We had been looking for a restaurant in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. It was rated number 1 and was Afghani...surely an unusual combination. So we went slowly tooling around looking for a spot to park the TC as well as the Samurai we pull behind.
So, we went up to a parking shed that is also used for an outdoor farmer's market and actually measured the height before proceeding.
we went under one, under two and at about 1/2 MPH we heard a grinding sound as we passed under the third.
I tried to reverse, but Jane said hold it!!! The solar unit has wedged in the roof.
We talked to the city and they called a roofer who undid the fibreglass panels while we let air out of the tires. After about an hour we cautiously pulled back.
The solar was totaled, the roof is creased pretty badly and the front window appears to have cracked.
In an effort to Keep Calm and Carry On we went to the Afghan restaurant where they were closing... We found a place called Darn Good Soup and quietly supped on Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Believe it or not the roofers bound up the broken roof vents, etc and we went through a heavy rain to find a camping place a 100 miles away.
As they say, other than that, had did things go? Well, the insurance adjuster was just here and making noise about totaling it out since they can't figure the value nor the repair costs.
This is our third mishap with the roof and its getting a little old, not to mention expensive. My son tells me there is a device called the Giraffe that will read out potential overhead danger. I'm looking into that.
I will say the Avion can take a licking and keep on ticking. We DID continue on the road and camped very nicely for the next three days.
As to what happens with Old '67 Avion, We'll keep you informed.
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Thanks for sharing though. These sorts of things need a support group. And now some tough next decisions huh? I'm a little blown away with the nature of the Avion to begin with. That method of build escapes me. All my best to you.
And who can forget the time the doors locked, with the engine running, at a campground in Las Vegas? We fished through a crack in the door...actually some guys from Circus Circus fished through and unlocked the door. After about an hour. I almost had a nervous breakdown.
Its humbling and amazing. This TC is going to outlast us all.
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Try calling Cayo for an estimate . Good luck
'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
Good luck with the repair and keep us informed.
Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
67avion wrote:
Dave Pete, this Avion has been dumped into floodwaters, crashed into an overhanging porch, backed into a steel beam at a motel and now plowed through a covered parking area.
And who can forget the time the doors locked, with the engine running, at a campground in Las Vegas? We fished through a crack in the door...actually some guys from Circus Circus fished through and unlocked the door. After about an hour. I almost had a nervous breakdown.
I forgot, now how did it end up in the flood waters? I remember you were volunteering after some storm or something right? Helping feed people or something? But cant remember how the camper got off the truck.
Its humbling and amazing. This TC is going to outlast us all.
Dave Pete, this Avion has been dumped into floodwaters, crashed into an overhanging porch, backed into a steel beam at a motel and now plowed through a covered parking area.
And who can forget the time the doors locked, with the engine running, at a campground in Las Vegas? We fished through a crack in the door...actually some guys from Circus Circus fished through and unlocked the door. After about an hour. I almost had a nervous breakdown.
I forgot, now how did it end up in the flood waters? I remember you were volunteering after some storm or something right? Helping feed people or something? But cant remember how the camper got off the truck.
Its humbling and amazing. This TC is going to outlast us all.
1969 AVION
3/4 12 VALVE
Freightliner/24' Flatbed 50,000 miles/ Titan 4000 receiver Hitch, no Mods needed.
Glad I didn't have a Lance. No disrespect intended. Its just that the Avion is a beast.