Help with how to remove a Trillium Trailer 1300 refrigerator

[kimnmiller]

Hi I'm looking to see if there is an old thread or any pictures about how to remove a Trillium Trailer 1300 refrigerator. I can't seem to find any posts on the topic. I have a 1973 Trillium 1300 and I'd like to remove the original fridge to create more storage space in the trailer as regular ice coolers work just fine for my food / drink needs. Any posts / how to guides?

[thrifty bill]

It’s simple. Two screws in the back, accessed from the hatch, two screws in the front, below the door (open the door). Hardly worth the effort to create a video on it. Push it out the front, disconnect 12v, propane and 120V first.

Except for a few rare examples, people creating videos do it for free. The monetized YouTube sites tend to focus on bigger tasks that attract more eyeballs.

[kimnmiller]

Thanks Bill!
Is the propane easy to disconnect or any special considerations / tools I should have? I haven't worked with propane lines before, so a newbie to this.
Appreciate the advice.
Cheers,
Kim

[getaway1]

Hi the propane line is easy to disconnect you can leave it as is but it must be plugged with a flare fitting plug that threads in . Try a local RV or gas outlet for a plug . Once plugged the line " must be tested for leaks " with soapy water. If any bubbles appear with the line pressurized and flame absent . It will need to be tightened more. Do ask for help if you are not sure what to do. I would keep the fridge so it can be given to a future buyer as a selling point ! Iwould also put a screen on the door & vent if you don't replace these items. Yup keep these too !

[kimnmiller]

Thanks Duane for the info and yes a great reminder to keep anything I remove.
I was told by the seller that the fridge would only work if the trailer was perfectly level. Is there any truth to this comment? I actually have never turned the fridge on to test it.

[David Tilston]

Originally Posted by kimnmiller

Thanks Duane for the info and yes a great reminder to keep anything I remove.
I was told by the seller that the fridge would only work if the trailer was perfectly level. Is there any truth to this comment? I actually have never turned the fridge on to test it.

Perfectly level is safest. However, a few degrees off level is really not a problem. What you are trying to avoid is preventing the flow of liquids downhill. Take a look at the back of your fridge. As long as any tube that slopes downhill when level still slopes downhill, than it should be fine.

[thrifty bill]

Cap the propane line underneath the trailer. Much safer. If it leaks, its not inside the trailer. There is a T under the trailer where the fridge propane line is attached. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, then hire a plumber/handyman to do it for you.

[cocorom]

When I removed the frig from my 1976 1300 I replaced the T that fed the frig with a couling. Follow the propane line down through the hole in the floor to find the T underneath the camper. This technique eliminates an unnecessary propane connection (plug) that could fail.