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Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 04-01-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,755
Posted By Shangie
Hot Water All Day for off grid/no hot water tank

Hi- Here's what we do to have hot water handy for hand washing OR hot beverages without firing up the propane for hot water (helps with condensation and conserves propane): We use a thermos air pot....
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-27-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,612
Posted By Shangie
Starbucks Via Instant Regular and Decaf- Blessed Simplicity.

We purchased a Trillium 4500 was because we could tow it with our Subaru Outback (stealth compared to our Diesel Cummins) and we wanted to return to simpler times when camping was all about time...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,016
Posted By Shangie
Trillium 4500 Belly Band Re-Do

OMG what a worthwhile project this was! Between Dave Tilston's generous advice and CheaperJeepers UTUBE video on Trillium Belly Band Repair, we managed to get this done and couldn't be happier with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-10-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By Shangie
Rockguard Solar Panel

Hello- This is probably a dumb question: Are there concerns over a solar panel rockguard being chipped by rocks? Will there be an additional cover to protect the solar panel while underway?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Shangie
Contacted Trillium In Alberta and Found Door Opening Seal

Hello- I did not see this part on their website so I assumed it was not available, hence posting the question here.

Reached out to them and found out they do indeed have the part and here is the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Shangie
Trillium 4500 Door Gasket Sytem ???'s

Hello- No offense meant but: Please do not respond if you have not done this work and know the type of gaskets we need for the door opening or any components to the door sealing system and where you...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By Shangie
Exactly and many have the financial means to do...

Exactly and many have the financial means to do so year round. Rain is also favorable to snow blizzards for many folks experiencing those winters in the Northeastern and other snowier regions of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,412
Posted By Shangie
I would assume you have a defective unit. We...

I would assume you have a defective unit. We barely nudged ours propane running our new Wave 3 for several hours on low in a well ventilated unit.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By Shangie
Yes, the manual tells us all this and we wouldn't...

Yes, the manual tells us all this and we wouldn't have propane in anything enclosed without a CO detector. I assume people read their manuals and are aware of hazards but when we led Airstream...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By Shangie
Dinettes In Triliium 4500

Yes, picture posting figured out.

We have the same attachments for the rear dinette which we will not be using due to modifying it into a u shaped sleeping/dinette combination. The upper...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-29-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Will give that a try. Thank you!

Will give that a try. Thank you!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-29-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By Shangie
Camco Olympian Wave Three Propane Heater for our Trillium 4500

OMGosh do we love this little unit in our new to us Trillium 4500. On low it doesn't blow us out and it heats very nicely and oh so quietly. The forced air furnace on our 22' trailer is so noisy and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-29-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By Shangie
Trillium Dinette Modification

Hello- Dave Tilston asked for a picture of the dinette modification that came with our 1977 Trillium 4500. Apparently they glued down a 1" piece of plywood to support the rv leg base.

We are...
Forum: General Chat 11-15-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Shangie
Dave, you are correct about the dinette. From...

Dave, you are correct about the dinette. From what we understand, the first owner had it modified. It appears they just placed wood over the opening on both sides, painted that and raised the floor...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-15-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,191
Posted By Shangie
JerryBob, The reasons anyone would want one is...

JerryBob, The reasons anyone would want one is none of my business business but perhaps others can chime in as well to help you understand what you are wondering about, particularly in reference to...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Shangie
Will do David.

Hope to be done with this years work over the next couple of weekends. Once that work is done will post pictures. They are pretty neat trailers. The extra space has made a big difference to us due...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By Shangie
We think we are going to love it. While...

We think we are going to love it. While everything worked we ended up replacing the major components due to age and decided to really go through the TT to get it customized for how we will use the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-14-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,529
Posted By Shangie
I love the idea of having an extendable shower...

I love the idea of having an extendable shower curtain handy for showers without curtains. Dod not realize there were such places but would hate to be without once we are raving for longer stretches...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-14-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,191
Posted By Shangie
Hi- Am doing the same thing for our new to us...

Hi- Am doing the same thing for our new to us Trillium 4500 so that there will be a privacy curtain in front of the bed. I decided it need not be floor length to do the job so I am making it ceiling...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Incorrect Title on My Post and Couldn't Edit it.

Sorry Folks- I should have thought that one through before posting. By the time I did, I couldn't edit the post. My idea was to tell others what we used to seal up the Trillium if they were looking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
This is the only forum my photos end up oriented...

This is the only forum my photos end up oriented sideways instead of correctly.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Hi- I should have thought out my title better and...

Hi- I should have thought out my title better and by the time I did, I couldn't edit the post. My idea was to tell others what we used to seal up the Trillium as a humane way to do so. There is no...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By Shangie
Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing!
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,518
Posted By Shangie
Very boat like! We are creating a modified u...

Very boat like! We are creating a modified u shape dining bed situation in our Trillium 4500 so we have a little more than half a bed for day napping for one while retaining a full time table for two...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-14-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Shangie
Agreed! I like an organized trailer because it...

Agreed! I like an organized trailer because it cuts down on work for me. I like having the things I frequently use visible to me and I don't take the kitchen sink camping. I also leave non rodent...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-14-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By Shangie
Smile The customer service at Vintage Trailer Gaskets is TOP NOTCH!

Agreed- the products and customer service is exceptional. The work the owner has put into his business is phenomenal. We are so lucky he decided to undertake creating all the products he does as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
We had zero rodent control with mint or fresh Cab in one of our Rvs

Hi- we used everything people suggested in RV forums for an RV we had years ago, including mint, both fresh and in oil/sxtract concentrate form. We had to have it professionally sealed by experts...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Thanks, however the same photos oriented correctly in another forum.

Hello- I used the same file downloaded from my computer's desktop on which it is correctly oriented, on another forum I am active in and the pictures oriented correctly. Why do you suppose that is? ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Yes we could use lots of things but we prefer permanent solutions .

Hi - all these suggestions are good but we prefer permanent solutions so we don't have to think about these problems or go through trial and error and all that effort and expense.

.In our...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,533
Posted By Shangie
Looking for a humane deterrent to MICE

Hi- We don't want to kill or host them in our TT. The area where the fridge vented had screening large enough to let mice in (1/4 inch holes). We couldn't find 1/8" screening in our area so we bought...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-13-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By Shangie
Picture of Gray Water Tank Drain Trillium 4500

Wrote about that project under our user name. Don't know how to add a picture of the final product to that post since it doe snot show an edit feature so I added it here.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-13-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Shangie
Ikea Pegboard with Accessories for kitchen trailer

Wrote about adding this to our Trillium in a different post here and finally was able to add this picture though it's sideways on here and not on my computer. Do not have the patience or time to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-13-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By Shangie
Vintage Trailer Gaskets

It's been said before on this forum but am wanting to give a current shout out to this company. Exceptional help for your Jalousie window restoration projects even if they don't have the parts...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,857
Posted By Shangie
Hi- years ago, when we were involved with an...

Hi- years ago, when we were involved with an Airstream Club it was always recommended to never use the max 1500 watt setting on a space heater due to overheating the wiring and to always have one...
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,317
Posted By Shangie
Hi- Are you looking for a project or something...

Hi- Are you looking for a project or something newer or even new? Didn't get any idea of budget and I think knowing your parameters would help with feedback since I am seeing everything from Scamps...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 34,361
Posted By Shangie
Copying your microwave door idea! Thank You!

I love how you divided the closet doors and created a mini table for the microwave- we are copying that. Excellent! Thanks!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 34,361
Posted By Shangie
Beautiful work!

Wow it looks like you did a lot of useful improvements!
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,798
Posted By Shangie
Upper cabinets look cozier in my opinion

I do love the upper cabinets in our Trillium 4500 for functionality and the appearance of cozy versus that bareness for my brain and how I interpret cozy. Having done a thorough decluttering of our...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,309
Posted By Shangie
We do the same with our tires. Rubber degrades-...

We do the same with our tires. Rubber degrades- fact of life.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Shangie
Pegboard for Trillium 4500 Kitchen- Skadis

Ikea makes a brilliant pegboard with all kinds of accessories at a fair price. It is called the Skadis and I have used one for years to organize the side door exit/entry of our home for keys,...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 144,374
Posted By Shangie
Vintage Trailers have different EXPORT requirements.

Hello- We exported a 1977 trailer from Canada to the USA and it did not need any sticker stating it complied with US safety standards because it fell under the vintage trailer rules for USA purposes....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By Shangie
No Pictures.

We don't know how to get them onthis forum and even if we did, he doesn't have anyone there to take pictures while he does the work or to wipe his hands up every time he wants to use a camera, or to...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By Shangie
Talking Nice! Hope that helps folks out.

If the company is going to use deposits to stay afloat maybe paying some interest to waiting customers would be helpful. hard to believe someone could behave so unethically and seem to not want to...
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,978
Posted By Shangie
Wow- That more than likely does not happen here. ...

Wow- That more than likely does not happen here. And I don't know if it would happen there if you called ahead of time and asked them to tell you exactly what they need from you. Every import has...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,685
Posted By Shangie
Hello Everyone- We bought an egg.

Thanks for all your responses to this post. I feel we made the right choice to ignore the other trailer and that paid off because we found a trailer more suited to our needs. We bought a1977...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,685
Posted By Shangie
Ha! Ha! No- but had a scare once...broke out...

Ha! Ha! No- but had a scare once...broke out with Covid Rash early on before there was a vaccine and most doctors where aware of the rash being a symptom. No one in our area knew what it was. An...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,685
Posted By Shangie
Oh my that sounds bad! I didn't have an issue...

Oh my that sounds bad! I didn't have an issue with the trailer being in a rental fleet so much as the deception. There was no need for that. If you tell me you have rented a trailer out and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,685
Posted By Shangie
How do I close out a thread?

Hello- We purchased an egg (1977 Trillium 4500 we are preparing for camping) and so I need to close this one out. Apparently we can do that but I don't know how. Thanks!
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,978
Posted By Shangie
Border Patrol (Customs) and the DMV told us...

Border Patrol (Customs) and the DMV told us everything we needed to have in order to both bring a trailer over the border and license it in our state. We have imported two trailers from Canada- one a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-22-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By Shangie
Trillium 4500 Drain Outlet Replacement Build

New Drain Outlet: Hubs replaced the drain outlet to the exterior (Trillium 4500) because it was leaking. The one he built is heavier duty. We could of used a unit we found online except that the...
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