuglytruth8162
      @theuglytruth8162 2 місяці тому +3

      @@masterbates7016 🤣🤣 The only thing Matt knew before Rory was put a rope on it, Matt still doesn't understand a wench. 🤣😅 MORR on Matt is turning this into a day care.

    • @wfeatherh2892
      @wfeatherh2892 2 місяці тому

      Rhett

    • @theuglytruth8162
      @theuglytruth8162 2 місяці тому +1

      @@wfeatherh2892 Rory as in Trailmater

    • @BitBuhkit
      @BitBuhkit 2 місяці тому

      @@theuglytruth8162 lol, UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!
      Now you are officially trolling on yourself trolling on MOAR!
      And "wench"?
      Anyway, good to see you active, hope you get over your massive envy of Matt, starting to feel sorry for you, man...

  • @louism8739
    @louism8739 2 місяці тому +3

    Mad,
    To prevent the towed vehicle from colliding with the crane truck, you could slide one or more long coil springs of a shock absorber around the rope from the rear winch. I don't know if it works, but it's worth a try.
    Greetings from
    Holland.

  • @peterlittle9935
    @peterlittle9935 2 місяці тому

    I cannot believe the patients Matt has with everyone and thing beautiful character, beautiful character

  • @ChrisPark
    @ChrisPark 2 місяці тому

    @12:42 what a beautiful sunset. Love southern Utah.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 2 місяці тому +3

    Nice job on the recoveries! Good to see Jaymie and Rhett supervising!! LOL!! Spray the sweatshirt with some "Shout", until it's wet, rub a little and let it soak about 10 minutes and then wash. Grease should come out. That's what I use and it works pretty good.

  • @ralphbaker2850
    @ralphbaker2850 2 місяці тому +7

    Awhile back, you commented about why you don't use a solid bar to keep the vehicals you tow from colliding with the back of the wrecker. If you took a bunch of segmented pipes and threaded a cable through them you'd have the flexibility you need, but there would be a limit to how much the segments could compress. You might need to weld each one like a little spool, in that you need some large washers welded on the ends for better contact between them when they're stung on the cable, but they might work.

    • @ralphbaker2850
      @ralphbaker2850 2 місяці тому +2

      In fact if you could find a thick hard rubber tube, that could be segmented and it would do the same thing only better.

    • @andrewr2650
      @andrewr2650 2 місяці тому +1

      that would make the connection more flexible, but flexibility its not the main issue, its the pivot points at either end of the bar. When the 2 vehicles are roughly level it works great, but when they are not on the same plane the bar doesn't do its job. the bar would swing up or down out of the way and let the towed vehicle crash into the back of the wrecker. Which puts them back to needing someone in the towed vehicle to brake and eliminates the need for the bar.

    • @ralphbaker2850
      @ralphbaker2850 2 місяці тому

      Theres no real pivot point, any more than where the cables connect are not considered pivot points.The flexibility comes from the fact that it's still a cable and has all the flexibility of a cable. All you're trying to do is stack the cable with something that would give it some crushing resistance.

    • @ConSeann3ry
      @ConSeann3ry 2 місяці тому

      @@ralphbaker2850a segmented rubber tube could also just be a bunch of small wheels in line. Maybe off a small go cart or something.

  • @boomerbits2297
    @boomerbits2297 2 місяці тому +2

    Love tour videos. We worked at the KOA in Cannonville in the summer of 03. Been through Hurricane several times and also Pauls part of the state. Used to grocery shop in Cedar City every three weeks as the only store near Cannonville was a small place in Panguitch. One of our favorite areas!

  • @dennismbera7907
    @dennismbera7907 2 місяці тому +1

    The dog on Matt's laps got me😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jeffomalley100
    @jeffomalley100 2 місяці тому +5

    BIG shout out to all the crew. Keep up the great work.

  • @joelletendre1011
    @joelletendre1011 2 місяці тому

    6:45 Rhett is learning the ragged edge!! Nice!

  • @krenkosenforcer
    @krenkosenforcer 2 місяці тому

    15:35 I'm glad you bring the dogs

  • @bobbyswain1983
    @bobbyswain1983 2 місяці тому

    I used to live in Mesquite, Nevada. Watching these videos that take place in numerous places I've been to many times makes it that much more interesting and entertaining. One of the many Awesome things about MORR is the Very Strong Family and Friends Involved. Keep up the superb work everyone!.

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Matt and crew for the adventure ! Take care , stay safe and healthy there in Utah !

  • @johnpyle8027
    @johnpyle8027 2 місяці тому

    Bigger more powerful engines and bigger tires on these side by sides using toothpicks for the suspension components is so smart!

  • @Kevin-ti3rz
    @Kevin-ti3rz 2 місяці тому +2

    Peanut love's going anywhere with y'all. She is a part of the team and gives back in kisses.

  • @mr.c3781
    @mr.c3781 2 місяці тому +2

    Peanut, Max and Lady should have their own You Tube Channel.

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash 2 місяці тому +1

    That old one is super cool, the owner really has it done up nice.😍

  • @joergarms1
    @joergarms1 2 місяці тому +2

    I already mentioned this in the beginning of the HW, Matt you should make something like a solid triangle when lifting cars. That way they can't bump into the HW.

  • @LilReaper1010
    @LilReaper1010 2 місяці тому +6

    I understand being upset about an oil stain on a new hoodie, but the only people always wearing clean clothes are in a Tide ad.

  • @tomjohn5162
    @tomjohn5162 2 місяці тому +1

    You should add some jump seats on the back of the wrecker!

  • @TerminusVox
    @TerminusVox 2 місяці тому +2

    For grease on clothing I recommend pre-treating it with Dawn dish detergent before washing. After washing AND BEFORE DRYING check to see if the grease has been removed. If not, repeat steps one and two above. Once the grease is gone (or as much as will come out) proceed to drying.

    • @Bumblebee4788
      @Bumblebee4788 2 місяці тому +1

      Or some of that white tub of hand cleaner for greasy hands...

  • @frankwhite2650
    @frankwhite2650 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm always impressed by the competance and confidence of your sons. Some good parenting going on!

  • @johnnyadams1755
    @johnnyadams1755 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Matt, I agree the sling would be in the way more than it would be useful, however a heavy duty PVC pipe to run your rear wench line through would stop a lighter vehicle from hitting the back of the tow truck. For bigger vehicles use a steel pipe and chain.

  • @dougwilkinson-uq3xr
    @dougwilkinson-uq3xr 2 місяці тому +2

    If only dogs could talk- peanut could have a yourube channel! Great video

  • @tinytiredan5912
    @tinytiredan5912 2 місяці тому

    Not sure what would be cooler. One single recovery ride along or working with these awesome cats on multiple.
    Between the comradatory, and the fabrication this seems like a dream job.

  • @06colkurtz
    @06colkurtz 2 місяці тому

    Happy to see Jamie and Peanut. More of that please.

  • @brandennesbitt608
    @brandennesbitt608 2 місяці тому +1

    The military , ems, etc use these inflatable extremely durable “sacks” to lift cars, open doors, even raise collapsed road sections. Use something like that on the back of the wrecks, “obviously with a logo and the words, “We’re Getting You Out” printed.
    As for the seats, reinforced jump seats that fold up

  • @KarlEller
    @KarlEller 2 місяці тому

    13:22 "Dad put me to work!" Smart kid, trying to deflect blame on to dad, but I don't know if that'll work out for you 🤣

  • @marymigliore3396
    @marymigliore3396 2 місяці тому +1

    You got them out !! That"s what we like ! Rhett & Jami are awesome !! I LOVE YOU ALL !!!

  • @reinhardtwildschut1093
    @reinhardtwildschut1093 2 місяці тому

    maybe a bolt on bumper stop so things don't bump in the night. As I remmember a mention of recovering razors and light weight items with the wrecker. Continiously see the bigger and bigger rigs towed by your awsome rig. You and your crew have built a great stable of recovery rigs., with family and friends to boot!

  • @davidfarmer1666
    @davidfarmer1666 2 місяці тому +1

    Take Jamie to dinner, take Rhett to because he worked for his dinner.
    Matt enjoy watching you solve problems like on the second side by side. All in a days work for the Master.

  • @adrianbishop2211
    @adrianbishop2211 2 місяці тому

    Hi Matt and crew, love your posts. Today I watched a video of the Norfolk Southern Railway lifting an engine out of the Lehigh River in PA. You may want to check it out. The wreck included three trains just east of Bethlehem, PA at Steeltown. The wrecked engines and cars were removed and the double track restored in less than 30 hours.

  • @ralphsnow2337
    @ralphsnow2337 2 місяці тому

    One solution for towing vehicles without brakes that should work for you. The winch rope you use to pull with just take a piece of pipe put the winch rope through it and hook it like you usually do then tighten it up. You will still have all the movement you need . That will stop the back and forth action.

  • @MTBSteve73
    @MTBSteve73 2 місяці тому

    Peanut is definitely the star of this channel. I love how much you care for these dogs Matt.

  • @rickrichardson5329
    @rickrichardson5329 2 місяці тому

    Love watching with Rhett and Jamie, they are both just easy going and willing to do what ever to help out.

  • @robertvanruyssevelt7159
    @robertvanruyssevelt7159 2 місяці тому

    You need a towing triangle. It goes on the towball. They fold up and take no room. You fasten them to the frame with chains so will always find a fastening point.

  • @chriszenker2468
    @chriszenker2468 2 місяці тому

    In the vid you talk about the lift frame well when we moved broken tractors at the dealership we had a 3" x6' piece of pipe with a piece of chain through it with hooks that on both ends we would hook to each machine the pipe would hold them apart. Good luck Chris

  • @groundzero.
    @groundzero. 2 місяці тому

    ballerina bars work great for keeping space between vehicles. Basically think of a drive shaft with u-joints on each end with a 360 bearing to a pintle hitch eye. allows full movement of either vehicle, and you can make the shaft sleeved so its adjustable length.

  • @garymoon2829
    @garymoon2829 2 місяці тому

    The limited space for passengers (human and canine) in the wrecker calls for additional seating somewhere. How about an upper deck (on the roof) - like a flying bridge on a luxury sport boat? That might help with route finding and reconnaissance of customers.

  • @user-dt6bo2cx7e
    @user-dt6bo2cx7e 2 місяці тому +1

    Watching the video. Jr hanging on the back. The wrecker needs another seat.
    I have the answer you seek.
    Get yourself a seat and bolt it to a stiff metal plate. Seatbelts should be added, for safety.
    Then you need that square metal that goes into the receiver hitches. Weld that to the bottom of the plate with a foot or so extra, to plug into the receiver hitch on the front of your riggs.
    It would be a wild ride - The Mad Matt seat.

  • @timebomb2070
    @timebomb2070 2 місяці тому +1

    You guys should mount air ride semi seats on each side of the wrecker boom!

  • @bradley-eblesisor
    @bradley-eblesisor 2 місяці тому

    Matt, I agree with you about the dogs. The most miserable vacation I've ever taken, 3 weeks without my best friend.

  • @edwardhughes3240
    @edwardhughes3240 15 днів тому

    Matt, consider hauling a couple of old tires with you that you could strap to the back of your wrecker for softer contact of towed vehicles. Eddie

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 2 місяці тому +5

    Gooooood morning everybody and thumbs UP to Matt and crew!

  • @sandydavis9362
    @sandydavis9362 2 місяці тому

    Love watching Matt working with his family.

  • @Staceymi2001
    @Staceymi2001 2 місяці тому

    Instead of a sling, here in the country we use a piece of pipe. After you cross tie, run your center strap through a piece of pipe. The load won't get closer to you than that

  • @stevencherrett-eb6zh
    @stevencherrett-eb6zh 2 місяці тому +1

    That little Volkswagen Buggy was awesome that was definitely aftermarket suspension Matt take notes

  • @TiggerTitu-wo1bj
    @TiggerTitu-wo1bj 2 місяці тому

    Matt. Here's a trick for you that we have used. You needed brakes on that buggy, but because they use a single system you didn't have pressure since the front wheel was broken off.
    All you have to do is undo the brake line you would like to block off. Make up a small disk out of a beer can. Insert the disk, re-install the brake line, and tighten. The aluminum disk will effectively block pressure/leakage, allowing brake operation on remaining wheels.
    This will easily withstand full pressure, and we have used the trick many times.
    Good luck,
    Robert

  • @stuartpickles6907
    @stuartpickles6907 2 місяці тому

    Your boys are lucky to have a father that is willing to teach and pass information on.

  • @williampacey9194
    @williampacey9194 2 місяці тому

    Peanut loves to participate. Quite an adorable doggy. 😊

  • @garyp.7501
    @garyp.7501 2 місяці тому

    Love watching how you folks improvise and do the least damage possible to the towed rigs to get them out. Does seem like having a single bar that would keep the towed vehicle from coming forward might be useful in a lot of these rescues, even if the big triangle that street tow trucks use would not be used.

  • @RustyClam
    @RustyClam 2 місяці тому +1

    I made a Volkswagen dune buggy from a 74 Volkswagen bug. I had the chassis cut down, lowered the front end put adapters on the front end to accept jaguar XKE knock off spindles and wire wheels on the back wide, oval, and station wagon rims, which were wider rims than normal and rebuilt the engine. That was a cool dune buggy. South Florida sand.

  • @Panic_Kill3r
    @Panic_Kill3r 2 місяці тому +1

    0:42 “that's what wheel go get” 😂

  • @MzanziRC
    @MzanziRC 2 місяці тому +1

    That orange fiberglass dune buggy is what we call in South Africa a "beachbuggy". Typically never 4x4 and always used on the beach. Super popular amongst the hippy surfer crowd.

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 2 місяці тому

    Peanut may be a handful on trail but, if you don't get Peanut exhausted, Peanut will find an outlet somewhere else (that you don't want). If you know, you know.

  • @Szlejer
    @Szlejer 2 місяці тому +1

    Plenty of room for 2 folding seats on the back of the wrecker!

  • @dtnicholls1
    @dtnicholls1 2 місяці тому +1

    Re the sling, no it wont work the way they're normally set up.
    Have a look at a wheel lift on a wrecker. Build one of those but lighter (same tube as a reciever hitch, drilled to make it length adjustable with a pin) and allow it to move freely up and down off the back bumper and pivot between the wheel bar and the one going to the wrecker.
    That gives you a stiff bar thats relatively easy to attach to the wheels (or what's left of them) of the vehicle you're recovering.
    Run straps from the outside of the bumper to where the pivot is for the wheel arm at the other end of the bar to keep it supported laterally.
    You'll also want a pulley halfway down the boom.
    It'll allow everything to move exactly as it does now but will stop the vehicle coming towards the back of the wrecker. All the pivots can be quite loose, except for the wheel arm to wrecker arm.
    Lift the vehicle exactly as you do now, attach the arm to the wrecker, use that extra pulley halfway down the boom and the rear winch to lift the arm into place and get it attached to the wheels, then reconnect and use it to pull the vehicle towards the wrecker and pin the bar at the right length. Disconnect the rear which and you're good to go.

  • @dwhunts
    @dwhunts 2 місяці тому

    Just noticed in the shots out the windshield of the wrecker. It looks like a smiley face. Shock towers are eyes, hinge is the nose, and the cowl vent is the smile 😃

  • @Josh-ZR2
    @Josh-ZR2 2 місяці тому

    I love your show Matt, your amazing at what you do and to be able to be stable and have your own business and to have your kids be able to work with you has to make you feel like a sense of pride and a feeling of joy like you made it and your kids and wife will always have struggles but to be able to come together as a family, you all can tackle anything. It would be so cool to be able to do what you love in life and I’m super happy that you all get to do it together. Maybe one of these years when I can get enough money together to make it to you guys for your off-road games or something to just meet you and shake your hand would be pretty cool in my book. Alright keep up the awesome show I look forward to it every week.

  • @user-gl1br4pg2t
    @user-gl1br4pg2t 2 місяці тому

    hey matt! why don’t you weld two metal compact seats with waist seatbelts to the top of the toolboxes of the wrecker where rett is standing. one on each side and you can make them more convenient with sponge and leather finish. they can be used in case of extra numbers. cheers