Prevention is always better than cure.
Imagine if it had happened on a busy road. You could have killed someone. Probably not yourself though.
Not saying you, but so many people don't bother to
check their vehicles regularly. Figure it hasn't been used much, or through a hard life, and assume it'll be right. You can carry all the spares in the world, but it will come to nought if the part that breaks throws you in front of a B double.
Like the people who caravan once or twice a year for a couple of weeks each time. Death on 4 wheels.