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by bongolow
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mystery fuses... what are they for?
Replies: 6
Views: 1529

Mystery fuses... what are they for?

While poking about under the dash (I was fitting a parking sensor) I found a couple of fuses in a block, tucked up behind the the panel just to the left of the steering column. The wires go into the Bongo loom and is well wrapped with insulating tape. I haven't a clue what they are for - anyone know...
by bongolow
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central locking oddity
Replies: 9
Views: 1969

Re: Central locking oddity

A lot of the meters require you to plug the +ve lead into a separate socket(s) for measuring current as well as turning the switch, if you have left it in the usual V/Ω/low current then you will get odd readings. If you really are only drawing 0.21 Amps I wouldn't get worried at all, that's typical...
by bongolow
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central locking oddity
Replies: 9
Views: 1969

Re: Central locking oddity

I've been having similar problems and my central locking behaves the same as yours when the LB is flat (that is, it doesn't work, and I've not had the 'worked a couple of times' phenomenon). There's a drain of 210mA* on mine but I've not had a chance to investigate further yet (I don't have a clock)...
by bongolow
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Removal Of Inner Roof
Replies: 5
Views: 1033

Re: Removal Of Inner Roof

I wouldn't do without mine - a lot warmer in winter with it down and a lot quieter at any time of the year. I never heard the brain-dead prat who was, as my mate told me the following morning (he was kipping in a tent), wandering around the camp site at nearly midnight broadcasting at full volume in...
by bongolow
Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: North West
Topic: Northwest Meets Dagerously Noisey - Proposal
Replies: 55
Views: 9445

Re: Northwest Meets Dagerously Noisey - Proposal

Edit - on reflection I've removed my comment as I wasn't there and it's not really any of my business.
by bongolow
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?
Replies: 18
Views: 4580

Re: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?

I would be amazed if any of these things were wrong with a Wellhouse conversion. In fact I would be more than amazed
Very true - Wellhouse do have a very good reputation (and mine wasn't done by them).
by bongolow
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?
Replies: 18
Views: 4580

Re: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?

I found when my leisure battery gets too flat the fuse blows on the relay And make sure the relay is rated higher than the fuse. Mine had a 35 amp fuse but the relay was rated at 15 amp - guess which blew first... :shock: Also - before you use them, check the polarity of any sockets fitted. One of ...
by bongolow
Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?
Replies: 18
Views: 4580

Re: Leisure batteries lasting 4-5 days?

Also, not sure which is the best way to charge mobile phones (plus eventually a laptop) out of the 12v power point while on leisure battery - is an inverter the best bet, or some other thing if inverters pull too much power? Or can I really not expect to be able to run a laptop for any time off the...
by bongolow
Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Roof Bar Fixings
Replies: 9
Views: 5007

Re: Roof Bar Fixings

I'm just dubious how secure the mounting points on the AFT actually are? At least one of mine seem to be a bit loose - does anyone know if they are actually stepped into the roof so they can't pull out? Judging by mine, I would not be happy attaching much to them, or am I worrying unduly? Mike They...
by bongolow
Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Help please for Bongo Fury mate in Birmingham (Dudley)
Replies: 5
Views: 1676

Re: Help please for Bongo Fury mate in Birmingham (Dudley)

The resistor may just need re-soldering - when the motor seizes up the resistor overheats and some solder connections melt inside. It's a very easy repair if you are handy with a soldering iron - there's a fact sheet on it in the member's section.
by bongolow
Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.
Replies: 497
Views: 76417

Re: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.

Hi all, Bongolow reporting in. Thanks to all for a great weekend, especially to Mr M and Harry for all their hard work. A mate of mine had booked a cottage just south of Beddgelert so I joined him for the week - and what a week! After Saturday, unbroken sunshine for the whole time - first time I can...
by bongolow
Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.
Replies: 497
Views: 76417

Re: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.

Ill be bringing a spicy chicken casserole type thingy. Forecast from the Met Office for Saturday is 'bright with isolated showers' but with 'Severe westerly gales'. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia.html The Crib Goch route up Snowdon might not be such a good idea then......
by bongolow
Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.
Replies: 497
Views: 76417

Re: Daft Daffy Bash, 13th to 15th March.

I'll definitely be coming now - just sent off the dosh for both nights via Paypal.

If anyone wants a close look at my overhead cupboards don't hesitate to come and have a gander.
by bongolow
Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Advice on droplinks please.
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Advice on droplinks please.

Don't forget you can order through Bongo Fury....

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/mercha ... suspension

and you will get a discount if you renew membership.
by bongolow
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Drop links questions
Replies: 11
Views: 3907

Re: Drop links questions

Thanks for that walk-through, just what I need. I didn't get around to doing today - other stuff intervened - and I probably won't get a chance tomorrow either.

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