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Forum: Classified Archives 05-12-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,097
Posted By Erik J
this guy has 3 of these for 3900 each. they...

this guy has 3 of these for 3900 each. they appear to be in pretty nice shape.
tempted to trade mine up.

https://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthre...1436#post131436...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,611
Posted By Erik J
what diameter brakes are on your trailer, Gina?

what diameter brakes are on your trailer, Gina?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,611
Posted By Erik J
thank you for your replies. i guess i'l let...

thank you for your replies.

i guess i'l let this go for a bit and break them in nicely, re-adjust and go from there.

i'll give dexter a call tomorrow.

i think it is a 2500# axle with 7"...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,611
Posted By Erik J
well, i have purchased and installed a Dexter...

well, i have purchased and installed a Dexter axle on my Boler to replace the flopped out existing torsion axle. the new torsion axle from Dexter was ordered equipped with drum electric brakes.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,497
Posted By Erik J
where can i get this stuff? i have been looking...

where can i get this stuff?
i have been looking all over the net and having little to no luck in finding it.
i have found some 1/8" ensolite for use by audio installers, but i would assume the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-25-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,401
Posted By Erik J
i am looking for one of those lockable storage...

i am looking for one of those lockable storage hatch doors to cut into the side of my boler.
it needs to be smaller than i am finding them on ebay.
any suggestions as t where i might find one that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-23-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,748
Posted By Erik J
to each his/her own. i'll pass on the solar...

to each his/her own.
i'll pass on the solar shower. i prefer to have a nice hot shower when i get back from playing in the desert.
the weather in the desert right now where i like to play is 50°...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-22-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,748
Posted By Erik J
well, there is no shower inside of my 13 foot...

well, there is no shower inside of my 13 foot boler, so my plan is to use one of these "pet" tents.

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i plan to either mount the heater to the back of the trailer, or weld on a "receiver"...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,748
Posted By Erik J
i see what you mean. in my case, i have a...

i see what you mean.
in my case, i have a small "changing tent" that will be the shower. so this will be mounted to the back of the boler/elmac or whatever this thing is and run from the outside....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,748
Posted By Erik J
there is no pilot on this heater. when water...

there is no pilot on this heater.
when water moves through it, the batteries ignite the heater. when water stops moving it goes out. i'll be using it in a couple of weeks in potentially high wind...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,748
Posted By Erik J
i am trying out this new (to me) gizmo i picked...

i am trying out this new (to me) gizmo i picked up from camping world.
it is a tankless water heater for camping.
https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/...er-heater/37786...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-13-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,527
Posted By Erik J
is that carpet on the walls? i like the way...

is that carpet on the walls?
i like the way that looks on there.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,851
Posted By Erik J
what are you going to be running electrically...

what are you going to be running electrically that you need so many large solar panels in death valley?
are you planning to run the A/C off of the solar panels?
interesting build. i like that you...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
thank you! bear in mind the $250 was just to...

thank you!
bear in mind the $250 was just to apply the paint i provided them.
i provided interlux paint and primer.

still a great deal.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-11-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Erik J
i just ordered one of those battery boxes. thanks...

i just ordered one of those battery boxes. thanks for posting it!
it will be nice to get it inside. i never really use the space under the front seat anyway as it is so hard to access. thanks for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-11-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,972
Posted By Erik J
you would have to be like 5 feet tall to sleep...

you would have to be like 5 feet tall to sleep back there if you raise it.
i am 6' and struggle to keep my feet off of the walls :D
i think it is a bad idea.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,655
Posted By Erik J
i just read through that pdf. this guy did an...

i just read through that pdf.
this guy did an excellent job redoing that door, but it sure was a lot of work.
nice workmanship to boot.

my door has the same issues. i think i'll go with one of...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 01-11-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,307
Posted By Erik J
you could "adopt a trail" in whatever areas you...

you could "adopt a trail" in whatever areas you are playing in.
it feels nice to give back to the places that give you such a great feeling to visit.
many of us in the off roading community log in...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-08-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Erik J
Yep', Lizbeth got the fridge. it was a pleasure...

Yep', Lizbeth got the fridge. it was a pleasure tomeet you and your son. i hope to see you again and get a look at your trailer.
i hope the fridge works for you. be sure to report back and let me...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-06-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
hi Raya, the question as to whether or not...

hi Raya,

the question as to whether or not it is a boler has been asked and no solid answers on it.
could be a perris pacer, or lord knows what else.
it had no light recesses. it was sold to me...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-06-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
i got the lights on ebay. ...

i got the lights on ebay.
https://stores.ebay.com/Closer-To-Wholesale
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,612
Posted By Erik J
i am interested in seeing what you do here. ...

i am interested in seeing what you do here.

as for the "skid plates" i would suggest you use some 1/8" aluminum 60-61. it is strong enough to do what you want it to do. it will inhibit dents and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-06-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
this is the empty bay since removing the...

this is the empty bay since removing the refrigerator. i intend to put a drawer bank in its place or perhaps a cabinet door. not yet 100% decided on this as yet.
ignore the mess in there :D

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-06-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
here is the shot of the "bulkhead as requested. ...

here is the shot of the "bulkhead as requested.
you can also see the fantastic fan.

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here is a shot of the bump on the roof. i had to have this in order to have the fan not hang down...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-06-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Erik J
the refrigerator is gone.

the refrigerator is gone.
Forum: Classified Archives 01-06-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Erik J
Cindy Ross has expressed an interest in it as...

Cindy Ross has expressed an interest in it as well.
i am anxious to remove it from my side yard, so.... the first to come and get it can have it.
Forum: Classified Archives 01-06-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Erik J
17437 17438 pictures added. ...

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pictures added.

here it is before being removed from my camper.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
i'll see if i can do that tomorrow. i have to...

i'll see if i can do that tomorrow.
i have to roll it by hand from the side yard to get into the door :D
my side yard is juuuust wide enough for the egg, ut it allows no passage oe r entry into...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
the shower i plan to set up is a bit more...

the shower i plan to set up is a bit more involved...
i'll be sure to create a new thread when i get everything together and go through what i am doing for all to criticize.
i like your minimalist...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
hi Harry, my situation was a sagging roof by...

hi Harry,
my situation was a sagging roof by the vent. i remedied this by building a "bulkhead" of sorts with some 3/8" thick oak contoured to the correct shape of the roof. (what it is supposed to...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,126
Posted By Erik J
those are all super cool! keep em' coming. i...

those are all super cool! keep em' coming.
i love to see other peoples ideas for this stuff.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,518
Posted By Erik J
i have thought about changing the tongue design a...

i have thought about changing the tongue design a bit on mine. in doing so, i would make the hitch removable like the hitch on your bumper.
just have the modified receiver slip in and either bolt on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
Hi Raya. thanks for your response. as for the...

Hi Raya. thanks for your response.
as for the cooler, it sits on the floor while on the road and outside of the door while camped.
just like i was tent camping :D but without the whipping sound of...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,126
Posted By Erik J
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
i didnt mention the new LED lights on the side...

i didnt mention the new LED lights on the side nor the brake turn lights. i also replaced the axle with the 2500 pound dexter tortion axle with brakes.
( i have to get those hooked up :duh )
this...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,126
Posted By Erik J
here is my Boler since the new white paint job. ...

here is my Boler since the new white paint job.
do you have some fun graphics ideas?
well... here is a clean slate. lets see what you can do with your photoshop skills. have some fun with it. not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
here are some pictures of what i have done to it....

here are some pictures of what i have done to it.


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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,055
Posted By Erik J
I have finally found some time to get to work on...

I have finally found some time to get to work on this thing and have made some decent progress.
This is what it looked like when i got it:

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Forum: Classified Archives 01-04-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Erik J
i have a Boler Refrigerator from my 1975. free...

i have a Boler Refrigerator from my 1975. free for the taking. prefer local pick up in 90713 california.
let me know if interested.
i think it is a Dometic. it is gas electric and battery run. i...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,004
Posted By Erik J
i have begun the remodel of my boler, and am...

i have begun the remodel of my boler, and am getting ready to insulate it.
i read the faq, and realize "ensolite" is the preferred method of insulating these things.

i have also been looking...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 03-14-2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By Erik J
HAAHAH that is a good one. ...

HAAHAH that is a good one. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/banana.gif https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/banana.gif
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-10-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,768
Posted By Erik J
sounds good. i picked up a crock pot quite some...

sounds good.
i picked up a crock pot quite some time ago, and have never cooked with it not knowing what to make or how to make it.
LOL
on a side note, gina.. is idt snowing up on the hill yet?...
Forum: General Chat 03-10-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,209
Posted By Erik J
that is a nice looking trailer. i love seeing the...

that is a nice looking trailer. i love seeing the pictures of all of these different trailers so i can get ideas for mine.
very nice....
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-05-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,476
Posted By Erik J
well, i took my new boler on her maiden run. it...

well, i took my new boler on her maiden run. it was to a jeeping/off-road event in southern california by the salton sea.
here are some pictures of the event.

the trailer worked well on the road,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-05-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,075
Posted By Erik J
thanks tom, for posting those. are they sewn...

thanks tom, for posting those. are they sewn together, or somehow glued together?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-03-2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,075
Posted By Erik J
could you please post more detailed pics of the...

could you please post more detailed pics of the vinyl? especially at the seams.
thank you!
otherwise, please pm them to me.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-02-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,075
Posted By Erik J
what is this rat fur? i spoke with someone at...

what is this rat fur? i spoke with someone at scamp, who said they put some marine fabric over the insulation. is this the "rat fur"?
any pictures?

i have been shopping for the ensolite, and the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-02-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,075
Posted By Erik J
is there a problem using the run of the mill...

is there a problem using the run of the mill spray adhesive fouind at home depot? given enough time to dry and air out, i dont see it as a hazard. do you?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-24-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,977
Posted By Erik J
here are a couple of pictures of my intended tow...

here are a couple of pictures of my intended tow vehicle.
i obviously wont be towing through this type of terrain. i'll be leaving the boler at the trail head, and continuing on to the trail.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-24-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,977
Posted By Erik J
here are a few more pictures. now, off to the...

here are a few more pictures.
now, off to the store for a battery or 2.
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