Maintenance & Restoration

Don ravinerat · 10-23-2014, 07:56 PM

What is the real name for the outside covers or recepticals that are used for the water and shoreline plugs? I have 4 and they are brittle and need replacing.

Bob Miller · 10-23-2014, 08:15 PM

You usually can't buy just the covers, you have to buy a whole new assembly. But they are called names like "Cable Hatch". Look in any of the on-line RV suppliers like PPL motorhomes or etrailer.com for better names.

tractors1 · 10-23-2014, 09:52 PM

If you put a pic of of what you're trying to replace many people might be able to help. Not all of us are familiar with Trilliums.

Don ravinerat · 10-24-2014, 03:45 AM

I'll do that when I get home. It would be the whole assembly I would need to replace. If I know what they are called I can search on line easier

Don ravinerat · 10-24-2014, 05:55 AM

Here are the photos of the covers I am referring to.

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**Jim Bennett** · 10-24-2014, 07:59 AM

Yours look a little different than mine. I need to replace all 4 on my '76 as well. They are all 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" outside dimensions.
-City water
-Gravity water fill
-Electrical (120V pull-out right now, though would like to go with a disconnect type)
-Drain (not sure what this is called, it is to hook a garden hose to, when using the sink inside, just the opposite threads of the City water connection)

Carol H · 10-24-2014, 09:54 AM

You will find what you need at most RV supply shops as they are pretty common/basic hatches.

In the meantime take a look at CampingWorld.com Electrical Hatches & Outlets.

Also Campingworld.com water hatch.

**Jim Bennett** · 10-24-2014, 10:11 AM

i have searched their site over Carol, but found no 3 1/2" square hatches, and nothing for the grey water drain. I once saw a grey water drain like I am looking for, but since then have been unable to find it again. I may just put in some kind of holding tank, and eliminate that drain, we'll see.

Don ravinerat · 10-24-2014, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the links. I'll stop into the RV dealer about 30 km away and see if they have anything

Carol H · 10-24-2014, 11:22 AM

Not sure if this has everything out there but I have found this RV On-line Catalog to be helpful in finding various items that Camping world does not seem to have on their on line store. I think a lot of the RV shops use this catalogue as well.

Don ravinerat · 10-24-2014, 06:22 PM

That link has the hatch for the power cord. Don't see the water ones for a match but I'll keep looking

**Jim Bennett** · 10-24-2014, 06:44 PM

I have links to 3 of the 4. I have found the drain fitting, but not in a 3 1/2" square style. All at a Canadian store too.

Gravity fill
http://www.rvsuperstorecanada.ca/wat...-144-p-wht-2-2
Electrical Cable
http://www.rvsuperstorecanada.ca/cab...-147-polar-2-2

City water
RV Superstore Canada. CITY WATER FILL CW-146 P/

Don ravinerat · 10-24-2014, 07:05 PM

Great links Jim. I don't see any measurements on these. I'll let everyone know how I make out tomorrow.

Borrego Dave · 10-25-2014, 12:15 AM

Don and Jim, unless you're trying to keep every thing original it may be an idea to upgrade to something that's current on the market and easy to replace again if it breaks.

Don ravinerat · 10-25-2014, 04:11 AM

Very true Dave. Although original would be nice I am really just looking for something that will fit without any or much mods.

**Jim Bennett** · 10-25-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Don ravinerat

Great links Jim. I don't see any measurements on these. I'll let everyone know how I make out tomorrow.

From finding all these same items on other sites, I know they are 3 /12" square outside dimensions.

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Originally Posted by Borrego Dave

Don and Jim, unless you're trying to keep every thing original it may be an idea to upgrade to something that's current on the market and easy to replace again if it breaks.

I am actually considering this, Dave. My thoughts right now are like Don's, and wanting to be able to retrofit without any other work. If I end up having to do other body work, and painted the exterior, I will likely go with updated versions, and do the glass repair needed.

The only garden hose drain I could fine, is not housed in a hatch like the original though.Like mentioned earlier, I am considering building in a grey water holding container, something that could be easily dumped, maybe using a quick connect garden hose fitting. Lots like these type fittings around.

WHITECAP Water Outlet Fitting | West Marine

Don ravinerat · 10-25-2014, 11:06 AM

You could also put a City Water hatch and change your hose to have the male end. It shouldn't leek since it's not under pressure.

**Jim Bennett** · 10-25-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Don ravinerat

You could also put a City Water hatch and change your hose to have the male end. It shouldn't leek since it's not under pressure.

I thought of just using the hatch, and converting it to a female fitting. They did it with the city water and drain reversed, so as not to mix them up when connecting. I would imagine my daughter and future SIL would be able to figure it out either way though.

Still in the planning stage with my trailer though. Once I bring it home, final plans will have to be figured out, in order to have it done for her, for May 02.