Howdy

[RogerDodger]

Hi folks! First of I want to thank the admin and moderators for having a forum for this site. I am letting you in on a secret. I am a spy. I don't own an Avion trailer but a 22 foot 1963 Avalair trailer. It was built in Baroda, Michigan, maybe 10 or 20 miles from the Benton Harbor Avion factory.
I am spying because the trailers are cousins of each other, and many parts and building techniques are the same. Three Avion engineers started the company which only lasted about three years.
I plan on beginning restoration beginning in the Spring of 2023. I want to keep it as original as possible, minus the asbestos floor tiles! I just bought it this summer after waiting more than 10 years from seeing it the first time.
I will be needing a lot of advice since this is the first trailer I have tried to restore. I want to do it right, that is why I am here.

[MarkB]

Howdy. Me and your trailer are same age. Don’t know who looks better. I’ve had my avion a few months now. Been doing some work on it. I can’t believe the number of rivets that were used, never see that again for sure. Looks like yours is same build quality. Good luck!

[RogerDodger]

Thanks! I was born in 1955, so I am just a few years older than you. I don't know how my old body will adapt to working on this project.

[Razorback]

Ha ha ha... i am the same age as your trailer, too!!!

Welcome to the forum! We are glad to have you here. I have read about Avalair... might have some info stored.. I will need to look. But.... Congratulations on your Avalair!

[RogerDodger]

Thanks! I see that you are quite active in the forums. Thanks for your help and for seeing if you have any information on the Avalair.

[KYAvion]

Welcome! Look forward to be seeing your progress!

[Razorback]

I looked and looked for pictures I know I have saved somewhere, but I could not find them.

[RogerDodger]

Thanks for looking. It will show up someday when you least suspect it.