News Archive
Hello! I’m Adrian John, and although you probably wouldn’t believe it for a moment, I actually own a Bongo! Yes, it’s true! (Ask Ian!)
Just because you haven’t heard from me since 1988 doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy! Oh no. For a start I have to keep the Bongo archives in order. And also, I have to present my regular show on Saga Radio!
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29/01/25: All Change for Pitstop
Janners Pitstop of Bodmin have changed their name and moved down the road. The list of Bongo friendly garages in the members area has been updated. Mark is still in business but as “Mark Sampson”. You can contact him on 07765-881390 or by email [email protected].
28/01/25: Held Up At Customs
V6 Waterpumps are now back in stock in our Bongoland Shop.
24/01/25: Helping You To Love Your Bongo For Longer
Fred the Bongoman, formerly of Discount Trucks, heas set up a new business. Visit his website here.
19/01/25: Nice One Bobby!
Prices have been announced for the Southern Softies meeting at Wallingford in May. More details in the members area.
09/01/25: Nice One Becky!
A 30th anniversary event has been orfganised in West Yorkshire. More details in the members area.
31/12/24: 25% Off
Commencing 8am on New Year’s Day, and for 2 weeks only, the Bongoland Shop has a stock clearance sale. This is for members and non-members alike. Just use coupon code Clearance25 at check out. Online orders only.
29/12/24: Red, Blue or Yellow?
The “Antifreeze” factsheet has been fully revised and you can download it from the members area
19/12/24: Holiday Opening Times
The office is now closed for telephone enquiries until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January. But we will still be checking emails on a daily basis. Merry Wotsit and a Happy Thing to all Bongo owners everywhere!
13/12/24: Latest Newsletter
Edition 85 of the club newsletter is now available for download from the members area. Webplus and Postal members will receive a copy in the post shortly.
06/12/24: Password
The password to enter the members area has now changed and email was sent this morning. If you can’t find it, check your Spam or Promotions folders
27/11/24: Why Do Sensors Fail?
The “ABS” factsheet has been amended and you can download it from the members area
24/11/24: Thirty Years Event
An alternative booking method has been put in place for those who don’t use Facebook. See the members area for full details.
19/11/24: Speed Record
JAL, importers and converters of Bongos and other grey imports, have announced they are going to attempt to beat the world land speed record for a motorhome. I’ve started a discussion about this over on the Forum.
17/11/24: Thirty Years of the Mazda Bongo
Next September there will be a weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary. This has been organised by Rebecca McKay, see the members area for full details. Also, the prices have been announced for the Bongo Fest South West.
22/10/24: Don’t Blame It On The Moonlight….
……blame it on the Houthis! The shelling of ships in the Red Sea has resulted in supply chain issues involving parts from the Far East. Which is why a number of items are still out of stock in our Bongoland shop. As soon as the goods arrive I will change the status in the shop.
13/10/24: Temporary Insurance
Looking to insure your vehicle for a short period of time? Then you need TempCover.
09/10/24: Cwmbran
Another firm who will repair your arches and sills has been added to the “Rust Directory” factsheet which you can download from the members area
30/09/24: Return to Snettisham
We are going back to Norfolk for next year’s summer camp. See the members area for full details.
25/09/24: Pitstop
This Norwich based Bongo Friendly Garage has been added to the “Auto Free Top factsheet in the members area
22/09/24: Meetings 2025
Revised booking arrangements will be introduced for next year. See the members area for full details.
21/09/24: Latest Club Newsletter
Edition 84 of our quarterly newsletter is now available for download from the members area. If you are a webplus or postal member you will receive a copy in the post shortly.
11/09/24: Online Wiring Manual
I have had lots of enquiries about this over the last few days. The online version on this website has been withdrawn as the files became corrupted. However they are also available from Geoff Mather’s website at http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/. However, this version uses “Flash” and as Flash will no longer work with modern browsers you have to download a compatible program. This is called “Ruffle” and you can download it from https://ruffle.rs/#downloads
08/09/24: Brand New Factsheet
There’s not just Friendees and Fredas. There’s also the Brawny, the Berty and the Van. Read all about them in the Other Bongos factsheet which you can download from the members area
28/08/24: Bongo Fest South West
If you are going to this event in Glastonbury your information packs should be with you by the end of the week.
20/08/24: Delivery from Japan
Customs impounded our latest consignment but we have paid the ransom and all hoses are now back in stock in the Bongoland shop.
09/08/24: Horrible Job
The “Undersealing” factsheet has been amended in the members area
02/08/24: Project Complete
It took me a few weeks (on and off) but the complete set of queries received and answers given in the Bongo Clinic are now available as a Download from the members area.
26/07/24: Amended
The “Rust Directory” factsheet has been amended in the members area
24/07/24: Garages
The list of Bongo Friendly Garages in the members area has been updated and revised.
16/07/24: Bongo Fest South West
There are just 5 places left. See the members area for full details.
05/07/24: Date For Your Diary
Next year’s Tough Northerners will meet in the Lake District between 6th and 8th April.
02/07/24: Charitable Donations
The total raised at the Bongo Bash for Sue Harvey and her Motor Neurone Disease cause was £730. See the Forum for the full story.
01/07/24: Latest Club Newsletter
Edition 83 of our quarterly newsletter is now available for download from the members area. If you are a webplus or postal member you will receive a copy in the post shortly.
