RV Disaster! Wrecker to the Rescue!

The landing gear on this 5th wheel trailer collapsed while the owner was trying to hook back up to it in a parking lot and it fell to the ground. I brought the 4x4 wrecker out to lift it back up so he could re hook. Unfortunately the only thing to lift by on the front is the hitch itself, so I used an older flat strap that allowed it to still sit on the 5th wheel aged, then used a pry bar and a jack to slip it back out
#rv #vacation #fail #truck #trailer #ford #camper #broken #lift #video #360 #camera

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes I know, the audio sucks, I happen to have ears too…. And I also know that some people don’t like the 360 cam. But this is the camera I happened to have in my glovebox when I got this call, so this is the camera I used.

[@fat_head_Carl]

The best camera is the one you have with you.

[@sykwookiee]

I don't like whineyass peoples, but I tolerate them....I don't care if you film with a f'n Polaroid(I know retreads, I know) the content is very good and I like it...I don't care if I'm the only one here, but I'm pretty sure you want more than some old crippled trucker...

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@fat_head_Carl facts

[@sykwookiee]

Awww...I wuv you too Casey...lol

[@silencedmuffinz]

i actually enjoy the 360 cam give more of a pov style video.and the audio aint that bad heard much worse.

[@thadmacmillan]

I'd go for the ice cream first and deal with the fifth wheel after😀

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Best advice yet

[@calholli]

Priorities

[@wjhjr1415]

Yep.🤣

[@duanebuck193]

It took me a second to realize what you were doing with the strap, but once you started it all made sense. For all the people wondering why jacks weren't used under the front, when the stabilizers broke, there's no place on the front that was even closely rated strong enough to support the front heavy weight of the 5th wheel. There aren't a lot of secure/strong places on older rigs like that to be able to lift with that don't cause more damage than good (that's why their leveler jacks if equipped are normally farther underneath). The way this was done might have seemed sketchy, but there's an adage that covers it - to the effect that if it works, it's not stupid. Kudos for getting it back on the truck safely, Casey!!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Exactly. Those trailers are toothpicks and the hitch itself was the only place to lift it from that made sure there wouldn’t be any further damage to the trailer. I’d much rather risk my $30 strap than risk someone’s trailer

[@nilz6432]

Was wondering if the wheellift could have been used where the jacks are, but if its that weak there it all makes sense.Wondering how he will get it unhitched though.

[@joelmartin2549]

So does that mean when the jacks broke that they probably went through the floor?

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

@@joelmartin2549 it looks like they folded forward when the trailer got pushed back. So it’s fixable, but still gonna require a welder.

[@timothygeiger8271]

@@nilz6432 obviously he will leave it hooked up & go to an RV dealer to have the front jacks replaced, that's the easy part

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Given the precarious situation the 5th wheeler was in you solved that like the champ you are Casey! Well done!!

[@kenking5870]

Ice cream no matter what happens!

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr CaseyJob well done and the footage wasn't bad. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Thank you!

[@captainclavicle]

So cool! I like these problem-solving jobs that show your knowledge, skills, and ingenuity 😃 The explanations as you go are great! Man, that ice cream looked sensational 😄

[@thomasfletcher760]

ice cream 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@robertweller2662]

That was executed beautifully. I tow a 35 foot fifth wheel and have assisted other people in camp grounds that have experienced jack failures. Never to this extreme where a leg folded up. That was definitely Sketchy! But the camera can never show how comfortable one is with rigging, blocking etc.... Well done!! You are very good with your equipment and it shows. One wrong move and that 5th wheel could have dropped onto the box sides of his truck which judging by the looks of his truck has happened before. lol

[@tonyjessen8204]

Another job well done by Casey 👍👍🐿

[@AlsterJW]

it was an elegant solution and you clearly kept safety in mind! Well done!

[@ginaallen3797]

I love watching you use all your tools to solve tricky situations. Peace Out.

[@davidmahan4160]

Great rescue Casey it may have been a bit sketchy and unconventional. But it got the job done. What a finish a celebratory ice-cream to finish a job well done 🍦😊👍

[@fraserpewarchuk8360]

Have only been watching for approximately 8 months . Have to admit your smooth. Keep up the good work. Your family and friends are lucky to have you around !!!

[@anthonylee2099]

Great job Casey! You assessed the situation and made the call. In the end, you got it done, no one hurt. He’s Happy and your Happy that he’s Happy! And you got your celebratory ice cream cone🤙😎

[@jacoblambert8082]

10 out of 10 on the exit of the video

[@Annie6460]

Fabulous Casey! And the look on your face after a couple of bites of the ice cream…..priceless. ❤️🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job Casey getting it lifted and hooked back in his truck!

[@oldbloke100]

Good job Casey, mate, I was waiting for that trolley jack to come flying out, i was screaming for you to be careful. Hahaha

[@campy9712]

Good job, making it work with what you have. More important is your ability to come up with a solution quickly and getting it done safely.

[@scottthecrazy]

A suggestion, You can always ask your fire dept for an old fire hose and cut it down the middle so you can fit your strap in it as a cover. Did you pick up your block out of the bed of that truck bed?

[@rerolley]

I was wondering about that block.

[@NeoMK]

@@rerolley We all were. I have no idea why I was so intently waiting on him to rescue his little block.

[@Michael-fd8ob]

That works great have done that myself great way of helping the dyap last a lot longrt

[@1988dgs]

Did the owner not retrieve it at 11:22?

[@raymondshaw7186]

I don't think he did

[@F239141]

2 beautiful old Ford's getting the jobs done 👍

[@barbarabrand190]

You are just too smart for words. I hope you are keeping a journal, it would make a great book.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Well done Casey this was a prime example of why thinking outside of the box is a great thing. You got the job done and was creative on doing it. Keep up the great work I had faith in you and never doubted you at all

[@rayrussell6064]

Anytime you accomplish what you set out to do is a win how you do it is up to you as long as no Casey's are injured in the making of this video lol God bless and as always be safe 👍

[@feeshermann726]

Matt's Towing has his "Victory" apple pie and you have your ice cream cone! Great job Casey!!!

[@Rat-Builder]

Casey, it is fun watching you shoot from the hip, so to speak, when solving unusual problems. When you do recoveries, you are all by yourself. When I was a field mechanic, I was all by myself. When you are all alone, you will figure out a way to get the job done. People with no common sense have problems figuring out how to do stuff. BUT, as capable as I was at being a field mechanic, I STILL have no idea how to do many of the things that my phone can do!! It is frustrating.

[@richardelliott9511]

I'm always amazed at your skill level! Cool storage compartment that goes staight through, with access from both sides...

[@MikeJohnson-ld9rn]

Casey, you roll in, analyze the situation, change the approach a couple of times,maybe scrap the original plan, make a new one, and then = success! I do not know how you do it. Possibly experience, possibly dumb luck, but most assuredly perseverance! Much admiration.

[@jamesg7389]

13:49 "that was probably not the correct way to do it" I say that it worked fine and maybe next time you do it differently or maybe not. Anyways, hopefully you have time soon to get that cylinder fixed. I'm looking forward to you winter recoverys just as I love all your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Great job Casey... I was at the edge of my bar stool...

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice job Casey!! That ol' boy was in a bit of a pickle!! LOL!! You got the camper up and him hooked on so he can get on his way!! Perfect!!

[@thomasfletcher760]

okay , I have to say it , " sir , you can't park that there like that " 😜

[@ihatedietcola7920]

Awesome problem solving skills you have there. Thanks for the video.

[@stevem268]

an rv owner's worst nightmare is drop the front of the trailer. did it once myself with a bumperpull. that 5th wheel probably has 2000 lbs of wt on the 5th wheel, nicely done

[@richardl4556]

The correct way to do this would be any method that does not get a person injured or damage any equipment. In other words, exactly what you did... And like otherers have said, not exactly a lot of places to pick one of those things up from.

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with the recovering and God bless from GA and stay safe

[@calholli]

What I learned from this is: The next time I buy a 5th wheel or even a goose neck trailer- I'm putting a D-ring right there on the front of it; or at least an eyelet ready to pin on a D-ring. But to be fair, I've been pulling trailers for 25 years now and I've never been close to doing something like this, so I kinda can't relate. lol.. I'm still welding on a hook point though.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yeah there’s not much for options to lift them from, and the only option that’s even close to hood is the kingpin that needs to go in the hitch. That’s why I used the flat strap and figured I’d just try to fish it out once the trailer was on the truck.

[@davidjfiedler]

@@CaseyLaDelle I’m wondering if it would have worked to run the strap up the sides of the pin box instead of the front. That way he could have gotten the plate under it without pinching the strap. Then give a little slack so he could back under and push the strap back at the same time.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@davidjfiedler on top of it having sharp edges, there’s nothing to stop the strap from slipping back up into the nose of the trailer

[@barneygirl9643]

Awesome job to figure out how to help that man!😎 Ice cream for the Win😋 Keep up the great work and stay safe out there!❤️🙏

[@robbieeades1956]

Great job and video Casey.

[@ducky1496]

Nice job Casey!!! I wouldn’t be surprised to see you towing some or all of that RV setup out of the forest on an upcoming cleanup day.

[@OhioSergeant962]

You do great videos! Thanks!

[@utubota5522]

Thanks Casey. Nice to see a positive Oregonian with good quality content. I think we are under represented on You tube.

[@psycho-nutkase9233]

Its time to get a 5th wheel attachment for the wheel forks on the back of the ramp truck. (Like what Ron Pratt has) 😮 then you can lift from the front pin and put those spiny jacks under it. Loving the content as always keep up the great work.

[@donnageorge2873]

I love watching your brain work on how you were going to do this job! Clever.

[@aqueousone]

“Go ahead back up” love it.

[@EatCarbs]

Got it done. Nice. Thanks for the video

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I hope Riley doesn't find out you got ice cream without her!😄

[@BFVgnr]

Another 360 camera video, excellent!

[@ronharrison1776]

Great job with that , Casey .

[@Polcat1979]

Good job Casey! Hey did you know your cylinder is leaking? Lol

[@hondagrant]

Nice work Casey.

[@tda2806]

Nice work Casey.👍

[@claytonjohn6473]

Casey, your tenacity and good attitude are always worth checking in to see what you got goin. I think if some people who are maybe trying to do the next right thing, maybe in the process of turning over a new leaf. I wasnt aware you had to deal with that pouch. I think it be interesting if you maybe did a episode on where you grew up and how you got to where you are. Maybe you could say your thinking when youd rather be lazy, but you go do charity or ? my point is it be easy to make excuses, thats one thing i havent heard is you making excuses. never know your words could resinate with somebody and be the difference

[@johnd5398]

Tenacity and good attitude? This is only the 2nd video I've watched and he's threatened to give up in this one and actually DID give up in the first.. ffs

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great job!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@edchenal821]

The camera mounted to your chest works. Keep up the good work.

[@boh348]

Job well done with what you had to do it for sure. I ended up putting a line lock or brake lock on all my trucks so I could lock the brakes with pressure on the line as well as the park brake. works for hard pulls backwards. I think the best brake locks are call bucket truck brake locks. Nice job.

[@thatdave86]

Thanks for muffling the noise of the engine 😊 May I suggest that you obtain a heavy duty bottle jack to do what you had to do to clear the strap ,less sketchy aye 😄 Those RVs can be a real threat to life when they don't hitch up as they are supposed to do Stay safe 😉

[@lisawilson4551]

That was definitely a win you deserve ice cream have two one for me to. Great job Casey 🎉🎉👍👍😀❤️❤️

[@ryanb2182]

Nice work Casey! Truck seemed quieter in this video or maybe it was just my imagination. Either way love to see the work you do.

[@thomasmathewson6229]

Ron Pratt, of Midwest Truck would be proud of you. Always remember there are many ways to get to ten. Meaning that there are many ways to do a job. Well done@

[@Torsee]

Wow. Trailer failure. Truck smoking like a chimney. Hope their life gets better.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Great job once again!!

[@nickpanda9322]

The best ending scene to one of you videos yet and what is the biggest thing that truck can tow?

[@boh348]

I always put the wheel lift on the ground when using the book like that. no weight on the springs and the person can run over it if need be. Nice job. I also always carry jack stands with a plate welded on the bottom to hold things up if need be to unhook. Jack stands under the frame of the rv then he could just back into the hitch. People who do rvs allot carry heavy duty screw jacks so they can raise and lower from the frame. I always wanted some three stage bottle jacks for jobs like this. I carry a alm 3 ton harbor freight jack to use with my tollie dollies if needed also.

[@ralphlindberg1299]

Great Job Having done this EXACT lift, even to the point it was Lippert landing gear and my F350. Instead we used two large bottle jacks on the trailer (set on the frame near the landing gear) to hold the trailer while the strap was removed from the king-pin. That way no one had to be under the pin box during that scary part Only we were in rural Alaska off the Tok cut-off road.

[@grantdavis5992]

Repairing that ram might not be that hard. We repaired outrigger rams on 15 ton hydraulic cranes without removing them by using the Loctite O ring repair kits which allow you to make an O ring by gluing it together sized to fit.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Great Job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MrUltraworld]

Very clever use of the equipment.

[@jswhiplash]

I love it! We'll either get this fixed or we'll give up and get ice cream. Either way you win.

[@wjhjr1415]

Good job. I was giving instructions the whole time.🤣

[@johnme7049]

Yea, Ice Cream makes everything better. :D I bet Riley would agree 😺 Give her a hug for me BTW. Hope you got everything with the new truck worked out as you said you had a job waiting on it. God bless you Casey.

[@andrewostrelczuk406]

You know as an adult you can have your Ice cream before dinner because you know you won’t spoil your Appetite ! But you may also limit yourself on just how much Dinner you have! When in doubt eat more Veggies than Meat! You need your Vite-E- minis to help keep ya healthy 😊 and strong 💪 !!! Good recovery, and the Block of wood maybe gone for now, but you always find more! Sometimes you just have to remove a Road Hazard!!! A note that you can appreciate! In Michigan we use salt, thus NO Parking Brake is ever applied the problem is that some people who don’t know that, will jump in a car and when getting out Stomp on their parking brake pedal or yank the handle, sometimes severing the cable and thus Locking the car to its spot! Until help arrives. A towing bill was the only reminder I had to explain to my wife if she used the parking brake on the old 87 Dakota, when she arrived here from Germany! And yes she drove a stick! And the Dakota was a 5 speed, and had the second short lever for 2H, N, 4H, and 4L. Even on our sloped Drive way, we never had a problem, back then. Boy I Miss that truck!

[@eddiepatterson5025]

That was a nice 👍 save on the fifth wheel.

[@jjohnston1]

Well done, Casey!

[@smartazz61]

You just saved that guy a lot of crap. Nice job!

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Very nice . . . skillfully done . . .

[@ungabungaable]

that was sketchy but ya got it done, not many people would have helped that guy out, hope he can get that fixed. great video, yes i changed my name due to some stuff i was ungabungable before.

[@TowMan127]

Nice!

[@scrapmandan245]

Old strap lives for another day, good job bro, 😊👍👍👍

[@williamlloyd3769]

Now that was different!

[@aoleson]

Nice job... But I have done this before and can say using a floor jack with a 6x8 block on the trailer frame where the landing gear is is probably the safest way. Any standard 3 ton floor jack will lift the front of the trailer no problem

[@puddye]

Hey Casey, really like your vid"s. I think it would be a good idea to carry a can of oil soak with your lite wrecker just for leaking oil seals. Just an idea. Keep up keeping up.

[@douglasbrooker5834]

Great improvising to get it done!!!

[@robertottwell605]

Don’t forget your 4x4 wood block.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Great job

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

🥺 I puckered up a bit when you were between the trailer and the tailgate! I know you were kinda safe, but still....

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

This just appeared in my feed. That was a very sketchy situation and I was holding my breath when you were putting the jack under the king pin. That guy probably has no business driving a fifth wheel, esp. with that truck. Great problem solving. I was wondering how you were going to get the strap out.

[@Daniel-Johnson]

Casey you forgot your block of wood 🪵 in the back of his truck! Lol

[@davidfarmer1666]

Quit the lift there young man. As you said it was a heavy unit. You got the customer on his way in short order.

[@kennethlambert]

when I saw where you put the strap, I knew you would have more work to do. lol But not a lot of other choices there. well done if a bit sketchy at one point.

[@pmae9010]

Nice lift, well thought out.

[@fixednstoned861]

I love the 360 cam shots and angles! Another great one. The grass seed cleaning farm I work out of has mostly gravel as one would expect. A lot of storage is in old 53’ van trailers. I missed the landing plates my first time and didn’t know any better… went out to a LUCKILY empty trailer completely buried in the gravel!! It took 3 forklifts and a skycrane to pick it up and get the yard goat back under it

[@eduardoflores2510]

Love the body cam its like I'm there.

[@novavroomvroom3435]

CASEY SAID ICE CREAM... PAUSED VIDEO AND GOT ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM FROM THE FREEZER...!!!! NOW I'M READY TO WATCH THE VIDEO...!!!!

[@KRich408]

You need a Kingpin adapter for your stinger. Before I retired from towing we had several trucks with them it was very profitable because we could tow anything, we also had a few Goodneck adapters for horse trailers today you find goosenecks on Fifth wheels I am using a Reese Goosebox in my 5R because it's so much smoother towing. But yeah get a Kingpin adapter for your Stinger/Wheel lift and advertise you can tow 5Rs you could make some extra $$$$$$

[@Dadzilla2]

Love that Blue Bunny.

[@mh-im2kq]

there seems to be no job you can't handle.. you're the best

[@jimsmith9819]

you probably should have raised it and blocked it up, but what you did worked too

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

UNUSUAL HELPFUL HINT IN THIS COMMENT @ ***** Your truck didn't seem as noisy in this video. Must be a different mic since you haven't had time to swap engines. The way you did the job was the only choice you had. I couldn't figure out how you were going to get your strap out but you figured it out. *****Getting the strap out reminds me of that issue when I used to set heavy monuments. We used bags (two to four according to how big the stone was) of ICE to put under it to get the straps out and then when the ice melted it would sit down flat. Just a trick that might help you at some point.

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAYYY!!!!!!

[@hoggif]

Lovely to see some innovative and different jobs. You had to tools to do the job. Be it the best way or not, job done and pretty quickly too.