Towing With Rotator! 145,000 Pounds Downhill

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5 жыл бұрын

In today's video Trent Jr takes the rotator and tows a fully loaded truck and trailer down the hill East of Indio. Watch how Trent hooks up this air ride front suspension Volvo and tows it in with the rotator. Also, stay tuned toward the end for driving footage
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A: I use the Go Pro Hero 7 Black Edition primarily. Often times you will see auxillary cameras in use. Those cameras include The Go Pro Hero 6, Hero, and DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Q: How big Is your rotator?
A: It is a 50 ton Miller Industries Vulcan 950
Q: Does the carriage slide back like Ron Pratt's?
A: No, the carriage doesn't slide back due to strict weight laws in California. The sliding carriage will make the truck to heavy in CA
Q: Why do you only have 3 winches on the rotator?
A: Comes down to weight again as stated above
Q: How many trucks Does Plaza Towing have?
A: Currently more than 30
Q: Why must the driveshaft be removed to tow a vehicle?
A: When vehicles are not running the transmission is not receiving circulating lubricant. If the driveshaft is left installed, the transmission, which is not receiving lubricant, is still spinning. This allows it to get very hot which eventually will cause major damage to the transmission. Therefore, removing the driveshaft completely eliminates the transmission from spinning. Simply leaving it in neutral is not sufficient since the transmission still spins in neutral.

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@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

Be sure to stay tuned at the end for some driving footage including me bringing all 145,000 pounds downhill! Enjoy! If you are new to my channel welcome! Plaza Towing features a little bit of everything! If you enjoyed this video consider subscribing and hitting that bell! Thanks for watching as always LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the HECK out of this video!

@KieranHal1 5 жыл бұрын

Is the rotator your regular truck now?

@RustyRogers 5 жыл бұрын

@Zach Michaelis There IS a "Move Over" law AND everybody is stupid. :~\

@cojones8518 5 жыл бұрын

24:55 Subliminal message. Nice of the driver to get that far off the road. GJ Driver👍

@lotti4451 5 жыл бұрын

I got a Volvo VNL commercial during the video. It told about the reliability of the truck xD

@l.a.raustadt518 5 жыл бұрын

Whew last time my tractor trailer was towed it was below zero and shoulder was tight to highway. Cold , no heat and that truck shook with every tractor that raced by so close. Was so happy to see my tow truck driver! Four mile s from customer. Lucky they had (one of our) old spotter s , so unhook and tow truck took off w/tractor. Now I got to know everyone s life story and finally another tow truck brought me a running truck. So after a 4+ hour delay deadhead back to park for day. Great vid, stay safe!

@rayjones3212 5 жыл бұрын

At least there was some wiggle room on the side of the highway. You weren't right on the edge as it seems that you are most of the time. Thanks for sharing!

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

A nice change of pace yet we still must remain vigilant!

@lindasherman9921 5 жыл бұрын

Those compartments are way too neat and organized.

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

That's how we keep it! Yet we have everything needed to get the job done! Thanks for watching!

@Anonymously15 5 жыл бұрын

I like it when it's Trent Jr on the wheel

@ibtm 5 жыл бұрын

One beautiful tow truck & equipment!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$

@sandie062985 5 жыл бұрын

Good job Trent always safe at what you do. God bless and be safe 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

@desertrat8322 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Trent !!! The Rotator didn't even hesitate getting up to fwy speed at all with that much weight it was towing

@reallybadaim118 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are like angels.

@borisobrucicov8630 5 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome.

@armandorodroguez1182 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Trent Great Video As Always. This is a Older Volvo back when they had a more Squared off Hood looked like it was Keep up Petty Well. In CA Thay have a Good Brake Down Lane part Payment and part Gravel On Some Roads any way Still NO Substitute For SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!!!!!! Emphasis ON AND . Both have To Be DUN Thanks Trent For The Ride Along .👊👊🙏🚛🚛🚧

@nbrowser 5 жыл бұрын

I sense an air fitting will be getting fixed rather quickly!

@johnnyrod251 5 жыл бұрын

Always watch your back on the road! We just lost a CHP over on the 15 by Lake Elsinore struck by a drunk driver. Be safe out there.

@darkwing0897 5 жыл бұрын

11pm and i find towing videos 1am and i am still watching i think a sub and some sleep but maybe just a bunch more videos.

@bigjames6719 5 жыл бұрын

Be safe out there you guys 👊👊👊

@starsky459 4 жыл бұрын

great job excellent trent thank you very much god bless you

@dave_n8pu 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help but notice how little room you had getting under that truck to pull the drive axle, it's a good thing you aren't built like me, you would have never fit. To bad I couldn't find a Pillsbury Dough Boy emoji.

@yones.allaham9310 5 жыл бұрын

Good job I like 👍👍👍👍

@davidschabel7832 5 жыл бұрын

Okay another one done, good jlb, pull toy here

@calvinmcarthur-giles4962 5 жыл бұрын

All the equipment looks brand new

@towops7435 5 жыл бұрын

Good video brother

@armandorodroguez1182 5 жыл бұрын

The Under Reach Getting A lot of Work For You IS The New Toy Worth It YET LOL 🚧🚧🙏🙏

@Chris-wh2gy 5 жыл бұрын

Spill the beans Trent when do we meet "babe"😁😁

@normangallant9879 5 жыл бұрын

That is a lot of weight to haul and going downhill.It seems the truck was adjusting well.

@ronaldnunez6770 5 жыл бұрын

nice job , the power or rotator very nice

@iansharpe8420 5 жыл бұрын

You guys have extremely clean rigs

@manusk40 5 жыл бұрын

If you want your equipment to last you must look after it. And I'd say that stuff is not cheap to replace

@phoseadmirerphoseguy1791 4 жыл бұрын

That downhill grade isn't too bad, I've been down it several times. My Jake's will hold me back at 80k, dropping one or two gears with an automatic transmission.

@pauljohansson7697 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I like your rig.

@ericm8811 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Plaza towing! That's a big load going downhill!!! Do you know the percent grade the hill you descended is? Or the elevation drop for that 10 mile section? Thanks for the quality videos! Ride ride ride!

@garyfox33 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Trent, I notice you don’t have a shop radio in the Tator yet, assuming you’re calling in when you go “on scene” and “in tow”?

@JW...-oj5iw 5 жыл бұрын

Check the clearance, Clarence.

@timothybarney7257 5 жыл бұрын

Roger Roger.

@keithhastings4092 5 жыл бұрын

Vector, Victor?

@cindimeeks1095 4 жыл бұрын

Trent Jr you have no worries regarding a shoe with broken shoe strings...,'cause I can't get over his driving a semi with flip flops

@looklookerlooking 5 жыл бұрын

Those seats needs Lexol leather Conditioner/cleaner stat.

@typashley5394 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Trent is there a reason why you don't use straps to tie the axle to the brackets like Chi does instead of chains. Thanks for the videos cheers Ty

@88keyes 5 жыл бұрын

Last week here in Illinois we buried two state police officers that were killed in separate accidents from drivers not heeding Scotts Law. That makes 6 so far this year.

@RogerZelaya1 4 жыл бұрын

I want to do a ride along. That would be awesome.

@timothyhnida8965 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered putting some protective film on the truck to prevent the safety chains from scratching it all up.

@rayjones3212 5 жыл бұрын

Were you able to get a word in edgewise while the driver was in your cab (on the way to T/A?) Thanks for sharing

@johnneal1102 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, driver could have been respectful and waited to have his call later while he sits at the ta for 8 hrs getting fixed

@calebpic4372 5 жыл бұрын

Are you guys go to tint the windows on the 1150

@petemedina8446 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job hooking it all up and pretty smart of you to drive up on blocks due that truck being so low. How would have towed it if the truck wouldn't go on the blocks due to not starting?

@gapodo 5 жыл бұрын

There are videos of him dealing with trucks with the same problem (a few newish freightliners, one if I remember correctly had a title containing freightliner cascadia 2019...), they just insert tow pins and lift the front using the winch on the boom (or crane if you will on the rotator) hooking the tow pins, then they slide the under lift out under the axle and done....

@lngsht8168 5 жыл бұрын

gotta get you a wood grain steering wheel brotha!!

@ltech12 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@edwinschlee8374 5 жыл бұрын

How many different sizes of forks do you have on this truck? Good job Trent.

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

Lol more than I will probably ever use! Thanks for watching!

@WileE.Coyote 5 жыл бұрын

With your boots out of commission , are you wearing OSHA approved flip-flops?

@bighouse1283 5 жыл бұрын

Good job Trent! Is that the first tow for the tator? I don't remember seeing another video of it towing 🤔 That also seemed like a long ride to the T/A! Stay safe and remember to turn your Guardian off😉😎👍

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

This was the first videoed tow with the rotator and yes we were about 50 miles east of the TA. Thanks for watching!

@medleykatharine6736 5 жыл бұрын

Plaza Towing I gotta question about this truck in the video ?

@johnsidor2206 4 жыл бұрын

I thought you needed to use the wheel lift for the Front axle having air ride

@davidwooten3430 4 жыл бұрын

Do you reattach the drive shaft after the tow

@jonathansansano 4 жыл бұрын

why do you need to use the light bar when you can connect it to the 7-way plug on the trailer?

@Namtov 5 жыл бұрын

The spikes on the front wheels…….Are those rubber/plastic or metal ?

@pleco652 5 жыл бұрын

Abs plastic

@brianbromfield418 5 жыл бұрын

How wide is that cab ? My wifes Twingo3 is bigger than that !!

@christophermartin3023 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Trent. I just started watching your videos. I’m a little confused as to why you make your safety chains so long. I know nothing about towing and I’m very curious.

@Insaiyanrider 5 жыл бұрын

What is around the cost for this tow ?

@campingeast 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need permits for overweight when towing with the tator?

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

The rotator is covered by an annual towing permit that exempts is from gross weight, and length. Only rule is we must not exceed our listed tridem axle weight. Thank you for watching!

@tylerstoffels33 4 жыл бұрын

Do you carry road cones

@kylorenter 5 жыл бұрын

New paint job from previous trucks?

@haydensmith1043 5 жыл бұрын

Ingenuity yes celebrating 50 years of plaza towing.

@steveblake8766 5 жыл бұрын

#164 Thumbs up!

@romansroad2007 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the Gardian thing he turned on?

@welcometooyoutubefolks9836 5 жыл бұрын

Working on vovlo trucks on the road is very different. Their is no room at all to get under them... since they are low to the ground.

@ICBUS0730 5 жыл бұрын

were is the lemur light?

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

It was actually being charged! Still love that light

@njchuck1 5 жыл бұрын

What % was the grade down hill ? That looked pretty flat to me but I live in Western Pennsylvania

@anthonymurphy2449 5 жыл бұрын

Is that an x15 engine in your truck?

@siaripop7 5 жыл бұрын

What does it cost for a tow like this one? Just curious!

@huskerboy3471 5 жыл бұрын

@ayl3166 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this vid inc the drive to an from the job and showing the whats/hows of the hooking up. The only thing I would like to see changed is the in-cab cam which is a little restricted. Also, you might want to get a warning light like amazon item B07FSF9XRB or B07JJMB42D. Something to be left of the hardshoulder or behind the breakdown vehicle.

@christopherrochon9308 4 жыл бұрын

Are all your chains 100 grade?

@ZhaoxinXue 5 жыл бұрын

Why no wrecker use Volvo chassis?

@MW-rk7nl 5 жыл бұрын

Are you responsible for the safety of the driver or can you only suggest that he gets in the truck not hang out on the side of the road?

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

We are not responsible if he is not paying attention and he gets hit but we always suggest they sit in the cab for their safety and ours. Luckily this driver eventually took advantage of that offer. thanks for watching!

@justintaylor6980 5 жыл бұрын

Letting those jakes sing. Just wish truck was straight piped and then listen to them.

@dahg8tcubix 5 жыл бұрын

That driver just looking to get hit by a car or truck. Move over to the shoulder dude.

@eastonh.5725 5 жыл бұрын

he should be on the other side .

@lesliej7143 5 жыл бұрын

Triangles are too dangerous to set out with flip flops on.

@dahg8tcubix 5 жыл бұрын

What does PTO mean? I hear that a lot just want to know.

@it899 5 жыл бұрын

Power takeoff, on a tow truck it runs a hydraulic pump to provide power for all its functions, on a farm tractor it is used to provide rotational power to various implements via a driveshaft

@WileE.Coyote 5 жыл бұрын

Power Take Off - takes power from engine with a hydraulic pump to power the hydraulic motor for the towing equipment.

@_ROADRANGER 5 жыл бұрын

Big trucks are as bad as 4 wheelers not getting over.

@calvinmcarthur-giles4962 5 жыл бұрын

Are you ment to have hazards on when your towing??

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

I have the hazards on anytime I’m moving below 55MPH so climbing hills or descending. Thanks for watching!

@aabto1968 5 жыл бұрын

@lloydh1100 5 жыл бұрын

CA drivers suck at moving over. Good job on the down hill and using the splits. Your dad taught you well!

@jays106 5 жыл бұрын

If you have to bungee the safety breakaway chain to keep it from dragging then you had too much chain out just take it in a few links other than that great video

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

The bungees provide extra slack for sharp turns and prevent the chains from slapping the underlift and scratching the paint

@caseyjones3684 4 жыл бұрын

Manual or Automatic driveshaft should come out before towing!!!!!!!!

@92804dv 5 жыл бұрын

I'll say it again - WTH?? So much for "Slow down - Move over"... Terrible drivers...

@SuperGrandPrix99 5 жыл бұрын

That's typical of California it's typical everywhere every time I see a motorist it doesn't even have to have f****** lights on the side I slow down and move over it's really not that hard you just have lazy people the move are they choose not to because it's not a cop or that rule doesn't apply to me that's what pisses me off

@davids1033 5 жыл бұрын

Slow and move over? This is California!

@bryanthegamer4798 5 жыл бұрын

92804dv i think this is called California drivers. I don’t know why its so hard to move over. At least the truck driver didn’t stop on the white line.

@phoseadmirerphoseguy1791 4 жыл бұрын

@@davids1033 Its every state in the country! I've been in all 48 lower states, they won't slow down or move over anywhere!!! Sadly there's been fatalities because of that

@_ROADRANGER 5 жыл бұрын

Volvo the only truck that breaks down on the assembly line.

@artmont9043 5 жыл бұрын

Trent next time Get your clients on the right shoulder. He standing around like he on a street side walk😬😬😬 Tator looking spiffy

@plazatowing 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely. At one point int the video I noticed how blind he was being to the dangers presented and invited him to go into my truck. Thank you for watching!

@MaxZomboni 5 жыл бұрын

Art Mont I was thinking the same thing. He parked in the perfect place, and then stood on the shoulder with his back to traffic. (facepalm).

@KuntalGhosh 5 жыл бұрын

I was expecting you to burn out the brakes and crash !! xd

@Insaiyanrider 5 жыл бұрын

Fellow nerd

@ST-ej9bt 5 жыл бұрын

Startin to make everything automatic smh if they still made truccs manual i'd trade in my GMC for it.

@byrd203 5 жыл бұрын

Mistake its not a automatic Dummy driver said Manual no need to pull Drive line

@timothybarney7257 5 жыл бұрын

You ALWAYS pull the drive line, you cannot spin the output shaft of hardly ANY transmission under tow without risk of burning up the transmission due to lack of lubrication. If it was a 4WD with a transfer case that can be shifted to neutral, you might be able to get away with it, but even that isn't an absolute as some models may still require you to drop the drive shaft(s).

@caseykennedy9434 4 жыл бұрын

145,000 Pounds Downhill I call Bull crap just click bait there is know way your rig weighs 69000 lbs since his gross was 76000, also loose chaining to boot damage to his plate which could of been avoided very easily, thumbs down