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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-24-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,442
Posted By greenghost45
from an actual owner of 2006 Outback towing a Boler 1300

For the last 5 years, we have towed our 1974 Boler 1300 from Vancouver Island, across Canada and to California and back with a 4 cylinder 2006 Outback. Altogether, about 30,000 kms. The Outback is...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-24-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,031
Posted By greenghost45
Leasburg Dam State Park is only open to NM...

Leasburg Dam State Park is only open to NM residents. I suspect that is the case for all NM State Parks and, perhaps is true for other States too. British Columbia, Canada is not encouraging...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
If you go the new route, I would pick a 12 volt...

If you go the new route, I would pick a 12 volt DC fridge, perhaps this one, if it will fit the cutout. The install would be simple and you could almost certainly DIY....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
Buy a bunch of the blue plastic chill packs....

Buy a bunch of the blue plastic chill packs. Rotate them from the freezer to fridge and back. Maybe not a perfect solution but might work until you find another solution. A good used fridge might be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,590
Posted By greenghost45
My bad, now I understand what a trailorboat is,...

My bad, now I understand what a trailorboat is, after seeing the picture. I had thought this post was carrying a car top type boat, in general. When I go fishing in the BC interior ( I live on the BC...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
The key to solar panels is they MUST be in full...

The key to solar panels is they MUST be in full sun, which is why roof mounts can be a big compromise. Shading as little as 10 or 15% kills the output of most panels. Portable panels are the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,590
Posted By greenghost45
My solution: put the boat in the back seat of a...

My solution: put the boat in the back seat of a supercab Pickup. I have a Bombard AX-2 inflatable with a slatted floor. It rolls up in a duffel sized carrying bag and sits on top of the 30 lb. 2.5...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
In the event that the fridge really is finished,...

In the event that the fridge really is finished, I would consider replacing it with a 12 volt compressor type fridge like the Nova Kool or even one of the portable 12 compressor fridges. They are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
You say that the fridge is not cooling, except...

You say that the fridge is not cooling, except for the freezer. I am assuming that the evaporator in the freezer compartment is cool, but not freezing? It should of course be freezing cold, if...
Forum: General Chat 07-11-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,322
Posted By greenghost45
Last summer, I toured a Happier Camper at the...

Last summer, I toured a Happier Camper at the local RV dealer in the Duncan, BC, Canada area. It did appear to be a very nicely built trailer, as I recall. I liked the simplicity as well as the...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 07-01-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,848
Posted By greenghost45
Commercial vehicles including trailer hauling...

Commercial vehicles including trailer hauling services are still allowed to cross the US-Canada border. So if an Alberta or BC buyer really wanted this unit, a pro-hauler could pick it up for them....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
In Hyder, AK, the local bar will pour you a shot...

In Hyder, AK, the local bar will pour you a shot of Everclear (they don't tell you what it is) and you are expected to down it in one gulp. No sipping, sniffing or tasting, just SKOLL! If you don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
Being top loading, the chest fridges make better...

Being top loading, the chest fridges make better use of space and are more efficient to boot; every time you open a regular fridge door, all the cold air spills out. But they do take up floor space,...
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,514
Posted By greenghost45
I'm not knocking people that like large,...

I'm not knocking people that like large, comfortable RVs. But the part of this story that I think is a little sad is that Escape seems to slowly dropping all the smaller trailers in favour of larger...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
We had a Waeco CF-35 compressor portable like...

We had a Waeco CF-35 compressor portable like this one in our sailboat while we cruised Mexico for 2 years, and on the BC coast for about 8 more years. It never missed a beat and the current draw was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
The fridge in my 1973 Boler did NOT work on...

The fridge in my 1973 Boler did NOT work on propane and it is the original fridge. After carefully cleaning the gas orifice, I got it to work great. But if it gives up the ghost, I will be replacing...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-07-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By greenghost45
I have gone both routes; on our 1973 Boler built...

I have gone both routes; on our 1973 Boler built by Glass-Fab (Peace River Alberta) we did a repair with the "egg on frame". There was crack in the side of the frame, drivers side just behind the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
Well, that's how I cleaned mine and many other...

Well, that's how I cleaned mine and many other parts over the years. Clearly, you must grip the part and the air gun doesn't have to be at point blank range. The alcohol alone may work, but the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-06-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By greenghost45
Here's another link to a site by Ian Giles with...

Here's another link to a site by Ian Giles with more frame info. He is an excellent source of Boler know-how.

Boler Buyer's Guide - Boler-Camping...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-06-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By greenghost45
I am assuming that you have a Boler 1300 (13...

I am assuming that you have a Boler 1300 (13 foot). As a first step, I would inspect the frame yourself or with a mechanically inclined friend using Ian's guide to where to look for trouble spots....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-06-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By greenghost45
Be sure to check out Ian Giles' website. He shows...

Be sure to check out Ian Giles' website. He shows you where the weak points are on a Boler frame and where to look for cracks, rust, and damage. Some older Bolers frames are OK and can be salvaged...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,554
Posted By greenghost45
NEVER clean propane or gas orifices with wires,...

NEVER clean propane or gas orifices with wires, pipe cleaners etc. You should use compressed air, preferably high pressure of 100 psi. If you don't have access to an air compressor, you could try one...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-11-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,989
Posted By greenghost45
If you want a hybrid that tows, the Mitsubishi...

If you want a hybrid that tows, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will tow up to 1,500 lbs, as rated in Canada and the USA. I think the European version is rated to tow even more. We have had our...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,810
Posted By greenghost45
So-called "frost free" fridges are anything but...

So-called "frost free" fridges are anything but frost free. They are more correctly called automatic defrost fridges. They produce LOTS of water too, every time they defrost which can be more than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-09-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,085
Posted By greenghost45
We have pulled our Boler 13 about 30K kms with...

We have pulled our Boler 13 about 30K kms with our 2006 Outback 4 cyl; across Canada and to California and Arizona. The Outback has delivered very good fuel mileage averaging about 11-13 litres per...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-09-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,223
Posted By greenghost45
We ended up using this charger instead of the...

We ended up using this charger instead of the Noco:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006CQ9BMO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It was only $48 CAD when we bought it, but the falling...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-03-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,744
Posted By greenghost45
The new axle that I had made bolted in; no...

The new axle that I had made bolted in; no welding required. I unbolted the old one and bolted the new one in. Getting the old bolts out was the hardest part of the job.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-03-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,744
Posted By greenghost45
I put a new axle with brakes on our 1972 Boler...

I put a new axle with brakes on our 1972 Boler 1300. Jim at Pacific Axle in Langley, BC built it for us with splines on the torsion arms so that you can adjust the ride height. It was $600 plus tax...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-02-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,693
Posted By greenghost45
Propane powered vehicles

There are thousands of propane powered cars and trucks out there, especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan; I used to own one. Insofar as I know, the only stipulation is that they are not allowed in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-01-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,608
Posted By greenghost45
One of the advantages of the compressor portable...

One of the advantages of the compressor portable fridge that we used on our sailboat was that it was a chest style with top opening lid; very little loss of cold when you opened it. You can improve...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-30-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,608
Posted By greenghost45
We had a Waeco 35 litre compressor 12 volt fridge...

We had a Waeco 35 litre compressor 12 volt fridge in our 37 foot sailboat, which we cruised in for 2 years in Mexico. The heat produced by it was very little and certainly didn't affect our comfort....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-16-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,693
Posted By greenghost45
If you are really bothered by this, you could...

If you are really bothered by this, you could install a marine type solenoid shut off.

Trident Marine LPG Propane Gas Control System...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-19-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,223
Posted By greenghost45
Converter or smart charger?

We are in the process of refurbishing our Boler 1300 and have already replaced the axle and added brakes. The wiring is very basic; no converter to charge the battery or breaker panel to protect the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-19-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,608
Posted By greenghost45
Axle replacement

Cannot help you with the frame but I had a good experience with Pacific Axle in Langley, BC getting a new axle with brakes fabricated. This thread documents the job along with some pictures.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-19-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,827
Posted By greenghost45
Waeco portable fridge

You should also consider the Waeco 12 volt portable fridges. We had a CF-35 (35 litres) in our sailboat for years and loved it. It can run as a freezer or fridge but not at the same time. They use...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-25-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By greenghost45
I got the new axle a couple of weeks ago and it...

I got the new axle a couple of weeks ago and it bolted right in. He (meaning Jim at Pacific Spring and Axle) built the new bracket about 1-7/8" high to give me extra clearance from the drop down...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-08-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,378
Posted By greenghost45
Good to know the real world weight of a Boler. I...

Good to know the real world weight of a Boler. I have heard many claims of weights well under 1,000 lbs (which I never believed!) and this refutes that malarkey!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-06-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By greenghost45
Thanks so much for the info. The axle has not...

Thanks so much for the info. The axle has not been built yet and the shop has committed to build the new one with a custom 1-3/4" height bracket, so the blocks are not needed. Jim (at Pacific Axle)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-06-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By greenghost45
Axle replacement blues!

After a lot of back and forth with Standens, (during which they had a fire!), I came to the conclusion that they could NOT build an axle that would bolt in. So I sent drawings and pix to Pacific...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-22-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,234
Posted By greenghost45
If it was my unit, living in a rainy place like...

If it was my unit, living in a rainy place like BC, no way I would be putting holes in the roof of my nice fibreglass camper! Every hole is another potential leak that will one day cause water...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,234
Posted By greenghost45
Another thing you'll want to add are some small...

Another thing you'll want to add are some small inverters so can charge your laptop, run a small blender and other small appliances with out firing up the genny. A microwave is usually not a good...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,234
Posted By greenghost45
Flexible panels tend to put out less amps per...

Flexible panels tend to put out less amps per square foot, at least the ones I own do. And they usually cost more and are less durable. I also found out that combining flex panels and hard panels...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2015, 01:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,234
Posted By greenghost45
We lived aboard a sailboat for 2 years in Mexico...

We lived aboard a sailboat for 2 years in Mexico and relied on solar for about 90% of our electrical needs. That included refrigeration (electric compressor type), lights, computers, fans etc. To...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-14-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,193
Posted By greenghost45
Our Boler is a 1973 built in Peace River AB, by...

Our Boler is a 1973 built in Peace River AB, by Glass-Fab Industries. It has the all fibreglass floor with no floor coverings, so the floor looks a bit like a bath tub! But that is all fine with us...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-14-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,193
Posted By greenghost45
Hi Naomi: The Comox Valley is a great place and...

Hi Naomi:
The Comox Valley is a great place and we lived there for a couple of years before we moved to Quadra Island, to be closer to my work. We might just move back there too! Looking for a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-13-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,193
Posted By greenghost45
Hi Donna; Thanks for the tips. I was using the...

Hi Donna;
Thanks for the tips. I was using the word "paint" incorrectly; as in the generic sense to describe the quality of the finish. As a former fibreglass sailboat owner and having built a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-13-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,193
Posted By greenghost45
Hi, we're Leslie and David from Quadra Island, BC

We have only owned our 1973 Boler 1300 for about a week. She is in pretty good original shape but I have removed the axle in preparation to replace it. The frame is in good shape so I will be leaving...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By greenghost45
Thanks for the reply. I had already cruised your...

Thanks for the reply. I had already cruised your site and got lots of good info. Thanks for creating the site and sharing your hard-won knowledge! I'm still a little skeptical about the bend being...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,378
Posted By greenghost45
using a manned scale in BC

Just a cautionary note that if you drive into a manned scale, you should be prepared for the possibility of a complete inspection of your unit for compliance. This could mean checking the brakes and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By greenghost45
Axle bent?

We just acquired our 1973 Boler 13' (built in Peace River AB by Glass-Fab) and I have already removed the axle to replace it. The up angle on the torsion was at least 30 degrees and ground clearance...
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