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The wind deflectors are awesome, you can leave the windows slightly open when it's raining without any water getting inside. And they make it quieter when driving with the windows open. Coupled with the fact the Alphard has dual sliding doors each with driver controlled electric tinted windows, it really is such a nice vehicle to own.😊

Hello. I am japanese. I'm glad you drove a Japanese car. Because In Japan, the government has decided that driving an old car is a "bad thing" for the environment. For example, the rate of heavy taxation after 13 years has passed since new registration is much higher than automobile tax, and is about 40% heavier. Furthermore, for cars that have been registered for 18 years, the tax will be levied approximately 10% heavier than for cars registered after 13 years. The additional tax levied on old cars is used to subsidize people who buy electric cars. For this reason, most old cars are scrapped. I would like you to export and drive Japanese cars like you overseas. Penalties for old cars are a shameful system in Japan.

@5:00 Yes, but LPG conversions are available since over 20 years by now and LPG is almost half the price of fuel.

As a child I suffered with much pain and discomfort from having to hold on to reach the toilets. My mother refused to have a toilet tent. Now at 60, there is no way I would be without 1. BUT I notice you don’t have a cupboard underneath the fridge, which many of the rear conversions have, with 2 doors I out the back for ease of sliding out toilet for emptying, inside the other low door, under table for easy sliding out for use. Sorry you probably now that.

thanks for the video, just in time when im considering am an Alphard.. btw is this a gasoline or diesel Alphard?

How tall is that alphard? 1.85m or 1.95m??

Can you reverse the second row seat so it can face the trunk?

Thank you very much for your videos.

I've just bought one🎉pick it up on Friday.. Can't wait 😂😍

I like what you have done and obviously you do like Toyotas l do too l iwn a 1997 Toyota Hilux and of course you know Toyotas are famous for there reliability and we do have tge Alphard in Australia there us one driving around were l live its used as a family vehicle and Australians like Toyotas because some of us like reliable vehicles there are plenty of other reliable Japanese brands around on one side our neighbor has two Mazdas and on the other neighbor they have a Toyota and a Mazda and we have a Suzuki and a Toyota and our family have good reliable Japanese vehicles our son owns a Suzuki Jimny and our daughter drives a Mazda 3 l could go on but you own two Toyotas very good choice

Great video

Your videos are really useful as I'm waiting for my Alphard to arrive in the UK. Do you still have yours?

sleeping area appears to be an Achilles heel in the Alphards, not much space? I would imagine it's pretty cramped for two people. Of course some have the pop up roof bed, which should improve things, but would you say that, sleeping space is an issue? What about battery situations for lights, did you have an after market lithium fitted or does the existing allow good use the interior lights without draining the battery. Many Alphard conversions have the kitchen at the side,/storage at the back, whats your view on your particular set up? Nice video thanks for making it.

Hello, friend first of all congratulations on your machine. I am writing from Chile and I have been presented with the opportunity to buy a 2004 machine. I wanted to ask you what engine and mileage your vehicle has and if you have an oil consumption problem, since in the forums it is said that it is a rather inopportune problem that comes from the factory. Greetings.

Top stuff, thanks! There is a local Japanese Domestic Market importer where I live and they have had a couple of Alphard’s in great condition for not too much $$. I was wondering if people had converted them into campers. Now I know. 😊👍

Nice work 😁👍 thanks for sharing!

Get a 'bog in a bag'.

Can you get into multi storey car parks?

Hi there. Great vids, we have the same and following your vids we are converting our 7 seater into a camper like yours. One thing, how do you turn the electric operated doors off?

Depressing.

Have a Drivelodge on ours, was already fitted by the previous owner by Northstar on the IOW. A pop top was a must for us, we'd have not bought the van without it as we needed the extra sleeping space. It's mostly excellent. Very easy to raise and lower (has a gas strut) essentially it's just held down to the vehicle by two straps and friction clamps....not massively elegant but it's simple and no electronics to fail. Only thing I'm slightly disappointed about with it is that the glue on the framing has started to give way in places, also it has two switched LED lights in it which have failed, particularly as it was only fitted in mid 2021. I was disappointed with Northstar as after asking them if they would take a look at it for us (on the basis it would also necessitate a trip to IOW), they completely washed their hands of it saying it had a 1 year installation warranty and to speak to Drivelodge - though the 5 year warranty on that likely stayed with the previous keepers and not us. Shame as I'd read and heard good things about Northstar, thought they might prove to be a little more helpful given it cost a good few grand. Note RE the side panel rubbers, I think these are black no matter the colour of the vehicle. Also the alloys are diamond cut, water eventually ingresses the lacquer and causes corrosion and delamination of the lacquer. Not a case of if but when with these finishes. Ours are doing the same but given the age it's miraculous how well they've held up. May end up getting them powder coated at some point.

Great vid. I am interested buying one doing what you have done with yours. I have to admit I have not read all the comments or everyone of your videos so apologise if you have covered them but have some questions you could cover in a future video. Many of the Alphard are imported from Japan. I know you can change the media head unit to get sat nav in English but how difficult is it to service and get parts. Do UK obd readers work in English for fault codes is the CPU etc in Japanese. We’re you able to get a full hpi on any previous damage and check mileage is correct.

Fuel Economy. Consimption. Are you sure you are not driving in 3rd gear. Automatic should not display 3 when driving. Its an odd strange gear knob selection unit. It should read "D" cheers from old George

Brilliant vehicles. Have an identical 2008 AS 2.4 albeit in black, and also with a pop top roof. Value for money wise I dont think theres much out there thats as good, luxurious or as capable. I have to say as nice as the 3.0 probably is, the 2.4 is plenty enough for one of these. Suits the relaxed gait of these vehicles and actually does get a reasonable hustle on if you kick it down or use the gears...admittedly a bit thrashier and not as sonerous but it definitely gets the job done. Going by how it drives (very well, but is a bit roly poly in the bends and the steering is very light, slow and with no feel) it'd be a bit scary if it went any faster 😂

Great video. Did you ever manage to adjust these to block out the gaps?

Just found your series, really enjoying it so far. I have an unconverted Alphard and am looking to take the plunge...

Awesome mate - can’t beat experiences like this. Absolutely priceless and love the vid too. A little bit different and definitely gets them thinking 💪

Loved the videos. We are thinking about buying an Alphard camper van. Also recognised all of your camping stopovers as we live a few miles down the road from Ferriby.

Wish we had these in the us

I have seen these with elevating pop top roofs That would be a must have for me.

You can fashion a concertina style folding plywood / hardwood platform stretched out from one side length ways. Then mattress on top🤷🏽‍♂️

I think you can get little pop up tents for hanging showers and a toilet. Assuming you are staying at camp sites you could add one of those, although I guess if you are at a camp site they may have those facilities anyway.

If it could be mounted to the van, those car roof tents that have become so popular in the last few years would probably be a great addition to something like this. Two kids and an adult could easily sleep in the tent and two in the van. Good informative video 👍

What r hybrid specs?

Why 25mpg ,? Is supposed to be hybrid?

Any heating in the pop-up bed?

Your videos are great thank you very much. Helps greatly in choosing vehicles.

Thanks for all the videos! Very useful, plus entertaining, well done.

4:53 There is Nissan Versa. Toyota Versa?

Not sure that company sell them anymore

I have just purchased a van same as you. How do you insure it? Do you insure it as a van or a modified van? Enjoyed all your videos. Thanks

Hi thanks for the video . We have a 2008 Alphard and are looking at fitting an awning on it but having trouble finding a rail to fit. What awning and rail do have. Many thanks Roy

Lovely video! I'm researching this vechile as me and the lil one love camping and this seems to suit..lovely real world video..thanks

What is the driver legroom like for taller drivers please? I'm 6'5" tall. Any adjustment on the steering column i.e. reach and rake?

A very interesting video thank you, I have had Toyota / Lexus cars for over forty years now and never had a breakdown, if I were ever to buy a Camper van it would most certainly be an Alphard, I certainly do like the layout of your camper van.

Enjoy watching your videos. I have an Elgrand that I had converted over at Northstar almost a year ago. Have you been anywhere where you use your electric hook-up or just been stealth camping? If so, was it easy to get working? Do you just plug it in or is there a switch between battery and hook up?

I have a Toyota vellfire camper - it has a toilet which is inside a large box which can be used to sit on, or as a bed extension - and I will never use it 🤣 I took out the toilet and use the box as storage - but at least it means I have my fully contained certificate so that I could freedom camp. I’ve only had her for two weeks and I love her! My little dog and I shoot out to the beaches and it is perfectly set up inside for me to do my art work in privacy and cosyness. Like you, I prefer the convenience of being able to park in a car space rather than have a toilet and shower etc as I am more of a day tripper and hiker (with my dog) than hard out camper. Anyway, back in the day - nobody had flash campervans - you threw a tent in the boot, packed some sandwiches and a flask of tea for the week lol

I bought a Toyota vellfire just over a week ago that has been converted to a campavan, and I love her! I am looking forward to seeing your videos!

Hey awesome video) thanks)