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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-03-2024, 02:27 PM
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Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hi Nancy, yes the tin is bent up on both sides. ...

Hi Nancy, yes the tin is bent up on both sides.
I just raised the tin and ran it to the outer edge of the fglass so the drawer doesn't touch it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hi Bonita, old thread you must've been digging! ...

Hi Bonita, old thread you must've been digging!
If your talking about the rear overhead storage around about post #87 it was a ton a trips in and out of the Boler so much so I took the door off,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-23-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Another hole! ...

Another hole!
https://i.postimg.cc/0jwBZLfN/20220223-141143.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0K9nyXhg)

We last used the boler back in june '19 partly because the old Tedco fridge I bought used in '03 died...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Rufus, sorry missed your post! Yes still around! ...

Rufus, sorry missed your post! Yes still around!
Pretty sure I mentioned in the posts that in order to keep the shelf one piece it had to go under the wall mounts.
As far as depth of shelf, yes we...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Ya it's been a while,, I actually started on it...

Ya it's been a while,, I actually started on it the fall of '03.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Post 211 I think this is all the photos...

Post 211


I think this is all the photos that were lost when Photoimage went from org to CC.

I cant edit posts that have been replied to so this was the only way I knew to replace them.
Fred
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 07:59 AM
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Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Post 203

Post 203
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 07:53 AM
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Posted By FRED SMAILES
Continuing PostImage photos Post 201

Continuing PostImage photos
Post 201
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 07:40 AM
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Posted By FRED SMAILES
Photo repairs lost from PostImage

Originally post 195

Click image to inlarge
post 198
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
On Wednesday we're headed to Penticton for the...

On Wednesday we're headed to Penticton for the Beach Cruise. It's an annual car show there with 800 or so entries parked along the beach.
Took the boler out for a scoot with the Comet aas a bit of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-19-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-18-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
To follow up on my LED taillight install. Went...

To follow up on my LED taillight install.
Went very smooth and happy with results.
First pic is 1157s brake and taillight both on,, pretty dismal.
In the second pic I just wiggled off the 1157...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
My order of window operators showed up today,,...

My order of window operators showed up today,, THANKS IAN!!

I got thinking about the taillights and decided to pull off a lens and head down to the local truck shop. The fellows fixed me up in no...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
hey Steve, yes I have looked at those units,, but...

hey Steve, yes I have looked at those units,, but to me they look so big.
Plus I spent a bit of coin on having trim rings made for the original lenses as shown in this old pic (2004) before I put...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks for the note V. I have borrowed many...

Thanks for the note V.
I have borrowed many ideas from many members on this forum.
We use our boler mostly to spend time away from winter so we are
in it for months at a time,, gives a guy lots a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-17-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Bob, the bicycles fold down to a small package. I...

Bob, the bicycles fold down to a small package. I keep both of them under the dinette table when traveling even with the ac unit at the back of that area!
There is a pic in post 179 page 13 of this...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-16-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks Mike, I have looked through your broken...

Thanks Mike, I have looked through your broken back thread and must say great work!!
Having had to start from scratch on a lot of your build, shows a lot of talent.
Fred
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-16-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Steal away! All the ideas in the build aren't...

Steal away! All the ideas in the build aren't mine anyway!
Don't think I've ever taken the window s out. They don't leak, never have and I ain't touchin 'em. I think Lexan is the right choice for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-15-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Her is the other pic I wanted to post but the...

Her is the other pic I wanted to post but the WiFi at our park could be better.

https://s19.postimg.org/uwtorz5b7/IMG3359.jpg
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Since I finally took a pic of our unit set up...

Since I finally took a pic of our unit set up here in El Centro thought I should update all on the front nose cover.
Unfortunately I never had the weather to take it on a test run so it's first test...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-17-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks guys. Dave it's a long story about...

Thanks guys.

Dave it's a long story about the door but basically I'm a little too cheap sometimes.

Bob yes these things move a boler around pretty easy. The one in the pic is a Honda 350 4wheel...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-17-2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
https://s19.postimg.org/nu8i65r03/IMG3351.jpg...

https://s19.postimg.org/nu8i65r03/IMG3351.jpg (https://postimages.org/)https://s19.postimg.org/p9a2uvzsz/IMG3352.jpg (https://postimages.org/)https://s19.postimg.org/nhh3zzo5v/IMG3354.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-10-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Got some paint on it the other day. Happy I...

Got some paint on it the other day. Happy I decided to do do two coats of paint instead of primer and paint cause the hibernating flies came out and made a mess of the roof plus I had a few runs etc....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
LOL,, YES SIR! What my welding lacks in...

LOL,, YES SIR!
What my welding lacks in appearance I make up for with volume.
Fred
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2017, 01:10 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well found a small crack on the drivers side...

Well found a small crack on the drivers side frame rail on the bend at the front of the cabin so I plated the bottom and inside of rail at the crack.
https://s19.postimg.org/4bb4jwetv/IMG3342.jpg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-02-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Changed out the stock jack because it was mounted...

Changed out the stock jack because it was mounted on the side of the frame rail and that wouldn't work with cover I'm putting on the tongue. I had to mod this one because it was too low and wanted to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-24-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
This little fiberglass project is taking on a...

This little fiberglass project is taking on a character all its own!!
In other news I have the boler almost ready for paint, I have ordered a gallon of 4359 Brightside white. Actually looking...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-16-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well a combination of busy with other stuff and a...

Well a combination of busy with other stuff and a bit lazy didn't get much done till the last couple days.
Thought I'd throw up the process go through to make this thing stay together.
The first...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-15-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks Bob, when I hear something like that I...

Thanks Bob, when I hear something like that I expect to be asked to do something for my special someone (of 45 years coming up on the 28th),,, lol
I put the boler a couple feet in the air so I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-11-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
hey Dave, well maybe I got the idea from you....

hey Dave, well maybe I got the idea from you. I've been holding on to this canopy for a couple years now after I sold the truck it was on.
Pretty happy with the way the angles are working out.
We...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-10-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well I just dragged the boler into the garage for...

Well I just dragged the boler into the garage for another round of mods today. Getting it ready for another winter get away, may try the desert this year.
Plan to reinforce the frame under the door,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
This post is just to link another thread that has...

This post is just to link another thread that has a mod I did to use the front rock guard as an awning.
Just tryin to keep stuff together.
Fred...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-01-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks Dave, our vent just has a small thumb...

Thanks Dave, our vent just has a small thumb screw so a hole will be required.
Dave, I've often wondered if your in Borrego Springs Ca.
We went there this past march for lunch from O'side just to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-01-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well it's time to get ready to point the Boler...

Well it's time to get ready to point the Boler south again!!! YA HOO
Makin a few more changes but nothing big. Changed out the stock
1 3/4 receiver for a 2 incher. Cut the old one off, sectioned...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
We made it! 3 months in our Boler and we're...

We made it! 3 months in our Boler and we're closer than ever!! lol
Had a great time but we were ready to come home when we heard they were golfing here.
Time permitting I'll add to this post to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-28-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well we're into the final countdown. Hittin the...

Well we're into the final countdown.
Hittin the road with the pictured combo Jan1
for our southern vacation.
We need to get creative with some of our packing this year
because in the past we used...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-20-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
installed the drop leg for this drawer today. ...

installed the drop leg for this drawer today.
Only need to use it when the drawer is more than half way out.
Tried to be a bit creative,,,,,,,,,,,
Fred
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-14-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Finally got a round to finishing the "corral" on...

Finally got a round to finishing the "corral" on the shelf by the door.
Came out decent. My biggest problem was keeping the raw wood clean while using all my welding , mechanic tools on it:eek:
I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-13-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Sorry missed the air conditioner in the picture. ...

Sorry missed the air conditioner in the picture.

I never worried about the weight of the shelves, or their contents, I think my Boler is strong enough but we will see over the next few months.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-13-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Renae,read and look through,the pics in post...

Hey Renae,read and look through,the pics in post 149,in this thread.
If you don't understand using fiberglas and resin you can search it on youtube for some tutorials. Basically I've glued...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-13-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Renae, not sure why you qouted the post of...

Hey Renae, not sure why you qouted the post of the potapotty,,,?
I didn't check to see if you have a Boler cause that an affect things too but posts 44 and 45 in this thread will probably answer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Renae, the complete build is in the posts...

Hey Renae, the complete build is in the posts following the one you quoted .
As far as the weight, Boler had a unit similar to this of their own.
We will be pulling the Boler about 4000 miles and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-10-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Donna, thanks for the thought that will solve...

Hey Donna, thanks for the thought that will solve the problem. I won't know how it's going to work till we get out of this GREAT WHITE FROZEN NORTH!! lol
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-09-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Got around to installing the fauset today. ...

Got around to installing the fauset today.
Great except for was kinda nervous that the water would come out too close to the sink edge so I took some of the bend out of the spout so it sprays...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-29-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Finally found exactly what I wanted for the sink....

Finally found exactly what I wanted for the sink. Bought but not installed yet. About 9 inches high swings and stands off about 4 inches.
Hope the link works there is a picture.
I've looked all...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Tom, ya the city water. I'll look into the R...

Hey Tom, ya the city water. I'll look into the R O dispensor. THANKS!!
I picked up something at Home Depot that I heard about here ,,I think but
couldn't get enough water through it for my liking....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
After reviewing the above post I realized I still...

After reviewing the above post I realized I still want a higher fauset.
Some people have posted what they have but I don't seem to get to the
right sight or the unit is too much money for me. If...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Realized we needed one of these on our last...

Realized we needed one of these on our last outting.
Went all out!! spent $1.50 on a piece of steel.
What we used in the past was mounted to the chrome pole
that went up to the floresent light,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-01-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hey Chris, yes I have Slots on most of the...

Hey Chris, yes I have Slots on most of the vehicles I own!,,lol
We're gonna try to get out camping for a few days this coming week so I'm busy with final details.
Thought I'd throw up a couple of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,606
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Still no pic but it's called Varathane, Diamond...

Still no pic but it's called Varathane, Diamond wood finish, water based for floors.
I put on 2 coats with a light sand between coats,,use a tack rag
Fred
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