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David Thomson
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-29-2008, 12:28 PM
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2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners
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3,459
Posted By
David Thomson
2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners has been...
2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners has been CANCELLED.
Unfortunately due to lack of attendees for varying reasons there will be no meeting this year and potentially in the future as well.
...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-18-2008, 10:23 AM
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2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners
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3,459
Posted By
David Thomson
Two weeks to go for the 2nd Annual Meet for...
Two weeks to go for the 2nd Annual Meet for Keeners
I imagine everybody is like me trying their best to get everything finished for the first adventure of the year. Space is limited so if you...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-05-2008, 05:17 PM
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2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners
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3,459
Posted By
David Thomson
Registration started on the first and they are...
Registration started on the first and they are extremely busy and hard to get in touch with. When you book please tell them that you are with the Boler group and they will stick you in one of the 20...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-24-2008, 08:41 PM
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2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners
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3,459
Posted By
David Thomson
We have the lower area by the lake and next to...
We have the lower area by the lake and next to their multi-purpose facility already arranged for us. They are closed right now, but I have discussed with them about the whole lower area for the...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-21-2008, 10:49 PM
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2nd Annual Alberta Meet for Keeners
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3,459
Posted By
David Thomson
2nd Annual May Meet for Keeners It is that...
2nd Annual May Meet for Keeners
It is that time of year to pull our little fiberglass tugs out of storage and get the first trip out that we have all been waiting for (not to mention the beloved...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
02-20-2008, 01:47 PM
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7
Alberta 2008
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2,318
Posted By
David Thomson
Still working with the campground but everything...
Still working with the campground but everything is tentatively booked for May 2nd to 4th. I am waiting for more information from the campground before I give out all the details.
Sorry it is...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-24-2008, 01:55 PM
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Alberta 2008
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2,318
Posted By
David Thomson
I am currently working on the 2nd May annual meet...
I am currently working on the 2nd May annual meet for keeners. Last year was the first weekend in May at Leisure Campground in Pine Lake. I am looking at doing the same set-up this year as last...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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64
Poll:
Do you have brakes on your 13' trailer?
Views:
12,970
Posted By
David Thomson
Actually Jack I see something different from this...
Actually Jack I see something different from this post than you see. I see that it appears over half who do not have them want them. I for one want them partially because you can control your own...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-14-2007, 12:56 PM
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64
Poll:
Do you have brakes on your 13' trailer?
Views:
12,970
Posted By
David Thomson
No brakes on mine, hopefully this spring she will...
No brakes on mine, hopefully this spring she will be sporting them because that extra 1500lbs (loaded weight guestimate) does make a difference in our van with a tow capacity of 3500lbs. I look at...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-29-2007, 03:33 PM
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8
Carrying Bikes
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2,896
Posted By
David Thomson
I had issues with our van that trip but nothing...
I had issues with our van that trip but nothing with the trailer (load leveling decided it did not want to work). Our bikes are somewhat light and the weight change was not much at all and we never...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2007, 12:33 PM
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8
Carrying Bikes
Views:
2,896
Posted By
David Thomson
I bult a bike rack in the trailer (term used...
I bult a bike rack in the trailer (term used loosly) and I have once carried my bikes inside the trailer (13' Boler).
Here is one with the table in place:...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-31-2007, 08:32 AM
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23
Has Anyone Changed The Front Crank Stand to One With a Wheel??
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4,923
Posted By
David Thomson
I have not installed it yet but my wife picked up...
I have not installed it yet but my wife picked up an assembly from Costco for $20. It has a pad and a wheel so you can swap out what you need when hitched up. I am hopefully installing it on Friday...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-23-2007, 07:53 AM
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5
Cushion - reupholster & possibly new foam Boler 13ft
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3,551
Posted By
David Thomson
I second Labee but you are in BC so it may be a...
I second Labee but you are in BC so it may be a little far. I ordered the covers from Scamp, but they would not ship the cushions into Canada (they did ship us a Banana cushion but that was it).
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-03-2007, 12:04 PM
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Problem No. 1 from shake down weekend
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2,250
Posted By
David Thomson
Sounds like my maiden voyage except I hit a rough...
Sounds like my maiden voyage except I hit a rough road just north of Calgary and SLAM, the storage box (still had no cupboard doors at the time) slid into the door and it swung open. My wife was...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-28-2007, 01:08 PM
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new questions
Views:
3,145
Posted By
David Thomson
Peggy, is the padlock inside or outside? ...
Peggy, is the padlock inside or outside? Originally we had an outside padlock but that came off ASAP. Who wants to be locked in their trailer when their stuff outside is being stolen.
The...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-28-2007, 01:00 PM
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30
Anyone to answer ASAP Boler ??'s ??
Views:
6,411
Posted By
David Thomson
Make sure to check the frame out first, that can...
Make sure to check the frame out first, that can be a huge expense if there are issues with it. Biggest caution on my part.
I aquired a 75 Boler this year for about $2000 and I put about the same...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-12-2007, 12:55 PM
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27
Renos on my boler
Views:
9,570
Posted By
David Thomson
I followed Laura's lead and went to Labbe but it...
I followed Laura's lead and went to Labbe but it was over $350 for it all. I do not remember the densities, but it was 20 year foam (daily use) on everything but the upper bunk which was more like 5...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-28-2007, 12:34 PM
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22
Trillium Dometic 211 Fridge Upgrade... Anyone?
Views:
15,942
Posted By
David Thomson
I recently aquired a 12V cooler and it fit nicely...
I recently aquired a 12V cooler and it fit nicely in the opening of my boler, cooled everything nicely but it was constantly on and at the end of day 1 I had no battery power left in the trailer. I...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-15-2007, 01:28 PM
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20
Poll:
Alberta Meet for Keeners II
Views:
4,250
Posted By
David Thomson
I would love to see the 17' redone as I was...
I would love to see the 17' redone as I was tempted to buy it and love seeing the pictures of the work you are doing. I checked out your old trailer and have already begun building shelving similar...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-14-2007, 12:55 PM
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20
Poll:
Alberta Meet for Keeners II
Views:
4,250
Posted By
David Thomson
Already asked Tarynn to book the time off for...
Already asked Tarynn to book the time off for this one. The last one was fun, and the people were amazing. My son can't stop telling people that he saw Saturn!
Dave
Forum:
Classified Archives
04-24-2007, 10:49 AM
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0
Wanted Fridge - Calgary Area
Views:
1,607
Posted By
David Thomson
I am after a three way, or I could settle for a...
I am after a three way, or I could settle for a two way, fridge for my boler. I do not have time to travel too far but if somebody has something close please e-mail me at davtho@telus.net .
...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-23-2007, 07:54 AM
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27
Renos on my boler
Views:
9,570
Posted By
David Thomson
Laura, I thank you for the lead to Labbe bedding....
Laura, I thank you for the lead to Labbe bedding. I have not picked up the cushions yet but I have no question they will be of great quality. What friendly staff, I would bet they are the owners...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-13-2007, 08:03 AM
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24
All hitched and ready to go fishing
Views:
5,953
Posted By
David Thomson
OK, What does the hitch assembly look like on the...
OK, What does the hitch assembly look like on the back of the boler? And is it camo on the inside too?
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-09-2007, 09:39 AM
Replies:
27
Renos on my boler
Views:
9,570
Posted By
David Thomson
Laura, was the upholstery place expensive for...
Laura, was the upholstery place expensive for cutting the cushions for you? I live just outside of Calgary and need cushions before May and it looks like I will be too busy to get to them.
Thanks,...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2007, 09:30 AM
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21
Boler Seam Tape
Views:
11,379
Posted By
David Thomson
How much does one need to do a complete trailer? ...
How much does one need to do a complete trailer? If so, how much do you want for that and I can pick up if it works for you (I live just east of Calgary).
Dave
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-27-2007, 11:18 PM
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115
Replacement Cushion Covers?
Views:
41,564
Posted By
David Thomson
Hey Darren, it is supposed to be here on Sunday. ...
Hey Darren, it is supposed to be here on Sunday. We can't wait, just trying to get everything somewhat ready for the campout at pine lake. When it does arrive I will send you a note and some...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-27-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies:
115
Replacement Cushion Covers?
Views:
41,564
Posted By
David Thomson
The order went in last Wednesday so it is too...
The order went in last Wednesday so it is too late. But if I ever move up to a 17' I know where to go.
Dave
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-27-2007, 12:00 AM
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115
Replacement Cushion Covers?
Views:
41,564
Posted By
David Thomson
Alf S earlier said that Scamp are made to fit 4"...
Alf S earlier said that Scamp are made to fit 4" foam.
Darren I wish I had know you were looking into doing this we just last week ordered our covers from Scamp.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-15-2007, 12:15 PM
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115
Replacement Cushion Covers?
Views:
41,564
Posted By
David Thomson
Unfortunatley for us north of the border they...
Unfortunatley for us north of the border they will ship the material, but not the cushions. We want to replace it all, so we are ordering the cloth and finding the material here. Cutting the foam...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-09-2007, 01:01 PM
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9
Bike rack on the back of a Boler
Views:
7,550
Posted By
David Thomson
Some pretty good ideas so far. I like Bob's...
Some pretty good ideas so far.
I like Bob's idea of welding approx 2' in on the trailer and the receiver tube between, a little up and down movement possibly at the bumper but that should be...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-09-2007, 11:43 AM
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16
Boler Furnace
Views:
7,979
Posted By
David Thomson
Darren, you and I seem to be doing a lot of the...
Darren, you and I seem to be doing a lot of the same stuff and live pretty darned close too. I too want to get rid of the propane on the inside and go electric and have even been pondering solar. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-08-2007, 01:07 PM
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9
Bike rack on the back of a Boler
Views:
7,550
Posted By
David Thomson
I am wanting to put our bike rack on the back of...
I am wanting to put our bike rack on the back of our boler and already own one that slides into a 2" receiver. I know the bumper can't handle it, but has anybody put a 2"receiver mounted to the rear...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-01-2007, 10:28 PM
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24
Trailer wiring on Tow vehicle
Views:
5,172
Posted By
David Thomson
I actually bought one of those 4 prong LED...
I actually bought one of those 4 prong LED testers from Uhaul to make sure I wired it correctly (I bought a plug and play set up but wanted to be sure) and I according to it I had tails and no...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-27-2007, 11:07 AM
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24
Trailer wiring on Tow vehicle
Views:
5,172
Posted By
David Thomson
A few of us are debating on the best wiring...
A few of us are debating on the best wiring set-up for the tow vehicle. I have a 2001 Olds Sillhouette van with the tow equipment that can tow up to 3500lbs and I have a 13' boler with a 4 pin...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-21-2007, 11:04 AM
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4
Serial Number
Views:
3,722
Posted By
David Thomson
I am in the process of buying a 13' Boler and I...
I am in the process of buying a 13' Boler and I am wondering for safety sake where is the Serial Number located (and if it is in multiple places as well)?
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-18-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies:
115
Replacement Cushion Covers?
Views:
41,564
Posted By
David Thomson
has anybody else ordered the cushion and covers...
has anybody else ordered the cushion and covers from Scamp? Are there any fit issues, and do they come assembled?
Thanks,
Dave
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