MEGATHREAD3 - all accessories

[Teekay]

 This accessories megathread can be one place to jot down all accessories, fun gadgets, utility items, addon, links, share review, experiences etc that go well with Alphards Vellfires. I've seen accessories being mentioned on some of the threads but then struggle to find it.

[Teekay]

To get the ball rolling I'll start with the dashboard matts (

 

example: on aliexpress for Gen 1

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000021581313.html

[Oddcouple]

I’ll kick off with the £3.59 USB plug for the 100v sockets

[Teekay]

I'm sure there must be Bluetooth devices that broadcast in Japanese fm range, so without changing headunit, one can play stuff from mobile right away. I'll try to dig link and post.

[Teekay]

2 minutes ago, Oddcouple said:

I’ll kick off with the £3.59 USB plug for the 100v sockets

This is so smart and easy one 👍..silly to rip it all and install usb units inside it, that may even fail. I have list of 100v gadgets that I intend to buy! I think some from US might also work? Might need adaptor?

[Oddcouple]

Just now, Teekay said:

This is so smart and easy one 👍..silly to rip it all and install usb units inside it, that may even fail. I have list of 100v gadgets that I intend to buy! I think some from US might also work? Might need adaptor?

US plugs should be fine, this one is and works perfectly! Also ships from UK so took 2 days from ordering on eBay 

[Teekay]

I'll like to find decent quality curtains set... Any recommendations? Something bit proper like those that sometimes come with jdm imports. EBay has some listed but they look little lousy..

[Teekay]

Any recommendations on best Overhead display for speed? They look cool! I'm thinking to not tamper with speedo or anything at all.

[Oddcouple]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174427583514
 

should’ve put this on post, sorry!

Edited June 6, 2022 by Oddcouple

[Oddcouple]

40 minutes ago, Teekay said:

Any recommendations on best Overhead display for speed? They look cool! I'm thinking to not tamper with speedo or anything at all.

I have 

 

40 minutes ago, Teekay said:

Any recommendations on best Overhead display for speed? They look cool! I'm thinking to not tamper with speedo or anything at all.

So, this is what I’m using, seems to be very accurate and topped up with solar, charge it every 3 weeks or so..

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194986486281

Edited June 6, 2022 by Oddcouple

[Teekay]

15 minutes ago, Oddcouple said:

I have 

 

So, this is what I’m using, seems to be very accurate and topped up with solar, charge it every 3 weeks or so..

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194986486281?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yu2ki1YoSxK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looks good, I'll prefer one that is purely usb powered..always start and go. But great to see so many options. I didn't realise. Some expensive ones claim better/ faster / more accurate chip.

[Teekay]

Every car must have this gadget (preferably with lithium batteries) - LED flare...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B093RLNW2G

[Teekay]

Not necessarily an accessory but neat idea to get for Alphards 

Frequency Changing Import Converter Antenna Radio FM 88-108 Mhz For Japanese Car

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402056836607

[Rojie]

9 hours ago, Teekay said:

Not necessarily an accessory but neat idea to get for Alphards 

Frequency Changing Import Converter Antenna Radio FM 88-108 Mhz For Japanese Car

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402056836607

This topic is covered in Head Unit / Radio Replacement threads

[Oddcouple]

I guess this could come under accessories. Although we are now having an awning rail fitted, we did buy a magnetic driveaway strip which we had a play with and it does work. It wouldn’t hole on it’s own but pegged down it gave a really good seal and very much looked like it would do the job.

[Oddcouple]

23 hours ago, Teekay said:

Looks good, I'll prefer one that is purely usb powered..always start and go. But great to see so many options. I didn't realise. Some expensive ones claim better/ faster / more accurate chip.

My one…

[Teekay]

looks very neat

 

There are ones that also project the speed on windscreen that you don't need to take eyes off the road at all..I would like to have that one!

[Teekay]

Guess half decent obd scanner should always be part of our kit 

 

I've not tried this first hand but recommended to me. Should work for Alpha/Vells unless someone knows better ones?

https://www.mycarly.com/plan/?c=GB&b=toyota&n=Toyota

[Teekay]

This obd scanner comes as used tests and working in Alphards (assume both gen 1 & 2

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402956392904

Before anyone points this is duplicate post, intention is this megathread can be made as comprehensive, trying to help and not gaining anything else.

[Teekay]

Any accessories to light the footwell or below the car / doors?
 

Come on guys, if you really enjoy the van, I'm sure some of the stuff you did with it and feel proud of can be shared 

[Oddcouple]

I have some lovely blue lighting in both footwells and in the back, will get pics soonest!

[Oddcouple]

2 minutes ago, Oddcouple said:

I have some lovely blue lighting in both footwells and in the back, will get pics soonest!

Whoever put it in has made a bit of an effort as they are wired in with the headlights..

[Teekay]

13 minutes ago, Oddcouple said:

Whoever put it in has made a bit of an effort as they are wired in with the headlights..

Schweet! Lucky you 😛

Need to find the best in trade person in south east who can do bits and bobs on one go. No point doing it piecemeal 

[Oddcouple]

5 hours ago, Oddcouple said:

I have some lovely blue lighting in both footwells and in the back, will get pics soonest!

As promised…

[Oddcouple]

Please excuse the dirt on above pics!