Pics of your VAN! Post up!
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arlon
Adventurer
Just found an 04 AWD Astro with 43k miles on it. Has the locker rear (G80) and 3.73 gears. Hope to turn it into a mild dirt roadable overnighter.. Ordered small lift, shocks and a few other essentials, deliberating on tires/wheels. Maybe a hi/lo transfer case sometime in the future but the AWD worked so well in the snow today, I may have to think hard on that issue.
ihatemybike
Explorer
Very nice looking arlon.
Stroverlander
Adventurer
Beach landing at sunset...
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Roundtable73
New member
Our Van
After giving up on my 2k Legacy wagon, we had to get a larger "travel vehicle" for our family road-trips so we got a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (I know, not 4wd and not camper-ized, but close enough, I think)
All she's got so far is a Heavy Duty roof rack, a hitch receiver and four-person RTT from Cascadia Vehicle Tents.
This is at the Redwoods state park, South of San Francisco.
This is during our trip, in Avneue of the Giants, Northern California
I figure this is expedition portal so this is about our expeditions, not just a specific vehicle. I would love to be able to make this a more expedition-safe vehicle but as things are right now...there is not much available for them.
(stiffer, maybe even taller springs, a more rugged wheel/tire combination, front-end and under-carriage protection)
In the meantime, I am working on making our 98 Pathfinder more expedition-ready, although I am not sure the wifey'll be happy with that...
After giving up on my 2k Legacy wagon, we had to get a larger "travel vehicle" for our family road-trips so we got a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (I know, not 4wd and not camper-ized, but close enough, I think)
All she's got so far is a Heavy Duty roof rack, a hitch receiver and four-person RTT from Cascadia Vehicle Tents.
This is at the Redwoods state park, South of San Francisco.
This is during our trip, in Avneue of the Giants, Northern California
I figure this is expedition portal so this is about our expeditions, not just a specific vehicle. I would love to be able to make this a more expedition-safe vehicle but as things are right now...there is not much available for them.
(stiffer, maybe even taller springs, a more rugged wheel/tire combination, front-end and under-carriage protection)
In the meantime, I am working on making our 98 Pathfinder more expedition-ready, although I am not sure the wifey'll be happy with that...
ihatemybike
Explorer
Looks like that Caravan is doing the job quite well for you. I'm sure you'll be amazed where you can actually go with it.
There was an older FWD Caravan on the forum a while back with some ATs on it
There was an older FWD Caravan on the forum a while back with some ATs on it
loren85022
Explorer
The RTT and the driver-side sliding door looks convenient. I'd say slap an Overland decal on it go romping and roaming. Odds are you will camp right next to a few crawlers and SMB's along the way. You can always rent some bikes, or a jeep when it's time to further explore an area. Or just whip out the the world's most used overlander tool - a pair of boots, and see what's to see on this rock.
Stroverlander
Adventurer
Looks good Roundtable73, you're out there getting it done enjoying the outdoors! Your RTT and awning setup is similar to what I want to do with mine eventually.
I'm on a quest to try and not over-expeditionize my van keeping it subtle with meaningful enhancements, if/when required.
I'm on a quest to try and not over-expeditionize my van keeping it subtle with meaningful enhancements, if/when required.
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86scotty
Cynic
Back home from a week at the beach
This is why i call it the Family Conestoga.
Check out my van build here, it's only just begun.
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8467
This is why i call it the Family Conestoga.
Check out my van build here, it's only just begun.
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8467
loren85022
Explorer
Speaking of..............Is U-Joint coming to the Expo in Az in May?
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
YES!!!!! Vanaconda will be there with some new goodies.
blupaddler
Conspirator
Like goodies we can take home with us? Or bolt on in camp? Cough, cough... Bumper... Cough, sliders
I don't plan to display anything besides the van, attending to have some fun & ck everything out. Sliders will be ready by then, as well as roof racks. Bumpers are a maybe......