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2013 Chevrolet Lo-Top Conversion Van Review

Chevrolet lo-top conversion vans are built on the Chevrolet Express van chassis. The long 135-inch wheelbase on the YF7 Upfitter chassis offers a great platform upon which to build a  feature-laden conversion van. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive Express models are available.

Although the chassis leave the GM plant stripped, a variety of important features remain a part of the construction.

The engine is GM's well-known 5.3L V-8 that also goes into...

Conversion Van Versus a Tornado



Five generations have passed though the Nix family welding business over the past 110 years.

It
's a pretty good pedigree when it comes to pitting welding and engineering skills up against possible 250 mph tornado winds.

The business gets in the blood after all those generations, and the more recent generations have added some creative thought to the process. Matthew Nix, for one, contemplated what would happen if a conversion van was riding that...

Driving around town in a van that resembles an intergalactic spaceship might not be for everyone, but custom Japanese conversion vans are giving drivers a new way to look as ridiculous as possible on their way to work.

One Direction to Travel in Custom Scooby Doo Van

How's this for a custom van trip?

British pop group One Direction is adding a special element to its upcoming tour of the United States. Harry and company will be bopping between cities in a Scooby Doo van, which has been specially customized at a cost of $107,000. The van is currently undergoing its transformation in an Enfield facility and is expected to be completed in six weeks time.

Along with Scooby...

So What All Can a Conversion Van Come With?


Conversion vans are a growing trend in vehicles today. The best definition of one of these vehicles is a van that has been converted to other uses. One of the most popular conversions is that of a regular passenger or cargo van which has been converted to use as a camper or "mini-RV."

When shopping for a conversion van, make a list of the amenities you would like to have. Do not be shy about putting anything on the list.

The Joys of Camping in a Conversion Van

What are the joys of camping?

For many, it's lying on your back gazing up at more stars in the sky than you could count in a lifetime. It's enjoying the serenity of a silence broken only by branches rustling in an evening breeze. It's toasting marshmallows over an open camp fire and telling ghost stories with the family. It's sharing experiences that will be treasured long after the camping trip...

A Traveling Alternative: The Conversion Van

While the conversion van has been around for a long time, as of late the vehicle continues to grow as a fan-favorite when it comes to a traveling alternative.

So what exactly is about these traveling luxury caravans which continues to mesmorize travelers you ask?


Most families prefer the conversion van when traveling long distances, while others which travel shorter distances prefer its spacious capacity and entertainment options. Regardless of which...

The Metamorphosis of the Common Van


Everyone has a road trip horror story which usually centers on a long, boring drive in an uncomfortable vehicle with cramped spaces. The idea of being trapped in an uncomfortable car seat for hours can seem unnerving to most people. However, this does not always have to be the case. There is another option to consider when planning the ultimate road trip; the conversion van. These vans are designed specifically for travel and can make...

Buying a Used Conversion Van: What to Look For.


Beneath all of the hype about the price tag and convenience of minivans and SUVS, conversion vans manage to remain one of the industry's 'best kept secrets.' Bells, hooks and whistles are fancy dressings for many, but consumers like you know better - even if you do not know it yet. There is nothing like a conversion van. Especially when you are talking cost, a used conversion van can be the best investment you will...

Dinner for Two in a Conversion Van: A Valentine's Day Special


So every holiday we attempt to show you a new way a conversion can be customized to match it.

We've already put together some awesoe customization ideas for both Christmas and New Year's Eve conversion vans but now it's time for the next (albeit a "Hallmark Holiday") yearly celebration to get it's own van - Valentine's Day.