Budget Micro Van Conversion Tour | Chevy Astro

Welcome,
In this video I go over my micro camper van and discuss everything I built and why. The van is a 1999 Chevy Astro which I brought back to life from being destine for the junkyard.
Ill have a story line of phase one in the beginning of next year, so stay tuned and Merry Christmas!
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[@geraldwatkins3543]

I've watched the journey of this van from the beginning. Nice summary.

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you Gerald! I know it has been somewhat slow progress, but I have came to the conclusion that life is not a race. Glad you are sticking around

[@cdoublejj]

rivnuts are under rated, they're good shit

[@Kad3nSJ]

🪳🪳 cockroaches falling into my eyes👀…..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂- now that’s dedication. Nice build👏🏼

[@phuckindrummer5537]

You are a beautiful human being, being human. ❤

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

All humans deserve to be, human. There’s no rules, only the ones the modern day man made. Thank you Drummer 🙏

[@sonjadlong7554]

I'm so glad you have your van 💙💙💙 It's turned out great! I love my Astro XOXO

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Same here 😁 hope yours is treating you well!

[@mikkikas6821]

That is a beautiful van and I loved that black window replacement and the black along the bottom. One heck of a lot of work you put into it and the result is awesome! And yes, a ton of work but it shows that a piece of junk can become a real showpiece and be new! You've done it!❤

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you soo much. I put in so much elbow grease into this beauty. Thank you for the appreciation :)

[@AstroVanTribe]

Nice Video, Chris....! I've got the same plan to spray-glue material to the interior metal but wasn't thinking about it with that thickness to it, you may have convinced me otherwise.... I'll have to go back to that video and look for the link for it - Hope you guys are doing well, Merry Christmas

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you Mike! Using a thicker material makes a big deal. Staying the first night in the van with the material on the walls were a night and day difference. I add it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWGohJ2Xdt-pfck Same for you man, Merry Christmas!

[@1lenee]

Excellent job!

[@travisgrimm]

Nice work and I love following your van build for a little motivation for mine

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you Travis, hope yours is going well!

[@noragodley1270]

I’ve followed all of it! I have a 2002 Astro… between you and Micheal Z Astro Tribe, I’m able to pick your brains without actually! ☺️ love our AstroTribe!

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

You are awesome Nora! Treat the van right and it will treat you right. Mike is a great fella. Very smart dude. If you need more picking I am here!

[@noragodley1270]

@@ImChrisDeDecker Happy Holidays to you and Tara!

[@ChrisLee66]

Very nice!!

[@LindseyandCaleb]

it's looking so finished with the stain and paint! Killer tour

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Heck yeah man, thank you. There is some tidying up to do but I am over the moon with the results!

[@HOBODAVE]

Really inspiring your whole journey with this van and it’s kept me inspired to keep learning and working on my van :) really appreciate the work you put into these videos :) the chugging Astro is authentically awesome:) grateful for you putting this all out here for us to learn and grow with you :) keep enjoyin the journey my friend :)

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you Hobo Dave. I am glad I could have some sort of positive impact on others. These vans are worthy to stay on the road. I see too many heading to the junkyard, it is a sad sight. The journey never ends :)

[@handicamper101]

great build.

[@goatfightshop3769]

Nice work!!

[@carpman_here8133]

Great job! It has been a fun journey to watch.

[@lyptis]

Awesome Van man 🎉

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Appreciate it Lyptis!

[@StreetBeastTV]

Wow crazy great job man!

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@ronladon472]

Yu have the Astro van tribe gang I need mine 🎉❤ mike wassup man lol

[@ronladon472]

I’m inspired

[@Turbocharged200]

Amazing!!! I think it’s been a beautiful process new viewer btw

[@ronladon472]

I need that blacc Suede

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I have it linked down below 🙌

[@ronladon472]

She is beautiful bro 🤩🤞🏾🚐

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you my friend!!

[@noemiseptier7101]

Awsome!

[@dominicgolden9408]

very dope man. been here for the whole process and im proud of you for sticking it out i have a 03 astro and im thinking about doing the same to min ecause i wanna travel and work more on my photography....

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I mean, you could do a much more simple build to start off then update it later to something that suites your needs better. The Ethnic Explorer has a very simple build. Or, you could even do a no build, build. Buy a cot, cheap storage containers, mobile sink (if you want one) ect. The possibilities are endless. What I build is nearly perfect for me.

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Love it man, we got the same front seats! would be awesome if one there would be a big Astro camper van event!

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I was sooo lucky to find those seats. Hognail on Chevy's are a rare thing. I agree! It would be great to meet like minded people!

[@wingsuitman]

This is awesome! I just bought an astro and am planning a similar build. How long is your mattress? I've seen many different builds with different amounts of space between the top of the bed and the drivers seat.

[@thewayjesuschristislord3700]

Can you put a 4 in lift on it itll be awesome to see do it

[@3dpowerproduction]

Well done, my friend 👏! Quick question? How do you charge your electronics in the van do you use the charger ports or you can use solar panels. Been here since the beginning just as I got my van aswell. Take care and have a happy Holidays!

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I just use shore power but if we are somewhere with no electricity I have a mini power bank that will last us one night. The fridge is a 12v fridge and the van can run that sucker

[@thewayjesuschristislord3700]

When are you going to put a lift on it

[@Colesgotsteez]

What kind of faucet is that?!

[@cdoublejj]

win the lottery and you can get the fiberine 24" roof top extension

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I think id rather grab an Astro Tiger

[@cdoublejj]

@@ImChrisDeDecker i've heard of them, i thought i read that were Japanese and or rare like unicorn poop?

[@cdoublejj]

@@ImChrisDeDecker you seen this wild build? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZazdomQqZJ9fs0