I finally got my Excursion out of the shop, so that means I can put the camper on the truck for the first time in over 6 months...
Additionally Saturday we had a break in the weather, This meant the rain and wind finally subsided long enough for a 1000lb load to the dump, and then loaded the truck before the next storm arrived Saturday night. 35-45 mph winds with gusts to 55 mph and more than an inch of rain overnight....
This is one reason, I have to plan ahead when I want to use the TC or when I need to use the Truck. I have no desire to crank up the Avion to the max extension on the Jacks to get it on and off with any wind. As it is, I have done it several times in the rain, and that is not fun either...
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We plan on using the TC this weekend for a youth outing for church. We will be going to an old remote youth camp for a service project to fix up two of the remaining cabins, for possible later use this summer, then go use the woods on the mountain behind for a great paintball battle. then back to town.. About an hour out the road system. We don;t know yet if it will be clear/rain or snow or a mix of all three.... ;-)
Garry in Kodiak
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
Silver Pompadour wrote:
Im itching to hit the road and if it doesn't happen in the next few weeks, it won't happen this year. Muley Point feels close within reach. Cant stop now.
Im itching to hit the road and if it doesn't happen in the next few weeks, it won't happen this year. Muley Point feels close within reach. Cant stop now.
Whoa right there. Someone on their way to Muley Point? Alright. So, its time for an Avionista meetup?
Keep up the good work.
Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
67Avion.....Muley Point is the vision that keeps me plugging along :-)
Does anyone have a source for a bathroom sink faucet. I checked Vintage trailer, they didn't list the original. I guess I can use one single as I have eliminated the hot water line.
Progress report: Inspired and shamed by Silvers speed, we made good progress yesterday.
Plumbing pressure tested. 2 of the copper lines in bath were busted..shower head valve leaks.
Built a couple of doors and started sanding some of the doors.completed the modified counter cabinet frame and installed and fitted the template counter top to make sure everything is ok
Installed the front jacks.
painted the ceiling.....not bad for a cold (43*) days work
rastaman33609 wrote:
Does anyone have a source for a bathroom sink faucet. I checked Vintage trailer, they didn't list the original. I guess I can use one single as I have eliminated the hot water line.
Does anyone have a source for a bathroom sink faucet. I checked Vintage trailer, they didn't list the original. I guess I can use one single as I have eliminated the hot water line.
There are several here with shower diverters .
https://www.rvadenver.com/faucets.htm
'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
SilverPompadour wrote:
The goods
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or maybe not so good
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but I think this is the worst of them.
The goods
or maybe not so good
but I think this is the worst of them.
Those sure look different than mine , the hardware looks the same . The ones I have seen are birch veneer plywood with a 3/8" rabbeted edge . I'd like to see your new dinette configuration when you get to it . Coming right along now .
Rastaman33609 wrote:
67Avion.....Muley Point is the vision that keeps me plugging along :-)
67Avion.....Muley Point is the vision that keeps me plugging along :-)
That's great.
Jane and I really enjoyed spending time with you and Susan at your country place in Florida. I don't want to reveal too much, but it would be a great meet-up site on the East Coast.
Avionistas probably get weary of my exhortations, but I think getting to know others on this forum - in person - is a terrific experience.
But, As always, On To Muley Point!
67avion wrote:
That's great.
Jane and I really enjoyed spending time with you and Susan at your country place in Florida. I don't want to reveal too much, but it would be a great meet-up site on the East Coast.
Avionistas probably get weary of my exhortations, but I think getting to know others on this forum - in person - is a terrific experience.
But, As always, On To Muley Point!
Rastaman33609 wrote:
67Avion.....Muley Point is the vision that keeps me plugging along :-)
67Avion.....Muley Point is the vision that keeps me plugging along :-)
That's great.
Jane and I really enjoyed spending time with you and Susan at your country place in Florida. I don't want to reveal too much, but it would be a great meet-up site on the East Coast.
Avionistas probably get weary of my exhortations, but I think getting to know others on this forum - in person - is a terrific experience.
But, As always, On To Muley Point!
If you think so I am all for it.....we will certainly have a grand old time at the 'Lost bikers salon' (on the deck)....just dont plan it during summer when its hotter than you know what :-)
It would be great wouldn't?
67 Im game for an Avionista meetup but things are too up in the air at the moment for me to commit to any time or place.
Muley Point is both a metaphorical and physical destination to me. In the metaphorical sense, I think I will be there soon. Meaning the camper should be completed to the point of usefulness in a week or two.
Muley Point, UT as part of the 'Grand Circle' has been my physical destination since the beginning. I've been past it dozens of times, camped Monument Valley, climbed Mexican Hat, but never knew it was there till reading about it on this forum. This camper was made for winter boondocking in the desert southwest.
That said, its looking less likely that I will make any westcoast Avionista rally this year. Just too much to put together a cross country trip on the heels of this huge project. Time, money, the usual. It didn't help that I used travel funds to buy a new LP furnace for the camper yesterday. If you're gonna race up the road to Muley Point, you gotta know when to hit the brakes!
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Unless something changes, Florida is a more realistic goal for this year.
Rastaman, can you turn up the thermostat a bit? 43 isn't gonna cut it. Sounds like your getting it done, plumbing can be a real pain. BTW I have the original sink/faucet/shower from my C11 but the chrome isn't great. I put propane to the new range, works well enough, easier than my Wisperlite.
Ticki, Im not sure what those doors are all about. There were a few doors under the kitchen counter that were particle also. The others were ply but all veneers seemed to match? If no one wants them, Ill get rid of them. My buddy with the Ultra said he'd take the face frames.
1968 Avion C-11
1993 Dodge D250 LE Cummins
SilverPompadour wrote:
Garry, I hear you about jacking the camper on a windy day, especially the gales you get up there. With the interior gutted, mine was so light the wind really shook it on the stands. I leave it in the bed of the truck as much as possible. Have fun on your outing.
67 Im game for an Avionista meetup but things are too up in the air at the moment for me to commit to any time or place.
Muley Point is both a metaphorical and physical destination to me. In the metaphorical sense, I think I will be there soon. Meaning the camper should be completed to the point of usefulness in a week or two.
Muley Point, UT as part of the 'Grand Circle' has been my physical destination since the beginning. I've been past it dozens of times, camped Monument Valley, climbed Mexican Hat, but never knew it was there till reading about it on this forum. This camper was made for winter boondocking in the desert southwest.
That said, its looking less likely that I will make any westcoast Avionista rally this year. Just too much to put together a cross country trip on the heels of this huge project. Time, money, the usual. It didn't help that I used travel funds to buy a new LP furnace for the camper yesterday. If you're gonna race up the road to Muley Point, you gotta know when to hit the brakes!
Unless something changes, Florida is a more realistic goal for this year.
Rastaman, can you turn up the thermostat a bit? 43 isn't gonna cut it. Sounds like your getting it done, plumbing can be a real pain. BTW I have the original sink/faucet/shower from my C11 but the chrome isn't great. I put propane to the new range, works well enough, easier than my Wisperlite.
Ticki, Im not sure what those doors are all about. There were a few doors under the kitchen counter that were particle also. The others were ply but all veneers seemed to match? If no one wants them, Ill get rid of them. My buddy with the Ultra said he'd take the face frames.
Garry, I hear you about jacking the camper on a windy day, especially the gales you get up there. With the interior gutted, mine was so light the wind really shook it on the stands. I leave it in the bed of the truck as much as possible. Have fun on your outing.
67 Im game for an Avionista meetup but things are too up in the air at the moment for me to commit to any time or place.
Muley Point is both a metaphorical and physical destination to me. In the metaphorical sense, I think I will be there soon. Meaning the camper should be completed to the point of usefulness in a week or two.
Muley Point, UT as part of the 'Grand Circle' has been my physical destination since the beginning. I've been past it dozens of times, camped Monument Valley, climbed Mexican Hat, but never knew it was there till reading about it on this forum. This camper was made for winter boondocking in the desert southwest.
That said, its looking less likely that I will make any westcoast Avionista rally this year. Just too much to put together a cross country trip on the heels of this huge project. Time, money, the usual. It didn't help that I used travel funds to buy a new LP furnace for the camper yesterday. If you're gonna race up the road to Muley Point, you gotta know when to hit the brakes!
Unless something changes, Florida is a more realistic goal for this year.
Rastaman, can you turn up the thermostat a bit? 43 isn't gonna cut it. Sounds like your getting it done, plumbing can be a real pain. BTW I have the original sink/faucet/shower from my C11 but the chrome isn't great. I put propane to the new range, works well enough, easier than my Wisperlite.
Ticki, Im not sure what those doors are all about. There were a few doors under the kitchen counter that were particle also. The others were ply but all veneers seemed to match? If no one wants them, Ill get rid of them. My buddy with the Ultra said he'd take the face frames.
Silver just go ahead and rub my noes in it...."finished in a week or two" yeh yeh big deal :-)
Hey I am all in for a Florida meet up now that our fearless leader 67 has suggested it...I am sure he can sought out the scheduling.
as a matter of fact if I could get you down here my C10 would be done in days....btw any idea if your faucet doesn't leak? I may be interested, however looking at mine I dont think they can be rebuilt,
I ordered the stove....should be here soon.
If you are down here in Florida in the summer, you will be eating those words.
67avion....we plan on heading down to Terlingua in April, (close your eyes picture the desert....I know you are tempted...come join us)