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04-03-2017, 07:16 AM
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SOLD: Trillium 1300 in Orlando FL
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I'll also add that the door was re hung and I did...
I'll also add that the door was re hung and I did the hard work involved for the beltline.
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04-03-2017, 07:15 AM
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SOLD: Trillium 1300 in Orlando FL
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buk
Sorry for the poor photos. I'm rushing around and...
Sorry for the poor photos. I'm rushing around and the camper hasn't been messed with since our last trip.
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04-03-2017, 07:04 AM
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SOLD: Trillium 1300 in Orlando FL
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buk
SOLD: Trillium 1300 in Orlando FL
Greetings everyone.
With a heavy heart I am having to sell off our little camper before completion. Family Matters take precedence over fun time, so here she is.
The windows were resealed by...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-30-2017, 08:33 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
From what I understand, it all depends on the...
From what I understand, it all depends on the rear end gearing, as they could be had with like 4 or 5 ratios, for bottom end on up.
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01-30-2017, 08:31 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
What few neat places there are on the east side,...
What few neat places there are on the east side, such as Ashville, NC, have become silly expensive. Figure we should jump on the west coast bandwagon before it's too late.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-29-2017, 12:11 PM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
That's the exact F150 I've been looking at......
That's the exact F150 I've been looking at... Last of the square bodies.
I'd love to take more time on the trip, but getting settled quickly is important. We will undoubtedly do more road trips...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-28-2017, 10:44 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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Besides some family drop ins, Yellowstone will be...
Besides some family drop ins, Yellowstone will be our only significant detour.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-28-2017, 10:43 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Would you go with the gutsy and dead reliable...
Would you go with the gutsy and dead reliable 300-6 or power of the V8?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-28-2017, 10:39 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Thanks, that helps!
Thanks, that helps!
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01-28-2017, 10:38 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Thanks for the advice. The route I've chosen goes...
Thanks for the advice. The route I've chosen goes north of CO and supposedly is the easiest if not a little boring route.
My T&C has the dreaded timing cover/coolant issue, which the previous...
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01-28-2017, 08:30 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Right, both the 2nd and 3rd Gen Ody have trannys...
Right, both the 2nd and 3rd Gen Ody have trannys that self destruct, while 4th Gen was rectified by what you posted.
4th Gen vans are out of my price range : (
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01-27-2017, 12:30 PM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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Thanks Donna, thought about that too. In FL they...
Thanks Donna, thought about that too. In FL they don't test, so any rusty, smoke belching dumpster fire can roll down the road...
What about Washington state? We'll be right across from...
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01-27-2017, 10:53 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
That was actually one of the first things that I...
That was actually one of the first things that I looked into. Hardly any of the truck rental companies allow the towing of personal trailers or campers. The cost of a one way rental exceeds half the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-27-2017, 09:59 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Practically all my choices will be from the 90's,...
Practically all my choices will be from the 90's, except minivans.
Wish Odysseys didn't have crap transmissions...
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01-27-2017, 09:53 AM
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Long Haul, thoughts needed...
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buk
Long Haul, thoughts needed...
Come July we will be making a long planned cross country move, Florida to Oregon.
While most of our clutter will be disposed of prior, there will still be a bit to carry, probably around 1500lbs...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-20-2016, 05:29 PM
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Quick Straightforward Trillium tail light refit
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buk
Quick Straightforward Trillium tail light refit
The LED crowd can just ignore this one.
Super simple refit for your old Trill. $8.99 common 3 wire 12V trailer lamp from Pep Boys or wherever.
Remove stock Trill guts
Unscrew and remove red...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-01-2016, 08:19 AM
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Bargman anxiety relief
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buk
Kicker was, the shop owner told me he once he had...
Kicker was, the shop owner told me he once he had a whole shelf of L400 and L300 door sets, of which he discounted to $30 per and eventually tossed...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-27-2016, 02:42 PM
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Bargman anxiety relief
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buk
Bargman anxiety relief
Here I have been fretting having to replace my L400, due to having no keys.
Went by my local locksmith, $5 and 5 minutes later I had a new pair. You cannot get any more simple than that...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-09-2016, 03:50 AM
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Portland OR/VAncouver Washington RV Service
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buk
YouTube is your friend
YouTube is your friend
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-27-2016, 11:38 AM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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Posted By
buk
Butyl tape + FL heat = : ( Stuff is like...
Butyl tape + FL heat = : (
Stuff is like melted bubblegum...sticky and saggy
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-23-2016, 04:12 AM
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2016, Oct 7-9: Jam 'N Eggs - A North Florida Gathering
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buk
Would like to make it, just not sure the Trillium...
Would like to make it, just not sure the Trillium will be back together by then. With a bit of luck, maybe it will happen...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 07:04 PM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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Posted By
buk
Look good!
Look good!
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 06:52 PM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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Posted By
buk
Probably does look more homey
Probably does look more homey
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 06:51 PM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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Posted By
buk
Unfortunately I cannot expand the pic, but am...
Unfortunately I cannot expand the pic, but am assuming you made an outer frame? Not a bad idea...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 06:44 PM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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Posted By
buk
Right, but most solid grain would warp if exposed...
Right, but most solid grain would warp if exposed to consistent water.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 06:41 PM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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7,206
Posted By
buk
Sure... My left top corner has only a hair of...
Sure... My left top corner has only a hair of space between the cut and screw hole
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-21-2016, 06:38 PM
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1971 Trillium Window Removal
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1,160
Posted By
buk
I'm currently doing the same on a 74. After...
I'm currently doing the same on a 74. After unscrewing the rear, it pulled out quite easily. It might not be so simple for you, depending on how tight the window hole was cut...
Check the wood...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-20-2016, 07:04 AM
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Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
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7,206
Posted By
buk
Trillium window wood, dry out or replace
First project to tackle, make her water tight!
I pulled the rear window to find a little bead of cheap clear caulking...geez
The interior wood backing is solid and damp. Should I whip out the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-24-2016, 07:05 PM
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Trillium body seam gasket?
Views:
1,649
Posted By
buk
So, I've started chiseling out the specific...
So, I've started chiseling out the specific swollen areas, cleaning out the loose rust, then treating with tannic acid.
Once they are all done, I'll fill in with glass and resin, then whip out the...
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Hi, I am....
07-22-2016, 09:59 PM
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Noon in Orlando, FL
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1,213
Posted By
buk
A rally sounds good... Thanks for the...
A rally sounds good...
Thanks for the encouragement!
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-21-2016, 02:16 PM
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Trillium body seam gasket?
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1,649
Posted By
buk
Ouch! Yeah...I'll take a rain check on that...
Ouch!
Yeah...I'll take a rain check on that idea
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Hi, I am....
07-21-2016, 02:07 PM
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Noon in Orlando, FL
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Posted By
buk
The camper had a blanket of mold and lower life...
The camper had a blanket of mold and lower life forms, that I have since blown off with a pressure wash.
I wasn't expecting nor need a toilet, but it has one instead of the front couch. Not sure...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-21-2016, 12:57 PM
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Trillium body seam gasket?
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1,649
Posted By
buk
It appears to be some type of caulk...yuck! ...
It appears to be some type of caulk...yuck!
Is it not feasible to return to original?
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-21-2016, 08:59 AM
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Trillium body seam gasket?
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1,649
Posted By
buk
Some close ups
Some close ups
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-21-2016, 08:44 AM
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Trillium body seam gasket?
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1,649
Posted By
buk
Trillium body seam gasket?
The initial flaw I noticed with my new Trillium, is the modified body seam gasket. My camper at some point has definitely been painted, as you can see the chartreuse or lime green peeping out in...
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Hi, I am....
07-21-2016, 08:35 AM
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Noon in Orlando, FL
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1,213
Posted By
buk
If you cannot tell, it had been sitting since...
If you cannot tell, it had been sitting since hurricane Charley... So about 10 years
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Hi, I am....
07-21-2016, 08:34 AM
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Noon in Orlando, FL
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1,213
Posted By
buk
Noob not noon...damn auto correct
Noob not noon...damn auto correct
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Hi, I am....
07-21-2016, 08:33 AM
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Noon in Orlando, FL
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1,213
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buk
Noon in Orlando, FL
Hi All,
After missing out on a neighbor's long festering Scamp a couple years back, I have had my eye out for an inexpensive fiberglass egg. As a daily stalker of Craigslist, last week I was...
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