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Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:15 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:35 pm
Sticky Trailer wiring for your van.
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by
v8famvan »
Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:13 am
If you have or want trailer wiring on your vehicle then the wiring colors & what they are for are:
Large white wire is ground.
Small white wire or...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:03 pm
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Last post by ScottS
Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 am
Moved Anyone selling bumpers now?
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by
Herbie »
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:35 pm
So I hadn't been paying attention, and recently went looking to see about aftermarket bumpers as a foundation for the next phase of things I want to...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:57 am
flat towing 3100 miles
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by
markinnh »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:44 pm
So I wish to use a tow bar to tow my van with driveshafts removed from Norcal to New Hampshire. I have a 97 ford e350 with 10 cylinder to tow it...
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Last post by markinnh
Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:14 pm
Hitch for '03 Cargo
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by
Dayne66 »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:47 pm
Looking at hitches:
and
Looks like either will fit.
Will a full sized spare still fit underneath?
Do either stick out past the bumper...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:41 am
Do I need an external tranny cooler?
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by
slowalker »
Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:21 pm
I have a 2004 Chev Astro Van. Will be hauling a 3000# tent trailer plus gear and kayaks up the Coquihalla. The tranny does have cooling through the...
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Last post by slowalker
Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:01 am
Front Tow hooks
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by
midnighthunder89 »
Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:43 pm
hello
I was going to a local junkyard this weekend and I thought about something that might attach to the safari with a little modding. Is there a...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:44 pm
Transmission oil Cooler..
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by
greybeard »
Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:59 am
Planning to install a transmission cooler on my 2000 Astro. Lots of comments on Tru-Cool, a few on Hayden. My local NAPA store has Rapid Cool ATP in...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:11 am
Transmission cooler or not..
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by
Detectorist »
Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:28 pm
next week I'll be towing with my stock Astro Van 2000 a 6'X12' Uhaul trailer total weight about 3200lbs. Moving from Largo, Florida to Raleigh NC....
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:39 am
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Last post by trackvw
Wed May 13, 2015 3:16 pm
Class III/IV Receiver Hitch
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by
CaptSquid »
Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:38 pm
I've got about a week to come up with a Class III/IV before my motorized scooter arrives.
I'm to the point that I can barely walk without the aid of...
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Last post by crazyvanman
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:44 pm
Do I need the transmission cooler
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by
Blastro »
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:21 am
I'm taking a trip from central NY to Nags Head NC, about 900 Miles.
I have a trailer like this:
and I'm putting my buggy on it.
This...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:11 am
Confused Towing
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by
catbones »
Thu May 30, 2013 5:20 am
Hi everyone, new to the forum and not yet an Astro/Safari owner but hopefully soon. However, before I become one I wanted to look into the towing...
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Last post by catbones
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:26 pm
Suggestions Needed For Towing Problem
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by
altozwei »
Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:39 pm
We just purchased a new (to us) popup, a Coleman/Fleetwood 2003 Tacoma. We had hoped that, because it has a shorter box on it, that it might get us...
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Last post by altozwei
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:23 am
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Last post by skippy
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:26 pm
Factory Hitch Ratings
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by
maestro »
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:02 pm
So I finally have my '93 Extended AWD licensed and on the road, replacing my '91 shorty. It's time now for me to get it ready to tow the travel...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:41 am
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:09 pm
Light Duty Front-Mounted 2" Receiver
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by
rollinghome »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:09 am
I may upgrade to a heavy duty receiver at some point (like this one) but for the time being I just needed a quick, cheap, light duty solution to...
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Last post by rollinghome
Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:40 pm
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Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:23 pm
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Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:12 pm
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:37 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:30 am
Tramper Build data request
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by
Xephius »
Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:59 pm
Yo Peter,
I am thinking about building a Tramper like trailer for my Astro. Mine of course would have a 3 drop, be black, and have aerodynamic...
21 Replies
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Last post by snapple
Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:22 am
400 mile tow • trans temp gauge • etc
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by
LaGrasta »
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:20 am
I have towed with my Astro numerous times and was extremely impressed and pleased with it's capability. I couldn't even tell anything was hitched. I...
21 Replies
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Last post by LaGrasta
Sat May 05, 2012 12:24 pm
Anybody use a bumper-pull setup?
Replies: 3
by
JTalley »
Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:56 pm
I've seen them around on a few vans, but I've never seen everything up close. I'm making something in the shop to bolt onto the bumper. It consists...
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Last post by JTalley
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:03 am
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Last post by Meterpig
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:21 pm
The trailers
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by
GEJ »
Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:11 pm
I have been talking about the fleamarket trailers for two yrs.This presents what I have been saying.
The small vendor trailer:
The sides open...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm
Wondering how to remove my hitch
Replies: 6
by
JTalley »
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:12 am
I've never towed anything with my van, and my spare won't fit underneath with the hitch on there, so I was gonna take it off. It's a class II hitch,...
6 Replies
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:29 am
Towing Car issues???
Replies: 16
by
leadtrombone »
Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:29 pm
OK. Once again i have a crazy idea. Probably never going to do it, but,,,......
Here is the question.. Is there a stability issue with towing...
16 Replies
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:46 am
Trailer Wiring Dutch Doors Question.
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by
peelers »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:47 am
I apologize if this question has already been posted. I searched but could not find anything. As a result, I'm posting up my dumb a.. question.
2000...
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Last post by peelers
Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:54 pm
towing a dead awd van
Replies: 2
by
leek »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:09 pm
is it possible to remove the atc fuse , leave the van in neutral and tow it with a tow dolly ?
would be towing approximately 35 miles.
2 Replies
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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:06 am
Junkyard hitch ID
Replies: 11
by
slim724 »
Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:07 am
didn't find much info on draw-tite's website, all the hitches look a little different than this one. I pulled the hitch from gen1 ext cargo, all the...
11 Replies
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Last post by slim724
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:36 am
Trailer hitch
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by
alexalexanders »
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:52 pm
I recently bought a hitch for my 94 standard body astro. My question is will i lose my spare, its not full size but i saw on here someone had to give...
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Last post by dunedog
Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:05 am
Hybrid RV's
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by
thevalleyboy »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:57 pm
Okay Lifted... and Firecakes... feel free to give input - how do people like Hybrid RV's and what is their general shortcomings? I am looking to get...
25 Replies
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:25 am
Air springs or Timbrens??
Replies: 4
by
astronewbie »
Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:50 am
I will be towing a 4000# 23' travel trailer a few times a year. Is one system better than the other?
The rest of the time the van is a dailey driver.
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:10 pm
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Last post by Philly758
Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:32 am
Trailer wiring melted!
Replies: 8
by
sfeaver »
Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:08 pm
Had a problem on the weekend where after moving the van for the first time in two weeks, the brake lights stayed on dimly. Well eventually I found...
8 Replies
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Last post by wkastro
Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:53 am
Trailer wiring
Replies: 2
by
alexalexanders »
Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:47 pm
I have a 1994 chevy astro cl standard van. I saw the post on how to wire the van. My question is there any other option like a kit that plugs into...
2 Replies
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:07 am
RIP Blue Light Special
Replies: 4
by
Logan »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:26 pm
Need the money and the room and I've finally sent her on to her final resting place. Soon to become a Kia.....
This is the last picture of...
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Last post by sandfly
Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:47 pm
Off to the Junk Yard
Replies: 4
by
Logan »
Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:53 am
Welp, it's a sad day to see her go. Been in the family since she was new. And my first V8 swap..... Everything was stripped off. I got $150 buck for...
4 Replies
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Last post by Logan
Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:02 am
MPGs when towing heavy.
Replies: 6
by
ihatemybike »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:29 am
Got a few ideas in my head that would require me bringing both my vans on longer trips, one flat towing the other. As I'm in the planning stages, I'm...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:29 pm
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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:29 am
First real tow with the Astro
Replies: 8
by
thevalleyboy »
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:37 pm
Well decided to test the vans towing ability out this weekend - tomorrow I am heading out to my folks place with the tent trailer in tow. Calgary to...
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Last post by thevalleyboy
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:39 pm
Anyone running AirLift bags...
Replies: 4
by
LaGrasta »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:58 am
I have had these installed on my Astro for nearly a decade and they work awesome for towing/hauling, albeit a bit of a bouncy ride at almost any fill...
4 Replies
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Last post by st4s
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:07 pm
Hitch and Tibrens
Replies: 7
by
meetthespeakers »
Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:17 pm
Hey guys, have possibly an interesting question, over the last weekend I hauled home inside of the van 15 boxes of Mini parts. I was filled to the...
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Last post by meetthespeakers
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:40 am
Hitch load question
Replies: 7
by
marco10 »
Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:16 am
My hitch is rated at 200/2000 weight carrying and 750/6000 weight distributing. I tow a trailer with no weight distributing hitch and my trailer is...
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Last post by Rufus
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:46 am
Pulling others out...
Replies: 8
by
chemist »
Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:38 pm
If you live in an area likely to get snow, you realize the value of keeping a few things in the back of the van--things like a snow shovel, or maybe...
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Last post by phr1$k37
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:17 am
Thanks to all!!
Replies: 6
by
Detectorist »
Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:03 pm
I completed my move fom Largo, Florida to Raleigh, NC last Monday. Installed a transmission cooler as recommendd by the fine folks on this forum and...
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Last post by astronut74
Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:31 am
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