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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-05-2019, 01:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By peatle
Ranger TV

I have a 15' Trillium Jubilee which I originally towed with the 2005 3L Ranger that I had.
I wondered about a transmission cooler so took it to the local ford dealership and they told me it already...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-03-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,185
Posted By peatle
Front dinette

I did just what you want to do in my 1980 Trillium Jubilee although I had just about gutted the complete interior so had more or less a blank slate to start with.
I was able to rebuild the kitchen...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,075
Posted By peatle
Cabinets

Paul ... I have seen this enquiry and will reply in some more detail at some point. Sorry but time is at a bit of a premium right now but I'll do my best to get you some info.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-04-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,105
Posted By peatle
1980 Trillium Jubilee Jalousie Window Hinge Brackets

A trip to Alaska last summer resulted in a few broken items from the vibration on some of the dirt roads.
One of these was the Hinge / Bracket on the end of one of the Jalousie window panes.
I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,625
Posted By peatle
Jubilee Reno

Philippe ... welcome to the FGRV site and welcome to Jubilee world.

Here is a link to one post of mine that I submitted when renovating my 1980 Jubilee before doing the opposite to you and coming...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By peatle
Thank you so much for the link Patricia ... I...

Thank you so much for the link Patricia ... I have looked at the site and have seen a bracket that might very well be what I am looking for. I have to try and find out from the supplier if the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By peatle
Jubilee Jalousie Bracket

A recent trip over the Taylor and Top of the World Highways took it's toll on the Jubilee.

One of the items that I discovered ( after we were home fortunately ) was this broken bracket on one of...
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,297
Posted By peatle
Well Jim ... a little restrictive on the travel...

Well Jim ... a little restrictive on the travel window being only once a month but what the heck, every little bit helps doesn't it ? - haha
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,297
Posted By peatle
It just keeps getting better , thanks. Any more...

It just keeps getting better , thanks. Any more ..... ?
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,297
Posted By peatle
Thanks for the info. I'm sure that that axle...

Thanks for the info. I'm sure that that axle rating must have some safety in the figure so if I can stay at the 2000 lbs stated I should be OK.
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2017, 01:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,297
Posted By peatle
Thank you all for taking the time, and a lot of...

Thank you all for taking the time, and a lot of detail, in replying. there's a lot to digest and I'll take this all into consideration.

I'm not using a weight distributing hitch and think that the...
Forum: General Chat 01-26-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,297
Posted By peatle
Weighing the Trailer

I took my truck and Trillium to a local weigh scale to try to establish fully load weights of the two. All fuel, loads, passengers were on board.
I was hoping to get the combination weighed and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-03-2016, 11:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,924
Posted By peatle
Thanks IanG .... kinda thought 'all allowed'...

Thanks IanG .... kinda thought 'all allowed' would be the case but thought I'd better check !
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-28-2016, 11:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,924
Posted By peatle
Nothing here yet Tim ... all in good time I...

Nothing here yet Tim ... all in good time I expect !
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-27-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,924
Posted By peatle
Is the meet restricted to Bolers ... Trilliums...

Is the meet restricted to Bolers ... Trilliums allowed ?

Thanks ~ Peter
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-10-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,009
Posted By peatle
Very much enjoyed this meet last year, many very...

Very much enjoyed this meet last year, many very unique trailers to inspect and Lynden is always worth a trip down below the Line !
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-07-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,155
Posted By peatle
Tread warily with this project. I damaged an...

Tread warily with this project. I damaged an inverter by creating a loop through the converter that was charging the batteries at the same time the inverter was drawing power from them.

I did have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,552
Posted By peatle
Jubilee Door Lock

Hi Jennifer ... the attached pics are of the door lock on my 1980 Jubilee. I think that this is probably original. Don't see any manufacturers name on it but wonder if is by the 'Bargman' company to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,445
Posted By peatle
I really like having the wheel on my adjustable...

I really like having the wheel on my adjustable leg and find that the the vast majority of campsites that I've experienced are gravel or grass which allows me to manoeuvre the hitch onto the ball by...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-26-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,077
Posted By peatle
Bit of corrupted text there ... 'Dissimilar' is...

Bit of corrupted text there ... 'Dissimilar' is supposed to be ' doing something similar' !
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-26-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,077
Posted By peatle
Gordon .... The face frame is 5/8" Ultralite...

Gordon ....

The face frame is 5/8" Ultralite MDF for weight savings. MDF of course is a very smooth face and produces a nice painted finish. Any edges require a little work with filler and a few...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,077
Posted By peatle
The upper cabinets in our 1980 Trillium Jubilee...

The upper cabinets in our 1980 Trillium Jubilee were quite a joke. There were two doors that were about 6" high and 18" wide that looked as non functional as they actually were. It was a pain to try...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-28-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By peatle
Welcome Terry ...... there is a BC Fibreglass...

Welcome Terry ...... there is a BC Fibreglass eggs meet at Brae Island Campsite in Fort Langley on the weekend of 26 -29th of May.

There will be great cross section of FGRVs there and everyone...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-26-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By peatle
The front window is the same as mine.

The front window is the same as mine.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-26-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By peatle
it looks the same as my Jubilee. It is actually a...

it looks the same as my Jubilee. It is actually a 15'-0 not 13' as the
OP states.

it seems like a good price if there's no structural damage (axle,frame etc
) I paid $6000 for mine in 2012 and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-07-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,433
Posted By peatle
I am very glad that we used sheet vinyl when we...

I am very glad that we used sheet vinyl when we renoe'd our 1980 Jubilee. There's no joints to harbour dirt and no particle board backing to absorb moisture as in some engineered floors. It's very...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-02-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,474
Posted By peatle
I agree with Ziggy about the advantage of...

I agree with Ziggy about the advantage of Venetian blinds. In our Trillium Jubilee we have lots of windows and they are almost all full Jalousies. This gives the benefit of lots of air flow on hot...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Posted By peatle
Hi Marina ... thanks for the contact and look...

Hi Marina ... thanks for the contact and look forward to meeting you hopefully.

I'm curious about this 'No Reservation' system. What happens upon arrival ... are you directed to a particular...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Posted By peatle
Thanks Kathy ... interesting to know that there...

Thanks Kathy ... interesting to know that there were groups of like trailers. I'll have to see if I can get in with the Trilliums when I book - thanks again for your reply.
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Posted By peatle
Thanks Rainjer ..... that's what I'm looking for....

Thanks Rainjer ..... that's what I'm looking for. Appreciate you taking the time to reply ~ Peter
Forum: General Chat 08-08-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Posted By peatle
Lynden Wa Meet

When we were at the BC Glass Eggs meet at Fort Langley someone mentioned that there is a meet in Lynden Wa in Sept. Can't seem to find any info on this, can anyone help ... thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,938
Posted By peatle
I did a complete interior reno on our 80 Jubilee...

I did a complete interior reno on our 80 Jubilee a couple of years ago. Some pics are posted under my 'Peatle' name that you can look at to see if any of my ideas might work for you. I'd be happy to...
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,276
Posted By peatle
Our Jubilee does have the name on the side - see...

Our Jubilee does have the name on the side - see attached pics.

If the 5500 is a renamed Jubilee. I would think it would have that rectangular 'bulge' on the curb side. Does anyone know what that...
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,276
Posted By peatle
Makes sense ... glad they did this as it worked...

Makes sense ... glad they did this as it worked out well for me. We were at the BC meet at Fort Langley a little while ago and enjoyed seeing what everybody else had done with their units as well as...
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,276
Posted By peatle
Very nice ... we were in Lynden Washington late...

Very nice ... we were in Lynden Washington late last year and were in a site next to a guy from Iowa ( I think ) that had just picked up an Escape in Chilliwack.
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,276
Posted By peatle
I do have lots of pics Gilles and will dig them...

I do have lots of pics Gilles and will dig them out but it will take a little while as we are heading out with the Jubilee for a few days just below the line at Bay view State Park in Washington...
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,276
Posted By peatle
HI Mike ..... we got our 1980 Jubilee in 2012 and...

HI Mike ..... we got our 1980 Jubilee in 2012 and with the cabinetry being wood were able to redo it to suit ourselves.
Being a Carpenter / Joiner by trade I was able to gut approx 80% of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,288
Posted By peatle
Lee Valley actually carry a screw with a 'Recex'...

Lee Valley actually carry a screw with a 'Recex' head which can be driven by either a 'Robbie' driver or a 'Phillips'.

I came to Canada in 1970 and soon discovered the ease of application of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,435
Posted By peatle
I have seats and backs from the dinette of a...

I have seats and backs from the dinette of a Trillium Jubilee.

These appeared to be newly upholstered professionally when I got the trailer.

Seats 4" x 23.5" 54"

Backs 4" x 14" x 54"
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-10-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
Posted By peatle
No problem Aaron ... that large floral fabric...

No problem Aaron ... that large floral fabric wouldn't have been my choice either but they came with the trailer !

Keeping the bed made up is very convenient providing of course that there are...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-10-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
Posted By peatle
The widths of the cushions are 23.5" seat and 15"...

The widths of the cushions are 23.5" seat and 15" backs - all 54" long and 4" thick.

There is no rounding of the back corner as David points out and I wonder how much of task it would be to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-10-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
Posted By peatle
Here are a couple of pics and I have more. The...

Here are a couple of pics and I have more. The bed in the Jubilee is 54" wide so that will be the lengths of these four cushions.

I id have the other dimensions as I had these listed on this site...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-04-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
Posted By peatle
I have very good, reupholstered cushions from my...

I have very good, reupholstered cushions from my 1980 Trillium Jubilee that were surplus when I converted the dinette into a full time bed.

I don't know if they would fit or if they might work...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-25-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,472
Posted By peatle
Hi Bob ..... I have a 2005 3.0L Supercab Ranger...

Hi Bob ..... I have a 2005 3.0L Supercab Ranger that I pull a 1980 Trillium Jubilee ( approx 2000 lbs loaded ) with.
In 2013 my wife and I made the trip from Vancouver BC across to the east coast....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-24-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,385
Posted By peatle
I don't have the actual plywood of the backrest...

I don't have the actual plywood of the backrest any longer. I might still have the fabric cover of the backrest ... I think that we only cut up the cover of the seat. do you want me to look for it...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-23-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,236
Posted By peatle
Wow, I haven't been on the FGRV site for quite a...

Wow, I haven't been on the FGRV site for quite a while and didn't know about this meet. Haven't got our Trillium going yet this year due to one thing and another so couldn't come and camp if I had...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-23-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,385
Posted By peatle
The ones in this pic are from the original 4...

The ones in this pic are from the original 4 seater dinette.

We did cut up the cover of the seat the front couch for something else so if that is what you are looking for then I'm afraid it's long...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,385
Posted By peatle
Are these the covers that you are enquiring about...

Are these the covers that you are enquiring about Bee ?

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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-03-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,788
Posted By peatle
Trillium Jubilee Paint Match

Here is a touch up paint match that I found at Lordco here in Surrey BC. It is not an absolutely perfect match but needs to be examined very closely to see the slight difference.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,246
Posted By peatle
Hi Barb ..... I have not fixed any of these...

Hi Barb ..... I have not fixed any of these shelving parts to the fibreglass. It is all attached to the horizontal wooden components that are bonded into the fibreglass at time of manufacture on the...
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