Truck Change Scania To Volvo & Birdlip Progress - HGV Container Truck Driving UK

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[@WizardOfTheKremlin]

I've never been more excited to see a box on a low loader. Subsequently I NEVER want to see it again! too American looking for me lol

[@fatbloketravels]

You don't see it that often!

[@andyv-vx8il]

is it the I-shift gearbox, me bro swears by volvos, best truck and gearbox on the road, the i-shift 👍👍👍👍👍

[@fatbloketravels]

By far the best truck out of the lot of them, silky smooth and everything in the right place, a joy to drive!

[@alastairmatheson3245]

So sad to see that the "Air Balloon" pub is a casualty of these much needed, improvements.

[@fatbloketravels]

Never good to see a historic pub being bulldozed!

[@davidarnold8895]

Speed on productions have exceeded themselves again . Seeing as the Volvo is one of the better drives you have had . Perhaps a bit more of an in-depth review. Either way still a good video

[@fatbloketravels]

It really was a pleasure to drive, everything was nicely laid out and easy to see, unlike some trucks where the switches are out of sight and you have to fumble around trying to locate them. Also silky smooth gearbox and just effortless to drive.

[@neilburns8869]

I gather that Volvo make the most powerful engines, so ideal for pulling a heavy load.

[@fatbloketravels]

Not necessarily, but they make a better all round product

[@terryunthank9481]

Hi jools saw a sign on your video ,Birdlip Hill is to finish in spring 2027

[@fatbloketravels]

It'll be interesting to see how they get on as it's a major feat of engineering!

[@peterlewis2]

Birdlip was the preferred route for drivers going from Worcester to Swindon....not the M5/M4. One driver told me it was better because the gear changing etc keeps you awake!!

[@fatbloketravels]

I've always used it as a cut through

[@stevedibs9499]

air balloon pub is now gone

[@fatbloketravels]

It is indeed! Never went in, but it's a shame to see an iconic pub bulldozed!

[@Brian-nf6bt]

Volvo is a great truck but it has ECO mode which takes some getting used to ,14 mpg empty it can return 11mpg loaded.

[@fatbloketravels]

Yep, not a fan of the ECO mode, slowing down as you crest a hill is a recipe for disaster as others try to overtake!!

[@markhocknell404]

Jools are you a cab hopper

[@fatbloketravels]

I'm on agency, so you get what your given, unless it's a pile of shite and you refuse it, which I did the other day - tramping with no fridge or microwave - that's me out!

[@DavidDenby-bk2nt]

Its Crickley hill not birdlip

[@fatbloketravels]

Always known it as Birdlip, but Crickley is correct as you say!!