Also does any one have a wiring diagram for a 1965 or 66 Avion C-10? I have a diagram for a 1969 C-11, but they are quite a different lay out. I only have a bunch of wires poking through the holes in the walls and ceilings. Also the pigtail to the truck, only has the tail and clearance lights connected. Where do the remaining three wires go? I know that one should be the camper 12V charging circuit. The other two though do not make sense. A Camper does not have brakes, nor does it have B/U lights, though I will probably add them at some point. The other concern I have is that the Plug-pigtail was removed from the Breaker box, and I am not sure how that is supposed to be connected. Can one of you other Avion guys post a picture of how yours is wired? Is there a way other than trying to do continuity checks to trace the remaining wires to see wether they are 110VAC or 12VDC? Thanks again, And I will try to get some pics taken and posted tonight...
Thanks again!
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
If you only have 4 wires to the pigtail it will be , tail/clearence,right turn,left turn and ground . I believe the charge line is a seperate wire not in the pigtail plug , at least mine is . Mine also had BU lights so I had 5 wires.
The wiring diagram I have is for 68 so won't help . There were only 2 fused lines coming from the fuse block . One for the water pump and the other for everything else 12v , yours should be similar. If you find some interior pictures of a 66 it's pretty obvious where all the 12v wires poking out the walls go to . I think Fletchers Trailers have some interior pics of the one you posted.
'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed
Old clearance lights... with duct tape...
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New Clearance lights :-)
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Old Rear Lights
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New Rear Lights :-)
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Close up of lights and new 3-step RV step
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And another view of the new Clearance Lights
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For insulation, they just use a spray in foam?
Looking forward to more pics of the Avions
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My Blue Heaven wrote:
As I recall, they didn't weigh much over 2,000 pounds. And yes, they were insulated with spray in foam.
As I recall, they didn't weigh much over 2,000 pounds. And yes, they were insulated with spray in foam.
That's not bad, but makes me wonder if my estimation of 2000 lbs for my camper is even close, considering it's frame is made of wood. I sure would like to find one of these things, it would make a great hunting/fishing rig (not that mine won't). I like the design, where there is no wood to rot if you have a leaky roof, like mine
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2006PSDSD wrote:
That's not bad, but makes me wonder if my estimation of 2000 lbs for my camper is even close, considering it's frame is made of wood. I sure would like to find one of these things, it would make a great hunting/fishing rig (not that mine won't). I like the design, where there is no wood to rot if you have a leaky roof, like mine
My Blue Heaven wrote:
As I recall, they didn't weigh much over 2,000 pounds. And yes, they were insulated with spray in foam.
As I recall, they didn't weigh much over 2,000 pounds. And yes, they were insulated with spray in foam.
That's not bad, but makes me wonder if my estimation of 2000 lbs for my camper is even close, considering it's frame is made of wood. I sure would like to find one of these things, it would make a great hunting/fishing rig (not that mine won't). I like the design, where there is no wood to rot if you have a leaky roof, like mine
They are not all aluminum . The tub , floor , and wings are made of wood , the tub is clad in aluminum. Wish they had gone that extra step , it would have been pretty near perfect.
From what I have read dry weight of the C-10 was 1800# and the C-11 was 2200# .
. That would make for one long lasting camper had they done EVERYTHING in aluminum. Still a great idea no the less
Well my summer for building, fishing pretty much everything is on hold. Praise God, I did not loose any thing, but I got my right thumb, and fore finger. Finger to the bone with just a chip, Thumb 2/3 through the bone, and 3/4 through the thumb. Good news is I can move both, and have feeling in the finger. Bad news is no feeling in the end of the thumb.
Reminder to all, Safety First!!! I thought I was doing it right, but was trying to use a table saw, for what a jigs saw should be used for...
Please learn from my mistake, a keep your hands whole.
Later I'll post progress pics of the camper, as I did make some good progress. Bad news is the camper and our family vacation is on hold for the foreseeable future.
Take Care,
Garry