It Started as a Kitchen Reno- Project Boler

[Luis]

Shine, shine! Great work Ian.

[Ian G.]

Thank you Luis
Today It comes out of the garage, need to restock all the interior items then it gets a wash and wax ready for our first adventure.

I know I have not posted as many pictures as I should have. During the final assembly I came up with a few ideas and added a few additional items. I think you will find these "fun"
Pictures of our completed project (as if any project is ever completely finished) will follow very soon.

[D Davis]

Great ideas and great work Ian, as I knew it would be from you.

[Ian G.]

Some finished shots of the outside.











I will post interior shots shortly

[D Davis]

It's so beautiful, Ian.

[sooveroo]

Oh my gosh! Just came on to post pics of my little reno, and now am second guessing the wisdom of that. I am pretty proud of my little egg, given my knowledge base to start with, but this is GORGEOUS!


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[Ian G.]

Thank you Diane and Suvi
You SHOULD be proud of your egg. each one is unique, different and beautiful.
I looked at what you have done to your Boler Suvi and it is sooo cute

[Ian G.]

I cannot quite say it is finished but all that is left are some very minor finishing touch-ups that were either not completed or areas that took on some wear.

Here are the interior pictures

Dinette with table removed




Dinette towards kitchen (table removed)


From doorway towards kitchen

[Ian G.]

I read somewhere that a beaded curtain will keep bugs out, not sure how true it is but I love the way it looks.

[slavandheather]

Just a work of art!

Question about the Scamp hinges: are they pretty identical to original Boler ones and can be mounted in the same shell/door location or does the location need adjustment for any reason? Thanks!

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by slavandheather

Just a work of art!

Question about the Scamp hinges: are they pretty identical to original Boler ones and can be mounted in the same shell/door location or does the location need adjustment for any reason? Thanks!

The Scamp hinges line up to the door holes only, the set-back on the body side is considerably more, plus they use 3 bolts on the body side.

I relocated the hinges completely. I placed the upper hinge 1/3 of the way down the door and the lower hinge 2/3 down. With the new hinge location the door fully opens without the edge hitting the belly band, it lays flat against it.
The 2 small rubber bumpers protect the door and molding

[slavandheather]

Awesome, thanks so much for your help on this!

Slav

[Lizzzys]

I just read (and watched) the whole thing from start to finish. I have only one question.... how does your wife feel about sister wives??

In seriousness, you really rocked this overhaul; I'm totally impressed! :

Liz

[Ian G.]

Just arrived home from my first trip in the "completed" Boler, 3300 km.
Had a fantastic time traveling down the Oregon coast to the Oregon Gathering, over 100 fiberglass trailers there, some great units and made lots of new life long friends.

The trailer performed perfectly, everything worked and didn't have any problems. Unfortunately on this trip I traveled solo (Joan couldn't join me) which gave me time to look at lots of trailers, and even more dangerous, gave me time to think.... There are a few new modifications in the works albeit minor. I guess Joan has lost me again for a while



Next trip, the Manitoba Bolerama

[Humpty]

Originally Posted by Ian G.

So far I have cut new front and rear windows from Polycarbonate (commonly called Lexan) and got them installed. I used new rubber mouldings that are is single piece design with an integrated lock strip rather than the original 2 piece design, a very clean look

Great thread, lots of helpful information. Where did you locate the window moulding, and does this profile have a particular name?

[SouthwestOregon201]

Ian, you were a wonderful addition to the gathering. Your Boler was one of my most sought after goals to witness and I was indeed satisfied. From your seminars to your pleasant demeanor, everyone enjoyed you.

Safe travels.
Your neighbor in A-29
Dave Heffner
Roseburg, OR

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by Humpty

Great thread, lots of helpful information. Where did you locate the window moulding, and does this profile have a particular name?

This molding is called "one piece locking window gasket", a main supplier is TrimLoc. You will need a profile that fits 1/8" edge and 3/16"-1/4" glass.
Here is an example" LK987 - One-Piece Locking Gaskets - Trim-Lok "

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by SouthwestOregon201

Ian, you were a wonderful addition to the gathering. Your Boler was one of my most sought after goals to witness and I was indeed satisfied. From your seminars to your pleasant demeanor, everyone enjoyed you.

Safe travels.
Your neighbor in A-29
Dave Heffner
Roseburg, OR

Thank you Dave.
Everyone was fantastic, I really enjoyed the drive, the Oregon Gathering and our chats. I was also impressed with the work you had done on your Compact 1 ... now I want to see your Compact II.

Happy Camping

[Luis]

Originally Posted by Ian G.

This molding is called "one piece locking window gasket", a main supplier is TrimLoc. You will need a profile that fits 1/8" edge and 3/16"-1/4" glass.
Here is an example" LK987 - One-Piece Locking Gaskets - Trim-Lok "

Hello Ian, great show off in Oregon I hear!

Question for you on this locking gasket for the fixed front and back windows:

How did you terminate the inside of the trim, if this spec is for 1/8" I assume, did you install the seal "over" your insulation layer and your liner? or how!?

do you have some pictures to show?

I am concerned this is a very Finished spot and the solution needs to be neat...
Much appreciated,
Luis

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by Luis

Hello Ian, great show off in Oregon I hear!

Question for you on this locking gasket for the fixed front and back windows:

How did you terminate the inside of the trim, if this spec is for 1/8" I assume, did you install the seal "over" your insulation layer and your liner? or how!?

do you have some pictures to show?

I am concerned this is a very Finished spot and the solution needs to be neat...
Much appreciated,
Luis

This molding is a replacement option for the original 2 piece locking gasket used for the front and rear acrylic widows. The fiberglass around the window is about 1/8" thick, you install this molding right over the ensulite insulation attached to the shell, yes this has a total thickness over 1/8" but there are 2 factors to consider; 1) the insulation will compress to almost nothing; 2) the actual window thickness is 3/16" so the wider body thickness is compensated in the thinner window section. With the seal over the insulation the look is excellent and the seal is water tight.

I can take picture tomorrow and post them.