1998 Chevrolet Astro Provan Tiger XL Camper Van RV - $32,500

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For Sale: 1998 Provan Tiger XL Camper Van Chevrolet Astro Base
Price: $32,500 (or best offer)
Title: Rebuilt (Read Below)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Mileage: 117,000 miles (1/6/2026)
Contact: Manny 213-537-7661 (If I don't answer, just leave a message or text.)

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For sale is a rare 1998 Provan Tiger XL, built on the reliable Chevrolet Astro platform. This compact, 2WD camper van is perfect for off-road adventures, overlanding, or weekend getaways. With a functional layout and a reputation for rugged reliability, the Tiger XL is ideal for a solo traveler, couple, or small family looking for a unique, maneuverable RV.

Just finished full renovation. Completely Modernized Inside/Out. New Floors. Full Detail (Cut,Polish,Wax) on fiberglass top and exterior.
Never had any leaks, but we went ahead and Re-Sealed outer chassis completely (Windows, RV Door, Side Panels). Normally its stored in covered private garage, but we purposefully recently left the RV in the rain for 5 days and zero leaks.
Seats were removed and full professional detail inside driver/passenger area. Carpets were Shampooed.
Lot's of Brand New add-ons. Custom 10" Touch Screen Android Radio, 360 Camera System (4 cameras), 200 Watts of Solar (Future-Proofed/Upgradeable), Li-FePO4 Batteries (200Ah) (Also Upgradeable),
** 12/11/25 Added - Brand New Champion 2000 Watt Gas Inverter/Generator (Model 100565) 11 Hours Run Time on full tank located in rear.

For those wondering about A/C... There is a custom 12-Volt Air Conditioning system installed professionally underneath the vehicle for the rear cab. It was done this way to make sure we didn't add any height to the vehicle. I like that it is only 101" inches tall.

Engine is running perfect, lots of things done as preventative maintenance. (Listed below) Ready to Drive any distance, and camp-in.
Passed emissions again on 1/6/2026, Registration is Current. Pink slip in hand under my name. Yes you can get it insured, as I have had it insured for years.

Reason for sale: This has been my baby, I've been putting a lot of time and a lot of money into it, I intended on doing a 48-state thing with my gf, and vlog it all for the next year, but life is life, and I have to move to Florida for a moment and I cannot bring 3 cars down there. These Tigers aren't meant to sit and look pretty, they are meant to be trekked so I'd rather someone take over and have some wild new adventures.

Only issue to mention is the Front Passenger door does have to be shut using a little force as it has not been fully adjusted and the side skirt as well as the small panel between the passenger door and RV door can use some body work/paint. None of this affects security of vehicle. Doors can be closed and locked. If you want closer photos of this area, you need to visit the link at the top to "MORE IMAGES".

Inside Height... I'm 5'11" in the video. The back part is 6 feet (72") and the front part is 74" inches tall. Vehicle height from floor to top of solar panel is 101" inches. The length is around 16' feet with custom front bumper but without the rear trunk, or about 18' 6" inches, with the rear. Trunk is removable, it is attached at the hitch.

Top bunk dimensions are: 77"x59"x 20"

All the plumbing has been triple checked. Zero leaks. New seals on Thetford toilet.

Vehicle Specs:
Year/Model: 1998 Provan Tiger XL
Chassis: Chevrolet Astro, 2WD
Engine: 4.3L V6, automatic transmission
Mileage: 117,000 miles (1/6/2026)
Fuel Economy: Up to 16-18 mpg
Length: ~16 ft, fits in standard parking spaces
Tires: Good tires with good tread life
Fuel Tank: Oversized for extended range (~350-400 miles per tank)

Features:

COACH:
* Welded aluminum frame const. * 25 lb./7.3 gal. LP gas supply * 16' long, 102"high, 83"wide *
* 16,000 BTU furnace * 2 double beds- 76x59,Cab-Over, 72x44 (Sleeps 2-4)* Interior height 5'11" *
* Enclosed bath area with shower * Fresh water toilet * Wardrobe closet *
* 22 gal. fresh water storage * 3 Gal. LP water heater * 7 gal. toilet tank * 17 gal. grey water *
* Power stove hood & light * 2 burner range * Articulating Arm w/Table
* Double stainless sink * Pressure demand Water pump * Dometic 3 cu. ft. refrigerator (3-way fridge (AC/DC/propane)*
* 10 BC fire extinguisher * Front and rear roof vents * 12,000 btu (12V 800W) Rear Cab A/C w/remote *
* Self storing privacy curtains * Dual captains chairs * Swiveling Passenger Chair * Spare tire & carrier *
* Rear center brake light * Luggage rack * 9 Cabinets * Small Closet * Under Seat Storage * Telescoping Ladder, 8.5ft Stainless *
* 56" Aluminum Rear Utility Chest Volume 8.9 cu. ft.; L 56 in. x W 19 in. x H 16 in. (Trunk Storage) *
* Keyless RV Entry Door Lock w/Remote Fob *

CHASSIS:
*Rear wheel drive * 4.3 Ltr., 190 HP, MFI fuel injected (Was upgraded from CPI), high output V6 engine *
* 4 Wheel anti-lock brakes * 4 speed automatic transmission w/overdrive * Over-size side mirrors *
* Delay wipers * P215/75R15 steel radials * Wheelbase - 111" * Courtesy light pkg. *
* Tow hitch - 250 lb. TW, 4,000 lb. cap * Power windows, locks and mirrors *
* Molded front bumper * Composite front grille * Drivers & passengers airbags *
* GVWR 6300 (max. Helper Springs) * Tinted glass * Air conditioning * Cruise control *
* Tilt steering column * 27 gal. fuel tank * 342 rear differential gear * 10.6" Floating Touchscreen Car Radio w/Wireless Carplay * Power steering * Rally wheels * Heavy duty shocks * Heavy duty radiator (oil cooler & transmission cooler standard) * 350 lb. rear Helper Springs *
* Front Armadillo Bull Bar/Guard * 2x 18w Off Road LED Pods * 32" 180W Spot Flood Combo Led Bar Off Road Lights *

Renogy Powered (All of this new):
* 2x 12V MAX Li-FePO4 Batteries (200Ah Total) * (Can add more in the future) *
* 2x 100 Watt Bifacial 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panels (200 Watt Total)* (Can add more in the future) *
* Shore Power Hookup (30 amp) * Renogy 120V 30 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch (RTS1230) *
* Renogy 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V DC (Power 700-3000 Watt, Surge 1400-6000W) *
* Renogy 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt and LCD Screen *
* USB C Outlet PD 24W Power Delivery Type C + A Receptacle 4.8A, Receptacle 15 A 125 Volt Tamper-Resistant *
* Renogy Wanderer Li 30A PWM Charge Controller * Renogy DC to DC Charger 12V 40A *
* Renogy BT-1 & BT-2 Bluetooth Monitors *
* Vitite RV Carbon Monoxide & Propane Detector Hardwired Dual Alarm - 12V *
* Coolerguys Dual Fan Cooling Kit with Programmable Thermal Controller *
* Pandigital LCD/TV
* Android 13 8-Core 4GB+64GB Double Din Car Stereo, 10.6 Inch Floating Touchscreen Car Radio with Wireless Carplay & Android Auto/Mirror Link/WiFi/4G/FM/USB *
* Car Park DVR Recording 4-Camera 360° Camera Setup *
* Ratchet Set * Wrench Set * Emergency Tire Repair Kit with Air Compressor * RV Stabilizers (Prevent Sway When Parked) *

Owner History & Title Info:
3 Owners before. Vehicle was in Las Vegas its entire life. No rust underneath, just basic surface rust.

Now, CA (California) Rebuilt Title in my name. I have all the paperwork. Passed CA smog with ease.

Reason for Rebuilt Title: Originally, van had damage to front passenger door, side flashing, the rv door and bottom skirt, NO frame damage. Van Drives Perfectly Straight. The previous damage was minimal but insurance companies love to total out anything these days.

Engine: (All work was just completed done along with renovation.)

Mechanically this engine is running perfect. Anyone that knows Astro Vans, knows that once they go past 100k they usually need some work. This van has had all the work done! This was all by manufacturers recommendations for preventative maintenance:

New Fuel Pump (AC Delco), New Fuel Injection (CSFI to MFI Spider Conversion) Recommended by Chevrolet Bulletin,
New Spark Plugs/Wires/Distributor Cap/Rotor (all AC Delco), New Front and Rear Brakes/Rotors (Van stops on a dime) All exterior lights work.
Engine runs perfectly, tranny shifts smoothly, idles well. A/C blows cold.

Starts reliably and drives smoothly at highway speeds (65-70 mph). I have video of it driving 60mph) Well-maintained since changing of the parts above. All fluids were recently changed.

Appliances:
Original appliances all checked and in perfect working order. All plumbing and propane systems fully functional.
New Microwave added. The Espresso Machine is NOT included.
All the interior lights were changed to LED, they have 3 different color settings and save a ton on the batteries... only draw about 5 watts each when on.

Exterior:
Some fading paint on hood and decals, typical for age. Roof does not have ANY leaks. Bathroom Vents replaced and re-sealed.
Minor dings and scratches. Entire fiberglass top was detailed this week along with the body as well.

In Conclusion:

She is a a sweet rare gem. People will constantly ask you to sell her to them. It has the maneuverability of a van with the functionality of a Class C RV. It’s easy to drive and park, yet offers a spacious interior with all the essentials for off-grid camping. Compared to modern 4x4 campers like Sprinters or new Tigers, this is a budget-friendly option with proven durability. Only a few thousand Astro-based Tigers were made, and this one is ready for its next adventure. If you try and buy a new Tiger, just the fiberglass shell is $150,000.00 Go to their site: https://www.tigervehicles.com/

Includes: Printed manuals, Renogy Manuals, 1998 Astro Manual, 3x Main keys, 2x compartment keys, 3 RV Door Keys, 2 FOBs, 2 Rear Trunk Compartment Keys (I have a whole booklet I have made with everything in it)

Serious inquiries only, please!

 

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[Pacific Northwest yetti]

great job with the posts, good luck with sale. This is such a cool rig

 

[mhiscox]

It's a nicely set-up rig and Linda Jones would be very proud. GLWS.

(And for the 99% of viewers too new to overlanding to have overlapped Linda's adventures, suffice to say that she made way better use of her 2WD Astro-based camper than most of us made of our expensive tough-looking four-wheelers. She was important and inspirational in the early days.)