How clever is this ? !
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How clever is this ? !
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Oh hell. I forgot to get some milk as we were passing the only store, 5 miles back.
But seriously, i wouldn't fancy setting up that lot in the wind rain and dark (or any one of those!). Turn the key and go is what us solo travellers want eh Brian?
But seriously, i wouldn't fancy setting up that lot in the wind rain and dark (or any one of those!). Turn the key and go is what us solo travellers want eh Brian?
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Undeniably clever design, I would love to make something like that. I wonder how heavy all of that is though? Got to be close to being overweight surely?
Vivaro named Stewart however ex '96 4wd 2.5TD owner.
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Ingenious. I suffer with Ikea phobia so not for me. I am out.
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Yes that thought occurred to me also.roosmith wrote:Undeniably clever design, I would love to make something like that. I wonder how heavy all of that is though? Got to be close to being overweight surely?
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Bits getting lost. Wind wrenching something whilst erecting(!), mud getting in the joints, being stuck on site when i want to whizz off and sight see etc. Its a wonderful thing to watch someone else do, but not for me, so I'm out. Mind you i've long wondered how to Bongify a Berlingo so the door to my dragon's den remains open
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I don't disagree Mike, we've had the mass debate on here before about different solutions for different people. For me its more about the ingenious solutions, things fitting within others things, everything having dual function and completing it all for less than a third hand battered motorhome.
Vivaro named Stewart however ex '96 4wd 2.5TD owner.
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Ha ha yes and i'm the worst for not keeping it simple. But I'm trying to mend my ways in readiness for retirement. Travel light, keep it quick, simple and highly portable/flexible. It remains to be seen if I manage it!roosmith wrote:I don't disagree Mike, we've had the mass debate on here before about different solutions for different people. For me its more about the ingenious solutions, things fitting within others things, everything having dual function and completing it all for less than a third hand battered motorhome.
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I only said I liked the design ,it might be made of Balsa,to keep the weight down Roo
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Hi
Nothing beats the VW Danbury Double-back....
Cheers
Helen
Nothing beats the VW Danbury Double-back....
Cheers
Helen
In the beginning there was nothing , then God said "Let there be Light".....There was still nothing , but ,by crikey, you could see it better.
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Ingenious.
I think it is great that a guy uses his skills to come up with a smart idea which looked quite cool when up and not ugly on the move. Obviously there would be a way to go for it to be a "product". My bongo has strong rails already built in, oh yeh
okay so it needs a couple or dozen leccy motors and a big open/close switch .
I think it is great that a guy uses his skills to come up with a smart idea which looked quite cool when up and not ugly on the move. Obviously there would be a way to go for it to be a "product". My bongo has strong rails already built in, oh yeh
okay so it needs a couple or dozen leccy motors and a big open/close switch .
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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A Bongo DIY fitted with something a bit like (slide out bedroom) this has come up on ebay.......twice i think within a year or two. First problem (for me) is versatility goes out the window and instead of an MPV i have a campervan which, being my only vehicle, is not ideal.cmm303 wrote:Ingenious.
I think it is great that a guy uses his skills to come up with a smart idea which looked quite cool when up and not ugly on the move. Obviously there would be a way to go for it to be a "product". My bongo has strong rails already built in, oh yeh
okay so it needs a couple or dozen leccy motors and a big open/close switch .
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How true Helen, including the pricehelen&tony wrote:Hi
Nothing beats the VW Danbury Double-back....
Cheers
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Hmmmm. A flying camper conversion - now there's an ideaBongoplod wrote:I only said I liked the design ,it might be made of Balsa,to keep the weight down Roo
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