Tranzwagon Mazda Bongo Compact kitchen - A mini review

[schmoo_smith]

Hi everybody,

I'm pretty new to this forum and a new club member. I purchased my Bongo two weeks ago today, he is called Bruce and is a 2.5 diesel 2WD Auto AFT. I wanted to come on here to give a little review on the Mazda Bongo Compact end kitchen from Tranzwagon: http://tranzwagon.co.uk/shop/mazda-bongo-compact/ This kit is fantastic, it was so easy to put together. I did if on my own in under an hour, the trick is to build it in it'd place in the van. The unit is all scribed to the contours of the van, no trim to remove. The kit comes in two versions, one for the early gulwing (my version) seats and the other for the full rear bench seat. The unit fits so well I haven't had to bolt it down. I will be adding the wardrobe, wheel boxes and table at some point. The table does bridge between the two wheel boxes so the idea is you get a piece made up to kit across and the slide the seat to meet the boxes and fold the backs down into a bed, I will certainly be doing this at some point soon. Overall a great kit, was delivered to me in just under a week. Came very well packed in a wooden crate. Very good value for money. Any questions please ask away.

Martin

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[Bob]

Looks great.

[Mark Elvin]

Thanks for that, I'm ordering one today.

[schmoo_smith]

Thanks for that, I'm ordering one today.

No problem. You won't be disappointed. Post some pictures when it's all in.

[vanvliet]

Prices?

[Tuftytowers]

Hi martin
Nice review ive been looking at exactly the same unit with a view to getting the table and wheel arch box seats.

Im just wondering what the cut out on the left of the unit as looking back out the Bongo is for ?

Dose the unit have a base ? Ive seen others that are just a back, front top and sides only.

Do you think youll fit a sink / hob combo unit ? Where will you source this ?

Happy Bongoing

Chris

[Simon Jones]

Oh dear Martin, what happened?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tranzwagon-Ma ... 3a947dda79

[Bob]

Oh Crikey. What bad luck.

[schmoo_smith]

Pulling out of T-Junction. I was stopped and waiting to pull out, a small van was indicating to turn left so I pulled out only for him not to turn left! I hit his front wing and my Bongo was hit in the front drivers side. There is a roundabout just up from the junction and I stood later in the day on the corner and counted at least 3-4 cars still indicating by the time they got to the junction.

[Steptoe]

When I was training for my motorcycle test many years ago, something which was emphasised again and again to us was 'Never trust an indicator'. Applying this has saved me many times. In addition, never assume that if someone is NOT indicating, that they will not be turning. This is particularly relevant to a motorcycle as it can be difficult to see if your indicator has been left on (often no audible warning as there is in cars). If in doubt, wait until you can see the other vehicle actually starting to turn in. They could equally (and correctly) be indicating to pull in just AFTER the junction you are at, with the same result.

I don't know if this is included in any driver training these days, as current training appears to be more about how to pass the test, rather than how to be a safe and defensive driver. However, it is definitely good advice which could save damage, injury or even death.

[Simon Jones]

Wise words. My approach is to assume everyone else on the road (or often pavement) is an idiot and then I won't be surprised when they do something daft. Doesn't always keep you safe though. A few years ago while I was approaching a roundabout in the left lane, the driver in the right hand lane turned left and took my car along for the ride. I didn't see that one coming . Somehow insurance company decided it was 50/50 even which was even more annoying.