26-10-2021, 10:02 AM
Hello all
I have bought a Berlingo and it is a B9 version. Have had it for just two weeks and am in the process of turning the back into a no-build camper for 6 months, before hopefully making something more substantial next spring with extruded aluminium. From January of next year, I hope to create a YouTube channel with videos of my adventures, both what I am doing to 'Betty' to improve her and my trips. My channel will be called A Mandarin Wonderland.
This is my first time using a forum as well as being a novice in many other areas too... I am female, so I am fully aware that there are lots I know I don't know, so please forgive my ignorance and any stupid questions in advance.
My vehicle, according to Haynes, is a Berlingo II estate (B9) Phase I 5D, petrol 1.6.
Have a few questions, that I hope members will be able to help me with, please?
1. At the B pillar, in the roof, are three plastic discs. When removed, I think there is a hole to screw in something. I am wanting to use these to screw in rare earth magnets that will hold a curtain rail, to separate the front from the back, so I can camp stealthily. I need to know what size screws or bolts to buy. Can anyone please tell me what I should be buying?
2. My central LCD is B9, however a YouTube video I came across, they changed it rather simply (famous last words) to a second-hand one from a Peugeot 207, code 9664336280 and wondering whether there is a better option to get more functionality? The video upgraded it in order to get a parking sensor installed. There was mention of something to do with Bluetooth (that part number did NOT have Bluetooth) and reprogramming via Diagbox. What is Diagbox? I am considering asking Halfords to fit a parking sensor when they install my dashcams if I can manage to change to a different LCD myself. What are your thoughts?
3. My first 2 weeks with the car, I was just pottering around as I was on holiday. Now back at work, she seems quite thirsty, my daily commute is 20 miles each way, with a fair portion being on a dual carriageway. I would have thought that cars would be more economical at 50-60 miles an hour, however, she seems to be drinking petrol at a great rate of knots. Is there something I should be looking at to get a better MPG?
4. At what mileage should I get the cam belt changed? Currently around 68K miles on the clock.
5. Anything else I should be aware of, any hints and tips?
Many thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge and I look forward to many years and adventures with "Betty Berlingo".
Kind regards Amanda
I have bought a Berlingo and it is a B9 version. Have had it for just two weeks and am in the process of turning the back into a no-build camper for 6 months, before hopefully making something more substantial next spring with extruded aluminium. From January of next year, I hope to create a YouTube channel with videos of my adventures, both what I am doing to 'Betty' to improve her and my trips. My channel will be called A Mandarin Wonderland.
This is my first time using a forum as well as being a novice in many other areas too... I am female, so I am fully aware that there are lots I know I don't know, so please forgive my ignorance and any stupid questions in advance.
My vehicle, according to Haynes, is a Berlingo II estate (B9) Phase I 5D, petrol 1.6.
Have a few questions, that I hope members will be able to help me with, please?
1. At the B pillar, in the roof, are three plastic discs. When removed, I think there is a hole to screw in something. I am wanting to use these to screw in rare earth magnets that will hold a curtain rail, to separate the front from the back, so I can camp stealthily. I need to know what size screws or bolts to buy. Can anyone please tell me what I should be buying?
2. My central LCD is B9, however a YouTube video I came across, they changed it rather simply (famous last words) to a second-hand one from a Peugeot 207, code 9664336280 and wondering whether there is a better option to get more functionality? The video upgraded it in order to get a parking sensor installed. There was mention of something to do with Bluetooth (that part number did NOT have Bluetooth) and reprogramming via Diagbox. What is Diagbox? I am considering asking Halfords to fit a parking sensor when they install my dashcams if I can manage to change to a different LCD myself. What are your thoughts?
3. My first 2 weeks with the car, I was just pottering around as I was on holiday. Now back at work, she seems quite thirsty, my daily commute is 20 miles each way, with a fair portion being on a dual carriageway. I would have thought that cars would be more economical at 50-60 miles an hour, however, she seems to be drinking petrol at a great rate of knots. Is there something I should be looking at to get a better MPG?
4. At what mileage should I get the cam belt changed? Currently around 68K miles on the clock.
5. Anything else I should be aware of, any hints and tips?
Many thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge and I look forward to many years and adventures with "Betty Berlingo".
Kind regards Amanda