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Forum: General Chat 05-09-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,577
Posted By LukeP
Nick - As you've found, there are many...

Nick -
As you've found, there are many opinions on this!

We've been a family of 5 using our Boler 13' for the past 8 years. My kids are 14, 10, 8. Here's been our experience... and for...
Forum: General Chat 08-13-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
That was ours! We had a nice trip to Grand Haven,...

That was ours! We had a nice trip to Grand Haven, the kids love camping right next to / on the beach.

And a bonus was meeting Floyd when we stopped in Morris, IL for supper. Thanks for...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Visited with 2 other FBers who were staying in...

Visited with 2 other FBers who were staying in Grand Haven MI this past week... current owner of a 16' Scamp and the Trillium King! Nice to chat with you fellas!

Also saw a Casita camped near Hwy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 972
Posted By LukeP
110v Roof Vent?

I'm helping a friend replace her non-powered vent in her Boler. She doesn't have a 12v system and so I'm searching for a 110v powered vent.

I have a MaxxFan and would be interested in something...
Forum: General Chat 10-16-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Fri Oct 12 in late am heading south on hwy 151...

Fri Oct 12 in late am heading south on hwy 151 near Anamosa, Iowa...White scamp (I would guess, rear slider window, so mid70's?) Pulled by a dark pickup.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-06-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,223
Posted By LukeP
Ditto. I use the 2nd one linked too. I flip it...

Ditto. I use the 2nd one linked too. I flip it over tho so it pulls the drawbar down to tighten, instead of the way its pictured.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,239
Posted By LukeP
You can also search for marine 'hulliner' - pulls...

You can also search for marine 'hulliner' - pulls up a few more options.

I was able to find a local guy who could get me marine hulliner/headliner for cheaper than online stores and without...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,239
Posted By LukeP
Byron, do you know what brand it is? When I spoke...

Byron, do you know what brand it is? When I spoke with Scamp, they inferred it was reflectix, so I'm interested in who actually does manufacture it indeed.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,212
Posted By LukeP
That's a good point. I use a BAL tire leveler so...

That's a good point. I use a BAL tire leveler so the camper's not going anywhere, and so haven't had an issue of using wet wood under the stabilizers.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,212
Posted By LukeP
Also Mo, did you create a new user ID to ask that...

Also Mo, did you create a new user ID to ask that question?! Well done, if you did :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,212
Posted By LukeP
One note about using your stabilizers.... if you...

One note about using your stabilizers.... if you happen to be camping on a concrete pad, or even larger rocks -- the stabilizers can cause quite the scraping noise against the ground when you're...
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Pulling into the I80 "worlds largest truckstop"...

Pulling into the I80 "worlds largest truckstop" Sat evening, a Scamp pulled by a VW bug. South Dakota plates.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-22-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,620
Posted By LukeP
hey Ted, welcome! check out this link - lots of...

hey Ted, welcome! check out this link - lots of fellow Boler American owners here: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/how-many-boler-americans-are-out-there-42676.html
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-21-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,678
Posted By LukeP
A return possible on the zillion dollar one?

A return possible on the zillion dollar one?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-19-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,622
Posted By LukeP
Nope, I don't have the details. I drive a VW...

Nope, I don't have the details. I drive a VW (that I don't tow with!) and have friends who are VW and BMW techs - so I've listened to many a VW / European / German car discussion with people who...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-19-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,622
Posted By LukeP
True! But the comment was about mileage savings! ...

True! But the comment was about mileage savings!

of course, there's probably more threads on this forum on the subject of tow ratings - than any other subject! my memory says that euro ratings...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-18-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,622
Posted By LukeP
According to Rancilio's experience with his TDI,...

According to Rancilio's experience with his TDI, the savings is actually an additional 10-15mpg... and would cover $.40 of additional cost! His post is part-way down.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,046
Posted By LukeP
You'll get a wide degree of opinions on many...

You'll get a wide degree of opinions on many brands. I really like my Maxxis 8008's. Couldn't find bad reviews when I researched, and my experience has been great.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-15-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 35,497
Posted By LukeP
I'll say $300 is sweet! Nice buy, and welcome! We...

I'll say $300 is sweet! Nice buy, and welcome! We bought our Boler American a few years ago, its been fun to renovate, and we're enjoying great trips in it!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-14-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,476
Posted By LukeP
Good advice and thoughts have already been...

Good advice and thoughts have already been shared. In my mind, one of the biggest considerations is how much you want to work on a camper yourself. If you want it totally ready to roll, then most...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,692
Posted By LukeP
Mary Ann, If I can tell correctly from your...

Mary Ann,
If I can tell correctly from your pictures, I don't believe that your rims will take hubcaps. Others can correct me if I'm wrong.
Forum: General Chat 08-30-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
The 2nd 16' Scamp passing thru Iowa City, this...

The 2nd 16' Scamp passing thru Iowa City, this week. This one pulled by a gold mid-sized SUV.
Forum: General Chat 08-26-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Earlier this week, followed a 16' scamp in Iowa...

Earlier this week, followed a 16' scamp in Iowa City, IA. Canada plates.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-20-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,484
Posted By LukeP
You may have thought of this, but are you...

You may have thought of this, but are you concerned about clearance? My tongue jack, which would have a similiar amount of clearance, has scraped on 2 occasions where the dip was too severe coming...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Posted By LukeP
Any chance you have a link to this table? I'd...

Any chance you have a link to this table? I'd like to see one!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-15-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,886
Posted By LukeP
I'm sure you DID get lots of interested people...

I'm sure you DID get lots of interested people wanting to check it out! Very cool!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,700
Posted By LukeP
thanks! and HA, yes a tin-table would be...

thanks!

and HA, yes a tin-table would be groovy! in fact, sign me up for one if you ever find a supplier :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,410
Posted By LukeP
YES! I learned on old farm pickups with broken...

YES! I learned on old farm pickups with broken off mirrors. Looking backwards was & is a VERY hard habit to break.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-15-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,048
Posted By LukeP
Great! Glad you found something! Upper...

Great! Glad you found something!

Upper vent... yes, I put it right over the drip edge and right under the inside of the countertop. It was as close as I could get, tho not exactly how the manual...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-15-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,048
Posted By LukeP
A Trail Mite is a groovy little egg! I like the...

A Trail Mite is a groovy little egg! I like the additional flair!

I have an older Dometic RM2201 3-way fridge that is approx 18" from the front of the door face, to the back. I did trim it out a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,700
Posted By LukeP
Found a tintable chipguard

After beating up the front of my Boler last year on some rock roads, I've been searching for options that would allow the front to be more protected, but also that could keep it looking vintage'ish....
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
In Michigan on Monday afternoon (July 30)... ...

In Michigan on Monday afternoon (July 30)...

Heading south on Hwy 31 near Ludington, a 16' Casita pulled by a silver Honda Pilot, just after lunch.

Then early eve, heading north on Hwy 31...
Forum: General Chat 07-29-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Friday mid morning, I80 west in central Illinois,...

Friday mid morning, I80 west in central Illinois, older scamp with black chip guard pulled by a black truck.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-15-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
Thanks again for all of the thoughts! Here's my...

Thanks again for all of the thoughts! Here's my update, as I had time to work on these bulbs this wkend...

I powered the known-working LEDs via the battery directly, found out that they must...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,512
Posted By LukeP
to add to byron's comments on curtain rods... you...

to add to byron's comments on curtain rods... you can also use small clear zipties to fasten the rod to the holder - easily to cut off and replace for the few times you need to remove the curtains. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,699
Posted By LukeP
if you want to read about others modifications...

if you want to read about others modifications until someone responds directly - use the search --- "google" function for Bunk Bed Modifications. There are lots of posts on here.

You may want to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-05-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
Agree Raz, I have no idea of what level of...

Agree Raz, I have no idea of what level of resistance I'm measuring, only wanted to have a comparable between working v. Non working.

All the sellers have said "whoops, they should work. We will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By LukeP
1 & 2: my belly band is riveted from the top too....

1 & 2: my belly band is riveted from the top too. It was obvious that it's been removed several times as some of the holes look as if they were drilled out pretty rough - some of the holes in the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,601
Posted By LukeP
If you clamp it with wax paper, it shouldn't...

If you clamp it with wax paper, it shouldn't stick. I just did some glassing last week and the wax paper came right off after I removed the clamps.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
Rick, do you make your own by soldering a...

Rick, do you make your own by soldering a 1141/1156 base onto the pictured LEDs? Or do you manually connect the wiring from the socket to the LED itself? Thx!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-04-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
Raz, Question regarding using an Ohm meter... my...

Raz, Question regarding using an Ohm meter... my working LED bulbs actually show resistance on an Ohm meter - while the non-working ones don't.

I did try moving the contact around in the socket,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-03-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
But if my current LED bulbs still work in the...

But if my current LED bulbs still work in the sockets, wouldn't it mean they're wired appropriately? I'll take a look regardless.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-02-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By LukeP
how to find working LED bulbs?

I feel silly even posting this, but I'm to the point where I think I may be missing something....

Last year I purchased two 1141 (BA15s)LED bulbs from LED Trailer Lights. LEDTrailerLights.com -...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,328
Posted By LukeP
yeah, none of my holes lined up either. a strip...

yeah, none of my holes lined up either. a strip of butyl tape across them all took care of any leaking tho.

as for removing old butyl or silicone - I've found the brand "Goo Gone" with a putty...
Forum: General Chat 06-28-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,158
Posted By LukeP
Hwy 218 South (Avenue of the Saints) south of...

Hwy 218 South (Avenue of the Saints) south of Iowa City ... 16ft Casita pulled by white Suburban.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,747
Posted By LukeP
@Rick, I saw a seal today that made me re-look at...

@Rick, I saw a seal today that made me re-look at your picture. To clarify - does the seal come out of the channel and up and cover the entire bottom of the aluminum frame (which would be straight...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,747
Posted By LukeP
Both Pelland and Interstate said they no longer...

Both Pelland and Interstate said they no longer carry seals that work specifically in square windows - and I've found old images online from their sites, that aren't in stock any longer. Pelland does...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-27-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,747
Posted By LukeP
Are yours Hehrs? I looked at my windows last...

Are yours Hehrs? I looked at my windows last night - they don't have a seal or a place for one, like yours do. I have a 72 Boler American from Wichita, KS - so obviously different plant - tho I'd...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,073
Posted By LukeP
Would any of these awnings be compatible with...

Would any of these awnings be compatible with add-on screens/walls?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,747
Posted By LukeP
Another source!

Thanks all! I have found an additional source that actually has 3 seals we need for these old jalousies, and these include the rigid black screw cover... I spoke with Maria at All-Rite who confirmed...
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