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Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-02-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,259
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Ed, my '69 flat top has a curved square metal...

Hi Ed, my '69 flat top has a curved square metal tube there to support the roof, exactly the same as on the hinge side of the door. Would you mind posting a photo of yours? I wonder if it is...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,144
Posted By Kevin H.
Knew I remembered this one, here's his post about...

Knew I remembered this one, here's his post about it from a couple years ago, another Mark with a flat top boler. Not sure he is the current seller as he mentioned in that thread he might be selling...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,144
Posted By Kevin H.
I'm pretty sure he has posted on here before, I...

I'm pretty sure he has posted on here before, I remember the paint job. Looks like he did a really nice clean restoration. I hope to have mine looking this good one day.

I don't think we can say...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,500
Posted By Kevin H.
Brian, if feel like selling off your remaining...

Brian, if feel like selling off your remaining stock, I would be interested in 25' and I'm sure someone else would be as well. Understand if you want to keep it now that you've found the right size....
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,522
Posted By Kevin H.
I believe the owner, or perhaps previous owner...

I believe the owner, or perhaps previous owner was a member here and posted when they bought it.

I see the sink and stove locations have been reversed in their new countertop. Seems like a good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-04-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,500
Posted By Kevin H.
The only place I can find online in Canada is...

The only place I can find online in Canada is Trimlok.ca, they have a one-piece locking gasket but it's for 1/4" glass, not sure if it's ok with 3/16" plexi? I don't think it would be much cheaper...
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By Kevin H.
Rare trailer find

Not sure if it's fiberglass, might be some kind of molded plastic?

I managed to score this great trailer over the winter, just managed to upload the pics today. Not sure of the make, maybe some...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-02-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,710
Posted By Kevin H.
oh, also my propane regulator was just a simple...

oh, also my propane regulator was just a simple bbq style attached to the tank. Your's looks like a two stage? attached to the body.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-02-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,710
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Mark, I've got a '69 flat top as well. I'll...

Hi Mark, I've got a '69 flat top as well. I'll note a few similarities and differences.

First thing to think about is that your's is #183. It's commonly mentioned that only the first 100 were...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-08-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,716
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Aubrey, if it doesn't work out shipping to...

Hi Aubrey, if it doesn't work out shipping to Randy, I'd be very interested in buying them. I could pick them up next weekend.
thanks, Kevin
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-08-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,632
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Randy, how do you plan to remove the paint? ...

Hi Randy, how do you plan to remove the paint? I'll be doing the same thing at some point and am leaning towards using a fiberglass-safe chemical stripper, but because of the cost I'm tempted to try...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,523
Posted By Kevin H.
I did have to drill mine out. Drilled a pilot...

I did have to drill mine out. Drilled a pilot hole as centered as I could then drilled the bulk of the rusted shaft out. Was then able to pry the remaining square sides inward and finally hammer it...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-12-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,664
Posted By Kevin H.
My '69 flat top came with just decals. My...

My '69 flat top came with just decals. My profile pic shows what's left of one of them after being painted long ago. I'm not sure when the chrome badges were introduced. It might be possible that...
Forum: General Chat 11-27-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,931
Posted By Kevin H.
Looks like the back end was cut out. Maybe for...

Looks like the back end was cut out. Maybe for some sort of bumper added by a P/O? Can you tell if anything was mounted to the frame?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,983
Posted By Kevin H.
I've had black mold/mildew grow inside my bar...

I've had black mold/mildew grow inside my bar fridge from leaving the door shut. The first time I thought it was because of the hot summer, but it happened again over the winter. I had to take the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,703
Posted By Kevin H.
Jon, I remember reading on one manufacturer's...

Jon, I remember reading on one manufacturer's website that the air gap must be 1" to be effective.

Obviously the two layers Scamp is using seems to work pretty well so do you think it's because...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,933
Posted By Kevin H.
Alf I think you have a good point, I'm amazed...

Alf I think you have a good point, I'm amazed that my 40 year old cushions are still pretty comfortable, no sagging or crumbling foam.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-22-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,933
Posted By Kevin H.
I've had great success washing everything from...

I've had great success washing everything from wool carpets to strollers to van seats(removed) to foam with a basic pressure washer. Usually I just use whatever detergent I have on hand for the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-22-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,799
Posted By Kevin H.
I checked with housekeeping at work and they use...

I checked with housekeeping at work and they use a product called Vortex. From his description and the limited info I found on their website, I'd say it's quite similar to Redmax/Zep. They strip,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-30-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,799
Posted By Kevin H.
I'm pretty sure they're the same products. I...

I'm pretty sure they're the same products. I checked my local Lowe's and Home Depot here in Toronto a couple months ago and found the same products Roy listed at Home Depot. In addition to the wet...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,358
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Amy, in my Boler, it is similar to your...

Hi Amy, in my Boler, it is similar to your original installation drawing except that the hinge is about 2" inset from the edge of the top bunk plywood base. Mine is definitely the original...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-15-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,353
Posted By Kevin H.
Not sure if this is really a 'sighting', but I...

Not sure if this is really a 'sighting', but I was using Google maps and Streetview to browse the destinations of "Wagons Ho!" and found this in the parking lot of Northgate Square mall. I think...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-05-2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,486
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Erin, sent you a PM as well... Probably best...

Hi Erin, sent you a PM as well... Probably best to make a separate posting for each question you have. Also try the search function, I'm sure there will be tons of info on everything.

As far as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,500
Posted By Kevin H.
My wife would refer to me as being 'baking...

My wife would refer to me as being 'baking challenged'! I did manage to bake her a cake once or twice while we were still dating though.

I would definitely fall into the category of backing...
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,701
Posted By Kevin H.
Raya, good eye for the add a room. I just...

Raya, good eye for the add a room. I just checked a photo of another flat roof boler which was being sold by a member here last year and it has similar snaps, or what looks like a type of twist-lock...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,701
Posted By Kevin H.
Congratulations and welcome from another flat...

Congratulations and welcome from another flat roofed boler owner. There are a few of us on here now. I too had brought mine home before realizing it was one of the early ones.

Can you check your...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-16-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,236
Posted By Kevin H.
Joe that trap door is a great idea. Thanks for...

Joe that trap door is a great idea. Thanks for posting photos of your mods and answers to Raya's questions.

As far as the year goes, I didn't realize your first photo was after your renos. Your...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-15-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,236
Posted By Kevin H.
You've got a great looking Boler there. I like...

You've got a great looking Boler there. I like the VW sink unit. It's definitely not a '68 though, from the graphics I would say it's probably 10 years newer around 1978-80.

Good luck with the...
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,195
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Brent, it's great to see another flat roof. ...

Hi Brent, it's great to see another flat roof. Have you found your serial number on the actual frame? I haven't been able to find mine yet, might be under the paint.

The differences are...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-08-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,433
Posted By Kevin H.
Thats a good idea, day trip might be doable, have...

Thats a good idea, day trip might be doable, have to check. It can end up being a lot of driving in one day for our 3yr old.

How long would you estimate the real world drive is from say DVP and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-07-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,433
Posted By Kevin H.
I'm running behind with my renovations so we had...

I'm running behind with my renovations so we had to cancel our trip. Hope to catch up with everyone next year.

Have a good one!

Kevin
Forum: General Chat 06-25-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,341
Posted By Kevin H.
You can find a few pics of my '69 boler by...

You can find a few pics of my '69 boler by searching for one of my first posts last year. Search for "Flat roof boler" or "Boler #99". I have a few more of another flat roof that someone here was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,349
Posted By Kevin H.
I just saw those squatty 11lb tanks at two...

I just saw those squatty 11lb tanks at two separate local Canadian Tire stores here in Toronto. They also had the smaller 5lb tanks, so I'm any larger CT would still carry them. Might be worth a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,688
Posted By Kevin H.
Thanks Harry, that's exactly what I found,...

Thanks Harry, that's exactly what I found, haven't tried closing it yet though.

The knobs have the word "Stellar" on them and the plate inside the stove says "Manufactured by Medland Enterprises,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,688
Posted By Kevin H.
The only propane device in my Boler is the...

The only propane device in my Boler is the original 2 burner stove. I just connected a tank and lit it up for the first time, it works pretty good but I noticed there is no separate shut-off inside...
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,772
Posted By Kevin H.
Just noticed these at my local Home Depot here in...

Just noticed these at my local Home Depot here in Toronto. Only $29.99 if you exchange a steel tank. They have a cage beside the steel tanks offering new pre-filled tanks and an exchange program,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-11-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By Kevin H.
Hi Di and Des, nice to hear about your trip. We...

Hi Di and Des, nice to hear about your trip. We met you at a gas station/restaurant just outside Cornerbrook heading north, I think on August 1st. We had the white VW van with our Combi-Camp tent...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-10-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,674
Posted By Kevin H.
Thanks Alf, and Roy for your PM, we've booked...

Thanks Alf, and Roy for your PM, we've booked into Hill Campground site 139. For some reason my better half favours proximity to the beach over proximity to the other bolers.

Our attending is...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-07-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,674
Posted By Kevin H.
Would anyone be able to tell me where main group...

Would anyone be able to tell me where main group site is on the map?

We're hoping to attend but will probably stay in a regular site and I'd like to book one close to the main group.

Thanks,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-10-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,509
Posted By Kevin H.
I've since learned that you get around paying the...

I've since learned that you get around paying the high brokerage fee if you pick up the paperwork from UPS or Fedex, take it to a Canada customs office yourself, pay the customs fee/gst, take your...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-09-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,375
Posted By Kevin H.
Door handle update: Turns out the square rod was...

Door handle update: Turns out the square rod was rusted securely in both the inside mechanism and the outside handle, even a few days of soaking in penetrating oil didn't help. I ended up removing...
Forum: Money Matters 03-07-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,860
Posted By Kevin H.
Several years ago we were van camping on a trip...

Several years ago we were van camping on a trip down east and were driving late into the night through New Brunswick. My van is basically a cargo van and at the time had no side windows. I had been...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-06-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,509
Posted By Kevin H.
Not sure if this info is already posted somewhere...

Not sure if this info is already posted somewhere here. Whenever I order anything from the US, I always end up paying a small fortune in exchange rates, shipping fees and/or customs brokerage fees. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-25-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,970
Posted By Kevin H.
Thanks Peter, that is the best description of...

Thanks Peter, that is the best description of sulphation I've read anywhere. Your explanations are very much appreciated.

The optima blue tops come in 2 versions, one marine starting and one in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,970
Posted By Kevin H.
Not sure if it's ok to ask in this thread or if I...

Not sure if it's ok to ask in this thread or if I should start a new topic, but I remember Peter h. describing his optima battery setup last year and saying that he had let it run down below a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,375
Posted By Kevin H.
Thanks Roy and Donna, looks like I have the same...

Thanks Roy and Donna, looks like I have the same problem as Dan, the broken shaft is seized inside the inner lock housing. I'll try Dan's method once it warms up a bit. I'll report back with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-22-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,375
Posted By Kevin H.
I just broke my Boler's door handle. The square...

I just broke my Boler's door handle. The square rod had rusted and the inside latch mechanism must have frozen so that it just torqued off when I tried to open it.

Scamp's parts dept. as well as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-09-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 18,372
Posted By Kevin H.
I have an extra socket in mine as well which...

I have an extra socket in mine as well which wasn't hooked up. I connected it into the signal/stop wire and added a cheap 12 led red bulb to boost the 1157 bulb, but it didn't help much either.
...
Forum: General Chat 02-07-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,037
Posted By Kevin H.
Was just out in the Boler trying this out and it...

Was just out in the Boler trying this out and it works perfectly! No need to ever wrestle with that banana cushion again and the seat angle is definitely more comfortable, I'll add a small cushion...
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,037
Posted By Kevin H.
The discussion on front bed sizes reminded me of...

The discussion on front bed sizes reminded me of this. I've seen photos showing the banana cushion sitting on top of the seat back against the window, but mine won't stay up there on it's own and it...
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