TOWING A 79 SEATER COACH FROM CENTRAL LONDON!

TOWING A 79 SEATER COACH FROM CENTRAL LONDON!
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I'm Steve - a Heavy Vehicle Recovery Driver from the South of England. I've been involved in recovery all my life, from a young age working in a family-owned car recovery business and acquiring the licences necessary to operate some of the largest vehicles on the road, to eventually working for some of the largest recovery firms in the UK.
I've set up this channel to provide insights into the world of recovery and whether you're here with the intent to step into the world of recovery or just interested in seeing the action - I hope you find thoroughly enjoy the videos!
During 2024 - my channel will provide content on the following, so feel free to subscribe if this is of interest you!
- How to start a career in Heavy Vehicle Recovery for the newcomers looking to take the plunge
- POV style videos of recovering Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs) out in the UK roads
- Walkaround style videos of the largest heavy recovery vehicles in the UK
Drone footage in Intro from Marian Croitoru.
Note - these are not training videos.

[@eddiereed5025]

You need a medal as big as a frying pan pulling that through London

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Eddie.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

if it broke down in london. The only way youre going to get it out is through london. Aint no RAF recovery service sending out a chinook to lift this thing.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Try multi drop in a Class 1 Arctic in Central London , you'll shit yerself lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@taggart64]

Nothing better than seeing a quality workman doing a professional job, really enjoyed your video

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@DontAttme]

When is this game released

[@kadenator43]

💀

[@joeljustin]

Given that ultra realism in the form of Unreal Engine 5 already exists today, I’d say give or take ten more years for such games to become mainstream.

[@rhyssheridan3642]

😂😂😂😂😂 Dying

[@Not_ZephirxYT]

I love seeing the interior driving, It just makes It more realistic! Glad To See You Helping Companies Out!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching.

[@Hairie-xz7nq]

Good job boyy...

[@nodical802]

Real life is already as realistic as things can get but ok

[@glenjamindle]

Hydraulics really are amazing. The amount of force required to lift that bus with a bar sticking out 25 feet off the back of a wrecker...

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Glen thanks for watching , Boniface under lift has 33 tonne capacity plenty of power as you not lifting all of vehicle.

[@RileyWeston1]

@@HeavyRecoverywithSteve and do you not find that amazing???

[@johnjames01]

Never ceases to amaze me, how many people will cut a driver up with that kind of load on. First time watching & subscribed 👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching and subscribing John.

[@brook4886]

Same here,first time watching your videos and I've subscribed
Love the interior view aswell

[@jameswallace7709]

+1. I always hang back for lorries etc. used to tow big stuff myself not on this scale though but always being squeezed by idiots

[@MultiFindus]

A whole hour long? what a great way to start a saturday evening! Thanks steve.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , your welcome.

[@paulwilkin5540]

You have the patience of a saint Steve, I would have been in use of the bleep machine well and truly. Nice driving mate.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching Paul . Cheers.

[@guillemlluciagris5072]

I love the dedicated storage to put the half shaft in. You can tell this towing rig has been designed by those with years of experience. Great content

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching .

[@shazar4741]

Thanks so much! This is why YT is great, never ever would I have noticed this kind of work.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

You're very welcome!

[@paulgreig9051]

Threading that through London is not easy but you made it look easy. Great job!!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Paul, Cheers,

[@gazza-b345]

Excellent driving and patience. Wouldn’t like to drive a car throw London, never mind and truck towing a bus!! Great work

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Gary thanks very much for watching.

[@stevek3036]

I enjoyed riding along with you on this one - nice and steady = no stress or trauma - I used to drive regularly in London in a car on business and learnt that if I drive 3 mph slower than everyone else I get the time to pick my lane and didn't need to compete for space - that was in the late 80's up to the early 2000's mind you and a lot has changed for the worse in terms of road layouts and junctions since then such that its open warfare now

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Steve , glad you liked it.

[@steve5772]

Saturday morning and this better than anything on the telly. Fascinating as ever, thanks Steve

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching Steve.

[@thomasmacias5032]

New subscriber to your channel. I am a retired disabled garbageman living in Northern California. Love your videos have a lot to catch up on. Thank you for your hard work. Awesome channel.💯🙏🇺🇸🦺

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Thomas thanks for watching and welcome to the channel.

[@Sheehanjacobks96]

Love these videos. Coming from the US its like a portal to another world, what seems boring to you sitting a stop light is fascinating to me seeing unfamiliar shops and blokes walking shirtless when its 14 degrees. Thank you for all the videos
edit: 20mph limit throughout London is insane, i think it would drive me mad

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching them , i am glad you like them.

[@DaChaGee]

20 mph is really annoying, especially on main roads. Most people still do between 25 and 30 mph though.

[@gavincolgan1827]

@@DaChaGee It's really annoying. I'm American/English, I had a car for the longest time, but got rid of it with the ULEZ expansion. I cannot deal going 50 mph or lower on the motorway. It's like nails on a chalkboard for my half-American brain. Around my home in the US I don't have to worry about speed limits. I can go as fast as I please in some areas. Speed limit is 65-70 and traffic flows at over 90. In the middle of nowhere in the desert I set my cruise on max at 110. The one time I did get a ticket for 98 in a 65 and it was a $500 fine with no points or driving ban.

[@djcmatty]

Driving a bus around central London would be a challenge. Recovering and then towing one is next level. To then add commentary and pictures...well. I just take my hat off to you - to do all of that in such a calm, methodical and stress free manner is hugely impressive. Thank you! (p.s. is there a chip in your windscreen?)

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , glad you liked it , picked up another chip yesterday that makes 2 lol.

[@derektaylor2941]

30:05 yes, we do always appreciate and respect our local recovery company. When you're up to your neck in problems, you've got a big piece of metal blocking the road- you really appreciate these recovery wagons turning up.
BTW every Volvo bus and coach (or all that I've come across) have ferry lifts on them, which makes it so much easier to tow- you don't need to worry about tail strikes etc. But Volvo make them so that it can only work when the engine is running- turn it off and it drops back down. I must get the wiring diagrams from IMPACT and I'll bet that it's possible to bridge a relay to force the ferry lift to engage with the engine stopped.
Excellent work as ever, Steve.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching and commenting Derek.

[@WouterB76]

Recovery and sightseeing all in one, thanks Steve!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching.

[@CumuloNimbus890]

Really nice to see more of the actual driving/towing part. 👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , Cheers.

[@davidbeeston2481]

Another great video Steve and talk about patience when negotiating other road users; how the traffic density (and lack of other's driving skills !) have changed since I drove there back in the 60s. Victoria coach station takes me back to more recent times when I used it twice a week regularly in my travels between London and Cornwall.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi David thanks for watching and sharing that.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Great skills and mechanical knowledge, a professional at work. I cannot imagine what it would be like doing this on a bad winters day, freezing rain battering down, somewhere exposed.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , Highway Thru Hell worth watching to see how they deal with bad winter weather working in Canada.

[@Anthony-yj4pf]

First time here, watched two back to back while having a quiet period.
Enjoyed the journey bit in this one. Hopefully if the channel keeps growing you can have multiple gopros wiith all angles covered and maybe one or 2 cameras showing your drivers perspective when its the exciting bits.
Great work and hats off to you, I drove in london once and nothing anywhere near this size and it was a pain in the you know what with all the lunacy and ignorance of people.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Anthony.

[@horstszibulski19]

Always nice to get around with you on a sightseeing tour, the towing is just a plus!
😂👍👍👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , Cheers.

[@paulschmidt5291]

Crasy how chaotic this traffic is compared to my little german town!!
Can't imagine doing this here.😅
Thanks for the Video Steve

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Paul thanks for watching.

[@alecbell5453]

Fascinating drive through the city Steve. Thanks.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it Alec and thanks for watching.

[@robt2151]

Hi Steve, interesting to see the area around Victoria that I was extremely familiar with, some twenty years ago. I worked on the design of the red routes and bus lanes; I was the only member of the team with an HGV licence.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching and sharing that.

[@paulwilkin5540]

Welcome back Steve, nice to see you again. Love what you do.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Paul , much appreciated.

[@johndrew3202]

Well that was well worth the wait Steve. Thanks for the guided tour through those famous (or is it in-famous) streets. Last time I drove through there it was manic. That drive helps me understand how a simple cyclist can cause chaos for the big traffic. Looking forward to the next trip.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi John thanks very much for watching .

[@BkSMedia]

Some skill on display here again Steve.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , much appreciated.

[@MatthewBarnes99]

Thanks! Appreciate all that you do.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Mathew your very welcome , thanks for supporting the channel.

[@MartinvonBargen]

Hearing you say Plaxton made me instantly think of the Panorama bodied Bedfords.
Nice to see you posting again. 🤘🤘

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Martin.

[@littlebigman5791]

This is the new panorama. A doub!e deck coach. But I agree you couldn't best the old bedfords and Ford panoramas.

[@eaveskc]

My wife and I travelled to London from the States back in November, and I'm pretty sure we saw you on the motorway while we were there. I had a good time with this video seeing several of the places we visited on that trip. Our hotel was on Bayswater Rd across from Hyde Park which you drove right by.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , nice place to visit London , just not to drive in.

[@vitamins-and-iron]

Seen your videos a few times in my recommended and this is the first time I’ve clicked, but if I’m honest I’ve been meaning to for ages. Really interesting video. Really good to see how much you care about safety, too.
Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have a good Easter. :)

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , Happy Easter.

[@Ah-yh4tp]

Hello from the USA 🇺🇸! It’s really cool seeing other countries tow rigs, new subscriber☺️

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching and subscribing , glad you found it of interest.

[@paulf2529]

I've been waiting to sit down and watch this all day, your content is always good, i dont envy you driving through London.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching Paul , glad you like them.

[@kongfeh]

Thanks for the trip through London, I really enjoyed it!👍🏻👍🏻

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesbrett6518]

Good to have you back!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching James , Cheers.

[@Dumbell-mx1fy]

Always great to see your recovery driving, well done Steve will be waiting more video cheers 🍺

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , Cheers.

[@abuubaydullah1]

Its always nice to see you Steve and your very enjoyable to watch thank you as always for the video stay safe on those London roads .

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it.

[@chrishines6048]

Recovery and sightseeing in one, thanks Steve!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , your welcome.

[@chrismocko5715]

Absolutely informative, worked for Reading Buses and see your guy regularly, top man 👍🍺

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching Chris , much appreciated.

[@michaelperry7528]

Ive just found your channel thanks for a great video, working in London in the seventies I drove around lots of those same roads it brought back lots of memories watching. thank you

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Michael glad you found me and thanks for watching.

[@jonnyraff1241]

Steve, I always appreciate your uploads

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , your very welcome.

[@Tom-2221]

Excellent work as always Steve - you have absolute balls of steel driving on those roads in such a large vehicle. It amazes me how other drivers seem hell bent on making the task even harder for you though 🤦‍♂️
Also enjoyed the car on diplo plates at 30:38

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Tom thanks very much for watching , Cheers.

[@anthonyraine8661]

Another brilliant video Steve, thank you.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Anthony thanks very much for watching.

[@johnmelling9950]

Hi Steve, good to hear from you again. Lovely work as always. It felt like i was in the cab with you. Hope to hear from you again with another video soon.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it John , thanks for watching , hope to find something soon.

[@garyevans9509]

Well done Steve thanks for the ride

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks Gary , your very welcome.

[@Truckingmarc]

Mad Respect to you sir🫡

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , Cheers.

[@MelodyOo]

53:22 Amazing Old School Porsche 911 Targa there! an absolute gem!

[@williambilloverbeck5244]

Great stuff, liking the commentary and overall skillful execution of the job at hand

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Much appreciated!

[@jonas468]

well done. very impressed!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thank you very much! Cheers.

[@samhopkinson788]

Top vid mate, your calmer than me being down there

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it Sam , thanks.

[@jamesroutledge]

Fantastic professional job, well done 👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thank you very much! Cheers.

[@pamanthanos9742]

it's weird feeling when you already pulling big bus and someone try squeeze with another big bus 29:58

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnbrooks9151]

Great to see you back again Steve, As I said earlier, you have been missed. Great video, with all relevant information. Take care Steve, (P.S. think I may have spotted you in a bus station in Bucks just before Xmas !!!),,

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching John , might of been mate we do recover out of there.

[@theejacksparra]

Brilliant watch, i skipped bits, i hate F&*king traffic haha! You did great steve, the professionalism from you and always looking, watching and observant. First time here but will be back. Be safe out there mate!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching much appreciated.

[@normancrosbie2949]

Good to see you back again Steve you have the patience of a saint driving in London if it was me I'd be effin and jeffin all the way - and probably sending my blood pressure up. 🙂

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching Norman.

[@russcotton3582]

Well done Steve, a very skilled recovery

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Russ , much appreciated.

[@74V1D]

Some finest content! Great sense of humour and all.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching,

[@SouthEastCashew]

Top professional Steve good job mate 👏

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , cheers.

[@keithrogers2107]

nice bit of saturday evening entertainment !! Well done !!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Keith , Cheers.

[@Paul-tu2rx]

Another great video you need a medal driving in that traffic good job done keep up the good work 👍👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , Cheers.

[@jackpaulpennington7168]

Amazing work 👏👏

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Jack , Cheers.

[@paulwatts2192]

Just watched your video. Nice to see a professional at work. Can you imagine having a manual gear box in this traffic.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Paul .

[@davidrogerbinnyi2573]

Great video Steve as usual interesting vocal tour of London a lot different to the roads down here in South Cornwall ( Falmouth ) . Have been up there a few times on courses at Ford in Dagenham and on recovery jobs with local garage (nightmare ) Stay safe and healthy .

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi David thanks for watching , love Cornwall , shame dont get many jobs going back that way.

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Brilliant footage all the way thanks will be subscribing 👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@andrastrager4138]

Wow, perfect job! Greeting from Hungary!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi welcome from Hungary , thanks very much for watching.

[@garylittlecott9082]

Nice to see you are busy Steve.. 19th job this week!!! Good old central London is a challenge at the best of times , but with that length of vehicle you need a medal mate😂

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Gary , did manage to do 20 jobs that week mate , busy.

[@garylittlecott9082]

Just finished watching the video and it frustrates me how other drivers just can't read the situation In Front of them..

[@v52gc]

You were lucky by Lancaster Gate; there were roadworks there for a few days last week with a seriously tight chicane. Great video as always!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , glad you liked it.

[@pauladderley9931]

glad to see a new video steve keep up the good work. I did notice the stone chip in your windscreen tho lol.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Paul , stone chip bloody annoying right in middle of screen.

[@jp46614]

Great work as always I'm sure Steve!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks again for watching.

[@r21747]

I love your London videos! Pleas keep up with your videos!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching them.

[@kennethcross5572]

Love watching the videos need to see more please ❤❤

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Kenneth thanks for watching , shame i cant film more jobs as most vehicles have livery.

[@tommarshall1660]

great video nas usual Steve. Enjoy your holiday.....

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks Tom for watching , will do mate cheers.

[@stuartgeem3075]

Steve you have the patience of a saint putting up with the drivers and cyclists and people who seem to have no awareness of the weight and length of your vehicle I salute you sir. Thanks for another great video.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Stuart thanks for watching , your very welcome.

[@NoahTheGamer567]

wow awe
some manuvering round london great job

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Noah , Cheers.

[@sibbolo9204]

in Rome, italy, bus lane could be used for emergency vehicle especially for big size towing one, like your. Much better give this chance into traffic jam like this and even worst. Nerves of steel man, great attitude and driving skill, congrats!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , much appreciated.

[@alandantas7496]

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[@vector2234]

I like seeing pov of others people job that most of us rarely see daily.. just curious about how they did their job.. Awesome video btw!! Keep it up!!❤❤

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , much appreciated.

[@COOLYTCHANEL]

Good morning Steve Great video to start my morning 👍👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching , glad you liked it , Cheers.

[@tonyowen8349]

Great stuff Steve! Hello from Anglesey

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Tony welcome , thanks for watching.

[@crawfordg]

Steve Fantastic video Central London must be a nightmare at the best of times. Well done mate Regards Crawford

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Crawford thanks for watching , Cheers.

[@barrywhitley2535]

Man, you certainly earn your money. Driving through London with a bus in tow. I would rather walk a mile on hot coals. Keep 'em coming Steve.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Gary thanks for watching , will do mate.

[@brianbrown8845]

Great driving Steve, especially through London, you need to have eyes in the back of your head.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Brian , so certainly do mate.

[@stevejohn334]

Great watch Steve, take care out there mate

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Steve , Cheers.

[@jameskerr5756]

Hi Steve, watched half of your video but will watch the rest soon. Tired after major surgery today for a hip replacement. Long story but wasn't a planned one! Had an accident on Friday on an ice rink of all things. Keen to get back on my feet soon. Great job so far, thanks for sharing.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi James , sorry to hear about your accident , best wishes to you on a speedy recovery.

[@jameskerr5756]

@@HeavyRecoverywithSteve Thank you Steve.

[@jameskerr5756]

Watched the second half now Steve. Great driving as per usual. Pity about the weather at the depot for you.

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Saturday morning to you sir from Wellington Somerset

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Afternoon Dave in lovely Somerset.

[@anthonywalker5206]

Great video, you have a lot of skill driving through London.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Anthony thanks for watching , glad you liked it.

[@monst3rmoody]

amazing work that is, watched the full thing and didnt even realize hahaha. fair play you've defo made this look easy!!

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching , much appreciated , Cheers.

[@PCEngineer2007uk]

Good job!! Subscribed! 👍👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Snarlingfrog]

Really enjoyable video, i can see you’re a proper driver👍

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@Johnny-zh5ir]

Incredible Driving

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Johnny.

[@paulmurphy2583]

A very interesting 60mins watching this. The head cam view in the cab was a little uncomfortable at first, it was fine after I started checking your mirror view each head turn, suddenly 60mins and my glass of scotch were gone. Excellent work, you make it look easy.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Paul , Cheers.

[@iandrew6347]

Great video Sir Stay safe

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching channel Ian.

[@peterbutler166]

Exceptional.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks for watching Peter , much appreciated.

[@notaclue]

Your patience is remarkable! I’d have snapped about 1 minute in 😂

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@alexanderkenway]

Wow thanks to the good old algorithm for finding me this video and your channel

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Alexander , thanks for watching and welcome.

[@Fast_car1000]

Great video Steve, always got a positive professional attitude 👊🏾 great ambassador to your company

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Thanks very much for watching and comments , Cheers.

[@stufinbow3455]

Great work Steve.

[@HeavyRecoverywithSteve]

Hi Stuart thanks for watching , hope you keeping well , take care mate.

[@stufinbow3455]

@HeavyRecoverywithSteve Im Keeping well mate, hope your good :)