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Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:04 pm
by 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
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:06 pm
by silverloaf
Gotta love those barn finds!
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:22 am
by 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.
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:46 pm
by silverloaf
Keep that 7.3L rolling!
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:40 pm
by 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.
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:10 pm
by Salty
30R?
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:00 am
by Razorback
Salty wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:10 pm30R?
It sure is......
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:40 pm
by 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.
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:00 pm
by 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).
Re: Grew up with trailers, finally getting one of my own
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:19 pm
by AlanM
We're meeting up with friends from Birmingham. Got three sites reserved.
It's gonna be great!