I love it how Dave reassured the man by telling him they had watched a KZread video how to do it LOL!!!!!!

@faithreturns333

9 ай бұрын

I was just surprised the guy didn't know who they were! I mean how did Dave find out about his truck being stuck? Maybe it was the Ranger

@garybrindle6715

9 ай бұрын

It was a funny moment , huge numbers of people do not go on line so they miss u tube.

@stufreeland5709

9 ай бұрын

I laughed.

@raz4371

9 ай бұрын

@@faithreturns333 he literally says how he met the dude watch the video next time

@louielou2012

9 ай бұрын

Classic wit and humor

I love that Dave is always the comedic relief. When tensions are high for an individual who is worried about his expensive vehicle, Dave helps ease that tension and stress.

@markymarkvancity

7 ай бұрын

if he was worried about his expensive vehicle he probably shouldn't have driven it up there.

Could you imagine if Alan owned a tow truck? He would be out 24/7 picking junk up and hauling it to the fortress 😂

@InternetJury

9 ай бұрын

Have you seen the vehicles on his property? He probably owns 3 or 4 tow trucks. 😂😂

@IcanDriveIt

9 ай бұрын

I would too. I’d have a thousand dodge trucks. 6 of them would run. 😂

@96fido96

9 ай бұрын

Alan need a truck Sparks. Motors by him on a used one.

@HTF4x4

9 ай бұрын

Lmfao he would be to

@user-ut7tz1px9i

9 ай бұрын

А в каком месте его гора и стоянка.

I love when diesel Dave messes with people it’s funny

@RealRickCox

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes what you see is a lot closer to real life than you’ve been lead to believe.

@AndrewDodge

9 ай бұрын

I think it's funny too 😂

Thank you, Utah residents. Please keep getting your vehicles stuck. The more remote location, the better. I love these recovery videos!

You guys need to bring an Yankum hitch towpoint for everyones safety but mainly cause it's cooler to have the right tool

@shawnhoskins3726

9 ай бұрын

Agreed man there’s a family in kingman arizona that just lost a husband and father to this exact same thing

@jammincs

9 ай бұрын

Definitely this. Such an inexpensive tool to have when you consider how much safer it is. A snatch strap is a big no no on a hitch but a static pull can turn just as catastrophic. It’s pretty absurd, of all people, they are the ones using the damn ball as a recovery point 🤦‍♂️

@noOnespecialhere69

9 ай бұрын

@@shawnhoskins3726 wrong not the same thing big difference between a static pull and a running start and yank educate yourselves

@Pnicu1

9 ай бұрын

@@noOnespecialhere69 You’re right, there is a difference between the two. Still, if there is enough tension on the line it could fling that tow-ball no problems. Why not try be as safe as possible during these recoveries?especially since they do a lot of them.

@noOnespecialhere69

9 ай бұрын

@@Pnicu1 because it wasn't buried in mud it just simply needed a tow no different than pulling a trailer with a light load seems how it was just weight of the truck itself

Nice job on the recovery at 10:12 in the video you are pulling on the the tow hitch. That could be very risky, axle hooks should have been used. A tow hitch isn't designed for those types of pulling forces.

@michaelbryant972

6 ай бұрын

😂 they have done hundreds of recoverys bud..😂

Video starts at 4:00

@ianlhughes89

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't skip the ads if they weren't 4 minutes long, Jesus...

@tylerdoty1840

9 ай бұрын

why? its ads. skip it.@@ianlhughes89

@MrFreddyjack

9 ай бұрын

This AG1 crap is getting old

@benjamindavidson632

9 ай бұрын

I'm not hating just informing. I get it. Watch a big boy play with big toys someone has to pay. It does take away from the content and it's all over the tube. Really the best thing would be to delete the app and live my life hahaha. Good day gents!

@xXstrattXx

9 ай бұрын

​@MrFreddyjack the better help ones are even worse and it seems like every one of them are over 2 minutes

I'm a retired stay at home mom, so you know I've got mad skills. This is my armchair quarterback solution. Like Diesel, I would have watched a KZread video, then I would have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, then I would have called you guys. 😊

Hmmm?! Winching off the towing ball on the hitch. Didn't I see many many recovery experts say that it was dangerous and to never use the tow ball as a stress point. People have died from the ball and hitch failing and flying back like a lethal projectile. Just noticing and questioning. Glad it worked this time and no one was injured or killed!

@ziggystardink9389

9 ай бұрын

Yeah that was a WTF when i saw that.

@aussiek2000

9 ай бұрын

I would rather pull on the safety chain holes and damage the hitch than to have that ball break and injure someone

@mitchell7man

9 ай бұрын

I think that is primarily an issue if you are using the dynamic ropes. (Yankum and stuff).

@misstorimua6008

9 ай бұрын

We all do things we say we wouldn’t do at some point those American trucks might have a higher tow rating then the Australian vehicles we run , might be wrong but was an easy recovery by the seems if things

@noahlaskowski477

9 ай бұрын

Also most pickups have a stronger hitch rating than suvs and can handle quite a bit of stress

I'm glad the tow ball didn't turn into a cannon ball. Ronny Dahl (4-Wheeling in Western Australia) has an impressive video demonstrating how to kill manikins with a tow ball recovery (hilarious). Better to use a hitch recovery insert that doesn't rely on a bolt being bent at right angles to its normal load. Glad it worked out without any ballistic interlude.

Matt’s off-road recovery is who you needed for this one.

I love how they reassure the owners that it is okay. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

Pulling off the Curt hitch was the sketchiest thing I’ve seen all week.

@nickwarner8158

9 ай бұрын

I work there as a welder. You'll likely break the bolts or your chain before you break the welds on the hitch. They are made for towing within the ratings of the vehicle, not going "YeeYee" and being dumb. Also, I've done exactly that and the hitch held up.

@Whoosdat

9 ай бұрын

I have seen hitch balls fail and fly through the back window of a guys truck in glamis!

@krover01

9 ай бұрын

@@nickwarner8158 Ive seen more tow balls break than chains or bolts, but hey you're a welder so Im sure that counts for something...

@SeedNBS

9 ай бұрын

@@Whoosdatsnatching from a tow ball in glamis, you deserve you catch it with your window. Static pulling you SHOULD be okay. Especially like this.

@woody4u247

9 ай бұрын

As a general rule, Yes, tow hitches are not for recovery.... But that's because too many weekend warriors are using snatch straps or kinetic ropes. those produce "shock load" yes, even the kinetic recovery ropes... This recovery was with a slow & steady winch line that provides a static load... no shock... the only way a receiver hitch should be used with a kinetic rope is by using a SOLID receiver, specifically for recovery. regular slide in receivers are hollow square tubing & are not designed for those types of loads. NEVER use a ball hitch, especially a drop hitch. This was not an ideal example using the ball, to show the public, but it wasn't a tough recovery & it was a slow steady winch pull... different forces & much more controlled.. no shock load. Pass

Let me start by saying that I love your Channel. Been a subscriber for a while now. I used to be in Towing and Recovery and just one word of caution that may save someone an injury or worse in the future. When you had the yellow tow hook attached to the ball on the hitch you have the back or (the bend) facing you. If anything was to ever fail as in the cable, hook or hitch that tension on the cable is going to swing that hook directly towards the bend side of the hook. Which means it would have come directly towards you. Try to always attach the hook in a way that if it ever comes undone it will swing towards the ground or at least away from any property or people. Good luck and keep the recoveries coming.

@garyg2882

9 ай бұрын

I would have used a T-hook to the frame and to the lowest side of the vehicle

@mikedezo424

9 ай бұрын

Can’t believe with that many guys there they didn’t know not to tow from a hitch ball. Have seen them go through windshield and kill people

@alyr7443

9 ай бұрын

Yes!! Sometimes, watching them get so close to the chains or cable when they're hooked like that, I cringe. Two of my dad's friends were killed from incorrectly hooking up and the chain + cable. Then being destroyed in one good pull. I know they are professionals but so were our guys. One small mistake cost them.

@krover01

9 ай бұрын

Or just remove the hitch and slide in a proper recovery point with shackle

@nicholem4831

9 ай бұрын

@@alyr7443Eh, I get what you’re saying but there’s a HUGE difference between winching off the ball like they did here, and a running start type of scenario where the recovery pull happens with another vehicle taking a run at it and hitting the ball with thousands of pounds of brute force in an instant. I do agree that a “do as I say, not as I do” moment would have been appropriate. Just an fyi for those in the audience who arent familiar with this on a practical level that they’re professionals and rigging this way can be dangerous so don’t try this at home.

“And that was just me kickin it” what would we do without you Dave!😂

Matt and Rory could go that so simple. We have watched enough of their videos, I could probably do it myself. LOL Shout out to Matt Off Road Recovery or TRailmater with Rory Irish.

Bringing the Heavy D crew out for that kind of job is like using a baseball bat to dial a phone. Still entertaining!

I would get a hitch insert to pull from for sure. I have broken a couple trailer balls and they can come off like a bullet.

@marcuslinton310

9 ай бұрын

Maybe because this was a beyond simple recovery and they know that. The truck stopped there for a reason and it's obvious it wasn't going any further. That truck weights maybe 5,000lbs and the towing capacity is 13,000lbs. Do I need to say the obvious? Probably.... if the tow ball can handle towing 13,000lbs, pretty sure it can handle dragging that truck up a slight embankment.

@krover01

9 ай бұрын

​@marcuslinton310 what's obvious Is you don't understand physics. First the truck is heavier than 5k. Then add the fact they dragging it sideways. That adds potential energy. Those balls are rated for weight downward not sideways. 13k rating doesn't apply at all. The shear strength of the ball is far less than the tow rating. What if the hook comes off the ball? Then hook goes flying and the truck drops back down. Why risk any of that. Putting in a recovery hitch takes 2 seconds and they're rated for that kind of load. And if that happens and someone gets hurt. The lawsuit potential is there since they were using proper rigging. So yeah there's more to it then what it appears. The forces being applied are not be taken lightly

You guys are the best Dave …..,always helping everyone…Hans is probably the funniest guy I’ve seen on you tube the serious looks he gives lol

@kadmow

9 ай бұрын

- did Hans script that intro?? priceless. "that'll do"

I'm glad your all brave strong mensss. Good thing you had your morning AG1! I'm glad the customer was able to get his truck back, it sure was messed up that the guy the night before just left him

That AG1 ad was so creative. Love it. I wish all ads would be that creative! Fun video too 😉

I love watching you guys help people, and some of them were really difficult and you make it look easy. You guys all rock..

Good job guys,much as I miss some of your more adventurous rescues & recoveries,it’s nice to see ones like this too.Hope you record lots of your Montana trip,it’s a Beautiful drive between your home & Bozeman.

All of you always figure out a good plan😅 Thank-you again for always coming to the rescue of everyone 😅May God Bless 🙌 🙏 all of you 🙌

@Swfmco.

9 ай бұрын

Yes amen

Not sure I'd have ever used whatever your hook was on the ball hitch of the truck, I'd have used a D ring off of the hitch. Seems unsafe with opportunity for that to come flying off the ball under tension. At least the truck recovery turned out well.

@jdfitz

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I wouldn't do that. Way too dangerous.

Whenever you guys do recoveries, I'm here on my end doing my own investigation. Like, is it due to not paying attention, poor judgment, fussing around, or just an accident? I commend you guys for all that you do, especially in situations like this. It takes away from your very busy schedules and precious time. I can only imagine how much projects have to be put on halt. Good on each and every one of you.

Great people helping great people. Always love watching the recovery videos. Great channel

That's a new truck too wow 😨 bummer he was in a bad time and place, glad it worked out and he called you nutty guys 😂

Man your crew gives us Snowrunner in real life. Love what you guys are doing!

You folks are absolutely amazing. Dave, you always have the correct attitude. You, sir, would be easy to work with.

I learned from another KZread channel that one should never pull a rig from the ball joint because it can only take so much load. I saw In a video test the ball joint ripped off from the long adapter that goes in the hitch and also the pin sheered off and then the ball joint hitting a tree behind the truck with so much force which can kill someone.

Only thing I would have done differently would to be there, sitting in a lawn chair, drinking a cold beer, and cheering you on.

I wouldn't have attached to the ball of the truck. About all I would have done differently.

@Bumblebee4788

9 ай бұрын

Not safe , should of had the Yankum hitch attachment👍

@marcuslinton310

9 ай бұрын

Maybe because this was a beyond simple recovery and they know that. The truck stopped there for a reason and it's obvious it wasn't going any further. That truck weights maybe 5,000lbs and the towing capacity is 13,000lbs. Do I need to say the obvious? Probably.... if the tow ball can handle towing 13,000lbs, pretty sure it can handle dragging that truck up a slight embankment.

@xSiC84

9 ай бұрын

@@marcuslinton310 As long as the hitch was installed correctly. Anything can happen and to hook to the hitch is just a silly professional move. 99% of the time it is fine, but why take any chance. Hooking to frame, axles, or control arms would be a better play.

@marcuslinton310

9 ай бұрын

​@@xSiC84 Yeah, nobody should ever tow with their vehicle either since anything can happen. the hitch could be installed incorrectly you know. GMAFB! Nonsense. If you can trust a tow ball to handle 13,000 pounds, it damn well can handle half that without any issue whatsoever. This was a simple easy drag up to the road, I bet those straps and tow ball barely saw half the weight of the vehicle.

Yes, another video right after this one. Can't wait to see the Caboose get a new home. And maybe keep in touch with the new owners for a finished show piece. Great video Guys. Thanks for real enjoyable entertainment.

Diesel Dave seems like such a friendly and funny guy. So cool that cares enough to try to keep from scratching that guy's truck. Much respect!

I would love to hang out with these guys. I love all the stuff that they do ❤

@RobertGuardala

9 ай бұрын

See I live in Australia and they're are so far away

Only thing I seen that was questionable was pulling the truck by the Ball on the hitch, Very dangerous. Over all great recovery and video.

@mammutMK2

9 ай бұрын

In that scenario it looks possible using the hitch, Since they are not doing a kinetic recovery...that's where you need a solid recovery point. The hitch is probably rated for 7500 lbs trailers and using it to pull the truck backwards is not applying that much stress.

@Chaplain_Bill

9 ай бұрын

@@mammutMK2 Its overall just not safe, I have seen them break on simple recovery's. Should have used a hitch adapter that is made for recovery.

@tenmil1

9 ай бұрын

@@Chaplain_Billwhy is everyone an osha inspector down here?

@mammutMK2

9 ай бұрын

@@Chaplain_Bill wow, that's fascinating/shocking with the receiver type hitches When you have the option, it's always better to be safe than sorry. The conventional hitches (not the receiver type) are usually pretty strong out of forged steel, never saw those break.

@Chaplain_Bill

9 ай бұрын

@@tenmil1 I'm Not just seen some one seuriosly injured doing it.

Another recovery done splendid ,keep up all the good u and your crew do may yall be everblessed 🙏

I've seen many videos of hitches failing and snapping off and either injuring people or killing them. I would have used a different point on the truck to pull it out like a tow hook or something. Maybe that Cheby doesn't have one but it should.

@mikedezo424

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Can’t believe with so many guys there and professional tow truck man they didn’t know that. So extremely dangerous if it snaps off

love your content...keep em coming🫶

This is the kind of recovery that requires Matt’s off-road and his heavy wrecker

@nomercyinc6783

9 ай бұрын

heavys ds recovery equipment is much larger. the green truck is a better wrecker than any of matts rigs

@mini4x

9 ай бұрын

@@nomercyinc6783 Not for some things, they both have their purpose, i would 't say either is better. They are differnt tools, There are things that both can and can't do.

@antfal-n-everything7154

9 ай бұрын

Does Matt own an awesome x Military Black Hawk helicopter. Anyway, Matts a legend like Dave, so we can agree on that.

@mini4x

9 ай бұрын

@@antfal-n-everything7154 We weren't talking about helicopters..

@krover01

9 ай бұрын

Matt is a joke. Some of the rigging I see him do is sketchy at best.. Just because hes on KZread doesnt make him an expert.

I'm looking forward to the Montan video. I used to live there and miss it also, it is a win/win because I love those cabooses and am looking forward to seeing them go to good homes.

Great job with a great crew you guys are so good thank you for sharing Dave

You might need a moorvair or the world's largest off-road wrecker

@carlu-dovica

9 ай бұрын

Do I see a rotator like Pepe's Hulk in the future of HeavyDSparks? Great video. Great music again! 🙂

@jacobpoucher

9 ай бұрын

Yawn

@walker-snow

9 ай бұрын

Trail Mater's Off-Road Wrecker is better. Matt's wrecker is just an oversized, overweigh show truck.

Y’all make that recovery look so easy! I guess if you have all the right equipment and tools it definitely helps! Keep ‘em comin’!

Dave one thing to remember is never I repeat never put the winch line to the hitch ball you can put a rim sling through the wheel cause they are engineered to be pulled from cause the ball is either rated from 3500 pounds to 12000 pounds cause it could shear off

Never leave paved roads with these tires on a clumsy big truck like that 😅

Dave what would I do different? Well let’s me see, not bringing 11 vehicles and 14 people. Too many distractions. Not pulling on a tow ball. A single line wrecker needs a double leg adjustable chain bridle. Snatch block off the highest biggest tree, hook to the two transport points front and rear of tires on a GM truck frame. Wrap towels or moving blankets around chain bridle. Start truck, turn wheels hard right, neutral, and medium park brake. Cut all snags and sticks. Pull onto roadway in one winching. That’s what I would do differently. A single line wrecker with scotch blocks, 150’ of cable, and 4 snatch blocks and I’ll recover the world.

Love all the content from all channels 👍🏻 Camera work is always top tier

Every hunter has experienced this at least once every year. His truck or his buddy’s. Not a super hard recovery really but still cool to watch.

Couldn't help but notice how Sparks took advice from the pro yet kept lead. I'd have done the same. Yes, my team can do this (hey pro, next step?) 😅 but nbd job expertly done, I just knocked out a concrete side job 1st time doing it. Took pro advice and killed it in the end. Wish I could share pictures lol. I never say no to a job

@schumifannreins295

9 ай бұрын

You are definitely the best, kudos!

Hope to see some more recoveries with Doug

I love Diesel Dave! I bet he's so much fun to work with, I will make it over to the states at some point soon so hopefully I'll get a chance to meet the gang 😁

Challenges made so easy with heavy D's technical plans & execution ! Never boring to watch EVERY episode !

"Recoveries" went from BIG epic adventures with awesome equipment to AAA towing vlogs.. :(

I like those slippy missions make the mission more challenging 🔥

Wow, you guys made that look easy. Well done.

Great Job,can’t wait to see the next one !

Videos getting shorter and vegetable juice commercials getting longer

Literally an AG1 commercial and a Staged recovery 😅

@chriszimmer935

2 ай бұрын

Why is it staged? How is it staged? Curious

@cherihubbard8172

2 ай бұрын

@chriszimmer935 what's funny is you didn't question the AG1 commercial 🤪

@user-qd3wv1ln5m

2 ай бұрын

Haters be hating.

I’ve had that happen before and it’s way more technical and stressful than it looks. Great recovery!

@blueman5924

9 ай бұрын

thank god for trees.👍

This was a fun one to watch. Thanks guys for the giggles. 😘

Never gonna give you up never gonna let you down..

@avram_fo20

9 ай бұрын

Did I just get ric rolled

@caneronpeters4878

9 ай бұрын

You’ve been Rick rolled

Is this the best you guys can come up with getting pretty boring

The driver's side front tire slid over the edge, as you winched the back out. Might have been a good idea to put a truck in front of the truck and anchor the front, to prevent that.

For stuff like this, it's would be good to have some kind of electric rig that would attach itself to the to be rescued machine (grabbing by the tires) and then use articulation to rescue itself out. Some form of exoskeleton with tracks that's adjustable to any size of vehicle within a certain range.

Smooth recovery yall thanks for the smiles and im a little late to these catching back up though😜Had to spend some extra family time with my kids and no KZread for a couple weeks,Shot out to my Dream team👊😁🙏🇺🇸😎

Loved the cow dog at 10:00. Great dogs with a goal in their mind to herd all animals, especially humans!

I always wondered why not make sleds of HDPE (that stuff on bottom of airboat) to help with sideways pulls or broken machines. It could be heated to make a semicircle, so the leading edge does not get caught on pulls, less likely to cause further harm to machine being pulled and less resistance on lines and winch.

Dave's humor is awesome!!

You boys aced it yet again its amazing that the power of a small truck and the right gear to do the job crack on

Diesel Dave the look on the guys face after you said we just watched how to do it on KZread priceless

Great winch out, enjoyed watching, thanks.

Every time you use your driveway I'm thinking there not much room there. lol A good straight forward tow for you. It would have been a totally different story if it was raining. its good when the weather cooperates. Wasn't that tree in the perfect spot for you. Its always better to drag it up a hill than across it where you risk dropping it on its side. You did it the right way and zero damage.

Awesome job on getting his truck out of there. Sweet. Keep up the great work.

Almost as good as the youngsters jeep first trail ride you recovered, refurbished and saved his truck. Rock on fellas.

"... and that was just me kickin' it..." Too funny. Best to you all.

Love the videos, you guys are so fun to watch

I’m selling the house, packing up my truck and moving back out west to do truck stuff with truck people. This stuff is too cool

Always good when things go smooth, helps having Great attitude!!

lol, "you guys do this all the time right" - Daves response "1st time, we saw a KZread video earlier, should be good" roflmao

Just a plug but back in 2004 has a tow truck driver I took the wreck Masters course, out of Texas in British Columbia Canada for a 2345 level certification in recovery . I was certified until 2009 as a wreck master

I've been around that area! Came out from California...Ephriam's Grave is just north of Monte Cristo but South of Bear Lake.

Great job guys!

Nice paint on the tow truck! 👍I dig it.

I just realized something your the less version of Thunder Birds or the A Team . You rescue people and never ask anything from them other than they need help that you give with a open heart . Well done ! More people that can help their neighbor and the good will passes on to people they can help in the world, it would be a better place to live :)

@heltratt6363

9 ай бұрын

Like Casey Ladelle. Casey Heavy resque.

Cool,calm strategy gets Heavy D's job done smoothly

You need an old buss. install drop down bunks, cooking area, a big Espar heater, or more. so you don't have to leave the work area overnight. saves on hotel bills as well.

Just found this channel and im in love lol I watched almost all of the videos +1 subscriber

Love these guys! I hope for many more videos with the medicine men!!

That wrecker Powerwagon 1Ton 4X4 is similar to the one I have here, with factory double hot rivet frame? Mine is a 1979 with Lots of extras= for sale. That yellow is 1973 Dodge Chrome Yellow, my truck was white .

Good job guys you always make it look so easy.

Just what I needed! 👍👍

Great recovery Guys. 💯👍

I drink AG1 everyday for three months now and I feel amazing I even quit drinking coffee ☕️ after ten years and two cups a day. I don’t even want to drink coffee it makes me feel horrible. Just never knew it until now. And no I don’t work for AG1. I pay for it. The best thing is my inside feel clean.

one thing I would say if tou pull from a hitch ball put a heavy blanket or pvc pipe around cable incase it decides to let go a guy died last year for a hitch ball recovery atleast blanket or pvc pipe will lessen the force if something breaks or let's go

Some of us are NOT arm chair quarterbacks. I'm 69 and have removed plenty of vehicles from dangerous places. I have removed vehicles much larger than my truck from impossible places. But I'm not there, and have sold my equipment. So, I watch you, and others like you, and remember the good old days.

Is it just me or did Bossman Dave seem like he was a little grouchy today? I pray that whatever burden is on his shoulders is eased and that he can have more peace

@WhatsIncluded

9 ай бұрын

I think that and a little playful grouchy, but you can see his eyes and hear it in it voice like he just woke up when they got there lol.

@claireseyeviewonredbubble

9 ай бұрын

Yes, seems less chillaxed than usual, and looks a bit tired around his eyes.

@shaman4560

9 ай бұрын

He needs dem electrolytes (potassium) 🫨

@hectorhernandez1362

9 ай бұрын

Just you.

13:39 I was waiting for someone to ask, "What did we learn today" lol