I'm literally crying, so sad to see this

How awful, you must both be so devastated, hopefully you all ok
 
Yikes! That's one hell of a way to end a trip. So glad you were not in it. Hope you get things sorted. Sending our best wishes.
 
It’s very sad to see someone’s pride and joy like this. I don’t know you, but my sincere condolences.

What is great to see is the MHF community coming together in support.
 
Wow, just seen this, very sad for you but it's good to know your both ok.
 
Wow, am so sorry for you. I hope your all ok?

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Terrible, but you are safe.
 
Best wishes to you both (y) :Smile:
 
Gut wrenching. Everyone's thoughts are with you and the bad luck that's come your way. Mercifully, it didn't take out your residence as well.
Mike & Sue.
 
ok paul i think you win the shortest ownership competion glad your all safe
 
Terrible news, take care of yourselves.

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Awful news but at least you are all safe and let’s hope the insurance step up to the plate as they should…
 
What a truly devastating thing to happen. I really feel for you.
 
Awful news. Best wishes to you both.

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Just awful. Can't imagine how you feel. Hope you are both ok :cry:
 
So sorry to read this. I think that every Funster has similar feelings about their van, so every Funster knows how you must feel. Absolutely gutting.

Please keep everyone updated on how the insurance people treat you. You might want to mention to them that there are hundreds and hundreds of motorhomers who will be watching this closely.

All the very best,

Dave

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We feel for you, the Van can be replaced, you and Nikki can't.

Hugs to you both.
 
Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts and the numerous messages and phone calls. It means so much to Nikki and I right now.
I know jo public will say "it's just a camper" but it's far deeper than that, it's our lives it's what we do. For nearly 20 years we have toured the country and abroad, skied surfed and used the van for events as well as the one thing above all, met so many wonderful and interesting people, some right wringers too.

So today is the morning after the night before and when we look out our window we just want to and do cry as we see our van that we searched for in tatters. We were due to go skiing in just 4 weeks and had been busy prepping everything.

We never slept a wink all night tossing and turning wondering what happened what went wrong and why us. I know a few people have asked and keep asking, "what happened". We genuinely have no idea, we had a great night away in Preston, a night near home in Northwich, one on electric, one not on electric. All seemed fine, the van drove beutifully and there was no indication of anything being wrong. When we arrived home, we done what we had done 100 times before, got in it to clean it and I done the outside lockers. As the van was new I looked in the lockers a little more as you do looking for space of where things may or may not go for upcoming trips.
When looking in the locker with the electrics in I could hear what I thought was Arcing, and Nikki shouted from inside she could smell smoke, she dashed out the van, by this time a fire under the drivers seat area had really taken hold. I utilized my fire extinguisher and my neighbors came over with theirs but there use was futile.

I dashed around trying to take out things like the gaslow and disconnect the batteries to prevent any explosion whilst Nikki called the fire brigade, I then spent time burning my fingers as I tried to rescue a few personal items again to no avail as the fire had really taken hold. The fire brigade were excellent and were in attendance within 6 minuets and took over. They were initially very concerned due to the high level of flames and heat as well as the risk of explosion from gas and a full tank of diesel on board. They spent over 2.5 hours on the van dousing it out but it kept coming "live" again. eventually they realized the fire had spread above the cab bed and didn't know there was a drop down bed up there. It then fell down and revealed a fire still up there which they put out. They simply stated that it was an electrical fire.

We had so many personal belongings in the van, I had 1000s of pounds worth of clothes, just things like my lovely weird fish jumpers, dancing shoes etc but also my expensive North Face Ski Jacket that Nikki had literally only just put in.

So we are still very much in shock, I rang the insurers yesterday and logged the claim but they are all closed of course. We now have to wait and see what happens from them and how honest they will be. I just wish they would come and take it away, It's making the whole close stink and also the smoke ripped through our house and areas of our home stink too.

again thank you for your messages and I will update when I can, I hope no one minds, it's literally helping us stay sane in a very difficult time that many would not understand.
 
I really hope all is sorted asp for you both. (y)

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I think we're all just pleased that you're safe and well Paul.

Fingers crossed for a quick insurance turnaround mate.
 
That’s painful. I’m so sorry to hear this, not knowing you guys, I wish it to nobody. There will be material looses, I’m glad did not extend to the house, and more important, no one injured.
 
We hope you can get it sorted with your insurers Paul .We all feel for you.At least you are both safe although somewhat battered by your experience. Best of luck
 
Flippin heck, glad you are both OK.

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