That reminds me of towing with my old Crown Vic...


Anyways, I pull this combination alot.

Had major sway issues that I tried to fix with equalizer hitches, sway control bars and all that. None seemed to cure it. But this did.

400 lbs of steel and cement block added to the front of the camper. I took part of the under bed storage apart at the front of the camper and added the wt. put it all back together. Wouldn't know it was there unless you where told, and it's at the very front of the camper. Made a HUGE difference. I can tow at 75 mph with just the camper without any sway. With the ATV trailer I can run 65-70 without issue too. And really, 65 is plenty fast with two trailers.

 

When packing up I always put all the heavy supplies (water containers, coolers, and whatnot) in the front part of the TT for the same reasons! To much tongue weight is better than not enough!

 

Thanks for the kind words everyone, and that looks like one fun project with the Avion, there, 9905!

We just got back from an absolutely amazing weekend of beach camping over on the east coast.

 

THAT IS BEACH CAMPING. Everytime we go down to Florida and stay on the beach, it is packed with trailers and motorhomes. Guess you have the inside info. Plus if I would have got an Airstream, yours would have probably been the model that I would look up to when redoing mine. We chose the Avion, I like its build quality and strength, but an Airstream just looks better IMHO.

 

Yeah, there are very few true beachfront camp spots in FL and you have to either book a year in advance or pay through the nose. There are three state parks that are direct, beachfront camping. All are on the east coast (with two being in the Keys) and the prime spots are just about impossible to reserve. There's one particular spot that I try to get and it's reserved EVERY NIGHT from now until Dec 20, 2014 (which is the end of the booking window).

That last pic is certainly misleading as it was taken Sunday afternoon when it was empty, but it was a great trip and, at $115 a night, I couldn't have touched a hotel. That's not an "every weekend" type trip, as most places we stay are sub $30, but it was the wife's birthday, so we went a little nuts.

I almost bought an Avion that was in perfect condition, but the wife insisted with stick with Airstream, and I'm glad we did. It's the whole vintage, Americana, culture thing.

 

THAT IS BEACH CAMPING. Everytime we go down to Florida and stay on the beach, it is packed with trailers and motorhomes. Guess you have the inside info. Plus if I would have got an Airstream, yours would have probably been the model that I would look up to when redoing mine. We chose the Avion, I like its build quality and strength, but an Airstream just looks better IMHO.

 

All you airstream/avion guys are making me want one!

 

For plug-in camping this was the best combo I have had in a camper. Being able to nuke some ramen noodles OR cook a frozen pizza to crispy perfection in the same space is awesome! (I lived in my campers when I worked out of town) I did decide it sucked to have to fire up the genny to make biscuits or cookies when we were dry camping. I could probably just use the 'ole Coleman oven that goes on a stove??

Anyway, that thing is looking great. Nice choice on the cabinets - can't wait to see the finished pics!!

 

Yeah, we typically pick up a frozen pizza or two for the first night while we're setting up camp. LOVE the oven. I never thought we'd use it, but dammit if we don't on almost every trip!

 

Just out taking inventory and getting ready for the next trip soon. Checked out some soft sot in the floor and sure enough I got two rot spots....

The one is by the door entrance which seems to be the common one and is expected with rain water, wet people going in and out, rain threw screen door, and whatnot.

The second one is right next to the bed in the very front of the trailer which has me wondering where the water is coming from. The only place I can figure would be from the window right above it. It is a crank out window that flips up from the bottom (should be fine in rain). However I seem to remember one time (and probably happened more than this once) the floor being wet during a rain storm and the window was open a bit. I believe it was a windy storm and the rain was blowing into the corner of the open window, at least thats what I hope.

If there is anything that is a plus it is both of these rotten spots are on the same side of the trailer, just opposite ends.


Did a little reading already on the internets like: RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels: Floor rot at door, anyone been through it?


But the only thing about being able to jack up the wall to get the new plywood to the edge is I have two interior walls right next to the outside door. I believe these walls are screwed to the ceiling and floor (one wall sides against the fridge) and would have to be unscrewed as well to jack up the wall? Anyone have any helpful tips for me? Camper assemblies are strange to me. lol

I have a coachmen TT.

 

Not looking forward to this floor project at all! I am thinking of putting it off till spring because I am so busy right now and no end in sight till freeze up.

Quickly looking at it I think the front section will be easy. It is where the master bed is and no other obstacles in the way. I am thinking since I will have the bed pulled out I may as well replace the whole front section of flooring with treated plywood. Would treated plywood be a good choice? For sure not using the particle stuff like stock is! lol

The door section is going to suck. Even though the smallest rot spot (about 10x10") it has walls on both sides and linoleum floor...

 

In sure you have thought if this but as you remodel and upgrade components be sure and keep you weight in mind. Especially in the front as that will very quickly have a big impact on your tongue weight.

 

Yeah I have been thinking of the weight and in fact I do want a little more tongue weight. I am not planning on upgrading anything in the camper really, just fix the floor.

However I have been having the thoughts of picking up one of these famous airstreams in whatever condition and remodeling it. Its all the fault of these guys posting all thee cool airstreams! lol

 

So I have my water system emptied and I am thinking whats better, blow out the lines or antifreeze for winter storage (9 months)? There is maybe a tablespoon of water left in the tank now but I can pull the tank out in literally 5 minutes. I can then very easily blow out the lines or fill them with antifreeze.

 

Snow I know it gets a lot colder and for longer out there in MN, but when I winterize I pull my low point drains, then re-cap them and blow everything out till as dry as I can get it, then hook up a little jumper hose (vinyl surgical tubing) to the water pump's suction and fill all the lines (hot water heater is by-passed and drained) with the pink stuff. I'm sure what I do is overkill to some degree but it's less than an hours work and should be good for temps lower than we normally see here.