Trillium Trailer Bunkie to Dinette and Floor Restoration, Part 1

[@margiemudge6607]

Great work. I wish I had the nerve to repair my fiberglass. In time, in time!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yes. Getting started was nerve racking for sure. Having the slow cure hardener took away a lot of the pressure though. Have fun when you do it. Cheers.

[@JendellOverland]

Looks like you've got your work cut out for you, but if anyone can do it, it's you. I can't wait to see the finished product!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Jendell Overland, Thank you. It will take me a while between other videos and summer trips but I can’t wait too! Cheers

[@randylowden1902]

Looks like you have a big job with that trailer. Once it's done, you'll enjoy it more. Hats off to you!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Randy, It will feel pretty solid when I get it done. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@JeepsCafe]

That was an awesome floor clean up bud didn't know you had that much damage. Well, cant wait to see the finished work and you pulling the trailer. Cheers bud, until next time! 👍

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey sunseasurf1000, Thanks for the feedback on the video. It was worse than I initially thought, but I figured, once I started to open up the floor, it was no big deal to open it all up. ‘Til the next video, Cheers.

[@ronniecopeland831]

Nice video Dino 👍

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Ronnie, thank you again so much for the feedback. Cheers.

[@garymw646]

Hi Dino. In the words of Spock: "Fascinating". Your video was both instructive and entertaining. Good luck with the restoration. Your trailer is much like a house. So many surprises. But you are both adept and up to the challenge. Thanks for sharing

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Les, Thanks for the feedback. I thought it may have been a large undertaking, but at the same time, fun. I'm glad you are also enjoying them. Cheers.

[@jefftenhave8038]

Good work Dino

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Jeff, Thank you very much. Cheers

[@EricTrogdon]

Thank you for posting. From Ontario,Canada and have a 1974 1300. We are Looking at making a dinette in the from. Very nervous about. Now I see it is possible. Great work!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Eric, It sure is. Summer events are slowing my progress but all the materials are purchased and it will be done and video recorded soon. Cheers

[@sunbasilgarden]

I am so enjoying watching this series! It's going to look awesome.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Sunbasil, Thank you. By the way did you watch the most recent video? You might be interested. Cheers

[@hyancer]

Good job on the floor. I would suggest a more efficient mask especially with fiberglass. I redid my front area awhile back and left a rim of fiberglass around the edge upon which I put 2x6 to raise the seats and provide more storage/portajohn space.. Obviously I framed it so that the 2x6 were supported from underneath. If you put a mattress on the other end of the Trillium, the areas will be about the same height. I was pleased with results. Happy renovating.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Yancer Fan, I definitely plan to upgrade on the mask. I plan to get one of the type of masks that have replaceable filters. Thank you for the concern. I was planning to have a 4" high density foam for the large dinette cushions, which will be used as a bed, but can be used as a larger dinette when necessary, so the new front dinette will be the same. I'll reinforce the existing fibreglass and keep the existing seat hight as the original bunk. Your having added height and affording more room for storage and a portajohn is a good idea. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@michaelorourke4179]

Thank you for this video! The subfloor underneath the dinette/bed area is smooshing and I plan on doing exactly this process. What thickness was the plywood you laid in? Thanks.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thank you for the feedback on the video. I ended up using 1/2” marine grade plywood. I initially thought I’d use 3/4” but it was 1/2” that allowed it to slip under the remaking part of the fibreglass door at the entrance, so I went with that. It turned out very solid, Cheers.

[@brucelee6074]

I'm about to do the same with my trill. Replace the floor. I'll be interested to see the next video as I'm hesitant to take this on.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Bruce, I totally understand. It might be a few weeks before the video is out, as I have some summer holiday plans, but it will be done sooner than later. Feel free to ask any questions. here is you like or reach out to [e-mail] Cheers

[@evantunstall9331]

Awesome work! I just bought a trillium 4500 and upon ripping up the old tile, it seems all the floor is unfortunately rotted out. Looks like a got a few days of work ahead of me

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Evan, Have fun. It felt great walking on the floor after the repair. Removing the rotted wood got rid of the mildew smell also. I hope the video was helpful. Cheers

[@adsummer07]

Hi. I have the same trailer and will be doing the same wet floor repair. Is there anything you wish you knew before starting on it, or that you wish you'd done differently?

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

When I put the final fibreglass floor layers on top and added the thin strips of fibreglass to fill the cracks I wish that I had lined the edges with tape so that I would minimize the amount of fibreglass resin to sand. Does that make sense?

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Also at the front curve where I had the long narrow strips of wood, I wish that I had cut them into smaller pieces to adjust for the curve