NUT Junction Recovery. Perseverance On An Uphill Battle.

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! You just never know what the next call is going to bring. Sometimes, the seemingly simple job turns into a cumbersome task. We all have days where things just don't want to cooperate. This is one of those days for Ethan. He has to work on a steep incline over a blind hill to recover a car that slid off the road, the driver took the keys, and the steering wheel is turned and locked. This could have been handled many different ways. My common analogy, there are many ways to reach 10. The important thing is the job was completed with no injury and no further damage to the vehicle. I hope you enjoy this video!!!
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[@alexanderlacy4005]

What I seen here is someone who has a lack of experience, in a rollback especially, and that is OKAY, he got the job done, and most importantly he didn’t cut corners in terms of his safety, and that’s what matters most here. I can mention 100+ ways he could have done it better, and much faster here, but that’s not the point, he overall got the job done with minimal damage to the vehicle, and made it home safely that night. The inexperience shows, but he knows his steps in terms of safety very well, and that is the most important thing for him to know. At this point in his career, experience will come in time. We learn things every day, as long as we keep our mind open to do so. Great job Ethan, you learned a lot and called out your bad ideas, you are doing a great job young man, keep up the safe work, you will do well.

[@RonPratt]

A heartfelt, thank you. I wish others could see Ethan the way you do, rather than being so critical of him. Experience is learned and earned. As you said, he knows the basics and the safety factors. Now he needs to grow his confidence. Jobs like this are learning experiences. Life isn't easy. Jobs aren't easy. Relationships aren't easy. None of us are perfect. Perseverance, humility, and the ability to learn from our mistakes are all things that help us become better people. Again, a very heartfelt thank you. May God bless you and yours.

[@frederickwise5238]

Well done. I too could see couple places where things could have been done somewhat differently but he's hasnt had a "ton" of experience yet. The car is on the bed, no damage and working against the bad road odds, Id give him a 9.999 out of 10.

[@guysabol8743]

agrree 100% with ROn.. tight shoulders one lane only.. but a good job..glad it were not smee!

[@TowingKW]

The only issue I seen was when the Tension on the cable creating a V he walked over the cable you always wanna stay out of that V cause if that cable snapped and your in that cables path it could do some serious damage

[@philippenaluna2312]

That one took all of Ethan's ingenuity to get the job done. On one hand, one feels sorry for the lad, on t'other hand, 'it goes with the territory'!! Either way, the task was completed with no damage to #15, Ethan and no extra damage to the car. Well done Ethan!! Greetings from the UK. God bless.

[@gerrydouce923]

I like how Ethan talks to himself while doing the work its good to hear what you guys are thinking...good job Ethan.

[@davidsuperdavelarson6174]

I talk to myself a lot in fact sometimes the best information I get comes from me.

[@RedneckCowboyFeller]

Heh, around 5:42 or so, that's a genuine PRATTFALL, right there! Like father, like son. Ethan really is a chip off the ol' block, in so many ways. He doesn't just talk like his old man, or share some mannerisms, he even acts like Ron, right down to the classic Prattfall.

[@RobertDavis-ck6qu]

Ethan I love your come back when the officer ask you for your DOB 😂😂😂

[@2olvets443]

Policies need to be change where it doesn’t make it as if the innocents are treated like criminals. All they really needed was Midwest did the tow.

[@teaches2010]

Ethan you sound just like your dad❤❤

[@tedfisk1211]

Ethan has a bit of a drawl in his voice, but they do sound similar

[@jamesparcell8556]

I was going to say the same

[@vanblue7317]

Like father, like son.

[@Truckerbob1]

Wait min that's Ethan thought was Ron with a cold lmaooooo

[@amyh226]

I knew he does I was watching another video of there and thought it Ron talking but I realize it was Ethan

[@Thomas-bu6wf]

Good job Ethan! I have rolled up on several and by the looks of them they look fairly simple but they end up being everything but simple. Thinking outside the box has saved me more than once.

[@awstott]

Nothing wants to go on, or stay on #15 in this video. It's amazing how much easier it seems with the remote vs having to run back to the controls all the time - whether it be being able to steer or hold the brake or whatever. You can feel the frustration - good work sticking it through and not losing your cool and getting the job done Ethan.

[@erichayes9192]

Ethan I still remember the video of you digging out a trailer tires when you were about 13 on a call with your dad!

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

😂 ethans helarious.

[@AndrewHaverson]

Another masterful job from Ethan Pratt 👏👏 That car sure put up a fight, but you fought back stronger (and, more importantly, smarter) May God bless and keep the Midwest family safe.

[@jrw41069]

Ethan, you rock brother. U fought the good fight and won. Great job.

[@K_3_R_R]

Like Father like Son. Always finds a way to get the job done, and done safely. Well done Ethan.

[@bugsbunny1895]

“Am I going to jail or something”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jafo9346]

At five minutes in my wife declares, " It's Ethan!" You sound just like your old man. Great job sir. Keep those videos coming!

[@patleclerc7227]

That was an epic battle and at the end Ethan got it done. Good job!

[@wesjohnson3035]

Did the cop ever get into the trunk?

[@kevinstonerock3158]

At least Eleanor didn’t win in the end! Ethen didn’t cause any damage but he got the blame for it from her. Talk about misbehavin’!

[@ryancompton6233]

Am I going to jail? Lol😂 Rookie cop? Or is that line of questioning standard practice?

[@Bugsbunny-mc9qq]

😂

[@StormChaserCalebkime]

Standard questions. He’s been a state patrol for as long as I can remember. Great trooper.

[@Newberntrains]

might be newer and the last thing u want to do is get in your squad to do the report the wrecker drivers done gone with the car and out of there with your report having blank spaces for the info you forgot so the trooper is just covering bases to make sure the report can be done correct and accurate

[@maryannanderson2213]

I've been a subscriber for several years and I never get tired of watching you make these runs. This particular one gave Ethan a bit of trouble but I enjoyed watching him try different approaches until he finally got the job done. Good work, Ethan.

[@christepherbatts3446]

Good Job Ethan..

[@rayh21]

Good morning Ron & Ethan...! Have a safe day & God Bless...!

[@rigo7595]

I watching your videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos and 😯👍💯🤜🤛🤘🤙🙌👏👊🔥

[@marymassey4994]

Enjoyed the video. And yes, Ethan gave us a bit of a chuckle, but he worked thru it.😊

[@davidsuperdavelarson6174]

Ethan isn't Ron anymore than Ron is Ethan. Remember ladies and gentleman once upon a time you started out green and learning how to do it all.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for making this point. It took me YEARS to learn all the things you see on the channel and I still make mistakes every day. The day we stop learning is the day we take our last breath. Thank you for your continued friendship Dave, your kindness, for watching and may God bless you.

[@davidsuperdavelarson6174]

I'm 70 Ron and still learning everyday about things. Yup made my fair share of mistakes along with doing something the hard more than once. But I as you sit back and learn from those endeavors and strive to not repeat ourselves. Where you have the advantage on me is you record most of your stuff and can take a look again at what you did and learn from it or see you did the right thing. Old Fire Chief told me once after a big fire that he would attack it the same way if he had to do it again unless in the meantime he learned a better way to do so. He pointed out it's always easier for the next guy to say you did it wrong but remember he wasn't there and had the privilege of looking at the situation for maybe a number of days and wasn't having to decide right this minute what to do. Claiming to be perfect is the biggest mistake one can make in their life and saying you never did make a mistake is the second one.@@RonPratt

[@JohnHallgren]

In opening segments, Ethan is difficult to hear because he’s probably not speaking as loudly as needed to offset truck and road noise. Kindly asking him to be more vocal in future, please?

[@Dadsredvampire]

Ethan i could feel the frustration all the way in ohio. Great job, great video

[@PetrolJunkie]

On a different note: That is situation is exactly what skates where made for, when you need to go in a different direction than what the tires are pointed. I have a set of nylon but wood works as well. Put them under the tires and they slide as the name would imply. If you get a good set you can practically push the vehicle around by hand. They do make the ones with wheels on them, but I don't particularly like them and would rather not use them because in some situations they roll too easy if you know what I mean. Plus the wood or nylon wedges can be made easily in a home shop with a band saw or jig saw.

[@timdouglass9831]

I know Ron's used skates before, and I thought of them on this one as well. I'm guessing that they are used rarely enough that Ethan just didn't think of them.

[@wandalbowen8101]

Good job Ethan! Ron, you would have put away those items that you were finished using immediately. I am sure Ethan picked everything up before leaving. What was in the trunk that the officer wanted to check?

[@scottb02]

Ethan is one smart cookie! It's good to see Ethan doing pulls and getting some video time! You have brought him up well Ron. He's very smart and very intuitive. Very well-done Ethan!

[@charlesterviel5748]

He did a good job and kept at it.. watching grandpa and his dad he learned a lot 🙏😊

[@PDG8128]

I got a kick as he talked to all the inanimate objects throughout this video. I always did that when working too.

[@dcrelief]

Truly a NUT job. when the video started I thought: geez, Ron must have a cold. A little more talking and I knew it was Ethan. Good for you, Eth...

[@paulalaporte195]

Ok. Please forgive me. But when the door didn’t open I lost it 😂. I know it’s not necessarily funny but everything that could have gone wrong went. Ethan I say next time say “ Lord it’s not funny anymore!” Lol “ I know you are trying to challenge me a little help here would be good” 😉 God bless and have a great day. ❤

[@edwardjohnson2677]

You always get to 10,many thanks for the videos God bless you and yours stay safe cant wait to see your next call

[@tonyclare7011]

WELL DONE SIR , proud papa you should have 👍👍👍

[@55VickyV]

As soon as I saw Ethan close the car door, I knew it had locked. I don’t think his friend in the car was happy with the whole scene which was causing pressure on Ethan. Ethan, next time slow down and think the situation over. You were in too much of a hurry to think straight.

[@chrissalmeron2262]

I like how you guys are allowed in your state to have blue red light makes a huge difference and help you guys stay extra safe as ppl think your police from far away I wish we could do that in Canada would keep us a lot safer at the end of the day

[@scottsmith1569]

Hopefully you'll have better luck with your 24 Western Star then we've had with our 23 & 24. My 23 has now been back to the dealership TEN TIMES since January 23. It currently has 6 warning lights on, just the norm I guess. Our 24 has had similar problems, mostly electrical connections and sensors. The PTO bracket has broke 3 times until we made our own, the driver's door wiring harness has been replaced in both trucks. Self leveling valve replaced twice. Currently abs/speed sensor is causing the dash light up.

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Ethan, your grit and determination impresses me!! Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. Stuck in gear, steering locked etc . The terrain didn’t help either. But, you triumphed in the end. Well done sir!! At least it wasn’t raining or dark. If this had been a test, you would have passed with honours!! Your Dad trained you well. Best Wishes Roy W UK

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up with the good work Ron love watching you on KZbin god bless

[@jrw41069]

That was not Ron in the video, that was Ethan

[@amyh226]

@lloydreeves715 that not Ron it’s Ethan he sound like his Dad

[@richardsteinick6991]

Good job. The camera doesn't show how slick that hillside is, nor the bugs. The screwed up stearing fought you too. I see a lot of Ron in you, and thats good. All in all, B for job completed and A+ for safety.

[@gapcityracing6086]

If you could have let the rear wheels roll it would have came up on the road a lot easier from my experience, if you want to change the angle lock the front and back tires and pull of u want it to move back as your pulling unlock it all and it will roll back, just a my lil fyi but as long as the job gets done that’s all that matters

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Guys. Near by Me we have H.O.G. intersection HAHAHAHA A lot of Harley Davidson photos taken there..

[@thatdave86]

Observation Shut the door ,save any damages Don't kick equipment around ,pick it and place it Wheel Dolly's would have worked to get the front around ,if you have them,or those wooden wedges think they are used as wheel skids ,they combined may have helped with the steep angle ! Ron ,would turning around and backing up to the car and grabbing the front helped any ??

[@Chandler7157]

Ethan did a great job on this one. Sure he may have cut a few corners here and there but giving the car was being stubborn and fighting him the whole 9 yards, I don’t blame him. He got the job done and as fast as he could. Great job Ethan. Ron I’d like to ask you the million dollar question, have you seen the new M100 and do you plan on acquiring one?

[@adamt4742]

@Ron Pratt, I know you have mentioned that a regular wrecker doesn't work for your buisness, but I would've had it out of the ditch and ready to roll in about 10 min with one. would you mind sharing the reason it doesn't work? (not trying to be a wise guy, I'm genuinly curious) @Ethan, while there are absolutely many ways to reach 10, I would've put the strap thru the front passenger wheel and more less spun it up on to the shoulder and loaded it from there. just some friendly advice from a fellow operator

[@LilyandOllieTv]

Exactly Ethan sounds like his dad I thought wrong was with a cold lol I'm sorry wrong I got your son confused with you I seriously thought damn Ron has a serious cold right now oh my lord your son sounds just like you

[@asphaltcowboy3894]

Nice job Ethan there’s a few thing I would have done differently but overall not bad….just a head up keep some short 4x4s and chalk the back wheels and let the winch pull the car straight…use your skates if you have them

[@frelnc]

This was Ethan working alone? I think he did a great job. I could see him figuring each move as he went. Very impressive. Love how you were talking to yourself here and there. Job well done.

[@diedfrombored5295]

One thing I learned is that winch sucks, can't even pull a passenger car up and onto the flatbed without an insane amount of effort and constant repositioning. I feel like the winch should be good enough to have backed up in like with the car, set the flatbed down and winch it up all the way onto the flatbed, that would be a good winch. Are all winches this weak? Or was the electronic system failing?

[@jaratt85]

Date night in the rollback.. oh the life of a tow operator. Well.. we all know what Ethan's like when he's mad now.. He's one of those guys that when he gets mad he stops thinking clearly and needs to take a minute to breathe and let his mind function correctly. If he wasn't made he would've noticed that the stop for the cable was up against the side pulley as soon as he hooked that front tire up and he'd never have any stroke to pull it with. If he would've taken a second to chill he would've noticed it and moved it up. Frustration and agitation makes the brain take a vacation. That said it's still better than me.. if that had been me you would've been hearing all sorts of weird sounds followed by more and more cussing the more frustrated I got until I suddenly got quiet and the next thing you'd see/hear would potentially be me hurting myself as I started forcing it or me accidentally breaking something as I forced it. When I get really mad at things I tend to tighten up my core and start lifting things/shoving things that I shouldn't... like when I picked up and entire 7 foot couch by myself because I was sick of fighting with it and it hurt my foot.. or when we were putting a car on a trailer and I got mad at it and just dropped down and went full lineman on it and put my shoulder into it and forced it over a couple feet.. Not good for the body but it gets results... at the cost of a few days of being laid out in gnarly pain.

[@timothyfricker7413]

I was expecting the car to be in the ditch. On the other side. The road by the time you've finishut. But it's not. How many times you try? You did it in the end. Some jobs are just pigs. Well done

[@michaelmurray9643]

Ron, how/where do I find the video that you did re: kindness and also a good deed that someone has done for me ? I thought it was a recent video but I cannot find it.

[@paulmcauley3820]

He got it but it wasn't pretty. Very dangerous to leave tie down strap on the road next to traffic passing and blocking left on back of truck deck when he arrived. A bit disorganized.

[@thunderbear0]

In these situations 1 ton wrecker shines. Shorter wheel base, 2 winches and a boom

[@balsachopper7]

Ethan 1, car 0. When the Pratts are on the job the vehicle may put up a good fight but will always lose. Good job Ethan.

[@keithmalmberg8395]

Not 100% sure but, would it have been quicker once the car was on the road to reset and pull the front on using "skids"and let the back roll straight. Just a different look at the process.

[@robb5834]

Good job bro dad be well proud u I'm sure I know learning in beginning no fun but in end worth it 👍 if ya dad ever got bad I that won't be case but if did he know u run the trucks etc I hope Mike's OK not seen him ages and Raymond like him to well all staff but Mike cool .

[@danswartwood4580]

Yes, perseverance pays off thank you for sharing

[@lockedin60]

Ron looks are deceiving. Before you actually hooked up the motor vehicle the way it was sitting looked like a rather mundane pull in. Not so. You had a lot of adjustments you had to do to get the motor vehicle securely on the rollback.

[@rogerdehaven5603]

You guys need a tow truck one would have been perfect for this call.

[@Bespokelasers]

Ethan, has become a true tow operator. He took his girl on a tow job. Your dad would be proud Ron.

[@solarcitygarage]

There comes a time when you just have to angle the truck where you need it and block the road, then you can hustle and get out of the way.

[@chrissalmeron2262]

I have never done it that way before but you still got that job done buddy good 👍🏽 I toughT once you had it lifted a bit you would have put your jhooks under back axles and done it that way but learning all this tow stuff is fun and we ll do it our own way whatever gets that job done safe and off we all go home like the videos keep them coming team

[@MaggieandMissyPugs]

Ron I have seen you pull 18 wheelers out a ditch that didn't give you 25% of the problem

[@Randscaping]

I keep asking the same question over and over in my mind. Why doesn’t he use skates on the front wheels? Sure, they will hang up on the bed end but it will get you as far as you need to go to get out of a jam.

[@mjsteelersnation]

Ethan is pretty funny. Since he was set up in opposite lane of travel over the blind hill anyway. Would it have matter much if he went ahead lined up with the car. See like traffic had enough time to adjust

[@victorb145]

I keep thinking. Why don't he do .........? Then when he gets to it he does, what I was thinking. There must just be some things that are not clear on camera he has to deal with first.

[@greyterry2780]

That lodar remote system is it the air powered or the full electric one I’m wanting to put one on my roll back and haven’t made my mind up which one I want to go with any input would be greatly appreciated

[@drbcrb]

I am not a tow driver so just from observing I am surprised he pulled the car up the hill with driver door open. Could have been a problem had the dirt gotten caught on something.

[@lorishelton7060]

Officer could have helped Ethan more by blocking both ends off.

[@JasonRichardson-l6o]

Foot brake on winch front right wheel, spin front end around,whilst back wheels are locked on with brake applied

[@RandyPanco]

That was a great recovery and learning experience

[@dcunha522]

I mean could have saved a bunch of time by keeping the car in park instead of fighting it. From a veteran operator.

[@earleddings5166]

Wait a minute , if that was Ethan then who was the passenger in the tie dye shirt ? You sure that Wasn't Ron ? Ron said if Ethan could move the truck over in the other lane then the job wouldn't have been so long . He said successfully .

[@lancebillingsley199]

Was not paying attention and was going Ron sure talking to him self tell I realized and was reading the comments that it was Ethan on the recovery and does sound like his dad Ron behind the camera

[@ramrod6279]

Never heard hwy patrol ask for ur dads date of birth or name for that matter. I would of been asking same question u did Ethan.

[@LindaPhillips-t3h]

Ethan I hope you went and got the wheel chock out of the road and your metal hook you threw in the high grass. You showed that car whose boss. Good job

[@cathymansberger1421]

Have way more patience than me something would have been broke more than half way through that one🤬🤯🤔😉

[@Brettsharplpn]

Good job Ethan, that thing fought you every last step of the way. Say, who was that riding shotgun?

[@harryscott9533]

awesome performance , watching in ohio

[@gearjamor]

Ouch.

[@davidwayne9982]

I've done several of these--- in the desert and mountains.. always enjoyed recovery work...

[@ОлегАлексеев-ч7ф]

Отличная работа, хотя многие вещи затрудняли ему это сделать!!! Даже если в кадре не видно лицо Ethan, его можно узнать по специфическим его движениям, в отличии от Ron, он часто предметы двигает ногой, ему не хочется наклонятся или может спина болит?🤷‍♂

[@bigcody1658]

Ethan just had a rough time that whole job man I hate it when a car want do right for you makes you wanna say colorful words 😂 good job tho bud got it did

[@Qballl]

I need Ethan to stop sounding like Ron. This is now like the 3rd time it took me a solid 10 seconds to realize it's not Ron I jist go was Ron sick oh no it's Ethan

[@jacquelatourcaptainunderpa8475]

Ron can you please pray for me I have to have open heart surgery I have a swollen Arota. Be safe my friends.

[@PatrickHanley6386]

I respect police authority as much as you do, but good for you questioning the need for your date of birth.

[@TcclLtd]

Ethan, you will need more patient to focus on your job like your farther does

[@timdavenport8484]

Personally I would have just taking both lanes and gotton it out that way but that’s my way of doing it

[@johnnymorrison1029]

I'll tell you a secret how to get that car on bring you a can of wd40 will help you slide that car around any way you want to go

[@ShopUse]

I think about half way on the truck I would have given up nd used the wheel lift.

[@scottvecere1415]

He wasn’t talking to himself. There was a female companion with him. 😊

[@glyngosnell]

Bratt your doing a great job lol

[@gregorybowman4]

Once he got in on the road he could have turned around and grabbed it from the front so he has more control of it or if u could put skates under the front tires

[@dawnlindgron5570]

Ethan is learning so good job . They make cars to low to the ground now days ! Hate it too

[@TimboWhite-sh6bb]

Good Morning There My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & I Am Still Praying For You & All Involved In The Automobile Accident

[@fullers1966]

You mentioned an accident I didn't hear about that what happened I will be praying for him and his family hopefully nobody was hurt seriously

[@ronaldsomlay2573]

Great video!!! Who’s the youngster in the truck?

[@edwardmyers1746]

Man that car was a pain in the hoo-ah! Sterring wheel kept doing the exact opposite of what it needed to.

[@timmcmillen582]

The person in the side seat . Training or partner. . . I'm hoping it's it his partner And a new crew member