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by Ian
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: Bongo Bash 2024
Topic: Venue, Prices and Booking Information
Replies: 0
Views: 598

Venue, Prices and Booking Information

9 to 24 June UK National Bash at Stourport. This is a members only event. Please quote your membership number and vehicle reg. when making a booking. Booking for electric hook ups from 9.30am on 21/03/24 by telephone only on 0114-2550836. Booking for non-electric pitches either online (see members a...
by Ian
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Southern Softies in the Thames Valley
Replies: 4
Views: 107805

Southern Softies in the Thames Valley

Arrive Thursday 16th May Depart Sunday 19th May Booking from 29/02/24 by phoning Mission Control on 0114-2550836. Site Address: Bridge Villa Camping Park, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford OX10 8HB. Website www.bridgevilla.co.uk Price & Availability: All pitches are on grass and include electric ho...
by Ian
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Tough Northerners in North Cumbria
Replies: 1
Views: 106158

Tough Northerners in North Cumbria

Arrive Thu 18th April Depart Sunday 21st (3 nights) Booking from 01/02/24 by phoning Bongo Mission Control on 0114-2550836. Site Address: Cardewlees Farm, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 6LE . Website www.campingatcardewlees.com Price & Availability: 5 x Fully Serviced Hard Standing Pitches @ £30 per nigh...
by Ian
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Quarter light glass
Replies: 2
Views: 39602

Re: Quarter light glass

There's an easier way of breaking in to a Bongo but I won't post it on here! The quarter light glass size is the same for all models of Bongo but the tints may be different. You should be able to obtain one from a specialist Bongo breakers but I suspect you will have to visit them as glass can not b...
by Ian
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo Wiring Manuals
Replies: 77
Views: 711719

Re: Bongo Wiring Manuals

I've also made them available for download, see https://igmaynard.co.uk/wiring/
by Ian
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Parts No Longer Available
Replies: 69
Views: 92643

Re: Parts No Longer Available

In a sign of things to come, Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Brackets for the front suspension are now being listed with Mazda as "Out Of Production". Our friends at AVA (www.mazdabongo.com) are exploring whether they can be remanufactured.
by Ian
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Admin & Club Matters
Topic: Edition 81 of the Quarterly Newsletter
Replies: 2
Views: 24715

Edition 81 of the Quarterly Newsletter

This is now available for download from the members area as a pdf file at https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... ewsletters

"Webplus" and "Postal" members will receive a copy via Royal Mail in a few weeks.

Read all about Melanie Sykes!
by Ian
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?
Replies: 11
Views: 155680

Re: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?

Spinners near Newton Abbot specialise in Bongos. Their details are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mazdabongorepa ... wtonabbot/
by Ian
Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: More Hold Light Issues!
Replies: 11
Views: 72368

Re: More Hold Light Issues!

Looks like this is not a Bongo Friendee, it is an E2000 Bongo. Different vehicle, different fault codes. What's the chassis number?
by Ian
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternator Failed
Replies: 3
Views: 13173

Alternator Failed

Asking on behalf of John from Leeds who has a diesel Bongo. His alternator has failed completely and a garage 1 mile away have said they will install a new one. But is it safe (or even possible) to fire up the Bongo and drive the 1 mile to the garage? With even my limited mechanical knowledge I know...
by Ian
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: 2024 (and beyond)
Replies: 13
Views: 54292

Re: 2024 (and beyond)

Here is the latest news on forthcoming meetings 2024 Meetings Unless otherwise stated these meetings are all confirmed. Except for the Welsh Bash you can not book until the New Year. 18 to 21 April Tough Northerners in North Cumbria 16 to 19 May Southern Softies at Wallingford 19 to 24 June UK Natio...
by Ian
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Allan's Vehicle Services
Replies: 12
Views: 25923

Allan's Vehicle Services

Legendary Plymouth based specialist Bongo mechanic Allan Bugg has been in touch to tell me that he is closing his business at the end of October. This is because his landlord wants to redevelop the land and there are no affordable or suitable workshops/premises in the area for Allan to relocate to. ...
by Ian
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Meeting up in the south west
Replies: 4
Views: 11171

Re: Meeting up in the south west

We will be back at Camping Caradon in September 2025.
by Ian
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Admin & Club Matters
Topic: Latest Quarterly Members Newsletter: Autumn 23
Replies: 0
Views: 95262

Latest Quarterly Members Newsletter: Autumn 23

This is now available for download from the members area as a pdf file at https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... ewsletters

"Webplus" and "Postal" members will receive a copy via Royal Mail in a few weeks.
by Ian
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Images from the Bongo Bash
Replies: 3
Views: 13337

Re: Images from the Bongo Bash

Thanks Geoff, a touching collection.

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