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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30/07/25: Clinic Archives
I have updated the Bongo Clinic Archives pdf file and this 90 page document can be downloaded from the members area.
27/07/25: Apologies
We are aware that there has been problems with the Bongo Fury website over the last week, pages slow to load etc. This was due to a failed server migration. Hopefully the problem has now been resolved.
20/07/25: Pick of the Pop Tops
Yesterday’s Guardian newspaper had an article about buying and insuring campervans, including Bongos.
18/07/25: Minutes
See the Bongo Fury Forum for a report back from the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
12/07/25: Camping Caradon
A reminder that places at the September meeting in Cornwall are selling fast and we have 9 pitches left. More details in the members area.
04/07/25: Meetings Update
We will start taking bookings for the September meeting in Cornwall next Thursday. The April 26 meeting in the Peak District is now confirmed, but next year’s Welsh Bash has been cancelled as they no longer take group bookings. More details in the members area.
02/07/25: Edition 87
.The latest edition of the club’s quarterly newsltter contains top tips for your Bongo adventure, how the Ford Freda got its name, and much more. You can download it via the members area. Webplus and Postal members will receive a copy via Royal Mail shortly.
27/06/25: Many Thanks…….
……to everyone whio made a donation at the Bongo Bash to this year’s nominated charity, the International Committe for the Red Cross who are doing a fantastic job in the major trouble spots of the world. In total we raised £161.
24/06/25: Bongo Fest South West
Due to circumstances beyond my control (see above) the booking date for the Cornwall meeting has been moved to Thursday 10th July. Details of all our meetings can be found in the members area.
13/06/25: Revised Prices
The Selling Your Bongo factsheet has been amended. See the members area for a list of all factsheets.
10/06/25: Late Availability
There are still places left at next week’s Bongo Bash, including some electric hook-ups. More details in the members area.
07/06/25: Members Area
Please note that the password to enter the members area will change at 12 noon today. All current members will be sent an email shortly afterwards. If you can’t find it, look in your spam folder.
27/05/25: Power
The Leisure Battery factsheet has been amended and now includes some useful diagrams courtesy of Geoff. See the members area for a list of all factsheets.
26/05/25: Looking Ahead
Dates and venues are starting to emerge for 2026. More details in the members area.
14/05/25: Summer Camp
We are now taking bookings for the August weekend away near Kings Lynn. More details in the members area.
12/05/25: Brighton & Newcastle
There’s two more on the For Sale page.
11/05/25: Rust
The Rust Directory has been amended.
11/05/25: Bongo Friendly
The Garages database in the members area has been updated.
06/05/25: Norfolk
A reminder that we start taking bookings for the August Summer Camp in Norfolk this Thursday. Also, the booking window for the Southern Softies meeting later this month has now closed. More details in the members area.
02/05/25: Farewell Discount Trucks
Fred The Bongoman, formerly of Discount Trucks, has opened new premises near Andover in Hampshire.
26/04/25: Day Visitors
If you want to go the Stourport as a day visitor you are quite welcome to park up. We suggest a charitable donation of £5 to the Internation Commitee for the Red Cross. More details in the members area.
25/04/25: Back in Stock
We have had a delivery and all suspension and steering items are back in stock in our Bongoland shop including the hard to find Lower Suspension Arm Balljoints.
19/04/25: Today’s The Day
Happy 30th Birthday Mr Bongo! We are gathering in Sheffield to celebrate. Venue details here.
11/04/25: Meetings
Any unsold pitches for the Wallingford meeting will be returned to the campsite at the end of the month. Also, there are still plenty of places left at the Bongo Bash in June. More details in the members area.
03/04/25: Bargain!
“Fuel Lagoon” are selling External Silver Screens for the Bongo at only £15! See here for more details.
02/04/25: Stock Clearance
See the Special Offers page in Bongoland.
01/04/25: Latest Newsletter
Edition 86 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.
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.