As a starter you might consider hiring a Bongo for a few nights away. That's what we did last summer and it was a good intro into the pros and cons for two people who only a few weeks before had never even heard of Bongos! It was just my partner and I but the hirer was a family man also with two ...

I do have a wired towbar as yet unused and will certainly investigate the multimeter/tester route going forward. But for now I think the problem is a case for an auto electrician. My limited (very!) expertise and knowhow calls for some specialist help. Thanks for all the input though.

Thanks both for these prompt replies. I've tried two new replacement bulbs without success but don't possess a tester. On checking the side and brake lights as suggested - nearside rear side is fine but the brake light is out. So two out of three in this cluster aren't working. Front sides are OK ...

Newbie Bongo owner - and Fury member - here. Had what I thought was a blown nearside rear indicator bulb (the dashboard indicator was flashing rapidly when signalling left and, on inspection, the rear indicator was out). So I replaced the bulb - to no effect. The dash indicator still flashes rapidly ...