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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-08-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks

Thanks for your thoughts on that, Gordon. I'll have to look at the names and numbers on the equipment -- dig out some more information.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-07-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Warren Wilson
Which Switch

My charge controller seems fussy. It specifies the order in which to connect and disconnect it from the system. To connect: battery first, then solar panel, then the load. To disconnect: reverse....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-25-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks for the comments, guys — after 10 years of...

Thanks for the comments, guys — after 10 years of owning Bolers, I know not to expect perfection and to anticipate regular maintenance. In fact, it is the relative simplicity of the design and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-25-2020, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Warren Wilson
Flooring Question

I bought a Boler two years ago from an unscrupulous fellow in Chetwynd BC. I failed to notice his fresh vinyl floor had been installed right over the rug.

This spring I thought to replace the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-25-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,661
Posted By Warren Wilson
Well, that was certainly interesting. I just...

Well, that was certainly interesting.

I just looked under my 1980 Neonex Boler and there is only one p-trap -- for the grey water. It looks like the folks who said there is no p-trap on the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-25-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,661
Posted By Warren Wilson
"RV toilets don't have a trap, they dump straight...

"RV toilets don't have a trap, they dump straight into the black tank."

I will have to check on that -- I believe I have seen p-traps on both of my Bolers. I don't understand how you would keep...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-25-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,661
Posted By Warren Wilson
You do want to ensure you have some anti-freeze...

You do want to ensure you have some anti-freeze in the p-traps. You’ll have one under the toilet and at least one on the grey water side.

A hard freeze can split them nicely.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By Warren Wilson
Vinegar is a nice cheap de-calcifying agent, too,...

Vinegar is a nice cheap de-calcifying agent, too, if calcification turns out to be the problem.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,840
Posted By Warren Wilson
Boler 17 roof attach solar panel

Honestly, I did a search on this before posting!

I have replaced the 17' Boler we ran into a bridge in Yukon last summer, and it runs entirely on solar. (With a convention furnace, and all LEDs...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,338
Posted By Warren Wilson
I've lived in northern BC for about 40 years. ...

I've lived in northern BC for about 40 years. You reminded me of the style of "airtight" wood stove that we used to call "hippy killers." Thanks for the smile.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,338
Posted By Warren Wilson
Great thread -- sure got lots of folks thinking. ...

Great thread -- sure got lots of folks thinking.

I've had a wood stove in my home for 39 years (just calculated that. Damn.) I currently have a convection-type furnace in my 17' Boler, and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-13-2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks guys: such nice clear, practical...

Thanks guys: such nice clear, practical responses.

Steve: thanks. I do have a 7-pin connector from the tow vehicle, yet I was told by the seller that it would not charge the system when towing....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-12-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks for the replies -- it's reassuring to know...

Thanks for the replies -- it's reassuring to know that I can "fill up" the battery with some generator energy when needed.

And, Paul, I am actually pondering putting a second panel on the roof...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-12-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,209
Posted By Warren Wilson
There will be complex and complete responses, no...

There will be complex and complete responses, no doubt. Your best bet will to do the calculations. I have only a little anecdotal information for you from the perspective of a guy in a 17' Boler.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-11-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Warren Wilson
Solar Question

I have a Boler that is running entirely on solar power. It is not wired to take any charge from the tow vehicle.

The brain is the solar charge controller: connected to the panel, the battery and...
Forum: General Chat 08-10-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks

Thanks for the thoughts and tips.

We've now bought a new (to us) FJ Cruiser to tow with, and are properly equipped to seek out a new trailer.

The upside of this accident is that I am now...
Forum: General Chat 07-29-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Yes, Carl -- I mean a WD hitch -- around here I...

Yes, Carl -- I mean a WD hitch -- around here I guess the brand name has taken over. Can you recommend an anti-sway device?
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Truck drivers have told me that stepping on the...

Truck drivers have told me that stepping on the accelerator is a good strategy when your trailer begins to fishtail: pulling hard on it to get it lined up again. Unfortunately, when headed downhill...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Mr Lynn: It was a big gust of wind that...

Mr Lynn:

It was a big gust of wind that started the trailer fishtailing immediately and dramatically. We had just seen the camper in front of us buffeted across the highway, and I was saying...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks, Carol. We're headed out FJ shopping next...

Thanks, Carol. We're headed out FJ shopping next week -- and we will follow up a few egg leads.

Long ago I adopted the "no blame" philosophy based on the notion that whenever you point a finger...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks for your condolences. And I appreciate...

Thanks for your condolences. And I appreciate the concern for my wife -- we have now had the same conversation many times. Me saying it would have happened to anyone, her saying she's still having...
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,084
Posted By Warren Wilson
Sad Day

Last week my wife took her first turn at the wheel pulling our 17' Boler in the Yukon.

She lasted 45 minutes before fishtailing it into a bridge on Big Creek, writing off both our FJ Cruiser and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,007
Posted By Warren Wilson
Removing Stove Trim 17' Boler

The laminate countertop in my 1979 Boler is worse for wear and I would like to replace it The table is no problem: I have just built a new table -- simple.

I am having dificulty removing the...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,263
Posted By Warren Wilson
We have always taken our 75-pound Airedale with...

We have always taken our 75-pound Airedale with us in our 17-foot Boler (sometimes with 2 grandsons). Mostly boondocking works for us -- but on those occasions when we have stayed in parks and had...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,308
Posted By Warren Wilson
Damn! That checklist sure excites the trailer...

Damn! That checklist sure excites the trailer and camping mind.

We were all set to take the Boler to our daughter's property for a big Easter weekend with family. Then she sent us photos of her...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-26-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,120
Posted By Warren Wilson
Bargman L400

I am posting this because only folks here would understand my satisfaction:

Last weekend I effected a repair on the Bargman L400 door lock on our Boler. It has been marginally functional for the...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By Warren Wilson
What a story. Thanks for sharing that.

What a story. Thanks for sharing that.
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,383
Posted By Warren Wilson
Hummmmm

Here we host the Rufous Hummingbird — so aggressive one chased the Oregon Juncos away, even though the juncos are huge compared to the hummingbird. We live close to the SE Alaska border — these tiny...
Forum: General Chat 04-22-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,449
Posted By Warren Wilson
Off at the tank.

Off at the tank.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-17-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,482
Posted By Warren Wilson
Thanks, Tom: I will get better at navigating...

Thanks, Tom:

I will get better at navigating the site, I'm sure.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-17-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,482
Posted By Warren Wilson
Donna: You mention that RedMax is now called...

Donna:

You mention that RedMax is now called "Zep." I checked the Zep webpage and they show 6 types of Zep Sealer. You don't happen to know which is the product formerly known as RedMax.
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 54,192
Posted By Warren Wilson
Well, our grandchildren named our 17' Boler for...

Well, our grandchildren named our 17' Boler for us.

Spending the weekend at a provincial park camping with us, the 5-year-old summoned us to dinner by hanging in the door calling, "ALL...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-16-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By Warren Wilson
Boler Tire Rack

I have been refinishing the hitch and bumper of my 17' Boler, and before replacing the tire rack am wondering why I don't just cut it down to size.

Based on the presence of a (crusty-rusty) bolt...
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