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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Roy in TO
The front bench and rear bench should be the...

The front bench and rear bench should be the same.
So with the front bench you should be able to get the the floor under the bench, the rear bed area will be the same as the front bench.
With the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-30-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By Roy in TO
Use Concrobium on the moldy areas, before the...

Use Concrobium on the moldy areas, before the Kilz. Available at Home Depot.
Store the trailer for extended periods with the cushions away from the walls to allow for some air circulation. I'm sure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-30-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By Roy in TO
We did our boler American with Kilz as a primer...

We did our boler American with Kilz as a primer and One Shot sign paint as a top coat. You can see the results in the latter part of this thread.


...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Roy in TO
This post shows how I and others did it: ...

This post shows how I and others did it:
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/led-tail-lights-for-trilliums-on-sale-in-june-2012-a-52356.html


Princess Auto does not seem to have that product...
Forum: General Chat 03-14-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,994
Posted By Roy in TO
Check Red Flag Deals

Posting this as a PSA.
RedFlagDeals is a Canadian deal forum that has a cell phone/ plan category.


https://forums.redflagdeals.com/hot-deals-f9/?c=5121



There are many prepaid plans that...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 03-09-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By Roy in TO
I see Jon Vermilye...

I see Jon Vermilye (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/jon+vermilye-24738.html) has put it up on the 2024 Rally Map...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 03-09-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By Roy in TO
2024, July 12-14: Ontario Bolerama

https://ontbolerama.ca/index.html



Google Map link.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1XGPaFp8NS1TyzLq8

Long Beach Conservation Area
12965 Lakeshore Rd, Wainfleet, ON L0S
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-09-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Roy in TO
I don't think all surge brakes are like yours...

I don't think all surge brakes are like yours though. Or at least they were not. It is interesting to note that these features are available.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-05-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 35,728
Posted By Roy in TO
Some may have been built in 1971, but I am pretty...

Some may have been built in 1971, but I am pretty sure they were all a 1972 Model year.



Retirement is coming soon for me. Hopefully I will have more time to work on the history & post my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-02-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By Roy in TO
IIRC Surge brakes were used on Uhauls. ...

IIRC Surge brakes were used on Uhauls.



The only pro to them is they help with stopping while moving forward.



E-brakes have many more advantages. Like they work while backing up. Stop...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-28-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,633
Posted By Roy in TO
Did the trailer come with any accessories? If...

Did the trailer come with any accessories?
If so, they may provide a clue.


Other than that, Idunno.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-24-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By Roy in TO
Here is my take on it. Originally there was to be...

Here is my take on it. Originally there was to be 5 plants building the boler American in 1972. 3 we know of ended up making other trailers. Scamp, Love Bug and Eco. The majority of boler Americans...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-20-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By Roy in TO
OK I found the thread:...

OK I found the thread: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/greetings-which-boler-did-i-buy-52341.html#post312810

...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Posted By Roy in TO
Got my order in today from Wes at...

Got my order in today from Wes at https://www.tenttrailerrebuilders.ca/
Everything was verified by photos & measurements before he would ship.
I can't say enough about the great service. Highly...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-20-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By Roy in TO
I'm going to go out on a limb here. It might be...

I'm going to go out on a limb here. It might be an offshoot of the 1972 boler American. By the vin it might be the West Coast plant we have not been able to confirm. I sure wish Matt H had let us...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-11-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,217
Posted By Roy in TO
Cesar, Great work!! I love the mini...

Cesar, Great work!!



I love the mini wheel. I have one of those ash trays, different brand but a great idea. I wonder if your plastic steelie will fit mine?



There are some great pictures...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-11-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Roy in TO
OK, I found another image in a good thread posted...

OK, I found another image in a good thread posted by Cesar.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/cesar-64337.html


This image gives a good view because the closet is not place and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-11-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Roy in TO
I stand corrected it was a 7 pin round. Here is...

I stand corrected it was a 7 pin round. Here is the post:
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/electrical-hook-up-35010.html#post145868

...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-11-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Roy in TO
If Loubec has the original boler American wiring...

If Loubec has the original boler American wiring harness, it will be almost impossible to find a tester like that to fit.



Somewhere on here I posted pictures of the original harness, If I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-09-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 35,728
Posted By Roy in TO
Welcome to FGRV John D Looking forward to more...

Welcome to FGRV John D
Looking forward to more posts.

Do you have anything on the history (life) of your trailer?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-08-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Roy in TO
Hopefully this may help. I snagged this picture...

Hopefully this may help. I snagged this picture over 6 years ago. It is labeled as Ians-4 so it may have come from a member here Ian that also has a boler website. He might even do some Facebook...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,966
Posted By Roy in TO
Welcome LouAnn. My boler American came from NY....

Welcome LouAnn.
My boler American came from NY.

Do you have any documentation with it or known history?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By Roy in TO
That is your problem. 2nd photo (the one with the...

That is your problem. 2nd photo (the one with the boot in it) shows it very well.
If you only want to try something for the winter. You can use one of those cargo bars.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Posted By Roy in TO
Bumping up my recommendation more than a decade...

Bumping up my recommendation more than a decade later.


I reached out to Wes about a part for my furnace. The website may have changed but the great service is still the same.
...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,479
Posted By Roy in TO
I'm over a year behind in noticing this. Dave you...

I'm over a year behind in noticing this. Dave you finally found your Unicorn.
Congratulations.


I know of many, myself included that would be envious.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-23-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,881
Posted By Roy in TO
After reading this post: ...

After reading this post:

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010-23.html#post849760



The D Range is likely better suited to a Scamp 5th wheel or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-22-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,881
Posted By Roy in TO
That was my initial assumption, I emailed...

That was my initial assumption, I emailed Carlisle because I couldn't find a load/pressure chart for their tires. Their response was:



I take that to read that they won't support lowered tire...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-21-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,881
Posted By Roy in TO
I installed new wheels, tires & baby moons on my...

I installed new wheels, tires & baby moons on my Trillium 4500 towards the end of this summer. I went with the Carlisle Radial Trail HD line. Choosing the 175/80R13 load range D 6H04521 because I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By Roy in TO
We have used an Endless Breeze by Fantastic Vent...

We have used an Endless Breeze by Fantastic Vent for years.

https://www.endlessbreeze.com/


2 hangers flip out on the top to hang it from the window frame. Blow outwards & it will suck air in...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-05-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By Roy in TO
Click on their name (I right click and select...

Click on their name (I right click and select open in new tab)
That brings up their user profile.
From there select the contact info tab.
Then select "send a private message"


Should work if...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-05-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By Roy in TO
Since 2 people are looking for a set of...

Since 2 people are looking for a set of cushions/covers for a Trillium 1300 I'm posting that I think that Mike https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/mszabo-23932.html still has a set in MI. The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Roy in TO
So how do you switch between map and camera view?...

So how do you switch between map and camera view?


My Garmin talks to me.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-31-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,325
Posted By Roy in TO
I think that how the trailer is stored would make...

I think that how the trailer is stored would make a difference as well. Using jack stands in storage would help keep the weight off the inner rubber & hopefully preventing or delaying permanent...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Roy in TO
Correction -I may have the same system. I...

Correction -I may have the same system. I recognized the Garmin BC-30 camera but I don't know what you have on the receiving end.


I've got the Garmin Drive Assist 51 LMT-S as the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-31-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,910
Posted By Roy in TO
Upper Shelves in a Trillium (Pictures)

I want to install the rear upper shelves in my Trillium for this winters project after I finish replacing the wood around the windows.



I couldn't find many pictures of the various components...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Roy in TO
That is brilliant! Where did you put the...

That is brilliant!
Where did you put the transmitter? I was thinking of putting mine in the upper front shelf.

I have the same system in my TV.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,529
Posted By Roy in TO
I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the...

I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the spare tire rack. I'm looking to add an A frame tire rack on my 4"x4" bumper. I don't like the single pedestal aftermarket spare tire mount as it puts the...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-22-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By Roy in TO
It is not just you. I have a similar opinion.

It is not just you. I have a similar opinion.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,593
Posted By Roy in TO
There is no reason you can't install brakes with...

There is no reason you can't install brakes with a new axle and not use them for a while. Once you get a new vehicle, you can install the controller then.


I kept an idea from my boler American...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-03-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Roy in TO
I agree. I recall finding some original...

I agree.

I recall finding some original specs here when I was re-engineering the axle specs on my boler American. IIRC the ground to floor height was around 10" that I found in a number of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Posted By Roy in TO
My thoughts are that the current supply chain...

My thoughts are that the current supply chain issues may not exist in 15-20 years when it comes time to replace the axle. It is not something you do frequently and can be ordered in off season....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,729
Posted By Roy in TO
The grease channel in the EZ-lube goes through...

The grease channel in the EZ-lube goes through the center of the spindle then comes out one side behind the bearing. If you didn't rotate the wheel the grease would only likely be replaced in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-31-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By Roy in TO
This is good to know! I just installed...

This is good to know!


I just installed new bearings, seals, brake assemblies and drums along with new wheels and tires. I tried following the Dexter recommendations of burnishing the brakes then...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-31-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By Roy in TO
2nd wheel torque @ 40 km was more like I'm used...

2nd wheel torque @ 40 km was more like I'm used to. Most clicked at the torque point with no movement, others a smidgen before clicking.


Hubs & wheels were warm from burnishing / adjusting the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By Roy in TO
Thought I would follow up on the retorque as...

Thought I would follow up on the retorque as suggested in that document.


146740...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,177
Posted By Roy in TO
The Dexter axle service manual says the bearings...

The Dexter axle service manual says the bearings should be inspected & lubed every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Which is almost 20,000 km.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 880
Posted By Roy in TO
I'd look into the strips of foam/rubber that they...

I'd look into the strips of foam/rubber that they have been using between caps and pickup trucks for years. IIRC one side is adhesive.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,099
Posted By Roy in TO
Two good reasons to start a separate forum. It...

Two good reasons to start a separate forum.
It will be interesting to know what we need to consider when the market is dominated by EV's in the future.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Posted By Roy in TO
OK, the baby moons came in. I got the Americana...

OK, the baby moons came in. I got the Americana 90086 from etrailer.
https://www.etrailer.com/Wheel-Covers-Hubcaps/Americana/AM90086.html


Which is a chrome plated baby moon.

I checked it on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Roy in TO
OK. If it is the thread started by Andrew and...

OK. If it is the thread started by Andrew and Karen, you go to the thread, right click on the #1 at the top right corner of the post, select copy link and then past here.


Like this:...
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