my 96 awd astro camper

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my 96 awd astro camper

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before i joined i checked out this site and got some ideas for my camper build. started with a 1996 awd astro that had a conversion hightop and interior. i do not have many pics of the transformation, i always forgot to take them as i am working on projects but here are a few.
specs of camper...2" lift, 235/75-15 goodyear wrangler radials,hitch,4 30 watt solar panels connected to 4 deep cycle agm batteries mounted where spare tire was connected to wfco 3 stage converter with shore power hook up on outside of van,also have my alternator charging house batteries while driving with a battery isolater,5 gallon water jug with electric pump to sink,2.5 gallon grey water container, roof vent,lcd tv connected to ps2, installed led interior light above sink/cooking area, installed mini blinds and curtains for privacy
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ripped out the interior and started to insulate and build the walls and counter top area
ripped out the interior and started to insulate and build the walls and counter top area
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers

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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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here are some pics of the interior progress
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers

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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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here are some pics of the finished couch that converts to bed and the coleman electric cooler and the small table to eat at
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers

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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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some exterior pics. i have 40 30watt solar panels on the roof, a roof vent and mounted spare on rear door, where the spare originally was i made a battery tray to hold my 4 agm deepcycle batteries i put a smittybil tawning on the side got it for cheap from a buddy
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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Nice! Very similar to my '96 Safari hi-top conversion... except mine is stock... and in pieces in my shop...
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!

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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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here is the bed down
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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Very nice build. What size is the bed?

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Re: my 96 awd astro camper

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the bed is 4'x6' over the last week i changed the bed design to get more interior space when folded up
1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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