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Hello all. Been lurking here regularly for a couple years. I've found many ideas from builds on here so thanks. I've been working on my van a lot the past few months getting her ready for whatever direction I decide to go in life. This isn't much of a as I go build thread as I've pretty much got the van mostly the way I want it. I will go back with what pics I have from the build process. Maybe my ideas can help or inspire someone else. Obviously stealth is not a major concern of mine.
From this the day I got her
To this
[font=arial, sans-serif]Here is a rundown on the specs[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]2000 Chevrolet Express G1500 2wd 207k miles [/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Exterior[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]4" Rough Country lift spindles[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]4" Rough Country lift blocks[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Monroe Load Leveler rear shocks[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Pro Comp 16x8 Aluminum wheels[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Cooper AT3 Discoverer 265/75/16 tires[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]30" Rough Country curved LED light bar[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Hood and window air deflectors[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Window tint[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Crosstread ladder racks x4[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]SportsRack SR7018 Roof Cargo Box[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Coleman Mach 8 Cub 9200 btu roof A/C[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Aluminess Ladder[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Roof mounted aluminum ramp for cargo box access[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]70 Watt narrow solar panel mounted on roof[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]100 Watt Renogy suitcase panel for shade parking[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Custom 3 point hitch hauler with generator tray[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Honda EU2000i generator[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Custom made PVC frame awning[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Skeeter Beaters for front and rear windows[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]No see um screens for rear and side door full openings[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Interior[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]1x1 Steel tubing bed frame and counter frame[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]8" Queen size memory foam mattress[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Passenger front seat swivel[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]2nd row captain seat mounted 90 degrees sideways[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]24" LED TV on articulating swivel arm[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]DVD player[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Under table microwave[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Renogy solar charge controller[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Optima Yellowtop house battery[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]200 Watt inverter[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Many plastic totes for under bed storage[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Simple cooler for perishables[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Reflectix cut for all windows for privacy and some insulation[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Porta Potty[/font]
From this the day I got her
![2eRbNJt.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/f54/f54568644e824a9e4b590a3689cc2d61.jpg)
To this
![UBe7A5n.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/5ec/5ec640ddce2bd2eaf5cf5647b3ecdcf7.jpg)
![UBe7A5n.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/f80/f800ae2ba3c6473855853ce45bedd4bf.jpg)
[font=arial, sans-serif]Here is a rundown on the specs[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]2000 Chevrolet Express G1500 2wd 207k miles [/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Exterior[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]4" Rough Country lift spindles[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]4" Rough Country lift blocks[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Monroe Load Leveler rear shocks[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Pro Comp 16x8 Aluminum wheels[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Cooper AT3 Discoverer 265/75/16 tires[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]30" Rough Country curved LED light bar[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Hood and window air deflectors[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Window tint[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Crosstread ladder racks x4[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]SportsRack SR7018 Roof Cargo Box[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Coleman Mach 8 Cub 9200 btu roof A/C[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Aluminess Ladder[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Roof mounted aluminum ramp for cargo box access[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]70 Watt narrow solar panel mounted on roof[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]100 Watt Renogy suitcase panel for shade parking[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Custom 3 point hitch hauler with generator tray[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Honda EU2000i generator[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Custom made PVC frame awning[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Skeeter Beaters for front and rear windows[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]No see um screens for rear and side door full openings[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Interior[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]1x1 Steel tubing bed frame and counter frame[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]8" Queen size memory foam mattress[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Passenger front seat swivel[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]2nd row captain seat mounted 90 degrees sideways[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]24" LED TV on articulating swivel arm[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]DVD player[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Under table microwave[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Renogy solar charge controller[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Optima Yellowtop house battery[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]200 Watt inverter[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Many plastic totes for under bed storage[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Simple cooler for perishables[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Reflectix cut for all windows for privacy and some insulation[/font]
[font=arial, sans-serif]Porta Potty[/font]