All Day in a Tow Truck - Port Augusta to Swan Hill

All Day in a Tow Truck - Port Augusta to Swan Hill
It finally happened. I broke down. The oil pressure got dangerously low.

[@tanioraaura1274]

Aww, mate. Bit of a sad movie. Pitty the Truck broke down, couldn't have happened to such a nice bloke. Now That was a very long tow.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's all good now

[@bertcousins7766]

Thanks for your great videos John. Being a x truckie I love em. Just got one complaint, the music is a lot loader then your voice, I'm for ever changing the volume. Apart from that, keepem coming. Cheers Mate.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Bert. My voice shouldn't sound much different. I look at the volume compared to the music to make sure it's very similar. I'll keep an eye on that though for the next video.

[@DAZZA1933]

Hey John👋 why did they swap the tow trucks over?and why did you go to swanhill instead of Adelaide?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No one in Adelaide could fit me in to fix the truck but Swan Hill could and the tow truck didn't want to go that far as he had other stuff on later that day.

[@kirotodorov4397]

Ok did I've missing something? Anny KW service near by to fix or find out what is the problem? Towing for that long will cost you or your company like a new truck. Truckee from USA asking.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah we checked a number of places and they're all too busy. Swan Hill is the place we usually use anyway so it was our only option.

[@peterkaks4395]

Just curious how come you had to swap Tow trucks . Is it like not have Tow Licences operating in different areas or somat ?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I was originally just going to Adelaide but after changing the delivery point they got another truck to take me as the first tow truck had other things on.

[@jaqjaq101]

that second roundabout in lameroo, I passed through there just before chrissy and there was a rolled road train there, lol

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good

[@rickthelian2215]

Hope your truck gets fixed quickly, hopefully no major damage from loss of oil pressure.🙏

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Rick. After a rebuild it will be perfect again.

[@DAZZA1933]

Also I forgot to ask what was the cause of the low oil pressure? How much did the tow bill come to?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

The engine dropped a liner so it was a rebuild and I'm not sure what the tow bill came to.

[@brylyn23]

Crikey that tow would of cost a bob or 2 lucky Eddie's paying for it..

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I don't know how much it cost

[@rickhughes811]

How many Ks on the new motor????????????????????

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Only 10,000

[@lancerohancoulston2824]

Great video jonno, shame about the break down, hope your back on the road soon, cheers mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Lance. Yeah I should have it back after a rebuild, within 2 weeks.

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

Bisakah saya hmjadi driver di australi

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome

[@watson2286]

I like your trip I live in Thailand 😮😊😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Watson. Yes I guess you don't get to make big trips over there.

[@TruckingCyclist]

Was that a Morris Oxford (or the Australian version) at 9:58?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I couldn't quite see but we do have Cooper over here.

[@Just-Buses]

Johnno, what software do you use for editing your videos?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I use Kdenlive in Linux

[@matthewrussell5986]

I take my hat of too the towie for putting the overs on the exhaust

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes he covered all angles there

[@johnnynicholas6811]

i love the sound of exhaust brakes on a truck

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes they're pretty good

[@geoffreyhoran7396]

Why did he cover the stack exhaust , great videos keep it up

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

He converted the exhaust to stop wind going down it Erich stops the turbo from spinning without oil.

[@roh0769]

Eurotrash. Give me a Kenny anyday

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh for sure

[@9186SZ]

Great video love the scenery , nice tow trucks , hope your truck got fixed and it wasn't too serious or expensive

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I does a liner. Rebuilt the engine and I'm back on the road now heading for Townsville.

[@johnblyth9787]

Yes unfortunately breakdowns happen. Hope the surgeon has her up and running again. 2 inches on a map can be a long way. I will share a story from around 1980s. A friend was hauling livestock from Western Queensland. He came across a driver who had dropped a piston. Doug rather matter of fact said, do you know where I can get a dolly. Well yes. OK we are in business. Doug hooked 2 extra trailers on, had a couple of hours sleep. Off he went 4 x 40 footers. Next morning he radioed his son, where are you? Just unloaded at Roma and ready for a sleep. Forget the sleep, come to such and such and pick up 2 trailers. Doug telling the story said he managed to get 11th of 18 gears at one point. Doug well may have been the first 4 trailer road train in Australia

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome story.

[@roostersbays95]

i think some of the independent blokes in the NT were carting 4"s and 5's before then, have to go thru some of my old man's pics

[@daniellowasa3837]

Sorry for the bad day, hope you moved on and forget about it.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Daniel. Yes the truck is all better now and going very good after a rebuild.

[@kenttrussell5750]

Hope ya get ya truck fixed ok 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I'm sure they will do a good job of fixing it.

[@roostersbays95]

tow driver should know not to use noise on portrush , is there a reason?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's actually a very quiet Jake.

[@ChingChengHanjiTianxangCihino]

is the truck yours? if so, it's beautiful

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks. No I work for a company.

[@allyboy8]

👍👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks

[@BigFurnyy]

Found you a couple of weeks back watching similar content. Since then I've been hooked! We can't win them all and break downs unfortunately are just something you can't help! Appreciate the video, I love seeing the ins and outs of how these things are done!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. It's great to have you along.

[@ducksnutsphotography]

LOLOLOL....a Freightliner is taking you the rest of the way...in that case you better get the tow truck to follow you.....LOLOLOL

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. About 6 years ago I had an Argosy for 3 years. DD15. That never let me down once. Had a constant sure back though. 😂

[@stuarth43]

lemme know when you see a SWEDE on the hook

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

That's most of the time so I'm told.

[@bobcrawford2105]

Got to admire how everything looks so clean and tidy no litter anywhere. Hope your truck is easy fix

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Clean and tidy? Are you talking about it tricks or the roadways?

[@bobcrawford2105]

@@RoadTrainAdventures both no litter around and trucks kept as clean as possible considering the mileage you do

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh awesome

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

Salam dari indonesia

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

For sure

[@kenttrussell5750]

I'm from Adelaide

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Hi Kent. Great to have you along.

[@cullenmiller8170]

That’s always a nightmare when the truck goes down. Luckily my Western Star never had to be on the hook. I hope you didn’t smoke the imaginary brakes since you had to ride in the left seat. 🤣

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. No he was a good driver. I will hopefully get my truck back by next week.

[@Jdjd12288]

That would have cost 💲 a fortune

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah. I don't know what it cost but wow.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Great video Johnno,… broke down myself last night lol,… no tow truck though

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh no.

[@loftiefleet8104]

what is tazza,s cite m8

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Tez the Truckie

[@jenesisjones6706]

I have never considered just how trucks are towed. This was an enlightening video! Thank you very much! p.s. loved the engine noise! 🙃

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Everyone is loving the engine noise. Yes I'll start adding more of that into my videos.

[@michaelhayden725]

I agree, it was interesting to see how the towing systems were attached to the truck/prime mover. Cheers

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍

[@johnjordan4647]

Nice one Johnno. Very Interesting ,always wondered how those tow truck hookup’s occurred. Getting a tow reminded me back in the late seventies a North Queensland transport company sent their WW2 era wrecker all the way to Northern Western Australia to recover one of their broken down trucks. Didn’t want to pay an opposition company to transport it back. From memory it was so low geared it travelled at 50km max. Thanks for the video. Hope the trucks back on the road sooner than later.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks John. Yes it will be ready within two weeks. 50km/h does not sound like a good speed all those kilometres.

[@peterscandlyn]

Almost sounds like Norgate - they had that sort of mentality.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I see

[@MarkWilliams-sf9pd]

So what type of trucks do the Tow Truck people use

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I see a lot of Kenworth.

[@hotshot907]

Great trip

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks David

[@malcolmolle8984]

Thanks for all the video’s, has the low oil pressure problem been diagnosed by Cummins yet ? 😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes I dropped a liner so it's a rebuild. Hope to have it back next week some time.

[@jessicawang1740]

Very good

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jessica

[@craigo7235]

10 hours each way, say $500 flag fall to pick up and $250 an hour. Say $5,000 to $6,000, Now that’s a cab ride to remember.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah that's a lot.

[@railvlogger1439]

A bit disappointed to hear that he has towed more European trucks. From my personal experience I have generally had a good run from them. I drove a mixture of Euro and American trucks from the late 70's to the early 00's. I got my licence in an N10 Volvo.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I guess company owners buy the trucks they believe are the most reliable and economical.

[@allanspindler7927]

That brings back memories, I drove a Volvo N12 for a couple of years with a splitter box great to drive nothing complicated.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome

[@hotshot907]

Hi dad😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah

[@adventuresaroundboats299]

Baby is sick, hope the doc is good and the nurse is beautiful. Back on the road soon, thank you.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Very good. I think she's in good hands.

[@adventuresaroundboats299]

@@RoadTrainAdventures it is a very long towing because no repair shop closer or the truck doc in your company is the best? Take care

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes I think Adelaide needs some more Cummins repairers if they couldn't look at my truck for three weeks.

[@adventuresaroundboats299]

@@RoadTrainAdventures 3 Weeks, you can DIY faster.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

That's 3 weeks at a Max.

[@hotshot907]

Hi

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Howdy

[@davetaylor4741]

Well that was different. This time you were the freight. Long way to take a truck to get it fixed. Not like it is a rare beast being a Kenworth. I suppose everyone was too busy to look at it. Back in the eighties and nineties I helped out as crew on the heavy wreckers doing race recovery at Brands Hatch. We hosted rounds of the European truck racing championship. All the trucks are governed to 100Mph. They run water cooled brakes. So on the hard braking corners plumes of steam. When they crash they usually make a mess of whatever gets hit. Including the truck. The guys whose day job it was had some interesting ways of shifting the crumpled mess. As we were trying to keep to a race schedule. Lot harder than shifting racing cars or motorbikes.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes being a tow truck driver, you would see all sorts of interesting things.

[@davetaylor4741]

@@IThinkAnAdsComing The truck racing was great for the crowds. But not so good for the track surface etc. Hence it got dropped. I remember Dave Taylor the stunt rider. Didn't know he came from Kent. Common name in that area. When they called it out at school six would stand up. Nearly as bad as Smith. Never got into the MX. Nearest I got to that was the scrambles in my local old chalk quarry in the 1960's. And Saturday sport with Dickie. The British scrambling championship on black and white TV. It wasn't called MX back then.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome

[@everysewerneeds3649]

It would a different ride for you being in the passenger seat.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

For sure

[@tamrarobinson408]

Wow that sucks! Couldn't anyone in Port Pirie fix it (Kent Services, LMD, Richards Motors.) Can't believe you had to go all the way back their! Safe Travels especially now at Easter, Port Wakefield is a nightmare at this time. Takecare!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I read originally going to Adelaide but no one could look at my truck for weeks so it made sense to take it to Swan Hill where they could look at it straight away.

[@richardswainson1555]

Probably Swan Hill rebuilt it last time ?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I'm not sure. I believe so.

[@MrBusdriver63]

Johhno, unfortunately all trucks will breakdown at times but Kenworth do make a reliable truck, Cummins well I guess they do have issues at times, but what does not ? Hope your truck gets fixed quickly, hopefully no major damage from the loss of oil pressure.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Dropped a liner so it's a rebuild now. It will be ready within two weeks.

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

So what cause the problem. Do you know yet. I see you really look after the truck

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

They say the engine dropped a liner such means an engine rebuild.

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Wow. That doesn't happen very often.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No not often but at least after the rebuild it works be good for a while. Last rebuild was 1.2 million ago so it's lasted a long time.

[@nickhoward9343]

🤞

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks

[@nickhoward9343]

😉

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Nick

[@9186SZ]

Great video love the scenery , nice tow trucks , hope your truck got fixed and it wasn't too serious or expensive

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I dropped a liner so it was a complete engine rebuild. I've got it back now and it runs great.

[@garymumberson9252]

Go The Corinado, It'll Get You There And Back in Comfort Every Time, ...I'm Noy Biast At All, 😎

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You obviously like the Coronado. It's OK.

[@jordanlee1243]

I currently drive a argosy 1.3 million she done carry a screw driver around to tighten the plastic on it every now and then but the truck it self does the job but I am a kenworth man through and through hope you 90h is fixed hope u have a good and safe easter johno

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. It's ashtrays great when you're trucking is running well.

[@Lex-Hawthorn]

Wow last time i went through that area was 38 yrs ago, i think i'm getting old. Might be time for a road trip. 😉Thanks for the ride along mate.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's always time to get out and about.

[@victornikora2857]

Sorry bout your break down buddy, where we measure our day in kms and hours, it’s frustrating to know we have to back track, pick our trailers, puts you out for days. The good thing it broke down in a safe place, and good help arrived, Safe travels buddy, admire your patience 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Victor. I get my truck back today so I'm all happy.

[@wayneschenk5512]

I must say the tow trucking industry is doing very well.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh he was flat out taking bookings. Yes it's a good business.

[@FarmerBen86]

Just had my truck rebuilt and has been back twice since for low oil pressure… still can’t find the problem.. funny enough it didn’t have low oil pressure before the rebuild

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh no missing want to hear that. I hope they work out it for you soon.

[@jefftheaussie2225]

How many Ks did you get out of that motor Johnno? Cummins is good but nothing will go forever. Jeff

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's actually been 1.2 million since last reboild so that's pretty good.

[@annesouter6994]

Thanks for the video matching tow truck and Kenworth nice trendy look😊 Why is the red(of course) hood/ lid put on top of snorkel exhaust ?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

The exhaust stacks are covered too stop any blow back through to the engine.

[@roberthocking9138]

Great video, I haven’t seen that Lameroo country since the 80s when I used to go to their store sheep sales buying sheep for my clients in Hopetoun , good to see that area again, somewhere different for you no doubt

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I don't travel that area much.

[@roostersbays95]

i have always enjoyed the run thru manangatang, tooleybuc, piangil, then kyalite cut thru moulamein up to hay plain on to sydney

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Apart from the roads being a bit rough.

[@MarioVanDerMaas]

Hopefully not too serious with the KW. Too bad for you. But you made it an interesting video. I drove 2 of the trucks at 1 million KM. Then they used them for the shorter day trips, or they were replaced. How many KM will your trucks in Australia last until replacement? Happy Easter to you and yours Johnno..

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's been 1.2 million since its last rebuild so this engine has done really well.

[@MarioVanDerMaas]

@@RoadTrainAdventures very nice yes. You wrote ''rebuild''. So you rebuild the engine? Or replace the truck for a new one? thanks.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No just rebuild the engine. Kenworth last for many years.

[@globalnomad450]

Swan Hill…I’m not from Oz but had a mate who used to live there…. Was last there in 1991, when I visited him!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Things there probably have changed a bit since then.

[@kiwitrucker46]

Yes always enjoy your journeys brings back so many memories of the 80's the roads are up graded

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I can't imagine how bad the roads were when you were around them.

[@djjames6576]

How many km a year would you drive? And how many major breakdowns over the years? Thanks for the video. Appreciate the work that goes into them. Cheers DJ.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

OK James. Last year I did 223,000 kilometres and didn't break down once. I've had a pretty good run.

[@bl0ckbust3r]

@@RoadTrainAdventures that's impressive

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks

[@richardferguson9380]

Hope there wasn't to much wrong with the big girl Beautiful looking truck Thanks again for your content

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Richard. It's getting a full rebuild so it will be great when I get it back. Should be in the next week or so.

[@peterscandlyn]

Different aspect, enjoyed but commiserations.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Peter

[@SafeTrucking]

Did the towie mention why he chose to tow it on the steers instead of the drives? Just a lighter lift for the towing truck?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

His size truck could have picked it up from the front but its actually easier because they don't have to take off the axle by picking up the back. Plus the next tow truck that got me wouldn't have been able to tow from the front.

[@SafeTrucking]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Cheers mate. I'm an old towie myself (not heavies though), and I usually tried not to tow on the steers unless there was no other choice, like smash damage, or a driveline seizure. Your vids are great.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps. I try.

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Nice 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Eric.

[@leithraymant8007]

Mate, hearing the beautiful KW was spot on! That’s what I want in a trucking video, and most don’t have it. We watch cause we’re truck enthusiasts, and hearing the bloody things is a big part of it. At least for me anyway. Just got yaself a new subscriber. Keep it up 👍🏽

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I'm getting a few request for more engine noise. I'll definitely stay adding more. I just have to find the balance.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Everything is cabover in the UK I would think. Same as Europe.

[@Will-nb8qk]

Yeah loving the engine noise! 👍 😂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks. I'll put more engine noise in from now on.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I'm finding the corporate or country music is best.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Hope all goes well and your back on the road very soon 🦘

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Kerry. Surely within 2 more weeks I'll have it back, good as new.

[@iancrane-luff1918]

Why to Swan Hill the cost of the tow would almost buy you a new tractor unit

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No one in Adelaide could take me and as Swan Hill is close to our yard, I went there.

[@iancrane-luff1918]

I should mention I did that trip on many occasions so know the road

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It's a good trip.

[@louiskats5116]

Good day Johno, 10,000 subscribers congratulations well done. Sooner or later everything mechanical breaks down even Kenworth’s. That wouldn’t be a cheap tow which ever way you dice it, you couldn’t even claim part of the tow on warranty. Definitely in the 1,000’s, those flash looking heavy tow don’t come cheap. What was your thoughts on the “ Shakeliner “ , “ Crapanado “. First hand experience they don’t hold together at all they shake to death from the inside out. Time for a bit of R&R. Ask Frank time for a C 509, 620 Cummins, 60 inch aero sleeper with super single steers. Stay safe. Cheers Louis Kats 👍 😀 🇦🇺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I've got the 904 until mine is ready. Tomorrow I'll be doing a pick up at the Port. I haven't got the address yet but we'll see.

[@louiskats5116]

@@RoadTrainAdventures I have a pick up at 1 East I have a 7am slot. Just be aware of the new road going to DPW. After a lifetime of service Coode Rd is finally closed. If you come off the bridge towards 1 East, turn right on to Coode Rd then right again as if you were going towards custom & follow your nose towards DPW. Single lane, no parking with a future railway crossing lets see how that pans out 2 years from now. Waiting 30 minutes for the train to finish shunting. Send me a message hope to catch up. Cheers Louis ☺ 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I'll be the Tasfreight side I believe

[@louiskats5116]

@@RoadTrainAdventures 👍

[@StaitlyNatters]

I’m sorry to hear that you were forced to go to swan hill, no one should ever be subjected to that. I should know, I grew up there…

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. I never stay there long but it looks like an OK place.

[@StaitlyNatters]

@@RoadTrainAdventures the morgue has a better outcome than living in that township. Almost everyone I knew has either left or, if still there, are addicts/dead. Of course, you have the surrounding communities, swan hill itself, no thanks. Been there and suffered enough. When visiting swan hill, a day visit to the council owned ‘pioneer settlement’ a 5 second viewing of the council owned ‘big cod’ then you have the joys of leaving. And if you ever visit the settlement, just take note of the number of unused buildings. I remember a time when they had an occupancy of over 90%, now it’s lucky to be 10%. Any donations made have either been left to rot, or get sold off, with the money, not going into the settlements upkeep but into council coffers. Yeah! It’s a hard NO, from me, and my deepest sympathies for those that get stuck in such a place. It’s also nicknamed ‘swan hole’ by many former residents for a very obvious reason.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Wow. Pretty hard feelings about the joint. Well as long as you're happy with where you're living now. I guess that's what's most important.

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

Salam dari indonesia

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

Tahnk you

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You're welcome

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

So driver place father...

[@mikaylaradhitya6898]

English can in be a driver

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Hi from France, another great video.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps

[@markrowe-su3be]

Love the truck noise, more pls

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Mark. Yeah I'll make sure to add more engine noise from now on.

[@waldemarbehrendt5728]

Nie we wszystkim się zgadzam.Jeździłem po australijskich drogach,Mimo że jestem Europejczykiem dawałem sobie radę,a nawet powiem czułem się lepiej w Australii niż w Polsce.mam ponad 42 letni staż za kierownicą.Objeździłem kilka krajów Europy ,teraz pozostało mi podziwiać Wasze poczynania na drogach.Pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Any English?

[@tezthetruckie]

very cool. great video mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Tez. It had to happen one day but 1.2 million since last rebuild is pretty good.

[@tonywilkey4369]

Different from your normal trips glad to see its getting fixed thanks for the engine sounds, I used to tow a 955k track loader around on a pig trailer and I would place a empty paint can over the exhaust as it used to face forward when on the trailer this used to stop the chance of the turbo spinning without oil.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah you got it.

[@ornametrics]

I did wonder about the exhaust beenie. That all makes perfect sense, cheers.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

It certainly does

[@darrenprior6339]

Mate, that sucks. Sorry to see this happen but your positive attitude is inspiring. I know a lot of drivers whose language and demeanour would have been far more embarrassing. PS: That tow truck sounded awesome, especially on the brake. Just curious. What was the bill for that towing job? Cheers and safe travels

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Darren. I'm not sure what the bill was but it wouldn't have been cheap.

[@bushranger51]

My thought exactly, the bill would be probably astronomical, towies don't come cheap, especially if it's not an insurance job, and Heavy Haulage which this was, and especially such a long distance as this was with two trucks, I think Johnno won't be retiring any time soon and would've probably had a heart attack on it's arrival, still it's all part of the game.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh I am not the owner driver so I don't have to worry about bills.

[@bootsnall8996]

@@bushranger51 The boss knows what the bill is, obviously has towed it to a shop that he knows is reputable, otherwise wouldn't have towed it that far.

[@roostersbays95]

yep yep....ah...no worries

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No worries at all.

[@darylephillips6778]

Interesting Johnno stay safe

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks daryle.

[@Will-nb8qk]

Here from the Homeless Trucky. Love the work you guys do behind the scenes. ✊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Will. Yes it's hard work trying to give everyone something new every episode. Great to have you along.

[@freightdog1941]

Sucks that your truck broke down But a Coronado is a great truck Drove one for a couple years here in Canada with a Cummins Great truck Now a peterbilt still don’t know if it’s a up or down grade 😂😂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

We don't have many Peternilt here so I can't comment about their reliability. Surely they would be better than a Coronado.

[@kyal4130]

Do u own the T909 or do u work for someone?? Very unfortunate to have a broken down truck.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No I work for Lumbar's so I don't have to worry about the bills side of it.

[@kyal4130]

@@RoadTrainAdventures yeah ok that's good. I've got my HR learner logbook just waiting to get cleared due to mental health and autism I've wanted to be a truck driver since 2004 I'd like to do interstate one day.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah interstate isn't for everyone but I certainly love it. Oh and we all need more good operators.

[@kyal4130]

@@RoadTrainAdventures yeah you's do

[@michaelmason1087]

Brake downs you can't avoid having them be of a costly event getting towed pt Augusta to Swan Hill safe travels.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Michael. For sure

[@michaelmason1087]

G'day John just asking you if you would know the road train driver over in WA that does up an down the west coast his channel name is twocrows down can't remember his name haven't had a video for long time cheers mate.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I haven't heard of that name I'll have to look it up.

[@michaelmason1087]

Yeah it's been a while since I've seen a video from him months ago.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I see

[@thebestaudits]

Great show

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome thanks

[@brucepaterson6731]

Good job mate 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Bruce.

[@jonathanwang9585]

👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jonathan

[@ducksnutsphotography]

HaHaHa....get real you paid him to say that...European Trucks....The truth is it's kenworths followed by Frieghtliners....LAST on the list is Volvos...lololol

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. No seriously I didn't. I just asked the question. Now I acknowledge that he does prefer Kenworth but he was truthful about what he picks up more.

[@thistruckerslife]

My wife’s from Adelaide so it’s nice to see the South Australian countryside. As an American trucky, the difference in the roads and nature is go to see. Drive a Peterbilt 389 18 speed transmission. Heavy haul/Oversize Primarily.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. I just had a look at your channel. Great videos there too.

[@ducksnutsphotography]

Just a typical day of driving a Kenworth...well...sat in one as it gets towed....LOLOL

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Mmmm. It will be good for anther 1.2 million kms after this.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh Steve. Did you see what the tow truck driver said about what trucks he had to tow the most. European trucks.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Mmm

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. My rubber band pulls well.

[@coreydavis5552]

😂😂I think there might have been a carton exchange hands for that comment about euro trucks. Should have asked him how many Volvos go on the hook😜 Great vid something a bit different than the norm hopefully the KW is feeling better

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. No he had to be careful what he said about not naming a particular truck.

[@Wayne-Pr]

Love all your Videos im an absolute truck nut Love my Kw's, Freight Liners, & Westeen Stars they can keep thier European trucks this latest video is right up there LOVE the engine noise & as for the Jake Brake OH MY GOD YES more Please 🤗 was just trying to work out if the KW was Manual or Auto ( it sounded auto ) but I thought I heard some gear changes taking off from the lights, I bet the tow to Swanhill was not a cheap exercise. Keep up the great videos Rgs Wayne.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Wayne. No his and my truck is manual. Neither of us like auto. I'm getting quite a few requests to add more engine noise. When I get my truck back I'll make sure to set up some mikes so I can capture the engine and Jake's better.

[@Wayne-Pr]

Thanks for your reply,@@RoadTrainAdventures your the man, right with you I'm a manual man as well, LOVE LOUD Engines & LOUD Jakes, maybe you could do some cockpit video showing driving, gear changing mixing it with engine noise & jakes, love listening to Rigs approachjng a stop, changing down, jake, changing down again, jake I'm sure you get where I'm comjng from 😃. Anyway looking forward to future exciting videos. 😊🤗 Rgs Wayne.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah I'll try different Mount points for a microphone to get the best sound then I'll add the engine noise.