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Bongo!

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Mum2Fergus · 27/08/2012 21:57

So after months, nay years, of procrastination...Im in the verge if buying a bongo! Very excited!

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serin · 27/08/2012 22:22

//envy

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serin · 27/08/2012 22:24

Eh? Sorry too much wine here!

Good for you!

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Mum2Fergus · 28/08/2012 16:06

Thank you!! Independent inspection booked for tomorrow, assuming all well will pay deposit and get my Peugeot sold and then good to go!!

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Mum2Fergus · 29/08/2012 17:35

Bongo passed independent inspection with flying colours! Engineer said one of the best he's encountered so far DP test driving tomorrow then deposit me thinks!!

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sandyballs · 30/08/2012 07:42

We bought one in may and love it. Been away in it four times so far. Join bongo fury.

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Mum2Fergus · 30/08/2012 18:23

Already on the forum Sandyballs...keep forgetting the actual membership! Hoping to finalise sale this weekend

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Mum2Fergus · 31/08/2012 17:42

Sandyballs, have you any sort if conversion yet? Ours will be unconverted initially...have seen a backpacker conversion which I think will suit us perfectly

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Mum2Fergus · 02/09/2012 18:48

Deposit paid, pick up Friday!

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seeker · 02/09/2012 18:53

Get a low coolant alert fitted! And find a garage that's used to their "little ways".

And have fun. We love ours- we call it the beach hut that can do 70 mph!

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Mum2Fergus · 02/09/2012 21:38

Thanks seeker...Im very fortunate to have Bongo Bill luving nearby...he comes highly recommended on Bongo Fury website.

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BorisJohnsonsHair · 02/09/2012 21:43

Be prepared for a lifetime of poverty . Ours is a bit of a money pit atm. It's unconverted, but DH made a low shelf (about waist-heigh) to go behind the back seats, where we can put the cooker, water carrier and cool box. Underneath the shelf (and underneath the seats) we have some lidded plastic boxes which contain food/plates/cutlery etc. This works really well, as you can put the tailgate up and cook under it when it's raining, without having to cook inside the van, iyswim. We decided not to convert, as it's so useful to use it as an 8-seater, or a van (we have the split fold-up rear seats) when we need to. I'd suggest using it a bit first and see how you think you'll need to set it all up.

Happy camping!

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BorisJohnsonsHair · 02/09/2012 21:44

*waist-height, obviously

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seeker · 02/09/2012 22:48

Agree with the money pit- that's why the low coolant level alarm is a must!

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hz · 04/09/2012 11:22

Welcome to the wonderful world of Bongo ownership, we've had ours for about 18 months now and it has caused us no problems at all. It has been very reliable. Keep a keen eye out for rust though. Have you made sure it has been properly undersealed/waxolyled? It is absolutely essential as Japanese cars are not protected against salt and the elements in the same way as Uk cars are because of the different climate. If you are interested have a look at www.yellowfieldscamping.co.uk to see what we have done with ours! Happy bongo-ing!

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Mum2Fergus · 04/09/2012 17:15

Hi HZ, yep, undersealing booked for next week...very exciting

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Mum2Fergus · 04/09/2012 17:18

Wow HZ...impressive website! Have 'liked' you in FB too

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hz · 04/09/2012 22:13

Thanks so much!

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Mum2Fergus · 07/09/2012 20:34

Olly the bongo has arrived!! Currently sat in tent in back garden planning our first jaunt...saddos lol