67avion
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From what I've seen on the web this is exactly the sort of camper I would buy if I bought a new rig. I've got my hands full with restoring another American Classic so that's not an option at this point. However, everything about this camper is in line with the thinking behind the Avion: Aluminum frame and exterior; light and nimble; but beautiful and functional. I suspect that the resale value of these campers will be substantial since there is so little to go wrong, especially with rot and water damage. From what I've seen I think these guys have it right.
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barndogg wrote:Hey Guys I found this picture of the woodlook interior on their 10 foot truck camper on livinlites website , it sure does warm up that interior.
Very nice!! I agree barndogg, it does warms up the interior nicely. I have to admit, I also like the standard interior. I think alot of people would say it is to sterile but IMHO it looks nice.
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rehoppe
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I'm guessing that the 'wood look' is a vinyl? Think I'd pick the bare alum. over the vinyl in t0 years. Peeling vinyl tends to be nasty.
If I didn't like the flat alum. finish, I'd use a round wire brush in a drill and 'accent' with the swirly pattern. Maybe just on cabinet frames, or on just the cabinet doors?
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67avion wrote:From what I've seen on the web this is exactly the sort of camper I would buy if I bought a new rig. I've got my hands full with restoring another American Classic so that's not an option at this point. However, everything about this camper is in line with the thinking behind the Avion: Aluminum frame and exterior; light and nimble; but beautiful and functional. I suspect that the resale value of these campers will be substantial since there is so little to go wrong, especially with rot and water damage. From what I've seen I think these guys have it right.
I agree. As an Airstream owner and enthusiast I really like the all aluminum concept of this line. We didn't buy one when we were in the market last year, however, because LivinLite didn't offer a camper quite large enough with the features we were looking for. Perhaps in the future if they come out with something just a little larger with a north-south queen bed.
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If it did leak, and it probably will eventually, would you get mold forming in out of the way places on Aluminum???
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rehoppe
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woodhog wrote:If it did leak, and it probably will eventually, would you get mold forming in out of the way places on Aluminum???
Quite possibly in the insulation. I'm assuming that it has insulation, although I've not verified that.
Truth is, a camper doesn't have to Leak to get mold. You just have to use it and not let it dry thoroughly?
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rexlion
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rehoppe wrote:I'm guessing that the 'wood look' is a vinyl? Think I'd pick the bare alum. over the vinyl in t0 years. Peeling vinyl tends to be nasty.
If I didn't like the flat alum. finish, I'd use a round wire brush in a drill and 'accent' with the swirly pattern. Maybe just on cabinet frames, or on just the cabinet doors?
Azdel composite, not vinyl.
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rehoppe
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rexlion wrote:rehoppe wrote:I'm guessing that the 'wood look' is a vinyl? Think I'd pick the bare alum. over the vinyl in t0 years. Peeling vinyl tends to be nasty.
If I didn't like the flat alum. finish, I'd use a round wire brush in a drill and 'accent' with the swirly pattern. Maybe just on cabinet frames, or on just the cabinet doors?
Azdel composite, not vinyl.
Is it anywhere as light as the aluminum cabinets? Looks good, I guess from the pics. I've just looked at too many old trailers with the 'photo finish' peeling off. Cause I tend to be a bit of a 'Houndog', and don't spend a lot on my RVs.
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My question would be, if there is a teperature differance between inside and outside, like say the air on , on a hot Florida day, will the aluminum sweat inside. Will these TCs be more prone to unwanted condensation?
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rehoppe
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Can anyone tell me what AZDEL Composite is?
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