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
my 96 awd astro camper
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper
here are some pics of the interior progress
1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper
here are some pics of the finished couch that converts to bed and the coleman electric cooler and the small table to eat at
1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper
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
1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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Re: my 96 awd astro camper
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!
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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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Location: florida ny
Re: my 96 awd astro camper
here is the bed down
1996 awd astro conversion set up for camping
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers
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- I am merely driving my van
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- Location: Saint Louis, MO
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:15 pm
- Location: florida ny
Re: my 96 awd astro camper
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
2" lift 235/75-15 goodyear wranglers