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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-12-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,952
Posted By bomni
Hi Bev, Yes you are correct that those bars...

Hi Bev,

Yes you are correct that those bars and cups are from Ikea and that is what they are for. I think the are originally designed to be mounted on a wall.

Thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,239
Posted By bomni
We have a 13ft. Boler with two huskies...no front...

We have a 13ft. Boler with two huskies...no front bathroom though & bunk beds fully functional.

We have zero issues with the two of them on the front bunk. Have also had a foster husky (3 total...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
For some reason that link isn't working for me. I...

For some reason that link isn't working for me. I will google it though. Thanks :)
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
Sorry Brian I meant the coupler, yes (typical...

Sorry Brian I meant the coupler, yes (typical female here, with no respect to females who actually know what they are talking about mechanically....I always call the coupler the hitch)!!! And yes it...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
We thought the frame was not the original either,...

We thought the frame was not the original either, but I looked at a number of different Sunliners and they all had the same quirky frame. My hubby thought perhaps it would be structurally not very...
Forum: General Chat 08-01-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
Thanks Carol, From the reading I have since...

Thanks Carol,

From the reading I have since been doing I gathered this info too, so it is good to hear someone affirm that I'm reading things correctly. It's a trailer from the 60's so we will...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
We sometimes camp in National/ Provincial Parks...

We sometimes camp in National/ Provincial Parks and haven't found any issue in rearranging the trailer by hand. So unless it is a vastly heavier I think with a hand dolly it wouldn't be an issue. I...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By bomni
Importing a foreign FGRV to Canada

Hello everyone,

It's been awhile since I/ we have posted, we have been too busy out enjoying our Boler!

I have recently discovered a trailer that I am trying not to fall in love with. Alas,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-30-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,855
Posted By bomni
Hi and welcome, We too have a GlassFab Boler...

Hi and welcome,

We too have a GlassFab Boler and they are supposed to have the plywood floors glasses in top and bottom. It looks like either someone did not finish the job was cutting corners! We...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-17-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,262
Posted By bomni
Hello. Our Boler the drain to the sink goes...

Hello.

Our Boler the drain to the sink goes straight down through the floor. If that is an issue can always have a bucket to catch the water.
As for an electric pump from the tank it has been...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-02-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,101
Posted By bomni
One other major problem especially a small screw...

One other major problem especially a small screw diameter is to keep the drill bit centered and not drilling at an angle. If you take apart the other windows soak all the screws with WD-40 overnight...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,573
Posted By bomni
Hi there, My wife and I bought our first...

Hi there,


My wife and I bought our first Trailer ( 72 Boler) a little over a year ago. We did a complete resto on the trailer and everything came out of the trailer except the front gaucho and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-23-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,796
Posted By bomni
Interesting no 13ft Boler ever came from the...

Interesting no 13ft Boler ever came from the factory with leaf springs. In fact torsion ride smoother, cost less and require minimal welding in most cases. We also have a Peace River Boler by...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-24-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,788
Posted By bomni
TTT Any Boler owners out there to help?

TTT


Any Boler owners out there to help?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-14-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,788
Posted By bomni
Hi All, Since you are all talking about...

Hi All,


Since you are all talking about grounds. I have a question about grounding the electrical outlet box for the shore power. I have little expertise around this stuff but I managed to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-11-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,166
Posted By bomni
Great job! When we have some free time this is...

Great job! When we have some free time this is definitely our next project...we don't have the porta potti hole so our project will be much along the same lines as yours. I have copied a picture of...
Forum: General Chat 10-10-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By bomni
If we had a place to refurb this (and way more...

If we had a place to refurb this (and way more time, talent and money..) I would be on my way to the Mainland to figure out how to get it home!! I could have my very own Long Long Trailer!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,323
Posted By bomni
I have used a lot of strong solvents on our...

I have used a lot of strong solvents on our Ensolite & never damaged it (pure acetone, goop off, denatured ethanol, varasol), mineral spirits) It is very hardy stuff. I would try mineral spirits or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-14-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,952
Posted By bomni
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,952
Posted By bomni
More resto pics

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We added the over the stove window had the fridge grills powdercoated and added the marine grade inlet and new water inlet.

...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,952
Posted By bomni
The 1972 Boler Rebuild

I thought it would be time to show everyone our journey of our Boler`s restoration. We looked for over a year to find a Boler and we felt this was ours to bring back to life.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-12-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,068
Posted By bomni
On our 72 Boler we used truck bed liner on the...

On our 72 Boler we used truck bed liner on the top and the bottom as we did a complete frame off resto on on 13 footer. Like many have said not necessary but some would have been wasted so why not....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By bomni
Ours looks identical to this one (it isn't...

Ours looks identical to this one (it isn't branded in the ad as Dometic & I was surprised when we got to Canadian tire & it was);

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It is super basic with a canister at the bottom for...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By bomni
We just bought a small Dometic (smallest one at...

We just bought a small Dometic (smallest one at Canadian Tire) and it leaked the first time we used it (eww!!) We aren't 100% positive why, but it was either a.) too full and got bumped and it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,330
Posted By bomni
Those do not look stock to me. The PO must have...

Those do not look stock to me. The PO must have had that done. The lights themselves look like Princess auto product or at least boat/trailer light kit. I am going to go out on a limb and say those...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,768
Posted By bomni
We are missing this seal too...I didn't even know...

We are missing this seal too...I didn't even know that we were (I suspected we were missing something there since there is currently metal directly on glass), until I seen the picture & checked our...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,137
Posted By bomni
I was recently reading the exact same info in an...

I was recently reading the exact same info in an article. I believe it was a Canadian Geographic or one similar. The article explained in detail that putting any type of vasoline, nail polish etc....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By bomni
Hi Dave, The best type of sealant, I think...

Hi Dave,

The best type of sealant, I think all would agree, is Butyl tape, which can be purchased online (we got ours via Vintage trailer supply) or at an RV supply store. Maybe someone can chime...
Forum: General Chat 05-29-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,584
Posted By bomni
I have to say, I love European trailers! FG and...

I have to say, I love European trailers! FG and even non FG, the shapes & curves appeal strongly to me! Thanks Andrew for sharing, this is a really neat trailer & I'm glad that it will be restored &...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By bomni
Lol! Yes...I know we go back to at least 4 (I...

Lol! Yes...I know we go back to at least 4 (I think 5 maybe more), my grandparents ended up in Manitoba but moved back in the early 60's (thank goodness for that though!!) & my hubby's side was...
Forum: General Chat 05-06-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By bomni
They ARE that bad!! We live on the Island...it's...

They ARE that bad!! We live on the Island...it's criminal what they are doing...we are literally stuck here sometimes, because we cannot afford what is basically part of a highway.

Travel to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,713
Posted By bomni
I have a 45lb husky who think sleeping curled...

I have a 45lb husky who think sleeping curled between my legs is the best place to be!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-30-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
Posted By bomni
We live in Victoria & some of our favorite places...

We live in Victoria & some of our favorite places are; Miracle Beach up island, Courtney/ Comox area, (provincial park...we love our provincial parks!). Rathtrevor of course, but it is very busy in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By bomni
My Dad and my Grandpa are both welders. I will...

My Dad and my Grandpa are both welders. I will try to get my Dad to weld the hinge on Saturday.

As for scamp hinges that will be a last resort as I am not keen on trying to align the new hinges...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By bomni
Great...i will try the torch thing and see if...

Great...i will try the torch thing and see if that works. I'm assuming they are aluminum but not sure, they look like aluminum but could be zinc.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,189
Posted By bomni
PM sent. Shipping the seal to Canada might be...

PM sent. Shipping the seal to Canada might be expensive for us and may just be easier to source locally. Although it is an option
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By bomni
Thanks for all the ideas.. I can not just punch...

Thanks for all the ideas.. I can not just punch it through as the hinge hole is threaded. I can not use vise grips or anything grip the bolt as it broke off almost flush on one side and the other...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By bomni
Broken bolt stuck in Boler hinge

I have a bolt that is broken in the hinge.....it gets a little more complicated, one side I drilled a pilot hole for an easy out but that has broke off in the pilot hole. So then I tried drilling out...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-23-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
Posted By bomni
I don't know the specifics (but can ask) of how...

I don't know the specifics (but can ask) of how high they cook the paint but it is very high temp, so it holds up well. We didn't coat the actual elements for the stove as the paint doesn't stand up...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,240
Posted By bomni
Ok this topic is all over the place about...

Ok this topic is all over the place about grounds. The wife and I are restoring our 72 Boler and we added brakes and I recently redid the wiring. I did not bother using the old wiring as a guide as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
Posted By bomni
My Uncle owns a powder coating company & did our...

My Uncle owns a powder coating company & did our frame, stove & sink, vents etc. & although I am definitely biased powder coating worked out well.

We could have gotten identical pea green but...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By bomni
We have saying on Vancouver Island atleast that...

We have saying on Vancouver Island atleast that 'if you don't like they weather, wait 5 minutes'...I'm sure Oregon is much the same at this time of year! Happy travels :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-19-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,189
Posted By bomni
Hi Andor, Thanks, we actually ended up doing...

Hi Andor,

Thanks, we actually ended up doing the same thing and ordering from VTS. Coincidentally we haven't ordered any door seal.

Do you mean you have door seal gasket, or need door seal...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-19-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By bomni
Hi Ron, Lindsey here, Matts wife...I am the one...

Hi Ron, Lindsey here, Matts wife...I am the one who bungled the veneer up. I do all the fine detail things since Matt doesn't have patience for those types of things. He does the heavy lifting so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-19-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By bomni
Thanks Rick, I'm going to pick some up for the...

Thanks Rick, I'm going to pick some up for the area's that I'm not using the vinyl wallpaper on. I tried to find the breakthrough paint but no luck locally. Turns out Home Depot has only the...
Forum: General Chat 04-16-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 55,006
Posted By bomni
I tried to convince my hubby we should do...

I tried to convince my hubby we should do something like this in our Boler... It looks like it had a similar roof treatment. Maybe it just fabric glued on or maybe fabric attached to some type of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By bomni
Well first off, I had never veneered anything and...

Well first off, I had never veneered anything and didn't do enough research, so it was wholly my error.

It was a pine veneer. I bought the veneer the day before and took it outside with me day of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-15-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By bomni
Carol, we haven't try there, but drove by today...

Carol, we haven't try there, but drove by today and almost popped in (on your suggestion) to see what they suggested & if they knew of anywhere in Canada to find Breakthough Paint, but we're a bit...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-14-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,367
Posted By bomni
Wow! Thats so sad about your new trailer and...

Wow! Thats so sad about your new trailer and truck, but thank god you and your granddaughter are safe! We live where it rains a lot, and this is a big fear for us.

I hope it all works out for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By bomni
Thanks Ed, We were looking at Tremclad tonight at...

Thanks Ed, We were looking at Tremclad tonight at good old Home Depot & they didn't have any enamel or a type that looked like the right one.

I found some vinyl wallpaper though! We are going...
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