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PhillyPhixy
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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You Can Repair Fiberglass
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PhillyPhixy
Shelly, You may be able to lay up a pc of...
Shelly,
You may be able to lay up a pc of glass on another material like waxed counter top material. I like to use a thick pc of HDPE like what they make chopping blocks out of because I don`t have...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-02-2012, 10:18 AM
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You Can Repair Fiberglass
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PhillyPhixy
Thanks for the response Dave Good point...
Thanks for the response Dave
Good point about why the cracks were created. I often seen (and have) star cracks in my truck topper from hitting it from the inside. Snow load is a good reason but it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-01-2012, 02:28 PM
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You Can Repair Fiberglass
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PhillyPhixy
Nicely done Dave I have a couple of...
Nicely done Dave
I have a couple of questions. I have worked with FRP quite a bit myself for prototyping mostly. Good point about mixing containers. I once mixed material in what I think was some...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-14-2012, 10:34 AM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Thanks Tim
Thanks Tim
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-14-2012, 09:00 AM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Thanks I would like to see how yours came...
Thanks
I would like to see how yours came out. The ceiling is somewhat low in ours as well. I am 5' 8" and my head just clears the ceiling and is up against the shelf while standing...still...
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06-11-2012, 05:32 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Thanks Dave It has a 90 degree elbow to the...
Thanks Dave
It has a 90 degree elbow to the outside very close to the frame. This trailer never came with a grey water tank, so I just put a big drain pan under it in areas that require it. I also...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-06-2012, 10:07 PM
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Raising a 14"x14" roof vent?
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PhillyPhixy
I used Sintra PVC for my spacer in the vent when...
I used Sintra PVC for my spacer in the vent when I put the skylite and reinforced roof in my Trillium. Many suppliers and trade names (troxell, etc..)
Sintra® Board - Rigid PVC Plastic Sheets...
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06-05-2012, 08:56 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
more pics...
I found more pics on construction. Hope it helps
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-05-2012, 08:26 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Hi Willisworms Unfortunately, I don`t think...
Hi Willisworms
Unfortunately, I don`t think so..at least what I have is made to the shape of the Trill floor and wall.I expect your beachcomer shape is "boxyer" and may not fit so good. It gives me...
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06-05-2012, 07:45 PM
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Does anyone know the original 71 Trillium colors? And how can I safely strip paint?
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PhillyPhixy
I found that when people do a cheesy paint job,...
I found that when people do a cheesy paint job, they generally use cheesy paint as well. The good news for me has been that something inexpensive and doesn`t seem to damage FRP like lacquer thinner...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-05-2012, 07:00 PM
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Skylite in Trillium
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PhillyPhixy
No, it is sealed shut. I was afraid I would have...
No, it is sealed shut. I was afraid I would have leak problems right over the bed...not good.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-05-2012, 04:36 PM
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Skylite in Trillium
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PhillyPhixy
skylite process
Thanks
I was beginning to believe no one liked it (although I loved it...) I am in Ontario so maybe I`ll run into you someday.
The impetus for doing it was pretty much the problem you describe:...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-01-2012, 06:30 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
If you guys are serious about having an insert...
If you guys are serious about having an insert for your porta potty (it should be the same model as mine) I can see what I can do about making a few. The more that are interested, the less expensive...
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06-01-2012, 06:25 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Thanks bern I still have a few details to...
Thanks bern
I still have a few details to add to this such as a support bar to keep the top open. I originally was thinking a gas strut but now I think I`ll use a simple articulated bar like on a...
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General Chat
06-01-2012, 04:23 PM
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1977 Trilllium has a porta potty?
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Thanks Raz I just looked at it Nice...
Thanks Raz
I just looked at it
Nice layout.
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General Chat
06-01-2012, 03:27 PM
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1977 Trilllium has a porta potty?
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Thanks Roy! That`s helpful Philly
Thanks Roy!
That`s helpful
Philly
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06-01-2012, 03:04 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Sure but you can paint ABS as well.
Sure but you can paint ABS as well.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-01-2012, 02:44 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Hi Roy Do you mean cut a mould and glass or...
Hi Roy
Do you mean cut a mould and glass or Vac form the cover (nice cover by the way)
Either way the answer is yes.
I doodled up something like it when I first started to "pimp" the Trillium
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General Chat
06-01-2012, 02:23 PM
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1977 Trilllium has a porta potty?
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
hi Dennis If is not too much trouble, could...
hi Dennis
If is not too much trouble, could you post a pic of that (brochure or the real thing)
I would like to see how it is different than the one I made (check porta potty under bench seat in...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-01-2012, 06:23 AM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Thanks If you look closely, you will notice...
Thanks
If you look closely, you will notice that the floor is a fiberglass food serving tray, the type they use in cafeteria`s ( ..and prison fights)
I used the potty base itself to create the...
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General Chat
06-01-2012, 06:05 AM
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Porta Potty Recommendations
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
I found the domestics ,especially the older ones...
I found the domestics ,especially the older ones were only good if you have a square butt..
Domestic is much more comfortable
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-01-2012, 05:26 AM
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door alignment on trill
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
hey Roy They looked exactly the same laying...
hey Roy
They looked exactly the same laying flat on a table except less pitting. Didn`t look for numbers..
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2012, 04:15 PM
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Porta potty under front bench seat
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PhillyPhixy
Porta potty under front bench seat
Here is a couple of pics of the portapotty with moulded base under the front bench I made up. The above bed has been removed as we never use. There is a drain to clean the sand and dirt off your...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2012, 02:19 PM
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floating trailer
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
OK it just showed up with a refresh Very cool
OK it just showed up with a refresh
Very cool
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-31-2012, 02:08 PM
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5
floating trailer
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1,376
Posted By
PhillyPhixy
seems like the attachment is missing now...
seems like the attachment is missing now...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-31-2012, 08:31 AM
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door alignment on trill
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2,313
Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Thanks there people A little disappointing...
Thanks there people
A little disappointing though. If you look in MODIFICATIONS, I did some work like putting in a skylite and I wanted to paint the little guy. I would have liked to try to sort...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-30-2012, 11:29 PM
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door alignment on trill
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Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Thanks Reid but not what I was hoping to hear....
Thanks Reid but not what I was hoping to hear. ..although I sorta expected that. The door works fine but as I mentioned, seems like the body is "torqued" and there doesn`t seem to be a reason why....
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-30-2012, 11:11 PM
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8
Skylite in Trillium
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1,353
Posted By
PhillyPhixy
Skylite in Trillium
Hi There
This is the skylite I added to our Triilium
Also a new vent to replace the leaking inadequate aluminum one (and that annoying chain) as well as beefing up the warped FRP with a .25 in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-30-2012, 10:53 PM
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door alignment on trill
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2,313
Posted By
PhillyPhixy
OK I think I have a pic now...
OK I think I have a pic now...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-30-2012, 10:47 PM
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door alignment on trill
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2,313
Posted By
PhillyPhixy
door alignment on trill
hi there
I am doing some renos on my Tril but I am at a loss on how to correct the door alignment issue I have. Seem like the main body is shifted. Anyone else have this problem and how do you...
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