Broke Down And Getting Towed // What To Do Now

Nothing more to say then it's broke down and I can't fix it where I'm at.
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[@garyforney9421]

The road is a very lonely place when things go sideways. For what it's worth, you did a very good job explaining things to your viewers. Those of us who have been in that situation were right there with you.

[@scottturner3762]

Little something to help soften the blow. Hope you get back trucking soon brother!

[@Swimmingforlife.]

That was so nice of you.

[@stevencaka]

Hello 👋 Kurt. Hope you get back on the road soon sir. Sometimes things happen for a reason but usually not when you’re trying to make progress.

[@lynnhooper7897]

Kurt be pimpin’! I am so sorry, Kurt! Been there! The US can be the loneliest place on earth sometimes. I hope they get to you soon, brother!

[@David-zs7bi]

Sorry to hear about the bad luck,maybe you could work off room & board in the quality inn laundry room .Looks like you have some mean ironing skills, Good luck.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Scott, we thank you.

[@robertbegbie2907]

You're "Inner Pimp." omg the water I was drinking went all over the dash, thanks dork, lol

[@petedesalvo7398]

You can always kick back and watch Trucking with Schmidt videos…

[@user-ji6qj5xw8t]

+ Or maybe take advantage of the down time to start taking apart fan, shroud, radiator, hoses … eliminating the chance of any surprises later …

[@JamesJones-cf4hw]

Man! That leg shot was epic!😂😂😂😂

[@Sonoma_Coast]

I'm always impressed with Tow truck drivers. What a tough job. Hope they get paid well.

[@rmeshr3657]

Get some sun on those snowman legs 😂

[@wadericker4795]

It sucks to be broken down out away from home. I spent a week in South Bend Indiana back in the nineties while truck was getting rebuilt at Caterpillar. Blew a tip off a injector and destroyed the motor. Spent 5 days in a hotel in Albany New York because I blew a turbo on a Detroit on a Friday and the shop wasn't going to touch it till Monday. It sucks. Got my purchase, enjoyed the note. Remember talking to me on the phone? Well I jumped in....I have 3 up.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup and I was afraid I was going to be spending time in Chicago

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Man, you're incredibly calm.

[@jackson_68]

Well that sucks New trucks, old trucks, middle-aged triucks...they all break.

[@paullarkin8536]

Kurt... You should have broadcast live when u broke down. I am only about 20 miles from where you broke down in Plymouth. Could have drove down there and helped you out.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Yes, seen it work for another KZbin trucker.

[@mattinmississippi8248]

Glad you are safe and it wasn't more serious.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I agree mattin

[@happyhighway106]

#144 Mr. Schmidt, I know your pain. It will be July 24th, before I can get my Motorhome in the shop for repairs. The R/V Service Centers are very busy at this time of the year. But for you, it's your employment---food on the table. If the wheels aren't turning, your not earning! I'm retired, but not going anywhere soon---wasting my summer away. At the age of 76, I don't have that much time. Happiness is The Highway!

[@mttrucking725]

Once had same happen to me. Pulled fan off, used pliers to squeeze leaks shut as much as possible and dumped a can of, bad habit tobacco into radiator. Pepper, raw eggs also work. Was enough to slow the leak and get 350 miles back home. Sometimes need some out of the box ingenuity. Good luck partner

[@EfficientRVer]

On a ski trip in college, some radiator tubes got cut by foreign object damage, in a 1973 Triumph GT6 MK3 2-seater. A friend of mine was in the college auto racing club. He crumpled up aluminum foil, rolled it between his fingers to shape it to fit into each cut tube, with extra inbetween any spaces where he could plug multiple tubes from one gash. Jammed in it, then crimped the tubes any which way we could. Some with pliers, some with hammers from both sides, some doing that in many places. Once a tube is cut and then shut, shutting it in 5 places is better than shutting it in 1 place. Then we loaded 10 gallon jugs of water into the car. Radiator cap on just to the first click, to prevent splashing/bubbling out, but not to create/hold pressure. Every 30 minutes, I stopped and topped up the water. Made it from Killington to Boston using only about 3 or 4 gallons of water. A girl I'd met on that trip, which was during my year off from college (I was invited skiing by my friends on the college newspaper), kindly invited me to spend the night with her, so I could drive home during daylight. That was 46 years ago. Our twins are 36, we've been divorced for 32 years, and all's well that ends well. Which means not having to see each other too often, just when dealing with major family events, now things like grandkid birthday parties. No need to use antifreeze in a system that is leaking it out. Water is fine. Preferably distilled or reverse osmosis, but really anything will do temporarily. Just plan on doing a drain and fill once your system is back up to snuff, and of course don't let it freeze in the meantime without adding antifreeze.

[@karenatha7890]

Thank you for your story too. Kurt is good hearted trucker and KZbinr, for sure....

[@ghostrider729]

It's a blessing you didn't have the German with you Kurt, man it'd been a lot more do deal with. Hopefully you'll be otr asap. Good luck 🤞

[@jimgraves6464]

The joys of truckin. Keep the smiles alls one can do

[@KickininMyRv90]

Hope your repairs go well and quickly.

[@juliereeves1193]

Lol nice legs

[@takethatnextstep]

My dad was a long-distance trucker back when I was a kid in the 1970's and 1980's. I so remember how it seemed as though every time a holiday or vacation was coming up, his truck would break down. We were okay with it, though. I don't remember us needing therapy or anything as adults, haha. I love watching your channel because it takes me back to my youth.

[@kenhubar9934]

Can feel your pain .Hang in there Kurt

[@thewatchmen4920]

SCHIMDT. I know that you are about to have some 🤑💵☹️💰🤑 Bill. But it's beyond your control and not on your doing for this to happen. You don't abuse 1st Class you take care of her as much as possible. The most important thing is you are S-A-F-E and not hurt. Only hurt in the pockets. Again just glad you are safe 🚒🚛

[@stevevanwagoner4210]

Got you on the prayer list at Church here in Topeka Kansas Heritage Baptist Church for speedy fix up of First Class and that you can get back out on the road fairly soon Kurt

[@ThePlatinum53]

Thank God for wives that get what we are feeling when our ride breaks down. Who are more upset because they know how we feel, and will do whatever it takes to get us home. And they know we are not going to be normal, till our baby (truck) is fixed. And for letting us do a profession, that we never have to grow up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joycedellinger2528]

Hopefully everything will work out okay. Have faith and I know things will work out. You looked so sad when they hooked up First Class to the tow truck.

[@BMW_Mustang_Dodge]

My uncle had the same thing happen. Well it put a 8 inch hole in the radiator. Went and got a bucket of quick Crete let it dry good, took off the fan, got some buckets of water and hit the road 8 hours home. Sadly happened twice on his t2000 within 3 years and roughly just as far did the same method twice and made it both times without a tow lol!

[@charlesbutler8057]

Good thing your load is dry so you don't have to worry about reefer fuel running out. When it rains it pours. Worst part about tractor plus trailer tow is they usually have to disable drive line.

[@stevencaka]

Or pull the axles which is better like I used to do

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Sorry for.the bad luck. Glad you are safe.

[@cjwworld]

sorry for your troubles, hang in there Kurt

[@buddywicket5544]

Glad you were there instead of up in Chicago a little further like Harvey or somewhere. Keep safe and thanks for the video

[@tomconnell7940]

So sorry. Glad you are okay

[@Hysteria_1776]

Stay strong brother. ❤

[@justicews]

Wow. And I thought I was stuck when my motorcycle broke down on a long out of town trip. Never was stuck like you right now with the meter ticking. Good luck. Never any good decisions. ❤️‍🩹

[@cynnail395]

On the bright side, the German is home.😂

[@leshaunwarren1750]

the inner pimp😂 I hate the breakdown for you. get it done and be safe on your travels

[@scanadaze]

When my dad drove. I was with him. In 88. Kinda the same thing. Not as bad. Bad. The bracket broke and took out the fan that took out a little bit of the radiator. We were in New Jersey. A little playing with the damage. We made it back to Omaha. To the company shop. I feel your pain.

[@benhesterly462]

Man my heart goes out to you, I know it's probably part of the business, but I still feel for you Kurt. Can't wait for you to get home to family.

[@sunnyray2048]

🍭Sweet BUMMER😫Man! That hurts! By the Grace of God Opie wasn’t on board with you. My, my, so sorry Kurt. Praying for you & 1rst Class🙏🏼💖👍🏻And this too shall pass🙏🏼💖

[@texasgilley9533]

I would’ve left the trailer at the truckstop put a pin lock on it Kar your dispatcher, sent someone out the bobtail and pick it up. That’s what we used to do.

[@maxihaugh1267]

That stinks Kurt. I was just up there s days ago, you are correct about US-30. The traffic is otherworldly.

[@russhfan]

Took guts to make that video. In a couple days it all be a memory. Best to you.

[@chucklester9822]

The cat dealership in Hammond was a good shop in the 70s..so hopefully still good work!

[@ddraidex6842]

I wish you good luck and hope everything works out for you.

[@SamuelManaole]

What an unfortunate turn of events. Stay strong pal it'll all work out . Prayers 🙏

[@theboz8161]

You can get an Uber to a car rental agency, and rent a one way to get home. I definitely feel you about not wanting family to drive that far. One way rentals are not a big deal. May have to drop it off at an airport near home though.

[@keneldred9030]

I too am glad you are safe and ok. I ‘m also sorry that 1st Class is broken down. The one thing that I ‘m the sorriest for, is the ridiculous amount of money that they’re charging you for it all! May God keep you safe and get you through all this! Keep your chin up. This will all work out!

[@amberandrews1795]

Glad you were safe Kurt.

[@centriccashew6473]

Been waiting for this video for almost a week

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ya, I got behind pretty bad

[@charlesdarmanin2079]

Hi kert l am Charles from overseas l like to meet you. One day to have a kafe l am in la mars antel 18 July ma be next year stay safe god bless you

[@mr.lynnrosaasen8218]

Praying for you Kurt!

[@misterhipster9509]

Sometimes metal is better. Sorry for the significant $$$ loss. I inventory Horton, feel your pain.

[@ralphcrisanto5315]

Ouch sorry to hear that hopefully it works out for you. Take care and hope it’s not too costly.

[@mrmetaldetectorist]

It sucks, but at least it was not too bad, and you are safe.

[@dashhoundlover2837]

KURT PRAY ALL WORKS OUT FOR YA MAN THIS STINKS BUT STAY FOCUSED & STAY POSITIVE & 🙏🙏🙏🙏 BE BLESSED & BE SAFE !

[@boomergirlable]

Prayers to you & the mechanic!

[@timpohlman3508]

God bless you my friend!!!

[@keepupwithspeedy]

I am sorry you are stuck. Good luck. I hope it all works out for you.

[@mariannejennisch9293]

Glad you are safe and they will get you back on the road

[@scottmiller9155]

Wish I would of known, my daughter works where your truck was at and you would of been welcome to stay with us, or we could of meet your dad half way!

[@dorrainemarshall800]

OMG 😂😂😂😂 the inner pimp story and the Chinese food story. 😂😂😂😂 I am at work watching this and almost busted out laughing....so sorry for your hardship and cost of it all but that story just should have made money for you.....still laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tammyfese3108]

Hi. Sorry your having a run of bad luck. Wish you the best, hope they get the old truck fixed soon. Hang in there

[@leokruze7108]

So sorry you had to go thru this mess. You are a great driver and enjoy comments. Hopefully you can get back on the road without too much $$ cost. .Best wishes to you and your family

[@elizabethbrassfield6418]

So sorry. God bless

[@cqqkie87]

I’m awful sorry you’re having to go through this ordeal. Prayers for a good outcome.

[@stevevanwagoner4210]

Glad everyone is safe and Oppie was home this trip

[@amycovey6595]

I am so truly sorry!!!

[@p0kerp1aya]

That's what they call "Driving Chicago style" if you're going to commit...then stand on it son...no messing around. 😊

[@jonathanwilliams4501]

44,000 is a light load for me, my loads usually weigh 59,000 and are 14’ wide and 60’ long..hell we have changed a radiator on the side of the road before, oversize escorts took us to get parts hour and half away and swapped it out and still unloaded our oversized loads that evening

[@davidhall7918]

Sorry to see that happen Kurt. It`s always something to cost money. Hope you get it fixed quickly.

[@drcbeartooths]

bummer. be safe out there!

[@PeterbiltTroy]

I deliver to that produce warehouse across from the tow yard quite often. Unfortunately I'm not this week. If I were I'd come give you a ride back home. Stay safe brother and good luck with the repairs.

[@fijack4290]

Kurt, when I saw First Class being towed I actually cried! Hope she's fixed and back on the road real soon. 🚛

[@gordonkraich3129]

Sorry for all your trouble Kurt wishing you the best and hope things work out good for you. At least Opie wasn’t with you. That’s one good thing.

[@DJPLAST2]

The main key to the whole process was the “thinking process”. Put a plan together and feel good about it. Prioritize what you needs to be done. Load is #1 priority. Parts availability. Why wait til Monday to get them ordered. Utilize the weekend in your favor. Plan the work, do it yourself or have someone do it. Accommodations, go home, get a room for the duration. Just gotta think it all through and make the right choices. Good luck with your new project. Stay safe, stay happy!

[@davemccollum2918]

Sorry to hear about your shitty luck. Glad that you were able to get sorted and hope that come Monday morning they will get to the repairs straight away. Thanks to Dad and Warden for the willingness to come get you should you need. Hope you get fixed up at a fair cost!!

[@georgeesquivel8623]

Feel your pain !!!!Better things come out bad things blessings 🙌 🙏

[@Snoogleheimer]

Damn, that sucks Kurt. Good luck.

[@trainmanj]

Sorry to hear of your break down, but at least you are safe and nobody was injured. Get rest, and I would suggest watching Ron Pratt from Midwest Truck in Missouri. He does towing and recovery of cars and trucks, you may learn even more.

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey 👋 Kurt man that sucks so sorry about your Rig you will get it soon good luck 🍀 ✌️💪🏻☮️👍❤️

[@jeffaitken9739]

I feel for you Schmidt, nothing worse than truck troubles on the road, a long way from home. My route is about the same distance from home, often thought what would I do, and where would I go. Did the fan just get brittle from age and come apart from vibration? I'm going to go and check mine right now. My mechanic always tells me 'big trucks, big bucks' Glad Opie wasn't with you, one more stress you don't need.

[@leontanksley6498]

Hope things get better GOD BLESS

[@joeprocopio494]

Joe from New Jersey!! Kurt tough break bud could have been worse but first class even looks good being towed!! Good luck Kurt hope you get up and running soon be careful!!❤

[@maggieward1892]

Dang dude. Rough day. Ouch. You’re a survivor.

[@charlesterviel5748]

Prayers for you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@charliefryer5184]

Really hated seeing this one bud! My stomach was noting up just watching you stay calm "on the outside". It's one of or the hardest truths of trucking, the brake down well away from home. I always drove as a hired driver so it wasn't my repair dime, but it's hard to swallow a break down that leaves you stranded! Thanks for showing the whole driving enchilada, not all of it is pleasant!

[@kimdalin6191]

Oh man...I'm crying with you..feel the same with my truck. Thank God cross fingers haven't had to do it. Hate to tell you it goes in threes. Your hand now this..ofda. Take care.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

Dude, I'm trying to eat here! Those tow operators know what they're doing. Your inner pimp 🤣could really use a vacation. God bless.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol I hear that

[@trapnut]

😂

[@chrishelms1967]

Glad Opie was at home this Trip

[@darrenfike924]

Kurt, it aint over till it’s over … stay positive as a cool head will prevail knowing that your kenworth will be repaired and back on road … stay safe there

[@dave550821]

I never had an over compelling desire to iron while my truck was in the shop. I guess some people do who would of thunk it.😂

[@reggiehowze1891]

Praying for better days for you

[@thomaspetersen4598]

Hi Kurt. hope all went well. You're being watched in Switzerland. The best of luck. Cheers Thomas

[@krusty1780]

Kurt you know they say pimping ain’t easy 😎. Good luck with the truck

[@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp]

You got this, fix it if you can and keep on trucking,

[@seanostrander7947]

Sorry to hear about first class hope you get back on the road soon stay safe

[@CKN_TRANSPORTING]

sorry you down man not a good feeling especially when you far out man its like we playing tag i just finished replacing fan and radiator yesterday only part i lucked out on i didn't had to get towed... but no The apu still works i just closed the two coolant lines off that tied into the truck coolant system and the apu runs as a stand alone without the truck and still gives you ac and electric.... i run a Green Apu... hope you back up running real soon 🙏

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Bad news Kurt, i guess it was the vent that came off age, some kind of plastics do break after a few years, no profit this weekend i guess.

[@jaymepaxton797]

Sorry Kurt about your hand & Semi!!! I hope both are on the mends!!!

[@michellejaquez8809]

That stinks to be away from home another awesome video.

[@EDD519]

thats otr trucking !

[@yea-who56]

The joys of truck ownership. Things will work out. Be positive. Maybe someday we'll meet, I look forward to it.

[@callcall6805]

Kurt I’ve had the exact thing happen to me on my t600. The only difference is that I was on my way to get loaded to go to Iowa, and I thankfully was only 20 miles from home. Hotel life is no fun.

[@thomaspalmer6060]

Well at least it wasn’t the engine blowing up. Still not good hopefully back on the road soon.

[@pjotrhof2505]

Take care!❤