Can My $10,000 Wrecker Save This $250,000 Camper Truck??

This Ford F-450 was using a boat ramp to back a pontoon boat into the lake when the ramp surface gave way and the truck broke through. That left the truck, camper, and boat all stuck in the water. Some other pickups attempted to pull him out, but were unsuccessful. So I brought the 4x4 wrecker up to see if I could get it rescued from the lake.
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[@patrickvanhoesen9425]

That's the first time I've ever heard the F word in one of Casey's videos

[@CaseyLaDelle]

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[@quentinstorm2536]

That's a lot of f****** lol

[@jasonbeattie5895]

Hahah came here to mention that other video. Got the gift of not having to look it up. Thanks Casey!

[@stewartelliott3938]

And your problem is???

[@TheMrpoop1234]

@@CaseyLaDellethe hardest I’ve laughed in a while… sorry for laughing at your struggle but damn the comments were spot on😂😂😂

[@CaseyLaDelle]

This IS the boat ramp! Clearly it’s a ramp that needs a little maintenance, but it is indeed the actual boat ramp where they were supposed to be launching that boat.

[@bertschb]

I've launched at that ramp dozens of times. It's a very shallow and gently sloping ramp. Gets quite a few people in trouble because of how far you have to back in to launch most boats. Great job on the recovery!

[@jeffclark2725]

@bertschb I was one of the one's that had a car top boat,and would unload in the sandy spot and could launch easily, agreed that ramp was and still is flat

[@t.l.robinson2162]

That boat ramp needs a lot of maintenance.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

It's literally a minefield of holes from the back spike of numerous tow trucks, i think it needs to be re-engineered, not just maintenance. 😂

[@jeffclark2725]

@@UmmmmmmmWhat it was intended for just little aluminum boats on little trailers even back in the early 90s when it was a dirt road all the way up there from the bottom of that rd,,just my thoughts

[@kenwillis8487]

That man showed so much appreciation and gratitude! I know you don’t charge but when people insist on paying you something it makes me smile, as that’s how I was raised! I recently pulled a few trucks out of the ditch during our attic storm that hit Tennessee, one driver a young guy didn’t even get out of his car ( didn’t want to ruin his shoes ) let alone say thank you! The other was a 20 something lady with 3 kids and looked like she was going into labor any day, she insisted on giving me 20 dollars and a hug. I slipped the 20 in her coat pocket when she hugged me. Treat people how you want to be treated or how you want your wife and kids treated! Help out those in need and you might get the same kindness when you’re in need!

[@autumn7ful]

I’m exactly the same as that lady when somebody doesn’t really good deed for me I always like to give them a hug because if nothing else it makes the other person feel so thankful that they help this person and the appreciation that we have for all you guys 70 year old woman and hug anybody that I love them all and you obviously are like Casey very kind and respectful person

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

Casey, You are the man. Any other tow guy would have robbed them blind !! Good karma !!

[@Farbulus]

To be fair, off road tow truck drivers offer a service that few people utilize, they gotta be able to stay in business. Blame Capitalism.

[@davidwoermansr]

I charge the same amount as any other wrecker service does and around here anything off-road will cost 25-35% more than a regular tow because the extra wear and tear on the equipment should be paid for by the customers who cause it my offroad wreckers aren't cheap to running either but old military deuces and 5 tons depending on what's stuck aren't cheap to run and im pretty much the only service around that'll take jobs off main roads

[@albertorozco5981]

Very true. I was charged 140 bucks to get towed 3 blocks to my house after a ball joint broke. Tow truck company was around a mile away.

[@davidwoermansr]

@@albertorozco5981 I charge 100 bucks to start my truck and 25 a mile starting when I leave my yard and ending when I shut it down back at the yard even if I'm empty from the customer's house or shop they pick unless I pick up another call on my way home then that gets them a refund from the time I get the call then the fees start for me next guy 100 even though the truck's running and the odometer goes to them so 143 sounds fair to me I also charge 35 a day storage at my yard I get alot of tows because my cheaper than average storage fee for my area

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

Gotta pay for those 120k tow trucks man…@@Farbulus

[@ronaldcooper7609]

In addition to the generator, he should check rear diff and wheel bearings for water.

[@judithburke1539]

It sounded like the brakes might do with a checkup too! That was worse than fingernails on the blackboard!

[@davidwoermansr]

The dif and wheelbearings will be good as long as the seals didn't need replaced beforehand and the dif vent was still located in the factory position

[@bigjay6743]

If the oil is not leaking out the water is not going in.

[@autumn7ful]

We just had to put our beautiful dog to sleep on Friday, May 11. and watching your videos is keeping me occupied and entertained my husband and I are brokenhearted and he’s got COPD so we’ll never have another dog and our dog was so special. I don’t know how to live without an animal, but watching these videos, and the kind of Casey shows the type of work he does and the sensitivity he feels when he is dealing with people, kind of makes me happy and I don’t feel so sad

[@kenc1800]

Ethan is a good egg and camera man, just like Grumpy! I always enjoy their additional comments and cheerleading.

[@richardthomas1743]

Afternoon Casey , that was a real nice truck to have stuck in the lake. You made easy work of getting that out. Congrats on 200,000 Subscribers! 👍🎊🎉

[@chucktrotter9699]

9.25.23 Thanks for helping Casey and Ethan.

[@user-ti8yr6ds6r]

So nice of you Casey to give the camera man the money for helping you . One of the reasons I keep watching your channel .

[@FartyMcNuggets]

👍🏻

[@robertheine9723]

Casey you are doing all of these people that you rescue a great service. I have enjoyed watching many hours of you doing these rescue and want to commend your selfless deeds. I do have one suggestion though. I have seen you pull several vehicles with the rear axel submerged. Could you please suggest to those people that they should get their vehicle differential oil changed, and if they have drum brakes the auto adjuster dried out and anti-seize put on the star wheel barel. This may save them grieve in the future.

[@donwilliams3626]

Congratulations on obtaining the 200,000 subscriber mark. Your a real champion in the recovery ring.

[@ostromadventures]

So cool that you don’t charge people; it’s cool to see how happy you make people in time of need. Cool the camera man got paid! 😊

[@Elohssa23]

I'm am as impressed with your skill as I am that truck for getting itself the rest of the way out!

[@johnsherwood9960]

Luv the minnow bucket in the back window 😅

[@robertparamore2863]

The little wrecker that could. A tool is only as good as the one who's operating it.

[@EnufIsTooMuch]

Nicely done! Oh, and sometimes it is actually a kindness to let people give you some money. They feel better about it. That's honest folks for ya, they'd feel like they took something from you otherwise. Anyhow, great moment to be the cameraman!! $$$ :)

[@briangalloway3684]

I used to do moves as a young man and learned that if someone offers you a water or tip or snack... always accept even if you don't want it. It makes them feel good and that's what life is about. Kindness and love usually cost nothing.

[@davidwoermansr]

That's why the ones who insist on paying him he tells them donate what they think is fair to pay him to their favorite charity he does his hobby they still pay for it and a charity gets much needed money

[@williamgunby8017]

Casey as an old wrecker recovery guy, heck of a job while being very humble and courteous. Well done sir😅

[@nja1081]

"Take shortcuts because sometimes it works." That's great

[@JohnPretrip]

He should check all of his lights for water infiltration. On the newer trucks there are a lot of electronics that can get fried .

[@davidwoermansr]

The lower camper lights below the tailgate were the only 1s submerged and most campers like semis and boat trailers those are submergeable my cheap slide in camper even came with those 14 years ago my 3 year old 5th wheel camper even has them all around even the clearance lights

[@dangerrangerlstc]

True, but there's also a lot of self protection in those electronics. They're constantly monitoring the circuit with low voltage. If it detects a fault, whether open or short circuit, it will disable power to prevent damage to the circuitry in the module. The downside is sometimes you need to clear a fault with a scan tool when a light bulb goes out before the light will work again.

[@tdc9136]

I'd check the rear diff also, you never know how high they put the breather tube or how warm that diff was when it went in the water

[@alle2321]

Dude says you dont owe me anything. I love you Casey

[@kathyl5610]

Thanks Casey for being the good man you are. I can’t imagine how scary it was for everyone in the truck. YOU ARE BETTER THAN GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO. Take care, stay safe.

[@whatsoutthere6822]

Take a wheel chock and chain it to the truck bed. That will anchor you.

[@justiningram2380]

Exactly what I was saying

[@petergrimes2466]

Congrats on 200k subs!! Nice job pulling that mammoth rig out Casey it was an awesome job well done!! Also what a nice jester to give the cameraman that tip, he looked really happy with that!!!!!!

[@danjones1365]

Nathan is a nice jester! And it was a wonderful gesture to offer him pay for standing in the cold wet darkness to film.

[@wubber2chc]

And here’s Casey, always paying it forward!

[@hoggif]

Portable lights on stands seem so useful in situations like that! The lift really made a difference. Oh, and a happy looking camera man at the end. 😃

[@davidwoermansr]

I've been using those portable lights for almost 5 years those were game changers getting vehicles out of dark ditches or in the fog

[@azmax623]

I suggested to Matt at MORR to build a folding light stand into a roof rack for night recoveries. He has room on the roof of the banana or Morrvair. Four forward facing work lights and one pointing down for an area light around the truck. Casey does recoveries on roads and other stuff where the portable lights are probably better for him.

[@hoggif]

@@azmax623 Portable light on side is also great for all the shadows a single panel makes when you are between the lights and something else.

[@davidwoermansr]

@@azmax623 those portable lights take up little room and 2 are enough to safely upright an overturned semi and get it on the road and hooked to a rotator

[@thomase.piggott7383]

Sometimes God stops long enough to create something very special , That something special is you. may god grant you many,many great days ahead. I try to watch all of your videos.i love your attitude. Iam a retired caterpillar training instructor. I was a hard ass,but very fair to all my students .I treated them like you do with you customers.

[@jccorder1]

Hopefully Robby Layton will consult you. He got a 90's Ford Wrecker and I think he will need some guidance on it. Lots of people are telling him to ditch the hydraulic winches. Another great recovery, thanks for taking us along.

[@andrewduncan6587]

At least I'm not the only one that doesn't find the time to always organize my gear after a long day. Need to show this to my wife to prove it 😂

[@lotharschiese8559]

15:20 What is even more incredible, all the rest of the mountain/volcano was blown to smithereens to fall back down many miles away as volcanic ash to become a tuff deposit.

[@rnreajr9184]

This reminded me of a video you posted a year or so ago - pulling someone out of a lake in the dark. That has to really suck, sitting in the dark, stuck in a lake. Good job!

[@firemaniac]

That came out easier than I thought it would after seeing the Instagram pictures

[@bushmatt]

There are few people that have the compassion and get go you have I dont have a appropriate response to your work so I will just say you rock!

[@anthonylee2099]

Great job Casey. And nice of you to give Ethan the Spoils of the job. Congratulations on hitting your 200K mark Casey 🤙😎

[@charlesb4267]

As someone else commented about the rear axle and possible water intrusion, I certainly would suggest this truck owner check the diffs and even the transfer case for water. Leave the unit sit overnight and then carefully back the drain plugs out enough to get a sample with a clean catch container and then pour that into a narrow glass jar to let sit and examine for water in the oil. If there is water in the driveline that would be bad news down the road. The gen set, without a doubt change the oil on it and probably first off pull the spark plugs before cranking it over to shoot out any water that may have entered the intake system. I'm sure he was not a "happy camper" that night and such a relief to get pulled out.

[@61rampy65]

Assuming the guy makes it home ok, after a good night's sleep, viewing it all in the daylight will hopefully reveal that any damage is minor. Once he gets a clear head, he should be able to figure out what needs attention. All of your suggestions are good ones.

[@kpdvw]

that submerged Onan Generator needs to get the engine serviced and the generator be baked dry in an oven @ low heat, then the windings and electical parts be be meggered / insulation tested!...!

[@paulne1514]

$250,000!!! The camper doesn’t even have a front window! Makes me feel good that I bought a 1973 K20 deluxe camper pkg, 9.5 sunline camper and 19’ boat w/150hp for $7,500. All the money they spent, they should have a rubber truck tire chock, tethered to the truck behind the rear wheel. As soon as you have the trailer in the water where you want it, set the chock, put the boat on and drive up the ramp. The chock will drag behind until you get off the ramp. This is old school, but I have backed down steeper ramps at low tide(with the camper on) and never had any trouble.

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

That wrecker is awesome for its size. I thought that a big truck, buried to the frame, would drag the wrecker backwards but it stayed put and didn't even moan. Another job well done.

[@derekdee9592]

That’s one hell of good old small 4x4 wrecker truck Casey 👍great piece of kit !

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Absolutely awesome job getting this convouy out of the lake Casey!!

[@cdayejr]

Thank you for just being a good person. Great job

[@2009reezen]

You're a good dude Casey. Really enjoy your videos. Been in central Oregon for 38 years. Fun to see where you do your videos as I recognize almost all of it. You have also recovered some vehicles in accidents I responded to as a FF/EMT. Great content sir.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Thaw=t was one heavy load on that truck. At least he was able to drive it out after you got him part way out! Good job Casey!

[@Tomcroese]

Yes, this was a heavy car. Good that you made that! Thank you

[@Westerntraveler]

We believe you because your always saying you know nothing. Yet your rigging is amazing

[@garychelf9201]

Thank you Casey, your generosity is overwhelming, you do so much good in this world,

[@matthewmuellner]

250k for that camper combo is insane.

[@bdjm8595]

Well done Casey !!!

[@Vile-Flesh]

I wish there were folks like Casey where I live.

[@janmartens7954]

My goodness, that’s a smooth recovery! Impressive those fords. The towhooks are very sturdy!!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Saved another one!! LOL!! Yup, that guy was in quite the predicament!! Good thing he was able to call you! Nice job getting him out!!

[@pedrogunner9750]

Did anyone else hear the really sexy Cummins rolling out while they were getting fuel?!

[@georgevindo]

Well done. Good job there Casey and Ethan. Thanks for the video.

[@kenwillis8487]

I like to say I do it twice just to make sure it’s right!!

[@KnogMakkan]

Another great recovery! 👍 regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Awesome casey congratulations on 200k subscriber you've come along way since the 5k you had when I found your channel. I wish the best for you and your family moving forward.

[@berndm9743]

WOW. That went WAY better than I could ever have expected. Good Job!!!!

[@61rampy65]

That is because Casey really *is* good at what he does, even tho he won't admit it.

[@davidconaway2830]

You're a good man Casey.

[@johnmattoon5487]

I know that feeling fog… it is clearer through a cameras lenses.

[@mikedengel4027]

Maybe you can setup some portable floodlights to see better from a different angle and your work lights would not blind the person in the pickup

[@kenc1800]

They are lucky that that lake did not have a tide to worry about!

[@bigjay6743]

We all make mistakes I can only imagine his relief when his truck came out of the Lake. Good job Casey another great video.

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great winch out, enjoyed watching, thanks.

[@markstout6187]

Turn your boat starboard a little, trim your prop, check your anchor...

[@judithfairchild8620]

That was a major mess. You did very good.

[@BKinzey]

So hey, taking a look at the map and I realized I was at those lakes at the end of July! I was on the ORBDR and I think that was a side trip I took. Didn't spend much time at the lakes but Paulina Falls and the Big Obsidian Flow trail was worth the stop. Beautiful area. Much better in the daytime!

[@crownjwl]

Youre a good man Casey

[@geraintgriffiths7487]

Good job again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jbcollins5781]

good folks there.

[@gilsongallego2328]

Excellent. Much success to you Casey

[@davidfarmer1666]

A couple came to the rescue of twenty one thousand pounds of luxury toys. And you made one entire family happy to be free. That's when you shine Casey, when the people are in despair 🎉. That's when you are the happiest at doing your job..

[@andm6847]

Am I the only one who waits for the roll of tape falling out of the truck every time Casey opens the door?🙃

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

I love wreckers

[@user-wu7sn7ml7v]

Well done Casey. That was one expensive rig you just rescued😂❤.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Casey you are good at what you do because you think outside the box and get things done. You figure out a plan and then adapt the plan to get the job done.

[@jaclroberts]

Excellent work-light set-up! It's getting things like that right that make the job easier (and safer) as you aren't struggling to see what you are doing!

[@christopherjahn2044]

At least they don't have to worry about the tide coming in.

[@donpendergraft8242]

I see your boom is working. Looks good. I love your channel.

[@DerricksTowing-Recovery]

Great recovery 👌

[@oldnavy1969]

😮that's a fat rig you did good getting her out. 🎉

[@gregdiaz5788]

Nice recovery

[@drandisol]

Going to be going over Newberry in a couple week from working the Sunriver area then over to China Hat. Beautiful country! K

[@LiLBitsDK]

I wanna film for Casey too he pays well :D

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Another great vidro casey

[@4knanapapa]

2 Casey videos in one weekend, great!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

The camera quality view is crazy. I mentioned as well in one of my plow videos

[@leardi58]

Nicely done 👍👊

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Casey..... Your generosity is beyond AWESOME.... May the good Lord above shower down his blessing upon you in abundance....

[@malvinreizenburg1497]

Awesome job Casey, I like and love your tow truck service, No job to big , You just smile at the job and do it with passion

[@adkfuller8062]

The world needs more Casey's...

[@1997dodgecummins]

need chock blocks with chains that attach to the back of the wrecker so that it pulls down and helps hold

[@Andrew_stars]

Ty for posting

[@macgvrs]

For someone who says he doesn't know what he is doing, you always, seem to get it done. Amazing what a small change can do. Lifting VS pulling.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

It’s a combination of luck and stubbornness

[@WA7ALUT]

Thank you Both for getting this filmed. Amazing skills.

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

I liked your multi pulley video. Learned a lot.😊

[@davidring2438]

I bet he won't have problems getting volunteer cameramen now ❤

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

When Ethan said the volcano was the size of Rhode Island as a Rhode Islander i approve of Ethan's message LOL great recovery Casey an Ethan BTW do more video shots of your wrecker doing wheelies

[@shunloc9704]

I believe the saying is we do it right because we do it twice LOL

[@justinjohnivan2968]

Awesome job!!

[@simoneppstein9445]

I have seep Paul Cox of Fab Rats use a spare tire . Run the line/ strap over the tire, next to the stuck vehicle, to generate lift from a lateral pull

[@CaseyLaDelle]

That creates lift on the stick vehicle, but doesn’t help anchor the pulling vehicle