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by ktsok
Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: London, Kent & Sussex
Topic: Servicing in the Region
Replies: 31
Views: 44716

Re: Servicing in the Region

Hello!
Does anyone know of a Bongo specialist in the Ashford/Canterbury/Maidstone area of Kent? My bongo needs a service and I want my Billie in good hands!
Thank you,
Katie
by ktsok
Thu May 19, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Day 6 Bongo disaster!
Replies: 3
Views: 1959

Re: Day 6 Bongo disaster!

It's just been Mot'd and my garage had a look under last Monday, didn't spot anything untoward. They'll be tapping every bit of metal they can find tomorrow, including the passenger side lower arm. It's 21 years old so yes, there is some corrosion but I am told this would have been hard to predict...
by ktsok
Thu May 19, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Day 6 Bongo disaster!
Replies: 3
Views: 1959

Day 6 Bongo disaster!

So I was reversing out of a parking space in a tight turn, heard a crunch. Looked underneath and couldn't see anything obvious at first. Drove forward and the steering didn't feel right, particularly on right turns. Looked again, nothing hanging off. Drove very slowly to my local garage, having a ba...
by ktsok
Thu May 19, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Motorhome requirements: the table
Replies: 9
Views: 3684

Re: Motorhome requirements: the table

Hi Rita,

I have been asking myself the same question. Yes, it has an AFT. Partly I want to for the fun of converting it, but also the insurance, MOT, perhaps tax, should be cheaper, and better contents insurance I hear.
by ktsok
Thu May 19, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Motorhome requirements: the table
Replies: 9
Views: 3684

Re: Motorhome requirements: the table

Yes, I checked the DVLA requirements but wondered if someone had firsthand experience of it. Well, I'll give it a whirl and make the seats look as table-like as possible in the photos! I'm also designing a rear side kitchen that can act as a table top with the rear seats acting as a bench for sittin...
by ktsok
Wed May 18, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Motorhome requirements: the table
Replies: 9
Views: 3684

Motorhome requirements: the table

Dear all,

Does anyone know if the table that flips down on the bench seat meets the DVLA requirements for a fixed/fold down table for the purposes of registering as a motorhome, or do I need to install a side rail and detachable table arrangement?

Many thanks!

Katie
by ktsok
Tue May 17, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!
Replies: 23
Views: 7706

Re: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!

Yes its very common to move the blinds across to the LB. Take a look down at the fuse panel by the drivers knee, if it looks like below then provided there are some spare fuse sockets in the LB fuse block no reason why an extra two wires can't be added to pickup the two blind fuses as shown on the ...
by ktsok
Tue May 17, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!
Replies: 23
Views: 7706

Re: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!

Yes its very common to move the blinds across to the LB. Take a look down at the fuse panel by the drivers knee, if it looks like below then provided there are some spare fuse sockets in the LB fuse block no reason why an extra two wires can't be added to pickup the two blind fuses as shown on the ...
by ktsok
Mon May 16, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!
Replies: 23
Views: 7706

Re: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. I have been offline as I have been away for the weekend Bongo bonding! Two nights in the autotop on my new memory foam mattress, slept like a baby. So comfortable, although you have to be a bit careful with closing the roof. If the mattress isn't position...
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: The Oldest Bongo Still On The Road
Replies: 117
Views: 89081

Re: The Oldest Bongo Still On The Road

3rd October 1995. Not the oldest but nice to know her birthday!
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: MOT certificate says miles not km
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: MOT certificate says miles not km

Will do, will let you know how it pans out. In love with my Billie already so...
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!
Replies: 23
Views: 7706

Re: Picking up my Bongo tomorrow - am I mad?!

I'm in Kent, so Dorset is a bit of push I'm afraid! I am deliriously excited. Picked up Billie today and discovered I was driving along with a massive smile on my face. I have loaded her up with my stove, put the mattress up top and am off on my first adventure first thing. Driving an automatic took...
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: MOT certificate says miles not km
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: MOT certificate says miles not km

Thanks for that. So I need to have a chat with the dealer and double check the odometer units, or its done 57,000 miles more than the dealer claims! Since the entire MOT history is recorded in miles, I imagine it would be difficult to convince them of a unit change - I think there is limited service...
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: MOT certificate says miles not km
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: MOT certificate says miles not km

P.s. I was looking at the gov.uk MOT checker, perhaps that automatically translates odometer readings to miles? Or perhaps I am being optimistic...
by ktsok
Fri May 13, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: MOT certificate says miles not km
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: MOT certificate says miles not km

It's in miles on the MOT certificates from when it first entered the country, but says km on the odometer. I'm paying for it today, would be nice to be sure it's the mileage the dealer claims it is!

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