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- Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:10 pm
- Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
- Topic: WANTED: Alloy wheels
- Replies: 0
- Views: 117
WANTED: Alloy wheels
I'm still using the original steel wheels on my Tin Top Bongo and a couple are nearing needing replacement. If anyone is selling a set of alloys please can they let me know.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:26 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Dismantle Rear Bench
- Replies: 4
- Views: 72846
Re: Dismantle Rear Bench
I looked at this for exactly the same reason and found this video of a guy dismantling one on Youtube. I then decided it wasn't worth the effort and made room in my garage instead!
https://youtu.be/Qy871J2cICg?si=x6vZ9N6y-hpWzSmj
https://youtu.be/Qy871J2cICg?si=x6vZ9N6y-hpWzSmj
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:02 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10914
Re: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
It was £400 when I was checking. That was a year or so ago IIRC.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:18 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Radio suggestions for a new bongo owner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4097
Re: Radio suggestions for a new bongo owner
Personally I've been looking at a 7" wireless Android Auto stereo. I've got the best GPS/traffic software, unlimited music etc on my phone, so why not just use that to drive a screen?
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: Problems with power dropping out, have I killed my engine?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10174
Re: Problems with power dropping out, have I killed my engine?
I'm nowhere near as mechanically inclined as some of the regulars on here but IIRC the issue with E10 was that one of the pinking agents that replaced the lead was corrosive to some of the pipes, as opposed to not compatible with the engine in general. But like I said someone with more knowledge wil...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Motorcycle Emptyness
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3455
Re: Motorcycle Emptyness
+1 retro points for the thread title.
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:45 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10914
Re: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
The only thing I'd say is that I decided I quite fancy this in my Bongo. They have a post on their web page saying if you're having any work done they'll lend you a van to explore the island while they did it. I thought this sounded great so I contacted them several times and didn't get a response.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:05 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Solar Install Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3178
Re: Solar Install Questions
You might find you can get a 12v charger for your laptop and drone. That's how I charge my laptop in the van. Ordinarily laptop chargers want 14v-16v DC so getting a charger to make that step specifically would be much more efficient than going up to 240v and back down again. My brain knows that eve...
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:49 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 3M headlight restoration kit purchased
- Replies: 4
- Views: 938
Re: 3M headlight restoration kit purchased
My garage does this for me every time I get my Van MoT'd. I don't even think I pay for it. Or if I do it's negligible.
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Solar Install Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3178
Re: Solar Install Questions
I've been looking at a Vango Hob that starts at 100W and ramps up to 200W, 450W, 600W, and 800W. I've not found a low power 12v Induction Hob yet. The other thing is a Tassimo Coffee machine. Which I believe pulls 600w although I can't find the documentation I originally found for this. That's it re...
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:12 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Solar Install Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3178
Solar Install Questions
Hi Guys, I've got a new solar panel and MPPT box to put in my van. I'd like to let you know of how I intend to install it and for those who have solar installations to let me know if they see any gotchas if that's OK? Current setup is 1 Leisure Battery installed in the engine bay, charged with SCR a...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:11 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Problems with hills!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 898
Re: Problems with hills!
I also have a 2.0 petrol bongo. I also notice the long slow hill syndrome. My Bongo has always been like this since I've had it and I've always just put it down to heavy wagon + small engine + gravity = slow wagon. My Bongo will pretty much stay at 40 on a long steep hill. I don't get the loud buzzi...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:58 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: radio wiring
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11424
Re: radio wiring
Funny thing. After not getting around to getting this sorted 5 years ago, I came back to it this week. The first post I googled turned out to be my own! Long story short, somewhere in my loom the Ignition switched power and permanent back-up power have been joined and this turned out to be less easy...
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: Insurance
- Topic: ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES TAKING THE P*** OR IS IT BREXIT ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16675
Re: ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES TAKING THE P*** OR IS IT BREXIT ?
Well, you guys will hate me. I renewed mine a couple of days ago with Adrian Flux. Monthly payment has GONE DOWN from £22 a month to just over £20 a month.
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:42 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Toguard 8" Rearview mirror dashcam review
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2499
Re: Toguard 8" Rearview mirror dashcam review
Nice review. I amy pick one up. Just FYI, you can log a review on Amazon even without purchasing from them.