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by silverloaf
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Bellypan question
Replies: 11
Views: 7448

Re: Bellypan question

Well stated, Salty. I went with galvanized mainly because I couldn't get aluminum without sacrificing my first-born. ;) . Odd that I lived in the Motor City but couldn't get it reasonably. I remember having to strategically re-arrange the wood ramps & piers and jack stands to remove the belly pa...
by silverloaf
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Bellypan question
Replies: 11
Views: 7448

Re: Bellypan question

Thank you both Jason/Silverloaf, It seems the tank uninstall/re-install is its own major subtask. I've been avoiding the bellypan as I don't want my Avion to be offline due to repairs (I want to be able to use it). One thought is to hire a contractor to help me (this shortens the duration of the pr...
by silverloaf
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Bellypan question
Replies: 11
Views: 7448

Re: Bellypan question

Rostam- I raised our trailer gradually until I got the frame roughly 12"-14" off the ground. I also targeted getting the tires off the ground about 1". This enabled me to remove them, work on the suspension & brakes and re-install them without a big hassle. Of course, you trailer ...
by silverloaf
Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 6
Views: 17703

Re: What is this?

Based upon your recent pic, I believe it is a gas or air purge valve. Perhaps it was used to evacuate air in the line when the main gas valve is opened/closed after factory testing, or maybe after replacing a water heater. Could it be a 34V exclusive because of it length? Our 30P certainly doesn't h...
by silverloaf
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Avion 30P Underbelly Aluminum sheet
Replies: 4
Views: 1263

Re: Avion 30P Underbelly Aluminum sheet

First of all, if your trailer is like most, the gas line is usually made from copper. It is non-ferrous and will not create sparks if dragged on the ground. I would agree that Avion could have done a better job of securing the gas line under the belly pan. It is one of many modifications I made whil...
by silverloaf
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 6
Views: 17703

Re: What is this?

Can you show a larger picture? Can you determine whether they are water or gas? If water, perhaps the the valve is cold water “in” and the other is hot “out”?
by silverloaf
Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: 12 volt compressor refrigerators
Replies: 10
Views: 12327

Re: 12 volt compressor refrigerators

Nova Cool 9000dc looks like a very nice fridge. I did an on-line search and found it is available as AC/DC as well as DC only.

Due to a boom in RV-ing (possibly COVID-driven last year), there are huge supply chain shortages on RV accessories like this.
by silverloaf
Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Avion 30P Underbelly Aluminum sheet
Replies: 4
Views: 1263

Re: Avion 30P Underbelly Aluminum sheet

The Bolts of the underbelly of my Avion have all rusted and the whole sheet from the middle to the back bumper has almost completely detached. How can I GLUE it or attach it some other method? The sheet i svery deteriorated but still works. I cannot afford to have it redone... I want to do an easy ...
by silverloaf
Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: 1961 T-27 tandem Axle spring size
Replies: 4
Views: 5012

Re: 1961 T-27 tandem Axle spring size

Our ‘88 30P has 4-leaf springs. It is tandem axle. It weighs roughly 6000# dry. I recall replacing one while I had the suspension apart. I vaguely remember the spec was 25-1/4”. It was located on the curb side measured 25–3/4”. I decided to replace it because curb side takes the brunt of pot holes, ...
by silverloaf
Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: 1961 T-27 tandem Axle spring size
Replies: 4
Views: 5012

Re: 1961 T-27 tandem Axle spring size

Anyone know where I might find a leaf spring to replace the broken one on my 1961 T-27 tandem Axle? Camping trip coming soon...😕 Looks like six leaves and Eye to Eye length: 25-1/4". Do Avions have 3,500 lb axles? I found some five leaf ones that are rated at 3,500 lbs. Wish there were parts l...