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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-20-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,477
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Sacrilegious I know - but I've pretty much...

Sacrilegious I know - but I've pretty much stopped carrying a spare for the trailer. It's been decades since I've had a blowout on the road and we are rarely more than an hour to a tire repair. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
adjustable ball mount

We purchased a $30 adjustable ball mount. With some 16 possible settings; one is likely just right, and it is quickly adjustable to add or remove clearance at the rear bumper.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,798
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
underfloor radiant heat pads

We haven't used our gas furnace in a very long time. We found the heater was too powerful for the volume of the small trailer.

As we camp in serviced sites anyway, for showers and bathrooms, we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,798
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
gas furnace thermocouple

When the pilot lights but wouldn't stay lit; it's likely the thermocouple. It's the short pencil looking thing the pilot flame burns against. Chances are that it has failed and needs to be...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,799
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
It is so scary to see some drivers ONLY heads...

It is so scary to see some drivers ONLY heads down watching the in-dash while backing. Pedestrians, other cars and fixed objects be damned. Absolutely no idea of what is coming from the sides or...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,799
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Regarding spare tires mounted under the vehicle;...

Regarding spare tires mounted under the vehicle; we had a nightmare experience when I couldn't lower the spare from the frame. My first experience with a 'blowout' at highway speed in decades. The...
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,850
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
powder post beetle

Back in 1986 I built our children a ladder to the upper bunk using ash, that I didn't know at the time had powder post beetle. Sold trailer and put the ladder aside for nostalgia. The beetles are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-03-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,923
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Canyon / Colorado Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel

Thanks asking the question. I was hoping someone would offer some real life first hand experience with the Duramax 2.8L ???

We just returned form a 26,000km 88 day cross country trip. Our car...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-20-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Our last night in Nova Scotia was at Five Islands...

Our last night in Nova Scotia was at Five Islands PP. Very quiet, very dark and very empty. Now at Fundy NP in NB for a couple of nights.

Thinking we would head toward Arcadia Maine then Cape Cod...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
We spent yestday afternoon in Chester. What a...

We spent yestday afternoon in Chester. What a lovely place. Certainly in the top ten of this trip. Supper at the Rope Loft was A1

We've been to Halifax before so this time we spent the morning at...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
We will look for the Grey Rocks as Lunenberg is...

We will look for the Grey Rocks as Lunenberg is tomorrow's destination.

We have been to Peggy's Cove and the flight 111 memorial on a previous trip. We are discussing taking and extra day to...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
I should have mentioned in my original post that...

I should have mentioned in my original post that we have already been to NFLD for eight days and are now returning generally south and west. We were in Gros Morne (KOA - a great stop), Twillingate...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
We've been fortunate on this one trip to have...

We've been fortunate on this one trip to have been to the midpoint near Winnipeg, the south edge at Point Pelee and the east edge st Cape Spear.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Yes, we took the dragon fly route rather than the...

Yes, we took the dragon fly route rather than the as the crow flies route. Plus google doesn't seem to allow for trips to groceries, campgrounds, etc.

Some 500 images so far; too difficult to...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Daryl and Wendy follow the dotted line to St John's NFLD

Starting to past the midpoint, day 52 and 12,000 km into our trip from vancouver to St. John's.

We arrived at Graves Island NS yesterday, from Caribou (Pictou) NS the previous night, to three...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,651
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
generators? should be banned

Quickest way to ruin a camping experience and location is someone else running a generator. Most often it is someone who packs a home bar fridge and a 'contractor generator' to keep their apple pie...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-24-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,558
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
learn to make bread with what you have

I really enjoy making bread. Loaf, flatbread, stick, buns, sweet, savory; only four ingredients and the same four ingredients so it is up to the baker to make what they want. The oven, pot, pan,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
110v outlet boxes

The 110 electrical boxes in our 70's 13' Trillium are common residential metal junction boxes. The octagonal box above the sink / stove is badly corroded (I expect due to moisture from the stove?). ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-18-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
I signed on tonight with the same question. I've...

I signed on tonight with the same question. I've seen posts where the front fg bulkhead has been removed and replaced with one cabinet. There has to be a clever improvement to the under seat bins
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Comments on Timbren rear suspension upgrade?

I was window shopping on the web and noticed a rear suspension upgrade offered by Timbren. Anyone have experience with this type of installation?

I'm just wanting to minimize rear sag due to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,884
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
1st - Thank you for your input. It sounds like a...

1st - Thank you for your input. It sounds like a WDH will be some improvement, but wouldn't completely smooth out the trailer ride.

I should have noted that the trailer is an early 70s 1300...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-08-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,884
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
will a WDH reduce trailer bounce??

Our combination of a small 4 door suv & small trailer doesn't need a weight distribution hitch (WDH); but, most everything inside needs to be nailed or glued down or it is on the floor due to trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,385
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
door lock didn't work -turns out to be an easy fix

On our last trip the key to lock the door wouldn't work. We could lock the door from the inside but were unable to lock it with the key from the outside. On removing the lock I now realize the...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 04-01-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,003
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
We have been recycling cast iron fry pans and...

We have been recycling cast iron fry pans and Dutch Ovens for a while now, as our five kids setup their own homes. At first we used the oven cleaner Easy Off. It works well but isn’t particularly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-24-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,015
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
I will defer to people with more experience than...

I will defer to people with more experience than me; but, in my experience with a f/g runabout on saltwater, we had never ending electrical problems - until I replaced all the fastening mounting and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,023
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
I did set the portable electric fan in the space...

I did set the portable electric fan in the space under the table top (under the bed) to force air movement. We certainly slept warmer, and there was less moisture, but it was still noticeably damp on...
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,381
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
I was going to suggest installing the hitch at...

I was going to suggest installing the hitch at the rear of the tow vehicle under the bumper. As to where; we got happily and securly hitched on a wharf. Worked for me. Sorry I'm not much help re:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-15-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,023
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
It sounds like Hypervent would be the next thing...

It sounds like Hypervent would be the next thing to try. It may at least keep the condensation on the table top, and minumize moisture in the cushions or bedding. I do not understand the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-15-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,023
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
overnight condensation under bedding

We are experiencing condensation between our bedding and the top of the arborite table top. Has anyone else had this problem, and how did you minimise the condensation?

We fold down the table...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-27-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,926
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
Donna - thanks for your welcome message. Although...

Donna - thanks for your welcome message. Although we've only managed one outing todate, we are certainly enjoying our new activity, and the people and their enthusiasm.

jimmied – the blue flame...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,926
Posted By Daryl and Wendy
source to replace exterior furnace vent cover

Exterior Colman furnace vent cover on our 1973 Trillium 1300 is damaged. It looks like it was pulled through a hedge? Any suggestions on where I might find a replacement cover?

Alternatively -...
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