You get quite a workout walking, hitting the ground and getting up, hauling heavy towing components! I'm glad you're doing so well.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
It helps burn off the cupcake addiction. LOL God bless.
@idadho7 жыл бұрын
The way you backed up in that tight spot and put the wheel lifts right where you wanted them, someone might thing you are a pro. There are so many doubters when the space is tight. I always say, if I missed all the obstacles, the space was not too tight. If you can't open the tool box doors, that is getting tight. Great driving.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@ciromauriciousa43825 жыл бұрын
Ron is a Brazilian living in California, I'm working with tow truck although I have already worked in Brazil here I am learning a lot with your videos, congratulations and thank you !!
@shermancreech93283 жыл бұрын
You should show some of your shop work. I love watching what you do with the tator too. An awesome machine for sure. Keep up the good work and keep the faith brother. God Bless you all.
@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn4 жыл бұрын
It*s impressive how you manage to get through tight spots, in order to tow the unit out, good job like always,good bless.
@arleneesserine17663 жыл бұрын
been watching for awhile now. had to be towed twice after getting hit both times by persons with no insurance, no license, prior history of DUI. getting out of the way for police, ambulance or tow trucks with lights coming down the road or on the side of the road is very important. traveling back and from Illinois to Tennessee i often see many who do not get over and out of the way. Thank you for your and your teams service to helping keep our roads safe.
@clintdoolittle15766 жыл бұрын
Hello Ron I have watched about 20 of ur vids now and I got to say is u r freaking awesome ur fast, smart about safety smart with ur surroundings and u NEVER lose ur cool please dont stop making these vids u r unbelievable to watch thanks for ur time
@metalman0657 жыл бұрын
I keep watching some of the other towing conpany video's and comparing to yours. Ron i have to say, I'm very impressed with your truck. You have the best looking and most versatile and very well equipped wrecker I've seen. Awesome. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for All the Hard work you put into all the videos.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comments. God bless.
@DonRRicks7 жыл бұрын
Ron, my brother, as I sit in the relative comfort of my home in frigid Midlothian Texas, I’ve gotta tell you that this video makes me remember exactly why I got out of the oil field. Zero F is too cold for these 62 year old bones. Take care, God bless and keep making these videos for arm chair tow truck drivers to enjoy.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
I like the cold, but this was a bit drastic for me too. LOL God bless and stay warm!
@susanowens63932 ай бұрын
Another great job done by you Ron. You're the best!
@susanowens63933 жыл бұрын
Another great job done.i also dont know much about towing but I enjoy watching these shows Ron is the best
@TheCalgarydoug7 жыл бұрын
Another win for Ron Pratt. I do like to watch you work Ron. Not much aggravates me more than incompetent people so of course I'm pretty happy when I see someone who always does it right. I've seen heavy tow operators on TV here that make me wonder how they got their job when they make fools of themselves so often. When you were pulling in behind that tractor I was thinking more light would be a good thing. I know you have lots of lights but in the dark there's no such thing as too much. I remember one cab over I drove when I was hauling fuel had aircraft landing lights because I unloaded at the back of the truck stop into the key lock tanks which were near the runway that would land a 747. There were often bears back there so lots of light could be a life saver. Of course you can't use them on the road but in your line of work I think they'd be a good thing. Take care and stay safe Ron.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments and sharing your experiences. I agree, there can never be too many lights when it is dark. God bless.
@Garcansdad7 жыл бұрын
Every now and then it gets cold here in Texas. This video reminded me of a freeze we had in 1989. I'm a car guy and yet a friend of mine who is a railroader, called me and asked why his GM F3 diesel train wouldn't start. I said check the fuel. He said it looked like Jello. That might be the problem I said.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
That'd be the issue!!! God bless.
@AddableStone137 жыл бұрын
I learned the hard way with Ford F-250
@markverloop88905 жыл бұрын
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@robertstandley84017 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron, I am retired from a public utility in Nashville. One cold day back in the late 80's I grabbed the underground service van that has a high wattage heating unit for the manhole crews. Stuck it into the air cleaner and the extra heat allowed the truck to start. I had 10 trucks that would not start that morning, saved the day.
@wademunkey7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the music Ron. The methods and procedures in these videos make me as an engineer think. Thoroughly enjoyable. Great job.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a nice comment. God bless.
@goodmoaningvietnam14397 жыл бұрын
Just drinking my morning coffee, with a cool breeze coming through the house keeping it at 22 deg. Watching your video made me kind of happy I'd got away from the cold and moved to Vietnam. It will warm up during the day to shorts and T shirt weather. Man just watching your vid made me feel cold.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you made the right move for you. I'm still stuck in the cold. LOL. Actually I like the cold better than the heat. It really drags me down. We get to experience Spring, Summer and Winter here in MO all in one week!! God bless and thanks for watching.
@KNJensen7 жыл бұрын
That last rear-tow timelapse clip was actually pretty cool!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. God bless.
@jackoostman13197 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS Ron on 84k subscribers you will be in the 100k club very soon Stay Safe
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I sure hope we hit that 100k too. God bless and thanks for the support.
@NoFearzz17 жыл бұрын
Ron, I think a Tow cam on the light bar would be an amazing addition for when you are towing stuff, have the camera face backwards so we can see what happens when you back up or when you go through traffic! Love the video like always!
@LarryParker19587 жыл бұрын
There IS a cam like that. I just found it myself, because it's shown after the end credits.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Nice idea. I am going to end up being a traveling film production. LOL Thanks for the info. and for watching. God bless.
@JIM-sb8qh6 жыл бұрын
wow watching u sure brings back the fun it was when i drove a flat bed sure wish i could go back to it one day what a great guy u are ! would like working for u !!! are u hiring lol to cold back there for me!!! u take me back to the good old days!!! of towing an recovering of cars an trucks i did for 4 years till they went under an layed me off!!! great videos !!!!
@mikebiron73397 жыл бұрын
My new favorite tow channel. I used to be a REPONUT watcher, but, watched all his videos and he isn't doing anymore. Love the camera angles, as it's familiar to REPONUT's. You do great work, always thinking ahead, and are a good man Ron. Keep up the good work and great videos!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my channel. God bless
@Mrtubbs567 жыл бұрын
For the last week, every time I step out the door I holler BURRRR!! LOL Stay safe and bundled up Ron. This cold ain't done with us yet!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
We have some snow and ice here today. I like the cold, the snow, but NOT the ice. God bless and stay safe.
@JustBeingHonest8137 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you educating as you go along with your job Ron Pratt you sir, are AWESOME! Continue to educate us as you go!!! It's greatly helpful for us to understand what it is that you are doing!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless
@houzepw7 жыл бұрын
Cold makes every job seem harder. Great job as always!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
It does, but I would rather be in the cold than the heat. God bless.
@susanowens6393Ай бұрын
Another great job done by you Ron.
@qroconnor88127 жыл бұрын
I love it when I see a little icon of a rotator in my sub box. I’m a simple man, I see Ron Pratt in my sub box , I watch it
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for supporting my channel. God bless and keep you.
@rudyhardy3707 жыл бұрын
I've been following this channel for about 8 months and I don't know anything about towing, but watching you and your crew is a thing of beauty. Ron, you are the most knowledgeable, professional and confident person that I have ever come across in my 66 years on this great earth. Question: Do you have a PhD in towing (smile)? If not you should! Be safe my friend and Happy New Year to you and yours.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much m9 ovich. God bless.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a nice comment. I may have a PhD in hard knocks LOL God bless.
@markmayfield22286 жыл бұрын
I came to Ron's channel looking for good ways to get aluminum bodied 1000 cu ft cement tankers unstuck. We go to a lot of oil fields to spread for their pads. We have a lot of newer drivers (and even us seasoned ones) who get buried in soft ground. Our newer drivers are damaging their trailers because they don't know where to hook up...neither do the equipment operators who try to pull them out. I've been learning even more than I bargained for.
@alexushighfield91095 жыл бұрын
Ron Pratt don't we all...work hard and play hard too.... always with the most respect of others....God Bless you Ron and all.
@alexushighfield91095 жыл бұрын
Mark Mayfield we never get to old to learn something new...God Bless.
@patricksill87936 жыл бұрын
The music at the beginning of the video was a nice touch Ron, I am usually listening to the bible while watching your show, but since I had already done that I listened while you had it on fast forward; and like I said, nice touch!
@donaldshires58762 жыл бұрын
Good job hooking up. I love those steering wheel straps, I use em anytime I tow one backwards. I don't trust them seatbelts.
@oizuminet7 жыл бұрын
I am always looking forward to the video. It is easy to understand in English, it also helps studying conversation. ron's job is accurate and fast. I am pleasantly watching. In addition, I can not forget the attention to the surroundings at all, I am surprised that it is dealt with carefully. It is a sight that can not be seen rarely in Japan now. I would like to go see the actual someday.
@Kickinpony667 жыл бұрын
I am sure Ron would be happy for you to visit!
@jeffryblackmon48467 жыл бұрын
伊藤邦剛, That is very interesting that you use these videos to help you understand English. I feel that here in the USA English is changed slightly and could be called the American language. I think it is the same in Australia. I expect that some folks will disagree with me. Cheers!
@fulwell17 жыл бұрын
Your English is excellent! And your choice of KZbin channels to watch is equally good - Ron is a true gentleman, a consummate professional, and a credit to us all. Best wishes from the UK
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much to all for such positive comments!!! I cannot for the life of me believe that MY English is good LOL. My wife chuckled at that one. She said "Oh no, someone is using Southeast Missouri twang as an example of English?" Thanks to all for watching and God bless.
@joeashbubemma6 жыл бұрын
Ron - Why is it that most people with a Southern accent, are some of the most kindest, courteous, polite people in America today? You rarely hear people call each other "sir" or "ma'am" anymore, unless you're getting pulled over by a cop. I notice you also support the 2nd Amendment. It's interesting that Asians (like myself), share a lot of the same Conservative values - God, Country, Family. Today, it's nothing but, "ME,ME,ME".
@rondogwil7 жыл бұрын
I giggled a little when you pulled out the chain saw. LOL. Got to be prepared for everything. Stay safe!.....and warm.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
I'm an Eagle Scout....always prepared LOL. God bless.
@Dan-uv5lw6 жыл бұрын
Ron, You have my sense of humor. It seems like New England will have snow or rain in July. Be thankful you are not in New England. But it seems like Missouri is like New England this time of year.
@jonathanaarons28826 жыл бұрын
Mr.Ron You r doing a fine job keep up the good work,I in joy watching. your. video u and your family have a bless day
@danmack31736 жыл бұрын
I must say the stickers on the side of your truck light up beautifully
@Kickinpony667 жыл бұрын
Yep, about once every 10 or 11 years we get a cold snowy winter. Hopefully this will help kill off those pesky insects that we've been dealing with, for the past few years. I can absolutely sympathize with him about being drenched and cold. I got drenched with 34 degree seawater when I was in the US Navy; that was in 1995, I've never been colder. You've been using the heck out of that wheel lift lately! Once again, another fine video!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
In Missouri you just never know what you will get. It was 61 degrees in the same week!!! God bless.
@wayne-brock75157 жыл бұрын
The only one place you can live at and not having to experience the cold like that is living in Hawaii. I like the colder weather over the heat anytime but to cold is to cold. Makes it hard even for your body to move and work out in it. Enjoy your videos, always have. Thank you for another job well done. Be safe out there, God Bless You. HAPPY NEW YEARS
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh the sound of Hawaii is almost too much. LOL God bless.
@garyhart39817 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron love your videos drove it flatbed or rollback for 12 years love the way you do your stuff and I've noticed it back you said some people don't pay attention and don't classify trucks as emergency vehicles love you still love your videos keep up the good work
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@Gizmo42Rodeo7 жыл бұрын
Volume level of the intro music is much better now. Us headphone users thank you. Always enjoy watching what you do.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! God bless.
@thebear54547 жыл бұрын
I feel for you Ron. Not only working in the dark but in that nasty cold.
@caseychambers43226 жыл бұрын
Love your show and that truck Ron.. God Bless and keep on trucking... Casey from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
@altheavpc70397 жыл бұрын
Ron, we can use you and your trucks here in the " Warm" Washington state! Love your videos. I especially like the "big" truck". Bless you and all the people that work with you. Althea
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@davidclarke40407 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron great job it looked so cold I bet a lot of truck did not start that day stay safe and God bless you bud
@dave1182a7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the share Ron please stay safe and warm this season i get a feeling its going to be a rough one.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. God bless.
@jerrypin67405 жыл бұрын
Ron thank you for sharing with us GOD bless everyone, from Kentucky i really enjoy watching your channel
@teresachapman11303 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and you do awesome work and very professional
@jfbeam7 жыл бұрын
"I hate the cold" Amen to that. I've never been happier to go to Miami! We got there before the storm, but didn't beat it back. I-95 from South of Savannah to I-26 was a complete nightmare. We hopped west a bit to US301 to get around it -- just a few miles west was like nothing happened. Once we got back to 95, there was a truck and trailer on it's side in the median. A few miles north was a rig completely backwards in the median -- that had to be an interesting ride... luckily, he didn't hit anything; driving north and the next minute you're in the median aimed perfectly south. Not far from that was the remains of a trailer on the SB side out in the trees. Nothing left but sheet metal and insulation.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Things can happen so quickly when the weather doesn't cooperate. I am glad you made it back safely. God bless.
@thomasprotzman73747 жыл бұрын
thanks ron be carfull on those roads even with big truck like yours it easy to lose drive slow watch your speed thanks for your great videos on youtube.com take care my friend tom protzman from oshkosh wisconsin.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Yep. I've had a lot of practice with winter driving the last couple weeks. Last night was exceptionally dangerous. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@markrobinson38307 жыл бұрын
You is truly a blessing to others. May the blood of Jesus keep you near.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. God bless you as well my friend.
@123456789671117 жыл бұрын
I love watching all your videos! stumbled upon your channel about 4 months ago. great content, keep it up! makes me want to become a tow truck driver now
@MrBusdriver637 жыл бұрын
-17c or 0 f is very cold Ron there ,thankfully here in Maffra Victoria Australia, we are in the middle of summer and now it is 15c [cool] tomorrow it is going to be about 25c [ 77 f ] and 35c [ 95 f ] on Friday , love the warmth Ron, I have really bad Arthritis in my ankles.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Australia is on my Bucket List for sure. God bless.
@richardgrumpywelsh24857 жыл бұрын
Ron they should have called Midwest to pluck that 737 of from the clif in Turkey, It would have been a great show
@paulcourtemanche23867 жыл бұрын
I am a service advisor at a Chevrolet dealership in New Hampshire. DEF will start to freeze at 12F according to what GM says. There is no additive or winter blend for it, to prevent freezing. Even though Zero on the Thermometer is not unusual, even here in Southern NH, We had over 2 weeks of below average tempatures, even here.
@ursus3536 жыл бұрын
You have so many cool toys in your tool compartments.....
@davidpoole38867 жыл бұрын
Morning Ron As Allways well done take care and god blees
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@jimsvideos72017 жыл бұрын
Those are the jobs that make even an awful cup of coffee after taste pretty good.
@69virgin19667 жыл бұрын
Jim's videos you are absolutely correct sir.
@ВладимирКирчанов-я4д7 жыл бұрын
besides all,.you have to (at list) like, what you doing,...
@rosscharlie53497 жыл бұрын
Never a truer sentence written, probably by a man whose had some rough tasting char at the start of a job only for it to be ambrosia of the gods when your putting away your equipment to go home to heat and a cuddle from the wife Hello Jim From the UK. Darren
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
You got that right! My wife has me spoiled to Starbuck's coffee. She brews it at home. I like it strong!!! LOL God bless.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Hello Ross. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@excavatoree7 жыл бұрын
It's always a good evening when I see Ron's uploaded another video.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@cathyshamy85522 жыл бұрын
It’s cool and you could squeeze through that gap and plus I never saw you back up and Hitch up A truck like that
@jimb77385 жыл бұрын
That is why winter summer l don't shut down my truck l head out it stays running tell l get back home and park it in my driveway plugged in
@Victormassano7 жыл бұрын
That sure looked cold and just before sunrise is always the coldest part of the day normally, hard to get the fingers working in those Temp.s ...Another great video Ron ,Stay Safe Watch Your 6 and God Bless
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. It was cold, but today is worse! God bless and stay safe.
@artyart317 жыл бұрын
Can you say “damage free towing” 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@zalmaflash7 жыл бұрын
I got cold just watching that. Ya done good - again. Thanks
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and God bless.
@roydavis22427 жыл бұрын
Something even RVers driving diesels should know is that DEF will begin to crystallize and freeze at 12 deg F. I love winter camping but have a heater for my block and DEF tank. I don't want to meet a tow-truck driver the hard way.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Good plan! God bless and thank you for watching.
@upnorth18077 жыл бұрын
Howdy Ron, you did this pick up the same way I was thinking about doing it if I was in your position. Stay safe, stay warm, and God bless.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and God bless.
@borderreiver32887 жыл бұрын
an amazing amount of kit you carry for every type of situation...
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@StormChaserCalebkime7 жыл бұрын
Hope your having a good Time down South. God Bless And Be Safe.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, IT IS COLD!!!! God bless.
@StormChaserCalebkime7 жыл бұрын
Ron Pratt yes Sir it is Can't wait for this January Thaw this weekend.
@jrand26317 жыл бұрын
Nice sunrise. Take care in the cold.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@leefranklin14157 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Michigan. ;) Had 7 last week we had to put inside. Amazing how below 0 will keep a truck from starting.
@timothybarney72577 жыл бұрын
We were going through the same problems with our diesel backup generators...only problem, you can't bring them inside! We were loading them up with de-gel as best we could, and our generator service company ended up buying out every bottle of K100-D that NAPA had at their Northeast Corporate Distro center to keep up.
@Joshua79C7 жыл бұрын
Save your money on that additive and get a tank heating blanket and plug in when parked for more than a few hours after running for at least an hour for places that prohibit idling for noise or other emission pollution issues.
@thetraindriver017 жыл бұрын
A cold one to start the year off Ron ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️
@philsmidwestclassiccars1507 жыл бұрын
Great pickup in the elements of Mother Nature. The DEF Fluid is like 99% water. It freezes very easily if not bouncing down the highway. I've had to put a special anti freeze in my tank, & it still froze. Sitting out in the cold winter air, I'm surprised you didn't have to bust the brakes loose. Stay warm Ron, it's cold up here in WI too.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@cresshead7 жыл бұрын
looking mighty cold there, another brilliant job well done. top stuff as usual
@bettyhines19767 жыл бұрын
good work Ron, stay warm out there, god bless and keep you.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@nobull-dozer33567 жыл бұрын
Peace be with you and yours Ron !
@edwardfinneran57347 жыл бұрын
Ron you are the man , and god bless yuo all and keep safe
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@norwichcornerschristianchu22357 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron, Love your videos and I got to say, you definitely work hard for your money. God bless you sir
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@Bystander3337 жыл бұрын
I'm from the UK and when you said "zero degrees" I thought well that's nothing till you said "Fahrenheit" (-17C below freezing). So I guess it really was cold then!
@danielrose13927 жыл бұрын
Continental climate, something you don't experience in the UK and known for extreme temperatures. Just imagine these temperatures in Spain, the latitude is about the same.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
BRRRR is all I can say. God bless.
@Wolfiejohn7 жыл бұрын
yea that is cold i lived in macon mo for 10 yrs so thats like living in mn where i am now stay warm my friend and god bless and protect u
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless you as well.
@CrossAnchors7 жыл бұрын
I can sympathise with your friend Ron, having a breakdown over the Festive Season, my beloved Mercedes suffered major fuel contamination, in that, somehow, I ended up with petrol in my diesel tank, which cost quite a lot to have the fuel tank drained, the fuel system drained and cleaned out, right through to the injectors, and the engine completely checked out to make sure there was no damage, made for a good Christmas
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thankfully , you didn't have any damage. God bless and so glad your Christmas was on track again. God bless.
@cynthiaherr90297 жыл бұрын
Ron please don't forget any clothing to keep yourself warm..I was cold watching ya..lol Seriously Have a great weekend, get the sun-porch fixed..lol Be safe and Take care ..
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
I come prepared. LOL I have a heated jacket too. God bless.
@chefmatthammerschmidt84085 жыл бұрын
Beautiful choice in chainsaw. Stihl has never done me wrong.
@anthonyrobertson17877 жыл бұрын
🖑Hi Ron, thank you for the video.and i did not know DF will freeze 😲.🙏
@Joshua79C7 жыл бұрын
its a third Urea and two thirds deionized (mineral-less) WATER so yeah it will freeze much like diesel even if it was treated with antifreeze/gelling additive, both require heater in such cold and even so that can only work so well.
@rosscharlie53497 жыл бұрын
Ethan. 1ST buddy Beat you to it at last little man lol. So what's with the dislikes Ron .Some one found out Santa isn't real or found out how the job should be done . Take care Ron watch your 6 All the best to you and your family for 2018. Daz UK
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Ha, thank you for the chuckle Ross Charlie. God bless and Happy New Year.
@randallvos7 жыл бұрын
I don't know how the fuel system on his truck was set up, but the Detroit powered Cascadias have a heater in the fuel filter. Starting procedures are to turn the key on and leave it on for at least five minutes to warm the fuel filter. Hopefully, it should start. A block heater would also help, but it looks like he has no provision to plug it in where he is parked. Cascadias also have a habit of leaking coolant in the area of the DEF tank, at least that was the case with mine when it was cold out.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing. God bless.
@Sandman450037 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Good work sir.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@nathanchristian44957 жыл бұрын
Love the Video Ron! Great Job! Can't Wait For More From You!
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@ricardophynque51285 жыл бұрын
I've been watching long enough to know what's in each of those cabinets in the big Pete Truck......everything in it's place and a place for everything..........
@danachappell38617 жыл бұрын
Brrr!!!! Know how you feel about the freaking cold. We had bitter cold temps (avg. -25C c/w windchill of -35C) for 2 weeks. Yesterday it was +15C and wind.. right now it's +3C and dropping fast. lol What weird weather.
@edwardfinneran57347 жыл бұрын
as i looked on the weather for you and it looks like some rain with fog so becareful and god bless
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Actually they are predicting up to 7 inches of snow I hear. Going to bed shortly to get some rest before the phone starts ringing. God bless.
@Joshua79C7 жыл бұрын
The problem with DEF is that its 2/3rds or 67.5% is deionized (minerals, some of them prevents frost) WATER, the rest (32.5%) is Urea and yeah it will freeze if the heater system (if equipped) is not plugged in or the engine is not running idle or APU not running to keep things warm. Also fuel additive such as antigel can only offer so much protection, freeze protection is not one it can do. Thus why its good idea to invest in a heating blanket to plug in for the night or day when its 12°F (-11°C) or lower or get an APU at least for winter to keep the fluids and truck cabin warm and such. Or some aftermarket drop in electric heater as recommended.
@flybyairplane35286 жыл бұрын
Joshua79C C speaking of DEF fluid, although this posting is 8 months ago, this year2018,,on the east coast, in FLA, @ OPA-LOCKA AIRPORT, the jet fuel was contaminated with DEF fluid, a FALCON 3 engined private jet took on fuel, 1 engine STOPPED, alarms, then 2nd engine dies within minutes, EMERGENCY declared so he got back with 1 engine, Somewhere out west same thing happened, there was supposed to be an ANTIFREEZE called PRISST, added to the kerosene, otherwise it WOULD FREEZE up there .. the FAA & NTSP are looking into this matter coming from NJ
@davidodom61277 жыл бұрын
thanks for your informative videos, Never knew the complexities of rigging to haul,
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and for watching. God bless.
@jaycharge61504 жыл бұрын
Have a good Christmas and nice new year 2021
@paulzimmerman77846 жыл бұрын
Love all the safety equipment
@TheClampettmobile7 жыл бұрын
Frozen DEF... another good reason for having an older truck; no DEF! What is there to prevent a DEF tank from freezing (aside from moving to a warmer area)?
@frankkocinski30957 жыл бұрын
I have been there Ron. Jan 2 at midnight I used to go in and start pulling trucks into the shop to start. Some time as many as 40 trucks a night. A very cold job some years.
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Stay safe and warm. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@aircooledtx7 жыл бұрын
Good job, in the cold late night. Ron
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@raymondhorton96557 жыл бұрын
Ron another great video learn something new this time I did not know def would freeze and i drive truck
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
God bless and thank you for watching.
@joto4417 жыл бұрын
as always..i love watching
@joto4417 жыл бұрын
love your positive attitude
@RonPratt7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless.
@Commissar06177 жыл бұрын
just wait, now 30f will feel great!
@darrenstracey22487 жыл бұрын
great videos as always I always look out for them just love watching how you work. my name is Darren daz for short and I'm from Dewsbury west Yorkshire England keep up the good work I know its a business take care stay safe return home to your family every night safely
@TheAnalogKid27 жыл бұрын
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is an aqueous urea solution made with 32.5% urea and 67.5% deionized water. DEF is used as a consumable in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in order to lower NOx concentration in the diesel exhaust emissions from diesel engines. WIKI
@danielrose13927 жыл бұрын
Also known as AdBlue in Europe.
@Joshua79C7 жыл бұрын
AUS 32 in Australia, I am not from there though just taking another snippet from Wikipedia.
@nphil939925 жыл бұрын
@@MydogTobes I believe its from pigs, I overheard a mechanic from the freight company my work uses saying to a driver its from pigs
@TheCrewChief3747 жыл бұрын
It is always curious, how even the simplest task, can take longer, when it is colder outside!