Warm handbrake?

[dollyanna]

I know the seats etc in the cab will get warm because they sit over the engine, but how warm is normal? I was just starting to realx with my bongo when today I realised that the central console bit was really warm, especially the base of the handbrake (being metal), but the seats weren't really that warm. Is this ok? Each time we had been driving for a good half hour usually slightly uphill or hilly.

[aitch]

Mine get a little hot just put it down to being above a hot engine!!

[dollyanna]

Ok, as long as its not about to explode or anything. I'm getting very frustrated not understanding the engine, might have to sign up for an evening class on mechanics! It did occur to me that it was the first time I kept the windows totally shut, which made it more obvious because I could feel the heat on my face. But I did a trip down to Essex and back with no problems, it ran beautifully!!

[aitch]

But I did a trip down to Essex and back with no problems, it ran beautifully!!

you were taking a chance going into Essex with a Bongo - well done on getting out again without it being pinched

[dollyanna]

I was camping in a friend's field, she has big and scary guard dogs, we were fine!!

[aitch]

I was camping in a friend's field, she has big and scary guard dogs, we were fine!!

safe then - hope you had a good time

[mikeonb4c]

Yes - hot handbrake has been commonly reported. It seems to me though that it shouldn't really get too hot though before the engine bay scavenger fan sensor switches it on in order to scour hot air from the engine bay. I've fitted a manual over-ride switch to my scavenger fan especially so I can cool the handbrake lever when needed - other times just use it as a handwarmer

[phiiiiil]

Something you will only do once: leave chocolate in the centre console cubby hole!

Gloop, gloop...

[missfixit70]

Or Haribo jelly sweets

[Dabs]

Or Haribo jelly sweets

Or chewing gum (very gloooopy!!!!!) (new stuff....not used of course! )

Dabs

[brorabongo]

I use to get a very warm ashtray, but only at night, found out it was the little lamp under the ashtray. Now been removed, saving 5w of power, and a warm ashtray.

As for heating the cubby.....somewhere to keep my PIES!!!!!!!