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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-04-2008, 04:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,351
Posted By Phil H.
oh my misunderstanding, I thought you guys were...

oh my misunderstanding, I thought you guys were talking about this leveler/stabilzer also made by BAL
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-03-2008, 06:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,351
Posted By Phil H.
I'd also be interested in photos of the...

I'd also be interested in photos of the installation and position of the levellers, did you have to install any gussets etc. Thanks
Forum: General Chat 04-01-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
Posted By Phil H.
Here's an article about a Jetta diesel towing an...

Here's an article about a Jetta diesel towing an airstream



https://www.rvlifemag.com/file363/hitchhints363.html
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-01-2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,452
Posted By Phil H.
When gas was cheap it was easy to be part of the...

When gas was cheap it was easy to be part of the old school crowd and have tons of excess towing capacity, but with record high gas prices and "carbon footprints" on everyones minds I think we should...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-27-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,410
Posted By Phil H.
I was hoping to get some idea's about where to...

I was hoping to get some idea's about where to mount my spare tire but I see this thread has been hijacked by off topic discussions :(. Any chance we could get back on topic?? :)

Does anyone have...
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,928
Posted By Phil H.
I think the Holden Ute or Pontiac Sport Truck or...

I think the Holden Ute or Pontiac Sport Truck or El Camino or whatever they end up calling it looks great - I just wish they would stop putting in huge 6.0 litre V8's in these type of vehicles. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,717
Posted By Phil H.
Mine appears to be a vinyl sticker in a shiny...

Mine appears to be a vinyl sticker in a shiny silver - chrome lookalike material. The centre part is missing on mine so I will have to find a replacement material. Not a high priority but I plan to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-11-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,034
Posted By Phil H.
Definitely go with plywood, marine grade if you...

Definitely go with plywood, marine grade if you can afford it, exterior grade if not. MDF is glorified particle board and does not have the structural integrity of plywood. Like particle board it...
Forum: General Chat 03-11-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,807
Posted By Phil H.
no, its a white tarp (same as the commonly seen...

no, its a white tarp (same as the commonly seen blue ones available at most hardware stores only white)
Forum: General Chat 03-11-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,807
Posted By Phil H.
We had a foot of snow on the weekend. You can...

We had a foot of snow on the weekend. You can really see how much it was blowing around by the drifts on the roof of the house and the Trillium. Only 10 days till spring??? yeah, right.
Forum: General Chat 02-21-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,176
Posted By Phil H.
This customized Trillium was getting twice as...

This customized Trillium was getting twice as many looks as the classic it was attached to!

Note the hot rod inspired tail lights and chrome bumper overlaid on the original bumper.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-31-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,294
Posted By Phil H.
Where did you go to get yours installed, Charlie?

Where did you go to get yours installed, Charlie?
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-23-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,670
Posted By Phil H.
We put 10,000 km on the car on a Bed and...

We put 10,000 km on the car on a Bed and Breakfast tour of the Maritimes this past fall - our favourite spots were Annapolis Royal and Lunenburg - both in Nova Scotia. One place I wish we'd had more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-22-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,250
Posted By Phil H.
There you go - this is a 1978 - hope that's close...

There you go - this is a 1978 - hope that's close enough. I believe this furnace is not unique to the 4500, so you may want to widen your search to any Trillium trailer that is being parted out.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-21-2008, 06:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By Phil H.
Thank you Gina, Charlie and Alf. I had...

Thank you Gina, Charlie and Alf.

I had actually been into Lee Valley and couldn't find anything similar. I will try emailing team Trillium and see what they say. I have already made new plywood...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-21-2008, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,438
Posted By Phil H.
Thank you everyone for your resonses. I believe...

Thank you everyone for your resonses. I believe the rims on the front of your Mazda, Doug, (essentially a rebadged Ranger) are exactly the same size and bolt pattern as the ones I am contemplating....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-20-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,438
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, In another thread, someone had mentioned...

Hi,

In another thread, someone had mentioned that old Ford Ranger (or possibly Ford Courier - the small pickup made by Ford in the 1970's) wheels would fit a Trillium. These are 14"x6" Ford Ranger...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2008, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, I am rebuilding the overhead cabinets of...

Hi,

I am rebuilding the overhead cabinets of my Trillium 4500 this winter. The vinyl wallpaper type covering was falling off the old panels so I've made new ones out of 1/8" oak plywood and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-14-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,409
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, Very nice job. We want to do the same in...

Hi,

Very nice job. We want to do the same in our trillium but are unsure as to how to attach the wood floor to the existing fibreglass. I don't want to drill a lot of holes.

I had to chuckle...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,444
Posted By Phil H.
Thanks Greg, I couldn't help noticing your...

Thanks Greg,

I couldn't help noticing your from Arizona - do you go to the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale? We hope to go there one January in the future. It would be a bit of...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-12-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,418
Posted By Phil H.
whew! I think I figured it out with the help of...

whew! I think I figured it out with the help of your screen shots - thanks so much.

I was able to resized this photo from 711Kb to 52 using your method - great!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,473
Posted By Phil H.
looks nice - do you have a pic of it deployed?

looks nice - do you have a pic of it deployed?
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-11-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,418
Posted By Phil H.
Hi Greg, I certainly appreciate you posting...

Hi Greg,

I certainly appreciate you posting this information as I don't have photoshop and am very nervous about downloading a virus with free software despite having Norton anti-virus. I have...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-23-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,579
Posted By Phil H.
sounds good Merry Christmas!

sounds good

Merry Christmas!
Forum: Classified Archives 12-22-2007, 05:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,579
Posted By Phil H.
I'd gladly accept your unused items as spare...

I'd gladly accept your unused items as spare parts but they would probably cost a fortune to ship to Ontario - how big of a box are we talking about here? - for heavens sakes don't throw that stuff...
Forum: General Chat 12-21-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,589
Posted By Phil H.
The Liberty diesel seemed like an interesting...

The Liberty diesel seemed like an interesting choice but it has already been dropped after only 1 or 2 years on the market. It was fairly pricey - I believe it was a 3000-5000 premium over the...
Forum: General Chat 12-21-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,589
Posted By Phil H.
Honda sells the Accord and CRV in England with a...

Honda sells the Accord and CRV in England with a 2.2 litre diesel. There are a few articles online that suggest this engine may make it to North America in 2009. I will be the first in line at my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,894
Posted By Phil H.
You'll have to take Brian's comments with a grain...

You'll have to take Brian's comments with a grain of salt as he seems to have a personal vendetta against Can-Am Rv because they question manufacturer tow ratings as being too conservative - of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2007, 06:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,894
Posted By Phil H.
I would recommend at least getting a quote from...

I would recommend at least getting a quote from Andy Thompson at Can-Am RV in London. You may find someone cheaper but I doubt you'll find anyone with more experience and expertise.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-24-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,217
Posted By Phil H.
thanks for posting the pic - unfortunately, i...

thanks for posting the pic - unfortunately, i don't recognize that wheel from any ford ranger I've seen. if anyone else has put aluminium wheels on a trillium please post a pic too, thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-18-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,217
Posted By Phil H.
Would you be able to post any pics of the Mazda...

Would you be able to post any pics of the Mazda or Ford wheels that fit the Trillium? Thanks
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-15-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,958
Posted By Phil H.
If you are referring to Can Am RV as being...

If you are referring to Can Am RV as being reckless you are mistaken. Andy Thompson has used a PT cruiser as a demonstration vehicle in addition to a Chyrsler 300M and VW Jetta diesel to name but a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-05-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,214
Posted By Phil H.
nope..the one im talking about is in Ontario - at...

nope..the one im talking about is in Ontario - at Emily Provincial Park near Peterborough...actually in checking my link to a movie on youtube, its called bolerama
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-05-2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,214
Posted By Phil H.
Hello everyone, We are looking forward to...

Hello everyone,

We are looking forward to attending our first eggstravaganza at Emily Provincial Park this coming summer. I don't know about you but we have to book our holidays at the end of the...
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,074
Posted By Phil H.
instructions for weighing your rig at a truck...

instructions for weighing your rig at a truck stop

Hi Karalyn,

Yes you certainly can weigh your car and trailer at a truck stop. I drove a tractor trailer long haul for a brief time and was...
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,604
Posted By Phil H.
I bought my SUV with trailer towing in mind. I...

I bought my SUV with trailer towing in mind. I wanted a the most economical vehicle that would tow at least 2000 lbs. The problem is that most cars and small 4 cyl SUV's are only rated for 1500 lbs....
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,760
Posted By Phil H.
Since no one has indicated they have a 50's or...

Since no one has indicated they have a 50's or 60's you may have the oldest. Were there any fibreglass trailers made before 1970?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,023
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, I thought I might not cover the trailer...

Hi,

I thought I might not cover the trailer so that I could have unfettered access to the trailer over the winter to work on a few projects but I was finding that the leaves were accumulating on...
Forum: General Chat 10-16-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,842
Posted By Phil H.
I went to the fall RV show at the Congress centre...

I went to the fall RV show at the Congress centre this past weekend and was disapointed again that there were no currently produced fibreglass trailers on display - no Outbacks, Trilliums, Casitas or...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-13-2007, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,985
Posted By Phil H.
This trailer has been sold, thanks.

This trailer has been sold, thanks.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-11-2007, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,409
Posted By Phil H.
Thank you all for your suggestions. We live about...

Thank you all for your suggestions. We live about 3km from Bronte Creek provincial park but have never been camping there - perhaps this is a good excuse to go late in the season, lol.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-09-2007, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,409
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, I know most things closed up after...

Hi,

I know most things closed up after thanksgiving but we'd still like to get another weekend of camping in somewhere in southern ontario - does anyone have any recommendations about what is...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,315
Posted By Phil H.
It's not fibreglass but our Thomson trailer...

It's not fibreglass but our Thomson trailer currently for sale on this site for $2300 obo has full standing headroom for my 6'2" frame

...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-14-2007, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,985
Posted By Phil H.
fyi: the price has been reduced to $2300 or best...

fyi: the price has been reduced to $2300 or best offer
Forum: Classified Archives 09-09-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,985
Posted By Phil H.
Hi, We just bought a Trillium 4500 and are...

Hi,

We just bought a Trillium 4500 and are selling our old trailer. It's a 1978 Thomson Claymore trailer. It is aluminium skinned, the unit is 17' from tongue to rear bumper. The living...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-09-2007, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,086
Posted By Phil H.
The trailer is SOLD! We are the proud new owners...

The trailer is SOLD! We are the proud new owners of this Trillium 4500. It was a pleasure dealing with Ian who has taken remarkable care of the trailer.


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