That video was (as far as I can tell) the first one ever done.
I used it as the inspiration for mine.
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- Sat May 13, 2017 6:59 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: swivel seats - front. A Choice.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18431
- Wed May 03, 2017 1:48 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: swivel seats - front. A Choice.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18431
Re: swivel seats - front. A Choice.
The drawings and a write-up are available on the Mazda Bongo facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2529055732/files/ The seats are held down when driving by skewering the upper (swivelling) bit to the lower (sliding back & froward) bit using 6mm rods slid through small tubular sections...
- Wed May 03, 2017 1:24 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: swivel seats - front. A Choice.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18431
Re: swivel seats - front. A Choice.
I know that New Dawn (Darlaston, Brummy), who invented the cab seat swivels,... I think you'll find that's copied , and improved. The design I drew up has been freely available since 2011, and was offered to North Star in 2012. You always have the choice to download my drawings and make your own - ...
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:31 pm
- Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
- Topic: Scottish Bongo Bash 2017
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17066
Re: Scottish Bongo Bash 2017
How much do they charge? I was thinking about getting one - might be a cheap option!MountainGoat wrote:I have read that Applecross charge for dogs. That's not going to go down well with some people.
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- Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:50 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: Stopping/Starting Bongo at traffic lights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7636
Re: Stopping/Starting Bongo at traffic lights
Personally, I only stop the engine if it's clear I'll be there for a few minutes, like a motorway hold-up. The solenoid contacts on the Bongo are prone to wearing out, and if they give up whilst away from home you are stranded (assuming auto box). I certainly wouldn't impose the additional wear on t...
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:40 am
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: fiamma brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11706
Re: fiamma brackets
Yes, the awning has 2 pre-drilled holes, which line up with a VW T5 pair of brackets, so are no use. What I did was hung the awning on the brackets, opened it, and drilled pilot holes through the back of the case and through the brackets. I then removed the awning, opened the holes up to 6.5mm, and ...
- Sat May 21, 2016 12:40 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Reversing camera install wiring question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8252
Re: Reversing camera install wiring question
Just been checking a few online - the wireless ones which obviously have a camera and a transmitter to power draw 100mA, a wired camera will draw around 40mA. So, if you are running a 12v feed from the front of the vehicle I'd personally use a circuit run in 0.65mm² cable (about as small as you can ...
- Thu May 19, 2016 1:08 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Reversing camera install wiring question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8252
Re: Reversing camera install wiring question
There's not much down the back end that is only switched on with the ignition - except the rear faglighter socket in the side panel. Beware though - the wiring to this is notoriously weedy and can't stand much current draw. Mind you, a rev. camera is probably not drawing more than about 0.25A - ther...
- Thu May 19, 2016 10:39 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Reversing camera install wiring question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8252
Re: Reversing camera install wiring question
I powered my camera from the reversing lamp feed in teh rear cluster, and used the "infernal beeping box" signal to feed the trigger wire to the head unit to switch it into camera mode. I did consider just feeding it permanently and using a switch though, as sometimes it would be handy to ...
- Sun May 08, 2016 11:18 pm
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: fiamma brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11706
Re: fiamma brackets
Actually, I've just had a look at the link to these brackets again. The description says these are the mk2 version, which does use the mazda bracket bolt holes.
They do still mention self tappers going into the roof. Not sure I'd be happy doing that!
They do still mention self tappers going into the roof. Not sure I'd be happy doing that!
- Sun May 08, 2016 11:15 pm
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: fiamma brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11706
Re: fiamma brackets
So the red plate is the extra bit welded on? Almost. The join /weld is actually under the mazda bracket. You can just see the radius on the end of their bracket disappearing under the mazda bracket on it. Cost is a bit much, but I got mine from eBay (or for sale on here, can't remember now). They a...
- Sun May 08, 2016 8:14 pm
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: fiamma brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11706
Re: fiamma brackets
I have a set of these, but rather than drill the body and fit riv-nuts, I had the inner ends extended by a fabrication shop, and drilled them to suit the original Mazda awning fittings, then used these to clamp the new brackets to the roof. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HoUvc5MO6V0/UGV3QcBT8RI/...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Hello / Questions :)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5966
Re: Hello / Questions :)
To get the curved bits right, use a stand-off attached to a soft pencil or a sharpie type marker pen. You need to set up a vertical cardboard surface at whatever position in the van you want your final wooden panel to meet the side panel. Slide this across the van until it touches the side trim at i...
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:26 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Tailgate struts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5003
Re: Tailgate struts
Called "keeper-upperers".roosmith wrote:People cut conduit length ways which slips over the strut when open and holds it no matter what the weight.
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:25 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Test Topic
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13805
Re: Test Topic
I appreciate that this is still in its infancy - but what are the new features you speak of?rita wrote:extra features are very good.
And can we have the "Active Topics" link back, that was my go-to view.
Edit - Found it!
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