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12-23-2015, 02:51 PM #2051Registered User
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I have a popup, I use Reflectix insulation for the canvas and some of the windows. Get a good mattress or futon mattress so you are insulated from underneath. I have also insulted the bottom of the camper with blue foam board. It does pretty well. I haven't camped in below 0 yet but 5-10 degrees and it does great. My biggest issue is the heater sucks a lot of juice so I am using a MR Buddy as a backup and have a small generator also. I still need to insulate the propane tank and lines. I love the popup except when you are forced to move in the middle of the night. I would love to see how others insulate theirs? It is fun to see other people's projects
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01-01-2016, 04:03 PM #2052Registered User
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Anybody have some steamboat parking spots they wouldn't mind passing along? For the truck camper. Headed up now.
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01-01-2016, 04:56 PM #2053
Buff pass trailhead should be hassle free
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01-02-2016, 08:11 PM #2054
If you don't mind paying, 30-35$ at the koa on the west side of town comes with power.
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01-02-2016, 08:46 PM #2055
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01-02-2016, 10:31 PM #2056
It works out just great for my drunk ass.
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01-03-2016, 09:26 AM #2057Registered User
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Thanks for the responses. I went with the dumont lake parking as was coming from that side. A few other sledneckers up there too but it was a great time. My wave 3 heater didn't stand a change to the negative 15F, but in the sleeping bags and extra wool blankets was perfectly comfortable. Going to add a bunch more reflectix to everything to try to get it more comfortable outside the bags.
This was my first run in the four wheel camper. I figured if we can handle that weather, we can handle most anything Ill ever be skiing in.
Dtimms, would love to see more photos and info all your reflectix and additional insulation. Right now I the entire canvas covered and a few pieces thrown under the mattress. I noticed the floor area was a major source of cold air. How did you insulate all that?
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01-03-2016, 07:05 PM #2058
Wrap the bottom of the rig in something. Plywood, foam board or even canvas wrap will keep air exchange from pulling heat through the floor.
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01-04-2016, 10:55 AM #2059Registered User
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shredforfun, I don't know about 4wheel campers (other than they are badass!!) but I put blue foam board insulation under the floor in the open spaces of the frame. I will get you pics when I unload the camper. My camper has a wood floor frame that had 2 foot wide openings, just cut blue foam board to size and glued it in there. That helped a bunch. I will say that -15 would be pushing any popup truck camper. I have never camped that cold.
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01-05-2016, 11:08 AM #2060Registered User
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01-05-2016, 11:23 AM #2061
My Northstar TC800 popup came with rigid foam cut to fit in all the spaces between the floor framing (wood). I haven't gone to the trouble of insulating all the other gaps or openings, like around the propane tank or where there are outside wall penetrations (where the shore power cable connects, where the outside shower connects).
Coldest we've used it is maybe 15-20* F. The propane furnace keeps it plenty warm -- the problem with winter camping is controlling condensation. In sub-freezing temps, we'll wake up in the morning to a wall of water droplets or even ice, and that's with keeping the roof vent slightly open + a window partly open.
We've kind of given up on the pop-up camper for winter camping use. Maybe we'll go to a hardside at some point, but most likely we'll just use it as a 3-season camper.
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01-05-2016, 10:34 PM #2062
Funny, we have basically the same rig set-up. I have a 2002 Astro w/ Mr. Buddy, Reflectix windows, minimalistic setup. I took out the seats and just have a Colman cot to sleep on and sit in a fold up chair to relax. Gotta love the Astro vans. No doubt I would love to have a pimped out Sportsmobile or fully decked out camper but for around 2 grand (the price I paid for my Astro with 160k) I couldn't be happier with an AWD van that is more than capable for the camping I do. Highly recommended for anyone reading this thread who doesn't have the budget for a dream-machine.
Curious, what tires are you running? That's my next purchase. Will probably end up going with the tried and true BF good all-terrains...
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01-06-2016, 08:38 AM #2063Registered User
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Rad -- Astro overnight / skin sometime if you're ever around CO.
I'm in the same Astro-enthusiast boat as you. No other comparable vans on the market as far as I know: small enough for driving in town/parking, AWD, truck chassis. I like the van format more than the truck for my needs and other vans are either on low-clearance car chassis, or quite big and require 4x4 conversion (via quigley or the like.) The exception is the Chevy Express/GMC Savannah which would make a cool AWD rig for someone who wanted more space.
Got mine at 140K for $1700. At 165K now and probably have 3k total in it over the past 2 years (new glass, battery, control arms.) Probably get about 30-40 nights in it a year, 1/2 solo and 1/2 with the SO. Makes a great rig for 2 for skiing/climbing/hiking/biking adventures as long as you only need to get up fire roads and nothing to aggressive. But even just stock I made it up to this spot on a 4x4 road outside of Salida.
I'm currently looking for a lower mileage 2003-05 (I believe 03 is when they got rear discs) to replace this one and act as a build platform. In a dream world: 2 or 4" lift, fresh struts/springs, NP233 transfer case swap (for real 4x4) a la this rad machine: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ture-VAN/page2 . expect my current one will only have another year or two in it before need lots of suspension and tranny work I'll be unwilling to do.
As for tires: currently rocking some Cooper Discoverer M+S for the snow season. Previous snow year and summer I ran (and have in my basement) some Cooper Discoverer AT/3's. Super recommend them -- you'll find quite favorable reviews around the web, taco guys seem to dig them. Had I not got the snows for a steal, those AT/3s would've been more the adequate for almost any conditions.
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01-06-2016, 12:06 PM #2064Registered User
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That Van on expedition portal is for sale! I don't know how much but he built that thing right!!
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01-06-2016, 12:25 PM #2065Registered User
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01-06-2016, 04:51 PM #2066
After a 3.5 month search I finally picked up my van build platform - 08 Chevy Express AWD. Stoked!
I'll probably post a thread on Expo at some point, and will check in here occasionally. Insulation is going in now, and I'll likely keep it very basic but functional this winter, and then make more permanent additions when the weather warms up and days get longer.
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01-06-2016, 05:30 PM #2067Registered User
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01-06-2016, 05:31 PM #2068
doebedoe - right on man couldn't agree more with everything you just said. The Chevy Express will likely be my next rig too, and I'll go a little more off-road with it in terms of mods.
Here's my Astro on a little camping trip last summer:
I'll hopefully have some better winter pics to share soon. I bought the van off an old lady who used to it haul flowers, it has some fresh costco budget street tires, which are fine for freeway use but are shit for anything else. I've been too busy with all the snow in Tahoe and driving my Outback to get my new tires dialed for the van. Hopefully in the next week I'll have a set that can drive in the snow and I'll be off for some overnight missions around the basin.
By the way, do you know if the stock alloy wheels can fit anything larger than the stock tire size (215/75/15)? Can't really find reliable info on that...
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01-06-2016, 05:57 PM #2069
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01-06-2016, 06:20 PM #2070Registered User
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Nice looking rig -- probably in good shape too if it was just a flower hauler.
As for the tires, I've got 235/70/15s on my stock alloys. Front wheels do get a tiny bit of rub when steering is maxed out. Fixing this is just a manner of taking a big hammer to the front wheel wells though and giving them a bit more space -- something I should do sometime but I don't have a work area at my house.
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01-06-2016, 07:29 PM #2071
Not locally, but I learned quickly that these vans are rare and in demand in CO and the prices reflect that - dealers here buy them at auction, and price 'em $2K+ over KBB. Granted, I'm a picky buyer and wanted the following:
-AWD Cargo Van (passenger version is harder to insulate and rear HVAC takes up lots of build room)
-60/40 split side doors with windows
-Little to no frame or body rust
-Less than 150K miles
-Less than $10K
I ended up finding mine with 133K on the clock for $8K around Thanksgiving. It is fully loaded (in cargo van terms, ie power everything, cruise, and armrests haha), and has a sliding door (this will hinder wheel/tire upsize choices, but whatever). It spent 2 years in Illinois as a plumber van, and the last 5 in NM as a kennel transport for a small dog training business - it's in great shape. Pretty much spotless.
TLDR - $8K/133Kmiles/Excellent condition. Had to travel to NM to buy it.
If you are OK with the passenger version, you can likely find one in the same price range or less in-state. If you have any questions, feel free to PM. I have accumulated an embarrassing amount of knowledge about finding and purchasing AWD Express/Savana vans.
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01-12-2016, 05:44 PM #2072
Holy shit this is a cool little rig...
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/rvd/5382963792.html
This unique recently imported motorhome is a rare find!
2.7L DIESEL ENGINE / 4 WHEEL DRIVE / RIGHT HAND STEERING / LOW MILES / REAR DUALLY / 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION / FIBERGLASS CAMPER / TV / BACKUP CAMERA
OVERHEAD BED / AWNING / SOLAR PANEL / LADDER & ROOF RACK / SPARE TIRE
STAINLESS SINK / MICROWAVE / REFRIGERATOR / ALL THIS AND MORE!!!
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Body type Truck
Drive PART 4WD
Transmission 5 speed manual
Displacement, cc 2779
Frame S-LN106-TRMSS
ENGINE
Displacement, cc 2779
Engine model 3L
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 91 ps (66.93 kw) / 4000 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 19.2 kg*m (188.29 N*m) / 2400 rpm
Power density 17.03
Engine type Water cooling serial 4 cylinder OHC
Fuel system Bosch type distribution type (jet pump)
Fuel type Diesel
Compression ratio 22.2
Bore, mm 96
Stroke, mm 96
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km
CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION
Power steering
Tires size, front 215R15-6
Tires size rear 215r15-6
Braking system, front Disk
Braking system, rear Drum (leading/trailing)
Suspension system, front Semi- elliptic leaf spring
Suspension system, rear Semi- elliptic leaf spring
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01-12-2016, 05:58 PM #2073
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01-12-2016, 06:22 PM #2074
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01-13-2016, 09:23 PM #2075Registered User
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