Updated Van Tour | Chevy Astro Camper Van | Practical DIY Van Build

It's been ~1 year since we published our first van tour. Here's an in-depth updated tour of our 2003 Chevy Astro camper van. We bought this lifted beast in April 2022 and have spent the last 2 years building it ourselves. From the subfloors, 3 different bed builds, cabinets, and a swivel seat, this DIY camper has taken us on a few different journeys through Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.

Many van lifers choose Chevy Astro (& GMC Safari) vans because they are compact, reliable, and affordable. We decided on the Astro for the same reasons. The Astro also comes in AWD and it was already lifted with the lift kit from Journey's Offroad.

Van bathroom gear:
Camping Toilet: https://amzn.to/42luDTR
Female Urinal Funnel: https://amzn.to/3qmmTUa
Camp Shower: https://amzn.to/3oJa3yU
Camp shower/toilet tent: https://amzn.to/3C4owbT

Van Storage:
Car Visor Organizer: https://amzn.to/45JjH57
Seat Organizer: https://amzn.to/3N9pCte
Hooks: https://amzn.to/43h6Ntv

Van emergency gear:
Tire Repair Kit: https://amzn.to/3N8Rldq
Battery Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/4d6Dz5i
Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/3YaFOjE
Tire Traction Mat: https://amzn.to/45Gs8hK
Portable Power Station: https://amzn.to/45KaPMQ
Mr. Heater Propane Heater: https://amzn.to/3N7R22m

Van bug net materials:
Bug Net: https://amzn.to/42lEoBx
Magnet Tape: https://amzn.to/42mcLbc
Velcro Tape: https://amzn.to/3ql76oO

Other misc gear:
Car Camping Trash Bag: https://amzn.to/3oG2U2g
Aztec Throw Blanket: https://amzn.to/3CbcJsh
Magnetic Light: https://amzn.to/42dTx7K
Tire Table: https://amzn.to/3N6kiXu
Side Window Sun Shade & Bug Net: https://amzn.to/43BleIS
Leaf Wallpaper: https://amzn.to/3N7Vgap
Camp Light: https://amzn.to/3WzOBL3
Camp Table: https://amzn.to/3YoEJ8f

Van build insulation:
R-Tech Foam Board Insulation: https://rb.gy/0fbus
Smartshield Insulation: https://amzn.to/3odjRAT
Reflectix Insulation: https://amzn.to/439Ae09
Aluminum Tape: https://amzn.to/3BFZteW
You can also use duct tape (: https://amzn.to/41KdMcY

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