Hi, I am Dino - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 01-01-2022, 08:43 PM   #1
Member
 
Name: Dino
Trailer: 1977 Trillium 4500
ON
Posts: 32
Hi, I am Dino

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and I am from Ontario, Canada,
I am interested in finding a Fiberglass RV for my wife and I to go camping.
I'm looking for something like a Boler, Scamp, Trillium, etc, under $10,000.
Any help with my challenge would be appreciated.

Thanks
Cheers
Dino
Dino C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2022, 07:08 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Jon in AZ's Avatar
 
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
Registry
Welcome to the forum, Dino!

“Challenge” is an apt description of the current market. In these inflated times it may take a while to find one under $10K (CAD) that doesn’t need some work. But they’re out there. Patience and prompt action will be required.

If this is your first molded fiberglass trailer, take time to learn about common issues for each of the vintage brands on your list. That way you can know what to look for and what to avoid. Best way to find old threads on this site is the “site search/google” option at the bottom of the search menu on the blue tool bar.

In addition to this site and Kijii, have you found www.fiberglass-RV-4sale.com? They have a section for Canadian listings.

Best wishes in your “egg hunt”!
Jon in AZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2022, 07:10 AM   #3
Member
 
Name: Dino
Trailer: 1977 Trillium 4500
ON
Posts: 32
Thank you for the info. Cheers
Dino C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2022, 09:51 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 1,773
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dino C View Post
Thank you for the info. Cheers


This is a great site to determine actual true trailer weight

This was put together by a scale man at a fiberglass rally

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/...rld-43010.html
alan H is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2022, 11:10 AM   #5
Member
 
Name: Dino
Trailer: 1977 Trillium 4500
ON
Posts: 32
Thank you. I'll take some time to look those numbers over. Cheers.
Dino C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2022, 11:11 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
Jon in AZ's Avatar
 
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
Registry
Post #401 in the "Trailer Weights" thread links to a downloadable spreadsheet you can sort and filter. Very handy.

They are no longer doing scaled weights at rallies, but Jon Vermilye maintains the spreadsheet using scaled, loaded weights reported by forum members.
Jon in AZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2022, 08:07 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Name: John
Trailer: 2000 16ft Scamp
Minnesota
Posts: 189
Don’t forget Facebook marketplace. I have seen more fiberglass trailers on that site as of late. Love Canada!
Good Luck’
John
__________________
The earth without art is just eh....
crowwing is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2022, 09:10 AM   #8
Member
 
Name: Dino
Trailer: 1977 Trillium 4500
ON
Posts: 32
Hey John,
Thanks. I'll be checking it out as well.
Dino C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-08-2022, 05:00 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Denece's Avatar
 
Name: Denece
Trailer: Compact II
California
Posts: 331
Registry
This one popped up today.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5536509971329/

Compact II so maybe not exactly what you were looking for
Denece is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-08-2022, 06:35 PM   #10
Junior Member
 
Name: JOHN
Trailer: Currently shopping
Florida
Posts: 17
Fiberglass sale

Hey Dino,

If you can stretch your budget a bit?
I will be selling Lil Snoozy 19 foot. RV .
We’re shopping for super c diesel freightliner this year and will be selling our beloved Snoozy.
Has solar on the roof and removed the fold down uncomfortable couch.
16k firm later in spring time.
Best wishes with your shopping 👍
Jetson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-08-2022, 09:36 PM   #11
Member
 
Trailer: 1980 Trillium 4500
Kalifornia High Desert
Posts: 90
Registry
Location

Welcome to the best fiberglass RV forum and information source. Most here want to help others with their needs and finding eggs being kicked out of their nest a nice new nest. Ontario is a huge Providence, so if you would put city that are live in your post that helps. Also would you drive to the USA to view and purchase a used one. My family lived in a border town, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and bought and sold vehicle to Canadians.

When you see something close to what you want get ahold of the seller yesterday as they very well could be gone if you hesitate. I have bought 3 eggs on separate occasions and I was the first to go see them and took the cash with me to buy on the spot and I bought all three of them. 1973 Scamp, 1977 1300 Trillium, 1980 trillium 4500 with front bath. We have had the trillium 4500 for 16 years but haven't used it in the last 3 years as we now have a class A fiberglass motorhome. I won't sell the Trillium because it is always ready to just hook to the truck and add water and go. It has about 75,000 miles on it.

If there are any in you area for sale even if they are more that you want to spend I would still go and look at them to have a better idea of the quality differences in brand and also by age in the same brand. Most fiberglass trailer manufactures improved quality unlike most stick trailers. And most fiberglass trailers will hold a higher value. Look at the wait times for a new fiberglass egg trailer.

Also being in Canada you need to look at the frame on them to see if they have been repaired or need repair because of the snow and salt. Frame repairs or replacement can be expensive.

I hope you are able to find the best for your needs.
__________________
1980 Trillium 4500 with front 1/2 bath, toilet, lavatory, 305watts solar, TriStar 45 MPPT controller, Trojan 1275 150amp battery. 2002 Chevy S-10 Crew Cab, 4.3, 4WD, Leer Shell
1977 Trillium 1300, front bunk beds. sold
2004 Damon Challenger 335F, fiberglass Class A, retirement home
ROBERT ONEILL is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:38 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.