FINALLY BOUGHT A ROTATOR (FULL TRUCK TOUR!) | Jamie Davis Towing

[@JamieDavisTowingOfficial]

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[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Glad to see you are well mr. Davis

[@jonathanaarons6442]

Congratulations on your new rotator

[@rickdaystar477]

Always room for more iron in the yard! Great news thanks for posting! 👍

[@UncleFred100]

Hey Jamie, Chief here...why don’t you install some S/S hinged gaskets covers over the open controls? Would keep them a little less open to the elements. Saw that very truck in action in LA many years ago at a fire department event. The firefighters that were assigned to it liked everything except the 18 speed tranny. The new ones are auto shift now! 👍😉 Good luck with her!

[@johnwarren-649]

That truck come from the southern states to be that clean Jamie?

[@Angiebanagie]

This rig was previously in service with Los Angeles Fire Dept. I served 25 years with LAFD 1985-2010 and this rig helped out on heavy rescue/USAR incidents. Stoked to see that Jamie has it now

[@alansohn855]

Thank you for your service. Greetings from Canada.

[@Gildertfamily]

From the Los Angeles fire department to Jamie Davis

[@venusdistorted5170]

That's so cool. :}

[@comonsensai]

FINALLY BOUGHT A ROTATOR, AGAIN. Congratulations.

[@zerohero23677]

This is a piece of crap compared to the first one.

[@welderboy14]

@@zerohero23677 Yeah but this one doesn't leave him drowned in debt....

[@valczer]

@@welderboy14 it was not the first rotator that drowned him in debt, it was wild and uncontrollable expansion of his entire business that drowned him in debt.

[@welderboy14]

@@valczer never said it was the main factor👍

[@chrisragona3945]

Ya is he pretending he didn't buy one A few years back? I watched him take delivery from Miller.

[@robedmund9948]

A man who takes great pride in his work and his equipment. Great to see you back in a rotator. I remember watching you pick up the other one and that beaming smile! Congrats!

[@victortinmouth1283]

And I remember the tears in his eyes, when he had to sell it.

[@sheldonbollenbach2075]

I remember when jaime picked up his rotator.he was driving down the hiway and the hardware for the drivers side stepplate fell off .he was pissed of course.

[@venusdistorted5170]

And then the tears when he had to sell it. My heart broke. Super glad to see a new one back in the lineup. :}

[@SIJVIA]

Congrats Jamie, its not about the newest or most expensive rig, its about having the right tool for the job and that truck fits right in.

[@dr.kenmahood4917]

Jamie: I've been watching you for many years and admire your honesty, tenacity, and dedication. With the passion you bring to your job, your family, and your customers, you're doing something you truly love---which is evident from all your programs. God bless you and your family.

[@mikefargo4339]

As a former LAFD rig.... it received daily attention to details, cleaning and maintenance. You got a keeper there !

[@geomodelrailroader]

yup and it comes loaded with everything they need a compressor to power airbags and tools or a trucks brakes, duel cabinets on both sides so they know where everything is, and the truck is light weight so it can bring a disabled truck back without being overweight.

[@paulcabrera6156]

I know that the old rotator now lives in my hometown of Galesburg, IL working for Berg's towing. The boom still has the Jamie Davis name on it!

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@paul Oh really That’s amazing How are you doing?

[@brandonlarue3170]

I didn’t realize it was now that close to me 😯

[@philipmichel215]

Yay a rotator back at Jamie Davis!

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@philip Michel Hello How are you doing

[@TheCloudhopper]

You are looking great Mr. Davis, keeping well! Seeing you with a Rotator again makes me smile for some reason. And this is the RIGHT one for you, brand new polished and attached to a monstrous loan... thats not your style. Always admired your company for achieving your goals with older, well maintained equipment. May this one serve you well.

[@res1cue2001]

That rig was retired from the Los Angeles city fire department and ran as Heavy Rescue 56.

[@mph5896]

Nice, What a score for Jamie to get that truck.

[@mph5896]

Michael Brandao yes, if you search google for it under images there are some pictures

[@coleton.a4116]

How do you know that?

[@alansohn855]

@@coleton.a4116 Images on google and the truck appeared on Highway Thru Hell when it was still LAFD's truck.

[@casey2140]

That what I was thinking because a few year back I think they got a brand new one.

[@douglasshupe2771]

I know that it broke your heart to sell the rotator that you had custom made. But, I'm glad that you were able to push thru and get this one. It says a lot about your character, my friend. Continued Blessings.💜

[@ritasturgis1031]

I love watching you and your team do rescues. I have set an alarm to watch your tv program "Highway to Hell" Monday thru Fri 6am to 7am. It's amazing how you and your team sizes up what needs to be done and then make a plan. There have been times when I found myself actually holding my breath while watching you pull the needed levers that pulls a truck over a guardrail; and especially one of the times you were trying to retrieve the lumber after the truck had been taken away. You were watching your teammate size up what was the best way to get the lumber. You open roads that have been backed up for hours, sometimes working in one lane while leaving one lane open. What a wonderful service you provide and using your God given talents for just such difficult rescues. Junior does well with the camera, lending a hand where needed, and his passion every bit as awesome as his Dad's. I'll "see" you in the morning lol.

[@stevelutzke9600]

Nothing wrong with old iron that can still do the job an at the right cost. You will take care of it and it will last a long time. Nice seeing you again!

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

Always wanted to come and chat with Jamie for a minute in his yard you know he has thousands of stories!

[@tommymann69]

IM GLADE TO SEE THE SHOWZIS ON THE CW NETWORK NOW IN THE SOUTH. THANK YOU

[@hjknkyftjhgygnu]

Nice to see someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about their work.

[@Zulfburht]

I love the fact that Jamie keeps the fire badge on the door. To pay homage to it’s original use.

[@49Mack]

What a great purchase!! It looks beautiful!! I know with Jamie outfitting it with his gear, it's going to be awesome!! Can't wait to see the light package he's going to install!! I wish you the best of luck with this rotator, and many years of reliable service from it!! Thank you SO much for giving us a tour!! 😀👍👏👏

[@Yackhammer75]

I love seeing you have a rotator again. Even better it's a Pete and a bit old school. Fits with the rest of the fleet nicely. Glad to see you keeping the old iron going and can't wait to see it in action, and just like all the other truck you can prove you don't have to have the brand new big stuff to get the job done and can be happy with what your doing all at the same time. Congratulations

[@annforbes7256]

I enjoy listening and watching you describe your equipment! You have such passion and knowledge. I'm hooked on Jaime Davis!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@andorastorm1000]

You got both, an older iron and rotator truck! Congratulations!!!

[@bradstubbings9871]

Haven't seen any recoveries in a long time. Congrats on the Rotator, every towing company that does heavy recoveries should have one.

[@35manning]

I must say that watching you beam happiness when your previous rotator arrived, the constant joy you showed when using it, followed by the obvious heartbreak when you had to downsize stirred the emotions a bit. I can only imagine the feeling of falling from the top with the added pressure of being so widely publicised. But, credit where it's due. You haven't backed away from the lime light and are slowly rebuilding. I detect a sense of disappointment from you in that while it's a good truck, it's not the same as a new from factory with all the bells and whistles truck. You should be proud of yourself that circumstances beyond your control did not destroy you and you are moving forward. Congratulations on the new rotator, may it be the first of many.

[@snowman01978]

I am happy to see that you were finally able to get a a truck that you are happy with. I can't wait to see it in action on highway thru hell. I love that show.

[@alanlofts1653]

Thanks for the tour hope to see more of this truck when it’s set up great truck stay safe

[@davedubray2198]

Always Love to see the old school rigging. Very nice addition Jamie cannot wait to see her in action .

[@jasongonzales4946]

Good to see another rotator in the Jamie Davis yard even if it is a baby rotator. 👍

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@Jason Gonzales Hello how are you doing today?

[@andysmith5220]

I love the truck. It honestly fits you. Just needed some love and wants to work, not sit around. Honestly I cant wait to see the finished product. I have to admit you landed a solid win on this one.

[@desmondriddler6780]

Jamie, it's your truck it's not up to others to tell you to change anything. Just enjoy it. I'm glad you're safe and well.

[@JP-ou8yb]

Was disappointed when you sold your first rotator it was so versatile I really enjoyed watching you all working with it during your show I know you like the older equipment but you cant beat the safety built into the newer ones not just making the pulls safer but the safety of your crew always looking forward to the next video.

[@OuradventuresGU]

That’s a beautiful looking machine! Great to see you on the rise again! 👏👏👏👏

[@DelmarAGrube]

Just a heads up on your roll-up doors. Make sure all of the equipment (tools) on the inside of the compartment is secured (mounted). If something slides into the door it could jam the door shut. Also be aware that you may have trouble with the doors in the freezing temps. The moisture gets between the slats and freezes the door shut. Good luck.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Heavy grease is your friend in keeping it from freezing.

[@Jehty_]

I was wondering why the new rotators don't use roll-up doors. Your comment probably explains why.

[@Rx7man]

That was my first thought as well, for city work, they're probably fine, but in the grime and slush and ice I could definitely see them becoming problematic

[@lchebuhar9212]

Amazing to find a truck of that age in such great condition. It now has the perfect home at JDT! 👍🏼💪

[@lesmawson7298]

Most fire trucks, when they’re retired from fire duty, are still in great shape...

[@Sabercat700ext]

Congratulations on getting the rotator Jamie. You definitely got a mint truck. Can’t wait to see you put it to work.

[@johndavis7394]

Thank you for the rotator tour Jamie, truck looks fantastic, very well maintained.

[@foxyfoxy2034]

YESSS CAN"T WAIT TO SEE SOME ACTION

[@jimmywhetstone7686]

Yes that is HR 56 from the LA city fire dept. It was housed at Station 56 on Rowena Ave. Jamie Davis has an eye for good equipment!! Congrats!!!!

[@jiglife2633]

Awesome Jamie good to see you !!!

[@richardbryant7972]

Very very nice, great purchase look forward to seeing it work.

[@shaneb3073]

Congrats on the rotator Jamie was this former LA county heavy rescue ,

[@seanibinson9924]

Not LA County, LA City.

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@@seanibinson9924 lol Hope you doing good dear

[@johnberry1107]

"The right fit for us." Congratulations, Jamie and Team.

[@waynegutschmidt7586]

Congratulations on Purchase. Hello from Australia

[@davidpearl7479]

I can’t wait to see Bruce’s truck done. Good friend of mine has a sizable wrecker company and saw all of his payment books in his office. I understand why u are going old school. He struggle at times.

[@contwa67]

Great filming job Brianna! Keep going and you can be in the HTH crew in the (not so distant) future!

[@billhlad]

I was gonna say the same thing!

[@acough07]

With a twinkle in his eye and a spring in his step, really pleased for you, we know you was really gutted when the last one went..... I know cos the wife and I were too.... Great to see, greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@FrankTheRat]

So excited to see this video! The truck is beautiful!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Jamie / Ms. Brianna !!! Thanks for the tour & GREAT going on getting a ""TATOR"" in that great a shape for it's years !!!! Are you gona keep it in Hope or Golden for those ""LOG TRUCK "" recoveries ??? Have a good week & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!

[@toshayonguard4253]

When are the plans for Filming your Job’s coming.....We Miss seeing you and your Crew doing there thing !!! 🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Aspire2Cycle]

Nice rig Jimie! I've been driving for a garbage/recycling service now for over 13 years. We have a large fleet of new and old trucks. I love the older trucks and get to operate them as the younger guys just don't understand them. But, I was run off the road about 3 weeks ago and crashed into a ditch. I was trapped in the cab but pulled myself free by the time rescue showed up. Didn't get to see the rotator pull it out as I went to a local hospital to get checked out. I was bruised real badly, but nothing broken. Sad thing was, the car that run me off the road, never turned around and came back to check on me. People, slow down and move over!

[@Aspire2Cycle]

@Mary Humphrey Yes

[@sterling2359]

Awesome, i knew you would find a way to get one again. Not that you needed it but yes it will help .

[@bruceskehan6189]

Always nice to see inside information…….great job and see you on TV. Thanks B

[@robertblain9968]

Congratulations on the new addition. I know she'll be well used and taken care of. Did I miss a video of your new Peterbilt Wrecker? I have not seen it come back yet

[@bettyechols6405]

It's a beautiful piece of equipment. I have been watching Ron Pratt and his rotator....Great to have another beautiful truck to watch.

[@LasVegas68]

Hi Jamie! Glad to see that business is going well for you again. I know you had to sell off some newer equipment a few years ago. You can't keep a good man down. Our family loves your show, be safe!

[@Tbird1549]

Congratulations! Stay safe and thank you for dining these! I never miss a show!

[@steelfist65]

Makes a lot of sense to me. You don't have to carry such a huge debt load to have a rotator. It's obviously been well taken care of.

[@kevingordon7426]

Seems like a smart purchase. Glad it is already busy. Paying for itself and others. Good size for your operation. It just fits in nicely. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesleake2121]

Congratulations Jamie on the purchase of the rotator it looks good can’t wait to see it in action on Highway Thru Hell hope you and your family are having a wonderful weekend

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@james leake Hello How are you doing hun

[@barrb6134]

Jamie, glad your back! Wishing you and the new rotator the very best!!

[@l92375]

It not coming with a light bar may have been a blessing.It was probably red or blue depending on what they ran were it came from.Its getting hard to change the colors on older light bars because the lenses are not being made anymore.I love the truck,did they leave an older set of jaws they had on it too?

[@donaldwatson4368]

Congrats my brother I know how important it is to have the right gear but also at the right price congrats on the blessing

[@matthwsjosh78]

Nice rig Jamie glad to see you in another Tater

[@darkwingduck3320]

Well done Jamie glad your moving forward again good luck with everything

[@gerrymoloney4557]

Brilliant the very best of luck with her 🖒🖒🖒

[@larryrichmond9959]

I'be been watching Jamie for quite awhile and I'm glad he got him a rotator !!!

[@Synder1982]

Are you going change the red light lens out to amber? I love the truck it is beautiful

[@toddsimpson8690]

Congrats Jamie, Been awhile since i saw you on weatherchannel segments. Last episode was brandon was challenging you to hoverboard riding and you sold 1st rotator. I thought mistake but you needed to, i saw why. Two points - 1) get charger for remote!! 2) consider auxillary switch at rear for hose reel,, outta sight too fast dents in Chrome (haha). Yes light bar (s) ARE gonna be better. Cant see can hurt you or others. Loved episode where 1st tator had big light during job where EMTs went through tranny to get driver out. SO YES LIGHTS WORK. Im glad you re safe and still doing your lifes work. You re the un- polished diamond in a cold, stone world where people look to you for their rescue amid their tragedy. Thank You for keeping the bar high in the frozen wilds of BC.

[@davidraiser6083]

You Got A CREAMPUFF There Great Find .

[@freidastevens9304]

Congratulations Jamie! I'm glad to see that you got a rotator back in your fleet. It's so Awesome 🤗👍🏼

[@jeffwatt6181]

Congratulations Guys . Damn I was wanting that one also .

[@danielburris9065]

I love how you are bringing the older trucks back!!!

[@colsonmyers9338]

I love how it’s unique

[@jeffpoteau4357]

Hi from Michigan, Love the the show watching all you characters. Never miss a show. Be safe. Great truck. Keeping the old trucks working is great.

[@northernliving2387]

Awesome Jamie.. what truck number did you put on your new truck?

[@dennis2376]

Cool, nice to see you getting back to were you started from. Hope all is well.

[@mph5896]

Wow, Nice score. I am only guessing, was it owned by a fire department in CA? Purchased with the 405 freeway collapse in 1989 still in mind? Never mentioned how many miles were on it, but I would assume close to none.

[@joeloveland6283]

Los Angeles City Fire Department

[@danielveronneau1067]

Hi Jamie, congratulations for your new truck. I am very happy for you and your company. I realy love to Watch all your vidéos. Dan from Québec Canada.

[@kyledegelman8719]

Congratulations on the rotator!! You use "we" alot when referring to aggressive, just wondered if you could do a video about that. Something about the history of both company's. Keep up the good work, my kids and I love this content and of course the show.

[@mrnobody3161]

I knew eventually you'd get a Rotator again. For some jobs it can make the difference and speed up recoveries improving efficiency and increase revenue by not always calling for a Rotator from Aggressive. Thanks for the Video Jamie. Thinking of you and your family often, when Highway Through Hell is filming a new season.

[@coleton.a4116]

Congratulations 🥳

[@westaussie9497]

Thank Q. For the tour. I think, this set-up will be the ducks nuts. For your recoveries on the snow filled black ice hiways.

[@kyle54679]

Pretty cool. Before Jamie bought this truck it belonged to the Los Angeles Fire Department

[@wdrdiyman1674]

Congratulations on the return of a rotator to your operation !!! Excellent choice as well.....super-cool iron. Enjoy !!

[@ScottElder]

Congrats Jamie!

[@brokenwrench1]

jamie i started watching your program when bruce was alive i told 4 of my friends who run towing companies in north central arkansas and as a resuly all of them bought rotators about the size of this one you just got and 2 got 75ton units. thanks again for sharing your passion for helping people and how the equipment is used.

[@reddog376]

That's a good looking truck

[@geraldseely2203]

It’s always great to see anything new on KZbin from you.

[@tpep1693]

Tell those folks who want to change the front end to just send a check and you will take care of it.

[@carlmatherly3388]

Great looking truck and my favorite truck Peter built..

[@lydiaanderson4247]

This is really amazing How are you doing hun

[@straight-pipedgaming9192]

I was waiting for this! LOL

[@brucemcgowan5651]

Sweet rotator. Take care of her. She will take care of you. You needed that sweet girl.

[@johnw3794]

That's cool. This looks kinda old compared to the first rotator you kinda owned for a bit. Nice to see you add more to your lineup

[@a456987]

It looks old compared to the other one because it is, not that there's anything wrong with that

[@johnw3794]

@@a456987 sure, I didn't say something was wrong but whatever your goal is. The point is he needs to be competitive and recently the new one he had which was twice the weight. But the price tag must have been impossible. Jamie has great vision of what he needs and makes it work.

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Excellent video it's nice to see you have a rotator back in your fleet of trucks

[@iamReddington]

"Way back when I had hair." LOL! Bald is beautiful, my brother! Hair tends to get in the way.

[@unclebuck0015]

Your smile says it all Jamie. It was obvious having to sell your last rotator hurt. So congratulations. I like this one better. I'm a big believer in " they don't make things like they use to". And this is a perfect example of that philosophy.

[@BradIsCanadian]

"We have - at Aggressive towing" Did Jamie and his brother join forces?

[@geomodelrailroader]

Yes and they work together on jobs. The Davis family owns JDMT, Coastline, and Aggressive I have seen all of their trucks on the show.

[@chrisr.880]

@@geomodelrailroader AA Coastline or Coastline in Campbell River?

[@geomodelrailroader]

@@chrisr.880 thats them

[@tjdarkrage6693]

I just watched the episode of Highway thru Hell that included Jamie picking up this truck and bringing it home. It just goes to show how much time passes between filming and broadcast. Can't wait to see this truck in action.

[@geomodelrailroader]

Welcome to the fleet HR 150 version 3 The Rotator is back! The first HR 150 was a Pete Century Jamie sold it when Adam and Collin left to United Towing and it appeared on Heavy Rescue. They sent it stateside and Purdy's Towing in Portland uses it and they also have their own KZbin channel. The second HR 150 was a Western Star Century the truck had problems and when Alberta closed Jamie sold it to Bergs and it also appeared on Heavy Rescue. Heavy Rescue did not like it and it ended up on Zip's Auction House. Hope this one is the truck Jamie needs we have had too many rock cut roll overs on Highway 1 and with the Rotator back in the fleet Jamie can pull them out. I've been watching the show and the new episode is tonight now you know why Jamie needs this truck. Two weeks ago was the firewood wreck high winds sent a truck into the rock cut, a week ago Reliable had that lumber truck that also went into the rock cut, and last week Aggressive had that logging truck that went over a cliff this is why you need a rotator it can get them out. Also I seen a snowmobile trailer flipped, a truck and trailer over a bridge, and most recently a grocery van on its side this is why you need a rotator. Deck rolling a flipped over truck is not very affective you will strain out your wench and you need three trucks just to lift it out or you have to dump the load in the case of the firewood wreck. The Rotator can lift up the truck and its load without tearing it and this one has some neat features on it from its days with LAFD when it was on their show. First the cabinets are located where you want them and all the tools are in there Jamie might need to add more, second the truck has a compressor Jamie can use it to lift airbags or he can use it to power a disabled tractors air system, and the final feature it is light weight and is vintage. The newer rotators are just too heavy thats why towing companies get rid of them and they end up at Zip's this one can pluck a truck out of the ditch and send it to the shop. Good luck with it Jamie it is good to have The Rotator back you need it.

[@zerohero23677]

Paragraph much!?

[@anraegodley-cooper6321]

That very beautiful Rig came from Las Angeles Fire department, I actually have a patch with that Rig on it from them, congratulations on getting the truck, its beautiful, Blessings to you all and your families.