Looking for a expedition vehicle w/space for matress

[vanroth]

Here is a picture of my fullsize futon in my Astro. I keep it folded while traveling which leaves room for storage underneath and a nice platform for our two dogs. It folds out to the full width of the truck. I did make new side frames for it to make it a bit more compact and raise it a couple of inches.

With the AWD I've taken it through some pretty rough stuff -- even before the 2" lift. Very under-rated expo vehicle! Cheap, reliable AND stealthy.

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[Stroverlander]

Here's my '04 Astro AWD, mostly use rtt now but still keep air mattress for places I don't want to use rtt. Lifting is not expensive, parts are available and relatively inexpensive, reliable, fuel mileage is not the greatest however. There are some nice GenIII ('03-'05) Astro/Safari vans out there within your budget, or less.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...verlander-quot

[huntoon]

man those Astros are looking sweet!


OP... get an Astro! MPG is over-rated...