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Zip’s AW Direct is proud to partner with Missouri tow operator Ron Pratt. Based out of Scott City, Ron owns Midwest Truck Sales and Service. Founded in 1985, Midwest provides light-, medium- and heavy-duty towing and recovery services and also performs minor to major repairs on trucks and trailers.

Ron is well known for his social media presence and has more than 500,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. Here he showcases his company's equipment and services through POV videos. Use affiliate code PRATT at checkout to show support for his channel.

Ron’s Top Tested & Approved Products

SafeAll Traffic Commander

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#: SA-TC20 | Ron is a big fan of the Traffic Commander from SafeAll. Watch this video as he demonstrates the effectiveness of this three-in-one variable message sign. Available at Zips.com, the Traffic Commander displays both messages and arrows and also serves as a light bar in the stowed position. The sign is visible from 3,000 feet and can be read from 1,000 feet, giving passing motorists more than 10 seconds to react and respond to any roadside situation.

16 LED light bar | 10 light bar color combinations

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EZ Claw Extendable Cable Tieback

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#: EZC-EXTENDTIEBACK | Ron recently installed EZ Claw's new Extendable Cable Tieback on his rotator. The tandem 40-lb. tensioner tethers the hook for the auxiliary winch line and provides the right amount of slack for boom travel. This setup prevents birdnesting on the winch spool and eliminates the need to free-wheel turret. Accessible from the ground, the retractable hook holder also keeps the tow operator from climbing up on the deck to retrieve the hook. Watch this video to see what Ron has to say about this tow-friendly safety accessory.

Eliminate the need to free-wheel turret winches | Disconnect directly from ground

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"The EZ Claw retractor tiebacks that we've got from Zip's AW Direct, they have worked beautifully. As the boom up, it takes the tension on the EZ Claw rather than the spring. And then as you come down, it retracts and holds the cable tight like it's designed to do." - Ron Pratt

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SafeAll Armor Angles

#: SA-AA

  • Available lengths: 47", 72"
  • Machine-welded poly material
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Zip's Side Puller Recovery Tool

#: ZP-SPZ

  • 9,000-lb. capacity
  • Fits Miller 10 Series, 12 Series, and 16 Series Car Carriers
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RimSling Spliced Eye Synthetic Recovery Slings

#: RIMSLING-ROPE

  • 5:1 safety factor
  • Slimmer synthetic rope maintains higher WLL
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SafeAll Driveline Pro

#: DLP100

  • Handy adjustment for driveshaft repositioning
  • No tools necessary
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Zip's Endless Loop Round Slings

#: ZIPS-ROUNDSLING

  • Lengths: 2'-26'
  • Capacity: 2,600 - 40,000 lbs.
  • Safety Factor: 5:1
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B/A Products Web Sling Protector Cover Pads

#: VELCRO COVER PADS

  • Sizes: 3" - 12"
  • Length: 24"

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Towing
Accessories

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Zip's HD Underreach Towing System

#: ZP-2211

  • Works with four different trailer attachments
  • 3/4" plate steel construction

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Emergency &
Warning Lighting

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Guardian Angel Elite Series Safety Light

#: GUARDIAN-ANGEL-ELITE

  • Choose from 18 color combinations
  • 5-mile visibility range

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HD Truck
Accessories

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EZ Claw Center Post Mount Line Saver Kit

#: EZC-CPMKIT

  • For hydraulic wet kits and tractors with longer wheel bases
  • No drilling required for installation

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Towing Straps
& Chains

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Zip's Heavy Duty Axle Tie-down Kit

#: HDACKZ

  • Binder WLL: 12,000 lbs.
  • Works with heavy-duty fork holders

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Cargo
Control

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Peerless Quik Binder Plus Alloy Load Binder

#: H5125-QUIKBINDER

  • 3 styles available
  • 7,100 lbs. - 18,100 lbs. WLL
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