a month in the PNW
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photo_van
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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a month in the PNW
New ARB fridge/freezer/seat, table and mosquito net. Loaded and ready to roll!
1998 AWD/4WD
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710
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Slicky
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: a month in the PNW
Do you sleep in the van width wise?
I am jealous of your new fridge/freezer,nice addition!
I am jealous of your new fridge/freezer,nice addition!
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doyoulikeithere
- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: a month in the PNW
If you make it to the Island, lemme Know..
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1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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Herbie
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Re: a month in the PNW
I think we're going to need some more details on the chairs mounted to the lower doors. Looks slick.
I love how much room you have in the living area - I too am curious if you sleep East/West?
I love how much room you have in the living area - I too am curious if you sleep East/West?
"My minivan is cooler than your bro-truck"
2003 Astro AWD Astrolander/ZMB - GTRV Top Transplant, 4" OLV Lift, NP233 T-case, evolving interior
1995 Safari GTRV Organ donor - gutted and gone.
2003 Astro AWD Astrolander/ZMB - GTRV Top Transplant, 4" OLV Lift, NP233 T-case, evolving interior
1995 Safari GTRV Organ donor - gutted and gone.
Re: a month in the PNW
YES, I hope your sleeping that way too, that is how I am setting up the bed in my van, so if so let us know what you think after a month on the road.
2guys1truck.com: 2004 AWD Chevy Astro from California to Colombia!
want to follow along, or think our paths may cross, Facebook kjswiley
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SilverBullet1997
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: a month in the PNW
I'm in Seattle, hit me up with a PM, if'n you want to meet up for lunch, coffee, dinner, or what have you. 
I know some great spots that I am sure you would love to check out in the mountains.
I know some great spots that I am sure you would love to check out in the mountains.
Here is a couple videos of my first van offroading at Tahuya WA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFaZXo2KL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1zn5ppLI6g
R.I.P 1997 Astro AWD SilverBullet 4-9-1997 to 2-17-2015 - Cause of death: Rear-ended
1999 Astro AWD SilverBullet II 1-4-1999 - Present
5" lift, 31x1050r15 tires. 7 inches over stock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFaZXo2KL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1zn5ppLI6g
R.I.P 1997 Astro AWD SilverBullet 4-9-1997 to 2-17-2015 - Cause of death: Rear-ended
1999 Astro AWD SilverBullet II 1-4-1999 - Present
5" lift, 31x1050r15 tires. 7 inches over stock
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mdmead
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Re: a month in the PNW
Sounds like a trip to Gallagher Head Lake is in order, eh Tom (TLowe)?!
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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T.Low
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Re: a month in the PNW
mdmead wrote:Sounds like a trip to Gallagher Head Lake is in order, eh Tom (TLowe)?!
Yeah, no doubt.
How bout some details?
I'll be traveling a bit mid to late Aug.
Don't pass thru my town without at least a quick meet up!
I'd love to show you Fortune Creek, Gallagher Head Lk.
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photo_van
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: a month in the PNW
Thanks for all the invites everyone! We are in eastern WA headed toward Montana! Lots of smoke over here.
The fridge is working great. We have been sleeping crosswise in the van for years. I'm 5'10" and have to sleep a bit on the diagonal, but it works well.
The chairs on the back doors tread is here; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9243
The fridge is working great. We have been sleeping crosswise in the van for years. I'm 5'10" and have to sleep a bit on the diagonal, but it works well.
The chairs on the back doors tread is here; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9243
1998 AWD/4WD
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710
4" lift, 31x10.50's, NP 242j/c hybrid, 4.10 gears, S10 front disconnect, rack & pinion steering, trans cooler, rock sliders, ARB fridge, house battery and 100w solar, swing out rear rack with foldout camp table, bed and passenger swivel chair
dirt bag camping rig
1981 Toyota 4x4 pu
1974 John Deere 710
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T.Low
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Joined: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:11 pm
- Location: Bellingham, Wa
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SilverBullet1997
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: a month in the PNW
Damn you should have made it out to the PNW all van meet up on Saturday :-kphoto_van wrote:Thanks for all the invites everyone! We are in eastern WA headed toward Montana! Lots of smoke over here.
The fridge is working great. We have been sleeping crosswise in the van for years. I'm 5'10" and have to sleep a bit on the diagonal, but it works well.
The chairs on the back doors tread is here; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9243
You could have met both Tom and I there...
Here is a couple videos of my first van offroading at Tahuya WA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFaZXo2KL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1zn5ppLI6g
R.I.P 1997 Astro AWD SilverBullet 4-9-1997 to 2-17-2015 - Cause of death: Rear-ended
1999 Astro AWD SilverBullet II 1-4-1999 - Present
5" lift, 31x1050r15 tires. 7 inches over stock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFaZXo2KL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1zn5ppLI6g
R.I.P 1997 Astro AWD SilverBullet 4-9-1997 to 2-17-2015 - Cause of death: Rear-ended
1999 Astro AWD SilverBullet II 1-4-1999 - Present
5" lift, 31x1050r15 tires. 7 inches over stock