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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-18-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,641
Posted By 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.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By 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....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-19-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,790
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-22-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,551
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-02-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,608
Posted By 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...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,651
Posted By 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...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-04-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,257
Posted By 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
Replies: 3
Views: 1,745
Posted By 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.

.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-03-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,430
Posted By 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).
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-05-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,347
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-05-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,623
Posted By 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...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-04-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,347
Posted By 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...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-03-2010, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,347
Posted By 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,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-02-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,347
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.
...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 10-26-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,003
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-22-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,080
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
Replies: 19
Views: 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.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-22-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 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
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,125
Posted By 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
Replies: 17
Views: 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.
Forum: General Chat 10-08-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 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
Replies: 26
Views: 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.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 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 ?
Forum: General Chat 10-01-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 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
Replies: 54
Views: 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
Replies: 1
Views: 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
Replies: 93
Views: 29,764
Posted By Michel, Bouchard
Nice work !

Nice work !
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-20-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 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.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 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
Replies: 42
Views: 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...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-13-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 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......
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2010, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 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...
Forum: General Chat 08-31-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 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...
Forum: General Chat 08-30-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
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...
Forum: General Chat 08-27-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,362
Posted By Michel, Bouchard
Nice looking ;-)

Nice looking ;-)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,950
Posted By 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...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 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
Replies: 76
Views: 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...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 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...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By 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...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-25-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,073
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-24-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,848
Posted By Michel, Bouchard
Definitely not only in the good ole U.S., here...

Definitely not only in the good ole U.S., here too :censor
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-23-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,402
Posted By 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
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,658
Posted By 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...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,358
Posted By 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...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-19-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By 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, ...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-17-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Michel, Bouchard
Others: ...

Others:

https://a.imageshack.us/img821/4742/pict0151v.th.jpg (https://img821.imageshack.us/i/pict0151v.jpg/) https://a.imageshack.us/img839/1600/pict0193.th.jpg...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-17-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Michel, Bouchard
Others ...

Others

https://a.imageshack.us/img201/5521/pict0168.th.jpg (https://img201.imageshack.us/i/pict0168.jpg/) https://a.imageshack.us/img413/9601/pict0134l.th.jpg...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-17-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By 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,...
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 618,691
Posted By 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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