2008 Chevy Express AWD
146,000 Miles
$25,000 OBO
“Transformer” campervan. Tote around your friends/ family during the week and then go camper mode for the weekend!
Still able to use a passenger seat/ seatbelts.
Safely/ securely transport up to 2 bikes inside van
Multiple configurations...
Alas, the time has come to sell Uli.
Not everything done was documented in this thread, but all the details are listed here:
2008 Chevy Express AWD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
let me know if you have any questions.
Posted up "Uli" for sale. I needed something with a little more tow power.
2008 Chevy Express AWD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
Here's the build thread:
Uli. Yet another AWD Chevy Build… | Expedition Portal
Hey Dai!
Magilla is looking great! I like that pop top.
I met you in December when Dan bought your grey van. If he hasn't sent you pics, its looking pretty sick already
reflectix backed with some felt works great for the windows. you don't have to do the felt but it looks a little ghetto from the outside and less stealthy.
Someone on here was able to use a Jeep dual battery mount and get both batteries in the engine compartment. I'm considering just putting...
I looking to sell this 8x10 awning I purchased off eBay.
This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-2-x-9-8-PULL-OUT-AWNING-ROOF-TOP-TENT-CAMPER-TRAILER-4WD-4X4-CAMPING-CAR-RACK-/222118595098?hash=item33b74cca1a:g:Q4oAAOSwJQdW~LTq&vxp=mtr
Nothing wrong with it, I really like the size of it. Plan is...
I have one missing and used my wife's Barrette that she had left in the van. worked great. Another option I considered was one of those paper binder clips
I have an old Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer that's set up as a 1st aid kit. Fits perfectly in the long, deep pocket. The shallow ones hold the garage door opener and a multitool
I'm running the Traxda lift on my 08 AWD and it's decent for getting a little height. Going over dips at speed though, the rear end likes to bounce a little so I'll be upgrading the shocks soon.
So I finally took Uli out on a inaugural trip. Spent Labor day weekend in Pagosa springs and the setup was great.
Here's the (semi) completed interior set up as a single sleep platform:
You can see the drop leaf I put in on the passenger side bench as its only 5ft long due to the barn doors...
Looking great!
I have a 5' bench on the pax side also. I'll be putting in a small drop leaf on the forward end to add about a foot to the sleeping platform.
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