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Forum: General Chat 06-22-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
guys, this is GOLD. I have so many ideas and am...

guys, this is GOLD. I have so many ideas and am so excited to get things ready! I feel much better prepared having read all these awesome tips.

And Donna, I totally agree about the trip being...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
these tips are fantastic! love the pictures! I...

these tips are fantastic! love the pictures! I never would have remembered quarters for laundry, that is so smart. Charlie's website is awesome. If I had more time, I'd want them before our trip....
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
Well I just loved reading that. Thank you so much...

Well I just loved reading that. Thank you so much for sharing your story! We've had so much fun already. How did you arrange bedtime, out of curiosity? That's our biggest challenge right now....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
Posted By summersucks
David, thank you. I didn't see your reply before...

David, thank you. I didn't see your reply before I set everything up. In case anyone is curious in the future, I took our boler to Rock Alta trailers out in Bearspaw. They did everything I wanted,...
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
LOL at your daughter's setup. That's a good idea....

LOL at your daughter's setup. That's a good idea. We currently use our north face duffels (that we use for everything) but I bet baskets/boxes would work better. We have a laundry bag that hangs in...
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
We definitely don't have a lot of stuff. We have...

We definitely don't have a lot of stuff. We have a set of two lightweight nesting pots (the lid has a built in strainer), a kettle (because I am a klutz and will pour hot water on myself otherwise),...
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
this thread is brilliant. thank you! great stuff...

this thread is brilliant. thank you! great stuff in there, still looking.
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
Oh we're long time campers, just new to having...

Oh we're long time campers, just new to having one :) I am a big fan of camping but our last big road trip (inuvik!) involved tent camping in the rain and I just don't want to deal with that. I just...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-17-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
thank you all again! we've been looking at this...

thank you all again! we've been looking at this thread and planning our trip. I appreciate all your recommendations! we're very excited and leaving in two weeks today :)
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,929
Posted By summersucks
What are your best camping tips and tricks?

The little things that make your trips go smoothly? Organization ideas? Things you've learned over the years? Tips on keeping things clean while camping?

Having had our boler for a couple of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,391
Posted By summersucks
yes, I've seen that, and I think that people here...

yes, I've seen that, and I think that people here have used that. The allure, or similar. I've already purchased my sheet vinyl as I didn't want any seams at all.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,391
Posted By summersucks
Vinyl sheet flooring questions

Did anyone install this type of flooring in their fgrv? If so, what adhesive did you use, and did you glue it all down, or just the perimeter? I have a friend who installs flooring and he says...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-02-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,089
Posted By summersucks
Thanks so much! I'll do just that, sounds like a...

Thanks so much! I'll do just that, sounds like a great way to go.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-26-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,089
Posted By summersucks
Beautiful! Can you share what paint you used,...

Beautiful! Can you share what paint you used, primer, how many coats did you use? This is making me want to paint our Boler asap!


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
Posted By summersucks
Service place in Calgary. Any recommendations?

I need a couple of things done on my 17' Boler. Our water tank has a small leak, would like the toilet replaced (ours has an external hose thingie that you use to flush) and our awning looked at. Can...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-19-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,940
Posted By summersucks
your casita is so pretty!

your casita is so pretty!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-19-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
this is so wonderful, thank you all so much! We...

this is so wonderful, thank you all so much! We are starting out in Calgary and taking the TCH. It looks like we might be pushing our trip up a month and going in July instead. I'm super excited. I'm...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
ha, I'm not sure I'd be doing any 'real...

ha, I'm not sure I'd be doing any 'real swimming', more like watching the little ones while in the water. I've never actually seen the great lakes, this is going to be pretty amazing.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
Beaches! I hadn't even thought of that! Will it...

Beaches! I hadn't even thought of that! Will it be warm enough to swim? I'm used to alpine lakes of the rockies which is a little colder than I'd do.

I am getting super excited, thanks so much...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
you know, I think what I'll do is call ahead when...

you know, I think what I'll do is call ahead when we're a day or two away, we can probably swing that.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
ahhhh that looks beautiful! On the list! I...

ahhhh that looks beautiful! On the list!

I should add another question - how hard are these places to get into without reservations? I really don't want to plan things too much but having to camp...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,648
Posted By summersucks
AB-ON road trip. Where to camp?

My husband and I are taking our two little kids (1 and 3) across Canada in mid august. Would I be able to get some recommendations for great places to stop? We are taking roughly three weeks and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-12-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,127
Posted By summersucks
Does anyone by any chance have interior dimensions for a 17' Boler?

I am trying to figure out the length of vinyl sheet I will need and was hoping I wouldn't have to head out to the storage place to measure
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
I thought I'd update in case this helps anyone. A...

I thought I'd update in case this helps anyone. A floor installer I know suggested mineral spirits, he said he's used it lots on carpet glue on vinyl. It took me about an hour to get rid of it and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-01-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,930
Posted By summersucks
rarebird - I just re-read what you posted. AH. If...

rarebird - I just re-read what you posted. AH. If the base colour is dark, as in what I'm starting with. All that makes sense, thank you!

Byron, that is sound advice. Good call. Will do.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-01-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,930
Posted By summersucks
thank you so much! I am just painting it white,...

thank you so much! I am just painting it white, so I should be ok without the flat paint over the primer, correct?
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-01-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,155
Posted By summersucks
that looks beautiful! Would you share which...

that looks beautiful! Would you share which things you thought would have been good to bring, which weren't? We're in the process of figuring that out ourselves.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-01-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By summersucks
If I had to strip it all down and redo it all...

If I had to strip it all down and redo it all from scratch, we wouldn't be going camping for a really long time :loltu it'll have to be done bit by bit. Triage.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-01-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,930
Posted By summersucks
Painting the 'wood' paneling inside a boler

I have searched and searched and my searching skills are completely failing me here. I read Ian's guide to painting ensolite but I'm interested in painting the paneling. Can I just use a good primer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By summersucks
I don't suppose anyone has a similar awning and...

I don't suppose anyone has a similar awning and could take a picture of it for me?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-01-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By summersucks
they love it. Bedtime was blown out of the water...

they love it. Bedtime was blown out of the water but all in the name of fun.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By summersucks
awning help. can anyone tell what part I need and where to get it?

Our 1978 17' Boler came with an awning. The canvas is in perfect shape (just filthy) but the hardware doesn't work. The PO told us that he looked everywhere to try to locate the pieces that it needs...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,607
Posted By summersucks
Wow, your camper is amazing. I have a...

Wow, your camper is amazing.

I have a couple of questions for you.

This one is kind of lame but where did your wife find those bins? Do they have baskets that fit into the tops? Am I seeing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
Just what I needed, thank you! I think you nailed...

Just what I needed, thank you! I think you nailed it, that's the question and the answer is no. I'd rather spend that time/energy on other things right now. 4 years ago I would have done it right but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
I haven't heard of it! It looks so nice on your...

I haven't heard of it! It looks so nice on your Boler, what did you use as trim? How does it clean up? I'm just picturing little spaghetti sauce covered hands on that, would it wipe off? As far as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,355
Posted By summersucks
that is lovely, do you have interior pics?

that is lovely, do you have interior pics?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
Thank you! I took a couple of pics. I am not sure...

Thank you! I took a couple of pics. I am not sure baseboard would be wide enough, though I suppose I could do a few 'stripes' and that might actually look super cool. Do you think the self adhesive...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
Thank you! I'll do some research into solvents,...

Thank you! I'll do some research into solvents, that link is going to come in handy.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By summersucks
Removing carpet glue from ensolite, or covering it up.

Having had tried to remove carpet glue from wood, I know this is not a simple task and that involved a heat gun and scraper, neither of which I suspect are approved tools to use with ensolite.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-27-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By summersucks
I'm a little embarrassed - it looks better from...

I'm a little embarrassed - it looks better from afar than closer up. The paint is badly peeling and I am pretty sure the stripes are duct tape! But we love it regardless. It will get fixed one day...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-27-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,089
Posted By summersucks
ahhh I saw this one on kijiji! You guys must have...

ahhh I saw this one on kijiji! You guys must have been lucky callers #1! Congrats! looks beautiful.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-27-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By summersucks
Hi, I'm Anna from Calgary and we just got a 1978 17' Boler

I'm very excited, I think it'll be perfect for our little family. We took it out for a test run this weekend, just camped on our property in the mountains and it was awesome! Everything worked, we...
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