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I agree with Richard, Your leisure battery should be partially isolated from your starter battery, probably by a split relay circuit. There are other advanced circuits that do connect the leisure battery bi-directionally to the starter battery, but I doubt you have one of those. Check your mood lighting, and any other after market gizmos that may have been fitted; ensure they are off or even isolated. In the extreme weather we have experienced lately many starter batteries will fail to start the engine; and will need a full recharge, even if the battery is fundamentally servicable. The cold is a battery killer. How about your alternator, and chance that has failed ? AND, VERY IMPORTANT, check the condition of your battery terminals, at both ends. Any 'corrosion' can have a startling (pun intended) effect on the battery's ability to deliver starting current. Measure the battery voltage across the terminals with a voltmeter. No engine about 12.6, maybe 12,2v. Any lower will be a problem. 10.5v battery has a dead cell. With the engine running the voltage output should be well into 13v and maybe even 14v if the battery is fully discharged and being charged by the alternator

The situation with tyre pressures and conversions is an interesting one. For a rear conversion the weight distribution across the rear will probably not be affected too much; albeit increased somewhat. I run XL tyres. Anyone who has removed the rear seats will know they are far from light. Of course, with a rear conversion you couldn't be carrying any rear passengers or luggage. A lack of say 150kg in lieu of two japanese (sized) passengers, plus potential luggage. However portable gas and water would account for some of this difference. With a side conversion things are a little different. However, I have never measured the weight distribtion of a side conversion, but my guess is it is not as evenely 'balanced' at the rear axle. Perhaps members can offer their opinions.

Leave it in drive. The tyre pressure should be on the info plate inside the door jamb. 40 psi is, imho, slighly high. What size wheels and tyres do you have fitted ?

1200 or 120 sterling ?

Lloyds Bank also offer similar cover to Nationwide. Although a little more expensive, it offers cover up to age 80 AND covers ANY vehicle I am trvelling in, whether owned by me or not.

Hello, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello James, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Matt, I am a little confused by this thread. To be clear, if you are selling a one off vehicle, provided you comply with the Sales Requrements, that is OK. Selling as a trade is not allowed without prior permission from The Alphard Club. Please confirm this is a one-off personal vehicle sale.

A "3 month warranty" is almost meaningless. You need to understand exactly what is covered, and what is NOT. Should an issue be identified; who pays the bill ? The vendor, some warranty company, or you (then you make a claim for reimbursement). It would also be helpful to understand who would actually undertake the work.

Don't forget to inform your insurance company

10.8v is an indication that one cell is down. I had this with a Yuasa battery from Tayna, within guarantee. They replaced it foc.

Have you had the battery tested, under load. This is the time of year, cold mornings, cold starts, when we all discover the condition of our main batteries. Mood lighting, fog lights and/or driving lights that are wired incorrectly. Best guess ? Old battery.

This is covered in this Forum, AND there is a video to help you.

Algys Autos appear to import several brands. Whilst this is no bad thing; you may wish to focus on an importer that specialises in Alphard / Vellfires. Many Importers re not able to offer maintenance facilities; so you need to ensure that you know where you will get your vehicle serviced. Do NOT assume the importer has those facilities and/or skills, or that your local Toyota dealer will work on your machine.

Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum. Flares are illegal in the UK. Take the flare to the Police or Coastguard, it it has one.

Toilet tents are easy to buy and stow. Portable toilets are easy to get, but less easy to stow. Most (decent) camp sites have toilet disposal facilities.

Do you have any idea why the engine blew ? Did you buy the vehicle recently ? Privately, or from a business ?

Hello G, Welcome to the Forum. The relevant tyre pressures should be displayed on an information plate in one of the door jambs. It won't be in psi !

After all this is fixed, you need to join the AA !

If you ae a BT customer you may be able to connect to their system. I cannot remember what it is called but, depending on where you are (at that time), you may be able to connect to it. However, it is not particularly accessible in remote or country/rural areas

He had to turn the engine manually ? What do you mean ? Jump started it, boosted it ?

Hello Derek, I have read that with 4wd vehicles it is very important that all tyres are the same brand, size, and wear. What are the state of yours ?

As Neville says, there are several of these sites. One I have used is "Does it fit". Some will not even k ow what an Alphie is !

Hi Bob, I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that you will need to inform your Insurance Company if you move away from OEM wheel tyre size combinations.

Hello Alex, Welcome to the Forum. Before you buy any machine, converted or not, my advice would be make sure you will have a reasonably local 'garage' which will carry out any maintenance you may need in the future. Many are not too willing to work on Imports, and some will not work on 4WD. It may be worthwhile getting some insurance quotes too. Good Luck, get the 'right' machine and you will not regret it.