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by BromGo
Fri Oct 24, 2025 12:51 am
Forum: Bongoing with Children
Topic: Driving Young Alfie
Replies: 5
Views: 12975

Re: Driving Young Alfie

I have two rows of isofix. I've actually put the baby seat in a rear-facing row (still with the baby seat facing the rear of the vehicle). makes for a much more pleasant journey when you can sit in the forward facing row and see one another.
by BromGo
Tue Sep 30, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Seat belts and rear facing seats
Replies: 14
Views: 10925

Re: Seat belts and rear facing seats

Where is the best point to attach a lap belt and fastener on the split bench seat?

I've reversed the middle bench and would like a lap belt (yes I know not legal requirement) :)

Is it a case of re-using existing bolts or do I need to attach / drill something?
by BromGo
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:57 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: wiring box has a squeaky rattle
Replies: 4
Views: 483

Re: wiring box has a squeaky rattle

this is really doing my nut in. with or without plastic fascia over the wiring connector box it squeaks and squeals. shoving a sock in there did not help...

not sure how the bar could be the culprit; sound is localised to driver side right around the wiring. i'll see if i can make a video.
by BromGo
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Insurance for Bongo
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: Insurance for Bongo

Adrian Flux were good for me; they know their stuff.

The other insurers I tried wouldn't quote a grey import.
by BromGo
Fri Aug 29, 2025 12:52 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Newbies
Replies: 10
Views: 1446

Re: Newbies

FWIW the underseal treatment (if they've done that) can smell of petrol if it's thinned with a bit of petrol to get it out of the spray gun.
by BromGo
Fri Aug 29, 2025 12:50 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Fuel tank capacity
Replies: 8
Views: 4943

Re: Fuel tank capacity


Any more thoughts on this? Mine took 45l today. Mines an R reg so no light at empty, bit I ran it as low as I dared and could only put in 45. I'm trying to work out the mpg so just need to know the numbers for calcs.


i would go from low as you dare then full around three times, say that's 135L ...
by BromGo
Wed Aug 20, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: 12 months.. 10,000 miles.. and smiling 😊
Replies: 5
Views: 662

Re: 12 months.. 10,000 miles.. and smiling 😊

I've just had to pay adrian flux another £70 to add 2,500 miles, because we've done 7,000 since February, and plenty more trips planned! :lol: :oops:
by BromGo
Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: wiring box has a squeaky rattle
Replies: 4
Views: 483

wiring box has a squeaky rattle

does anyone else's wiring box (near right-knee area of driver's side seat) make a (bloody annoying!) squeaky rattling type noise? I've tried tightening the screws but don't want to over-tighten. Might just wedge a sock in there to dampen it.

thought worth asking if anyone else has experienced this ...
by BromGo
Fri Jul 25, 2025 11:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air conditioner compressor clutch
Replies: 22
Views: 6683

Re: Air conditioner compressor clutch


Having removed the rear heater/aircon matrix thing in mine and capping the pipes off, I took it to a local garage who tested for leaks. After ascertaining that there were no leaks (yay!) they re-gassed it. All for £80. Might be worth getting the same done with yours. The compressor was making some ...
by BromGo
Sun Jul 20, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Newbie - Help is this a 4x4 Bongo
Replies: 12
Views: 1361

Re: Newbie - Help is this a 4x4 Bongo

if off-road is a major concern, a smaller 4x4 with a roof tent might be a better option. Jimny / Land Cruiser / Pajero etc.
by BromGo
Thu Jul 10, 2025 3:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air conditioner compressor clutch
Replies: 22
Views: 6683

Re: Air conditioner compressor clutch

hello there!

I've had the belt tension re-adjusted, no squeal so far =D> but the aircon is still intermittent.

i'm looking for advice whether re-gassing the system is liable to
a) help
and/or
b) rule out any other issues

any guidance before I drop £80 on gas?

thanks
by BromGo
Sun Jun 29, 2025 11:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo mechanic near windsor
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: Bongo mechanic near windsor

how far is 'near'? i can recommend dra services in croydon. about an hour depending which side of windsor you are.

https://www.draservices.co.uk/bongo-owners/
by BromGo
Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Attaching table rail?
Replies: 4
Views: 3291

Re: Attaching table rail?

can i take it from this thread that there is no specific points to which the rail for a fold-away table should be attached? I can screw it anywere into the trim?

thanks!
by BromGo
Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air conditioner compressor clutch
Replies: 22
Views: 6683

Re: Air conditioner compressor clutch

having driven 2,500miles round europe this past 4 weeks, the aircon was an on/off affair.

some days it would work fine, others would be intermittent.

turning AC to econ then to off, then turning fans off, then waiting a minute, then restarting and it would often re-engage and work ... for 10 ...
by BromGo
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Bongo Newbie - Gutter Rail & Fig 8 Query
Replies: 7
Views: 4604

Re: Bongo Newbie - Gutter Rail & Fig 8 Query

We found the “drive away” awning immeasurably irritating to use. The drive away part is fine, it’s the drive back part that is absurd.

Far better for us was a simple tarp and a couple of guy lines pinned the far side of the bongo. Just two lines to slip off their pegs than a whole rather naff ...

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