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- Wed May 20, 2015 12:32 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: best layout to make room for a portapotty????
- Replies: 19
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Re: best layout to make room for a portapotty????
Ahh so someone has had a go, I would be very interested to see that prototype.... *EDIT - found it here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-Slide-out-Sleeping-pod-/221532980375?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item3394650497&nma=true&si=cTTSZshnsr1UgZIMwRvXZNK8mSw%253D&orig_c...
- Tue May 19, 2015 9:55 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: best layout to make room for a portapotty????
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9334
Re: best layout to make room for a portapotty????
I've been wondering about this over the last few months actually...here in NZ if you want to be able to do Freedom Camping then you have to be 'Certified - Self Contained' - one of the stipulations is that you need to have an on-board toilet. My idea was to build a DIY, much smaller scale version of...
- Wed May 06, 2015 10:46 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2994
Re: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
Another great suggestion thanks @Simon Jones.... I will take a look tonight... If I do decide to swap them round is there any kind of maintainence I could be doing whilst the sliding door panel is off?
- Wed May 06, 2015 9:22 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2994
Re: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
Thanks @ Tony x - that's a good lead - it looks like I should be able to get hold of a 323 lock pretty easily :D . Anyone on here a locksmith that might be able to identify the potential pitfalls of installing a lock from another vehicle? I understand the basic mechanics of the lock but if the conne...
- Wed May 06, 2015 12:05 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2994
Re: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
@Rita - yes they do look very reasonably priced and thats why i thought i might as well fit one anyway. I thought you could get a lock 'rekeyed' ...so it fits the key I already have? Im sure Ive seen one of the car alarm places in town offering this service? $50 for RCL, $20 ish for a barrel & a...
- Wed May 06, 2015 10:22 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2994
Re: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
Thanks @Rita I did think about just doing that but I figured it wouldnt be too much cost or hassle, for aesthetic reasons and would help if and when I sell him on. Theres no damage the door itself so just looks like a straight swap but I have no idea where to source a barrel.... Would a standard bon...
- Wed May 06, 2015 1:42 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2994
door lock barrel replacement from other Mazdas?
Some b'stard popped the drivers door lock to steal precisely nothing...didnt even take the cashews in the glovebox....amateur!! Anyway...the lock is obviously munted and im looking to get another but the lack of friendees in NZ means theres few parts available.....will a lock barrel from another typ...
- Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:03 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: First time working on a bongo. Remote central locking
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8735
Re: First time working on a bongo. Remote central locking
@BigMatB I'm hoping to fit something similar and wondered if you ever got around to drawing anything up? I did look in the members area and there was a sheet on fitting central locking but some of the text was unreadable and it looks like a different system completely :( help would be great thanks -...
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:57 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: My new setup in Buddy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1329
Re: My new setup in Buddy
Nice one fellas, Had ventilation on my radar but not a CO detector.... v good idea, thanks I'd love to get the hot water by using the engine heat but I think a system like that is a bit beyond my capabilities... it does seem a shame we can't take advantage of all the heat!! BTW has anyone managed to...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:13 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: My new setup in Buddy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1329
My new setup in Buddy
I have read through various posts on setting up a leisure battery and split charge system and I have already bought most of the kit I’ll need – I think. I was keen to get some feedback from you guys to make sure that the setup I envisage is not only suitable but also safe….so here goes SB >>>> VSR >...
- Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:08 am
- Forum: International
- Topic: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13068
Re: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
scanner wrote:If you want scenery try the coast road south from Raglan toward Waitomo Caves.
Looks pretty similar to me - https://goo.gl/maps/rFTLJ
Wanaka > Haast = Best. Scenery. Ever.
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:48 am
- Forum: International
- Topic: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13068
Re: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
Wow, I've never heard anyone say the drive to Milford is boring before :shock: . I went to Milford quite a few times when I lived in Queenstown and I thought it was amazing each and every time. I can only assume you were driving Scanner and didn't get to see the full extent of the scenery. Don't ge...
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:42 am
- Forum: International
- Topic: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13068
Re: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
Wow, I've never heard anyone say the drive to Milford is boring before :shock: . I went to Milford quite a few times when I lived in Queenstown and I thought it was amazing each and every time. I can only assume you were driving Scanner and didn't get to see the full extent of the scenery. Don't get...
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:26 pm
- Forum: International
- Topic: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13068
Re: Trip of my Life - Driving Round the South Island
Hey, Sounds like an awesome trip and I feel very lucky to say that we’re about to do a similar one when my partner’s dad comes over in a few weeks. I have to admit to MUCH preferring the South Island, I think the scenery is much more dramatic and as lovely as the sandy beaches of the north island ar...
- Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:22 am
- Forum: International
- Topic: New owner in NZ...anyone else?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16717
Re: New owner in NZ...anyone else?
Well, it won't be the end of the world if it doesn't quite work out as New Zealand has no shortage of lovely Japanese vans from other stables, some probably more practical than Bongos. Certainly no particular need to go looking for a VW! I didn't see that many Bongos during my visits to that lovely...