Northstar 'outback'

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Northstar 'outback'

Post by Mark Elvin » Fri May 16, 2014 10:04 pm

Really like the look of the Northstar Outback. Does anybody have one nthey can offer feedback on please.
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Post by mchacksu » Sat May 17, 2014 9:35 am

Yes we have a northstar "outback" in our car. It's really well made and very functional. We like being able to cook from inside and out. Adam at northstar is really helpful and he made ours with a two tone colour scheme and room to incorporate our own fridge. It has also had good feedback from others at the Scottish bash and friends. ..we love it
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by Mark Elvin » Sun May 18, 2014 10:35 pm

How do you find the length of the downstairs bed with the conversion?
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by digitalgypsy » Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:53 pm

Hi Bongo comrades,

Just wondering if anyone has the Outback conversion with the rear fold up 'gull wing' type seats? I'm genuinely wondering whether you can still have the conversion with those seats i.e. how easy the seats are to remove etc.

Thanks :)
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by stuc » Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:06 pm

Going back to the other post, I've modded my runners so they work both ways, well worth it, I suggested at the Bash to the guy from New Dawn conversions he should do this, he;d make a few quid if its cheap enough. Loads of spare runners kicking about.
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Post by the1andonly » Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:11 pm

Mark Elvin wrote:How do you find the length of the downstairs bed with the conversion?
I'm 6' and no probs with front seat a little forward and footrest up

I bought mine 2nd hand from a 99 gul wing model. mines a 2 bench version so Had to come up with mounting method.

i'm really pleased with the access available via the large doors. its possible to get a 4.5kg calor bottle in the cupboard and a 907 on top as a spare. (made a removable shelf)
One thing that did concern me was the table brackets are positioned such that they would be weight bearing in the bed orientation, I made a second table correct size for weight bearing ie wider than long orientation (store and use at rear of van) . The original table is perfect for sitting at, but i prefer sitting on the bench seat (more height).
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by Mark Elvin » Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:03 am

Holy thread resurrection Batman
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by digitalgypsy » Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:40 pm

Does anyone know if you can stand up at the sink/cooker when inside the Bongo? I mean when the roof is up of course. Thanks for any info :)
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Post by the1andonly » Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:59 pm

digitalgypsy wrote:Does anyone know if you can stand up at the sink/cooker when inside the Bongo? I mean when the roof is up of course. Thanks for any info :)
no
not even Warwick Davis could
you need to be less than 5' 3" sat down any taller and your neck is bent. (std thickness cushions)
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by digitalgypsy » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:10 pm

Ah thanks for getting back to me. May go a long way to helping what Bongo/roof I get :P
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by Ignis » Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:28 pm

mchacksu wrote:Yes we have a northstar "outback" in our car. It's really well made and very functional. We like being able to cook from inside and out. Adam at northstar is really helpful and he made ours with a two tone colour scheme and room to incorporate our own fridge. It has also had good feedback from others at the Scottish bash and friends. ..we love it
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How do you cook from outside please? We have this cover which opens and limits access from the outside.:-(
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Re: Northstar 'outback'

Post by digitalgypsy » Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:13 am

Hey Ignis. Maybe you have the Smev cooker and sink combination with glass lids? Like this photo:

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I guess the only thing you can do is remove the lids but I don't know if that's possible. Don't see why not. Hope you're pleased with the conversion in other ways!

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