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by markxt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternatives to PMS for charging leisure battery.
Replies: 2
Views: 873

Re: Alternatives to PMS for charging leisure battery.

Agreed… I’m in the process of tracking such a thing down. However… with labour charges what they are, I think the cost of repair v new charger will be pretty similar. There’s always the chance that the fault is less serious than thought…
by markxt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternatives to PMS for charging leisure battery.
Replies: 2
Views: 873

Alternatives to PMS for charging leisure battery.

My PMS3 Managment System is faulty and does not charge the leisure battery (confirmed by mechanic). Replacement would be expensive. Otherwise PMS works OK. Presumably I could permanently connect the 240V supply to a small ('smart'?) trickle charger so the LB is charged whenever the van is hooked up ...
by markxt
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: N.Lincs Undersealing.?
Replies: 8
Views: 6110

Re: N.Lincs Undersealing.?

Thanks Mick - very useful.

Dore don't do undersealing anymore. I've come across conflicting opinion/advice summarised (not surprisingly) that if it is done badly (not cleaning properly before sealing etc.) it can more harm than good. If I decide to do it I'd probably go to Rustbuster based on your ...
by markxt
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: N.Lincs Undersealing.?
Replies: 8
Views: 6110

Re: N.Lincs Undersealing.?

Hi from Brigg,

Sorry, can't answer your question but please post if you find someone local. I'm off to Dore Service Station, Sheffield on Wednesday and intend to get some info from them.

Mark
by markxt
Mon Aug 12, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tent roof rails pulling out of AFT
Replies: 8
Views: 3540

Re: Tent roof rails pulling out of AFT

…I remember now-I ignored the broken fittings and got out the drill…
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by markxt
Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tent roof rails pulling out of AFT
Replies: 8
Views: 3540

Re: Tent roof rails pulling out of AFT

Excuse my rather late entry to this discussion... I recently had this problem and solved it using thin plastic cable ties instead of screws/glue. Much cleaner and quicker. Most things in life can be solved with plastic cable ties. :D
by markxt
Wed May 15, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Midge-proof netting
Replies: 1
Views: 4771

Midge-proof netting

Does anyone know if the netting on a Bongo tent is midge-proof? We are planning a Scotland (west) trip soon and I am wondering whether the canvas can be safely opened up in hot weather (wishful thinking). Perhaps a DIY midge-netting tent could be made to drop over the top allowing the tent to be ...
by markxt
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Installation-headlight bulbs
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

Re: Installation-headlight bulbs

Thanks-I’ll pull a bit harder… while squeezing.
by markxt
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Installation-headlight bulbs
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

Installation-headlight bulbs

A simple question... one I didn't think I'd have to ask. How do you replace a headlight bulb of the sort pictured? It's not a conventional (older?) 3 metal pin + clip arrangement but a 3-pronged plastic mount.

I've pulled, twisted, squeezed, wiggled...

Suggestions welcome. Before I sledgehammer ...
by markxt
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Parking sensors
Replies: 8
Views: 40081

Re: Parking sensors

UPDATE!
As I have a Pioneer SPH-DA160 DAB unit I decided on a Pioneer ND-BC8 camera - not the cheapest but I assumed that compatibility would lessen the chances of any issues…

Installation was easier than anticipated and I confess to slight disbelief when I saw an image from the camera when ...
by markxt
Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Parking sensors
Replies: 8
Views: 40081

Re: Parking sensors

Thanks for the advice - I'm gradually narrowing the search down, poss looking at a Pioneer unit as they make reasonably priced compatible cameras. The wiring aspect doesn't seem too complex. There is a lack of videos showing various cameras/parking systems in use although they seem to use the same ...
by markxt
Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Parking sensors
Replies: 8
Views: 40081

Parking sensors

Hello everyone. I'm sorting out our recently purchased Bongo and will soon be looking at head units (possibly Sony/Pioneer Apple CarPlay). I need reversing sensors that can be used with the unit (rather than need a separate display). Good visual guidance is essential (my partner is deaf). Most ...

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