New Owner of Trouble
New Owner of Trouble
Hi all,
My name is Nathan and I bought Gabe's van, Trouble. New to the site and to owning an Astro. My username, Chaos, is my trail name. I'm an AT and PCT thru hiker. I don't have much to say about the van at the moment because everything there is to know has already been posted to this site by Gabe. I'm headed to Alaska this summer and will be taking Trouble up there. I'll try to post some pics of my adventures.
My name is Nathan and I bought Gabe's van, Trouble. New to the site and to owning an Astro. My username, Chaos, is my trail name. I'm an AT and PCT thru hiker. I don't have much to say about the van at the moment because everything there is to know has already been posted to this site by Gabe. I'm headed to Alaska this summer and will be taking Trouble up there. I'll try to post some pics of my adventures.
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Let me be the first to welcome you aboard Nathan. You are one lucky Camper to have snapped up Trouble ! I hope it doesn't Give You any.
It is still just a Chevy after all. I Guess you've heard, we Love pics and only have 1 rule. "6B" - If No Pics, it didn't really happen. Lol...
So that's a solid font axle with coil springs and a 4 link in the front I think eh ?
Show the ol girl some love Go Camping. Happy Valentines Day .
It is still just a Chevy after all. I Guess you've heard, we Love pics and only have 1 rule. "6B" - If No Pics, it didn't really happen. Lol...
So that's a solid font axle with coil springs and a 4 link in the front I think eh ?
Show the ol girl some love Go Camping. Happy Valentines Day .
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1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
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Hi Nathan, welcome and congrats on the new van! =D>
When did you do your thru-hikes?
When did you do your thru-hikes?
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That is one sweet van , I am just a tad jealous . Welcome and as DYLIH said pictures are always welcome even though I usually check in for the articles
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Yo folks,
Happy to have Nathan as the new owner. He's already replaced the steering gear box (cuz a seal failed about a thousand miles after a really hard test drive off road) and did a good job. He'll be a learn-as-I-go mechanic... just as I was. I couldnt be happier that Trouble is on his way to death valley, then san diego, then alaska. Cant wait to hear about Nathan's adventures!!
And FYI, its not a 4 link. Its the radius arm setup from the 79' F150 1/2 ton.
Happy to have Nathan as the new owner. He's already replaced the steering gear box (cuz a seal failed about a thousand miles after a really hard test drive off road) and did a good job. He'll be a learn-as-I-go mechanic... just as I was. I couldnt be happier that Trouble is on his way to death valley, then san diego, then alaska. Cant wait to hear about Nathan's adventures!!
And FYI, its not a 4 link. Its the radius arm setup from the 79' F150 1/2 ton.
2004 Astro AWD
4inch Overland lift, 265/70/16, Poptop Colorado CamperVan, 11inch Roof Fan, Custom Bumper...more to come on the interior
4inch Overland lift, 265/70/16, Poptop Colorado CamperVan, 11inch Roof Fan, Custom Bumper...more to come on the interior
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Welcome aboard ASV Nathan, glad to hear Gabe found an owner who will use the van as intended. Hope you enjoy it
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I thru-hiked the AT in 2013 and the PCT in 2014. And I've done another bit of work on the van. After replacing the gearbox, I drove around for a bit and noticed the engine overheating. Flex a lite fans weren't kicking on. There are 2 types of temperature sensors for the fans. Ended up switching from the radiator probe to the thread in model. Working much better now.
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Not sure why but when you click on it, it is proper side upChaos wrote:Pic attached upside down for some reason.
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Just got a text from Nathan.. He and Trouble made it to Alaska!
(A proud father!)
(A proud father!)
2004 Astro AWD
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Re: New Owner of Trouble
He should stop by Bellingham on the way home! He's probably driving right by my house.
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Thats Great News Papa !!
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2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.