Buying a New Trillium - Looking for user input

[John Hall]

Hello,

I am currently looking at buying a new Trillium and am looking for input from anyone who has purchased one in the last couple years. Wondering about quality, maintenance issues, services, etc. I won't be able to see it prior to purchase and have some reservations. Can anyone help?

[Matt in SV]

What size and floorplan are you looking at? I have an Escape, but from the outside they are kind if hard to tell apart! I'm sure you'll get some useful feedback. I would say it might be worth looking at comparable Escape models just so you have the full picture.

Regards,

Matt

[John Hall]

Originally Posted by Matt in SV

What size and floorplan are you looking at? I have an Escape, but from the outside they are kind if hard to tell apart! I'm sure you'll get some useful feedback. I would say it might be worth looking at comparable Escape models just so you have the full picture.

Regards,

Matt

I am looking at a 15 foot model with no bathroom. I have researched both models and there are many similarities. However given my location the Trillium from the warm state of Califorina? is perhaps my best option. Also the Escape is a few grand and lbs. more than the Trillium. I am open to all options and recommendations. Thank You very much. John

[PaulOWindsor]

John : I've just today confirmed an order for a new Cali-Trillium 1500...& like you, ours will be the front dinette version.

Since we're both in the midst of getting trailers...I thought I'd say hello !!

Cheers, P.

[John Hall]

Paul, what options did you opt for such as, air, fan, fridge, heater, awning etc? Thank you John

[PaulOWindsor]

John : Well OK...I'm at home right now, but I'll do my best to remember them all...

1) Crank out awning
2) Bigger fridge
3) Microwave
4) Upgraded sink/range combo
5) Porta-potty & cabinet (under the forward/starboard seat)
6) water heater
7) Alum wheels
8) Front window & shield
9) Max-Air fan
10) Maple doors
11) Blue stripes (rather than green)

I think that's about it...as best I can remember.

Perhaps we may be able to bring it to Bolerama 2011...we'll see how things go !!

Cheers, P.

[John Hall]

Thanks so much everyone for the feedback. It has been very helpful. One last question - what is everyone's take on air conditioning? We normally tent and backpack, but thought it might be nice to have the extra comfort of home. Only concern is that we are VERY tall and worried about headroom while cooking, etc! Look forward to hearing your take. We will likely post a separate thread regarding air just to catch some other users.

Hopefully soon we will be posting about our new trailer!

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by John Hall

One last question - what is everyone's take on air conditioning? We normally tent and backpack, but thought it might be nice to have the extra comfort of home.

We use our air conditioner in the trailer about 15-20% of our traveling time. When we need it we NEED it, and are glad it's there. It goes for long periods unused, though. We do a lot of Boon-docking and don't have a generator, and haven't missed it during those times.

We use the one in the bedroom at home (They're both the same model window unit) only two weeks out of the year, during the hot Santa Ana winds in October.

[John Hall]

Thank you for your input Frederick, greatly appreciated. John

[Roger C H]

Some discussion on here:

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ate-44343.html

[Stoney]

Hey John I'm sure the air would be nice it wasn't offered as an option on the outback we did opt for a reversable fantastic fan with thermostat which has done a great job thus far , the rooftop property we chose to cover with a 125 watt solar system and in my opinion absolutely rocks , hope that helps if you have any questions just pm me , cheers mike

[Joe at Outback]

John, best of luck with your journey. Please feel free to check out our website www.trilliumtrailers.net we are in Canada and I think you will enjoy customizing your trailer need's on our site.
Cheers.
Joe and Candy Thoen

Originally Posted by John Hall

Hello,

I am currently looking at buying a new Trillium and am looking for input from anyone who has purchased one in the last couple years. Wondering about quality, maintenance issues, services, etc. I won't be able to see it prior to purchase and have some reservations. Can anyone help?

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Joe T

John, best of luck with your journey. Please feel free to check out our website www.trilliumtrailers.net we are in Canada and I think you will enjoy customizing your trailer need's on our site.
Cheers.
Joe and Candy Thoen

Typo. Should be .com

Compact lightweight fiberglass Outback travel trailers Calgary | Trillium Trailers

[Brian Van Snell]

Originally Posted by John Hall

Hello,

I am currently looking at buying a new Trillium and am looking for input from anyone who has purchased one in the last couple years. Wondering about quality, maintenance issues, services, etc. I won't be able to see it prior to purchase and have some reservations. Can anyone help?

John:

Have you seen this listing of a Trillium for sale?

2004, 13' Trillium Outback

Brian

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by John Hall

I am looking at a 15 foot model with no bathroom. I have researched both models and there are many similarities. However given my location the Trillium from the warm state of Califorina? is perhaps my best option. Also the Escape is a few grand and lbs. more than the Trillium. I am open to all options and recommendations. Thank You very much. John

Reace has a very nice looking 2004 Trillium Outback he's taken in trade. The factory is moving and he's reduced the price to $9,900. It's a 13 footer tho. But if you're interested see the info at the bottom left of the Escape website: Escape Trailer Industries > Home, or more info and pictures here: 2004, 13' Trillium Outback

[John Hall]

Thanks for the scoop, Donna. We are pretty set on the 15 ft though, but appreciate the heads up. Sounds like a great deal.

[Ray N]

John,
You say "...we're VERY tall..." I see in the Trillium brochure that the center headroom is 6' 3" but note that the exterior width is only 6' 6". I wonder how long the bed is if the EXTERIOR is only that wide? I'm 6' 4" and bought an EggCamper precisely because it has 6' 7" of headroom and the sleeping area is nearly 54" wide by over seven feet long, (we store things in the extra room at the foot of the bed). Unfortunately, the EggCamper only comes in 17' length and with a bathroom, so it might not be what you want.
Good Luck in your pursuit.
Ray N.

[John Hall]

Originally Posted by Ray N

John,
You say "...we're VERY tall..." I see in the Trillium brochure that the center headroom is 6' 3" but note that the exterior width is only 6' 6". I wonder how long the bed is if the EXTERIOR is only that wide? I'm 6' 4" and bought an EggCamper precisely because it has 6' 7" of headroom and the sleeping area is nearly 54" wide by over seven feet long, (we store things in the extra room at the foot of the bed). Unfortunately, the EggCamper only comes in 17' length and with a bathroom, so it might not be what you want.
Good Luck in your pursuit.
Ray N.

Thanks Ray for your input. Yup, the 17 foot (egg) with the head is not an option. I am 6'3" and half, give or take. Looks like we are going ahead with the Trillium, we are told the bed is 77x74. The interior height for the 15 foot Trillium is a less than the 13 foot. My main concern is that my wife who is 5'10" and a half will be able to stand erect.

[Roger C H]

Too bad you couldn't be at the Quartzsite gathering. Tom Brought a new Trillium 1500. It is a beauty! The interior fit and finish is great and the exterior is also. It was a double table with a fridge but no heat nor porta-potti opening, although I understand they could add that. All the compartments were lined, even the shelving around the ceiling. I understand that is a side benefit of working with Mattman.
I was so excited, I forgot to take pictures.

[John Hall]

Originally Posted by Roger C H

Too bad you couldn't be at the Quartzsite gathering. Tom Brought a new Trillium 1500. It is a beauty! The interior fit and finish is great and the exterior is also. It was a double table with a fridge but no heat nor porta-potti opening, although I understand they could add that. All the compartments were lined, even the shelving around the ceiling. I understand that is a side benefit of working with Mattman.
I was so excited, I forgot to take pictures.

Go back and take some;-) I wish I could have been there. Shelving around the ceiling lined? I did not know they did that. Your Input Is reassuring and timely. I plan on signing the final paperwork for a 1500 today.