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Dino C
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-20-2022, 04:47 PM
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Getting ready to repair the floor of my 1977 Trillium 4500
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Dino C
OK..I'll look...thanks
OK..I'll look...thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-20-2022, 03:35 PM
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Getting ready to repair the floor of my 1977 Trillium 4500
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981
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Dino C
I had to repair the hinges already, so I am...
I had to repair the hinges already, so I am unsure if there is sag. I drilled holes and epoxied dowels, then reattached the hinges/door. Is there a clear way to determine if there is sag? Thank...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-20-2022, 10:44 AM
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Getting ready to repair the floor of my 1977 Trillium 4500
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981
Posted By
Dino C
Hey thank you for the reply. It turns out...
Hey thank you for the reply.
It turns out that the raised areas weren't solid epoxy as I feared, but actually raised section of delaminated fiberglass cloth. I used my multi tool to cut out around...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-13-2022, 12:20 PM
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Getting ready to repair the floor of my 1977 Trillium 4500
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981
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Dino C
Getting ready to repair the floor of my 1977 Trillium 4500
Hi,
I recently purchased a 1977 Trillium 4500.
When I removed the tray beneath the porta potty under the front bunk, I realized the floor was rotten.
I planned to change the front bunk to a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-01-2022, 11:36 AM
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10
Belly band question for rear of Trillium 4500
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1,100
Posted By
Dino C
Hey David, Thank you. I read the thread. If I...
Hey David,
Thank you. I read the thread. If I understood, you essentially put a piece of plywood into the space and glued it to the inside, and outside walls of the trailer? Is it glued to the top...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2022, 06:56 PM
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Belly band question for rear of Trillium 4500
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Dino C
Belly band question for rear of Trillium 4500
Hello,
I took out all the steal plates around my belly band and am ready to fill with bondo glass.
The only issue is that at the rear of the Trillium 4500, the belly band didn't have steel...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-23-2022, 01:10 PM
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Best Source For Stainless Steel Screws
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1,269
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Dino C
I am near Kitchener, I'll check it out. Thank you.
I am near Kitchener, I'll check it out. Thank you.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2022, 04:25 PM
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Belly Band Filler Material
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1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you.
Thank you.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2022, 12:39 PM
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Best Source For Stainless Steel Screws
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1,269
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Dino C
Best Source For Stainless Steel Screws
Hello,
In preparation for the window removal and reinstall on my 1977 Trillium 4500, I managed to find butyl tape at an RV shop service desk, but I am wondering:
1) Where is a good source for...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-19-2022, 06:19 PM
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6
Trillium Belly Band Removal Stell Plates, Trillium 4500
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1,110
Posted By
Dino C
Hey Steve, Thank you.
Hey Steve, Thank you.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-19-2022, 09:34 AM
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Trillium Belly Band Removal Stell Plates, Trillium 4500
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1,110
Posted By
Dino C
Thanks John, That's helpful. I was informed I...
Thanks John,
That's helpful. I was informed I could use short stranded fibreglass Bondo to fill the gaps, then go over with bondo to sand smooth. Is that as good as 3M 5200 sealant?
Thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-19-2022, 09:15 AM
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6
Trillium Belly Band Removal Stell Plates, Trillium 4500
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1,110
Posted By
Dino C
Trillium Belly Band Removal Stell Plates, Trillium 4500
Hello,
What is the best practice when it comes to whether or not one should remove the steel plates inside the open gap, when the belly band is removed from a Trillium 4500?
Should I remove them,...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-16-2022, 08:05 AM
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Belly Band Filler Material
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1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you for the information. Cheers.
Thank you for the information. Cheers.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-13-2022, 01:11 PM
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Belly Band Filler Material
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1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Great. Thank you. Cheers.
Great. Thank you. Cheers.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-13-2022, 01:00 PM
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Belly Band Filler Material
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1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Hey David, Perfect. I just wanted to make sure...
Hey David,
Perfect. I just wanted to make sure that what sounded reasonable to me, was in fact ok. I don't have any experience with the product. I'm thinking of stocking up on sand paper to try and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-13-2022, 12:19 PM
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Belly Band Filler Material
Views:
1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Hello David, I've read your many earlier posts...
Hello David,
I've read your many earlier posts about your work and experience with your Trillium Trailer projects. I did see your posts where you used fiberglass and epoxy, but I did not see any...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-13-2022, 12:10 PM
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13
Belly Band Filler Material
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1,255
Posted By
Dino C
Belly Band Filler Material
Hello,
I'm planning on removing the belly band on my 1977 Trillium 4500, and then remove the metal plates. I intend to fill and seal the seam.
I've read posts where people have used epoxy resin...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-24-2022, 08:52 AM
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4
Trillium Window and use of plumbers foam tape?
Views:
1,592
Posted By
Dino C
Hey Kenny, Thanks. I don't recall where the...
Hey Kenny,
Thanks. I don't recall where the original post was in regards to using foam, so I was trying to follow it up to understand what that person meant. I gather it's just the way these...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-23-2022, 04:43 PM
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4
Trillium Window and use of plumbers foam tape?
Views:
1,592
Posted By
Dino C
Thanks.
Thanks.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-21-2022, 12:09 PM
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4
Trillium Window and use of plumbers foam tape?
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1,592
Posted By
Dino C
Trillium Window and use of plumbers foam tape?
Hello,
I can't seem to locate a thread where someone explained to used something like plumbers foam tape inside the interior aluminum frame to help eliminate condensation on the inside of the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-19-2022, 08:02 PM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
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1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Yep. I'm likely to go there. Thanks
Yep. I'm likely to go there. Thanks
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-15-2022, 06:17 PM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
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1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Thanks for the reply. This is the only picture...
Thanks for the reply.
This is the only picture I have for now.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zZOthoiqwydZ8ot8u7ndKODGhkbVAwOG/view?usp=sharing
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-15-2022, 11:54 AM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
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1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Hey Joe, Thanks for the reply. I was...
Hey Joe,
Thanks for the reply. I was considering going the route of installing an axle on leaf springs rather than a torsion axle, with the notion of putting on larger tires. Would you happen to...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2022, 03:11 PM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
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1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Interesting. I called them today, and they...
Interesting. I called them today, and they mentioned they won't have any for any time soon due to supply chain issues. Otherwise, from what i read on their web site, it seems like a good axle. Thanks
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2022, 03:08 PM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
Views:
1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you. I'll have to try and find out who can...
Thank you. I'll have to try and find out who can do this type of work in Ontario. Thanks
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2022, 03:05 PM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
Views:
1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you for the reply. Where in Ontario is...
Thank you for the reply.
Where in Ontario is the best place to go and get my axle/brake issue done?
I don't think this will be a DIY. situation for me.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-14-2022, 11:20 AM
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14
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
Views:
1,935
Posted By
Dino C
Trillium 4500 Axle/Brakes Question
Hello,
I was considering purchasing a 70s era 4500. In a photo, the wheels looked like the trailer was riding at an appropriate height, and I suspect the axle might still be ok. The owner said...
Forum:
Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-17-2022, 05:24 PM
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4
Tucson
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941
Posted By
Dino C
I looked for the ad. It's gone.
I looked for the ad. It's gone.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-03-2022, 09:10 AM
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10
Hi, I am Dino
Views:
1,481
Posted By
Dino C
Hey John, Thanks. I'll be checking it out as...
Hey John,
Thanks. I'll be checking it out as well.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-02-2022, 11:10 AM
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10
Hi, I am Dino
Views:
1,481
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you. I'll take some time to look those...
Thank you. I'll take some time to look those numbers over. Cheers.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-02-2022, 07:10 AM
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10
Hi, I am Dino
Views:
1,481
Posted By
Dino C
Thank you for the info. Cheers
Thank you for the info. Cheers
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-01-2022, 08:43 PM
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10
Hi, I am Dino
Views:
1,481
Posted By
Dino C
Hi, I am Dino
Hello,
I'm new to the forum and I am from Ontario, Canada,
I am interested in finding a Fiberglass RV for my wife and I to go camping.
I'm looking for something like a Boler, Scamp, Trillium,...
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