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Michel, Bouchard
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-18-2014, 10:42 AM
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Can I get some lifted Scamp pics?
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Michel, Bouchard
I did the same, kept the 13' and replaced the...
I did the same, kept the 13' and replaced the axle with down angle.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-30-2014, 10:35 AM
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Dodge Penstar 6 cylinder
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Michel, Bouchard
Hi, not a Dodge Ram, but a 2012 Jeep Wangler JK,...
Hi, not a Dodge Ram, but a 2012 Jeep Wangler JK, 2drs, V6 3.6L Pentastar with manual 6 speeds, 3,73 gear ratio. Towing our '73 Boler with it.
It is a really great combo, this handles with charm....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-19-2014, 06:30 AM
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Jeep GC V8 vs. V6
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Michel, Bouchard
Hi, I had a 1996 Cherokee Country with the L6...
Hi, I had a 1996 Cherokee Country with the L6 4.0L HO as well, I towed a 13' Boler with it and a 3500lbs Bonair trailer. The Cherokee was doing really fine with Bonair and the Boler, well, she was...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-22-2013, 12:44 PM
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Pulling with a jeep?
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Michel, Bouchard
Changed our tow vehicule for a 2012 Jeep Wangler...
Changed our tow vehicule for a 2012 Jeep Wangler JK, 2drs, V6 3.6L with manual 6 speeds, 3,73 gear ratio. Towing my '73 Boler with it.
It is a really great combo, this handles with charm. The...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-02-2013, 02:22 PM
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New tow vehicule
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Michel, Bouchard
New tow vehicule
Hi, for the last 3 years we were towing our Boler with a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not the greatest tow vehicule but it was doing the job. The handling was very good, but the small V6 2.7L had just...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-02-2013, 02:07 PM
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Lifted Scamp
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6,651
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Michel, Bouchard
When I changed my axle 3 years ago, it did raise...
When I changed my axle 3 years ago, it did raise our Boler by 6 inches. It's fitting nicely our new Jeep Wrangler (got it last week).
https://imageshack.us/a/img839/2267/jeepboler2.jpg
You can...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-04-2011, 07:59 AM
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Axle replacement
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3,257
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Michel, Bouchard
No as long as they are installed on the proper...
No as long as they are installed on the proper side of the axle.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
01-18-2011, 07:25 AM
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Camping in Quebec - my limited experience
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1,745
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Michel, Bouchard
Bonjour ! I liked your video, did the same road...
Bonjour ! I liked your video, did the same road last summer (but it looks like you drove faster than me, only 9 minutes !!! lol) and went around the Gaspesian peninsula, a great trip.
.
...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-03-2010, 07:44 AM
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Towing MPG
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8,430
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Michel, Bouchard
With my Suzuki 2006 GV I do 23.5 MPG (10L/100km)...
With my Suzuki 2006 GV I do 23.5 MPG (10L/100km) on highway (65-70 mph), when towing my 13' Boler, I do 18 MPG (13L/100km).
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-05-2010, 05:34 PM
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Putting your trailer on jacks for the winter
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Michel, Bouchard
First I want to say that I don't want to be rude...
First I want to say that I don't want to be rude to anybody, sometimes my somewhat limited knowledge of English language turns my sentences into something I wouldn't have want.
The picture Byron...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-05-2010, 04:38 PM
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Brake Controllers
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Michel, Bouchard
I wanted the Tekonsha Prodigy, but they did...
I wanted the Tekonsha Prodigy, but they did install the Odyssey II from Valley Industry, and I'm very happy camper with it.
Valley Odyssey II Trailer Brake Controller Review Video | etrailer.com...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-04-2010, 07:35 AM
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Putting your trailer on jacks for the winter
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Michel, Bouchard
Hi Perry, there is so many variables, it's hard...
Hi Perry, there is so many variables, it's hard to know where to draw the line ^_^
The "new" 73 Boler I got last spring had its axle replaced only 4 years ago and was totaly shot. I trust the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-03-2010, 06:54 AM
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Putting your trailer on jacks for the winter
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Michel, Bouchard
When I replaced my axle this summer, the person...
When I replaced my axle this summer, the person who did sell it to me and made the installation, strongly suggested to me to jack it up the way I showed, especially with the climate we have here,...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-02-2010, 02:23 PM
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Putting your trailer on jacks for the winter
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Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
The only good way to jack it is at the axle, not...
The only good way to jack it is at the axle, not at the corners. Here is a picture, not my Boler (mine is stored inside and jacked the same way) but same idea.
...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-26-2010, 11:53 AM
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ON |
July15-18, 2011: Ontario Bolerama 2011
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Michel, Bouchard
:woohoo: Woo Hoo ! 39.5km from where the parents...
:woohoo: Woo Hoo ! 39.5km from where the parents of my wife are living, I think we'll go. Knowing it a long time before it happens will leave us the time to book some day off for it. :cblob
Our...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-22-2010, 08:37 PM
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Towing 13' in snow
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Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Like Joe said, no chains. I'm used to pull a...
Like Joe said, no chains. I'm used to pull a trailer with snowmobiles on it.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-22-2010, 08:21 PM
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Axle Replacement Mechanics in NC
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3,226
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
On mine the tires were not scrubbing, the arms...
On mine the tires were not scrubbing, the arms were hitting the frame, not good at all.
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
10-22-2010, 10:39 AM
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Faucet replacement
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6,999
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Robert Johans said. This is exactly what I...
Robert Johans said.
This is exactly what I did install in the second hole :aplas
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-21-2010, 01:07 PM
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"The Pink Stuff" anti-freeze
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8,125
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Michel, Bouchard
40 onces of Vodka and sure my Boler would be...
40 onces of Vodka and sure my Boler would be happy :wine .........ok I'm going out :hiding
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
10-21-2010, 06:36 AM
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Faucet replacement
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6,999
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
I replaced mine with a water dispenser looking...
I replaced mine with a water dispenser looking like that:
https://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2259/faucet.jpg
Paid 15.00 for it a local plumbing store.
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General Chat
10-08-2010, 08:08 PM
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Meet the Escapee's- Don's Interview
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1,522
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Thanks, I didn't knew about Escape trailers, they...
Thanks, I didn't knew about Escape trailers, they look nice.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-08-2010, 06:32 AM
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This is our 1975 Boler we restored
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9,984
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Anyone that did used Duraback one or 2 years ago...
Anyone that did used Duraback one or 2 years ago that could let us know how it is holding up over time ? It is easy to keep clean ? I might go with this solution next spring.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-08-2010, 06:29 AM
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21
My before and after pics of my vintage Boler
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15,111
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
What did you use for the door seal ? Auto part ?
What did you use for the door seal ? Auto part ?
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General Chat
10-01-2010, 07:03 AM
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The Dreaded Box Elder Bug
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3,154
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Farmers around here that have apple tree fields...
Farmers around here that have apple tree fields are using them to prevent plant louse invasion, so every fall when leafs are changing colour they're leaving the fields and you see them everywhere.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-28-2010, 05:51 AM
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54
Covering your egg......
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25,984
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
I did put a cover on a previous pop-up trailer,...
I did put a cover on a previous pop-up trailer, it did leave marks on it, and also the cover moving with the wind did some damages on the four corners. I did call
Last weekend I went to visits...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
09-24-2010, 02:41 PM
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Pippinfest...
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1,180
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Good idea, I remember when we had our first...
Good idea, I remember when we had our first Boler, our first one falling down from the top bunk bed twice during our first night with it. She was sleeping so hard that she never woke up when she...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-22-2010, 07:33 AM
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No wonder the Burro floor is rotted
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29,764
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Nice work !
Nice work !
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-20-2010, 10:19 AM
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29
Propane Coffee Maker
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7,053
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
We are using a small percolator that goes on the...
We are using a small percolator that goes on the stove, small and light.
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-20-2010, 10:03 AM
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Started gutting the 74 boler....pics!
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5,342
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Indeed, looking forward to follow this winter...
Indeed, looking forward to follow this winter project.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-20-2010, 09:41 AM
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Bolerama Quebec - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
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7,308
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
And it is also fun now to actually being able to...
And it is also fun now to actually being able to "put a face" on some of you from the forum. See you next year. We may also go to the Ontario one, or any that would be near Niagara, since the father...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-13-2010, 06:15 AM
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Bolerama Quebec - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
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7,308
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
We had a lot of fun this weekend, we were around...
We had a lot of fun this weekend, we were around 70 trailers, and we met a lot of nice peoples.
Here a link to some nice pictures.
Picasa Web Albums - jluct - Bolerama 1-20......
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General Chat
09-02-2010, 05:59 AM
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14
Interesting Tire opinion.
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2,801
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Hi Brian, you need to clean your mailbox, it is...
Hi Brian, you need to clean your mailbox, it is full ;-)
To answer your question, no they don't sell any under their brand name and he was referring to ST tires in general, but they also...
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General Chat
08-31-2010, 06:30 AM
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Interesting Tire opinion.
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2,801
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
In fact what I have been told by my neighbour...
In fact what I have been told by my neighbour yesterday (he's working for Firestone), that ST tires combine passenger car construction and use bigger polyester and steel cords, this results in tires...
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General Chat
08-30-2010, 06:32 AM
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Interesting Tire opinion.
Views:
2,801
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
The person who is responsible for the 2010 Quebec...
The person who is responsible for the 2010 Quebec Bolerama just went from QC to BC with his Boler, he had 2 new passenger tires installed, blew them both during his trip and replaced with proper...
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General Chat
08-27-2010, 08:14 PM
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Proud owner of a Trillium
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3,362
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Michel, Bouchard
Nice looking ;-)
Nice looking ;-)
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2010, 08:02 PM
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How is Interior Paint Holding Up over time???
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5,950
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Michel, Bouchard
I'm afraid I cannot help, hope it won't happen to...
I'm afraid I cannot help, hope it won't happen to me, previous owner did paint it with exterior latex 3-4 years ago as well, but it is still holding fine. May be how well the prep job was done is...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2010, 06:10 AM
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Side Window Bowing
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2,036
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Yes there was a problem with them when I got it,...
Yes there was a problem with them when I got it, but I fixed it since then. But still they are prone to rust slowly, thanks.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-25-2010, 02:16 PM
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76
Most Economical TV for 13 footer (Trillium)
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11,358
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Better than me, I just did a 3000 km trip around...
Better than me, I just did a 3000 km trip around Gaspesia with an average of 13.4l/100km or with US gallon, 17.55mpg.
Someone I know just went from QC to BC and with his 1300 Boler and 2010 Dodge...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-25-2010, 01:44 PM
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Charging Battery and running battery lights when plugged in
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2,377
Posted By
Michel, Bouchard
Same answer, I don't have any inverter, so I got...
Same answer, I don't have any inverter, so I got a little intelligent charger, permenantly installed, it does the job. ;-) And I don't see any needs for an inverter.
Even when I'm at home I plug...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-25-2010, 01:32 PM
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Side Window Bowing
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2,036
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Michel, Bouchard
What did you do to prevent the bottom rod to rust...
What did you do to prevent the bottom rod to rust again (sealed you wrote) just from air moisture ? I have 4 windows, for the 2 small ones the ros doesn't rust, but the 2 big ones they do, most...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-25-2010, 01:24 PM
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Alternative to Jalousie windows in Trillium 1300??
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5,073
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Michel, Bouchard
You already went through the worst part, so keep...
You already went through the worst part, so keep them, don't change, you won't regret. Clean them, change the seals, they are easally available.
They are not just part of the look, but very...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-24-2010, 10:20 AM
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Volkswagen Golf - safe?
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Michel, Bouchard
Definitely not only in the good ole U.S., here...
Definitely not only in the good ole U.S., here too :censor
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-23-2010, 06:38 AM
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New Owner.... 85 13 ft. Scamp... needs lots of work
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Michel, Bouchard
Great job ! what type of paint did you use for...
Great job ! what type of paint did you use for the outside ? You mentionned rock guard, did you used something like Durabak ? Thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-20-2010, 05:37 PM
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Tips On How To Clean An Awning ??
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Michel, Bouchard
I bought a spray bottle especially to clean...
I bought a spray bottle especially to clean awning at Canadian tire (Mildew Stain Remover from B.E.S.T.), unrolled the awning, spray it all over, roll it, and leave it for an hour, then unroll and...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-19-2010, 07:34 AM
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Most Economical TV for 13 footer (Trillium)
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11,358
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Michel, Bouchard
A little "add" to my last note. With the first...
A little "add" to my last note. With the first Boler we had, my TV was back then a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, pulling with it was not a problem, we could almost make the Boler to fly bihind the TV.
Now...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-19-2010, 07:20 AM
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Gaspesia
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1,341
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Michel, Bouchard
Yes it still looks remote with the exception of...
Yes it still looks remote with the exception of Perce village who did turn pretty commercial. We did a lot of hiking, diving, kayak, ...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-17-2010, 12:21 PM
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Gaspesia
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1,341
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Michel, Bouchard
Others: ...
Others:
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-17-2010, 12:21 PM
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Gaspesia
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1,341
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Michel, Bouchard
Others ...
Others
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-17-2010, 12:20 PM
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Gaspesia
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1,341
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Michel, Bouchard
Gaspesia
We have made 3000km of road with our Boler around Gaspesia. It was a lot of fun. We went to the BIC Provencial Park, Forillon National Park and Baie de Gaspé Provincial camping, all were very nice,...
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General Chat
08-17-2010, 12:15 PM
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Sightings!
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618,691
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Michel, Bouchard
Just coming back from Gaspesia, during the trip I...
Just coming back from Gaspesia, during the trip I saw 6 Bolers 13", 1 Boler 15", 1 U-Haul, 1 Casita 15", 1 Trillium and 1 Oxygen, here is some picks of the ones I had the chance to take into...
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