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4 hours ago, Andy 1730 said:

This is it the orange light in-between the two clocks...only comes on when I brake 

Rear fog light perhaps; that's what my Owners Manual suggests.

Did you check that one ?

10 hours ago, Kaleem said:

Hi I am new to this forum I have Toyota Alphard ANH20 2009 and I want to install the factory OEM Roof Monitor in my Alphard it has roof fittings there just want to cut the hole in the roof and install it but the problem is I have installed the Kenwood Head unit in my Alphard and it has video out and I want to connect the screen to the Kenwood Head unit. I am searching on the internet if I can get the pinout diagram from net so I can power up the screen and figure out the video input wires and moter triger signal wire? Please help me out if anyone know the pinout. Thanks

Hello Kaleem,

Welcome to the Forum.

They are not cheap.

I have three, living so close to the coast.

All mine are Meaco, a brand I can recommend.

Before buying anything, any brand, you could read the Meaco site as it has some good background information.

Don't buy one just for the van.

Ensure the one you buy, if you do, is suitable for your house.

My recommendation would be a compressor version (not the desiccant type (although I have one of those too)).

The compressor versions, imho, are much more suited to homes, and it will work well in your van.

Not cheap, but your home will benefit from it, and it can dry your laundry much cheaper than a tumble dryer !

7 hours ago, Michael Brown said:

They are'nt cheap to buy. I still have not dealt with the condensation inside the glass lense on my nearside one. I have a few jobs stacking up when I find the time and its not raining

Have you tried a hair dryer ?

You should get a humidity meter. They are very cheap.

Hot/warm air will hold more moisture than colder air; so as your heater warms the van the warmer air will draw moisture into the air; probably from the carpets.

However, as the van cools down that warm moist air will condense on any cold glass; a condition you are not experiencing.

Perhaps it is your AC. I have several cars with AC and none have caused a smell.

When you run the AC do you get a small dribble of water under the van, you should, otherwise the drain may be blocked.

25 minutes ago, Andrey said:

What to do to get rid of that odour?     I put new interior filter already

You may need to run a dehumidifier for several hours to dry the van out.

Do you have a relative humidity meter? If so, measure the van.

Above 80 and you need to dry it out a bit.

With all the rain we are having lately the humidity will climb too high quite quickly.

Any signs of damp or green or black mould ?

Does your van suffer from condensation on the inside of the windows ?

We use lavender in the summer (as we grow loads of it).

You can lower the windows a little (and leave them open, to dry the van out; but only if the outside humidity is lower than that in your van !

I use Turtle Wax Headlight cleaner (although not yet on my Alphie).

Good advice from Martin.

I believe the vehicle is sensing a 'key' close by.

Do you have smart locking ?

The new wheel offset should be extremely close to the offset of the old wheel.

Not being so is likely to be potentially dangerous, possibly illegal, and a point your insurance company will not be happy about at best !

Thank you for adding the mileage, as requested.

5 hours ago, George said:

My Alphard has failed its mot, Toyota are saying they dont make the front headlight covers or the windscreen jets  anymore for a 2003 Alphard Hybrid. Any ideas

Also it needs new drop links, Toyota are quoting £470, is this an ok price

I expect you'll get a response from Picasso on this.

I can't believe the windscreen jets cannot be bought from somewhere.

Have you tried Alibaba or Amayama ?

3 hours ago, Ajn stagsfan said:

Hi everyone  new to alphard ,never heard of them till my boss had a new transit kitted out at wellhouse barnsley. I saw a converted alphard and wanted one instantly,ichose a 2008 black imported (gen 10 ) 8 seater Aug 2023 59000 miles.i look on this forum and have changed stereo for android also have fitted cruise , all with advice from  the forum.car runs and drives beautifully.so high to all members I'm not a prolific topic answering techno fobe,just nosy

Hello Andrew,

Welcome to the Forum.

A gallon a week does not surprise me at all.

I probably would get the same, or even more as I live about 500m from the sea !

It is difficult to get the humidity just right.

What is your target Relative Humidity ?

My only caution is not to dry the leather out, even more than the summer sun does.

Dehumidifying first and then feeding the leather are more important, to me, than the green algae.

I di have a sign of mould; we left an unwashed beaker in the van !

Anyone have any tips on how to gentle remove mould from the 'velvety' material used for the inside trim ?

Preferable a non bleach based product. Thanks.

14 minutes ago, Manxman said:

My Alphard needs a new home as I am no longer able to drive. Topsham import, and Andy's of Norfolk rear conversion. MOT December, 2023: no advisories. Cool box, external cables with European socket, internal thermal blinds, satnav and radio. Rear conversion never used, and very few miles over the past two years. Sensibly priced for quick sale, all ready for that first spring adventure. Reasonable, sensible offers also considered. Excellent condition: £8000 ono. Email: ace_coach@hotmail.com

Hello Richard,

Welcome to the Forum.

Unfortunately your thread does not include the distance covered (miles or kilometres) which is a mandatory requirement in this Forum Sales section.

Please add immediately or your thread be be hidden from view by the members.

I have had the same thought.

I would have the van facing into the prevailing winds and rain.

Additionally my van would be facing the 'wrong' way (regarding night time parking).

Parking on the other side would upset a neighbour !

The way I park now is easiest for my EHU connection for battery changing and dehumidifying.

19 hours ago, Auticka said:

Hi all 👋

New forum member here

 We’re British expats currently living and working in Malaysia since August 2023

 When we arrived here and started searching for a family car I noticed Alphard Vellfires are extremely popular with the locals, it looks like 10% of all cars here (with the exception of millions of Protons 😉) are Alphard or Vellfires.

 Our oldest teenage son is 6ft 4! Just needed something to fit his gangly long legs into, so we choose an Alphard V6 with middle row pilot seats, 2008 106km (65k miles). Nice clean very well looked after car. Only experienced a couple of issues in the last 6 months 

New battery. Had to also disconnect the wiring from the aftermarket brake pedal lock as it threw some issues with the start button. 

New HID bulbs, New Wipers,,, usual minor consumables 

 Taking it on a very long road trip around  the South and central Malaysia in the summer, fingers crossed there’s no issues 

Hello Alex,

Welcome to the Forum.

As Geralt says, a nice contact for UK members to have.

I'll send a list of the parts I need next week !

10 hours ago, Fiona Cooley said:

VANGO FAROS II AIR LOW DRIVE AWAY AWNING with drive away kit. For sale £250

Air beam awning in very good condition. Perfect space for table and chairs or an additional sleeping space. 

Selling because we've sold our Alphard for a larger van and the awning won't fit.

Hello Fiona,

Welcome to the Forum.

I'm temped; but I have a rear conversion so need to think about where to stow it when travelling.

My dog and compressor fridge occupy the middle seats !

2 hours ago, starider said:

Hi, The insurance premium on my Dacia shot up at the last renewal, after a lot of phoning around it transpired that older folks[well retired] can expect a large hike in premiums!! It appears old folks are bad drivers and a greater risk???? I,and many others see this as an excuse to grab more money from us pensioners.

Each day we witness the appalling driving of the majority of young drivers[many uninsured etc.]. This group are classed as a massive risk with premiums to match, so drive uninsured. Something needs to be done to curb these terrible drivers[male and female].

Many have parents who insure a vehicle for their offspring as a named driver which means they are insured if they are not the main driver[unless of course that no longer applies.

Would be interested in your comments.

The Insurance Companies are very aware of the named driver ruse.

Most companies will not allow the actual main driver to be a named driver. Terms and Conditions.

Using the ruse will, I believe, be fraudulent. Result for fibbing on your application/renewal could be no insurance and the inevitable ban !

Parents beware.

1 hour ago, nov said:

 

This is what you need

 

https://autocraftmotorcaravans.co.uk/product/toyota-alphard-passenger-swivel-seat-base/

 

used by most of the converters including Northstar.

 

If you need help with the fitting, New Dawn Conversions(Midlands) are selling and fitting these as well.

Have you got one fitted to you Alphie ? Not an unreasonable price, imho, for the convenience.

Does the console between the front seats need to be removed (to allow the rotation) ?

On vans I have seen, it does. 

But that also facilitates movement between front seats and the area without getting out of the vehicle.

Very useful if you have a rock and roll (no middle seats) configuration.

2 hours ago, starider said:

Hi, beginning to think about cleaning the camper ready for the coming season.  We live about 10miles from Bude and are subjected to salt laden winds from the various westerly coastal areas.

Our property faces South so we have sun all day, Our vehicles are parked East to West so one side has sun all day,thus the other side,after a time begins to collect green algea in various places,eg behind N/side mirrors etc.This algea washes off the main areas easily, but not in all the spaces such as where the side glass joins the bodywork. I mix a little wash and wax with a small amount of water and go round all these areas and any that a normal wash/polish doesn't remove with a tooth brush[£1 for two, Waitrose].

A nice tip.

My Alphie faces east, so the passenger side gets the algae.

I knew about the tooth brush approach. I'll try wash and wax.

I also need to moisten my leather seats after a hot summer.

A small tip I have for everyone with leather upholstery is an old rag with a smidgen of polish and leave it under a seat ! Renew as and when.

Your can buy deodorisers that smell of leather but they are quite expensive.

45 minutes ago, WideCharlie said:

Michael, thank you. I’m currently wading through the literature and websites about awnings. Like everything else, there are pros and cons. I confess I’m not a natural under-canvas camper but I can see that awnings provide a great deal of extra space for storage and dining and so on. Research continues.

 

Paul, thank you. Your line of reasoning reflects our own. We opted for the rear conversion to preserve the second row of seats and to ensure that should we we be obliged to sleep in more or less the same space we would have sufficient room to avoid vicious elbows and knees during the night 😱

 

We’re fortunate in a way that I’m the only driver so won’t be forced to use the camper for things like shopping. We have a perfectly good car for such boring things. We have only ever intended to use the Alphard as an overnight campervan on established sites, and as a day van in areas like Dartmoor. So a pop top should suit us fine and my wife is more than nimble enough to scale the heights in pursuit of a decent night’s sleep. Standing headroom is a real bonus, I think.

 

Thanks again for the responses. 

Make sure, while doing your research, you ensure that any pop top you may have is compatible with an awning, and vice versa !

4 hours ago, philip klein said:

Hi, how do i get in touch with Adrian Flux.thank you in advance.Phil.

Google them.

22 hours ago, JP01 said:

Hi,

 

I have an a hybrid that has been sitting idle from Nov last year.  I have charged the 12v Aux battery.  It now will turn over, When you try to start it the ready light flashes but the egine does not attempt to turn over.   

The indication on teh head unit show one bar for the Hydrid battery charge.  Is this enough to start it?  Or is there something I have missed?

 

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

John.

Hello John,

Welcome to the Forum

On 1/31/2024 at 8:49 AM, bridget said:

Hi, I'm new to aphard ownership, 2010 and looking to set up for camping. I'd happily take these blinds. How much £ and would you post (I'm NW highlands Scotland so doubt I'd be able to pick up)

Hello Bridget,

Is you machine 02-08 or 2010 ?

8 hours ago, Dave Exmouth said:

One repairer said it will only happen again when you go over a sleeping policeman and I should look at just getting a splitter instead.

What machine do you have ?

02-08 or 2011 ?