Astro 4x4 Adventure VAN
- Thread starter Sharkfox
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I loved the hammock when I had it installed. I slept in it almost every night for nearly 3 months. Now, my interior is much different and there's no way to hang it anymore.
I used 2 rivnuts in the pillar and threaded two 8mm bolts into them. It's very secure and once the molding is on, it's barely noticeable.
I used 2 rivnuts in the pillar and threaded two 8mm bolts into them. It's very secure and once the molding is on, it's barely noticeable.
Munchmeister
Observer
Dang, I love this van. Nice work. Keep the pics comin". Inspirational.
After a little trial and error, I got the van organized and packed.
The side drawer slides out and contains all of my cooking gear and some dry food. This worked great. I never had to jump in or out of the VAN when cooking because all the food and gear was accessible from outside. The fridge was just lashed down with a couple straps behind the passenger seat.
The rear drawer had mostly clothes and other outdoor gear.
My XR400 rolls in and out without too much fuss.
The side drawer slides out and contains all of my cooking gear and some dry food. This worked great. I never had to jump in or out of the VAN when cooking because all the food and gear was accessible from outside. The fridge was just lashed down with a couple straps behind the passenger seat.
The rear drawer had mostly clothes and other outdoor gear.
My XR400 rolls in and out without too much fuss.
If you consider selling this, please get in touch. My 2001 AWD Astro is probably in need of replacement in the next year or so, and you've got a head start on a lot of the work I'd want to do.
Awesome build.
I'm getting to the point where I'm ready to sell.
If you're interested send me a PM. The VAN looks nothing like this now. It has a convertible bed/couch, slide out fridge, cabinets, under bed storage, lights inside and out, curtains...etc.
I'm sloooowly building up to that point on this thread.
If you're interested send me a PM. The VAN looks nothing like this now. It has a convertible bed/couch, slide out fridge, cabinets, under bed storage, lights inside and out, curtains...etc.
I'm sloooowly building up to that point on this thread.
I needed to bring my bicycle along and didn't want it to be on the roof or inside so I came up with another option.
The rear door.
I made up a couple mounting points on one of the rear doors so I could hang my Rocky Mounts bike rack.
Here it is with the bike on the back.
The door opens and closes without removing the bike.
The rear door.
I made up a couple mounting points on one of the rear doors so I could hang my Rocky Mounts bike rack.
Here it is with the bike on the back.
The door opens and closes without removing the bike.
Thanks for all the kind words...It was fun getting it all set up for travel...which is what I intend to show NOW.
In July 2014, I set out on a trip.
Solo. No plan. No route. Just a VAN and some wheeled toys.
From Minneapolis Minnesota, I wandered West. Most of the way through South Dakota, I decided to head for The Badlands.
I found a campsite. Not quite what I had imagined on for my first night on the road but it was a campsite nonetheless.
Rolled out the awning (for no real reason) and made dinner.
I got the bike out and explored some of the park.
Not a bad sunset in South Dakota.
In July 2014, I set out on a trip.
Solo. No plan. No route. Just a VAN and some wheeled toys.
From Minneapolis Minnesota, I wandered West. Most of the way through South Dakota, I decided to head for The Badlands.
I found a campsite. Not quite what I had imagined on for my first night on the road but it was a campsite nonetheless.
Rolled out the awning (for no real reason) and made dinner.
I got the bike out and explored some of the park.
Not a bad sunset in South Dakota.
Van on the Run
New member
Sharkfox, we speak the same language. Glad to see you putting your van to use for what you built it for.
izaicinajums
izaicinajums.com
I don't know how I missed this, but fantastic build!
Definitely gave some great ideas for future builds!
:clapsmile
Definitely gave some great ideas for future builds!
:clapsmile
The next day I ran into a couple from Holland at a trailhead.
I talked to them for awhile. They have been on the road for over 2 years through most of North and South America. I searched to see if they were on Expedition Portal but didn't find them.
Not a bad Land Cruiser...
Did a little sight seeing...It's like another planet in the middle of South Dakota.
I ran into a few other cool rigs along the way and couldn't resist a few pictures.
You can't let the multiple thousands of billboards go to waste so I made a quick stop at Wall Drug before blasting out of town toward the Black Hills.
I talked to them for awhile. They have been on the road for over 2 years through most of North and South America. I searched to see if they were on Expedition Portal but didn't find them.
Not a bad Land Cruiser...
Did a little sight seeing...It's like another planet in the middle of South Dakota.
I ran into a few other cool rigs along the way and couldn't resist a few pictures.
You can't let the multiple thousands of billboards go to waste so I made a quick stop at Wall Drug before blasting out of town toward the Black Hills.
Munchmeister
Observer
PM sent to you