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by BuddyBongo
Wed May 20, 2015 12:32 am
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????

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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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?
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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 -...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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 >...
by BuddyBongo
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.
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...
by BuddyBongo
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...

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