Gas Station Discounts
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Why Aren’t Avions Shiny?
Today I received a comment asking why Avions are dull. “I would think a polish and good wax would be a good idea. Any thoughts?” And I have more than thoughts, I have an explanation. And given this isn’t the first time I’ve fielded a similar question, I figure I might as well share my feedback outside of the comments.
Avion C11 Truck Camper For Sale
How to find, inspect, and purchase a vintage Avion truck camper and avoid scams, disappointment, rot, corrosion, and common other pitfalls.
Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum
A lot of our route is flexible, given the winter weather. But the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum has been on our list of stops ever since we discovered that they also have an 1970 Avion truck camper on display—the same year as ours! Unlike ours, it has been maintained in its original condition. This includes the original and rather strange three jack point formation and period interior.
On the Road Again
With the C11 Avion Ultra truck camper shell reassembled, we return to our road trip. This time, we head west. First stop: Oklahoma! Almost...
Avion Ultra Truck Camper Floor Plan
We have looked at a lot of truck campers. Like any home search, there are things we love and things we dislike. One of the many appealing aspects of the Avion is its layout. There is a large table, wide…
Charging A Laptop on 12 Volts
I bought my MacBook Air back in 2013 because it was lightweight and had a long battery life. Yet, no matter how long that battery life may be, it’s never going to be long enough to not require recharging while…
Wiring From Scratch
In which I tackle everything electrical in a truck camper or RV: batteries, converters, inverters, fuse boxes, surge protectors, wire gauges, and much more.
State Of The Avion
In which the adventurers discover hidden gems and secret rot when inspecting the interior of the prized Avion Ultra truck camper.
Avion Ultra: Removal
After three days of desperately keeping the Avion on our truck, now we are faced with the challenge of getting it off our truck.