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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-21-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,390
Posted By fofobraselio
KIB MP5 sensor probe

Check these little guys out.. You Drill an empty / half / full level hole in your tank and then wire these little sensors to your monitor. Very easy to install.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,245
Posted By fofobraselio
That's a great idea! We used xtra...

That's a great idea!



We used xtra large garbage bags and sucked the air out, slid them in and jostled around in there pulling the bag out (came out in pieces)



Nice tip!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,164
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey, I've installed 2 solar panels on the...

Hey,
I've installed 2 solar panels on the curved roof of my boler.



I did not use flexible for the reasons you talked about.



I had a portable panel before but it's quite nice now...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-18-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,360
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey, my 2 cents on the topic. I just wired...

Hey, my 2 cents on the topic.

I just wired my Boler with 2x 100w panels in SERIES.
The reason is because of the argument stated on this page.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-07-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
The panels are wired in series vs parallel, I was...

The panels are wired in series vs parallel, I was contemplating which option to choose but this article helped me decide

https://www.explorist.life/solar-panels-series-vs-parallel/


The set...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-07-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
Now it was time to fasten down the panels and do...

Now it was time to fasten down the panels and do some wiring.
I mounted the brackets I made on the inside of the panel rails and set them in with wood screws and VHB tape for added piece of mind....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-07-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
Next up was to create some wooden pieces that act...

Next up was to create some wooden pieces that act as footings for the solar panels.
This minimizes holes through the roof and also spreads the weight out of the panels a lot nicer.
I know you're...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-07-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
First thing I did was take the galvanized angles...

First thing I did was take the galvanized angles and cut them to length on the long edge of the panels with a grinder, 4 in total
I also cut out 8x angle brackets to fasten the panels to the roof...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-06-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
Ridged panels for the win.

Why not flexible panels?
There is much discussion about the ease of flexible panels over ridged panels and through my research I understand that flexible panels maybe more convenient, easier to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-06-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By fofobraselio
Solar Boler 2020

Alright fellow FGRVs

It's been awhile and also a ton of modifications to the ol' Boler, some here and there. Some more significant than others. Many camping trips and days on the road, roughing up...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-22-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By fofobraselio
Right on! Welcome to the forum and congrats...

Right on!

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the Boler. Please post progress pictures along the way :)
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By fofobraselio
We have a spare tire holder on the back of our...

We have a spare tire holder on the back of our Nissan Xterra and a storage box on the front of our Boler.

We like to have the ability to take our mountain bikes with us after we drop trailer at a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-08-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By fofobraselio
Right on mark, Congrats on your fiberglass...

Right on mark,

Congrats on your fiberglass rig. This website has plenty of active, knowledgeable people and lots of questions you may have already answered all over the website.
Please post...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By fofobraselio
Front of trailer with solar port next to shore...

Front of trailer with solar port next to shore power port
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By fofobraselio
Hi there, I carry around a 120w portable...

Hi there,
I carry around a 120w portable 'suitcase' panel with a built in controller (wired behind a panel) and have went with the SAE port on the front of the trailer next to the tongue box.
The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-25-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,498
Posted By fofobraselio
It appears that the diagram is simply implying...

It appears that the diagram is simply implying that if you were to use something with a remote sensor, you'd need to be sure to wire that into the disconnect switch as well so as to not cause any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-24-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,498
Posted By fofobraselio
I wired my disconnect switch on the negative side...

I wired my disconnect switch on the negative side of things in my Boler.
Why? Same principle as to why you should remove negative terminal first when disconnecting a battery. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By fofobraselio
Don't remove ensolite

I would not suggest removing ensolite.
Like everyone says, it provides insulation as well as lower the amount of condensation.

Removing it all down to the bare fiberglass (which will be rough...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-25-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,581
Posted By fofobraselio
Looks awesome, It has that 'powder coated'...

Looks awesome,

It has that 'powder coated' look to it.

actually just got some Por-15 and going to pain a bumper/hitch/tire swing out.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-03-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,697
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey Bill, Last fall in September we were in...

Hey Bill,

Last fall in September we were in QC and later in the month in NB and NS

Definitely do the gaspe peninsula hike to the lighthouse, nice views indeed. We stayed at Fort Ramsey in gaspe...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-28-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By fofobraselio
Exciting times Greg, look forward to hearing your...

Exciting times Greg, look forward to hearing your greasy elbow stories. Don't forget to post photos!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-04-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,685
Posted By fofobraselio
Debi, If you want a starting point for an...

Debi,

If you want a starting point for an adequate solar set up, might I suggest you work out how many hours a day you use whatever appliances / lights you have and punch it into this general...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-28-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
Hello fellow FGRVers, After a great 2 month...

Hello fellow FGRVers,

After a great 2 month adventure last fall from B.C to Nova Scotia, Maine to Washington and back, and the Boler patiently waiting in its winter slumber for its next set of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey Judi, I have upgraded to a flexiride...

Hey Judi,

I have upgraded to a flexiride axle 2 years ago.
I mounted it on an old frame with a 10° up leading setting and have also adjusted it to a 10° down trailing setting to suit a newly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-09-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,153
Posted By fofobraselio
Great work! I am a big fan of that style of...

Great work!

I am a big fan of that style of tongue box. We also use the smaller 11lbs propane tank and store it in there.
Big project on your hands.
keep it coming!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-12-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,045
Posted By fofobraselio
Added tongue box storage is great for all your...

Added tongue box storage is great for all your leveling tools. I keep a single 11lbs propane tank inside it at all times.
With September and October temperatures and a passion for free camping,...
Forum: General Chat 09-26-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,358
Posted By fofobraselio
Heya, Loving the replies and popularity of...

Heya,
Loving the replies and popularity of this thread so I'll keep it brief.

Grew up in Banff. Met my girlfriend, decided to travel internationally, came back, felt we needed to go elsewhere...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-24-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
Well Quebec has come and gone and was a great...

Well Quebec has come and gone and was a great experience. Very nice to see all the old buildings, brush up on the language and all food related things.

Trip highlights were
mountain biking at...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-16-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
So far a great trip, saw the parliament in...

So far a great trip, saw the parliament in Ottawa, found a nice free campsite "silver falls" outside Thunder Bay and have driven next to those oceans we call the great lakes!

Right now we are...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-07-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
Heya, on Miller lake on the Bruce peninsula now....

Heya, on Miller lake on the Bruce peninsula now. What a great place!
We most definitely have CAA and have even had to use it to tow our Jeep and Boler last year after the belt blew because of a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-31-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey Wayne, We will be driving the Trans Canada...

Hey Wayne,
We will be driving the Trans Canada :)
Thanks for you tips on Newfoundland. Will be checking out some of those places for sure.

Just spent a couple of days in Calgary visiting friends...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-29-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
Will also take some tips and good advice as this...

Will also take some tips and good advice as this will be my first time cross Canada ;)
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-29-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Posted By fofobraselio
From Kelowna to St. Johns

Hello fellow FGRVers
My partner and I are on a trip Eastbound from Kelowna BC to St. John's NL
If anyone is on the road and would like to meet up and nerd out give me a shout! Look for the tan jeep...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-29-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,506
Posted By fofobraselio
Great find! Keep us posted on your renos ;)

Great find! Keep us posted on your renos ;)
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By fofobraselio
Hey, I too have a Boler manufactured in Peace...

Hey,
I too have a Boler manufactured in Peace River AB and am trying to figure out the manufactured date.
The only evidence I have is this sheet.
122603
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By fofobraselio
Sourcing out stove parts

Hey everyone,
After testing out our refurbished stove/oven, we found a leak from the aluminum pilot line that goes from the oven on/off valve to the oven control knob.
The piece that needs to be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
Thanks Rob, Was one hell of an adventure making...

Thanks Rob,
Was one hell of an adventure making it happen :)


I did replace the acrylic windows last minute, upon setting one of the windows down on the grass it cracked! We just got back from...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-12-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-12-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
That's it that's all for now folks. I've been...

That's it that's all for now folks. I've been keeping my head down for the past week and just Gettin' er done.

Just finished it 10 minutes ago. Here are some photos of our finished project.
Happy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2018, 02:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,505
Posted By fofobraselio
Got the boler primed and painted!! It looks...

Got the boler primed and painted!! It looks awesome.
Used Interlux pre kote and petit paint easypoxy (single part polyurethane)
Definitely do not recommend lacquer based primer..
The solvent wash...
Forum: Money Matters 07-09-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By fofobraselio
Thanks friends! We will be on our way to BCAA...

Thanks friends!
We will be on our way to BCAA to check them out.
:thumb:
Forum: Money Matters 07-08-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By fofobraselio
Trailer insurance in British Columbia

As a previous Albertan and now BC license plate holder for a few years, I'm curious as how insurance works for a custom made fiberglass trailer? Anyone have insurance experience?
I'd like to have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-08-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By fofobraselio
I have spent a lot of time in cabins and lodges...

I have spent a lot of time in cabins and lodges in the woods and although not fiberglass, mice will find a way into anything. Nimble little buggers.
I suggest you close the door and see if there is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
Success! We have our first coat of primer on the...

Success! We have our first coat of primer on the boler.


The first step was to remove the rubber stone guard and scrape the adhesive.
In order to do so, we pulled the old rubber guard off quite...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
This next phase of the interior is all about...

This next phase of the interior is all about under bed storage. This was a pleasure to create! From the drawings, to the measuring and to figuring out sliding hardware.

The plan is to have two...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2018, 01:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,505
Posted By fofobraselio
Thanks for chippin' in your opinions fellas. ...

Thanks for chippin' in your opinions fellas.
Ive just read a source that recommends you do not use a urethane paint over a lacquer primer such as the duplicolour mentioned,.as it will not adhere as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,505
Posted By fofobraselio
Using high build primer for exterior

Hey friends,
Just wondering if anyone has used duplicolour or other brands of 'high build primer' for priming the exterior before painting, they come in rattle cans, found in the automotive section....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2018, 02:28 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,569
Posted By fofobraselio
Today I want to talk about flooring.. I'm also...

Today I want to talk about flooring.. I'm also going to end my posts with something.. A quote, some gratitude or even a thought.121328121329121331121332121337121338

I found a box of home depots...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2018, 01:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,515
Posted By fofobraselio
Looks wicked! What kind of beer are you going...

Looks wicked!
What kind of beer are you going to tap? ;)

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Fiberglass RV mobile app (https://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=84328)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,703
Posted By fofobraselio
As far as charging from the TV goes, there is...

As far as charging from the TV goes, there is always this guy https://atkinsonelectronics.com/manufacturing/products/TBCM-40A.asp
The charge level is too low to depend on it solely as your battery...
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