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by technophobe
Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Going abroad with ONLY the bongo - no trailer etc
Replies: 21
Views: 8775

Re: Going abroad with ONLY the bongo - no trailer etc

We don't take a trailer out of UK. manage to limit kit to essentials. But what is a real boon is a rollout awning - I would say essential. We also have a rain guard that goes between the casset and the Bongo and carry part of a fabric gazebo side which is used for wind protection and with the rain g...
by technophobe
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 3254

Re: Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stole

Muzorewa wrote:No luck at WheelQuick, the last AFT they had for breaking they sold the whole roof complete.

Good luck in your search, Bell Hill Motors is probably a good option :wink:
Thanks Muz!

I'll give it a go when we return to UK
by technophobe
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 3254

Re: Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stole

Thanks for the replies. As I am going to push the insurers for this to be done on the policy. I aim to contact the converters /repairers who advertise on this site.
by technophobe
Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 3254

Slashed roof tent, belongings, money and telephone stolen

We were on a campsite in France which was attacked. Nine tents were slashed and lots of electronic gadgets, money and clothing were stolen. Our roof tent was slashed and we lost clothing, a telephone and money. We are insured and have advised the insurance company of the incident. Our real worry is ...
by technophobe
Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Hello from Chevigny in France
Replies: 2
Views: 1660

Hello from Chevigny in France

Hi All! Yup :D sitting on a campsite by a lake close to the middle of the town in just shorts with with a glass of wine in my hand. Brilliant :=D> Cycled 30 km this morning, had lunch on site then went for a walk, and to top it all it's my birthday again #-o which I try not to celebrate in UK. We bo...
by technophobe
Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Had any rear arch work done yet?
Replies: 40
Views: 9431

Re: Had any rear arch work done yet?

had no need as yet. This week, preparing to go on our annual European tril found two pin prick sized spots, on the silver. Used kurrust and some touch up paint.
I think the undersealing and waxoiling done when the vehicle hit Dover docks and biannual waxoiling is keeping the terror at bay
by technophobe
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Roof Pimp ??
Replies: 31
Views: 9161

Re: Roof Pimp ??

What a brilliant idea =D> =D> . Have you taken out a patent?
by technophobe
Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: recent coolant service
Replies: 15
Views: 4366

Re: recent coolent service

Not sure about the altitude thing. Think you may have to be a bit higher than the Alps. Been over - temperature guage didn't move and coolant alarn didn't go off. Also last year went over the Auverne half day up in low gear and half day down. No problems. Your rad problem reminds me of when I bought...
by technophobe
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Noisy AFT
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

Re: Noisy AFT

Squirt the stuts regularly. Also keep an eye on the runners
by technophobe
Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011
Replies: 51
Views: 11322

Re: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011

Great little meet thanks to Manda and Andy, and good to meet the others, especially Ray & Christine and their new companion :lol:. Bowled over by Scott's developments. Watch out DBO & BDC :shock: it won't be long before Scott's Bongo comes along with him sleeping in his red bed clutching his...
by technophobe
Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011
Replies: 51
Views: 11322

Re: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011

Notice that some peeps have deserted to Pennington Flash. Hope there are still enough for a good little day meet at Rutland Water.
by technophobe
Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: France in July/August
Replies: 20
Views: 6334

Re: France in July/August

Suggest you get the Camping Card ACSI book. Lists over 2000 campsites and shows clearly when each goes to low season. Last year we were using them, the low price ones, from mid-August.
by technophobe
Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011
Replies: 51
Views: 11322

Re: Rutland Water..... Revisited 2011

Think we will be there. Its not too far and with eco driving we shouldn't use too much diesel :roll:
by technophobe
Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Bored with Butties roundup
Replies: 17
Views: 6123

Re: Bored with Butties roundup

Heh Muz!
Brilliant year's work. Why don't you take it to a publisher, you have already done all the work and the pictures - could be a winner.
Happy Christmas
by technophobe
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Calais to Valtournenche (ItalyAlps)- To toll or not to toll?
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: Calais to Valtournenche (ItalyAlps)- To toll or not to t

Went to lake Garda with some other Bongoliers. Ferry to Dunkirque (cheap) and then no tolls except Brenner Pass. Don't know about winter although I suspect the continentals are better with snow the the UK. Try missfixit or Freewheeler for the route.

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