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Old 08-03-2020, 10:49 AM   #1
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Hi, new with an old problem..2004 Trillium lock

Hi all
just got a 2004 Trillium Outback with what looks like a longstanding problem, a tempermental door lock. As others have noted years ago, locks fine from the inside, but using the key is unpredictable at best.
Anyone find a solution short of the last resort: looking for a new lock?
One more question....anyone replaced the toilet/cabinet for a bed in the 2004?
Glad you folks are around.
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Old 08-03-2020, 01:53 PM   #2
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Have you tried using the key to work a little light oil into the lock?
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Old 08-03-2020, 01:58 PM   #3
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replacing the toilet/cabinet

Dan, I can't help you with the lock, however, I have seen an idea concerning getting rid of the toilet/cabinet. If you check Slim Potatohead's recent youtube videos, he got rid of the toilet in his Trillium Outback, cut it down to match the level of the opposing front bench, and converted it into both a dinette bench and a shower compartment.
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Old 08-03-2020, 02:05 PM   #4
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for the lock:tried some WD 40 and changing key positions, jiggling, cajoling, threats, none seemed to be better than the rest

Slim Potatohead...I'm on it.

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Old 08-03-2020, 05:15 PM   #5
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for the lock:tried some WD 40 and changing key positions, jiggling, cajoling, threats, none seemed to be better than the rest

Slim Potatohead...I'm on it.

Thanks both
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I love watching Slim Potatohead vids. Good luck with the lock
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Old 08-03-2020, 07:58 PM   #6
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Be sure to watch the video where Slim was surprised by a lot of NASTY water trapped under the floor.
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Old 08-03-2020, 11:20 PM   #7
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I'll start a list of "to watch" videos.
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Old 08-04-2020, 09:23 AM   #8
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Be sure to watch the video where Slim was surprised by a lot of NASTY water trapped under the floor.
Wow. That's a lot of water. Is there a video where he replaces the plywood? It appears to have been " brewing" for quite some time.
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Old 08-04-2020, 10:51 AM   #9
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door lock

Hello Daniel , we at outback have a custom made Bauer replacement lock to replace your old barman L400 lock or any vintage trillium with the same lock, as for the front conversion on slim potato heads video we did that for him here with exception of his custom shower. Emails us or call to explain the work involved on the more practical conversion. trilliumtrailers@gmail.com
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Wow. That's a lot of water. Is there a video where he replaces the plywood? It appears to have been " brewing" for quite some time.
Agree, that was not a recent leak. Looked bad, really bad. I would not be surprised if he finds some serious ROT.

I don't think Slim understands how serious this could be.
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Old 08-04-2020, 09:05 PM   #11
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Hi
As likely one of the newest on the forum I've ANOTHER ask of you all,
Any one have a line on a 2004 outback Owner's Manual??? I'll be crawling around tomorrow as my driver's side taillight has stopped working. bulb's ok, works on the passenger side but 7 pin has some corrosion I'm sanding off. No brake or turn flash on drivers side only. Any clues??
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Old 08-04-2020, 09:22 PM   #12
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The brake and the turn flash share the same contact both in the bulb socket and in the 7 pin connector. Corrosion in either location could be causing it. Dielectric grease is very effective for stopping corrosion and keeping water out of the 7 pin. I would try that first. EDIT: Also helpful to apply dielectric grease to the bulb contacts.
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Old 08-04-2020, 10:29 PM   #13
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Dialectric grease. On my list for the morning
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Old 08-04-2020, 11:02 PM   #14
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Dialectric grease. On my list for the morning
Thanks much!
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Keeping in mind that it is non-conductive. The contacts have to penetrate the grease, or nothing will happen.
Buddy of mine applied it liberally to my tail lights and 7-pin and nothing worked until I removed most of it.


From Wiki: Silicone greases are electrically insulating and are often applied to electrical connectors, particularly those containing rubber gaskets, as a means of sealing and protecting the connector. In this context they are often referred to as dielectric grease.
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Old 08-05-2020, 04:29 AM   #15
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Rather than sanding contacts, I recommend using a spray contact cleaner. Most contacts are plated and sanding can remove the plating exposing the base metal, typically steel. If you must sand, use a 400 grit or finer paper. Also I echo Glenns caution on dielectric grease. It has the insulating properties of glass.
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Thanks Raz & Glenn for the tips.
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Old 08-08-2020, 11:36 AM   #17
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door lock and light out

Hi all
Just a quick update:
the door lock problem was solved by a locksmith. The key was worn down so much there wasn't enough metal left to move one of the tumblers. He cut me a new key and it works fine now. The key to getting the new key cut was putting a small piece paper under the blank when it was in the cutting jig so the new cut would be deeper than what was left on the old key.

the tail light: I'm putting in a new 7-pin connector. Pulled off the old casing and found a fair amount of corrosion on all contacts, surprised only the one tail light didn't work, but then again, didn't have the ebrake controller installed yet.
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7 pin connector

On my Trillium and on my Boler 17, I replaced the 7 pin connector and cable. In both cases, I purchased the entire cable (7 or 8 feet) with pre-attached 7 pin connector. At the other end of the cable, each conductor has a pre-attached ring terminal. Also included in the kit is a sealed terminal box which I installed under the front bench. See link below for example:

https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Hea...=fsclp_pl_dp_1
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Hi. Welcome to the forum!
We have a 2004 also and like it a lot. Good to learn that the key can cause problems...something to watch for. We had Joe at trillium factory convert our bunkbed area to a dinette table. Works good. for us.
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