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Posted By: 67avion on 07/12/15 01:21pm

Actually I expect to meet up with Argo at M.P. long before then. Brilliant stuff.

Posted By: cajunavion on 07/14/15 09:04am

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25053498/gotomsg/28461194.cfm#28461194
Howdy!
No offense taken. We always tell the joke "What is the purpose
of the Sabine River(Louisiana western border)?"
"It separates the coonasses from the jackasses!"

Posted By: cajunavion on 07/14/15 09:25am

Howdy!

Sorry for the poor pics. D1 I know your about to down the deed.
This is my passthrough(portal). You will notice the cushion in the loft
used to complete the transition between cab and camper, the black
streaks on the outside is where the cushion is squashed.
The portal door is off we inside out, used only when camper
is off truck. Your doing something completely different, but
this allows us to reach through on our travels, stashing stuff inside
the camper, ventilation between the two, one can NASA crawl
through it, and the truck remains unmodified.

Posted By: 67avion on 07/14/15 10:03am

I think the Sabine River Valley would be a good place for an Avionista meet up. Heh.

Posted By: D1trout on 07/14/15 10:23am

Cajunavion, I like the portal idea. I tried to sell Annie on it and thought I had succeeded but no dice... The dogs (German shepherds) being unable to pass from front to back was a real deal breaker.

Now that I have gotten past the initial horror of cutting a very large hole in the back of the cab, I'm embracing the concept. If I can pull it off in a neat and watertight manner, it will be a superb configuration. Lots of storage inside and outside. And wait til you see the pull-out bed extension that allows us to sleep fore and aft in the cabover bunk.

I've reconfigured the inside to keep the center of Argo open and spacious. When I get that finalized, I'll post a picture.

Never a dull moment here in Avionland...

As for the Sabine River country, I've got family in Baton Rouge, a appetite for New Orleans, and friends in Uncertain TX, on Caddo Lake. I would definitely consider such a junket, particularly as we'd be carrying our living quarters with us.

I gotta get this project finished and get on the road!

Dick

* This post was edited 07/14/15 10:31am by D1trout *

Posted By: Screwtape on 07/16/15 08:42pm

This looks awesome.

cajunavion wrote:

Avion C10
2002 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'

Posted By: cajunavion on 07/17/15 09:23am

Howdy!
Thanks Screwtape! I tried to keep the interior minimal,
I really like the layout of the Airstream Basecamp. You can not
tell, but when running we have a bed board that snap in on top
of the tie down rail. It is partailly visible in the loft. That way we have
a queen size second bed and full length storage on the floor. We call
it the hold, since it is all very boat like. Everything can strap down
with cargo nets along the rails.

Posted By: pjay9 on 07/17/15 10:17am

Love that BOAT like comment!! Fun watching this thread!

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: Ocean Avion TC on 07/26/15 10:39am

Hi All

Well it was time I joined. I have just about read this entire forum. Recently picked up a 69 C11 Ultra in Ontario and dragged it back to Nova Scotia with the intent on using it this summer to travel through Labrador “boondocking”. The PO led me to believe the camper had been fully refurbished. Not quite ... as you will note at least one wing will require some work. Had some good rain and everything seems to be dry but I definitely have some rot to remove and some work on the aluminium shell replacing rivets. I wish I had read this forum before purchasing, I probably would still have bought it, I just would have tried for a better price.

Areas that the rot seems to be repaired are the overhang and some of te floor (or at least further structure has been added underneath. Besides the wings further work will likely be required in the closet area and bathroom.

As an ultra some of the extras I have noted thus far include the AC, awning, antenna, and the closet rod in the bathroom.

The first pic is on the way home. The second of course is with her off the truck as I had to take the truck in for some brake work. The remainder are from the first weekend home quickly putting her back into the truck and setting up the universal tie down system.

This weekend I have been going through the systems.

Electrical seems to be all working after I put a new battery in. Not sure why there is two different 115VAC cords entering the camper (more investigation required). I have purchased a portable generator to run the AC when necessary.

I have the original propane tanks and copper piping inside the storage compartment. I have yet to test the system but was advised by the PO that all systems work except the hot water heater which will need replacement. Open to suggestions on the best options for a hot water heater … although I may not be too concerned as I do not intend setting up the shower. So I may turn the area into more storage.

The plumbing has been chopped up. The kitchen sink only has the pressurized hose hook up going to it (this will have to be changed to boondock). Other plumbing had leaks in the past not sure of the quality of repair. I have to put water into the tank to determine if the bathroom sink and toilet are getting water. There is no grey water tank and I'm not 100% sure of the black water tank.

The PO painted the cabinets a very dark brown. Intent for now is to do a quick paintjob on the cabinet doors lightening them up.

I will probably have a lot more questions in the fall when I start pulling things apart to do the necessary repairs and while I’m at it set her up for camp site and boondock camping.

Sorry for such a long post but it is amazing how much has happened in only three weeks.

Hope I got the picture loaded right [emoticon]

70 Avion C11 Ultra
08 GMC 3500 Sierra

Posted By: garryk6 on 07/26/15 11:04am

WELCOME! From Nova Scotia to Kodiak, Alaska to Florida to California! This thread has definitely grown not only in numbers but varieties of locations! Welcome and keep us posted on your adventures not only building but using and camping too!

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

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