Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
I hope this is not considered hijacking but I was wondering if there was anybody local (to the Montreal area) that I could hire to go through this tin can and fix what is necessary. I figured most C11 enthusiasts have visited this thread and could probably point me in the right direction.
My wife and I fell in love with it and cannot wait to use it. It was a gift for her, she was born in '68 (oops, did I give up her age???)
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Your camper looks to be in great shape from your pictures.
This is pretty much an open thread so you really can't highjack here.
You might be well off to contact Cayo repair service (the original builders) their located in Michigan tel.-(269) 463-5068, they might be able to direct you to someone in your area.
If it's just a matter of how things work you should just post whatever questions you might have.
Dennis
Avion 68C11 wrote:
I've read through this post, WHEW!. I just picked up a C11 last fall and wanted to restore it myself and maybe have it polished. After seeing the work involved I cannot see myself tackling this anytime soon. It's in good condition and does not need much but wanted to make sure everything is working before hitting the road with it this spring.
I hope this is not considered hijacking but I was wondering if there was anybody local (to the Montreal area) that I could hire to go through this tin can and fix what is necessary. I figured most C11 enthusiasts have visited this thread and could probably point me in the right direction.
My wife and I fell in love with it and cannot wait to use it. It was a gift for her, she was born in '68 (oops, did I give up her age???)
I've read through this post, WHEW!. I just picked up a C11 last fall and wanted to restore it myself and maybe have it polished. After seeing the work involved I cannot see myself tackling this anytime soon. It's in good condition and does not need much but wanted to make sure everything is working before hitting the road with it this spring.
I hope this is not considered hijacking but I was wondering if there was anybody local (to the Montreal area) that I could hire to go through this tin can and fix what is necessary. I figured most C11 enthusiasts have visited this thread and could probably point me in the right direction.
My wife and I fell in love with it and cannot wait to use it. It was a gift for her, she was born in '68 (oops, did I give up her age???)
Welcome to the club . Most any good RV dealer can check out the electric , gas and water systems for you as they are similar to other RV's . Or you can put on you student cap and find almost every topic covered here on the forum . Here is an owners manual that may help , not the most thorough but useful .
http://www.silveravion.com/downloads/mai........anuals/Owners_Manuals/1968_69%20CAYO.pdf
If you have specific questions ask away , I am sure someone here can probably answer it .
'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
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so things are moving along.
The cabover pieces are blanked out and I started on the walls today
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Does anyone have a picture of what the trim looks like around the door ?
Dennis
Dennis wrote:
Does anyone have a picture of what the trim looks like around the door ?
Does anyone have a picture of what the trim looks like around the door ?
If you mean the interior of the backdoor, here are two views as we were restoring paint...and removing grimy fingerprints (heh)
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69 Avion wrote:
My wood wasn't rotted on my C-11 so I didn't need to replace it, but I added a gray water tank (19-20 gallon)and put an angle iron reinforcement behind the closet on the left side. On the right side, I put another reinforcement attached to the right wing, and then I bolted it through the floor and I used a 3/4" angle iron to attach the flange of the tank to. It is in this thread around page 54.(?)
My wood wasn't rotted on my C-11 so I didn't need to replace it, but I added a gray water tank (19-20 gallon)and put an angle iron reinforcement behind the closet on the left side. On the right side, I put another reinforcement attached to the right wing, and then I bolted it through the floor and I used a 3/4" angle iron to attach the flange of the tank to. It is in this thread around page 54.(?)
Hi Ken,
The original structure lasted a long time and if you could build it back the same way or better it will last a long time again.
When I did the wood in mine I used thinner wood but reinforced it with fiberglass. My main reasoning at the time was that it would be stronger and more waterproof. It's probably a bit heavier too. I'm rough on equipment so I wanted to go a little further to the strong side.
Happy Camping!
Avioncamper.wordpress.com
69 Avion wrote:
If I were replacing the bottom I would buy an aluminum spool gun for my Miller welder and use that to build the bottom, including the wings with aluminum square tubing. I like the idea of a floor that in insulated which is very important, but I also like the idea of nothing to rot. I think that Avion had a great idea when they used an insulated sandwich floor, but I would use a composite material on the outside instead of wood. The aluminum frame would help support the tanks in the back and would make the camper an outstanding piece of equipment.
If I were replacing the bottom I would buy an aluminum spool gun for my Miller welder and use that to build the bottom, including the wings with aluminum square tubing. I like the idea of a floor that in insulated which is very important, but I also like the idea of nothing to rot. I think that Avion had a great idea when they used an insulated sandwich floor, but I would use a composite material on the outside instead of wood. The aluminum frame would help support the tanks in the back and would make the camper an outstanding piece of equipment.
I like this idea. If I had to do it over again, this is how I would do it.