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by cdnunn01
Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Ah, ok I see what you mean about the snaps. That would definitely be a better option. My only concern would be that since that flap moves it could potentially release tension on the tarp but perhaps not. If this new method doesn't work then we will certainly be giving that a try! It's a really good ...
by cdnunn01
Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Well, we tested it out last night using 1.5" PVC pipe as the roller bar... It doesn't work. It has way too much flex in it ant the connection points. So we went back to Lowes and tested in the aisle the metal conduit like we originally thought we'd go with, and because that also has to be conne...
by cdnunn01
Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Thanks! So here's the issue... This trailer had no awning and no roller bar thing for the awning. It only has the side and middle bars and the c channel rail. We've looked into a replacement and its gonna cost us between $1000-$2000 to get that replaced, depending on the brand. Apparently we only ha...
by cdnunn01
Mon Sep 11, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Finally!!!!! We have our After pics ready!!!

Here ya go!

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP ... VXdGRNT3hR
by cdnunn01
Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Oh, and her name is Ava. :-)
by cdnunn01
Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

We have nearly completed our very long to do list for our renovations, with only minor little touch ups here and there. Man oh man was it a long of work in a very short amount of time, but we nailed the look we were going for! I'm about to post the Before pics. Like I said, she looks amazing in the ...
by cdnunn01
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Re: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Good morning from Kentucky! Well its been a busy week so far, so needless to say I still have no pics posted yet. They are coming very soon though! Our Avion is a true gem in our eyes! She's been remodeled by the previous owner and in very good working order, with the except of one the fans that I s...
by cdnunn01
Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!
Replies: 18
Views: 2548

Hello from a new 1977 28ft owner!

Good morning everyone!

We just purchased our 1977 28ft LaGrande yesterday and are so excited to start this new adventure! I'm sure we are gonna need helpful advise along the way since we have never owned a travel trailer before. We will post pics soon!

Christine & Mark