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Rick Harmer
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-19-2010, 09:44 AM
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Wheel bearing info
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Rick Harmer
So,that's "Do not overtighten the nut".That part...
So,that's "Do not overtighten the nut".That part I get.Question is,how do we get to the first step when we have a grease nipple in the middle of the axle?I think that the videos,and the kind...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-18-2010, 08:03 PM
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Wheel bearing info
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2,697
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Rick Harmer
Evening. When I bought our 72 Boler,I failed to...
Evening.
When I bought our 72 Boler,I failed to ask about the bearings.The previous owner did a greasing while we were switching plates,and I've only put on maybe 300 km in a year.Now,though,I'm...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-02-2010, 08:17 AM
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Allure flooring? How did you finish the edges?
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Rick Harmer
Working on the Boler,am using vinyl quarter mold...
Working on the Boler,am using vinyl quarter mold found at Home Depot.Cuts easily,and,bonus,a little heat from your heat gun,and you could then bend it as well!
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-16-2010, 11:21 AM
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Painting Ensolite
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14,855
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Just did ours with a good primer and finish,both...
Just did ours with a good primer and finish,both latex.So far so good.Did the same scrub that you indicated.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-22-2010, 02:29 PM
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Table needed
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1,712
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I have an original fibreglass table from my 73...
I have an original fibreglass table from my 73 Boler that now occupies a corner of my shop.Has leg,wall hardware,etc.Yours for the taking,if you can arrange to meet say at Horseshoe Bay after the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-17-2010, 02:49 PM
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Anyone ever do a non-sale, cross-border gift of a trailer to a Canadia
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Rick Harmer
If I were you,I'd contact Canada Customs And...
If I were you,I'd contact Canada Customs And Revenue Agency to discuss.They should be able to steer you in the right direction.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-31-2010, 04:40 PM
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Boler Bolts
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1,934
Posted By
Rick Harmer
While in the midst of a full interior reno,I'm...
While in the midst of a full interior reno,I'm looking at the number of bolts that hold the body onto the frame.Up front,I see only a couple but some empty holes.At the back,there appears to be lots....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-23-2010, 10:49 AM
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Seam Tape
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3,484
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Morning. for those still interested, look to...
Morning.
for those still interested, look to Lee Valley and input 99K34.10. This will lead you to Linen tape, used mainly in museum mounting. $16.80 for 400 inches (1.25 inches wide). I point this...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-22-2010, 04:18 PM
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Black tap???
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1,427
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I would like to get a black tap to match up with...
I would like to get a black tap to match up with what is going on in the Boler.The exisitng white one looks fine,but,it's WHITE!We have a new black Atwood stove,the fridge will be black...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-22-2010, 01:29 PM
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Seam Tape
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3,484
Posted By
Rick Harmer
While I'm trying the caulking of the interior...
While I'm trying the caulking of the interior ensolite seams, I checked Lee Valley and they have a number of potential tapes, including a linen tape, 1.25 inches in width,for about 16 bucks. I know...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-20-2010, 03:27 PM
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replacing rivets
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2,299
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I'm in the process of removing the original...
I'm in the process of removing the original brackets for the curtains.As each bracket on the front and rear windows has 2 rivets,I need to replace these now 12 holes with appropriate screws(I'm...
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Classified Archives
01-19-2010, 07:56 PM
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Whole lotta parts!
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Posted By
Rick Harmer
Evening. I've been reminded that,down in...
Evening.
I've been reminded that,down in Oliver,BC,Jarvis Auctions(www.jarvisauctions.ca)is auctioning off the entire contents of General Coach,an RV builder.If you go to their site you can check...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-17-2010, 11:12 PM
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Heavy *#$&! table!!
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5,640
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Um,had the wood cut to rough shape,I'll do the...
Um,had the wood cut to rough shape,I'll do the curves,etc.But..went for 3/8 ply.Haven't tried it yet,will it support one adult,or is there a way to reinforce the table underneath?Any thoughts...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-17-2010, 07:15 AM
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Gas Regulators on 1973 Boler
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3,642
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Thanks for the info-danger is NOT my middle...
Thanks for the info-danger is NOT my middle name,so,out for replacement asap!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-16-2010, 07:52 AM
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Gas Regulators on 1973 Boler
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3,642
Posted By
Rick Harmer
When I first acquired our 1973 Boler,the furnace...
When I first acquired our 1973 Boler,the furnace was shot(disposed of)the Coleman stove was held together by rust(likewise,turfed out!).But,I did do a quick check with the stove(previuos owner had...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-30-2009, 11:33 AM
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Caulk, slightly different question
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Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good morning. Types of silicone can vary...
Good morning.
Types of silicone can vary greatly.I use the standard clear stuff to make molds for my business.Can't afford the tin-type,supposed to be superior in every way.
As to problems with...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-28-2009, 06:40 PM
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4
Refinishing the Interior
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3,263
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Thanks,Raya!Us Boler people have to stick...
Thanks,Raya!Us Boler people have to stick together!!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-28-2009, 04:23 PM
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4
Refinishing the Interior
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3,263
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Not the walls,just the cabinets.the walls on mine...
Not the walls,just the cabinets.the walls on mine are Ensolite,so I'll take any info there,although I'm assuming latex paint,and "gap-filling"with caulking instead of tape.So that in another post and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-28-2009, 01:20 PM
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4
Refinishing the Interior
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3,263
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I want to start refinishing the interior of the...
I want to start refinishing the interior of the Boler. We're going to repaint everything from the floor up and I want to start sanding right away. Since the finish on the fibreglass appears to be the...
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General Chat
11-21-2009, 05:36 PM
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Fun Locations to Visit - Pacific NW
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2,183
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Um,for those trips that are further north,come up...
Um,for those trips that are further north,come up to BC.Victoria,Tofino(winter and summer),Haida Gwaii north of Vancouver Island,the Okanagan Valley(great wines and food,bicycling...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-21-2009, 12:31 PM
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Heavy *#$&! table!!
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5,640
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I'm curious. Our Boler has a very lightweight...
I'm curious. Our Boler has a very lightweight fibreglass table with folding leg. I want to get rid of it because it seems too light for sleeping on, the damn thing can't bear having me sit on the...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-21-2009, 09:03 AM
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13
Shelf under front window
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4,027
Posted By
Rick Harmer
For magnets that are REALLY strong,check out Lee...
For magnets that are REALLY strong,check out Lee Valley (www.leevalley.com (https://https://www.leevalley.com/)) for their selection of rare earth magnets.we use them to hold keys on a steel notice...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-18-2009, 04:01 PM
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3
Comparing insurance
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1,834
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Thought I'd check in a see what other people are...
Thought I'd check in a see what other people are paying,in other jurisdictions.
Here in BC, my 1972 (or 3???) Boler, with 3rd party of 1,000,000,collision (300 ded) and comprehensive (300 ded) and...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-04-2009, 09:11 AM
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27
Flooring
Views:
7,556
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Morning. When my DW and I built our house a few...
Morning.
When my DW and I built our house a few years ago, we got laminate from Restore, the sales outlet for Habitat for Humanity. I wasn't too concerned about patterns, so it was installed...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-31-2009, 03:47 PM
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3
Boler painting
Views:
2,587
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Thanks to you both for the suggestions!
Thanks to you both for the suggestions!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-31-2009, 05:10 AM
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3
Boler painting
Views:
2,587
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Going to start on the interior fibreglass...
Going to start on the interior fibreglass surfaces of our 73 Boler (as yet,un-named, but, due to what is happening to it, I've come to call it "The Toolshed"!) and wonder what surface treatment...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-29-2009, 05:07 PM
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8
Advice for propspective boler buyer?
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2,572
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Afternoon. Got my 73(?) Boler out your way...
Afternoon.
Got my 73(?) Boler out your way in Aldergrove. Like you, I was doing research and did look at one other in North Van (screamin' red colour!).It was listed for about $4500, got it for...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-12-2009, 03:42 PM
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7
[at]^#&()(&^$!! TABLE!
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2,912
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Damn,you're good!I'm going to steal your idea for...
Damn,you're good!I'm going to steal your idea for the slide for our Boler,except sideways.With only 2 of us most of the time,we could push the table side-to-side,making it real easy to sit...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-29-2009, 11:03 AM
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25
New propane lines in a Boler 13
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11,626
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Sorry.I get carried away when anything about gas...
Sorry.I get carried away when anything about gas is discussed.I have no doubt that many can do it safely and without incident;I'm opting for the pro,one who was recommended by a friend in the boat...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-29-2009, 09:40 AM
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25
New propane lines in a Boler 13
Views:
11,626
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I'm going to add a strong note of caution here.I...
I'm going to add a strong note of caution here.I grew up in southern Ontario with a Dad who worked for the local gas company.In 1974,while working on a gas installation next to a 3 story warehouse in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-25-2009, 07:09 PM
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53
Camping with older travel trailers
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12,936
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I have to add my comments,although these are from...
I have to add my comments,although these are from our pre-Boler days.We had a 1994 Nissan pickup,with canopy.This was our bedroom,storage area,etc.you get the picture.We used it several times to go...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-18-2009, 10:18 PM
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10
Rust, Rust Everywhere!
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2,781
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good evening. Got rid of the Wagonmaster...
Good evening.
Got rid of the Wagonmaster furnace-didn't want the hassle.Going with a simple Seabreeze that maxes to 100 watts and over 5000 BTU at max.Just plug it in(I'm not looking at anything...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-09-2009, 07:34 PM
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sink replacement for Boler
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3,536
Posted By
Rick Harmer
I have a 1972(or '73,not sure)Boler.The sink in...
I have a 1972(or '73,not sure)Boler.The sink in it is from a company called Vollrath,in Ontario.I'm looking for a deeper sink,with drain and plug if possible.The drain on the current one is BADLY...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-02-2009, 06:52 PM
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8
The upper cupboards
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2,419
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Evenin'! I've been looking at the handles I 've...
Evenin'!
I've been looking at the handles I 've been dealt and found them wanting(my wife and I designed and built our own home 5 years ago,so we go a few tricks!).The cupboard doors in our Boler...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-02-2009, 03:57 PM
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10
Rust, Rust Everywhere!
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2,781
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Well,thought it through,and am going with..a new...
Well,thought it through,and am going with..a new stove!With replacement of that,and the hinges,worries are over.course,we haven't had enough rain to fill a teacup lately,so,don't know if there are...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-01-2009, 12:58 PM
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16
table replacement
Views:
14,332
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good morning. That leg shown in your photo...
Good morning.
That leg shown in your photo intrigues me.Did you make it or find it somewhere.If so,would like to know.Looks great!
Thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-01-2009, 10:43 AM
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10
Rust, Rust Everywhere!
Views:
2,781
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good morning.Our 1972 boler has developed rust on...
Good morning.Our 1972 boler has developed rust on every interior metal piece.Hinges are all to be replaced.But,our Coleman 2 burner has rust on the underside of the top,and the pan under the burners...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-31-2009, 05:56 PM
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16
table replacement
Views:
14,332
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Jeepers!You guys are making this reno thing...
Jeepers!You guys are making this reno thing pretty easy!I thank you for the great ideas.
As newbies,we hope to meet some of you in the course of our exploring BC,Washington and California(I married...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-30-2009, 06:01 PM
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closet organizing
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3,311
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Hi there,newbie again! We're going to re-do the...
Hi there,newbie again!
We're going to re-do the hanging closet to more reflect our needs;that is,shelves instead of hangers.To that end,we're also going to use boxes to hold...
Forum:
Classified Archives
08-30-2009, 12:01 PM
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3
Furnace for free!!
Views:
1,649
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Morning,Clint.The Beast weighs in at 18...
Morning,Clint.The Beast weighs in at 18 pounds.Still interested?
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Classified Archives
08-29-2009, 04:59 PM
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3
Furnace for free!!
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1,649
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Clint,i'll weigh it tomorrow and advise.Might be...
Clint,i'll weigh it tomorrow and advise.Might be cheaper for me to send it from Vancouver or the Okanagan.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-29-2009, 09:07 AM
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Furnace removal
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3,597
Posted By
Rick Harmer
The Wagonmaster had no electrical connection but...
The Wagonmaster had no electrical connection but rather an ignition similar to a BBQ.So,no help from moi!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-28-2009, 06:52 PM
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gas lines,replacement,etc
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2,794
Posted By
Rick Harmer
In the process of rehabing our Boler,I'm faced...
In the process of rehabing our Boler,I'm faced with replacement of the regulator and would also like to re-do the hoses.I have no idea as to costs of materials(as the son of a former Consumer's Gas...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-28-2009, 08:38 AM
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16
table replacement
Views:
14,332
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good morning. Well,tried sitting on the...
Good morning.
Well,tried sitting on the bed(covered with the cushions that make up the bed)and CRACK! went a corner.So,I need to replace it.I've noticed a few that have been re-done with what I...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-27-2009, 03:29 PM
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Towing by Fiat 850 Spider (Staged)
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5,260
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Had me one of those Spiders many years...
Had me one of those Spiders many years ago.Bigger,fast as stink,but,as a friend waggishly observed(and,found out often to my regret..!),That FIAT stood for Fix It Again,Tony!!
Forum:
Classified Archives
08-26-2009, 11:29 AM
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Furnace for free!!
Views:
1,649
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Took an old Wagonmaster out of our 72 boler.I...
Took an old Wagonmaster out of our 72 boler.I just got the trailer last week,have no idea if furnace works or not.It's rusty,and probably needs to have the controls pulled and cleaned.BUT,if you're...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-25-2009, 03:53 PM
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11
Furnace removal
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3,597
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Well,I now have a COMPLETE Wagonmaster...
Well,I now have a COMPLETE Wagonmaster furnace,removed successfully(thanks,Dana!).Light little buggers.This one is rusty,but,it's free to anyone who wants it!I'll be in Vancouver in a couple of...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-24-2009, 07:46 AM
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11
Furnace removal
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3,597
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Is there a good way to remove a furnace?I have a...
Is there a good way to remove a furnace?I have a Wagonmaster that I want gone,and removed the faceplate/grill,removed 4 screws from the fibreglass surround,and the sucker doesn't move,not a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2009, 11:12 AM
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4
Renos-we need to do renos!
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2,294
Posted By
Rick Harmer
Good morning to all. This past week, my wife...
Good morning to all.
This past week, my wife and I became parents to a 1972 13 foot Boler (as yet, unnamed..). Our plan is threefold for its use:
For personal use;
For use in travelling to and...
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