OldWellhouse

Sorry to hear that, but they sound like cheap fixes if you're still happy with the van overall. 

Table leg, I'd switch to a tripod base and pack it up when not in use, cupboard catches can be easily upgraded for buttons if you find the right type and sizes at screw fix etc. No idea about water systems but a jubilee clip might sound like something you could tackle yourself in replacing.

Fair play having a mini rant though, it's good for the soul.  

2 hours ago, Ian24 said:

57k

Can't imagine you'll sit on that long mate, good luck. 

Eskdale National Trust campsite, Boot, Cumbria.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/eskdale-campsite-lake-district

Limited number of campervan pitches but they have close EHUs, there is a good shower and pot wash facility, a basics shop, a pub in easy walking distance, no tv or phone reception but good wifi. Great site at the end of the Hardknott Pass that you should probably avoid in a campervan, and it's close to Wastwater England's deepest lake(I think).

Bos Verbas, Camping and Caravan Club Site, Helston, Cornwall. 

https://bosverbas.com/

Expensive but a really upmarket site in a great location for St Michael's Mount, Land's End, Penzance, St Ives, etc. Small with only about 12 pitches but you get a massive area all to yourself, good facilities, fresh eggs for sale, really pretty views and nice garden patches. 

Will add a 3rd best when I decide.

Sad to see, I must be missing some internal stuff. Sure you been helpful with my questions so thanks. All the best. 

I've just offered up 2 x 1.2m C rails to the van to get my head round how I'll fasten it. The rubber trim that runs the length of the van roof is the perfect width to take the rail and it just pops in and out easily. I'm think about seeing if I can put some cuts in the awning rail to allow me to bend it to the shape of the roof where needed, then screw it to the black rubber trim and put that back in with added blobs of high strength adhesive of some kind. I think with it being laterally secure in the roof channel it would hold well with the added 'glue'.

Anyone got any tips they can share or a better idea where to fix?

On 6/10/2022 at 7:48 PM, David 184 said:

As a new Alphard owner I would be interested. To meet fellow "Alphardites" to exchange ideas.

However I suffer from life limiting illness. my attendance would be dependant on my wellbeing on the day. But really hope to be there.

David

lol at Alphardites. Good luck and hope you are up to it. 

Wow that's a good price, has it down 500k miles or something?

I saw this honey of a Merc Marco Polo in Cornwall, I really like the stripe decal and might copy it. 

2 minutes ago, Arthur said:

Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of?

Cheers yeah I quite like that. Gonna ponder over it this summer and maybe get something done for next year. 

On 6/14/2022 at 12:54 PM, OldWellhouse said:

 

1. Year 2004

2. Model Alphard 2.4

3. Driving North West to South West, the entire Atlantic coast of England and every stunning road I could find

4. MPG 33.55 😮 

I love this van!!

I realised I didn't mention I also used the webasto petrol heater a few times, but that never seemed to move the needle. 

1. Year 2004

2. Model Alphard 2.4

3. Driving North West to South West, the entire Atlantic coast of England and every stunning road I could find

4. MPG 33.55 😮 

I love this van!!

Mine arrived while I was away and I dont know how to judge it to be honest. It seems to be cut correctly with the holes in the right places and I think the postage creases will come out but I think it's gonna need a shed load of velcro patches or double sided tape to hold it in the right place. I'll make a decision on sticking it or not when the creases are all gone. The area on the windscreen side of the demisting vents will be an issue I think. 

 

So remember when I said I hate the big heavy git hookup cable I have, I take it all back. Every inch required in Devon. 

3 hours ago, Picasso said:

Looks a lovely conversion but if I remember nma only do 2.4 engines which is only a 4 speed gear box i personally be looking at a 3.0 which is 5 speed and a bit more power .

I have a 2.4 54 plate and it's had ample power for me on some pretty treacherous roads and it sits very comfortably win the motorway at 80mph with a full load of camping crap. The V6 does make a better sound though. 

I’ve been all over the south west this week and only seen 2 other Alphies in the wild. It’s a rare beast. 

Seen some very impressive roof tents on campsites. Not sure I could be arsed putting it away to go driving in the day. 

On 6/8/2022 at 7:28 PM, Teekay said:

Looks really good.

 

Was 16 inch wheel bit vague in handling? Many A/Vs have 18/19 inch wheels. I'm not sure if they are suitable if roads are not very smooth / well maintained 

The handling was a bit wollowy when I got it but I don’t think it had the right tyres. Added much heavier load new boots, got the tracking done and it feels solid now, drives on rails considering it a bleedin camper van. Ride is great as well.

They look mint now they got 1000+ Kms of dirt of them and I’m not setting off home til Sunday.  

2 hours ago, Rojie said:

Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho !

 

There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals !

You can see through them, from inside the vehicle.

They are fitted to the rear or side windows.

Certainly a way of customising you Alphie

If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube

This the one I'm guessing. It's sort of impressive in theory but I'm not sure the Imperial Rising Sun is something modern day Japanese would appreciate.
 

I was thinking something like this but with the retro colour scheme on that Toyota race car I posted.  (Before I read about insurance)

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho !

 

There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals !

You can see through them, from inside the vehicle.

They are fitted to the rear or side windows.

Certainly a way of customising you Alphie

If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube

Cheers I'll take a look at that. 

4 minutes ago, Johnster1961 said:

I'm sure I read somewhere that adding decals can invalidate your insurance (or lessen the payout) if you don't notify your insurer that you have made such changes.

 

I'm hoping this is just false info, but maybe other Alphard owners can set me straight.

I hadn't even considered that, cheers. 

I doubt I'l bother but there must be some cool looking Alphies out there that have done it right. 

54 minutes ago, Rojie said:

??????

What are your thoughts on subtle decals on Alphies? Lots of Campervans have something be it stripes down the lower sides or the larger side graphics. 

I often have daft ideas I never follow up on but wondered how many on here have done similar. 

These Toyota classic racing colours could look decent used in a different 3 colour stripe design I think. Would look best on a white Alphie but it might work on my silver one. 

 

Has anyone added any decals etc to their Camphards? I'm 50/50 toying with the idea of getting something unique on my van and have a couple ideas so wondered how many on here have customised in that way? Or do you think it looks naff?

Photos most welcome.

 

 I spotted a mention of it in my handbook the other day, 

I wish this was possible in my series 10. Not just a quick add on for mine it seems.