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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2018, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
Posted By Paul McEwan
We don't have a power converter at all. If we...

We don't have a power converter at all. If we plug in shore power then it enables a single 110 outlet and a single light above the sink. All 12 volt lights and vent fan rely on the battery being in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
Posted By Paul McEwan
1976 Trillium Wiring to Rewire

I found the old Trillium wiring diagram. I would like to update the wiring completely to add in a proper breaker panel/fuse box. So when I add things like a power roof vent fan (like I already have)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-24-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By Paul McEwan
Husband of Danielle

There is no 12 volt power getting into the trailer at all so I am going to do some testing and see if I can tackle this myself (with a friend). I found the wiring diagram for the old Trilliums and I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,909
Posted By Paul McEwan
Francesca, it was a little place near Vancouver...

Francesca, it was a little place near Vancouver called TRAVCO RV.

When I picked it up the guy actually told me how he dislikes working on these trailers because they aren't square and the owners...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,909
Posted By Paul McEwan
Thanks Robert, I think you might be a little far...

Thanks Robert, I think you might be a little far off for me to take it too.

Cheers,
Paul
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-03-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,909
Posted By Paul McEwan
Thanks everyone. I just wanted to make sure...

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to make sure because it is so deliberate. coming from a construction background i am now in marketing, living in the city it bugs the hell out of me that time and space...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,909
Posted By Paul McEwan
Thanks Raya, I found this link on Fan Tastic...

Thanks Raya,

I found this link on Fan Tastic Vent installs.

https://www.fantasticvent.com/faq/knowledge...to_install.html...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,909
Posted By Paul McEwan
We took our trailer in to (remains nameless at...

We took our trailer in to (remains nameless at the moment), to have a fantastic fan (and heater) installed in our 76, 13' Trill and we're scratching our heads at the gobs of caulking used.

My...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-30-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,651
Posted By Paul McEwan
Great Questions. I was just about to post the...

Great Questions. I was just about to post the same thing myself but I will now await your replies.

One of the things I'm going to do aside from rewire everything is to add solar charging. I want...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-30-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,099
Posted By Paul McEwan
Rain Shmain! We had a great time. The new heater...

Rain Shmain! We had a great time. The new heater and roof fan worked great, (even though the "reputable" company that installed the heater butchered the finishing -look away, look away.). From...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-12-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,008
Posted By Paul McEwan
I have a leak too and stripped off the ensolite...

I have a leak too and stripped off the ensolite to find it. As suspected it was the back window and repairs are under way.

Interesting to note was no backing at the belly band on mine. No wood at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-12-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By Paul McEwan
That Dominion and Lougheed sounds close enough...

That Dominion and Lougheed sounds close enough for cigars. Thanks Mike.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-12-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By Paul McEwan
Yes Emily, we are. See you there! And thanks...

Yes Emily, we are. See you there!

And thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,731
Posted By Paul McEwan
You're right. I'm thinking a tow cap of 5500lb...

You're right. I'm thinking a tow cap of 5500lb with body on frame van should be enough. It is crucial to know. Mountain passes have not been an issue.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,935
Posted By Paul McEwan
I have tongue box envy. I just moved the propane...

I have tongue box envy. I just moved the propane over and bolted on a battery box. Nothing fancy. Not even worth a pic but if you really want one....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,731
Posted By Paul McEwan
We tend to pack all the extras in the tow van but...

We tend to pack all the extras in the tow van but store them in the trailer.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By Paul McEwan
That's exactly what I'm looking for: I know I...

That's exactly what I'm looking for: I know I have passed them in White Rock, Langley, Surrey and I hear there are some in Richmond. but you can't find them online, in phone books (who uses a phone...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By Paul McEwan
Good idea but we can't wash cars, boats or...

Good idea but we can't wash cars, boats or trailers in parking spaces with pressure washers (or anything). Most designated washing stations are in underground parking areas. Storage facilities don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By Paul McEwan
We're in Vancouver BC and we can't, for the life...

We're in Vancouver BC and we can't, for the life of us, think of a place in the city where a person can wash a car, boat, RV or anything by hand. I would really like to do a Vert-Glass application...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-30-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,352
Posted By Paul McEwan
We had booked at Fintry for this weekend. Now...

We had booked at Fintry for this weekend. Now it's closed. Does anyone know an alternative that not too many would know about so as to get a spot?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,938
Posted By Paul McEwan
$50 bucks! man that's a deal. OK, I need to do...

$50 bucks! man that's a deal. OK, I need to do the same thing. I'm paying $110 outside storage.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,938
Posted By Paul McEwan
Hey, this is a really good question. I am living...

Hey, this is a really good question. I am living in the city in a townhouse and store the trailer off site. I really have no place to work on it. If it was in "the back yard" I could tinker. I have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-04-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,617
Posted By Paul McEwan
I know it's an old post but I might as well help...

I know it's an old post but I might as well help answer the question:

I have used VertGlass and seen PolyGlo to know it's similar. I did 8 coats and it took me about 16 hours of work. It looked...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-02-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By Paul McEwan
Nope, no bugs. too early in the year I guess....

Nope, no bugs. too early in the year I guess. Kind of dry this year too - that helps. I am one of those lucky ones that don't get bitten much by mosquitoes.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-22-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By Paul McEwan
Here are some photos...

Here are some photos https://picasaweb.google.com/Mr.PaulMcEwan/...feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/Mr.PaulMcEwan/CampingNahatlatch2009?feat=directlink)

Enjoy
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-22-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By Paul McEwan
Went to the Nahatlatch this past weekend....

Went to the Nahatlatch this past weekend. https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/nahatlatch/

The road, although dirt, wasn't too bad. There are not many places at the lakes for trailers...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,328
Posted By Paul McEwan
AWESOME! Thanks. I was going to buy all of them...

AWESOME! Thanks. I was going to buy all of them and then report back.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-18-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,328
Posted By Paul McEwan
I couldn't read the part number on the burnt out...

I couldn't read the part number on the burnt out tail light bulb so I took it into Canadian Tire to match by sight. Bad idea. There are about 5 or 6 that look exactly the same, all with different...
Forum: Ft. Langley B.C. Rallies 09-17-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,081
Posted By Paul McEwan
Bwa Ha ha!

Bwa Ha ha!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-22-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,006
Posted By Paul McEwan
Burning Man is more of a Giant live art...

Burning Man is more of a Giant live art instillation that is made up of a multitude of smaller art instillations. It’s more of an experience than anything. Around here we have The Parade of Lost...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,843
Posted By Paul McEwan
I worked in a sign and graphics shop years ago...

I worked in a sign and graphics shop years ago and we did flames, stripes, lettering, you name it. And on everything from planes, boats, trucks and even signs. Any sign shop can cut the lines and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2008, 01:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Posted By Paul McEwan
Ha! crazy. Might be an idea to cut out a...

Ha! crazy.

Might be an idea to cut out a service entrance near this area that can be covered nicely. I think I'll take out the furnace. That huge thing can be replaced with something smaller I'm...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Posted By Paul McEwan
I have grown tired of searching. Can anyone...

I have grown tired of searching. Can anyone instruct me to instructions about getting under the sink area? The entire thing seems hermetically sealed. In particular, I need to replace the domestic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-28-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 34,323
Posted By Paul McEwan
This thread has been very helpful. We don't have...

This thread has been very helpful. We don't have a rock guard at all!

There is a bit of the original aluminum hinge and some bits of supports left hanging in the breeze. What catastrophic event...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-28-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,973
Posted By Paul McEwan
Booker, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner....

Booker, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Thanks for that quick reply. We almost has a screen tent high enough but Walmart is completely sold out.

The horrid Walmart experience is worthy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,973
Posted By Paul McEwan
I store my trailer about 15 klicks away and can't...

I store my trailer about 15 klicks away and can't simply run out the door to measure, and I'm sure you probably already know without looking: How high is the top of the door from the ground on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,790
Posted By Paul McEwan
Booker, I'm glad you pointed out your nifty set...

Booker, I'm glad you pointed out your nifty set up. I love the idea of installing a bike rack in the back. Looks great.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-22-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,337
Posted By Paul McEwan
I'm heading to Meager Creek at the end of the...

I'm heading to Meager Creek at the end of the month. If anyone is interested in coming that's where I'll be.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,790
Posted By Paul McEwan
Jason (I believe) at Mobile Hitch...

Jason (I believe) at Mobile Hitch (https://www.mobilehitch.ca/) said regular batteries out-gas while charging. He recommended putting it inside in a sealed box and venting to the outside through the...
Forum: Ft. Langley B.C. Rallies 02-03-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,559
Posted By Paul McEwan
Thanks Craig and Thanks Doug for the explanation....

Thanks Craig and Thanks Doug for the explanation. I actually thought ALL the events were FGRV Sanctioned events and run more or less from this site. I'm sure there is a big link and copy that reads...
Forum: Ft. Langley B.C. Rallies 02-02-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,559
Posted By Paul McEwan
For some reason I thought that by responding...

For some reason I thought that by responding here, we were in line and would be "informed" when the registration page went up. With one spot left and his email over quota I'm not sure we'll get in....
Forum: Classified Archives 12-03-2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,657
Posted By Paul McEwan
OK, Took a visit to the The Trailer and...

OK, Took a visit to the The Trailer and discovered they are not owner's manuals I have but Sales Brochures. I have use of a large 11x17 Flat Bed Scanner and will start scanning at work tomorrow.
Forum: Classified Archives 12-03-2007, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,398
Posted By Paul McEwan
Hey Doug, I might try that, Thanks all.

Hey Doug, I might try that, Thanks all.
Forum: Classified Archives 11-12-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,657
Posted By Paul McEwan
Does anyone else get "Error processing object..."...

Does anyone else get "Error processing object..." message when opening the English Trillium Manual?
I took a look at the manual on the site here and it seems the first page in the PDF causes an...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-12-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,398
Posted By Paul McEwan
The hinge is still there. All I need is the...

The hinge is still there. All I need is the cover, or facsimile. I read back a bit someone talking about an aluminum cover which sounds like it would add some bling in the process. Any ideas would be...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-12-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,657
Posted By Paul McEwan
My 1976 Trillium came with the original owner's...

My 1976 Trillium came with the original owner's manual and full colour sales brochure. I will scan and PDF it for inclusion to the site if it's needed.
Forum: Ft. Langley B.C. Rallies 11-12-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,559
Posted By Paul McEwan
Count us in. It will probably be our maiden...

Count us in. It will probably be our maiden voyage with the trailer.
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,157
Posted By Paul McEwan
Hey, Thanks for all the well welcomes. Well,...

Hey, Thanks for all the well welcomes.

Well, we got it and named it, (don't ask, I had nothing to do with that part but she has plans for leopard print cushion covers).

We're tickled pink and...
Forum: General Chat 11-11-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,394
Posted By Paul McEwan
Haa! That's funny. Well I had no part in the...

Haa! That's funny.

Well I had no part in the naming of our 'new-to-us' Trillium. That's why it's named after a vegetable.

"El Guac"

Wait a minute, is guacamole a fruit or a vegetable?...
Forum: General Chat 10-28-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,157
Posted By Paul McEwan
Hi all, We're a small family of 3 who will...

Hi all,

We're a small family of 3 who will be picking up our first ever travel trailer, a 1976 13' Trillium, on Saturday, Nov 3rd and we'll probably need all the help we can get from all of you...
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