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Forum: General Chat 06-16-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,431
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
anything buried in the ground would be considered...

anything buried in the ground would be considered "grounded" and has little potential to carry charge over distance. it is the stuff overhead that I would be concerned about.

Glass is an...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-13-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
definately the wooded area is on the right side...

definately the wooded area is on the right side if you are going to fredericton and goes way back on the finger of the river. If Mactaquac is busy then always try there.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-13-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
If you like Mactquac, Woolastock can be just as...

If you like Mactquac, Woolastock can be just as nice (the last time I stayed there).
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-05-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,802
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
They do work very well, for those that are...

They do work very well, for those that are alittle more frugal, I use a cedar shim about 1.5 inch wide and some electric tape to hold it in place. htis may not be the most ideal way but certainly is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-01-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,177
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
For those that have used the redmax/Zep products,...

For those that have used the redmax/Zep products, have any of you had to do repairs to the gelcoat before applying or have you gone over chips/scratches with the product?

I have a small area that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,422
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I have good luck with Home Hardware, they have...

I have good luck with Home Hardware, they have lots of fasteners that you dont find other places.
Forum: Classified Archives 05-09-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,176
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Although these beauties are hard to find, you can...

Although these beauties are hard to find, you can make one from another trailer fit. I have taken a rock guard from a 1970's bonair and have cut it down and made it work for these windows. A jubilee...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,550
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Rather than try to make two boxes with one on...

Rather than try to make two boxes with one on either side use 1 box in the closet (out of sight) and make a pass through in the wall like you see on a computer desk or for cables in a house.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-02-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,368
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I purchased my sheet from Home Depot. it is a FRP...

I purchased my sheet from Home Depot. it is a FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) that is used for shower walls and washroom walls. one side is pebbled and the other side is fairly smooth and can...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,368
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
if patching holes it would be beneficial if you...

if patching holes it would be beneficial if you also cut extra peices to use as backing over the cut lines to increase the strength of the joint especially for the roof.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-28-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,330
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I used sheet metal from Home depot cut to fit...

I used sheet metal from Home depot cut to fit with cardboard on the backing to fill the void and then painted with metallic grey hammered paint. I also did the furnace, hinges and some other items...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-28-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,368
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
This is a great way to get those panels replaced...

This is a great way to get those panels replaced in the front stone guard for those trilliums! I wish I thought of that before spending $70 on a sheet of fiberglass wall panneling.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-20-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,343
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
my mistake, I obviously was write faster that I...

my mistake, I obviously was write faster that I was reading, Hope you enjoy the bigfoot
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-20-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,343
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Caulkingwith "GASP" silicone is NOT recommended -...

Caulkingwith "GASP" silicone is NOT recommended - the thought of the S word on fiberglass will make the hair stand on most of our members here. there are lots of threads on the dangers of silicone...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-20-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,343
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Alert! Red flag! Warning! Danger! ...

Alert! Red flag! Warning! Danger!

Fiberglass roofs are typically not designed to handle the weight of people on them (unless you would like a wonderful skylight)

The roof can be buffed and...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 22,973
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Man! I wish I had that 6 step rebuilding guide...

Man! I wish I had that 6 step rebuilding guide when I rebuilt mine last year. I kinda wonder if the author has ever seen a trilly?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
You can look under the document center under...

You can look under the document center under scamp trailer wiring for an example of what I mean
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
To clarify, one wire from each brake is connected...

To clarify, one wire from each brake is connected together to the other brake (for a single axle, connect one wire from the right brake to the left brake and then to the blue power to the TV and do...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,283
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
The wires off of the brakes are color coded for...

The wires off of the brakes are color coded for the magnet strength in the assembly. As mentioned above the wires are universal. You need to hook up one each wire from the brakes all together...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,855
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
The bunk is attached to the "wall" by attaching...

The bunk is attached to the "wall" by attaching the bed piano hinge to the wood strip under the front window. (you probably see 12-20 holes scattered under the window frame). The screws from the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,615
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
my experience is that some model umps used a...

my experience is that some model umps used a steel ball (like coleman) and it would rust ruining the seal or corroding to the point it falls out. you can try sucking on the end of the faucet (NOT...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,931
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Do you know the person that you got it from?...

Do you know the person that you got it from? maybe they can be of help to you. I know of some one over in PEI that had a Cadet last summer with an add a room. Did you by chance buy it from a man...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-24-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,310
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I do not have any pictures but mine was in poor...

I do not have any pictures but mine was in poor shape when I got it. I completly disassembled it and inserted new panels in through the bottom before reassembly. you may not be able to do this as the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2010, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,556
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
whoops, wrong thread, thought it was a Trillium...

whoops, wrong thread, thought it was a Trillium belly band.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-14-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Here are a few postings locally (New Brunswick)...

Here are a few postings locally (New Brunswick) from Kijiji for those in the surrounding areas that might be looking and hoping for something closer than California and BC<a...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
the web site is even Chincy. I think they are...

the web site is even Chincy. I think they are using the Jeep for a wheel choc.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,897
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I agree, use rivets to hold the brackets in...

I agree, use rivets to hold the brackets in place. The only purpose of teh swivel bracket is to provide rigidity to the swing arm to put it in the holders on the top and to prevent the table from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,667
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Have you looked at chicago nuts with lock tite? ...

Have you looked at chicago nuts with lock tite? I haven't used them for something like a window but I have used them for other things where I was looking for a flush finish.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,459
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I have learnt over the years from several...

I have learnt over the years from several electricians that twisting the wires together before installing the wire nut marrett is alot of times done wrong and that it is better to not twist them and...
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,471
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
It is very good advice from Larry and Doug, I do...

It is very good advice from Larry and Doug, I do both as the ball lock in the picture can be pushed up when dropping the trailer and not catching the ball. Rejacking and looking under/feeling can...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
have fun at Barnaby, We are also taking our "nut"...

have fun at Barnaby, We are also taking our "nut" out for a maiden voyage to Mount Carleton. It looks like a good weekend!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2010, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,898
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Have you looked at the windows as well. They are...

Have you looked at the windows as well. They are the #1 source of water getting in, running down behind the ensolite and puddling on the bottom. I just went through the same issues you have and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Try putting some heat on it with a blow drier or...

Try putting some heat on it with a blow drier or heat gun (low setting). It will become more soft and pliable. If you do have to replace it, make sure you buy a roll at least 52 feet long to get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I had the same problem. I thought that I was...

I had the same problem. I thought that I was having the same problem and might have but have confirmed the majority of the infiltration was from the windows.

I did have some minor issues with...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-04-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,736
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
typically the center tube is at 45 degrees to the...

typically the center tube is at 45 degrees to the outer tube and the rubber on each corner would have been symetrical. The way I have been told to tell if it is burnt out is to measure the angle of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,015
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I have a 78 Trill and recently I had the same...

I have a 78 Trill and recently I had the same problem. I would have to suck the end of the tap to get it started, then it would only be good for a short bit before back draining to the tank. The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-23-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,776
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I have been talking to Tom (via email) about...

I have been talking to Tom (via email) about getting new trillium logos and he will be looking at putting together a run very shortly of his high quality parallelogram decals. If there are anybody...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 03-30-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,986
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I appologize Roger but the crystals are actually...

I appologize Roger but the crystals are actually a type of gypsum crystal called Selenite. This is also what makes them so fragile. Most of the columns weigh in excess of 10 to 20 tonnes. The...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,833
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Some cylinders ARE designed to lie horizontally...

Some cylinders ARE designed to lie horizontally for RV's and forklifts. If you look at these cylinders closely, you will see that the relief valve is mounted in the upper portion of the vapour space...
Forum: General Chat 03-24-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,551
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
How do you like the Cobb, I have always been...

How do you like the Cobb, I have always been looking for a small self contained system and thought that this might be the one.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,603
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I have seen the white on the olive green before...

I have seen the white on the olive green before and I dont recommend it. If any, black might be better as it would match the bell band better. Check the hardware stores adn see what colors they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-18-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,285
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
the windows went in so they will come out. ...

the windows went in so they will come out. First, make sure ALL of the screws are out (including the ones hloding hte curtain rod brackets on and any other hardware especially the overhead storage. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-18-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,603
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
This is exactly what I did. Remember to use...

This is exactly what I did. Remember to use masking tape on the fiberglass spaced an even distance above the bell band all the way around to keep the caulking line clean. I used almond tinted...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,208
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
HUB CENTRIC Definition: A wheel that is...

HUB CENTRIC

Definition: A wheel that is centered or located on the hub by a machined center hole-as opposed to "lug centered" wheels that are located by the position of the lug nuts alone.
...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 03-16-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Thank you Donna, I get the feeling that you keep...

Thank you Donna, I get the feeling that you keep the world spinning in the morning.

I kinda thought that the topic was kinda in the wrong location for the site (why I never saw the previously...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 03-15-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
I don't know if I am the only one that is...

I don't know if I am the only one that is experiencing this but every time I hit my back button I have to hit it 3 to 6 times for it to actually go back to the previous screen. this happens at my...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-15-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,208
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
yup, I looked at them but they are only available...

yup, I looked at them but they are only available in 15 and 16 inch.

THey don't even make a plastic hubcap that doesn't look like crap for 13 inch :blink
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-15-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,208
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Has anybody ever ordered rims in Canada or can...

Has anybody ever ordered rims in Canada or can recommend any site in Canada. I see Ricks do not even offer to ship to Canada. I would like to get a nice set of rims for my 78 Trill and Canadian...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-12-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,086
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
You should put this on the site meet map and...

You should put this on the site meet map and calendar. I almost missed this post thread. I am hoping to be there if I can get Humpty Dumpty back together again.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,495
Posted By Mike and Sarah K
Thanks everyone I will be doing it the right...

Thanks everyone

I will be doing it the right way and completly replace the wood. As my fiberglass is swelling and splitting from the rotten wood and/or stress on the walls from the lack of...
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