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Old 12-26-2013, 06:24 PM   #1
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Hello, we are Ron & Judy

Hello, we recently bought a 1973 Trillium Fiberglass trailer and we've been browsing this site for a few days. It looks like a thriving community with lots of great ideas on how we can spruce up our little trailer. We're looking forward to learning all the things necessary to maintain our Trillium and what options we have in modifying it to suit our needs.
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Old 12-26-2013, 06:38 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum.
As you mentioned you will find lots of ideas and help as you personalize you "new" Trillium.
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Old 12-26-2013, 06:47 PM   #3
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Hi Ron and Judy,

Nice trailer!
Hope to see you on the road!

Rick and Jessica
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Old 12-26-2013, 07:15 PM   #4
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Welcome

Welcome to the egg sanatorium , I am sure you will find there is no shortage of help and opinions ,
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Old 12-26-2013, 08:05 PM   #5
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Welcome to the egg sanatorium , I am sure you will find there is no shortage of help and opinions ,
Welcome.....................
Ditto to what Bama said.......especially the opinions.......LOL

There are lots of Trillium owners on here willing to help out.
The rest of us will give you more than enough opinions.....LOL

Question: Have you propped up your roof?
Some have had collapses with excessive snow loads.

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...now-61473.html

Well, maybe that one is a little extreme......LOL
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Old 12-26-2013, 08:35 PM   #6
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Welcome to the group! We're all a bit 'cracked' but quite nice when you get to know us
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Old 12-26-2013, 09:04 PM   #7
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thanks for the warm welcome. I have the trailer under a tarp garage to keep the snow off. With the winter we've been getting so far here in Ontario, my biggest challenge is keeping the snow off the garage so it doesn't collapse
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Old 12-26-2013, 09:06 PM   #8
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thanks for the warm welcome. I have the trailer under a tarp garage to keep the snow off. With the winter we've been getting so far here in Ontario, my biggest challenge is keeping the snow off the garage so it doesn't collapse
LOL.........I bet there's a picture out there some where with a collapsed
garage as well.

You have a great find there. I know you will enjoy it.
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Old 12-27-2013, 08:07 AM   #9
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welcome, judy and ron! your trailer looks lovely and i know you will make many wonderful memories with it.

here---we're one big family. lots of advice, sometimes unsolicited, just like a family gives. lots of laughs, lots of encouragement and lots of knowledge to share.
but the best-----you're not obligated to spend time with any of us on holidays!
wink, wink.
again, welcome.
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Old 12-27-2013, 09:36 AM   #10
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Hi Judy and Ron. Welcome to FGRV. I know you are going to love your little Trill. I owned a 13 footer and couldn't bear to part with it when I bought my 4500, so gave it to my daughter.

They are a tough little camper. I knew nothing about FG campers when I got the Trillium and I towed it everywhere for years, clear out to BC and back bf I found this forum and began to learn so much. With reasonable maintenance you will be making fun memories for years to come.

I hope you will join us for the Bolerama at Long Beach in July. And if you can't wait until July, there is an earlier 'Eggfest' in May. Be sure to watch for info.
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:45 AM   #11
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Question: Have you propped up your roof? Some have had collapses with excessive snow loads.

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...now-61473.html

Well, maybe that one is a little extreme......LOL
I am now fairly sure that snow was not the issue on this collapse. I suspect it was more likely someone on the roof that caused it to collapse. It is still a guess, but I just can't see snow doing that. I could be wrong though.

Ron, we really like pictures. A picture of your data sheet, that should be on the inside of your closet door, will win you a place on the serial number list:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post435135
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Old 12-27-2013, 12:18 PM   #12
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Welcome Ron & Judy. Nice unit. I hope you find a home here.
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Old 12-27-2013, 03:18 PM   #13
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good on ya' noreen for letting ron and judy know about the two ontario rallies in the spring/summer. i hope they'll consider one..or both.
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I am now fairly sure that snow was not the issue on this collapse. I suspect it was more likely someone on the roof that caused it to collapse. It is still a guess, but I just can't see snow doing that. I could be wrong though.

Ron, we really like pictures. A picture of your data sheet, that should be on the inside of your closet door, will win you a place on the serial number list:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post435135
You're probably right Dave. I just grabbed the first thread I could find....lol
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Old 12-27-2013, 05:29 PM   #15
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Welcome to the forum, fellow trillium owner.I think that the trillium is a great little trailer.Here are some things to check.
Frame for rot or cracks,window frame seal to body of trailer, and the belly band seal ,I also would be diligent removing the snow load off the trailer ,tarps trap the snow unless you have a A frame set up over the entire trailer.
Have fun and see you on the road
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Old 12-28-2013, 10:35 AM   #16
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I am now fairly sure that snow was not the issue on this collapse. I suspect it was more likely someone on the roof that caused it to collapse. It is still a guess, but I just can't see snow doing that. I could be wrong though. Ron, we really like pictures. A picture of your data sheet, that should be on the inside of your closet door, will win you a place on the serial number list: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post435135
I'll be sure to get a picture of the datasheet.
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Old 12-28-2013, 10:41 AM   #17
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Welcome to the forum, fellow trillium owner.I think that the trillium is a great little trailer.Here are some things to check.
Frame for rot or cracks,window frame seal to body of trailer, and the belly band seal ,I also would be diligent removing the snow load off the trailer ,tarps trap the snow unless you have a A frame set up over the entire trailer.
Have fun and see you on the road
Frame appears to be in good shape. I plan on scraping it down and painting it this spring. Window and belly band seal all look good although the paint (or gelcoat) covering the caulking is cracking, so I'd like to find out the best way to repaint it. The caulking itself still looks good so I don't really want to replace it if I don't have to.
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Old 12-28-2013, 04:56 PM   #18
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hey, welcome to the group from your neighbours to the est (que) Know what you mean about snow. Hoping to head south to Texas by the end of the year.
Happy travels
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