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- Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:47 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: TLC on bodywork
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14535
TLC on bodywork
Hi, I have a bongo that’s starting to look a bit unloved on the body, few scratches, rush starting to show up. I want to spend some money on it now before it gets worse . I know it will never be perfect but want to get it so it will last a few more years and so it doesn’t go downhill. I can’t get an...
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Carrying a Paddleboard - options
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2922
Re: Carrying a Paddleboard - options
Brilliant thanks! And how do you secure the boards onto the roof?? Was it just directly on the the top somehow or on a rack???
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Carrying a Paddleboard - options
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2922
Carrying a Paddleboard - options
Hi, Im thinking of getting a SUP for the summer. No idea how to carry it on the bongo or even if you can and if so I might look at inflatable. What options do I have for roof racks and attachments (mine is a AFT); board size is approx 11 ft long. I have a fiamma bike rack on the back.. thanks for th...
- Fri May 03, 2019 10:25 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: bolts on tailgate gas struts - size??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 801
bolts on tailgate gas struts - size??
hi, I attempted to replace the gas struts and rushed and have stripped the bolt hole threads, I'm ok repairing but don't know what the bolt size is to get the right kit (its got an 8 on the bolt?). I stripped the hole on the bolt that goes into the actual door I can get a kit for M6 x 1.0 mm M8 x 1....
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1600
Re: Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
Or would all season tyres do the trick??
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:46 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1600
Re: Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
Hi, no no winter tyres I did post that separately , no idea what to look for do people tend to just swap the tyres over to the whole wheels, any tips?? sorry clueless !,
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:36 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Winter tyres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1679
Winter tyres
Hi, I’ve no experience of using winter tyres but wondering if I need them (just also exploring getting the van moved to a 4WD), do people use 2 sets of tyres or 2 sets of wheels and tyres they swap over? Or are all season tyres ok?? Sorry I’m a bit clueless with all this so would appreciate some tip...
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:21 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1600
Converting a 2WD to a 4WD
Hi, we’ve got a diesel bongo 2WD, and moved into the country where the roads can be a bit icey and at the moment basically we are snowed in, I know you can buy 4WD but do you know if you can get the van converted from a 2WD to a 4WD, it is a big job, I don’t think I’d be up for it myself we are in S...
- Wed May 03, 2017 10:34 pm
- Forum: South Wessex
- Topic: Bongo friendly garage near or in Godalming
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7770
Bongo friendly garage near or in Godalming
Hi there, are there any garages or mobile mechanics that you'd reccomend nearby? I have used 321 in the past but I'd really like to find someone nearby. It looks like I've got a dodgy batttery and or alternator so I assume a specialist is less important but would like someone that someone has used i...
- Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:34 pm
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: Drive away awning, recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3967
Re: Drive away awning, recommendations
Great thanks, does it take long to put up when you are used to it?
- Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:05 am
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: Drive away awning, recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3967
Drive away awning, recommendations
Hi, we had a bit of a disaster with our easycamp Silverstone awning this weekend, it didn't cope with the wind and rain well at all. I was thinking I should invest in something a bit more sturdy, Does anyone have any reccomendations? It has to be easy and quick to put up, capable of handling rain an...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:00 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Cat flap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3033
Re: Cat flap
That's works! Thanks
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Cat flap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3033
Cat flap
Hi, I'm sure I used to be able to find some info on cat flap conversions on the forum , but, can't find at all now... So sorry if this is elsewhere, but, I'm buying an aft and have a 2 year old who we want to get up in the roof space, can anyone explain and ideally have images of what the cat flap c...