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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-15-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,525
Posted By M2HB
I used mine last summer and it still works good.

I used mine last summer and it still works good.
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-15-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
It has been well over a decade since I rebuilt...

It has been well over a decade since I rebuilt the camper. It was bought new, from the dealer, by my grandfather in 1970. They were really expensive, even back then. I was there when he picked it...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-15-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,890
Posted By M2HB
Avion made several 5th wheel aluminum trailers in...

Avion made several 5th wheel aluminum trailers in the late 1980s. As I recall, they were nicknamed the Whale.

Fleetwood quit making them around the same time they quit making the aluminum Avions....
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-15-2024, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,751
Posted By M2HB
There is a reason you hardly ever see an Avion...

There is a reason you hardly ever see an Avion with frame issues.

Their 34’ trailer has a 6” rectangular tube flame with a 4” rectangular tube, where the triple independent, leaf spring axles...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-27-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,559
Posted By M2HB
Nice job on your Avion. I rebuilt my 1969...

Nice job on your Avion.

I rebuilt my 1969 C-11 about 12 years ago.

I am now rebuilding my 1988 34’ Avion.

Where did you get your aluminum refrigerator vent?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-16-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,525
Posted By M2HB
Dan, It is good to see you still using your...

Dan,

It is good to see you still using your A/C, and now with solar.

Awesome job.

I haven’t used my camper for a few years. I’m going to use it this summer so it will get a workout.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-11-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
Just think about how many other brands of campers...

Just think about how many other brands of campers that were made in 1969 would still be around.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-25-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,893
Posted By M2HB
I don’t know who could build a frame for you. ...

I don’t know who could build a frame for you. You need someone local so you can tell them what you want and check measurements against your shell. I imagine any builder would use the old frame as a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-17-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,608
Posted By M2HB
I agree. They are beautiful trailers, but...

I agree.

They are beautiful trailers, but they aren’t cheap to repair.

The sale price did t leave any margin for repairs, without being in it upside down, economically.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-03-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 113,066
Posted By M2HB
Nice idea on the frame repair. I’m glad you were...

Nice idea on the frame repair. I’m glad you were able to save it.

It is too bad that Airstream went so cheap with their frames. Especially when you consider the cost of these trailers.

Just...
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-19-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
I’m still using the camper. I need to do a...

I’m still using the camper.

I need to do a little maintenance on it. I just need to get the time to do it.


The major remaining item is to replace the plexiglass windows.
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-18-2020, 05:22 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
Welcome to the forum. It looks like someone...

Welcome to the forum.

It looks like someone has done a lot of work on that camper already.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-08-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,102
Posted By M2HB
I haven’t been in this forum for a long time so I...

I haven’t been in this forum for a long time so I just read this thread.

If you are doing a frame off restoration, that would be where you can really access what needs to be done.

For me, if...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-08-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,703
Posted By M2HB
Those are nice looking trailers. Hopefully...

Those are nice looking trailers.

Hopefully there are more pictures coming.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-07-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
Well, it has been a while since I reported in. ...

Well, it has been a while since I reported in.

I still have the camper/trailer and it works great.

I did have a major problem, a couple years ago, when my 25,000# rated coupler failed. It...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-07-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,267
Posted By M2HB
DavidsonOverlander, Good luck on your...

DavidsonOverlander,

Good luck on your rebuild. They are definitely worth the effort. I recently got back from a 4000 mile trip. You would be surprised how many people ask about it.
Even though...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-02-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,267
Posted By M2HB
I hated loading and unloading my C-11. That is...

I hated loading and unloading my C-11. That is why I built a trailer for it.

There is no getting around the low head room of the Cabover bed.

I put 80 gallons of water in mine. 49 gallons...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-15-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,144
Posted By M2HB
Great job. It looks like you can enjoy it for...

Great job. It looks like you can enjoy it for years to come.

I need to do some work on my 34’ Avion. I haven’t used it in years.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-23-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 55,870
Posted By M2HB
I wish you the best in a full recovery. Material...

I wish you the best in a full recovery. Material things can be replaced, but your life can't be. It looks like your pickup sure helped save your life. The man up above was looking out after you.
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-16-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 113,066
Posted By M2HB
I think you are correct. There is no doubt that...

I think you are correct. There is no doubt that the frames were too weak. It could be the quality of the steel or just the thickness of the steel, or a combination of both. Either way, they were...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-04-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
I know some folks pressurize the camper with a...

I know some folks pressurize the camper with a large fan and then soap the area with a mixure of dish soap and water to look for the bubbles. The other option since you are in Michigan is to take it...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-18-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,126
Posted By M2HB
I haven't had to rebuilt mine yet, but these are...

I haven't had to rebuilt mine yet, but these are great instructions and part #s.

Great job.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,845
Posted By M2HB
Jim, you are correct about the way the 34' Avion...

Jim, you are correct about the way the 34' Avion tows. I have had several TT that I have towed over the years and the 34' Avion is about as close to a 5th wheel as you are going to get, for...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-17-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,343
Posted By M2HB
I have owned a 1988 model for many years and they...

I have owned a 1988 model for many years and they are certainly well built. It looks as if you really got a good deal on yours. Enjoy it, because it will certainly last a few generations if it is...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-17-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
Posted By M2HB
You have found one of the best trailers out...

You have found one of the best trailers out there. I have a 1988 model and they are as tough as they come. If taken care of, they will last several generations.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-08-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By M2HB
It is important to keep the ground as close as...

It is important to keep the ground as close as possible to your weld. If your ground allows current to go through bearings or other surfaces like them it can ruin them by creating an arc across...
Forum: Vintage Kin 04-06-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Posted By M2HB
I have a 1969 Avion C-11 camper that has been in...

I have a 1969 Avion C-11 camper that has been in the family since new and a 1988 34' Avion trailer that we have owned since the early 1990s. Both are very well built. The Avion's frame is much...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-09-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,563
Posted By M2HB
Nice looking trailer. Does that one have the...

Nice looking trailer. Does that one have the independent leaf springs? Those Avions are well built and I think you are going to enjoy it. I would definitely repipe the polybutelene piping with PEX.
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-24-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 90,923
Posted By M2HB
Wow, Nice job on the SS. That will certainly...

Wow, Nice job on the SS. That will certainly last you for another 50+ years.:clap:
Forum: Axles 01-29-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,842
Posted By M2HB
All the axles should have a bend in the middle...

All the axles should have a bend in the middle for camber. That is the was it has been done for many decades.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-19-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,836
Posted By M2HB
If it was my trailer I wouldn't hesitate a second...

If it was my trailer I wouldn't hesitate a second to build a new frame for it. I would consider 6" or 7" standard structural channel for the main members and 3" or 4" cross members. I like to build...
Forum: Vintage Kin 12-19-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
High quality work as always. I can't wait to see...

High quality work as always. I can't wait to see the interior go in. What are you planning for the heater?
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-24-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,937
Posted By M2HB
I wonder if the damage was from a blown tire or...

I wonder if the damage was from a blown tire or the trailer being too low to the ground?
Forum: Axles 11-18-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,369
Posted By M2HB
What is the starting angle of your current axle? ...

What is the starting angle of your current axle? Flexiride has adjustable torsion arms with splines. You can adjust them in about 30 minutes, if you are slow. You don't want the starting angle...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-03-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,735
Posted By M2HB
Be careful with Powder Coating a frame with...

Be careful with Powder Coating a frame with rubber torsion axles. Powder Coating requires heat, and the rubber in the torsion axles don't like heat.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-15-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,735
Posted By M2HB
There are large semi truck trailers that have...

There are large semi truck trailers that have aluminum framed trailers. They work fine, but they are very expensive. As stated above, you have to allow for the strength difference. For the minimum...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-15-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
You could just get the cover powder coated in a...

You could just get the cover powder coated in a silver color.
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-04-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By M2HB
Please post some pictures when it is done.

Please post some pictures when it is done.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-29-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,663
Posted By M2HB
It looks like a real gem to me. I think that it...

It looks like a real gem to me. I think that it will give you many years of enjoyment.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-21-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By M2HB
If designers wanted them to last a long time they...

If designers wanted them to last a long time they would make more of them today out of aluminum like the old ones that are still around after about 50 years. They want to make a quick buck and all...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-20-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By M2HB
Once you rebuild a vintage trailer you not only...

Once you rebuild a vintage trailer you not only know what is in it, you know that it was done right. That is something that you can't say when you buy a new one. Besides, the quality is so bad on...
Forum: Axles 09-20-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,325
Posted By M2HB
The process is still the same so the info is...

The process is still the same so the info is still applicable. By the way, the earlier poster that put a 3,500# axle under his low 2,200# trailer does make sense since rubber torsion axles start...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-14-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 96,084
Posted By M2HB
The fans look great. Jim, I can't wait to...

The fans look great.

Jim, I can't wait to see the 50 amp conversion thread. I have a 34' Avion that I haven't used in years and if I use it again, I will probably do that conversion.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-07-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 26,405
Posted By M2HB
I'm glad to see that you have that fine jewel...

I'm glad to see that you have that fine jewel back on the road. Congratulations on all the fine work that you have accomplished.
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-05-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
The mount didn't turn out too bad. I wanted it...

The mount didn't turn out too bad. I wanted it solid, yet I wanted to be able to adjust the height with just one pin or remove the entire box assemble with one pin. I also wanted the mount built so...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-04-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
I'm still trying to finish my tongue mount. I'm...

I'm still trying to finish my tongue mount. I'm making it adjustable up and down to clear the LP tanks from 20# steel tanks to 40# aluminum tanks. Currently I have 30# steel tanks, but I'm going to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-02-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,130
Posted By M2HB
I'm trying out TorkLift's Power Armor Max box on...

I'm trying out TorkLift's Power Armor Max box on my Avion C-11 trailer. This large box will allow the addition of up to 5 more batteries. I doubt that I will use all of them because I would end up...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-02-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 247,111
Posted By M2HB
When you get the anodized interior done, you will...

When you get the anodized interior done, you will have one of the finest looking Avion C-11 campers in existance. That is going to look awesome.
Forum: Axles 08-26-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,429
Posted By M2HB
If it was in the center and both axles were the...

If it was in the center and both axles were the same then it is probably the factory bend. If it is off center, even if it was done at the factory, it is "NOT" correct. The bow is designed to allow...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-22-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,974
Posted By M2HB
I changed out the old Thetford valve on my Avion...

I changed out the old Thetford valve on my Avion to the more common Valterra. I used the same valve when I installed a Gray Water tank.
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