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Old 06-07-2012, 08:19 PM   #1
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1978 Trillium 4500 $4000

I will be taking my 1978 Trillium to Windber Pennsylvania next week and will be there for 3 or 4 days. I took out the front bathroom and put in a dinette so I wouldnt have to keep making the bed.In fact I have a double mattress I put on top of the seat cushions of the rear bed so sleeping is just like sleeping at home. It is in good condition and has a new axle that is a year old with electric brakes. I had the tongue changed to 2". I sealed the belly band. I have not used the fridge or sink since I bought it. But the heater and stove work fine and I believe the sink and fridge do too. I am in Massachusetts and will be making the 10+ hour trip Wednesday night stopping at a Walmart along the way and getting to Windber Thursday morning. I will be leaving Windber Sunday sometime to return home. It may need some TLC that any new to you camper owner would do,but it is 100% roadworthy and ready to use right away if you want to go camping. If you want to look at it at Windber I will be done using it until Sunday and you can take it from there then. Or if you are along my trip from Massachusetts to Windber PA. I can drop it off on the way back. There is no title because we do not need them in Massachusetts for a trailer of this weight. It is registered and you will get a bill of sale. If you search my name and posts you can see plenty of pics. It shines with several coats of the Polyglow. Randy
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Old 06-07-2012, 08:54 PM   #2
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Randy,

It looks beautiful!

How does the interior look?
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:08 PM   #3
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I will try to get some pics tomorrow in the daylight of the interior. It has new curtains and the cushion covers under the matress I had made of dark blue durable denin with vinyl on the bottom like the originals. The dinette I made for the front has some thrown together cushions but they work. Like I said it will need some TLC by the new owner to make it their own. Randy
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Old 06-09-2012, 06:20 AM   #4
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Here are some pics of the inside. As you can see it does need some work. But again. It is roadworthy and very comfortable. I am going to start packing it up today for my trip this week. It also has a canopy that attaches to the canopy rail on the door side. The L-400 lock works great and also comes with a rebuild kit that I bought because I know these had an issue.
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Sounds good

Randy, I have sent another PM regarding this sale.
What is your 10-20 [location] in MA?

Thanks. D.
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Old 06-10-2012, 07:27 AM   #6
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Correction I meant the REDMAX not the Polyglow.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:55 AM   #7
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I just got a message saying that some of my email responses were not sent. Please email me again if you did not get a response for those that emailed interest.Thanks Randy
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Old 06-11-2012, 07:06 AM   #8
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Hey, Randy. Do you still have your Trill ?
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Old 06-11-2012, 07:07 AM   #9
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Hey, Randy. Do you still have your Trill ? I am VERY interested.
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Old 06-11-2012, 10:24 AM   #10
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Here are some pics of the inside. As you can see it does need some work. But again. It is roadworthy and very comfortable. I am going to start packing it up today for my trip this week. It also has a canopy that attaches to the canopy rail on the door side. The L-400 lock works great and also comes with a rebuild kit that I bought because I know these had an issue.
Sir,

I have a trailer that requires work. This unit is beautiful! I think that at $4000 dollars, the future owner is getting a steal!

I think your front dinette is nicely done.
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Old 06-11-2012, 06:14 PM   #11
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Yes it is still available. I will be packing up my truck and the trailer tomorrow after work getting ready for my trip. I will be leaving for Windber PA. after work on Wednesday and will be in Windber until Sunday then returning home. If anyone wants to look at it in Windber. I will be there. Randy
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:09 PM   #12
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How difficult do you think it would be to rebuild the bathroom?
If you still have the Trillium after your Pa. trip I would like to talk to you.
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Old 06-14-2012, 10:27 AM   #13
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Pamela,

In my OPINION, The orignal bathroom in the 70's vintage 4500's was a waste of space. A flimsy bi fold door, no shower, and too big. The new 4500 from Trillium RV has a much better plan, once again, my opinion.
To retro fit such a bathroom on a 4500, (which I plan to do to one of my 4500's) would be quite a bit of work. I plan to glass over the front window and put on a small port hole. I will probably also remove the flat spot that the window sits in. I will follow the rounded curve of the front of the trailer. This way showers would be more private, and slightly more roomy. I am not sure if I will put in a sink, since one is in the kitchen, just outside the door. I will leave room for a good sized cupboard by the front door.

This trailer is good with the front dinette. You can leave the bed as a bed and still have someplace to eat. Good for a couple. I really like how Randy did not drill any holes in the shell to mount the table. Instead he ran a support on the wall, up from the floor. Just like how the factory does it.
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Old 06-14-2012, 03:01 PM   #14
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This is a smoking good deal.
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:10 AM   #15
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Randy,
Is the Trillium still for sale?
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Old 06-19-2012, 08:13 PM   #16
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I should have all my stuff out of it tomorrow night. Wenesday so if anyone is interested in looking at it after that,maybe this weekend. It is available.
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Old 06-19-2012, 08:24 PM   #17
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This is a look with the awning I have for it.
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Old 06-19-2012, 08:27 PM   #18
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Can a moderator change it from PA to MA now that I am back home. It is available in Natick,MA. I may be able to deliver within 100 miles. Randy
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Old 06-20-2012, 07:48 PM   #19
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Just listed on local Craigslist.... act fast!!! I would like to see go to a member. But I will make sure whoever gets it is easy a member or will become one..Randy
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:30 PM   #20
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Table, Bed, portapotty(NEW)
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