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    Nice custom interior panels for sale at a junkyard, Astro/Safari.

    Hello. Maybe this will help someone out. I was knocking about some salvage yards today and saw a nice GMC Safari panel van (not passenger) with what looked to be a custom panelled interior with fabric, professional looking, also a cool little 3rd seat that goes between driver and passenger. The...
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    Looking for some shade/cover. Do ARB awnings ever go on sale anywhere?

    As stated, we're looking to add an awning to our Astro campervan to mostly keep out of the Oregon rain, but god willing, the sun. I've been checking a few retailers looking for a deal but it just doesn't seem to be happening. Does anyone know of any ARB awning sales going on/about to go on? Thanks
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    Low voltage disconnect help.

    Hi. I've installed my second battery which is being charged via an isolator when the vehicle is running. I've got an electric blanket for keeping warm while we sleep and therefore unable to monitor the battery. To prevent me from ruining the battery I'd like to install a shut off that happens...
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    High clearance hitch cargo rack

    Hello. There's not much room in our Astro van now we've put in cabinets and built a bed. I want to be able to carry some more "stuff", so have been looking for a hitch cargo rack. I'm planning on bolting on an under truck storage/tool box (36x18x18) for the emergency/rescue equipment, a gas...
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    Campervan curtains

    Hello again guys. So we're getting close to finishing the major jobs and the wife is keen to get cracking on making the curtains. Which means we need to know what size they will be, buuut we won't know that until we know how to mount them. I'm looking for ideas on how to mount curtains along...
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    Descend on bend ?? Did anyone go last year? Planning on going this year?

    Has anyone been to this or heard about it? It's a group of people, mostly VW van owners that like to get outside, having a weekend camping/van meet. Last year was the first one so this will be the second. I'd be interested in going, from the Portland area.
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    Can I use aame relay for new light bar as I use for my Hella's?

    A few weeks ago I installed some Hella fog lights. I used the sidelights +ive as a trigger for the relay. I've just bought a cheap light bar, can I simply wire the +ive from the same contact on the existing relay to power the light bar also? They will be activated on seperate switches and used...
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    Interior paneling of passenger van?

    Has anyone seen a how to for paneling the interior of a passenger van? I'd like to read up before I get stuck into it. Thanks
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    New to all this 12v power stuff, need advice on these batteries.

    I'm building a Chevy Astro into an Adventuremobile, I want to be able to run lights, stereo, electric mattress pad, 12v kettle and phone/laptop chargers from the house battery. Would 2 of these Schumacher SB 12350 '12V' 35Ah AGM Sealed Lead Acid Power Sport Batteries ( http://amzn.to/1MIRJdN...
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    4th of July Deep cycle battery deals?

    I'm in the market for a secondary battery, has anyone seen any deals for the holiday?
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    Small vent fan?

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    Small vent fan?

    Hi. I'm looking for a smaller that the usually recommended roof vent fan. It's going in a Chevy Astro, so A- I don't want it to take up so much of the roof and B- doesn't need to pull as much air as a full size RV. What's the best small vent fan? TIA
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    Chrome vinyl wrap on the roof

    So while thinking about a future van build and insulation, I thought, what if I can prevent heat entering? So I thought about painting the roof white, but then thought about chrome vinyl. Has anyone tried applying chrome vinyl to their roof only? Since most of these vehicles are so tall the...
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    How do you build a legal safe bench seat convertible to bed?

    AWD Astro, convert to camper and move across the country CHI-PDX Hello, we'll probably be moving 2000 miles at the beginning of fall. I've always wanted a campervan, so I thought instead of renting extra trailer/truck/pod space to move some stuff, this could be a good opportunity to put that...
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