DanUKSW

Thanks once again Richard. We'll have a look around to see what is available in our budget! Dan

Thanks Richard, Just been talking to my partner who said we might need the pop top to make thing like cooking easier but in the scheme of things, quite expensive in itself. It only needs to transport four and sleep two. It will predominantly be used for weekends away with the odd week in the summer so it may only need to be a 'day van' depending on what that actually means. The absolute key thing is being able to sleep comfortably so I guess I could research if there are DIY things that could be done to convert the existing seats and see how much the rear conversion kits are which get the hob and sink. We're also open to alternatives to the Alphard that may be easier to do some of the stuff DIY e.g. a Transit but the Alphard does look appealing! Thanks Dan

Hi, we live near the Devon/Cornwall border and I'm researching for my partner! Previously had a Mazda Bongo which was great albeit uncomfortable to sleep on the seats. My partner has roughly £10k to get an Alphard that is converted so it has cooker/fridge/flat (comfortable!) beds. Needs to take two adults and two kids where the kids will sleep in the awning or a tent. Can we get an acceptable converted one for £10k or is it better to get one and then convert it? I had it in my mind that it is probably more cost effective to find a private seller who has already done the conversion. Thanks Dan