Trillium 1300 Biggger bed

[Christian in FL]

Originally Posted by colinn

I started to install the Propex furnace. Here is the link...

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post543788

Hi Colin,
I like your bed rebuild. I'll be doing the opposite in my Boler, if anything, since it's just the dog and myself. I would like to know more about the jacks you use to stabilize your trailer. It looks like they hook to the tongue/frame and the back bumper? Are they stock or custom? How do they adjust, do you remember the cost and where might I get some? I'll be near Canada next month, so CA Tire is an option if they carry these in stock. Thanks.

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[colinn]

Hi Lisa.

I PMed you but here is a picture. Princess auto on sale at the moment for $25 each but they do need to be welded on.

They make the trailer rock solid with no movement at all. I have lost other stabilizing jacks in the past by hitting them on uneven road surfaces so being able to remove these easily is great.

Each one can lift 2000 lbs so they are total overkill. It also means that it takes almost no effort to turn the handle to level the trailer.

[David Tilston]

Originally Posted by Don ravinerat

Very inspiring Collin. The only complaint we have with our Trillium is the size of the bed. After a summer of camping we are looking at options but I really don't want to remove the kitchen. I'll keep following the thread though.

Don, A 4500 is almost exactly like a 1300, but with ~18" more length. This is distributed as a larger bed, kitchen, closet and front gaucho.

[Don ravinerat]

Thanks David. I'll keep that option open. I just love seeing what ppl do with their eggs

[colinn]

We looked at a 4500 last summer. We thought the extra length was quite noticable. Anyhow, it had some issues so we passed on it and instead started to modify our 1300. Always more than one way to solve a problem.

[colinn]

Doors on and carpet in. The carpet is a matt from canadian tire that I cut to size. Quick to remove and shake outside for cleaning but nice on ones feet in the morning.

I am not sure if I will put a door on the kitchen for a couple of reasons...its a nice horizontal surface to put things and it makes the trailer look wider if I can see inside. I was going to put a fold down door that would double as a small work surface.

Let me know what you think

[BuzzBunny]

I like the idea of the extra kitchen space with a fold down door. Put a towel bar on the outside of it so when it is closed, you can hang a decorative tea towel there to provide a focal point and added colour.

[Darnelle]

You'll want something to keep your items in place while traveling so a fold-down door would do double-duty. Depending on your design, it probably couldn't take much weight and could be a bit in the way of the aisle or awkward to access the inside (depending on the height/depth)-- an option could be a half-height door. You might want to round the top/outside corners for less bruising. Love the idea to add a towel bar!

[colinn]

Thanks for your replies. I love the towel bar too. I could put it on the lowest door so all the doors above it could open easily.

[BuzzBunny]

You could also build an edge on the inside of the kitchen door so things cannot slide off onto the floor. Kinda like a built in tray.

[colinn]

That would strengthen the door too. Maybe I should put a door in.

[BuzzBunny]

Originally Posted by BuzzBunny

You could also build an edge on the inside of the kitchen door so things cannot slide off onto the floor. Kinda like a built in tray.

Don't forget the chain to hold the door level.

[colinn]

We just got back from 3 days in Jasper. The new layout worked very well for us. We will not be putting a door on the kitchen as its nice to have a surface to put things and it would limit our already limited floor space. Dog slept under the bed extension and our son took the couch. Couch was much better with the back removed.

Needless to say, I went to bed every night with a big smile on my face.

colin

[colinn]

A quick shot of the trailer and my Tacoma in Wabasso campground just south of Jasper. I am not in the picture, they are friends who dropped by.

[Sybilcat]

Is there a name brand for the oscillating tool you used? I have a Dremel...is there a special attachment for it?? Thx

[colinn]

I have the Dremel but there some much cheaper knockoffs. There are lots of attachments but I used the rectangular blade that is about one inch wide

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[TheWanderers]

Hi Colin,
Just read this thread and really appreciate the work you have done, looks awesome! Gives me some good ideas! Your camper looks fantastic.
Laura

[AJCmedia]

Wow, really excellent work Colin! I'm really impressed and hope I can produce work to this caliber. My wife and I haven't made a purchase of a trillium yet but hope to soon. I think this may be on my life of things to do.

[David Tilston]

Alex, If it is a bigger bed I wanted, I would consider looking for a Trillium 4500, (almost queen size) or a front kitchen Surfside TM-14, (full king size, 74" x 77")

[AJCmedia]

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Alex, If it is a bigger bed I wanted, I would consider looking for a Trillium 4500, (almost queen size) or a front kitchen Surfside TM-14, (full king size, 74" x 77")

I'm specifically looking for a 1300 because 1) they're far more common 2) I want modify the camper for offroad use and need a smaller trailer. 3) they're Canadian made.

I just really like Colin's workmanship and think I can mimic it if I decide to.