In their search for Bongo perfection, our membership have been just about everywhere in their quest to bring you “Tales from the Bongo”!
Some of the Tales below are true. Some are made up. But all are worth reading.
And if you have a Bongo Tale to contribute, just get in touch!
Just click on the links below to read the full stories
(Picture by Marnie Crabtree)
Dawn of the Bongonauts Part 2
The first newsletter, the first meeting, taking the plunge, and relocating to Scotland.
Dawn of the Bongonauts (Part 1)
What has a field full of cows got to do with the formation of Bongo Fury? All will be revealed as you read the first instalment of………Dawn of the Bongonauts!
Lockdown Vitals
If your Bongo is laid up for a period of time follow these important maintenance tips
The Story of the 2019 Bongo Bash
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, but it nearly didn't take place! Read the full story here. Special thanks to Jayne Newsome, Brian Wyld and Geoff Mather for the photos.
Tailgate Strut Supports
Are you fed up with your tailgate closing when you don't want it to? It may be due to tired struts, it may be due to a heavy bike rack. But fear not, we have a solution!
Hyde in New Zealand
Peter Hyde is our longest serving club member with a membership number of 7. He lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, which has not been a happy place recently. Late last year we contacted him to ask a few questions about Bongo ownership etc.
Roy’s Self Conversion
Well it was handshakes all round as Roy finally self-converted. Here's how he did it.
A Day at the Races
During the hot, hot summer of 2018 we thought we would try something different. Usually our monthly meetings, especially the annual Summer Camp, involve loafing about and having a quiet time. But not this year! This year we had.......A Day At The Races!
The John Bullas Files
Dr John Bullas has documented his mechanical Bongo adventures on his YouTube channel and in his Flikr albums. Here are a few highlights.
Watermouth Cove
Bob & Mo recommend an idyllic campsite, and have some tips about some indispensable items.
Summer Camp
This article originally appeared in Camping Motorhome & Camping Mart October 2008.
No Man is an Island…
....except the Isle of Man! Lee Millhouse tells us all about the week he spent there with his Bongo, family and dogs in 2012.
Life’s A Gas!
One of the advantages of having a Bongo is being able to brew your own beverages on our long journey. Allen Townsend reports.
Importing a Bongo
It sounds like a good idea. But sometimes it can take longer than expected.
Euro Jaunt
Neil Gosney took his Bongo around Europe during the summer of 2005, and this is his tale.
In the Doghouse
Naughty Archie devours some sandwiches and then escapes to the Bongo roof.
Changing the Configuration
Tony Johnson didn't like the way the back of his converted Bongo was arranged, so he made a few changes.
A Change of Career
Justin Foster finds he is in the wrong job as his Bongo takes his family to the Bay of Biscay.
Captain Constellation!
Alun takes his vintage Royal Enfield around the TT circuit, using a Bongo as a support vehicle.
Build Your Own
John Cady, armed only with a stanley knife, and some sticky-backed plastic, converts a Bongo for his daughter and son-in-law.
Bongo Elder
Joan Miller, our most experienced Bongo member, gives her impressions of Bongo Bash 2005.
Bongo Bash 06
A full report, including the winner of the Best Dressed Bongo competition, and the new club rule.
Boaties Fry Pan
Ricard & Terry test out a square shaped frying pan in the back of their Bongo.
Bin the Bongo?
Whisper it quietly, but Simon Turton considered trading in his Bongo for a pick-up truck.....
Belfast Busker
It's early September 2005 and 35 Bongos have gathered at Porth Beach, Newquay for Bongo Fest South West.
