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Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-25-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,372
Posted By Scott H
Geographic. Hands down.

Geographic. Hands down.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,105
Posted By Scott H
Sounds to me like you need: The 12volt Side of...

Sounds to me like you need: The 12volt Side of Life (Part 1) (https://www.marxrv.com/12volt/12volt.htm)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-12-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,284
Posted By Scott H
When I went to pick up my Trillium I bought a...

When I went to pick up my Trillium I bought a cheap adjustable draw bar. This has come in handy numerous times. Well worth the price of admission. It's clunky, heavy, and it's not my favorite...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,441
Posted By Scott H
Hey Tim, My 4500 has the same problem. My...

Hey Tim,
My 4500 has the same problem. My guess is that it is from snow load at some point in it's life. If you site along the roof line, from the exterior, fore-to-aft, you will see an obvious...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-27-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,643
Posted By Scott H
I'm a fan of more weight on the tongue of the the...

I'm a fan of more weight on the tongue of the the camper with the rear suspension of the TV compatible.
My TV (2002 Taco) has an extra leaf added to support the added weight of the 2 6V batteries...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-18-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,781
Posted By Scott H
I agree with Roy; no need to remove the body,...

I agree with Roy; no need to remove the body, that's just silly talk.
If your 40 year old trailer is still running it's original axel; it needs to be replaced. Period. It's really not that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-22-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Scott H
I've been down the floor wax road; awesome...

I've been down the floor wax road; awesome initial results for little labor. In my environment, it lasted 1 season. Then I had to strip it, major PITA, and redo. It's not like wax where you can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-09-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,727
Posted By Scott H
You can reduce price and weight considerably by...

You can reduce price and weight considerably by going with a 13' with a porta-potti stashed under the front bunks. You sacrifice privacy and overall roominess. I just got a Thetford Porta-potti and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-05-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,464
Posted By Scott H
The Duo-Therm gravity furnace in my 4500 is...

The Duo-Therm gravity furnace in my 4500 is awesome! Silent and warm. The only thing it lacks is an external thermostat and a lower setting (low=high, med=very high) I just crack a window. I'm...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,033
Posted By Scott H
battery maintenance

I'm running 6V golf batteries. They are 6yrs. old and dead as a doornail. I was hoping to make it through the season and replace them in the spring but, i'm a spring and fall camper and my second...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,372
Posted By Scott H
Wow, I guess i'm pretty happy to be living where...

Wow, I guess i'm pretty happy to be living where I live!
I haven't locked my home in 18yrs. Keys in the ignition. In town.
Forum: General Chat 06-09-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,972
Posted By Scott H
Love my topper. It'll cost you almost as much...

Love my topper.
It'll cost you almost as much as yer egg though! Mine was over 2K. The "win doors" are a worthy upgrade, at least on one side.
Forum: General Chat 05-17-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By Scott H
Last weekend I made a common trip to lower...

Last weekend I made a common trip to lower elevations to camp and Mtn. bike. I was blown away at the number of FGRV's I saw! I'd guess 8 or 9 in total in a pretty remote part of the country. Three...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,100
Posted By Scott H
Sunradar for the win! Sunrader.com | The...

Sunradar for the win!
Sunrader.com | The ultimate Toyota Motorhome (https://sunrader.com)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,675
Posted By Scott H
What? No love for the Sportsman! ...

What?
No love for the Sportsman!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275634439669045764/
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-05-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,768
Posted By Scott H
LED light fixtures

It's time to replace my light fixtures. I wish I could do just the bulbs but, the plastic of the fixtures has rotted away to nothing.
I need a simple, flush mount fixture, with warm white LED's,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-11-2016, 11:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,719
Posted By Scott H
I work in Placerville, believe it or not, a town...

I work in Placerville, believe it or not, a town of maybe 300 residents and 15 people working there!
I'd be happy to put some eyes on that Casita for ya.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-17-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,719
Posted By Scott H
Hey Alex, I bought a Trillium 4500 with the...

Hey Alex,
I bought a Trillium 4500 with the same intentions about making it a true off-road rig and here's my findings:

I went with a Dexter 3500lb axel with 1.5'' of additional lift and 14"...
Forum: General Chat 11-29-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 66
Poll: User's Ages.
Views: 6,249
Posted By Scott H
I'm 46 but really immature, to quote my online...

I'm 46 but really immature, to quote my online dating profile ;)
I belong to a few online forums, mostly skiing and biking related, and this is the only one where I'm the youngster. I come from a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-31-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,971
Posted By Scott H
Thanks Steve, super helpful :roll eyes: To be...

Thanks Steve, super helpful :roll eyes:
To be clear, my "non potable" water is safe, from my on board water tank, just not the water I want to drink or cook with.
I'm not worried about a little...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-31-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,971
Posted By Scott H
OK, just about to order a pump and a faucet and...

OK, just about to order a pump and a faucet and came up with and idea.
So there's no hot water for now. If I buy a dual sided faucet can I set it up to run potable water from the cold side, and non...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,971
Posted By Scott H
Thanks for all the advise. I like the...

Thanks for all the advise.
I like the simplicity of the foot pump but, can't figure out the logistics and, it'd never work with the outdoor shower future mod.
I think I'll try Bob's Sea-flow pump...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,971
Posted By Scott H
Water pump install ?'s

Where I'm am:
First off I only boondock. I just broke my trusty hand pump (don't try to pump when you know that the tank is frozen; duh). My electrical system is pretty dialed with 2 6V's and a...
Forum: General Chat 01-26-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,810
Posted By Scott H
Juneuary

Sunny and close to 60 here in western CO. 79991
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,403
Posted By Scott H
Argh :roll This is a gravity furnace. The only...

Argh :roll
This is a gravity furnace. The only thing that a battery is going to do is to provided a little light on the situation!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,403
Posted By Scott H
What does the battery have to do with the price...

What does the battery have to do with the price of tea in China?
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-21-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,413
Posted By Scott H
I manufacture skis and snowboards. I'd guess...

I manufacture skis and snowboards. I'd guess that there's fewer than 200 of us doing this in the US (individuals not businesses). Not many jobs where you cram; steel, aluminium, wood, fiberglass,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,417
Posted By Scott H
Some thoughts

So, with regards to the soft floor; I'm wondering if the OP is referring to the floor under the table. If so; yep, soft no problem. It's the hatch to the fresh water tank.
In regards to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-07-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Scott H
Thanks again for all the responses. Kinda fun...

Thanks again for all the responses. Kinda fun trying to solve a puzzle via the internet that is ultimately insolvable unless you are hands on.
Here's some more clues:
To clarify the tug is a 2002...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Scott H
Thanks for the advise. Guess I've got to get a...

Thanks for the advise. Guess I've got to get a tester. To be clear, I have separate 4 and 7 pin connectors on the tug (2002 Tacoma) for the two trailers. Same problem with both. I've checked and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Scott H
Tail light problem

So my tail lights don't work. They are newer LED's. The lights themselves work; brake, turn signals, no problem. It's just the running lights.
I have a snowmobile/raft trailer that connects via 4...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,388
Posted By Scott H
77715 77716

77715

77716
Forum: General Chat 09-26-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,954
Posted By Scott H
Here's a good one

Sighting a block from my house.
Not sure if it's legal here or in any second world country, but i wouldn't want to try and back it up!...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-02-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,451
Posted By Scott H
I'm a boater as well as a FGRV'er. On the river...

I'm a boater as well as a FGRV'er. On the river we use Eco-safe's. I want to keep my mobile crapper ownership to a minimum. The Eco-safe lives in the back of the truck in a 20mm ammo can, most...
Forum: General Chat 05-25-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,121
Posted By Scott H
I think mine was a deluxe with no factory brakes.

I think mine was a deluxe with no factory brakes.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,597
Posted By Scott H
I did the bondo version of this project a few...

I did the bondo version of this project a few years ago (see the bye bye belly band thread); here's my take away. David's glass method will be ultimately stronger. The bondo method is faster...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-18-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,522
Posted By Scott H
The spare tire of my trillium is directly mounted...

The spare tire of my trillium is directly mounted to the rear bumper, as i'm sure most are. I climb up on top of that tire all the time to mess with/clean my solar panel, lots. I'm about 175#. My...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,430
Posted By Scott H
I run twin 6V golf cart batteries. They are...

I run twin 6V golf cart batteries. They are powered exclusively by a 140W, roof mounted solar panel, and my TV's alternator. I only boondock, the only time I plug in is over the winter to keep...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,865
Posted By Scott H
If you really want creative refrigeration options...

If you really want creative refrigeration options you need to check out some rafting forums. Like ice cream on day 20 of a G.C. trip with temps in the 90s. Boaters know all the tricks, seriously.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-29-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,563
Posted By Scott H
After 38yrs. the axel is most likely shot, unless...

After 38yrs. the axel is most likely shot, unless it's been replaced. Look for tire rub marks in the wheel wells.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-23-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,918
Posted By Scott H
45-1100466 Just signing in. All my...

45-1100466
Just signing in.
All my documentation sez 1978
Solid door window.
RM211
Just saw my first other 4500 sighting in the wild. Exterior looked perfect. Said he just bought it for 400$...
Forum: General Chat 04-15-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,433
Posted By Scott H
So i've finally got it dialed. A vacuum sealing...

So i've finally got it dialed. A vacuum sealing machine is the best thing I've ever bought. Meals are made well in advance of any trip, stored in the freezer; lasagna, enchiladas, omelets, mashed...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-15-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,819
Posted By Scott H
Yes and no. I run 14" wheels on my 78 4500 but I...

Yes and no. I run 14" wheels on my 78 4500 but I replaced my axel and added an additional 1.5" of lift in the process. If your 4500 is running on it's original axel; it needs replaced. If you're...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,427
Posted By Scott H
Wow, the BS is getting thick and deep here! The...

Wow, the BS is getting thick and deep here!
The Egg.
Fiberglass and carbon fiber are more similar than different. Glass is like a sponge, when wetting it out it readily soaks up the resin,...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-22-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,094
Posted By Scott H
Custom crib for Trillium

Here's something different. I have for sale a crib I made for my 4500. This takes the place of the bunk in the front of the camper. It worked amazingly well, my daughter as just out grown it. It...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,606
Posted By Scott H
What can I say, I like to go fast over rough...

What can I say, I like to go fast over rough terrain. Really fast.:eek:
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,606
Posted By Scott H
I'm in! Much of my camping in cycling related. ...

I'm in! Much of my camping in cycling related.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-07-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,998
Posted By Scott H
51811

51811
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,532
Posted By Scott H
Great question! I live at 7000' and most of my...

Great question! I live at 7000' and most of my summer camping is done higher than that. My RM211 works poorly but i've always attributed it to the fact that it's a 34 year old fridge. Please tell...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-03-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,165
Posted By Scott H
I've been trying to think up a...

I've been trying to think up a scam-a-scamer-double reverse-these are not the droids you're looking for-scam. You know; play along, act dumb, get em' hooked, get a little somthin' from them cause...
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