AFT lube

[Baldeagle]

Hi guys, a quick question from a newbie,am gradually getting my new toy as I want it, just wondered what you use as a lube for the roof mechanism
Although mine goes up and down reasonably well it sometimes has a rest on the way up or down, also there are some oily marks on canvas, so presumably lubricant has to be clear,woops!!.

[bigdaddycain]

Hi Baldeagle,
Try your local motor factors for a spray on lithium white grease, in an aerosol can. These retail for around a fiver.

They are very directional, so can be used on the roof runners without any mess on the tent

This type of grease is ideal for all the door hinges,runners etc.

[dp bradford]

Spray on lithium white grease sounds just the ticket - I used spray on PTFE chain lube that I also use on my mountain bike, but it won't be as long lasting I'm sure - perhaps a combination of the two

[Baldeagle]

Thanks guys for your speedy replies, will pick up some white lithium grease today, I have an ordinary grease spray but thought applying may make a mess with overspray, but will wait for a calm day and put a sheet of card behind the struts whilst spraying, thanks again.

[bigdaddycain]

No probs baldeagle, glad to be of assistance

Slight change of subject.... I dont mean to pry, but i'm curious,is your bongo French registered?

The reason i ask is that the issue of R.H.D. headlights in a L.H.D. country crops up from time to time on the forum.

[Baldeagle]

Hi bigdaddycain,what a big can of worms we could be opening here!!
No ,to be honest it would be virtually impossible to register a Bongo in France.take it from me, I have been here about 4 years and registered in that time, a Peugeot camper, 2 motorbikes and just trying to register my Peugeot car.france runs on paperwork and one in four employed persons work for the government.
When I tried to register my camper it took 6 months and 6 visits to DRIRE, the vehicle inspection agency,every time I went back I thought I was sorted and every time the goalposts moved!!
With the motorbikes a similar situation with one, a BMW, but I have just finished the second one, Honda Goldwing and that was a little easier, after 2003 new vehicles were issued with a "European Certificate of Conformity.
This is the crucial document, without which it is virtually impossibe to register.so sorry to put you through all this preamble, but you can now see why you cant register the Bongo, lights have no "e" markings, no certificate,even if you went to DRIRE for all the examinations they could easily find another problem with the paperwork,depending on if the sun was shining or if the moules tasted good that day!!
I may have a try one day if I can summon up the energy and determination, if not its back once a year for MOT. regards, Baldeagle.

[bigdaddycain]

Ah!... very informative baldeagle, what a bloody performance eh?

[bigdaddycain]

As an afterthought,if you are pally with somebody in a bodyshop in france, you could consider a headlight conversion from a B.M.W. E39?

There is a thread on pimp my bongo entitled "bongo with bmw headlights"

At least that way there would be a L.H.D. option.

I dunno about the "e" marks for the rear lights though....

[Baldeagle]

Thats interesting, didnt know that,could be an option, its 50euros for controle technique (MOT) and nothing lost if it fails really, you still have lhd lights as you say, the lights for my 406 were 400 euros fitted because seconhand are like hens teeth, with all the shunts they have here I had to buy new bah!!

[bigdaddycain]

The BMW option would still be a pricey prospect, even if you could source them second hand,but its still an option nonetheless... they look good too