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by John_H
Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Bongo Bash 2016
Topic: Latest Information
Replies: 40
Views: 18913

Re: Latest Information

What's the weather like at the campsite?

Just seen Glastonbury on the TV looks like 2 foot of mud there
by John_H
Sat May 28, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Kelly Kettles etc
Replies: 7
Views: 3702

Re: Kelly Kettles etc

We use a Jet boil like the kelly its only really any good for heating water quickly but with the Jet boil the kids put hotdogs and heat in the bag food in it for D of E I've used Jetboils for years - terrific bits of kit :D Did you know you can get pots and pans to use on them as well? take a look ...
by John_H
Thu May 12, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Barbecues & outdoor cooking – without a Cadac or Cobb
Replies: 40
Views: 43221

Re: Barbecues & outdoor cooking – without a Cadac or Cobb

Wow !! some inspirational meals for my Bongo trips in there ... must download the recipes somehow
thanks Mr Muzorewa
by John_H
Tue May 10, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Road Trip - Gas
Replies: 13
Views: 9046

Re: European Road Trip - Gas

Hi Billy, personally, I'd just take a full 907 (that's 2.75 kg Butane) as they are easy to get refilled in most European countries. You could buy (on ebay) an smaller empty 901 - 400g (or 904 - 1.8kg ) to take with you for 'emergency' then you won't run out of gaz. They don't take up much room. I do...
by John_H
Mon May 02, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?
Replies: 12
Views: 5174

Re: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?

Hi Sammy ... Did you get anyone to take a look at your electrics yet?
by John_H
Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: 20 y.o Bongo Euro breakdown cover, possible ?
Replies: 12
Views: 9377

Re: 20 y.o Bongo Euro breakdown cover, possible ?

Try these, AFAIK they all cover 'classic vehicles' (over 20 year old)
Footman James Classic Breakdown Cover
GEM Motoring Assist
Adrian Flux
BondLovis (brokers)

HTH John
by John_H
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Another Coolant Alarm Issue
Replies: 51
Views: 15882

Re: Another Coolant Alarm Issue

You can purchase very reasonably priced alarms on eBay or direct from the seller , the guy that makes them has a very good reputation on a few Forums. If you are bothered by Sloshing just fit a longer screw. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121532137275?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AM...
by John_H
Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Breakdown Insurance
Replies: 5
Views: 5461

Re: European Breakdown Insurance

Well, I've taken out a breakdown policy with quotelinedirect http://www.quotelinedirect.co.uk/breakdown/
For the price it does seem to be good value for money as it covers 12 months UK and Europe (30 days single trip/ 60 days total) Covers vehicles up to 20 years old. Cost was £59.00 !!
by John_H
Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Another Coolant Alarm Issue
Replies: 51
Views: 15882

Re: Another Coolant Alarm Issue

Ours has a short delay built in so sloshing about is not a problem.....also it self tests every time you switch on the ignition. We do not use a 555 Aha .. those are both very good ideas =D> - I'll see if I can do that as well with my circuit. So, my design was from the 70's - now just realised how...
by John_H
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Another Coolant Alarm Issue
Replies: 51
Views: 15882

Re: Another Coolant Alarm Issue

Haydn - The Landy alarm I made didn't have a float system, too much swaying about in them motors for that :shock: I have a feeling it used a 555 and a transistor ... must find diagram. After a lot of digging about here's the circuit I used for the coolant alarm - it has a single probe in the coolan...
by John_H
Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?
Replies: 12
Views: 5174

Re: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?

:oops: sorry, Sam. bad gender guess ...
Rather than visit a garage, you might find another bongolier on your doorstep if we knew (roughly) the area you reside in, then maybe someone from here could take a look for you.
by John_H
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Small Solar Panel
Replies: 6
Views: 3707

Re: Small Solar Panel

I agree with Geoff. 20w is a little small. Have a read of this http://www.photonicuniverse.com/en/faq/ and this http://www.photonicuniverse.com/en/how- ... lar-panel/
HTH
by John_H
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Road Trip - Gas
Replies: 13
Views: 9046

Re: European Road Trip - Gas

Last time I got gaz in France the LeClerc price was 22.50 Euro for 907 exchange. Leroy Merlin in Calais (at Coquelles near Auchan) was only 18.85 Euro. In the UK it's about £30.00 well, there's a surprise! If you don't need gaz before you get to France then wait if you want to save a tenner or so!
by John_H
Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Road Trip - Gas
Replies: 13
Views: 9046

Re: European Road Trip - Gas

Calor Gas (or Supergas) are not available in mainland Europe, so either carry sufficient gas to last for the duration of your stay or use Campingaz, which is butane and the regulator screws on the top of the cylinder. (Butane is a more efficient heat producer in summer conditions, but becomes less s...
by John_H
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?
Replies: 12
Views: 5174

Re: Newbie on line....fridge/battery?

Sam sent me the pics of his vehicle as he couldn't post them himself. Here they are: http://tinyurl.com/zajp6on http://tinyurl.com/jlhcrxt http://tinyurl.com/h4nc2s7 http://tinyurl.com/z8htpo4 http://tinyurl.com/jyzx6gy I would guess that the extra (disconnected) battery may have been a cold start b...

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