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#321 of 371 Re: Changing Vans [flaekingur] by luvmyvan1 May 13, 2006 (9:18 pm)
Replying to: flaekingur (Apr 10, 2005 8:12 pm) Hi! We just bought a 91 Starcraft. It is so awesome! An older couple owned it and traveled recreationally with it. It has 125,000 original miles but has had a new engine put in. It is in excellent condition with the only flaw at all being a very small crack in the windshield. We bought it for $3250. (what a deal). Hope that helps some!
#322 of 371 Need advice on Conversion Vans by buzzlady1 May 20, 2006 (8:42 am)
Hi! We would like to purchase our first conversion van. We have a ministry and travel all over the country and need something reliable and extremely comfortable. Our mechanic says that with all the traveling we do, that we really need to bite the bullet and purchase a new van. We're planning to buy a trailer for our equipment and product. We are looking at a GMC or Chevrolet, but don't know what conversion company to go with. We live in Augusta, Georgia and have only one dealership that sells conversion vans. They sell Southern Comfort Conversion trucks but only Sherrod in the conversion vans. I can't really seem to find out much about this company. I was really interested in Southern Comfort, but can't find anyone around that sells them. I read somewhere that Explorer conversions are good and also Starcraft were very good, but I know that Southern Comfort bought out Starcraft.   Can anyone give us advice on the best conversion company, and any other advice you may have would be extremely appreciated. Thank You! Replies to this message: gagrice (May 20, 2006 4:42 pm) disabledsfvet (Aug 26, 2006 6:57 pm) patclark (Dec 22, 2006 12:15 am)
#323 of 371 Re: Need advice on Conversion Vans [buzzlady1] by gagrice May 20, 2006 (4:42 pm)
Replying to: buzzlady1 (May 20, 2006 8:42 am) If you plan to put a lot of miles on your conversion van, I would recommend getting one built on the Dodge (Mercedes) Sprinter chassis. Airstream, Forest River, Winnebago, and several others. We have one and it gets consistently over 22 MPG on diesel. It has plenty of power and is rated for a 5000 lb. trailer. You can also get service from any 5 star Dodge or Chrysler dealer. You will be lucky to get 10 MPG with a Chevy or Ford conversion van. We love our Forest River MB Cruiser. Check them out.   Sprinter conversions
#324 of 371 Please explain what a conversion van is. by xaviermxp May 25, 2006 (6:47 am)
Replying to: kirasdad2059 (Apr 26, 2003 9:18 pm) Hi, Looking to replace the carpet in my '98 Chevy Astro Mark III conversion van. But, when i call the carpet manufacturer, they say that they have carpeting that fits the regular and extended Astros, but it won't fit the conversion van. Does anybody know anything about this and where i might find a rug that does fit?   thanks Mark Replies to this message: disabledsfvet (Jan 30, 2007 6:20 pm)
#325 of 371 Conversion Van VS Large SUV by stingray99 Jun 10, 2006 (9:30 am)
Hey all, The wife and I are having a really hard time trying to decide whether to purchase a used Ford E150 conversion or a used Tahoe/Expedition(were loking in the 95-96 year range price-wise). We have two kids and want the vehicle for camping/towing my bass boat/pop up camper/ and comfort. My wife is concerned with the lack of visibility with a van and the amount of footroom, and I don't like the seating/space arrangement in the SUV's. Also, with the kids, safety is an issue. Does a van and large SUV have he same ability to rollover, or is one safer then the other? Lastly, the SUV's seem more aerodynamic then the van which I would assume would come into play on the highways. Does the wind really push you around in a van on the highway? Anybody with any insight and experience would be greatlt appreciated. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: lovetodrive (Oct 25, 2006 1:26 pm) patclark (Dec 22, 2006 12:14 am)
#327 of 371 Re: Best Insurance [jerimoth] by disabledsfvet Aug 26, 2006 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: jerimoth (Apr 10, 2006 11:33 am) we just bought another high top handicapped accessible conversion van in Apr and we have had GEICO for years or AIG is also good when it comes to the extra equipment. The others would not insure my son's handicapped lift.
#328 of 371 Re: Need advice on Conversion Vans [buzzlady1] by disabledsfvet Aug 26, 2006 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: buzzlady1 (May 20, 2006 8:42 am) just bought a new high top van from GMC Savana with the best of the best inside from explorer. They send you a rep if the dealership can not fix it. It is very nice riding in it and my 83 yr mom rides in the back and loves it. She is telling me it is alot better than the one we just traded in which was a chevy Express Mark III who is out of business now. Explorer in from Indiana and I talked to them before we made the final decision with alot of questions an got all my answers. I have owned at least 5 vans since my son was born handicapped. Ford, Chevy, GMC now.
#329 of 371 Re: seeking info from happy owners&sour grape stories [fishvanman] by cpauff Sep 06, 2006 (10:51 am)
Replying to: fishvanman (Dec 18, 2005 3:15 am) Sometimes accessing NADA.com and selecting conversion vans will give you an estimate. Replies to this message: disabledsfvet (Sep 06, 2006 8:24 pm)
#330 of 371 Re: seeking info from happy owners&sour grape stories [cpauff] by disabledsfvet Sep 06, 2006 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: cpauff (Sep 06, 2006 10:51 am) The van I purchased was custom in mississippi and was under water in the hurricanes but at the time it was not known that it came from there. Thru research I identify where it had been custom. It now has formaldehye poisoning in it and the dealer is now being force to take back the vehicle. So if you are buying a new van make sure you inquire where it was made and where it was customed and by who and check with the internet and find out for yourself if the weather in that area was hurricane conditions. I purchased this in good faith and I got a lemon which is in the process of being taken care of thru the lemon law.   I have had 5 other vans and no problems. I did just purchase a new GMC 2006 Savana and custom was done by a company well known called Explorer in Elkhardt Indiana. Sure every company has it lemons but the company I dealt with had 12 of them here in Fl. All of sudden we indentify the poison and the vehicles were gone with a few days off the dealers lot. So they knew or know what scam was going on.   Just do your research. I am very happy with the new van and it is handicapped accessible for our son like each one has. I will recommend that you get a Van Gater II lift if you are getting one becuase the others you have to much wear to fast. This one you close and store where the other ones I had you have to open each time you need to get in the back of van to the sofa. check out the different types of lifts at : http://www.braunmobility.com/products and you can see them actually in use in a video. It is really nice when you have a family to use the back of the van.

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