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@lancemiller9866

3 жыл бұрын

Paul and family another great video keep up the great work

@ME-jc7xi

3 жыл бұрын

Your bear belly is caused by carbohydrates. Carbs are poison. Try keto

@jccarnut

3 жыл бұрын

@@ME-jc7xi and your failures are caused by your brain.

@tumbleweed4185

3 жыл бұрын

The burnout was fantastic!

@nathanhearld474

3 жыл бұрын

How is the backup welder ran

"good thing we have a backup welder"....amazing! FabRats to the rescue!

@dustinmeier9753

3 жыл бұрын

We need a video on his backup/trail welder set up, for sure.

@twotwentyswift

3 жыл бұрын

@@dustinmeier9753 Check out Premier Power Welders, they're great out on the trail.

One great thing about being in control of the mouse, you can click past the commercials....got to admit, Michelle sneaked that one past me, the more I watched, the more I liked it. Michelle you have proven that you can produce, edit and now direct. You done an awesome job! It was actually pleasant to watch, not cringeworthy, it was funny at times and there was something in it for everybody. Most of all, there was nothing phony plastic..., it was also down-to-earth and honest. Brother Paul, I'd go off road with you any day. I like the fact that you never seem to get excited when things go south. You work through everything, know your equipment and if there's a best solution for every situation, you'll definitely find it! Keep up the great videos and content, you guys rock!

@Stratos53100

3 жыл бұрын

Use Ublock Origin ad blocker addon for Firefox, Zero interruptions

@ingluv

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stratos53100 The irony. an ad, for an ad blocker, that won't do anything re: the ad placed in the content of the video...

@Stratos53100

3 жыл бұрын

@@ingluv The number counter increases on the icon when an Ad kicks in, It blocks the Ad and never interrupts the video, The whole purpose of using it. So why do you claim it don't do anything.

@ingluv

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stratos53100 when the ad is placed by the creator, the ad IS the content. But you would realize that if you watched the video and weren't a bot advertiser for adblocker yourself

@Stratos53100

3 жыл бұрын

@@ingluv Whatever - Im referring to the generic ones YT throws in, Not the Keeps hair products one that they do as a skit.

Michelle is really good at making Ads for the sponsors! i love how she involves the whole family and its not just her sitting there reading some boring statement.

I see you do this kinda stuff time and time again, and i wonder what'll these people do without your extensive knowledge, experience and just good ole savvy fixin "stuff". I also see your young uns 'playing' with your supervision, and it gives me no end of satisfaction and hope, that: 1) they're getting the best hands on from the primary male figure in their lives in how to do it and do it right and 2) your vast knowledge and experience is rubbing off on the lil guys and so they too, someday will be able to pay it forward. Respect....so much respect to you. Stay safe and stay healthy, Paul and family, and to coin the vernacular - keep on truckin!!

This is the greatest commercial I have seen on KZread . Excellent.

When I weld on trailers, I use sheets of cork as a heat shield. You can get a roll of it at the auto parts store for $10.

I wish my Dad was still alive just to watch you, Paul. He was a pipe-fitter by trade and when he wanted a "second set of gears" in his truck, he found himself an old school lathe and huge block of metal and fabricated himself a second set of gears. This way he had a possible 12 gears for his truck when he was pulling trailers. He would have gotten a big kick from watching you since you are pretty much a kindred spirit. I get so much joy by watching you since it brings back memories of my Dad building ALL sorts of things out of nothing but "junk". And for the record, Michelle, you are a hoot, love your laugh and attitude! THANKS

@FabRats

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that!! You’re awesome!

"I can't believe how thin that metal is that they used.", says anyone who has ever looked under a camper.

@Jimleben

3 жыл бұрын

@oldhp mopar and money

@2-old-Forthischet

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I have a travel trailer and everything on it is "thin".

@LoveMountainAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@oldhp mopar reminds me of working on "trailer homes" pretty much everything seems shady...

@mattb.5103

2 жыл бұрын

When we bought our 07 camper we also looked at several new 5th wheels in the 40/50k range. I was talking to the salesperson about how thin and cheap looking the newer ones (in that price range) looked. They said over the past 15+ years most people wanted the biggest one they could get that weighed the least it could so their vehicle would tow it for the cheapest price they could find. So you could say I guess we got what we wanted🤔😏😒😔

@timhurst1813

2 жыл бұрын

I've worked on units that cost 850k + and they look super nice outside and inside but underneath there is some really chinzy stuff.

Paul is one amazing person...very determined to get stuff done.

I work on production line in a RV factory. It’s amazing these things hold together at all on normal roads let alone off-road. Rv’s and campers are built as low cost as possible with absolute crappy cheap products.

@jfraz3570

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct, I have had the same pin box and it twisted a little

@billbarnes1043

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Forest River Wildcat, calling it junk is not fair to junk!

Love it! The problem solving and the "I don't know how to do this quite yet, but we're going to figure it out" attitude is the best. Great lessons for young people and a great mantra for life.

I love watching this channel Paul is an amazing fabricator. We were able to stop at Archie's for a Fab Rat burger over the 4of July weekend it was delicious and the people were amazingly friendly. Plus you can never go wrong with a trip to southern Utah.

Wearing my Grampa Sherm rat rod tow truck shirt 👕 right now😁. When I worked at a RV dealership in Las Vegas. 5th wheel trailers came in like that all the time. I have helped take 50 or more nose cones off to fix them. Only set 2 on fire. I didn’t weld then I was on the hose.

@ericcorse

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, very comfortable.

What a great down to earth simple and clean video! I like it when you always keep it in the "G" and stay out of the "R"

Great work Paul, even with the plan B method. Good to hear that the customer made it home safe. Thanks for taking us along.

Glad he took the moment to assure you that he made it home safely. I've never done anything on this magnitude for temporary repairs, but it always bugged when they waited to call back a day or more later to schedule proper repairs.

I actually enjoyed the vitamin commercial 🤣 the burnout on the gokart was awesome too 👍 You should be in advertising full time. Companies need your skills

Everything ran the last time it was used. I love it. Those words have come from my mouth dozens of times over my years. I currently have a 1950’s Ford 8N in my barn that “ran when I put it in there.” That was probably 5-6 years ago. Every time I am in there, I plan to bring fuel and a battery the next time I head to my farm. I guess that I am zero for about 6 years.

Had a window frame bust on that same road. The 89a is really rough in spots. Love the resourcefulness. Keep up the good work.

Excellent video, thanks for taking us along. Michelle’s vitamin ad was a hoot. Y’all becoming pros at this video stuff.

My girl and I have a cabin up in that area. With the fire we had in our community, we were both cringing at the thought of you welding and grinding. I know you guys were watching and had water on hand. Keep up the good work.

Hey Paul and crew, Installing that welder under the hood sounded like a great idea to me when you did it. Now you know it was a smart move ! Thanks for the great videos you and the crew do.

@4PeTe2

3 жыл бұрын

see the video just before they went to the Rubicon - a few weeks ago - the video is labeled "What's the weird MASK for?!"

Glad you added the note from them on the end of the video. It was nice to see they got home safe.

I wonder how many mobile welders have a back up rig? I know that elevation affects lots of things. One of the most memorable for me was when we were camping at an altitude of around 10,000 feet, the air was so thin the charcoals didn't want to stay lit in the bbq!

Once again, Paul came through with his welding skills. I appreciate what Paul does for his family, friends, and customers. May God bless you back with something bigger in return for helping others👍🇺🇸..

Best commercial ever. Little rascal in the go kart has a ton of personality. You folks put together authentic videos that amuse and impress. Nicely done.

"Dar's Campground". We stayed there in mid May. Great job Paul

Great Taco Back Up!!

@williamd1891

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta be careful with that though. A taco "back up" can turn explosive at a moments notice. Especially if that taco has bell, dont ask how I know. Multiple offender. 😅

nice temp repair .. thanks for including the message from the owner saying they got home no drama

I have a buddy that pulls a fifth wheel RV. I sent him the link to the video. All that big thick Steel fifth wheel mount, attached to such thin metal. Awesome job getting it back together!

What a lovely message from the guy you helped out Paul, i know it was a job, but it's the good fab rat ethos to help those in need that we've all come to know. Great work, and we too wish all of you every success for the future, very deserving of it. Also great acting Dar and kid! 😃🇮🇪

The reason it broke on the rough road is from the twisting loads, unless you have a very fancy 5th wheel hitch that articulates side to side as well as front to back, you're going to keep having this problem on these roads... Gooseneck hitches are far superior for this

WOW, trying not to melt the insulation while welding, good luck. I've found being a plumber and having to sweat pipe in wall's I've taken the insulation out of a car under the hood. It's fire retardant material and is easy to stuff around the other materials for a little ( little) comfort

@karlschwaber7006

3 жыл бұрын

I have singed some two by fours myself. Hard not to.

@OwensGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@karlschwaber7006 same, just keep a little bucket of water handy so it doesn’t get out of hand.

@kylevogelgesang9996

3 жыл бұрын

You guys know that's there such a thing called.... wait for it!!! Welding blankets.

@OwensGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@kylevogelgesang9996 yeah yeah I hear ya. I occasionally use one. Usually end up burning a hole in it😬

FabRats rocks! what an awesome trail fix! So glad you have the onboard welder on the Taco!

Thank you for making the commercials interesting!

Might want to consider a conversion to propane for the motor on the welder. Most are super simple to change over for higher altitude, needing nothing more than a different orifice and a screwdriver or allen wrench to change it out. Takes a couple minutes. You also have the benefit of having a bottle of propane with you for other uses. You can run an acetylene torch on propane. Doesn't get as hot, but it will still turn steel into slag.

Awesome job. Way to work through adversity and get the job done!

Good job on the 5th wheel. I wonder if that guy ever worried about hauling tail down the highway and seeing a fireball in his rearview mirror. Hey, Michelle, for once a commercial didn't bother me! Fun and informative. I'm very impressed with the "Taco Welder". That thing is pretty awesome.

34 thumbs down how could some people do that to Paul he’s such a nice gentleman helping that family out. I thought it was interesting video on how was able to adapt, improvise and overcome the troubles with main welder. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

My guess with the portable welder machine is most likely carburetor. The rotten gasoline these days goes bad so fast when sitting around it really gums up carburetors. The construction company I mechanic for I’m constantly fixing carbs on the small engine powered tools. I have been trying to train the guys to shut the fuel off and run the carbs out of fuel when finished using to prevent so many carb problems. I’m slowly getting the guys trained about it. Starting to get fewer carb problems when the fuel has been run out of the carbs. Nice job in that 5th wheel hitch welding 👍always interesting your videos

I always like how you explain everything Paul, I’m the same way brother! Good job my friend, thanks for sharing Michelle and Paul!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

Often offroad towed campers break at the beam connection where it goes down to the floor level. Hopefully he has that stripped back and checked for more cracks. The campers need to be light so people can tow them with their smaller trucks and when they are lighter it means they design the lightest metal to do the job. Older camper probably has a few more cracks if he has been going offroad with it.

You swear there is nothing Paul can’t do…nothing seems to deter this man! One of the few channels where the commercials they put together are damn entertaining! Great content keep it up! 👍👍👍

Great rescue..... good job on repair and thanks for showing the report !!

I'm looking at those fractures and it appears they may be stress fractures from braking/pulling on steep inclines. When you hit the brakes going down a grade, the trailer is pushing against that fifth wheel. If the Trailer Brakes are weak, not adjusted, or timed improperly, it may be putting too much stress and causing these fractures.

So what kind of setup did you use to weld after the welder failed to run? I was really bummed for you, thought you would have to go home for plan "B" but you just keep pullin the rabbit out of your hat. You and your family never cease to amaze. Good clean work/fun. .

I have a smaller unit generator 125 arc welder .. worked great a year ago .. went to use it generator works great but will only weld small rod think the carb will not let enough gas too rev up .. nice save having the built in welder in the truck .. keep up the great videos .. also use the safety belts in the go karts .. i did not have mine on other day .. about 10 mph around the track at my home i rolled the kart ,, track was slick the ground next too the track was hard caught the rear tire .. i now have a AC separation in my shoulder ..

My husband got his hat and it is very nice. He loved it. The sticker goes on my RAM with Matt’s Off Road Recovery. Sticker.

Awesome job! Enjoy your problem solving on the fly.

Paul can fix anything and find the way to do it with what he has to do it with!

The only advertisements I’ll watch 😉 Paul reminds of my grandfather, willing to do what’s needed regardless.

You’re a hero Paul! What would those folks have done without your help? They were in a real mess! Time to turbo or supercharge the Lincoln for high altitude?😆

@davidp8157

3 жыл бұрын

He said it was water in the fuel...

@hgj2019

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidp8157 at 6:13 he first made a comment about how it didn’t like the altitude, but my comment was mostly tongue-in-cheek. I don’t really think that Paul would turbo or supercharge a welder. It’s called being facetious.🙂

ha ha , the ad you guys did was classic , well done

😆 I drive the ambulance on that portion of the highway, all the way into lee's ferry and right outside of page Az. It's also where the East entrance to The Grand Canyon is.

Paul, it's always good to have a plan to start with, let's you know how sideways it's going. Sad when the backup becomes the primary, but better to have a plan B than leave the guy hanging. Sadly, I think that all of the current campers have cut every ounce of material possible and still keep things together long enough to get through the warranty, or at least off the lot. Good job not burning it up 👍👍

Love the channel, what a beautiful family.

I’ve got a Ranger 9 that I bought new about 25 years ago, possibly more. As it got older, I had similar problems with it and looked for a fix. It’s not in constant use, which is not a good thing for gasoline powered equipment, and the main carburetor jet would clog or get restricted after sitting for a couple months. There’s a plug on the side of the carb that, when removed, provides direct access to the orifice. A set of long tip cleaners will quickly open it up, just don’t get carried away with the size! The ultimate fix was installing a fuel shut off valve in the fuel line before the carb, and running it dry after each use when you’re not sure when the next job will be! Keep trying to restart it with the choke until it won’t even threaten to fire! These things also have a low oil protection system that won’t let them run if the oil is low. You probably already know all this, but just in case!! Stay well!

once again a great video and a very well balanced family you are thanks from australia in lockdown

This is the best commercial I have ever watched.

Killed it yet again... Way to persevere Paul!

When you see how cheap and flimsy the campers and trailers are built makes you wonder how they ever pass any DOT Regulations.

@may2888

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not made for the roads he went on. The tongue broke,then the front piece. I bet he did damage to the hitch.

Good job Paul!!!!! Hope you your welder fixed.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

My dad has a welder just like ( same brand) the one under the hood on the taco he has repaired and built quite a few things with it over the years never let him down and one of the nicer welders and looking welds out there, you guys are awesome

This is awesome. Excited to see the channel grow

Got my t shirt with pops squarebody on the back. Took out the bag and cut the sleeves off. Now it's a perfect summer shirt.

Hey mom watch this! When sitting next to him, now that is Trust. Fun video thanks.

Love the video as always, and Michelle slides in with the vitamin commercial brilliantly created and performed by all especially the burn out ❤️ and nice to see that Dar an I have something in common they make vitamins for OLD FARTS like us 🤣 thx again

Got my shirts today. I’m styling!

Another great video! 👍🏼

So many cool home made tools and equipment. I've noticed severl many things that look like your own spin on getting things done. We need a tool and equipment tour of all the stuff you ce made for different purposes

I'm glad I stayed through the ad to see that sick burnout!

@ 6:28 there your next T-Shirt "spend half the day working on my junk to fix yours" LOL 🤣😆😜👍

Hey Paul, I love the ammo box for the tool/welding rods.

That is the best video I've ever seen for a sponsor. I want to see more of those in your videos.

Hey fell your pain.. my generator started giving me problems in the middle of my axle swap.. so i was just able to do tack welds so i can haul it to my work and finish weld everything. Keep up the good work.

I was about to cry NOOOO about the "ad in the middle of the video" but then there was 8 year old ripping on a go cart with Mom having the look of some fear in her eyes so I won't cry :D

Nothing stands in the way of Fab Rats getting the job done. You're a fine Tradie sir.

Yep lots fun hopefully you'll have more adventures soon I same gotta have mobile tool kit shop different types definitely worth it like chuck wagon for machine repair

You always do your best to help people no matter how tough the problem! Nice work!

I gotta say, good-job on the commercial Michelle, but I really liked the little-guys idea, a Burnout!!, lol, nothing is built with pride anymore, so it don't surprise me about the camper being made of thin metal, great video guys, and thanks for sharing.

WOW ! Congrats on Getting a Sponsorship! Make That Money! Y'all are Awesome & Totally Deserve all the Success!

Warm regards Paul --- Keep on smiling !!!

I would like to know more about the "Under Hood Welder."

@jordanholmes9943

3 жыл бұрын

He installed it about halfway through this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/epWBuceQm9nMipM.html

Great video...as usual! I laughed at your "commercial" and got a kick out of the healthy mini tacos :) too bad about your welder but glad for the backup! #shouldaboughtamiller ;)

I helped my boss fix the same issue on his camp trailer last summer and we were able to use a old forklift to pull the tongue back down to weld it

Great looking lawn. Tough to do in dry climate.

Paul is a Saint. Thanks family for a great video.

I orderd some stickers and 2 shirts they came in yesterday. They look great and cannot wait to put the stickers on my trk. Thank yall and great job fixing that trl.

Michelle, you make good commercials. Glad to see you getting support. I guess this repair paid for Paul's truck mounted welder, it is handy to have.

Good job Paul 👍👍

I know you had a video on your back up welder but do you have the link for it to save me drom searching for it. It sure seemed to do the job on this repair. You did a nice job on that repair and saved that guy's day.

@PhilCobProductions

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/epWBuceQm9nMipM.html here you go

Awesome effort brother

It’s a good thing that gentleman realized that he had a issue with that hitch. That could have got very interesting on the road if he hadn’t had it repaired.

By far my favorite commercial yet!

I was growing up in flagstaff while they were building Glenn Canyon Dam and every load went right in front of our house, From Flag to the turn off to Tuba City good road. past there they just could not create a solid bottom I know that on some stretchs they tried floating concrete to make a road bed nothing worked. For the big heavy loads they had a fleet of trucks that carried big plates of steel to put over culverts and the worst areas. Some of the loads were so heavy they had to build a crossing down in the bottom of the Little Colorado Canyon and they always kept at least one crawler to help get the trucks back out. A guy I ran around with, His dad was the big dog on all the concrete mixing and pouring. If memory serves me correct there are 3-4 guys in the dam. If you fall in nothing can be done in time to save you. Again if memory is right there are twenty something guys in the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead. The only way they can fix that one bad streach of road is they would have to sink pillars some 30 feet into the sand and pour a big base and back fill with rock and concrete bridge it and the engineers weren't even sure that would work.

Boom!!! Incredible my man!!! 🤘🔥🤘

That is one satisfied customer. 🤙🏽❤️

Isn't that the welder that was a premium dump find back in the day?

@Fgalvezpool

3 жыл бұрын

Yeap, that's the one

I saw an RV trailer that was blown over as it was being towed through a mountain pass... It ended up on its side for the most part, but there wasn't much left of it... Pretty thin material it appeared to be made out of... Supposedly, that is one of the reason that some people prefer to covert the school buses to RV instead of buying a normal RV since school buses are required to be able to roll over and still maintain their structural integrity...