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Hello Gord, OK, now I understand. I have a rear conversion but remain unconcerned. Why? My view is that the original tyres are specified for a full load. A full load being 6 to 8 people depending on your Alphie version. As the Alphie is a JDM, the weight allowance will be based on the average weight of a Japanese person. So with your Alphie, my guess is your seating, with seatbelts, is only 4 or 5; maybe less. The petrol won't count as that will have been allowed for in the OEM calculations. I think you are being overly concerned; but safety is vital. Concentrate on the condition, and legality, of your tyres. My tyres are fine, but when I need to replace I will fit XL, extra load versions. There is no shortage of Campers, or heavily loaded VWs vans, all over the Continent. They all face the same issue. I think the answer to your question is to locate a good tyre supplier/fitter and listen to their advice. Your could also email Kwik Fit, or Halfords, in the UK and ask for their recommendation. However, they are unlikely to have real life experience of snowy conditions in, or near, the French Alps (Or Pyrenees).

Hello Nigel, Tornados in Berkshire ? As an ex US resident (from the mid west) I don't think so. I have had the misfortune of being caught in one. Just a half mile wide. A real Tornado will rip the cover off and explode all your windows. maybe even lift your van off the ground and dump it somewhere down the street. If it is dropping hail, as they usually do, you won't have windows to explode and all your panels will be covered in indentations the size of cricket balls. I have a good quality, thick, windscreen cover, for the summer and night time privacy. I would not use it in the winter south westerly gales as, no matter how tightly it is secured it, will rub your paintwork. Good luck whatever you decide.

Hello Gord, According to my JPNZ Owners Handbook the standard tyre size is 205/60/16 95H. I am note sure I understand your issue. I feel sure that all the larger European manufacturers manufacture the suitable size. I am thinking Pirelli, Michelin, Continental and others offer the tyres you need. So you need the above size rated as All Season or Winter tyres to comply with French Law. I feel confident that a tyre supplier fitter in your nearest large town or city should be able to advise you correctly. As I see it, the vehicle, Alphard in your case, is irrelevant. Good Luck.

Hi Steve, The link works fine for me

Hi Sarah, Welcome to the Forum. Please attach a photo of your unit. It will help us to help you. You can drop your photo into the drag box at the bottom of your next post. Google Translate, on your phone, is one option eightseeater.blog.com is another if you have the HDD head unit.

Hi Steve, I tried to edit this to discover the sticker cost. The editor didn't open for me.

Hello Erica, Welcome to the Forum. There are lots of permutations for a conversion; and the price will vary accordingly. I have sent you a personal message. Please read it and reply.

Toyota Power Steering Fluid, 1 litre.

Just one other point, Nigel. None of the above will improve your cooking skills !

I agree with Michael, above.

Hello Phillip, Welcome to the Forum. Happy Alpharding

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum. Nice van. I like the two tone.

Well Done Esther. Well done Steve.

Hello Clayton, Welcome to the Forum. Seating. It does (at least) mean changing (some of) the rails. Your model will have four. You need five for the 1.5 plus 1 seating. I have never done it, but on the principle that putting things back together is never as easy as taking them apart, be careful. However, I would expect any converter to be able to do the job; although they normally only take them out. They may also be able to supply the seating too. Headunit. Can be done, ensure you ask about the cameras and steering controls being retained before agreeing to have it done. Curtains. My electric curtains are 'jerky' and do not perform perfectly. Unless you like to 'play' with them it is of no consequence. Park up, push button, manually adjust. I had thought of WD40 to lower friction; but friction may not be the cause. They do close and open almost instantly, I would have preferred a slow smooth action. Let me know about the furniture polish approach. I hope it works for you.

Hi Ben There is a thread on this Forum that lists reliable Alphard/Vellfire friendly (and competent) garages. Please search it out, and add your recommendation.

Hello John, You talk about 'we', so welcome to you both to the Forum. I have the same as you are getting. Fantastic. NC500, for you I hope.

Picasso asked you for the VIN number, which is allocated by Toyota; and is displayed on the B pillar, passenger side. I assumed that, because you said the van wasn't registered, i.e. assigned a registration number, you couldn't provide the VIN number as requested by Picasso. I am glad Lee sorted it for you, he is probably the best member for part numbers.

Does not need to be ! You don't need it registered to have a VIN number ! The VIN belongs to the vehicle, not the DVLA. You should find it in the B pillar, passenger side. It Won't look like a European one, because it isn't. Picasso is trying to help you. I checked the EPC myself, and there does not appear to be a rubber boot on there. There are more than one stay bar, maybe the boot comes attached to the correct one !

Hi Teekay, I know you have just received your Alphie, so it's early days yet. I would be concerned about this, as it indicates, to me at least, a lack of care and maintenance. Assuming you are not a mechanic, I would have a very competent mechanic, or the RAC or AA, do a thorough examination of the vehicle. Has it been MOTd and registered yet ?

As I mentioned above there are Sale Conditions. For the benefit of all members, I attach the following. Private Listings (if previously used in the UK) You must state the following. 1. Price 2. Age, Mileage (km's or miles) and condition 3. Car history whilst in the UK. Any Japan history is advantageous to the sale 4. Damage or faults 5. Location 6. Photos 7. Full description 8. For your protection and us meeting GDPR requirement rulings, Please do not post full name and addresses here. Please use the forum messaging system or email address.

Larry, We ARE trying to help you. I wrote a PM to you about this on Sunday. Please answer my PM I found six photos uploaded in January, probably the ones you mention above. I asked if the missing ones are those or some you uploaded more recently ? I also offered to move the photos to the For Sale section for you and pointed out that the Forum has minimum requirements for the Sales Section. Asking price is one. Please read the Conditions of Sale, answer my questions, and I WILL sort this out for you. I will also re read the Conditions, as I haven't for a long time, and need to remind myself too.

Be careful. Be sure to get a guarantee that your cameras will remain fully operational, and your steering wheel controls.

Hello Mike, Welcome to the Forum. I recommend you buy the JPNZ Owners Manual from Ebay. Worth every penny . What head unit do you have ? You probably have a CD player (and DVDs) behind your screen !

Hello Paul, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi Patrick, Welcome to the Forum Try eightseater.blog.com for instructions on how to use the HDD head unit. It's in English.