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Larry Tenhage
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
07-30-2020, 05:48 PM
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SOLD: older 3 way fridge for sale
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Larry Tenhage
older 3 way fridge for sale
Up for sale is an older 3 way RV fridge. It came out of a '74 Trillium fibreglass travel trailer. Good for parts, or maybe repair. About 7 years ago, the 120v part of it quit working, so we just used...
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Hi, I am....
05-09-2020, 10:37 AM
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Hi I am Rick just bought 1976 Triple E trailer
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Larry Tenhage
Good for you, Rick! I've been hoping (like many...
Good for you, Rick! I've been hoping (like many others...) to find a project like that for a while. Good luck with it, I see a lot of people have already given you advice on what to do. Just do it...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-15-2019, 09:01 PM
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ON |
2019 Ontario Bolerama
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Larry Tenhage
We're going again, can't wait! Always lots of...
We're going again, can't wait! Always lots of fun; you make more friends very year. The park itself is kinda small, but that's OK. There's normally something new to see, new makes & models. &...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-15-2019, 06:37 PM
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Replace a Trillium window
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Larry Tenhage
I used #8 pan head ss screws, 1" long. But, you...
I used #8 pan head ss screws, 1" long. But, you should replace the wood, or the screws won't have much if anything to bite into. And you really want them to bite well into the wood, or the windows...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-15-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replace a Trillium window
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Larry Tenhage
Ditto on this. Don't use silicone! It...
Ditto on this. Don't use silicone! It eventually will dry out & peel off. Found this out the hard way on our '74 Trillium. I had to remove it all & replace with butyl tape. This was after I had...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-31-2016, 07:44 PM
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We would like to introduce... Pepita!
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Larry Tenhage
Hi, Tim & Sophia! Very nice blog you have. Wow...
Hi, Tim & Sophia! Very nice blog you have. Wow have you ever done a lot of work, more so than we have (on our '74 Trillium). Keep up the good work, & hope you enjoy Pepita for many years!
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Hi, I am....
03-31-2015, 07:38 PM
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just bought a beachcomber
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Larry Tenhage
Ditto on Donna's comments. Also, is there someone...
Ditto on Donna's comments. Also, is there someone who can help you with some of the repairs? A second person helping adds a lot of motivation & vision. Take it easy - you'll get there. And...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-09-2015, 04:50 PM
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Insurance
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Larry Tenhage
My '74 Trillium 1300 was $2500 when new, give or...
My '74 Trillium 1300 was $2500 when new, give or take about $25. I found that out when I bought it from the original owner. We pay $25 per YEAR for insurance ( Collision, Comp & liability) through...
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General Chat
02-08-2015, 07:04 PM
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Really cool Fibreglass camper!
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Larry Tenhage
Sorry - maybe this works better ...
Sorry - maybe this works better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEaw8TIvg0M
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General Chat
02-08-2015, 06:25 PM
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Really cool Fibreglass camper!
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Larry Tenhage
Really cool Fibreglass camper!
Joyce came across this new fibreglass camper in her Facebook feed. Made in Germany, its also a boat! Now how unique is that!!
https://l.facebook.com/l/xAQFn6i-tAQ...quite-possibly...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-08-2015, 06:20 PM
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Getting conflicting info from VW on towing capacity
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Larry Tenhage
The difference is that in Europe, you're allowed...
The difference is that in Europe, you're allowed to attach a trailer hitch directly to the car's chassis & bumper at-the-same-time. In Canada & the USA, you're not allowed to do that (liability...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-08-2015, 06:04 PM
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Really cool Fibreglass camper!
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Larry Tenhage
Really cool Fibreglass camper!
Joyce came across this new fibreglass camper in her Facebook feed. Made in Germany, its also a boat! Now how unique is that!!
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-22-2015, 05:04 PM
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Don't know where this question fits in forums...
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Larry Tenhage
I definitely agree with Bob Miller on this; Not...
I definitely agree with Bob Miller on this; Not a good thing - something doesn't sound right here. I'd go elsewhere. There are many other good choices for a fibreglass RV.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-22-2014, 04:33 PM
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79 trillium 4500 'bucking'
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Larry Tenhage
Is it possible that you're hooking up a 1 7/8"...
Is it possible that you're hooking up a 1 7/8" ball to a 2" receiver? I.E, is there too much play in the hitch? That would cause some rattling if not outright causing the trailer to detach itself.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-20-2014, 11:03 AM
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Boler belly band
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Larry Tenhage
I had to replace the belly band black strip on...
I had to replace the belly band black strip on our Trillium. As Jamie says, finding a place that sells the gasket should be easy. I bought a roll a few years back, but that RV place isn't around...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-18-2014, 04:28 PM
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79 trillium 4500 'bucking'
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Larry Tenhage
In addition to the frame / weight distribution...
In addition to the frame / weight distribution problem, if the trailer tire pressure is too low / uneven, you could get swaying / other problems too.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-18-2014, 04:16 PM
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Need to repair '78 Trillium upper bunk
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Larry Tenhage
There are over 30 common types of polyurethane...
There are over 30 common types of polyurethane sold in tubes, Sealants AND adhesives. I used a product from 3M. Product # 540. This is a Sealant, not an adhesive. I.E, this product does not...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2014, 09:42 PM
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What are good replacement tires for the scamp 13?
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12,679
Posted By
Larry Tenhage
That is definitely a better deal than what...
That is definitely a better deal than what Princess Auto has!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-13-2014, 08:59 PM
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Sticky:
How to weigh your rv
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Larry Tenhage
The WHOLE trailer, including the tongue, was on...
The WHOLE trailer, including the tongue, was on the weigh scale. So, the 2 wheels & the tongue jack was on the scale. If you'll read my last post, I moved our van OFF the scale. I disconnected the...
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Hobbies & Passions
12-13-2014, 07:51 PM
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Look at the other side.....
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Larry Tenhage
Well said, Tom: This IS a good forum for talking...
Well said, Tom: This IS a good forum for talking about hobbies. While I enjoy our fibreglass RV, I HAVE considered an Airstream in the past ( a Bambi). Nice to learn about repairing them. Might...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-13-2014, 07:44 PM
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Sticky:
How to weigh your rv
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Larry Tenhage
Well, there's another way to weigh a Trailer. I...
Well, there's another way to weigh a Trailer. I took mine to a local wrecking yard. They have a 30' long very accurate weigh scale. I just parked the trailer on the scale & moved our van off the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-13-2014, 07:38 PM
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Ford Escape and Scamp 13: Is Class II hitch ok?
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Posted By
Larry Tenhage
The class II hitch is easily OK. And you don't...
The class II hitch is easily OK. And you don't even need the 6 cylinder Escape to pull the Scamp, although it's nice. A 4 cyl SUV or mid sized car will work well too.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-13-2014, 07:33 PM
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Restoring the "Haunted Mansion"
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34,953
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Larry Tenhage
Looks like you're doing everything right! keep...
Looks like you're doing everything right! keep up the good work. I work in a manufacturing facility. We also make big trailers ( for farm use) I've seen lots of shoddy workmanship. You won't...
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Camping, Campout Reports
12-13-2014, 07:20 PM
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Do you like to Boondock?
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2,518
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Larry Tenhage
Thanks, Joe! We've done the boondocking thing...
Thanks, Joe! We've done the boondocking thing numerous times. Even in a Walmart parking lot for 2 nights straight. It was part of a rally in North Bay, Ontario. Your info helps! Now if we could...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2014, 07:17 PM
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What are good replacement tires for the scamp 13?
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12,679
Posted By
Larry Tenhage
Princess Auto sells good tires & tire/wheel...
Princess Auto sells good tires & tire/wheel combos for trailers. Some car tires are not well suited for trailer use.
ST205/75 D14 Trailer Tire Assembly | Princess Auto...
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Hi, I am....
12-13-2014, 06:31 PM
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Matt and Family
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2,985
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Larry Tenhage
Jim, interesting that you're planning to give...
Jim, interesting that you're planning to give your daughter a vintage Trillium as a wedding present. My daughter is not ready for marriage yet :D, but she has made it quite clear she'd like a camper...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-13-2014, 02:18 PM
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10
Insurance coverage for our fiberglass trailers
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1,687
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Larry Tenhage
I insured our Trillium for $4500, at a premium of...
I insured our Trillium for $4500, at a premium of $24 a YEAR. Through State Farm. That includes collision. At that price, I felt I couldn't go wrong. Of course, we already had our Home & cars...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-13-2014, 02:08 PM
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Small and lite TV and TT.
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6,473
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Larry Tenhage
With the Mazda 2 (great car btw, almost as nice...
With the Mazda 2 (great car btw, almost as nice as my summer toy, an MX-5) you can't pull much. the smaller 80s Cadet trailers, the ones with a pop up roof, would probably be OK. They're just under...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2014, 01:50 PM
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Wave 3 Cat Heater Not Available in Canada
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8,722
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Larry Tenhage
The heater shown in the link from David looks a...
The heater shown in the link from David looks a lot like what I have in our Trillium. I bought ours used, but it had a price sticker on it - $374 (new), if I recall correctly (12 years ago) They...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2014, 01:36 PM
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I spent the weekend polishing the Trillium
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8,137
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Larry Tenhage
Wow - I'm jealous. That turned out great! Now...
Wow - I'm jealous. That turned out great! Now to keep it that way. That's where a good coat of wax comes in!
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2014, 01:31 PM
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Do you need emblems or decals for your RV?
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2,611
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Larry Tenhage
That is good info to know. Thanks, Donna!
That is good info to know. Thanks, Donna!
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-13-2014, 01:24 PM
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What are folks using for cooking utensiles?
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7,431
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Larry Tenhage
We have a set of camping dishes / utensils that...
We have a set of camping dishes / utensils that stay in the camper. No microwave, as we often camp without electricity. When we DO get a powered site, we have a kettle & hotplate in the camper too.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-13-2014, 12:33 PM
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1976 Trillium 1300 Remodel - For Caitlin
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36,436
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Larry Tenhage
Wow - you got a good deal. I've seen fibreglass...
Wow - you got a good deal. I've seen fibreglass trailers in that condition (yes, REAL projects) go for $2500. And it also looks like you're quite capable of fixing it. nice to see all the pics. ...
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Hi, I am....
12-13-2014, 12:24 PM
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First Fiberglass Camper
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9,350
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Larry Tenhage
What a nice camper you have there. You don't see...
What a nice camper you have there. You don't see them very often around our area. With some TLC and advice which you'll find here, you'll have an eye-catching classic in no time!
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Camping, Campout Reports
12-13-2014, 12:18 PM
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Algonquin Park Ontario
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4,246
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Larry Tenhage
Yes, although we love Algonquin PP, it's classed...
Yes, although we love Algonquin PP, it's classed as a premium Park, so you pay top dollar. $49.50 is getting into cheap hotel territory! We plan to go there again next summer - it's been 10 years...
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Hi, I am....
12-13-2014, 12:10 PM
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just bought a beachcomber
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4,762
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Larry Tenhage
GREAT find! So it needs work. So did mine & a lot...
GREAT find! So it needs work. So did mine & a lot of others. You'll have the envy & curiousity of the campground if you do it right & something you can enjoy for many years!
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Hi, I am....
12-13-2014, 12:01 PM
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Tall people in tiny trailers
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16,238
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Larry Tenhage
Well, we went from a 13' Boler which has a 6'...
Well, we went from a 13' Boler which has a 6' height & 6' long bed, to a 13' Trillium which has a 6' 3" height & a 6' 3" long bed. I'm 6' tall, so that extra 3" makes a big difference, especially...
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General Chat
12-12-2014, 04:34 PM
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UHaul Ownership Has Noticed Us!!
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2,571
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Larry Tenhage
That's great! I've seen Uhaul trailers at...
That's great! I've seen Uhaul trailers at rallies. They're well built & unique, they certainly stand out from the ones you usually see.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-12-2014, 04:30 PM
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Need to repair '78 Trillium upper bunk
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3,871
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Larry Tenhage
Both Spanke & Raz are right- the fewer holes the...
Both Spanke & Raz are right- the fewer holes the better. However, I work in an industrial factory & that's a repair method commonly used. I felt that the plywood wasn't in bad shape. The bolts I...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-09-2014, 09:48 PM
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Need to repair '78 Trillium upper bunk
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3,871
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Larry Tenhage
Hi Jane: I had a similar thing happen to our...
Hi Jane: I had a similar thing happen to our Trillium. The bolts had rusted & broke. I ended up getting 5/16" stainless steel bolts (about 3" long, if memory serves) with large washers. Nuts with...
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General Chat
07-07-2014, 07:17 PM
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Serial numbers on a Trillium
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144,278
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Larry Tenhage
Hey, Dennis, Bolers are Great, but this is a...
Hey, Dennis, Bolers are Great, but this is a Trillium registry!
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-04-2014, 08:05 PM
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Trillium size question
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2,018
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Larry Tenhage
Your measurements are pretty good . Hopefully...
Your measurements are pretty good . Hopefully you can convince your husband of the advantages - no, the NEED - to have one of these trailers. Then, he'll look past any space problems. Nice to see...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-04-2014, 02:08 PM
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Your ideal towing vehicle for Scamp 13'?
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Larry Tenhage
How about this tow vehicle? Not even sure what...
How about this tow vehicle? Not even sure what it is........ Or what year it is.
...
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Hi, I am....
07-03-2014, 05:02 PM
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Hi and a question!
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2,153
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Larry Tenhage
I haven't seen any with the kind of partition you...
I haven't seen any with the kind of partition you mention. But on ours, it wouldn't be hard to put one in. But with the tight quarters in these campers, I'd find that a bit cumbersome.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-03-2014, 04:37 PM
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Your ideal towing vehicle for Scamp 13'?
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8,962
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Larry Tenhage
I've been told to stay FAR away from the Jeep /...
I've been told to stay FAR away from the Jeep / Chrysler 8 speed transmission. I'd prefer the newer Subaru or Toyota for towing.
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Hi, I am....
04-23-2014, 05:49 PM
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New '78 trillium 4500 owners getting schooled
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3,915
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Larry Tenhage
Er, David; four (attachments) plus four equals...
Er, David; four (attachments) plus four equals eight?
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General Chat
04-10-2014, 06:30 PM
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Serial numbers on a Trillium
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144,278
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Larry Tenhage
Well, I found out (the hard way) :( that I...
Well, I found out (the hard way) :( that I needed to clean & clean & clean first. I tried car wash soap, then paint thinner, then car wash soap again. AND scrubbed it while cleaning. Seemed to...
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General Chat
04-09-2014, 05:43 PM
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Serial numbers on a Trillium
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144,278
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Larry Tenhage
Hi, David: I've painted Fibreglass trailers a...
Hi, David: I've painted Fibreglass trailers a few times. My biggest challenge was getting the fibreglass clean enough. The first time, despite a quick clean & all the bodywork & sanding, I had a...
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General Chat
03-27-2014, 03:15 PM
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Do you park your trailer inside or outside?
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8,427
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Larry Tenhage
Ours stays outside all year around. It's shaded...
Ours stays outside all year around. It's shaded during the heat of the day ( which we don't get that much of anyway ) https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif I might get a cover...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-27-2014, 03:03 PM
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The Perris shake down run!!
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1,688
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Larry Tenhage
The Rhino coating on the bottom half is a really...
The Rhino coating on the bottom half is a really good idea. I found that out the hard way, 12 years ago :( Nice looking setup you got there. Also nice than you CAN take it out for a trip, this...
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