Hello folks,

Long time lurker here.

I've always loved Bolers, they're a great match for my principal distraction, old Land Rovers.
My Boler has the typical issues so I've decided to do a complete refit.
Axle, paint, new wood interior etc.

I intend to shoot some simple video along the way, who knows how quick it'll get done.

The first installment is up at....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r17ZKSIxjp8

Cheers

Peter Knowles
Riverport Nova Scotia

OMG, Peter, this will be my favorite series on "tv"! I am a newbie, looking for a camper, with a husband who has no interest. So I'm on my own trying to learn. I've been reading alot about axles needing replaced, and wondered "what IS an axle, how do you replace it, etc.". You explained and showed it so well! I am encouraged. Please keep the episodes coming!!

Hi Vickie,

There is a lot of good info here on axle issues.

You can buy a new replacement axle here.....
http://www.fibreglass-rv.ca/index.html


But I'm more interrested in Roy in TO's approach......
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=34543

By the time you've read his excellent thread, you'll be an expert.

I knew this is what I wanted to do but it's nice to see it's been done, thanks Roy.

Another major issue with Bolers is poor design in a few structural spots.
One of the worst is at the forward, bottom of the door opening.
The bowed steel "frame" stops at the top of the gaucho platform and these trailers bow out at this point and seperate from the floor pan causing all sorts of grief.

Again Roy has addressed this problem as well here....
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=31131

Cheers
Peter

Thanks for the links (I think!) I have an idea---why don't you fix up a Boler for me, and I'll buy it!!!!

Here's part 2...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItx14gpAew

Got the frame out.

Peter

we too are adventuring in a complete renovation!!! Have watched your videos and are lookig forward to more. Are you able to explain your door fix a little more clearly. I know it is a major problem spot and we want to make sure we do what is necessary frame wise will we are building from scratch. any advice and pictures are greatly appreciated for this

Cheers

Ursula