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2003 v6 is 4 spd, isn’t it?

I’ve got a feeling that the 4 spd and 5 spd auto boxes have a slightly different filter. And if my hunch is right the link provided previously is for the 4spd box.

I’ve also fitted a little microphone on the drivers sun visor which plugs in the back of this so you can take hands free phone calls, the microphone was about a fiver off eBay. I tucked the wiring into the fascia so there isn’t much wire visible from the microphone.

If I remember correctly it was an ex-display model for about £130. In hindsight I should have paid more and got a CarPlay one … but this works fine and connects via Bluetooth reliably to my phone, and indeed any phone.

I fitted a standard UK double din Bluetooth unit in my Gen 1. Everything matched up in the consul except; Steering wheel phone controls (other steering wheel controls work) Front and rear cameras: I never used the front one, in fact I have since removed it. To get the rear one to work I had to buy a special plug from Japan for £95 and also tap the rear reversing light wire, camera now works on my unit BUT I don’t have the guide lines. No loss to me. It all Works great. Easy DIY job based on forum and YouTube tutorials! Be brave.

Pair of genuine Thule roof bars for Alphard gen1 (2002-2008), might fit other years, please confirm for yourself. They are lockable and come with 1 key. They come with genuine Thule square section bars. All in good condition. Would prefer collection from my home near Durham. Can post at cost but give me a couple of extra days to sort packaging etc. £250 or best offer. Cash on collection. DH2

@big_boz yes I used a ramp, I upgraded ramp to an extra long and extra wide aluminium one which i can strap down on roof bars if need be. It works a treat, I do lots of track days now with a Daytona 675 track bike and always get lots of interest and positive comments about my transport set up. I also have a 2 x 2.5m awning permanently secured on the R side of my roof bars and I’ve converted the floor to a hard base, but kept the rear seats and rails so still a useful 5 seater when required. Gotta say … i love this van, so versatile and reliable.

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Plenty of room for my Triumph pocket rocket too.

Please post pics. Most of these things can be bought very cheap on eBay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115727079273?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Bf7qveWcRpG&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=Bf7qveWcRpG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Correct! Straps not on yet, I depart Friday AM and will have the bike properly secured.

Still got this big ol rig, nearly 2 years, it’s been brilliant. Can swallow a classic motorbike whole too!