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Rojie

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  • Name: Roger
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    Alphard 3.0 (02-08)
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    2006
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  1. No. You do not have to use brokers, but they can save you a lot of time, if not money, I pay about £350 for a V6 camper; only condition is I have to have a gas safety certificate; not a habitation certificate. You could try to sell on this Forum; distance being to only challenge.
  2. Hello, What is a PDU convertor ? Leisure batteries are normally charged through a split relay by the alternator. I use a cheap voltmeter plugged into an accessory 'cigarette' socket wired to the leisure battery to, crudely, monitor the charge. OK, I looked up PDU; facilitates 'all' the leisure electrics. Seems to provide charging to the leisure battery from the mains hook up. As far as I am aware, my mains set up does not use a PDU, just a split charger and fuse/rcd. So, I do not think my leisure battery is charged when connected to the mains. That Varta battery seems to be for starting small marine craft ! Imho, starter batteries are not suitable for leisure batteries. I stand to be corrected. Have you measured the leisure battery voltage ? Off load, and on load ?
  3. Your van is much more clean than mine !
  4. Hello Alex, What an unusual question ! My thoughts ? No, and don't. Acquiring dry ice could be somewhat difficult. Transporting it even more so. It is very dangerous 'material', with all sorts of Health and Safety issues. I have used it in industry, not a easy task. Needs very good PPE. Applying it could be a nightmare, and could, maybe, just shatter the lenses.
  5. Why ? Does the tank leak ? I have read many threads on this forum where the fuel level indication is questionable, and only 55 litres are needed to fill. Does it really matter, unless you run your tank down low often (which is not a good idea) ?
  6. I run Pirelli XL on mine. Very pleased. I think you should not go with M + S, but need XL on the rear if you have a rear conversion. Tyre ratings, according to the Handbook, depend on the model (trim) you have. 95W is the minimum you need, according to the handbook.
  7. Very similar to the one I have.
  8. I agree with Chris, If your unit is OEM, or suitable for Japan, the unit will search for certain satellites and never find them.
  9. I am extremely happy with mine. I would call them mid budget, although I don't remember their cost. East to fit, easy to stow, very good blackout. They don't insulate as many internals do; but I didn't need that feature. Neither do they leave witness marks after removeable.
  10. When I travelled frequently in Europe, not in an Alphie, I used SAGA. Multiple trips of indefinite length cover, but it was an all inclusive policy; not just breakdown.
  11. My VIN is on the nearside B pillar. It features the model number and serial number, as Paul notes above.
  12. My reaction is to look for another. Some garages are excessively strict, (does it impress the DVLA), but the history could be more 'caring'. 120k is a lot of miles, but it is a Toyota. You will also need someone competent to work on it, if needed. As it is a hybrid, I would be worried about replacement battery cost, and where to have that work performed. Read Michael Brown's thread regarding battery cost. Based on what I have read about early Hybrids, I would not buy it. You ought to be able to get a Gen 1 facelift for not much more budget, albeit without a pop top. Good Luck, whatever you decide
  13. Glad to have you aboard. The Forum is about mutual help and understanding. We look forward to contributions especially on your new Vellie.
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