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10-19-2017, 05:41 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Susan
Trailer: 1975 Boler 13'
Prince Edward Island
Posts: 15
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What best to do with unwanted items
I need advice please,
Finally getting started on reno's to our 1975 13' Boler and plan on making the bunks into a permanent seating area with table. So I have an original green bunk set up in vgc and only a small house with no where to store it. Any thoughts on the best way to go. I am loathe to part with it but feel that we will never use it again ourselves, should I sell it or keep it in case the trailer gets sold one day ?
Is it even an item that someone might want ? Lots more questions to come I'm sure.
Thanks
Susan
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10-19-2017, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: Was A-Liner now 13f Scamp
Missouri
Posts: 3,209
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susan at 75 I have had to learn there are limits to our storage ambitions!!
bob
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10-19-2017, 07:06 AM
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Member
Name: James
Trailer: Trillium 4500
New Jersey
Posts: 82
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Susan,
I imagine the condition of your camper and quality of the renovation will impact resale far more than if you still have the bunk. People seemed pretty excited about front dinettes (but maybe i am wrong).
I'd ask myself:
1) how distant is the likely hood of it getting used again,
2) How likely is it that the item will get damaged while stored and lose value/usefulness (ripped, torn, moldy, rodents...),
3) and how much of an irritant will it become using that storage space and keeping the bunk protected?
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10-19-2017, 07:31 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,912
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It's possible to create a front dinette and leave the bunk/backrest in place, making it a 3-way set-up: sofa, dinette, and bunks. It works if your Boler has the porta-potty recess under the front sofa; not all do.
Something like this* might actually increase the resale value!
*not mine; taken from a sale ad for my "Ideas" folder
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10-19-2017, 08:16 AM
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#5
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Junior Member
Name: Susan
Trailer: 1975 Boler 13'
Prince Edward Island
Posts: 15
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Thank you all so much, I do like the back still in place, had not thought of that. I am a recycler/upcycler so always struggle with getting rid of 'stuff' that's perfectly good
My next problem is that some of the seam tape has been restuck with some horrid brown glue so I have a piece about 9" long in two places with the tape still attached. I have stripped the rest of the seams and plan on filling them this week before repainting the inside. I have tried all sorts to remove it, goo gone, brake cleaner etc but it will not budge !
Susan
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10-19-2017, 08:18 AM
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#6
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Junior Member
Name: Susan
Trailer: 1975 Boler 13'
Prince Edward Island
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k0wtz
susan at 75 I have had to learn there are limits to our storage ambitions!!
bob
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Bob at seventy I haven't but should !!
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10-19-2017, 11:34 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Name: Kelly
Trailer: Trails West
Oregon
Posts: 3,046
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You can try 3M adhesive remover, available at auto parts stores. You can also try warming the glue up with a hair dryer to see it if will soften it enough to pull it off.
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10-19-2017, 01:07 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: Was A-Liner now 13f Scamp
Missouri
Posts: 3,209
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susan I hve 5 autos 3 tractore assorted tractor stuff a 4 wheeler other stuff considered junk. I have to have a huge leaf blower and 3 backpack blowers just for the leaves. my upstairs is loaded with ham radiio stuff walls are full of display telegraph keys dear heads I must start considering my last move we have lived here 41 years.
I was at the back specialist they had a whole bunch of items against me in the health realm I surely must be dead after reading it. Depressing!
It really is ridiculous the junk I have I hate to think about disposing of it I must I must I must time is coming. Maybe soon!
bob
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10-19-2017, 01:30 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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If you throw them away today, you will need them next week.
If you dont throw them away today, you will store them forever.
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10-19-2017, 02:20 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Name: Peter
Trailer: G30 Elite Class C
British Columbia
Posts: 1,509
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k0wtz
susan I hve 5 autos 3 tractore assorted tractor stuff a 4 wheeler other stuff considered junk. I have to have a huge leaf blower and 3 backpack blowers just for the leaves. my upstairs is loaded with ham radiio stuff walls are full of display telegraph keys dear heads I must start considering my last move we have lived here 41 years.
I was at the back specialist they had a whole bunch of items against me in the health realm I surely must be dead after reading it. Depressing!
It really is ridiculous the junk I have I hate to think about disposing of it I must I must I must time is coming. Maybe soon!
bob
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on't worry Bob the next guy will curse you and throw it all out and you won't be there to stop him, or he could be a hoarder like you.
Stude
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10-19-2017, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Kathleen (Kai: ai as in wait)
Trailer: Amerigo FG-16 1973 "Peanut"
Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, Washington
Posts: 2,566
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Darwin
Ain't it the truth!
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10-19-2017, 03:42 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Puget Sound, WA
Posts: 1,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Susanfromtheisland
I need advice please,
Finally getting started on reno's to our 1975 13' Boler and plan on making the bunks into a permanent seating area with table. So I have an original green bunk set up in vgc and only a small house with no where to store it. Any thoughts on the best way to go. I am loathe to part with it but feel that we will never use it again ourselves, should I sell it or keep it in case the trailer gets sold one day ?
Is it even an item that someone might want ? Lots more questions to come I'm sure.
Thanks
Susan
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Susan,
I am not crystal clear on what parts you have there.
When I had some extra Casita cushions on hand Jon wisely suggested that I discard the foam and keep the covers. (I ended up selling the trailer and gave the whole works to the new owners.)
My point is to ask whether there some particular hardware or part(s) that might be "important" for a future owner? That way, you could reduce how much you actually keep and store, and let the rest of it go.
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10-19-2017, 07:13 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: Scamp 13
California
Posts: 1,890
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If your dealing with cushions trace them on paper or take good measurements. Then remove the foam and dispose of the foam. Then fold up the covers with your measurements and put them in one of those vacuum bags and suck them flat now storage is easy. You just keep the important parts.
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10-19-2017, 09:21 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Name: Jann
Trailer: Casita
Colorado
Posts: 1,307
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Susanfromtheisland
Thank you all so much, I do like the back still in place, had not thought of that. I am a recycler/upcycler so always struggle with getting rid of 'stuff' that's perfectly good
My next problem is that some of the seam tape has been restuck with some horrid brown glue so I have a piece about 9" long in two places with the tape still attached. I have stripped the rest of the seams and plan on filling them this week before repainting the inside. I have tried all sorts to remove it, goo gone, brake cleaner etc but it will not budge !
Susan
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Get some paint brush cleaner. Found it removes hardened paint in a brush after it has laid around for a long time. Used it to remove stuff the wouldn't budge otherwise.
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