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[@RonPratt]

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your patience. This channel has grown so rapidly that it is difficult for me to respond to all the comments. Rest assured, I will continue to attempt to respond to a majority of the comments when I have the opportunity. I have the business to run, family time, spiritual time, and videos to work on. I am grateful for everyone's support and appreciate your interaction. All of your comments are read even though I may not respond immediately. Let's keep it growing and I will keep it going! God bless.

[@hi48hi17]

Ron Pratt I Love you’re video

[@anne-mariebeale3937]

Ron Pratt hi Ron I can't find on Facebook my Richard brake from the U.K.

[@anne-mariebeale3937]

Beale

[@ladyyuna2000]

I understand and I enjoy watching your videos keep them coming and stay safe out there and everyone else.

[@dorothyford6616]

Hi Ron, I think the majority of us know first hand about staying on top of multiple priorities! Will be so bold to state...never... ever... apologize for being busy!!! I subscribed approx. 4 months ago, and I've read the majority of posted comments. We, your viewers, respond with humor, sympathy, understanding, and friendship. Ron, you and your family (s) have become part of our families. We don't see them as much as we see you, but that's OK. We hear about them from time to time. To the point, we want to know about you, and by extension, your family. You are a decent man, an honorable man, and that's why, I think, you have such a following. A consummate professional, doing what he loves, and is willing to share with us. We thank you, and God bless!

[@gtoger]

I like how the officers and the tow operators show respect. For each other, for the driver, for the damaged vehicle, and even the business with the parking lot that could be impacted by the operations. It's a good example of how I'd like to be perceived.

[@djspecialpaul]

True words

[@zalmaflash]

That was impressive. Treated the car like it was your own, excellent operator knowledge of the machine's resources, and the only thing left is to teach it to cook. Thanks for showing how it should be done.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you!! Wow, wouldn't that be something if it COULD cook??? LOL God bless.

[@edwardhugus2772]

zalmaflash "RotoDogs" and "RotoBurgers" MMMmmm sounds good. It could cook on the engine block and serve using the accessory hooks.

[@vewo234]

Ron Pratt: Wouldn‘t this make for a good april fools video next year?

[@BAMCIS13450703]

I mean you could put some food in foil on the block or the headers while you’re working and cook that way

[@BrianDiener]

These videos are incredibly fascinating and satisfying to watch, despite having absolutely no connection to the towing industry. Keep up the good work Ron!

[@RonPratt]

I am glad you are "hooked". LOL God bless.

[@justinmorrison4005]

@@RonPratt ron I'm justin could you message me on facebook please justin Morrison from louisiana

[@dieselc68]

Thanks Ron, that truck of yours is the business! That video would have been very different had it been shot here in the UK. The car would have been even more damaged by the time it got on the back of the truck, the police wouldn't have been so helpful and it would have been raining! Nice to see you cared enough to try and salvage what you can. And i love the way the local police handled it. Im new to your channel and im enjoying slowly watching your videos. As a truck driver I admire and respect your line of work and as an ametuer photgrapher respect the the time and effort in making these videos. Thank you.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much and I appreciate your kindness. Stay safe out there and God bless.

[@TheUGFUGF]

I hope you had her remove the car seats her self. I would not remove them for her as I would not want ANY sort of responsibility or liability if she uses those car seats again!

[@arbiter1]

It wouldn't matter either way. She is on camera being told they can't be used anymore. If she uses them then tries to claim other wise and sue ron, Case won't go far as she was told by Ron and police officers there they are not legal to use when involved in a crash.

[@jfbeam]

At that speed, with no one in them, there was no damage to them. And unless you recorded the serial numbers, you have no way to know if she replaced them or reused them. That said, it's always best to replace any piece of safety equipment if there is any question of it's fitness. Insurance should cover their replacement. (age is part of the equation. I've known people to use the same baby seats for decades.)

[@BrotherhoodPicture]

A very good point that is not stressed enough! Where I'm from the Highway patrol normally cuts the straps on them. If they don't, I do.

[@thephantom1492]

"I've known people to use the same baby seats for decades."

[@TheUGFUGF]

jfbeam What speed do you know she was going? In that state which the MVC occured, do you know the specific law regarding car seats? When I said I would have the driver remove the seats it was not so I as a company can sure her, its so she can't come back and so me. Its here property and she is intitled to them I just do not want to be the one thay gave them to her as she could say in legal documents that I knew she was going to re-use the seats as I (mother) said I was and he gave me theml. I (mother) thought he would know if they are safe or not as he has more experience then I. Plus I was shacken at the seen and I was not thinking straight so I did not understand thay I could be or use the seats.

[@bowiearcangeli11]

Hey Ron, as always another great video! Happy to see Mike again, as he hasn't been in the last few. So interesting to watch you interact with your crew and the different law enforcement personnel at the scene. Always friendly, but professional. Thank you again for sharing your life with us. God Speed.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@MrFakit]

Nice work and it sounds like that woman doesn't care about the law on re-using that car seat.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@TheCompbuzz]

If she bought ones that are like $150. I would want to reuse them too unless someone replaces them for free. Of course you should not be getting in a wreck in the first place.

[@Alucard45000]

@@TheCompbuzz The law is still the law, I feel like she shouldn't be allowed to have them back after an accident at all.

[@paulsawake3369]

I'd have to investigate that law some but imo, I understand it if a child was in said car seat then 100% it should not be used again but if there wasn't an occupant in the car seat there wouldn't have been any forces on the restraints. Just my 2 cents but not sure. God Bless.

[@swearenginlawanda]

It appears the $$$ is more important than the children. Her insurance should replace them.

[@julieenslow5915]

I love the way you talk to, teach and mentor the men who work for you. Pretty awesome.

[@muddpuppie226]

I'm guessing the 7 dislikes are people that can't afford a rotator?

[@RonPratt]

Haha, thank you for that. There are always so many troll comments viewers will never see as well. Keeping them off here has quickly become a full time job. Thanks for the laugh and support. God bless.

[@defunkymonky]

praying for you guys that have to stand w/ cars doing 70+ inches away b/c it's too much for them to move over,,but also, praying that you try not to let the invisible stress of dealing with those things you delete or don't show, get to you . I recall a few comments that hint at some of the things you have to deal with the aftermath of and know from experience that stuff will blindside you if you don't think or know to let it go (awkward wording, but you get me I'm sure) Be Safe, and Be Well.

[@briant8848]

I drive by miller industries every so often it's always cool to see what they have parked out on their show off stand.

[@MrJking065]

The only diffeence between a kid toy and a mans toy is the cost.

[@craigschofield64]

Hey Ron, 1st off I am amazed at how gingerly that monsters truck can be, you lifted that car up like it was a precious heirloom. 2ndly I am not sure if there is any laws concerning the use of a child carrier after an accident here in Michigan and if there is when it was establish. But years ago when we had young children my wife was driving home one winter evening after getting the kids from daycare and hit a patch of black ice on the expressway and ended up in the median. Thank God no one was injured and actually because of the snow there was zero damage at all, well except the wife pride of course. But that night I went to the store and purchased two new child seats. I am a safety nut when it comes to the wife's vehicle and the kids like most husband's are. Well the accident did not appear to be no biggie but when I took out the old seats one of them had a crack in the plastic where the seatbelt goes. You would never in a million years think that there would have been enough stresses put on that child seat when there was absolutely zero damage to the vehicle and no one was hurt at all, heck the vehicle did not even need a front-end alignment. But that goes to show why they say once used render them inoperable and discard them and also never purchased used child seats you never know their history. Well another great video and fine job, that truck never ceases to amaze.. God Bless and stay safe.😁

[@ianlane7026]

Well said, your children are (or should be) the most important thing in your life, along with your wife, and you don't risk their welfare or safety in any way, shape or form!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for sharing that information and of course for the kind commentary on my video. I am like you, never can you be too safe where kiddos are concerned. God bless.

[@RonPratt]

Agreed!!!! God bless.

[@margiberg699]

Crazy Craig's RC's and 3d - Thank you for you're insights on this subject. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY any parent would take the chance & put their children (or someone else's) at risk, by reusing those seats once they have been in an accident. Those who commented that they didn't think it was necessary to replace the seats, because no one had been in them at the time of the accident, and they don't see the need to have to replace them. Those people need to ask themselves what is worth more... the cost of a new car seat, or the cost of your child's life.

[@colincampbell767]

Not just car seats - but your seatbelts are also only good for one crash.

[@dougscott81]

My dad was an OTR truck driver for many years. Not sure why I'm fascinated by your videos but I can watch them for hours. I love your manners and your professionalism. Also I can tell you love things organized and everything to be in the proper place. Be safe & Be blessed.

[@sonnicman]

At 8:11 it sounds like you have the "Old Spice Whistle" as an alert tone on your phone? I know this is a gray area, but if I were those officers I would have confiscated those child seats. She had confirmed accident with airbag deployment. In most states, child seats are to immediately be taken out of service regardless of how they look.

[@RonPratt]

You are correct about the alert tone. LOL God bless and thanks for watching.

[@RobinCernyMitSuffix]

Well, I have the same tone for messages and reached for my phone after I heard it (:

[@MrSea2river]

As an old sailor, I really appreciate three short blasts to indicate I am operating astern propulsion. Aye.

[@peterwill3699]

Hi Ron,you saved it from more damage.most wreckers would have just dragged it out.They need a guard rail there.Thats a road harazd.You could of put it in the road for a minute with the police there and gave them something to do. But you didn't inconvenience anyone that way.You are a class act.

[@galady8632]

Peter Will ... I agree. As my late Father said 'over & above top shelf'! Without exception.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much. God bless.

[@richardcline1337]

Ron just makes even the hard ones for others look so easy and did it with no extra damages to the young lady's car.

[@micahharman2434]

Yes it needs a rail badley

[@auxilioremolqueelrafa]

Well done Ron and Mike, very neat. The customer can not be happier with the work you did. It's a pleasure to see this kind of professionalism. Greetings from another tow driver.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much. Mike is a great crew member. God bless.

[@TheCalgarydoug]

Not using that car seat again is the same as when a hard hat gets hit you may no longer use it. That's the rule in gas plant construction anyway.

[@Databyter]

Sure, except in this case the law requires you not to use it whether it got hit or not. I personally do not like kneejerk blanket coverage laws like that. If the seat was empty, strapped in, and in a location that was not impacted, it is plenty tough and light enough to be 100% undamaged.

[@画面内農家]

You fished a fish you can not eat. Maybe it's a lot of iron?

[@gorillaau]

Kanon Aria ... and a weird oily after taste.

[@steve6.7]

Kanon Aria funny

[@edwardhugus2772]

Kanon Aria I've watched a lot of Ron ' vids, I think he does more fishing than he does towing. Usually they're too small and should have been thrown back. Don't know how he gets away with it, especially With all the law enforcement nearby. Need an in "depth" investigation for possible bribes to A game warden.

[@debbrown660]

Another great job! Love how you pulled that SUV out of there without any more damage to the car or the bridge. All I can say about the woman wanting the car seats: "Bless her heart." So here's what I saw yesterday on I-90 just west of Cleveland. In Ohio. tow and recovery vehicles can only use amber lights, not red and blue and no sirens. On the side of the highway was a rollback with a broken-down vehicle loaded up. I didn't see it because he did not have the overhead amber lights on (!). Then he pulled out into rush-hour traffic which was moving at about 50-55 mph - WITHOUT A TURN SIGNAL! The driver ahead of me slammed on his brakes to avoid hitting him and so did I. After I got my heart rate back down I thought "Ron Pratt would never ever do THAT!!!"

[@galady8632]

Deb Brown ... Although certainly not intentional I firmly believe Mr Ron Pratt 'sets the bar for other tow drivers quite high'. Always a pleasure to view his channel.

[@throttlebottle5906]

the driver failed there for sure, without lights on, it's an ohio state law to slow down and move over out of their way when lights are on :) www.dot.state.oh.us/moveover/Pages/default.aspx

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@RonPratt]

faye austin Thank you mam.

[@debbrown660]

I believe I mentioned that I didn't see him b/c he didn't have his overheads on. 4 lanes of rush-hour traffic. Of course I would pull over - If I had seen him. Yes, I know it's the law in Ohio.

[@joetri1970]

It should be a law if any car seat is in a wreck the straps should be cut off at the wreck site.

[@ivang97997]

who watch all the way to the end?

[@zacharyanonymous5170]

This is the 3rd time I watched this all the way till the end. Every single upload I watch till the end.

[@ThePurplePunster]

Amazing lift operation.. and as far as the car seat(s) are concerned, At my job we’re not allowed to accept car seats as a donation because of recalls, besides situations such as this one.

[@kristym6594]

That lady must not care about her children. Car seats that have been involved in a wreck are not safe. Most insurance companies will buy you new ones all you have to do is ask them.

[@grunfkozminski5362]

What does seats have with car accident? seat belts are the ones that take all the strain of stopping the body in sudden stop, car seat takes same strain as everything else bolted in the car, so it would mean you need to replace everything? Also seat belt is anchored in 2 points separately from the seat! I really cant see logic in that law besides seat manufacturers / shops making some serious profit from that law

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

@@grunfkozminski5362 At higher speeds the force of the driver body can wreck the seats internal structure and then it is the matter of the security devices inside the seat. Volvo's seats has a function where the seat rights itself to a more vertical position to prevent the body. The explosive seat belt stretcher is also an item.

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

The seat backrest in a fair number of cars will if the car is hit from behind raise itself rather smartly, this to support the driver and passenger in a better way.

[@spudgamer6049]

@@grunfkozminski5362 the seats in question were child restraint seats, not the normal seats built into the car. They're not supposed to be used after an accident because they can sustain damage to their internal structure and/or anchor system that might not be easily apparent. The law is nominally there to protect children from their own parents and caregivers cheaping out on properly caring for them... ironic, I suppose. But anyway, you're probably right that the child seat manufacturers lobbied for the laws both so they could make more sales, and so they wouldn't be the "bad guy" telling people that their product had to be replaced.

[@richardcline1337]

Not on the subject but was that dumpster full of computers and such? As for the dislikes I can only guess these are from the same kind of TROLLS that have made Facebook such a waste of time now. Keep on doing what you do, Ron, and ignore the misfits.

[@rambo28779]

In NC when a car seat is involved in a MVA the officer usually cuts the straps on them

[@denniswinn9412]

Or... T hook the front transport slots and lift it with a wheel lift from the front; swing it out away from the concrete and suck it in with the stinger? I'm not meaning to second guess you I just miss the challenges of recovery work. You guys are great.

[@wdwrxco]

Mike's a good hand.

[@milburnhornback6921]

Just a thought on the child car seats, why can't the manufacturer come up with a color changing device like they put on fragile packages when shipping? See Red you can't reuse them.

[@joejago5231]

i bet Ron could cook the perfect marshmellow on a camp fire with that truck if you asked him

[@RonPratt]

Not tried that one ......YET!! LOL God bless.

[@tractorboy31]

9 dislikes? ron and mike did a great job no extra damage. could you have used the rollback behind everything if the rotator was maxed out to the rear and needed it just a little bit further back to clear something

[@BrotherhoodPicture]

Awesome job Mr. Pratt! I have learned so many good habits from watching you! Please keep up what you're doing!

[@BRMBeeGeesR1]

Anything left in the car after an accident, can be replaced. Human life can't. I would have left the car seat in the car and bought another one.

[@Martogre]

Hello I am french and I love your videos continue like this.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much and God bless.

[@Travisfromoregon]

If you've every worked on a school bus that been in a wreck and has child seat belts everyone gets cut no matter if it was occupied or not.

[@444mrjimmy]

as always Ron another great video on how and where not to park your car. Thank you

[@radianek100]

In my beautiful country this car would be sold as a factory condition :-P and probably as no any accident or even scrach

[@davidtyndall8880]

Ron, All that truck needs is a laundry mat and a small restaurant and it would qualify for it's own zip code. LOL

[@RonPratt]

I agree!! LOL God bless.

[@MrLembnau]

why the rollbacks, just get two more rotators, lift the cars up like that and drive to the shop lol. they cost almost the same right? haha

[@ChrisB257]

One plus at least Ron - some shade was welcome I'm sure. Yet again a combination of skill and the adaptability of the rotator - got the job done. Almost surprised as to how relatively little damage occurred to the vehicle considering the ''plunge''! Another fine job Ron.

[@reganmahoney8264]

What I am always amazed about these videos is that they know where EVERYTHING is on their truck...

[@FlyToChina0071]

Another nice video with a lot of details and informations. I like the way you teach your staff for safe and secure operations /Adam

[@GlynRobinson]

how about possibly filming her taking it out along with any numbers on the seat? that way you have record, just in case? great video!!!!

[@woodyjon1]

She probably didn't hit the brakes because she was using her phone. Just a guess. But driving a truck you can see just how many people use them while driving. Really surprised me. High percentage.

[@throttlebottle5906]

nearly every person on the road does, I find it's hard enough to select a contact to call, let alone texting, even using voice recognition isn't good. it's common for me to be yelling out the windows at them, I don't bother with the horn as they ignore that fully.

[@TheRocketbob22]

Yall have a 50% chance of being right, with no facts. The lady has a baby(s), a husband, mother and father, hopefully. I say she was innocent until proven other wise. Do you think the city is at fault for letting that death trap exist, no matter which side of the road she was using. Just saying, cause ya'll know how sickening it can be to settle an ins claim. As Ron would probably say, " pray for this lady."

[@hawk7825]

Not paying attention to the road.

[@coaterman]

I noticed that every time you reversed you gave three short pulls of your hooter.In the UK trucks and larger vans are fitted with automatic reversing buzzers, or some other audible warning. I believe that this is a legal requirement. is there no such requirement in the USA?. GREAT CHANNEL keep it up. Thank you.

[@anthonybergmann7919]

coaterman he did that to warn other drivers. And we have the reverse siren too

[@coinsandheartpieces2791]

39:27 Ron gets a ticket for using a private dumpster ;) hahaha

[@david14fan]

CoinsAndHeartPieces the dumpster is in the front so it’s technically open to the public unless it’s in a closed section on the property then it’s a private dumpster

[@susanwahl6322]

I can’t figure out why anyone would hit the dislike. These are hard working people doing a very hard job.

[@jeffmay1332]

Great recovery. Great video. Glad the young lady was ok.

[@artfordlowery490]

Ron great job well done , like how well you work with, police department

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Very interesting video and a very capable truck . . .

[@rjl110919581]

THANKS FOR YR VIDEO

[@anndivine9989]

That truck is a super star in its own right, great vehicle.

[@anndivine9989]

Does it make coffee by any chance

[@RonPratt]

No, but my wife brews Starbucks for me every morning. LOL God bless.

[@josephlacy343]

That bridge needs to be replaced .looks cracked up .and dangerous

[@danachappell3861]

Your titles are getting better and better!! I laughed and settled down quickly to watch another "Day in the Life of Ron Pratt, Tow Truck Driver". When you said "ouch", I said to myself: "didn't feel a thing". lol Sad that the girl lost control of her van/suv, and it's a hard spot to get it out of, but you showed us all how it should be done. :) You may want to invest into a back-up beeper they use on transport trucks. I do believe it will save you remembering to blow your horn. Hope somebody went to look at the footbridge, as it looks like it was damaged from the accident. Don't want to see anyone get hurt from the bridge collapsing or falling over. Ooh boom cam!!! That was cool footage. :)

[@gorillaau]

Dana Chappell I see people around here ignoring a truck backing up with a beeper. Blow your horn... no one else will.

[@pistolannie6500]

Dana Chappell Looked like old deterioration me... Such low impact.... Couldn't of Possibly... done damage like THAT... looks more like tree root tunneling under from that tree next to it. City needs to fix the tree root problem...and put new section on sidewalk in.

[@milburnhornback6921]

I believe if you listen/watch some of the other videos there is a back-up alarm on the truck.

[@RonPratt]

Correct. Thank you and God bless.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I do have a back up alarm as well. This is increases the warning that the truck is moving. I think the damage to the bridge MAY have already been there as it is old, but I don't know for certain. I am so glad you enjoy the boom cam.

[@MrRjl]

some insurance companies will replace the car seats after an accident. people have to check their policy. every state has different laws about the reusing of child car seats. I'm not sure what Wisconsin's law is. I dunno that all car seats have an expiration date on them. they cannot be resoled. after the expiration date there are places you can take them for recycling or just throw them out to the landfill. so she said she blacked out,i would almost bet she was texting. regardless of how the accident really did happen the girl is very lucky that the car didn't get wedged underneath that bridge. great work, nice truck and stay safe.

[@throttlebottle5906]

hopefully she just used them temporarily until capable of buying new ones

[@RonPratt]

I don't really know all the insurance details with car seats. I hope they get replaced by her insurance as they are expensive. God bless and thank you for watching.

[@Kickinpony66]

2014 Google imagery shows that as a wooden pedestrian bridge, with 2 wooden utility poles. That rear view camera sure has great resolution! Mike must've had a heck of a time, rigging the sling, on that driver's side wheel. That Rotator sure is an awesome piece of machinery! @43:24... "Gotta catch up on my Facebook" I love the Boom Footage! As always Ron, great video!

[@RonPratt]

I'm not sure what is up with Google. It's quite clearly NOT a wooden bridge. As always, thanks and God bless.

[@peterstockhausen8806]

That location must get a lot of accidents if a wooden bridge was replaced and a concrete one get that much damage in such a short time. No way did that car do all that with as little damage done to the car.

[@wandalbowen8101]

Mike rigged that one

[@adamguymon7096]

What you need is a separate color of bag for each size of strap.

[@sebastianmontoya1481]

Outstanding video like usual. God bless you!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@richardanderson4019]

Ron, you need to find a body strap for your camera.. Makes my dizzy and sick with you looking all over the place.

[@galady8632]

Richard Anderson .... Helmet camera gives a great overview of a portion if his actions that insure Mr Pratt is focused on safety. He enables his viewers to have a realistic glimpse of what is involved in staying safe in his dangerous line of work.

[@McSTALLIONYT]

Hey Ron, a Huge fan from the UK here, I just have a quick question for you. Why do you pull on the Airhorns from time to time? Is that to just warn the people around you that you are about to move? Keep up the Amazing work Ron.

[@LoneWolf1965]

McSTALLION YT noise in the area. That way it will get the attention of anyone who may be around so the can act accordingly. Sometimes people walking through and not knowing your intention will actually be hurt if you don't use your horn. A bid safety precaution.

[@wranglerdave6452]

Yes he honks to allert people that he is about to move. For safety reasons. Cause there are major blind spots on a truck that size when it comes to pedestrians

[@steverone7623]

McSTALLION YT the norm is to toot the horn before backing up ad well

[@Engineer9736]

He honks 3 times when about to reverse. So anyone around / on / back the truck who he might have missed spotting has a chance to get away.

[@kk6aw]

Richard van Pukkem Fire Dept 1 toot STOP, 2 go ahead, 3 reverse

[@markviereck4547]

How can you drive this car into that ditch. I can’t figure it out. Asleep, drunk. What?????

[@GSE52]

Phone. Text. Watching KZbin videos. All of the above

[@jesphotosvideo7571]

What an amazing piece of equipment. Is there anything it can't do? Outstanding video. Thanks.

[@matthewlindsey2065]

i hope it was not insurance clam it sounded to me she did not want and wanted a new one

[@johnharry7379]

When Ron uploads you stop & drop what you doing and watch!

[@fylspider11]

Hey Ron wheres all the videos I've run out of things to play at my shop :) hope all is well out west much love from the east coast Florida Strong

[@RonPratt]

I am just getting back into the videos. We were set up at our District Fair for the last 2 weekends and all last week with no access to my computer. Hopefully, I will get back into the swing of things here soon. I have a few things to take care of around the house now as well, so my videos have had to be "put on the back burner" as one would say. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@jackcaldwell485]

Good thing you all got that on record ,if she trys to pull a fast one with those car seats

[@RonPratt]

I don't think she will. God bless.

[@jackcaldwell485]

Ron Pratt sorry if I sounded mean, it's just I've seen too many people looking to cross anyone is all sorry sir, God bless

[@Greg8872]

Not sure if it is still the same, but years ago had one involved in an accident, the mfg of the seat got all the info and overnighted a brand new one and wanted the one in an accident back so they could inspect it.

[@Daf__XL]

That's what I was thinking. I would have said no just for liability issues and let her pick them up from the shop once I looked up the law and cleared it. It's just like how a mechanic cannot let you leave with your car if it's unfit without signing about 5 waivers acknowledging that the mechanic and shop had told the customer that they cannot drive the car without it being fixed and any accident ensuing is their own fault for knowing their equipment is faulty.

[@dcviper985]

Greg K there are also bicycle helmet makers (Giro) that do that.

[@truckerrochelle-rachelrola8703]

I always wanted my own wrecker semi ! Good job! AR, MO, TX? Im a trucker I know It's close to home southern belle! Hope the lady driving is ok now ,she 's got a cute little car ! I need one of those. I would keep that one you can put alot of miles on those cars.

[@RonPratt]

We are in Missouri, the southeastern portion. I don't know if this car will be traveling much after this though. God bless and stay safe out on the roads.

[@wadehicks9270]

That's a nice truck to have. Great video Sir always something interesting God bless .

[@hellraiser436]

why do you have red and blue lights on the front of the truck? I've always wondered that, just out of curiosity

[@Joshua79C]

For full info on why he is considered and can run blue and red just watch *ANSWERS TO VIEWERS' QUESTIONS* for the full packet.

[@yellowdeer7163]

I would think insurance would cover costs of any items in car. Great job Ron, thanks again for the video." The Beast " did it's job too!

[@mrstrangetiger3228]

Something tells me she went right back to texting and driving and reusing those car seats.

[@VespinKnot]

nice job again Ron and the boom camera did a pretty fine job at capturing the action

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video they are good that Hat camera is good good job on the job would you send somebody a hat I would really like One if not that is OK I though

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I wish I could provide all my viewers with a hat, but we do have them for sale at www.midwesttruck.net. God bless.

[@vetterfellow]

That went well !!. Thanks for the visual Ron. Nice job Ron & Mike.

[@MCKoolperson9]

My first thought when I saw this was "Isn't it a bad idea to put the whole weight of the car on the wheels?" then I thought about it for another 3 seconds and decided I was an idiot.

[@RonPratt]

That's ok. Most people don't understand the proper hookups on the different vehicles I deal with. Don't sweat it. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Another great video thanks my friend keep up the great work. I love that truck.

[@falyssamayhew7285]

I don't understand why she wants to retrieve the carseats.

[@ChrisE1018]

Great video and I like the intro music and stay safe

[@aircooledtx]

I would not had let her have car seats, you know she will use them again. Good recovery,Ron

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@JeffStoops]

The question is HOW did the young lady end up in the ditch ? Cell phone maybe ?

[@RonPratt]

I don't know the answer to that, but she was in there pretty good. God bless.

[@Android_Warrior]

You got it!, cell phone I'll bet!!!

[@jimmyturner3715]

So the car seat thing is that a federal law or is that a Missouri law either way I did not know about that great video thank you.

[@MaxZomboni]

It's a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulation.

[@jeefcake9269]

anydays a good day when ron uploads

[@phrozenwun]

Better than a circus high wire act, good job guys it is a pleasure to watch you work.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you!!!! Did you at least eat some cotton candy while you watched? God bless.

[@akeemwalker4567]

Your are very kind

[@jedward1977]

Hey Ron is there a reason you didn't do a side pull to get it away from the culvert?

[@JohannesReusch]

Jeremy Edwards In the beginning he discussed this option with the officer but decided not to block the traffic as would have to for a side pull.

[@tonygray3135]

A perfect gentleman as usual, a real knight of the road.

[@billcraddock7166]

Another very good and cleanly executed recovery! It's great to see the professionalism you project in each recovery you perform. Take care and God bless!!!

[@anthonybergmann7919]

And you should put a camera on the driver side of the trucks to catch people who do not slow down and move over. Then turn into the police

[@RonPratt]

Several viewers have also suggested that. Thank you. God bless.

[@sonnicman]

Ron, I remember in one of your video's (want to say it was the G6 water extrication), you were concerned with the length of the winch cable on the rollback not being long enough, and wanting to change out the spool for a much longer cable. Did you switch out all the rollback units, and if so what length did you end up going with? Thx.

[@89nissancrawler]

I'm not 100%, but I believe he went from 50' 3/8", to 75' 7/16".

[@galady8632]

Sonnicman ... I believe he had 50' and they upgraded the cables to 75' on all tow & rotator vehicles.

[@slowdownmoveoversharethero9701]

I feel bad for that female driver she took a rough ride into the ditch hey at least she was not hurt and did not need medical attention. That always the good thing.

[@RonPratt]

I agree with all of the above. God bless.

[@dave_n8pu]

I would love to get an air horn for my 1998 GMC pick up truck like you have on your rotator truck. Those electric horn just don't demand enough attention.

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rotator Ron! TOTAL PRECISION RECOVERY VICTORY!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@lorriguthrie3309]

First

[@Gonzo614]

Loved the boom footage.

[@bitethedevil]

At least it was during a dry spell and you didn't have to put your waders on again.

[@RonPratt]

Yes, those get extremely hot to work in. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@TheCrewChief374]

It also appears, you were drawing quite the crowd, to see the lifting show! It sounded like the lady who owned the vehicle was say No, no, no. When she was walking up to you? Moreover, with the line of questioning, she was giving you. Makes me wonder if she truly blacked out. Since it sounded like she is thinking, she is going to get a new car! Furthermore, she sure seemed to be insistent, about getting those child car seats? Even though, I would believe that along with the law factor, the insurance wouldn't want anything removed from the vehicle either. At least, not until, they have had a chance to look at it!?!

[@RonPratt]

Everything went just fine. Sometimes folks just aren't aware of things. I am just glad no one was injured. God bless.

[@TheCrewChief374]

Ron Pratt Well I was thinking, she should have wrecked, if she didn't want to see her vehicle on the end of a wrecker boom. If she had a problem with how you were going about removing her vehicle from that ditch! Besides, in her case, sometimes saying less is better. And letting you finish your job uninterrupted, when been best!

[@VampFaye]

Another great vid! Are the 3 horn blasts something in state law? I don't recall seeing that done before.

[@Joshua79C]

He does not have a backup alarm so he does the triple horn to let those around know he is backing.

[@coolbeyblade5]

I can’t believe she still wanted the car seats after they have been in an accident

[@MaxZomboni]

Why not? Most likely there was no damage to the seats.

[@pistolannie6500]

Max Zomboni I agree. It was such LOW impact.. LOW damage..... Very much doubt there was Any damage too them!

[@RonPratt]

The law dictates the regulations on reusing child safety seats after a crash. I would have to reuse one and take a chance. I understand they don't fall apart or disintegrate, but I would hate to take a chance that the impact may have compromised their safety. God bless.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I seriously doubt she new the law and she just was concerned about where to put her kids without them.

[@Demonlord468]

^^^ This would be most certainly the case. The woman had no clue the accident made her kids carseats void and no longer roadworthy. She was probably just thinking she still has to take her kids places in some other car till that one of fixed or replaced. The last thing on her mind was the accident where the kids were not even in the seats made them no good. Its just a safety thing.. Better to not reuse a MAYBE perfectly good seat that MAYBE could fail from something missed that was broken on the seat and just get a new one and be 100% sure its safe. It's your kids.

[@gerryvanwoerkom7241]

like the way you think .. get it out without doing anymore damage .. great job Ron

[@frankie2234]

GREAT JOB !!!!

[@Byepolar619]

Gotta admit never heard abt the car seat law , guess it does make sense though now that I think abt it! Is that a law across United States or just there

[@RonPratt]

I believe it is across the states. God bless.