First trip abroad-95 Bongo 2.5 diesel 4WD
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:07 pm
Hi All- I know there are older posts, but couldn't find anything more recent that's comprehensive.
I've had a real year of it with my old Bongo, but as a result now have - new radiator,pipes,water pump , cylinder head, thermostat, timing belt, exhaust,brakes and various bits of hardware and welding in the undercarriage. Proper spare wheel.. Bongospares assure me its good for 5-6 years now.
I am used to driving abroad, but not in a 'UK' old fuel thirsty vehicle. I know about the safety bits to carry for France, have full European cover/recovery, headlight masks, and dog passports. I have a blue calor gas that lasts me for months. New leisure battery, solar charger...
Tips please? what should I consider with an old Bongo (Nov 95)- have night heater and full wellhouse side conversion. Planning France/Spain Portugal- down to Algarve and back. Alone with 2 mutts.
Nothing like starting with an easy trip eh? ( Have done lots of UK miles)
thanks in advance ! Kate
I've had a real year of it with my old Bongo, but as a result now have - new radiator,pipes,water pump , cylinder head, thermostat, timing belt, exhaust,brakes and various bits of hardware and welding in the undercarriage. Proper spare wheel.. Bongospares assure me its good for 5-6 years now.
I am used to driving abroad, but not in a 'UK' old fuel thirsty vehicle. I know about the safety bits to carry for France, have full European cover/recovery, headlight masks, and dog passports. I have a blue calor gas that lasts me for months. New leisure battery, solar charger...
Tips please? what should I consider with an old Bongo (Nov 95)- have night heater and full wellhouse side conversion. Planning France/Spain Portugal- down to Algarve and back. Alone with 2 mutts.
Nothing like starting with an easy trip eh? ( Have done lots of UK miles)
thanks in advance ! Kate