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05-20-2013, 09:44 AM
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#61
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by courtney
Who's this Glenn character
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Hi, Courtney! Did you bring the Scamp along?
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05-20-2013, 10:34 AM
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#62
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Wow!
Are those Trillium (flowers!) just in different stages of development, Glenn, or am I looking at more than one species?
We only have one in our woods here in Western Washington...
Francesca
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05-20-2013, 10:47 AM
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#63
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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I've just been reading up on trillium flowers, and apparently there are several varieties native to Georgia. I think my pictures show three different ones, at least two. One site i was browsing said there were eight varieties near where we saw these. One odd plant that we commented on at another summit turns out to be a trillium as well, though very different in appearance.
(Trillium Decumbens)
By the way, Francesca- I have visited your corner of the country. Almost exactly 10 years ago I quit smoking cold turkey at Fort Flagler.
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07-25-2013, 05:16 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Hi, checking in as I try to get restarted on the camper. I haven't been allowed to return to work yet, but may be able to get some things done around home.
We just got back from a 2 week, 8 state, 2500 mile ramble in the wagocamper
That pic was freecamping the Bolivar Peninsula near High Island, TX. Of 14 nights, we only paid for a campsite for 2 :0
Anyway, a quick Trillium question: Does anyone know the original track width? My axle is chinese aftermarket and appears narrow to me. I'm considering widening it instead of trying to find full offset wheels.
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07-30-2013, 07:29 PM
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#65
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1974 Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 16
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Seat cutouts
Hi Everyone
Just wanted to say that the seat cutouts (post 40) are NOT cut out by a previous owner.
I am the origonal owner of a 1975 Trillium 1300 (serial number is in Daves list), and mine came stock with the same seat cut outs and the fiberglass cover with white trim (to stop it from falling through the hole. This was a VERY poor design on Trilliums part, as after a couple years use the white trim breaks (especally if you have active kids). I replaced them with peices of plywood that just rest on top of the openings. This is probably why they changed to the "depressed" style seat cut outs with drop in plywood covers.
regards
Francis Casey
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07-31-2013, 11:40 AM
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#67
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Thanks for the information, guys. Good stuff to know!
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12-28-2013, 08:01 PM
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#68
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Hello, FGRVers. Sorry I've been a poor forum citizen lately, but now things are starting to happen. We're taking the Trillium on our annual Keys pilgrimage in February (2 months hence), so I better get after it!
First off, I needed to build the tow vehicle. I've had this damaged 4runner sitting in the yard for 2 years, finally decided to fix it:
It's a bit of overkill for towing this load, but for what I have invested I can burn a few extra gallons and still be alright.
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12-28-2013, 08:23 PM
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#69
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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You may recall the big hideous platform on the tongue. First order of business was to get rid of that
...and return to (near) original form
I intend to put the LP bottle and a house battery on the tongue. Today I added a jack and sand shoe.
And did a little scheming about adding a rear hitch receiver tube and relocating the spare
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12-29-2013, 10:46 AM
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#70
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Since the axle was already converted to leaf spring, and fairly new, I decided to widen and lower. The existing hub-face width was 60". I wanted to widen it 6", so I relocated the spring perches.
The new perch you see on the left is one I picked up at Northern Tool. I was just going to leave the existing ones in place, but I liked the bigger footprint of them. Decided to cut them off and reuse them... No cutting necessary! I knocked them off with a 16oz hammer
^^That shot shows the shows the "weld" as it was laid against the tube. Scary! The perches had already been moved inboard an inch by the installer to fit the Trillium's 46" frame center spacing. He'd also done a sloppy job of torching them off, gouging the axle tube deeply. Fixed all that!
To add to all that, on closer inspection I found that this axle was built with a slight camber. Obviously it was meant to be installed underslung. By putting it on top of the springs, it was effectively upside-down. I welded the perches back on the other side of the axle. This picture shows it mocked up, got the tire back where I wanted it.
Still need to cut the axle in half and find some tubing to sleeve it with, also some 2" square tube to make drop spacers.
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12-29-2013, 11:24 AM
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#71
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 17 ft (15B17G)
Posts: 150
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Good stuff, enjoying your rebuild. Thanks for posting your work.
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12-30-2013, 07:07 AM
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#72
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well, got a little more done yesterday between domestic duties:
Used the leg of my engine hoist as a jig to keep things oriented. Block in the center for camber.
I didn't get to the lowering, didn't have material in the scrap bin! Had to reinstall axle to move it back outside. Mawinlaw's Buick needs an intake plenum. Why did GM think plastic was a good idea??
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12-30-2013, 08:33 AM
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#73
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Senior Member
Name: Jason
Trailer: Egg Camper
Tennessee
Posts: 329
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Hey Glenn, you are pretty talented with metal. I haven't seen that kind of attention since I move away from home. My dad worked at a business that built its own equipment and had professional metal workers.
I have a few projects like that I would love to do if I had the space and tools. Which brand of welder do you prefer? I grew up on Millers, 200s I think. And a couple Lincolns - buzz box and 6 cyl gas welder/generator.
Can't wait to see the project as it progresses.
Jason
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12-30-2013, 08:58 AM
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#74
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Thanks, I'm not really a welder, I just have a welding machine to play with! Being a tractor/trailer mechanic by trade, there's always something that needs to be rigged.
I don't have any formal welding training, and really don't know one welder from the next. Miller seems to be what every shop I've worked in has, and on my service trucks too. When it came time to buy one for home I followed suit.
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12-30-2013, 09:10 PM
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#75
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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We're headed for our first overnighter tomorrow! Going to a big bonfire and New Year's Eve party up near the lake, camper will be my designated driver. ;-)
My interior desecrator had her way with the interior
Sure beats the black and red UGA mess
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12-31-2013, 06:39 PM
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#76
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Senior Member
Trailer: Chalet
Posts: 513
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You have done some very good work on the camper....your decorator sure did a nice job inside...I like her/your sign.
Enjoy the camper for years to come. They do make very good designated drivers
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01-01-2014, 07:46 PM
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#77
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Well, we slept warmly and well in the Trillium last night with only a small electric heater. The new 5" foam mattress added over the dinette cushions was plush.
This being the first time i've towed it with the 4runner, and the first time with the widened axle and shortened tongue, I have some findings.
We traveled about 60 miles, all kinds of terrain, with a 20 mile blast on I-75 at 65-70. Nothing scary, just a few observations:
1) it was pretty bouncy. The axle and springs are rated 2000#, and the trailer was almost completely unladen. I hope more weight will hold it down a bit.
2) I think, in view of -#1 above, that I want to fit some shock absorbers. There's not much room under there for them, but i have an idea! Tractor cabs are air-suspended, and have ittybitty shocks. Maybe 3-4 inches travel max. I'll have to investigate
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01-01-2014, 07:57 PM
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#78
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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3) i saw a good bit of body roll. Doing some intentional swerving at speed to check on recovery, it took longer to settle down than I would like. I think I'll fit a swaybar. I just happen to have some hanging around the shop. Looks like a 2nd generation Acura Integra rear bar will fit with very little modification. It's only a 15mm diameter spring, so it should work without being too harsh. Heck, the camper probably weighs pretty close to what the rear of that car does. I'll fit the swaybar after I get the ride height dialed in.
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01-04-2014, 11:48 AM
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#79
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Can someone please direct me to definitive info about the frame reinforcement recall? I see no cracks, but it looks like some beef in that bend area would be a good idea.
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01-04-2014, 11:53 AM
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#80
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Senior Member
Name: Glenn
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Georgia
Posts: 451
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Also, I'm trying to figure how to mount and plumb the propane tank from scratch. Anybody have detailed photos of how that's supposed to be?
Sorry for the dumb questions, but I only access internet from my phone, and it's hard to search the whole site from the mobile app.
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