Taking Care of Business!! New Western Star Working Hard!!

[@rayh21]

We're thinking of you Ethan... Get better and please take care of yourself... pneumonia is very serious and nothing to play around with...! We need you!!!

[@yafois988]

Absolutely yes lets pray for him, and KEEP prating for him. And Ron & Crew safety. Shalom

[@stuarthardy4626]

yes its not good , Ethan take it easy I had it five times when I was 5 years old just at the time when they started using penicillin , remember getting out of bed and not being able to walk . a couple of years ago Linda got out of bed and collapsed in a heap called out the "Care Bears " ( ambulance ) and she spent 5 days in hospital just about able to walk with a zimmer frame ,took her about a month to feel somewhat OK , but it took us both 3 months to get over covid , Its a good day when you wake up and get out of bed feeling OK at 77 years old 😀 plus the fact that we both have had a brush with the big C but we are both in remission Linda has been that way for 20 years keep up the videos always a good view

[@ivoman7]

Ron, your to-do list: 🙂 -longer chains -a more ideal fixing for the black strap -an alarm for the PTO being engaged while driving

[@Tommy.32]

The Pete rollback does have an alarm as the lil Pete just has a big red light next to the panel that turns on when the pto is on

[@13BGunBunny]

Prayers and best wishes to Ethan for a quick recovery.

[@AWRay1300]

Nice of the customer to leave the truck so that you could hook right up. That saved some time. Get well, Ethan. Stay safe and sunny side up.

[@hankchatman7423]

Ron, if anyone at the gas station knows you, they know you're just talking to us... love all your videos.

[@juliamason8393]

Get better soon Ethan!. My 2nd oldest grandson graduated from Marine Corps bootcamp on the 12th of this month. He is going into the cybersecurity field of training. His name is Tyler Mason, and we are very proud of him.

[@MGower4465]

Talking to yourself is fine. Losing an argument with yourself might be time to seek help

[@KnightRanger38]

I always say that if you get into a violent argument with yourself you need to seek help. Nowadays I suspect many people seeing someone "talk to themselves" might just assume that person is talking on a phone using a bluetooth device they might not be able to see.

[@Thomas-lq1jw]

I often talk to myself, sometimes you just need an experts opinion 😂

[@jml8975]

LMAO!!

[@Colt73]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@Thomas-lq1jw

[@hamshackleton]

Talking to God is called praying. If you get an answer, you need a psychiatrist! 🙂

[@craigpridemore7566]

Hope Ethan's ok now. God bless.

[@ifradtarvez578]

Who else loves Ron Pratt?

[@firehydrant315]

His wife

[@StarPartners]

WE ALL DO !!! 🎉

[@johnoksys7713]

I always watch when he posts a video one of my favorite KZbin channels

[@authoronwheels]

Unit #18 is an absolute beast!!! I love what she can do!

[@mikewm54jl]

Actually thought 18 may have been another rotator

[@authoronwheels]

@@mikewm54jl I thought it was gonna be another rotator as well, but they’ve been needing another Western Star because the other WS is a little outdated

[@tj1lincoln182]

@@mikewm54jlnot really a whole point in having 2 rotators

[@Amiro_Gaming]

Nothing better than sitting back and watching Ron and the team

[@wlipman]

Please, Ethan, get well soon!!!

[@paulalaporte195]

I hope Ethan is feeling better. My husband had pneumonia once and ended up in the hospital. Again hope all is well. God bless.

[@noneentered1]

The truck knew you needed to back up some more, it honked three times on its own when you opened the door @6:10

[@MGower4465]

Great investment for Midwest Truck. Since Ron says "had", hope that means Ethan's better now and no lasting effects.

[@coypatton3160]

Prayers for Ethan’s quick recovery. In my early 20’s I had a touch of pneumonia, that turned into an upper lung infection (this all under medical care). It took me almost a full year to get my lung capacity back. I was big into cycling in those days frequently doing 50+ mile rides. During that period, 15 miles had me exhausted, slowed recovery as well. Now granted that was 40 years ago and medical care has improved.

[@warrengford9461]

Good afternoon Mr Ron Pratt. As I'm sitting here in my home in sunny Darwen Lancashire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or good old blighty as I like to say I was wondering what to watch and your KZbin channel popped up 👆 so now I have my entertainment so nice one for that. Your a legend Mr Ron and International star 🌟 via KZbin.....🎉❤😊

[@harveywaitchison2062]

Clean, shiny, new rigging with behind every door.

[@timmelvin9492]

I love your the same friendliness when just show up and my wife found you and you were awesome the way you treated her and even cane to the van to meet me and even said hi to the dog all day you being so nice is all we talked about

[@Gatekeeper-p6g]

One good thing about talking to yourself is there isn't nobody to argue with you!

[@jameskinglion]

A testament of a professional tow driver can find a solution to an unplanned challenge

[@gunnertramel8914]

We pray for Ethan, that God would touch and heal him in Jesus Christ name❤❤❤

[@briancannell2135]

Greetings from the UK on a Friday lunchtime. Prayers and good wishes for Ethan's speedy recovery.

[@michaelrhoades1283]

The CB convo was hilarious (it's a secret) 😂

[@BergdisNorth]

Been a while since we've seen a Capital Sand truck. Feels kinda nostalgic. Keep up the videos and the good work. Get well Ethan.

[@rayh21]

Good morning Ron & everyone!!! Awesome work with Ethans New truck...❤ At the "servo"...

[@chriswilford3576]

Yes Ron we call it the ‘servo’

[@chriswilford3576]

Hope Ethan is feeling much better, sorry he didn’t get to show off his new truck 🛻.

[@chadshain4093]

I love your videos and love to see all your trucks in person and I am a cancer survivor since 2007

[@davidseale6104]

Prayers sent for Ethan!!!

[@texaslstar]

Good morning, be safe to and God Bless

[@frankgiordano1584]

The new 18 sould be named in Loving Memory of your Dad

[@swampy1584]

Get well soon Ethan. That new Western Star looks a nice truck to drive

[@TimboWhite-sh6bb]

Good Morning There My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir Yes I Am Still Praying For You & You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff & Everyone Else

[@markfergerson2145]

Nothing wrong with showing us the more mundane jobs. The unusual ones involving hills, long distances over muddy terrain, high weight, hazardous materials, nasty weather or your Arc Nemesis are fun to watch you plan and execute but most of what all of us do is repetitive work that reinforces basic skills. Glad you caught the PTO being on. Breaking Ethan’s truck while he’s sick would be hard to explain. Just goes to show that learning the quirks of any new vehicle is part of the break in process for the operator.

[@davidg5369]

The New & Improved mobile office!

[@Moveaheadroadsideassistance]

Get well soon Ethan

[@philippenaluna2312]

Wishing Ethan a speedy recovery. Greetings from the UK. God bless.

[@ollyalme]

I betcha no matter what kinda task at hand, Ron will always find something to hook on to :)

[@alanstant9356]

Everything has a flaw and you found it with no way of telling when your PTO is engaged Ron. That could have been bad but you caught it tho. Very awesome truck there with all of its features on it. God Bless you guys and hope Ethan is feeling better soon.

[@hollandbuzzard1039]

I know of two instances, there are probably a lot more, where the light bars fell off for one reason or another. One operator in Oregon added an extra cable just for that reason. Get well soon, Ethan!

[@cclngthr]

That was Casey

[@Thirdbase9]

It's nice seeing you working without the stress of traffic, your Arc nemesis, weather, or other adverse conditions.

[@SuperPirate100]

As always an interesting video, I do hope Ethan recovers quickly

[@MagusShine]

its always nice to see the calm side of your work.

[@UCanCallMeMrHeavyDuty]

Good morning sir all the way from Chicago.

[@aryonllewellyn]

Hello, Ron. Sorry to hear your son, Ethan is ill. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Great video, as always. Please keep them coming.

[@cdarting91]

I liked this everyday operations kind of video! 👍

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Good morning from New Hampshire. That is a nice looking truck.

[@joevandendries]

Wishing Ethan a fast recovery

[@brianwills2532]

I hope Ethan recovers quickly. Nice Truck God bless

[@nhtom8]

What a gorgeous day to be outside. I guess towing sometimes has its perks.

[@Allen6876]

thanks for your videos I appreciate them it helps me to get tough may day . because I am in a power wheelchair

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Ron, your vids are the highlight of my KZbin week!! I always feel that you are talking directly to me, although obviously you aren’t!! Don’t worry about folks thinking you’re talking to yourself. Just tell them you are communicating with your world wide bunch of friends. A nice safe job today. No powerlines, no rain and no passing traffic! Good wishes to Ethan for a speedy recovery. Roy W UK.

[@stevespriggs3302]

I'm interested in your day to day opportunities. Stay safe I enjoy all of your videos.

[@rockinrebel1961]

I see you you got those ratchet straps , seen those makes things so much easier . But really enjoy watching you guys stay safe hope Ethan feeling better and as always STAY SAFE

[@williammcconnell266]

RON LOVE THE VIDEOS WISHING EATHAN A FAST RECOVERY TO BE BACK IN THE RIG

[@Bespokelasers]

Feel better Ethan. Ron it is good to see you still can hook up a tow. Lol

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO RON 😊

[@balsachopper7]

Get well soon Ethan. Your dad is having too much fun with your truck!

[@larrybrowning]

Sending prayers to you Ethan get better soon.

[@georgeflavin5626]

Speedy recovery for Ethan

[@MrProach2]

Talking to yourself (and us!) in these solo situations makes for good video work. In a training situation it also help to explain to a student/learner exactly what you are doing. "Show & tell" is the term, I believe!

[@rickeyratliff1356]

I hope Ethan gets better soon. So you can put his own little scratches on the paint job. And I'm waiting for the compartments to get filled up on that thing they look off when empty for some reason.

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

[@muleman1701]

Hope Ethan feels better. As for people wondering who the crazy tow guy is talking to, do what Everything Auto from east Tennessee did and put a decal on the trucks with the KZbin logo and your KZbin Channel. Keep up the great work and it is nice to see videos like this. This is how we learn so we can follow better on the recovery and wreck vids when you are crunched for time. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@brian7327]

Prayers for Ethan get better soon about time we see you in the new truck your Old Man doesn't know how to work it😂😂😂😂

[@pinleyterry7667]

Ron I just enjoy watching your KZbin Channel may God continue to bless you and your Family and your Employees & Congratulations on your New Western Star nice looking Rig

[@TowMan127]

Nice job! I’m surprised that truck didn’t come with a warning for the PTO. definitely easy to forget it’s on with the larger wreckers. Hope Ethan is feeling better. Pneumonia is no joke. Hope all is well with you and the family, God bless!

[@firehydrant315]

Great to see the truck earning it’s keep.

[@Jason-sw2bk]

Watching from Australia and loved the use of the word "servo" to describe the service station. New truck is awesome, keep up the great work.

[@peggsargent132]

I have been taught well I got 2 out of 3 thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

I'm glad you like the new truck, Ron. Are you going to take it over from Ethan, lol? I know you wouldn't do that, though. You have had the rotator too long & and you're comfortable with it. Hope Ethan gets better soon. I know he misses with the trucks. You all needed this truck. It fills a hole that was missing but didn't know was missing. It's good to have another heavy recovery unit rather than just a 35-ton tow truck. You got a 50-ton towing AND recovery unit

[@GlennGraham-q8t]

Praying for Y'all ❤🙏🌞💪💯🇺🇸

[@charlesterviel5748]

Praying for Ethan .. I agree with previous comment..🙏🙏🙏

[@JoeHupp]

Your Australian slang is on point, Ron! We have three models in the Western Star X-Series - the 47X and the 49X are the same as what you get in the States but we also have an Australia specific model in the 48X. All of the Australian X-Series trucks have Detroit power except the 47X which has a Cummins L9 alongside the DD13 Gen 5

[@jakeschisler7525]

Get well soon Ethan! I know exactly how you feel. Ron you talk to yourself, well I do to but I don't have a KZbin channel but maybe I should.

[@proehm]

I really like the tool/parts drawers. That kind of organization is a real productivity booster... I would think the PTO engaged with brakes released alarm is something that should be (have already been) done in the wrecker body's software

[@arthurlagasse1994]

Morning Ron,interesting video as usual. I would imagine #18 will allow you to extend the working life of the rotator, and give a better maintenance schedule as well! Stay safe,God Bless! BTW glad Ethan is ok! Tell him for me,a broken down trucker,who grew up on a dairy farm,Don't abuse or take for granted your body or health! I'm paying the price now! Be smart pay attention to you body, don't abuse it! Take care God Bless! Your future is bright young Sir!

[@kevinkern4661]

Every now and then an easy one is nice

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

I was yelling PTO. Lol I looked back at the video twice to make sure I didn’t miss you disengaging. Trust me, I have been through the PTO nightmare of forgetting. Most of the time you can feel it in shifting. Mundane? I’ve been broke down waiting to be rescued by a professional towing company like you guys. I think what you do and the way you do it is amazing. You certainly help a lot of people. That truck didn’t even brake a sweat on this tow.

[@shed66215]

Weird seeing the truck lockers/boxes being devoid of extra straps, D-rings and 'bug juice', oh and the fact that it is still (at least for now) clean

[@NemesisRTCW]

Good video. Agree with your comment on the audible alert for the PTO. That telltale light is not to visible.

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Wonderful truck and channel 🎉🎉🎉

[@patricflanagan7388]

God bless you and your family

[@jpoplin1]

Great content Ron thanks 👍👍

[@darrellrousu1390]

Praying for Ethan hope he feels better

[@beckydayedgar1764]

I will pray for your son's life ok. 🙏

[@Dylan-kw4ol]

Have a good weekend

[@PaddyPatPatrick]

Hello All From The UK 👋

[@user-ng3ww2dd2q]

I enjoy watching you work quickly and efficiently, Ron. That and your "thinking out loud" commentary is super good. Thank you for another great video! I've been watching for a long time.

[@mj-dd2fb]

Start the day w MT! TGIF! Nice job!

[@ManxAndy]

Needs an audible PTO alarm…..not good on a new truck, I spotted you hadn’t cancelled the PTO…easy done…👍👌🇮🇲😉

[@SilentCougar]

Wishing Ethan speedy recovery......As for the breakaway chains issue,,,never doubted you would find a solution, as you always say,, ''there are many ways to get to ten''.

[@tarieveridge5879]

Prayers for you all

[@MikesIndependentServices]

Hello Ron! Glad to see you finally using the new truck. It does look amazing. I hope some day to build up with my business and be towing. Thanks for your content and god bless!!

[@jimsmith9819]

when i get caught talking to myself, i just say, its the most intelligent conversation ive had all day

[@Bruins8851]

Thank Ron for showing us the hook up. Lots to do, but I like how you double check to make sure all secure and safe.

[@kerrywidell4463]

Get better soon ethan

[@jaredstrehlein5605]

Ron seems to happy playing with the new Western star toy.

[@WilliamKirkland-j4r]

Little do they know - you are speaking to and sharing a part of your busy life with thousands of your loyal followers. Thanks for the memories.

[@nonaloeffler308]

Love the new truck!!!! Pray that Ethan gets better soon. Another great job...

[@curtisziegler3934]

Ron I don’t mind the talking, I didTowing for a while and I think it’s perfectly normal. I have been on certain Tow Jobs and have had to talk to my self to make sure I hook up properly. I remember when my dad got his first new truck, it was a 75’ Ford F350 With a 390 V8 it had a Wreckmaster Twin 8 Ton he loved that truck but it had 1 problem with the rear hubs Ford Made a Mistake on it they put bolts to hold the rear axles on to the hubs instead of studs and the bolts kept breaking. Finally my dad got Ford on the phone and told them about the problem and they also had to replace the one hub because of it. He finally got all of the new studs and nuts for it and replaced them, never had the problem again. Also my dad and myself did something a little crazy , he had to go and Tow a Single Axle Diamond T from New London Connecticut to West Paterson New Jersey with a 1 Ton F350 and he was Successful with it, some years later I Towed a Single Axle White Truck with a One Ton C30 Chevrolet with a 4ton Nomar Back from Brooklyn NY to Paterson NJ . Lucky I Had The Push Bumper On The Front to hold the front of the truck to the road.