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Posted By: garryk6 on 09/18/15 12:40pm

After doing to mine what I have done so far here in Alaska, I would agree, these campers are beasts!!! I am sorry for the damage, but look at it this way, what other camper in a similar situation wouldn't have had far more damage, at an even higher repair cost... So there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have even given thought to finding another C-10 and finding someone that would make additional ribs, and then reconstruct a C-10 Deluxe, like sold on e-bay a few years ago. I would love to one day have an Avion with a N-S bed vice the E-W.

We have not had the camper out much this year due to a job change, but we are considering another Thanksgiving run to Anchorage, AK. Last time we did that run, it was our maiden voyage and the temps were 10 below 0 the first night in Anchorage... Hopefully I will have the new heater/furnace installed before we go, as that will help considerably.

Good Luck on the the repairs, and as always, please take lots of pics!

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: Desertboy on 09/18/15 01:10pm

Especially when you consider that these campers been going through what we put them through for 40 years by numerous other owners in some cases lol. Then we put them to the test. Mine may be older than me. I dont really know if its a 68 or 69 or what. Its a C-11 is all I know.

1969 AVION
3/4 12 VALVE

Freightliner/24' Flatbed 50,000 miles/ Titan 4000 receiver Hitch, no Mods needed.

Posted By: 67avion on 09/18/15 06:36pm

She goes into the shop for temp repairs and an insurance estimate on Monday.

Wednesday Jane and I are leaving for the Netherlands where we'll pick up a Tonke truck camper. I'm writing about it for Truck Camper Magazine.

We'll be driving it through Holland, Germany and Denmark visiting my daughter and her husband in Copenhagen. The camper is mounted on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis and retails for around $200,000. Quite a bit pricier than our Avions. Interestingly, I have been asked about shipping Avion TCs to Europe - though they are concerned that they are too heavy for their trucks.

I'll be an Avion evangelist with the Europeans.

I'll report to you guys when I return, or maybe while I'm on the road. Sure hope I don't plow through something with the Tonke.

Posted By: 69 Avion on 09/18/15 08:49pm

67avion wrote:

She goes into the shop for temp repairs and an insurance estimate on Monday.

Wednesday Jane and I are leaving for the Netherlands where we'll pick up a Tonke truck camper. I'm writing about it for Truck Camper Magazine.

We'll be driving it through Holland, Germany and Denmark visiting my daughter and her husband in Copenhagen. The camper is mounted on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis and retails for around $200,000. Quite a bit pricier than our Avions. Interestingly, I have been asked about I'll be an Avion evangelist with the Europeans.

I'll report to you guys when I return, or maybe while I'm on the shipping Avion TCs to Europe - though they are concerned that they are too heavy for their trucks.

road. Sure hope I don't plow through something with the Tonke.

I can't wait for your trip report.
Have fun and be careful.

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

Posted By: Dave Pete on 09/19/15 06:41am

Wow! Didn't realize there was a Muley Point in Europe, but I guess that makes sense!

Posted By: cajunavion on 09/19/15 07:58am

Howdy!
No, he is driving the Tonke truck camper to Muley Point; dont you know!

Posted By: Dave Pete on 09/19/15 12:46pm

Maybe you guys have been talking about this already, but it's a new subject to me.

Tonke

Glad to see gloss wood paneling coming back (Tonke Classic), what with my Lil' Queeny and all.

Posted By: 67avion on 09/20/15 08:41am

There's a winding road to Muley Point. But, we'll all get there someday.

In the meantime we're trying out the Tonke, a handbuilt, Dutch, true truck camper. It demounts from the Mercedes frame. We plan to occasionally leave the coach at a camping ground and explore the countryside in the truck. We will be writing up our experiences with truck camping in Europe so that others, if they are so inclined, can take advantage. Already we can see cost savings, especially in expensive areas like Amsterdam and Copenhagen. We reserved a site online near Copenhagen in the interior of an old fort overlooking the waters between Denmark and Norway. It is around $70 for three days. Average in hotels is around $250 plus meals per day.

The Tonke reminds me of the Avion, except for its price tag. So, wish us luck in this detour on the road to Muley Point.

Posted By: D1trout on 09/20/15 11:58am

Wow! That's quite a rig. I like the idea of dismounting it to drive about. The finish is fully yacht-quality. I assume it comes with a sheaf of sandpaper, a gallon of varnish, and a high class brush!
I think I favor the Low Rider myself.
Happy travels in Europe. See you in Muley Point in '16...
Dick

Posted By: 67avion on 09/20/15 09:09pm

Muley Point in 2016! That's the Avionista spirit. I'm thinking mid May or thereabouts. If it's just three of us that's OK. It will grow to the worldwide Avion and friends festival. I'll be there with my bent and mishapshapen C10.

Muley Point 2016.

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