Journey with Confidence
RV GPS App
RV Trip Planner
RV LIFE Campground Reviews
RV Maintenance
Take a Speed Test
Free 7 Day Trial
×
Home
Forums
Maintenance & Restoration
Care of FGRV Trailers
Owners Helping Owners
Mods, Alterations, Updates
Towing, Hitching, Axles
Fulltiming in your FGRV
Rallies, Camping, Trips
Rallies, Meets
Camping, Reports
Camp Cooking
Rallies Archive
Community Forums
News & Announcements
Introductions
General Chat
Join Now
Registry
FGRV Registry
Search the Registry
Add/Edit My Trailers
by Username
Recently Added
Recently Updated
Most Popular
Add a Trailer
Gallery
Photo Categories
Rallies/Gatherings
Scamp Trailers
Trillium Trailers
Boler Trailers
Bigfoot Trailers
Burro Trailers
U-Haul Trailers
view more »
Recent Trailer Photos
Upload a Photo
Classifieds
Manufacturers
Current
Bigfoot
Casita
EggCamper
Escape
Lil Snoozy
Little Joe
Oliver
Parkliner
Scamp
Trillium
view more »
Legacy
Compact
Boler
U-Haul
Burro
Play-Pac
Amerigo
Ventura
Oxygen
Miti-Lite
Love Bug
Havasu
Fiber Stream
Cloud
Trail Mite
Surf-Side
Perris Pacer
Biggar
view more »
More
Rally Calendar
Document Center
Helpful Links
FGRV Store
Signup for Daily Topics Email
Fiberglass RV
>
Search Forums
Search Results
Fiberglass RV
Click Here to Login
Register
Registry
Registry
All Garages
Browse by Username
Browse Recently Added
Browse Recently Modified
Browse Most Popular
Advanced Search
Help
FAQ
Members List
Groups
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Log in
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
>
Last
»
Showing results 1 to 50 of 477
Search took
0.14
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
Daniel V.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-05-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies:
28
Best furnace?
Views:
7,447
Posted By
Daniel V.
I have been on a similar quest for a while...
I have been on a similar quest for a while myself, and came across this one recently...
BISMAR (https://www.bismar.com/en/produit_detail.php?id=158)
Not sure about availability and haven't read...
Forum:
General Chat
11-16-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies:
43
If I Haven't Been "Sighted!", do I really exist???
Views:
5,221
Posted By
Daniel V.
Existence is overrated. Even if someone...
Existence is overrated.
Even if someone sighted you, how could anyone prove that you both exist?
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-07-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies:
184
Please tell us your Motivation
Views:
19,912
Posted By
Daniel V.
A very interesting point. I would add that in the...
A very interesting point. I would add that in the engineering field, intended specs such as load or tow capacity are often pre-determined before they even start designing any piece of machinery. So...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-01-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies:
184
Please tell us your Motivation
Views:
19,912
Posted By
Daniel V.
I have never driven there, but read a lot of...
I have never driven there, but read a lot of similar threads on other forums. If you look carefully at pictures of European trailers, you'll notice that most of them have their axles in the middle of...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-27-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies:
184
Please tell us your Motivation
Views:
19,912
Posted By
Daniel V.
I think the biggest motivation for towing beyond...
I think the biggest motivation for towing beyond the ratings is to allow picking a vehicle that costs less and will be fuel-efficient for the remainder of the year, while it's not towing, i.e. the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-13-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies:
17
Toyota Rav4
Views:
7,450
Posted By
Daniel V.
...only while not towing, and in city driving. I...
...only while not towing, and in city driving. I have owned both an older underpowered 4-cyl RAV and a V6 RAV and ended up doing similar gas mileage with both while towing because the 4-cyl works...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-22-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies:
24
Reaaly sleeping 6
Views:
12,538
Posted By
Daniel V.
Check out this thread:...
Check out this thread: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/rear-bunks-in-trillium-4500-a-37240.html
Trillium once built a model with a rear "double" bunk. So, technically feasible. I bet you...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-24-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies:
30
Backing into narrow driveway.
Views:
10,082
Posted By
Daniel V.
Sorry, I somehow managed to miss Greybeard's...
Sorry, I somehow managed to miss Greybeard's posts above that pretty much explain this same idea.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-23-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies:
30
Backing into narrow driveway.
Views:
10,082
Posted By
Daniel V.
More out-of-the-box ideas... - A pulled...
More out-of-the-box ideas...
- A pulled trailer always goes straight. It is when backing up (i.e. pushing it from the front) that it tends to have a mind of its own. Did you consider coming up...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-10-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies:
47
Reece thoen
Views:
10,958
Posted By
Daniel V.
What seems unnatural here is the fact that...
What seems unnatural here is the fact that companies typically tend to want to clearly differenciate themselves from one another, not perpetuate confusion between them.
But I do know the Trillium...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-10-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies:
47
Reece thoen
Views:
10,958
Posted By
Daniel V.
I agree with you in principle, however there are...
I agree with you in principle, however there are many people here who feel attached to the Trillium name/legacy for whatever reason, so when talking about overlapping brand names it is never really...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-09-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies:
47
Reece thoen
Views:
10,958
Posted By
Daniel V.
Hello Reece! I, for one, am still confused!...
Hello Reece!
I, for one, am still confused!
Owning/making molds at any point in time is one thing, but how did the Trillium brand name get so mixed up and why is there still confusion today?
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies:
30
Backing into narrow driveway.
Views:
10,082
Posted By
Daniel V.
I always park our (much smaller) Trillium about...
I always park our (much smaller) Trillium about 3-4" or so from our house, and I prefer to do it alone. My trick is to set my driver-side towing mirror so I can see all the way to the back of the...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-27-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies:
77
Trillium Window Removal
Views:
27,688
Posted By
Daniel V.
There IS something I had not considered when I...
There IS something I had not considered when I redid my windows which some of you might be interested in: I don't remember the exact details but I read there could be a potential long-term problem...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-16-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies:
85
Increasing the carrying capacity of a Trillium
Views:
18,480
Posted By
Daniel V.
Tom Young is the owner of Trillum RV. As far as I...
Tom Young is the owner of Trillum RV. As far as I know he typically answers questions himself. See www.trilliumrv.com (https://www.trilliumrv.com) or try Sales (at) TrilliumRV.com
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-16-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies:
85
Increasing the carrying capacity of a Trillium
Views:
18,480
Posted By
Daniel V.
Throwing in another idea... how about asking Tom...
Throwing in another idea... how about asking Tom from TrilliumRV himself. He's often faced with these types of questions and I'm sure would provide valuable input, not to mention that he may actually...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-04-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies:
6
Paint removal on Boler
Views:
3,725
Posted By
Daniel V.
A heat gun with a plastic scraper might be worth...
A heat gun with a plastic scraper might be worth a try?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-26-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies:
54
Covering your egg......
Views:
25,988
Posted By
Daniel V.
You could also tilt your trailer nose up or down...
You could also tilt your trailer nose up or down using your front jack so that melting snow drains off and doesn't ice up as much. The slope effect also helps reduce snow accumulation and applied...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-14-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies:
21
backing a trailer
Views:
3,408
Posted By
Daniel V.
You can also practice here: Pépère at sea...
You can also practice here: Pépère at sea (https://www.pepere.org/flash-game_1_x/pepere-and-his-trailer_2.html)
:)
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-14-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies:
24
RECALLED TRILLIUM 1300's?
Views:
8,507
Posted By
Daniel V.
Sorry, better late than never...
Sorry, better late than never...
Forum:
General Chat
10-14-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies:
7
Roof Rack
Views:
6,499
Posted By
Daniel V.
Not to mention that unless you always go to the...
Not to mention that unless you always go to the same campground, the best canoe/kayak/bike/etc spots are rarely that close to your average campsite. So having the ability to drive out for your...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-20-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies:
3
Mulco Flextra Sealant for Trillium Belly Band
Views:
4,376
Posted By
Daniel V.
This stuff works great on fiberglass, just as you...
This stuff works great on fiberglass, just as you described.
Looks possible to order it online at rona.ca
Sealant - "Flextra" Exterior Sealant MULCO - Rona.ca...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-06-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies:
37
Guess what I'm using for insulation!
Views:
13,030
Posted By
Daniel V.
Mix and match might look nice, too? :D ...
Mix and match might look nice, too? :D
Example (https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGHP_en-GBCA433CA433&biw=1283&bih=948&tbm=isch&q=volkswagen+harlequin&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&oq=)
Forum:
General Chat
06-05-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies:
121
Trillium Website Update
Views:
22,939
Posted By
Daniel V.
Yep, www.trilliumrv.com...
Yep, www.trilliumrv.com (https://www.trilliumrv.com) works from here too. Although, the site was changed once again today.:blink
Something must have gone terribly wrong with the previous site as...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-30-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies:
40
Best option for bicycle rack?
Views:
10,249
Posted By
Daniel V.
For us, the biggest reason not to consider...
For us, the biggest reason not to consider carrying bikes on the trailer was that we rarely, if ever, go cycling anywhere near the campground. We pretty much always take them elsewhere where the...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-11-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies:
5
Ensolite in Calgary Alberta Canada.
Views:
4,345
Posted By
Daniel V.
Here's the story I heard a while ago :...
Here's the story I heard a while ago : apparently, the machinery that was used in the 70-80's to make the original 'ensolite' was fairly complex and the manufacturing process was pretty tedious (by...
Forum:
Classified Archives
05-09-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies:
3
Trillium Front Window Guard
Views:
2,172
Posted By
Daniel V.
Check out this thread:...
Check out this thread: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/replacing-trillium-window-rock-guard-33194.html
Forum:
General Chat
05-03-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies:
36
Need to a name for our Surfside (Please Vote)
Views:
4,499
Posted By
Daniel V.
I'd tend to say that the perfect name may just...
I'd tend to say that the perfect name may just 'come to you' if you don't force it and give it a little more time. :shg
But... 'Sunny Side Up' comes to mind.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies:
24
RECALLED TRILLIUM 1300's?
Views:
8,507
Posted By
Daniel V.
It's from below, looking up. I'll see if I can...
It's from below, looking up. I'll see if I can find a better picture.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-28-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies:
24
RECALLED TRILLIUM 1300's?
Views:
8,507
Posted By
Daniel V.
I think Roy might be referring to the TrilliumRV...
I think Roy might be referring to the TrilliumRV site, but it has changed a few times lately and I'm not sure that service page is still online. Luckily I had saved that info from the original site a...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-28-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies:
24
RECALLED TRILLIUM 1300's?
Views:
8,507
Posted By
Daniel V.
Older thread on same subject here: ...
Older thread on same subject here:
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/trillium-1300-frame-crack-recall-info-32242.html
Forum:
General Chat
04-19-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies:
121
Trillium Website Update
Views:
22,939
Posted By
Daniel V.
I bet that explaining the whole story would take...
I bet that explaining the whole story would take an entire book. Your best bet is to go to a FG meet and sit around the campfire with one of those guys. I do know that they have collaborated with...
Forum:
General Chat
04-19-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies:
121
Trillium Website Update
Views:
22,939
Posted By
Daniel V.
OK, so "take over" may be a bit harsh, but they...
OK, so "take over" may be a bit harsh, but they are doing business here as "Trillium" on a thread about the TrilliumRV (Tom) web site. I would more than welcome an official clarification from them,...
Forum:
General Chat
04-19-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies:
121
Trillium Website Update
Views:
22,939
Posted By
Daniel V.
I must say, what bugs me the most with the whole...
I must say, what bugs me the most with the whole new-Trillium scene right now is that grey zone between the two companies that build so-called Trillium trailers.
I find it quite strange that two...
Forum:
General Chat
07-13-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies:
8
Portable shower
Views:
1,952
Posted By
Daniel V.
Or, get a stainless steel garden sprayer. Heat...
Or, get a stainless steel garden sprayer. Heat up directly on the stove, or place by the campfire, or spray paint it black and leave in the sun. See garden sprayer thread here...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-09-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies:
32
Will a CRV work for towing?
Views:
17,922
Posted By
Daniel V.
Hmmm.. sway bars... My two cents: I've never...
Hmmm.. sway bars... My two cents:
I've never used a sway bar, and ironically, I would only use one if I was 100% convinced that my trailer does NOT have any sway problems, ever. I would not use...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-02-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies:
15
Can I set my hubs/drums on wheel dollies?
Views:
9,101
Posted By
Daniel V.
Anything that is round and strong will do if...
Anything that is round and strong will do if you're able to drill the right holes into it, as you're not exactly driving around town with them. I didn't trust plywood myself, so I just walked around...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-02-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies:
15
Can I set my hubs/drums on wheel dollies?
Views:
9,101
Posted By
Daniel V.
That's what I did here: ...
That's what I did here:
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.ph...st&p=299147 (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=32966&view=findpost&p=299147)
Older thread about...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies:
7
Nails Poking through Fiberglass
Views:
2,004
Posted By
Daniel V.
I highly doubt using nails through fiberglass for...
I highly doubt using nails through fiberglass for any reason would ever make any sense. I'd say that before doing anything else it's fairly important to figure out why they were put there in the...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-19-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies:
29
OT: stuck bolt/nut combo
Views:
4,795
Posted By
Daniel V.
Suppose you do manage to take it out somehow,...
Suppose you do manage to take it out somehow, you'll also have to figure out how to hold the nut when you put the bolt back in.
I would probably consider replacing the caster myself. :shg
...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-30-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies:
3
Reglue of ensolite successful except for one place.
Views:
1,852
Posted By
Daniel V.
I've had great success with contact cement myself...
I've had great success with contact cement myself - with substantial stretching required. I'm surprised it didn't work for you. Reapplying a second coat of contact cement might help? Or peeling it...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-17-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies:
22
Painting Ensolite
Views:
14,857
Posted By
Daniel V.
Maybe you've already made your decision, but...
Maybe you've already made your decision, but here's another take on this: do you really need to paint it? Unless it's damaged, in many cases a good scrub with a bathroom-type cleaner with bleach...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-11-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies:
8
Yet 'another' led light find
Views:
3,437
Posted By
Daniel V.
Yes, DC adapter is 110V to 12V. I just cut off...
Yes, DC adapter is 110V to 12V. I just cut off the adapter and hooked it up to 12V power - works like a charm so far. They put out a lot of light. Will try to get pics later...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-11-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies:
7
Help! New Dometic refer too deep...
Views:
2,228
Posted By
Daniel V.
A wider selection of small 3-way Dometic models...
A wider selection of small 3-way Dometic models is available in Europe (https://www.dometic.com/enuk/Europe/United-Kingdom/leisure-vehicles/Refrigerators/). I bet the RM4210 would be perfect... if...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-11-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies:
8
Yet 'another' led light find
Views:
3,437
Posted By
Daniel V.
We have them in our Trillium, and we're very...
We have them in our Trillium, and we're very pleased with them. 12V
26725
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-10-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies:
7
Help! New Dometic refer too deep...
Views:
2,228
Posted By
Daniel V.
Have been going through the same dilemma for...
Have been going through the same dilemma for years... Still no good answer other than getting a DC fridge. I've managed to shake some life back into my old RM24 3-way fridge for now (and also had it...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-07-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies:
9
How to get at the wood for the door on a Trillium?
Views:
2,488
Posted By
Daniel V.
I've never had to go that far with our Trillium -...
I've never had to go that far with our Trillium - hopefully others that did will chime-in - but in ours there's a long vertical rounded piece of fiberglass on the inside (behind the ensolite) that...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-05-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies:
21
Fixing the Trillium Belly Band
Views:
8,508
Posted By
Daniel V.
I've had decent results with a locally available...
I've had decent results with a locally available rubber-based sealant myself (Flextra (https://www.mulco.ca/En/Detail/produits/Produits_c_ext.htm)), although I haven't had it on there very long so I...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-05-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies:
21
Fixing the Trillium Belly Band
Views:
8,508
Posted By
Daniel V.
FYI - here's what Trillium RV recommends: ...
FYI - here's what Trillium RV recommends:
https://trilliumrv.com/Service.htm
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-24-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies:
14
Trillium belly band rivet removal
Views:
8,693
Posted By
Daniel V.
For reference purposes, here's how my original...
For reference purposes, here's how my original trim is assembled:
26459
Showing results 1 to 50 of 477
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
>
Last
»
» Recent Discussions
1975 Ventura Restomod
Entertaining electrical failure
Replacing the large front and back...
Many questions
Measurement between bottom of...
Does anyone know what brand rv...
Slide in Camper Doesn’t fit Truck😫😖
Hi New guy here !
VIN
2019 Bigfoot 25B25RQ - Washington
Taking an air fryer camping
2024, June 7-9: Eggs a la Bourbon
Tankless Water Heater
Do you have a spare 1979 Trillium...
1981 Bigfoot B17 - Florida
Want to add TV and antenna to...
» Trailer Showcase
scamper
PeterK
1976 Ventura
Dudley
» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
»
Featured Campgrounds
Thousand Trails Moody Beach
Wells, Maine
Thousand Trails St Clair
St Clair, Michigan
Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod
Rochester, Massachusetts
Tifton Overnight RV
Tifton, Georgia
Madison RV and Golf Resort
Madison, Florida
Reviews provided by
All times are GMT -6. The time now is
05:36 AM
.
-- FGRV 2.0
-- Mobile
Contact Us
-
Home
-
Archive
-
RVLife
-
Community Rules
-
Terms of Service
-
Privacy
-
Accessibility
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.