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03-23-2015, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Claire
Trailer: 1978 Trillium 4500
British Columbia
Posts: 323
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Belly band help needed
Hi, I am wondering if there is anyone in the Victoria, BC area who has done a belly band removal and would be willing to assist/direct in the removal of one on a 4500 Trillium. I have read many of the posts, but do not feel confident to do it on my own. Cannot afford to pay someone else. Believe I have all required tools.
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03-23-2015, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Claire, I assume that you plan to do more then remove the belly band. I am guessing that you plan to fill the seam between the top and bottom half's of your 4500. Do you have a leak that you are fixing?
I have done this job twice now:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ead-58763.html
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ead-59580.html
While it is time consuming, and kinda itchy. It is not too difficult. A bunny suit, and a steady hand with a grinder is all that is required. I would love to help, but we are a thousand km, and one WAY expensive ferry, apart.
This coming summer I plan to do another one. As well as finish the two I already done, (sand, bondo, sand, paint). Would it help if I posted videos of the process?
Judging by the fact that you door window opens, I am assuming that you have a 1978 Trillium 4500. Exactly like the one in My Second Belly Band Thread.
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03-23-2015, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Claire
Trailer: 1978 Trillium 4500
British Columbia
Posts: 323
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Hi David, I have read and reread you threads and am just feeling very nervous. I have worked in wood, but not fiberglass. I redid the three back windows last summer, and re-caulked the front windows and the belly band as well as replacing the black rubber in the belly band. In the process I discovered that many of the screws in the belly band are just sitting there as the wood is rotten. I know that it needs to be done properly before it does leak. And yes I do plan on refilling the seam. My husband has done some fiberglass work, but that was back in high school. I may just have to get brave and do it, or find someone to barter with.
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03-23-2015, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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Well, as my neighbor says, "You can't wreck fibreglass. If you grind off too much, put more on. If you put on too much, grind some off."
If you are good with fit and finish, I am sure you can do it.
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03-23-2015, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sarah
Trailer: 1984 13' Scamp named "Ramblin Rose"
Texas
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Island Claire
I may just have to get brave and do it
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YES, you do! The first time is the most nerve wracking thing ever (I suggest starting with something small, rather than tackling a large job at first), but after that you'll realize it's really super easy, and like David said very difficult to truly mess up - you can always add more or grind it away
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03-24-2015, 07:43 AM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,230
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Claire,
It really is not tough. You just have to learn the simple process, and have at it. I would advise to try to not take too much though, as it will make the process easier, but if you should (and I did in a couple spots), it can be repaired.
Here is my post on doing it. I put about 10 hours in to doing it.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post508078
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