NEW Van conversion | Mazda Bongo Conversion

I converted another Bongo for a viewer of the channel. Using lovely vintage style fabric for the seats and sky blue cabinets with light grey trim, this conversion turned out very nice!
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[@colinwilkinson3648]

nice job well done 😊

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thanks 👍

[@aviduke]

well done Ian. I'm glad more converting more bongos. me and sol still love the work you did on ours. keep it up.

[@VantasticIdeas]

Ah thanks!!! I keep meaning to check how it's going. I'm really pleased you're still enjoying yours. I think Bongo owners are the nicest people to work with :) Say hi to Sol for me and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 👍

[@aslandama]

Ian , this is just a brilliant build. The finished interior is better than anything I've ever seen.

[@VantasticIdeas]

You are too kind, thank you 👍👍

[@brendanmcfall739]

Aah thats superb Ian, love aeeing your love for the bongos, and a fixed awning, your genius fella glad i found you roll on 2024. And the garden 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️, oooh no

[@darrenloke5486]

Well done, super creative and inspiring. Keep it coming!

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thanks, appreciated it 👍👍

[@linthamdesigns]

Seen this on FaceBook, so been waiting for the video, another great one

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thank you :) hopefully doing another interesting build next year with a very different layout! Cheers 👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Have really enjoyed watching your videos! Learnt a lot, looking to buy a Bongo for the family!!! Viewing a couple this week! Apart from the rust issue! What’s the next things you should check when considering buying one? Plus!!! I need seats with an ISOFIX!!!! That possible?!?!;)

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thanks for watching my videos :) Check the reg online for past MOT failures and make sure they've been addressed. Check that cam belt has been done (should be every 4 years or 40,000 miles). Test drive and listen for weird noises and knocks and that temp gauge works and there's no overheating issues. Check coolant pipes underneath for corrosion. Look for any drips and leaks of coolant or oil. ISOFIX I've no idea about, best to ask a Facebook group about that. I would ask any of the Facebook groups for a good checklist as they will no doubt give you some good ideas to check. If you are able to take someone who knows Bongos or can get checked over at a Bongo specialist garage then that would be the best course of action. These are near classic vehicles now, so there's always going to be something that can catch you out. Good luck!!

[@sold5729]

Amazing job once again!!!!

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thanks, it was cool to do another van 👍👍

[@Johnkol88]

ive been waiting for this video its been on facebook it looks amazing

[@VantasticIdeas]

Thank you so much, appreciate it :) 👍

[@Finn-pe7uj]

Hi Ian, fantastic conversion! As you are a certified bongo bed baron, I thought I'd ask if you knew the dimensions of the rear seats? Specifically the width, height from floor-to-hinge-mechanism and the distance between the legs. I'm trying to fit one in an NV200 which is a narrow little van.

[@LonicGheshu]

Hi Ian. I saw this on the Facebook group. Another great build. What 12v transformer did you use behind the panel, please?

[@daviddring8692]

I notice you've never shown the drain hole in sink. Was waiting for see that. As it's not designed for one. So imagine it must stand proud of bottom & not recessed like standard sink.

[@VantasticIdeas]

Sorry for delay!! It is slightly proud of the bottom but It’s hardly anything as the drain outlet wasn’t particularly thick material. On my other build I made a jig to inset the drain outlet but I decided it wasn’t worth the hassle this time. Cheers 👍

[@tictokandrobloxreal7067]

Hi - do you sell the brackets for the direct 4x4 please

[@gavinl082]

Hi there I really like the look of your conversion I are you still able to convert bongos and prices thank you Gavin lumley

[@VantasticIdeas]

Please email me - [e-mail] to discuss. Cheers 👍

[@user-os8wc6pf3b]

Hi Ian. How can I get in touch with you please? We have a beautiful Bongo we want to convert and I'd like to ask you about flattening out our seat upholstery please.

[@jamesa2491]

This looks so awesome! Would you be able/interested in doing mine in the new year? Serious question. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@VantasticIdeas]

Hi! Thank and I'm really pleased you liked the conversion :)

[@VantasticIdeas]

Oops replied before finishing my message!! Yes I'm up for doing your conversion, just drop me an email to discuss - [e-mail]

[@jamesa2491]

Hi mate did you get my email?

[@samfletcher222]

hi what was the size of the bed ,and also the cabinet where dicky seat is do you think it possible to put basic toilet instead thanks sam

[@VantasticIdeas]

Hi, sorry for the delay!! I've got a video called dimensions where I measure a lot of things. The bed is shorter on the kitchen side of things at about 170cm but the other side near sliding door can go all the way to the passenger seat if you wanted. Are you saying a toilet in place of the little seat? if so then I've seen people do that so it must be possible, but I don't know how useable that would be?

[@samfletcher222]

hi thanks for reply the sizing would be ok for me and i think a toilet is possible basic but usable as you never know ,better safe than sorry maybe even collapsable but usable the small footprint gets the cogs working some great ideas i like simple i m not really into kitchen i can hang a water bag and gravity feed dont need a sink just a bowl and pour using a funnel in a grey tank same with cooker a small portable job on table and put away all easier to stow away no furred pipes and smells or unit in way taking bed space which to me is number one a good nights kip and youll cope with the basics thanks again sam@@VantasticIdeas

[@ShaneCrom]

How much do you charge for a conversion like this and where are you based?

[@VantasticIdeas]

Hi can you send me an email please - [e-mail] Thanks 👍