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That's all very helpful information thanks, Another question, I recently viewed (on autotrader) a "Wellhouse" conversion alphard, with a hot & cold shower attachment in the rear, hangs from the back door (when open) has anyone had experience with this conversion ? Is it expensive ? Does it work well ? Does it have its own water supply ? How many litres ? Is it a "worthwhile" addition ? Once again Thanks everyone for your help Allen

Once again, thanks for some great advice, I live right near the beach (Brighton) I'll go talk to some of the people I see on the front, Also, having never even driven any of these vehicles, I'm not really sure of which engine, am I right in thinking the 2.4 is maybe slightly underpowered & the 3.5 a bit thirsty, leaving the 3 litre probably the "better" engine ? Your thoughts appreciated. Thanks Allen

Thanks for the reply, I may have worded slightly wrong there, it's not my intention to do the work myself, after I find a good solid base vehicle, it would be my intention to then source prices from reputable conversion companys, anyone know roughly how much a conversion can be ? I'm thinking side conversion, I've seem some lovely pictures of Wellhouse & Northstar conversions, but I've still never seen a van in the flesh, like I said, totally new to all this, I've only ever seen alphards driving on the roads, not even sure if they are campers. Many thanks Allen

Hi there, I'm in the market for a campervan & the toyota alphard & vellfire have caught my eye, I'm in no hurry to go camping this summer, so I'm thinking maybe source my own vehicle & then decide how I want the layout & what additions I would like adding. Is this a better & cheaper option ? Or am I better off just buying one already done ? I'm totally new to all this & would appreciate any advice. I'm not fussed about everything being "brand new" so secondhand would be fine, if, it has most of the "gadgets" I'm after. Night heater 3.0 litre etc. Appreciate any info Many thanks