The great Haddington coolant flush was a huge success ... supported by a constant flow of hot tea and goodies courtesy of Elaine. Thanks to Matt, Tony and Jim. Learned lots and a bit more confident about tackling more maintenance jobs now. Thankfully nothing is too urgent as it is getting pretty chi...

The seals are basically ok ... there is a very slight mist round the pump .. Bill mentioned in June I'd need to do them at some point. Not urgent at all. I had the van up on a lift a couple of weeks ago and it hasn't got any worse. Loking forawrd to the fun (?) tomorrow!! Mike Anyway, how did we get...

Thanks everyone. Jim/Matt ... Saturday sounds good. I'll be in touch.

Mike

Had spoken to Bill at Campercraft about doing this when he serviced my Bongo for me a in June. Can't get hold of him at the moment. Any suggestions as to where I can get this done within reasonable reach of east lothian? Not desperate but it does need done soonish.

Thanks. Mike

Sounds good. Will try and make it this time. Was at Red Squirrel Monday/Tuesday last week ... bit of a building site near the ladies loos but I understand a new until is due shortly. Great site though ... and much as I remember it from many years ago.

Mike

That looks like a great weekend. Pity we couldn't manage but hopefully will get to the Red Squirrel next week. Not had much chance to use the Bongo this 'summer' due to work commitments but intending to use it all winter instead!! Hopefully we'll be able to find some sites that are open with electri...

Yes .. he can be difficult to track down. I always call him on his mobile and arrange to visit. He is just out of hospital and clearly has not been too well. I find him honest, straight forward, very helpful and knowledgable so I am happy to travel from East Lothian. That is not, of course to say th...

Took Bongo to Bill yesterday for a service and a checkover. Had thought the handling was a little 'loose' ... 2 hrs later lovely smooth running sweet handling Bongo returned to me! Fantastic service and not hard on the wallet. Thanks again to Bill .. well worth the trip. I also have a DIY 'to do' li...

Still hoping to make this but will be Bongoless as we have no time to use it this month and it is still on SORN. If the weather is ok shall dash up myself with the only thing better than a Bongo .. Ducati and tent!

Mike

Much as I'd like to come along the Bongo is on SORN and put to bed for the winter. We shall resurface, after hibernation, in time for the Red Squirrel trip.

Mike

We will certainly be up for an April Meeting in Glen Coe. Was at the Kilvrecht (Loch Rannoch) site after Glemmore and again this last weekend. Brilliant place. Great walks. No hookup but not a problem. Does anyone know anything about Propex heating? Seems to be a lot cheaper than the diesel version....

Excellent weekend and great to meet everyone.Thanks to Chrissy for the organisation. Next time I shall bring a bottle of Glenklinchie and a large packet of paracetemol! (plus a bike with bigger wheels)

Mike

Hi,

Just booked in too .. for Friday/Saturday night.

Mike and Anita (if she can escape from work!)

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

I'll add my praises for Bill. My van was originally coveretd by Campercraft although I got it from Mill Garage in Duns who do VW conersions (and are really decent folk as well). After I had done about 4000 milkes I took it back to Bill for a service and some extra interior lighting, learned the full...

Me too. Only met Bill twice and he was a great help. His business deserves to prosper. Happy to support this if I can make it. Mike