Pics of your VAN! Post up!
- Thread starter adventureduo
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Yep! I thought that was you. I remember you talking about the Astro van project over at Pnet. Glad to hear you actually pulled the trigger on it.
After 10 years I have the kayaking thing down to a routine, and I spend a lot more time thinking about the my various vehicle projects. The '92 Chevy 20 Tiara Conversion van is my favorite. After three years and $15K, I finally have it roadworthy and we've done some cool trips in it. The problem is I haven't figured out a way to haul kayaks with it. For our trips over Sonora Pass I follow behind in the Toy truck with camper shell and racks with the kayaks. Taking two vehicles is not such a bad idea on such a demanding route with no cell phone service.
The cave photos were taken at Van Dam State Park in Mendocino. We took the van on that trip and I rented a kayak to go out to the caves with a guide, which is a good idea to have a local guide for the first trip there. This year we took the Silverado with the kayaks for two weeks, and went with a local friend I made up there last year.
After 10 years I have the kayaking thing down to a routine, and I spend a lot more time thinking about the my various vehicle projects. The '92 Chevy 20 Tiara Conversion van is my favorite. After three years and $15K, I finally have it roadworthy and we've done some cool trips in it. The problem is I haven't figured out a way to haul kayaks with it. For our trips over Sonora Pass I follow behind in the Toy truck with camper shell and racks with the kayaks. Taking two vehicles is not such a bad idea on such a demanding route with no cell phone service.
The cave photos were taken at Van Dam State Park in Mendocino. We took the van on that trip and I rented a kayak to go out to the caves with a guide, which is a good idea to have a local guide for the first trip there. This year we took the Silverado with the kayaks for two weeks, and went with a local friend I made up there last year.
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
CSG said:I'm up in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area even as I type. Here's one of my favorite spots. Don't know why my photos won't show up!
Here you go...
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
No problem, great van. Go to http://www.imageshack.us and use the link they give you after you upload your photo.
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Cause they're having problems right now with the server.
okay I guess it's my turn!
My Syncro:
Now with new front grill and H4 lights, new suspension, etc...
More details here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17010&highlight=syncro
I just went to a small Westfalia gathering here in San Francisco yesterday
Here's a nice Syncro with a TDI engine:
Not really an expedition van....but my friend Marco (BusLab) has a SVX 6 cylinder engine is in van.
My Syncro:
Now with new front grill and H4 lights, new suspension, etc...
More details here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17010&highlight=syncro
I just went to a small Westfalia gathering here in San Francisco yesterday
Here's a nice Syncro with a TDI engine:
Not really an expedition van....but my friend Marco (BusLab) has a SVX 6 cylinder engine is in van.
9dawgs
New member
My '99 Astro 4X2
Hello, my name is Jim, and I'm addicted to van camping...
After Limited Mods
Arriving at the river
Set up with the SportZ Tent
Pic of the inside
It's nice and cozy compared to straight tent camping.:sombrero: I hope to add more mods in the future. A pop top like T-Lows would be awesome but I was thinking more on the salvage yard late model VW Westy find for the conversion and do it myself to save the $$. If anyone has a good link to a DIY poptop install let me know.
Hello, my name is Jim, and I'm addicted to van camping...
It's nice and cozy compared to straight tent camping.:sombrero: I hope to add more mods in the future. A pop top like T-Lows would be awesome but I was thinking more on the salvage yard late model VW Westy find for the conversion and do it myself to save the $$. If anyone has a good link to a DIY poptop install let me know.