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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
It was Quick Print in the SE. If you send me a...

It was Quick Print in the SE. If you send me a personal message with your email I can send you the details.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Axle replacement

Hi John,

thank you for your post!
I did order the axle from City Spring in Edmonton AB.
For some magical reason it perfectly fit onto my existing frame, I did not have to change or enlarge any...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Thank you Brendan, sorry I don't remember...

Thank you Brendan,

sorry I don't remember where that pouch came from.

Regards
Rolf
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Steve, thank you! I got the door weather...

Hi Steve, thank you!
I got the door weather stripping from Outback Trillium here in Calgary. Sorry I don't know what product they use.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-02-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Marine Liner Installation

Hey there, it's been a while. But back in April I finished installing the marine liner.
This was probably the most challenging work I did on this trailer, holy smokes!
Anyway here some details and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Rock guard completed

Hey Mark,

sorry for not getting back to you but I honestly don't know the answers to your axle questions.

I finished painting and installing the rock guard. The only thing left is two small tie...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-21-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Mark, thank you for your comments. Yes it...

Hi Mark,

thank you for your comments. Yes it does take 3 times longer as anticipated, and in my case, it also cost 3 times more. But do it right once and it will last for a long time! ...knock on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-15-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
I have seen this trailer for sale on kijiji!...

I have seen this trailer for sale on kijiji! Congrats on the purchase! I had all the interior insulation removed and then I was able to pry it out from the inside. It was not easy, involved some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
DIY Fiberglass Front Window Rockguard

After some contemplating which way to go for a rock guard, I decided to try to make my own fiberglass one. I found this awesome video series on youtube here:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Logos installed

I got the logos done at a local print shop in Calgary. Now it is clear what kind of trailer it is again. Does not look much like a Surfiside anymore, more like a newer Trillium but without the cool...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-28-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Getting there!

It has been a busy few months working on the trailer, but man it is so much fun!!
After the new cushions arrived I cobbled together the remaining cabinet work and the bunk bed and off camping we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Contact cement

Check out my thread to see how I did it on my Surfside.
Has been holding up perfectly during the recent heat wave.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi there, I’m in Calgary and have those hinges...

Hi there,
I’m in Calgary and have those hinges and don’t need them anymore. Send me a pm if you want them.
Rolf
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-31-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Cabinet making progress

It's been a while.

I hoped that the Trillium Outback crew would be able to install the marine headliner for me, but they were too busy. Well I guess I will have to do it myself... I ordered some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-24-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Interior insulation, fan frame and solar panels

I finished the interior insulation. That was fun!
I used 1/4" Landau closed cell foam, purchased from Trillium Outback here in Calgary.
For gluing it on I did a lot of research. The Trillium guys...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-10-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 34,361
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Looks very nice!!

Looks very nice!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Exterior finished

The exterior is finally finished.
Applied several coats or Interlux Brightside boat paint with a 4" roller. I mixed the pink myself with off white and a few drops of fire red.
LED's are from...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Bill and Alex, thank you for the info. Once...

Hi Bill and Alex,
thank you for the info. Once I find some time and motivation I will list the parts for sale. The latch bolt is pretty worn as well so not sure anybody would find it useful but I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Painting and new windows

Here some more progress pictures.
The new windows finally arrived. I cut out all the openings to accommodate the bigger windows. I also finally put on the first base coat, Interlux Pre-Kote grey....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-21-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,475
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Thanks, how many cans did you go through?

Thanks, how many cans did you go through?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-21-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,475
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Looks good! What adhesive did you use for...

Looks good! What adhesive did you use for attaching the insulation? And what did you use for insulation, looks like Reflectix and some headliner?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-21-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Door lock modifications

Since my original Bargman L400 had a broken outside flange and I did not want to pay 400 USD on ebay for a replacement one, I had to go with a standard Bauer RV lock and modify the door.
The problem...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,067
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Looks awesome Rob!!

Looks awesome Rob!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Rob, I will drill new holes for that. I...

Hi Rob,

I will drill new holes for that. I was not sure where exactly I would need the connections and three of the four holes where square. I want them all to be round.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Fiberglass work

There was some progress in the last month.
I re-installed the frame and closed off all the fiberglass holes left from removing the furnace and fridge. I don't need these vents anymore, since I will...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Rob, not 100% sure yet but I will use the...

Hi Rob,

not 100% sure yet but I will use the same materials as the guys at Trillium Outback. Will keep you posted.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-26-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,924
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Surfside 1980 complete rebuild, my first

Hi all,

I want to share the rebuild of a 1980 Surfside I bought for 4k CAD in September this year. It is my winter project but I'm slowly getting the feeling that even a long Calgary winter might...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-19-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,440
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Insulation removal

138445I did remove my "popcorn" insulation recently for a complete Surfside 1980 rebuild. It was just two gross to look at with cracks and discoloring from leaks in the belly band and so on.
It was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-16-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hey Rob, thank you very much, very valuable...

Hey Rob, thank you very much, very valuable information!
One more question: what is your tire size?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,266
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Rufus, did you ever get your axle replaced and...

Hi Rufus, did you ever get your axle replaced and if so with what?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-16-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
Posted By Rolf Arnold
Hi Rob, did you ever install a replacement?

Hi Rob, did you ever install a replacement?
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