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08-27-2014, 01:53 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Matt
Trailer: 1974 Trillium
British Columbia
Posts: 5
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Hi I am Matt
Hi I am Matt, I just finishing a soft restore on my 1974 trillium 1300 . I bought it a few months back and it looked like this
I have redone all the windows with new wood and butyl tape , all new foam and fabric , new bearings tires and wheels, deep cleaned and dehumidified, cleaned all the t-trim , new curtains and have gone through the wiring lightly. It has not seem much love in a long time . Now I have this
We are making out first trek in this beauty we have named "Caravan de Calles". We are leaving BC and heading to Mexico . Camping along the way. This is our set up
I wanted to introduce my self incase any members see me along the way. It is great to be a part of a community.
Does anyone have any advice they could through my way it will be accepted with kindness
Look forward to meeting some of you all in our adventures
Blessings
Matt
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08-27-2014, 02:00 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Matt
Trailer: 1974 Trillium
British Columbia
Posts: 5
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I forgot to say that my tow vehicle is a 2007 Mazda 5 Manual transmission.
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08-27-2014, 03:09 AM
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Senior Member
Name: deryk
Trailer: 2012 Parkliner 2010 V6 Nissan Frontier 4x4
New Jersey
Posts: 2,085
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Welcome Matt! Great job, wish ya a lot of fun times ahead!
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deryk
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.... J.R.R. Tolkien
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08-27-2014, 05:29 AM
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Commercial Member
Name: Ian
Trailer: 1974 Boler 1300 - 2014 Escape 19'
Alberta
Posts: 1,380
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Welcome Matt
You rig looks great, good job, but your adventure sounds FANTASTIC.
Safe travels and keep us updated on your trip
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08-27-2014, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Looks like you found a nice memory maker Matt!
Question, is the black band in the front decorative or functional? Looks like a different coating to protect from rock pings.
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08-27-2014, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ted
Trailer: (Dark side)Crossroads Now
Glade Valley, North Carolina
Posts: 990
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Welcome Matt. Safe travels
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08-27-2014, 09:37 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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Welcome and nice job giving that trill new life. Lots of good memories in its and your future I hope.
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08-27-2014, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Name: kootenai girl
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 1300
British Columbia
Posts: 1,411
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Looks great and your trip should be wonderful, have fun,
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08-28-2014, 09:35 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Kathy
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Washington
Posts: 600
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It's looking good so far! Great, in fact. Safe travels and have a fantastic time on your trip.
PS - I think you are a brave man to tow a trailer with a stick shift!
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08-28-2014, 09:53 AM
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Member
Name: Ron
Trailer: Casita
Texas
Posts: 36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evergreengirl
It's looking good so far! Great, in fact. Safe travels and have a fantastic time on your trip.
PS - I think you are a brave man to tow a trailer with a stick shift!
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Why would a stick shift be a problem?
99% of the big rigs run them
Ron
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08-28-2014, 10:38 AM
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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 prefer towing with a stick. More efficient and no transmission cooler required.
Matt, I really like the clean look of no heater or propane fridge. This gives you the logo on the street sided. That doesn't look like the factory ice box though. Is that a 12 VDC compressor fridge?
Are you planning to put the back on the gaucho, so you can have an upper bunk?
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08-29-2014, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Kathy
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Washington
Posts: 600
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Well, I learned to drive with a stick shift and drove manual transmission cars for a lot of years, but I can't say I ever enjoyed the process. I remember some tense moments when I got stopped at traffic lights on steep hills or similar situations. Sure didn't like havng to deal with a clutch, a brake and a gas peddle all at once and still manage to not kill the engine and/or roll back into the car behind me. For me, it would be even more hairy if I was also towing a trailer. I guess you guys who tow with a manual transmission are just better at it than I would ever be!
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09-07-2014, 10:39 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Matt
Trailer: 1974 Trillium
British Columbia
Posts: 5
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Made it it San Diego with only a front tire blow out. A Manuel trans is the way to go. As long as you know what your doing. It pulls like a dream. I am getting about 11L/100km which is pretty good seeing as my TV normally gets 7-9L/100km normally. I am planing on putting the goncho back in just did not have time . We only saw one other trillium on the road and one boler the trip so far .
Matt
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09-07-2014, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Cathy
Trailer: Escape 19' sold, 21' August 2015
POBox 1267, Denison, Texas
Posts: 807
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Great job, Matt. It is looking so good now. Have fun on the trip.
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09-14-2014, 06:11 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Matt
Trailer: 1974 Trillium
British Columbia
Posts: 5
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It was a great trip!! Man I love this trailer. Only issue was at the last camp site with ants. The wife left some crumbs on the counter. The awning went up like a dream. No pulling problems at all. It follows and pulls like a dream, you never even realize it is even there. 5000km!! Bearings were ice cold!!
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