New from O.C. Ca.
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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New from O.C. Ca.
I have a 2005 with trailer package. We use for work, camping (Astro Hotel) hauling my softail (inside), lumber, daily morning surf.
DL
DL
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Welcome to the site.Looks like you are living large in Calli.Very cool.
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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Welcome to ASV!
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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Re: New from O.C. Ca.
O C being oceanside.I used to live in vista and before that on La Costa ave.encinitas.
90 astro parts van gone.94 safari SLE.68 chevelle SS clone.
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Re: New from O.C. Ca.
Welcome, DL. Lots of info here. We're all willing to share.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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My 2005 gets about 17-18 MPG around town, on the interstate, 25.........any member reading this, could you let me know where your mileage is?
Thanks, DL in Huntington Bch. Ca.
Thanks, DL in Huntington Bch. Ca.
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I think you're doing very well. My '87 gets 12-14 in town and about 19 on the interstate!
-James
1987 LT
249,000 miles
1987 LT
249,000 miles
Re: New from O.C. Ca.
You listed the exact items I use my Astro for as well! Welcome to the forum, great people and info here, nice to have you along. Let me know if you'd like to give an extra bit of travel to your suspension as well as an added appearance.
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1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Re: New from O.C. Ca.
Nice FE numbers but please do tell the secret to the 25mpg on the highway. I am lucky to be getting 19mpg at 70 or 75 mph it doesn't matter.
2003 Majestic Conversion AWD. Family Truckster. Now if I can just get it to tow the boat I would be all set.
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my 87 gets 18mpg around town and usually 22+ on the highway. Only last long trip I had a strong tailwind and drafted behind a semi and got over 25mpg on that leg of the trip.
I have a ban hammer and I ain't fraid to use it!
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
Re: New from O.C. Ca.
Welcome aboard!!...I'm new too!
my old wagon gets 17mpg combined at best....its slowly climbing as i get the engine cleaner and cleaner.....just got done with front end overhaul....new upr/lwr ctrl arm bushes, lwr balljoints, 1 upr balljoint, new springs, upr/lwr spring insulators, new shocks...WOW what a difference....very different ride, turning, less body roll....went with all MOOG parts....good quality parts.
I seem to have an addiction to spending money on this old van!?
my old wagon gets 17mpg combined at best....its slowly climbing as i get the engine cleaner and cleaner.....just got done with front end overhaul....new upr/lwr ctrl arm bushes, lwr balljoints, 1 upr balljoint, new springs, upr/lwr spring insulators, new shocks...WOW what a difference....very different ride, turning, less body roll....went with all MOOG parts....good quality parts.
I seem to have an addiction to spending money on this old van!?
1989 Astro 4.3 283k. Originally a Zimmer conversion van, now a stripped out cargo.