Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Diplomat » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:38 am

Plenty of Bongos have been seen in the car pak over the years... :wink:

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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by HenryClarkson » Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:05 pm

Managed to get a few jobs done this week whilst "working from home" [-X
Cant believe I have a reconditioned turbo that has been delivered to the office I am not allowed to go to :oops:
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Bob » Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:59 am

Frustrating or what? ](*,)

Could a work buddy drop it off by your door? [-o<
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Merlot man » Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:06 pm

Did a bit of work on the bus this and last week
- replaced the rear hatch struts with uprated ( 850n ) to help with the bike rack .
- replaced roof struts and fully re greased
- replaced inner roof / bed struts ....all supplied from SGS ENGNEERING great service
- replaced drivers side door loom with roosters kits ..... Now central locking etc all works :D
- triad to get AC regassed , found a leak :twisted: but getting it looked at
- replaced rear interior light ,,,now works :D
- got steering realigned , now drives beautifully :mrgreen:
I've a few more jobs in the pipe line to keep my spirits up AND keep the bongo right because as bad as it looks now ....... This will pass
Keep your spirits up friends and we will bongo again soon ...... These buses ar great =D>
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Bob » Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:50 pm

You're right there, Brian.

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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by HenryClarkson » Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:47 pm

Bob wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:59 am Frustrating or what? ](*,)

Could a work buddy drop it off by your door? [-o<

Cheers bob.
Just annoying and my garage is probably closed anyway.
Plenty to tinker with in meantime 👍🏻
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by mikeonb4c » Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:23 am

Merlot man wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:06 pm Did a bit of work on the bus this and last week
- replaced the rear hatch struts with uprated ( 850n ) to help with the bike rack .
- replaced roof struts and fully re greased
- replaced inner roof / bed struts ....all supplied from SGS ENGNEERING great service
- replaced drivers side door loom with roosters kits ..... Now central locking etc all works :D
- triad to get AC regassed , found a leak :twisted: but getting it looked at
- replaced rear interior light ,,,now works :D
- got steering realigned , now drives beautifully :mrgreen:
I've a few more jobs in the pipe line to keep my spirits up AND keep the bongo right because as bad as it looks now ....... This will pass
Keep your spirits up friends and we will bongo again soon ...... These buses ar great =D>
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by TheLongRoad » Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:11 pm

Zen and the Art of Bongo Maintenance sums it up in so many ways, either when she’s broken down or buzzing along an open road - just makes you smile and enjoy life. Read the book if you haven’t.
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by g8dhe » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:44 am

So how long do we think before we can start travelling again ?
I'm rather pessimistic about a likely date at the moment, I suspect that they might want to keep it to essential - work related - travel only for quite a while :-(
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Bob » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:58 am

I've a bad feeling you're right, Geoff. :(

I suspect campsites and pubs will be among the last businesses to be allowed to open, plus travel restrictions.

I'm not hoping for any trips this year, but will make up for it next year, and if we do get out sooner it will be a real bonus. Maybe a 'virtual Stourport' to cheer us all up. 8)

So bad I've even painted the outside of Panda Towers, a job I've been putting off for 'some while'. :lol:
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by g8dhe » Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:41 pm

Yes a Virtual Stourport might be a nice idea, have to look into the video conferencing systems and see what is available cheap :-)
Yes I think any trips outside the county are going to be bonus this year, hope I'm wrong but until there is a vaccine and most of us have had it or the real thing, then I can't see anywhere wanting or being allowed to arrange mass gatherings, maybe small groups might be allowed but we will have to wait and see ....
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Ian » Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:53 pm

I think the problem is with Bongos is that they are not self-sufficient. I can see campsites opening again over the summer as it is easy to self isolate in the outdoors, but using facilities could be a problem. As could travelling any distance to get there.

In the meantime here's some tips to make sure your Bongo is ready when restrictions are lifted

https://igmaynard.co.uk/blog/2020/04/29 ... wn-vitals/
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Flanners » Fri May 01, 2020 9:22 pm

I think once they start allowing people back to work/school then motorised travel will obviously increase and the 'lockdown' in the sense of remaining indoors will hopefully end; that will be fine for me rather selfishly as I can then get out into the countryside again for a drive in my van/cars for walks and bike rides; not worried so much about the use of pubs, restaurants and least of all campsites; still unsure how hill walking or driving my own car or eating a meal in the back of it after a walk etc has an impact on spreading Covid.
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Bongonaughty » Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:29 pm

Maybe a little list of handy jobs we could all do on our bongos during lockdown would be useful? Nothing too techie just handy little tart ups? I bought my Bongo in December and she went straight to body shop so don't have her back yet, but am compiling a list of stuff to do:

*convert all internal lights to LED
*order inverter
*order leisure battery and tray
*order switch relay for alternator to leisure battery
*find a good mould spot remover for AFT tent
*reverse middle bench seat (and fit additional lap belts to same)
etc etc etc
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Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Post by Bob » Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:42 pm

Hi

Seems like a useful list. :)

I'm pretty sure there's a Fact Sheet on turning the middle seat in the Members' Area. 8)
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