Category: Refurbishment Projects
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….And then we heard a “POP”! OH NO, that didn’t sound good!
Thank goodness we were home, just sitting in our Avion living room. We heard a pop back in our rear bedroom. Yikes, what just happened??!! Mind you, that is where ALL our mechanicals are on this 1987 32s model! Kevin reacted quickly and realized we had left the water pump on after using it 15…
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UNIQUE REAR Rock Guard install!
This article is about retro-fitting an original Avion rock guard to use on our REAR window of our 1087 32S model. This production year the rear bedroom had the same window system as the trailer front window. We were lucky enough (in 2019) to find a circa ’80s original front Rock guard that we could…
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Hot Water Tank Maintenance- the FLUSH!
This is part of a regular RV maintenance check list. It should be done AT LEAST annually. Even for part time RV Use. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: -access to fresh water supply -POTABLE fresh water hose with narrow tube style sprayer wand attached. (Camco sells) -New anode rod, pet your hot water heater brand specs.…
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Even in Sunny AZ – Our Winter Requires Some Weatherproofing!
Brrr baby! For those of you in the deep freeze, and for those of us where even in AZ it can get down in high teens to low 20s at night here is what we have done in our first winter full timing! Mid January snow in Benson AZ. Still dipping down into the high…
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Drain Pipe Gunk Build-up!
As part of our stationary winter months’ punch list of routine maintenance…. It was CLEAN THE BATH AND KITCHEN SINK PIPES AND TRAPS yesterday and today! Fun is!!! Total grossness! Grease. Yuck and more yuck! WHAT MAKES IT WORSE….is that we pride ourselves on being very diligent in not (as much at all possible) to…
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Fish in My Grey Tank??
Fish is NOT what I want in our grey tank! Can you imagine the stench on a hot summer week? Yuck! Perhaps you have never thought about this but ANY TIME you make tuna salad or use any canned fish product (salmon, oysters, classic, sardines etc.) You are faced with how to deal with the…
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Zip Dee Window Awning Lock Latches-Why Do I Need Awnings??
Why are awnings important? Steps to install Zip Dee window awning travel locks/latches. Includes VIDEO on how they work, tips on install as well as resources to purchase for your RV.
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Replacing the “Rub Rail” Exterior Vinyl Strips-Sources, Options, & Tips
Tips on where to find new replacements for your rub rail, tips on installation and photos of existing rub rails in various conditions. Rub Rail maintenance too! Even a way to paint your existing rub rail instead of replacing! Great article for DIY-ers! Includes LINKS to products and supplies.
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I Put it Somewhere….but Where is it? Tips for Organizing in Small Spaces
As many of you now know Kevin and I are striking out on our full time Avion life adventure in just a couple months. Your probably tired of seeing my periodic “days to go” count down on our Facebook Page! (Thanks for not complaining out loud!) In this blog post I am going to cover:…
ThePewterPalace-Our Love Affair with Avions 