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by Jimbo1982
Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glove box lock
Replies: 0
Views: 224

Glove box lock

Has anyone managed to find a solution to enable locking of the glovebox? I was wondering if there might be another Mazda vehicle which was specced with a locking glovebox where the lock/handle might be switched over. Would be good to have somewhere secure to store items while parked (and yes I'm ...
by Jimbo1982
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Motorhome Protect (Lancaster sister company)
Replies: 4
Views: 9093

Motorhome Protect (Lancaster sister company)

For the past 8 years I've been insuring my van with 2gether Insurance and the price was always roughly £250-275. This year the renewal went up to £400 so I did some shopping around. Most companies quoted similar prices, but then I went to Motorhome Protect who suggested I go for a Classic policy ...
by Jimbo1982
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mileage too high for purchase?
Replies: 3
Views: 3625

Re: Mileage too high for purchase?

Just on the issue of what "self-contained" means - in New Zealand vans which have water storage tanks (specifically including waste) are certified as being self-contained and are therefore allowed to be used in locations where non-self-contained vans might not be.

More here:
https://nzpocketguide ...
by Jimbo1982
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Underseal London/SE area
Replies: 0
Views: 148972

Underseal London/SE area

I'm looking to get my Freda undersealed and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a garage in the London/Oxford/Birmingham area (I'm in High Wycombe).

I know there was a highly recommended place in Hatfield but they seem to have gone out of business. I've also seen Before-n-After in Rugby ...
by Jimbo1982
Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacement wheel studs
Replies: 3
Views: 1592

Re: Replacement wheel studs

Ian wrote: Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:07 pm I've got some you can have at £4 each plus postage. How many do you want?
I just need 2 at the moment. £4 each would be great :)
by Jimbo1982
Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacement wheel studs
Replies: 3
Views: 1592

Replacement wheel studs

Does anyone know where I can find replacement front wheel studs?

I've found these at Mazdabongo.com but they seem a bit pricey:
https://mazdabongo.com/product/mazda-bongo-front-wheel-stud-single-all-models-genuine/

Wondering if they are a generic part or if any other Ford/Mazda models have the ...
by Jimbo1982
Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Help with price????
Replies: 6
Views: 17867

Re: Help with price????

I know this is a very old thread, but I was interested in what Bongos cost when new..

Looking at the two very different answers posted above, I'm wondering if the discrepancy comes from not using the correct exchange rate at the time.

The current exchange rate today is about 160 Yen to the Pound ...
by Jimbo1982
Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts
Replies: 45
Views: 27279

Re: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts


Simon was going to write it in 2008, I'm not sure he did. :) But if you look at his posts on this search, you'll see he mentions several things that will help you. https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&keywords=Cruise&author_id=936


Thanks very much, fitting it ...
by Jimbo1982
Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts
Replies: 45
Views: 27279

Re: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts

Went ahead and ordered the AP60 from Australia via eBay. Going to install it this week - does anyone have a copy of Simon's installation guide? I can't find it anywhere on the members area.

Many thanks!
by Jimbo1982
Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts
Replies: 45
Views: 27279

Re: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts


Does anyone know where I can get hold of a cruise control system compatible with the Bongo? The MS 50 and AP 60 seem to be available only from Germany/Australia for up to £500!

Apollo Motorhomes have the MS 50 for £149 but every time I try and buy it the website comes up with an error:
https ...
by Jimbo1982
Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts
Replies: 45
Views: 27279

Re: Fitting Cruise Control - First thoughts

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a cruise control system compatible with the Bongo? The MS 50 and AP 60 seem to be available only from Germany/Australia for up to £500!

Apollo Motorhomes have the MS 50 for £149 but every time I try and buy it the website comes up with an error:
https ...
by Jimbo1982
Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Brake Calipers - parts supplier
Replies: 1
Views: 2362

Brake Calipers - parts supplier

Hi all, a while back I was really struggling to find a reasonably priced front caliper for my Freda. Eventually found this place who were very helpful and very good on price. They also stock caliper service kits, pistons, etc. plus discs and pads:

https://brakeparts.co.uk/
by Jimbo1982
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: London Low Emission Zone.
Replies: 17
Views: 9686

Re: London Low Emission Zone.

Just spotted this Bongo for sale claiming to be ULEZ exempt:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/619391102474788/?ref=facebook_story_share

I checked the reg on the TfL ULEZ checker and it is indeed exempt. Most likely some sort of clerical error - the seller says it was automatically exempt ...
by Jimbo1982
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo bodywork specialists in the South East
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Re: Bongo bodywork specialists in the South East

Many thanks for the recommendations :)
by Jimbo1982
Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo bodywork specialists in the South East
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Bongo bodywork specialists in the South East

Hi there,

I've been putting off the inevitable for a few years now and I'm looking for somewhere who can do a professional job of repairing my rear wheel arches and sills. It's the usual issue of both inner and outer arches needing attention, and having been bodged with filler in the past (before I ...

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