Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
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Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
after i towed my old mans van through an ATV trail it made me want to explore more in the area once unhooked but didn't have the time can't wait to see the pics
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
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Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
T.Low is the man. Contributors like Tom make this board worth being a member of. The write ups, adventures and pics are always awesome! He gets my vote for van of the month!
Can't wait for more pics of this trip!
Can't wait for more pics of this trip!
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels
Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels
Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.
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Hah, you guys are a blast. Everything I do with my van is a direct result from the ideas I've gotten from ASV. From the very first jaw dropping pics of Dean and Blazers 4-5" lifted Astros, and all the incredible info I've received from the site and the meeting the Vancouver guys in person
Here's one of about 12 pics on the camera at the moment. Don't worry (or worry a lot!) there are two more camera memory sticks filled up that are still in the van. Plus, all the rigs were taking pics of each other, so there will be a couple of write ups on various forums, and probably a thousand pics for me to choose from. There were ten rigs total.
Sunday evening the group split up. We drove alone and camped in Leslie Gultch, then Monday drove Succor Creek out about 30 miles to ...some town. This is overlooking Succor Creek.
ARB also has an awning, but I've not seen nor checked it out yet.
More later.
Here's one of about 12 pics on the camera at the moment. Don't worry (or worry a lot!) there are two more camera memory sticks filled up that are still in the van. Plus, all the rigs were taking pics of each other, so there will be a couple of write ups on various forums, and probably a thousand pics for me to choose from. There were ten rigs total.
Sunday evening the group split up. We drove alone and camped in Leslie Gultch, then Monday drove Succor Creek out about 30 miles to ...some town. This is overlooking Succor Creek.
ARB also has an awning, but I've not seen nor checked it out yet.
More later.
Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
T.Low where / how you get your antenna out for the CB?
Man ... I like that cover, but $700 eeps I am poor as it is or rather need to spend the money somewhere else. But I would like to have that. Normally I use a tarp :p
You get your front tow hooks yet? I need to find time to cut holes in bumper cover than weld on the hooks.
Mud? What's that!? Eaton + 4.11 rocking right through
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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here's an alternative for an awning...
http://www.shadyboy.com/
http://www.shadyboy.com/
1989 Cargo 5spd. Fiberglass Roof.
2002 AWD LS, white
2002 AWD LS, white
Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
WHAT THE!?!?
IN BC!!! LIKE 15-30minutes AWAY FROM ME! OMG! You just made me poorer! Thanks!
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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hahahah.
if you drop by, can you post the pricing? they don't seem to list it online.
if you drop by, can you post the pricing? they don't seem to list it online.
1989 Cargo 5spd. Fiberglass Roof.
2002 AWD LS, white
2002 AWD LS, white
Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
ryanhettenbach wrote:hahahah.
if you drop by, can you post the pricing? they don't seem to list it online.
That may be that most of the work is custom fit. I will see if I can get around to them this weekend but it is a tight fit.
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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A little gumbo making the road quite slick.
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I love how your van stands out in the "Rigs" picture.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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lol yeah it really does stand out but that's cuz it's better then the rest
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Re: Camping mods for Memorial Day Owyhee trip
For those interested in the Fiamma awnings,check out http://www.racknroad.com/T.Low wrote: My awning is a "Carefree" that Thule used to source and sell. They are very pricey if bought new, as are Fiamma's. Around $700.
Do a search for Fiamma,these awnings are made in Italy and very well made & designed.I love mine!
I'll post some pics of mine later this week,haven't put my rack on this season yet. Looks like there going for around $400. at RacknRoad.
'94 Astro AWD EXT LT - Over 211,000 ,parts van now!
DHC Rock rails
Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
'95 Astro AWD EXT CS - Just over 99,000 miles
DHC Rock rails
Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
'95 Astro AWD EXT CS - Just over 99,000 miles