1Gary, thank you for your concern and advice. However, we are not interested in a motorhome. We already have the Astro and my wife and I are comfortable with camping in small quarters (we usually camp in a 3 person tent while traveling light on a motorcycle). We plan to use the Astro Van to camp in ...

Thanks for the link LiftedAWDAstro. Is that unit used as a stand alone, or do I still need a solenoid or isolator? When it comes to electrical I can install...but, not design systems. Thanks for the offer J Henry. I saw your previous thread with your rendered drawings. Those are awesome, I might tak...

Thanks 1Gary for your first hand experiences, advice and pics. I'll make sure I cut out the roof sheetmetal and weld in some bracing before I touch the bows. Thanks also Timelessbeing for the 1800W total. I'll check the draw on the appliances and see what capacity I need while leaving a safety facto...

I called Steve at FGME and got a quote for the following: http://www.fiberglassme.com/index.html $800.00 for the 27" fiberglass top $95.00 for the aluminum rail to attach top to van, and vinyl seal to dress up the rail. $125.00 to put a Gel coat on the inside of the shell. $1020.00 total, then ...

I've put together a conceptual drawing showing a proposed Astro Van Camper layout. The dimensions aren't finalized yet, but the general layout is there. I think the layout is pretty basic. I'm still trying to work out how to convert the sofa into a bed. I'm trying to make it a "slide-out" ...

Ruecifer, I saw this post when you posted it. I also called them after seeing your link. I think I'm going to pull the plug and order the Hightop from Fiberglassme. Thanks for the heads up. I will probably be ordering it next week. He told me it would be 2 to 3 weeks to produce it. I'll let you know...

I've had a 1995 and now a 1999 Astro Van AWD as company vehicles. I'm getting ready to convert the 1999 into a weekend camper. I've been lurking for awhile, and have seen a lot of great stuff being done to the Astro's. Thought I'd join and get some ideas and suggestions and post future build pics of...