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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,216
Posted By RussL
Nice work Paul! I think you'll like the BAL...

Nice work Paul!

I think you'll like the BAL stabilizers. I used them on my Boler and they've been great.

Russ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,086
Posted By RussL
Nice Updates! We have this...

Nice Updates!

We have this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024AKCTS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) paper towel holder in our kitchen at home. It has a ratchet that keeps it from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-22-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By RussL
Only the USB outlets would be 5v. The "cigarette...

Only the USB outlets would be 5v. The "cigarette lighter" outlet will be 12v.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-22-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By RussL
Your calculation of hours here actually ends up...

Your calculation of hours here actually ends up just about right but you kind of lucked into it. :) As Larry said, you should only be using about 50% of your battery capacity, which would be 32.5 amp...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By RussL
Mine's not a flat top but it's fairly early...

Mine's not a flat top but it's fairly early (1971) so probably similar. Mine had none of the options like a furnace, fridge, or drawer so of course that would change the look.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-17-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,685
Posted By RussL
I think this...

I think this (https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200414749_200414749) is the one I used but it's 50 degrees. Is your 30 degree angle on a new custom frame?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
If you're referring to mine I'm not actively...

If you're referring to mine I'm not actively draining off any water from the unit. I didn't remove any plugs and I can hear the "splash" cooling when there's some water in there. I just built the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
Thanks Mark, I've really enjoyed your thread...

Thanks Mark,

I've really enjoyed your thread with all the fantastic updates you've made to your Boler.

Russ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
It comes in through the lower vent. The intakes...

It comes in through the lower vent. The intakes are on the sides of the unit and there are a couple inches of clearance between those sides and the closet walls. I'm sure it's not as efficient as it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
The "shelf" under the unit is pitched down at...

The "shelf" under the unit is pitched down at about 20 degrees toward the outside wall and completely fiberglassed over and into the the trailer and closet walls so it's water tight. I drilled a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
All the venting goes out the back. I thought...

All the venting goes out the back. I thought about pulling the intake from underneath the trailer using a hose going down through the closet but didn't want to lose the storage space.

I used 2...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,892
Posted By RussL
This was my worry when installing a small 5000...

This was my worry when installing a small 5000 BTU unit in my Boler. I decided to mount it in what was the top of the closet to get it up higher. Having never used a low mounted unit I can't say how...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,480
Posted By RussL
I ordered this from Vintage Trailer Supply and...

I ordered this from Vintage Trailer Supply and can confirm that it matches the bracket in my Boler.

Table Wall Mount (https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Table-Wall-Mount-p/vts-516.htm)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,112
Posted By RussL
I actually added those pieces to support the grey...

I actually added those pieces to support the grey water tank and spare tire mount that I put up underneath there.



I can't say for sure whether it worked well but when I added the box sections...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,112
Posted By RussL
Johnny, I'm sorry to hear about your hitch mount...

Johnny, I'm sorry to hear about your hitch mount frame failure. It's a good thing you caught it that quickly.

I'm a proud owner of a 71 Boler too but it looks like I was lucky to get one built...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By RussL
Like Dave, I welded angle brackets (6 in my case)...

Like Dave, I welded angle brackets (6 in my case) and used 3/8" stainless bolts. Mine originally was secured with only screws. I think there were about a dozen of them.

Russ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-03-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By RussL
I have no regrets adding a receiver and hauling a...

I have no regrets adding a receiver and hauling a bike rack. With the other modifications I made to the frame and interior I ended up more tongue heavy than I would like so the bikes actually balance...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,692
Posted By RussL
Oshkosh was great. I've been there 10 of the past...

Oshkosh was great. I've been there 10 of the past 12 years with a group of friends and we have a great time every year. It's quite an experience camping with thousands...
Forum: General Chat 08-02-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,692
Posted By RussL
An Unusual Tow Vehicle

I was at Airventure (https://airventure.org) in Oshkosh, WI last week camping on site. I was quite surprised when I saw a Chevy SSR arrive pulling a Scamp 5er.

Russ

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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,510
Posted By RussL
For the most part I think it works all right but...

For the most part I think it works all right but I was worried about that too so I built a little sheet metal deflector that I can hang between the two rows of vents on the outside. With that in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-10-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,510
Posted By RussL
I, like many others, decided to go with a small...

I, like many others, decided to go with a small 5K BTU window unit. I wanted to have it permanently mounted and not lose any window openings so I decided to use some closet space.

I know Scamp...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-05-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,503
Posted By RussL
That's the one I have. As you can see I never had...

That's the one I have. As you can see I never had a drawer to begin with so I don't know how much clearance there would be. I ended up building a drawer underneath the fridge when I installed it but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-05-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,503
Posted By RussL
I didn't like the look of iron either so I ended...

I didn't like the look of iron either so I ended up replacing it with a wood frame that also supports a stainless backsplash and is mirrored on the other end of the countertop.

Russ

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Forum: General Chat 03-25-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 96,078
Posted By RussL
44303 This is ours. We really like the...

44303

This is ours. We really like the counter space we get with the covers for the sink and cooktop down (SMEV brand sink and cooktop).

Russ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-11-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,236
Posted By RussL
Hi Jon, I've been looking for a non-contract...

Hi Jon,

I've been looking for a non-contract data package on the Verizon network and they're few and far between. Almost all of them are on Sprint. Looking at the devices Millenicom offers I would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,704
Posted By RussL
I cut my vents as you described and haven't had...

I cut my vents as you described and haven't had any trouble with water. I did my best to keep the back of the fridge completely sealed from the interior and made sure there was a drain hole at the...
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,345
Posted By RussL
I think the address search is wrong for that area...

I think the address search is wrong for that area (it threw me off when I was up there with a GPS). You can see the Scamp factory here...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-20-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,169
Posted By RussL
I'm with you on having a cutlery drawer. That...

I'm with you on having a cutlery drawer. That would be nice. For me that was outweighed by getting an extra inch of depth in the cabinet so that the fridge wouldn't have to protrude as much.

As...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-19-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,169
Posted By RussL
That's just what I did in my Boler. I used some...

That's just what I did in my Boler. I used some 1x3 maple ripped to the minimum width I could use and extended the opening out a bit. I let the extension run up to countertop height and added a lip...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 77,538
Posted By RussL
The wooden shelf that's underneath the unit is...

The wooden shelf that's underneath the unit is severely pitched to send all the water to the outside wall of the trailer. I installed it there and then completely fiberglassed over the top of it,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 77,538
Posted By RussL
Hi Julie, I'm not sure if this is the same...

Hi Julie,

I'm not sure if this is the same model you're looking at but we've had it in our Boler for the past year without any trouble yet (knock wood).

Russ

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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-06-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,446
Posted By RussL
Things could have changed since I purchased my...

Things could have changed since I purchased my axle but if I remember correctly the Dexter #9 axle maxes out at a 2200lb rating. If they're quoting higher than that I'm guessing they're stepping up...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-30-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By RussL
I'm not sure if this...

I'm not sure if this (https://ricks-tire.com/15-aluminum-mod-trailer-wheel-p-49.html) is what you're looking for but I ordered from this place and had a good experience.

Russ
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,446
Posted By RussL
I ended up stealing the specifications from Roy's...

I ended up stealing the specifications from Roy's thread mentioned earlier except that I believe he went with a 50" frame spacing where I went 49". I did the same thing he did in shifting the axle a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,446
Posted By RussL
Hi Tom, I have a Boler and not a Scamp but I...

Hi Tom,

I have a Boler and not a Scamp but I think the frame/axle configuration is very similar. I converted from a leading to trailing configuration with brakes last year (with a lot of great...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,983
Posted By RussL
Yep, that was me. Sorry I missed this. I haven't...

Yep, that was me. Sorry I missed this. I haven't checked the board in a few days.

Russ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,068
Posted By RussL
Hi Robert, I believe Boler started using...

Hi Robert,

I believe Boler started using the recessed taillights in late 71 or 72. There were quite a few changes in those early years. My trailer is either a 70 or 71 (I'm not actually sure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-14-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,760
Posted By RussL
Hi Danny, I don't believe your cooktop has...

Hi Danny,

I don't believe your cooktop has the starter feature. I have an SMEV cooktop with the 12v starter and it actually has 2 projections up by the burner. One that looks like yours and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-23-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,288
Posted By RussL
I added the BAL stabilizers when I had the frame...

I added the BAL stabilizers when I had the frame out from under my Boler and they've been great. The hand crank that comes with them works so quickly and easily that I don't even find the need to use...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,128
Posted By RussL
Thanks Steve, I bought my stainless at a...

Thanks Steve,

I bought my stainless at a local machine shop that has a good stock of various metals.

The hardware I bought is basically a spring loaded version of something you'd see attached...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,128
Posted By RussL
I did use a Kreg jig. It's not the one linked in...

I did use a Kreg jig. It's not the one linked in my post. I picked mine up ten years or more ago at a woodworking show. It's one of the earlier, all metal, models. It's one of my all time favorite...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,128
Posted By RussL
Vickie and Raya, Thanks for the kind words. ...

Vickie and Raya,

Thanks for the kind words.

The upper door is in fact one piece. I ended up doing it this way for several reasons:

1. I'm lazy. Building one door, even if a slightly more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,128
Posted By RussL
Greetings from another Twin Cities Boler owner. I...

Greetings from another Twin Cities Boler owner. I did my cabinet doors in Maple and the floors in a maple look version of the Home Depot Allure vinyl. I don't have any good photos of the floor handy...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-08-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,623
Posted By RussL
It appears that Tamid has a 25 ft Bigfoot which...

It appears that Tamid has a 25 ft Bigfoot which is likely a dual axle trailer. I can see the possibilty that the 2 axles would need to be aligned with each other to avoid tires "scrubbing" and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-10-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,359
Posted By RussL
That's correct. You would use this over the POR...

That's correct. You would use this over the POR 15 coat to protect it from UV. It looks like you can also use it as a topcoat on it's own without first using POR 15 but I don't know whether that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-10-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,359
Posted By RussL
I'll second the vote for POR 15. It's great stuff...

I'll second the vote for POR 15. It's great stuff and I used it on my frame when I had it out. One thing to keep in mind with it though is that it's not UV resistant so, especially on the tongue, you...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-02-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,809
Posted By RussL
I'm not sure what the "standard" size is. When I...

I'm not sure what the "standard" size is. When I got mine I had no idea what kind of shape the water system was in (leaks, contamination, etc) so I replaced everything. I ended up ordering a tank on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-02-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,809
Posted By RussL
Hi Gord, I'm using this...

Hi Gord,

I'm using this (https://www.amazon.com/LF122202A-Automatic-1-1-GPM-12-Volt-3-5-Amp/dp/B000O8AZ6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1280791976&sr=8-1) flojet pump which only pulls 3.5...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-30-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,851
Posted By RussL
Hi Matt, I have the exact same units that...

Hi Matt,

I have the exact same units that Mark showed in his pictures. Unfortunately they're already installed so I can't readily get pictures of the hardware. It seems really odd that yours would...
Forum: General Chat 07-14-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,046
Posted By RussL
Hi Joel, I think it will depend on your...

Hi Joel,

I think it will depend on your converter. I'm not sure how many amps most converters will put out continuously but if yours happens to be on the low end of what's required to run the...
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