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01-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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New Trillium Owners
We just scored a '73 Trillium in great shape. My grandparents had a Boler growing up and I wanted to start camping with our boys so the hunt was on.
I have driven by this couples house for 15 years admiring their trailer just sitting in the yard. It has not moved for 5 or 6 and I told my wife I was going to stop by one day and ask if it was for sale. She said "You say that every time we drive by here", which is about daily. Well yesterday I did and ended up backing it into my garage for a cool $2800.
I'm sure I will be picking your brains as I get it ready for camping season.
Tom
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01-27-2012, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,880
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Tom,
Welcome to our group. You will find lots of information here.
Good price! I am assuming that it is a 1300, or is it a 4500? Pictures?
Trilliums ROCK!
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01-27-2012, 01:55 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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Thanks,
Yes its a 1300, I have loads of questions.
I will take some pictures, spent the morning scrubbing off all the poplar tree droppings. Last sticker on the plate is 2004, but the owners intended on using it last year so they put 3 new tires on it and got it the back in tip top shape.
List of things I need to do:
- Remove from frame and sand blast and repaint the frame due to surface rust.
- Repair cracks in gel coat.
- Paint to match tow vechicle.
- Install elect brakes.
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01-27-2012, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Congratulations on the score! I intend on getting mine off the frame but probably not until next camping season is over. I have to enjoy one year first!!
I just added electric brakes to mine. I have a thread in the brakes section. It's real easy!
I've heard the early Trill's had a structural issue on the frame. When you get the body off, I'm sure you will inspect e'er thing.
Congrats again!
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01-27-2012, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1979 13 ft Boler and 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel
Posts: 2,025
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Welcome! Congratulations on finding a trailer to make family memories in!
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1979 Boler B1300 | 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel | 1988 Bigfoot 5th Wheel | We officially have a collection!
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01-27-2012, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member
Name: kootenai girl
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 1300
British Columbia
Posts: 1,411
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What a great story. Sounds like you have lots planned for your Trillium.
Welcome.
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01-28-2012, 09:12 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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01-28-2012, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,604
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Score! Thanks for sharing the picture  And Welcome to FiberglassRV 
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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01-28-2012, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 2010
Posts: 5,128
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Congratulations and welcome to the club. Nice tow vehicle too 
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01-28-2012, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Sweet! Me likey!!
Your interior looks slightly green. It may be the light. Nice and clean!
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01-28-2012, 04:28 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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The interior is green, its not too hot so I am thinking of painting it as well. The Countryman is the intended tug but I just parked it in front of the trailer to size it up. I dragged it home with my truck.
Ordering the hitch for the Countryman soon.
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01-28-2012, 05:01 PM
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Member
Name: Sandra
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13' Std.
Minnesota
Posts: 32
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I am so jealous of the green interior! So much retro awesomeness. I think there might be another green Trillium interior in the archives somewhere - I know I just saw a photo of one the other day.
Congrats on the trailer score - what a great find! I love Trilliums.
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01-28-2012, 05:28 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mark
Trailer: 1969 Boler (Flat Top)
British Columbia
Posts: 530
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 to the forum. Sweet setup. I was looking at mini's as a tug not to long ago, daydreaming really. I read they require a unique factory hitch. I like the green interior, it's nearly a match for your mini's graphics. You could detail the exterior to blend it all together.
While net surfing I found this Mini airstream concept vehicle. Looks awesome. A total luxury but awesome 
MINI Clubman with Airstream Trailer Concept: First Official Photos - Carscoop
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01-28-2012, 05:49 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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Yeah I saw that concept before it looks a little big for that Clubman. As for the hitch Mini in the UK sells them but there are a few US companies that make them rated for 3500 lbs, which is way more than the car could handle. I think it will be fine with brakes, the car weighs 3000lbs and has loads of power, I just don't like to have the controler mounted in the car.
We plan to paint it black and flow the checker graphics back through the trailer as well.
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01-28-2012, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duke79
We plan to paint it black and flow the checker graphics back through the trailer as well. |
And you WILL post pictures won't you (nudge, nudge, nudge)
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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01-28-2012, 06:35 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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Oh yes, here and the Mini forum I frequent...
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07-17-2012, 05:01 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Tom
Trailer: Trillium
Newfoundland
Posts: 24
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So I ended up buying a new Wrangler and figure better to tow the camper with it.
Here is a shot of us ready to go on the first trip with the paint work done. 
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07-17-2012, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob Ruggles
Trailer: 2015 Escape
Michigan
Posts: 1,535
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That sure won't get lost in a snowstorm. Brilliant (excuse the feeble attempt at humor) idea.
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07-17-2012, 07:52 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
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Nice set-up! I would have to paint the tops (Jeep & trailer) white to reflect the Louisiana heat.
I like your rigs!
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07-17-2012, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Philip
Trailer: Escape 13 /Hyundai Santa Fe
British Columbia
Posts: 471
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NICE!!
Phil
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