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Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho ! There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals ! You can see through them, from inside the vehicle. They are fitted to the rear or side windows. Certainly a way of customising you Alphie If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube

After a little more research, I believe you will need a different dash cluster; certainly the main one as that is where there the radar 'graphic symbols' appear. They is an additional LCD above the usual odometer.

I regret to admit that my approach to oiling the struts has not improved their operation. (Struts, not tailgate hinges; which did respond to WD40). I intend to use some silicone spray and hopefully that will cure the uneven opening. (I am considering disconnecting the linkage to test the motor response, but without a real load I am not sure the test is meaningful.) For those with deep pockets, my local Alphard friendly main dealer advises me that the K type units, as fitted to my Alphie, are still available.. Great news ? Not really ! Close to £200 each, but genuine Toyota OEM. I confess, I am so irritated by the juddering I may speak nicely to Santa.

Most official Toyota Dealers will not go near grey imports. That is why garages like Snows are so useful for routine planned work, because they will. I understand Plymouth is some way from you, but the Barbican is a nice place to visit while Snows work on your Van. Or Dyernostics are close to you (Bodmin), I am sure they can take care of routing servicing.

And of much more use !

I have lane assist, but I don't have radar. Strange, I do have what I thought were radar emitters but there are running lights !

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I respectfully suggest you send a PM to Picasso.

My guess would be front screen demister, which implies you have (at least part of ) a Cold Climate option fitted.

HHmmm. I would check they're legal ! Mr Policeman might not be too happy.

Heaven in Devon ?

Yes, Jackery (or some other brand) is a great idea

You can use them on under your windscreen but the efficiency is way lower as your windscreen will block much of the UV. Some charging current is better than none. Just Kampers sell a foldable solar panel for windscreen use, but not cheap. You would also need a cigarette socket fitted that is not wired through the ignition switch. What fridge do you have ? What current does it draw ? Another option would be a 3 way fridge, but then you will need to have room for the gas cylinder ! And another, less satisfactory, option is a substantial chest type cool box partially filled with 'frozen freezer bricks'

Snows in Paignton too, the main dealer I use. Whereabouts are you in Cornwall ?

This IS the most popular topic, and fastest growing, for ages. I hope it all happens. Should be great fun. Well done to OldWellhouse, and others, for throwing their enthusiasm into this and promoting the initial idea.

I respectfully suggest you try and find a source for the radar emitter and receiver before pursuing this. Even if the wiring loom is already there, without the sensors...... I am guessing, but I expect OEM sensors will be very expensive.

Great idea, but Coventry, despite being very central, is too far me. Hopefully Alphard or Campard, it will be successful.

Gen 1 is 70 litres. My guess is Gen 2 is similar; so 4. litres sounds about right.

Perhaps you should call DyerNostics, in Bodmin. He is a Toyota trained specialist concentrating, I believe, on engines. But.... I understand it is not a difficult job, but the axle needs to come down. Give him a call, nothing to loose. Other than that call Snows in Plymouth, they will work on you van.

Hello Suzzie, Welcome to the Forum. Lithium batteries are not cheap ! How often will you be off grid for 7 days ? Water pump should not deplete battery much, unless you shower all the time. Solar power will need charger circuits, plus, of course, the panels need to be fixed to the pop top (if you go that route). Some folks get rigid panels for beside the van. I which case you just need somewhere to store them while on the move. Part time generator if you are way off grid, not cheap either ! Good Luck and Happy Camparding. depends how much your installer is looking to do the job for you

To be clear, I was not suggesting it is not fit for purpose, just the feedback could be better.

Or put it under your mattress at home for a few days !

Very interesting.

I am not, and have never been, an electrician ! My opinion is no it is not dangerous, but worth being aware of. Feel the cable. However, I certainly would not advise putting the (coiled) cable in a bag to keep it dry. I have been known to place the coiled reel under the tail to keep it dry from the rain. Naughty ! I am not familiar with the Kamp Diddy. I doubt it draws much current; but keep it away from the sink and any drinks ! When I run a fan heater it is always on minimum heat; otherwise the van gets too hot too quickly. It is worth asking the campsite what amperage their supply is? Most are 16A, some are 10A, and some are 5A !! Some even have zero amps !

Front screen should not allow you to watch DVDs while driving,; listen yes, watch no. So it does sound like a footbrake override that allows 12V to whatever is the correct pin !