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by downward dog
Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: internet on the go (again!)
Replies: 49
Views: 25310

Re: internet on the go (again!)

It's expensive, if you are a 'proper' internet user...for us it's emails and minor browsing, we use it for choosing/booking onward sites and booking ferries online to come home..stuff like that (oh yes and for organising alternators to be shipped out to the Alps when it goes kaput!!). I liked the un...
by downward dog
Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: internet on the go (again!)
Replies: 49
Views: 25310

Re: internet on the go (again!)

Nope, I bought it on Amazon, unlocked, so that I could use the roamline card. I have had another month away since, and it still did it's stuff, using roamline when I could not use free wifi.
by downward dog
Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Camping equipment reviews?
Replies: 1
Views: 2136

Camping equipment reviews?

Bongos are not big things, and we search for new ways of space saving on our trips. Would it be an idea to have a reviews section, in much the same way as Amazon, where Bongoliers have purchased items of Bongo interest, and post the review for others. That format would be straight reviews, without t...
by downward dog
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:20 am
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Bongoing in France, pitch description?
Replies: 5
Views: 3944

Re: Bongoing in France, pitch description?

Just back from 5 weeks and 4750km in France...just ask for an emplacement for camping car/electricity or not/ if you want leccie make sure you either go on sites with the correct plug outlets or carry a converter french to (your) euro socket.
by downward dog
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: internet on the go (again!)
Replies: 49
Views: 25310

Re: internet on the go (again!)

No clue as to speeds, as i just use for browsing and emails, I have found speed/response time does vary, but the sheer convenience to just connect more or less anywhere, and in any country, including gb, is the clincher. the MF60 and roamline can be used with any type of kit so I could take either l...
by downward dog
Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: internet on the go (again!)
Replies: 49
Views: 25310

Re: internet on the go (again!)

I have just come back from a 5 week bongo jaunt across nations (didn't see another bongo at all), using a mobile hotspot (MF60) and a roamline sim, superb, no problems, no barriers and the roamline sim can be used, pay only for what you use, worldwide. Simple, portable, easy, and you can use up to 5...
by downward dog
Fri May 17, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 3618

Re: bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator

hi all, thanks again, alternator and belts ordered to be sent out to me by ava leisure.....thanks guys!. so its a few days leisure overlooking lake Annecy for us....what a trial. thanks for the advice, heading south for a bit of a warm up, Provence and camargue next.
by downward dog
Thu May 16, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 3618

Re: bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator

morning all, as its a bank holiday here and in Switzerland on Monday, think we will toddle down to Annecy for the duration, and source an alternator from one of the UK suppliers to send it out over the weekend. they only just had two days off last week!! thanks for the replies, will keep posted, but...
by downward dog
Wed May 15, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 3618

bit of advice, from the jura mountains. alternator

hi all, up here in the rainy Judas, looking at the alps, and have the charge and sediment lights coming on at low revs, off above, do you agree alternator? anyone know why only on the move not standing still, and best way to get fixed or parts. thanks guys....
by downward dog
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: brace of spanish triangles?
Replies: 7
Views: 5201

Re: brace of spanish triangles?

Hmmmm, my jack compartment currently contains: The jack The winding thingy A pair of gloves Wheel nuts with locking key nut A tyre pump A tourque wrench set No room there for anything else, but I will be investigating the underbonnet area, so far under there i only have..the leisure battery/willinto...
by downward dog
Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: brace of spanish triangles?
Replies: 7
Views: 5201

Re: brace of spanish triangles?

OK...thanks!.....two for me then, I wish the glove box was a bit bigger!
by downward dog
Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: brace of spanish triangles?
Replies: 7
Views: 5201

brace of spanish triangles?

Well, I mean, Bongos are not exactly enormous are they, considering it's already full of blow kits, aid kits, bulb kits, bright yellow thingys etc.............do I REALLY have to take two triangles if i go to Spain, all the guidance says non Spanish cars only need one, but on the spot whatever if I ...
by downward dog
Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Breakdown Cover - 2013 update
Replies: 17
Views: 27639

Re: European Breakdown Cover - 2013 update

I am covering our extended trip this year by taking a Smilemore current account. At £13 a month you get benefits including RAC european recovery cover (any trip up to 45 days at one go) Plus travel insurance from AXA. When you do the sums its a good deal, and you can complain via smile if it goes wr...
by downward dog
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Breathalyser now required in France?
Replies: 43
Views: 11389

Re: Breathalyser now required in France?

Aaaaaaaarrrghhhh!
by downward dog
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: the 'sticky' and spare bulbs/fuses
Replies: 2
Views: 3090

the 'sticky' and spare bulbs/fuses

Is the definitive list 'sticky' at the top still up to date? Also I have searched around but cannot find a 'buyable' list for spare bulbs and fuses for the 'old' style Bongo. I can find odd bits, but there seems to be a coding/numbering of bulb types that you need to know, headlight refs H7?H4?. Wha...

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