Trailer Repairs Leave Camping Plans Up in the Air!

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After returning from my trip up north, I got stuck in a line-up for getting trailers serviced. This has put me a little behind on my future travel plans. However that's not the only bad news I received.
NOTE July 2023: The Aluminum frame actually broke ( See my "Broke and Going Nowhere" video) • Broke and Going Nowher... . I therefore cannot recommend the Trillium aluminum frame until I hear they improved the design. SP
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@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

UPDATE 11/12/2020: My humblest apologies, after talking to Trillium I need to correct what I previously wrote below. The Outback does have a layer of thin wood throughout the walking area and rear of the floor, and a thicker layer under the front corners. They switched to a rot-resistant material many years ago, so what was used in my 12 year old trailer no longer applies. The good news is the bad sections have now been removed and replaced, with new fiberglass allowed to perpetrate deep into the remaining core. It is now better than new! Thanks! SP NOTE FROM SLIM (My original post): It seems several people misunderstood the rot issue. Outbacks DO NOT have a wooden floor. It is only under the corner compartments that small sheets of board were used in between the layers of fiberglass. Their function is to secure accessories like pumps, heaters and holding tanks and not part of the body support. I could replace and re-fiberglass these myself, however it was easier and more professional for Trillium to do it. This did not significantly inflate the overall cost of repairs, and I am on budget. I will provide more info in a later video. No lectures please. Thanks! SP

@yeahman1975 3 года назад

Good news

@dickvankoughnett2331 3 года назад

Sorry Slim I for one was not trying to lecture you . From the picture you showed I did think the entire floor was built this way . Very good it is not ! Trillium must be a very fair company to deal with ,as some companies would have taken advantage of the situation. My two older boy are always making fun of me ,because some of the good deals I bring home turn out to be not so good of a deal ,thought you may have entered my zone .Ha Ha

@kenshores9900 3 года назад

However using wafer board or particle board is not a good idea. Since the manufacturer changed to mahogany indicates they recognize the issue.

@P_RO_ 3 года назад

Boats are built similarly- a wood/fiberglass sandwich with wood only where structurally needed. They also rot for the same reasons, but you can't do drain holes in a boat. So go back with the drains and however moisture finds it's way in, it can find it's way out. This is one of those things you can't see in a buying inspection so don't feel like you didn't get the bargain you thought you had- anyone else would have taken the same path as you did.

@stellarproductions8888 3 года назад

Nobody dare lecture you Slim, don't people know who you are? Your the potato head, and your shwarts is bigger then theres! You are getting that camper repaired so that its safe, and as long as it meets your approval, thats all that matters.

@cocochanel9291 3 года назад

A great example on how to roll with the punches that life throws at us. Always with a smile, something I need to remember. Good luck with the spa day for your trailer !

@trafficsnitch3505 3 года назад

Brilliant customer care. They sure recognise what it takes to keep happy consumers and encourage new ones.

@Daz555Daz 3 года назад

I suspect its costing him a fair few $ to sort this out though.

@jacknimble1 3 года назад

@@Daz555Daz I agree. Did I miss the part where he says that Trillium help pay for the repairs? What am I missing??

@30AndAWakeUp 3 года назад

Nice update Slim. Sorry you had some issues - but it's good you found the issues and can resolve them. Looking forward to seeing all the updates! Love the alum frame idea.

@davesimmons8640 3 года назад

Slim, you made a purchase that made sense at the time. Things didn't work out perfectly, but so what? You're addressing the trailer's ills, and you'll have a great trailer for more adventures when it's out of trailer hospital. Sounds like a win-win to me! Can't wait to see your experiments, further modifications, and trips. Keep up the good work! Safe travels!

@projekt6_official 3 года назад

I certainly did enjoy this video. Thanks for sharing! The older I get (I'm not very old yet), the more I realize the "Buy once, cry once" adage is worth heeding. I may not like the higher sticker price in the beginning, but it's definitely worth it in the long run. Happy to see you getting the trailer squared away and hopefully it'll continue to serve you well for a long time to come!

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

You may change when you get older! Sometimes you must accept compromise. How long can you wait and how much is in your budget are also important. Not sure if there is an adage for that! SP

@dickvankoughnett2331 3 года назад

I think this is a mindset. When I was young ,I worked hard and fast but not always to the best of workmanship. When my boss would come by and say that's not right . I would say I will come back and fix it. His response was ,how come you don't have the time to do it right in the first place but you always have time to come back and fix it ? May be for a lot of us its the same . We cant bring ourselves to pay for new , but we can always pay for the repairs . May be its because its spread over time .I guess if you wait for new or wait for the budget, life may pass you by.

@ElsaRhae 3 года назад

Trillium sounds like an incredible company. Thanks for another great video!

@stellarproductions8888 3 года назад

Trillium is also a medicinal plant in Star Trek TOS. :D

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Thanks Elsa and Barron! Sounds like your trailer is getting a little TLC as well. Can't wait to see the results! SP

@BirdPhish 3 года назад

@@SlimPotatohead I'd like to see Slim meet up with Elsa Rhae and Barren and you both make videos about the other.....you guys doing some winter camping together would be awesome.

@tracyphillips3325 3 года назад

Hi Elsa and Barron 😊

@mrjack8849 3 года назад

@@doreen3737 I think some of those issues are just regular wear and tear and some were just completely hidden. It took the manufacturer stripping it down to see the floor was melting away. It could be hard for a seller to know some of the stuff was as bad as it was. It's sort of like buying a house, but there aren't licensed inspectors who can walk through a trailer when you're buying from a private seller. Its good to see the he can get the original manufacturer to help fix some of the stuff up. Not sure what his final costs will be though.

@detourtorechah7075 3 года назад

Hi Slim, I am looking forward to seeing the out back after all the repairs are completed. I think it's gonna look great!

@4yellowwolf 3 года назад

Accepting responsibility for the outcome of our decisions is vital . But now you know and can make it like new again . Good luck! 👍🏼

@jimchristensen965 3 года назад

Seems like all RV's in general are high maintenance. As the old saying goes regarding trailers the two happiest days are when you purchase the trailer and when you sell it. LOL.

@lindawoods6841 3 года назад

Wow Slim so glad you are getting the things done that you want... that is cool they can lift the trailer right off the frame.. and you got a new frame.

@bdwillis8284 3 года назад

Sorry about the setback Slim, but the repair series is fun and educating to watch.

@alannagod 3 года назад

Setback???? ......... Outback! An Outback-Setback! 😁

@jmkenny 3 года назад

Well that was nothing short of wildly informative! Thank you

@menofairy 3 года назад

Very good video to show what to look for in a used trailer

@donnavaughn8813 3 года назад

Thanks you my friend 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💗😘💕💗❤️😘😘💕❣️💙

@happycamper5900 3 года назад

This is a VERY interesting video and very different from other travel videos. Thanks for showing us the good and the bad of your trailer purchase. This is fascinating seeing the retro work on your unit.

@hipdogdsv 3 года назад

I think I'd go with aluminum too given the choice. SO easy. These guys just thought of everything when designing their trailers. I feel ya on wishing you had bought new. I could barely afford this very used 34 foot Class C I got last year so I wouldn't be homeless after losing my beloved husband to ALS in April this year. I've done so many repairs to my rig since I got it. I don't mind really though. Because I KNOW what I've repaired and had repaired is done right now. Peace of mind for a solo old grrrrrl, lol.

@larrymiller8210 3 года назад

I have had numerous trailers. Water is the worst enemy. I had a trailer that I bought used. 6 years old no leaks. Took it and used and stored in snow country. 2 years later it leaked. Found out it was the freeze thaw problem. A small crack water freezes in crack, expands the crack, then thaw. After a few years of that water can enter your trailer. Cover your trailer if in a climate that has freeze thaw. A new trailer will leak after a couple of seasons. My 2 bits. Larry Miller San Diego Ca.

@Roarmeister2 3 года назад

You are very wise to upgrade and repair these issues before they get any worse. At least you are more attentive than the average trailer owner and recognize these issues. Unfortunately, there is a hit to the wallet. Good thing, their factory is right in your neck of the woods in Calgary. 🤣😍 That was a wise decision to buy local made.

@lisantica842 3 года назад

Totally enjoyed this one Slim! I love Trillium's dedication to customization! Can't wait for the next episode.

@arctichare8185 3 года назад

It's a good thing you have the camper in the shop and getting restored. (It could be that even the previous owner may have not even know the extent of these issues.)

@andrew81632 3 года назад

Hey Slim, great video, glad Joe let you film in his shop. He's been quite helpful to me over the years. We have the same trailer, and by the looks of it similar problems. My axel needs a swap, and my floor is saturated near where the old water tank was. I'm convinced the previous owner(s) must have flooded mine at some point, I also didn't notice but I'm still glad I have the trailer. Looking forward to watching things progress. You've motivated me to finally fix mine up!

@theresadupuis8475 3 года назад

hi SLIM 😀MORE MONEY TO BE SPENT ON THE TRAILER! !!!SORRY ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS 😇GOD BLESS YOU TAKE CARE AND TALK LATER 💓

@threedogsandacamper503 3 года назад

....and thanks for the tip on the pinless moisture meter!

@mathewrupp8568 3 года назад

For heat you might consider the PLATINUM CAT it is radiant and vented. It uses very little electricity because only the vent is powered with a small 12v dc motor. In my van I vent it under the floor, so I have no hole in my roof or side. My last trip I used it for three weeks and still had propane in the 20 pound tank. Moisture is also vented so no build up in my van. The coldest I've been in was 18 degrees (F). At night I set it at 50 degrees and when I wake I reach up and turn the thermostat up to 75 and nod off till the van is nice and warm. It's easy to install, it does take longer to heat up since it's not forced air, the warm orange glow at night is very comforting. The down side is getting one, the owner is a one man shop and he makes them in batches so it can take months to get one. For you trailer I would get the large size it doesn't take up much more room as it's taller rather then wider. I use a 35ah battery for the heater, it only uses power when the heater is running and shuts off when the correct temp. is reached.

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Interesting concept, will look into it. Thanks! SP

@davidskaggs9914 3 года назад

Glad to see you went with aluminum frame. I'm looking into all aluminum trailer myself WEEROLL 👍

@jamesajac4384 3 года назад

Very nice Congrats!! cant wait to see your upgrades!

@heartland96a 3 года назад

Best that you found it now and while at the mfg rather than still on the road and sitting in some rest stop trying to get the trailer on a roll back when that axle failed completely , and two flat tires and damaged rims to boot!

@malcolmx2461 3 года назад

Bear with me. Hahaha. Trailers are like boats, and suffer from the same illnesses. Thanks for the update. Trilliam at least seem to be open to user experiences and update the product line to keep track with that.

@lukespack 3 года назад

Not quite as expensive as boats.

@okcantbelieveit294 3 года назад

Nothing like a boat for gobbling up dollars. I know. Caravans not quite so.

@rollie3383 3 года назад

BOAT stands for Bring Out Another Thousand

@williamboyle8918 3 года назад

Not nearly the nightmare most boats can be.

@tnxjesus 3 года назад

I cant wait to see whats done and the changes youll personally make. Slim where do you you come up with your ideas. I mean the way you do things and ideas you come up with are genius. You had to have been an engineer. You definitely think outside the box and come up with another box.

@ScubaSteveCanada 3 года назад

I can answer this one ... Slim listens to my suggestions ... then does the opposite! ;-)

@tnxjesus 3 года назад

@@ScubaSteveCanada 😂😂😂😂😂

@westsurfer87 3 года назад

Just when I need a little inspiration to finish my trailer Slim posts a video of a frame-off repair 😅. Can't wait to watch some Potato Head videos inside the trailer when it's all done! Thanks Slim!

@johnstephens1965 3 года назад

Very well done video. Thank you!

@wendysmith2743 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this video, seeing things from a different perspective. I look forward to seeing the end result of all the improvements. Safe travels.

@petevillemaire6711 3 года назад

23C here today in Ontario Slim. That is all. 😎

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

No problem Pete, we'll send an Alberta Clipper your way to cool it down. Everybody in Edmonton: Blow in unison to the East! SP

@vinayshadaksharappa1445 3 года назад

30minutes back I searched for ur new video ...n here u r... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@graygraybyrd4086 3 года назад

From fiberglas boat experience: wax is FG's best friend; protect that gelcoat from UV oxidation! Trapped water is a deadly enemy. The discoloration when you drained the floor is dissolved resin. Long-term, it becomes acidic, dissolves the resin and leaves glass fibers loose and structurally weakened. Be paranoid about suspect water entrance points. Use marine-grade sealants. 3M makes best marine wax & sealants, bar none. Consider: your little roly-poly is a land yacht on wheels, so it needs marine-level care & repair.

@azclaimjumper 3 года назад

Right on. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts/expertise.

@dncook1955 3 года назад

I just love your real life videos, great job Slim, hope there are m=no more discoverable's on your home! looking forward to your next video.

@dustytrailhead4633 3 года назад

My Boler had the same axle problem. The “egg” style trailers are light duty, requiring short maintenance cycles. It’s a great design: easy to pull with deceptively large living space. But it comes with a cost. I think it’s worth it.

@АлексейЗахаров-ч7ш 3 года назад

Молодец проверил на влажность и низ полностью заменил💪🏼💪🏽💪🏼👍🏽🙏✌️✊!

@heathmcdaniel9232 3 года назад

Hope everything goes well & gets to how you want it to be hopefully your ideas will give companies ideas for single ppl

@makalapuamegs1056 3 года назад

Good to know there’s good companies out there. Stay warm and will look forward to your next video.

@Kenbur 3 года назад

Thanks for the behind the scenes type video. It is always great to catch things before they cause a real breakdown/problem - looks like Trillium will take good care of your trailer so that you can continue to bring us along on your awesome journeys. ATB

@cyberi4a 3 года назад

I'm sure the company learns a lot on how to make changes to future builds once they see how their products do when owners like you come in to have work done. That can only improve on newer models.

@susanpremo8068 3 года назад

I was just wondering how your trillium, one of my favorite wildflowers by the way, is doing? Almost done? Hope you get to get back out soon! Best wishes!

@mr.hamiltom5440 3 года назад

Another great and honest video. I've learned a lot from your experiences and am still torn between an Aliner and a smaller trailer like your Trillium. Keep up the great work you are doing. It is very appreciated.

@MacgyverSharon 3 года назад

Wow! glad you caught all that in town and not out in "outer space" ! ☮️❤️🕉️

@BengalLancer 3 года назад

How about a tour of the Abner. You know we miss it. Just camp in the back yards.

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Abner road off in the sunset. I wish it well! SP

@davidsradioroom9678 3 года назад

It was good you were able to get repairs done before something tragic happened.

@phillipmorgan1237 3 года назад

Thanks Slim I / We like your videos and look forward to them very much.

@centralcoastcamper9631 3 года назад

I think for the rough back roads you often travel, a steel frame that has been galvanized would be the best choice over aluminum, which can crack when fatigue sets in.

@mrbillmacneill 3 года назад

you are right about metal fatigue but i dont think it will be an issue here. the aluminum has thicker walls to compensate for the relatively weaker material . I would be expecting a similar useful life to be honest.

@kerrykerry5778 3 года назад

@@mrbillmacneill I own an all aluminum flat trailer. My son runs a company that operates several all aluminum trailers, from smaller flatbeds to very large goosenecks. I also live in an agricultural region where we have quite a few large aluminum fabricators ,and several nationally known aluminum truck body, and trailer manufacturers. I'm guessing in Slim's case, his extremely mature and gentle handling of all he owns, and the very light weight of his rig, will be his saving grace here. That said, I've got to go with my experience and observations, and agree with the post you responded to. Compared to steel, aluminum is fairly delicate when used in many frame and body applications, and it's common for trailers and truck bodies (flat beds, utility boxes, etc) to be pulled out of service to repair stress cracks and add patches to corners and other stress points. I regularly see smaller trucks in my area, say an F-450 with a aluminum flat bed, that are in service for a few years, and have evidence of patching and newer welding at critical areas. High quality, good looking aluminum welding is a skill , so often the give away that an aluminum frame or bed has a few bandaids on it are the rough looking "booger welds" over cracks and around fresh patch panels. I would have little concern about an aluminum frame under a small egg trailer, once you get beyond that size, I would probably pass.

@steverandall5814 3 года назад

So pleased to see a company like Trillium that still services/repairs/upgrades its older products instead of just telling you to junk it and buy a brand-new one. These guys really looked like they knew what they were doing! Based on Trillium's prior willingness to change the galley to your spec, and how nicely it turned out, I think they'll do a first rate job with the frame/suspension upgrade and the shell repair work.

@CandycaneBeyond 3 года назад

I would add a small mirror on a stick to you travel pack to check tread on a regular basis. Thanks for the learning experience

@lindac7146 3 года назад

I really liked this video. Sorry you're finding so much that needs repair. Still, you're finding things you can do something about. Best Wishes.

@CampingTherapy 3 года назад

Personally, I like buying used so that when I make changes, I don't feel bad doing things to a brand new camper. But, nice and new and clean would be nice too.

@1951Roy 3 года назад

Good choice on the new trailer frame. Happy trails.

@mavericksantiago319 3 года назад

Cant wait to see the finish....

@MrMitsos 3 года назад

Love these videos on modifications!

@jimr3026 3 года назад

I know that a bunch of people have already said it but what a great company to work with. It's so rare, especially in the RV industry, that a company stands behind their product and supports their customers.

@bustermcmahan8493 3 года назад

Always a risk buying used, but all in all, I'd say not too bad, except the axel. Glad you found these problems before they became a major issue! Trillium is a great company, sometime in the not too distant future they have another customer thanks to your videos! Looking forward to new adventures in your videos Slim!!!

@TheJcrandazzo 3 года назад

I havent see a single axle yet that hasnt lost its camber over time. One big bump and its gone. RV manufacturers rarely engineer or build in a big enough safety factor in their loading equations. . You can keep flipping the rubber on each wheel so it wears evenly or just replace the axle to a higher load capacity with springs.Steel fatigues and so will the camber .Its a matter of time.

@stout_tossme7541 3 года назад

This company sounds like the kind of company I want to bit from. My wife and I are a few years out from getting a trailer. But, Trillium is in my top 3.

@restlesshomebody 3 года назад

Good video! Looks like the new frame is different and I'm looking forward to seeing your plans. It's kind of scary to see the problems (like the floor) but the good news is that you will start your next trip with confidence! I've been watching your weather from Oregon and I'll stop complaining about my cold nights (26F)

@RobertKeenanComp-U-Right 3 года назад

Sorry for your troubles... Please give a honest assessment of Trillium after all is said and done.

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

I give an honest assessment every video! SP

@james10739 3 года назад

Aluminum is cool I assume the weight difference is probably not really that big since it so so small but living up there it's a good idea I'm in central texas I have never seen a vehicle with much rust much less rusted out

@whammond511 3 года назад

I love your trailer updates.

@GARY-yu8pc 3 года назад

I can't wait to see the finish

@pamelahutzell1483 3 года назад

It will be so much better when done. I want one of those trailers.

@deeterr1227 3 года назад

I would have done the exact same thing! They (our campers) do become part of our lives don't they🙂..I love my travel trailer to distraction..She's my pride and joy..Actually gutted, rewired (For All our electronic purposes) and remodeled her. She has given us some of the best memories of our lives!♥️

@davidjones8680 3 года назад

A stainless steel trailer would be the ultimate solution to corrosion and strength, yes it would be expensive but would last a lifetime. Considering where you took your trailer it did supremely well, and you are a superb advert for just how good these Trillium are. Looking forward to seeing more. Many thanks. David in the UK.

@jimmyjenkins9240 3 года назад

Hello SP! I think the aluminum frame is a great idea. Not only does the concern of corrosion lessen but it might help the gas mileage a bit. Also, if I may say, I admire a man who says I made that decision, I'll deal with it and move on. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

@ninacleven7889 3 года назад

Such a cute trailer, I know you’ll love all the improvements and be back on the road again before you know it.

@dalepointer9312 3 года назад

Into the shop/ Change galore/ Better adventures/ Safety and more/ A new rig/ Stronger and tough/ Will survive easiley/ When it gets rough / We can not wait/ Knuckles are white/ Holding onto adventure/ Morning and nigjt/

@davidbarts6144 3 года назад

Sucks about the axle. When I saw your trailer bouncing down rough roads in earlier videos, that immediately came to mind. My parents had a trailer they took on lots of rough back roads in the Rockies, and the same thing happened to it.

@jacktyler7599 3 года назад

Slim, boat builders learned long ago that GRP composite structures that place wood inbetween layers of fiberglass - e.g. in a boat's deck layup - can lead to water damage of the structure. Sadly, using mahogany isn't a solution for this altho' hopefully they oriented the grain pattern vertically so any future moisture penetration can't spread laterally. The real solution is an inert core composite - klegecell is one example - which would be impervious to moisture. I have to wonder about moisture penetration into the floor plan of the trailer via the frame fasteners. I suspect using bedding compound, if they did, would only be a temporary solution given the trailer/frame movement over time.

@stout_tossme7541 3 года назад

Wow. I just learned more about fiberglass in reading your post than I ever knew. Lol. Great info.

@azclaimjumper 3 года назад

Replies like yours is the reason I normally read most of them B4 composing my own. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Jack, there's just one problem with your logic: This isn't a boat. It's a trailer. Boats should see water, lots of it. Campers, especially interiors, should not. The solution cannot be reached until the problem is understood. I think we've found it. Stay tuned. Thanks! SP

@BirdPhish 3 года назад

@@SlimPotatohead Slim I hope you found the root cause for the water damage...water ingress!.....Still just the same never discount the marine industry when looking for solutions for RV issues and hardware.....they have learned many hard lessons in one of the harshest of all environments. My trailer for example was (manufactured in Canada) using a polymer fiber board, Space Age Synthetics Thermo-lite for the floor that is waterproof, mold and mildew resistant and was developed for marine applications.

@johnnylightning1491 3 года назад

Just in case you were wondering snuggling up with a mama polar or grizzly bear is not a good way to stay warm. Just in case you had a wild idea. Keep the good stuff coming.

@amylouava5134 3 года назад

Potatoe❤🥔 I know it will be worth it when shes all done. 💚 Goodluck! Cant wait to see 😃🚎🏕

@chriscoralAloha 3 года назад

Outback should be doing that for free. You just made an outback commercial.

@azclaimjumper 3 года назад

Let's call it a "Public Service Announcement"

@ShawnVanden 3 года назад

How about a "Rental" while yours in being repaired ? Your video about the company and it's vitues should more than compensate them for Trillium's trouble? 123K Loyal subscribers/followers should convince them! Happy Travel & journeys !

@doramather4729 3 года назад

We have a living lite toyhauler made of aluminum, frame, cabinets ,roof , walls ,floor, we love that this trailer will not root because there is no wood. So for you to get an aluminum frame, for your trailer will last for years to come.

@lukespack 3 года назад

This was an enlightening video. The rusting of the frame probably spared you from future problems. I had a fiberglass top on my Toyota truck camper and it held up well But I did not go on the Dempster highway either. You must feel fit to be tied by not being able to camp for some time and the US/Canada border being closed for ordinary citizens. You are probably safer remaining in Canada for a while. This was really a good video. Thanks again. It is great that Trillium allows you to watch how they perform the repairs and remodeling the inside of the trailer. South of Tampa.

@johnhenryholiday4964 3 года назад

The blessing is that they can fix it.... Most coaches cannot be repaired so easily.... its mainly just patch work.... I lost a couple of panels on my motorhome due to a drunk driver hitting me.... We had to custom manufacture panels since the factory panels were no longer available..... so count yourself lucky....

@thomasbordelon4149 3 года назад

It’s gonna be so nice when it’s done. You won’t want to get it dirty anymore.

@alexrichardson5731 3 года назад

Good morning Slim . Thanks for posting another great video.

@alannagod 3 года назад

Rockin' tunes this time, Slim! By the way, have you ever named this trailer? Abner was the old one - how about OB-1?

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Yeah, someone had suggested Obie. Or Obi wan Kenobi. I could certainly make it look like something out of Star Wars! SP

@papajeff5486 3 года назад

Your diligent work has found some of the problems. Good on you. Good it’s a small trailer. The repairs will be costly and for that, well, we all have to deal with the same question. Are we willing to pay the price? If we camp, it costs, period. It’s good you educate us on the costs as well as show the beautiful adventures. The realistic picture is honest and much appreciated. Thanks. Texas

@peacefulwife5199 3 года назад

I miss Tejas right now. Lived there 11 years. Then moved back to MO where my roots are. I miss the sunsets in Texas, and BBQing in shorts, a tee and flip flops in the middle of winter.

@papajeff5486 3 года назад

Right now, the weather is nice, 80 degrees F, breezy. As you know we have to take the bad with the good, like triple digit heat and no rain, for weeks in a row. Texas

@Ridgerunner49 3 года назад

I've had a lot of trailers in my business and usually people going off the road a pothole.... you know what happens, x##$ happens 🍀

@kathiehawley 3 года назад

Unreal all that water/rot

@dlmac5935 3 года назад

Certainly disheartening for you to find those issues. Hopefully all will be good going forward.

@charlietaylor6389 3 года назад

Fluid film should be easy on a trailer just a part of routine maintenance

@TheJcrandazzo 3 года назад

Curiosity? How much did all their work cost you ?

@ScubaSteveCanada 3 года назад

Hi Slim, nice that you were allowed to see and film up close during the repairs - now you'll know your trailer inside and out. I used to lube the axle on my old Aliner and would also repack the bearings once a year. I'd check to see if the wheels were getting too hot after a long drive. Cheers, Steve

@sjackson99 3 года назад

I do the same thing plus I lay my hand across the tire tread. You can feel uneven wear before you can see it.

@ericsalkeld7146 3 года назад

Great rig and there will be savings on gas with with a lower GVW. As a builder I see first hand how important it is to protect against a buildings greatest enemy which is water!!! With the wear in the wheel well liners and the tire wear I believe the problem is overweight load on the axle capacity. Fiberglass rigs enjoy the issues of both buildings and boats!

@shannonmurphy9790 3 года назад

Another excellent and informative video. Thank you! Looks like a fair and talented company!

@1robertmkelly 3 года назад

With the new frame, axle and fiberglass repairs, you should have a really durable trailer on your hands. It’s fantastic that Trillium performs all the maintenance, repairs and customizations because they have the knowledge and expertise. Even if you had purchased as new trailer, it would not be new after that trip.

@kathyowens9901 3 года назад

How cool was that! Thank those trailer people for letting us watch the "make over", can't wait for the new stuff!

@azclaimjumper 3 года назад

I think everyone recognizes the PLUS side when manufacturers allow their "Service" to be videotaped.

@williamwilliam728 3 года назад

2 steps forward, 1 step back! The old turkey shuffle huh Slim? You still have an awesome little home away from home, so doing some TLC, although somewhat costly, is all part of the journey! Thanks as always from the Philippines for my little bit of Canadiana !

@susankrochalk8599 3 года назад

I thank you for sharing your journey and honestly assessing the products you use. I don't own a camper yet, but your videos cover so many helpful topics that I had never considered before. Our dream camper is a nücamp t@b 320 boondock.

@kimberlyb1180 3 года назад

Can't wait!🛠☃😃

@MissCharliechop 3 года назад

Hey Slim! Missed you last week. Glad you found those issues and are getting them fixed now. Scary to find those tire so worn.

@sueg2658 3 года назад

Sounds like a terrific company. Sorry for the issues, but good thing to find out and it’s in good hands like you said. I love your trailer. Take care and stay warm, Spring will be here soon enough 😉.