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Can't read the forums?????

Last post by justice « Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:14 pm
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by Ozarker » Sun Mar 26, 2017 7:13 am

Well, logged in, it says below the general forum section, You do not have permission to read the ....forums What's up??

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Last post by justice
Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:14 pm
Been a long,long time since........

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:43 pm
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by 1Gary » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:40 pm

I have been on here.Just stopping by to check up on all you guys.

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:43 pm
Rims off a 93 jimmy would fit ....

Last post by AquaAngel « Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:11 pm
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by AquaAngel » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:28 am

quick little question for you guys.

I just got a 2001 AWD Gmc Safari van and i was wondering if the rims off a 93 Jimmy 4x4 would fit on my 2001 van...

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Last post by AquaAngel
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:11 pm
FIRST TIME OWNER - QUESTION FOR YOU PROS

Last post by HiTechRedNeck « Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:17 am
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by HiTechRedNeck » Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:10 am

I recently purchased a 2002 Astro Van and just have a couple of questions. This van is in really good condition cosmetically, but there are a couple...

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Last post by HiTechRedNeck
Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:17 am
Wonder if it would fit?

Last post by Mmusicman « Fri Oct 28, 2016 3:45 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:43 am

Perusing Craigslist today and came across this for sale

The manual trans won't work with my AWD but he the motor sounds like it would be fun!

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Last post by Mmusicman
Fri Oct 28, 2016 3:45 pm
Anyone recognize this 4x4 SAS Safari

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:27 pm
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by modernbeat » Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:37 pm

Does anyone recognize this 4x4 solid axle swapped Safari for sale? I was wondering if he had a build thread anywhere, but I haven't received a reply...

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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:27 pm
Going out to meet my Astro neighbor

Last post by Snowgeek « Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:10 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:48 am

So I get a message asking if I'd be interested in helping a forum member with the 136/236 tc swap. Umm sure but where do you live? Westerly he says....

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Last post by Snowgeek
Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:10 pm
Pics needed; 48" x 48" hitch mounted cargo carrier/bike rack

Last post by Herbie « Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:41 am
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by John B » Tue May 03, 2016 7:03 am

Looking for pics of a 48 x 48 fiberglass cargo box that I believe was made by Sportrack/Thule. It looks to be about 18 deep. It was hitch mounted and...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:41 am
Anyone going to the North West Overland Rally?

Last post by LAZ 1 « Tue May 03, 2016 12:06 am
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by bunce1260 » Fri Feb 26, 2016 6:52 pm

Here's the site -

Camping, classes, fire, with like minded folks

Is anyone going? I think we're going to go and see what it's all about.

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Last post by LAZ 1
Tue May 03, 2016 12:06 am
On the hunt for a Unicorn (2005 AWD astro/safari )

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:51 pm
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by Meterpig » Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:19 pm
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The plan is now completed and approved by the boss. We currently own a 2002 Astro. To be honest, it has not been as reliable as my 1999 4runner. That...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:51 pm
Ka-Thunk goes the '04 AWD?

Last post by truC « Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:06 am
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by truC » Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:58 am

So we're heading home from Sedona on I75 north somewhere between Daytona and Toledo.

We stop for a fill up and my wife takes over. Back on the...

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Last post by truC
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:06 am
AWD Safari wheel binding.

Last post by blacknome « Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:58 pm
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by The Mack » Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:21 am

Just picked up my first AWD Safari and noticed when turning sharp at low speed the tires bind/scrub on the pavement like my Silvarado does in when...

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Last post by blacknome
Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:58 pm
Still Crow Hopping

Last post by 4FX « Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:11 pm
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by 4FX » Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:50 am

OK just bought a 03' Astro AWD in Nov. with 139K on it. It crow hopped a little when I bought it wasn't sure what it was at first. Now knowing what...

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Last post by 4FX
Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:11 pm
GTRV no longer doing Astros/Safaris...

Last post by tequilasunset « Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:48 pm
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by tequilasunset » Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:01 pm

Not sure if everyone knows this already or not... I inquired about it and I felt the response was pretty rude...

We no longer do the Astro/Safari...

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Last post by tequilasunset
Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:48 pm
Unibody structural integrity

Last post by WoodButcher « Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:39 am
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by chrisgerman1983 » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:26 pm

I am considering chopping up an astro to build a small RV how much of the body can you cut away without having to add reinforcement?

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Last post by WoodButcher
Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:39 am
Looking for drive train off road shop in Sedona.

Last post by truC « Wed Feb 03, 2016 3:54 pm
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by truC » Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:13 pm

Hi everyone.

I am somewhat new here. I first joined back in the summer, posted some questions now and then and you were all very helpful. I haven't...

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Last post by truC
Wed Feb 03, 2016 3:54 pm
Free camper top

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:30 am
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by mookieo2 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:05 pm

Saw this on CL and thought maybe someone might be interested in seeing if they could turn it into a RTT.

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:30 am
Hood Scoop

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:47 pm
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by RINNY » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:02 am

Does anyone know who used a toyota tundre or tacoma hood scoop and the thread that shows it? Thanks

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:47 pm
From 2wd to awd or 4x4, which to start with? Ease of swap?

Last post by Herbie « Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:43 pm
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by digdug18 » Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:14 am

Looking into buying a van, prefer awd or 4x4, but how hard is the swap from 2wd to 4x4? Is it better to start with the 4x4 when swapping in?

Goal...

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Last post by Herbie
Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:43 pm
ihatemybike buys his 8th Astro

Last post by astrozam « Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:11 am
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by ihatemybike » Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:21 pm
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Yep, I've done it again. I take a train out to Salt Lake City, UT tomorrow and a bus to Idaho Falls, ID on Tuesday to get this.

2005 Chevrolet...
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Last post by astrozam
Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:11 am
Testing 1-2

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:19 pm
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by Stroverlander » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:59 pm

Is there anybody out there? 8-[

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:19 pm
2005 AWD, how much?

Last post by photo_van « Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:09 am
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by photo_van » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:54 am

I have a lead on a 2005 AWD, GTRV pop top, westy type interior, 109,000 miles. Not sure I want to do my build all over again, but how much do you...

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Last post by photo_van
Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:09 am
Bought a '04 AWD, Remote Repair Choices

Last post by AstroWill « Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:36 pm
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by dmilamj » Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:54 am

I bought a 2004 AWD Astro in Colorado, even thought I live in Houston, because I'm planning to have Colorado camper vans put a roof on it in a month...

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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:36 pm
decals.

Last post by slow buick « Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:55 am

by slow buick » Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:55 am

would anyone be interested in these here? a few people on the facebook groups were so i had my buddy who has a small vinyl setup make listings for...

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Last post by slow buick
Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:55 am
just bought 89 safari slt touring

Last post by justice « Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:38 pm
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by chuckaluck » Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:48 pm

Only 87000 some km (roughly 59000 m). Pretty excited its mint interior. Few bugs like stiff seat mechanisms etc but to be expected. Outside is near...

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Last post by justice
Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:38 pm
Climate Fan Control Repair

Last post by LaGrasta « Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:23 pm
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by LaGrasta » Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:20 pm

So thankful for this forum. After an A/C repair shopped asked for $400 to repair my non blowing climate control, I jumped over to here and found all...

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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:23 pm
New guy question

Last post by AstroWill « Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:30 pm
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by jacksonjack » Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:49 pm

Just joined and am looking for my first astro/safari to play with . I'm looking at something 2000 and newer. I understand they break down 2000-2002...

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Last post by AstroWill
Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:30 pm
Exploring the vacuum line conundrum

Last post by AstroWill « Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:53 am
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by LAZ 1 » Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:51 pm

After four Astro/Saafri vans, and with all four having the notorious vacuum line deficiency selector switch issues, I finally replaced ALL the...

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:53 am
UPDATES to: AWD SAFARI MICRO MOTORHOME

Last post by AstroWill « Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:00 pm
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by LAZ 1 » Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:54 pm

totally a DIY project. not my first mini motorhome conversion ... previously did up a VW van and a 4X4 converted Ford one ton van.
Hoping for about...

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Last post by AstroWill
Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:00 pm
ANOTHER Astro Van ...

Last post by AstroWill « Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:24 pm
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by LAZ 1 » Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:29 pm

Well, I just could not pass it up. A running 2000 AWD ASTRO passenger van for $ 500.
Not perfect ... but then neither am I.

It will join the...

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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:24 pm
What's next???

Last post by sidecar53 « Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:08 am
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by sidecar53 » Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:24 am

The other day, I noticed that the cladding was pulling away from the cladding on my'04 Safari. While attempting to re-attach it, I saw the problem-...

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Last post by sidecar53
Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:08 am
Help! - Need a van in Reno, NV inspected before purchase

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:38 am
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by ihatemybike » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:01 pm

Found a 2004 Astro AWD on Craigslist in Reno, NV that I'm interested in. Champion Chevrolet in Reno won't let me pay for the 27 point inspection over...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:38 am
2003 Astro 156k miles

Last post by truC « Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:33 am
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by truC » Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:25 am

Hello guys,

I am looking at a 2003 Astro AWD with 156k miles on it. It looks to be in great shape.

Is there anything specific good or bad about...

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Last post by truC
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:33 am
Where to put 2nd battery for 110v converter or 12v cooker ?

Last post by AstroWill « Tue May 26, 2015 10:29 pm
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by trackvw » Tue May 19, 2015 4:14 pm

I would like to put in a 2nd battery so I can run a 12v-110v converter or 12v cooking stuff.

it would have a heavy duty relay so it does not drain...

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Last post by AstroWill
Tue May 26, 2015 10:29 pm
What do you do for privacy curtains and how to mount them?

Last post by Herbie « Tue May 19, 2015 3:41 pm
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by trackvw » Tue May 19, 2015 2:31 pm

I have a stock 2003 Astrovan

I would like to put curtains on the drivers side windows and the fixed passenger side window ,

and then have...

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Last post by Herbie
Tue May 19, 2015 3:41 pm
Found my Dreamgirl? (Astro Van Related)

Last post by AstroWill « Sun May 17, 2015 6:18 pm
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by Wiley » Fri May 15, 2015 2:53 pm

Or, did Herbie let his daughter pick the new color?? the world may never know, but saw this in SD today...whos is it?

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Last post by AstroWill
Sun May 17, 2015 6:18 pm
Gabequest in Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road!

Last post by gabequest « Fri May 15, 2015 10:52 pm
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by mdmead » Wed Dec 31, 2014 7:39 pm
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Was looking at my copy of the March 2015 Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road when something caught my eye on the cover. Overland Astro Van . Hmm. Inside the...
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Last post by gabequest
Fri May 15, 2015 10:52 pm
How much would you pay - How much is she worth?

Last post by T.Low « Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:25 pm
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by raSafari » Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:50 am

The time has come. Our trusty van, the RaSafari , is going up on the auction block.

A little piece of my soul just died writing that sentence....

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Last post by T.Low
Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:25 pm
Anybody Home?

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:17 am
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by Vanjoe » Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:39 pm

Did too many people move on to other vehicles? Only check facebook instead of forums?

Ive been searching for common issues to my van. Found a bunch...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:17 am
Playing in the snow

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:58 pm
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by Captn. Crunch » Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:34 am

I have been modifying my van over the last year or so to increase the traction potential over what was admittedly an already formidable setup. The...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:58 pm
astro awd vs express awd

Last post by Meterpig « Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:34 am
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by bigdan » Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:16 pm

Owning a modded Jeep , and just sold my VW eurovan westfalia ,with wich I did a 4 months roadtrip in the US ,,,,,
the only bad side , was that I...

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Last post by Meterpig
Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:34 am
I think my Fan Clutch is going bad.

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:04 pm
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by doyoulikeithere » Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:43 pm

When I step on it, I can hear the fan just a whirring and making big wind as the engine speeds up.
I guess the clutch is supposed to stop that.
I...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:04 pm
Daylight run headlights and leather?

Last post by Vanjoe « Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:14 pm
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by gnarly 928 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:13 pm

Anybody else bothered by Daytime headlights? I just got a 97 and I am beginning to get it the way I want it...it will be a fun thing, learning a...

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Last post by Vanjoe
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:14 pm
Astro's Big Brother

Last post by Meterpig « Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:38 pm
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by CaptSquid » Thu May 01, 2014 2:19 pm

I'm sad to admit to this, but...

I've been looking at an 09 Express, largely because the lift mechanism for my scooter is tearing up the Stro and...

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Last post by Meterpig
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:38 pm
I went to the dark side!!!

Last post by Meterpig « Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:03 pm
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by safari kev » Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:49 pm

so after 3 safaris, I finally switched sides and bought an astro van. Its a 1995 astro low top conversion by choo choo customs. has a straight body,...

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Last post by Meterpig
Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:03 pm
picked up my new van 89 safari gt

Last post by mtrhead79 « Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:37 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:28 pm

i have not been around here for a while since i got rid of my 92 shorty cargo. i still have a 00 astro and a 01 safari. i just drive those 2 with...

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Last post by mtrhead79
Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:37 pm
Installing a Maggiolina Airtop with a passage hatch

Last post by John B « Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:08 am
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by John B » Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:00 am

For quite some time I've been tossing around the idea / feasibility of installing a Maggiolina Airtop to my Safari GT mini-rv with a hole cut through...

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Last post by John B
Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:08 am
4-3-2-1 LIFTOFF! ......... Uh, Houston we have a problem!

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:11 am
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by 97CargoCrawler » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:51 pm
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A nice long rant:

So I figure 3 day weekend coming up, might as well take Friday off as well and have 4 days to finish my lift.

Friday: I have 2...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:11 am
Recommended toilet system for my Safari camper van?

Last post by mdmead « Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:57 pm
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by John B » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:02 pm

I have a Safari Gt that I've converted to a campervan. It's a short wheelbase van, and doesn't have a pop up or high top on it. As you can imagine,...

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Last post by mdmead
Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:57 pm
Short wheelbase pop top?

Last post by Herbie « Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:01 am
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by John B » Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:47 am

Does anyone know of a company that will install a pop-top and bed on a short wheelbase Safari? Thanks.

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Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:01 am

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