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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By hrose414
hanging door

When I park the trailer I was told to lift it off the ground to take the weight off the torsion axle (The previous axle was non-existent because it had been stored for years on the tires). But when...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By hrose414
Hanging door

I’m about to re-hang my trillium door and was wondering if I need to have it off the ground and leveled or just on its tires. Before taking off the door to rehang it there was a significant...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By hrose414
Bigger windows in trillium

I purchased a 1976 trillium a year ago & have completely gutted it.
I bought 2 new side windows for it. I wanted to increase the size of the window opening by about 3/4" on each side. On a trillium...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
Posted By hrose414
Painting underbody of trillium

I've just removed the Fiberglass egg from the trailer frame & sanded & repainted the frame. Now I'm onto tackling the final fibreglassing repairs and paint the trailer body. I'm looking at painting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-04-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By hrose414
Does anyone have wiring schematics for a trillium...

Does anyone have wiring schematics for a trillium so I can make sure mine are accurate?


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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-04-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By hrose414
I'm about to rewire my trillium 1300 and am

Wondering if I attach the ground to the frame, or do I attach each lights ground to a wire back to the battery? Or both?


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,244
Posted By hrose414
Stefman thanks for all your advice. Sorry for the...

Stefman thanks for all your advice. Sorry for the delay replying I've been out camping in the trailer. I will be doing that fix soon, the door popped open twice while driving down the highway!


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,244
Posted By hrose414
Trillium 76 1300 door

I'm looking to replace what I am assuming is wood behind the door hinges. My door is close to falling off & since the trailer is apart figure I should do it the right way. Has anyone done this? Any...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,387
Posted By hrose414
Door seal Trillium 1300

I'm looking for a new door seal on a trillium 1300. Does anyone know where I might find it?


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By hrose414
I just removed my side window last week & was...

I just removed my side window last week & was shocked to find the exact same thing. My only difference was the Fiberglass was completely missed on the bottom. I think I'll build it up like you did &...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 36,436
Posted By hrose414
Perfect, off to grind! Thanks for the help! ...

Perfect, off to grind! Thanks for the help!


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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 36,436
Posted By hrose414
Hey Jim I'm starting the job of trying to remove...

Hey Jim I'm starting the job of trying to remove the spider cracks in my trillium as well. Did you have any issues with them re-cracking afterwards. A Fiberglass guy I was talking to said I need to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By hrose414
Spider cracks

I've just repaired the belly band on my 77 trillium (almost there, just a layer of resin with glass & the final coat to smooth it out, this sites been such a huge help) & while I'm at it I figured I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-03-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,559
Posted By hrose414
Trillium-removing belly band & filling in.

I've just removed my bellyband and all of the metal pieces, now I'm about to fill in the gap in the Fiberglass. I know I've come across some topics where people have done this, but I can find them...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,897
Posted By hrose414
Ok found it. I realized just now it's a UK...

Ok found it. I realized just now it's a UK company but I'm sure I could order it in.

https://www.toomerandhayter.co.uk/products/?cat=2

There are a few reasons I want to change out the ensolite,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,897
Posted By hrose414
Can't wait to see the pictures! Slimmit are you...

Can't wait to see the pictures! Slimmit are you using any insulation? What company did you order from?
I'm trying to track down the material I had initially found that was headliner material with a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-31-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,897
Posted By hrose414
Boat Foam backed Headliner material vs Ensolite?

I'm starting to research materials to use in my trillium other than the ensolite. Has anyone used foam backed headliner material. It's normally used for boats but has all the properties I'm looking...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-20-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 36,436
Posted By hrose414
Thank you so much for all your posts, seems like...

Thank you so much for all your posts, seems like I am doing exactly what you are in the process of doing. I just recently bought a 76 trillium identical to your and had so many questions. Can't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,717
Posted By hrose414
Thanks again, can't wait to get them out & start...

Thanks again, can't wait to get them out & start working on cleaning them up. My winter project!


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,717
Posted By hrose414
That's great thanks so much! Did you end up...

That's great thanks so much! Did you end up reusing the rubber seals (J channel)? What sort of seal is there against the Fiberglass? I haven't even started taking them out yet but would like to have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,026
Posted By hrose414
Torsion bar

The torsion bars on my 76 trillium don't seem to be doing a whole lot. Has anyone replaced them? Can you reset them?
What option do I have? They appear to be welded on.


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,717
Posted By hrose414
Removal/installation of jalousie windows

I have a 76 trillium that I want to remove the jalousie windows from, replace one of the glass pieces & polish them up. Then reinstall.
My question is has anyone done this & if so any advice or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
Thanks Scott that does look good! When you went...

Thanks Scott that does look good! When you went to repaint it after doing that bondo job did you need to remove the gel coat from the entire trailer or do you just paint over the existing gel coat?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
I do agree with having added strength, and if...

I do agree with having added strength, and if it's not tough then I would rather go your way. I haven't fiberglassed before and want to do it myself and have it look good. David did you find there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
I was just at the fiberglass shop talking with...

I was just at the fiberglass shop talking with the guy there and he asked why is it necessary to fiberglass the outside, could you not just bondo the 2 halves together after removing the washers &...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-18-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By hrose414
I think that answers my question. I have other...

I think that answers my question. I have other options I think I'll look at. Don't want to spread our bikes on the highway!
Thanks for you advice
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-08-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
Sorry just want to be clear before I start...

Sorry just want to be clear before I start hacking the trailer apart.

I think I got ya! So once the belly band is removed and the rivets cut back you fill it? You don't remove the plate on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-08-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
That makes total sense, so your filling the void...

That makes total sense, so your filling the void where the inside band was. I'm sure I'll have more questions once I get going. Thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-08-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,583
Posted By hrose414
Sorry if it has been asked but I'm new to...

Sorry if it has been asked but I'm new to trilliums & I just got a 76' and need to do something about my bellyband since it's coming off on the front. If you remove the belly band does it loose some...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By hrose414
That's great thanks. Do you glue the material....

That's great thanks. Do you glue the material. How was it to do?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-07-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By hrose414
2" tow hit for bike rack

Does anyone see any issues with welding a 2" receiver hitch onto the back trailer frame. I have a bike rack that I use to put on my car that I would still like to use with my trailer.
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By hrose414
Replacing inside fiberglass covering

I just got a 76' trillium 1300 and need to do some fiberglass repairs to it. It currently has an insulation covering on the inside that I will need to remove for the repairs. What material can I use...
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