1986 Boler Upgraded

[Markz]

Time to get the luggage [emoji3466]

Originally Posted by Markz

Rack is almost done! Attachment 141340

[FRED SMAILES]

Just breezed through the thread.
Full of great ideas, installs and results!
You are very talented!
Fred

[Markz]

Thank you Fred

[Markz]

Working on the Propex heater now.
More pics to follow. This shows the exhaust installed.

[Markz]

Finishing up on the rear rack/baggage thingy.

[Markz]

And another!

[Fredomatic]

Originally Posted by Markz

And another! Attachment 141444

Love the rack on the back! Good to see you having fun with it all. 😎

[Markz]

Thanks, there is still more to but I see some light [emoji92] at the end of the tunnel.

[Jay H]

Okay, that back suitcase is awesome. Love the personality it gives the trailer.
Gotta ask though, what are the 5 "buttons" on the suitcase - between the straps? Reflectors, lights or a backup camera?

[Markz]

The five "buttons" are break/turn signal lights, reverse lights and a back up camera.

[Markz]

Now that things are finally coming together the refrigerator died and my hot water heater is cracked. I noticed an interesting sound of water flowing as I approached the camper after turning the hose on to test it. I have been planning on replacing the fiber-board composite floor for several years with a vinyl flooring substitute. Once my floors swell up from the gallons of water poured on it, I will have the perfect excuse to start that project. I left the air conditioner on high, I hope it will dry things out by the morning. I tilted the trailer back and drilled a drain hole. Ugh!!

On the bright side, the camper floor, below my composite flooring, is fiberglass. I don't have to worry about rot

With all the COVID renovations our camper was sitting outside more often. I forgot to winterize it; water must have froze in the lines. Maybe the cold is what killed the refrigerator too.

I'm now looking for a Dometic RM 2200 refrigerator replacement and I have to order a replacement water heater. Mine was 6 years old. At least they still make it...

Going camping regardless

[Markz]

We are loving it!

[Vanisle]

How are you liking your induction stove, would you recommend the True Induction brand. I'm completely rebuilding a 19' Scamp fifth wheel (completely gutted at the moment and thinking to add an induction cook top as part of this reno. Thoughts?

[Markz]

Originally Posted by Vanisle

How are you liking your induction stove, would you recommend the True Induction brand. I'm completely rebuilding a 19' Scamp fifth wheel (completely gutted at the moment and thinking to add an induction cook top as part of this reno. Thoughts?

We love it, but I must say it was a bit of a science experiment. If you only plan to camp "hook-upped," then going electric will be a pleasure. However, if boondocking is an interest to you then going propane is potentially better unless you are willing to make additional modifications.

In our current situation I wanted both the convenience of induction cooking and the ability to boondock, while still using the induction stove.

The answer was to design and build a big enough battery bank/solar generator capable of running the electric appliances while being space and weight conscience.

[Markz]

Two weeks in Acadia National Park went so well. Our camper was a welcome sight at the end of each day.
Now to continue with upgrades...

[Markz]

Acadia!

[Markz]

Finished installing a new inverter and upgrading our master control center. :-)
Attachment 142722

[Markz]

Since I forgot to winterize last winter, my water heater burst, oops [emoji51]. Finally got the chance to replace it with a newer model. 4

[Markz]

Finished installing the Propex heater, belly band lighting and updated the porch light.

[Markz]

My wife was less than impressed with our internet reception on our last outing. I solved that!!

I mounted the receiver and output antenna under the sink. The input antenna is mounted on a PVC pipe that can be broken down.
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