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08-11-2012, 06:48 PM
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#41
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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More before and after pics.
These pictures of the finished couch and sealed vented battery box. Evelyn didn't come with a battery or battery box but she has one now.the in the floor for the vent tube had been sealed up with about an inch of silicone.
The battery box I purchased didn't make a lot of since top and bottom having a 2 inch vent hole. I vented through the floor using the original hole and sealed the top hole.
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09-03-2012, 07:47 PM
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#42
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Washed up and ready to roll!
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09-03-2012, 08:03 PM
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#43
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Nowhere
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 573
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Nice work on a good looking trailer.
Norm
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10-05-2012, 04:35 PM
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#44
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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I thought I recognized this trailer.
I've about decided that if a rear bedroom TT isn't available at the time I buy (near future) then a double bed model will suffice.
By the way, OP, what is the length on an AVION double bed?
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10-05-2012, 05:43 PM
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#45
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Hey Rednax
On the road to ABQ for the ballon fiesta, my first and first Airstream rally as well. I'll get you those measurements when I get back.
I have the Avion for sale if your interested.
Here's some current pictures.
Mike
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10-10-2012, 04:29 PM
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#46
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDNAX
I thought I recognized this trailer.
I've about decided that if a rear bedroom TT isn't available at the time I buy (near future) then a double bed model will suffice.
By the way, OP, what is the length on an AVION double bed?
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Hey Rednax
Length on the bed is 74 inches long and 47 inches wide.
Mike
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10-10-2012, 07:40 PM
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#47
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
2007 20' Safari SE
Vintage Kin Owner
Wesley Chapel
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 886
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It loos really nice inside, live the floors, just wondering if you removed the cabinets to do the floor.
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10-10-2012, 08:44 PM
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#48
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VeggieBullet
It loos really nice inside, live the floors, just wondering if you removed the cabinets to do the floor.
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Hey Veggie Bullet
Thanks for the kind words. I did install the flooring under the gaucho but not under any of the cabinets. Way too much work for me.
Mike
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10-19-2012, 09:43 PM
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#49
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
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Evelyn is at her new home in Phoenix. So funny to find a thread on the exact trailer you buy after you buy it, and neat to see what's been done! She tows well and we had no problems with the relocation. Will post pics soon, and I'm sure my DH and I will be on the forums with plenty of questions.
We've camped for years in a 17' fiberglass Casita, and I owned a couple old 18' Airstreams many years ago, but this is the most trailer that either of us have dealt with.
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10-19-2012, 10:20 PM
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#50
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtkitchn
Evelyn is at her new home in Phoenix. So funny to find a thread on the exact trailer you buy after you buy it, and neat to see what's been done! She tows well and we had no problems with the relocation. Will post pics soon, and I'm sure my DH and I will be on the forums with plenty of questions.
We've camped for years in a 17' fiberglass Casita, and I owned a couple old 18' Airstreams many years ago, but this is the most trailer that either of us have dealt with.
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Awesome!
I'm so glad to hear you guys are happy and everything went well. I did a lot of work that I never got around to posting. Please keep me posted on what you guys are up to with her. I love that trailer, enjoy her!
Mike
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10-20-2012, 03:38 AM
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#51
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Yes, good luck on that new acquisition.
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11-02-2012, 09:59 PM
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#52
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
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So far Evelyn has gotten a new showerhead, new battery, new power cord, and a lot of thrift store "stuff" such as TV trays, coffee pot, funky coffee cups and the like. We took her camping the past two days at McDowell Mountain Regional park near Fountain Hills for a shake out trip.
One thing we found was a water leak in what we THINK is a pressure regulator. We took it to a couple RV shops who had no idea what it is; so we disassembled it, cleaned it, and put it back in, but it still leaks. It's got a spring and diaphragm inside and is located near the hot water heater on the inside. Attached picture.....object in question is the blue thing.
Anyone know where one can acquire one of these, or if we can just bypass it if we use a pressure regulator when attached to city water? Does the dc water pump require a regulator? Or is this thing something different altogether?
Thanks for any info!
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11-03-2012, 04:02 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Sorry, I have no idea what that thing is or where to find a new one. Hopefully someone will chime in with some info.
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11-06-2012, 03:33 PM
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#54
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
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We finally called Watts and sent them pictures, and they say it is a gas pressure regulator that someone put in there. Anyway, good to know it's nothing that we can't live without.
Next up is the 40 year old bathroom fan; got one on the way. And here's a picture of Evelyn out camping last week. We painted the propane tanks to match the trailer.
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11-06-2012, 04:44 PM
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#55
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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That's really good to hear that it was nothing important.
She looks much better with silver tanks and its great to see you guys out enjoying her.
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11-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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#56
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
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We like her....especially my husband who felt too cramped in my old Casita!
Another project is to tint the windows, but my first attempt was disasterous. Thanks for all the work you put into her, and I'll keep you up to date on what we do with her....whether you want to know or not....LOL.
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11-06-2012, 09:42 PM
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#57
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtkitchn
We like her....especially my husband who felt too cramped in my old Casita!
Another project is to tint the windows, but my first attempt was disasterous. Thanks for all the work you put into her, and I'll keep you up to date on what we do with her....whether you want to know or not....LOL.
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I bet it will really look nice with tinted windows and should help a bunch with your warm weather.
Please keep me updated,
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11-06-2012, 09:44 PM
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#58
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtkitchn
We finally called Watts and sent them pictures, and they say it is a gas pressure regulator that someone put in there. Anyway, good to know it's nothing that we can't live without.
Next up is the 40 year old bathroom fan; got one on the way. And here's a picture of Evelyn out camping last week. We painted the propane tanks to match the trailer.
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Does the door clear the awning in the picture?
I think the awning will go higher if you need more clearance for the door.
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11-07-2012, 08:16 AM
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#59
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
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The door did not clear the awning....we figured that was why it had the wheel on it.
We tried to get it higher but haven't figured out how yet. As far as I could push the awning up, I couldn't find another hole to anchor it up.
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11-07-2012, 08:21 AM
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#60
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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1973 Avion Le Grande 28ft
Quote:
Originally Posted by mtkitchn
The door did not clear the awning....we figured that was why it had the wheel on it.
We tried to get it higher but haven't figured out how yet. As far as I could push the awning up, I couldn't find another hole to anchor it up.
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It should go up another notch for sure. I think Zip Dee has a video on how to properly open the awning. I had to watch a couple times.
Keep trying you'll get it.
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