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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.

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 ?

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.

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.

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 !

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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

Google them.

Hello John, Welcome to the Forum

Hello Bridget, Is you machine 02-08 or 2010 ?

What machine do you have ? 02-08 or 2011 ?

This is what they look like. ebay 265384052200 Unfortunately, this one is for vehicle with a manual tailgate !

I think you may have to follow a paper trail as your vehicle is a grey import. Does your vehicle have an MOT yet ? You will need need one to register your vehicle.

Since you have to replace two tyres anyway, the additional cost is only for two (more) tyres. You could keep one of the front as a new spare, if the condition is better than the spare you have.

Hello Lian, You could contact NorthStar and ask for their opinion. I would fit the recommended size, but go XL. XL will firm up the ride a little, but, imho, your Alphie will benefit from that. I have read, that on the 4wd vehicles it is very advisable to keep all tyres the same size and roughly the same wear.

I think you are absolutely right to get a second opinion. That tail gate and rear cross member are key. I'll send you a PM.

Hello Roy, Welcome to the Forum. There are not many kits available. I believe a place in Barnstaple supplies one. And there are removable 'pods' available. Are you going side conversion or rear conversion ? There is a lot of work involved in the carpentry / converting, just cutting the plywood accurately is quite a challenge If you want gas and electric available, than more skills are necessary. As your vehicle will be a grey import, most official Toyota dealers will not work on it. Make sure you have access to a capable mechanic that will; especially if you go hybrid. Good Luck.

Hello Charlie, Just one other point, which may not be relevant but could be vital. A pop top will increase the height of the vehicle. Obvious, I know. But if Plymouth is like Torbay, or other coastal towns, that increase in height may just prevent you from entering any car parks with height restriction barriers. Without a pop top, I have less than 5 cms, and that is assuming the barrier is at the height stated and is level ! I have a huge beach side car park near me, and many campers cannot enter it ! Everywhere else ? Double yellows ! I would agree with other members, think twice. However easy is it to climb up, as you get older ....... Consider a tent, or an awning. Awnings are not easy to get for Alphies, but many members have fabricated their own roofattachment rails. Search for awnings, there's lots to read !