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Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-08-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By Material Guy
148209 148210 With the speed...

148209

148210

With the speed controller the amp draw is what you set it at. At full speed it can draw a lot of power. Had the computer fan but did not push enough air to make a difference.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-19-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By Material Guy
I purchased an 8" radiator fan from amazon and...

I purchased an 8" radiator fan from amazon and added a variable speed controller.
It fit the existing hole perfectly with a custom aluminum adapter plate that I made.
Works fantastic and quite...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-03-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By Material Guy
I also had a new frame made for my 76 trillium. ...

I also had a new frame made for my 76 trillium.
Used truck canapy gasket on my frame to seperate it from the tub.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-26-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,134
Posted By Material Guy
I did the same, this is what I used. ...

I did the same, this is what I used.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-13-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,548
Posted By Material Guy
I had a #2000 flexiride axle installed om m 13'...

I had a #2000 flexiride axle installed om m 13' trillium and love the fact that I can adjust the ride height of the trailer. If you install larger tires and need more wheel well clearance or if you...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,053
Posted By Material Guy
I have not seen too much on the diesel heaters on...

I have not seen too much on the diesel heaters on this forum.
I have just ordered a 2kw Chinese heater from AliExpress for my 13' Trillium. I did think about the catalytic heaters but living in BC...
Forum: General Chat 09-13-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,981
Posted By Material Guy
The fact that the Nest had a back only entrance...

The fact that the Nest had a back only entrance was enough for me to just say no. Would not even consider it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,910
Posted By Material Guy
I do not plan on doing any serious rock crawling...

I do not plan on doing any serious rock crawling with my 13' Trillium but I do plan on doing some mild trail work.
Had a new frame made with a Fexiride axle that is 3" wider over stock and aprox...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-14-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 0
For Sale: Sold
Views: 644
Posted By Material Guy
Sold

Memory foam mattress topper cut for a 13' Trillium.

1" thick, in very good shape.

Bill

I live in Coquitlam Canada, not USA, can not figure how to change the country in the add.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,203
Posted By Material Guy
I have a 13' Trillium and just this year I had a...

I have a 13' Trillium and just this year I had a new frame make for it.
Had s Flexiride axle made 3" wider from Pacific Spring and Axle in Langley and had Blair Machine in Burnaby make the frame...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-27-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,671
Posted By Material Guy
I use this...

I use this...
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,673
Posted By Material Guy
I purchase a Pelican cooler last year for several...

I purchase a Pelican cooler last year for several reasons:
1) Quality
2) Cheaper than Yeti but same quality
3) Bear proof & lockable!!!!
4) Ice retention

I fill my old hydration bladders (3 L)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-10-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,036
Posted By Material Guy
I am looking at an AGM battery for the reason...

I am looking at an AGM battery for the reason that I only have enough room for one group 24 size battery and they seem to carry more dense power for the size.
OR is this manufacturers hype?
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By Material Guy
I am an avid mtn biker and over the years I have...

I am an avid mtn biker and over the years I have managed to collect a few hydraton bladders from old packs (3L) which make fantastic ice blocks for my cooler.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-12-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Material Guy
I have just orderd a Pelican 45Q cooler. My old...

I have just orderd a Pelican 45Q cooler. My old Igloo just does not do the job that I am happy with. I fill up the bladders from my old MTB packs and freeze them for ice packs, should be good for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,334
Posted By Material Guy
Hope pic works Just had to wait for a while...

Hope pic works

Just had to wait for a while for these rims to come up for sale on craigs List
Ranger 14"
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-07-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,070
Posted By Material Guy
I always carry a Ryobi 18 volt compresser with me...

I always carry a Ryobi 18 volt compresser with me every day due also to the job sites that I frequent. Portable, cheap (as long as you have the batteries) and due to no cords very convenient to use.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,334
Posted By Material Guy
I have Ford Ranger 14" alum rims with 205 75r 14...

I have Ford Ranger 14" alum rims with 205 75r 14 tires with no clearance
issues on my 76 13' Trillium.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Material Guy
Princes auto

Princes auto
Forum: General Chat 04-27-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 37,234
Posted By Material Guy
The Fixer Upper ( 13' Trillium) that my wife and...

The Fixer Upper ( 13' Trillium) that my wife and I purhased 1.5 years past has been lovingly named the "Hillbilly Hotel" due in part to the much much more work that is involved in trying to fix her...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-25-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,048
Posted By Material Guy
I just prefer to keep the moisture and the...

I just prefer to keep the moisture and the cooking odors out of the place that I am sleeping. And I don't mind the 10 - 15 extra steps that it takes to go from in to out ;)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-25-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,048
Posted By Material Guy
My wife and I have a Trillium 1300 that we are...

My wife and I have a Trillium 1300 that we are fixing up. Decided on taking out the stove so we can have more counter space. The sink is still in the origional spot. We cook out side as much as we...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-13-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By Material Guy
I also am in need of a new battery, Im lookig at...

I also am in need of a new battery, Im lookig at the Canadian Tire Nautilus AGM group 24 battery. Not cheap but good warranty and seem to be able to use almost as much power as a regular group 27...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2015, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,571
Posted By Material Guy
I picked up a foam mattress from Ikea, duel...

I picked up a foam mattress from Ikea, duel layered and 120mm thick instead of the 100mm norm. Cut out the cushions my self and had them recovered. Worked out fantastic.
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