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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-17-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Now that I am all finished on the trailer for the...

Now that I am all finished on the trailer for the day and have time to post a proper update.

Installed new water tank filler, city water hook up and drain for the sink.
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-17-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Large update with pictures coming soon. ...

Large update with pictures coming soon.

Here's a quick look......12v 19" flat screen installed.

...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Definitely not a silly question.

Definitely not a silly question.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Well these little wood anchors became my new best...

Well these little wood anchors became my new best friend. A couple of screws were starting to strip going into the wood where my door hinges attach to the frame and door. The wood seemed solid but it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
That's the piece of wood laminated into the...

That's the piece of wood laminated into the fiberglass for the guard rail on the top bunk bed.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Box thingy? Can you repost my pic so I can answer...

Box thingy? Can you repost my pic so I can answer you better?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Thank You !!! Welding is one of my favourite...

Thank You !!!

Welding is one of my favourite things to do. My father first taught me how to weld when I was in my early teens. In fact a lot of all the useful skills I learned in life I learned...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
This is week after mounting the body back on the...

This is week after mounting the body back on the frame we tackled the electric installing new wiring to the truck with a new 7 pin connector. I also replaced the safety chains with new grade 70 chain...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-19-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Today we prepped the painted frame with new body...

Today we prepped the painted frame with new body foam to prevent chaffing with the fiberglass body. We also went to stainless steel hardware instead of the original carbon steel for mounting it. Next...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Thanx. I get around 17 MPG the way this Unimog is...

Thanx. I get around 17 MPG the way this Unimog is spec'd out regardless of in town or on the highway due to the gearing. The OM366A Turbo diesel motor in this model peaks out at 2600 RPM so I am not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
It is an ex German military ambulance with the...

It is an ex German military ambulance with the troop deck installed. It has a 3000 KG payload capacity good for grocery shopping and beer runs. ;)

Here is a pic of me taking it through a little...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
You are correct, that is my 1987 UNIMOG U1300L...

You are correct, that is my 1987 UNIMOG U1300L turbo diesel with fast axles. The trillium body would fit in the deck and I could close all three sides on the deck.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
And now I have to wait for the primer to dry and...

And now I have to wait for the primer to dry and then paint it semi gloss black.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_548390_0_866034f419a10396c20332fda0df27c4.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
We welded caps on all the tube including my the...

We welded caps on all the tube including my the front on the hitch to prevent water from entering and corroding from the inside out.

...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Before steel work ...

Before steel work

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_548361_0_d9d0f9126d487810aa1c609e02a0e03e.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
For every problem there is a solution my friend ;)

For every problem there is a solution my friend ;)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
I am aware of the recall and the repair is not a...

I am aware of the recall and the repair is not a result of it. My trailer has never had the recall mod performed on it. The frame at one time cracked right through on one side and separated causing...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-14-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
Thanx Everyone !!! So work progressed well...

Thanx Everyone !!!

So work progressed well today with sandblasting first and welding well underway. The pockets where the bends are in the frame aren't there anymore.....I've completely boxed in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-14-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
And I am back from the sandblasters......$150...

And I am back from the sandblasters......$150 later. Now the metal work begins.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_548169_0_c4742d09ba08a679db81bd32f989891f.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
The first order of business was to separate the...

The first order of business was to separate the body from the frame. At one time an owner had done some crapy welding and repair to the frame where it had corroded from the inside out and cracked. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,417
Posted By Some Guy
1974 Trillium 1300 Project

After a month and a half of searching for my first travel trailer and first fibreglass travel trailer I purchased this 1974 Trillium 1300 on Vancouver Island. The guy I purchased it from was clearly...
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