This is our 1975 Boler we restored

[Mike Montville]

Let the GOOD TIMES ROLL!

Mike, Jennifer, Benjamin, and Fletcher!
03/09/2008










Full Restoration Web Site!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/montville/page5/

[SharonNDean]

It looks beautiful!

[Lisa M.]

It's cute as a bug--add spots and it could be a ladybug, in fact! It would go great with my red truck! Any inside pics?

[CliveAlive]

Let the GOOD TIMES ROLL!

Mike, Jennifer, Benjamin, and Fletcher!
03/09/2008

Looks good. Can you tell us more about the restoration. For example, it looks like there's no propane but a battery on the tongue instead. Is that the way you got it or did you make that mod and if so why?

Also, Iv'e been thinking of having the spare on the tongue also, to have a cleaner look at the back end. How does it affect your tongue weight?

Thanks.

[Mike Montville]

It looks beautiful!

I've added the restoration Web site for more pictures!

Cheers!

[Gina D.]

what a beautiful job!

You don't get much REDDER than that!

Love the outside table mod. VERY clever!

[Mike Montville]

Looks good. Can you tell us more about the restoration. For example, it looks like there's no propane but a battery on the tongue instead. Is that the way you got it or did you make that mod and if so why?

Also, Iv'e been thinking of having the spare on the tongue also, to have a cleaner look at the back end. How does it affect your tongue weight?

Thanks.

The resoted Boler has had all the Propane removed. It was a personal choice of mine (safety reasons). Because of this, it allowed me to install the spare on the front. The weight of the propane was replaced with the weight of the spare. However, I can't take (Sharp) Left turns with the spare mounted on front. Nornal backing and driving is fine though.

Mike

[Frederick L. Simson]

Love the outside table mod. VERY clever!

That outside table is slick!

[Bonnie]

That was a neat tour.

[Jonathan S.]

Incredible! This is now my favorite of all restorations I have seen! tasteful, stylish and modern. In my opinion it is cooler (or as cool as) the Airstream Basecamp. I am green with envy.

[Mike Montville]

Incredible! This is now my favorite of all restorations I have seen! tasteful, stylish and modern. In my opinion it is cooler (or as cool as) the Airstream Basecamp. I am green with envy.

Hey everyone,

Thanks for all the great feedback. Our boler was a labor of love! We are going to add an awning this summer. Really looking forward to getting to the camp site!

Any feedback or idea's on awnings would be great!!

Cheers,

Mike

[Steve Hilby]

Wow, what nice work!

[Steve Hilby]

Wow, what nice work!

Oh, I forgot to say--I'd keep the blue cushions; blue is a more restful color than red and it seems to me that with maroon cushions the interior is going to be pretty intense. Of course, you didn't ask for my opinion...

[Mike Montville]

Oh, I forgot to say--I'd keep the blue cushions; blue is a more restful color than red and it seems to me that with maroon cushions the interior is going to be pretty intense. Of course, you didn't ask for my opinion...

Thanks for you opinion. We are still up in the air about that. It would be a great cost savings if we just kept the blue.

[Angelo F.]

Wow, that really looks great. Beautiful detail work

[Lizbeth]

Nice work!

How is it working out to have the sub floor? That is what I was thinking of doing to mine since the fiberglass floor is in rough shape and looks to need more even support.

[Mike Montville]

Nice work!

How is it working out to have the sub floor? That is what I was thinking of doing to mine since the fiberglass floor is in rough shape and looks to need more even support.

The sub floor works like a charm! I have no sag at all when walking around inside. You can also tell when your pulling it, the boler feels more solid when it hits those unavoidable pot holes. One of the smartest things I did in the restoration.

However, 1/2 plywood in not lite, it does add weight. I would have to say about 100 pounds.

Oh ya, one more thing. The sub floor also distibutes the weight of the shell more evenly alowing less stress (pressure points) on the steel trailer frame.

[Lizbeth]

Thanks Mike. The weight wouldn't be an issue as we already installed a new 2000lb axle. It's good to see the idea I had works well!

[David & Leslie]

Well done! Thanx for posting the pics of your terrific rehab. As others have said, the pull-out table is inspired!

Two questions:

1. D would like to know where you found the LED marker lights ... we have been looking.
2. I'm interested in the paint/finish used ... it appears to be "texturized" ?

We wish you safe journeys and many, many happy memories! Take care, L 'n D

[Mike Montville]

Well done! Thanx for posting the pics of your terrific rehab. As others have said, the pull-out table is inspired!

Two questions:

1. D would like to know where you found the LED marker lights ... we have been looking.
2. I'm interested in the paint/finish used ... it appears to be "texturized" ?

We wish you safe journeys and many, many happy memories! Take care, L 'n D

1. These Marker lights came from Wal-mart, believe it or not. They were 1/4 the cost and the exact same mfg as the ones offered at all the car stores and farm stores in MN.

$5 bucks each. They are totally sealed.

2. http://www.nonslipcoating.com/anticorrosive.htm
I'll let you read up on it! It's not cheap, but worked great. I would use it again in a heart beat! Brick Red tectured