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1979 Avion 7.9H (aka 26H) Award-Winning Restored Vintage Travel Trailer

For sale is our 1979 Avion 7.9H (aka 26H) vintage travel trailer an award-winning restoration with a clean, updated interior inspired by the feel of a classic luxury passenger rail car suite.

We exhibited this trailer at the Gilmore Car Museum Vintage Boat & Travel Trailer Rally in Hickory Corners, Michigan, where it won The Gilmore Award at the 2024 Gilmore Car Museum Vintage Boat & Travel Trailer Rally.

My wife designed the restoration with a thoughtful resto-mod approach preserving the character of the original Avion while giving it a distinctive, refined interior style.

Highlights:
1979 Avion 7.9H (26H)
Award-winning restoration
Winner of The Gilmore Award
Luxury passenger rail car-inspired interior theme
Original cabinetry and woodwork intact (except table)
New sink and faucet
New stove
New mattresses
Comforters and bedding included
New luxury commercial-grade carpet tile
New upholstery on dinette benches
New custom curtains
New flat screen TVs
New toilet
New bathroom sink faucet
New HD TV antenna
New marker lights
New Avion-branded exterior decals
Updated appliances and tech
Vintage stereo cassette deck and emergency weather radio sourced and installed
Brake lights and marker lights work
Tows beautifully and easily
Documented curb weight is 5,067 lbs
Titled, registered, and plated in the State of Michigan

This trailer has been stored indoors and kept protected.

Known unfinished items / needs:
Needs all 4 tires replaced
Connect salvaged and installed water heater to water lines
Run new water lines from water heater to kitchen sink
Shower floor has a crack that needs repair
Gas lines should be tested
Aluminum shell on the underside needs to be tacked back into place and buttoned up
Passenger-side rear lower exterior panel is dented/crunched from prior owner damage near the rear wheel to bumper area; it has not been repaired and is not known to affect function or cause water intrusion

This is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive vintage Avion that has already received show recognition and still offers room for the next owner to complete a few remaining details.

Price reflects the trailers rarity, condition, restoration work completed, and known unfinished items. Reasonable offers will be considered after in-person viewing.

Come take a look youll fall in love.

VIN: 60H93308S0797