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49 messages,  Last post on Apr 07, 2013 at 5:58 AM

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#38 of 49 Adding seats by newsie23

Apr 04, 2011 (3:09 pm)

I made my purchase, conditional on the 'new tracks' and seat belts. My thought, was to find bucket seats (haven't) so I could carry ?plywood? etc., between the rear (bucket) seats, as I didn't need passenger capacity, and like the seat in the rear (limo style) with the luggage, in between. I don't like trucks - my 03 AWD has only 48-km (30-mi) - its main purpose is to carry a snowmobile inside, and park on the street in a metro area (& carry #$%^ for my buddies). It is truly better than any pickup. Early on, there was an AWD 2500 cargo van, with limited 'extra' capacity rating. I assume, my dealer was concerned with any legal liability, if 'he' was enabling any overload, passenger capacity, for himself or GM. It truly is a stupid, one passenger vehicle!

#39 of 49 Re: adding seats to Express or Savana van [newsie23] by coloradovan

Dec 02, 2011 (3:41 pm)

Replying to: newsie23 (Apr 01, 2011 7:07 am)
Becky - I also have an 03 AWD 1500 and am adding a 4th row. where did you get your rails?

#40 of 49 Re: adding seats to Express or Savana van [coloradovan] by newsie23

Dec 02, 2011 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: coloradovan (Dec 02, 2011 3:41 pm)
I assume my dealer, used the GM Parts bin, as they match the existing rails. They are installed in an offset position, to 'fit the seat' in its width.

#41 of 49 2001 Express waiting to tow 7k trailer by jimmyz2001

Dec 21, 2011 (10:46 am)

">I have a 2001 Express LT van. We're waiting to tow a 7000k travel trailer with it. Book says it can 7600k with the right set-up. So what is the right set-up?
 
Here's what I'm guessing I would need:
* Electric trailer brake controler
* Weight distubution hitch
* Transmission cooler
 
What else do you all think I need to install?

#42 of 49 console seat for 2000 chevy express van by mikeintexas1

Dec 26, 2011 (11:52 am)

My son has a 2000 Chevy express van with 2 front bucket seats and has 2 children that require child seats. Is there a center console seat or jump seat available that would fit between the 2 bucket seats so he could install a child seat when needed? Or would a low back bucket seat also work?

#43 of 49 Re: Making my 3500 more family friendly... [kschupbach] by perryandlori

Mar 16, 2013 (6:26 am)

Replying to: kschupbach (Jan 15, 2010 8:14 am)
I'm sure you're not monitoring this thread, but just in case you happen upon it again, can you PLEASE tell me how you found a full-size van with two passenger doors. Thanks!

#45 of 49 Re: Making my 3500 more family friendly... [perryandlori] by apieri

Mar 16, 2013 (6:46 am)

Replying to: perryandlori (Mar 16, 2013 6:26 am)
If you mean left and right passenger doors, then I can explain...van customization company's like "Explorer" order the express that way to build a custom conversion van. As far as finding a van that is not customized with those left and right side doors, I do not think you will find one. But, if your really want one, you would have to order factory direct.
 
If you are looking for a used van, I am selling my 2009 chevy express dark green in color. It seats 11 (I added a 3rd row). I am buying a 15 pax as my family has grown and I do not have enough room.

#46 of 49 Re: Making my 3500 more family friendly... [apieri] by perryandlori

Mar 18, 2013 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: apieri (Mar 16, 2013 6:46 am)
That would be a great idea (especially since everyone is carrying only whites. ugh) But, we have nine in our family, and we had a 15 pax for a while and LOVED it. We'll be going back to that (from a 9 pax suburban).
 
Thanks for the information, I guess I'll have to call a dealer. boo.

#47 of 49 Re: console seat for 2000 chevy express van [mikeintexas1] by nory5read

Mar 24, 2013 (5:26 pm)

Replying to: mikeintexas1 (Dec 26, 2011 11:52 am)
http://www.cerullo.com/consoles/astroVan.html Has center console seats for the Astro and safari that slide back and forth like the bucket seat. It has a lap belt and storage area. we are looking into it for our 1998 Chevy astro van.

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