SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
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SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Hi. Anyone used them for their conversions? Are they good? Been recommended. Replies by PM please as per rules.
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
There was talk of relaxing that rule ??
For a trial period
For a trial period
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
There certainly was - for a trial period of one month (so no-one bu**er it up please while Ian is in Cornwall ): http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 18#p663318
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
To be extended as long as we behave I hopeSimon Jones wrote:There certainly was - for a trial period of one month (so no-one bu**er it up please while Ian is in Cornwall ): http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 18#p663318
I've long admired Celtic Motorhomes work, but they're not the cheapest and I'm sure they don't have a monopoly on fine craftsmanship.
Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
I'd also vote for Ed at Celtic MH. He's a perfectionist.
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
I agree Ed is a top bloke and his work is excellent, but that wasn't who Jill was enquiring about...
Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Jilly might just have forgotten to ask.about Ed.
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Yup, all we're doing is throwing the subject open a bit. Gives Jilly a yardstick at least by which to measure (localish) standardsBob wrote:Jilly might just have forgotten to ask.about Ed.
Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Bit like a chat down the pub.
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Exactly. Ooor err missus, you don't wanna do it like that.Bob wrote:Bit like a chat down the pub.
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I swear Harry Enfield based that character on a pal of mine.
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Give up! Just like a conversation down the pub!
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
I'm convinced that I've looked up at every possible conversion for a Bongo, and the practicality of them in the small space of a Bongo! I had a full side conversion for about year and half and sold my Bongo because of it. In an AFT, cooking is a real pain. You spend the whole time huddled over due to fairly small 'opening' of the roof. I know you're having a Skylift Jill so it won't be an issue I don't think (bigger 'opening').
In my opinion a rear end conversion is much more suited to the space of a Bongo, Northstar's Outback conversion seems ideal to me. Advantages over classic side conversion are cook more comfortably inside and out, more comfortable seating arrangement, can convert back to full seats pretty easily, full width bed.
I know you're enquiring about SPD but thought I would get you my thoughts before you fully commit to your decision.
Steve
P.S. The other thing that bugged me about the side conversion is the amount of space that the main unit takes up, seems impractical. Great for storage though. Know Ed cuts back the grey panels to create more space.
In my opinion a rear end conversion is much more suited to the space of a Bongo, Northstar's Outback conversion seems ideal to me. Advantages over classic side conversion are cook more comfortably inside and out, more comfortable seating arrangement, can convert back to full seats pretty easily, full width bed.
I know you're enquiring about SPD but thought I would get you my thoughts before you fully commit to your decision.
Steve
P.S. The other thing that bugged me about the side conversion is the amount of space that the main unit takes up, seems impractical. Great for storage though. Know Ed cuts back the grey panels to create more space.
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Horses for courses Steve. I think it would be difficult for me to cook outside with a rear conversion because of the height from the ground (I'm a shortarse). Plus I don't need a double bed. I prefer some floor-room with the bed down - for the loo and the dog (short bed to be ordered). And I don't need all those seats either! I've taken a long time to think about this.digitalgypsy wrote:In my opinion a rear end conversion is much more suited to the space of a Bongo, Northstar's Outback conversion seems ideal to me. Advantages over classic side conversion are cook more comfortably inside and out, more comfortable seating arrangement, can convert back to full seats pretty easily, full width bed.
P.S. The other thing that bugged me about the side conversion is the amount of space that the main unit takes up, seems impractical. Great for storage though. Know Ed cuts back the grey panels to create more space.[/quote]
Storage is what I'm looking for. I'm planning to go off into the sunset with the dog but I don't want to have to use a tent for storage, cooking, etc when I wildcamp!
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Re: SPD Campers, Swansea/RustyLee rock n roll beds, Hereford
Oh side conversion all day long then Jill!