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by wwaveydave
Tue May 28, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Small Ads
Topic: Alloy wheels and tyres for sale.
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Re: Alloy wheels and tyres for sale.

Sorry, I was away over the weekend. I've sent you a PM.
by wwaveydave
Thu May 23, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Small Ads
Topic: Alloy wheels and tyres for sale.
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Re: Alloy wheels and tyres for sale.

Hi, I'm interested, where are you? Do you have more pics? How much? What's the tread depth like on the tyres? Any damage on either the wheels or tyres? Will they bolt straight on?
by wwaveydave
Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: WANTED: Alloy wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 649

WANTED: Alloy wheels

I'm still using the original steel wheels on my Tin Top Bongo and a couple are nearing needing replacement. If anyone is selling a set of alloys please can they let me know.
by wwaveydave
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Dismantle Rear Bench
Replies: 4
Views: 76962

Re: Dismantle Rear Bench

I looked at this for exactly the same reason and found this video of a guy dismantling one on Youtube. I then decided it wasn't worth the effort and made room in my garage instead!

https://youtu.be/Qy871J2cICg?si=x6vZ9N6y-hpWzSmj
by wwaveydave
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
Replies: 5
Views: 17243

Re: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat

It was £400 when I was checking. That was a year or so ago IIRC.
by wwaveydave
Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radio suggestions for a new bongo owner
Replies: 5
Views: 5925

Re: Radio suggestions for a new bongo owner

Personally I've been looking at a 7" wireless Android Auto stereo. I've got the best GPS/traffic software, unlimited music etc on my phone, so why not just use that to drive a screen?
by wwaveydave
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Problems with power dropping out, have I killed my engine?
Replies: 5
Views: 13188

Re: Problems with power dropping out, have I killed my engine?

I'm nowhere near as mechanically inclined as some of the regulars on here but IIRC the issue with E10 was that one of the pinking agents that replaced the lead was corrosive to some of the pipes, as opposed to not compatible with the engine in general. But like I said someone with more knowledge wil...
by wwaveydave
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Motorcycle Emptyness
Replies: 4
Views: 5604

Re: Motorcycle Emptyness

+1 retro points for the thread title. :D
by wwaveydave
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat
Replies: 5
Views: 17243

Re: Northstar Conversions Middle Swivel Seat

The only thing I'd say is that I decided I quite fancy this in my Bongo. They have a post on their web page saying if you're having any work done they'll lend you a van to explore the island while they did it. I thought this sounded great so I contacted them several times and didn't get a response.
by wwaveydave
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solar Install Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5199

Re: Solar Install Questions

You might find you can get a 12v charger for your laptop and drone. That's how I charge my laptop in the van. Ordinarily laptop chargers want 14v-16v DC so getting a charger to make that step specifically would be much more efficient than going up to 240v and back down again. My brain knows that eve...
by wwaveydave
Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 3M headlight restoration kit purchased
Replies: 4
Views: 2684

Re: 3M headlight restoration kit purchased

My garage does this for me every time I get my Van MoT'd. I don't even think I pay for it. Or if I do it's negligible.
by wwaveydave
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solar Install Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5199

Re: Solar Install Questions

I've been looking at a Vango Hob that starts at 100W and ramps up to 200W, 450W, 600W, and 800W. I've not found a low power 12v Induction Hob yet. The other thing is a Tassimo Coffee machine. Which I believe pulls 600w although I can't find the documentation I originally found for this. That's it re...
by wwaveydave
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solar Install Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5199

Solar Install Questions

Hi Guys, I've got a new solar panel and MPPT box to put in my van. I'd like to let you know of how I intend to install it and for those who have solar installations to let me know if they see any gotchas if that's OK? Current setup is 1 Leisure Battery installed in the engine bay, charged with SCR a...
by wwaveydave
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Problems with hills!
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Re: Problems with hills!

I also have a 2.0 petrol bongo. I also notice the long slow hill syndrome. My Bongo has always been like this since I've had it and I've always just put it down to heavy wagon + small engine + gravity = slow wagon. My Bongo will pretty much stay at 40 on a long steep hill. I don't get the loud buzzi...

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