It Started as a Kitchen Reno- Project Boler

[D Davis]

Ian, Absolutely a great redo job! Amazing creativity, planning and construction. Also seems very convenient, and useful use of space. I also like the yellow colors, cheerful. Thanks for sharing!

[partslady9]

Thank you sooo much for sharing your pixs & great ideas. I just bought a 2001 Casita Spirit that has been striped and will be a project to rebuild. You did an awesome job.
partslady9 ? Elaine

[h.mike]

Ian: Knowing your new to this site I'd like to point out another build that will interest you. Its "Jen b " build called "Rucio". She and her Dad did a fantastic job on hers. It truly shows what a great product hard work can turn out. Mike

[Evergreengirl]

Beautiful work you've done to your trailer and you've given me some great ideas. You should be proud of all you've done. The interior is so bright, cheerful and contemporary. Thanks for the report on your fan modification. We have two Fantastic Fans and they do a good job but are so noisy I could never sleep with one going all night.

[itlives]

Great job! I am very impressed with your counter build. You've given me some ideas that will carry over to my 13' Trillium- thanks!
I also have a computer fan in my 9" opening (Trillium was so generous -LOL). It is 210mm and, as you say, is very quite and not an energy hog!

[Ian G.]

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement.
I still have a few items to complete on the inside of the Boler, then the work on the outside starts. Projects like these never seem to be completed but that is half the fun.

[itlives]

One thing to add, if you block off the open areas around your fan assembly, it will pull a LOT more air.
Something like lexan or even some cling wrap will do.

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by itlives

One thing to add, if you block off the open areas around your fan assembly, it will pull a LOT more air.
Something like lexan or even some cling wrap will do.

Thank you for the tip.
I considered doing just that but wanted to try and see how it would work with the fans open. To my surprise it works very well in our conditions, if I were relying on the fans to cool in a hotter climate i would definitely do as you suggest.

Thanks

[Tonia]

This looks GREAT!!!

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by h.mike

... I'd like to point out another build that ...

There are many exceptional builds and ideas on this forum which provide ideas and inspiration to many of us. What I have tried to do is share through documentation and images my own vision and execution of my project. I continue to watch and learn as I hope my thread can provide ideas and guidance to others.

[Ian G.]

It has been a long cold winter here, our Boler is out at a storage lot but tucked in for the cold weather. But this time of years gives me a good excuse to play in my workshop.

I came across this unique table base system that I thought would be the perfect answer for our rather large table which is 34"x34".


Here it is installed on the table. I can easily raise and lower it with one hand.

[Steve Hammel]

Where did you get the base?

[andrew78]

will you bolt it down? or leave it loose?

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

Where did you get the base?

I found them at Factory RV Surplus
Shipping costs up to Canada were crazy expensive but I just had to have these.

Originally Posted by andrew78

will you bolt it down? or leave it loose?

I am designing a quick release system to lock the legs to the floor during travel but release so the table can be moved outside.

[andrew78]

what was the approx shipping cost to canada?

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by andrew78

what was the approx shipping cost to canada?

OMG do you really want to know???
The company would only ship UPS Standard (I never use UPS because of their outrageous costs) but I had no other choice. I bought 2 of the table platforms, one for my Boler and one for my Casita table shipped in a single box. I did find the manufactured of the table platforms but their price alone on the part was twice the price of where I bought them not including shipping.
Anyway in the end I paid $190 shipping plus an additional $50 importation fee (UPS language for rip off the customer) for 2 units shipped in one box.

[Steve Hammel]

Would have been cheaper to drive across the border and pick them up from a friend.

[andrew78]

that not too bad, i need to find someone to ship to in the us

awesome find

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

Would have been cheaper to drive across the border and pick them up from a friend.

Maybe a bit cheaper dollar wise but it would be a full day drive in winter driving conditions.

• Calgary to Sweet Grass, Mt is about 3.5 hours (7 hr return trip)
• Shipping price by seller (they state approx $50 ea, 2 could be $75+)
• Gas about $100
• $20 receiving fee by drop-off outlet
• $10 GST (Canadian Goods & Services tax)

I did think of this option but it is surprising how quickly the costs add up.

[Ian G.]

Originally Posted by andrew78

that not too bad, i need to find someone to ship to in the us

awesome find

Thanks, yes I am very pleased, they work great. You are right, even at $190 each the price is not that bad.