12k BTU is much more suited to a TC than the 16k I installed(didn't see a 12k when I was shopping but I didn't look too hard). I took the plunge and ordered a Wave3 yesterday and much to my surprise it was on my doorstep today(free shipping). It does weigh around 7lbs and is too heavy and tall to be mounted on my cabinet door. Ill probably just screw it to the bathroom partition facing forwards about waist height. That should favor the overhang and dinette where it's needed most.
1968 Avion C-11
1993 Dodge D250 LE Cummins
This particular Eagle seemed to symbolize our new year. Lets hope so. Best to all.
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SilverPompadour wrote:
Garry Doesn't it say 'Retired' in your signature? Your holidays sound like a lot of work to me. Glad you had a good time, those are some epic travels(10-15ft seas good for sleeping).
12k BTU is much more suited to a TC than the 16k I installed(didn't see a 12k when I was shopping but I didn't look too hard). I took the plunge and ordered a Wave3 yesterday and much to my surprise it was on my doorstep today(free shipping). It does weigh around 7lbs and is too heavy and tall to be mounted on my cabinet door. Ill probably just screw it to the bathroom partition facing forwards about waist height. That should favor the overhang and dinette where it's needed most.
Garry Doesn't it say 'Retired' in your signature? Your holidays sound like a lot of work to me. Glad you had a good time, those are some epic travels(10-15ft seas good for sleeping).
12k BTU is much more suited to a TC than the 16k I installed(didn't see a 12k when I was shopping but I didn't look too hard). I took the plunge and ordered a Wave3 yesterday and much to my surprise it was on my doorstep today(free shipping). It does weigh around 7lbs and is too heavy and tall to be mounted on my cabinet door. Ill probably just screw it to the bathroom partition facing forwards about waist height. That should favor the overhang and dinette where it's needed most.
I wish I was able to fully retire... I retired from Active duty Navy, but still have three of my four in Highschool. So I have to continue working for at least awhile longer. Besides the cost of living in Kodiak Alaska is quite expensive, so the retirement helps take the extra trips.
But it looks like my next four years will have a lot of time in the bleachers.. My Freshman Daughter is already make heads turn on the basketball court as a lead player on the varsity girls team!??
As for your wave-3, I would recommend mounting as low as possible and when not in use keep it covered. I mounted mine right below the closet facing the bathroom. It's far enough away from everything and slows the whole camper to feel the heat.
Hope that this helps!
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
SilverPompadour wrote:
Happy holidays to all. I hope many of you are on the road enjoying your Avions.
68C11 The bolt holes on both my jacks and mounts measure just over 16mm(5/8") in diameter. Im using 1/2"x 1-1/4" grade 8 bolts. A 14mm x 35mm bolt would be a safe bet assuming you do not need spacers between the jacks and the mounts.
Cajun, I was going through the archives and found your picture from last winter of ice encrusted bicycles on the front of your truck. Im thinking of doing the same and was wondering about visibility and the wear(like stone chips, etc) on the bikes. I only need to transport one bike but dont feel like dragging it in and out of the camper every night.
Rastaman, I never travel with my jacks. The big con to this is the worry of a breakdown. Without jacks, the unit would be **** near impossible to remove from a disabled vehicle without damage. The height of the rig on a flatbed tow truck would be way over 13'6"(common legal max height) and there are not many hook tow trucks out there anymore. There are also many types of breakdowns that would require a flatbed tow such as the rear axle trouble I was having last spring. My policy has been to keep my truck in good mechanical shape, travel with tools and spare parts and leave the jacks at home. I also turn wrenches for a living.
At home, I place 2x6s under the feet of the jacks not for height but to keep them from sinking into the mud. What if you were to bolt a hocky puck or two to the pads on the feet of the jacks?
The LP forced air heater I installed is overkill unless it's real cold out, great for the quick warmup though. Im looking to add a Wave 3 to the system and wanted some input from the group. Has anyone had any issues with dust causing a malfunction? Do they really weigh close to 7lbs. without the legs? IIRC DGordon has his mounted inside a cabinet door which looks ideal but I dont think my feather weight doors could handle that much weight.
Happy holidays to all. I hope many of you are on the road enjoying your Avions.
68C11 The bolt holes on both my jacks and mounts measure just over 16mm(5/8") in diameter. Im using 1/2"x 1-1/4" grade 8 bolts. A 14mm x 35mm bolt would be a safe bet assuming you do not need spacers between the jacks and the mounts.
Cajun, I was going through the archives and found your picture from last winter of ice encrusted bicycles on the front of your truck. Im thinking of doing the same and was wondering about visibility and the wear(like stone chips, etc) on the bikes. I only need to transport one bike but dont feel like dragging it in and out of the camper every night.
Rastaman, I never travel with my jacks. The big con to this is the worry of a breakdown. Without jacks, the unit would be **** near impossible to remove from a disabled vehicle without damage. The height of the rig on a flatbed tow truck would be way over 13'6"(common legal max height) and there are not many hook tow trucks out there anymore. There are also many types of breakdowns that would require a flatbed tow such as the rear axle trouble I was having last spring. My policy has been to keep my truck in good mechanical shape, travel with tools and spare parts and leave the jacks at home. I also turn wrenches for a living.
At home, I place 2x6s under the feet of the jacks not for height but to keep them from sinking into the mud. What if you were to bolt a hocky puck or two to the pads on the feet of the jacks?
The LP forced air heater I installed is overkill unless it's real cold out, great for the quick warmup though. Im looking to add a Wave 3 to the system and wanted some input from the group. Has anyone had any issues with dust causing a malfunction? Do they really weigh close to 7lbs. without the legs? IIRC DGordon has his mounted inside a cabinet door which looks ideal but I dont think my feather weight doors could handle that much weight.
Howdy!
Bonne Annee!
Taking all our toys with us is challenging.
Silver, by all means, attach your bikes out front. That was my solution. Still working on the boat, but got an idea from another traveler. Stand them on end, brilliant!
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Lots of looks are going to come your way, but hey, do we not get that already! You will need a front hitch. Vision is no problem, you just peer through the spokes!
Standard bike rack will work, but I needed to add a drop hitch in order to get them out of the way. Chips? Look I perfer a chipped bike than a chipped truck. You will sure keep people from cutting you off as well.
Packing toys in an Avion TC is like a cross between chess and a jigsaw puzzle. I feel that after much trial and error, I may have won.
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There are 2 sails and a boom behind the bike also.
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I sold both my kayaks to buy this bike and don't have to worry about hauling them anymore. The bike is currently much nicer than the body of my truck even after a recent paint job. Either way, now I don't have to worry about chips or CHP(s). Thanks
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'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
garryk6 wrote:
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That has to be the ultimate plow truck . If the storm gets too big just pull over , hoop in the back ,and wait it out for a few days .
I only plowed with the camper on once , I sure got some looks .
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Garry
Her is a Picture of my Camper when i picked it up in Hamburg
Chevy Pickup since ยด95 (c10, R33, K3500)
Fleetwood Elkhorn, Sportcam, Palomino 1000 sl
Now a Avion 1968 c11 Needs to be restored