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Forum: General Chat 10-31-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By brendadave
Just curious...is there a supply problem with...

Just curious...is there a supply problem with this manufacturer that I missed?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-19-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By brendadave
Hi Ray, also from Edmonton...hope to see you...

Hi Ray, also from Edmonton...hope to see you around.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-04-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,816
Posted By brendadave
I'm in the same boat with my Trillium, I was...

I'm in the same boat with my Trillium, I was doing the same work this summer, I could get the bottom two panes out, but not the top one. it would keep getting stuck because the frame at the top was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-13-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,549
Posted By brendadave
I just replaced my axel on my 76 Trillium 1300...

I just replaced my axel on my 76 Trillium 1300 with a #2000 axel.

I got the required information here https://trilliumrv.wordpress.com/vintage-trillium-repair-faq/

Found the Dexter axel company...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,504
Posted By brendadave
In my 44 year old Trillium I had three clues,...

In my 44 year old Trillium I had three clues, first was that when we would travel and get to our stop, everything inside was tossed around. Second was that it was riding lower on one side...it used...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,080
Posted By brendadave
double checked, from my 2008 Escape, it is a 5...

double checked, from my 2008 Escape, it is a 5 1/4" drop with factory tow.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,080
Posted By brendadave
That sounds right, I'll have to check, but I know...

That sounds right, I'll have to check, but I know it was at least 6 1/2 drop on my 2008 escape, my explorer also drops 6 1/2 for our 76 1300.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,508
Posted By brendadave
My guess is also the window. While it is raining,...

My guess is also the window. While it is raining, or shortly after, if you pull the ensolite back a little at the seam next to the window above the belly band, if it is wet there, it is coming from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,797
Posted By brendadave
You have a different furnace than we do, but with...

You have a different furnace than we do, but with mine I often have to try lighting 2 - 3 times, sometimes holding the pilot for a while, but it eventually goes. I have also had trouble at high...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By brendadave
Just bought some at Grove RV, they are brass...

Just bought some at Grove RV, they are brass instead of copper, but fit with a little work, the hole needs to opened a bit larger to fit. Woody's has them too, but for several dollars more.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By brendadave
I bought one at my local RV parts store, was the...

I bought one at my local RV parts store, was the same dimensions as the original.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,264
Posted By brendadave
What is the "not works great" part, what does not...

What is the "not works great" part, what does not work great?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By brendadave
I always figured the raised part was a structural...

I always figured the raised part was a structural design to keep roof from sagging, which it has never done, but that is just a guess.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By brendadave
I found some pictures

I found some pictures
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By brendadave
Hi, depends on the size of vent, mine has the...

Hi, depends on the size of vent, mine has the smaller vent, I had to drill the rivets from the outside, the key was not to go too far and drill through the ensolite. There was no trim on inside, vent...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By brendadave
I have replaced many on our Trillium, I would...

I have replaced many on our Trillium, I would have to say there have been at least two different sizes and types, some were aluminum, some were steel. I have a feeling they just used whatever they...
Forum: General Chat 02-22-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,284
Posted By brendadave
I'm the guy that likes to listen to nature when...

I'm the guy that likes to listen to nature when camping, we seem to be a dying breed.

In the privacy of your own trailer, sure, go for it.
Forum: General Chat 01-17-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,997
Posted By brendadave
2008 Ford Escape has the arrow point left, which...

2008 Ford Escape has the arrow point left, which is where the Filler door is, so Ford has been doing it least that long.
Forum: Classified Archives 10-29-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,637
Posted By brendadave
Where is trailer located?

Where is trailer located?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-15-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,457
Posted By brendadave
yes, I have 3M clear on the front, it has been...

yes, I have 3M clear on the front, it has been there for about nine years, was put over white paint. I drove for a year first before putting it on and the chips that are there show underneath, and it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-14-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,509
Posted By brendadave
Just be careful with capacities and ratings, I...

Just be careful with capacities and ratings, I just went through this before I chose my new TV. Some auto makers have a posted tow rating of 5000, but when you add curb weight, cargo rating, and tow...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-15-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,782
Posted By brendadave
Trailer came with 4 pin, our tow vehicle is wired...

Trailer came with 4 pin, our tow vehicle is wired for 4 pin, so all is good.
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,720
Posted By brendadave
We just use fridge and stove, rarely use furnace....

We just use fridge and stove, rarely use furnace. I budget roughly 1 lb per day of propane to run fridge etc, so I keep track in my head how much I have used. I have an adaptor to go from big tank...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By brendadave
When I did mine I just made sure the edges were...

When I did mine I just made sure the edges were down and slowly pushed down the centre point, and slowly worked the rest down. Has held fine for 7 or 8 years.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-26-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,396
Posted By brendadave
I mounted on my Trillium with 3m vhb tape, as...

I mounted on my Trillium with 3m vhb tape, as well as three rivets through each mounting plate, I used stainless steel rivets that when pulled form a washer on the back, are closed to keep water out....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-20-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,823
Posted By brendadave
I replaced all exterior lights with LED, mostly...

I replaced all exterior lights with LED, mostly because they were old, and failing a lot. There was no re-wiring.

I used ones like these from Princess Auto...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By brendadave
Could be the belly band...rusted through rivet. ...

Could be the belly band...rusted through rivet. See if it loose anywhere, that could be it. Pull the black plastic out to have a better look. Could always be the window over the stove.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,622
Posted By brendadave
I agree with Donna, I have the fan she linked to...

I agree with Donna, I have the fan she linked to in her post, without it everything near the top freezes, and stuff at the bottom is to warm and spoils. Since we started using the fan several years...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,426
Posted By brendadave
In Jasper AB this weekend, at the campground we...

In Jasper AB this weekend, at the campground we were in, two bolers (one dark blue or black, the other white and yellow), a Dolphin, and a 17' Casita driving through looking for a spot. It was like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,165
Posted By brendadave
Mine had leaked from there as well, pulled up the...

Mine had leaked from there as well, pulled up the ensolite from the bottom under the window and did my fiberglassing on the inside, that way I knew all the holes were filled.

I used rivets and a...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-07-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,326
Posted By brendadave
Edmonton, nice trip there and back.

Edmonton, nice trip there and back.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-07-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,326
Posted By brendadave
What part of BC are you in?

What part of BC are you in?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-30-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By brendadave
You can see the bunk in the down position, and in...

You can see the bunk in the down position, and in the other photo see the bunk up, with 2 chrome poles supporting it. There are round slots in the fiberglass bench for the poles to sit in, and a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,725
Posted By brendadave
In my rock guard, there are round wood sticks...

In my rock guard, there are round wood sticks pressed into the space, they come loose every now and again and they fall out when I open the guard up. Easy to press back in, I just worry that one day...
Forum: General Chat 04-13-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,426
Posted By brendadave
Looks like a 17' Boler to me.

Looks like a 17' Boler to me.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-20-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,334
Posted By brendadave
No problem with TD Insurance, have called several...

No problem with TD Insurance, have called several times and each time they indicated there was no problem with the coverage on the Trillium, contents is on home policy, the rest is covered through...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-03-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By brendadave
Welcome, it is always great to have another 76...

Welcome, it is always great to have another 76 owner in the area taking such care of their trailer...hope to see you on the road one day.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,773
Posted By brendadave
Just use a hammer and a nail or something like...

Just use a hammer and a nail or something like that and tap up from bottom, only needs to move about 4mm before pin is loose.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Fiberglass RV mobile app
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,773
Posted By brendadave
I used JB Weld putty stick, it was either the...

I used JB Weld putty stick, it was either the steelstik or plasticweld, I would have to check and see if I have any left. Worked well, set fast. Cleaned out holes best I could, the filled with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,018
Posted By brendadave
I have to ask, how did you get the stove cover...

I have to ask, how did you get the stove cover off? I can't see anywhere that it is attached, but I can't budge it to get underneath to see what you see in the photo you posted.

Thanks.
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,426
Posted By brendadave
Spotted a 19 foot Escape west bound highway 1 at...

Spotted a 19 foot Escape west bound highway 1 at highway 41 heading towards Calgary at about 945am

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Fiberglass RV mobile app
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,224
Posted By brendadave
We had a nasty hail storm last summer that...

We had a nasty hail storm last summer that ravaged our garden, broke planter pots, destroyed the shingles on the house and garage.... Nothing wrong with the trailer.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-31-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By brendadave
You are correct. It works like a flint, same way...

You are correct. It works like a flint, same way a lighter works, the coarse wheel grinds against the flint and creates a spark. When I took mine apart there was no flint left, just metal rubbing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,092
Posted By brendadave
Also did glue less vinyl years ago...easy...

Also did glue less vinyl years ago...easy install, easy maintenance.
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,967
Posted By brendadave
Yes Escape did build Trilliums for Tom...I was in...

Yes Escape did build Trilliums for Tom...I was in the factory a few years ago and saw the last two Escape built Trilliums...as I remember they were fairly complete, more than just the molds.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-30-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,475
Posted By brendadave
Any vinyl flooring that is glue less. Easy to cut...

Any vinyl flooring that is glue less. Easy to cut and lays flat. Can pull up easily to clean underneath if wet or dirty.
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,831
Posted By brendadave
I did zippers on our fabric wasn't too difficult...

I did zippers on our fabric wasn't too difficult and makes it real easy putting foam in.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-05-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,702
Posted By brendadave
I have used the battery operated blue one for two...

I have used the battery operated blue one for two years and it really helps inside the fridge. We don't get some items freezing while others spoil, the temperature seems to be consistent throughout...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,444
Posted By brendadave
Good luck with your project. I was going to pull...

Good luck with your project. I was going to pull mine a couple months ago to fix drain but could only get 3 of 4 bolts loosened. That furnace is in the way.
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,426
Posted By brendadave
Over the weekend in green point cg, pacific rim...

Over the weekend in green point cg, pacific rim national park. 3 trilliums, 2 bolers and a Surfside. It was like a mini gathering.
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