As an owner of 2001 explorer gmc. The screened windows in the back are PRICELESS….they dropped the option…camping w screeded windows is fantastic…doesn’t get hot ..no mosquitoes ..great breezes…van is a ten
@lizesquer4849 I just bought a 2003 gulf stream conversion express on 7/2. I think that's when you commented. Mine is not leather, but extremely clean 2 owner (maybe family) and 86,000 miles for $5000. Under body was clean and can see it was maintained more than adequately. And it happens to be green. I got lucky or divinely sent.(green is my favorite color). I am getting a few things fixed, like the 3rd row is stuck. I don't think it's electric. The electric side mirrors need electric again and recharge the air. It's cool not cold. But heck, it's a 21 year old van. Body condition is very good, if not excellent.
I own one that's almost identical to yours with the EXPLOYER Co package. Same great condition, same make, same layout and color but no sunroof. It was my 30th Wedding Anniversary gift for Weekenders and/or Fishing Trips. I do have 12V outlets (several places) in the second seat area in (middle cargo area) and in the rear area where the jacks are located inside the little door area on the side. The 12V Vacuum works off of that 12V outlet as well as the other 12V outlets. There should be a Inverter (300 Watts or 500 Watts) on the floor near the window under the Cargo area seating on the driver's side wall. Look for those hookups there. It's a real honey, it will be good to you with regular maintenance checks. Oh! And your rear view mirror has rear view backup view and other vision modes too like Picture In Picture for viewing the Cargo Areas for the Driver.
Hi Angus.Don’t know what you paid for your van but you got the deal of the century finding a low mileage,one owner van. We found a 2004,one owner,low mileage Cobra hightop near home. We did not know how popular these vans are until we bought ours. I will have to follow you as you replace the tv & add USB charging ports etc. Other than that ours will stay stock. The 5.3 motor is awesome. We just drove from Arizona to Massachusetts and it ran & rode so smooth. By for now & enjoy the van. 👍
I was thinking about building a stealth camper van, but I think I might pull the trigger on a similar van like yours. I see one in my area, not as nice as yours, but it is a Starcraft version. I really don't know the difference, but with these vans, I really don't need to do anything to it. I can especially use it for work where I can just sleep in the van after a long shift at the hospital.
I show people these all the time. They like them and think they're awesome but still go get the boring old 😴 suburban. However, once someone gets a chance to test drive and see it in person, they want one. I think the reason they aren't so popular is the lack of knowledge they are out there. Of all the people I've shown, not one knew they existed. Also, look up Paul Sherry and the Bear Lake super store (no, not in California). I think those are the right names. Those two companies specialize in these vans. However, I do think both are in the rust belt. More expensive, they are but newer as well. Oh, and one of the either GMC or Chevy can tow 9,500lbs-10,000lbs (considered to be an engineering marvel at the time of conception for what it is and can do for a 3500 van) depending on whether or not you buy the Quigley 4x4 option (yes offered in 4x4 from explorer). Note: You may want to look up the Explorer walk through video. It's very informative on what they do and how they do it all. They also have a diesel option for those who want one in diesel. Okay, well, as you can see by my rambling on, I like them, lol. Best of luck to you in your travels. 👍👍👍 P.S. Hint those custom van stores are major competitors even though they are not close by. Quigley 4x4 All The Way.
@@chrisosborne3679 From my understanding the new vans are identical to the 2003 and up. I dont see why it wouldn't be a direct fit. But I could be wrong
i luv these vans theyre so luxurious and ride so well and offer so much more u got one hell of a deal with only 25,000 miles xcellent van
As an owner of 2001 explorer gmc. The screened windows in the back are PRICELESS….they dropped the option…camping w screeded windows is fantastic…doesn’t get hot ..no mosquitoes ..great breezes…van is a ten
Very nice video.
How much did it cost_, i{m looking at a 2005, same as yours_super clean for $10,000. What do you think_
Liz again…,
W/ 88,000
Super clean, everything works, for $10,000. What do you think, please, what did you spend?
@lizesquer4849 I just bought a 2003 gulf stream conversion express on 7/2. I think that's when you commented. Mine is not leather, but extremely clean 2 owner (maybe family) and 86,000 miles for $5000. Under body was clean and can see it was maintained more than adequately. And it happens to be green. I got lucky or divinely sent.(green is my favorite color). I am getting a few things fixed, like the 3rd row is stuck. I don't think it's electric. The electric side mirrors need electric again and recharge the air. It's cool not cold. But heck, it's a 21 year old van. Body condition is very good, if not excellent.
For me, getting a conversion van instead of a Suburban, is a no brainer. It cost about the same, but you get twice the vehicle
u made an xcellent choice i'd rather have a van anyday theyre so luxurious
Who am i kidding 🎉just found one today in same condition....paid $20grand ,,its a steal and congrats 🎉
Its amazing that you can buy a cheap 2005 explorer that looks exactly like a 2023 model
Well the thing is that in those days they were Well made and companies had pride in their master piece of a vehicle 🎉
They are the same body from 2003 to present.
I own one that's almost identical to yours with the EXPLOYER Co package. Same great condition, same make, same layout and color but no sunroof. It was my 30th Wedding Anniversary gift for Weekenders and/or Fishing Trips. I do have 12V outlets (several places) in the second seat area in (middle cargo area) and in the rear area where the jacks are located inside the little door area on the side. The 12V Vacuum works off of that 12V outlet as well as the other 12V outlets. There should be a Inverter (300 Watts or 500 Watts) on the floor near the window under the Cargo area seating on the driver's side wall. Look for those hookups there. It's a real honey, it will be good to you with regular maintenance checks. Oh! And your rear view mirror has rear view backup view and other vision modes too like Picture In Picture for viewing the Cargo Areas for the Driver.
Very nice find.
Hi Angus.Don’t know what you paid for your van but you got the deal of the century finding a low mileage,one owner van.
We found a 2004,one owner,low mileage Cobra hightop near home. We did not know how popular these vans are until we bought ours. I will have to follow you as you replace the tv & add USB charging ports etc. Other than that ours will stay stock. The 5.3 motor is awesome. We just drove from Arizona to Massachusetts and it ran & rode so smooth.
By for now & enjoy the van. 👍
Thanks, I appreciate it!
L❤ve those vans, 🎉
I was thinking about building a stealth camper van, but I think I might pull the trigger on a similar van like yours. I see one in my area, not as nice as yours, but it is a Starcraft version. I really don't know the difference, but with these vans, I really don't need to do anything to it. I can especially use it for work where I can just sleep in the van after a long shift at the hospital.
Smart idea about the wheels.
The rear is like a private jet. It amazes me that these conversion vans are not popular
I show people these all the time. They like them and think they're awesome but still go get the boring old 😴 suburban. However, once someone gets a chance to test drive and see it in person, they want one. I think the reason they aren't so popular is the lack of knowledge they are out there. Of all the people I've shown, not one knew they existed. Also, look up Paul Sherry and the Bear Lake super store (no, not in California). I think those are the right names. Those two companies specialize in these vans. However, I do think both are in the rust belt. More expensive, they are but newer as well. Oh, and one of the either GMC or Chevy can tow 9,500lbs-10,000lbs (considered to be an engineering marvel at the time of conception for what it is and can do for a 3500 van) depending on whether or not you buy the Quigley 4x4 option (yes offered in 4x4 from explorer). Note: You may want to look up the Explorer walk through video. It's very informative on what they do and how they do it all. They also have a diesel option for those who want one in diesel. Okay, well, as you can see by my rambling on, I like them, lol. Best of luck to you in your travels. 👍👍👍
P.S. Hint those custom van stores are major competitors even though they are not close by.
Quigley 4x4 All The Way.
Price would be so helpful. Congrats on your find!
Great van :)! Enjoy
i luv those bwautiful leather seats i bet theyre comfortable
how do you like you van after a year or so? What kind of gas mileage do you get with that?
Cool van. What does something like that cost?
$30-40k for a used one like this, or about $80k for a new one.
I suggest you swap out the front and rear bumpers with ones from a newer explorer from a parts yard. Would make it look like a brand new van.
Is it just a swap? Or do you have to modify anything?
@@chrisosborne3679 From my understanding the new vans are identical to the 2003 and up. I dont see why it wouldn't be a direct fit. But I could be wrong
Wondering if you still have the mobile trac satellite
Yes I do... I'm planning on removing it eventually, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Good morning 😅😅😅😅
Possible to get one( buy) near future.
Can I ask how much $$$ you paid for it? I'm thinking about getting one and living at a camp site with it. Great informative video. Liked & subscribed!
I paid $30k for it, which I think was a pretty good deal.
Looks just like a 2022 - why buy new?
Looking to rent one in NJ .
u needed a beautiful van like that
forget the surburban
I WANT A VAN LIKE THAT
i want an 8 passenger van with no bed in the back
5:30 pm price??
Hiw much did it cost
About $30k.
Cuanto vale yo quiero una de esas
Que precio tiene
Muchos pagos por crédito mes por mes
u so lucky to find one in such good shape yeah 'd get rid of the rims and sum better tires with sum more sidewall
Very nice yes
I have a 2000 Chevy van express some rust asking $5400 190.000 miles fully loaded