Pulling a parachute for 300 miles!

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Published 2023-10-27
I got called for a long distance tractor swap after a truck broke down mid trip. Luckily the drover was able to get to a motel to sleep and reset his logbook time. So I headed to the customers yard to pick up a good truck to tow out to him and swap for the bad truck. In order to pull the truck forward I would have to remove the driveshaft, but since it was a good truck that was going straight to work I didn't want to do that. So I rear towed it instead, but that meant the fairings that are designed to be as efficient as possible through the wind in one direction, are creating a ton of drag and risk damage if I drive too fast without strapping them in place.
After the swap, I already had all the gear out and the ‪@zackliftinternational4841‬ setup to rear tow, so I just towed the bad unit back the same way. All together it was a little over a 300 mile trip dragging that parachute without any issues.



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All Comments (21)
  • @wam7484
    interesting that you're bad mouthing people who were skeptical about the bungee straps -- and YOU'RE the one who lost the $700 light bar. If you're so sure about things why didn't you just leave bungee straps on it? Hey, that's how they designed it.
  • @redmondjp
    I appreciate the fact that you strive to do the safest, least-eventful recoveries possible. That's the goal, and one of the reasons why I subscribe to this channel - no fake drama - just real honest content.
  • @crazybill49
    I love these "regular tow" videos. It's how you started.
  • @sleim754
    Not sure why you demean yourself. You are much more skilled than 90% of the population.
  • @user-wu7sn7ml7v
    Thank you Casey. People that make negative comments are looking at a screen while you are working and fixing real world problems.❤😂😂😂.
  • @lindabrewer3243
    Casey, some people might not have noticed this, but I did. That driver is really going to appreciate you remembering to take his dolly off his truck and strap it to the 2nd one. Great job!
  • @tedfisk1211
    Interesting video and explanation about how towing one of those tractors backwards affects power and mileage. I learn things from your videos. And your hooking up with your family regularly shows that you are a really good guy.
  • @jramsdenbb
    Nice job, Casey. Pointing out all the things you do is good for the viewers and it’s a documented record for the owner (and yourself) in case any mysterious damages happen after you unhook. The proof that you do things right is the best way to avoid a liability call…
  • This whole series featuring the acquisition of the Western Star and the Zaklift is excellent. What's really fun is watching you figure out all the small things you need to make it all easier to use and simplify your life.
  • @lonpearson2134
    Only a hundred things to remember and check. Good job Casey.!. Glad to see you putting your new gear to work and making your business successful.
  • @boh348
    Back when you only needed 10 hours off in a 24 hour period was a lot safer than this 10 hour all at once. We often drove a few hours and then rested a few hours then all over again without getting sleepy. Now driving 11 hours at once is much more dangerous. Love the videos. Nice truck for sure. I am building me and old POS just to help the neighbors out from time to time. The bungy cords when the light fell off were probably bouncing up and down pretty good hook on the strap where when hooked on something solid, they hold fine. I do like the method you are using now much better. good idea.
  • @John13Edge
    Casey this is the Happiest I have seen you in quite awhile……Glad to see you’re back doing what you enjoy! Congratulations 🎉
  • @georgevindo
    Nicely done Casey. The worst dragging load I ever had was a 10,000 pound big crane boom. It was just a lot of pipes, a skeleton boom. As soon as I went over 45 MpH, it dragged like a 50,000 lbs. load just because of the wind turbulence around all those pipes.
  • @johnnyadams1755
    Time is money. One way or another, you're gonna pay.😂 So make it easy on yourself and your equipment. Great job, Casey. Thanks for bringing us along.
  • @thomabb
    Drag force goes up exponentially with speed. In the formula to calculate drag force, velocity is squared. That is why a lot of commercial fleets monitor drivers' speeds and/or speed govern their trucks.
  • @4knanapapa
    Great video Casey, not sure why people have to point out a mistakes made by a poster, "he who is without sin let them cast the first stone", in 71 years I've made my share, learned by them and moved on, it's part of life.
  • 1) I really like it when Casey shits on the haters 2) I know it’s not my business, but I think a lot Of us would like an idea about what these Tow jobs cost the customers..
  • @duanebuck193
    I'm just glad to be able to see you back in action, Casey. I totally understand the speed limit and hauling a parachute behind you - my RV is an older 30' DP that was designed during the fuel crisis, so 60 is its happy place, and driving a square box down the road needs everything in its favor 🙂
  • @patriot8087
    Thanks Casey, best of everything to you friend. Great content for us old Truckers, sure appreciate your attention to safety in all that you do, to many "Hot Dogers" out there now days lacking experience.