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I've been lurking here a ridiculously long time. Now I've got projects and need to ask the experts. So hi
My current astro fascination is cause of the little Tiger motorhomes. Just sold a 2005 Tiger GT, bought it essentially new and put about 50K miles on it. Here it is:
Now I've got a 91 AWD Tiger XL, having fun with it. It's pretty underpowered compared to the other one, but working through the issues and making some progress. New tires/wheels, it'll get lifted. Here's the new kid:
I'm in SoCal.
My current astro fascination is cause of the little Tiger motorhomes. Just sold a 2005 Tiger GT, bought it essentially new and put about 50K miles on it. Here it is:
Now I've got a 91 AWD Tiger XL, having fun with it. It's pretty underpowered compared to the other one, but working through the issues and making some progress. New tires/wheels, it'll get lifted. Here's the new kid:
I'm in SoCal.
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Welcome.I am a huge fan of the XL's.I have been looking for the right deal timed right for yrs.Please could you post pictures of the inside,bathroom/shower,kitchen,bed,etc.I would appreciate that very much.I do hope your hangout and enjoy your stay.I'll do what I can to help you out and do use my PM as needed.
Gary
Gary
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Thanks Gary, appreciate that. Seems like a good bunch of folk over here.
The XLs area definitely hard to find. I found this one in UT with ~90K miles from a couple who loved it and tried to do right, but didn't really know what they were doing. Here's a couple of pics of the interior, been busy fixing stuff so haven't taken too many "overview" shots. But I will.
Looking rear:
Through the roof when replacing the front vent with a fantastic fan:
Looking front:
So far, all the roof vents have been replaced (leaks or broken), new fuel pump on the generator, stereo swap, bent driver door hinge repaired, feedback loop on the cab 12V outlet fixed, added 12V outlet in the coach, coach battery cutoff switch, converter replaced, furnace sail switch replaced, coach water pump rebuilt.
Just getting started, this thing has issues - but making progress. I'm ok with projects, as long as they don't get in the way of roadtrips!
Linda
The XLs area definitely hard to find. I found this one in UT with ~90K miles from a couple who loved it and tried to do right, but didn't really know what they were doing. Here's a couple of pics of the interior, been busy fixing stuff so haven't taken too many "overview" shots. But I will.
Looking rear:
Through the roof when replacing the front vent with a fantastic fan:
Looking front:
So far, all the roof vents have been replaced (leaks or broken), new fuel pump on the generator, stereo swap, bent driver door hinge repaired, feedback loop on the cab 12V outlet fixed, added 12V outlet in the coach, coach battery cutoff switch, converter replaced, furnace sail switch replaced, coach water pump rebuilt.
Just getting started, this thing has issues - but making progress. I'm ok with projects, as long as they don't get in the way of roadtrips!
Linda
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Welcome.............very cool RV.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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Nice inside Linda.Looks comfy.Your starting with alot more than I am with my Winnebago 20' Warrior.Please do keep the pictures coming.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Hi Linda! Great to see you here. You are going to fit right in.
Thanks again for the help with my interest in the Tigers. As I said, we love them, but not ready to make the leap yet (we thought we'd wait a couple more years till the get older and rarer )
Thanks again for the help with my interest in the Tigers. As I said, we love them, but not ready to make the leap yet (we thought we'd wait a couple more years till the get older and rarer )
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Welcome! Those are a couple of great looking Tigers! I can't believe how clean the 91 AWD is! One thing you'll want to include in the upgrade funds when you do a lift and bigger meats is money for front and rear gear swaps. That'll put it back into the proper power band for less stress on the engine and tranny.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Very nice looking rigs! Welcome! Can't wait to watch more of your progress.
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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You have TWO Tigers?! Awesome! Welcome to the site. Look forward to seeing your post.
Joe
Joe
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
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Why are the cat carriers mounted outside on the back?
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Why are the cat carriers mounted outside on the back?
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It's a dog house, she's in charge. I did add a litter box for them right before I sold it.T.Low wrote:
Why are the cat carriers mounted outside on the back?