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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,691
Posted By stefman
Your door might be fine if all the wood inside is...

Your door might be fine if all the wood inside is still solid. If your door opens and closes and seals well, then it is fine. The 'raised area', where the belly band goes, does not ever line up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,425
Posted By stefman
I'm just using the wiring the inverter with the...

I'm just using the wiring the inverter with the supplied 8 gauge clip on wiring it came with. Another one of my original goals was to keep this simple. I would go with heavier gauge if I was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-17-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,425
Posted By stefman
And that is why, as stated at the start of this...

And that is why, as stated at the start of this thread, I bought a 700 watt Keurig coffee maker to avoid all the heavy gauge wiring and hookups. :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-17-2018, 06:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,425
Posted By stefman
Love my Keurig for my morning cup of coffee. I...

Love my Keurig for my morning cup of coffee. I used to have a Tassimo - threw it away or gave it away - can't remember - their coffee flavors were terrible. I own an espresso machine at home. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-13-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,425
Posted By stefman
My 12 volt coffee solution - tested and works

I have read endless threads about making coffee using a regular coffee maker and a 12V inverter hooked up to a battery. If you enjoy 1000 opinions and doing a ton of math (or reading about others...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
Also added some lighting around fantastic fan to...

Also added some lighting around fantastic fan to simulate daylight and lights under new shelving.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
Been a while since I posted progress on my...

Been a while since I posted progress on my Trillium.
I decided to take a crack at adding some overhead shelving at the back and front.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,127
Posted By stefman
This ad looks like similar stuff. Looks like the...

This ad looks like similar stuff. Looks like the price has gone up as it seems to be less readily available.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-07-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,732
Posted By stefman
So now the EXACT same ad as originally posted is...

So now the EXACT same ad as originally posted is priced at $89.99 with free shipping.

Hmmm. Makes me wonder.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,495
Posted By stefman
My 2 cents : I always tow now with a rear...

My 2 cents :

I always tow now with a rear view camera. Like some one else has said - less stressful. It helps me make lane changes when I want to as I can easily see the exact moment I am fully...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,732
Posted By stefman
You wouldn't happen to want to share a link at...

You wouldn't happen to want to share a link at that price, would you???

Thanks
Stef
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By stefman
Perhaps my reply was too fast and not in depth...

Perhaps my reply was too fast and not in depth enough. I was just trying to stress the need for proper venting of a lead acid battery. I have worked with automotive and marine batteries for years...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-24-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 17,454
Posted By stefman
I think what everyone is missing is that you...

I think what everyone is missing is that you usually need 4 wires from your tow vehicle just to run the trailer indicator lights i.e. right signal, left signal, parking lights and a ground. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,735
Posted By stefman
Batteries should be placed outside the trailer in...

Batteries should be placed outside the trailer in order to prevent the build of of highly explosive gases inside your trailer! You can however buy specially vented battery boxes to enable placement...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,127
Posted By stefman
The belly band has absolutely nothing to do with...

The belly band has absolutely nothing to do with holding the two halves of Trilliums together. You'll realize this when you start taking it apart. The two halves are held together with fiberglass...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By stefman
I really don't know! It would be interesting to...

I really don't know! It would be interesting to learn from the manufacturers how they determine tow capacity in the first place and then see if the number changes once legal teams get their say. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By stefman
I currently tow my Trillium with my 2010 Rav4...

I currently tow my Trillium with my 2010 Rav4 4cyl Automatic. The trailer weighs in at about 1750 lbs when I'm loaded for camping. The TV carries the wife, the dog and me and maybe 100 lbs of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-10-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By stefman
Taken from a Car and Driver site "Although...

Taken from a Car and Driver site

"Although powered by the same 176-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder found in today’s non-hybrid RAV4 models, the RAV4 Adventure’s Tow Prep package brings an upgraded...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,511
Posted By stefman
For my trailer I used the typical led rectangular...

For my trailer I used the typical led rectangular submersible ones that you can buy just about anywhere and then I put pieces of the red reflective safety tape on either side to hide the holes. From...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,511
Posted By stefman
Try contacting Paul Neumeister and see if he...

Try contacting Paul Neumeister and see if he still has some rear lamp assemblies left.
Fibreglass RV Parts, Repairs, and Service by Paul Neumeister (https://fibreglass-rv.ca/index.html)

Good luck....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-11-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
I found an almost identical window on an old...

I found an almost identical window on an old Prowler motorhome. It was only 1/2 inch shorter top to bottom but it still fit. There are lots of old motorhomes parked or being parted out that might...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2017, 04:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
Hmm. Interesting. I won't be going on any...

Hmm. Interesting. I won't be going on any camping trips until the end of the month but I will try mine the way I have it. I won't add any baffles or deflectors to the setup. I am curious though,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
My jet is the aluminum one as well. When I...

My jet is the aluminum one as well. When I cleaned the area of debris I did spray the orifice hole with a fair bit of carb spray as I would when I rebuilt carbs. I thought this should be enough but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-28-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
I actually ended up doing that twice. I cleaned...

I actually ended up doing that twice. I cleaned it out the first time, very early on, and then when the fridge went out again I disconnected every propane fitting on the trailer that I could and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-28-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
So here is my experience with finally getting the...

So here is my experience with finally getting the re-igniter to work on my Dometic 2193.

On my 2193 the flame area looks like this.(see picture below)

As you can see the entire flame area is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
Thanks for the replies. After I read Joe's reply...

Thanks for the replies. After I read Joe's reply I did some more research and came to the same conclusion as you did Michael. I need a Dometic Reignitor and just need to wire the 12v+ through a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,702
Posted By stefman
Looking for pilot relight kit for Dometic propane fridge

I have a Dometic RM2193 3-way fridge in my 77 Trillium. It's probably about 15 years old, but I am not sure. It works fantastic. I have run it on shore power, 12V and propane and it's a nice cold...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By stefman
I just bought one of these for the tow vehicle. ...

I just bought one of these for the tow vehicle.
Wireless Car Rear View Kit 7" LCD Mirror Monitor + Reverse Back up Camera USA F | eBay...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,435
Posted By stefman
The answers in this thread ...

The answers in this thread

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/front-rear-window-seal-rubber-63966.html

might be helpful.


stefan
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-11-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By stefman
Welcome to the wonderful world of fiberglass...

Welcome to the wonderful world of fiberglass RV's. (especially Trilliums)
I am not sure what your question is asking. Do you not have the original table with the 'latches' for the hi/lo position...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-11-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By stefman
I just had both my back side window panes out of...

I just had both my back side window panes out of my 76 Trillium for tinting. Yes, the top ones did not want to come out. I had to ease (bend) the aluminum drip edge of the upper frame up, at one...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,292
Posted By stefman
[QUOTE=Anne-Marie L;595420] The Trillium...

[QUOTE=Anne-Marie L;595420]
The Trillium currently has a flat weave carpet in it...while it is reasonably clean and serviceable for the short term, it is blah brown and will be hard to keep clean....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,725
Posted By stefman
I used a 1" aluminum tubing for my spacer. I...

I used a 1" aluminum tubing for my spacer. I mitered the 4 corners and had someone TIG weld it together. The welding job cost $40 alone but I feel it was well worth it as it will always fit any 14"...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,171
Posted By stefman
I ended up having to do the same thing. I had to...

I ended up having to do the same thing. I had to use a grinder to cut away some of the more 'bowed out' sections. About 3 layers of long strand later, followed by regular bondo, I taped off and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-18-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,847
Posted By stefman
You will want to ask the current owner what the...

You will want to ask the current owner what the height is of that Trillium at the trailer coupler when the trailer is level(or slightly down in front.) You want to take a draw bar with you that will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-18-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
Posted By stefman
It's hard to tell from the picture, and there are...

It's hard to tell from the picture, and there are different makes and models, but it looks like the bracket to hold a toaster oven in place. I have never seen that bracket before in a Trillium...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-11-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,046
Posted By stefman
I'm going to throw in my 2 cents worth about what...

I'm going to throw in my 2 cents worth about what I know about this topic.

1. I have been a licenced mechanic for 27 years.
2. Properly installing trailer brake controllers can be a very...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-08-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By stefman
I have not seen or heard of this before, but I am...

I have not seen or heard of this before, but I am not an expert. As far as I know all Trillium 1300's had 6 bolts holding the shell to the frame. 2 in front, 4 in back. All of these bolts went all...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-05-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By stefman
Glad you found your way here. This is the place...

Glad you found your way here. This is the place to find help. There are also members close to you in Brampton that can help. I'll do what I can from here but it's a 1 1/2 hour drive. The two...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-10-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,183
Posted By stefman
I would personally recommend Novus polish...

I would personally recommend Novus polish products.

https://www.novuspolish.com/

I use Novus 2 a lot to clean plastics on all my pinball machines and even on the playfields. Most of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-14-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
It was very nice to meet you and your wife and...

It was very nice to meet you and your wife and your 2 'puppy' dogs. I really enjoyed exchanging stories and ideas about trailers. Hope you get a chance to get to work on your trailer and get the jobs...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-06-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
I used this ...

I used this
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_552308_0_7ff4bb0b0e7d5d9eb757f8234b51d8ae.jpg



I sanded the interior with a 100 grit sandpaper on a random orbital sander...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
Replaced the filon with a plastic sign off my old...

Replaced the filon with a plastic sign off my old shop. Will replace it in the spring with proper lexan.

The floor covering is those interlocking foam floor tiles that I picked up at Canadian...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
Things we did: Removed belly band and fibre...

Things we did:

Removed belly band and fibre glassed the holes and painted

Resealed all windows with butyl tape (replaced rear window because of A/C unit that was an eyesore)

Replace 9 1/2"...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,187
Posted By stefman
My 1976 Trillium 1300 Overhaul

From this in February

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_552008_0_da32a16527d59df73630aa7c261e457c.jpg

to this now

...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-02-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,756
Posted By stefman
A lot of UAP/Napa Auto Parts stores sell quality...

A lot of UAP/Napa Auto Parts stores sell quality bearings too.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-01-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,583
Posted By stefman
Hi William and welcome. Just curious where...

Hi William and welcome. Just curious where Roadsterrz and BuzzBunny are located in Ontario. I'm in Waterloo and just got my 76 Trillium 1300 renovated to the point where I am finally going to use...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,342
Posted By stefman
If it's a hole under the drivers side rear bunk,...

If it's a hole under the drivers side rear bunk, then it was a drain hole for the fresh water tank for when you wanted to empty the tank (usually for the winter).
Forum: General Chat 09-30-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,936
Posted By stefman
76 :confused: I guess it doesn't...

76

:confused:


I guess it doesn't really matter.

89303
Forum: General Chat 09-30-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,936
Posted By stefman
Now that my Trillium 1300 is just days away from...

Now that my Trillium 1300 is just days away from completion and about a week away from our first camping trip in it, I finally remembered to post this.
...
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