I Stranded My Family On The Side Of The Highway!!

On this episode of Murphys Diesel Wrecker Rick and Mrs. Wrecker Rick embark on a road trip to Tennessee to see her family for a few weeks. 800 Miles away from home they find themselves broke down on the side of the road with the welding rig and their 47' Toy hauler thanks to ol De Niro.
Without the parts needed available and on national back order there is only one thing they could do. Follow along to see how this story turns out.
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[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

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[@user-wv7ts1wo5b]

@@MURPHYSDIESEL is this Murphy's Diesel in Ashford Arizona

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

I always stop and try to help anybody, especially with Family, blessings to you and your family Sir.

[@Buzz528-4u]

You have a very respectable wife and children to be stranded and did what you did to make things happen. You’re the best dad ever.

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you !

[@ronaldbrown7780]

I 2nd that !

[@ronaldbrown7780]

And a Great 😅husband

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you!

[@toddpeters9007]

Nothing like a man that fabs his hitch in the dealership parking lot on vacation , good man rowdy ," a country boy can survive " !! hell ya 🤠

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Merica! Land of the free and home of the whopper…. BABBY!!

[@gungadinn]

Rockin the ghost Murphy's Diesel logo. Dinero is going to be working for free for a long time.

[@timmorin69]

This is a crappy situation but remember that if that happens to you and you are in a position to just purchase $100,000 dollar truck and have it delivered to the side of the road within an hour or two, you are still very very blessed. I know you've worked your tail off to be in that position but still. For about %90 of people that would have been a vacation ender, and a very tough situation to recover from with the cost of the tow and repairs. That's a beauty of a new truck!! Good luck with the rest of the vacation!

[@user-uv6oe1ns6r]

He works hard and that gives him the ability to save his family’s trip and his time with purchases like this. Happy wife happy life.

[@timmorin69]

@@user-uv6oe1ns6r And i acknowledged that if you read my comment.......

[@greygoose4x46]

99% of people lol

[@DonPerry-nx4sr]

Good people attract good people. That Ram dealer was a real gem, as was the wrecker that helped you out. You're the man Wrecker Rick, modifying and fitting the hitch on the spot as you did!! Have a great holiday with your beautiful family and enjoy your time together. As for De Niro, lessons sometimes have to be learned the hard way. Having your engine let go due to his inattention and leaving you stranded is far more serious that him using your fuel card.

[@jaygraham5407]

This is why you do the work yourself.

[@henryg683]

Dang Wrecker Rick what a way to start a vacation!!! But in true MURPHYs Diesel fashion you didn’t skip a beat of getting back on the road!!!!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Gotta have some fun while you’re on vacation! What’s a vacation without a little breakdown

[@michaelgreen4838]

Could you imagine get a wrecker run and pull up and see W.R standing there!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂

[@expattechnician9496]

This gave me old Road Kill vibes. Impressive that you fabricated your own hitch under these circumstances. It's a reminder to be prepared. Great video!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you! Very true! I feel naked with out my welder and gas axe !

[@rudyramos8490]

Wow sorry all u guys had a terrible experience on ur vacation. But good job dad ur a real badass 👏

[@petermccuskey1832]

Thank God you had a service truck. Reminds me of 3 of our trips a few decades ago

[@lavonneclark6029]

I'm sure glad to see you guys. Missed you! So sorry that your vacation started out on the side of the road! Like your new truck. Can't wait to see Deniros new haircut! Love u. BE SAFE

[@kennethschultz6465]

Not to be RUUDE but YOU DON'T WATCH THAT COOLER ARE DAMAGED.. AND YOU CAN'T SAY NAA WITH THAT MARK IN THE ALUMINIUM COOLER..

[@mikebiggs798]

This is a true testimony to show that even the well experienced get stranded at times and may need help. You and your family made the good out of a bad situation.

[@ryanpaulson7653]

Life!!!! Always something. I love the attitude of all involved. You are all so laid back. I love it. Safe travels.

[@christopherthompson4359]

The new truck looks mighty good with that ghost wrap and pulling the toy hauler.

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you! I thought it looked pretty good my self, got some 37’s for it, should look even better

[@davidsandberg7631]

Hope your vacation gets better...

[@sammyt4822]

Real helpful while cleaning out your pockets.

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂You think that’s all I got in my pockets ?

[@sammyt4822]

@@MURPHYSDIESEL walking around money.

[@donlum9128]

In my younger days (many moons & snows ago) worked oilfield boom in Elk City. Glad they got you back on the road.

[@tomsisk6811]

@@donlum9128 do you remember when Parker Bros broke out Rig 101 next to the interstate , complete with the ferris wheel ? 81 ish I think...

[@mygarden365]

God bless Your Family, Enjoy Your Time together.

[@towtruckaj]

That's gonna be a hell of a story for the sales guy. "yeah dude I swear yesterday on your day off I had to go pickup a guy because he broke down on vacation pulling a gooseneck camper, He bought a new truck on the spot and had us deliver it to him just so he could keep on rolling"

[@thatdave86]

@@towtruckaj now wait for all the local dealers crying "why didn't you call us "

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂

[@MKYRR]

That is what you call a Jack of all trades, wheel’n dealer,welder,dad. New truck looks slick,guessing by the comments you’re keeping it, oughta get one of those sneaky wheel lifts for it and make it the personal rig

[@HighCountryRambler]

Why I do my own oil changes and minor maintenance. Only after taking my brand new Powerstroke in for it's first oil change, only to find 4 hours later a pool of oil under the truck. Grabbed the oil filter and was hanging on by it's last threads. I don't have the luxury of having new trucks delivered to me so it's doing my own maintenance for me.

[@user-zm8to7iw2l]

Nothing worse... after owning my own towing business for 20 plus years, it really sucks when you have to be towed yourself. I feel your pain.

[@henryg683]

Have a great rest of your trip to the East part of the country and enjoy your time with family there !!!

[@richardallen7299]

Glad to see they’re still good people out there . That was a good looking wrap.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@PumaPete]

As many times as I’ve seen you help others in your videos I’m happy to see others help you out for a change. You’re a good man.

[@MarkoMygun]

I have to say ,you pulled that off with style and class Rick. Hope you folks have a good rest of your vacation. Thanks for taking us along Rick,I feel sorry for Dinero lol.

[@krisa3685]

Kind of reminds me of my vacation back in 1978, I was home, and my truck was in the shop and wanted to go somewhere and have fun, I decided I was going to walk downtown to see if my truck was ready at the dealer and if it wasn't I wasn't walking home, I drove home in a New black 1978 Trans Am that day LOL.😆

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

The good ol days! If we only had KZbin back then! I love the old stories! Makes me miss my youth listening to my dad and grand dad for hours telling good ol boy stories

[@scottkrieger6386]

Glad your safe and have a great vacation if not already over.

[@robertstack3678]

Yeah it couldn't have been the driving at 95mph pulling a 5th wheel in 100 degree weather.

Those Trumps voters I tell ya

[@robktellwild9648]

Trump 2024🇺🇸

@@robktellwild9648 Harris 2025 🇺🇸

[@stacymanley161]

Your the problem

[@willbreaker2056]

Hope you lefties dont like diesel or gas vehicles ….harris will definitely get rid of those in fast order. electric mandate for everyone….

[@dan0000023]

Man, you're an absolute weapon Rick, I'll bet it wasn't a fluke you decided to take the service truck.. that "just in case" kicked in sooner than you'd have liked! We've missed you Rick n Nick!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you! I always have my rig, feel naked with out the ol Lincoln and gas axe!

[@jeremydoty9971]

Sorry about your bad luck, but glad to see my town Elk City and the people here helping you out!

[@robertsmith7580]

Awesome video Rick and a really cool truck !

[@petermccuskey1832]

Looks like you have the same luck I have had. The kids will always remember it in a good way, Its a adventure!!!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

You bet, always remember my dad fixing everything, saved my ass a hundred times, my hero

[@kennethschultz6465]

REMEMBER TO GIVE WIFE A HUGE BEAR HUG.. SHE REALY DESERV THAT SHE AND THE KID'S .. TRUE TROOPER'S

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Yeah they are! Will do! Thank you!

[@derekseddon4856]

Awesome story

[@randallthompson5769]

Crazy way to have fun!! Glad you could work out deals to save the trip!! 👉🏻🤞🏻😎

[@calvinevans8305]

That dually looks really good. I want one of those.

[@screamingeagle4525]

Dammit Rick, you just have all the fun wish I was there. Good luck to you from now on out. Wouldn’t mind having that though😊

[@reginairons519]

Praying your vacation gets better

[@trkdrvr24]

Dang it man!! Can’t wait to see DeNiros new (old) cut lol……I’ve taken many a 30 minute DOT breaks right there on the shoulder on I-40 headed to Amarillo Tx. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🏁🏁

[@kelleycoon2070]

At least you’re in the shade. Nice looking wrecker, red Peterbilt.

[@Louie2309]

If Randy saw Mrs Wrecker Rick with her thumb out you would have been riding in style in no time , Jake braking and flat shifting . New truck looks damn good. I love how you just pull the torch out and start cutting and welding in the dealership carpark. Fkn legend. 👍🍺

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂 “you need a ride sugar lips? Not you cowboy!” Thank you sir!

[@michigandogman3060]

Way to keep it classy wrecker Rick! Making lemonade 🍋 out of lemons 🍋 and how about those little angles taking it all in stride ❤

[@autumn7ful]

Oh, nice tow truck wow

[@josephpuchel6497]

Wow talk about an adventure Glad all worked out. Oh very nice new truck

[@SoonerMikeD]

Good Ol’ Western Oklahoma folks. I grew up about 45min from Elk City. Good people everywhere you look in those parts.

[@glennwhisler8678]

Good video with Wrecker Rick, Mrs Wrecker Rick and the itty bitty Ricks.🎥📺

[@Jc-bo1uu]

I got to say man I truly like watching your videos and I’m a truck driver myself. I couldn’t even begin to say how much I would love you work for a guy like you because you and I are a lot a like. If you were near me I would have let you use my 2019 Chevrolet 3500 6.6L Duramax diesel truck so you and your family could enjoy the rest of your vacation. But I truly would like to say thank you for everything you do, we need more people like you out there.

[@michaelgaribaldi9216]

One of these day's Deniro will learn... You know what they say about them young folks right? 😂 Be safe out there Wrecker Rick and family. Hope the rest of the vacation went smoothly! Looking forward to that barber video! Stay classy everyone.

[@gjrollie07ify]

Thank God you’re able to easily remedy the situation. I’ve been pricing the duallys in Vernon Oklahoma. Hope you did well in price of the new truck. Locally is about 10-20k more than Vernon. The family handled the situation well. You have a blessed family.

[@scuss2]

Just got finished watching Casey LaDelle sitting on the side of a highway in the near 100 degree heat and then I watch this. You 2 are having a Telepathic moment. This 2nd week of July 2024 will be extra hot in the East and when the Murphy family gets back home it will be twice as hot. Since you bought a Black truck, be sure to do a video when you get home on how to fry an egg or two on your vinyl wrapped hood. Could be 120-125 by the end of the week in Phoenix. Sunday it was 130 in Death Valley, Same dummies as last year doing a selfie in front of the digital thermometer. I would think their 4 cylinder car with A/C would overheat just trying to get to the Death Valley Visitor Center. I-40 during the day in Arizona looks like a trucker convoy, these are the smart drivers that know not to drive through Death Valley during the day. Oregon is seeing super hot temperatures too!

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Money and experience can solve any problem

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Please don’t buy a dang Furd. Life sucks enough 😂😂😂

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂 oh I won’t

[@EliTheDieselGuy]

The fab job in the dealership parking lot, that is something like I would do LoL!!! Loved the video.

[@rodgergriffin8741]

Hey Rick I have been watching the new video on my TV and was just blown away by the fact that you're New Hitch you are modifying to fit the black truck is from the company I work at Andersen Manufacturing here in Idaho falls ID and I really hope it does well for you it would be kind of cool to see you guys give it a review LoL

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Tell Andersen to sponsor a video and I’ll review it.

[@charleswelch249]

I'm sorry you started out so badly on your vacation. The worst thing was the wife and kids stuck with you. But you guys were very lucky to have a great community there to get you back on the road. Best wishes for the rest of your trip going well.

[@thomasnichols3950]

That was a $120,000 breakdown and you didn't skip a beat!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Can’t take it with yah when yah die!

[@JasonG-qr5nn]

I’m glad everything worked out for you guys !!

[@Rocket-ck3qn]

Luckiest man in the world, have such a beautiful family, 🙏, your wife gets a badass, safety truck to drive , your little girls around then, love and respect, I'm sure you had a,wonderful vacation, all respect.

[@geroldknoebel3836]

Oh God Rick, that corner in particular is bad, I used to know it when I was working in Oklahoma and Texas. Now at this time of year it's very warm and very humid. It can happen to any car and any person, not nice for you, it happens. Good luck to you all, stay healthy and best wishes from Frankfurt. Gerold

[@Lastcall115]

Had a similar issue on the interstate once. Bottom of the radiator came loose and blew into the fan blades and carved a banana shape and cut it to the radiator. Had some JB Quick weld and packed it i to the radiator where it was leaking. Refilled with water from a cooler I had with melted ice. Radiator held for 4 years then I sold the truck. Glad everyone was safe and you made it home.

[@mikeconner5119]

that sucks breakin down when out on holiday hope this ram makes it back home for you guys looks like your kids are ready to party thats a great thing good luck

[@crashedking1931]

You and your family are unstoppable Love you guys. It got my 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you !!

[@rogerwhite5984]

It does matchup good 👍.

[@user-gu8pz1sk9z]

She was pissed 😂 been there brother

[@JoesGarage831]

Happened to me once, I had to walk to autozone, got some quick steel epoxy and 2 gals of coolant, I stuffed the radiator with the quick steel, waited 2 hrs, bleed it, then made it home. Watched that needle like a hawk. Temp fix quickly became a permanent fix 😂. Never had an issue with it, but a few years later, I changed it for a piece of mind.

[@mr_zeus6148]

Just got stranded with my kids and wife today in my SUV. Man...i for some reason chose the right exit to get off in a town and everyone from autoparts store and shop to put my alternator on. Found aome really helpful guys from all around in that city. Crazy, the man above tested me today. I conquered today with no negative energy and was positive the whole time. Crazy, when you are positive it all works out. Sometimes your patience, attitude, conviction, is test. I prevailed and believed

[@cw3339]

Oklahoma, where the grass is greener over the septic tank!

[@Builtnotbought85]

Sick new dually

[@christopherwebber1104]

Love how parts are so hard to get on these new trucks, get ready people.

[@STREETRACEN4U]

thats crazy! same thing happened to me in Texas i was towing a car i just bought with my 2500hd and the main drive belt went, i pulled over in the middle of no where and my idler pulley had seized i had a complete stranger pull over on the side of the road and take me to the parts store to buy a new idler pulley and belt and even take me back to my truck. the people at the parts store even were trying to offer me a ride as well such nice people. thankfully when i got back my truck and trailer was still there. i would have taken the car i just bought but funny enough that car i purchased needed a radiator so it was no good to me at the time! One day i'll be in the position to just be able to buy another truck on the spot that seemed really great yall were able to do that. i tried to give the guy $50 who gave me a ride and he told me to keep it and just pay it forwards!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

It’s always nice when you run into good folks that are willing to help you out!

[@franker1111]

Sweet truck

[@farmcentralohio]

That lift DeNiro got for his truck and now and engine for the service truck, young mans gonna be paying for years on those. He should be forced to keep the cul de sac cut until both are payed off :)

[@chadadamssr]

It wasn't just what he said, its HOW he said it, "I blew that engine up on purpose so i could find out what you guys need when your stranded" 😅 love it, INSTANT SUBSCRIBER!!!! 🤘

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂 thank you !

[@OldChevy79]

I've actually used that towing service

[@paullalone4718]

Feel lucky you are very blessed to be able to do something like that. I’m happy for you if the VA paid better we could do something like that too lol

[@martinwright2636]

Welcome to TN! Would love to meet you and show you all some southern hospitality!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

We’re already back home, that would have been great! We need to put out a post telling folks we’re traveling before we travel 😂 someday I’ll get the hang of this KZbin stuff !

[@kellydensmore6257]

no stopping Rick, and how he does it himself is wicked, even on vacation he is still on the job.

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Hey What’s a vacation without a little breakdown and some light fabrication… 😂

[@cameronmiller9609]

You sir are absolutely legendary! 🤙🏻

[@imagseer]

Reminds me of when I was about 8 and my dad blew up our old car back in the 1950's a long way from home. Belt gone and rad and cylinder head too (still had brakes and steering as they didn't have stupid power assist things back then). Towed to the nearest city and new vehicle bought; I remember the hotel being pretty boring. You got good people there Wrecker Rick, Enjoy your vacation.

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

The good ol days, cool story! Thanks for sharing!

[@thebegrsshow]

Sorry you had the Dinero Induced breakdown Rick and Fam. That Boy ain't Right, Yuh Know? Yeah, You know, unfortunately. You sure handled the situation with honors though Rick, and you ended up with one heck of a beautiful new Toy Hauler. You've got my respect for getting it done with Class, and Style. You take care, and enjoy your time off. 👍

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

That what I've been saying. Only let him sweep the shop. Nothing else

[@blmarti]

I hope your vacation gets better God bless

[@BitterDemo]

Funny, I know Haynes Towing Service. I owned Pittam's Trucking Co. nd they towed several of my trucks when pulling for Nationa Carriers, Bray line and M. Bruenger Co. You got a great Company to help you.

[@Carlnewman68]

Your so clever mate , wow proud of your skills .carl 🇬🇧

[@zachbrown5052]

First time I have seen your videos man, but as soon as I heard the. “That’s not good” 🤣🤣 I subscribed

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

😂 thank you sir!

[@anthonybarton2103]

Enjoy your 4th of July weekend vacation

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you sir!

[@patrickhaarhues2870]

Been there done that. Very stressful. Glad everyone ok

[@sumo_steve45]

Thank God that you had the ability to just snatch up a new truck and whittle away at getting back on vacation. Trucks come and go Brother, take care of that Family ( and your sanity ).

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Yes sir! Thank you !

[@thadsmith2889]

Well spit! Some days. Nice trailer, they build them at 1 of our plants. I take care of the air compressor that helped build that trailer. Kinda cool, anyway I hope your trip got better.

[@jswindle88]

Suck to be stranded but At least you did what you did and keep your family happy at the end of the day is good to have the knowledge that you have so no one be in panic mode that new ram 2500 is beautiful stay bless keep up the good content 💯

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Oh No that sucks - them lady’s are too dang cute!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

It wasn’t to bad, we still had a good time! Thank you sir!

[@RedogZuk]

Good gravy Pays to travel with yer tools 😎🤘🏼☀️☀️

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Word!

[@jonwall3210]

Great show good people !! I.met you at you're shop when you guys were building the snow ram

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you! Stop back by when you come through

[@jeffbailey7765]

Good video Brother. Looks like the Mrs got a new truck. Man if I had known y’all coming to Tn I would’ve met up with y’all

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

Thank you sir! Yeah I should have put out a post letting everyone know we were traveling! Someday I’ll get better at this KZbin deal

[@jackiemontgomery113]

The main thing is don’t get excited, just handle the situation damn good job 😅😅😅😅!!!!!

[@MURPHYSDIESEL]

True true, Thank you!

[@shanepetsch1930]

Stay positive love it you got this but that damn ol' Oklahoma heat is no joke.