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Hi there,doing this Thursday, how long was this route in the one day please

It was a relic form the steam age. It was a water tower for steam locos which were used on the Tetbury branch. On the other side of the station you would have seen the platform for the Cirencester branch. Both branches closed in the 1960s.

I looked into one of these corroding death traps-the best tool for a Bongo is called Gov.UkMot history checker ... youl never spend a penny on one as youl end up buying something else..

Thanks for sharing! I enjoy the videos that I have just come across. I have a 2001 PopTop Bongo! I have not modified it yet because I am on-call as the deso driver for my daughter & friends. lol, I'm in Australia. Cheers, Deb :)

I've been using P4N for years. I'm curious to know what you think of SearchforSites and how it compares?

Watching from Sherwood in Nottingham. I’ve been watching your channel after buying a wreck of a bongo a year ago. As an early import 1997 on an N plate, It’s back on the road after 8 years in a shed, and just about finished converting it; we’re hoping to get a start using it in earnest this March/April hopefully. Love your calming videos, thanks for the tips on the way

Hi can I ask you what garage you use in Worcester please as I am in redditch and need help with my BONGO x

25 years as a hgv European driver, what ever you want to know about Europe then please ask.

Thanks!!

Just found your channel Julia and I love it 😊. Going in the Bongo to pick up some ex battery hens tomorrow, to bring home ready to move into their new house and run my husband has built for them.

I have a great guy up here in Cumbria, but that's possibly too far away for you? He only does Bongo's, nothing else, and knows what he's talking about.

Love my camper but with my total was as low as yours😂.T5 ownership can be expensive. AS U SAY SMILES PER MILES AND MEMORIES MADE.❤

I’m getting a new ( well used but new to me) Bongo at the start of December with my redundancy money. My currant one is on its last legs :( I plan to slowly work my way all the way around the coasts of the UK during the course of 2024 before going back into employment in 2025. I’ve worked full time since I left school at 16 in 1994 and see this as a good opportunity to do this tour. Would be lovely to bump into you and a Richard for a good old chin wag if out Bongo paths ever cross. It’s great to see another vid from you. It has lifted my day :)

Good to see you! Those Bongo running costs are pretty similar to mine. I've just sold mine after 8 years of ownership, and smiles per mile!

Really interesting and useful thanks, I’m going to look into insurance again when I renew next year. I had my sills and arches done this year, I think you have that info? Also Autocraft, great garage in Cardiff that know bongos, unfortunately not for the bodywork though. Nice to see you back!

I've missed your vids! Have you got a particular destination in mind for your next Bongo adventure?

Interesting Videos .I had a Bongo for 10 years (P) Only one year I got through MOT without anything Rust every time but with all sorts of other things including front crossmember one year . You are right about finding the right people to do the welding .. I couldnt get the right people.. Mostly patch jobs with lots of paint to cover it... I did manage to fit new glow plugs and replace rocker gasket myself though. I loved my Bongo but gave her up last year and sold her without MOT as the welding bill was 2k. Love your hardtop.. and good th learn you had her undersealed way back then .. Happy days !!

Good to see you back. Interesting video. Be nice to get sills done and protected for many years

I got surrounded by a similar crowd about 15 years ago. The surrounded me in a crescent fashion with my back against the barbed wire and even more bullocks were on the other side of the wire. I ended up roaring at them while throwing my hands in the air while working my way to the end of the field. It was an awful experience. But the relief once out of harms way was so nice

So much more storage in a high top rather than a pop top

Hi Julia, just watching this for the first time and you were contemplating maybe selling your lovely Bongo and wondered whether that might be something you’re still thinking about? My wife and I have decided to take the plunge so I thought it might be worth gauging where you are on this?

Sometimes it's worth the pain

You have great ideas, keep on thinking about the big picture, august 2023 and due to others ( you know WHO they are ) wants to reduce your savings and money in money boxes, prices are higher still, and will get worse, the world is preparing why shouldn’t we? Thanks for your bongo lifestyle

Very informative. Thank you! I had no idea that you could do a swivel seat with these vans.

Love the hat! It’s a classic.

Lovely converstion....wish I had one it would be perfect for me and my 2 dogs 🙂

OMG! I can’t help but laugh because last Saturday (22nd July), four friends and I got chased out of a field by approx. 30 cows in the Vale of Glamorgan area. Two of us were wearing red, including me, but I think the red thing is a myth and only used for bullfighting. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyway, none of us are fond of our bovine buddies and we were glad to escape unharmed. 😂 Thankfully you were too, but in those situations you’ll do anything to get away. 😮

Hi from west wales Thank-you for sharing your tips. Happy camping 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hi, I've just bought a bongo and live in Worcester. Can you let me know where the best garage is please? 😊

The room in the last Inn looked decidedly spooky! Maybe just as well you were both shattered. Probably slept through any ghostly apparitions! 👻

Thanks for posting very informative. Can't wait for your next video. Xx

I'm planning to get a Bongo and would want a bike rack. It's just me and my 5 year old so I won't have any help. Your hubby is super tall and seeing him put those bikes on it made me question how easy it is for someone whose 5ft 2. I guess a foot stool would be needed. So I just want to ask, are you, being 5'3, able to put bikes on and off the rack yourself?

Very interesting. Thank you 😊

Welcome back buddy 😂😂

Great to have you back! I’m finally getting our van back tomorrow, I’ve missed her and being able to just have that freedom to explore in gorgeous places. Funnily enough, we’re going to Pembs day after we get her back! X

Great to see video

Great vlog 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

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That Bongo is looking good. You can't possibly sell! 😀

yeah! epic masterpiece. amigo.

I came here because of the Bongo content, but it’s important to remember that the Bongo is a part of Your life, not the other way around…! I’m looking forward to see what will happen in the future, with all the aspects of Your life You want to show us…! And it’s YOUR channel, if You don’t like what You’re doing then it’s not going to be worth it in the long run! Best of wishes to You 💜

Literally just picked up a Bongo and loved hearing you vociferate how I am feeling about actually going places! Long story but aren't they all anyway thank you for sharing.... oh and the bunting 😂😂

Nice video in Cardiff where I was born and bred. I’ve also been walking the Taff Trail in chunks and there’s so much historical artefacts too.

Hi, lovely to see you again - hope all ok with you. I’ve just caught up with your walk on the Taff Trail too, just at the right time to inspire me to get out and about again as our bongo comes back this weekend after some bodywork. I’m looking forward to getting her prepped too, have really missed the freedom of just jumping in and getting out there.

On our doorstep and need to explore it more! thanks for sharing x

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Ahhhh my old neck of the woods! ❤

lovely walking trail

Nice to see you again. Hope your Mum is doing OK.