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Hi, I am....
12-15-2021, 10:12 AM
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Hi , Im Steve
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BigT
This site is awesome Steve. Enjoy We have a 13...
This site is awesome Steve. Enjoy We have a 13 foot Boler that was sadly neglected and abused. We are happily putting our own touches on it and making it more useable. Take care Big T in Nova...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-24-2021, 03:35 PM
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Kudos for the Scamp factory
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2,847
Posted By
BigT
We Change Our Minds
Not surprised you changed your mind. Glad the Scamp company helped out. We foolishly bought a stick and aluminum siding piece of junk because it looked retro. Problems from the get go. We...
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Camping, Campout Reports
08-13-2021, 10:51 AM
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Camping across the border.
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3,474
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BigT
I know American friends are here now at their...
I know American friends are here now at their cottages. I don't know if there will be any vacancies in Canadian Prov. or National parks because Canadians unsure of out of country travel did a lot...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
06-18-2021, 12:50 PM
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Wanted:
ISO 1979 Boler kitchen window
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1,126
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BigT
Because the glass had been broken in our kitchen...
Because the glass had been broken in our kitchen window we decided to move the fridge up higher and took the window our and put in a vent. We have the frame and the trim. It is not in the greatest...
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Hi, I am....
06-15-2021, 11:12 AM
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New Member Introduction
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1,124
Posted By
BigT
Bigfoots are awesome trailers. Enjoy.
Bigfoots are awesome trailers. Enjoy.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-30-2021, 01:14 PM
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horsepower and torque needed for 5k GVWR TT
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4,550
Posted By
BigT
Check out CANAM RV and Andy Taylor. He has all...
Check out CANAM RV and Andy Taylor. He has all sorts of information about horsepower and torque for towing. He is AMAZING. Google Canam Rv in London Ontario Canada.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-30-2021, 01:12 PM
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How to replace counter? 1989 Lil Bigfoot
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1,769
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BigT
Sorry I can't be of any help. Didn't want you to...
Sorry I can't be of any help. Didn't want you to think no one cared.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-14-2021, 02:59 PM
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Scamp 13 foot: Refrigerator in the front?
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2,468
Posted By
BigT
Fridge in Boler 13 foot
I am rebuilding a 13 foot Boler. We couldn't afford a three way fridge. So I bought a bar fridge. I have taken the stove out and reconstructed the cupboard. We have storage in part of the bottom...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-11-2021, 10:56 AM
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Spare Tire Mount - Scamp 13'
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1,499
Posted By
BigT
Spare Tire Idea
I always make a oval plywood piece to put inside the trailer that has holes drilled through it to spread the load across more of the fibreglass to prevent damage. I also agree it is important to...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
01-11-2021, 02:49 PM
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2
Wanted:
Wanted Boler 1700
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599
Posted By
BigT
I have seen a few listed for sale in Canada's...
I have seen a few listed for sale in Canada's prairie provinces. You might want to look at Auto Trader.ca or KIJI for Canada to see if you can find one. However with Covid it might be tricky right...
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Hi, I am....
01-11-2021, 02:46 PM
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Looking for trailer in NL, Canada
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438
Posted By
BigT
ShaunnaB; I hope you are able to find what you...
ShaunnaB; I hope you are able to find what you are looking for. You just need to keep an eye on KIJIJI or Auto Trader almost every day. We finally found a 13 ft. Boler last fall. Though it is in...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-17-2020, 11:23 AM
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Towing with a Chevy Tracker?
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4,639
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BigT
Towing with a Tracker
We had a 4 door Chevy Tracker with the larger of the four cylinder engines. I believe it was a 1.8 l 4 cyl. It towed our 13 foot Boler with no problem. So a 6 cyl. should be fine. We currently...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-05-2020, 02:57 PM
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1989 13' Scamp dinette cushions
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1,503
Posted By
BigT
Cushions for a Scamp.
I found the cushions to hard for sleeping. Because I don't use the dinette for anything but sleeping. I bought a double foam mattress and cut it in two for two using an electric knife. Covered it...
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General Chat
03-25-2017, 11:04 AM
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EggFestOntario May rally
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1,315
Posted By
BigT
EGG Fest is GREAT!
Always a good time at Egg Fest. The people are wonderful! However, sometimes Vivian can be really hard to get along with!!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING! LOL, LOVE YOU VIVIAN! Will miss everyone this year!
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Camping, Campout Reports
03-10-2017, 03:51 PM
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Nova Scotia this June
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2,783
Posted By
BigT
Be very careful Vic. My spouse and I toured...
Be very careful Vic. My spouse and I toured Nova Scotia August 2016. While touring the south shore we fell absolutely in love with the area. We put a conditional offer on a small house and...
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Hi, I am....
05-05-2016, 12:33 PM
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Hello, Everyone from a new member
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1,177
Posted By
BigT
We have had a little experience with this!
We towed a 21 ft. fifth wheel with a Nissan Frontier V6. Before that we had a 14 ft. 5th wheel that towed it as well. We liked the 5th wheels but found the parts that went into the truck very...
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General Chat
05-02-2016, 07:10 PM
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Help Us Find A Lost Friend!
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1,107
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BigT
Help Us Find A Lost Friend!
We sold a Boler to a couple from New York State. We think her name was Amanda Johnson but can't remember the boyfriend's name. They bought a 13 foot Boler and were doing a terrifically interesting...
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General Chat
05-02-2016, 07:04 PM
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7
Looking For Amanda
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1,673
Posted By
BigT
Still Looking For Amanda
Please send out info. on your facebook and to fibreglass RV friends. We would love to reconnect with Amanda and her boyfriend. They were supposed to start travelling in their refurbished Boler in...
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General Chat
04-08-2016, 04:08 AM
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7
Looking For Amanda
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1,673
Posted By
BigT
Hi Barb and Quido! Sorry I didn't recognize the...
Hi Barb and Quido! Sorry I didn't recognize the last name! Yes Norm and I moved to Nova Scotia! It all happened very quickly but it has been a wonderful adventure!
We have lots of stories to...
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General Chat
04-06-2016, 08:55 PM
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7
Looking For Amanda
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1,673
Posted By
BigT
Which Barb are you? Yes Norm and Dave moved to...
Which Barb are you? Yes Norm and Dave moved to Big Tancook Island in Nova Scotia. All this happened very quickly. We will be at Bolerama, Egg Fest in Ontario and at the Fiberglass Meet at Fox...
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General Chat
04-05-2016, 04:31 PM
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7
Looking For Amanda
Views:
1,673
Posted By
BigT
Thanks so much for your reply, but Amanda's last...
Thanks so much for your reply, but Amanda's last name began with J and she lives in New York State.
Take care,
Big T
Forum:
General Chat
04-05-2016, 02:48 PM
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7
Looking For Amanda
Views:
1,673
Posted By
BigT
Looking For Amanda
Hi Folks;
I sold an old Boler to a young lady and her male friend. We had a great visit when they came to pick up the Boler. At that time we lived in Cobourg Ontario. We had exchanged emails...
Forum:
General Chat
03-14-2016, 12:27 PM
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27
needing help with Canadian trip
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2,710
Posted By
BigT
Hi Patrick; I recently moved from Ontario to...
Hi Patrick;
I recently moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia. Both provinces offer a lot of wonderful places to visit and things to do.
If you cross at Niagara Falls, there are campgrounds on either...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-02-2016, 03:45 PM
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39
NS |
2016, July 15-17: Maritime Vintage & Fiberglass Meet
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6,632
Posted By
BigT
I think there are about 50. Big T
I think there are about 50.
Big T
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-24-2016, 07:11 PM
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56
Rear wheel drive vs 4x4 pickup truck?
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7,354
Posted By
BigT
Hello; My spouse and I, have towed 25 foot 5th...
Hello;
My spouse and I, have towed 25 foot 5th wheels and then a 16 foot Boler with a 2 wheel drive V6 Nissan Frontier. Now we pull a 13 foot Boler with a 4L 2 wheel drive Ford Ranger and a 4 cyl...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-24-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies:
29
Hello all, I'm pumped I found this forum.
Views:
3,679
Posted By
BigT
Hi Matt; My experience is with Canadian...
Hi Matt;
My experience is with Canadian vehicles. As I have stated to others Andy Taylor of Can AM Rv in London Ont. has done years of research into tow vehicles, and there capabilities. He is...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-23-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies:
29
Hello all, I'm pumped I found this forum.
Views:
3,679
Posted By
BigT
Hi Matt; We have pulled 16 foot Boler with a...
Hi Matt;
We have pulled 16 foot Boler with a Nissan V6 Frontier. We have pulled 13 foot Bolers with a Ford Ranger and a Chev. Cavalier Convert. The Frontier is V6 and the 2002 Cavalier is a 4...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-23-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies:
29
Hello all, I'm pumped I found this forum.
Views:
3,679
Posted By
BigT
Hi Matt; We have had 14 foot Bolers, 16 foot...
Hi Matt;
We have had 14 foot Bolers, 16 foot Boler, 27 foot 5th wheel and 28 foot class C motorhome. I LOVED the motor home but had to agree that the costs where much higher than we wanted to...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-19-2016, 04:25 PM
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10
Need help deciding on tow vehicle
Views:
1,846
Posted By
BigT
Hi Jane; I am trying to answer your last...
Hi Jane;
I am trying to answer your last message but I am having trouble figuring out how to do so. I have total confidence in Andy Taylor's reply. Do you already have a Durango or is he...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-16-2016, 03:52 PM
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57
sway with a 16" scamp
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8,233
Posted By
BigT
Before you buy a new tow vehicle
Contact Andy Taylor of CanAm RV in London Ont. to see if he can recommend a fix, such as different tires on your vehicle, a reinforced hitch, etc. That would be a lot cheaper than a new tow vehicle....
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-12-2016, 10:11 AM
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24
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan as a Tow Vehicle?
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16,462
Posted By
BigT
Go on the computer and look up CanAm Rv in London...
Go on the computer and look up CanAm Rv in London Ontario. Andy Tayler has written numerous articles about tow vehicles and they have used the Dodge Caravan. He might have some ideas to make the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-10-2016, 07:35 PM
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10
Need help deciding on tow vehicle
Views:
1,846
Posted By
BigT
True; but Andy might have articles she might want...
True; but Andy might have articles she might want to read and he is just an email or telephone call away.
Take care,
Big T
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-10-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies:
2
New Member
Views:
806
Posted By
BigT
LOL Looking forward to it. Big T stand for our...
LOL Looking forward to it. Big T stand for our moto in moving to Nova Scotia. Big Tancook Adventure.
Take care,
Big T
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-10-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies:
39
NS |
2016, July 15-17: Maritime Vintage & Fiberglass Meet
Views:
6,632
Posted By
BigT
Love you both! Big T!!!! LOL
Love you both!
Big T!!!! LOL
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-09-2016, 02:29 PM
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39
NS |
2016, July 15-17: Maritime Vintage & Fiberglass Meet
Views:
6,632
Posted By
BigT
My goodness what a handsome couple. Your friends...
My goodness what a handsome couple. Your friends who just moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia. We also have reservations for Pres'Quile in Ontario from May 2nd till 6th.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-09-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies:
10
Need help deciding on tow vehicle
Views:
1,846
Posted By
BigT
Andy Tailer of Can Am Rv in London Ontario is an...
Andy Tailer of Can Am Rv in London Ontario is an expert on tow vehicles. You might want to drop him a line or call him. We have used him twice with hitch modifications and the work was excellent. ...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
02-09-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies:
2
New Member
Views:
806
Posted By
BigT
New Member
My spouse and I have recently moved to Nova Scotia. We retired from Ontario where we have participated in many Boler/Fibreglass trailer events through the years.
We will now be participating in...
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