Hi All

I appreciate that this may have been previously discussed on here under the below thread.

https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=70666&start=30

I am starting to re-kindle my interest in looking for a Campervan for 2022. Naturally, the Bongo is in my attention, but I admit ...

Hello Nesty
I cannot confirm whether this is true but I did read some time ago that I believe it's the valves on the bongo, although may have been something else on the bongo, are not designed for the higher temperature associated with LPG running. I would definitely do some further research on ...

Ok many thanks for this, very handy information to know.
I have looked at other models, though the Bongo really does tick all my boxes for what I require. The thing at the moment is I am siding more for the V6 + LPG (though could get LPG done later on) and finding an interior I like. I had a VW T25 ...

Evening nesty, just reading your posts. I'm in SW Herts and was wondering if you've managed to sort a bongo yet?
I own a 2l petrol and its a terrific vehicle so any Q's feel free to ask.


Hi Joebongo
I haven't got one yet, though I am looking for one, which eventually takes my fancy! I seem to ...

I thought vehicle design was meant to be getting better going forward, that front end looks absolutely hideous

Your very welcome.
I have owned mine for 3 years now, only has approximately 56k miles and although a little sluggish on hills as previously mentioned the engine is smooth and quiet. A common problem on the 2ltrs is a leaking rocker cover gasket, which is a 2 hours job to replace, in my case £100 ...

Hello Nesty
I own a 2001 2.0ltr petrol 2wd and although it's a little slow on the hills it still a great vehicle. Last year during October we attended the bongo meet, in a very wet sodden field, we had no difficulty moving around as they are pretty low geared. Ours is an AFT so heavier than a tin ...

Bob wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:00 pm Bear in mind many Bongos record distance travelled in kilometers (or Metric Devil Units) so a reading of 100,000 is likely 60,000 good, proper, miles.

many thanks ok, a lot of the adverts I have seen, seem to quote both. Though must be strange seeing so much on the odometer!

Muzorewa wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:59 pm Don't get too hung up on mileage, properly maintained (thanks Ady) they last for yonks

Cheers many thanks. I do tend to keep to a decent service schedule, so something over 100k would give me more options.

Ok many thanks for that information.
I am starting to feel that maybe the 2WD in 2L petrol version might suit my requirements. I live down south, I don't come into that much weather, but I suppose could fit semi winter tyres if that concerned?!

Bongos appear very popular and anything low mileage ...

Many thanks for the replies on this, most helpful.

Hopefully, after the sale of my existing campervan, it should give me a decent budget to play with.

I am looking at long term ownership, I don't like changing vehicles, as when comfortable with vehicles I tend to stick with them, so don't mind ...

Hi All
Many thanks for those replies.
Sorry I forgot to add I am a solo camper.
In my current set up I have a rock and roll bed and used the upper pop top for storage, IE my luggage etc.
OK, so might be better just to plump for a already installed one then, then I suppose ready to go.
Ideally, I ...

Hi All
and hello
I have newly registered here. I have beeb a activate campervan-er for many years.
I haven’t got a Bongo, but I am exploring the option of one, as upon looks fits the bill for the campervan I am looking for, IE size, automatic, PAS, as my existing campervan sadly now not practical ...