Trillium Frame

[floyd]

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Floyd, I agree that the step is not especially large, but it reflects a step in the frame as well. this step in the frame actually happens before the axle, so the floor from that point to the step in the fibreglass is sitting below the frame. If the body were put on a flat frame, then it would be a good idea to put something in the place of that step in the frame. Not a big deal, just a good idea.

I can't imagine any mod like this would be done without a little tweaking.
But it would still be quite an easy mod at least worth looking into.
Last time I checked on a new 6X10 trailer frame ready to tow with a 2200# axle, it was something like $700... A nice start which should certainly bring the mod in under a grand. I would likely start with a used utility trailer,atape measure, a cutting torch and a MIG.
Of course there may be some reason that such a mod would not be practical but it sounds unlikely.
Sorry, It was not my intention to engineer it completely here, it was meant to be a suggestion worth mentioning.
I do know that if I set out to do it I would...

[Craig Broughton]

here are some pictures of the Trillium the day that I bought it.

1976 and serial # 1202525
furnace ,dometic 211 fridge,front gaucho

[MAP 56]

how do you post pics

[David Tilston]

Originally Posted by MAP 56

how do you post pics

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post217275

[David Tilston]

Originally Posted by Craig Broughton

here are some pictures of the Trillium the day that I bought it.

1976 and serial # 1202525
furnace ,dometic 211 fridge,front gaucho

Craig, I am assuming that the serial number is actually, 13-1202525. This puts it in the 1974 to 1975 range. Just above your pressure regulator, you seem to have the remnants of a date sticker. Is it readable at all?

Your furnace appears to be a Duo-Therm, from the outside vent. The model # would be on a name plate that you can only see when you remove the cover. Does it look like the attached picture of my broken egg?

I was working on the drawing of a 1300 frame last night. should be done soon. I think the frame is different on each of my 1300's. The one I am drawing is the 1977, but I have a 1972 and 1973 as well.

[Craig Broughton]

Yes David the serial number is 13-1202525 the tag above the regulator is worn off with stone chips however there is a aluminum tag on the side of the trailer down by the wheel that has a date stamp 76/03/23 along with the serial number.Same furnace, same interior green with dark door panel color. I have never had one with a furnace how do you open the door for lighting?Is It on a pivot/hinge that swings to the left?

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Craig, I am assuming that the serial number is actually, 13-1202525. This puts it in the 1974 to 1975 range. Just above your pressure regulator, you seem to have the remnants of a date sticker. Is it readable at all?

Your furnace appears to be a Duo-Therm, from the outside vent. The model # would be on a name plate that you can only see when you remove the cover. Does it look like the attached picture of my broken egg?

I was working on the drawing of a 1300 frame last night. should be done soon. I think the frame is different on each of my 1300's. The one I am drawing is the 1977, but I have a 1972 and 1973 as well.

[David Tilston]

The knob is used to pull the front off the furnace. The metal is thin, and it may have rusted on. Maybe try prying it off at the corners, so you don't damage the cover. Later models had a hatch that pulls off. Then there is a small hatch over the pilot light. You will need to loosen two thumb screws, and it will rotate to reveal a hole for lighting the pilot light. Use a lighter to shoot into that hole, then press down on the valve till the pilot light lights. Actually it takes a bit after it lights to heat up the thermocouple, so it will stay on. Then switch to run and adjust the temperature selector to taste.

I'd sure like to see a picture of that tag.

[Craig Broughton]

I will quickly run out and see if my camera will take the picture it is getting dark and VERY cold here ....I will be right back

Originally Posted by David Tilston

The knob is used to pull the front off the furnace. The metal is thin, and it may have rusted on. Maybe try prying it off at the corners, so you don't damage the cover. Later models had a hatch that pulls off. Then there is a small hatch over the pilot light. You will need to loosen two thumb screws, and it will rotate to reveal a hole for lighting the pilot light. Use a lighter to shoot into that hole, then press down on the valve till the pilot light lights. Actually it takes a bit after it lights to heat up the thermocouple, so it will stay on. Then switch to run and adjust the temperature selector to taste.

I'd sure like to see a picture of that tag.

[David Tilston]

Ah well... I am afraid that none of those would be good to date the trailer. The one that looks like it was done by hand, was almost certainly done after purchase. I know it is illegible, and cold, but could you get a picture, like the ones you posted, but of the sticker above the regulator? Sorry to be such a pain.

[Craig Broughton]

here we go not much to show you but three pictures at different angles and some good old Winnipeg snow-30 right now with windchill-38 they are calling for -51 with windchill tonight....

[David Tilston]

Thanks, I kinda figured it was a futile effort, but I have a hard time giving up. That is a manufacture date sticker, but the date is gone.

Sorry to make you freeze. Thanks though.

[Craig Broughton]

If the date is in the top left ? In the first picture I can see a faint number ending with a 6

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Thanks, I kinda figured it was a futile effort, but I have a hard time giving up. That is a manufacture date sticker, but the date is gone.

Sorry to make you freeze. Thanks though.

[David Tilston]

Manufacture date stickers are kinda rare on the later Trilliums. Maybe they used a less sturdy material, later on. The one that is closest in age to yours that has one is:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post374110

The serial number is in the upper left and the manufacture date is in the lower left. The six that you see is likely a 5 at the end of the serial number. When they are in that bad of shape, they kinda look alike.