Heavy sling tow for trailer that caught fire, Somewhat of a close call with a car at

[@krisstafford74]

I should have looked more thoroughly that all the brake lines were melted before messing around trying to run air. Thought I would get lucky and just cage one of the. And pinch off the lines to the bad one. Towards the end I explain why this was a difficult and not ideal tow having to sling tow a fully loaded reefer

[@ryanfoley9999]

Kris Stafford are you from Ohio ?

[@krisstafford74]

@ryanfoley9999 yes!

[@ryanfoley9999]

Did you go to North Union

[@krisstafford74]

@ryanfoley9999 I did not

[@ryanfoley9999]

@krisstafford74 OK I went school with a guy that has the same name I love your videos bud.

[@BruceKimble-1970]

I just love it how cars will not move to the left lane even with something sitting on the shoulder. What a bunch of aholes.

[@krisstafford74]

It's definitely all too common. Thanks for watching

[@scottb02]

Awesome. It would be nice if some people would follow the rules of slow down move over in any state. The dangers for people working on the side of the road are just immeasurable. Glad you're still there! Keep it safe Kris!!

[@krisstafford74]

@@scottb02 thank you and thanks for watching

[@shakeembasden7688]

Loving the vids im new to the heavy towing and im based in North Olmsted ohio your videos are really helpful

[@krisstafford74]

@@shakeembasden7688 awesome! Thanks for watching

[@teaches2010]

Ahh yes, the famous 3/4" super deep well socket! I carry 4 cage bolts and a open end 3/4 ratchet 😅😅😅

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

Great video, 1st time to see you at work, gaging all the trailer brakes, I've done 1/2 of an axel, not all 4. Not fun... Stay safe!!! 😊

[@johnsmart3587]

Thanks for video.

[@krisstafford74]

Thank you for watching

[@davidhowerton3434]

Great job Kris

[@krisstafford74]

Thank you for watching

[@mr.george-pht]

I have a doubles dolly I got off line for peanuts JUST for this kinds of situation . Run to the yard get the dolly put it under the trailer and use my pintil hook attachment for my dtu and then I can pull that trailer no problem. Just don't aske me to back up far. You can also use that dolly when a rear axel set is ripped out. Put dolly under king pin and chain it to the trailer so it doesn't pivot. Then lift the back of the trailer with a chain sling and tow it backwards with dolly holding the weight. You can also plumb a air line to the abs valve on the trailer to release brakes. It goes from that valve to the brake lines Follow the brake lines and all 4 will meet at that small black box with only one green plastic air line going in and 4 thick rubber brake lines going to cans.

[@treyenright5529]

Do you like the century bed or Vulcan better.

[@krisstafford74]

I would say Vulcan right now just because I was more familiar with it but they both do all the things I need them to do

[@cliffhaskett7703]

Surprised that there's not a pigtail/ light hookup on the rear of the wrecker as opposed to using the light bar for situations such as this. And , some sort of temporary 5th wheel jig as opposed to relying on 2 chains to the 5th wheel plate.

[@krisstafford74]

@@cliffhaskett7703 there is but the wiring was all melted.. and it does have a 5th wheel adapter but that is only 25k pound capacity and you have to have a lot more reach out to get to the kingpin and it makes a way bigger lever

[@cliffhaskett7703]

@krisstafford74 Completely understandable. Every situation is unique. No cookie cutter approach.

[@ronthompson3525]

If it isn’t sketchy it isn’t fun. Like towing a fire engine with that way setback front axle with a 25 ton wrecker. Good job nonetheless. ✌️

[@krisstafford74]

@@ronthompson3525 I agree. Thanks for watching

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

It takes balls to tow a loaded one with no service brakes....Yikes!

[@krisstafford74]

@@GrammarPoliceInvestigations gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes

[@bobfotoples6950]

Kris-I miss the colors from the trucks from your previous employer. They made the trucks pop. Now the truck is just white. People remember the trucks when they stand out. Nothing against you, but your boss should recognize that.

[@krisstafford74]

@@bobfotoples6950 I liked the colors as well..

[@j_d1480]

Nope, disagree. White = class.

[@teaches2010]

First!!!❤❤