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by Manchestermurphys
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Electric Hook-Up (V6)
Replies: 23
Views: 8023

Re: Electric Hook-Up (V6)

With a Zig/PMS3 unit the 12 volt supply runs the +12vDC sockets and charges the L/B if you have one or the S/B if not!
This means that you save on the use of the two mains sockets whilst still being able to charge USB powered devices all from the mains.

Cheers, would I still get the 3 pin sockets ...
by Manchestermurphys
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Electric Hook-Up (V6)
Replies: 23
Views: 8023

Re: Electric Hook-Up (V6)

Hi,
i use a standard multiplug extension lead which ive removed the plug off the end and replaced with a campsite adaptor. This is fed through a natural hole in the rear of the bongo and protected to prevent movement or damage from abrasion etc. I hook it up underneath by the tow bar. When im on ...
by Manchestermurphys
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Electric Hook-Up (V6)
Replies: 23
Views: 8023

Re: Electric Hook-Up (V6)

weebrian wrote:Why not just use a standard portable camping hookup which includes an RCD and a couple of 240v sockets and feed it in through the window.
I used one a few years ago when camping in a tent to power the fridge and lights.
Yes I thought so too, but I have told it is not safe to use a lead in a Bongo.
by Manchestermurphys
Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Electric Hook-Up (V6)
Replies: 23
Views: 8023

Re: Electric Hook-Up (V6)

Yes sorry I mean 240volt AC sockets, so I can plug in standard household items that have a 3 pin plug.

Thank you for your views so far. I always get a varied repsonse to safety issue, I never knew it was such a grey area. Well I guess its always grey when I'm not technical.

The usb car chargers ...
by Manchestermurphys
Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Electric Hook-Up (V6)
Replies: 23
Views: 8023

Electric Hook-Up (V6)

First things first, Hi all

After being long term Bongo admirers my wife and I took the plunge and bought an unconverted V reg petrol Bongo freetop. I got it from a dealer in Birmingham. We are using it as our occasional use second car (once a week). We had it for 4 months and besides battery ...

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