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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Mark Bradley
A little more info for you. My Bigfoot is in...

A little more info for you. My Bigfoot is in storage right now and I won't have it available until the first week of May. I will have the measurement between the cabinet and counter and any other...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Mark Bradley
I also have a 81 17" Bigfoot that I purchased a...

I also have a 81 17" Bigfoot that I purchased a number of years ago. And due to the poor design of the ceiling it has also sagged. I have repaired the sag and brought the ceiling up to where it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-26-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By Mark Bradley
With the brand and model number of your fridge...

With the brand and model number of your fridge check on the internet for information that you are looking for. I found the service manual for my Dometic fridge on the internet and it has all the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,229
Posted By Mark Bradley
For information on the Boler frame go to...

For information on the Boler frame go to BOLERCAMPING.COM. Then CUSTOMIZE and MODIFY. Finally under MAJOR and COMPLEX the Boler frame is listed.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Kryssi I am not familiar with premade...

Hi Kryssi

I am not familiar with premade gaskets being used on these trailers. I purchased Dicor (BT-1834-1) 1/8" x 3/4" x 30' Butyl Seal Tape as well as Dicor 551LSW1 Roof Lap Sealant from...
Forum: General Chat 07-14-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,047
Posted By Mark Bradley
Well said, thrifty bill.

Well said, thrifty bill.
Forum: General Chat 07-12-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,047
Posted By Mark Bradley
For sure check for water damage under the windows...

For sure check for water damage under the windows and go a little further down and check the floor for rot. The fiberglass roof is very thin and can be easily punctured over time which can cause the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,375
Posted By Mark Bradley
According to the Canadian Electrical Code there...

According to the Canadian Electrical Code there is a 80% derating factor that applies to the current draw on a particular size of wire and it's associated breaker. So with a 15 amp breaker maximum...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 937
Posted By Mark Bradley
I have a 76 13' Boler and found there will be...

I have a 76 13' Boler and found there will be some heat that will dissipate through the fridge enclosure to the drawer and surrounding counter. After 40 years I did some maintenance on this fridge...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-31-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
For Sale: 1979 Trillium 4500
Views: 3,798
Posted By Mark Bradley
I'll buy the Miata!

I'll buy the Miata!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,566
Posted By Mark Bradley
You might also want to consider Dicor (BT-1834-1)...

You might also want to consider Dicor (BT-1834-1) 1/8" x3/4" x 30' for the Butyl Seal Tape and the Dicor 551LSW1 Non Sag Roof Lap Sealant. I have used both and they do the job. I see that you are a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-30-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Knoxy, As far as reinstalling the...

Hi Knoxy,

As far as reinstalling the cabinets I cannot comment because my method is different than yours. The existing lengths of wood that existed and that the cabinets screwed into were...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Knoxy, Good to see that you are back at...

Hi Knoxy,

Good to see that you are back at it repairing your sagged Bigfoot ceiling. You were following my thread last summer as I was also repairing the ceiling on my Bigfoot. When I took the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-25-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By Mark Bradley
If it was the GFCI receptacle that tripped and...

If it was the GFCI receptacle that tripped and therefore you lost power to your other receptacles or appliances I would suggest not to screw the other wires that were on the load side of the GFCI...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-20-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,835
Posted By Mark Bradley
Say Jeff maybe you should tour a Covid ICU unit...

Say Jeff maybe you should tour a Covid ICU unit in your local hospital before you cook hot dog wieners and roast marshmallows.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-12-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,476
Posted By Mark Bradley
Provincial campsite bookings opened up today. It...

Provincial campsite bookings opened up today. It is now 1:00 P.M. and I have been waiting 6 hours to get on to the Province of Manitoba website to book a campsite at St. Malo for the August 13 & 14th...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,820
Posted By Mark Bradley
From the picture the Bargman lock is recessed...

From the picture the Bargman lock is recessed into the fiberglass. I installed a lock kit from Camping Treasures on my Boler and the cover plate is 8" x 5". So the recessed area on the Burro has to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,481
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Rsmacdo I am presently repairing the...

Hi Rsmacdo

I am presently repairing the sagged roof on my 1980 Bigfoot 17'. After I installed the roof supports I used Lepage's PL Construction Adhesive to glue 2.5" x 1" wood straps to the...
Forum: General Chat 03-20-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,584
Posted By Mark Bradley
Yes, it looks like there is a new and improved...

Yes, it looks like there is a new and improved Clam shelter out now. Ours works out really well with the Boler and we wouldn't go without it.
Forum: General Chat 03-16-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,584
Posted By Mark Bradley
I agree with Skalywag as I've never seen a Clam...

I agree with Skalywag as I've never seen a Clam with a floor. It's an excellent choice with the flaps. It can be used in all types of weather.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-06-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By Mark Bradley
I see what you are saying David. We also have a...

I see what you are saying David. We also have a 13' Boler. The solution the better half and I have is that we take turns between sleeping on the bed and the front seat/bed.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
Thanks for the compliments. As you probably know...

Thanks for the compliments. As you probably know during the manufacture of this trailer the 1" styrofoam was glued to the ceiling first and the walls were built after. So I used a 3/4" holesaw and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-06-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
Photos from previous post.

Photos from previous post.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-06-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
So here is a final update on my ceiling...

So here is a final update on my ceiling restoration for the year. After the 3/4" conduit was installed I used fibreglass strips to fasten the conduit to the fibreglass shell. One at each end and at...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-28-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,455
Posted By Mark Bradley
Use a voltmeter and check for power at the fan....

Use a voltmeter and check for power at the fan. If there is no power work your way back until you find the source of the problem.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-30-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By Mark Bradley
I use "Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish". Works...

I use "Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish". Works really well.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-03-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Ray, I pull my Boler with a 2012 Rav 4....

Hi Ray,

I pull my Boler with a 2012 Rav 4. With 270 horsepower under the hood there is no problem at all.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Sue, I own a 1976 Boler and I have used the...

Hi Sue,
I own a 1976 Boler and I have used the furnace a number of occasions. When the red knob is turned to pilot and pushed in a small amount of propane will be emitted through the pilot nozzle....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,862
Posted By Mark Bradley
I second Chico Dan's reply.

I second Chico Dan's reply.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,486
Posted By Mark Bradley
Have you got more information?

Have you got more information?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-21-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By Mark Bradley
The refrigerator uses three substances: ammonia,...

The refrigerator uses three substances: ammonia, hydrogen gas, and water. none of these will form crystals. As long as the system is sealed, there is a source of heat and the fridge is maintained it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-20-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By Mark Bradley
Earlier this spring I did the maintenance...

Earlier this spring I did the maintenance required on my fridge in my 76 Boler. I downloaded the Dometic Service Manual for this fridge through the Manualslib.com manuals search engine. Gary Bunzer,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-03-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi I just resealed the vent on my '76 13'...

Hi

I just resealed the vent on my '76 13' Boler a couple of months ago. I removed all the old caulking and drilled out the rivets. I then used acetone to clean the area. Next I laid down the butyl...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Knoxy & Doug, My next step was to...

Hi Knoxy & Doug,

My next step was to fiberglass in some strips over the ceiling conduit to give the ceiling more support and also strips below the 90 degree elbows to prevent movement. I never...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-08-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
Hi Marty, Yes, I used a 5" x 5" piece if...

Hi Marty,

Yes, I used a 5" x 5" piece if galvanized tin with a 90 degree bend. Being that the styrofoam is 1" I allowed 1" for the bend. This piece of tin will distribute the weight of the conduit...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,060
Posted By Mark Bradley
I have started a thread called "1980 BigFoot B17...

I have started a thread called "1980 BigFoot B17 Restoration" and will update that as work progresses.

Thanks for the great information posted here to help me along.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By Mark Bradley
1980 BigFoot B17 Restoration

I decided to start on the sagged ceiling repair.
Over the years there was water that leaked through the roof vent and during the manufacture of this trailer one screw supporting the front left...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-03-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,060
Posted By Mark Bradley
Bigfoot B17

Hi all,

I also started restoring my Bigfoot approx. 3 weeks ago. The front cupboards and ceiling is out and I'm in the process of installing the crossmember supports. I will have more to follow as...
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