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Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:10 pm
by Parhelion
can you drive with the tilt-out windows open?
And another one - any reason why we shouldn't take our 2l petrol 54 plate Bongo to France for 2 weeks June/July next year (with appropriate insurance and break down cover - if we can get it?)
Living in Dorset, it's suddenly become quite a Bongo-rich environment! Liking the little waves!
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:21 pm
by Bob
Fine to drive with the rear windows open, and I'm not aware of any restrictions visiting France.
Lots of Bongo peeps holiday there.
Never worry about asking anything on here.

Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:29 pm
by Bongolia
The stupid question is the one that never gets asked and the stupid answer is the one that`s never given.
George Washington 1798
The only reason I can think of not going to France in a Bongo is the French.
Bongolier 2016
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:30 pm
by Bongolia
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:52 pm
by Bob
Fact: Its not a racist comment if its directed at the French or the Americans.
Old sparring partners.

Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:09 am
by BigPanzer
"Fact: Its not a racist comment if its directed at the French or the Americans."
Or Grockles. Just had my o/s door mirror taken off by an idiot in a rented motorhome who didn't realise how wide it was. He didn't bother to stop, but I was quick to turn round and caught him.
Peter
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:18 am
by Bongolia
Banter. That`s what friends are for, right?
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:22 am
by Bob
BigPanzer wrote:"Fact: Its not a racist comment if its directed at the French or the Americans."
Or Grockles. Just had my o/s door mirror taken off by an idiot in a rented motorhome who didn't realise how wide it was. He didn't bother to stop, but I was quick to turn round and caught him.
Peter
Send 'em down the Lion for a West Country Welcome.

Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:23 am
by Bob
Bongolia wrote:Banter. That`s what friends are for, right?
Exactly, you only have to look on here.

Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 4:59 pm
by Parhelion
Thanks everyone. Should have clarified re France

. I hope the mean machine will be fighting fit when we go, but anyone had any mechanical issues in France, and if so, how easy was it to get it sorted? Thanks again!
Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:30 pm
by Bob
There have been mechanical probs as you would expect with large numbers holidaying in Europe.
Mostly resolved by shipping parts out or recovery by your provider.
BUT... Some recovery companies are now 'Writing Off' vehicles wich have broken down. If lowest book value is less than recovery cost they like to give you a (small) cheque rather than do what you thought you'd paid for.

Re: Probably stupid question but..
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:14 pm
by Parhelion
That doesn't sound good

Are any european breakdown policies better than others does anyone know?