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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Chevy Astro Van
  • I wish we had a solution that I could provide for you, but all of the roof racks we offer are designed to fit 2003 Astro van's with raised roof rails. Are you sure you have a totally naked roof? Most likely you have a roof that has raised side rails and would need the Inno Roof Rack that consists of part numbers # INB137 and # INFR.
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  • Recommended Hitch and Weight Distribution for 2007 Toyota Tacoma Towing 3500 lb Pop-Up Camper
  • I did some research on the Coleman Evolution, and it appears that a typical weight distribution system would work just fine with the layout of the tongue. If you have propane bottles on your pop-up, they might interfere with the chain hangers that fit around the top of the trailer frame. You could use a bolt-on hanger, part # RP58305 if this is the case. Due to the additional leverage that a weight distribution hitch places on the receiver, a bumper mounted receiver like # E-3S is NOT...
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  • Weight Distribution with Sway Control Recommendation, 1998 Chevy Astro Towing 3,000 Pound Trailer
  • If your 1998 Chevy Astro has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver rated for use with weight distribution, then you will be able to use a weight distribution system. To choose the correct sized system, you will need one that has a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses your trailer tongue weight loaded and ready to tow. Trailer tongue weight should be between 10 and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. Going by the 3,000 pound weight you have provided, I recommend a system with a range...
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  • Catalytic Converter Recommendation 1995 Chevy Astro van 4.3
  • We have one universal catalytic converter confirmed as a fit for your 1995 Chevy Astro with a 4.3 liter engine. We do not have any original equipment exhaust for your vehicle though.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 1999 Chevrolet Astro
  • The only draw bars we offer are the 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch, which you said is not a fit for your receiver on your 1999 Chevrolet Astro. My recommendation for you is to install a new trailer hitch like part # 75122. This is a Class lll hitch receiver that has a 2 inch receiver opening. There is no drilling for installation of this hitch and it will work if you have the full size spare mounted under your Astro. This would take the guess work out of ball mount size and being able to use additional...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 1997 Chevy Astro Van that Allows Full Size Spare to Stow Underneath
  • We have the Curt hitch part # C13035 that is a fit for your 1997 Chevy Astro Van that also allows a full sized spare to stow underneath it. For trailer wiring then the part # C55411 is a confirmed fit as well.
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  • Brake Controller and 7-Way for 2005 Chevy Astro With Factory Tow Package
  • For your 2005 Chevy Astro with the factory tow package, you will already have a 4-way like the Wiring Harness # HM41225 so you just need one other part to add a 7-way, the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This will give you a 7-way and the rest of the hardware needed to install a brake controller in your Astro. As for the brake controller itself, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160. I like the Primus IQ because it...
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  • Sleeve Adapter to go from 2 inch Trailer Hitch to 1-1/4 inch
  • We have the sleeve adapter part # HT02 which will take a 2 inch trailer hitch and reduce it down to a 1-1/4 inch hitch.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Chevy Astro Van
  • You are on the right track but you would actually not need a brake controller as they are for activating trailer brakes and now the brakes of a supplemental braking system in a towed vehicle. The SMI part # SM99251 would cover all of that. The base plate part # 3138-1 is the correct base plate to use with the Tracker part # RM-020 for your 2001 Chevy Astro Van. You will also need safety cables. For that you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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  • Roof Rack Options for a 2005 Chevy Astro
  • If you have a model with raised side rails then you can install a number of different crossbars such as the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack part # MPG202 which is what I recommend. It has square bars which can hold up to 165 lbs. They feature a simply bolt-on install. Unfortunately, if you have a model with bare roof we do not have any great roof rack options.
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  • Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2450 # Travel Trailer and 1997 Chevy Astro Van
  • Since your Astro has relatively low ground clearance at the rear bumper, I'd recommend you go with a trunnion bar system, that doesn't need much room. For a trailer with a 2500 lb dry weight, I would recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex system, part # RP66558. This system is rated for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 400-600 lbs, and would be perfect for your travel trailer as long as the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight plus the weight of anything stowed in the cargo area...
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  • Could VanRug Custom Floor Mat for Cargo Vans # VRG96 Fit Astro Van with Seat Divider
  • The VanRug Custom Floor Mat for Cargo Vans # VRG96 that you referenced would need to be trimmed to fit on an Astro van like your 2003 model that has a divider between the front and rear seats. It would be possible to do for sure, but the VanRug doesn't come with a template to use for trimming it or anything.
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  • Trailer Hitch Solution for 1999 Chevy Astro Van with 7-Way Bracket
  • The Hidden Hitch you are wanting has been discontinued since 2016 unfortunately so we can't get it. None of the hitch options we carry now have the round hole you are wanting either. That said you could use the Draw Tite part # 75122 with the 7-way brackets part # C57202 and # 18138 and have a very similar setup.
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  • 2005 Chevrolet Astro Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation
  • My recommendation would be the Draw-Tite MaxFrame # 75122 for your 2005 Chevrolet Astro Van, and I would also recommend the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55411 due to the reliability and the quality of product Curt is known for. With either option of wiring, you are going to need to tap into your vehicles wiring harness. But an installation guide is included on how to do everything, so you can do it yourself. As far as interference with your vehicles spare tire goes, there will be no issue...
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  • Will Snoblock Snow and Ice Windshield Cover Work For Rain
  • The Snoblock Snow and Ice Windshield Cover # 288-06603 that you referenced features a weather-resistant polyester construction that's going to work great with rain, snow, ice, and any other moisture-related output the clouds might have in mind. Its extended height also adds coverage to the windshield wipers for when that rain freezes over to keep them from getting caked with ice or buried in snow. I have attached a short video review that you can check out along with a recent customer...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Ball Mount for 2002 Chevrolet Astro
  • For your 2002 Chevrolet Astro I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13035. This custom fit Class III hitch has a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. It features a concealed cross tube so only the receiver will be visible from the rear. This hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs and tongue weight of 400 lbs which is slightly higher when compared to the Draw-Tite # 75122. Since you are looking for a ball mount, I will assume you plan on towing and also need wiring....
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  • Tow Bar Base Plates for 2000 Chevy Astro AWD
  • The appropriate base plates for your 2000 Chevy Astro AWD is part # 184-15. The other part number you mentioned, part # 3110-1 will only work on the 2001-2005 model. I am not aware of a universal base plate. Given the fact that you are towing a 4000 lb vehicle, using the vehicle-specific base plate would be my recommendation. If you do not already have them, we offer the safety cables part # RM-643 as well as the wiring, part # RM-154 for your Astro to connect the tail lights and directional...
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  • Roof Rack and Load Stops Recommendation for a Ladder on a 2003 Chevy Astro with Raised Rails
  • I have a great ladder-transport solution for you. On the raised rails on your 2003 Chevy Astro Van, you need crossbars in order to transport a ladder. For a great rack, I recommend the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver # MPG216. With this system, you receive the benefit of an extremely aerodynamic design that leads to a quieter ride and increased fuel efficiency. In order to strap the ladders down, the etrailer Cam Buckle Straps...
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  • Curt Hitch # C13035 Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy Astro Van
  • The reason there are hitch classifications is to easily differentiate the different towing capacities for various hitches. Generally speaking, the higher the hitch classification the higher the weight capacities will be for that hitch. So a Class IV will be stronger than a Class III which will be stronger than a Class II. I attached an FAQ page on hitch classifications for you to check out also. The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13035 that you referenced is a Class III hitch can handle 4,000...
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  • Recommended Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1998 Chevrolet Astro Van
  • I have an option for you, but there is not a custom fit front mount trailer hitch receiver that is confirmed to fit your 1998 Chevrolet Astro Van. The only option to install a front mount trailer hitch receiver is to use a universal option like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41990-07 which has 7" mounting brackets or the # 41990-16 which has 16" mounting brackets. Either of these options will require custom fabrication for them to fit on your vehicle, and...
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