Van on the Run
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First off, to say this post is long overdue would be an understatement.
I have been a member of EP for quite a while but have done far more lurking than posting. I have learned a ton from this forum and know I would not be nearly as happy as I am with my build-out without others sharing their experiences, pictures, feedback, and stories of trials and errors.
Quick background on myself and why I went with a Chevy Astro as my build platform. I am in the midst of a 4-month road trip. I needed a vehicle that would suit my day-to-day needs as well as be capable of getting me to (and back from) the backroads and Forest Service roads that I enjoy exploring. I wanted a vehicle that met the following criteria: budget, fuel economy, comfort, storage, reliability, and capability.
Now to the build.
Here is the one picture I have of my van prior to having the pop top installed.
Mountain biking near Fruita, CO.
I went through a number of interior layouts before dialing in on the interior layout below.
Enough to fit two bikes, all my gear, the dog, and an additional adult.
The below pic is a throwback to my first trip out with the pop top installed. I had the pop top installed May 2013.
Camping near Mount Massive trailhead, Twin Lakes, CO.
I realize the pictures aren’t the best. Here is a video walkthrough as well.
http://www.vanontherun.net/blog/201...n-vincent-van-go-2002-chevy-astro-awd-pop-top
I have been a member of EP for quite a while but have done far more lurking than posting. I have learned a ton from this forum and know I would not be nearly as happy as I am with my build-out without others sharing their experiences, pictures, feedback, and stories of trials and errors.
Quick background on myself and why I went with a Chevy Astro as my build platform. I am in the midst of a 4-month road trip. I needed a vehicle that would suit my day-to-day needs as well as be capable of getting me to (and back from) the backroads and Forest Service roads that I enjoy exploring. I wanted a vehicle that met the following criteria: budget, fuel economy, comfort, storage, reliability, and capability.
Now to the build.
Here is the one picture I have of my van prior to having the pop top installed.
Mountain biking near Fruita, CO.
I went through a number of interior layouts before dialing in on the interior layout below.
Enough to fit two bikes, all my gear, the dog, and an additional adult.
The below pic is a throwback to my first trip out with the pop top installed. I had the pop top installed May 2013.
Camping near Mount Massive trailhead, Twin Lakes, CO.
I realize the pictures aren’t the best. Here is a video walkthrough as well.
http://www.vanontherun.net/blog/201...n-vincent-van-go-2002-chevy-astro-awd-pop-top
) and build it for camping/road trips (or even living in short term should SHTF or she kick me out or something,hahaha!) for several years now...I'm thinking about finally doing something about those threats I've made to come Spring. Looking forward to reading/seeing more