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Posted By: D1trout on 06/12/15 07:49am

Yep, a big hole. The width of the truck window and as high as possible. Like a Class C.

* This post was edited 06/12/15 08:06am by D1trout *

Posted By: garryk6 on 06/12/15 09:25am

The place in Kent, Washington I talked to was Pierce Aluminum. They had Clear Anodized Aluminum 5005 sheets in both .050' and .032'. I last talked to them in 2011, so the prices they gave me then wouldn't do you any good. but just for grins [emoticon]

a 4'x10' sheet of .032" clear anodized 5005 Aluminum was $175 per sheet.

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: 69cayo on 06/12/15 01:22pm

Dick, Have you seen these ?

http://www.accordionboot.com/index.php

Dennis

Posted By: D1trout on 06/12/15 07:18pm

Garry, thanks for the aluminum source. I'll connect with them. I suppose color match is an issue. We'll see how it looks. Dennis, I have bookmarked that boot material. However I think I'll need a solid metal cowl or fairing or flange or... To join the truck and camer permanently.
More will be revealed. I have a couple of good pics but am experiencing technical difficulties uploading images from my iPhone...
Dick

Posted By: Screwtape on 06/22/15 10:05am

D1trout, THANK YOU for the vent cover! Very much appreciated!

Avion C10
2002 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'

Posted By: pjay9 on 06/22/15 01:36pm

I am doing the same thing. Installing a marine style hatch in the roof for escape and ventilation. Mine is a 24x24 Vetus...which is yours? You sure are doing some wonderful work. Thx for posting. BTW you can get screen and shade covers for them from OceanAir.

2005 Lance 1161, 2004 Dodge CTD 3500 Dually 19.5's Stabiloads Roadmaster Sway, 2009 20' Raider 185 Pro Fish 90hp & 9.9 Yamaha vintage Penn elec.downriggers EZLoad roller trailer

Posted By: D1trout on 06/24/15 09:22pm

Play9, I too have installed a Vetus hatch. About 15 x 20 because of the curve of the roof and the configuration of the ribs inside the shell. I also had a piece of clear polycarbonate cut to replace the smoked one that is standard. Always in search for more light. Thanks for the info about screens and shades. I have a screen but will be needing some sort of shade.
I've been busy with boats and fishing lately but looking forward to getting g back to work on Argo.
I have found a utility body manufacturer called Douglas in Bakersfield, CA who makes a Low Silhouette utility body specifically for truck campers. Different sizes and configurations for different campers. Steel, not aluminum, and heavy, but we all need as much storage as possible.
Onward!
Dick

Posted By: Mr.N on 06/26/15 10:10am

New to the Forum, New to this 1971 Camper
Short term plans are to clean it and extend the gooseneck hitch.
Yes the door was moved and the bed section lowered.

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Posted By: 67avion on 06/26/15 07:02pm

Whoa! That's a re-purposed Motovator. Wheels on the back, truck frame removed, and it's now a gooseneck fiver. I ask you, are the Avion guys inventive or what?

Do you have any interior photos? That's amazing.

Posted By: pjay9 on 06/27/15 10:56am

How do you get in? MORE PICS!!!!! FUN to be had by all!!! Now here is a dilemma...does this belong here or in the dark side? I vote HERE with us inventive types. Good Morning!

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