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02-18-2014, 12:34 PM
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#161
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Heck yeah, I'm interested! May only need the one side anyway.
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02-18-2014, 08:46 PM
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#162
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well the roof vent turned out to be a bigger job than I expected.
The surround inside was made of 5/4 pressure treated deck boards, and ugly. I needed to get the leak fixed though!
I made a new piece from 3/4 birch ply. and mounted the new vent
We decided to use the vent for a ceiling light as well, using more of the LED tape lights. Expensive, but it's bright in here.
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02-19-2014, 10:20 AM
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#163
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Francesca Knowles
I hereby request- perhaps even demand- that you weigh the tongue before departing, do the two-part weigh at a highway scale along the way, and report back as to how she tows.
P.S.
Have a good time!
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How does one weigh the tongue? Bathroom scale?
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02-19-2014, 10:45 AM
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#164
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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I have used a truck scale to weigh the tongue. I first put the wheels on the scale, to weigh the load there. Then, I backed the trailer up till the just the jack would be on the scale. I uncoupled the trailer and made sure the tongue was at the same height as it was when connected to my van. This is important. The load on the tires should be the same, so any load on the jack is the tongue load.
There are probably better ways, but this is mine.
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02-20-2014, 06:03 AM
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#165
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well, you gotta go with what you have.
That's 160# at the ball. Lightens up to ~120 with this mess out back
Will put toolbox etc under the front bench if necessary.
Meanwhile, had to investigate the absence of trailer left turn signal. Since I just replaced all the trailer wiring (and the brake light works) I know the problem's on the TV side. Sure enough, traced it to this converter hidden behind the interior plastics.
Will pick up a new one this evening. Also installed +/~ pair of charge wires direct to the TV battery.
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02-24-2014, 07:17 AM
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#166
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well, it towed just fine at 70, the only squirrelly-ness came from the wakes of semi trailers. I don't think there's anything to be done about that, it is what it is...
Weird, we awoke to an interior rainfall this morning. The whole roof was wet with condensation. I guess the Ensolite would help with that?
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02-24-2014, 09:29 AM
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#167
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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I never got around to fabbing a stand for the solar panel. I had thought an easel would serve, and then I saw this stepstool at wallyworld.
I like things that serve more than one purpose anyway. Just twisted up a hook from an old brazing rod, works great!
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02-24-2014, 09:55 AM
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#168
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Step ladder. What a great idea for a multi use item!!
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02-24-2014, 10:22 AM
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#169
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Martins HeirCon
Weird, we awoke to an interior rainfall this morning. The whole roof was wet with condensation. I guess the Ensolite would help with that?
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I think that was the reason for the Ensolite in the first place. What do you plan to do?
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02-24-2014, 10:37 AM
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#170
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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I would really like it to be like original. We'll see. I also like the idea of Reflectix.
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02-24-2014, 10:48 AM
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#171
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Ensolite is still available. It just doesn't have the white vinyl coating:
Armacell - Ensolite: Continuous Closed Cell Foam provides economies in fabrication
I think I will use this stuff on the roof of my collapsed Trillium, then paint it with a vinyl paint. Using a real fluffy roller should give it the required texture.
I will have to do more research, since there are so many grades. I want one that will stretch some to go around the curves. I plan to do the painting last.
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02-24-2014, 01:06 PM
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#172
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Martins HeirCon
Weird, we awoke to an interior rainfall this morning. The whole roof was wet with condensation. I guess the Ensolite would help with that?
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Condensation is the Curse of The Fiberglass Trailer and has been from the very first. I read somewhere that the first batch of Bolers was "recalled" due to the problem- I think that's where the use of Ensolite began. It's not a complete fix- condensation has always been a problem in my Trillium, which came with the Ensolite liners intact. Its really not a very efficient insulator of the shell, whose coolness relative to the inside temps is what causes the condensation. Well, that and the fact that people do persist in breathing inside the trailer. Don't we each give off a gallon or so of moisture per day?
I've always thought that air-gapping between shell and wallcovering would be more effective at controlling condensation thereon, but I'm not ambitious enough to attempt such a comprehensive remodel.
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02-24-2014, 01:16 PM
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#173
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Martins HeirCon
I would really like it to be like original. We'll see. I also like the idea of Reflectix.
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While that may work a little better condensation is a problem in pretty well most trailers. Best defence is to make sure you leave a window or hatch slightly open.
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02-25-2014, 06:58 AM
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#174
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well, all of the windows and the roof vent are open, it's just too darn warm here heeheehee.
Neighbor says the Casita has a double hull with insulation between. is that so? I can see that the finish material is carpet.
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02-25-2014, 11:04 AM
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#175
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Casitas are single hull but I think they use a layer of reflectix under the hull liner, which itself is like a thick felt. Somewhat more efficient since there's a bit of gap there, and the fabric-like exposed surface doesn't make a good surface for condensation to happen on.
I've found that the thing that makes the most difference in my Trillium is a fan. Keeping the air circulating really helps, even when using my catalytic heater which itself puts off water in amounts almost equivalent to the amount of propane burned. The little heat-powered fan atop that heater even keeps my windows clear!
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02-25-2014, 12:15 PM
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#176
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Hm, thanks, but I don't even want to THINK about heaters right now!
By the way, I have a trip report thread started on this forum, and if you dig Instagram I'm bamtech1. Lotsa pics there
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03-01-2014, 06:44 PM
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#177
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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We've moved on down to Key West, and I refilled the propane tank. I was pleased to find that the new fridge used exactly 1 gallon of propane in exactly one week of constant use on high setting. That also includes a few pots of coffee on the cooktop.
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03-01-2014, 09:26 PM
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#178
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Senior Member
Name: Larry & Joyce
Trailer: 1974 Trillium 1300
Fergus Ontario
Posts: 119
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You've been doing a lot of work to your little 'Trill! Good job. Nice to see these classics kept up so well. Also nice to be able to use the Trailer this time of the year. Cold & snowy where I am!
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03-14-2014, 07:24 AM
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#179
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Thanks, no cold and snow for us. I didn't wear long pants or closed-toed shoes for 16 days.
The camper did very well, no issues except the condensation thing. I did note some things I'd like to add or upgrade, but since this will always be a work in progress that's OK.
Picked up some decorations along the way- sticker bomb!
Next outing will be to the annual Import Alliance meet for a reunion with my Honda buddies
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04-07-2014, 07:21 PM
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#180
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Here she is at Atlanta Motor Speedway last weekend. Towed with an altered '89 Civic with a homebuilt hitch. Kids, don't try this at home...
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