Alfart

Thanks for the detailed reply. I have made a note of all your recommendations and check the underside in the early autumn. Very grateful.

When I purchased my Alphard 20 series, the supplier had it undearsealed with “Body Shuz.” I have had the vehicle for just over 14 months and am tempted to get it undersealed again around September ready for next winter. I had never heard of this product before, only Lanoguard andWaxoyl. Two questions really: Which product would be the recommended one to use. Am I timing this right, how often would underselling need to be done. Thanks.

Thanks Picasso, I’ll get the genuine parts. Thank you for your reply.

Thanks Chris, I’ll use genuine replacements. Thank you.

Hi, Chris, thank you. Do I take it from your question mark, that you would not necessarily go for genuine parts, are there better alternatives?

Hi, I’m sure this has been a previous request, so apologies if I’m duplicating. Just had my 1st annual service since owning the Alfie, absolutely love it! Everything was fine, and complimented by the garage on how clean everything was. The only thing to come up was a slight misting on one of the rear shocks. Not desperate, but where is the best place to buy genuine replacements. The garage is happy to fit them, if I source them myself. I am not mechanically minded! Thanks

Hi Doss, Where are you based? We bought ours from Vine Place, Wingate, County Durham. They are on the usual social media channels and website. Thoroughly recommend them, if not too far from you.

Hi Philip, Thanks for your information. Ours is a 2013 series 20 petrol, not hybrid. We are looking at a rear conversion to use as a “day van” with only occasional overnight use. I will take a look at the Vandemonium channel as you suggest. I was thinking to kit it out in a similar manner to your layout, it’s just a matter of organising the space, (difficult for a microwave even though I’d like one), with a rear setup. Did wonder about a power bank, but again space is an issue. Thank you again, Alan

Firstly, apologies, I put this in the tech guide sub topic by mistake, (which is probably why I didn’t get any responses). Does anyone have a suggestion for the best product for cleaning/maintaining the road wheels on my 2013 series 20? I understand that some of the older products, including Autoglym contain an aggressive chemical that can react with the alloy. TIA Alan

Thank you for the advice. Once we get sorted, I will definitely heed your tips on keeping it in good condition 👍🏻

Thanks for your reply and the video. Sounds ideal for what I would like to power. The biggest consideration will be where to put it! We are yet to decide on the layout for the Alphard, but a rear conversion seems the best option.

Does anyone have a suggestion for the best product for cleaning/maintaining the road wheels on my 2013 series 20? I understand that some of the older products, including Autoglym contain an aggressive chemical that can react with the alloy. TIA Alan

Hi Roger. Before buying our Alphard last February, I was a caravaner and know only too well that at some sites you needed a spaghetti length mains cable, water pipe that stretched for miles to a tap and several yards, (remember them), of waste pipe to a so called Super Pitch drain. It will be nice just to contend with the EHU distance and enjoy the 10/12 litre container trips to the service point! 😀 I am looking at a rear conversion, I agree that it makes the most sense. Adding an EHU is a priority, and the rear conversion makes the “bed space” more acceptable. As for Banjo, the greyhound, I guess like at home, he will sleep wherever he wants! 😂 Thank you for your input, helps me focus as I contemplate the design for the conversion. Even in its virgin state, we’re really loving the Alphard.

Hi Roger, We are not looking to go for “proper” wild camping, I’m at an age where I like just a few home comforts! I was thinking single induction hob and low wattage microwave, neither built-in, but carried under one of the side seat lockers of a yet to be designed rear conversion. A fitted compressor fridge and small sink with fold down glass lid to increase work space. EHU and split charging facility for the power station, (which is then available for home use as we regularly lose electricity in the now more regular storms). We will not be sleeping in the Alphard for more than 2 or 3 nights at a time, generally when on a stop-over on longer journeys to a more substantial accommodation, or on a day trip to more remote areas. The EHU will come into it’s own on more organised campsites. Does this make sense? We have a large pooch too! 39kg of rescued greyhound, so I really will have to be organised like yourself. 😀

Hi Alex, Thank you, the reviews do seem good.