Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own

[AlanM]

Hello to all!
Just inherited a 1984 Avion.
As it was covered by a huuuuge protective cover/tarp, I don't know any more than that.
Here is the VIN - 1EE1R3022E9303878
I'm hoping someone has a decoder or way of telling me the wonders that await me under the tarp.

I'll be towing it home next summer with my 2000 7.3L Excursion.
I think they will make a great team.
-AL

[silverloaf]

Gotta love those barn finds!

[AlanM]

Yeah, I'm pretty excited!
Looking forward to sleeping in a real bed when camping.
Been tenting for 20 years.

The trailer belonged to my brother-in-law, who was meticulous and kept everything pristine, so, other than some tire rot and maybe pack the bearings(probably overkill, but I do that to every vehicle I buy) I think it will be in perfect condition other than normal wear.

[silverloaf]

Keep that 7.3L rolling!

[Razorback]

Welcome, Al! Congratulations on your Avion! Looking forward to seeing it AND your Excursion.

We have a 1995 F-250 7.3L PowerStroke with 158,000 miles, and a 1987 34W. I added a tuner a year or so ago.... Really woke mine up, but I think the 2000 model year was already tuned wayyyyy better than ours...... Sept 1994 build date.

You are gonna love your combination.

[Salty]

30R?

[Razorback]

30R?

It sure is......

[AlanM]

It is 30 ft.
Rear bedroom has two beds...planning on changing that.
Have to go through it and learn this unit.
I have ALL the documentation.
Owner's Manual is pristine.
Need to give it a bath, now that it is out of Minnesota and in Central Florida.
I believe that good ol' dish soap and water is the recommended cleaning liquid?
What I've done so far...
New tires - done - including spare.
New wheel bearings - Ran cold to the touch, all the way down to FL!
Towed like a dream... kinda expected that, considering that it weighs about the same as my Excursion.
Proven Industries Model 2516-J Trailer Lock with hardened steel puck and wheel boots so I can sleep at night...
Got our first reservation at St. George's Island State Park for November '23, so I have some months to get this thing ready.

[KYAvion]

Great model! We’ve got a 30R as well.

Your trip to St George Island sounds fun. We use to go there quite a bit many years ago (before the Avion).

[AlanM]

We're meeting up with friends from Birmingham. Got three sites reserved.
It's gonna be great!