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Forum: General Chat 01-18-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
electrical power update

My Trillium 4500 has 3 110 VAC outlets. Also has 8 LED light fixtures that use 1.5 amps DC total. Electrical power updates just completed:

- Progressive Dynamics PD5000 power panel
- permanently...
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Hi Karen L, Your brake controller should...

Hi Karen L,

Your brake controller should include a set of instructions for installing, adjusting and operating while towing. For example, my Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller has a 12 page set...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
archiving converter renovation

Last year I renovated the original power converter to address worn out circuit breakers, broken mode switch, random loss of DC power, and problems with interior replacement LED bulbs that appeared to...
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Wow Harold, you've had a pretty tough couple of...

Wow Harold, you've had a pretty tough couple of weeks! Hopefully you and your dog will get through these fires unharmed, and your house undamaged.

Also, good luck with the Scamp. We started with...
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Thanks Doctor Harold! Well it did draw a lot of...

Thanks Doctor Harold! Well it did draw a lot of attention last week at Fisherman's Island State Park. This is a very nice rustic campground (pit toilets only, no floodlights, etc) on Lake Michigan...
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
finished center band and rear window!!

Well we finally finished our Spring projects and then last week had another shakedown cruise (550 mile round trip) to northern Michigan. Here are the Spring projects completed:

- Center band...
Forum: General Chat 07-04-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
closet shelf hardware

Doctor Harold, I neglected to identify the hardware used: Everbilt 1/4 in. Nickel Plated Angled Shelf Support (8-Pack) #802884
Forum: General Chat 07-04-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
archiving closet shelf project

I decided to archive my closet shelf project which was actually completed about 2 1/2 years ago. Added shelves to the closet. No holes were needed in the fiberglass or ensolite. The shelves are snug...
Forum: General Chat 07-02-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Hello again Doctor Harold. I definitely plan to...

Hello again Doctor Harold. I definitely plan to use a cartridge filter mask and apply the paint in a garage with the overhead door wide open.

Its difficult finding matching (tintable) paint...
Forum: General Chat 07-02-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
painting the center band

Decided to use PPG ALK-200 industrial alkyd paint instead of PPG JE paint. Reason is that the PPG JE paint when used with JH6001 hardener contains isocyanate which should only be applied with a...
Forum: General Chat 06-29-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Okay this week I finally finished filling the...

Okay this week I finally finished filling the center band with bondo glass and then bondo filler. Now sanding with a long board with 80 grit in steps up to probably 400 grit (?). I found an auto...
Forum: General Chat 05-31-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Harold, fortunately for you the center band...

Harold, fortunately for you the center band problem is specific to vintage Trilliums. ;) I knew my Trillium 4500 had this problem when I bought it. Still the wonderful design makes the camper great...
Forum: General Chat 05-28-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
belly band progress ...

Making progress with inserting backer behind belly band seam below rear window (recall that on the 4500, the belly band seam is fiberglassed except in the section below the rear window).

Tested...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
David, thanks for the input. I did actually...

David, thanks for the input.

I did actually cut many of the plates in half before removing, particularly in spots where there was no bulge to be carved down. While other plates were corroded to...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
belly band next steps

Found that on our Trillium 4500, the fiberglass strip behind the belly band is very thick and sturdy, and as strong as the rest of the camper body. So no need to strengthen the belly band.

Now...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
belly band and rear window progress pictures!

And pictures! As you can see in the pictures, there are no steel plates on the rear of the camper, but instead a now rotten and removed strip of plywood between the belly band and the interior FG...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
belly band and rear window progress

Belly band:

Aluminum molding has been removed. After donning a filter mask and safety glasses, used a dremel with reinforced cutting discs to cut all fiberglass bulges (approx. 45) along the...
Forum: General Chat 05-04-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
trip follow up - maintenance

During our trip south, we did notice some water leaks during two heavy down pours (1+ inch rainstorms). As a result we've decided to remove, grind and fill our Trillium 4500 belly band! We have...
Forum: General Chat 05-04-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
trip summary and brake status

Just returned from a 2 1/2 week vacation. Stops were:

- Levi Jackson SP in KY, 1 night
- Lake Powhatan Campground at Pisgah National Forest, 2 nights
- Skidaway Island SP in Savannah GA, 5...
Forum: General Chat 04-14-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Thanks Rick. Just pulled the wheels yesterday to...

Thanks Rick. Just pulled the wheels yesterday to check condition of brakes. Will double check this next time I pull off the wheels.

I did replace the broken magnet clip on the left brake and the...
Forum: General Chat 03-25-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
road testing after replacing left magnet clip

Cool but sunny and dry today, so rolled the camper out of the garage. Took off the 8" wheels/tires (which allow the camper to fit in the garage) and put on the 13" wheels/tires, and re-installed the...
Forum: General Chat 03-23-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Found replacement magnet retaining clips,...

Found replacement magnet retaining clips, replaced retaining clip and re-assembled LEFT brake assembly after cleaning and lubing. Readjusted left and right manual brake adjustments. Now ready to...
Forum: General Chat 03-20-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Ok, I pulled the left drum off and inspected the...

Ok, I pulled the left drum off and inspected the brake. Didn't take long and I noticed a serious problem: The magnet hanging loose and on further inspection I determined that the magnet retaining...
Forum: General Chat 03-08-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
update on the right brake heating up

As the weather improves, I am back to troubleshooting the right brake heating up. Here's the status:

- I removed the right drum-hub, removed the old inner seal, DW (good eyes) found the spring...
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Raz, what about the retaining clip function...

Raz, what about the retaining clip function compels you to use anti seize compound? Does the retaining clip have to be able to move freely to allow the magnet to slide without sticking?
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
another update

Just examined the right brake again.

Now unable to locate the grease seal stretchy band (seems to have disappeared in the mass of grease, etc) so I will have the remove the grease seal to find...
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Thanks Raz. - I will attempt to re-insert...

Thanks Raz.

- I will attempt to re-insert the springy band into the seal. I will also check the clips that hold the magnet arms.

- Yes the brake controller applies power uniformly to the...
Forum: General Chat 09-30-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
update

I did pull off both drums to inspect everything. Everything looks OK right side and left side. The bearings, races, brake components, drum surfaces... All grease was intact and fresh. The spindles...
Forum: General Chat 09-30-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Ruth C, Raz and Buggeee, thank you for your...

Ruth C, Raz and Buggeee, thank you for your suggestions. I will consider them as I proceed. My understanding is that the axle and brakes were pre-assembled at the Dexter factory and then my chosen...
Forum: General Chat 09-29-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Buggeee, we had the camper out for a weekend...

Buggeee, we had the camper out for a weekend earlier in September, and there is still a problem. The right side brake drum still heats up, and also now notice that the brake controller LED is showing...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Adjusting the new Dexter 7" electric brakes

Rather than trying to figure out why one brake drum overheats and the other doesn't, I decided to first test/adjust the new Dexter 7" electric brakes:

1. Adjust star wheels on both brakes to 10...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
HOT BRAKE DRUM

See above post re HOT BRAKE DRUM. Any suggestions?
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
question about new brakes...

This Spring we had the axle and brakes replaced, and then in July we towed the Trillium to the Michigan UP for a one week vacation. Upon checking the wheel hub temperature at one of our stops, DW...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,091
Posted By John in Michigan
Trillium 4500 in Michigan Journal

Hi Everyone!

I am John in Michigan and my wife is Lisa in Michigan :wub. I'm starting this thread to post the latest updates on our 1978 Trillium 4500 that we bought 2 years ago this month.

As...
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