Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
T-Low, very cool van...always like to see people make the best with what they have.:clapsmile
Pics of your VAN! Post up!
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02TahoeMD
Explorer
T. Low - Nice Astro van. They were built here in MD at GM's plant, always liked them, surprised they didn't do better in sales. Always nice to see GM stuff here.
To fix your photo links - click edit and remove the extra "http://" on each photo link and they should post up over here just fine.
Nice ride!
To fix your photo links - click edit and remove the extra "http://" on each photo link and they should post up over here just fine.
Nice ride!
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
T.Low said:
Very cool! Do you have anymore info on the Thule awning? How do you like it?
T.Low
Expedition Leader
Thanks for the props, guys, and the editing tips.
I kinda wish GM would have built a ZR2 version of the Astro, but on the other hand, it's been a fun build and bit rare.
Thule sourced the awning from Carefree. Its the same as the Carefree Sidewinder. Its a love/hate relationship. I feel that deploying the awning should be a one man job, so i struggle with it until it bites my hand or scratches the van. Its an oldie I got second hand from a white water paddlin buddy who was selling his Vanagon. I think the newer models are a little more user friendly. Love having it up, especially in the rain. And some places like in eastern Oregon or eastern Washington it can be the only shady spot around. Got to guide wire it down with stakes on the windy days, for sure, or just take it down altogether. Overall, I really like having it. I think its essential.
Edit: I've met some people that really regret buying the awning for the above stated "hate" reasons, so there should be some used ones out there. Maybe you can try these forums.
http://www.classbcampervans.com/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gtrvwesty/messages
I kinda wish GM would have built a ZR2 version of the Astro, but on the other hand, it's been a fun build and bit rare.
Thule sourced the awning from Carefree. Its the same as the Carefree Sidewinder. Its a love/hate relationship. I feel that deploying the awning should be a one man job, so i struggle with it until it bites my hand or scratches the van. Its an oldie I got second hand from a white water paddlin buddy who was selling his Vanagon. I think the newer models are a little more user friendly. Love having it up, especially in the rain. And some places like in eastern Oregon or eastern Washington it can be the only shady spot around. Got to guide wire it down with stakes on the windy days, for sure, or just take it down altogether. Overall, I really like having it. I think its essential.
Edit: I've met some people that really regret buying the awning for the above stated "hate" reasons, so there should be some used ones out there. Maybe you can try these forums.
http://www.classbcampervans.com/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gtrvwesty/messages
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adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Yeah i just noticed a major drawback with that awning.. it mounts to the thule or yakima bars. Well, if i mounted that to our penthouse top, the awning would be about 20 feet tall LOL
Anyways, back on topic guys, lets see your pics!!!! Sorry for getting sidetracked!!
Anyways, back on topic guys, lets see your pics!!!! Sorry for getting sidetracked!!
T.Low
Expedition Leader
SOCALFJ said:
Au Contraire, mon ami. Before, I had it mounted to my Thule racks. Since I installed the top, its now mounted to the van itself, so I can utilize the awning while the top is popped. (see above picture camping by the creek).
Yeah, I agree, it would darn near be useless if it popped along with the top.
FROADER
Adventurer
T.Low -
This is pretty random and shows what a small world it is.
I thought I recognized Paul's truck (blue explorer sport in your pic). I met him in Moab 8 years ago from a meet that explorerforum.com put together. It 's been a while since I've seen him or his truck so I had to ask if it was him. He has repainted (same color) and put new wheels and tires on it since I've seen it.
This is pretty random and shows what a small world it is.
I thought I recognized Paul's truck (blue explorer sport in your pic). I met him in Moab 8 years ago from a meet that explorerforum.com put together. It 's been a while since I've seen him or his truck so I had to ask if it was him. He has repainted (same color) and put new wheels and tires on it since I've seen it.
T.Low
Expedition Leader
Thats too funny. Yeah, small community. Yeah, Froader, it was Paul alright. I told him I'd be following him a lot on that trip because i really like the way his rig looks. Ha. He's a blast. When we'd go thru the creeks, he likes to stop and back up and kinda rinse his under carriage like he's a dog or something.
Come to think of it, Railbat Brian (SMB) and I were introduced by Craig (Land Rover) on Expo and it ends up that Brian and I live four streets away from each other in the same neighborhood!
Sign of the times...
Come to think of it, Railbat Brian (SMB) and I were introduced by Craig (Land Rover) on Expo and it ends up that Brian and I live four streets away from each other in the same neighborhood!
Sign of the times...
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adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
jkam said:I sold it last year and miss it every day.
1986 Chevy Pathfinder.
Jay, I really like that two tone color combo.
Totally Sissy Looking, But I Have Sinister Plans For It
This is my '92 Chevy Tiara Conversion Van. I know it looks totally sissy compared to the rigs here, but I after three years and $10K getting it roadworthy, I have some sinister plans for it.
Sorry. Webshots doesn't allow uploads like photobucket
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2294115470039244204opQtWF
Hey, T.Low, are you a kayaker?
This is my '92 Chevy Tiara Conversion Van. I know it looks totally sissy compared to the rigs here, but I after three years and $10K getting it roadworthy, I have some sinister plans for it.
Sorry. Webshots doesn't allow uploads like photobucket
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2294115470039244204opQtWF
Hey, T.Low, are you a kayaker?
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