Piece of JUNK! Trash or Treasure? Bad Decision? You tell ME!

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@whudman Год назад

Have to give the truck a name

@whudman Год назад

Clifford

@chrishengeveld6117 Год назад

@YardGoat YASSSS!..The big red Goat!!! . Lol (not dog. Thats registered as a TT. Lol) 👍❤️😁

@iHelpSolveIt Год назад

Truckie.🤣

@RainmanRaysRepairs Год назад

Decision made: I’m going to trade the paint guy an engine swap for a paint job. I’ve decided to paint it the same color as my Silverado. So it’ll be pewter/silver.

@stephenhookings1985 Год назад

Truck unit

@troynilson Год назад

I love seeing how happy you and Lauren are. It seems as if venturing out on your own was the best decision you could have made. Thanks to both of you for the great content!

@ThatOneVr4 Год назад

Ray, I drove a wrecker like yours for many years! For what your doing, it was a great purchase. Driving well over 750,000 miles with that exact CAT engine and transmission. The blower motor is easy to change out and if the Freon holds up the truck will freeze you out. I'd suggest you put some labels on the control box, so you know what is bed in or out, tilt up and down, winch in out ect. The truck is built like a tank. The AC system is exactly from a older Chevy Silverado.

@hansjansen7047 Год назад

Why don't you advise him on how to get the revs up. I only know how to do it for big rigs.(see my comment above)

@ThatOneVr4 Год назад

@@hansjansen7047 He is missing the switch to have the the motor idle up. He can run a switch to the petal motor he jammed the piece of wood with.

@jlbrown2622 Год назад

I want a tee shirt, "Everything's a hammer!" 🤣🤣❤️

@waldonherdman1447 Год назад

I had a bucket truck at work , it was a 31 foot bucket and a carbon copy of this truck except white and a bucket on the back.

@rainman7992 Год назад

I figure his wife will incorporate a paint scheme to help with that. Paint the wench and handle red....

@glennwhite7906 Год назад

After you are done fixing all the little things on the new truck, get a good sign painter to or an overlay that identifies your business and its location and phone number on both doors. This should happen to your dually pick-up also. Never miss a chance to let people know about your business and your location and how to get in touch with you. Keep up the good work, it is fun to see your lovely wife helping you every day.

@wonniewarrior Год назад

I was thinking Laurens Rainman Ray Logo on doors would be fantastic.

@Starchface Год назад

That can be a benefit but it can also bite you. If someone decides they don't like you for any reason, they know who you are. I prefer stick-on magnetic signs that you can put on when appropriate as opposed to permanent markings.

@ionracer24 Год назад

baaaaaaaad idea! people will try n hit u or get u to rearend them and sue u.

@Starchface Год назад

@@ionracer24 It's a Russian thing.

@ionracer24 Год назад

@@Starchface Texas too happened to 2 of my buddies

@unclelou7824 Год назад

The best feature that hauler came with is the loosely dash-mounted Holy Bible. Looks like it was well used. Fortunately it will never fail. Love your gorgeous wife unit. That smirk on her face tells it all.

@TheLawrenceWade Год назад

Anyone who has owned a pickup truck knows this - it's good to have a friend who owns a pickup truck. You get to help your friends move. LOL.... You just eclipsed that, you have your own tow truck. With a stinger on the back. 4-wheel float with a stinger. You get to help me move my car hoard! :) I think this was a good business investment for you, and you can do the repairs it needs to be a reliable workhorse for you. I used to drive GMC TopKick 5-tons, much the same truck, mine were cube trucks hauling professional sound and lighting equipment. Congrats, Ray! :)

@stevenkelley9025 Год назад

If I didn't know better, I would say you are going into business for yourself. New shop, new new tools (playtoys), new wrecker! Good for you Ray and Family. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey!

@keithmarks9759 Год назад

Yeah I don't know projectym going buying things but a person can fail the first three years you have to get yourself established and a good amount of people coming in

@nyeahgarner2420 Год назад

@Keith Marks In my area, all he'd have to do is put up an open sign and he'll have more business than he can handle.

@keithmarks9759 Год назад

@@nyeahgarner2420 and my area you have to have a business license a

@keithmarks9759 Год назад

@@nyeahgarner2420 yeah you have to have insurance on the building the towing vehicle a permit to operate the business and normally the first three years are the hardest when starting a mechanics shop

@alanduncan3710 Год назад

A friend of mine here in northern Wisconsin bought a flatbed and started a towing business. Name of his company is "Camel Tow".

@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48 Год назад

🤣 no way

@jackberends8026 Год назад

WAIT WAIT IS THAT CAMEL TOWING WITH THE PINK TOWTRUCKS IM FROM MINNESOTA

@JamesSmith-xs7sr Год назад

Them "toes" get wallered out with excsess use, thereby delegating the "rear service hatch" as primary point of entry & subsequent deposit.

@MrDdunn11965 Год назад

Great purchase Ray! I drove wreaker for many years and had fun doing it. Just some helpful tips. Get the valves replumbed so that the wheel lift controls are on first 2 valves and bed controls on the remaining valves. Get all valves labeled and mount lights inside the control boxes in case you ever have to recover a vehicle at night. You don't need the wheel lift for stabilization for running the bed. Leave it in the up position and retracted. If you plan on using the wheel lift to tow, you will have to invest in tow lights for the towed vehicle. Definitely look into the switch for the high idle feature. It will save a lot of headaches. Not sure about the laws in Florida, but here in Ohio you have to have the vehicle secured on the bed with 4 points of securement. They do not recognize the winch as a means of securement..

@bigragu6828 Год назад

I believe an AW Direct catalog will come in handy.

@jafopt Год назад

Ray, I love what you’re doing by starting your business. The wrecker is a great idea too. But unless you start hiring people, reliable ones, you could burn out fast. And based on your landscaping experience, it sounds as if you don’t really wanna have employees.

@torchit007 Год назад

Prison help? And Or formal employees

@dillonspecialties1 Год назад

I don't know if this has already been answered, but usually most IDLE UPS are part of the cruise control system (at least on most trucks I've driven). Use the good ole GM multi-dysfunction switch that you normally use for cruise control. Turn on switch, hit set, then use the accel to increase rpm, and the end switch to decrease rpm. Hopefully that works for you, by the condition of the truck, the lever/switch might need replaced. My personal pickup has the same one and gives me issues at times LOL. By the way you came all the way here to my hometown to pick up this beauty. Hope to see more flatbed content upgrades and usage in the future!!!

@barrysimmons5489 Год назад

Nice start Ray, "Resale Red." Just a FYI... If that bed has a pivot trunnion on the end of the frame... Meaning the bed and the rollback cylinder hinge there, be sure and keep'em greased because like the old Groves if they are ignored the pins will seize up and they are a real bear to free up. Back in the day I used to install Grove which is now JerrDan and Mid Equipment rollbacks. Last I heard, you shouldn't use the winch as a hold down. Most state DOT requires 4 corners secured. One never knows where or when one of their "revenue rangers" will appear and require you to stand an equipment check. Case in point, I was once driving a brand new Tri Axle Mack with less than 300 miles showing and got stopped in a line of traffic. Took almost 45 minutes till I got clear. . . Ya might want to make sure you have a set of triangle reflectors and a fully charged fire extinguisher also. Wishing you every great success with this fine American built machine. Oh yeah, nobody regularly services their hydraulic systems until they're experiencing operational issues. That should have a filter on it. Lots of'em in the 60s didn't Some had screens. At least change the filter. Throw a magnet in the reservoir. Wishing you all the very best. 👍🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

@whiteeagle58 Год назад

That truck has the potential to be a huge asset to your new business. It will definitely need lots of TLC to bring it up to code to be used for its intended purpose, but we know you have the skill and know how to do the job.

@MailmanWilly79 Год назад

Good for you Ray! Nothing like watching the American dream unfold right before your eyes! Way to take care of the family with your awesome skill set!

@Mr.frag-out Год назад

It's good to see you and your wife working together in your videos. She needs to be in more videos with you. Great team..

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Год назад

As handsome as Ray may be, Lauren is more pleasing to the eye. 😆

@wolfguardian8312 Год назад

I know, eh.....

@scott.koopmann Год назад

Ray, I think that pto knob is a throttle lock. You engage the pto, set the throttle where you want for rpm and THEN pull the pto knob.

@jimschaffer4071 Год назад

Such a joy to watch you two getting the business started. I'm not sure if you tried to "get fired" but it was a blessing! You're on to a new journey and your co-pilot couldn't be better. I'm not sure how you get in touch with the TV people, but I'd rather watch you two and the auto repair business than Chip and Jo-Jo Gaines renovating houses. Those two were in your shoes at one point. Go for it! You'd be surprised how many people would be watching you two on TV. For now, we'll just have to check both RU-vid channels every day.

@Chupamiculo Год назад

I love it, and make sure to set up channel notifications to “ALL”. 👍🏽Sub&share

@robertoneal7508 Год назад

@wifeunit

@Casmige Год назад

Ass-monkey got nothin’ on Ray

@jafopt Год назад

I advise against it. The networks are always trying to control you, then selectively edit drama. So many people are leaving cable/satellite, it’s not worth the tabloid headlines.

@malcolmlane-ley2044 Год назад

RU-vid is like TV, you just need to bring your thinking up to date

@Mrmartins345 Год назад

Cool addition ray, what makes this truck awsome is 1. it's a chevrolet 2 it has a big cat engine in it. Its great to see how you and Lauren are growing your business and channel

@larrybe2900 Год назад

That is the best sounding diesel engine around. IMO

@duckwacker8720 Год назад

Unlike a Chevy this one is reliable.

@wonniewarrior Год назад

There enough room under the bonnet (Hood) to swing a cat.

@jackattack70 Год назад

Looks like the new addition will come in handy, and it was good that you took your office manager with you to pick up the new piece of equipment.

@raystorey3670 Год назад

That made a nice change, love the new truck, in a few weeks I can see it working on recovery. good money for ''Rays recovery & repairs''' ! Ray uk...

@jeffreysnyder4994 Год назад

you can make that truck yours Ray you have the technology,the brains&drive to make it YOURS May the force be with you Always...

@briankindley4859 Год назад

Good to see you and the fam thriving after such a leap. Ya'll deserve it because you work hard!

@YouveBeenMiddled Год назад

*ProTip: use the JT hooks on those chains through the frame rail holes* instead of the large J-hook or looped chains & grab hooks. They'll slip in & twist and are very unlikely to slip out vs. the open hook types.

@joemuncie9187 Год назад

I like to cross the rear chains for more lateral stability

@duckwacker8720 Год назад

@@joemuncie9187 unless one comes off then you get zero.

@Hoosierdaddy-u2i Год назад

Yup, don’t cross hook, not a good idea.

@kenuber4766 Год назад

@@Hoosierdaddy-u2i That's how heavy equipment is hauled.

@Hoosierdaddy-u2i Год назад

Lots of people do it, does not mean they are correct. As previously mentioned, if on side come loose, bad things can happen. When straight back, if one side should come loose, it won’t causes side load.

@SlipFitGarage Год назад

Based on those controls, that looks like a Century flatbed. It also looks like your bed tilt controls, and your wheel lift up/down controls have been switched at some point or another. Usually, the bed tilt and the bed slide controls are next to each other. Seems like a decent truck. Congrats!

@terryharvey4811 Год назад

One thing you'll love if the rubber pad is intact, is the push bumper to help get cars inside.Most rollbacks do not have them, but for a quick push in they can't be beat. Also being a C65 or C75 the truck will hold up/tow better than the 1 tons, F450, or the C30 HDs. Check with DOT, STATE AND FEDERAL for requirements on tags and DOT numbers as well as insurance. If you're not on city,county, or state rotation lists it will make a huge difference in your insurance costs. My car insurance company would not write me a policy if I did rotation calls.Also be sure the car you haul is covered by your policy, use to be known as on hook coverage. Do your homework, some states have special tags and regs for tow truck/rollback trucks whether on rotation or not. And yes you need 4 point tie downs and the winch cable dos not count as a tie down. Straps or chains with binders at all 4 corners/wheels.

@bengone3349 Год назад

Many people have given you same very good suggestions for smooth operation on the new truck. One was putting your business name etc on the doors. PLEASE do it in block lettering so the general public can actually read it at a distance. Some guys have all this multi-color fancy lettering that you can't read. They are too interested in making an over the top fancy rig. Remember, chrome don't get you home!

@TruckerChick Год назад

Ray try turning on the cruise, set it then bump or hold the accelerate mode up and see if that runs up your RPMs. Most tractor trailers work this way and might work on your rig. Nice find and awesome addition to your business!

@gdreclaimed5442 Год назад

That's how my truck worked!

@dewaynegoodwin5695 Год назад

That's the same way we used to idle up our old Freightliners

@michaelmcclure8673 Год назад

Unless it doesn't have cruise control. Or is a manual pump. 🤔 😉😁😅😅😅🤣😅😅🤣

@lisas292 Год назад

Great purchase. I think everyone should be able to drive a manual transmission. I learned on a 62 GMC 3/4 ton pickup. As a small teenage girl, I had to brace myself against the seat to get the clutch in. When my kids learned to drive 15 years ago I taught them how to drive a manual. So many of their friends where amazed. But my Mom taught me that you never know when you may need the skill. Have a great day everyone!

@Laugh1ngboy Год назад

No that's my anti theft device.

@user-gdxt-7399 Год назад

I just got my first auto car, I m doing okay for the most part. Few people are comfortable with them

@austinaubinoe2195 Год назад

Took my driving test in a manual Jeep and the tester lady had never seen anyone take the test that way. But that Jeep made parking way to easy. Just bought my first brand new car ever, 6 speed manual Challenger. It’s just too fun.

@silaskuemmerle2505 Год назад

I’d rather they didn’t, it’s a handy anti-theft feature

@simonleach6632 Год назад

Learning on a classic is great practice too, makes driving a modern manual dead easy, although they are getting rarer, even here in the UK although if you're looking for a manual they're still easy to find here, I learned on my own 1970 Morris minor traveller with its old BMC/Morris 4 speed, long throw, super vague and no synchro on 1st, that thing forces you to drive properly!

@thedeck333 Год назад

2 videos 1 day sweet. Love it thank you Triple R.

@MarkK01 Год назад

That deck truck brings back so many memories when I was in the towing industry.

@flamingskoda Год назад

The truck will be a great addition to your business. I enjoyed the road trip. Reminded me of my two holidays to Florida from 🇬🇧 in 2008 and 2014. Such a great place.

@eddiewillers1 Год назад

Nice addition to the business! When unloaded, be sure to start off in 2nd - first gear is a 'granny gear' when empty.

@marlonalmeida2474 Год назад

Yes

@inspectorjavert5563 Год назад

Don't tell him how to live.

@ferrumignis Год назад

@@inspectorjavert5563 You seem to be confusing living with driving.

@davebaker489 Год назад

Granny for sure. He. He. even uses the clutch Tisk. Likely a good thing Ray knows a mechanic. Now to train the wife unit to drive the beast. Dave

@kevink8481 Год назад

I'm sure he's very well aware of this as well as the rest of the population that's ever driven a truck with a manual transmission

@merrillschaps2325 Год назад

Awesome truck Ray! This will definitely be a great asset for the business and will definitely come in handy! Great find!

@tonystrollo193 Год назад

Hey Ray and Wife Unit, Congratulations on the Wrecker, one more thing added to your success, I am very happy for you both. It's nice to see wife unit in your videos, she adds a nice touch. Keep the great videos coming :)

@matsgarageandstuff Год назад

Really good to see you keep moving up by working hard and being honest. Its my goal to get a shop of my own in the next few years and do automotive and autobody possibly.. thank you Ray. That cat motor is a good unit 👌 🔧🔧🔧

@stevecorcoran9869 Год назад

My favorite thing about driving in FL. Every time you make sure you leave an appropriate, safe amount of space between you and the vehicle in front of you, some driver will decide there is too much open space and dart into the opening.

@chrishengeveld6117 Год назад

Wife unit gave permission. Awesome-sauce! Cant wait for the next repair video. Btw Ray, how are the Little units doing? Broken clavacle and "little one" with upper resp issues? Need an update...

@gregblaha7 Год назад

Way to go Ray! Gizzards and corn dogs for breakfast! That sounds delicious! Congrats to your beautiful wife unit and her new channel!

@kenore4003 Год назад

Chicken guts and mystery meat. Yum

@BobBasshead Год назад

@@kenore4003 🤮

@timcraven124 Год назад

What a great idea! Pickup/drop off of customer vehicles for a very fair price. Genius move for Ray and Lauren!

@wolfguardian8312 Год назад

Indeed....

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Gotta love when you want to move and you turn your blinker on everyone in that lane speeds up happens to me in a suv and pickup truck I feel bad for the truckers in Az that have that happen to them

@railfanpat1719 Год назад

Also I appreciate you taking about what truck drivers deal with. I’m one and deal with others crap wanting to pass and the ones that will take the room that you are leaving as a safe following distance and cut in front of you

@jaykellett2327 Год назад

I only drove a moving truck once (my wife unit worked for a trucking co. and they lent it to me) No power steering, stood on breaks while pulling hard on steering wheel and the beast "thought" about stopping. I since have more respect for truckers who do it all day long.

@peteowens3033 Год назад

Glad you got it. I am sure you can fix anything it needs. Great first wrecker ( Rollback ). I drove one for a AAA towing company several years ago when in between jobs. They are awesome and pretty versatile.

@rajbeekie7124 Год назад

Trash or Treasure will depend a lot on how much you paid for it and how much work it may need. It could be a money pit or great utility truck. You mentioned The Villages. I have a few colleagues who tell me that is the place to buy a home. They love it there.

@DenmarkRadar Год назад

I truly appreciate the former owner installing the proper manual in that truck: "Holy Bible" 😄

@pjc8103 Год назад

Those chains have T-hooks that lock into the subframe , front and back. Look it up, those j hooks are great for trucks and old vehicles that are built heavy duty. Have fun with it, it’s awesome! 👍

@WhiteStoneIndustries Год назад

Used to drive one of these as a tow truck driver for a shop years ago, good ole rollback. And ya, us truck drivers are apparently out there on the road with massive trucks just to piss off the traffic and get in the way, wait till you get a tractor trailer setup, they are like angry bad driver magnets lol.

@dotar9586 Год назад

I KNEW that's all you guys were out there for! 😠👿 ( 🤣)

@WhiteStoneIndustries Год назад

@@dotar9586 Yep, now you know the truth, lol.

@carlcollingwood2063 Год назад

@@WhiteStoneIndustries I'm a bus driver in the UK, I think it's the same the world over. Everyone in a hurry to get nowhere fast. Hate us large vehicle drivers coz were slower than them.

@WhiteStoneIndustries Год назад

@@carlcollingwood2063 Yep exactly the same over here in the US, seem alot of people get in their car and the world disappears around them or they think big heavy vehicles can stop on a dime and/or can maneuver like a race car.

@Psichlo1 Год назад

Moving forward in leaps and bounds. Great addition Ray.

@jojothepopoman Год назад

Ray, theres a hand lever I put on my jeep that hooks to the throttle. It's like a gear selector on a bicycle that you can use to increase the throttle and then lock in place with the set screw. It's like 30 bucks and would resolve the board on the fuel pedal issue. TeraFlex 4870402 Throttle Hand Control Kit

@larrybe2900 Год назад

That or a choke cable that would retain position by friction.

@1300BlueStar Год назад

Nice purchase Ray but it needs some TLC. Some things you did wrong. 1) You had your front J-Hooks upside down. Your way does work BUT placing them over the control arms with the hook down is much safer. 2) Wheel lift should always be fully up before tilting the bed, if your going to use it to stabilize lower it after the bed is down. 3) Leave the vehicle on the bed in neutral and use a safety chain on the vehicle (don't rely on the winch to keep it in place). 4) Use the T-Hooks (frame rails have spots just for those hooks both front and back) on the rear chains instead of wrapping the control arms/rear axle. Again your method will work but isn't the safest/best method. Some things I learned towing for over twenty years with about twelve on tilt loads. Never over rev the PTO and always turn it off before moving the truck. Label your bed controls until your can use them without even looking at them. Clean and oil that winch cable at least every few months if you want it to last. Keep your chains clean, a dirty chain will rust fast. Last one is check your local laws, some states require tow operators to carry up to date log books at least one state trooper gave me grief because I wasn't carrying a log book because the province I towed in didn't require me too, no ticket but he did advise me to grab one asap.

@ziggy4465 Год назад

Subscribed to the “Wife Unit”’s channel. She’s up to 24.5 subscribers now. Cool truck, dual bed controls are an added bonus. Your diesel prices aren’t as bad as up north, nearly $8 per gallon here. Thankfully no diesel powered vehicles here, but now everyone should understand why all the stuff we buy costs more. The Villages, it can be a nice place to live. I have family and friends that currently live there. My in-laws lived there when they were alive. It has quite a reputation for certain diseases and I’ll go no further with the statement. We were planning on retiring there, but maybe somewhere else in Central Florida. Good to see that you’re still making great content at the new place and it appears to be moving along well. Wishing you nothing but the best.

@chmlgr Год назад

I'm so happy for you! You're expanding so quick, i hope business is this good!!

@chrispappas6188 Год назад

Congratulations Ray and wife unit on your new shop.I love your videos.Keep up the good work

@proslice56 Год назад

I love how you just left the title on the cup holder when you went into the store for corn and gizzards. No harm no foul. I think the rollback is the coolest thing you bought yet. 2023 is going to entertaining to say the least!

@phukyergreennewdeal1053 Год назад

Ray I bought a 98 Ford Ranger that was a Bell South commercial vehicle. It survived the Tornado that destroyed our home 12/11/21 in KY. It just flipped 300,000 miles.

@CatRPlrC16 Год назад

Man I love Caterpillar engines. Also don't let the impatient drivers get you down. Stay safe, be courteous, and aware.

@projectswithtim3905 Год назад

Try using the cruise control controls to run the engine idle up and down. Pretty sure thats how the top kick trucks worked.

@TruckerChick Год назад

I agree. Turn on, set cruise, bump accelerate until desired RPM. At least that's how it works on my semi. Just incase he's not familiar.

@dl33tc0dr6 Год назад

Ray, you already had your best asset long before you started your own business, but it's great she decided to come along on this work trip.

@ronsloan7662 Год назад

Hey Ray, I love it! The truck appears to be in very good condition other than some mechanical issues you're quite able to fix. I like the red and black look going on with it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Nice too that the wife unit gave you her blessing and that she and the dog unit came along for the ride. Cheers!

@raymondjagneaux2430 Год назад

For a good replacement dash. Find an 89 chevy truck. In 89 the plastics used in the dash had uv additives to prevent dash shattering. The hole for the instrument cluster harness is different but all you have to do is cut the hole bigger and plug the harness to instrument cluster before installing cluster. Hope it helps

@bengone3349 Год назад

I worked at a service station in the '60's. The tow truck had a saying on the body side panel..."You call, We haul You all" That would fit down the side of the bed followed by your business number.

@franklinfroman185 Год назад

Happy for you Ray! Good for you expanding your business so well.

@James-kg1wf Год назад

Awesome addition to the business!!! Don't worry about older vehicles for business especially if they are cost effective especially if you are a mechanic lol. Always good to see a business growing and I hope for your continued growth as time goes on. Love the sound of air brakes releasing as it's a very cool sound! I would highly suggest a front and rear dash cam along with a interior camera just for your safety along with a good aftermarket gps as the receivers are way better than your cellphone is. I currently am a field tech and have three to four cameras on my car as well as a good gps as my gps hasn't ever lost signal even when my phone has. My personal favorite gps is garmin however that is just a preference. Anyways stay safe and have a great day!!!!

@gsettlemyre Год назад

Having run a 1 ton wheel lift and almost exact roll back/wheel lift like this one for a body repair shop I would suggest taking a course for using/learning vehicle to it maximum and safest potential, there is a lot of knowledge to be had by doing so. Nice find, should be a great asset for the repair business. Cool seeing Wife Unit enjoying the time with you!

@CASHSEC Год назад

Now that's what I call music. The sound is amazing!!.

@leviy.3578 Год назад

I know that is an older carrier unit but as a tow truck builder I would recommend to Check your hydraulic lines, make sure they arent flopping around in the chassis or at rub points. Find the serial plate for it and cross reference with the companies website. I.e. if it is a Chevron bed go to miller industries website and they have manuals in the upper right for parts break downs. Also the wheel lift up/down, wheel lift in/out controls are normally next to each other. The same with bed in/out and bed up/down. So unless my dyslexia kicked in...... Might want to check that out. Final thing, the umbilical and winch hydraulic lines, check the track they run in. Overtime with enough use the electrical will rub itself raw causing electrical issues in the deck.

@dougdegraff5892 Год назад

Nice purchase Ray another subscriber mentioned this but I’ll repeat his warning, tying down your load using the wench is not only unsafe but I believe if you look it up illegal.. you need to invest in proper wheel tie downs and have 4 points of connection to the bed. Never trust the wench to hold your load. We’ll look the other way this first time but we’d like to see you safe and not sorry..

@jakster1952 Год назад

Wife Unit approves your impulse purchase. Definitely a keeper! 😊 BTW way can’t deprecate new asset any further. Oh well. 😊

@TXDeathInvestigator Год назад

Enjoying the content/life of Ray’s Wife Unit! Thanks Lauren!

@bigmountain7561 Год назад

From Fruitville to 200 in 2.5 hours unless Snowbird Traffic. Nice Flatbed great addition to your shop, they always come in handy. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@JasonHalversonjaydog Год назад

yeah that's one of my pet peeves, people who "park" at the fuel island and block it! esp in that case where there's only a limited number available and there are a ton of empty actual parking spots available

@Bryanja81 Год назад

You should come out with your own shift knob for your merch store. Or steering wheel covers..

@joepanico6480 Год назад

But the one already on the truck is primed to call gravity!

@Bryanja81 Год назад

@@joepanico6480true. 😆

@joe-mac Год назад

Man that truck brings back memories. I used to be a tech at a wrecking yard installing engines trans etc and after work I would take the 02 gmc top kick out to pick up auction cars. That truck had 1.5 million and burned more oil than diesel but it wouldn't die and just kept going. The pto switch was right beside the drivers seat on the floor in Mine. Nice buy tho. Great video sir 👍🏻

@jemhem Год назад

RAy excellent addition to the company. I know you can make it into a huge asset. Just one observation as a recovery driver myself. It looked like you had the front end of the van held just by the winch at the front. It is much safer to use ratchet straps or chains on each wheel. If the winch fails for any reason the car becomes free. I have seen it happen. Great video.

@dennislyon5412 Год назад

He did have chains with hooks into front suspension, but I did notice some van motion at one point.

@greypoet2 Год назад

Totally agree. J hooks on chains on the front too or wheel straps. Better safe...

@mongoz1993 Год назад

The truck has massive potential. With a master mechanic like yourself I’m sure it will reach the massive potential

@jays106 Год назад

that piece of equipment you referred to as a land dredge is actually called a drag line used in large open pit mines for digging a large amount of material

@duanebuck193 Год назад

Same powerplant that's in my 96 30' Diesel Pusher RV (mine is the 250hp model). I have zero complaints about mine - been a very good unit for me. Something to consider - a TSD fuel card now that you have another diesel rig that's a tad larger size (and it's easier to use the truck lanes for larger rigs - I love mine)

@TrondBørgeKrokli Год назад

Love the fun you have over your wife unit's new channel. Keep up the good spirit. ❤😄❤😄

@rone8123 Год назад

Try the cruise control functions for the high RPM while running the PTO. Back when i drove a cement mixer the cruise control functions would raise engine RPM while loading/mixing in neutral.

@williammitchell4667 Год назад

Nice find Ray. Happy to see things are working out well so far.

@h.j.boltjes2905 Год назад

If the wife unit approves it, you can't go wrong. 😀 Love the big ass truck. It definitely will be a great asset to your business. Keep up the great work.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Congratulations on 20K already you rock Girl @Wife Unit @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@stevenhayes3241 Год назад

Ray I couldn't be more happy for you! Lots of new opportunities with this wonderful machine. Well done sir👍

@robertdicus8900 Год назад

Love the life repair manual on dash fixes broken lives!!!

@TazR6 Год назад

There is no holding you back now. You're on a roll. Started off with just a shop, then more shop, and now a recovery vehicle. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for the old rig. I am sure it will be interesting. Do you have two Florida homes? Nice. I have a little terrace house in the UK, about as far from a Florida home as you can get. Stay safe.

@aussiebloke609 Год назад

That ultra-low first gear is gonna save your clutch nicely. Don't need any revs to pull away from a stop, just ease the clutch at idle and it should take off smoothly. Then get into the loud pedal and practice double-clutching. 😁

@DannebergAcres Год назад

Love this one! Been binge watching your channel for weeks now! Great "How it's Done" content lately!

@railfanpat1719 Год назад

I don’t know if you checked on it but if that truck is GVW to I believe 10,001lbs and with your business, you’ll probably have to go through FMCSA and run DOT numbers on it.

@playdg Год назад

Guaranteed. There's no truck above a one ton that isn't DOT. And in some States, all one tons, also. (already listed on this truck)

@bigtruck57h25 Год назад

And then deal with the extra attention from Florida DOT☹️☹️☹️

@railfanpat1719 Год назад

I think it’s company vehicle that doesn’t goods and passengers. I drive tractor trailer so we do it regardless. I think it’s 10,001 lbs and up if it’s under a company. The hotshots with the pickups and flatbed gooseneck trailers because they over the weight, they are a company and for profit

@IgnoreSolutions Год назад

This is so interesting seeing a RU-vid channel as large as yours, stomping around in my backyard pretty much. We shoot up to Ocala fairly often to drop CDI injectors off to William's Diesel.

@spamlessaccount Год назад

19:51 "Ah, there we go!"...and she hits it again. Was half expecting it to cut back off.

@thedeck333 Год назад

Triple R= Rainman Ray's Repairs

@nobodyhome2318 Год назад

I think it's a treasure, but it all depends on how much you paid!👍

@jeffclark2725 Год назад

Well said

@playdg Год назад

And how much it makes in the future.

@NCR01464 Год назад

Nice touch with “Eastbound and Down” made my day!

@jakecruger6175 Год назад

Best day of work in 2003 was getting assigned my first automatic rollback. So much nicer to drive all over town in.

@Baumer747 Год назад

Several thousands of hours driving tow trucks of all varieties, and the only advice I can offer is do not use the wheel lift as a stabilizing unit for the bed. You can blow the seal in the lift (yes, it happened to me) and that makes for no fun if you don’t realize and the wheel lift starts dragging as it leaks down. To either side of the wheel lift unit are a couple of flat steel pads, that is your stabilizing points. And add a 4x6 that you can throw under them if you decide to use your rig for recoveries.

@rickhobbs4875 Год назад

The crusie control will raise the throttle on some of the 3126 cats. I drove our freightliner from New Orleans home to Indiana. One of two 3126 cats in our fleet.

@Thatnibbles Год назад

High idle is either a switch on the dash or is controlled by the cruise ( if it has it) while parked with the P brake set > cruise on > Set resume aka + symbol .. thats how most high idles work these days

@warrentuckwell2032 Год назад

Hey Mate love watching you work im retired mechanic, you have a great life and family hold them every chance you get dont take it for granted they'll be there i did and lost my wife of 40 yrs suddenly at christmas so appreciate every second with them

@jreally9238 Год назад

I'm a commercial driver. Most commercial trucks have it setup to increase idle through the cruise control, if it equipped. Make sure parking brake is on, turn cruise on, depress and hold the set/resume button. Typically set increases rpms and resume decreases. If it doesn't work it's Typically a setting in the computer. Fyi, at some point you will need a DOT number and possibly a CDL to drive on public roads. Good luck to you brother.