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by Jim the Box
Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Bill @ Campercraft
Replies: 17
Views: 5685

Re: Bill @ Campercraft

Yes .. he can be difficult to track down. I always call him on his mobile and arrange to visit. He is just out of hospital and clearly has not been too well. I find him honest, straight forward, very helpful and knowledgable so I am happy to travel from East Lothian. That is not, of course to say t...
by Jim the Box
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:56 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo
Replies: 9
Views: 2626

Re: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo

Its to do with the year of the vehicle, they changed in 2000, from the 2 connector type, to the single type,so aero's all have 1 connector Julian Mine is a 96 model,haven't changed radio yet as awaiting delivery just wanted to get correct connector prior to delivery, which one do I need. Is it the ...
by Jim the Box
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo
Replies: 9
Views: 2626

Re: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo

[quote="mantaJim"]Just be aware there are two types - I got the PC2-10-4 only to find it was wrong - I ended up with a PC2-78-4[/quote

It is the PC2-10-4 i am looking for is that correct?
by Jim the Box
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyres for a Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 2377

Re: Tyres for a Bongo

Lots of Bongo owners with 4WD run 215/65's the main thing is to have load ratings of not less than 93 on the front axel and 96 on the rear axel. My Bongo actualy came over from Japan with this tyre size fitted. I find my Bongo's speedo to be quite accurate against my sat nav but then the speedo was...
by Jim the Box
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo
Replies: 9
Views: 2626

Re: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo

That part was £8 in Halfords about a year ago when I got mine. It literally plugs in to the existing loom. It has two earths so you need to find a point behind the radio to connect to. Simple enough job. Fit the cage, bent the slots to keep it tight, connect the earth, connect the harness, connect ...
by Jim the Box
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo
Replies: 9
Views: 2626

Re: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo

Unable to locate the thread on advice for replacing the japanese radio on my soon to be supplied bongo. Seem to recall a part No. from halfords for some kind of adaptor to convert to european radio CD units. Halfords quote prices for fitting to various models of cars but the bongo is not listed. Ho...
by Jim the Box
Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo
Replies: 9
Views: 2626

Fitting a radio/CD to the Bongo

Unable to locate the thread on advice for replacing the japanese radio on my soon to be supplied bongo. Seem to recall a part No. from halfords for some kind of adaptor to convert to european radio CD units. Halfords quote prices for fitting to various models of cars but the bongo is not listed. How...
by Jim the Box
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyres for a Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 2377

Re: Tyres for a Bongo

i run van tyres on my tin top. running at 50 psi all round (4 by 4). it really good on fuel ,well as good as a bongo can be. good ride too. Hope you know a good DENTIST. :o no fillings here mate---------plastic grill fitted :shock: :wink: the tyres were supplied and fitted by a proper expert compan...
by Jim the Box
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyres for a Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 2377

Re: Tyres for a Bongo

Northern Bongolow wrote:i run van tyres on my tin top. running at 50 psi all round (4 by 4). it really good on fuel ,well as good as a bongo can be. good ride too.

What size and make would you advise for 15" rims
by Jim the Box
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyres for a Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 2377

Tyres for a Bongo

Has anyone ever tested van tyres on a fully converted bongo. I thought with weight issues van tyres may be an advantage. Are there any handling issues what effect did they have on MPG,

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