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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-11-2007, 09:05 PM
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Portable catalytic heater
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6,581
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colin k
We run our black cat even while sleeping when its...
We run our black cat even while sleeping when its cold. We have the roof vent open a crack plus the gap under the door https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/shg.gif . In below 0...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-05-2007, 06:48 PM
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HELP! TT not grounded or is there a short?
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Posted By
colin k
Im thinking your gonna have to pull screws. It...
Im thinking your gonna have to pull screws. It might be less work to fish a new set of wires in and abandoning the old "screwed ones". Pun intended.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-30-2007, 10:10 AM
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ensolite repair
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3,412
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colin k
Have a look inside your cupboard under the stove...
Have a look inside your cupboard under the stove area. trim a piece of ensolite from this area where no one will see it. Make the patch nice then trace it to the area you want to replace. Cut out the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-29-2007, 06:33 PM
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Why you dont install laminate in a boler.
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7,151
Posted By
colin k
Thanks for the feedback on the cabinets. I am a...
Thanks for the feedback on the cabinets. I am a cabinet maker so i dont know if you would want to tackle this. All the cabinets and doors are made out of solid cherry hardwood. I had some floor left...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2007, 11:03 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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7,999
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colin k
Right here. ...
Right here.
https://www.caravancanada.com/home.asp
We cant do the propane thing Doug. We Like traditional wood fires and i carry a chain saw so if i need wood i go out and cut it. It has never not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2007, 10:54 PM
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Why you dont install laminate in a boler.
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7,151
Posted By
colin k
Good story for you. This summer we decided to...
Good story for you.
This summer we decided to head out to Halcyon hot springs In Nakusp B.C .My Boler had a regular pump sink where you pump up and down on the handle and water magically appears at...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2007, 05:11 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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7,999
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colin k
Trailer Goddess???...
Trailer Goddess??? https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/l31.gif https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/l31.gif ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2007, 10:44 PM
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29
portable gazebos in Canada??
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7,999
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colin k
I did lots of camping in Sask when i was a kid...
I did lots of camping in Sask when i was a kid (Kimbal lake). Probably some of my best childhood memories. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif
My dad had the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2007, 09:03 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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7,999
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colin k
Hi Robin. We checked Home depot and they did have...
Hi Robin. We checked Home depot and they did have one but was not in good condition. I think we may get ahold of an outfit in Coquitlam B.C to build us one. One of the problems i see with the cheaper...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2007, 10:27 AM
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Propane stove mod
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10,503
Posted By
colin k
I dont see your logic. Why not leave the existing...
I dont see your logic. Why not leave the existing stove and build a cover for it so you can use the counter.When you need a stove for the inside ,remove the cover. Assuming of course the inside stove...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2007, 06:14 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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7,999
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colin k
Thanks for the replies everyone.... Robin. What...
Thanks for the replies everyone.... Robin. What you have is what i am looking for. None available here at this time. We do have a revy here. I will check it out.
I dont mind sitting in the odd rain...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2007, 08:16 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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colin k
Yup. Human shelter. Four legs. A top composed of...
Yup. Human shelter. Four legs. A top composed of a waterproof material. Ez up. We did look at Walmart but nothing there. Will keep looking.
Thanks for the replies so far.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2007, 03:34 PM
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portable gazebos in Canada??
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colin k
Hi. We are looking for a portable gazzebo, not a...
Hi. We are looking for a portable gazzebo, not a screen room or tent. We want a basic shelter to keep the rain off yet will still get heat from a fire. We looked at Walmart, crappy tire, Zellers....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-29-2007, 10:06 AM
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Has Anyone Changed The Front Crank Stand to One With a Wheel??
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Posted By
colin k
I replaced my whole crank stand and it had a...
I replaced my whole crank stand and it had a wheel already. Only problem was now the stand was too high and you couldnt lower it enough to get the rear jacks down to the right height. So. I cut off...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-27-2007, 05:55 PM
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How To Lock A Boler
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5,816
Posted By
colin k
Faucher does not have a website as far as i know...
Faucher does not have a website as far as i know but i have a catalog at work and will find the handle and mechanism with part # and phone number if interested. We deal with another company (not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-26-2007, 07:35 PM
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How To Lock A Boler
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Posted By
colin k
You can buy a new lock and handle for your boler...
You can buy a new lock and handle for your boler and they are relatively inexpensive. Your model year had the basic twist handle lock with key. You can buy the lock and mechanism from "faucher"
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-26-2007, 06:57 PM
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ceiling fans, and batteries
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5,237
Posted By
colin k
The best success i have had with the fantastic...
The best success i have had with the fantastic fan is to have the fan drawing air out of the boler and having the windows opened a crack. It draws a cool breeze over your shoulders while sitting at...
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Classified Archives
05-06-2007, 06:49 PM
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Boler front decal for sale.
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1,841
Posted By
colin k
I recently repainted my boler and had 2 decals...
I recently repainted my boler and had 2 decals made for the front rock guard. One i used and my extra i will sell for what i paid. I paid $61 for both so i will sell the other for $30. It is about 10...
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General Chat
03-15-2007, 08:01 PM
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K&N Air Filters?
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4,298
Posted By
colin k
I used to run a K&N in my Tacoma until i decided...
I used to run a K&N in my Tacoma until i decided to pull off the rubber intake tube between the filter and the intake manifold. I discovered very fine silt/dust that got past the filter. I returned...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-01-2007, 10:17 PM
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37
carpet vs laminate
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7,320
Posted By
colin k
I put laminate in the boler last year because it...
I put laminate in the boler last year because it was cheap. Laminate stores always have specials on and you can pick it up for a song. I would'nt recommend it in a trailer. If you get it wet you...
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
02-12-2007, 10:15 PM
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This site doesn't remember me anymore
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2,530
Posted By
colin k
Donna. I have gone through my cookies, deleted...
Donna. I have gone through my cookies, deleted them, editted them etc. Nothing worked. But just now i tried something.
In another site i pasted www.fiberglassrv.com. Then i clicked on the link i...
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
02-12-2007, 09:55 PM
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3
sent items?
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1,761
Posted By
colin k
Thanks...
Thanks https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/61.gif
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
02-12-2007, 07:02 PM
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3
sent items?
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1,761
Posted By
colin k
So. I have a question. Lets say i PM a member and...
So. I have a question. Lets say i PM a member and he PMs me back. I check my inbox and yes. Theres a pm . So i check my sent items just incase i need to reread what i sent and there is nothing. Inbox...
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
02-12-2007, 06:58 PM
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This site doesn't remember me anymore
Views:
2,530
Posted By
colin k
Yup. The site doesnt remember me either. Its the...
Yup. The site doesnt remember me either. Its the only site on my computer that wont remember me and believe me i have tried every fix available. Deleting cookies, intenet options,allowing the site...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-04-2007, 09:36 PM
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15
12VDC Fridge
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3,644
Posted By
colin k
When I talked to the Trillium Trailer guys, Joe...
When I talked to the Trillium Trailer guys, Joe told me that it should run about 7 - 10 days on the 12volt without recharging the batteries (2 - 6 volt).
Hmmm. I doubt that very much. Too many...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-14-2006, 08:31 AM
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14
Keeping Door shut while traveling? Trillium 4500
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5,052
Posted By
colin k
I have a clasp latch on the bottom of my boler...
I have a clasp latch on the bottom of my boler door. When travelling you clasp it and it sucks the bottom of the door tight to the weatherstripping. Bolers are natorious for having a gap at the...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-09-2006, 10:16 PM
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36
Restore boler 78
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12,301
Posted By
colin k
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/...
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/OH.gif What was your reasoning in removing the glass and replacing with the gravelguard?Perhaps building cabinets where the window was?
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-09-2006, 07:38 PM
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36
Restore boler 78
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12,301
Posted By
colin k
Nice Job. Your boler doesnt have a front window?...
Nice Job. Your boler doesnt have a front window? Never seen one without until today.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies:
14
help with everything
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3,234
Posted By
colin k
Thanks Cindi. The cupboards are solid cherry...
Thanks Cindi. The cupboards are solid cherry hardwood fastened to the fiberglass from the inside with screws and construction adhesive. The backsplash is countertop laminate contact cemented to the...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2006, 07:36 AM
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14
help with everything
Views:
3,234
Posted By
colin k
5051 Heres my drop leaf. Works very well and...
5051
Heres my drop leaf. Works very well and attaches to the counter with a piano hinge.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-21-2006, 06:30 PM
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5
boler replacement axle in Canada?
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3,738
Posted By
colin k
Thanks very much....
Thanks very much. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-20-2006, 06:26 PM
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5
boler replacement axle in Canada?
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3,738
Posted By
colin k
My axle is pretty bagged but i am somewhat...
My axle is pretty bagged but i am somewhat attached to it. An aquaintance though wants to replace his axle on his boler. Where do you get a tortion bar axle in Canada? I have no idea .
Thanks....
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-18-2006, 10:11 PM
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24
Flooring in a moist climate
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5,693
Posted By
colin k
I installed floating laminate floor in my boler....
I installed floating laminate floor in my boler. I wouldnt recommend doing this if you go camping in the rain. The floor is still fine but any real moisture getting on the floor and not wiped up...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-15-2006, 10:21 PM
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9
Solar Power
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4,112
Posted By
colin k
The Coleman solar kits available at Costco in...
The Coleman solar kits available at Costco in Canada all have ICP solar panels. I have had mine for a few months and everything is A OK. They look to me like well built panels and i dont forsee any...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-16-2006, 01:25 PM
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2
Battery condition discrepancy
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1,664
Posted By
colin k
Hi. So i have a 55 watt solar array with a...
Hi. So i have a 55 watt solar array with a pathetically CHEEZY charge controller(thank you costco).
My charge controller has 3 led lights. The first light tells you you have 75% + battery charge....
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-15-2006, 07:41 PM
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108
Painting the exterior
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66,343
Posted By
colin k
I was going to spray my boler with marine grade...
I was going to spray my boler with marine grade enamel but it is SOOO thick i dont think my gun will do it. I painted a few test pieces with a brush , and the enamel evens right out so you dont even...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-11-2006, 06:59 PM
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9
Door handle and latch replacement for a '75 Boler
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4,008
Posted By
colin k
There are 3 rivets on top of the latch and 3...
There are 3 rivets on top of the latch and 3 rivets on the bottom. In between the rivets on top and bottom there is a spot weld holding the latch mechanism together. You can drill out the spot welds...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-10-2006, 11:45 PM
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15
Fantastic fan/vent in a boler.Danger???
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7,731
Posted By
colin k
Thanks everyone. Got it all sorted out and...
Thanks everyone. Got it all sorted out and installed. A 1 1/4 " shim on the outside of the fan/vent will allow the plastic trim to sit flush with the ceiling. Looks very neat and tidy. Now i dont...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-06-2006, 07:02 PM
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Fantastic fan/vent in a boler.Danger???
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7,731
Posted By
colin k
I got the knob sorted out. There is an extension...
I got the knob sorted out. There is an extension between the knob and the fan housing. The screw goes through the knob, through the extension and screws into the housing. By cutting a 1/2 inch out of...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-06-2006, 01:21 PM
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15
Fantastic fan/vent in a boler.Danger???
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7,731
Posted By
colin k
Thanks. I went to the lumber store and they only...
Thanks. I went to the lumber store and they only have 12 foot lengths of the plastic material. That would cost me $40. And i would have 10.5 feet left over....
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-06-2006, 11:25 AM
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Fantastic fan/vent in a boler.Danger???
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7,731
Posted By
colin k
May i ask what you used for a spacer? I was...
May i ask what you used for a spacer? I was thinking of heading to the lumber store and getting a board used for decking and ripping it down. It would be the plastic composite decking material not...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-06-2006, 10:26 AM
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Fantastic fan/vent in a boler.Danger???
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7,731
Posted By
colin k
So. I bought a fantastic fan to install in my...
So. I bought a fantastic fan to install in my Boler. After looking at it i notice that the knob to lift up the vent lid is situated closest to the center of the boler. The fan will need to hang down...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-04-2006, 07:21 PM
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Keeping the Fridge cool
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5,611
Posted By
colin k
I did a fan mod the other day as my fridge was...
I did a fan mod the other day as my fridge was not getting cold enough. I had a 4 inch fan used to cool my amps in my mustang and decided i could use that. I wired it directly off a relay in my...
Forum:
General Chat
07-02-2006, 07:06 PM
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Camper fridge or oven?
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1,978
Posted By
colin k
Yup. This is a norcold compressor fridge out of a...
Yup. This is a norcold compressor fridge out of a conversion van. I have a few fans in the mustang that i dont use anymore . They were used to cool my 2 amplifiers in the trunk when i was into big...
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General Chat
07-02-2006, 01:07 PM
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Camper fridge or oven?
Views:
1,978
Posted By
colin k
So. I installed a camper fridge in my boler....
So. I installed a camper fridge in my boler. AC/DC model no gas. In cooler weather it works fine. BUT. Here the temperature is hovering around 100 degrees F and the coldest my fridge will get is...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-23-2006, 08:50 PM
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Bolers pretty much done.
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8,545
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colin k
Polly doesnt ring a bell. ...
Polly doesnt ring a bell. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/53.gif
I was considering those very latches but my doors were not suitable. ...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-23-2006, 07:03 PM
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38
Bolers pretty much done.
Views:
8,545
Posted By
colin k
Shelley. There is no reason why you cant use...
Shelley. There is no reason why you cant use regular cabinet doors in your RV. If you want some built, you can have a cabinet shop build you some. Just give them the dimensions and rehang them...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-23-2006, 06:56 PM
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38
Bolers pretty much done.
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8,545
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colin k
Hi Andrew. My grad was in 82 ...
Hi Andrew. My grad was in 82 https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif Went to school in Summerland. But i hung out alot in Penticton since they roll up the sidewalks at 9...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-14-2006, 01:29 PM
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FRAME
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17,493
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colin k
The frame on my 73 was cracked or broken above...
The frame on my 73 was cracked or broken above the axle. It was previously repaired before i bought it. The frame was also cracked in front of the wheels where they all crack but i reinforced that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-14-2006, 01:09 PM
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10
1978 Fridge - 17' Boler
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3,030
Posted By
colin k
Some things are not worth the hassle. But a good...
Some things are not worth the hassle. But a good working 3 way is pretty valuable especially if you want to replace it. If the fridge works good when it works it might be worth taking in to have it...
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