Toyota Alphard Camper - BOUGHT & EXCITED -

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Well, the fourth vehicle to the fleet... something we've been thinking about for quite some time, is now ours, pick up on Monday/Tuesday!!! We're really excited... and now, we can do those cheeky "quick weekends" away...full side conversion just completed...

So, detail,s it's a 2007, imported in 2018 Toyota Alphard 3.0ltr V6. Full rear and pop top conversion so sleeps four (their definition of 4 is slightly different to mine), and it comes with a brand new rear air inflated awning which is cool...

There is ZERO external rust on body work OR underneath so, I'll be cleaning it all off... the great thing which is unusual is, the guy hadn't waxed it up and detailed it all like normal i.e. when they load all the scuffs and scratches with wax and polish the interiors with horid black shiny stuff... it is what it is... which gave me a proper chane to knock the price down hahaha.

Comes with 12 months and I will need to get the front bumper resprayed as it's got curb damage but other than this, just needs a Puggy detail which will take some time, but I'll be all over this once I pick up next week. Even came with a private plate and 12 months warranty on the kitchen and living install.

So, mods coming:

  1. New drilled discs and pads coming
  2. New 19" wheels coming as these little 16's are just tragic... these have been ordered and come Monday!
  3. New Android Dashboard 9" coming...
  4. Full Underneath Lanoguard Protection...
  5. Anything I can think of to put my own stamp on it.

So what you guys think cool or what!

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Looks cool!

Though when stepping up to 19", make sure you take into account (tyres mainly) this thing is going to go off-road if you're properly camping.
 
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Why would you fit 19 inch wheels to a van? The current ones look well suited to the vehicle and as the other poster says surely far better for accessing campsites etc?
 
koolpc said:
Looks nice. How much?
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£19k buddy
Yaayuh! said:
Looks cool!

Though when stepping up to 19", make sure you take into account (this tyres mainly) this thing is going to go off-road if you're properly camping.
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yeah was thinking of 18';s etc and then though sod it and got 19's instead hahaha
Begbie said:
Been looking at buying that awning for mine, how is it?
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Not sure, don't pick it all up until Monday/Tuesday next week mate but will report back on this thread!
 
3ltr, petrol, 4x4, automatic :eek: That's a brave choice with today's petrol prices.

It's a good looking van though and it's great to have a campervan.
I sacrificed my daily driver for a campervan about 4 years ago and really love it. We keep it stocked with everything we need for a couple of days away. Pasta, couscous, a couple of jars of sauces, porridge sachets, tea, coffee - all that stuff can just stay in the van and we're literally ready within 20mins if we make a last minute decision to go out for a quick trip. We did a fair bit of camping (with a tent) before we got the van but it's still had a load more use that I had expected.

It's also great to use for day trips too. We do lots of outdoor stuff (mountain biking, hillwalking, climbing, paddleboarding, etc) and having somewhere to get changed and have coffee or lunch is really nice.
 
touch said:
3ltr, petrol, 4x4, automatic :eek: That's a brave choice with today's petrol prices.

It's a good looking van though and it's great to have a campervan.
I sacrificed my daily driver for a campervan about 4 years ago and really love it. We keep it stocked with everything we need for a couple of days away. Pasta, couscous, a couple of jars of sauces, porridge sachets, tea, coffee - all that stuff can just stay in the van and we're literally ready within 20mins if we make a last minute decision to go out for a quick trip. We did a fair bit of camping (with a tent) before we got the van but it's still had a load more use that I had expected.

It's also great to use for day trips too. We do lots of outdoor stuff (mountain biking, hillwalking, climbing, paddleboarding, etc) and having somewhere to get changed and have coffee or lunch is really nice.
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Yeah, that's exactly what I'll be doing buddy, stocking up with stuff that you can just leave... then you suddenly lose the will to live with work on a Thursday boom, friday off somewhere with minimal packing...

As for the engine, yeah, well, thr 2.4 burns a little too much liking for me, it's a known problem with that Toyota engine PLUS, I believe it's under powered myself for pulling this weight at 160bhp and low torque, this one is 220bhp and 22-lbs of torque so has some get up and go which just puts less strain on transmission and engine... I own a 6.1 SRT8 matey, so fuel isn't really a consideration in my life hahaha annoying yes but it is what it is... and it's not going to be a daily anyway.
wolfie138 said:
can you not block off the windscreen/door windows? seems like everyone could just see in.
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Yeah every window has curtains and they're all tinted.
 
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