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Sorry, it helps if I read the header ! So Gen1 or Gen 2 Do you know you model number ? Normally on the B pillar. AH....

Please remind me Ian, Do you have a late model Gen 1 or an early Gen 2 model. Gen 1 has an indented front wing, the Gen 2 has a smooth front wing. Is it a 2.4l , or 3.0l, or 3.5l

I thought you might find this really interesting. Looks easy, or intimidating; depending on your point of view !

Hello again Earl, I was just admiring your machine in your introduction post. I didn't notice the leather on your steering wheel has split. What a shame. Thanks for starting another thread with this topic. I have a lot of 'wood' trim in my MZG, but you have even more than me. I'm jealous, well not quite. I have some wear, nowhere as bad as yours, on my steering wheel; and I have just begun to look into having it repaired. It's not particularly good news. Apparently, special needles are required to redo leather steering wheels. The company I looked at needed the steering wheel removing too. What with air bags I don't really want to go there. What I think I know, is that you need a specialist leather upholsterer to do this well. What is the trim level on your vehicle. Is it an Alphard V or Alphard G, (on the tailgate) ?

Hi Earl, Welcome to this Forum.

Hello Steve, Welcome to this Forum and thanks for the tip.

My conversion did take a while. I ordered special maple veneer panels on a four week leadtime. Somebody screwed up the order, so I had to wait another 4 weeks. I am VERY pleased with it, although it stinks of the UV wood protection. Have just ordered the upholstery for it which should be ready just before Christmas. Need to sort bedding, storage and dog hammock, then all the bits and pieces we will need on a trip. Good luck with the wheels. I sense how important they are to you. I am fitting locking wheel nuts to mine next week.

80 foot pounds or 110 Newton metres. I haven't checked my rear reflectors yet. Only just got my Alphie back from conversion. I have a pre winter inspection appointment on Tuesday with my local Toyota dealer. I may ask them to fit my locking wheel nuts, if I have them by then.

Do Toyota GB know you have an Alphard ?

Hey Charlie, How are you doing ? Some time now, no speak. I got my beauty back from conversion a few days ago, starting to fit her out now. Alloy wheels in winter, and you do a ton of miles. You were going to buy some summer alloys. Presumably because you want to preserve your summer wheels, and avoid them getting 'salted'; maybe winter tyres too; hence looking at these. You need to check offsets. The wheels aren't even Toyota. Your original wheels will use flatheaded wheel nuts, what are the Hondas? Are they conical ? Is the stud pattern the same? PCD. Are the stud thread sizes the same? By very careful Charlie. If I were you I would buy some second hand Alphard wheels and tyres. That way all your geometry etc, should remain the same. The only thing between you and an accident are your wheels and tyres ! Good Luck, and be patient 2003 Honda CRV do have the same PCD and bolt size.

Phil raises a very important point for all our LPG readers. The further you get in the South West towards Land's End the more difficult finding LPG will be. The M5 motorway ends at Exeter; make sure you have plenty of LP beyond there. I do not know whether Exeter serviced have LPG. I expect they do, but..

We all extend our Welcome to you. This Forum is the place to be when you need you questions answered. Please ask any questions in the relevant section. Thanks.

Toyota direct.

Hi Henry, Welcome to this Forum, I am sure you will receive some replies. In the meantime, there are tools on the internet that allow you to input your wheel size and tyre size; and to input your intended (or hoped for) new sizes. These tools will advise you of changes to rolling diameter (affects your odometer and speedo). They also advise changes to the width and changes to the wheel clearance increases or decreases, wheel poke and inset. They are vehicle independent so do not advise you of changes to actual clearances within your wheelarches. tyre to chassis or suspension. They will inform you of any changes in vehicle height, and loss, or gain, to the clearance in vertical gap. Give it a go. Finally, any professional tyre outfit should be able to do all for you, and measure any actual changes after the new wheels and tyres are fitted. Tell your insurance company what changes have been made.

I have not received the appointment yet; but Toyota wrote to me. it's included in their latest marketing material "Toyota To You" I need to chase it. Have you registered your vehicle with your local Toyota dealer ?

Hi Tony, I just bought the same prior to reading your reply. Great Minds... Mine are still in the post. Have you fitted yours yet ? I am a little concerned my adjustable torque wrench won't go high enough. Maybe a trip to my local garage that work on my Fords... I agree with everything you mention above. I believe mine are flat seating too. I found wheelpartsdirect very helpful. They are not cheap; but nor are the original wheels. Other readers. Please note the remark about Flat Seating. Check before you buy. I am also looking into other security measures. I need to understand the wireless locking system a little better. I am concerned about unscrupulous scanners when travelling.

They were some issues with the 2.4 in the States; and there is ongoing class action activity. As far as I am aware those engines were made in Kentucky (US) for the US Camry. Your friends Alphard will not have a US engine. Correct antifreeze and scheduled oil changes are the way for him to go for peace of mind. If he has a high miler, oil change in the auto box may be worth considering. He will have a cam chain so should be OK. I don't know how long the water pumps last. I am currently waiting for my (free) Toyota pre winter inspection appointment.

Are you burning (too much) oil ?

Hello again, Where did you buy your locking wheel nuts ?

Welcome to the Forum. Adrian Flux can be very expensive, although not everyone receives a horrendous quote. There is a page on this Forum with several Insurance Companies that will insure Alphards (although maybe not the 3.5l as it is relatively new to the UK market). Be persistent. Try phoning the usual outfits as your Alphard probably won't be in their options list if you try quoting on line. Aviva, Direct Line, Churchill, and many others. Good Luck. I am sure you will receive help from existing 3.5l users on here too.

But I don't have a Hybrid ....

Hello 100V users. I have not used 100v outlets yet but !! The inverter is powered by the vehicle battery. Be careful not to take too much power without the engine running (to recharge the battery); even then, if only idling you may drain the battery anyhow. As a Tigerbear says, the AC outlet switch needs to be on for the outlets to operate. (so you can switch off the kids entertainment as soon as it gets too loud, or they fail to behave!). The outlet(s) is(are) rated at 100W. I have two. I do not know whether they are rated at 100w each, or 100w collectively ! I assume collectively. Although I have a mains hookup I am hoping to use the 100v to charge my laptop battery when on the move, and use mains when at a campsite. I may get a 240v invertor to work from my leisure battery at a later date. Sourcing Japanese plug leads for European socketed equipment can be fun; try RS Components.

beanbean280r on ebay.

This is Ben Hau on youtube

Ben Hau, in Birmingham, can get your system buzzing whilst retaining all original functions for cameras and steering controls. He is beanbean (something) on ebay. Check our ebay. I just deleted him from my history. Charliec may know his ebay moniker. Try to PM him for help.