Thanks folks - good tips here. Keep 'em coming!

We have a hookup cable now, so hopefully can use an oil-filled radiator if we need it. We have an awning or our alternative of canopy-plus-popup tent - might go for the latter on a separate groundsheet to keep things dry and in theory only have one ...

Hi all

We (two adults, two kids under 10) got our Bongo in the summer, and already love it.

Now looking at escaping for half term. The weather remains mild, which helps, but we've yet to face anything that isn't the height of summer. What are your top tips for bonging when the weather (and the ...

Nice - thanks!

Northern Bongolow wrote:me and the mrs had a bongo each, she like you wanted 2 split bench seats so she nicked mine.
easy job, 4 bolts and lift it off the runners.

Well, that sounds encouraging, assuming Mrs Hat likes the idea. Ta!

Thanks both. It occurs to me that if I bring a 4th pole with me it would be easier to have the tarp standing up for itself.

Hi - new Bongo owner here. Already loving it. But already wondering...

I have a 1998, ie 'facelift' model, unconverted. Is it possible to replace the bench seat at the back with a duplicate of the split middle row? It strikes me this would offer a lot more layout options, without having to go the ...

These fit pretty well under the seats, £19.99 for two from Argos: www.argos.co.uk/product/8754884

We use the Base Seconds with a tarp attached to the van. Works well for us and provides a large dry/shady eating area, and covered access to the tent from the van without blocking the side door. I had some 8mm beading sewn onto one side of the tarp so that it can attach to the gutter via a figure ...