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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-18-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,694
Posted By Jane in California
DUH! I feel so stupid!!! I do have a spare that...

DUH! I feel so stupid!!! I do have a spare that is the same tire as the ones on the trailer. I will measure that way. Thanks, Reid!
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jane in California
I lived in Buffalo, NY for about 15 years, and...

I lived in Buffalo, NY for about 15 years, and hated the winters. But the summers made it worth it! The East Coast is getting it really bad this year...I'm glad I'm still not there, but I do miss the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,694
Posted By Jane in California
Hubcaps that fit my Trillium 1300 14" tire rims

Hi everyone. I am getting ready to put some hubcaps on my 78 Trillium. I wanted the Baby Moon style, but since I have that big axle thing sticking out of the middle of the rim (I think this is the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
I did not know this, but am grateful that there...

I did not know this, but am grateful that there are such codes in place! Sounds like a new converter is the way to go. Now to find someone here in this wasteland who can install it! Thank you again...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
I live in Bakersfield, CA, in the Central Valley,...

I live in Bakersfield, CA, in the Central Valley, 100 miles south of Fresno. My zip code is 93308. I appreciate any help you can give me. Many thanks!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-05-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
Thanks all! I did locate that little circuit...

Thanks all! I did locate that little circuit breaker to the left of the plug. A green band is showing, and the very faint instructions next to it says to push the button back in if that green is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-05-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
Hi, I have another electrical question. Took my...

Hi, I have another electrical question. Took my 78 Trillium out camping last weekend, and had no problem hooking up to an electrical site and getting everything to work. However, I made a big...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
The batteries are brand new so I hope they are...

The batteries are brand new so I hope they are fully charged, but I will buy a monitor plug...sounds like a good thing to have. I do believe I have one of those cigarette-lighter things! After...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
1978 Trillium electrical panel

Trying to post a shot of my electrical panel. I was able to restore power by jiggling things around, but I need to learn more about what all this means. I bought two new deep cell batteries and had...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,829
Posted By Jane in California
While we're on the subject, can anyone give me...

While we're on the subject, can anyone give me the brand name of a good 13" trailer tire for my 1978 Trillium that would readily be available in southern California? I had to have passenger tires put...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,240
Posted By Jane in California
How to check electrical system?

The electric on my 1978 Trillium was working fine until yesterday. I thought I had switched everything to the correct spot on the little control panel near the floor under the sink, but nothing seems...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,874
Posted By Jane in California
Good news for me personally....I carefully peeled...

Good news for me personally....I carefully peeled back the ensolite under the window, and the wood is fine...looks old, as it is, but NO ROT! It does look like there are a couple of extra screw...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-24-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By Jane in California
I can't seem to find a U-clamp in a 1 7/8" size....

I can't seem to find a U-clamp in a 1 7/8" size. Maybe I will switch out to a 2" ball after all. Now if only I knew where all this money was coming from!!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-24-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By Jane in California
Camber and hitch problems/questions

From Bob Miller:

1. I would pass on the wooden shims idea. There is a "U" shaped clamp available that will take all of the play out of the drawbar/receiver connection. I never leave home...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By Jane in California
Smile Insurance coverage for our fiberglass trailers

Sure, I'd love to insure my little Trillium for $5 grand, which will be what she'd be worth to me after the first round of repairs are done. But it looks like it's nearly impossible to insure one of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,874
Posted By Jane in California
All you folks are so helpful and knowledgeable! I...

All you folks are so helpful and knowledgeable! I am sure that the plywood is the problem. But since I'm not going to try to restore this to perfect condition, I think I will try Larry's method of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-07-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,874
Posted By Jane in California
Need to repair '78 Trillium upper bunk

Ha! The more I deal with this little trailer, the more I think I bit off a bit more than I can chew!

The other day while hitching up to move to a better spot in the driveway, I set the ball by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-07-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,239
Posted By Jane in California
I scrubbed the elephant skin the best I could,...

I scrubbed the elephant skin the best I could, but it didn't make that much difference...was hoping it would. At least I feel like I got some grease off!! I put a primer coat of Zinsser on, now I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-23-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,152
Posted By Jane in California
That is an incredibly beautiful job! I will...

That is an incredibly beautiful job! I will probably have to pay someone to do this, but now I REALLY want my Trillium to have this kind of shine. You're an inspiration, Phil!!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,139
Posted By Jane in California
Hi Ron. I just checked, and the 2nd part of the...

Hi Ron. I just checked, and the 2nd part of the t-moulding that attaches to the fiberglass is firmly in place! So I just need a source for the moulding itself. I can't seem to find any on line that...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-21-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,806
Posted By Jane in California
Smile Funny things about my Trillium

Today I communed with the inside of my new old 1978 1300. I tried to clean the elephant skin, which was surprisingly not very dirty...just beat up looking. So, I started to notice things....like a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-21-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,421
Posted By Jane in California
I have a place for a drawer too! I am bemoaning...

I have a place for a drawer too! I am bemoaning the fact that there is no "fabricator" in my life! My hubby can paint, but otherwise I'm on my own!! I will take measurements and look around in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-21-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,139
Posted By Jane in California
David, the t-moulding is completely missing. The...

David, the t-moulding is completely missing. The moulding that still remains is in fine condition. Upon looking again today, I probably need 20 feet. One whole side is basically missing the moulding...
Forum: General Chat 11-21-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,700
Posted By Jane in California
Borrego Dave and David T, thank you so much for...

Borrego Dave and David T, thank you so much for the help and good wishes! I am not sure how to replace the material in the rock guard. Would a piece of colored or clear Fiberglas work? And David, you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-21-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,139
Posted By Jane in California
I just want to replace about six or seven feet of...

I just want to replace about six or seven feet of my t-moulding inside my 1978 Trillium since what is left is in fairly good shape. Will I be able to do this myself? Is this the right stuff to buy?...
Forum: General Chat 11-20-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,700
Posted By Jane in California
Hi David. I am still learning my way around these...

Hi David. I am still learning my way around these pages so I hope I am posting this in the right place! My trailer is definitely quite yellow. Inside, the fiberglass is even MORE yellow (I believe...
Forum: General Chat 11-20-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,700
Posted By Jane in California
Hi, everyone. I took my 1978 Trillium to the DMV...

Hi, everyone. I took my 1978 Trillium to the DMV yesterday, since there was a lot of confusion with the registration. Long story short, they accepted the serial number as the VIN number. I showed...
Forum: General Chat 11-19-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,700
Posted By Jane in California
My Trillium 1300

I have a 1978 13' Trillium. I have a floor plan with the dinette in the back and a gaucho/bunks in the front. She is yellow fiberglass throughout!! The VIN is 13-1106-210. Does anyone else have a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-19-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 65,755
Posted By Jane in California
Welcome to New Members

Hello to all! New owner of a 1978 Trillium 1300, in better-than-average condition. I will have a lot of small projects to do over the winter and I am so glad I found this group to help !
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