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Forum: General Chat 08-10-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,657
Posted By rleete
That .pdf is out of date or just plain wrong. ...

That .pdf is out of date or just plain wrong. NYS law states "passenger car speed". That means posted speed limits.


And anyone that thinks they are driving 55 on the NYS thruway is full of it....
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,657
Posted By rleete
Tire that blew was a radial CAR tire, rated for...

Tire that blew was a radial CAR tire, rated for far more than the weight it was carrying on the trailer. It was over 10 years old. Probably closer to 12 years. Bias ply spare was even older, but...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,657
Posted By rleete
Over the weekend...

NYS Thruway, Friday July 31 at about 2:30 PM. Speed in excess of 70MPH, but below 75MPH. Traffic quite heavy, but no one stopped, so I hope I didn't cause any damage to someone else's vehicle.

...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-14-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,854
Posted By rleete
I used kerosene to remove all the residue from...

I used kerosene to remove all the residue from around the window openings. Cheap, relatively harmless (compared to MEK, at least) and easy to find.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,574
Posted By rleete
Call it a Boladin and watch the confused looks.

Call it a Boladin and watch the confused looks.
Forum: General Chat 07-29-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,097
Posted By rleete
I bought my trailer (1979 Trillium Jubilee) for 2...

I bought my trailer (1979 Trillium Jubilee) for 2 grand. We were looking mostly at pop-ups, the idea being to get us up off the ground for sleeping. Total refurb last year cost me about 2 weeks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,344
Posted By rleete
Use a plastic putty knife to remove the bulk of...

Use a plastic putty knife to remove the bulk of it. Common paint thinner (mineral spirits) will remove the residue. Be sure to use old rags, as they will be need to be discarded afterwards.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,260
Posted By rleete
Trillium stove top covers are not stainless, they...

Trillium stove top covers are not stainless, they are chrome plated mild steel, hence the rust. Use naval jelly or evap-o-rust type products to remove it. Nothing rougher than a green scrubber pad...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,998
Posted By rleete
I had to strip away the interior coverings around...

I had to strip away the interior coverings around all the windows to replace the wood framework. This is on a Trillium Jubilee.

I used 3M Rubber and Vinyl Spray Adhesive, coating both the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-11-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,249
Posted By rleete
I refurbished my Trillium last spring. Gutted...

I refurbished my Trillium last spring. Gutted it, and installed new floors, as old ones were rotten. I used plain old plywood. The scraps have been sitting in my driveway exposed to the weather...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-01-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
Posted By rleete
Thanks. I have plenty of butyl, I'll use that.

Thanks. I have plenty of butyl, I'll use that.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-01-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
Posted By rleete
Power cord hatch

I'm rebuilding the Trillium. Long story, and I'll post a whole slew of pictures with text when I'm done. However, I'm in a huge time crunch right now. Suffice to say we gutted everything.

In...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-29-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,334
Posted By rleete
Arise old, burried thread! Just wanted to...

Arise old, burried thread!

Just wanted to give an update and thanks to all those who offered advice. I ended up buying a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 from ebay for about 100 bucks. I had it installed,...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-07-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,735
Posted By rleete
Very nice work. I do some turning meself, but so...

Very nice work. I do some turning meself, but so far it's been limited to pens and a couple of bottle stoppers. I'm still a newbie for the most part.
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-11-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,830
Posted By rleete
Everything kills you. Life itself is fatal, and...

Everything kills you. Life itself is fatal, and no one survives it. So, eat what you want and enjoy it while you can.
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,624
Posted By rleete
Agreed. I'd rather be in a tent, where at least...

Agreed. I'd rather be in a tent, where at least I can stand up.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-09-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,958
Posted By rleete
I just wanted to add my 2 cents in on plywood...

I just wanted to add my 2 cents in on plywood repair and waterproofing. Last year, I bought an inflatable boat in very bad shape. The rubber was okay, but the transom (the board in back) was dry...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-08-2011, 03:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,334
Posted By rleete
Mike, thanks for the links. Exactly what I was...

Mike, thanks for the links. Exactly what I was looking for.
Forum: Classified Archives 08-07-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,967
Posted By rleete
75 foot, huh? Doesn't look that long in the...

75 foot, huh? Doesn't look that long in the pictures.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,334
Posted By rleete
Okay, I've done some searching. The Tekonsha...

Okay, I've done some searching. The Tekonsha Prodigy is about 1.5 to 2 times the price of the cheapest ones. Why is it considered so good - what makes it better than the cheap Reese ones?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 22,334
Posted By rleete
Do I really need a brake controller?

I just bought this Trullium Jubillee. Brought it home from the point of sale with my Jeep. No brake controller, as I didn't even know it had brakes. The trip home was about 35 miles, and involved...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,109
Posted By rleete
No viewing without registering!

No viewing without registering!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-04-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,103
Posted By rleete
I just went and checked. the manual I have is...

I just went and checked. the manual I have is exactly the same as the one already uploaded in the docs section under "1978 Central Power Pack manual...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-04-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,103
Posted By rleete
I believe I have the manual for the converter. ...

I believe I have the manual for the converter. I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure I saw it in the stack of papers that came with mine.

Any specific info you need?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-03-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Posted By rleete
Thanks for the welcome. I'l try to remember to...

Thanks for the welcome. I'l try to remember to take some pics this weekend before we pack.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-03-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Posted By rleete
New guy, old trailer

Hi all. I found this site searching for info on the new-to-me, but old (1979) Trillium Jubilee camper we just purchased. It's well worn, but appears to be fully functional and leak free. Wife is...
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