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No Need to Flap!

So, like many Bongos, my roof tent fixing strip was starting to become detached from the roof shell. The tent is secured with a series of screw fixings holding the edging strips inside the roof shell, and these screw into an inserted nut in a socket in the roof itself. Except over time, with theContinue reading “No Need to Flap!”

Bongo – “More than a feeling!”

Have Bongo, will travel, right? Well….not recently, we haven’t! But the strange thing is, even stood parked in the driveway, Ali Bongo is capable of putting a smile on my face. In a few short years, the adventures we have shared, the incredible sights we have seen, the places we have visited. This, and theContinue reading “Bongo – “More than a feeling!””

It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll….

It’s a very true saying, “sometimes you don’t know how fortunate you really are”, and as far as my wee Bongo goes, I really did strike it lucky in so many ways. The engine has proved very reliable, and although a few of the rusting pipes underneath needed replacing, other than maintenance, under the seatsContinue reading “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll….”

Adventures on Arran

The combination is perfect – possibly my favourite place to be, and travelling in my favourite vehicle, and the beautiful island of Arran never disappoints. Currently sitting in the driveway, I am daydreaming of better times, and last year when I took Ali Bongo over the Firth of Clyde for a couple of days onContinue reading “Adventures on Arran”

Lockdown Valet, continued

My third day of the long weekend was spent with the outside of the Bongo getting the same treatment as the inside. I haven’t polished the van since getting it resprayed back in January, the weather not the best for getting the polish to behave, and then the incessant rains we had at the endContinue reading “Lockdown Valet, continued”

Lockdown valeting tips

After sharing a few photos on the Bongo Owners’ Scotland facebook group, I was asked what different cleaning products I had used for the big 3-day valet. So, I will share my “trade secrets” here! There are about a million different products out there, from a thousand different brands, and some work better than others,Continue reading “Lockdown valeting tips”

Bongo Memories-October 2018 trip

We are all in unprecedented times, unsure of the future, and when we might be able to experience something of the outdoors and our incredible countryside. While I am still working, and doing my small part in the ongoing crisis we all face, I am also daydreaming, and reminiscing of better times, which helps meContinue reading “Bongo Memories-October 2018 trip”

My 12 Essentials for Bongo Life

Whether it’s summer or winter, for one night, or a week away, campsite or wild, there are some modifications and life hacks that make living with the Bongo, for me, just a wee bit more comfortable. Some are covered in depth in previous posts. No doubt, this year will see some more! However, I thoughtContinue reading “My 12 Essentials for Bongo Life”

Stormy weather lifts the spirits – a micro adventure

Totally frustrated with the weather doing it’s usual, and the long range forecast dry spell arriving inconveniently two days early, I was in a foul mood by Saturday morning. This was compounded by the postponement of all the rugby, both international and domestic. So, not only was I not required to referee, I couldn’t evenContinue reading “Stormy weather lifts the spirits – a micro adventure”

Living with Ali, the art of compromise

Somewhere out there is the dream vehicle, the absolute ultimate in vans, with street presence, stunning looks, mountains of power and sharp handling, with comfort and luxury in the cabin, and space and storage in abundance in the rear coupled with every luxury and gadget known to man. It has the ability to travel forContinue reading “Living with Ali, the art of compromise”