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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By Roy Massen
great idea!

Steve, love the sliding table idea on the dinette! Thank you
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By Roy Massen
thank you for some good memories of my restoration

Gerry,

I have a blog of my restoration about 10 years ago but it is not as detailed as some of the great informative restorations I found here on Fiberglass RV. They helped me a ton as I worked...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Roy Massen
Fiberglass RVs do great at Burning man

https://www.artechweb.com/images/myboler2.jpg

I took my Boler there many years. They do take a good cleaning after but make a great home on the playa. I had both solar and a backup generator when...
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Roy Massen
Thank you

Mary, I see it in the post on the forum too.

So I assume that when a person hit preview when making up the post so they can see and proof it, a picture does not show up in that window. Just...
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Roy Massen
does a photo show up in the preview or just the html tag?

If I made a mistake in how I posted it and someone fixed it please let me know for the future. Roy
Forum: General Chat 01-14-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Roy Massen
Getting back online and the road someday

I have been off the road caring from my elders a few years but am now able to get back all things Boler. I finally posted a couple updates to my blog showing the damage from the Kincade fire to my...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-16-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,041
Posted By Roy Massen
Mike Just made a small donation. Been off...

Mike

Just made a small donation. Been off the road and haven't checked in much the last few years, family matters. But want you to be here when I get a chance to get back into the Boler... Glad...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,991
Posted By Roy Massen
I started with a 65 watt panel and simple...

I started with a 65 watt panel and simple controller and volt meter and 2 deep cycle golfcart batteries. Since I am 100% electric (including the danfrost 12 volt fridge) I was finding I would run out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-22-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,262
Posted By Roy Massen
I purchased mine from Real Goods...

I purchased mine from Real Goods https://www.realgoods.com/category/solar+po...-controllers.do (https://www.realgoods.com/category/solar+power/batteries-controllers.do) The have a large collection of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-15-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,853
Posted By Roy Massen
I wanted to go electric / solar and not have a...

I wanted to go electric / solar and not have a propane fridge. So purchased one of the small low energy use Tundra 12 volt refrigerators ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,619
Posted By Roy Massen
Curiosity has the best of me. I think the cut...

Curiosity has the best of me. I think the cut out shape of the fiberglass bench is great! ( mine in the full across one) What was the cut out for back then. Was the table there or just an opening?...
Forum: General Chat 08-13-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,341
Posted By Roy Massen
> Some thing like this Roy. Yes! Your...

> Some thing like this Roy.

Yes!

Your photo is great and what is left of mine look just like that. Base with 4 sides goinf up to the screen. It is in good shape (even the screen) and I think...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,341
Posted By Roy Massen
Hi everyone, I have been away from things for a...

Hi everyone, I have been away from things for a while but got a chance to get back to my Boler and need something. The person who I purchased it from took the top off of the original 9 inch metal...
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,034
Posted By Roy Massen
My Trailer size -------13' Boler Tow rig Make...

My Trailer size -------13' Boler
Tow rig
Make ------------------Isuzu
Model------------------Trooper II 1986
Eng size ---------------4 cylinder
Stick or Auto ----------stick
2 wheel...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-18-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,978
Posted By Roy Massen
Hi, My used Boler came with a 60 watt panel...

Hi,

My used Boler came with a 60 watt panel fixed on the roof, and that worked great for lights, etc. But when I added an electric fridge (danfrost low power compressor) I realized I needed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,291
Posted By Roy Massen
James, Very kool, I know now why I saved the...

James,

Very kool, I know now why I saved the metal bracket strip on the outside of the trailer when re-gelcoated the body. You have me thinking I should put it back on and make a table that I can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-19-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,291
Posted By Roy Massen
I just used oak plywood and ironed on the heat...

I just used oak plywood and ironed on the heat glue wood trim that comes by the roll (al little wider than the plywood). The extra width easily trims off with a razor knife like I use to open boxes...
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 15,539
Posted By Roy Massen
Well I posted Oct of last year that I had...

Well

I posted Oct of last year that I had loaned my Boler to a friend that was pulling the roof off his house, etc. while he remodeled. Thought I was safe since I was delivering it and he wouldn't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,292
Posted By Roy Massen
> Did it fix the sag. Did the door fit...

> Did it fix the sag. Did the door fit properly.

I replaced the hinges with the Scamp ones on my boler and that helped some but to remove the gap at the bottom of the door I removed and...
Forum: General Chat 04-16-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By Roy Massen
Eric, My Boler Blog is at...

Eric,

My Boler Blog is at https://www.artechweb.com/boler.html
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,649
Posted By Roy Massen
yes I had one under the fridge along with a...

yes I had one under the fridge along with a couple more under the sink cabinet and one in the middle of the floor to the support.

also - one rivet under one of the wooden pieces used to make the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-15-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,571
Posted By Roy Massen
David I found the 2 rubber/moulding items at...

David

I found the 2 rubber/moulding items at Interstate Metal Fabricators (503) 786-8860. (got their info from Hehr windows)

The backframe gasket originally used was their item # 009-101.
...
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 15,539
Posted By Roy Massen
The thing that made it easier to loan this time...

The thing that made it easier to loan this time was that I drove it over to his place and will be picking it up... I agree that letting someone else hook her up and drive off would be a very...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 15,539
Posted By Roy Massen
I remember this topic and the considerations...

I remember this topic and the considerations about loaning out our trailers but decided to take a leap of faith and loan my boler to a good friend that is remodeling his home when the roof was off ...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-19-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 61,994
Posted By Roy Massen
I found a new unbreakable french press (acrylic)...

I found a new unbreakable french press (acrylic) at the kitchen store lately and a a;; metal 12 oz one that is a commuter mug at the same time at Starbucks. And for expresso I use an old stove top...
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Roy Massen
I like the clever bar door for the thin space at...

I like the clever bar door for the thin space at the bottom of the closet. Maximumizing space is a boler tradition.

Can't wait to see more!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,045
Posted By Roy Massen
Paula D >So If I try sanding the countertop...

Paula D

>So If I try sanding the countertop as you suggest,

You could try just the 1000 paper wet as a polishing tool that will take just a little of the gelcoat off and hopefully the burns...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,045
Posted By Roy Massen
Paula D I have read here that others have...

Paula D

I have read here that others have painted successfully, You could patch with a little bondo type filler first. (you might be able to polish/sand out the stains with some 1000 grit wet...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,593
Posted By Roy Massen
I finally tackeled the wireing mess. Installed...

I finally tackeled the wireing mess. Installed new LED tail light modules, fuse box, etc. I had the tow wired for the 4 wire system so stayed with that. The tail light sockets were corroded so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,161
Posted By Roy Massen
Brian Mine looked like had been painted...

Brian

Mine looked like had been painted originally but when it finally snapped in two from all the cacking and corrosion I had a new one made. Not wanting to have to go through that again I had...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-18-2006, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,523
Posted By Roy Massen
Benny Great thanks for the response. I was...

Benny

Great thanks for the response. I was thinking this might be a way but was hopefull that there was something that I jsut wasn't seeing. You think that when they made the windows that they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,523
Posted By Roy Massen
I need to repair one on the Jalousie window...

I need to repair one on the Jalousie window cranks on the side of my Boler. Think I remember seeing a post here the showed how they removed the old crank box, etc. but haven't been able to find in...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,447
Posted By Roy Massen
Brian I put one of the new 12 volt fridges...

Brian

I put one of the new 12 volt fridges with the danfrost compressor in my Boler and run it completely off the solar. I did keep the vent to the outside that was there for the propane one that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Roy Massen
Got to pull a window and replace the gasket but...

Got to pull a window and replace the gasket but don't wnat to use rivets this time. What is the best way to waterproof nut and bolts you experience?

black rubber washer or the white nylon ones?...
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,110
Posted By Roy Massen
I tried to choose "other" for my previous trailer...

I tried to choose "other" for my previous trailer (got error messges until I marked something in that choice)

But suggest that someone add none as a choice since my Boler is my first trailer.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By Roy Massen
I got this resource from Hehr when I was looking...

I got this resource from Hehr when I was looking for rubber moulding for my windows. In fact a guy that has worked there for 30 years knew what I wanted right off from a photo I sent. Appears to be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 105,737
Posted By Roy Massen
Hi I am looking for the vinyl piping that is...

Hi

I am looking for the vinyl piping that is attached to the awning and slides into the rail. Want to replace my old awning and it looks like it has been sewn acouple of times.

Anyone know of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-16-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,461
Posted By Roy Massen
Hello I started with with a 75 watt pannel...

Hello

I started with with a 75 watt pannel mounted on the roof of my Boler but have added another pannel that I can plug in and set up somewhere in the sun when I park my trailer in the shade so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-06-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,518
Posted By Roy Massen
Ryan I chose to re-finish in my restoration....

Ryan

I chose to re-finish in my restoration. Since I was going to surface them with oak venere I was able to clean up the 4 worn edges by trimming about 3/16 inch off them with my table saw. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,722
Posted By Roy Massen
Gigi I did spray a new gelcoat as part of my...

Gigi

I did spray a new gelcoat as part of my restoration.

It does require a spray gun that is able to handle the thicker medium. A gravity feed system doesn't really work but I purchased a gun...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,930
Posted By Roy Massen
Just got this message back from Heir window after...

Just got this message back from Heir window after questioning the via the web!

"Guess what! I just showed this picture to our head of engineering who has been with us for over 50 years. He says...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,321
Posted By Roy Massen
I found that it was the body that bowed and not...

I found that it was the body that bowed and not the door that changed shape on my 13ft Boler. I simply removed the square chrome support running vertically on the forward side of the door opening...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-19-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,781
Posted By Roy Massen
That's what I did and it worked. The way the...

That's what I did and it worked. The way the door is made it looked to me like it was most likely the body not the door that changed shape. So I took off the square chrome verticle support on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,551
Posted By Roy Massen
I can imagine making the pattern was more than a...

I can imagine making the pattern was more than a bit difficult - definatly worth the effort!

Roy
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-03-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,318
Posted By Roy Massen
What's a Bearing Buddy? Curious minds want...

What's a Bearing Buddy?

Curious minds want to know.......
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-23-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,318
Posted By Roy Massen
I got my 13" moons from Mooneyes in California...

I got my 13" moons from Mooneyes in California via the web; www.mooneyesusa.com
Their item # MC0513 and they are packaged as a set of 4 but they will break and sell you 2, my cost was 62.11...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-17-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By Roy Massen
Nancy Email me a postal mailing address and...

Nancy

Email me a postal mailing address and I will send you a couple of embroidered hats for prizes. Not sure I can get up there this year yet....

Roy roy@artechweb.com
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,993
Posted By Roy Massen
Sunny light showers during the day, caught this...

Sunny light showers during the day, caught this rainbow over the vineyard today

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And there is a light snow up the hill on Geysers Peak (only happens a couple of days a year)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-16-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,731
Posted By Roy Massen
Here are a couple of photos I took at the DeRose...

Here are a couple of photos I took at the DeRose Valentines gathering.

Nancy started us off with a toast

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And the bagpipers topped off the evenings entertainment

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Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-09-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,731
Posted By Roy Massen
It's looking good for me to get away - I should...

It's looking good for me to get away - I should be able to make it down sometime in the afternoon (from geyserville) I will bring a desert to share with no concern as to fat and calorie content! I...
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