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by Jimbobvfr400
Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Double Din Sat Nav, DVD and stereo
Replies: 22
Views: 11236

Re: Double Din Sat Nav, DVD and stereo

Hi, There have been reports of some of the cheaper Chinese made "all in one" units having a high current draw (up to 1/2 amp) when switched "off". Perhaps somebody with more up to date knowledge could confirm or debunk this rumour? It seems to be an issue with a fair few of the ...
by Jimbobvfr400
Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: French " Crit’Air initiative" be aware!
Replies: 14
Views: 11756

Re: French " Crit’Air initiative" be aware!

It's very unclear how this will effect Bongos isn't it. Some sections read that it's all about the specific EURO emissions standard and go on to provide dates for these. If this is the case I can't imagine any Bongo will get a disc. Then they publish this PDF that says year OR emissions standard, wh...
by Jimbobvfr400
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 65
Views: 126806

Re: Facebook

Speaking of search, I find it really annoying that by default a normal google search just doesn't include forum results from here. Seems like a missed opportunity to me.
by Jimbobvfr400
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:04 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: swivel bench seat
Replies: 6
Views: 5238

Re: swivel bench seat

Are you on any of the Facebook groups at all. There's a guy on one of the groups currently looking to swap back to a standard bench so there may be one for sale soon.
by Jimbobvfr400
Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:58 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wiring Rearview Camera
Replies: 25
Views: 10272

Re: Wiring Rearview Camera

My two penneth - I've done a few & the easiest way to pick up the Reverse signal I find is by removing the dials & use the "R" light feed on the plug-in connector nearest the drivers side, third cable from the left. Behind the dials. Good luck The buzzer next to the accelerator is...
by Jimbobvfr400
Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tiny Jump-Starter Pack
Replies: 26
Views: 12075

Re: Tiny Jump-Starter Pack

I've got one and it's brilliant. Mines called a Jumping Jack Supermax. I've not needed to use it to start a Bongo yet but it has started a 2.5D Ducato motorhome. I mainly use it camping for power in the awning to charge phones and run some led lights.
by Jimbobvfr400
Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Last few jobs
Replies: 16
Views: 7693

Re: Last few jobs

You've got a few options for the fog. You could get a hole cut in the bumper and mount one flush there, you could sacrifice a reverse light on the OSR and true it into a fog with a red bulb or when I got mine there was a small LED light mounted in the reflector at the bottom of my new style rear lig...
by Jimbobvfr400
Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Steering wheel controls
Replies: 20
Views: 6869

Re: Steering wheel controls

I'm awaiting delivery of a Cmax radio stalk and the bit of loom that it attaches to - I'm hopeful that I can fashion a mount for it below the wiper stalk and hook it into my stereo through an interface. Apart from the stalk everything else has transfered from my Cmax so the job should only cost a f...
by Jimbobvfr400
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Reupholstered original back seats
Replies: 1
Views: 2675

Re: Reupholstered original back seats

I can't help with the cost but we've got a side conversion from Northstar, instead of a R&R bed it uses both original bench seats but shortened and reupholstered to make a flatter bed. The flattening makes a massive difference. We still use a topper to make it absolutely comfortable but only an ...
by Jimbobvfr400
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Roof Vent Fan Ventilation
Replies: 9
Views: 4639

Re: Roof Vent Fan Ventilation

Could you mount a PC fan on some sort of quick release mount, to reverse just flip it over.
by Jimbobvfr400
Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Vango airbeam awnings
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Re: Vango airbeam awnings

I've got a Kela 3 Low which is chuffing brilliant. The latest models are available in 3 heights with the low a new addition, the previous Kela 2 was only available in standard or tall. I believe the standard will work with a Bongo but the low versions are much better. Being mega critical the arrange...
by Jimbobvfr400
Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Steering wheel controls
Replies: 20
Views: 6869

Re: Steering wheel controls

I was lucky as I got mine for about £50 including postage.

Mines a newer Bongo with airbag so that definitely complicated things, I could be tempted with an RX8 wheel but not sure how easy that would be to achieve.
by Jimbobvfr400
Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Steering wheel controls
Replies: 20
Views: 6869

Re: Steering wheel controls

I've fitted an axxxess swcstalk in mine.

It's an aftermarket stereo stalk and I had to import mine from the states, but it works very well.

I'll get some pictures tomorrow but have a Google.
by Jimbobvfr400
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2005 Bongo HID headlights flickering & cutting out
Replies: 9
Views: 4337

Re: 2005 Bongo HID headlights flickering & cutting out

does it get worse if you switch on high electrical loads like the heated rear screen & the blowers on full ? No, normally most noticeable for the first few miles after start up I would say. Could that possibly be because the battery is being charged more, once the capacity used by starting is r...

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