Bongo Tales

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.

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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!

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Lockdown Vitals

If your Bongo is laid up for a period of time follow these important maintenance tips

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Roy’s Self Conversion

Well it was handshakes all round as Roy finally self-converted. Here's how he did it.

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Bodywork

Paul bought his Bongo 12 years ago and has clocked up about 300,000 miles since. But now the rust has set in (big time!) and it's time to do something about it. This is his pictorial tale.

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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!

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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.

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Muzorewa

We call him "Muz", and he is a legendary cameraman, cook, and Bongonaut. Over the years he has taken his Bongo to distant points of the kingdom and beyond. Here is a list of his adventures so far.

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Dutch Oven

Phil Jones finds an economical way to cook outdoors

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The Wrong Walter

A case of mistaken identity on the Wirral. As told by Alan Tunicliffe.

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Watermouth Cove

Bob & Mo recommend an idyllic campsite, and have some tips about some indispensable items.

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Summer Camp

This article originally appeared in Camping Motorhome & Camping Mart October 2008.

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Stripped for Action

Andrew Welch explains why he never uses his window blinds.

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Southbound Again

Roy Aylett gives some advice about tolls and routes to the Camargue.

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Snow and Ice

The winter of 2009/2010 was very harsh, and Bongonauts had a lot to report!

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Shorthouse

Terry goes to Ireland (Summer 2003)

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Sharks

A horrible chain of events results in a cautionery tale!

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Scandinavian Odyssey

Dave & Nick Owens go birdwatching in the Arctic! (June 2007)

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The Rigs

Stef Young lives hard, and plays hard. So he needs to equip his Bongo how he wants it.

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Pyrenees

Armed with a surf board strapped to the roof, the Taylors head south.

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Pick Up!

Steve Drewery from Outback Autos converts his Bongo in to a pick-up truck.

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Norway Calling

Ken has more time to enjoy the scenery and the fishing on this trip.

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Norway

Ken James has a smashing time.....

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No Midges

Derek Wallace has sent us this story of his jaunt around Scotland

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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.

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Navigator

The Outdoor Revolution Navigator is put through its paces in late 2005.

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Mushroom Roof

The Bongomaster pops round to see Nick's manual push-up roof.

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Movelite

Val puts up one of these drive away awnings for the first time.

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Midge Alert

Report back from the 2008 Scottish Bongo Bash.

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Lost on Penalties

Paul Hewitt meets Wayne Rooney.

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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.

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Julie Goes to Spain

Things don't turn out quite as planned......

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Importing a Bongo

It sounds like a good idea. But sometimes it can take longer than expected.

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Husseys on Holiday

Off they go! But how on earth did they take all that stuff with them?

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Highland Getaway

Matt goes Munro bagging.

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The Great Storm

The story of the Ancient Monuments weekend, July 2006.

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Fore!

Bernard (Scoop) Symcock reports back from the inaugural Bongo Golf tournament.

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Fez Please!

It's destination Atlas Mountains for Nick & Lesley

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Exhausted

MIJ Performance of Walsall do nice stainless steel exhausts. But it's a crap town to visit....

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The Evangelist

Alison spreads the good news.

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Euro Jaunt

Neil Gosney took his Bongo around Europe during the summer of 2005, and this is his tale.

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Entertainment

Mark Hall has fitted DVD and PS2 to keep the kids quiet.

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Enduro

Neil goes cycling while Helen chills out.

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El Bongo

Mick Parsons gets his Bongo registered in Spain.

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Drag

Helen & Dean Smythe use their Bongo to tow their dragster.

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In the Doghouse

Naughty Archie devours some sandwiches and then escapes to the Bongo roof.

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Dodgy Dealer

There are some cowboy outfits out there selling bad-news vehicles.

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Colouring Comp

The results of the kids' coloring competition from Bongo Bash 2007.

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Changing the Configuration

Tony Johnson didn't like the way the back of his converted Bongo was arranged, so he made a few changes.

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A Change of Career

Justin Foster finds he is in the wrong job as his Bongo takes his family to the Bay of Biscay.

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Carry on Camping

You mustn't let mobility issues get in the way of enjoying your Bongo!

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Captain Constellation!

Alun takes his vintage Royal Enfield around the TT circuit, using a Bongo as a support vehicle.

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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.

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Bongo the Elephant

Yes, we have fostered a baby elephant!

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Bongo Elder

Joan Miller, our most experienced Bongo member, gives her impressions of Bongo Bash 2005.

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Bongo Bill to the Rescue!

A major disaster is averted on the way to climb Ben Nevis.

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Bongo Bash 06

A full report, including the winner of the Best Dressed Bongo competition, and the new club rule.

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Boaties Fry Pan

Ricard & Terry test out a square shaped frying pan in the back of their Bongo.

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Birth in the Bongo

Oh no! Mrs Jewell doesn't quite make it to the hospital in time!

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Bin the Bongo?

Whisper it quietly, but Simon Turton considered trading in his Bongo for a pick-up truck.....

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Belfast Busker

It's early September 2005 and 35 Bongos have gathered at Porth Beach, Newquay for Bongo Fest South West.

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Beds

Graham & Rosie Sugdon didn't really get a comfortable nights sleep on their rock'n'roll bed, so they made some further investigations. This is their story.

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Beacons

A number of Bongos descend on South Wales. Little knowing the consequences.

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Balamory

Craig Crady & family go to the Isle of Mull.

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Allan

Ian Harley gets to meet the team at Allan's Vehicle Services.

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Adaptions

David Brown, a wheelchair user, talks us through the adaptions he has had made to his Bongo.

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