True Roy....that's still on my mind...but I thought about the fact that less exhaust pipe running under the chassis, the less chance a leak could form and cause issues...thinking about the possibility of actually running it up just behind the drivers' seat...Still trying to brainstorm...if I actuall...

Some of the nicer units have "fail safes" built in...they actually monitor your oil/battery info and will shutdown or cease attempting to start your vehicle if a number is out of range. The cheapies don't do this...get a good one. As for coolant monitoring, I don't think any of them are th...

I just may have an exhaust leak...cause we can certainly smell it pretty soon after starting the van. You had stock and dual exhaust without issues...so that's how ours should behave. As for the Cat heater...I am definitely interested...but I also know of two real-life situations where they became d...

Just wanted to be sure everyone knew I'm not the kind of individual who puts exhaust stacks and peterbuilt stickers on my vehicle in the hopes it will grow up to be a semi someday...I am interested in a single very discreet stack on the drivers' side to route the exhaust up and away from the van for...

Ok...so took some photos of the work...after a weekend of snow...melt...snow...melt...we're staying 100% dry. As you look at the photos, you'll see that I used some L-shaped aluminum channel from ACE, some aluminum specific caulk from ACE and some metal screws. The aluminum channel was cut to fit ti...

Promise pics on Sunday...headed out for the weekend.....

I know this post is old and musty...but is it too old to dig up? I have the dreaded leak in our van...and since we camp in it nearly every weekend, this wasn't a good thing. Our current budget doesn't have room for new seals all the way around, so I expanded on blackgnome's concept after studying ou...

Smiliesafari wrote:There's actually two in a million. I have the other one. Wait a minute.......I've known Cherie for 43 years. That means I have the one in a million and you have the other one.

ok....you win. lol!

well not to overwhelm, but Welcome to the brethren. If you grit your teeth reeeeal hard, you might resist accumulating some of the said reciepts, however you should not read much of the site....he he he [insert evil maniacal laugh smilie here] You guys crack me up. Truth is, my sweetheart (we've kn...

"non-communication" code from the transfer case. Not sure what that means... I would guess a loose connector or bad wiring. Time to crawl around under the van a little. Alrighty then...I searched for loose connections...unplugged and re-plugged everything back in...nothing appears to be l...

crash wrote:welcome to the site scott & heather

Thanks!

Had to scour the net for these...but rustled up some pics. Also here's a link to one for sale in Nevada: http://reno.en.craigslist.org/rvs/1480547556.html http://scottmichaelbennett.com/Astro%20MH%201.jpg SOFT TOP: http://scottmichaelbennett.com/Astro%20MH%202.jpg HARD TOP: http://scottmichaelbennet...

Can you imagine the wind drag? whoa. and forget hand washing and waxing.

So I took the Astro to the dealer today...and they gave us a complimentary diagnostic read. Only codes were for the MAF sensor and a "non-communication" code from the transfer case. Not sure what that means...should I just replace the Encoder Motor and call it a day?

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Welcome Scott. Definitely throw the receipts away. Being in Michigan, you really need a 4" lift and 31" tires.

2" has been approved by the wife. Any more isn't needed for our use. Anything more hairy and we bust out my Toyota 4x4.