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by dnitu001
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Spare wheel removal
Replies: 10
Views: 3569

Re: Spare wheel removal

Hello callum Don't think you can. As the rod is guided to a cable winding winch. It is a very simple design Given the considerable skills creativity and craftsmanship you have shown Would imagine you can create something Important elements Diameter of the rod. To fit though the bumper hole Length to...
by dnitu001
Mon May 16, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: European Road Trip - Gas
Replies: 13
Views: 9601

Re: European Road Trip - Gas

Hi Just got back from 12 days in France/Belgium/Luxemboug/Germany/Switzland/Austria/Germany/Holand/Belgium/France We took a 3.7kg red cylinder and had no problems - lasted the whole trip. We have a heater which uses a lot more gas than the hob. also cooked each morning and every evening - using gas ...
by dnitu001
Mon May 02, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Reversing camera - ground connection?
Replies: 2
Views: 2286

Re: Reversing camera - ground connection?

From memory! And it's about 5 years

Used the seatbelt bolt. It's huge and welded directly into the chassis.

Theirs one low down near the light cluster. With care can pull back the trim and hide the wires behind
by dnitu001
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Seat Belt Rear Facing Seat
Replies: 7
Views: 4146

Re: Seat Belt Rear Facing Seat

Hello If you have a look at the main page Click on conversions. Igmaynard.co.uk/conversions/ If you the go down the page to Either budget bongos Or Clear cut conversions You will see they have used the original seats and runners. These can be refitted But will obviously mean loosing the rock and rol...
by dnitu001
Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Small Solar Panel
Replies: 6
Views: 3814

Re: Small Solar Panel

Perhaps - if you had the money and you could buy once then the best would be good - so large panel and MPPT control box OR you could buy what you can afford and then upgrade to another panel later. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-MC4-Branch-Y-Adapter-Connectors-F-F-M-and-M-M-F-For-Solar-Panels-Cabl...
by dnitu001
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Swivel seats and insurance.
Replies: 4
Views: 5111

Re: Swivel seats and insurance.

No problems when I insured mine

just said where it was from and who.

really makes a great difference to the van and the room inside.

glad i did mine
by dnitu001
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: leisure battery..
Replies: 21
Views: 9882

Re: leisure battery..

Its the National Caravan Council, which are the trade body for campervans and other leisure vehicles http://www.thencc.org.uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_battery_scheme.aspx link gives details of the scheme. It was started last year - but seems to be this year the batterys are being identifed w...
by dnitu001
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: leisure battery..
Replies: 21
Views: 9882

Re: leisure battery..

Go outside have changed their leisure battery clarification Last year's battery is now classed as a "C" category battery. 70 cycles. With only light occasional use. Price the same around £70 (Which gives some insight into why the battery is struggling after 1 year) Their "B" batt...
by dnitu001
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: leisure battery..
Replies: 21
Views: 9882

Re: leisure battery..

Yes I tend to agree. regarding 11.9v being discharged. On the internet 11.9v seems to be accepted as 80% discharged and the lower end. With 10.9 being flat. However go outside - declined to accept the battery was faulty. Also when you look into the warranty it is some-what limited for example the ba...
by dnitu001
Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: leisure battery..
Replies: 21
Views: 9882

Re: leisure battery..

I had a go outside battery last year.

Looked after it all year. Keeping it charged.

One time charge dropped to 11.9v battery.

Battery damaged and only takes 75% charge.

So would try a different make. I will next time.

Bought a solar panel to help.


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by dnitu001
Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best one
Replies: 4
Views: 1767

Re: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best

Thanks Simon

Just the info I was after that those two ebayer are OK.

Any other options people have tried would be greatful to hear.
by dnitu001
Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best one
Replies: 4
Views: 1767

broken rear shock? how can I tell and which is the best one

Bongo has developed a nod. on stopping seems to keep moving. On pushing down on the van at each corner the rear passenger side seems the worst. moving more than the other corners So my question has my rear shock gone? Which one is the current best to replace with with? happy to keep it as designed, ...
by dnitu001
Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Trip to europe
Replies: 13
Views: 5335

Re: Trip to europe

Having got euro LV breakdown cover for my 19 year old van. i am reassured that the worst the worst will be finishing the holiday on the back of a truck and using one of the bongo friendly Southampton garages. As has been said a service by a bongo garage will be great reassurance. Ian in Bongo Towers...
by dnitu001
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Sills full of water !
Replies: 23
Views: 5261

Re: Sills full of water !

No not normal

but then again I have 1 of my bungs missing.

I also have 1 rust hole in each side which lets the water drain out. :?

but seriously no not normal.

than answer and the reason I do not know. #-o
by dnitu001
Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: SWIVEL PASSENGER and DRIVERS SEATS
Replies: 27
Views: 12741

Re: SWIVEL PASSENGER and DRIVERS SEATS

Dropped my van off for a swivel passenger seat today Alan at new dawn conversions had it all done in less than 2 hours. As the original poster said really adds to the layout. Choose not to have drivers seat has have the full side conversation. (But would if I did my layout again choose a different l...

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