Wow! Two weeks from today the 2009 Silver Avion Fellowship Reunion will begin. We are all excited to see many friends and gain more insight into the caring...
Noah, Watch out on the inner grease seals. There are two different ones, both of which fit the outer diameter of the opening in the back of the hub, but...
Just finished replacing all the rusty latches on the storage bins. Glad that chore is done. Really makes it look better. Dale 1982 34V 1992 Chevy Suburban...
Dale, Where did you get your latches, and what procedure did you use to remove the old and then attach the new latches? I'm assuming you put on stainless...
Replacement latches in stainless: From Nielsen Sessions Sales NielsenSessions.com. I tried to order them on the phone, but was instructed to order them on...
Dale, Thanks so much for all the detailed help on latch replacement. I never did understand why Avion cut corners on something like that when they put all...
In avioncampingandrestoration@yahoogroups.com, noiva <fredwurtz@ wrote: One more question - what type of rivet did you use? A pop rivet, solid rivet, or...
Dale, Thanks again for all the help. I checked out the pictures in the Photo section also, and then remembered I had actually looked at them before. I...
Hi Dale, Thanks for the clear instructions! I know this will help many folks who wish to replace the old latches. One note of caution: you mentioned use of...
Hello all... So, I recently "fell into" the ownership of a wonderful, older Avion. While I am COMPLETELY smittin with it's silver curves and solidity, I am...
Tim, Also note that you can use pop rivets that have solid heads too. After installation the heads can be trimmed and burnished with a special tool and they...
Rol, Thanks. Actually, I have a bunch of those Olympic rivets and the shaver tool! That tool was very pricey, but you are correct that it leaves the...
Jamie, Welcome to the Avion forum! Do explore the information in our message archives and the related websites we mentioned in your welcome message. If you...
Aluminum pop rivets come with an aluminum or steel mantle. Make sure to purchase aluminum rivets with an aluminum mantle. Bill 1987 Avion 30P Ocala, Florida...
Hi Jamie. Welcome to the Avion Restoration Forum. Pertaining to the floor rot you discovered in your trailer, you might start by reading the attached...
I think I'm going to use Olympic rivets, which are all aluminum. Thanks for the reminder! Best, Tim 1983 Avion 30P 1989 Avion 34X (For Sale) 2003 Suburban...
Bill, I can't get this link to come up. Any ideas? I'd really like to see your pictures. http :// www . silveravion .com/ FloorRepairIndex . htm Tim ...
If there is a clear concise document describing the advantages (or not so much) of the various technologies used in Avion trailers, please point me to it. ...
I'm going to replace my clearance lights, does anyone know what size Olympic rivet I will need to secure the new lights on the trailer? I plan on getting exact...
... Do you think even I Know better?....LOL! "I think that carrying on a life that is meant to be private, in public, is a breach of taste, common sense, and...
Hi Tim. I just the link again and it seems to be working. Another thing you could try is going to www.Silveravion.com and click on Maintenance. ...
Hi Dale. You are correct, the lights that are available from NAPA are identical to the orginal rubber based lights except they only have one bulb. ...
Thanks, Bill, I'll contact my NAPA store and see if they can order them. I'll also contact Truck-Lite to see where theirs are available. In the picture on...
Hi all, I forgot that the forums don't allow embedded pictures. I shall try to see if I can figure out a way that you all can see the pics, as of right...
Hi Lon, You can post the photos into a new photo album that y0ou can create right here in the forum photos page. To follow our forum convention please name the...
Dale, If you want those lights to be service free for many years, coat the rivets, all internal and mounting hardware and conductors, and the bulb bases with...
Avion Folks, John on the Boondocking with Solar forum built a very nice mounting system for his solar panel setup. The feet are mounted to the roof with...
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