69 Avion wrote:
There is no doubt that an LP light will provide heat and in Alaska that would certainly be helpful. When these campers were built, there were no LP detectors or CO detectors available. If using one, I would make sure that I had a working CO and LP detector. An interior flame with not enough venting isn't a good combination. There is a reason that you usually don't see them anymore. For me, in AZ, I use LED lights, but I don't get the added benefit of the heat.
There is no doubt that an LP light will provide heat and in Alaska that would certainly be helpful. When these campers were built, there were no LP detectors or CO detectors available. If using one, I would make sure that I had a working CO and LP detector. An interior flame with not enough venting isn't a good combination. There is a reason that you usually don't see them anymore. For me, in AZ, I use LED lights, but I don't get the added benefit of the heat.
i am about to convert my LP light into an LED light and lets see what it does once fired up
Stay tuned for some images over the weekend
meanwhile i thought before removing the end caps which are very brittle and probably falling apart in the process
I thought about patterning them to reproduce them in aluminium using the left over inside skin.
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69 Avion wrote:
Are you sure you want to get rid of your original horizontal ASME LP tanks? If so, you may want to post pictures of them. If they aren't rusted, there may be folks here that need them. If you are sure you don't want them and they aren't rusted, and there aren't any folks here that want them, pm me.
As far as the original water tank and pump, I replaced both of mine and never looked back.
LP lights are really for decoration in the modern world.
I still have my original toilet, since you can't find parts for them anymore.
By the way, what brand of jacks does your camper have?
Michael 111 wrote:
D1 , I am starting to get the idea of looking closer at the overall condition before diving into this adventure![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
As i am taking out the old insulation , all kinds of surprises are popping up, burned out wires, rivets that are not set correctly.....
I think that most of you have experienced this.
So, overall i am happy that i decided to take everything out to the bare skin.
My overall plan is to totally modernize the interior on a budget...HA
Recycle,up-cycle, re-purpose, you get the idea
Solar and wind to charge the batteries,off grid camping, better outside lighting
Slide out A/C where the fridge used to be.
I am playing with the idea of having light up walls as the main general lighting needs. The overall "Look" on the inside will be some stained wood with aluminum accents, the curved back walls and the compound curves in the end caps will be Aluminum ,and then two ( left and Right) light up walls above the windows and extending into the sleeping area . I am also toying with the idea of building a removable kitchen that could come out of the camper once on site ......
I think that my box is overall in decent shape and can be reinforced and saved , have to replace the passenger side wing.
Check out this picture it seems like there are multiple layers of Aluminum for the outside skin and cut in unusual shapes.
Anyone can shed some light on this?
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Is there anyone out there that would like the items that i took out
i have the shower/toilet inc tank
freshwater tank/ pump
original LP gas bottles
and an interior LP gas light
sink,
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.
More as i go along
Cheers
Michael
D1 , I am starting to get the idea of looking closer at the overall condition before diving into this adventure
As i am taking out the old insulation , all kinds of surprises are popping up, burned out wires, rivets that are not set correctly.....
I think that most of you have experienced this.
So, overall i am happy that i decided to take everything out to the bare skin.
My overall plan is to totally modernize the interior on a budget...HA
Recycle,up-cycle, re-purpose, you get the idea
Solar and wind to charge the batteries,off grid camping, better outside lighting
Slide out A/C where the fridge used to be.
I am playing with the idea of having light up walls as the main general lighting needs. The overall "Look" on the inside will be some stained wood with aluminum accents, the curved back walls and the compound curves in the end caps will be Aluminum ,and then two ( left and Right) light up walls above the windows and extending into the sleeping area . I am also toying with the idea of building a removable kitchen that could come out of the camper once on site ......
I think that my box is overall in decent shape and can be reinforced and saved , have to replace the passenger side wing.
Check out this picture it seems like there are multiple layers of Aluminum for the outside skin and cut in unusual shapes.
Anyone can shed some light on this?
![[image]](http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/skindeepfx/media/IMG_20140510_122523_zps3afbcfb0.jpg.html)
Is there anyone out there that would like the items that i took out
i have the shower/toilet inc tank
freshwater tank/ pump
original LP gas bottles
and an interior LP gas light
sink,
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.
More as i go along
Cheers
Michael
Are you sure you want to get rid of your original horizontal ASME LP tanks? If so, you may want to post pictures of them. If they aren't rusted, there may be folks here that need them. If you are sure you don't want them and they aren't rusted, and there aren't any folks here that want them, pm me.
As far as the original water tank and pump, I replaced both of mine and never looked back.
LP lights are really for decoration in the modern world.
I still have my original toilet, since you can't find parts for them anymore.
By the way, what brand of jacks does your camper have?
Here are a few pictures of the Horizontal LP Gas Bottles for those of you who might be interested..... PM me
They are still holding Gas .....opened the valve and yes still gas in it
I can never remember the brand name of the Jacks that are on the camper ....very sturdy with the 3 contact points that fold out as you lower them.. pics coming. Manual of course..
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Dodgeavion wrote:
There appear to be two types interior end-caps. I have two sets, one set made out of fiberglass. And one set made out of some type of plastic. The fiberglass ones are still in great shape and very tough. The plastic ones break if you breathe on them.
There appear to be two types interior end-caps. I have two sets, one set made out of fiberglass. And one set made out of some type of plastic. The fiberglass ones are still in great shape and very tough. The plastic ones break if you breathe on them.
yep, got the short end of the stick ....plastic, first i thought i could fiberglass the back to re-enforce but then the aluminum sounds more and more the way i want this to look and function will see in a bunch of weeks when i put it all to the test.
Dick
www.orvistimelessairstream.com/photos.php
By the way, note that the fan-shaped panels are not symmetrical...
Dick
1969 AVION
3/4 12 VALVE
Freightliner/24' Flatbed 50,000 miles/ Titan 4000 receiver Hitch, no Mods needed.
69 Avion wrote:
There is no doubt that an LP light will provide heat and in Alaska that would certainly be helpful. When these campers were built, there were no LP detectors or CO detectors available. If using one, I would make sure that I had a working CO and LP detector. An interior flame with not enough venting isn't a good combination. There is a reason that you usually don't see them anymore. For me, in AZ, I use LED lights, but I don't get the added benefit of the heat.
There is no doubt that an LP light will provide heat and in Alaska that would certainly be helpful. When these campers were built, there were no LP detectors or CO detectors available. If using one, I would make sure that I had a working CO and LP detector. An interior flame with not enough venting isn't a good combination. There is a reason that you usually don't see them anymore. For me, in AZ, I use LED lights, but I don't get the added benefit of the heat.
The btu/h rate of these lights isn't high enough to pose much of a concern. It's lower than a small stove burner. And unlike catalytic heaters, lights are meant to be shut off while sleeping. Propane lights have been in use for decades, and the permanently installed ones enjoy an excellent safety record.
In contrast, portable mantle lights, whether fueled by propane or white gas, are a fairly fruitful source of fires, burns, etc.
1971 Cayo C-11 truck camper, 2010 Airstream Classic, 1997 Chevrolet K2500, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 8.1.
Can anyone enlighten us on the replacement or
fixing the original thetford aquamajic toilet?
cajunavion wrote:
Howdy!
Can anyone enlighten us on the replacement or
fixing the original thetford aquamajic toilet?
Howdy!
Can anyone enlighten us on the replacement or
fixing the original thetford aquamajic toilet?
They don't make parts for them anymore, and they haven't for many years. They are a really low toilet. I sent some old parts to ticki2, and I think he found some OEM old stock parts for his. I lowered my fiberglass piece under the toilet and put a modern Thetford toilet that is higher to end up with the same overall height. Pictures are in this thread somewhere.
Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper