Oh still my beating heart! A Trillium ❤️. I bought a refurbished vintage 1976 one and adored “Bertie”. Unfortunately health issues required a different type of rig. I also paid full price for a needle in a haystack here in Ontario. She sold in under 24 hrs to a young family who lived hundreds of miles away. She is well loved still. Slim...after owning my RT for awhile and limited road miles I am convinced simpler is better. Unreliable gauges and stupidly engineered systems will never satisfy an owner who knows better. You got a goldmine my friend. So happy for you. 🥳🥳🥳
@@janebray9392 I find their product well made from watching their videos. However I wanted to pay for better spray-on insulation to replace the fiberglass type they use and they could not accommodate such request. Slim's move to buy locally is probably a wise one though.
I'm truly glad that you found something, Slim. Your camping style and mine are remarkably similar with a couple exceptions: I'm slightly claustrophobic and have a 75-pound dog. This trailer would absolutely not work for us, but I have no doubt that in a matter months you'll have all of us small camper people totally amazed. Congratulations!
Slim waiting a couple of months to have exactly what you want is definitely worth it. I love the trailer so far but can’t wait to see when it’s finished. Cheers!!!
I did the same with an old truck camper. I completely rebuilt it to what I wanted and needed and now she is perfect for me. Looking forward to see what you do.
Yes!!! I have ordered a custom build, my own design, from Taylor Coach, and a lot of planning of how it would work for me...with only what I want in it!! So I have watched a lot of reno videos, and gleamed some good ideas!!!!
Congratulations on the new trailer! It looks like a fun project. Can’t wait to see how you personalize it! Sad to see the Aliner go, but you really did get the most out of it.
Take as long as you need to get your ideal trailer, Slim. We're not going anywhere. After all, you are one of a kind in that you have a God giving gift that in unique in every way!!!
I think you're going to have so much fun, making this trailer the way you want it. You're right. The manufacturers put entirely too much junk, then raise the price accordingly. Better to do it your way.
Love it! Good choice Slim. Especially when you pull into a campground on a rainy night and all you have to do is jump in your camper. Have fun with your new camper. I'll be watching you.
Thanks Slim, I am happy for you, and I am excited to see your “finished” product. Can’t wait to join you on your adventures. You are my inspiration to downsize my RV and travel this beautiful continent we live on.
I will stay in a hotel as I dont camp out enough to warrant the expenditure. Mr. Potato has his own version of comfort and seems to do a good job putting it together.
Slim, I think you'll be very happy with your Outback once you get it reconfigured to suit your needs. I've owned two of the original Trilliums, manufactured in Burnaby, BC (with the distinctive triskele molded into the door) and loved both of them.
I like how you made it custom to your needs. A place to feel snug and secure. You also have room for things that make camping more enjoyable. Good choice.. Not even my camper and i can feel that joy.
I love your new trailer! I can't wait to see how you change it. You are so handy and creative that you will have it ready for a lot of new adventures! Very nice. I can't wait for your next video.
Excellent choice, my friend! Team Fiberglass Trailers ! 🤙 We love our Escape 15B, the fiberglass mold looks identical to the Trillium. You will love your awesome little trailer, it has a great floorplan. We look forward to following your customizations, modifications & most of all your adventures in this little gem! Congrats on this awesome, hard to come by find!
It's SO GOOD to see you again!! GOOD CHOICE on the Trillum; I look forward to the (your) changes; the trailer will be transformed, I'm sure; your ideas are original & original. AGAIN, it's good to see you!! 😃🙃👣
Congratulations, very happy for you. May you have health to enjoy it and can’t wait to see the next instalments and your adventures with the new camper.
So excited you've found your "new" project, Slim; I look forward to seeing your mods (you're super creative!). The new galley will be a great improvement. Y'all Be Safe!
Congratulations on the new trailer! Personally I think your build videos are the best part of your channel and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make of it. You're quite the engineer!
Isn’t it amazing how things can fall exactly into place at exactly the right minute? Your patience and perseverance were rewarded. Congratulations on your purchase, Slim. It’s going to be great viewing as we follow the transformation from almost to perfect.
Enjoy the journey and reward for your own rebuilding efforts. I recently finished rebuilding a 2004 30 foot class a with 18,000 miles. It is now literally a "muscle motorhome" like a "muscle car." No exaggeration. No expense was spared on high performance mechanical upgrades, paint, furnature etc. People line up and take pictures and ask questions when they see it. It's been fun. I believe you will have and enjoy the same experience I did.
I can't believe that I am more excited by Slim getting a new camper and whats to come than I was when I got my teardrop. Looking forward to see how you Inspector gadget this thing...Excellent. I do wish it had more ground clearance for you.
Congratulations on your new home!!!! Thank you for your wisdom on trailers. I know you've heard this many of times. But you inspire me by giving me the courage to be adventurous. Have fun remodeling your home. Happy Trails from Grandma Horn!!
Great little campertrailer you've got there. A good basic unit to add on to, and get it in the configuration you need. I look forward to seeing what you will do with it. With you all the way. Be safe.
This is Great..! You are back in your element. Creating, designing and living how you want to live. Bring on the adventure, can't wait to follow along.
Thank you! Figuring out what I need/want is exactly the problem as I have only done tent camping in the past. I know it will be largely off grid. Your videos are so helpful so thank you SP. David
Looking forward to end result. I generally agree with all (Well, almost all) of your ideas. But you know a lot more about this stuff than myself, so I always learn from you. And, take your time; we’re not going anywhere.
It looks perfect for you! And I can't wait to see your 1st outing video. The ones between now and then will be huge fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along.
So looking forward to the updates. Having purchased a fibreglass buss to live in, I hope to get some tips for my build. Congratulations on you new home. As an Alberta resident born and raised, I appreciate any Company you select. 👏🏽🇨🇦🙏🏼🚌🙏🏼🇨🇦👏🏽
When we moved from Ontario to BC in '74, my father bought a boler. It had the front couch which turned into bunks, and they put a small porta-potti inside. It was a fantastic trailer, and we all loved it. They sold it in the mid 1980's, and that sale still comes up as a bone of contention; my family would have loved it too, and to get one in the condition that ours was in, is crazy money!!!
Congratulations! I bought an older class c and we have taken out the heater(replaced with a wave 3) microwave is now storage and broken frig ,now I have a shelf for pots and pans and a really nice cooler on locking wheels. And of course we rebuilt roof and top bunk area! We don't feel bad at all, we're making it work for us.
Enjoyed so much your seemingly constant tinkering exploits, in regard to upgrades & repairs required by your old, more demanding rig. Makes me wonder if this new set up will keep throwing new & interesting challenges at you as well. Good luck & safe travels with it.
Good choice! I agree with your customization plans given your particular style of camping. I'd 86 the small front table for more space, storage or bath.
Happy you finally got your trailer! Hopefully the inside doesn't take too long and you will be on the road in no time. Goodluck! Can't wait for the next vid
Great choice, Slim! I immediately went to their website and checked them out. I'm sure they'll meet all your needs and beyond, being such a small company (it seems). And Canadian, all the more reason to choose that one! Can't wait to see the end results!
Karl K Haha! Average hairy man has a bottle of shampoo and a bar of soap. Nonhairy man, a bar of soap. Bring in a woman and the product list goes to about 137.
Karl K and John Clark, mostly true but not always, I own a lot less than my husband. After every backpacking trip I usually find more stuff that is not beautiful or is not useful and end up passing stuff on.
Waiting for what you want is well worth it, Slim! I can't wait to see what you do with the new trailer, it gives us all something to really look forward to! Loved the video, as always.
I think he saved himself some future pain. We may take for granted how relatively easily it is to raise the roof on the A-Liner. But when a shoulder goes bum for a while (and you're going solo) I imagine it can be a helluva task! That's a step he no longer has to take.
In my opinion you’ve made a good choice. You have the perfect shell to build your own RV. I love that it has an awning too. Remember to repack the wheel bearings before you hit the road.
Love it and the fact when finished it will be what YOU want. Everything takes “time” but keep in mind the end goal. Don’t worry your viewers will always stick with you. The trouble with society today is that a lot of people live in a McDonalds world. This is one of the reasons many like myself are turning to “van life” because we want to slow down and enjoy the journey. Take time to appreciate the process.
Perfect music eeee eeee eeee! Slim that was weird to rip out a perfectly good interior yet that clearly is the best route for you. This will be fun to watch the process.
I agree. I shuddered at the idea of ripping out things that are in good condition. And there are two tables right next to the galley, so why remove a sink? Or a board could have been put over the sink, if you insist. But it's Slim's van, and no doubt he will make a good job of it.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- I have an 18' Rpod. It was probably 5 years before I felt ok to remodel and make it my personal bohemian style. When dometic fridge died bought a nIce cooler which holds a good week. And I took bathroom door off. Curtain works fine.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- I have bought and sold RV's for over 20 years..the absolute worst thing for resale value is to cut one up like this!! Working at Lazy Days at one time we hated to tell someone their trade was worth near nothing all because they painted and ripped out a dinette...Everyone thinks shabby shic is cool but ick!! As a dealer we cringe to walk in to see the furniture that came from the factory ripped out!! It means they get next to nothing on trade..
@Chris Reed, you were a salesman. I however am a user. I get my inspirations from the people I camp with, not profits in an RV lot. That provides the REAL value! SP
a fixer upper.....that's so cool. now you can make it into whatever you need/want. i did the same thing in a SCOTTY and i was very happy. lived in it for 4 yrs of college, parking it in a churchyard with free utilities in exchange for security and yard cleanup. saved a ton of money in the mountains of WV.
Congrats Slim. It was a hard choice, but, yay, more diy! I went the single axle 12 ft cargo way and did it while living in Winnipeg. I would have kept the water tank and supplemented with external water tanks, especially with the indoor and outdoor showers. I used a bucket with a toilet seat for my boondock toilet, a garbage bag inside and a bag of sawdust makes it manageable. Goes in a tent outside for use when with guests. A good composting toilet takes up more room but supposedly lasts longer between emptying, but they are pricey. On the good side, no more leaking! You will have condensation inside the camper even when it's just sitting. I didn't know you were an Albertan, used to go to Edmonton all the time when I was living in Yellowknife. I was sure you were from Ontario.
Oh still my beating heart! A Trillium ❤️. I bought a refurbished vintage 1976 one and adored “Bertie”. Unfortunately health issues required a different type of rig. I also paid full price for a needle in a haystack here in Ontario. She sold in under 24 hrs to a young family who lived hundreds of miles away. She is well loved still. Slim...after owning my RT for awhile and limited road miles I am convinced simpler is better. Unreliable gauges and stupidly engineered systems will never satisfy an owner who knows better. You got a goldmine my friend. So happy for you. 🥳🥳🥳
Hubby and me own a Taylor Coach, custom made in Millgrove Ontario..made with only what you want in it!!!
@@janebray9392 I find their product well made from watching their videos. However I wanted to pay for better spray-on insulation to replace the fiberglass type they use and they could not accommodate such request. Slim's move to buy locally is probably a wise one though.
I'm truly glad that you found something, Slim. Your camping style and mine are remarkably similar with a couple exceptions: I'm slightly claustrophobic and have a 75-pound dog. This trailer would absolutely not work for us, but I have no doubt that in a matter months you'll have all of us small camper people totally amazed. Congratulations!
Slim waiting a couple of months to have exactly what you want is definitely worth it. I love the trailer so far but can’t wait to see when it’s finished. Cheers!!!
F&T patience is a very rare and good skill to have
It's nice to watch someone following their dreams without all the opinion and political rhetoric.
Marley's Travels hard to find nowadays
I did the same with an old truck camper. I completely rebuilt it to what I wanted and needed and now she is perfect for me. Looking forward to see what you do.
These are my favorite kinds of videos. I love to watch people's thought process as they design their trailer/campers!
Yes!!! I have ordered a custom build, my own design, from Taylor Coach, and a lot of planning of how it would work for me...with only what I want in it!! So I have watched a lot of reno videos, and gleamed some good ideas!!!!
Congratulations brother! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your new camper! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations on the new trailer! It looks like a fun project. Can’t wait to see how you personalize it! Sad to see the Aliner go, but you really did get the most out of it.
Take as long as you need to get your ideal trailer, Slim. We're not going anywhere. After all, you are one of a kind in that you have a God giving gift that in unique in every way!!!
I think you're going to have so much fun, making this trailer the way you want it. You're right. The manufacturers put entirely too much junk, then raise the price accordingly. Better to do it your way.
Slim, BEST OF LUCK. you have the right idea. Build it to what you want. looking forward to your progress I enjoy all your episodes.
Love the Outback and the potential it holds for you, Slim. You made an excellent choice. Looking forward to seeing your progress with it.
Love it! Good choice Slim. Especially when you pull into a campground on a rainy night and all you have to do is jump in your camper. Have fun with your new camper. I'll be watching you.
When it all fell in place so harmoniously, you know it's the right one! Congratulations!
Your new camper looks great! I so look forward to watching your journey with the build of your new camper.
Thanks Slim, I am happy for you, and I am excited to see your “finished” product. Can’t wait to join you on your adventures. You are my inspiration to downsize my RV and travel this beautiful continent we live on.
Congratulations, Slim! Hope you'll have plenty of fun and many exciting trips with your new trailer!
I don't own a trailer or an RV, I have never owned, nor do I ever plan on owning one. All of that being said, I couldn't wait to see what Slim got!!!
I will stay in a hotel as I dont camp out enough to warrant the expenditure. Mr. Potato has his own version of comfort and seems to do a good job putting it together.
SP, I love your DIY videos! Looking forward to every one. 👋
Slim, I think you'll be very happy with your Outback once you get it reconfigured to suit your needs. I've owned two of the original Trilliums, manufactured in Burnaby, BC (with the distinctive triskele molded into the door) and loved both of them.
I like how you made it custom to your needs. A place to feel snug and secure. You also have room for things that make camping more enjoyable. Good choice.. Not even my camper and i can feel that joy.
I cant wait to see your trailer completely Slimmed Out!
I love your new trailer! I can't wait to see how you change it. You are so handy and creative that you will have it ready for a lot of new adventures! Very nice. I can't wait for your next video.
YES !! , Slim is Back ! and there's a Lot more to come, oh Goody.....
Congratulations on your new acquisition. Looking forward to the build and your new adventures.
Excellent choice, my friend! Team Fiberglass Trailers ! 🤙 We love our Escape 15B, the fiberglass mold looks identical to the Trillium. You will love your awesome little trailer, it has a great floorplan. We look forward to following your customizations, modifications & most of all your adventures in this little gem! Congrats on this awesome, hard to come by find!
Fantastic Slim! It will be worth the wait for all of us! Looking forward to the DIY and that first adventure!
Wow, LOVE the new trailer! Going to be a super project.
Nice! Congratulations. I personally cannot wait to see the magic you do with this. Here's to many, many more videos and your new Trillium
It's SO GOOD to see you again!! GOOD CHOICE on the Trillum; I look forward to the (your) changes; the trailer will be transformed, I'm sure; your ideas are original & original. AGAIN, it's good to see you!! 😃🙃👣
Can't wait! Excited for you as well! ☺️
Congrats, Slim! Looks like your hard work and patience paid off. Can't wait to see how the work progresses on the modifications.
Congratulations, very happy for you. May you have health to enjoy it and can’t wait to see the next instalments and your adventures with the new camper.
So excited you've found your "new" project, Slim; I look forward to seeing your mods (you're super creative!). The new galley will be a great improvement. Y'all Be Safe!
Excellent Slim. Really like the direction of the new camper and am looking forward to it's progress.
Congratulations on the new trailer! Personally I think your build videos are the best part of your channel and I'm looking forward to seeing what you make of it. You're quite the engineer!
Isn’t it amazing how things can fall exactly into place at exactly the right minute? Your patience and perseverance were rewarded. Congratulations on your purchase, Slim. It’s going to be great viewing as we follow the transformation from almost to perfect.
Good luck and many miles in the SliMium!
Enjoy the journey and reward for your own rebuilding efforts. I recently finished rebuilding a 2004 30 foot class a with 18,000 miles. It is now literally a "muscle motorhome" like a "muscle car." No exaggeration. No expense was spared on high performance mechanical upgrades, paint, furnature etc. People line up and take pictures and ask questions when they see it. It's been fun. I believe you will have and enjoy the same experience I did.
I’m glad to see that you found a trailer you can customized to your needs. Can’t wait to see how it evolves in the coming months. 👍
I can't believe that I am more excited by Slim getting a new camper and whats to come than I was when I got my teardrop. Looking forward to see how you Inspector gadget this thing...Excellent. I do wish it had more ground clearance for you.
Congrats Slim! I dig the new camper. Looking forward to seeing all your mods.
Congrats on finding the Trillium! I've admired those for a while. Excited to see how you make it your own!
Congratulations on your new home!!!! Thank you for your wisdom on trailers. I know you've heard this many of times. But you inspire me by giving me the courage to be adventurous. Have fun remodeling your home. Happy Trails from Grandma Horn!!
This has me more excited than anything you could have ordered new. I love seeing what you create, gives me ideas for my own little rv.
I agree 110%.
Great little campertrailer you've got there. A good basic unit to add on to, and get it in the configuration you need. I look forward to seeing what you will do with it. With you all the way. Be safe.
This is Great..! You are back in your element. Creating, designing and living how you want to live. Bring on the adventure, can't wait to follow along.
Congratulations 👍🏼👍🏼. Now comes the fun part...watching you build it out👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. ☮️💜😺
I like that camper. I’m looking forward to your new videos.
Congratulations slim on your new RV ....... the beginning of new adventures!
Great looking trailer Slim. Can't wait to see it when it is done.
Glad you found your new travel home, glad you found what you were looking for. Looking forward to more adventures with Slim.... oh yeah!!
Best wishes on your new home.
Thank you! Figuring out what I need/want is exactly the problem as I have only done tent camping in the past. I know it will be largely off grid. Your videos are so helpful so thank you SP.
David
Nice choice Slim! Congratulations!
Looking forward to end result. I generally agree with all (Well, almost all) of your ideas. But you know a lot more about this stuff than myself, so I always learn from you. And, take your time; we’re not going anywhere.
WooHoo! Slim is off and running! Great choice methinks. Thanks for the update...
Slim! Glad to see you finally got a trailer. Looking forward to your updates on the work progress! I can't wait! Please keep posting updates!
It looks perfect for you! And I can't wait to see your 1st outing video. The ones between now and then will be huge fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along.
So looking forward to the updates. Having purchased a fibreglass buss to live in, I hope to get some tips for my build. Congratulations on you new home. As an Alberta resident born and raised, I appreciate any Company you select. 👏🏽🇨🇦🙏🏼🚌🙏🏼🇨🇦👏🏽
Welcome to the fiberglass world! We have a 17' Casita. We'll be watching carefully to see what ideas we can swipe:)
So excited for you. Can't wait!!!👏👏👏
What Luck!!!! You saved yourself thousands💖
When we moved from Ontario to BC in '74, my father bought a boler. It had the front couch which turned into bunks, and they put a small porta-potti inside. It was a fantastic trailer, and we all loved it. They sold it in the mid 1980's, and that sale still comes up as a bone of contention; my family would have loved it too, and to get one in the condition that ours was in, is crazy money!!!
This is going to be good - I like your build videos a lot!
Congrats and yay !
Congratulations! I bought an older class c and we have taken out the heater(replaced with a wave 3) microwave is now storage and broken frig ,now I have a shelf for pots and pans and a really nice cooler on locking wheels. And of course we rebuilt roof and top bunk area! We don't feel bad at all, we're making it work for us.
Exciting times 😁 if this were mine, I'd take this opportunity to insulate it all well. Can't wait to see how she comes along
Very good point.
We are looking forward to seeing your new trailer evolve! We hope it brings you many happy trips.
Congratulations on your new trailer , I can't wait to see it done.
Enjoyed so much your seemingly constant tinkering exploits, in regard to upgrades & repairs required by your old, more demanding rig. Makes me wonder if this new set up will keep throwing new & interesting challenges at you as well. Good luck & safe travels with it.
Exciting! Cant wait to watch the progress and learn a few things! I love that little trailer and the potential.
Good choice!
I agree with your customization plans given your particular style of camping. I'd 86 the small front table for more space, storage or bath.
The end of one era (farewell A-Liner) now the start of an exciting new era 👍🏻
Happy you finally got your trailer! Hopefully the inside doesn't take too long and you will be on the road in no time. Goodluck! Can't wait for the next vid
Fun, fun, fun. Are you going to keep your brilliant little wood stove?
Great choice, Slim! I immediately went to their website and checked them out. I'm sure they'll meet all your needs and beyond, being such a small company (it seems). And Canadian, all the more reason to choose that one! Can't wait to see the end results!
Slim you are a true minimalist without creature comforts. 👊👍😎
Bird Man Just goes to show how little it takes to make a man happy. Unfortunately, women can’t grasp this concept.
Karl K Haha! Average hairy man has a bottle of shampoo and a bar of soap. Nonhairy man, a bar of soap. Bring in a woman and the product list goes to about 137.
Karl K and John Clark, mostly true but not always, I own a lot less than my husband. After every backpacking trip I usually find more stuff that is not beautiful or is not useful and end up passing stuff on.
Anita Simmons When we are RV camping, if my wife can bring it, she does. When backpacking, I am definitely the pack rat. Thanks for joining in!
I'm soo happy for you and your new trailer. Well deserved!
Great choice SPH! Now you can customize it for your needs.
Waiting for what you want is well worth it, Slim! I can't wait to see what you do with the new trailer, it gives us all something to really look forward to! Loved the video, as always.
Good Morning Slim. Awesome camper. Blessings
I'm very glad for you that you found an alternative. It looks like it's going to fit your needs just right when you get it all done.
Love the new trailer. Can’t wait to see it progress.
Can’t wait for all your future videos showing the trailer’s transformation!
Congrats! I like the shape of the rig!
I think he saved himself some future pain. We may take for granted how relatively easily it is to raise the roof on the A-Liner. But when a shoulder goes bum for a while (and you're going solo) I imagine it can be a helluva task! That's a step he no longer has to take.
It's going to be great to see you do your magic on your new trailer. You jumped right into the alterations. Lots of luck with your new home.
Love the new trailer. Can’t wait to see you camping in it.
In my opinion you’ve made a good choice. You have the perfect shell to build your own RV. I love that it has an awning too. Remember to repack the wheel bearings before you hit the road.
I like that one can stand throughout, and it doesn't require any setup to get in. Just open the door. Much better especially in bad wx.
Size, weight?
Love the new little camper! I hope the build goes by fast for you! Safe travels!
-Thomas
the scary into cracked me up. i'm a fan! new adventures for you and i will follow along.thank you for sharing
Love it and the fact when finished it will be what YOU want. Everything takes “time” but keep in mind the end goal. Don’t worry your viewers will always stick with you. The trouble with society today is that a lot of people live in a McDonalds world. This is one of the reasons many like myself are turning to “van life” because we want to slow down and enjoy the journey. Take time to appreciate the process.
Perfect music eeee eeee eeee!
Slim that was weird to rip out a perfectly good interior yet that clearly is the best route for you. This will be fun to watch the process.
I agree. I shuddered at the idea of ripping out things that are in good condition. And there are two tables right next to the galley, so why remove a sink? Or a board could have been put over the sink, if you insist. But it's Slim's van, and no doubt he will make a good job of it.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- I have an 18' Rpod. It was probably 5 years before I felt ok to remodel and make it my personal bohemian style. When dometic fridge died bought a nIce cooler which holds a good week. And I took bathroom door off. Curtain works fine.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- I have bought and sold RV's for over 20 years..the absolute worst thing for resale value is to cut one up like this!! Working at Lazy Days at one time we hated to tell someone their trade was worth near nothing all because they painted and ripped out a dinette...Everyone thinks shabby shic is cool but ick!! As a dealer we cringe to walk in to see the furniture that came from the factory ripped out!! It means they get next to nothing on trade..
@Chris Reed, you were a salesman. I however am a user. I get my inspirations from the people I camp with, not profits in an RV lot. That provides the REAL value! SP
@@chrisreed26 that's a fact,but somehow you seemed to miss Slim's point
Congratulations on your new rig, and doing it over your way. I hear the excitement in your voice. Can’t wait to see the changes. 👍👍👍
Looking forward to the finish product! Good find as well those fiberglass trailer are very durable! Cheers!
Great to see you back again. Look forward to the adventures in the new trailer.
Nice choice, very interesting watching you add your own personal touch. I hope there will be room for your ammo stove.
a fixer upper.....that's so cool. now you can make it into whatever you need/want. i did the same thing in a SCOTTY and i was very happy. lived in it for 4 yrs of college, parking it in a churchyard with free utilities in exchange for security and yard cleanup. saved a ton of money in the mountains of WV.
So how does the frame look? I was going to buy one a few years ago but all of them had rusted frames. I live in Ottawa.
He already knows a welder...with the Trillium factory close they will have parts too.
Congrats Slim. It was a hard choice, but, yay, more diy! I went the single axle 12 ft cargo way and did it while living in Winnipeg. I would have kept the water tank and supplemented with external water tanks, especially with the indoor and outdoor showers. I used a bucket with a toilet seat for my boondock toilet, a garbage bag inside and a bag of sawdust makes it manageable. Goes in a tent outside for use when with guests. A good composting toilet takes up more room but supposedly lasts longer between emptying, but they are pricey.
On the good side, no more leaking! You will have condensation inside the camper even when it's just sitting.
I didn't know you were an Albertan, used to go to Edmonton all the time when I was living in Yellowknife. I was sure you were from Ontario.
Going to be following along and enjoying heck out of any mods/etc. that evolve! Sure looks like a good all-season choice to me.