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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-31-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,411
Posted By jkmboler
Regardless if it fits, a "dorm" fridge or a bar...

Regardless if it fits, a "dorm" fridge or a bar fridge is relatively fragile and won't last long with the bouncing, jostling and vibrations it would be subject to in a trailer.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-15-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jkmboler
Bingo!:)

Bingo!:)
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-15-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jkmboler
If it is a 74, it is a very late production. ...

If it is a 74, it is a very late production.

The door handle/lock assembly changed between 74 and 75 and your is the later version.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By jkmboler
Check here: ...

Check here:

https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/services/discontinued-products.html

This is a list of pdf manuals of discontinued products, perhaps you can find yours in the list?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By jkmboler
If you could provide pictures of what you have,...

If you could provide pictures of what you have, including spreading out the awning for the photos, I am sure someone can provide you with additional info.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By jkmboler
Regarding fixing a floppy door on a 13' Boler, I...

Regarding fixing a floppy door on a 13' Boler, I did this over 20 years ago and have never had a problem since.

Refer to post #6 in the following link:
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By jkmboler
Photo's in the link match the striker on our 74...

Photo's in the link match the striker on our 74 Boler.

Should be easy to fabricate one based on the pictures and measurements.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-04-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By jkmboler
I would have to put over a 1000 lbs of CRAP in my...

I would have to put over a 1000 lbs of CRAP in my 13 foot Boler to hit 2000 lbs.

I am not saying no to brakes, but driving defensively will keep you safer than having brakes and a poor driving...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-25-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,142
Posted By jkmboler
Oops, Australia eBay!! That was the first link...

Oops, Australia eBay!! That was the first link that came up in my Google search. Didn't even notice :eek:

You would probably have to install it upside down since it would come from the land down...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-24-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,142
Posted By jkmboler
You can find what you need from several classic...

You can find what you need from several classic car suppliers or ebay:

It is called "Pinch weld edge protector" and is available in several colors and widths for it to fit over.

You can even...
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,636
Posted By jkmboler
Cool!!!

Cool!!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,557
Posted By jkmboler
Your existing L handle and inside latch assembly...

Your existing L handle and inside latch assembly is a match to the setup on my 74 Boler (without the aluminium patches).

Looks like someone retrofitted the earlier setup in place of the Bargman...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-04-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,594
Posted By jkmboler
Nice find!!!! More pictures!

Nice find!!!!

More pictures!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By jkmboler
By heating the interior of your camper during...

By heating the interior of your camper during cold storage, you are causing moisture build-up.

I would remove the heater and just rely on passive ventilation.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,400
Posted By jkmboler
:D I have used scissor jacks for over 20 years...

:D I have used scissor jacks for over 20 years with no problems.

I decided not to weld them onto the frame/rear bumper.

I welded a 5/16" X 3/4' long bolt onto the bottom of the rear...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2016, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,850
Posted By jkmboler
You can purchase the hardware you need from...

You can purchase the hardware you need from Amazon:


https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Metals-164922-Support-Sliding/dp/B004OHTRE0


Very similar to OEM.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By jkmboler
If you can't get a visegrip plier on it, you...

If you can't get a visegrip plier on it, you could try tightening the nuts from underneath until the bolt breaks. (last resort)


Or, if you have a dremmel tool, you could try cutting a slot in...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-16-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By jkmboler
Welcome to the community! :)

Welcome to the community!

:)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2016, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,513
Posted By jkmboler
When / If you remove the belly band, you will...

When / If you remove the belly band, you will find there is a fiberglass flange sticking out from the trailer (this is what the belly band covers). This fiberglass flange is where the upper and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,513
Posted By jkmboler
Two years ago, I was at the Scamp factory in...

Two years ago, I was at the Scamp factory in Minnesota, picking up some parts I needed.

While there, I also had the opportunity to tour the assembly plant.

After the belly band was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,142
Posted By jkmboler
There is no problem with red LEDs shining through...

There is no problem with red LEDs shining through a red lens.

They will be much, much more visible than the original incandescent bulb! :D
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-23-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,142
Posted By jkmboler
If you want to use your original taillight...

If you want to use your original taillight lenses, with a LED assembly inside, you will need to use the 4" ones. The 7" units will not fit inside your original lenses.

You should have no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,513
Posted By jkmboler
Kinda, sorta, not really. The Boler/Scamp...

Kinda, sorta, not really.

The Boler/Scamp consists of a top and a bottom. The joint of these two fiberglass pieces is secured by rivets and covered by the belly band. The belly band is just a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,813
Posted By jkmboler
Your Boler looks like it is 1974 or earlier. ...

Your Boler looks like it is 1974 or earlier.

It has the earlier style exterior door handle (I believe this changed in 1975).

The rear bumper is different than the one on my 1974 (mine...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-25-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,004
Posted By jkmboler
Close, but, rear turn signals can be red or amber...

Close, but, rear turn signals can be red or amber in Manitoba.
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By jkmboler
MINI says max towing on a Clubman is 1500# with...

MINI says max towing on a Clubman is 1500# with ~100# tongue weight (from the web).


If you keep from overloading with too much junk in the camper, you should be fine.


My 74 boler weights in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-08-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By jkmboler
Are you talking city water or on board water...

Are you talking city water or on board water tank?


Repair is out of the question?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-22-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,620
Posted By jkmboler
1. In conjunction with the trim piece you linked....

1. In conjunction with the trim piece you linked.

2. Yes, follow the profile of the outer edge of the door.

3. You can see the black weather stripping in emij's photo. I put the weather...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-21-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,620
Posted By jkmboler
The edging shown in the Scamp link is not the...

The edging shown in the Scamp link is not the door seal. It is used to provide a clean edge aground the door opening between the fiberglass and the Rinoskin insulation material.

I personally...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,613
Posted By jkmboler
Your only going to know if you try. ...

Your only going to know if you try.


Again, test it under the dining table (on the ensolite and on the floor).


Boldly go where no Boler has gone before... :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,613
Posted By jkmboler
If the surface being stuck to is clean and the...

If the surface being stuck to is clean and the peal-and-stick adhesive will hold to the ensolite, you MAY be ok. I personally would not expect good results (but that's just me)


The fiberglass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-10-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,170
Posted By jkmboler
Novus 2 is an excellent product for polishing...

Novus 2 is an excellent product for polishing plastics and plexiglass, I also use it for my pinball machine plastics.

But, I would start with a power buffer (with a foam pad) and a good quality...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-26-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By jkmboler
Water from the sink is called "grey water". ...

Water from the sink is called "grey water". Water from a toilet would be "black water".


Under my Boler (1974), the sink drain originally was a green garden hose poking out a hole in the wheel...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-01-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,736
Posted By jkmboler
Why not tow your Boler on this road... no snow,...

Why not tow your Boler on this road... no snow, but Holy Crap!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16YnmJN0fc
Forum: Classified Archives 11-16-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,381
Posted By jkmboler
Nice camper. You say "New POR15 paint...

Nice camper.


You say "New POR15 paint (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/paint.html) on tongue and rear bumper/spare carrier"


POR-15 is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-15-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
Should be fine. Use a primer on any areas of...

Should be fine. Use a primer on any areas of bare fiberglass. And possibly a skim coat of non-hydroscopic (marine grade non-water absorbing) body filler to smooth out the repaired areas.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-14-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
I stand corrected (on accessing from the...

I stand corrected (on accessing from the backside). But creating the mold from the outside will result in a nice flat/smooth surface finish on the patch when pulled from the mold. And ultimately,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-14-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
Once you have the mold made, you can lay up...

Once you have the mold made, you can lay up fiberglass and resin to match the thickness of the existing trailer in the mold (don't forget the release agent so you can get the patch out of the mold)....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-14-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
Poly-filla or sandable 90 is an excellent idea!...

Poly-filla or sandable 90 is an excellent idea! (sandable 90 will setup in 90 minutes, so it would be much faster than poly-filla).


I don't think you could get the curve from the inside since...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-14-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
Fiberglass resin will eat Styrofoam. But if you...

Fiberglass resin will eat Styrofoam. But if you use poly over the Styrofoam, then apply fiberglass mat and resin, you will be fine. (I would test the resin on a test piece of poly to make sure it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-14-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,746
Posted By jkmboler
The plywood acts as a one sided mold. The piece...

The plywood acts as a one sided mold. The piece you need is not flat, but has a slight curve. You can make a curved mold out of almost anything that is flexible but solid enough to allow you to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-03-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,989
Posted By jkmboler
Using a tarp to cover your Boler would be a bad...

Using a tarp to cover your Boler would be a bad idea. Tarps will rub through the paint or gel coat.


I use a outdoor rated car cover for mine (something sized for a small SUV or minivan). I pull...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-06-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,865
Posted By jkmboler
This might help: ...

This might help:


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.384551061568476.89685.162197400470511&type=3
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By jkmboler
I believe the Higgins address was: 466 Higgins...

I believe the Higgins address was: 466 Higgins Ave.




This link gives some interesting info on the Boler beginnings:
Proud Canadian...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-31-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By jkmboler
If the latch is good, you could sell it for...

If the latch is good, you could sell it for $250-300, so that would help with the cost! :)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-31-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,257
Posted By jkmboler
I use a mid-grade outdoor rated, breathable car...

I use a mid-grade outdoor rated, breathable car cover. I always get a cover for a mid size SUV or the like. They usually last 3-5 years before they get thin and start to tear due mostly from UV and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-25-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By jkmboler
Ian: Your guide is the best out there, everyone...

Ian: Your guide is the best out there, everyone should have it!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-24-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By jkmboler
This should be everything you need to make your...

This should be everything you need to make your own front and rear windows (or have someone make them for you) :banana :cheers

Front & Rear Windows - The Complete Guide to 13′ Boler...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,636
Posted By jkmboler
Softer ride (easier on the trailer). Easier to...

Softer ride (easier on the trailer). Easier to find the right size. Lower cost.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,636
Posted By jkmboler
Sidewall flex can contribute to trailer sway, but...

Sidewall flex can contribute to trailer sway, but this is most likely to affect trailers with a high center of gravity and/or heavy units.


Neither apply to a 13' Boler or similar fiberglass RV....
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