Avion truck campers - Hundreds of photos

ticki2 wrote:

rastaman33609 wrote:
Its been quiet here, am I the only one working on one of these things?

Yes it has . How about an update on your progress .

Ticki2...Thanks for inquiring, I was starting to think no one cared about these Avions anymore :)

I have gotten all the bad wood out of both wings and the bunk area. I have all the new wood cut and fitted in place.

Next to be done... the wood will be removed to get sealed and protected and then permanently installed.

For the wings I will be using 2 layers of 3/4" exterior ply.(budget did not allow for marine grade) I will be using CPES to seal the plywood, Then a generous coat of 'grabber' primer, then several coats of rustoleum industrial oil paint. The two layers of ply will be reinstalled using Silka glue and screws.

For the bunk area I will be using 1/2" exterior ply, Along the sides and plus in the middle, will be three pieces of 1x8 ceder boards running NS.The gaps will be filled with 1" foam pieces (similar to original) I had the rough cut ceder and it is the right thickness for a good fit with the ply and under the frame.Then a top sheet of 1/2 ply. The ply will also be protected as before.

I plan on using 3" L brackets attached to the ribs and the boards for support. I will also fit boards in between the ribs horizontally which will be screwed down to the boards through the frame.(same for the wings)

Below the front window a strip of 2"x2" 5'long aluminum angle will be attached to the front ribs and the boards.

I am basically using the original design for the bunk but with 'beefed up lumber' and extra supports.

How does that sound for a plan?....

After the wood is in place the tedious job of reinstalling will begin.
I will have to refinish the cabinets, new counter top,and interior paint.

Much more to do