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Kommander
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-06-2021, 01:52 PM
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19
Jalousie Window reno - 1974 Trillium 1300
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2,877
Posted By
Kommander
Sara - here is a link to one of the operators I...
Sara - here is a link to one of the operators I used from Pelland Enterprises in the US.
Expensive but they are identical to the originals.
...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
09-12-2020, 02:47 PM
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37
Any advantage to hooking up 7pin vs 4pin?
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14,612
Posted By
Kommander
I installed an Autowbrake unit in my 1974...
I installed an Autowbrake unit in my 1974 Trillium this year. I have a seven pin connection but noted in the installation manual that you CAN install Autowbrake using a four pin connection. You have...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-11-2020, 06:29 PM
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Kayak Rack on Trillium without drilling
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3,777
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Kommander
Last winter, I epoxied strips of marine plywood...
Last winter, I epoxied strips of marine plywood and then fibreglassed over top to reinforce the roof of my 1974 Trillium 1300 before installing a Maxxair fan. While doing so, the roof was pushed up...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2020, 01:46 PM
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30
Best way to remove old sealant on roof around fans and vents
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12,889
Posted By
Kommander
3M Caulk Remover
Hi,
I haven't read every post but in my case, removing 40+ years of all kinds of caulk including silicone, I used 3M Caulk Remover to get the last bits of silicone off my fibreglass.
1974...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-24-2020, 06:45 PM
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72
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2020, Oct 1-4: Fall NOG - Northern Oregon Gathering
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5,446
Posted By
Kommander
Cancelled - See you Folks Another Year.
Hi,
Given the border between the US and Canada is now closed and the uncertainty around everything these days I have decided to cancel my reservation and will hope for better times in 2021!
...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-02-2020, 09:26 PM
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19
Jalousie Window reno - 1974 Trillium 1300
Views:
2,877
Posted By
Kommander
Thanks Tim, will see if he can help me out.
Thanks Tim, will see if he can help me out.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-02-2020, 12:46 PM
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19
Jalousie Window reno - 1974 Trillium 1300
Views:
2,877
Posted By
Kommander
Painting it due to the leaky roof, fibreglassing...
Painting it due to the leaky roof, fibreglassing the roof, covering large areas where gelcoat was worn off completely and the Maxxair installation.
I wish painting wasn't necessary but I think it...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-01-2020, 06:55 PM
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19
Jalousie Window reno - 1974 Trillium 1300
Views:
2,877
Posted By
Kommander
Jalousie Window reno - 1974 Trillium 1300
Hi,
All my windows have been pulled to paint the Trill so am also going to give the windows a refresh. Have ordered all gaskets and glazing from Vintage Trailer Gaskets.
Need to replace the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-01-2020, 04:04 PM
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1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
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2,725
Posted By
Kommander
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard - UPDATE
Well, it turned out that the leakage was definitely coming right through the fibreglass. The pits on the roof were letting water through the shell. I peeled back the ensolite on the top of the...
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General Chat
01-29-2020, 12:49 PM
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1975 trillium 1300, price?
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8,456
Posted By
Kommander
I am still in the process of dealing with leakage...
I am still in the process of dealing with leakage that came right through the roof of my 1974 Trillium 1300.
I had several spots of pitting in the gelcoat on the roof and in at least one location...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-08-2020, 01:33 PM
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72
OR |
2020, Oct 1-4: Fall NOG - Northern Oregon Gathering
Views:
5,446
Posted By
Kommander
Weather?
Hi,
I just made reservations to attend with my 1974 Trillium 1300. Am wondering about weather that time of year....need to know if I'll need to get busy and install a heater in the Trill before I...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-31-2019, 08:28 AM
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18
re-hanging Trillium door?
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6,685
Posted By
Kommander
What is the procedure when rehanging door? Do you...
What is the procedure when rehanging door? Do you mount hinges to body first and make sure the hinges are parallel and inline? Then put door in frame and shim into desired position before swinging...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-15-2019, 08:25 AM
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28
Trillium - MaxxFan Install
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9,399
Posted By
Kommander
Wanted to add to above that WR-LPU paint is...
Wanted to add to above that WR-LPU paint is touchy to apply. Needs humidity to help keep a wet edge. I had a humidifier running in the garage while painting and had to work very quickly. Not easy...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-15-2019, 08:14 AM
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28
Trillium - MaxxFan Install
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9,399
Posted By
Kommander
Maxxair/Roof progress
Bruce - thanks for the reminder. I am done and all that remains is to put the butyl tape on the edges of the fan and screw it into place. After finishing reinforcing with the marine ply I shaped and...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-11-2019, 01:23 PM
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13
Oxidation and pitting - Should we purchase?
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6,312
Posted By
Kommander
Pittin on 1974 Trillium
Hi,
Don't know if your pitting is on the roof or top of the trailer but would like to share with you my pitting experience on my 1974 Trillium.
I redid all the windows a couple years ago. Redid...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-17-2019, 12:18 PM
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34
Trillium sagging door repair
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8,974
Posted By
Kommander
Thanks for the pics and explanations. My door...
Thanks for the pics and explanations. My door seems solid but gelcoat is wearing off where the bottom of the door must be rubbing. Gap is different at top from bottom.
I like using bolts rather...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-02-2019, 08:12 PM
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28
Trillium - MaxxFan Install
Views:
9,399
Posted By
Kommander
Maxxair Install
Am partway through my install.
Just finished using jacks to create a gentle curve in the roof before epoxying strips of 1/4” marine plywood to the roof. The roof had a bit of sag and when I laid...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2019, 12:48 PM
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5
Trillium vent/roof issue
Views:
3,369
Posted By
Kommander
Trillium Roof/Vent Issue
Hi,
I am in the process of installing a Maxxair 07000 fan on my '74 1300. I have just finished epoxying 1/4" thick strips of marine plywood to the roof area where the fan will be installed.
I...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-13-2019, 01:38 PM
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10
The Shadow Awning Replacement Poles
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1,618
Posted By
Kommander
Awning Poles
Hi,
Don't know if these poles are what you are looking for. Just came across them when searching for a rope and pole awning for my 1974 Trillium 1300.
...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-24-2019, 12:47 PM
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28
Trillium - MaxxFan Install
Views:
9,399
Posted By
Kommander
Hi, This is an old thread but I am wondering...
Hi, This is an old thread but I am wondering about sourcing the fibreglass tubing in Canada?
Cheers,
Murray
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-22-2019, 06:07 PM
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11
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
Views:
2,725
Posted By
Kommander
Well, we just got some rain after a very dry...
Well, we just got some rain after a very dry spring and I looked up in the cupboard and it was very wet.
Long story short, I am 99.9% certain the water is coming in through holes in the the...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
06-05-2019, 11:55 AM
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16
New Trillium 1300 Owner in Ontario
Views:
2,226
Posted By
Kommander
Trllium 1300
I'm going to echo several comments already made. I have a 1974 Trillium 1300.
Previous owner(s) removed the furnace. If you have a working furnace, keep it! I really wish I had one.
If the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-06-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies:
11
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
Views:
2,725
Posted By
Kommander
The trailer hasn’t been used for years. Hasn’t...
The trailer hasn’t been used for years. Hasn’t been cooked in since I bought it in 2009. My oldest son had it until late 2017 when I brought it home to fix the leaky windows and vent.
Vent seems...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-06-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies:
11
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
Views:
2,725
Posted By
Kommander
It appears to me the Trillium cupboards are...
It appears to me the Trillium cupboards are moulded right to the fibreglass. There are no rivets on the exterior in the area of the cupboard.
I’ll go look at it again.
Murray
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-06-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies:
11
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
Views:
2,725
Posted By
Kommander
1974 Trillium 1300 Water in Upper Cupboard
Hi,
I am in the process of adding a solar system to my 1974 Trillium 1300.
A couple days ago I went through it taking a look at the existing wiring.
I lifted the ensolite liner that is on...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-12-2018, 11:44 AM
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17
Modded 75 trillium 1300 frame
Views:
2,914
Posted By
Kommander
Great Work!
I have a '74 1300 Trillium and really like this idea. Would you be willing to post dimensions, material used, axle used and specs, etc? It would be great to have some extra room for storage.
...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-20-2018, 07:44 PM
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15
Trillium 1300 Jalousie Window Gaskets
Views:
3,668
Posted By
Kommander
Trillium 1300 Jalousie Window Gaskets
Hi,
I don't know if I am using the correct terms but I need to replace the gasket/flashing at the top of my windows as well as the gaskets where each pane of the jalousie windows touches when...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-29-2017, 08:05 AM
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169
Trillium 4500 (quebec)
Views:
54,687
Posted By
Kommander
Ross - what a makeover! Lots of ideas for my reno...
Ross - what a makeover! Lots of ideas for my reno of a 1300 Trillium recently acquired.
I am curious what you are going to place over the foil insulation or will it just be painted?
Cheers,
...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-10-2017, 10:59 AM
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6
Trillium 1300 Window Replacement Questions
Views:
3,365
Posted By
Kommander
I got the rear window reinstalled with the help...
I got the rear window reinstalled with the help of a buddy last night. Predrilled 3 holes in top piece of wood. Once those were in after adding the butyl tape to the window frame it was easy to...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-27-2017, 11:09 AM
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6
Trillium 1300 Window Replacement Questions
Views:
3,365
Posted By
Kommander
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I like David's...
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I like David's suggestion of a thin frame to hold the liner in place in lieu of gluing it again. Although, if I do a good job of resealing, the windows should be good...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-25-2017, 01:59 PM
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6
Trillium 1300 Window Replacement Questions
Views:
3,365
Posted By
Kommander
Trillium 1300 Window Replacement Questions
Hi,
I just reacquired a Trillium 1300 from my oldest son and am starting on the process of getting rid of leaks. So far, I have removed the rear window and am getting ready to start reassembling...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-20-2017, 11:37 AM
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4
13' Trillium - Saskatoon, SK Canada
Views:
1,615
Posted By
Kommander
Hey!
Hey all! Thanks for the welcome!
My 1300 is in pretty good shape but after looking through the forums I realize there are a million options to improve and personalize it. First things first...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
10-16-2017, 12:49 PM
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4
13' Trillium - Saskatoon, SK Canada
Views:
1,615
Posted By
Kommander
13' Trillium - Saskatoon, SK Canada
Hi,
Just acquired a 13' Trillium from my oldest son who wasn't using it anymore. Needs a few repairs/replacements...windows, possibly axle and I need to learn more about the existing electric and...
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