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Topic: Avion truck campers - Hundreds of photos

Posted By: cajunavion on 06/21/14 12:25pm

Next comes the kitchen sink and countertop.
The reverse osmosis system and electric instant on
water heater fit beneath, barely. Corian is being cut and
glued for the countertop, it is a wonderful work surface
and durable, but heavy; so all the extras backsplash, drip edge and
trim will be made of aluminum.

Posted By: 67avion on 06/21/14 03:47pm

OVER-THE-TOP! AM I SEEING WHAT I THINK I'M SEEING? Holy smokes, Cajun. Is that latch on the outside of the bathroom door? Talk about thinking outside the can! Please describe that bathroom and Jane's smile. Its an amazing renovation.... ;-)

* This post was last edited 06/22/14 08:32am by 67avion *

Posted By: garryk6 on 06/21/14 05:40pm

I agree with 67... Absolutely over the top! But my wife asked me, why clear walls and door for the bathroom. No privacy now. ;-)

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: 66C10 on 07/06/14 04:36pm

New to forum and to the Avions! I picked up a 1966 C10 today in fair condition...

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The owners were selling it as they bought a fifth wheel. Something about the Avion being too small and having eight grandkids. It was up on Craigslist for a month, and luckily no one else bought it!

I did learn that it takes some redneck engineering to fit the camper on a dually. I'm going to look into a solar panel set up for it, switch the lights to LEDs and see what else I can come up with. I can't tear it down for a rebuild as the funds aren't there and it will be in full use in about a month.

* This post was edited 07/07/14 08:27am by 66C10 *

Posted By: 69cayo on 07/06/14 05:11pm

It looks to be in great shape, welcome to the club.

Dennis

Posted By: 67avion on 07/06/14 06:15pm

Welcome aboard. We have a great panel of Avion owners who are generous with their knowledge...and opinions. Take the time to read the string...its quite long, but it doesn't cost anything and will answer a lot of questions. I note that the tie downs aren't hooked up yet. Am I right?

D

Posted By: 69 Avion on 07/06/14 07:16pm

66C10, welcome to the forum. You won't find another forum with as much info on the C10/C-11 campers.

Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper

Posted By: 66C10 on 07/06/14 07:36pm

Thanks guys!

It will be a long read, but I've already noticed this thread is full of a lot of helpful information.

I don't have proper tie downs, yet. I'll be ordering some Torklift tie downs this week. For the trip back, I used ratchet straps attached to the frame. Luckily, it wasn't a super long trip back to the house.

Posted By: tonyj54 on 07/07/14 10:25am

66C10.

Welcome. We also have a 66, and have loved working on it. Now, we're looking for an F-350 or -450 diesel dually service truck to serve as permanent carry-vehicle for her, to make it easier to move my gunsmithing shop with us.

Enjoy the Forum, and your Avion. And never forget, we LOVE pictures here.

73's.

See y'all on the roads, or in the parks.

tonyj & Shirley
'66 AVION C-10
'86 F-250 6.9 DIESEL
KJ4OEQ 146.520MHz
CB Channel 7

Posted By: garryk6 on 07/07/14 02:32pm

Welcome 66C10!

We also own a 1966 C-10. Ours is far from stock, but is well used around Alaska!

We are missing it a lot right now as we are down traveling without it... In Washington state. We are blessed to be driving our old Excursion around, visiting friends and family, and we also finally got a look at our future home site in south central Washington. Not leaving Alaska yet... But getting things ready for when we do.

Changing from Kodiak to Prosser, WA is going to be a big change! It is hot here!!!

Garry

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