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- Pete & Sue
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Hi mobilecat, you are so nice about our Bong. Compared to most it's a bit plain and no frills, but we love it!
The awning is a Traveller 3 bus tent, whatever that means. Basically like an old fashioned frame tent that fits to the gutter with figure of 8 strips. Easy to put up and nice and bright inside.
See you at the Bash.
Pete & Sue.
The awning is a Traveller 3 bus tent, whatever that means. Basically like an old fashioned frame tent that fits to the gutter with figure of 8 strips. Easy to put up and nice and bright inside.
See you at the Bash.
Pete & Sue.
Pete & Sue
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My goodness are you joking. You nufbus isn't plain - its amazing. It has everything I would want in a conversion but aren't allowed to spend the money on. Our conversion will be a much more modest affair but given the choice I would buy one just like yours any day. It is perfectly suited to yourt needs (and ours) and does exactly what it says on the tin - the whole poinbt of the perfect conversion.
By the way - is 'Traveller' the brand or is it a different brand. Have you had it a while and do you have any idea where it came from?
By the way - is 'Traveller' the brand or is it a different brand. Have you had it a while and do you have any idea where it came from?
- Pete & Sue
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The awning is the Royal Traveller 3 (bus tent). I have found 3 suppliers.
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/royal/awning.htm
http://www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk/cart ... ring/false
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acata ... s_248.html
I think that this type of awning is going out of fashion but it does a good job; the tunnel style is more modern, also the khyam type. We had a Khyam but did not like it at all.
Good luck in your search for bits and pieces for your Bongo.
Pete.
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/royal/awning.htm
http://www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk/cart ... ring/false
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acata ... s_248.html
I think that this type of awning is going out of fashion but it does a good job; the tunnel style is more modern, also the khyam type. We had a Khyam but did not like it at all.
Good luck in your search for bits and pieces for your Bongo.
Pete.
Pete & Sue
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- Pete & Sue
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- Pete & Sue
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- Posts: 649
- Joined: Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:37 am
- Location: Ashford, Kent
- Pete & Sue
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- Posts: 649
- Joined: Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:37 am
- Location: Ashford, Kent
- Pete & Sue
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- Joined: Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:37 am
- Location: Ashford, Kent
Because so much of our camping was in the rain last year we bought a Hippo Bag from B & Q. This is used to carry the wet awning in the car so that we get home without everything else getting soaked from the water running off the awning and swamping the interior of the Bong!
It saved us a load of hassle.
Pete.
It saved us a load of hassle.
Pete.
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- mikeonb4c
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What a good idea P&S. I ask the question about bulk because mobilecat will probably have more other stuff, and and their son, to carry around to camp so space may be at a bit more of a premium, whereas I suspect you travel U2, set up camp, and only then start putting family in the Bongo for days out etc.
But I like your awning very much. Its much more like a home away from home than many of them. I'll probably be up for one like that one day
But I like your awning very much. Its much more like a home away from home than many of them. I'll probably be up for one like that one day
- Pete & Sue
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Mobilecat, why not get a trailer? You could then put all the bulky bits in that and everyone would be comfortable in the Bongo.
I've been tempted to do that or perhaps get one of those small two berth trailer-tents so that the grandkids can be comfy; if they ever come camping with us or we're not too old by then!
I've been tempted to do that or perhaps get one of those small two berth trailer-tents so that the grandkids can be comfy; if they ever come camping with us or we're not too old by then!
Pete & Sue
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No we dont need that much stuff at all. When converted we intend to take very little and most things will be stowed away anyway. As long as it fits in the boot or under a seat or in the middle space then its fine. We only have one child for travelling with and he is only little:)mikeonb4c wrote:What a good idea P&S. I ask the question about bulk because mobilecat will probably have more other stuff, and and their son, to carry around to camp so space may be at a bit more of a premium, whereas I suspect you travel U2, set up camp, and only then start putting family in the Bongo for days out etc.
But I like your awning very much. Its much more like a home away from home than many of them. I'll probably be up for one like that one day
Gosh no - we dont need one at all - and I have laways had a phobie re towingPete & Sue wrote:Mobilecat, why not get a trailer? You could then put all the bulky bits in that and everyone would be comfortable in the Bongo.
I've been tempted to do that or perhaps get one of those small two berth trailer-tents so that the grandkids can be comfy; if they ever come camping with us or we're not too old by then!
We have plenty of space for an awning - whatever the size. We will only have it in the van for travelling so its no problem. Once we arrive - out it will come.
I am working on a current awning swap - watch this space. We may need some logistical help for the length of the country
- Pete & Sue
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