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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-09-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By rova
Solar question

1. Is it better to have solar panels affixed to the roof (13’ boler trailer) or to have the panels portable to move around to find the best sun angle? Why or why not?

2. What type of solar panel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By rova
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By rova
Solar panels bolted to roof?

We’re getting a solar system installed in our 13’ 1975 boler (by someone who knows what he is doing, not us). Our question is to understand the pro’s and con’s of bolting the solar panels on the...
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,028
Posted By rova
I agree that a more complete history of...

I agree that a more complete history of fibreglass trailers would mention those earlier brands. I decided that boler history was as much as I could handle.
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,028
Posted By rova
Your comment is much appreciated

Your comment is much appreciated
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,235
Posted By rova
My brand new history of the boler trailer is...

My brand new history of the boler trailer is here:

History of the Boler - Boler-Camping (https://www.boler-camping.com/portfolio/history-of-the-boler/)
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 01:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,498
Posted By rova
My brand new history of the boler trailer (with...

My brand new history of the boler trailer (with references to Scamp and the Evelands) is here:

History of the Boler - Boler-Camping (https://www.boler-camping.com/portfolio/history-of-the-boler/)
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 01:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,028
Posted By rova
My brand new history of the boler trailer is...

My brand new history of the boler trailer is here:

History of the Boler - Boler-Camping (https://www.boler-camping.com/portfolio/history-of-the-boler/)
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,811
Posted By rova
My brand new history of the boler trailer is...

My brand new history of the boler trailer is here:

History of the Boler - Boler-Camping (https://www.boler-camping.com/portfolio/history-of-the-boler/)
Forum: General Chat 06-21-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By rova
Even newer boler history, complete with citations...

Even newer boler history, complete with citations and a note on sources. My brand new history of the boler trailer is here:

History of the Boler - Boler-Camping...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
or all red!

or all red!
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,344
Posted By rova
I am considering submitting my article on Boler...

I am considering submitting my article on Boler history to the Manitoba Historical Society. I have made a few revisions and additions to the article. I am just completing my last round of...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-13-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,748
Posted By rova
I am considering submitting my article on Boler...

I am considering submitting my article on Boler history to the Manitoba Historical Society. I have made a few revisions and additions to the article. I am just completing my last round of...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,235
Posted By rova
I am considering submitting my article on Boler...

I am considering submitting my article on Boler history to the Manitoba Historical Society. I have made a few revisions and additions to the article. I am just completing my last round of...
Forum: General Chat 10-14-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,235
Posted By rova
Yes I took from every source I could find and...

Yes I took from every source I could find and tried to knit the disparate pieces into a single text that was more comprehensive and chronological than could be found in any one place. Roy is...
Forum: General Chat 10-14-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,235
Posted By rova
I am not holding myself out to the definitive...

I am not holding myself out to the definitive Boler historian. Please send me your corrections or take what I have done and improve it. Thanks, Tom McMahon
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
LOL - I posted our pics eons ago; I thought I...

LOL - I posted our pics eons ago; I thought I pasted them into the reply; I do not know how to do either! Think I have it figured out now. These are slightly different photos from the ones I...
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,820
Posted By rova
OK, I'll go with that.

OK, I'll go with that.
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,820
Posted By rova
Trillium had on its web site the following:...

Trillium had on its web site the following: “Demand in the industry has moved us into manufacturing a trailer based on the popular Boler trailer of the 1970s, except with the latest technology. The...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,820
Posted By rova
I spoke with the owner of Great West Vans...

I spoke with the owner of Great West Vans recently. Great West Vans bought Trillium around 2012, I believe that Tom joined Great West. Great West is a Winnipeg-owned business. They were manufacturing...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,083
Posted By rova
The eternal problem with pronouns: is "it" worth...

The eternal problem with pronouns: is "it" worth "it"? Define "it".

Every one of us makes our choices about what makes us happy: canoe or bike camping with a sleeping bag on the ground; tent,...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,083
Posted By rova
Rob wrote: "Restoring a trailer for me just isn't...

Rob wrote: "Restoring a trailer for me just isn't in the cards"

I hear you - I am not capable or interested in doing any reno work. If it were not for my father-in-law, we simply would not have...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,083
Posted By rova
You might say we have a Bamp - original Boler...

You might say we have a Bamp - original Boler trailer with Scamp kitchen cabinets, Scamp over-stove window, Scamp fridge, stove, sink and numerous other parts bought in Backus from the good folks at...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,073
Posted By rova
Thx Timber. If you imagine you will use it for 25...

Thx Timber. If you imagine you will use it for 25 years, putting in a bit extra up-front so you are feeling good about your rig makes a lot of sense to us.

Tom

Boler - putting the egg in...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 96,083
Posted By rova
We just finished our reno. Here's a look.

We just finished our reno. Here's a look.
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,083
Posted By rova
Rob, average of $30k is stunningly high; and $60k...

Rob, average of $30k is stunningly high; and $60k is unimaginable to me. We love to camp; we camped a lot when our kids were young but when they hit teenage years, they were no longer interested and...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,073
Posted By rova
Thx Rob!

Thx Rob!
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,073
Posted By rova
1. Our kids are grown up and my wife and I wanted...

1. Our kids are grown up and my wife and I wanted to get back into camping, but I don't want to sleep on the ground any more.
2. We want to be a single-vehicle couple, which means the two vehicle...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-20-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
Thanks Roland. Here is one that I missed adding...

Thanks Roland. Here is one that I missed adding earlier: Popularity of 'upside down septic tanks' trailers increasing | Doug Lunney | Col...
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
a few more ...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154462137355177.1073741844.464594665176&type=1
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
How do I attach photos?

Let's see if I can do this!
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
bolers, media, St. Malo Manitoba

Lots of media, photos, videos, etc. showing many rigs at the St. Malo fiberglass rally last weekend (and a few earlier links).

Roughing it in style: Roughing it in style - Winnipeg Free Press...
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By rova
Thanks Roy! Two years? Yup, that's how long our...

Thanks Roy! Two years? Yup, that's how long our Boler was in the shop, too!

My next project is to add a few things to the history of the Boler that I wrote earlier, so this will be a slightly...
Forum: General Chat 08-19-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By rova
Roughing it in style: Roughing it in style -...

Roughing it in style: Roughing it in style - Winnipeg Free Press (https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/roughing-it-in-style-268697552.html)

Keri Latimer: keri latimer Songs |...
Forum: General Chat 08-19-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By rova
Yes, we have had some great media for the St....

Yes, we have had some great media for the St. Malo rally, but it is hard to beat NATIONAL news (both TV and Radio). For other examples:

Steinbach Online and Steinbach 1250 AM radio have posted a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-19-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
The same story and interviews that appeared today...

The same story and interviews that appeared today on Steinbachonline are also on PembinaValleyOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for PembinaValley,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-19-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
more media

a few more media bits about the get-together at St. Malo last week-end (apologies for any duplications):

Crazy for camping? Do it in vintage style this weekend - Manitoba - CBC News...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-19-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
More media

Steinbach Online and Steinbach 1250 AM radio have posted a nice article with a video interview and a longer radio interview (just look to the right column to play the audio interview with Jack...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,115
Posted By rova
I love the look and features of the Alto. I...

I love the look and features of the Alto. I considered buying one a few years ago, but decided they were too expensive for me. So we bought an old Boler (and then spent quite a bit on the...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,228
Posted By rova
Various photos of our rig "Rova" in the Winnipeg...

Various photos of our rig "Rova" in the Winnipeg Free Press on-line edition (July 26, 2014)
...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By rova
The Free Press article refers to a song about...

The Free Press article refers to a song about Bolers by Keri Latimer. See this previous article: Keri Latimer sings a happy tune on recovering her missing Boler - CBC Manitoba...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By rova
The Free Press article refers to a song about...

The Free Press article refers to a song about Bolers by Keri Latimer. See this previous article: Keri Latimer sings a happy tune on recovering her missing Boler - CBC Manitoba...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By rova
More photos in the Free Press on-line edition: ...

More photos in the Free Press on-line edition:

The Winnipeg Free Press Store...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By rova
Boler article in the Winnipeg Free Press on July...

Boler article in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 26, 2014:
Roughing it in style - Winnipeg Free Press (https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/roughing-it-in-style-268697552.html)
...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-28-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
Sorry to hear that about your photos Rick. ...

Sorry to hear that about your photos Rick.

Tom
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-28-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
The article mentioned a Boler song by Keri...

The article mentioned a Boler song by Keri Latimer. If anyone is interested in listening to the song (titled "Chop Shop") or reading the lyrics, here it is:


keri latimer Songs | ReverbNation...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-26-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,502
Posted By rova
More photos accompany the article. The extra...

More photos accompany the article. The extra photos can be seen by clicking on the word "photo store" beneath the photo in the Free Press article, or by using this URL:

The Winnipeg Free Press...
Forum: General Chat 07-24-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 54,178
Posted By rova
We call ours Rova, because Ova means "egg"...

We call ours Rova, because Ova means "egg" (actually, "eggs" but Ova sounds better than Ovum) and Roam or Rove, because we rove or roam in our egg. Go Rova!
Forum: General Chat 07-03-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,235
Posted By rova
Boler history

I thought you would be interested to read my consolidated history of the Boler and hopefully send me any corrections or additions? Thanks, tom.mc@shaw.ca
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 07-03-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,806
Posted By rova
Boler history

Hi Corrine. I thought you would be interested to read my consolidated history of the Boler and hopefully send me any corrections or additions? Thanks, tom.mc@shaw.ca
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