Darren Eyles

2 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

My (slightly better than standard) battery has 640A CCA.

 

I looked at a Clarkes Jumpstart (Machine Mart) with a 21000mA capability; but bought jump leads instead !

😀

What size booster pack would I need to jump my van?

I’m impressed that the Japs have included a place to put emergency Thatchers😁 

Hi, where is the jacking point on the back end of the Alphard

I would be interested 

5 hours ago, Alphard Club said:

Hi Guys & Gals

I have been thinking about setting up a large meet for Alphard and Vellfire owners. I have quite a bit of experience with car meets and think it will be a good idea to gauge the interest here.

So here are some ideas i have, please feel free to have some input.

 

Location

I have run many of a meet at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, I am going to be contacting them as it's been a number of years since i have run 100+ vehicle car meets there. They have changed slightly. The reason for this location is that it's on the M40, located between London and Birmingham, accessible from the south west, South east, midlands and east of the country as the motorway makes it a very easy location.

 

Pre-meet

Idea of running a small convoy from one of the service stations on the M40 both sides of the motorway (coming in london side and also birminham side) in to the event, which should make a cool impact and great photo opportunity.

 

Museum

Access to the museum (at a reduced cost price) and cafe area.

 

Show and Shine

Possibly look at show and shine competition for the most shiniest Alphard inside and out. Opportunity to win an award

 

Meet up with the community

As this will be our first event in this club, it would be great to meet other like-minded owners, get insight and talk all about each others Alphard.

 

Campsite Invade (idea from Oldwellhouse)

Mass Alphard Camper pitch-up before or after the event for those who have campers (i guess Tents would also be good too)

 

 

 

So the main question is

1. Would you be interested in attending a meet near Warwickshire in September?

2. Do you have any ideas that could improve the meet?

3. Would joining a convoy in interest you?

4. Does show and shine competition interest you?

 

 

Look forward to your comments.

Interested 

10 hours ago, OldWellhouse said:

I reckon that'll hold well as long as you're not camping in high winds and even then it'll be anchored at other points. I'd probably spring for some sikaflex if I decide to go down that route but your way seems fine. 

I have sika flex just incase, thought I would try this first

1 hour ago, OldWellhouse said:

That looks perfect mate, is that one of the cheapish 3 part rails just joined together? No screws at all?

No screws, just a good strong tape and some spray alcohol 

Yes buddy, start from the back as it’s flatter, I then put 2cuts through the c section as it follows the contour of the van but leave bottom bit intact

Hi, I fitted mind under the pop up roof, the roof with alcohol, used a real good 2 sided tape, cut through the top of the c channel to follow the contour of the roof, job done

Hi buddy, I have just done a new key for mine, this is how.

bought key off eBay £18.99

set key for doors- did myself off YouTube £0

blade cut and key chipped £45.00

hope that helps

Hi buddy, I have just had a tow bar and electrics fitted for £385, the Alphards don’t have any pre holes in the chassis as they are not allowed to tow in Japan, it tows lovely, good luck

Thanks Rojie, all the buttons work and the engine turns over just won’t start, I’m almost there I think😁

Ok thanks, will look into it

4 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Yes. You need an autolocksmith AND a master key.

 

Mine worked fine after the locksmith worked his magic !

 

He also made all my other keys masters ! Or so he said.

Update, I had a key cut today, it turns the engine over but won’t start it, anyone got any ideas why this could be?

55 minutes ago, Teekay said:

I was going to ask if anyone done remote start key? But I'll start new thread for that as it is a topic in itself.
 

By the way also please share the eBay link 

I have seen these on YouTube aswell

Right an update, after ringing around and being quoted from £65 to £150 pounds, so I bought a four door blank for eBay for £18.99, followed the instructions on how to program it myself, it works a treat

Cheers buddy 

Has anyone managed to get a replacement key for their van, if so how did u do it?

4 hours ago, Darren Eyles said:

I asked the same on another thread, I’m doing a dry run tonight on a vango awning and magnetic strip, I may also fix Velcro pads to straighten the strip, will let u know how it goes

So the magnetic strips don’t work on the roof as it’s probably fibre glass, it works perfect if you use Velcro strips

I asked the same on another thread, I’m doing a dry run tonight on a vango awning and magnetic strip, I may also fix Velcro pads to straighten the strip, will let u know how it goes

On 4/28/2022 at 4:37 PM, PaulE said:

Hi, 

 I have one on the 12v battery cover of my hybrid- no idea what it does if anything but appears to be wired into the loom. Mine doesn't light up.

More than likely rear fog as they don’t have it in Japan