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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….”

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”

Number Plate light woes?

So, you are doing a health check round the Bongo, and notice when testing the lights that one of those number plate lights is out. No problem, right? They are only held on with two self tapping screws, and Bingo! – changed bulb and back road legal!! Wrong!! Unfortunately, the self tapping screws as fittedContinue reading “Number Plate light woes?”