Trillium 4500 (quebec)

[Seaross]

Hi FGRV'ers,
I am new to this group and I am expecting to learn so much from you all. I just purchased 1981 trillium 4500 which did not look in bad shape but by taking it apart I got myself a 8 month contract. Yeah i am going to renew this baby just like many I see on this forum. I will strip it down and bring it back to life.

[ckayaker]

Looks like a major redesign, especially in the front. As a fellow 4500 owner I will be watching with interest! Good luck!

[jokra]

That looks like an interesting project, great pix and keep your progress coming.

[Seaross]

Originally Posted by ckayaker

Looks like a major redesign, especially in the front. As a fellow 4500 owner I will be watching with interest! Good luck!

Thanks

[Seaross]

Working on belly belt, took off aluminum bend by drilling out rivets and taking care not to go through inside fibre tape. Once off started to grind warped fiberglass belly belt due to rusted metal back plates which once held the rivets. Then removed all rusted metal and filled in with fibre bondi , then sanded rough to place fibreglass band for closure. Here are a couple of pics.

[Seaross]

Floor plan for inside caddy shack

[Seaross]

Originally Posted by Seaross

Working on belly belt, took off aluminum bend by drilling out rivets and taking care not to go through inside fibre tape. Once off started to grind warped fiberglass belly belt due to rusted metal back plates which once held the rivets. Then removed all rusted metal and filled in with fibre bondi , then sanded rough to place fibreglass band for closure. Here are a couple of pics.
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[Seaross]

Finally got to paint caddy shack on the 7 October 2017 with my sister.

[jokra]

Love the work you did on the belly band. I did a temp job with aluminum tape which has worked for 4 years and avoided painting the F/G. I hate painting the Gelcoat if I can avoid it. I do love your colour scheme - very nice. Can I borrow your sister when your trailer is finished? She can help me finish mine. :-)

[Seaross]

I will probably place a vinyl tape around the belly band and then install the aluminum railing around because my flexible led lights will be installed in the flexible rubber band which slides in the railing. I have purchased white rubber instead of the original black colour.

[Seaross]

Today installed windows, butyl tape, zinc screws, and new plastic white rail for hiding screws.

[Clayton]

Looks great Ross. Where did you source the plastic window trim?


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[Seaross]

An rv shop, in Longueuil,Quebec, 10km from my place. $7.85 for 8’ not bad.

[Clayton]

That's awesome. I couldn't find a local shop that would bring it in. I had to order a length from the States.


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[Seaross]

Decided to caulk around plastic trim for the perfect seal (flextra).

[k0wtz]

ross are you an experienced painter or just a brave beginner? you sir are very talented!

bob

[Seaross]

Hi Bob , it’s my sister who did the paint job. I just prepared it and took pictures while she was painting. Lol

[Seaross]

Here are more changes , added 110v outlet, door entry light and in counter pop up tv (test mode).
110voutlet
position layout for out door led light (ikea) hole completed for led light
inserting light in wall
led light completed exterior
added a wall lock ring interior for led light fixture.

[k0wtz]

now I know why I cannot do anything you guys have all the talent!!

bob

[Seaross]

Let’s say that I was not to brave in putting holes in my new paint job, but very happy with the results.