Fishing a container (loaded with a classic Mustang) out of a house

This job came in on June 9, 2020, from a customer that wanted to ship this container overseas. Her broker could not find anyone to take the job, so she took it upon herself to find a company that could and found us. I gave our lead rotator operator Dave dibs on this job, so I brought the Landoll while he took Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator.
As stated in the video, the container was loaded in two parts. In the back half there was miscellaneous property, with a classic Ford Mustang in the front half. Total weight of the container plus the load was 24,800lbs. This meant we had to be extra careful when pulling this out of the driveway, as we did not want to destroy the home owner's property, lawn or the sidewalk.
To do this we used low profile container skates, then used wood to compensate for the slope on the driveway. Once out into the street, Dave swung the container parallel to the curb, then lifted it into the air so I can backup underneath and secure it to the Landoll.
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[@andresreyes5398]

Nice work but the owner should have foreseen the issues before loading it up in such a tight space might have been smarter to transport the car and goods offsite then load the container up . Lucky for them they found you who was willing and able to do the job

[@colinl9018]

Yes, no forward planning.

[@SumterWrecker]

First time I have seen container skates used. Seemed to work well. Loved the intro.

[@nbrowser]

Here we have The Big Flipper...known all over the LA area to upright anything in it's path but today it was asked to drag and deadlift a container, under the careful operation of her handler Dave...she did her duties all without causing any real damage to the pavement the container was on. Solid teamwork from the boss and Dave an amazing catch and load procedure that went off without much issue, sure there were some tough spots but the day was won when The Big Flipper landed that container safely atop the Landoll trailer. Another quality job done by Pepe's! Side note though, those container skates...you said for such a small investment how good they worked...sometimes the best tool isn't the flashiest but the most useful.

[@PepesTowingService]

💪💪💪

[@wayne9054]

Bro, I am in no way trying to tell you how to do your job. You have always demonstrated mastery in this profession. I was in the U S Navy for a time and worked in deck division. We were trained to work with winches, lines, lifts and all manner of rigging. It was ingrained in us never to get between a load and a fixed object. We could get our a..es chewed out for doing that. I got nervous every time I saw you walk down the side of that container next to the fence. I realize this was a different situation, I just enjoy your vids and feel a concern for you and your crew. I could not stop my stomach from flipping every time I saw you go there.

[@shitmonkey]

I saw an outfit had casters (big friggin casters) that locked into the corners and they rolled it out,, like a popup dollie

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

Whoever got it in, should be able to get it out. Make you wonder! Turntable skates are my go to for moving very heavy machines.

[@reganmahoney8264]

I love the level of technology that not only you put into your recovery gear but your video gear.

[@ElectricGears]

With those container skids (I am assuming they are made of plastic and/or wood) you could use a Forster bit to drill some pockets in them and glue in some strong disk magnets. That way you could attach them to the container without having to hold them in place as it is lowered down. They would also stay in place as you lift to reposition.

[@philipmichel215]

Big Flipper would just be 40 tons of iron sitting there without the skill of Dave and Josh. Nice job finessing that container out of a tight spot

[@doak4886]

If people didn’t do some strange things like this, guys like you wouldn’t have as many jobs so it’s a good thing. Super job as always. Always professional. You should have 280,000 subscribers.

[@PepesTowingService]

That's the goal! Really would love to see this channel blow up to that size.

[@earleddings5166]

Josh it's going to get up there . Every couple of days I see that the number of subscribers has gone up . I thought 3 years ago that you should be up to 250's subscribers ! I'm glad you are at 110's subscribers. You will there pretty soon I think 😅 .

[@msbe8916]

Good Job! I was sweating for a minute or two about the power line.

[@alansmith4734]

LMAO ... this reminds of the story about a guy that built a boat in his basement, and couldn't get it out of the basement when completed! =O

[@PepesTowingService]

Is that a real story? Haha wow, all that money to do all that construction and buy a boat, but no brains lol

[@toddeberlein965]

Somebody has been watching too much of LEROY JETHRO GIBBS! lol. NCIS

[@robertchenoweth1115]

A classic mustang - I'm concerned the container isn't long enough. ... lol

[@josephmarino3951]

Dave definitely is surgical nothing better then watching an operator that knows how to use his truck to best of its ability great video and job as always

[@PepesTowingService]

And that is why he is our lead rotator operator

[@tomjohntig]

Fantastic professional job as usual. We expect no less from you guys 🤙

[@davoupnya3202]

Beautiful job guys, as always !

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good work getting it out with out any damage to the driveway. Silent answered the rest of my questions!!

[@TheVitorgoncalves]

Good job guys

[@harveystephens6115]

Nice job! Enjoyed

[@maeverobertson1108]

You and Dave are such a good creative partnership. BTW the new camera mount works really well but I have to say and one of your pictures of the shadow of it made you look like a Teletubby. Lol

[@miggyloks]

What a headache that looked like but you guys handled it like the Professionals that you are!!

[@thomaskirk9341]

Good job getting the sea can out without damaging the driveway, fence or landscaping. The limited space and overhead lines always do provide challenges, but nothing a skilled guy on the remote can't overcome. I didn't like those light duty straps on the Mustang either, not sure I'd want that going on a ship across the Atlantic and bouncing around if it was my car, they should re-secure that with stronger straps, the ones they've got on there look like motorcycle straps. But, that's not your problem, they wanted the sea can out, and it's out and gone. Good job!!

[@craigrobinson919]

Like the new beginning graphics ! Great job !

[@ArtFrailey]

How did they get the container in driveway? Why could it not have been taken out the same way it went in ?,

[@joannphillips2469]

You do amazing work, enjoyed watching. 😳🙄 👍.

[@rosshemming1347]

Good job men

[@conejoyconejamillan3340]

Wow que hermosa grúa! Well done 👍

[@stanf9070]

Wow let me start off by saying I’m a supervisor for a rigging and crane company I put machinery in and out of places where you can’t use a crane on a regular basis I commend you on getting the job done but talk about overkill 5k forklift a set of click jacks and a set of neoprene skates I would’ve skated it out to the street but I’m sure most of it had to do with putting on a show for the customer so you could justify charging for a Rotator

[@bgmckddy]

Another job VERY well done!!! There is no guide book for this kind of thing, creativity is key! I LOVE watching you and Dave work together and, yes, he is the KING of finesse!!

[@PepesTowingService]

The dream team!

[@bgmckddy]

@@PepesTowingService YES!! I should add that it takes great skill as well working with and/or following the lead of someone with Dave's skills. Thats why you 2 work so well together and why it's so fun to watch!!

[@bethfrench9064]

Y’all make it look so easy!

[@frankirvine316]

Good job✅ Especially as you had limited space to work in👀 Nice rotator 👍

[@dt20m84]

I LIKE THE HELMET CAM BRO!!!!!! It feels like eye level too me!!!

[@garyolafson8303]

Pepe's towing get's challenging problems to solve. You guys are great. I'm viewing from Mpls MN, I've never seen a Towing Service tackle so many big project's. I've only been a viewer since April. Nice looking equipment, 1st class

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks for continuing to watch my content, I appreciate it

[@darkrevenger04]

Love the new intro

[@EvenRookiesCanWrench]

Living and driving in LA, I see your trucks everywhere. When I seen your first video on KZbin. I knew I had to follow. Great job and content.

[@PepesTowingService]

That's cool! We definitely stay busy, thank you for subscribing.

[@d.t.4523]

Great, a job that didn't involve a wreck. Sweet! Look for some traffic cone lights, to help make the cones more impressive. Good luck to you! 👍🏼

[@sludo56]

8" UHMW round stock x 4 roll the countainer to desired position.Fast, safe and professional.

[@buggsy5]

And spend a couple of thousand on the UHMW stock.

[@sludo56]

@@buggsy5 Yup!

[@fattonysgarage67]

You should invest in some container dollies. They make pulling a container so much easier

[@jeffo881]

Don't bring the CAR to the CONTAINER, bring the CONTAINER to the CAR, wow that makes sense, got it.

[@Pachydiplax1]

I was once a longshoreman and have to laugh at people who do these kind of things. The car and cargo would probably fit in a 20' container if loaded by professionals and they would not have lost use of their driveway nor irritated people in the neighborhood.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great job teamwork again, hopefully the car is ok the tiny straps holding it down seemed really small.

[@garywatford9801]

Greetings Josh, Sir Dave from Brooklyn New York City. Great Day 2 pull container out of driveway. Please say Hello to Big Flipper! With her super king Kong muscles. Josh, we love and enjoy how you buy funky little toys that always pays off please continue stocking your company trucks. Little funky thing's always become helpful one Day some day. Team works is a sweet tool in the business, Dave is always comfortable with his brilliant skills, thank you for allowing your employees to think of the job. Josh, it's evidence that you're comfortable with David's workmanship. It's a amazing that drives don't see Big Flipper! And orange's cones in Street whiling you're working. Big Flipper! Pulled that container like soft butter on a 90 degree day during heatwave. 😊 Pete's Towing Service arising to the occasion just like faithful and fearless one call does it all. Thank you for sharing video take care see you in next one. Remember everyone, please take pride in your ride drive safely. 🚑🚔🚥🛣

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you as always sir Gary!

[@deernutOO]

Balance it on blocks centered along the length, and it will be like a teeter-totter. Can pivot it almost by hand if balanced. But your way got it done. tks for the video.

[@lindasherman9921]

They call him DOCTOR Dave.

[@jamesbrewer2865]

That was a real puzzle.

[@juancontre5858]

Nice work pulling it out n loading it on that low boy they should know that delivering and empty container is totally different than when a costumer wants it move loaded an with no room for error just like on this video good job well done Mr Pete's towing???

[@philipporter4772]

Well done for completing that tight space of a job extremely well done again

[@edewaal97]

I really love the camera work! Great job! Nice and stable, not too many effects, just where needed or funny (like drinking from the bottle)! Keep 'm coming!

[@philipmarsland6265]

Question if you picked up the front and back the landall in the drive could the landall pull the box on

[@alanaguilar4661]

Amazing job guys ! With little room to work around and those low power lines You guys have a lot of skill and know what you’re doing . Also those container skates make everything so much easier without damage to the pavement I love using them.

[@mikef6307]

Another successful snatch...

[@JohnMichael-py3im]

But excellent work.

[@drofmah3836]

Mr. Pepe, Just a thought but if you had some twist locks like waterfront cranes and the port packer machines use to lift loaded cargo containers from the top with a little fabrication installing an eyelet and some stop lock to the end of the twist lock, things would be much easier to lift, flip, slide any container (of which there are many types). ALL containers must have corner pockets in which to lift. I believe it will save you time and the bringing out so much gear. With the modified t/l you can go directly to them with your hooks be ready to maneuver in ten seconds, be safe and still get the job done...good luck nice videos

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you for the suggestion, may I ask if you are new to my channel or if you've seen my other rollover videos? For containers, I always use B/A container links, they are highly regarded as one of the best tools for lifting and recovering containers, I swear by them. On a job like this, it would be much more difficult to rig to the top holes, hence why I used 5/8" chain in the bottom pockets. It takes literally seconds to run a chain through the bottom hole and connect it back to itself, then connect a grab link to that which goes on my snatch block.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I dropped off a "sale box" the gentleman was mad it was only 90 inches wide on the inside. He was wanting to store a big 1950s Chrysler. 40 ft box lifted by his 5 ton crane with a 20 ft 2 30 ft and a 40 ft strap and a piece of log chain. That was a fun day.

[@harryscott9533]

seeing as there's only doors on one end , i wanna know how they got all there miscellaneous household stuff in between they gates and container and in the front of the container itself !!!!! 🤔😎😃

[@oddtechman]

have you thought about using some ISO container lifting lugs at all rather than those links ? i noticed you mentioned about the 3 point contact with those 5/8ths.. and trying to get the skids under? Awesome lift and load in awkward situation there. nice job guys :)

[@PepesTowingService]

I have not for a few reasons. One, we usually use both top pockets with container links when working with containers, especially rolled over. They are so secure and trusted, I wouldn't use anything else. For odd jobs like these where I'm doing a bit of pulling, the chain and foundry hooks work fine. If I were to come across a set of those lifting lugs I'll give em a shot, but I won't go out of my way to get them.

[@bjblaisdell5704]

Good work though

[@danmyers9372]

Man that electrical service line couldn’t have been in a worse place.

[@PepesTowingService]

Haha never fails right

[@JTLaser1]

First time I’ve seen the video, great work! And a question for Dave, if he doesn’t mind.... About the hat. Is it just something he found or is it significant in the way mine is?

[@estpst]

crazy

[@12jeeplover]

Looks like they could have just backed the tilt/flatbed onto the driveway and winched it up. Easy and minimal traffic stops.

[@PepesTowingService]

Right, then you destroy the grass and curb trying to jacknife it, then hit the electric line right above it.

[@lewishendershott4783]

Who put it there, that itself was a tough job

[@pear7777]

22:00 oh wow that jerk was not needed, go slow with the deckwinch! You guys ROCK "Oh hey got a pool" yeah, if you have a Mustang in a container... Did I say you guys rock?

[@junkman6456]

#2 Rolling Rolling rolling, ro high... Da housey in the back looks nice. The other crap i let you for free.

[@morthomer5804]

Do you think that they delivered it to the house with a landoll?

[@PepesTowingService]

No clue.

[@larryc7933]

Dropped it off with a landoll should have picked it up the same way. Lots of work that did not need to be done! But you have to pay for that rig some how.

[@AlwayzPr0]

I feel like there should be a set of wheels that you can attach to the sides and then roll it.

[@PepesTowingService]

Container dollies? They exist, but I see them used on empty containers.

[@silentepsilon888]

the only problem I see with dollies or wheels is controlling the container speed once it is in motion. Wheeled dollies would need some sort of a braking system to slow down a container or it might just take off going down a hill. Imagine having a weight of 12 or more tons in motion, that is very hard to stop on tiny wheels. The skates Pepe's used provide natural friction resistance that prevents the container from getting away, unless it's on a really steep hill and they spilled a load of grease or soap ;)

[@dandybounddandybound1064]

@@PepesTowingService

[@petemoore5104]

@@silentepsilon888 We used to load 17 ton (34 000lbs) carpet tufting machines into 30ft containers using skates on the machine and braked it using the works van with a turfer (pullalong) winch attached. The road was an inclined plane of about 5-7 degrees. As long as you worked slowly and carefully everything went great. We did this process about every 8-10 weeks, so became quite skilled at it. Being an engineering company it was no problem to design, build and utilise steerable caterpillar skates with a load capacity of 20ton each. On level planes, one man could easily move machinery along.

[@philipmichel215]

Sort of like how PODS do it

[@jaybabel9360]

Do any of your rotators have the sliding boom feature?

[@yhwhtlc9217]

WOW!!!!!! 😲

[@TorontoTowing]

I'm curious why you didn't back the trailer in and pull out. I've pickup up and dropped off those shipping cans in some tight areas.

[@PepesTowingService]

There is a house directly across the street, it would be possible but not without climbing over the curb and grass. Then what? Attach a 3/8" chain to it and winch up a 25,000lb loaded container, destroying her side walk? Plus did you see the wire directly over the container? Doing it your way would absolutely hit that once you level the bed. I told the lady I could do it with zero damage to her driveway and I did.

[@TorontoTowing]

Pepe's Towing Service good answer didn't see cable. Good call.

[@astro1billy]

Are there not dollys for containers?

[@rei39]

Who else is wondering what's in the huge section of container behind the car and wood wall?

[@PepesTowingService]

I scoped out the job a couple days prior, it looks like a lot of miscellaneous house stuff

[@rei39]

@@PepesTowingService cool thanks for the follow up!

[@alejandromotaguevara5655]

WOW

[@andrewfield272]

How did they load the container with the doors facing the street while stuck between the gates? Great job btw 🧐

[@PepesTowingService]

No clue lol

[@Jehty_]

Maybe from the other side? And then they installed the wood divider later. Or drove the car out before the containers was delivered.

[@purooilfield2506]

What do you record with? It looks awesome👍🏼

[@PepesTowingService]

I used my GoPro MAX for this job

[@baldhead7705]

If it was a truck that back that container in and not a Crane, he was one hell of a driver...

[@michaelhebert7625]

What do u do after work?.

[@fritzcumings8277]

so how much is this coasting this man for you too move this contianer???

[@dano9421]

What year mustang

[@bushpilot4853]

Sweet.

[@randycook7226]

say instead of sliding why didn't you get 8 pieces of pipe 4 down each side of the container and as you pulled forward you move the pipe from the back to the front, to let the container roll as you pull you move the pipe from the back to the front?just a thought??

[@PepesTowingService]

That literally is twice as much work. Why would I do that when I have container skates? And once in motion, what would stop it from rolling?

[@gslenaway]

Glad you didn't use the 360 camera. This was almost a fun job

[@PepesTowingService]

I did use the 360 camera on this. I just edited in post production to use one lens instead of both. I also edited the fish eye distortion to make it look "natural". You can tell I'm using it in some scenes when you can it warps.

[@Jehty_]

@@PepesTowingService I have to say that it was well worth the effort. The video was really pleasant to watch :)

[@PepesTowingService]

@@Jehty_ Thank you!

[@darylb4814]

Think of how much of a pain it was to get it out, no think of how much of a pain it would have been to put it in.On the back of a traiiler.

[@JS-zb1vv]

I’m sure the make a set of wheels to slide on the corners of the container

[@buggsy5]

At roughly 28:20, it is time to drive around the block to lift and move the other end of the container.

[@skywalkier]

Probably used hydraulic casters to move the container in place.

[@msnpassjan2004]

So California wants all commercial trucks to be all electric by 2024. Won't happen but I do find the idea of an electric Hulk to be interesting.

[@timw6596]

Why would the special truck that dropped it there not come get it ? Once in the street, if you had Hulk you could have picked up both ens and just set in on flatbed ! WOW.ya did good !

[@PepesTowingService]

To copy and paste what another person wrote: "he only problem I see with dollies or wheels is controlling the container speed once it is in motion. Wheeled dollies would need some sort of a braking system to slow down a container or it might just take off going down a hill. Imagine having a weight of 12 or more tons in motion, that is very hard to stop on tiny wheels. The skates Pepe's used provide natural friction resistance that prevents the container from getting away, unless it's on a really steep hill and they spilled a load of grease or soap ;) "

[@jamessasser5905]

Should have backed landoll in drive and winch it on.

[@PepesTowingService]

It wasn't a straight shot, and there are cars on the other side of the street. You COULD back it in with a skilled driver but not without running over the grass and destroying it. Plus, winching up a 25,000lb container would destroy the concrete, this has been addressed.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It seems to me that using two containers would have been a good plan.

[@mannfan12]

home owners were idiots for bringing that container into the driveway in the first place.

[@Jehty_]

Seems like a pretty expensive mistake :)

[@tomwilliam5118]

@@Jehty_ I agree however she got the money to ship a Mustang overseas the mistakes probably pennies to them

[@tobenkinzle4498]

Neighborhood like that you can't put sea can on the street

[@philipporter4772]

Yeh that's a big container in morrow space

[@900108Chale]

Who in his right mind puts a large Container in his driveway? Especially in such a beautiful house... BTW. Wasn't it easier to pull the car out of the container and then load the car back in once the container is on the street?

[@ehsnils]

Someone moving overseas. They got the container, and filled it with the stuff they wanted to move.

[@philipporter4772]

Igenuity at it's best

[@dougredman4890]

What Genius had the 40 Foot Shipping Container put in that Narrow Decorative Driveway in the First place???

[@dano9421]

It wasnt a 40 ft box, it was a 96 foot shipping container, big difference

[@PepesTowingService]

@@dano9421 it was 40'.

[@clemnunn3832]

What you call a landfall we in aus it a semi tilt tray 😊

[@PepesTowingService]

Landoll is literally the name of the company. Landoll corporation makes these, hence the name Landoll.

That huge container for a car?Why?

[@reginaldcortez8763]

Pasadena ?

[@PepesTowingService]

Glendale

[@jeep2003]

$8 harbor freight ratchet straps. Mint. why didnt the pick it up the same way they dropped it off would have been a whole lot easier

[@petebeatminister]

I don't really get it... how did they get the thing in there to begin with? And why?The huge box for just 1 car, which takes perhaps 10 minutes to put it in there - whats the point?

[@PepesTowingService]

Ask the owner, I was hired to pull it out. Not like I have the answers

[@petebeatminister]

@@PepesTowingService Right, as we say here "The customer is king." As long as he pays the bill. But did you not wonder a little bit yourself?

[@markfortin421]

I was wondering the same thing....took some major effort to get it up there. And who would want that ugly thing in front of their obviously beautiful house!

[@PepesTowingService]

They got it empty, would not be difficult at all if it was empty. A semi skilled Landoll driver could do a job like that solo.

[@markfortin421]

@@PepesTowingService O.K....that makes more sense...Thanks, I like following your videos to see how you hook things up...(I Pick Things Up and I Put Them Down)...✌😂

[@PepesTowingService]

@@keithnichols7926 the container was there for years lol, she finally wanted to get rid of it. The owner is in the video a lot, I point her out a few times