![]() ![]() **Some of the items listed above are Amazon Affiliate links program. Cordless Drill & Drill bits (3/16″ or #11 drill bit with these particular size rivets) *Be sure to figure out what size drill bit you will need for your specific size rivet.Aluminum Rivets (We used 3/16″ x 5/8″ Large Diameter Aluminum Rivets because we are securing the sheet metal to the trailer frame.) *See below for tips on choosing the correct rivet.However, all pop rivets (or blind rivets) work in the same way, which is the type we used in this situation on our vintage Avion travel trailer. Most trailers use rivets in some form or fashion, and unfortunately, this information may not answer all your riveting questions because there are multiple types of rivets out there. I will also include a list of tools and supplies you will need for your project. This video shows you the steps and tools you will need to complete your riveting project on your trailer. If you have a vintage aluminum trailer, like an Avion, Silver Streak, Streamliner, Boles Aero, or Airstream, you will eventually have loose rivets. To reiterate, checking your belly pan for missing rivets is something I highly recommend. This video shows you what we used to replace the loose and missing rivets in our 1973 25′ Avion LeGrande belly pan and how we did it. Always take the time to check for loose screws, bolts and/or rivets, as well as essential components of your trailer to ensure a longer life for your trailer and safer travels for your family. I think it’s an important safety tip when traveling with an aluminum trailer or any trailer. That’s why I want to share what we learned with you. This advice probably saved me thousands of dollars of damage or even a possible accident on the highway if the belly pan would have fallen off while driving. I guess it’s something to expect since the trailer is 47 years young, but since I was new to Avion ownership, it was not on my mind to repair it. When I climbed under our trailer to check the underbelly, I made a scary discovery. ![]() Not something we were thinking about at the time, but we’re sure glad we listened to them. We learned from other Avion owners that you should often check your underbelly for loose or missing rivets. Once we receive your item, we'll send you a replacement.But really, let’s talk Rivets for a bit. We'll send you a return shipping label at our expense. We'll replace it at no cost after you've returned the original item. We'll process your refund within 3-5 business days of receiving the items in unused, new condition.ĭid we accidentally send you the wrong item, or was an item damaged during shipment? ![]()
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