News Archive
Hello! I’m Adrian John, and although you probably wouldn’t believe it for a moment, I actually own a Bongo! Yes, it’s true! (Ask Ian!)
Just because you haven’t heard from me since 1988 doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy! Oh no. For a start I have to keep the Bongo archives in order. And also, I have to present my regular show on Saga Radio!
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31/03/25: Membership Fees
Please note that from 4pm today membership fees have increased. Web membership is now £18, Webplus is £22, and postal £25.
27/03/25: Amendment
A minor change has been made to the Lambda Sensor factsheet in the members area
25/03/25: Delivery From Japan
Over on the Bongoland Shop the following items are now back in stock: Alternator Service Kits for 2 litre petrol, U-Shape Cabin Lights, Glowplug Relays and HT Coil Lead (V6).
23/03/25: Norfolk
The price per pitch for our August meeting has been announced. It is £26 per night including EHU.
21/03/25: Tough Northerners
If you have already booked for the April meeting in the Lake District, organiser Stuart Coates has an update over on the Forum.
19/03/25: Bash
There are only 18 electric hook-ups left for this year’s Bongo Bash. More details in the members area.
18/03/25: Amendments
Some minor changes have been made to the “Aerial” and “Brakepads” factsheets in the members area
16/03/25: Stourport
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Bongo Bash. More details in the members area.
15/03/25: Product Safety Regulations
On 13th December 2024 the EU brought in new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) that means any product exported from a country outside the EU must have a dedicated sponsor within the EU who can vouch for the safety of the product. Therefore we are now unable to disribute parts via our Bongoland shop to anywhere within the EU, including the Republic of Ireland. If you want more information see this Guardian article.
09/03/25: Auto Free Top
The “AFT” factsheet has been fully revised and you can download it from the members area
06/03/25: Solway Firth
The venue has been announced and booking has commenced for the Bongo Owners Scotland September Weekender. More details in the members area.
05/03/25: Limited Edition
Buy your 30th Anniversary Sticker in the Bongoland Shop now!
02/03/25: Bash
Booking commences on Friday 14th March and the cost is £25 with electric hook up and £19 without. More details in the members area.
23/02/25: Tough Northerners
23 Bongos have already booked for the Lake District meeting in April. More details in the members area.
23/02/25: Mike’s Car Room
Mike is a Bongo mec hanic and operates a collection and delivery service in the Colchester area. The list of Bongo friendly garages in the members area has been updated.
16/02/25: Phone Bobby
16 Bongos have already booked for the Southern Softies meeting at Wallingford in May. More details in the members area.
14/02/25: 30th Anniversary Day Meet
Easter Saturday in Sheffield! More information on the Forum. Free sticker if you attend!
29/01/25: All Change for Pitstop
Janners Pitstop of Bodmin have changed their name and moved down the road. The list of Bongo friendly garages in the members area has been updated. Mark is still in business but as “Mark Sampson”. You can contact him on 07765-881390 or by email [email protected].
28/01/25: Held Up At Customs
V6 Waterpumps are now back in stock in our Bongoland Shop.
24/01/25: Helping You To Love Your Bongo For Longer
Fred the Bongoman, formerly of Discount Trucks, heas set up a new business. Visit his website here.
19/01/25: Nice One Bobby!
Prices have been announced for the Southern Softies meeting at Wallingford in May. More details in the members area.
09/01/25: Nice One Becky!
A 30th anniversary event has been orfganised in West Yorkshire. More details in the members area.
31/12/24: 25% Off
Commencing 8am on New Year’s Day, and for 2 weeks only, the Bongoland Shop has a stock clearance sale. This is for members and non-members alike. Just use coupon code Clearance25 at check out. Online orders only.
29/12/24: Red, Blue or Yellow?
The “Antifreeze” factsheet has been fully revised and you can download it from the members area
19/12/24: Holiday Opening Times
The office is now closed for telephone enquiries until 9.30am on Thursday 2nd January. But we will still be checking emails on a daily basis. Merry Wotsit and a Happy Thing to all Bongo owners everywhere!
13/12/24: Latest Newsletter
Edition 85 of the club newsletter is now available for download from the members area. Webplus and Postal members will receive a copy in the post shortly.
06/12/24: Password
The password to enter the members area has now changed and email was sent this morning. If you can’t find it, check your Spam or Promotions folders
27/11/24: Why Do Sensors Fail?
The “ABS” factsheet has been amended and you can download it from the members area
24/11/24: Thirty Years Event
An alternative booking method has been put in place for those who don’t use Facebook. See the members area for full details.
19/11/24: Speed Record
JAL, importers and converters of Bongos and other grey imports, have announced they are going to attempt to beat the world land speed record for a motorhome. I’ve started a discussion about this over on the Forum.
17/11/24: Thirty Years of the Mazda Bongo
Next September there will be a weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary. This has been organised by Rebecca McKay, see the members area for full details. Also, the prices have been announced for the Bongo Fest South West.