HOW I CAMP IN MY UNCONVERTED MAZDA BONGO CAMPER VAN 👍🍻🚐

[@Bongoben]

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[@tonyeden8381]

Spot on No fuss camping Cooking on the engine using free heat wasted otherwise is genius as long as it’s sealed against anything that can get into your food of course Well done Bongo Ben

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@stevethetiler]

Thanks

[@Bongoben]

Thanks mate. I really appreciate that 🍻👍🚐

[@stevethetiler]

No problem

[@Chips273]

Ben, this content is so so good man. Keep it coming. Legend. 😎

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate. I'm out filming atm and have 2 more recorded so plenty more to come over the next month 👍🚐🍻

[@ginaandtommy]

Hi Ben, if you are passing Great Yarmouth we have a spare cool box you can have if you want it. Thanks for the videos very entertaining and useful for choosing our next sites. 😀

[@Bongoben]

Thanks . I should be ok as winter will be here soon lol. Thanks for watching the videos. I’m really glad they are useful to you 👍🍻🚐

[@mickyboy1955]

You cab buy a Magnetic Key safe for the underside of the van.I had one and it worked well.Just try to avoid big jolts and bumps.Never seen you fishing in your vids.Do you fish freshwater lakes,etc or sea fish? What do you use for bait? Great vid,as usual

[@Bongoben]

That’s a great idea tho I’m not known for slowing down for speed bumps 😂 I have fished in 3 of my videos. 2 were lure fishing and one was just a pond full off roach . I do also do carp fishing and sea fish with dead bait or feathers. Il do any kind of fishing but iv never fly fished before . Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@finnps8795]

class vid Ben, fair play!

[@Bongoben]

Cheers. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@barrywinter8770]

Top channel Ben.

[@Bongoben]

Cheers 👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@lc6192]

Great video... just got rid of our aging rear conversion in the bongo in a trade for some of the dreaded welding required, so a win win situation.. I found this a really reassuring watch, was getting nervous despite not using the sink/stove or fridge once and incidentally, youve got the hookup gear exactly where im planning on re-installing, which was an added bonus to see. If i catch you out here in Norfolk, i'll come say hi. Many thanks, L

[@Bongoben]

Thanks. Yeah if you see me out and about say hi. Thanks for watching. Keep living the dream in your bongo 👍🍻🚐

[@siflaxman5049]

Good video very interesting like it cheers 🎉🎉

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@heathernisbet4136]

Hi Ben, love your videos. I live in Norfolk, so i enjoy watching you explore all the places i visit, with your added humour thrown in 😂 keep up the good work 👍

[@Bongoben]

Thanks. I’m really glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@briantierneyphotography]

Great video can you add a link to the plate holder please I can't find it😀

[@Bongoben]

Thanks. I don’t have a link to that unfortunately. I bought it a long time ago from eBay. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@Be3672-h6t]

Ben, I found out about your channel a few days ago, absolute class. Love the reviews, love the vibe and keep on doing your thing. Looking forward to seeing how this channel grows! Ed

[@Bongoben]

Thanks mate. I’m really glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@Be3672-h6t]

@@Bongoben keep living the dream mate!

[@stevethetiler]

I live on the Suffolk / Essex border so will try out some of those Norfolk sites

[@Bongoben]

Hope you have some great times checking out the sites. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@UKVeteran2024]

Have you thought about an awning Ben? I bought the awning rail for £27 off Amazon, the awning kit £24 off eBay and some Silkaflex 522 to stick it on the roof. Then look out for a cheap awning tent as it's soon when everyone sells their camping kit and you will double your shelter space. Just an idea. Keep the videos coming mate!

[@Bongoben]

I think If I had money I would buy one but I don’t think I would get my money worth atm as I would not use it if I’m only on a campsite for 1 day. They must be great if your on the same site for a week but I normally move on after a day. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@Johnkol88]

Best thing about a van you camp the way you want and a certain level of roughing it is allowed so some foil on the windows makes you happy no need to spend money

[@Bongoben]

Exactly mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@iancliveedwards]

Very interesting Ben you are truly the King 👑 of Bongos 🎉

[@Bongoben]

😂cheers mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@deborahhallworth1626]

Thank you for showing your van setup. You have a great lifestyle, enjoy! Keep it simple, keep living the dream! 😊

[@Bongoben]

Thanks for watching. Keep living the dream 👍🍻🚐

[@savedaz]

Great video Ben Key-safe is probably not a good idea now, since you have just told everyone! 😂 ❤

[@Bongoben]

😂 that’s a good point . Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@ktswandering]

Heya Hon! I have an unconverted HiAce 2017 TDI. Love it just the way it is....has a subfloor and drawers. Everything else is modified camping gear. I LOVE it.

[@Bongoben]

That’s great. Hope you have been on some great road trips in it 👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@stevethetiler]

Love your stuff Ben it’s about time someone made proper down to earth real videos

[@Bongoben]

Thanks mate. I’m really glad you enjoy the videos . Thanks for watching 🍻👍🚐

[@stevethetiler]

@@Bongoben keep em coming !

[@stevethetiler]

@@Bongoben any recommendations for winter campsites in Norfolk mate, or anywhere for that matter in winter

[@andybolton4773]

Thanks Ben for the video, keep living the dream my friend

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate.Thanks for watching.keep living the dream 👍🍻🚐

[@davesdaze]

Hi Ben. Nice little van u have there, very practical. Interesting video of your storage bits. Bet u can't wait to have the potion your head some day, phew...... Hope u are well. Be looking forward to seeing your next campsite videos. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

[@Bongoben]

Thanks. I am very well thank you 👍I'm in the van having a few beers🍻 I have been out filming on some campsites the past few days. I'm not going to be able to have a campsite video edited and uploaded this weekend unfortunately but there will be one the week after. Thanks for watching 🍻👍🚐

[@scottjones6463]

Hi Ben. Great video. Could you tell me where you found those hooks you’ve used to hang the lights from please? Cheers

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate . I got them from a DIY shop in Norwich. They are just small picture frame hooks. They do work really well,as they clip in between the roof and wall panels.Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@scottjones6463]

@@Bongobenbrilliant. Thank you

[@zafiracamper]

Twas awesome to finally see your set up dude 🎉 and hotpot in engine = muppet 😂

[@Bongoben]

😂Thanks for watching mate 👍🍺🚐

[@graeme0762]

A new subscriber from Edinburgh. I came across your channel a few days ago and just had to subscribe. I really enjoy your passion, humour and sincerity. Keep the vids coming BB😁

[@Bongoben]

Thanks. I’m really glad you like the videos. Thanks for letting me now were my videos are reaching. Edinburgh is my favourite city , I absolutely love it. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@delbatley2373]

Great video, just need a fridge/cool box and you will have everything you need 👍🏻🍻❄️

[@Bongoben]

Yeah some cold Guinness. Then I will really be living the dream 👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@stevethetiler]

Bought you a beer or two 👍

[@Bongoben]

🍻cheers mate🍻👍🚐

[@garethsmith1514]

Something you can add to and refine over time/trips….. a happy home mate 🫡🫡🥳🥳

[@Bongoben]

Very true. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@knightbrolaire526]

Nice video, Ben! One day I’m gonna get a Bongo. Cheers from the Czech Republic!

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate. Thanks for watching and thanks for letting me know where my video is reaching 👍🍻🚐

[@chrstnldg6652]

Thanks Ben very informative. Makes me want a Bongo now!

[@Bongoben]

Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@thedonmarko5485]

Great vid Ben, and just shows you dont need a £50k van to have adventures.I have a magnetic key box that when we use our van i attach underneath and when not it stays inside they are only a few quid so maybe worth thinking about

[@Bongoben]

Exactly mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

I can recommend buying a waterproof carry bag for your portable potting etc. Expensive but worth the money. 😂 George

[@Bongoben]

I did not realise the porta potti bags were waterproof. Thanks for watching 🍺🚐👍

[@NorfolkNomad-UK]

We have the same toilet in our van, been trying out Solbio Organic Toilet Fluid as I don't like the smell of the usual chemicals, so far seems ok.

[@Bongoben]

I use elsan organic fluid it seems ok as does not smell of dangerous chemicals as some of those chemical ones are suspected of coursing cancer. It seems like good stuff but it is all I have ever used so I have nothing to compare it to. 👍🍻🚐

[@ritauren4069]

Key safe is not a bad idea if you tend to lose things . Keep living the dream

[@Bongoben]

Cheers 👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@TheAngryNeighbour]

How about getting a slow cooker, they only use around 100w. Come back to the van to smell a nicely cooked joint of meat, with all the meat juices to make the gravy. Works for our Sunday dinner at home. Cheers Ben!

[@Bongoben]

Great idea👍 there is nothing better then slow cooked meat . Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@borisbongo9494]

When I bought my bongo the previous owner or at least one of the previous owners had made thermal window blinds from this silver bubble insulation stuff, it's cheap and looks good, it was cut to the size and shape of the window maybe slightly bigger and it held it self in place, I think it tucked in somehow, I think it had silver or grey duct tape along and around all the edges not sure that makes sense...

[@Bongoben]

Yeah. I did see some of that bubble insulation at QD the other day. It’s definitely worth considering 👍🍻🚐

[@michaelobrien9825]

YOUR QUITE WELL SET UP.🎉

[@Bongoben]

Yeah reasonable we’ll. it would be nice to have a conversion tho but I do like the space wen the bed is folded up. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@grrfy]

Hey Ben, That lipo powerbank needs to be safely disposed of before it catches fire, do not keep it in your Bongo! That is ready to go, from a friendly RC/lipo User and Stepwgn owner.

[@Bongoben]

Thanks for the advice. You are right it's not worth the risk it will be safely disposed of. Thanks for watching 👍🍺🚐

[@grrfy]

🙂🖖

[@trevorjudd516]

Thanks for sharing. So....what happened to your old Bongo? Which year is it? Does the A/c work?

[@Bongoben]

The old bongo was a 1996 2.5 diesel. It had a blown head casket and cracked cylinder block do to a coolant leak. This bongo is a 2002 2l petrol. Neither bongos ac worked. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@trevorjudd516]

@@Bongoben cheers mate!

[@mrsteadyhands6408]

Nice video matey. Do you go out all year round?

[@Bongoben]

Cheers mate. I do unless there is snow and ice on the ground. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@frankyboy431]

Hey Ben, ive been enjoying your videos for a while and we've now got my wife on board. She watched your video with me about how to empty your chemical toilet without getting splashback. She laughed her tits off and is now a bongoben convert.

[@Bongoben]

😂 that’s great cheers to you both🍻 I’m glad you enjoy the video’s. Thanks for watching 👍🍻🚐

[@frankyboy431]

​@@Bongobencan I ask please how much does it cost for you to make one of your videos as we would love to fund one. Kind regards Frank

[@Bongoben]

@@frankyboy431 well it’s all down to fuel and campsite fees so it all just depends haw far away the campsite is and what they charge so it’s hard to put a nomber on it tbh but I don’t expect people to do that for me .🍻👍🚐

[@frankyboy431]

I know that you don't expect it but if its ok with you we would like to. We have really enjoyed your adventures and would like to give something back. If you have a think how much the last couple of videos cost to make. Then add food and a few beers in thats what we would be happy to put towards a video​@@Bongoben

[@frankyboy431]

The food should include a nice steak by the way

[@montygti16v11]

How much do bongo's fetch these days

[@Bongoben]

I got this one a few years ago for £1500 but in general the tin tops are around 2-4 k and the pop tops are around 3-10k can be a bit more depending on the conversion

[@montygti16v11]

​@Bongoben I'm looking for a empty tin top to convert