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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-14-2011, 08:54 AM
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Old Volkswagens- hauling right!
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Jo R.
Loved seeing the VW pick-up. We bought my...
Loved seeing the VW pick-up. We bought my youngest daughter a red VW pick-up, back in the 80's. It was her first "car" and she loved it. She never really got over the truck preference, however,...
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General Chat
12-14-2011, 08:39 AM
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Tell us about Florida
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Jo R.
Wow, Noreen, what a trip! We have had various...
Wow, Noreen, what a trip! We have had various bikes over the years..beginning when I was 14 and the old guy was 15. That was a Mustang and I had to hold out my legs, because there were no pegs, etc....
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General Chat
12-12-2011, 01:44 PM
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Tell us about Florida
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Jo R.
Thanks so much, all of you nice folks, for the...
Thanks so much, all of you nice folks, for the info. That does help. It would be a long trip from E. Texas and we would probably go through Boliver, near Galveston, as we have a friend who has...
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General Chat
12-11-2011, 04:31 PM
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Tell us about Florida
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Jo R.
Tell us about Florida
While you are wrapping presents and staying warm, tell the old guy and I, about Florida. That is, how is Florida...maybe the Keys...in about Feb.? Would like to hear your stories and opinions. JO
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General Chat
12-11-2011, 03:31 PM
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Sightings!
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618,730
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Jo R.
Vintage Casita
About a week ago, while visiting our daughter, I spotted an older model Casita (possibly a 17?) sitting in a front driveway. Sulphur Springs, Texas on Mockingbird, near the Walmart. If anyone is...
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Camping, Campout Reports
11-29-2011, 12:50 PM
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Pedernales Falls State Park Texas Thanksgiving
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Jo R.
Hi Brian. Enjoyed the pics. of Perdenales. The...
Hi Brian. Enjoyed the pics. of Perdenales. The old guy and I, for several years, made at least one, often more, trips to the Hill Country. We still think that it is the prettiest part of Texas, and...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-29-2011, 12:30 PM
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Scamp closet mods?
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Jo R.
I am new here, so not sure of the size of the...
I am new here, so not sure of the size of the Scamp closet or how professional you want it to look. ANYway, I used those pop together plastic shelves, in my Trillium closet and they fit perfect (3...
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General Chat
11-26-2011, 09:04 PM
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Casita Story
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2,212
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Jo R.
OMG! That is exactly, what encouraged us to be...
OMG! That is exactly, what encouraged us to be back in a camper...it may be petite, but the germs are my very own. I truly detest Motels. JO
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General Chat
11-26-2011, 09:01 PM
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Uninvited Inspection.
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1,740
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Jo R.
Old Southern courtesies
Well, I'm from the South...at least I consider Texas to be Southern. I was raised with probably what you might call exaggerated manners. It seems as rude, as if they had slid into your car and...
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General Chat
11-24-2011, 09:46 PM
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Sightings!
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Jo R.
Turkey Day sighting
On Grande Blvd., in Tyler, Texas, a Casita huddling in a row of RVs, at a storage facility. Sorry, too much of an "egg watching" newbie, to know if it was late model or earlier. I believe there are...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-24-2011, 02:52 PM
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Attention Trillium fans...BIG Thanks
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2,165
Posted By
Jo R.
We are extremely pleased with the paint. If you...
We are extremely pleased with the paint. If you had to repaint large portions of the body, it would get pretty pricey. However, for making repairs that can be nearly "invisible", it is well worth...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-24-2011, 08:52 AM
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Attention Trillium fans...BIG Thanks
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Jo R.
Good tip
Thanks Roger. We did try a couple of colors from Walmart and Lowes Spray section. I am not sure if we tried that exact one. I believe the one from Lowe's was Ivory...it was ok for the top, but a bit...
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General Chat
11-20-2011, 03:20 PM
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Trillium Website Update
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Jo R.
Hey, Joe
Hey, Joe (are you old enough to remember that old hippie song?). After reading the saga of Trillium...laughing, scratching my head and feeling very nervous...I am reluctant to ask. We recently...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-20-2011, 02:43 PM
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Attention Trillium fans...BIG Thanks
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2,165
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Jo R.
Attention Trillium fans...BIG Thanks
I just wanted to give a big ole' Thank You ;), to member Scott H. When I asked for suggestions about paint match for our '78 Trillium, Scott replied that...
Omni AE acrylic enamel, Isuzu...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-19-2011, 08:29 AM
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More Good, Bad, Ugly
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3,179
Posted By
Jo R.
Hi, Theresa. Yes, I am having fun. SOMEtimes, a...
Hi, Theresa. Yes, I am having fun. SOMEtimes, a job is frustrating...such as, a screen that I have been trying to "invent" for the door. I have done, done and redone, but finally, it is up there and...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-18-2011, 10:04 PM
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More Good, Bad, Ugly
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Jo R.
Hi Rick. I would be glad to take some more pics,...
Hi Rick. I would be glad to take some more pics, however, the ones you have seen, pretty much tell the story...it's a very small space. Evidently, there was a bunk/sofa on the opposite end from the...
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Hi, I am....
11-18-2011, 08:47 AM
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Hello again.
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2,418
Posted By
Jo R.
Go For It!
Welcome, John and Mandi (happen to love that name, since my oldest daughter is Mandy). The old guy and I, wish you the very best and say "go for it". Believe it or not, we thought we were lucky to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-17-2011, 09:30 AM
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Help, so-o-o confused, which Red Max?
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2,389
Posted By
Jo R.
Yep, that pretty much clears it up. Thanks,JO
Yep, that pretty much clears it up. Thanks,JO
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-16-2011, 11:21 AM
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Help, so-o-o confused, which Red Max?
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2,389
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks for taking time to reply Norman. The PO...
Thanks for taking time to reply Norman. The PO had already coated the body with Red Max...we thought he said sealer. Anyway, we have made roof repairs, and were going to coat that (after touch up...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-16-2011, 09:23 AM
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Help, so-o-o confused, which Red Max?
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Jo R.
Thanks, bought the sealer and then had second...
Thanks, bought the sealer and then had second thoughts. JO
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-16-2011, 08:52 AM
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Help, so-o-o confused, which Red Max?
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2,389
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Jo R.
Help, so-o-o confused, which Red Max?
I know that many of you have used Red Max. BUT, are you talking...the sealer? the floor finish?...there are several Red Max products. Thanks, JO :u
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-12-2011, 07:45 AM
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17
More Good, Bad, Ugly
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3,179
Posted By
Jo R.
Well, isn't that the truth! Who has time to be...
Well, isn't that the truth! Who has time to be bored? And, who would have known...the older that you get, the more you have to learn <_<.Thank all, JO
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 10:12 PM
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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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1,656
Posted By
Jo R.
Wel-l-l, what a lovely lady you are :p JO
Wel-l-l, what a lovely lady you are :p JO
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 10:10 PM
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17
More Good, Bad, Ugly
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3,179
Posted By
Jo R.
I do-oo? sorry, I am a newbie...am I missing...
I do-oo? sorry, I am a newbie...am I missing something?
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 09:39 PM
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8
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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1,656
Posted By
Jo R.
By the way, Donna...I have been meaning to tell...
By the way, Donna...I have been meaning to tell you, how much I love that charming picture on your ID. JO
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 09:04 PM
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17
More Good, Bad, Ugly
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3,179
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks you fellow campers. I think your little...
Thanks you fellow campers. I think your little rolling "home" should be for you and fit your needs. It does feel good, to have someone say something positive, however. Just our human nature, I...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 08:55 PM
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8
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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1,656
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks Lynn. We have heard different reports on...
Thanks Lynn. We have heard different reports on the inspection...just have to do some more checking. Appreciate the compliment. We know that our fix-ups are not perfect and new, but it will work...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 03:13 PM
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8
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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1,656
Posted By
Jo R.
Well, the old guy went to register, with the bill...
Well, the old guy went to register, with the bill of sale, transfer, etc. and they said that he had to have an inspection, for the first time it is reg. in Texas. I don't think it means every year....
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 12:31 PM
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17
More Good, Bad, Ugly
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3,179
Posted By
Jo R.
More Good, Bad, Ugly
Are you bored yet?:D
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-11-2011, 12:26 PM
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8
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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1,656
Posted By
Jo R.
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Well, folks, here is some progress on our newly acquired 1978 Trillium. We are in awe of the talent and energy of the members here. We love seeing these wonderful old units, made just like new. Or...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-02-2011, 07:37 PM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
That's true, Cindy. Your camper should be your...
That's true, Cindy. Your camper should be your very own version. I love seeing the really restored units. Folks here are amazing. However, I do feel like that for those of us that like the vintage...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-02-2011, 07:32 PM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
I am thinking that it would be at a big...
I am thinking that it would be at a big automotive store. The hubby says, even years ago, they would mix your color and put it in a spray can...I don't know if that is still true. Since Scott said...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-02-2011, 03:19 PM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks a million, Scott! That is exactly what we...
Thanks a million, Scott! That is exactly what we needed to hear. We want the trailer to look nice, of course, and we sure don't want to do things to it to ruin it's originality. But, the old guy...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-01-2011, 07:33 AM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
Thank you, David. I am sure that you are right. ...
Thank you, David. I am sure that you are right. I have been thinking that the best thing to do about the scuff on the corner, is leave it alone. Fortunately, the "cramper" looks pretty good. We...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-31-2011, 07:55 PM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
Well, thanks Donna. I should have thought of the...
Well, thanks Donna. I should have thought of the "gel coat" thingee. I guess "close as possible" is going to be the thing to do. JO
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-31-2011, 07:38 PM
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13
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
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5,453
Posted By
Jo R.
Exterior paint match for 1978 Trillium
Does anyone know the paint color or a match, for the exterior of a 1978 Trilllium? We only have some top fiberglass repairs and perhaps one corner scuffing area...however, we would want to match as...
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General Chat
10-31-2011, 06:59 PM
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1,008
Sticky:
Show Us Your Rigs
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606,932
Posted By
Jo R.
1978 Trillium, the day we bought it. Petit Jean St. Park, Arkansas
Steadily working on small and not so small fixes. Can't wait to get it all ship shape and have another camping trip. We took the Dodge truck to pick it up, but our plan is to tow with our Nissan...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-27-2011, 06:47 AM
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11
Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Good tip, Donna. Funny, how you forget about...
Good tip, Donna. Funny, how you forget about "things" you have used before to fix things. Probably got some of that around. JO
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-26-2011, 08:23 PM
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11
Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Gosh, so nice to be around folks that have...
Gosh, so nice to be around folks that have similar "likes" (that's a nice word for obsession :pth) as one's self. Thanks for the ideas. I did finally have a mild success with super glue. The top...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 09:16 PM
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11
Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Big Sigh-h...that seller was nice enough to send...
Big Sigh-h...that seller was nice enough to send me a pic of the latch that he has (2201) and it doesn't match mine.
Mine looks like this
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 09:10 PM
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Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Thank you Carol. That is worth checking out. ...
Thank you Carol. That is worth checking out. Yes, I am lucky that the frig works (never know for how long). It is working well, at this time, even froze a diet coke that I forgot, and had put in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 08:54 PM
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11
Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks Donna and Martin, for the replys. My...
Thanks Donna and Martin, for the replys. My latch is cracked and the base has some missing, but it does still hold. Of course, it won't last long, so I will be considering your suggestions. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 01:17 PM
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Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
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1,842
Posted By
Jo R.
Dometic Frig Fixes--what is my model?
hello folks, here are a couple of cheap, quick fix-ups that I have been working on, in my '78 Trillium. Some SOS pads and a bit of Brasso really brought back some coppery shine to the original...
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Hi, I am....
10-22-2011, 08:23 AM
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Rookies checking in from Colorado
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1,496
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Jo R.
[QUOTE=Andrew and Karen;274125]Hi guys, Thanks...
[QUOTE=Andrew and Karen;274125]Hi guys,
Thanks very much for the offer. There's an awful lot of Colorado out there waiting for us to explore and the Western Slope is definitely on the list....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-21-2011, 08:43 PM
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6
Shabby cooktop fix?
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1,762
Posted By
Jo R.
Love to hear the ideas and solutions from you...
Love to hear the ideas and solutions from you folks. Weather is mild here, so we will continue to work along, until...the hunting season begins for real and the hubby is pulled away into the forest...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-21-2011, 02:47 PM
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6
Shabby cooktop fix?
Views:
1,762
Posted By
Jo R.
Thanks for the input. I do like the idea of...
Thanks for the input. I do like the idea of sandblasting and re-paint. If that is not very pricey, I might do that. JO
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-20-2011, 06:58 PM
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6
Shabby cooktop fix?
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1,762
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Jo R.
Shabby cooktop fix?
Hello campers. We are really enjoying the challenges of our vintage Trillium. The info, energy and ingenuity here, is so helpful. Couldn't resist, starting on some "fixes", as soon as we got it...
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General Chat
10-19-2011, 08:08 PM
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new person in town
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2,117
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Jo R.
Thanks, Donna...nice to "meet" you. They sure...
Thanks, Donna...nice to "meet" you. They sure seem like fun. Jo
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General Chat
10-19-2011, 07:23 PM
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new person in town
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2,117
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Jo R.
Hello, from East Texas
Hello, we are new members of the community, from East Texas. The hubby and I, just bought a 1978 Trillium 4500, from a very nice member here, this past weekend. Even though, we have had many...
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