Donm

Thanks Jesa. That sounds a very good option. One company I have already asked said that fitting a petrol heater was too dangerous! I can’t see the problem if it is professionally fitted. Donm

I hope you have found someone to service your Alphard but just in case here are a couple of suggestions. We are buying a conversion from Andy’s 

Imports, Honingham, Norfolk.

Andy is very helpful and has mentioned that he uses a garage on the Dereham Road, near Norwich it might be worth a call on 07768933521. I met someone at SLMToyota , Norwich who was having some work done on an Alphard   01603480000.

Looking forward to getting our campervan by Christmas!

Good luck Donm

Just now, Donm said:

 

 

On 9/4/2021 at 12:15 PM, grubz said:

anyone within London/Kent area recommended garage ?

On 5/14/2021 at 8:49 PM, paulatharris1965 said:

Hello all we have 2007 Toyota Alphard Vellfire and we both have no knowledge about servicing vehicles, can manage to check oil, top up washer fluid and check tyre pressure, but that is the limit.

 

We called our local Toyota dealership and asked about servicing the import but they were not interested in helping out, maybe we caught the guy on a bad day.

 

Anyhow how easy is it to take to a local independent garage for a service, is that something any garage could undertake? Would they have standard items needed for servicing or are special things needed.

 

I understand that should something break it might need specialist part shipped from Japan, but things like breaks etc are they special.

 

Thanks in advance for advice and your experience. We are in Norfolk so if anyone knows of any garages around there which could help.

 

Paul and Helen.

Both Erbespacher and Webasto sell 2and4 kw space heaters but I assumed they would be suitable and safe to buy and have professionally installed.Maybe the old saying about ass of you and me applies😊. I need to check. Why install one? To stop at non campsites and keep warm in autumn/ winter. Any further comments or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks Donm

Thanks for your post. I have been exploring the use of a Webasto or Eberspacher small petrol unit which are described as ‘shoebox size’ but I hadn’t heard of the MV airo before. 
A friend suggested the small oil filled radiator when on ehu, found loads  advertised but not sure yet what size or make would be best for the Alphard. My wife agrees with the ‘warm woolly jumper’ view of wjvh but I would like to find a petrol solution despite being told by a supplier that a diesel heater with an extra tank would be safer! 
Thanks for suggestions.

Donm

Thanks for making me laugh, 😬but aren’t there any other practical answers?

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