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We looked at a Bongo before we got the current caravan and travelled down to Poole to see them at the place they fit them out.  They were very well kitted out and I wanted one until we looked at one with the bed down.  Could'nt use the porta potty and I could'nt see how if the weather was bad how you put the bed down and up again as there was no room for feet.  Out of interest and in case we ever need to get rid of the caravan, how do you get the bed down etc. I was shown the mechanics but In the showroom they did not have any of the coats and sleeping bags and paraphanalia that is needed, where do you put that when putting bed down.  Obvious answer is a pup tent for storgage but do you have to stand outside in your jim jams for access for doing the bed?.

Carol

Hi Feeblecat, I really fancied being able to go out for days, or show events where food stalls are expensive,.and have everything to hand for picnicing, toilet stop etc and the Bongos' would be bril for us in that.  Our caravan is one of  the smaller ones so maybe when we can't manage the added cost of insurance, servicing etc for a caravan we will join the ranks of Bongo users

Cheers

Carol

I would like that, a Bongo and a caravan!

Carol.

Quote: Originally posted by Carolbay on 27/12/2009

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Carol.

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can I just ask about curtains - there are the usual blinds and then I have cutains for back window and a velcro stick on one that goes behind the seats - does anyone have a rail with them that go round the front window - was thinking of having one put on...mines an older shape one 1995....mary

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Hi Maryn - does it depend on the set up re bed and fridge?  We can get into our fridge when the bed is down.  The bottom of bed is probably within a centimetre or two of fridge door!  Portapotti is exact width of fridge so in extreme emergencies (when it can't be discreetly hidden outside) loo can still be used with bed down in space behind consol. (incidentally, dog  sleeps on passenger seat folded down flat!).  Sure tests the agility LOL.  We have the rocknroll bed - dog travels on back outward facing seat (seat faces back door) with duvets etc in the floorspace bit.  When stationery duvet etc can sit on back seat.   It does take a bit of discipline and working out to get the set-up to work but it is very doable - and there is a big element of fun to it.  Some of our best trips in Bongo have been in the winter when we havent had the extra space of the tent - sitting at night side by side with table in-situ, small flat screen 10" telly strapped to drivers seat, playing cards and drinking gin - very cosy.  As before a bit of pre-thought makes it more comfortable - we have small folding down step-stools that double up as footrests and cushions as armrests.  I'm talking myself into an overnight as I type!