Hi there! Many tyres have softer sidewalls than others, and that makes a LOT of difference. Just because it should be fine (95 in the UK says it's good for 690kg per tyre) does not mean it's great. My personal experience over many years and many different vehicles / tyres. I put Bridgestone Touranza on our Subaru, and they were "Extra Load" rated too, but the sidewall was rubbish when compared directly side by side to the "economy" tyres I took off. So much so that a pot hole put 2 slices in one of them, that I am totally confident the others would have survived! After that I ran them at 42 psi instead of 36. Then when I could, I swapped them back to the others, never had another problem. So, currently on our Vellfire, I have those "economy" tyres, Accelera PHi R, (with official A rated grip) and run them 4 psi up on the plate figures. Cheers, Nev

1) Its an AGM battery which is sealed and spill proof and wont off gas. important for use inside your cabin. 2) Its terminal configuration is reversed compared to the commonly available batteries. Find a used battery from the wreckers that meets those two requirements, give it a shot. Cheers,

Hi All. I am currently driving the MNH15 = V6, AWD, with dual captain chairs and sun roofs. so about 2000kg empty, the heaviest configuration. 1) with 205/65/16 95H tires, I find that the tire pressues printed inside the door support area are inssuficient its almost compressed onto its sidewalls, even mroe so on the heavy front set. what are your expierences with tire pressures? 2) I find that I have to inflate front tires an additional 15% to get it to match the rear in terms of how compressed it looks/diameter on flat ground. Do you guys do this?

Hi Appretice Camper. 😀 This is a good topic. Personally I have a portaloo in the back. the camping one. We've blacked out the back of our standard alphy and then put a sheet between the 2nd row and 3rd for privacy. then i had a windscreen cover for the rear window (fastened jacket poppers to it and put them on the trim so it's a nice private space). Then this is where it gets interesting, I have bought an extraction fan which goes on a window and locks into position. We did have a camping stove but got rid of. Next is a plugin fridge we use that goes onto the 120v behind the drivers and passenger console. As for sleeping, not got around to that one yet. This way it does not affect our insurance. :)

Hi all. I am contemplating a European road trip next year possibly 4-6 weeks for my birthday, its a big one lol. I am a complete novice to this, although I have driven to the south of France and Spain for over twenty years now in cars and would value your advice and recommendations please. Looking at an Alphard / Vellfire and would love to know the following. What manufacturer options are the most useful, unnecessary? What accessories are the most useful Type of awning. I am thinking a drive away is probably best for me so as can set up and then sightsee. I think that the slimline side pod with the cooker etc behind the drivers seat so that the bed is as big as possible for a good nights sleep, there are two of us. Is an inside cooker facility useful or is it better set up outside. Would it be better to get already converted or buy one with a view to convert to my specifications. Is the Toyota big enough for this duration. Any other thoughts, recommendations and things to avoid would be greatly appreciated

Looking for some advice. If I remove the rear seats in my 2013 Alphard 2.4, which reduces the capacity from 7 seats to 4, do I need to inform the DVLA? TIA