Shocked, But Things Could Have Been MUCH Worse!

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We're both still a bit shocked at what could have happened on the way home form milestone Caravan Park.
Note: I didn't have any footage of the near accident because my Dashcam SD card was full. Yes, I may have been able to claim for the belt under manufacturer's warranty, but I needed it sorting quickly and I suspect it would have been excluded under wear and tear limitations.
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@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Note: I didn't have any footage of the near accident because my Dashcam SD card was full. Yes, I may have been able to claim for the belt under manufacturer's warranty, but I needed it sorting quickly and I suspect it would have been excluded under wear and tear limitations, the Motorhome is less than 3 years old, and has done just over 16,000 miles.

@johnWest19657 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah belts are not covered ,not a lot Is when you look into it

@ButterCupMMXXIII 2 жыл бұрын

Mitigating your losses by doing what you did is the way to go! Mechanic sounds like a keeper, they're almost like finding a good doctor these days. All the best! 🍻

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and it's difficult to prove what went first, the idler/tensioner mechanism or the belt.

@johnWest19657 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo of course they would say belt,,,

@lynnmic1417 2 жыл бұрын

A close shave Bob I was in the contra Flo on the A1 in Newcastle on Monday and an HGV passed me in the outside lane ( restricted to 2m). Not sure if you use your dashcam for vloging footage but I have mine set on loop record so when it’s full it overrides the oldest recording.

@gitaapatel Жыл бұрын

Thank God you are both safe.

@CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap 2 жыл бұрын

I spend much of my time in the inside lane these days. Find it more relaxing & it’s great keeping out of the way of everyone else rushing about. Saves fuel too. Glad you got your Motorhome sorted out without any further issues 👍

@irenedale5256 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Takes pressure off and like you say, saves fuel.

@donbrown8001 2 жыл бұрын

Me too - certainly wouldn’t venture out of it in any contra flow

@ronaldyardley8965 Жыл бұрын

Love Towing the caravan On motorways And Watching So Many Flying Past! A Bit Worrying Though When We See Caravans Doing The Same!.

@snowyowl539 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you got that sorted x

@carolryan9056 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry both that you had problems with your van, glad you got them sorted by a trusted mechanic near home. Take care. Best wishes Carol & Steve 🇮🇲🇮🇲

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MotoGoYo 2 жыл бұрын

The worst one for me was on the M1 last summer when 3 sets of ladders had fallen off a van, just a few vehicles ahead of me - there where cars and lorries breaking and swerving every direction. Rare things but as you say you feel somewhat shocked just after.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, bet that was shocking!

@steves7973 2 жыл бұрын

Going by what the garage found, it looks like the belt tensioner sized up and that destroyed the belt. There's a lot of pressure on these belt tensioners, but I don't think it's a common problem on this engine. Glad it didn't cause any major damage.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we were very lucky

@tonymarsh6748 2 жыл бұрын

glad your ok guys and not costing to much

@johnblake3055 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness your and Jenny were not hurt. What a terrible shock. Hope you both are recovering and everything going ok with the motorhome. Val

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

We're fine now thanks, looking forward to our Welsh trip now.

@pamelajohnnysmotorhomejourneys 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your both safe & well, it’s very scary , I hate when we are on busy Motorways especially in Spain & France. We had a close one with a lorry .

@ianfromcorby 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how a thoughtless driver on the outside lane managed to hit your mirror. Glad you sorted the belt issue ASAP. Best wishes for your future travels. 🙂

@l33jcm 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're alright!

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TicketyBoo. 2 жыл бұрын

Just glad you and Jenny were not hurt Bob. The van's much easier to fix than you are. Safe travels to you both.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@charlessmillie8774 2 жыл бұрын

Look like you had a close call mate. Superb advice from the garage and great service. Beauty 👍. Chas.

@gereshomeE 2 жыл бұрын

THAT could have been a lot worse! -Well done! ☺

@philsagar2373 2 жыл бұрын

we had a similar issue while coming home from southport few months ago, our fiat doblo camper threw the aux belt tensioner and destroyed the belt, so no power steering or alternator all the way home, luckily no other damage done, since sold the camper van and bought a caravan and newer car to tow with, we absolutley love southport and visit a few times every year, would be our choice place to move to if we could.

@jaynehook2520 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful news Southport MOT Centre we’re able to help you so quickly, very worrying this happened on a three year old Motorhome x

@lindylouwilliams8331 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, its good that you got to the garage as soon as you did, otherwise as you said, it could have been a lot worse,

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

So glad we didn't set off before he looked at it!

@moerscont43 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got your belts fixed Bob

@paulinejones3447 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob so pleased you got the problem sorted, have a great time in Wales 👍

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lisawilliams2276 2 жыл бұрын

Glad everything worked out ok, have a great time in Wales. Will be interested to see where you go, maybe near us!

@jamescampbell9521 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bob for all the info , think you were a very lucky man, we will all know where to go if we are in the Southport area , will follow you all on your Wales trip , love to Jenny , poppy, and Tara .

@maryfennell9672 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you are both ok but it must of shaken you both up quite badly. At least you have a good garage to fix the belts problem, fingers crossed all will be well for you now. Take care.

@steveosborne9254 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you came through that safely, and that your belt issue was resolved before it became worse. Phew!

@karengoodall9658 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness so glad that your both ok. Luck was on your side with the pro lems with the belts. So glad that your all ok and getting back on the road again. 🚐❤️❤️

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

All good thanks

@barbarawiddowson635 2 жыл бұрын

A close call on both counts Bob, I'm glad it's worked out for you.Stay safe.

@rogermadeley7413 2 жыл бұрын

Southport MOT centre seem very good but it must be like Jenga moving vehicles around in the yard. Looking forward to watching your Welsh trip.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, think they've got very good at parking!

@Wheres_wanda_wandering 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh that was an awful set of circumstances. Thankfully none of you were hurt in the near miss collision. As for the belt breaking it really could have been so much worse. So glad that you are all safe. Take care Gill

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@HitchUpAndTow 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it all worked out for you. They sorted my sons car, he was very pleased with the work. If I knew you were there, I could have given you a lift. Stay safe👍

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

That's nice to hear.

@mickbarratt6752 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the fault beforehand 😉 Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday's

@ttxela Жыл бұрын

A narrow escape indeed!

@elaineh7811 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you both safe and well .👍Looking forward to Wales trip .☀️

@cliffordmaple1566 2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky Bob you didn’t lose your engine well done

@Mike99Nine 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was lucky you made it to the garage before more damage. I sometimes wonder how some people get their driving licence in first place. Wonder if the 40c weather we had damaged Mr weakened the belts? Stay safe

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think we ever got quite that hot, but they should be OK.

@twawesties8666 2 жыл бұрын

Really sorry to hear about this, a good reminder to check the sat nav is set to record over old footage if full. There are just too many near misses these days. More drivers should be done for careless driving as well as excessive speed. I think you were really lucky with engine issues, I would have been very tempted to just carry on without air conditioning, but not now. Thanks for sharing. 👏👏

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was tempted to drive to Wales and get it fixed later, so glad I didn't!

@marktaylor9678 2 жыл бұрын

How old was the van when you had it...if bought second hand and its a few years old...always get the belts checked despite the mileage

@markhead8193 2 жыл бұрын

glad you ok

@Rockdadify 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, glad your ok with the near accident, cant believe the AC belt has broken in such a low mileage and less than 3 years old, my thoughts are it was damaged when fitted by Fiat at the factory or it has had foreign object damage whilst driving, ie piece of metal on the road has damaged it, then quick wear takes place and it breaks, thank god the timing belt did not suffer damage as you say it would be catastrophic and cost over 5k ti fix, good luck on your next outing,

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect it was something got in there.

@colinrimmer789 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky escape Bob as you say, good garages are hard to find these days. It gives great piece of mind when you have Trades People you can trust. 😁👍

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@martin1698 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the van is ok Stay safe .Best wishes Martin King

@simonmellor4028 2 жыл бұрын

Glad everything worked out Bob. It must have been scary having that Van tearing past you at speed. You were lucky to make it with your timing belt in jeopardy. Glad the guys at Southport sorted you out.

@alasdairvincent6248 2 жыл бұрын

It only takes one idiot driver to potentially cause a serious road accident. I know as a driver myself that full attention is essential, while travelling on the roads. I’m glad that it didn’t turn out to be more serious for you Bob. Timing belt failure can spell the end for any engine.wish you and Jenny safe travel wherever you go.

@kenpurnell4798 2 жыл бұрын

Glad everything worked out well in the end for you.

@dianabelcher39 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was no worse than a big fright on the road, and also that your belt problem came to a head when you were nearly home and not in the middle of your Welsh holiday and has been successfully fixed... safe travels....

@agriben7591 2 жыл бұрын

glad to here your both ok

@carolynhaywood7701 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness both of you are ok, very scary though.

@davecooke914 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you're ok bob your right could been alot worse mate 👍 good luck you're travelling

@colinnewmarch1106 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky escape indeed, we had an idiot van driver whack our offside wing mirror when in Scotland, it cracked the mirrorguard protector, much cheaper to replace than a new mirror, so worth its weight in gold

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, quite a bit cheaper apparently.

@VantasticAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We know that section of the road works and it's very narrow even in a car! Some people have no concept of their driving actions on other motorists, you did well to avoid as did the driver inside you too. The garage in Southport did a great job and good they actually showed you the issue, all garages should do that it's much better to understand the costs etc for repair 👍 glad you got the air con sorted, we couldn't do without ours especially for the dog travelling 🐶

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we were very lucky.

@alisonhiggs6048 2 жыл бұрын

Glad ure both ok and poppy and tara horrible experience for you enjoy your time in wales and hope the campervan gets fixed soon

@nigel47 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly, really glad that you are all safe and well following your motorway experience! Some people seem to have forgotten how to drive safely these days. Secondly, isn’t it great to hear of a good experience from a garage. Shout out to the local garages!! Can I ask how many miles you have on yours because as a Fiat motorhome owner myself I’m concerned about the belts and will check them myself tomorrow?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It's under 3 years old and 16,000 miles, but I don't think it was age related.

@LifeistooshortCK 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky escape there Bob. Glad you got it sorted and nobody was hurt 👍

@midlife_motorhome Жыл бұрын

Didn't realise you were so local to us. We've probably passed each other around PR8 !

@TheCaravanNut 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Bob that was lucky, great that you got it sorted. Good garages like that are a great find and worth staying with. That section of the motorway you were on is a nightmare, they spent millions making it a smart motorway and it was still gridlock and now they’ve decided to upgrade the central barrier to concrete, typical highways planning at its best! Take care, Martin

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It puts us off going to Yorkshire that way.

@amandadeane3006 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you are both okay.

@margaretlewis177 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@alanbobbymcguire5099 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is. You get such a fright , it’s happened to me in my work van.

@ambydaly5713 2 жыл бұрын

The cam belt is usually enclosed in a housing and should not have been damaged by a drive belt. Why did the pulley need replacing?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

The pulley wasn't replaced, the belts and idler/tensioner were changed.

@Doubleoseven502 2 жыл бұрын

Bob, I know it would be pretty much impossible to prove but do you think when you have swerved to avoid the guy on the motorway, the sudden change of direction has somehow caused the belt to deviate from its normal rotation and come off. I cant help but think the 2 things are connected? Chris seemed really great. So glad its all sorted for you.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

That's what Jenny said, but I'd hope it would be OK in a swerve.

@janetturner7489 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're ok, Bob. There are some dopey drivers about the place, hence my reason for not cycling here in London. Seen fatal results of 2 accidents and a 3rd with bad injury. So I do pray that the Lord will protect you as you travel.

@rossanderson7553 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased it turned out as it did Bob,as you say could have been so much worse.our motorhome vehicle service plus mot coming up in October and as we too live in sunny Southport we will give Southport mot a go.looks a busy place.safe travel to your next adventures.Ross and Lesley.

@mickforster3547 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob thanks for the footage,and it looks like you had two lucky escapes.But in relation to the aux belt issues ,do you know if it damaged the main drive belt,when it snapped.Glad it all worked out for you eventually.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It damaged the alterator/ac belt which was rubbing on the power steering belt and timing belt cover.

@glyn829 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky escape Bob hope your ok it can be un nerving something like that .. regards Glyn 🇬🇧

@Happyinmyautotrail 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you’ve had a stressful week Bob. By the sounds of it you are right in being so positive though as what could of been doesn’t bear thinking about. You are someone who obviously looks after your vehicle so well and carefully so it’s scary to think about. My van is a fiat and only a year older than yours so it’s makes me a bit worried

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it's a one off!

@DesmondsDonders 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I that was lucky. Take care and stay safe.

@jacquelinetaylor8683 2 жыл бұрын

Time to get a Dash cam Bob. Evidence of bad driving like that can now be down loaded to the Police. Your right he could have caused a bad smash in the Motorway. Doesn't bear thinking about

@gereshomeE 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the very same thing! Two: front and rear!

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I have a dashcam. The SD card was full!

@gereshomeE 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Good! ☺

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased you caught that before it caused a bigger issue and great you got it sorted fairly quickly - useful to know also to keep an eye, wonder if it was just pure coincidence the two things happened together? All the best, David 👍

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I can't see how they could be connected.

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I’m sure you are right it was just an instinctive feel with no logic to it (for example if the van which passed you broke his or her mirror in the impact and the broken parts happened to get underneath and flew up and damage the belt) - again, sure logically it’s not connected and just a coincidence. All the best, David.

@herewegowithtim1984 2 жыл бұрын

Some drivers are crazy. Take care.

@richardspeight9520 2 жыл бұрын

The number of miles you drive I'm sure you can foresee many drivers moves. But when something comes out of the blue it is a shock . Hot sweet cup of coffee needed. Motorhome give a lot of joy, but bite you now and then. Glad to hear all safe and well

@mr.trolls6383 2 жыл бұрын

Most probably to busy playing with his camera.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

First of all you are using the wrong to. It should be 'too' busy. Secondly, I didn't have the camera even attached at the time, if I had, the incident would have been filmed. Thirdly if I get any more nonsence from you, I will block you.

@richardspeight9520 2 жыл бұрын

Was it a black van with a red stripe that hit your mirror

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

It may have been, certainly brown, why?

@richardspeight9520 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo ahh, you missed the dig at Mr.T .... From the A-Tram.

@suemcmahon7080 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness me, hope you’re all ok now.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we are, thank you.

@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you are all ok, i get anxiety now on motorways and i am the passenger, especially when busy and the big lorry's are swerving everywhere. It is lucky in a way that you thought was just the air con belt and the good man at the garage told you what else or you would have never known, have a great trip, were in Wales are you off to? Edit, i will look for you on fb.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

We are going to Red Kite, Erwlon, Min Y Don and Rhuallt.

@rolffekete1057 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your all ok bob jenny happy you got air con sorted and timing belt regards rolf marivel ayesha and chance staffi

@adriantimms2905 2 жыл бұрын

How many engine under sections do you have on Thor, Bob? Most Ducato's have the middle section missing. Fiat don't deem them necessary! We didn't know this until we recently had our service done and just happened to check underneath, and thought that it had been not refitted, at the garage. Turned out, it never had one. Driving through roadworks etc, you could have had a stone or debris flicked up, and jammed the A/C pump. I had 43 years as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration engineer, and have seen all sorts of crap fell in the belts. We have now bought a pattern part centre section off ebay, and the son in law has fitted it for us (and one to his Ducato) Came from Poland, with all the necessary fitting kit. Seems very good quality for £57. Hope that you and Jenny get over the shock of it all, and can enjoy your ongoing travels. We love following your adventures. Take care, Adrian and Teresa x

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

That's very interesting, we don't have a middle cover, just the front one, so you might be onto something there. Could have picked up a stone in the service station, roads are terrible.

@MegaAndygo 2 жыл бұрын

That's strange for a belt to go that early........ my thoughts would be either a defect from manufacture (on the belt) or possibly the swerve caused some debris to flick up at a weird angle into the belt/pulleys.... ? Or possibly damaged at some point in the past by road debris and a very lucky coincidence that the aircon went first alerting you to the damage... Either way, lady luck smiling on you , as she should 🙂 🙂

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd suspect something got in there somehow.

@livingthedream595 2 жыл бұрын

What or how did the belts get damaged?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know, but the tensioner/idler failed.

@offgridtbone2162 2 жыл бұрын

If you're on about the section of roadworks between the m602/m62 Junction and the m61 junction on the m60. Then there's a width restriction in lanes two and three. Middle lane restriction is 7'0 . Bit of a pain and pretty unusually for a width restriction in the middle lane. Like you say though that section of the m60 is tight at the best of times. I don't know how they can get away with having the four lanes when operating normally. Way too tight

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, but it's a dreadful area even when no roadworks.

@debshamish6533 2 жыл бұрын

It astounds me just how many idiots are out there on the roads - young farming lad put his 4x4 truck into reverse and jumped on his accelerator without spotting a bright red Audi about 4 feet behind him (ME), we had both pulled in to let a tractor by… Fortunately he responded to my horn and stopped inches away from writing my car off. Unfortunately for him, he went into the same post office as I did. Thank goodness you and Jenny were safe (& Poppy) and managed to get your van sorted. Safe travels

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are a lot of drivers thinking about something other than driving.

@thegreatgobbler2558 2 жыл бұрын

We only have Bob's version of the event can we be certain he was not being distracted and strayed into the other lane. We were not there so will never know.

@philyoung7275 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you are all safe. Thought you had been taking lessons on headline writing from Travel Trolls or Kinging it!😀Glad you avoided the AA low loader.It might make you think more about a new van! We have had a good day picking up our New Adamo from Campbells. Hopefully we won’t get as many snagging issues. Enjoy your trip to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😀Phil and Helen

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I try not to do the DISASTER titles too much! 😊

@marionirvine999 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was only a near miss, frightening all the same. You and Jenny will need to come visit CAMC Winchester when it reopens August 15th, I last saw you both at CAMC Cirencester but have moved to Winchester Site. Take care. X

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we'd love to see the new improved Morn Hill!

@margaretmiller7433 2 жыл бұрын

sorry about what happened,we also travel in the inside lane but in fact keep away from motorways full stop ,we prefer looking at the views ! my husband changed the timing belt this year and does it regardless of the mileage.he was a mechanic so saves us a lot money.Enjoy Wales especially Min y Don!!!

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing and staying near Harlech Castle.

@marktaylor9678 2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy the van from new...if not despite the mileage always get someone to check the belts

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I bought from new, it's done 16k. I will be checking the belts, but if the tensioner had failed there would be no warning.

@johnb307 2 жыл бұрын

I have had mirrors hit in the same situation Bob and unfortunately it is drivers that have no clue as to how wide their vehicles are and dare I say, possibly playing with a phone. Format your SD card on the dashcam every month I also suffered this one as I thought I had captured the most amazing footage of a Hercules flying through Glenshee in Scotland only to discover the dam card was full, its the saved locked files that are the problem they don't overwrite. That seems no time at all for that belt to go, possibly missed during the service, I recommend on our machines that V belts are changed every year regardless of condition. At least you are both safe and well so enjoy your upcoming holidays, take care 👍💖

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll be reformating the dashcam each trip now. I suspect something got trapped that caused the ac belt to go.

@paullawrence8572 2 жыл бұрын

Bit of luck there Bob! At least the Diesel ⛽ price went down a bit today.😊

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, crazy isn't it, happy that diesel is only £1.75 a litre!

@gilltate3029 2 жыл бұрын

You have had a lucky escape Bob x

@andrewjones-productions Жыл бұрын

Although I am still a very new viewer to this channel, I am relieved that the silly van speeding down a lane and exceeding the speed limit did not cause what could have been a very serious accident. As for the belts, indeed you were lucky. Hopefully, that is the end of your near misses and any misfortune at all!

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chrissey663 2 жыл бұрын

God there are some real bad drivers out there, some people are oblivious to speed limits their flipping dangerous, if you'd only had your dash cam on he would have a nice suprise letter in the post. Well glad your ok Bob take care 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 have a fab trip oround our lovely Wales xx

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, looking forward to Wales

@johnWest19657 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was lucky Bob,,

@gallivantinggalantes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, so pleased you were able to get all the belts sorted it could have been a different story like you say. Yes that van driver was an idiot which folk would slow down a bit xx

@1tonyboat 2 жыл бұрын

Had this on the A12 going to Epping a couple of weeks ago ,50mph as the centre barrier is being replaced and idiots going past doing 60/65 mph yet they never get caught ......

@priteshchampaneri5101 2 жыл бұрын

Why did the belt fail so prematurely? There must be something mechanical that caused it to.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, or something got caught in there.

@thegreatgobbler2558 2 жыл бұрын

Could have been badly installed

@ianallen8305 2 жыл бұрын

Shame about your aircon at least you got more mpg😄

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

True!

@annies8075 2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of idiotic drivers that ought not to be on the road. I most certainly know how easy your incident could have turned into a bad accident. In the 1990s, I was driving on the A55 and because of the wet weather traffic ahead was slowing down, so I did the same. The idiotic driver behind me was obviously not watching the road ahead and was therefore still driving too fast. He ploughed into the back of my small car with his land cruiser.......the huge force of the impact caused me to lose control and unfortunately I swerved into the outer lane hitting a car. Thankfully no one was seriously hurt, but my car had serious damage to both the front and rear and was therefore a total write off.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, that must have been a shock. Two of the main causes of accidents there - speeding and lack of concentration.

@stephenanderson8938 Жыл бұрын

Bob, how many miles on the van please?

@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын

Have a look at my pinned comment please.

@Sylvester-gl6ox 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob how many miles have you done?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Just 16,000, it's not wear and tear...

@Sylvester-gl6ox 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo had problems with our ducato 19000 miles main dealer wanted £6000 to sort the problems.but would give no guarantee.and fiat in Italy not interested Now sold the van

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, had the engine gone?

@Sylvester-gl6ox 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo no emissions and auto gearbox.

@louisesmith4370 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there you three....I think someone was definitely watching over you on these particular occasions...it really shakes you up doesn't it when you realise how serious it could have been..glad you've got it sorted..take care..x

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is the shock afterwards.

@drivingthefrontier 2 жыл бұрын

That WAS a lucky escape, well there's a cost involved in getting that repaired but as you say it could have been a lot worse. In fact, on some vehicles, a broken engine can render the vehicle a write-off so as you know it is important to get these checked. I do wonder when motorhome companies will start fixing the relatively new camera mirrors that are now being fitted to some HGV's. They will eliminate the need for such wide mirrors to get past the coach-built body.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, those camera mirrors look great.

@garyrawlings1273 2 жыл бұрын

Vans are so complex, our community minibus (FORD) suddenly lost its steering whilst reversing out of a parking area. Similar to your issue, Bob, it was a belt breakage.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Good job it didn't go on a fast road though!

@garyrawlings1273 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobEarnshawMoHo So true, we were about to depart for a camping trip, fortunately a power steering belt can be replaced quite wuickly and we had wonderful quick service from our local Ford dealers. I never even realised that power steering was powered by belts! Maybe only Fords?

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

And Fiat Ducatos, that was damaged too.

@colinmew6695 2 жыл бұрын

But how did a guy clipping your wing mirror cause the belt to go.

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think he did?

@wendytaylor3424 2 жыл бұрын

Well done for keeping yourself save Bob, hardly a day goes by without some mindless idiot putting innocent law abiding citizens at risk,vehicles are lethal weapons in the wrong hands.So pleased to see the van is going to be OK,good luck for the next trip.REGARDS TO YOU ALL.👍⭐️

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rabfraser1234 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe this yours is about the same age as mine..did the garage say what how this happened,,,should I be replacing my aircon belt,,,or was it the tensioner...your not having a lot of luck with mechanical side of things,,,at the moment,,

@BobEarnshawMoHo 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what caused it, but the tensioner had failed. Probably a fairly rare thing, so best not to worry about it. At least we had so warning that something was wrong.