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Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
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'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
69 Avion wrote:
Here is a picture of the antenna pole assembly with the bronze bushings before I put it back on the camper.
Here is a picture of the antenna pole assembly with the bronze bushings before I put it back on the camper.
Those look really good . My plastic ones were cracked also but I salvaged them by using a SS band clamp around them .
Curious why you didn't use aluminum . Are you not concerned about the galvanic action ? I suppose in AZ it's not much of a problem . Do you still have the upper part of the antenna ?
67avion wrote:
I suggested to Steve that the Avions camp together at the Expo in Flagstaff. I hope that anyone with an Avion feels free to come to the event whether or not they're in the reserved area. As Sleepy said, this is turning out to be a huge event. I believe that the Great Whazoo will be part of our group among many others. So, Avions, I hope to see you there. Looking at you Ticki.
I suggested to Steve that the Avions camp together at the Expo in Flagstaff. I hope that anyone with an Avion feels free to come to the event whether or not they're in the reserved area. As Sleepy said, this is turning out to be a huge event. I believe that the Great Whazoo will be part of our group among many others. So, Avions, I hope to see you there. Looking at you Ticki.
I too would love to make it... But just driving down to Flagstaff would take me over a week, then just to get to a highway to drive on is a 14 hour ferry ride to Homer, AK which is about $1200 for my truck, camper and family of 6.
It would be alot of driving, at least 3 weeks off work, and alot of $$$... Hope to hear lots of good trip reports though!!!
Garry in Kodiak, AK
Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper
ticki2 wrote:
Those look really good . My plastic ones were cracked also but I salvaged them by using a SS band clamp around them .
Curious why you didn't use aluminum . Are you not concerned about the galvanic action ? I suppose in AZ it's not much of a problem . Do you still have the upper part of the antenna ?
69 Avion wrote:
Here is a picture of the antenna pole assembly with the bronze bushings before I put it back on the camper.
Here is a picture of the antenna pole assembly with the bronze bushings before I put it back on the camper.
Those look really good . My plastic ones were cracked also but I salvaged them by using a SS band clamp around them .
Curious why you didn't use aluminum . Are you not concerned about the galvanic action ? I suppose in AZ it's not much of a problem . Do you still have the upper part of the antenna ?
I used bronze because it was available off of ebay for $4.50 each. They are the oil inpregnated type. I set it up different than the originals because I let the flanged bronze bushings rotate in the aluminum mount instead of around the aluminum pole. I drilled and tapped 4, 1/4"x20 holes on each bushing so I can lock them down with a wing bolt.
Yes, I do have the original antenna which I'm keeping stored away. I'll probably never use it. I also put a stainless steel bolt on the bottom of the outer tube, in case one of the inner busings come loose, the inner poles won't slide out of the bottom.
garryk6 wrote:
I too would love to make it... But just driving down to Flagstaff would take me over a week, then just to get to a highway to drive on is a 14 hour ferry ride to Homer, AK which is about $1200 for my truck, camper and family of 6.
It would be alot of driving, at least 3 weeks off work, and alot of $$$... Hope to hear lots of good trip reports though!!!
Garry in Kodiak, AK
67avion wrote:
I suggested to Steve that the Avions camp together at the Expo in Flagstaff...
I suggested to Steve that the Avions camp together at the Expo in Flagstaff...
I too would love to make it... But just driving down to Flagstaff would take me over a week, then just to get to a highway to drive on is a 14 hour ferry ride to Homer, AK which is about $1200 for my truck, camper and family of 6.
It would be alot of driving, at least 3 weeks off work, and alot of $$$... Hope to hear lots of good trip reports though!!!
Garry in Kodiak, AK
We are starting out 5000 mile away and it is actually a quicker journey for us
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- though we have the advantage of not attempting to bring our TC - that would take a while ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/eek.gif "eek")
We've got 3 Avions coming to my knowledge. I'm really looking forward to seeing them (Sally can't wait - she's dying to look around them).
We hope to have some spare spaces so come and find us. If not then you can still camp nearby and come and socialize.
Oh, but don't worry Garry - there will definitely be a trip report - you know me
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Steve.
'07 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab diesel + '91 Shadow Cruiser - Sky Cruiser 1
'98 Jeep TJ 4.0
'15 Ford Fiesta ST
'09 Fiat Panda 1.2
1971 Cayo C-11 truck camper, 2010 Airstream Classic, 1997 Chevrolet K2500, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 8.1.
Jamm3r wrote:
I'm looking for an extra set of horizontal propane tanks so I can keep some filled ones on hand and swap them as needed. Has anyone converted to some other system? Any "parts" C-11s out there?
I'm looking for an extra set of horizontal propane tanks so I can keep some filled ones on hand and swap them as needed. Has anyone converted to some other system? Any "parts" C-11s out there?
I think that there are several folks looking for those tanks. They are hard to find these days.
69 Avion wrote:
I think that there are several folks looking for those tanks. They are hard to find these days.
Jamm3r wrote:
I'm looking for an extra set of horizontal propane tanks so I can keep some filled ones on hand and swap them as needed. Has anyone converted to some other system? Any "parts" C-11s out there?
I'm looking for an extra set of horizontal propane tanks so I can keep some filled ones on hand and swap them as needed. Has anyone converted to some other system? Any "parts" C-11s out there?
I think that there are several folks looking for those tanks. They are hard to find these days.
You're looking for an " extra " set I'm looking to have a set ! My C11 didn't come with any tanks when I got her last year. Any leads on a pair of tanks is appreciated.