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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Posted By Evan Friesen
I painted my boler with interlux brighside...

I painted my boler with interlux brighside (beige) about 10 years ago.

I rolled with a small foam roller and my wife followed me with a 3 inch foam brush lightly tipping. We did the roof first (...
Forum: General Chat 09-27-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Posted By Evan Friesen
Who here didn't get their mail?

Bear Stops Postal Delivery - YouTube (https://youtu.be/KdHoBCnXEMs)

See Trillium and Bear picture starting here (https://youtu.be/KdHoBCnXEMs?t=22s)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-06-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Evan Friesen
It's a flat-top Boler! Great updates! I...

It's a flat-top Boler!

Great updates! I really like the upholstery and kitchen.

Happy camping :)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-25-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By Evan Friesen
Live your dreams! We wish you all the best. ...

Live your dreams! We wish you all the best.

What an awesome and creative way to use your gifts to elevate great ideas and become a part of something bigger than yourselves! It's a 21st century...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-28-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,040
Posted By Evan Friesen
2006 Dodge/Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van

This isn't fiberglass...but it would make a great tow vehicle!

I am posting this for a friend. It's located in BC. They've traveled/lived in it with their family of 5 for the last year, and are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-13-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,667
Posted By Evan Friesen
I was just giving you a hard time because my...

I was just giving you a hard time because my english teacher gave me a hard time about it. ;) English is a purebred mongrel of a language anyways. Also, this is a forum for FG travel trailer...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-12-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,667
Posted By Evan Friesen
Welcome! I like your ideas for the remodel and...

Welcome! I like your ideas for the remodel and envy your location! My wife and I camped in Michigan and were so fascinated by all the amazing FREE camping. Some of the best camping we've ever done!
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-08-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,730
Posted By Evan Friesen
This seems pertinent to comparing the different...

This seems pertinent to comparing the different AWD claims by manufacturers.

The truth behind the badge - All-wheel-drive systems and how they work (photos) - CNET Reviews...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 06-01-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,581
Posted By Evan Friesen
Can't you give us another clueue?

Can't you give us another clueue?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-29-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,727
Posted By Evan Friesen
That is so cool!!! Very trivial trivia too...my...

That is so cool!!! Very trivial trivia too...my favorite kind!



Cool solution. I just like my wood floor so much...



Thanks Donna! I may end up going this direction in the end!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-29-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,727
Posted By Evan Friesen
Why do many RV manufacturers use Coroplast under...

Why do many RV manufacturers use Coroplast under their trailers? Am I mistaken in assuming they use it for insulation by creating dead airspace. Is it only to protect the plywood floor/frame from...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,227
Posted By Evan Friesen
I plead the Fifth!

I plead the Fifth!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-29-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,727
Posted By Evan Friesen
I'm not sure how I'll secure the Coroplast. Maybe...

I'm not sure how I'll secure the Coroplast. Maybe self tapping screws with big washers into the bottom of the frame? I'll have to look under my parents stickie again...I seem to recall that is how it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,227
Posted By Evan Friesen
Heaters don't kill people, people kill people!...

Heaters don't kill people, people kill people! The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a heater is a good guy with a heater!

They're trying to take our freedom to pack heat!!!

What next! A...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,727
Posted By Evan Friesen
Coroplast/Rigid Foam for Floor Insulation

Just curious...I know a number of people have taken steps (or wanted to take steps) to improve insulation on the shell of FGRV's.

I have seen a few references to using carpet to insulate the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-09-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,322
Posted By Evan Friesen
We've lived out of our 13' Boler for a few...

We've lived out of our 13' Boler for a few months. Once for 3 months on our in-laws yard. Again for 5 weeks at a state park I worked at. It worked great. We have 2 kids about the same age as yours. A...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-03-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,426
Posted By Evan Friesen
:floor

:floor
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,970
Posted By Evan Friesen
Awesome! It'll be a lot of work, but it's worth...

Awesome! It'll be a lot of work, but it's worth it! We got ours in similar condition (many layers of paint inside and out, ugly flooring, missing fridge and furnace). After a lot of work we have a...
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Evan Friesen
We have a single and a tandem from Advanced...

We have a single and a tandem from Advanced Elements. For slow rivers, lakes and bays they are PERFECT (for our needs and uses). They are the most affordable 'good' inflatable kayak we could find. It...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Evan Friesen
We ordered something from Scamp, and they charged...

We ordered something from Scamp, and they charged us around $12 for shipping. When the package arrived it had $1.40 in stamps on it...I suppose the rest was "handling". My guess is they don't run a...
Forum: General Chat 04-13-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By Evan Friesen
Hey, we sat in one at an REI and we were very...

Hey, we sat in one at an REI and we were very surprised at how lite it was and how comfortable it was...and how expensive it was, unfortunately!
Forum: Money Matters 04-01-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,282
Posted By Evan Friesen
I had something weird happen at the DMV also two...

I had something weird happen at the DMV also two years ago...They only had "Boler American" in their registration system for "Make" and refused to enter just "BOLER" even though the CA Title said...
Forum: General Chat 03-27-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,227
Posted By Evan Friesen
Here are a couple more responses regarding hail....

Here are a couple more responses regarding hail. Including my experience!

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/hail-56916.html
Forum: General Chat 03-23-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,828
Posted By Evan Friesen
I've done Vail Pass in slushy snow once and dry...

I've done Vail Pass in slushy snow once and dry another time with our Subaru pulling the Boler.
I cannot recommend towing the trailer in the snow during the day.
That particular trip strikes fear...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-12-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,546
Posted By Evan Friesen
Very cool! I'm envious of the big window! ...

Very cool!
I'm envious of the big window!
Thanks for the picture.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-12-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,546
Posted By Evan Friesen
Cool trailer! Thanks for sharing pictures. ...

Cool trailer! Thanks for sharing pictures.

What does the kitchen area look like with that big window? Is there a cabinet/shelf above it like a Scamp/Boler? I don't think I've looked too closely at...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-12-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By Evan Friesen
What a bargain! And she looks to be in great...

What a bargain! And she looks to be in great shape too! There's another Burro in the picture...I wonder if they're selling that one as well?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-11-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,759
Posted By Evan Friesen
I have the same style floor and same problem on...

I have the same style floor and same problem on that corner. I jacked up the rear floor corner and glassed it in place. It's held fine for a couple thousand miles and many nights.

I am planning to...
Forum: General Chat 03-10-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,815
Posted By Evan Friesen
One of my earliest memories of being in a Boler...

One of my earliest memories of being in a Boler are when I was about 8 years old. I was playing with my 3 cousins jumping around on the rear bed in their parents (unused and neglected :( ) Boler. All...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-09-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,966
Posted By Evan Friesen
We were camping in Ontario last summer and had 3...

We were camping in Ontario last summer and had 3 nasty hail storms in one day! Our Boler has been painted with Interlux Brightside so I thought it would be more likely to have hail damage. The...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-07-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,141
Posted By Evan Friesen
Eh...Eriba's aren't that common. Most people just...

Eh...Eriba's aren't that common. Most people just want Bolers and Scamps...
Maybe you'll get $100 in that condition...
I'd be willing to tow it away for free! ;)

But seriously...Where in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-05-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By Evan Friesen
Cool! Awl Grip is some tough paint. Don't forget...

Cool! Awl Grip is some tough paint. Don't forget to use your respirator with that!

Pricey stuff though...

+1 for pictures
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-04-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By Evan Friesen
Smart Tires!

I came across this article and thought I'd share it.

Continental's intelligent tires will detect a vehicle...
Forum: General Chat 03-01-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,362
Posted By Evan Friesen
If you have a smartphone, I think someone posted...

If you have a smartphone, I think someone posted on here not too long ago about a Bluetooth OBD transmitter that has an app that has a lot of features. Sorry I can't provide a link.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-28-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 30,499
Posted By Evan Friesen
Let me know where you're camping and we'll be...

Let me know where you're camping and we'll be glad to cook for you if you're doing the dishes! You may be more popular in the campground for having a dishwasher than having a unique looking trailer!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-27-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By Evan Friesen
Welcome here! Good luck with your search! 1....

Welcome here! Good luck with your search!

1. Weak points are (but not limited to...) axle (sag), frame (severe rust or cracking) and body integrity (sagging door).

There are a few other...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,015
Posted By Evan Friesen
I can back you up on this. I've been working on...

I can back you up on this. I've been working on my father-in-law's sailboat and catamarans used in the San Francisco bay for a few years and have come across a handfull of SS bolts that have been...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-25-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Posted By Evan Friesen
This happens when I'm pulling my utility trailer...

This happens when I'm pulling my utility trailer empty! The first time I pulled it empty I think I stopped twice in 5 miles because I couldn't believe something wasn't falling apart and making a lot...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-25-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,294
Posted By Evan Friesen
Thanks for sharing that Donna! What great insight!

Thanks for sharing that Donna! What great insight!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,362
Posted By Evan Friesen
I had a golf ball sized gash in my holding tank....

I had a golf ball sized gash in my holding tank. I cut a piece from an old plastic cutting board that was the same plastic, and then spent some time *slowly* heating each up around the edges and then...
Forum: General Chat 02-19-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,425
Posted By Evan Friesen
It was interesting to me that Thomas G. was the...

It was interesting to me that Thomas G. was the first to respond as a Uhaul owner. My observation on this forum wondering the same question as the OP is that Uhauls seem to remain largely original. ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-12-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,650
Posted By Evan Friesen
You may be able to use the 'riser' you have to...

You may be able to use the 'riser' you have to drop the hitch height by taking the ball off, flipping the 'riser' (it then becomes a 'dropper' I suppose ;) ...) and reinstalling the ball.
It may be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-04-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 21,781
Posted By Evan Friesen
Man, I can't get over how much I like that...

Man, I can't get over how much I like that popsicle stick idea...

I just don't know how I could ever eat THAT MANY popsicles! :chin

Excellent work! Keep it up!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-03-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,154
Posted By Evan Friesen
That should lighten some tongue weights (...and...

That should lighten some tongue weights (...and some wallets).
I've seen some sailboats at the marina with these. They look nifty! No rust or oxidization.

Now if only they could make stoves and...
Forum: General Chat 02-02-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,264
Posted By Evan Friesen
We have 2 inflatable kayaks (an AdvancedFrame 13'...

We have 2 inflatable kayaks (an AdvancedFrame 13' and Dragonfly 2 by Advanced Elements). We've had them for about 5 years. Have used them a lot and they perform well, are well made and more durable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-31-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,083
Posted By Evan Friesen
Yea, and they are way overpriced IMO. I've read...

Yea, and they are way overpriced IMO. I've read they aren't as flexible as they appear in the pictures either. I was pointing out that particular panel because they have grommets and the title of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-31-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,083
Posted By Evan Friesen
An HQRP flexible solar panel I've been eyeing on...

An HQRP flexible solar panel I've been eyeing on amazon has grommets on each corner. I wonder if it would be possible to use some sort of snap or stud to secure the panels at the grommet rather than...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-30-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,747
Posted By Evan Friesen
Gina, How hot does the face of this unit get?...

Gina, How hot does the face of this unit get? Does it have a glass front to keep out little curious fingers?
Are you still happy with gas usage, condensation and the unit in general? I've been...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-16-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,852
Posted By Evan Friesen
The 1/2" C-channel is pretty standard for most RV...

The 1/2" C-channel is pretty standard for most RV bag-awnings as others have already said.

Yours also seems to have a 'gutter' and slots for trim to cover the rivets. I haven't seen that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-14-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 21,781
Posted By Evan Friesen
Cool idea! I've been contemplating making a shelf...

Cool idea! I've been contemplating making a shelf above the window. I will have to try this when I get around to doing it. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work.
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