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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,647
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Yep, there's simply to many silicone products...

Yep, there's simply to many silicone products (and variations there of) to choose from. And it causes a lot of confusion for people who just don't have the long term experience, with all the...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 54,231
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
We have named our 1972 Trillium 1300 "The Hive",...

We have named our 1972 Trillium 1300 "The Hive", After the (original) Orange / Honey coloured fiberglass interior colour. It's like stepping into a Bee Hive every time. "Don't get stung" lol.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,647
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
I do the same prep work as they are stating (soap...

I do the same prep work as they are stating (soap water wash and acetone clean) prior to a silicone application. But I go with what I already know works. I'm sure they know to, but [b]just maybe they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,647
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
This is the best stuff I have found if you really...

This is the best stuff I have found if you really need to resort to a silicone sealent:

https://boatlife.com/silicones/silicon-rubber-cartridges.html

Comes in Clear, Black or White colour.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,785
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Judging from your pics (it looks quite bad) I...

Judging from your pics (it looks quite bad) I would probably at your stage of the game save yourself the time and grief of putting the original bellyband back on. As it's only real function is to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,985
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hello Last year I bought a 1972 1300...

Hello

Last year I bought a 1972 1300 Trillium and did a frame off restore. Still have to pull all the windows and rebutyle them (have all new black window trim to replace the old), will be using...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-09-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Ray Thanks. I stumbled apon my welder...

Hey Ray

Thanks. I stumbled apon my welder here, while trying to find someone who does aluminum welds (refered by my local RV repair Center contact). As I wanted the live well hole aluminum double...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Roger looks like ya ran outta the good stuff...

Hey Roger looks like ya ran outta the good stuff Duck Tape lol.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,650
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Point taken. I do private stuff (change clothes...

Point taken. I do private stuff (change clothes etc.) at the front portion of my trailer with the stone guard down at night, no problem with prying eyes. I could see it being a problem for some. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
I went with a stainless steel 1" shank 2" Ball....

I went with a stainless steel 1" shank 2" Ball. As the SS has a 6000lb rating as appose to a 5000lb rating on a chromed 1" shank 2" Ball.

Cheers Jeff
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Danny The plug holder keeps the...

Hey Danny

The plug holder keeps the terminals nice and dry (no corrosion) and nicely stored (as apposed to rapped around the tounge). I made an aluminum mounting bracket for it and used SS...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,650
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Paul Here's an option for ya. I choose...

Hey Paul

Here's an option for ya. I choose to go with the darkest Tint I could get, 5% Limo Tint (Tinted both sides, front and back/all windows). This allows you to see out but nobody can see in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,155
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Danny I changed my coupler from 1 7/8"...

Hey Danny

I changed my coupler from 1 7/8" to 2" for the extra security as well (new one also had the tounge lock hole which the old one did not), I think it was bent as well. And being a 1972...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-17-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,495
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Bryan Very sharp! I really like the roof...

Hey Bryan

Very sharp! I really like the roof vent (skylight) and the wood trimming. Are they all that big in the scamps or is this a mod?

Cheers: Jeff
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Vickie Thanks. "The Hive" it is! The...

Hey Vickie

Thanks. "The Hive" it is! The same reason, I bought it for my 2 English Field Springer Spaniels (messy). Installs in just two pieces in total (main floor and table floor) rugged and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Don I believe the equivalent to Tremclad...

Hey Don

I believe the equivalent to Tremclad is Rust-Oleum in the US.

https://www.rustoleum.com/default.asp?SBL=1 (USA) (there is a locate retailer at top right of page)
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Larry I failed to mention I did apply a...

Hey Larry

I failed to mention I did apply a couple coats of Tremclad Primer as well before top coat was applied (thats 5 coats of paint 2 coats primer for the frame and 9 coats combined on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Tom Thanks. I did see that setup in my...

Hey Tom

Thanks. I did see that setup in my searches. It would resolve the spare mount issue for sure. Thanks for the Idea but I am swaying more towards under the tounge mount. As I like the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hi Gina Busy busy for sure! Hey thanks for...

Hi Gina

Busy busy for sure! Hey thanks for the idea Gina. I have been trying to think of a name for my Egg. And originally I was going with "The Cave". But thanks to you I think I've come up with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Larry I actually went with the Tremclad...

Hey Larry

I actually went with the Tremclad Flat Black because of budget reasons (I really really wanted Por-15 & BlackCote). Here's the But, It cost me $43.50 tax in for the Tremclad job (5...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hello All I'm adding some Pics of the Frame...

Hello All

I'm adding some Pics of the Frame (new paint, top capfoam and SS bolts, washers and nylocks), Stone Gaurd and Flooring (Home Hardware /found it!) completed. And if interested the Light...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hi Dawn Your Allore Flooring looks great. 25...

Hi Dawn

Your Allore Flooring looks great. 25 year warrenty is exceptional. Thank you for your suggestion Dawn.

I am looking for easy removal and a blacked out look. Moving away from wood...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hi Donna I will have to investigate...

Hi Donna

I will have to investigate Blackcote. As I have never heard of it yet. Thanks for another great idea.

In my research on Por 15 I did read you had better be prepared to use it. As you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hey Larry Are you a Por 15 Rep Larry??? lol....

Hey Larry

Are you a Por 15 Rep Larry??? lol. Just kidding I have heard it is great stuff. The water and set for minor surface rust before applying is a new one, but I can certainly see why (after...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-29-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hi Kathy Wow I must be getting old lol. I...

Hi Kathy

Wow I must be getting old lol. I never thought of the carpet area at Home Depot. I allways went straight to flooring in my searches. Rubber Matting 12' Widths, thats great. Rubber cove...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-29-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Updated pics

Updated pics
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-29-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jeff Nightingale
Hello I have acquired a 1972 1300 Trillium...

Hello

I have acquired a 1972 1300 Trillium from original owner. 1st July 2009, I've been working on it for two months now. And it's coming along very nicely. Long list of up grades now done.
...
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