Arthur

Congratulations on your purchase. I took the same decision as you and got a 2007 3.0 AWD (4x4) with 15k on the clock from Calder in March. As we live in Wirral we stayed in Helensburgh for a few days to check out any potential faults before driving South and thankfully only minor teething issues experienced to date. Just back from a 7 day tour of Northern Ireland and we are delighted with the comfort and performance. Hope you have as much fun as we’ve had in our 6 weeks of ownership. Just looking around for a suitable drive away awning with magnetic fastenings but everywhere locally seem to be out of stock. Hope you’ve been able to make use of your bubble tent.

Previously with Direct Line but they won’t now insure camper conversions. Caravan Guard has provided fully comprehensive cover on. 3.0 AWD 2007 Alphard with European breakdown recovery for <£400 but they referred to a list of ‘approved’ converters as they won’t cover all conversions - something I hadn’t considered when I was originally sourcing my conversion!

I’ve had cruise control fitted retrospectively to my 2007 AWD 3.0 Alphard by Calder Campers based in East Calder, Scotland. I believe that another company based in Warrington has also done a retro fit to a 3.0 using Toyota parts so it’s something that can be done - depends on what you’re prepared to pay and whether you want to diy.

At least they filled the drinking water bottle free of charge but then we couldn’t do anything with it - no kettle and couldn’t pour it away on the roadway without breaking the law!😀

Picked up our camper conversion from Calder Campers only to discover that most of the £500 free accessories pack was ‘unavailable’! This included basics such as kettle and grey waste collection/disposal. I’m now looking for a small waste water container and wondered if any forum members can suggest/recommend suitable products.

Hi Colin I’ve just seen your post from October last year saying that there’s a key shop in Merseyside that can provide new keys. I’ve just collected a 3.0 AWD Alphard from a converter in Scotland and will be making my way home to Wirral in the next day or so. Could you kindly give me the name and address for the shop as I only got one key (plus a remote engine starter?). Many thanks