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02-02-2011, 10:47 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Buying a New Trillium - Looking for user input
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?
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02-02-2011, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
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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
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02-02-2011, 11:44 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Trillium
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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
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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
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02-03-2011, 08:12 PM
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Member
Name: PaulOWindsor
Trailer: 2011 Trillium 1500 & 2002 Airstream 34
Ontario
Posts: 95
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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.
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02-03-2011, 10:17 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Paul, what options did you opt for such as, air, fan, fridge, heater, awning etc? Thank you John
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02-03-2011, 10:44 PM
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Member
Name: PaulOWindsor
Trailer: 2011 Trillium 1500 & 2002 Airstream 34
Ontario
Posts: 95
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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.
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02-04-2011, 07:50 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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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!
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02-04-2011, 10:02 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
Posts: 8,222
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We have a window unit in our old Fiber Stream
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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.
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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.
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02-04-2011, 11:16 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Thank you for your input Frederick, greatly appreciated. John
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02-05-2011, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Trillium 13 ft ('Homelet') / 2000 Subaru Outback
Posts: 2,222
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02-05-2011, 03:56 PM
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Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 44
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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
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02-09-2011, 11:34 PM
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Commercial Member
Name: Outback
Trailer: Outback trillium trailer
Alberta
Posts: 51
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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
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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?
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02-12-2011, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 13 ft 2010 ('Ladybug') / 2003 Subaru Forester
Posts: 387
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Quote:
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?
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John:
Have you seen this listing of a Trillium for sale?
2004, 13' Trillium Outback
Brian
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2010 Escape 13 "Ladybug"|2003 Subaru Forester|2012 Toyota Highlander
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02-12-2011, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,707
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Quote:
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
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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
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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02-12-2011, 09:26 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Thanks for the scoop, Donna. We are pretty set on the 15 ft though, but appreciate the heads up. Sounds like a great deal.
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02-15-2011, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 17 ft Eggcamper / Chevy S-10
Posts: 699
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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.
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02-15-2011, 10:39 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Trillium/Egg
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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.
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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.
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02-15-2011, 11:56 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Trillium 13 ft ('Homelet') / 2000 Subaru Outback
Posts: 2,222
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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.
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02-16-2011, 12:37 PM
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Junior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Minnesota
Posts: 27
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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