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Posted By: garryk6 on 05/19/14 05:19pm

cajunavion wrote:

Howdy!
I am trying to tie all my gray water (2 sinks and
shower) up together under the shower pan and go out
one hole through the floor. All I seem to
get away with is 1.25 pipe. Do yall
think this will drain?

I am not a plumber, but I have worked piping and plumbing systems on Submarines for 23 years. When I plumbed my sink drain (only 1) I ran
1.25 for the section with the "P-trap" and then upped it to 1.5" for consistency, and since I had welded a 1.5" nipple to my new grey water tank. That said, you will most likely only be using one at a time, and you could probably get away with only 1" for each individual drain, but 1.25 should be fine. I used 0.5" tubing for my grey water tank vent, and it works just fine for both draining the sink and for draining the tank. I hope that this helps!
Garry

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

Posted By: Michael 111 on 05/19/14 06:25pm

cajunavion wrote:

Howdy!
Another epic Avion TC rebuild! Yes! Michael
just my two cents, but do not let your fixtures get
away from you. They are gold, especially to that
camper. Just look how many folks want them. Your
plans may not include them now, but believe you me
you WILL change them as you move forward and
even if you do a complete modern interior you may
want an original accent or two!
The all aluminum Avion TC what a dream!
So now I take it we are Avionistas?

Yes i will probably kick myself in a year or two.....
the way i see this C-11 is keeping the outside as original, with a few modifications, as possible and the inside as open space as possible.

So, i would like to see the parts that i have to go to someone who is in the process of building one to original conditions.

i am not so much interested in a financial gain more to help someone out that is in need of the small parts that i have.

any donations/ or trade (big fan of trading) items to my C-11 project would be greatly appreciated.

onward with ripping insulation out, that's the fun part....

Cheers
Michael

Posted By: Desertboy on 05/19/14 06:44pm

{Also i have the original documentation that came with the purchase of this unit including a self-loading system, if anyone is interested i can PDF this}

Hey Michael how much did it say they paid for the Avion back in the day? Just curious.

1969 AVION
3/4 12 VALVE

Freightliner/24' Flatbed 50,000 miles/ Titan 4000 receiver Hitch, no Mods needed.

Posted By: Michael 111 on 05/19/14 06:45pm

BlackFlagForge wrote:

Hello Michael, Do you have the plexi skirting around the base of your bathroom sink? Mine is very chipped up and damaged. Also my blackwater tank has a large crack. I'm located in Ky but I have friends around your area that might be able to pick something up for me. Thanks

Wesley Chambers

C-11 '69

Wesley i think the skirt was not there when i picked up the C-11 ....but the tank seems to be OK it was cut off after the valve.
i could post a picture.
Want to trade it for some of your iron work ????? love your website

Michael

Posted By: Michael 111 on 05/19/14 06:46pm

Desertboy wrote:

i have not seen any price on the docs yet , will take another look

Posted By: Desertboy on 05/19/14 07:10pm

Cool

Posted By: Michael 111 on 05/19/14 07:21pm

Michael 111 wrote:

Desertboy wrote:

i have not seen any price on the docs yet , will take another look

No price indicated , just the name of the original owner and purchasing date of september 1967

Posted By: Desertboy on 05/19/14 07:33pm

Okay man, Thanks anyway and congratulations. Welcome aboard.

Posted By: 67avion on 05/19/14 09:16pm

69Avion told me that the original price on his was $4500. By far the priciest truck camper at the time. Of course I've now seen Chalets with three slides for $91,000.

Posted By: Desertboy on 05/19/14 10:20pm

Wow, that makes me feel like I got a bargain then at 3 grand. Thanks.

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