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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!

You want a USB socket but with 12v output, correct?

About £250 with Aviva. One of the main problems is that many insurers don’t recognise it as it was never an official UK market vehicle; however Aviva does. So far I’ve had no issues with them, I even paid a little bit extra to take it to Holland/Belgium this year and the premium was very reasonable, just £28 extra, about +10%.

The AA and RAC sell separate cover and will give you whatever term is required; not cheap though

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You might be able to sell some of that stuff.

Bought my 2005 v6 alphard last year and it came with a wide bore exhaust muffler. It’s a nice bit of kit, it looks good, sounds good but not offensive and there is no impact on economy or performance. the problem is that I have an aftermarket tow bar frame and it interferes with the exhaust muffler; I’ve got around this but it is only a temporary fix … SO … anyone want to swap their standard exhaust for my wide one? Come to my place, near Durham (Chester le street, near the A1 junction 63). I’ll do the swap, with new gaskets, and we’re done. Anyone up for this? pics show it as it is now, slung about 1 inch lower than would be on anyone else’s Alphard. Cheers, Will

My Aviva quote went up …. By £10! And then I added Euro cover for £28, so £288 total. I didn’t even bother shopping around and took that. It even offers ‘business use’ as standard, not that I need it. That’s on 8000 miles per annum.

@Gordio21 my figures are petrol, I haven’t converted to LPG ….yet. standard tank which is 60 litres I think. 65 litres, I just googled it, sounds about right. I usually fill when empty so about 60 litres each time (13.2 Uk gallons) from Which I get 600km, maybe a bit more (about 372 miles), so that’s about 28mpg. Getting more now the roof bars and canoe aren’t on.

@Gordio21 420 miles or km per tank? I usually get 600km per tank = 373 miles. Looks like current tank is gonna give me 700km = 435 miles. (No canoe on roof!) my old motorbike runs fine on e10 but it can sit for weeks without being used and e10 fuel goes off much quicker than e5. And with 10% alcohol in it the e10 draws more moisture out of the air into the fuel, this then condenses in the fuel and sinks to the bottom of the tank where it can cause rust and other problems. So if fuel is going to sit around for a while go premium! I try to put e5 in my old bike if I can find it. E5 is up to 5% alcohol, often it is zero alcohol. Whereas e10 is definitely 10% alcohol.

I use E10. my 3L is still doing 30mpg on long runs, running smooth, engine oil looks ok, and premium e5 appears to be in v short supply locally with many garages out of stock and most of the supermarkets don’t stock it at all.