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Astro Mosquito Screens for windows

Last post by Herbie « Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:17 pm
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by VanGoGo » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:28 pm

I made these cheap and easy bug screens using bulk screen door mesh, small magnets, and of course...duct tape. They work great and dont look too...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:17 pm
Camping in style...Harper style!

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:10 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:31 pm
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Been busy the last couple days...picked up a new camper today!

It's a 2012 Jayco Jay Flight 26BH and we traded our 2007 Jayco 232 hybrid...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:10 pm
Skiing Mt. Baker

Last post by mdmead « Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:36 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:41 pm

This isn't really van related (although my odometer did reach a quarter-million kms on the trip home), but I thought I'd share my weekend trip to the...

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Last post by mdmead
Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:36 pm
Wileys Camping Picture Extravaganza

Last post by Wiley « Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:53 pm
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by Wiley » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:22 pm

Ok, I love seeing the pics of places you guys camp that I have never been, so while I do have my travel thread which will begin in a few weeks, this...

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Last post by Wiley
Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:53 pm
Big Block Van? Petey's Got Nothin' On Me!

Last post by dunedog « Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:54 pm
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by mdmead » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:15 pm
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That's right!

Big block power...

Stainless steel headers...

High-flow stainless steel exhaust...

Cold air intake...

Aftermarket tranny...
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Last post by dunedog
Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:54 pm
97 astro rear seat in the LT package

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:29 pm
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by howso48 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:32 am

Has anybody,taken the rear seat and somehow :poke: gotten the seat to to brake (lay flat)back towards the rear glass and maybe somehow bolt through...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:29 pm
Just some pics from my last camping trip

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:35 am
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by arlon » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:38 pm

Haven't done anything mechanical to my van but I've been using the heck out of it! Here's a link to a gallery with a few pics from my latest camping...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:35 am
97 astro rear seat questions about fold out seats

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Tue May 29, 2012 4:11 pm
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by howso48 » Fri May 25, 2012 8:25 am

:rolleyes: doe's any body have a astro van that came stock with the rear fold out seat that makes into a couch and or bed ??? I'm dealing with the...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Tue May 29, 2012 4:11 pm
Easy, Inexpensive Awning on the Astro

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu May 24, 2012 9:33 pm
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by Vanjoe » Tue May 22, 2012 9:14 am

I finally put an awning on my van.
I do alot of camping, traveling/camping and rainy weather can be great fishing weather but having to stay inside...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu May 24, 2012 9:33 pm
Started the "overnighter" additions the weekend.

Last post by arlon « Mon May 21, 2012 11:20 am
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by arlon » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:02 am
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Nothing very impressive, just starting with the basic necessities.. Hopefully I can add to this as things progress.
Found a toilet seat that fits a...
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Last post by arlon
Mon May 21, 2012 11:20 am
Have you used this brand swivel seat brackets?

Last post by Wiley « Mon May 14, 2012 6:10 pm
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by Socron » Mon May 14, 2012 3:30 pm

Im looking for some that dont require welding for my 1995 hightop gladiator edition

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Last post by Wiley
Mon May 14, 2012 6:10 pm
Camperizing an Astro/Safari AWD

Last post by IT Astro « Mon May 07, 2012 6:06 pm
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by J Henry » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:27 pm
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I have a 2wd drive 84 VW Vanagon Westfalia camper. I love the camper layout but hate it's lack of dependability. I have been toying with the idea of...
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Last post by IT Astro
Mon May 07, 2012 6:06 pm
Is it a Camper...or a Cargo Van? New Build.

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:55 pm
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by playhard67 » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:17 pm
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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...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:55 pm
Astro wheeling report: Badlands ORP - Apr 14, 2012

Last post by mdmead « Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:40 pm
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by ihatemybike » Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:26 am

My wife's Jeep group scheduled an outing at the Badlands Off Road Park and are always inclusive, so I showed up with Grumpy. Turns out that most of...

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Last post by mdmead
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:40 pm
Lk Chelan 2011

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:23 pm
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by T.Low » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:34 pm

Last summer, like always, my father in law pays the bill to get the family together in Lk Chelan every summer. He rents a nice 5 bedroom home in a...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:23 pm
Spring Break Camping in the Columbia River Gorge - 2012

Last post by mdmead « Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:09 pm
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by mdmead » Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:46 pm

With finances a bit tight and gas prices too high, we decided a short trip staying closer to home was in order.

A few years ago when we took our...

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Last post by mdmead
Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:09 pm
WSSA Military Appreciation Ride '12

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:31 am
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by mdmead » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:37 pm

For the past few years I've put together a Military Appreciation Ride on behalf of the Washington State Snowmobile Association (WSSA). Working with...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:31 am
Expedition Portal SoCal Desert Rendezvous 2012

Last post by astrozam « Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:48 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:44 pm

After thinking we'd miss it due to a different camping trip, we ended up last-minute joining the SoCal Desert Rendezvous organized by some of the...

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Last post by astrozam
Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:48 pm
Owhyee River camping trip with Pacific Northwest Backroad Dr

Last post by astroturf « Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:37 am
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by T.Low » Wed May 28, 2008 9:23 pm
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Fiancee Jen (FJ) and I had to be at Denny's in Ontario, Oregon, by 5:15am Friday morning. I didn't get off work until 5:30 Thursday nite and we live...
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Last post by astroturf
Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:37 am
Anyone use any kind of portable AC in their vans?

Last post by sfeaver « Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:55 pm
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by arlon » Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:49 am

Looking foreward to summer in West Texas, some sort of small portable AC might be helpful. A lot of our trips will probably be to state parks with...

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Last post by sfeaver
Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:55 pm
maiden Voyage.

Last post by arlon « Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:50 pm
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by arlon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:07 pm

Made the first over night trip (actually 2 nights) to Bid Bend State Park. Van worked perfectly for what I wanted. New tires and a few little details...

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Last post by arlon
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:50 pm
Alaska in a $250 van

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:49 am
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by ihatemybike » Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:09 pm
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My wife will be spending several months this year in Alaska working at a Kayak Eco-tourism place near Homer and possibly a sled dog kennel near...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:49 am
A Really Good Heater

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:48 pm

by 1Gary » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:48 pm

Good company for Aux heater and camping etc:

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:48 pm
WickedCampersdotcom

Last post by astroturf « Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:34 am

by astroturf » Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:34 am

Have a l00k here Fellers...

Found it zoom'n around the web. A Prudy Kewl use for our vans... To make money.

Check It, Jim

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Last post by astroturf
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:34 am
Astrofari Expedition 2012

Last post by risteff « Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:03 pm
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by ihatemybike » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:59 am
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Over on Expedition Portal my mind has been going since this
I'm envisioning a west coast top to bottom Astro Expo tour next year; who's with me? and...
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Last post by risteff
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:03 pm
Mdmead's 2011 Summer Vacation - Pt 2

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:24 pm
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by mdmead » Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:48 pm

Tuesday, August 2nd

Roadkill count: 2 unidentified
Animals viewed: 0
Lost: Left rear hubcap

Travel-wise, we bit off more than we could chew on...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:24 pm
Mdmead's 2011 Summer Vacation - Pt 1

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:50 am
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by mdmead » Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:02 pm

This past summer, (Jul 31-Aug 13), my wife, daughter and I had a motorhome adventure! We hit the road, with our little red turd (Ford Focus) hung off...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:50 am
slide in camper van conversion

Last post by photo_van « Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:30 pm
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by willisworms » Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:29 pm

I saw a video linked to, on here somewhere, I'm sure it was one this site ( I do not frequent the other site ) It was of a couple installing a slide...

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Last post by photo_van
Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:30 pm
Weekends were made for Astro vans

Last post by T.Low « Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:43 pm
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by T.Low » Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:15 am
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Last post by T.Low
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:43 pm
Camping Lux times 10

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:49 am
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by 1Gary » Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:43 am

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:49 am
Astro camping interior designs.

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:00 pm
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by kenny johnson » Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:18 pm

I would like this thread to be about Astro interior designs for camping. It would be nice for everyone to visit this thread and get inspiration from...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:00 pm
Interesting Motorhome - '86 Vixen 21TD

Last post by OKflyboy « Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:41 pm
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by mdmead » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:35 pm

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Last post by OKflyboy
Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:41 pm
Hello from the 96 Mile Marker.

Last post by Rebel « Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:35 am
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by Rebel » Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:15 pm

Hope all you folks are doing well. Sorry but as my close friends say, I've been lost in the 60's.LOL
Thought I'd share some pics of a canoe trip...

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Last post by Rebel
Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:35 am
How to turn your Astro into a PopTop (The non-DIY way)

Last post by tribri1 « Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:19 pm
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by tribri1 » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:09 pm

History
The last 4 years I have been driving an '86 VW Westfalia Weekender. I truly love everything about this vehicle except for it's gutlessness...

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Last post by tribri1
Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:19 pm
Some pice from my trip to Northern Idaho

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:16 pm
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by Great A'Tuin » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:39 pm

We covered 1400 Miles in 1 week and averaged 15.9 mpg with our camping gear and 2 bikes inside the van. Next time I think I can delete the roof rack...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:16 pm
The Boat... She Floats!

Last post by mdmead « Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:03 pm
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by mdmead » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:09 pm

OK, after a couple of years, I finally got our boat in the water!

The idea was to have it in last summer. But after fooling around with it and not...

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Last post by mdmead
Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:03 pm
Crutial Astro Camping Advice Needed!

Last post by tribri1 « Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:13 am
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by tribri1 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:15 pm

In two weeks I pick up my van from GTRV with the new v-top and just 2 days later I embark on a 3200 roadtrip. So I have to be very strategic about...

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Last post by tribri1
Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:13 am
Trans-America Trail

Last post by T.Low « Wed May 25, 2011 2:29 pm
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by PureRockFury » Mon May 23, 2011 1:06 pm

I have always dreamed of doing the Trans-America trail in a van. Any attempt is surely a long, long way off, but I was just wondering if any...

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Last post by T.Low
Wed May 25, 2011 2:29 pm
I sleep in my van...

Last post by grapple « Sat May 07, 2011 10:17 pm
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by batmo » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:40 pm

howdie campers! long time no post here but I wanted to drop in and share with y'all my new bed.

I use a henessy tent hammock for most of my...

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Last post by grapple
Sat May 07, 2011 10:17 pm
Red, White, and Blue Balloon Rally

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu May 05, 2011 4:08 am
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by Smiliesafari » Wed May 04, 2011 3:41 pm

It would be great if everyone could attend. There's a lot of camp grounds in the area for you weekend campers. This event is held in Letchworth State...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu May 05, 2011 4:08 am
Northwest Classic Bronco Spring Run

Last post by 1Gary « Tue May 03, 2011 8:12 pm
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by mdmead » Tue May 03, 2011 6:44 am

I've owned my Bronco for nearly two years and other than using the four wheel drive playing around on our property, and once or twice on snowy roads,...

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue May 03, 2011 8:12 pm
Camping in the old growth forest.

Last post by T.Low « Sun May 01, 2011 9:38 pm
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by grapple » Sun May 01, 2011 6:22 pm

Took the van out to the local campground on the weekend. Good times and great weather.

Pretty big trees, not the biggest I've seen but about 5 to...

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Last post by T.Low
Sun May 01, 2011 9:38 pm
Snowmobiling in the Wyoming Big Horns

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:36 am
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by mdmead » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:52 pm

Warning: This is a bit long-winded. I have to write an article on this trip in the fall and decided to use this post as an opportunity to start on...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:36 am
Anyone ever been noodling fishing??.

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:26 pm
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by 1Gary » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:05 am

Has anyone ever gone noodling fishing??.

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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:26 pm
Ahtanum Snowmobiling (WA State)

Last post by mdmead « Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:42 am
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by mdmead » Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:53 am

I've been wanting to get my friend Mitch back out for a snowmobile ride. I took him out a couple of years ago and the conditions weren't the best, so...

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Last post by mdmead
Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:42 am
Africa by Kayak

Last post by astrozam « Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:13 pm

by astrozam » Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:13 pm

We've had some cool links to outdoor adventures over the last yr...Borneo on bike/ Congo in a Landcruiser etc...

This time we are going to hit the...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:13 pm
Astro camper van.....

Last post by Moreforles « Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:50 am
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by Moreforles » Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:41 pm
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I'm new to the site, and bought an AWD Astro Ext conversion van about a year and a half ago. I've had it stored at a friend house until I had a...
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Last post by Moreforles
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:50 am
Zam Fam 2011 Great outdoors thread Feb-Mar

Last post by mdmead « Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:47 pm
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by astrozam » Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:17 pm

Inspired by those who have been getting outdoors and taking the time to share their stories and pics of what they have done...

Adventurer's... Me,...

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Last post by mdmead
Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:47 pm
Opinion on soft surfboard rack and window seals

Last post by ihatemybike « Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:25 am
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by Wiley » Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:11 am

Hi, I have no rail or anything on my roof, and rather than spend money on a rack, find and pay someone to put it on my roof, and then spend time...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:25 am
Heated Bed??.Question for Lifted

Last post by Meterpig « Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:25 pm
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by 1Gary » Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:35 pm

Lifted.If it was a question only for me,I would have PM'ed you.But with two other people building beds in their vans,I wanted to ask you about the...

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Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:25 pm

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