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07-16-2013, 12:21 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 26
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Boler suspension
Has anyone in the Edmonton area had a local outfit replace the suspension with a Boler? I had the trailer out last year, felt fine, but this year it appears to be shot. I don't have the time or skillset to take this on myself but really want to get the trailer out next year.
So if anyone can A) recommend a place or person willing to take this one and provide me with an idea of what this may cost I would be sure be greatful.
I've fished around for some quotes but the places I've tried aren't getting back to me so I assume they're not interested in a project of this size.
DM
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07-16-2013, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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No, I haven't had the suspension replaced; however, I know that Standen's is a reasonable place to check. Although I am not familiar with the Edmonton location, the company certainly knows what it is doing.
There are trailer fabricators in Edmonton, so there certainly are places capable of doing the work. I don't know which ones are interested in repair work, though.
Dave, what type of places have you tried (e.g. RV shops, trailer repair, trailer builders, axle/suspension/spring shops...)?
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07-16-2013, 08:07 PM
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Commercial Member
Name: Ian
Trailer: 1974 Boler 1300 - 2014 Escape 19'
Alberta
Posts: 1,380
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Standen's in Edmonton supplied my axle.
They know what they are doing
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08-01-2013, 02:16 PM
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Member
Name: Don
Trailer: '79 Boler 1700RGH
British Columbia
Posts: 67
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FYI Standens built a large amount of the factory Boler axles.
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08-06-2013, 05:07 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Val
Trailer: Boler
British Columbia
Posts: 12
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Does anyone know of RV places that will repair or replace a 13' foot Boler frame in BC's Lower Mainland (Vancouver) area?? Mine is cracked and in Salmon Arm. I need to bring it back here by trailer, I guess, and find somewhere I can trust to fix it.
Val
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08-06-2013, 05:11 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Val
Trailer: Boler
British Columbia
Posts: 12
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13' Boler trailer frame repair or replacement
Does anyone know of RV places or welders that will repair or replace a 13' foot Boler frame in BC's Lower Mainland (Vancouver) area?? Mine is cracked and left in Salmon Arm (broke down first day out) . I need to bring it back here by trailer, I guess, and find somewhere I can trust to fix it. And, does anyone know if you have to gut the shell to remove the trailer frame, or can you jack up the shell without removing all the innards? The interior is in really good shape since we worked on that all summer (we were assured the frame was rebuild (not!) )
Val
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08-06-2013, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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Trailer builders could do either the axle replacement or the frame fix, but companies like Standen's do suspension (axles), not frames.
A flatbed trailer rental to bring the Boler home won't be cheap - it might be worth considering having the work done in Salmon Arm.
There are a few threads in this forum about removing the egg from the frame, because although most owners never have to do it, that still leaves many who have done it - I would search for those.
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08-06-2013, 06:40 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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There have also been a few threads on repairing a broken or damaged frame from underneath. Don't know if the damage in those is similar to what you have to repair.
Use the forum google search and you should turn up some of those threads and the ones Brian mentioned.
A solid patch job to get it home might be cheaper than flat bed, and depending on overall frame condition get you to the end of the season before having to take on a major rebuild.
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08-06-2013, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerDat
A solid patch job to get it home might be cheaper than flat bed, and depending on overall frame condition get you to the end of the season before having to take on a major rebuild.
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If appropriate to the frame's condition, I think this could be a very reasonable approach.
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Information is good. Lack of information is not so good, but misinformation is much worse. Check facts, and apply common sense liberally.
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08-06-2013, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Boler
Posts: 1,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by valinnes
Does anyone know of RV places that will repair or replace a 13' foot Boler frame in BC's Lower Mainland (Vancouver) area?? Mine is cracked and in Salmon Arm. I need to bring it back here by trailer, I guess, and find somewhere I can trust to fix it.
Val
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I would bet you can find a competant and less expensive shop in Salmon Arm and save the tow bill at the same time.
Almost any welding shop can easily repair those frames.
Very simple work for anyone that can weld really.
I would look for a 1 man welding, fabrication shop thats his business.
Fred
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08-07-2013, 12:22 PM
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Member
Name: Don
Trailer: '79 Boler 1700RGH
British Columbia
Posts: 67
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Or you could get BCAA RV edition and wait a week
I'm pretty sure there is someone in salmon arm who could weld that up for you. Welding frames isn't 'easy' though. Also, you need a certified welder to patch frames to pass a DOT inspection.
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