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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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How to SAVE $$ with Annual State Camping Passes!
LOOKING TO SAVE $$ CAMPING??? When planning a trip through multiple states, it is worth the time to check what sorts, if any Annual State Park Passes states may offer. State passes vary. Some only exempt or discount day pass entry fees, others discount camping fees, and the entry fee is waived. If you or…
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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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Adjusting to Life on the Road…some slight changes to the way we connect to you!
Please read for some important and timely information about how we will be bringing you more content in the future as we have embarked on our full time RV life! For 2023 we will be traveling to Alaska for 3 months then down the west coast. Come along for the adventure by joining us on…
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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:…
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AVION Trailer- New Black Tank Installation, 2022-Tips, Sources and more!
A little background to this story.…..In the summer of 2021 our original black tank had a major failure- sadly solely by human error. We had inadvertently threw “on” the tank warmer fuse during our MORryde install. The PO had not installed a heat override- so if you install tank warmers please also install that auto…