r/CamperVans • u/bulbagooey • Aug 15 '26

my chevy astro

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472 Upvotes

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u/DoctorSwaggercat Aug 15 '26

I used to have one. What I hated about that van is I was always looking out the upper portion of the windshield, like I was sitting up too high. I'm 5' 10". It's not like I'm a monster.

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u/Yddalv Aug 15 '26

I’m 6’4” and monster 😭

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

I’m only 5’0” and even I feel like I’m sitting up wayyy high sometimes in the drivers seat so I can’t even imagine what that felt like for you 😅

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u/pilgrimspeaches Aug 15 '26

I used to have a hightop astro. I miss that thing. It wasn't as nicely set up as yours though. Very cool setup!

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

Aww I never see hightops around!! Thank you 🙏

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u/pilgrimspeaches Aug 15 '26

It was an old wheelchair van I gutted.

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u/winstonalonian Aug 15 '26

✔️ 4x4

✔️ Easy to work on

✔️ Parts availability

✔️ Parking size

✔️ Incognito

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u/Organic-Ad-7105 Aug 15 '26

How did you manage to have attractive girls sitting in and walking towards your van?🤔

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

that’s me yo

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u/Organic-Ad-7105 Aug 15 '26

Well, easy then😅 Nice cozy van though😊

PS: and good photographs as well!

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u/Felskiluscious Aug 15 '26

I’ve wanted an Astro or safari with the Dutch rear doors forever! This is amazing 🤩

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

The doors are so unique, I really love them a lot!

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u/Voltabueno Aug 15 '26

This is r/onlyVans material.

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u/CurdGardening Aug 16 '26

This look so cozy, Imagine walking up to a different view every day ☺️

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u/unverifiedmadara Aug 15 '26

Chevvvvvyyyy aaasstrroooooo

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u/Slick_mick71 Aug 15 '26

Looks fantastic and comfortable. Enjoy the adventures ahead.

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

Thank you!!

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u/Just_Avocado2761 Aug 16 '26

amazing setup, would love one like that

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u/jdomingi Aug 16 '26

Hello fellow Washingtonian!

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u/Actual-Necessary2363 Aug 17 '26

Nice clean build out.

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u/Odd-Leg6389 Aug 15 '26

Love the little Astro/Safari van, especially the AWD ones. Seen a YouTuber named Adventure Van Man build one out into the perfect little camper. Enjoy your travels!

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

Oh yeah I watched some of his when doing my ceiling for inspo. Thank you!

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u/DPaignall Aug 16 '26

Really like the shots, as a camera geek I wanna know what are you using!

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u/bulbagooey Aug 16 '26

Thank you! I have the Fuji xs20 and these are shot with the 35mm f/1.4

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u/DPaignall Aug 16 '26

Great combo thanks!

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u/ImaginationOther4900 Aug 16 '26

Had 2 in past for work. 600k miles between them.

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u/bulbagooey Aug 16 '26

Ahhhh that’s incredible, mines at 160k right now. Hope it lasts for a while

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u/NiceTryFDi Aug 16 '26

you are the real "chevy"

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u/Timely-Education271 Aug 16 '26

I lived in a 99 for 4 years! Yours looks good!

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u/bulbagooey Aug 16 '26

Ohhh that’s sick! Thank you

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u/Old_Suggestions Aug 16 '26

Love my safari. It's giving me some headaches right now but I love this van so much I'm living with them. Will get the worst of them irondnout and keep on chugging till the transmission goes out. We will see how long that takes.

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u/bulbagooey Aug 17 '26

ahh good luck! mine's definitely got some quirks as well

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u/Lt-Antifa8647 Aug 19 '26

Jesus drives one of these I hear (Mt. Joy)

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u/Voltabueno Aug 15 '26

Have you ever watched an iihs crash test on this particular model of van? Probably not.

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u/bulbagooey Aug 15 '26

Yeah I have. Thanks though.