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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
I went to Rona and got paint meant for out door...

I went to Rona and got paint meant for out door furniture. Since moisture can build up I wanted something that could handle water. I use a multi purpose primer to make sure it sticks well.

Have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-28-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
On this trailer it already had ensolite, so I...

On this trailer it already had ensolite, so I cleaned and repainted that.

My other Boler I removed the ensolite as it was mold and gross behind, and used reflectix, a product you can get from any...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-23-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Sadly I could find no reason to keep two, so we...

Sadly I could find no reason to keep two, so we sold the red one. Although I do plan to start looking this summer for another project. My favorite is the green one, as it has been modified to fit...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-13-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 42,652
Posted By Nelmes
Great build, turned out beautifully :)

Great build, turned out beautifully :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-13-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
I summarized the build in a video. ...

I summarized the build in a video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilOBAJXGcM
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-09-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,539
Posted By Nelmes
Looks like fun project, looking forward to more...

Looks like fun project, looking forward to more pictures.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By Nelmes
Thanks all!!

Thanks all!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By Nelmes
Any floor insulating ideas???

I want to insulate the floor of our boler, underneath. And am looking for ideas?

First thought is spray foam, not sure how it holds up, or if anyone has experience with this?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,421
Posted By Nelmes
I sell 2 plastic ones for 20 plus shipping which...

I sell 2 plastic ones for 20 plus shipping which is around 3
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,421
Posted By Nelmes
I make plastic ones if that is of interest?

I make plastic ones if that is of interest?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,433
Posted By Nelmes
Local fabric stores had foam, but I found buying...

Local fabric stores had foam, but I found buying foam mattresses from Ikea on Sale to be the best price.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
Hi Erica, I think we can figure something...

Hi Erica,

I think we can figure something out, I will message you.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
I sold the cooler as I was unhappy with how it...

I sold the cooler as I was unhappy with how it worked. It did not have a level bubble and was tough to tell if it was level. If it was not level it would still burn, but not cool so it was not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-08-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,563
Posted By Nelmes
My Boler had the awning rail (can be purchased...

My Boler had the awning rail (can be purchased for at any EV store I have heard). I then bought a tarp, fold it over a rope on one side and side it in the awning rail. It works great. I do plan to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,966
Posted By Nelmes
Great post! I just picked some up at a shop in...

Great post! I just picked some up at a shop in Edmonton, they explained how to put them on, but didn't know how to get them off again (hadn't thought that far ahead), thanks for posting.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-06-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
Thanks Donna. Great comments on the brakes! ...

Thanks Donna.

Great comments on the brakes! Thanks.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-05-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
I picked up some babymoons at a local hubcap...

I picked up some babymoons at a local hubcap store and decided to paint the wheels white with a small green pinstripe.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
Hi Rick, I priced out an new axle, but also...

Hi Rick,

I priced out an new axle, but also had the old axle checked and it was said to be good. The xle did have a twist in it, but when we where welding up the new frame we also fixed the old...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
Once home I cleaned the frame. ...

Once home I cleaned the frame.

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/P1-Cleaning-New-Boler-Frame.jpg

I then primed it, and painted it with a roller. Had some help with the places...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
Welding the frame was a fun learning experience,...

Welding the frame was a fun learning experience, thanks to the help I had!

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/15-03-New-Boler-Frame.jpg

The axle was twisted almost 2 inches, so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
With Summer coming it is time to get working on...

With Summer coming it is time to get working on the Boler again. With it so close to completed I am hoping to get the last things on the list done this year, starting with the frame.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-18-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,708
Posted By Nelmes
I used contact cement, then carpet. It is well...

I used contact cement, then carpet. It is well insulated and hasn't pulled off.
Forum: General Chat 09-29-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 125,166
Posted By Nelmes
I love the fact you dropped the tanks, in the...

I love the fact you dropped the tanks, in the winter they freeze and cause problems, and in the summer the simpler unit is better anyway (and for us we sometime move the toilet to a tent to keep the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,674
Posted By Nelmes
I used a uv stabilized outdoor carpet over...

I used a uv stabilized outdoor carpet over reflectix in our Boler, it works great, very well insulated. Just the carpet may be enough to stop condensation on the inside, but not 100% on that. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,568
Posted By Nelmes
Lots of great ideas!!

Lots of great ideas!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,214
Posted By Nelmes
I love the windows I got from them. As for...

I love the windows I got from them. As for sizes, they know what you need.
Forum: General Chat 09-15-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 125,166
Posted By Nelmes
Amazing Post!! Looking forward to reading more!!

Amazing Post!! Looking forward to reading more!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,808
Posted By Nelmes
Thanks Jon. It was built as part of the...

Thanks Jon.

It was built as part of the kitchen, and I couldn't remember, so I went to the garage to check. The kitchen is attached to the dinette seat, the floor, and the bottom bunk. The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,568
Posted By Nelmes
The plan is to permanently install 2 small...

The plan is to permanently install 2 small speakers on the roof, above the kitchen. I want the power draw to be minimal. Beside it I plan to install a mini projector. The trailer has a white...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,808
Posted By Nelmes
If I was missing the front bunk there are a few...

If I was missing the front bunk there are a few ideas I would consider, but they would take you away from the original look.

1. I like having the porta potti under the front couch.

2. On our...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,568
Posted By Nelmes
It looks like I have some shopping to do, thanks...

It looks like I have some shopping to do, thanks all. I will check out the ones locally and I think it is safe to assume that if bose works for what I need, they will sound good and can be ordered...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-14-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,568
Posted By Nelmes
Looking for speakers

I was thinking of using speakers that plug into a headphone jack and are powered and amplified either by a usb or 12 volt.

The idea would be to run off mp3 player or projector. Anyone have any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,309
Posted By Nelmes
I have painted two trailers now, with no...

I have painted two trailers now, with no experience before. One I sprayed, the other I rolled.

Rolling it with an ultra smooth roller is easy and doesn't cost much. Not as smooth as sprayed at a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,808
Posted By Nelmes
I would get a piece of cardboard and make the top...

I would get a piece of cardboard and make the top bunk. It is quick, free and if you make a mistake just start again. With that I would transfer it to plywood.

On my site, at the bottom of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
The bottom red was painted already. It looks...

The bottom red was painted already. It looks like a professional job and was done 20 years ago.

Last year I sprayed the top of our green Boler, I had leftover white paint. This time I used an...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Pictures of the inside finished ...

Pictures of the inside finished

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14-P1-1974-Red-Boler-Finished-Pictures.jpg
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,956
Posted By Nelmes
Looks like a fun project!! I saw a boler...

Looks like a fun project!!

I saw a boler that made the frame out of wood, it soaked up the water and made the door weigh a ton.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Pictures of the Outside finished ...

Pictures of the Outside finished

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14-P1-1974-Red-Boler.jpg

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14-P3-1974-Red-Boler.jpg
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Hi Linda, Which Window are you referring to?...

Hi Linda,

Which Window are you referring to?

The side windows I drilled out the rivets and pushed them out (with someone there to catch them). I then cleaned them up, used butyl tape to seal...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
I have finished up many details on the Trailer. ...

I have finished up many details on the Trailer.

I picked up LED tail lights at Princess auto, gave up on waiting for them to go on Sale.

Used silicone remover to take the silicone off the red...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
I have been neglecting the Green Boler to work on...

I have been neglecting the Green Boler to work on the Red one. But the Green boler still made it out for 4 weeks of camping this year.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,464
Posted By Nelmes
Day 18 I cut out the countertop material,...

Day 18

I cut out the countertop material, and the same material for the top of the table.

https://www.ourboler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/14-Red-Boler-counter-installed.jpg

I painted the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,968
Posted By Nelmes
I have the same green sink with a rust spot, I...

I have the same green sink with a rust spot, I found that the paint was more expensive than a sink at Ikea at $35. The sink loses the vintage look though.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,333
Posted By Nelmes
This summer my sister gave me an older 3 way...

This summer my sister gave me an older 3 way fridge. I played with the power option (with help with this forum), but eventually gave up and just got it running well on propane. Since we never have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-10-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By Nelmes
I recently had a similar issue, turned out to be...

I recently had a similar issue, turned out to be the tow vehicle. You can buy a small plug with LEDS to plug into your tow vehicle to test.
I had a leftover marker light, and used it to test, this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,825
Posted By Nelmes
I put windows in both my trailers recently. One...

I put windows in both my trailers recently. One with the 2 piece and the other with the one piece. The one piece is the only way to go.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Nelmes
Thanks Friz! I will need to try this. I did get...

Thanks Friz! I will need to try this. I did get it working on propane for our trip this last week, but still haven't got electric working. Need to pull it back out and play with it some more.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Nelmes
Hi Roy. I got it working on propane. ...

Hi Roy.

I got it working on propane.

Plugged in I am still having no luck. I have checked the switches inside the fridge and they all are set to the right thing for 110 operation. Power is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Nelmes
There is power coming into the fridge (I tested...

There is power coming into the fridge (I tested the terminals), but no power at the terminals that lead to the element. I can't find any fuses on the fridge, or in the drawings on in the manual. ??
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