Argo will have a custom hitch built much like the torklift system: 33" extension bar and supporting structure attached to the very heavy duty factory hitch that came on the truck from Ford.
Not sure I'm willing to put a boat on the roof. The rig is tall already and getting a rigid boat on and off could be sporty!
The inflatable concept is a good one. I've paddled inflatable kayaks and been pleased with the stability and comfort and seaworthiness.
Progress being made here in smoky CA. Side storage compartments being skinned this week and then Argo will be lifted up, set down on the frame on the truck chassis, and everything bolted together and sealed.
Pics when that happens.
Onward!
I am only on page 22 of 349 pages of this thread and I HAVE to get an Avion TC. I just developed an addiction simply by reading what you are all doing.
Stay tuned! Will likely take me months to find one but I have the bug
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Your posts are great!
cajunavion wrote:
Howdy!
Garry did you ever finish the camper trailer? I have a new need. Where do I carry the boat? Yes, need is indeed the mother of invention! The problem with a trailer and a john boat is the hitch would need to be long to come from under the campers porch. I could strap something smaller across the top. That seems pretty high. Inflatable is interesting. Maybe a kayak stored inside the camper. That really gets in the way traveling. Ideas?
Howdy!
Garry did you ever finish the camper trailer? I have a new need. Where do I carry the boat? Yes, need is indeed the mother of invention! The problem with a trailer and a john boat is the hitch would need to be long to come from under the campers porch. I could strap something smaller across the top. That seems pretty high. Inflatable is interesting. Maybe a kayak stored inside the camper. That really gets in the way traveling. Ideas?
Here's one idea
http://www.orukayak.com/collections/kayaks
'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
did you check this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Avion-Cayo-/172311460486?nma=true&si=jgDLGKl8OWP9%252Ba%252FQW05cXOlJJBI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Chevy Pickup since ยด95 (c10, R33, K3500)
Fleetwood Elkhorn, Sportcam, Palomino 1000 sl
Now a Avion 1968 c11 Needs to be restored
I did find an excellent one within a days drive but the guy was asking too much. He bought it without really inspecting it and when he paid, brought it home he found out the floors were totally shot. Too much work for him and he regrets buying it but he took a bath on that one as it just sold for much less than he paid.
There is supposed to be one in upstate NY I will try and find this AM. I have an approximate to its location so we will see. Still lots of time to find one before the snow flies.
My main concern, of course, was with their well being. He reported that they were fine in Tampa near where the storm went ashore. He had talked to neighbors in Lake City and they are not reporting a lot of damage, thank goodness. But, it may be a while until David can assess damage. He reports that it is still windy and raining in the area.
I'll send along reports...maybe David will as well.