Refurbishment Projects

Rock Guard Rescue-Avion Trailer, PT 1

We purchased our 1973 Avion in September 2016. Quite a birthday present for me if I…
Keeping RV Cabinetry in Tip Top Shape

There is no doubt that one of the key features of vintage trailers is their craftsmanship…
Inexpensive Handy Counter Extension Project-Under $30 in Under 30 Minutes

We love our Avion, but lets face it, at under 200 sq. feet there is precious…
Replacing the Front Window Gasket (Glass Bead)

Not the most “romantic” or instant joy repair….but a necessity for sure! Our Avion had its…
Our Baby Has New Clothes! Our New Zipdee Awning Systems

In June of 2018 our “Pewter Palace” got a new set of “clothes! Our original main…
Avion Medalions and Emblems and more….including Resource List

Clearly anyone who owns an Avion understands that they are historic preservationists in the most fundamental…
April Trip to the “Motherland”, (Cayo)

2018 will go down as the winter that never ends…yes, it is April- long past the…
Rear Bumper Storage Ideas for Vintage Avion Travel Trailers

In our travel last summer to Michigan and Indiana, we stopped by Cayo Service & Repair…
Ceiling Fan Restoration, Phase 1

Most Avions made in the 1980’s through 90’s began using the 14″ square roof vents, some…
Bathroom facelift-May 2017

I spent a few days making up new curtains and the shower curtain for our bathroom…