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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Don't got curtains, the thread title made me...

Don't got curtains, the thread title made me look, 😀
Forum: General Chat 03-19-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Our son convinced my wife to get one. Marilyn...

Our son convinced my wife to get one. Marilyn uses it almost daily now and the food tastes great to me, plus bonus the oven doesn't get used!
I certainly wouldn't object to takin it along cause I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-10-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Went back in our build thread. Post #68 2013. ...

Went back in our build thread. Post #68 2013.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/theres-a-hole-in-my-boler-my-boler-my-boler-55601.html
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-10-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Been using them for years. Large spills will...

Been using them for years. Large spills will require lifting the mats in the affected area to dry as the fluid will get under the mats.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-03-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,607
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hi Nancy, yes the tin is bent up on both sides. ...

Hi Nancy, yes the tin is bent up on both sides.
I just raised the tin and ran it to the outer edge of the fglass so the drawer doesn't touch it.
Forum: General Chat 01-26-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,618
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Same type a stuff happened when Robert introduced...

Same type a stuff happened when Robert introduced the Nest.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-13-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,363
Posted By FRED SMAILES
They are so retro cool! Need the right classic...

They are so retro cool!
Need the right classic car to tow it though,, I wonder what classic would work best?
'59 Chevy?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-13-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Could it have been a motorcycle pop-up camper? ...

Could it have been a motorcycle pop-up camper?
How big are the wheels?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 98,607
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Hi Bonita, old thread you must've been digging! ...

Hi Bonita, old thread you must've been digging!
If your talking about the rear overhead storage around about post #87 it was a ton a trips in and out of the Boler so much so I took the door off,...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I enjoy driving cages and motorcycles too much to...

I enjoy driving cages and motorcycles too much to be jealous but the camper,,,,ya.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,725
Posted By FRED SMAILES
If your friend is a long time welder Im sure...

If your friend is a long time welder Im sure he/she would be more than capable of giving you safe repair options.
As a hobby welder having built and repaired a lot a different stuff your frame...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-01-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,032
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Having worked part-time in a frame shop I agree...

Having worked part-time in a frame shop I agree with Dave☝️. At least take pics to the shop and get an opinion and rough idea of repair cost.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I have done both and prefer auto 2 part sprayed...

I have done both and prefer auto 2 part sprayed on compared to roll and tip marine.
Auto is more money, more prep but the finish is much better and in my opinion lasts much longer.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Certainly looks tough! Look for cracks usually...

Certainly looks tough!
Look for cracks usually at the front of the body on the tongue. Take a ball peen hammer to suspected areas.
Had the trailer been sitting prior to purchase or was it used...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-16-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I agree sanding is probably necessary. Careful...

I agree sanding is probably necessary. Careful though the gelcoat isn't very thick. Test to see how quickly you can get to 6-800 grit sandpaper and still remove the oxidation.
I would use Mequirers...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Certainly reads like a short. I would try swaping...

Certainly reads like a short. I would try swaping around breakers and disconnecting the gfi.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-16-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By FRED SMAILES
They are cool trailers, welcome!

They are cool trailers, welcome!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Yep, right on. We bought a 5th wheel thinking we...

Yep, right on. We bought a 5th wheel thinking we needed more,,, everything , turned out we needed a 5th wheel to realize how much we like the boler size and fit for us.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By FRED SMAILES
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/theres-a-h...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/theres-a-hole-in-my-boler-my-boler-my-boler-55601.html
Somew around page 5 i think.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I built an above rear window storage unit out of...

I built an above rear window storage unit out of birch ply several years ago. Has been very effective and no problems.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-05-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I will must add the before you do any sanding be...

I will must add the before you do any sanding be sure to wash with soap, i use dishsoap then wipe with a good wax and grease remover.
Any silicone or grease laying on the surface will get sanded in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Please post your progress! Very much looking...

Please post your progress! Very much looking forward to idea.
I have no experience with the hunters but my first concern would be structure integrity under the additional weight.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,457
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Ive never used longhair bondo only the basic...

Ive never used longhair bondo only the basic stuff. To me bondo is for finishing work not structural.
I build with matted or woven till very close to finished surface then a skim of bondo, primer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,457
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I agree it looks a little daunting at the moment...

I agree it looks a little daunting at the moment but with the experience your husband has with glass and bondo I'm sure he has it in hand. It isn't that big a deal.
Removing the brown and redoing...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-16-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,403
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Before any sanding get a good wax and grease...

Before any sanding get a good wax and grease remover and thoroughly clean the surface.
As has been proven by many threads on painting about anytbing will stick to the gelcoat.
Do you plan to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,600
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Pics of the door fitment at present would help in...

Pics of the door fitment at present would help in suggestions.
Scrapping it is just the Vintage Camper resto company's way of getting it for nothing!!
I'm sure the door could be modified to fit...
Forum: General Chat 07-14-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By FRED SMAILES
If it were me I'd use a pl 400 type product...

If it were me I'd use a pl 400 type product between the joist and roof so it was a solid structure then connect the roof and joists with glass. It then becomes one piece.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I used a wood chisel and slightly scrapped into...

I used a wood chisel and slightly scrapped into the fiberglass slowly working the piece till it all released. You probably won't get it all off but like 98% is possible. I used contact cement to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By FRED SMAILES
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/theres-a-h...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/theres-a-hole-in-my-boler-my-boler-my-boler-55601-4.html
I built a shelf using the ideas presented in the previous post. The above is a link to some puctures...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Took me a bit to understand the pic,lol. I...

Took me a bit to understand the pic,lol.
I would start with cardboard to get the first templates then use a cheap wood panel such as OSB to create a well fitting wood floor screw the pieces of osb...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By FRED SMAILES
My fiberglass experience is all with polyester...

My fiberglass experience is all with polyester resin. Relatively inexpensive,strong and available at most hardware stores.
I believe your Scamp was built with it so adding more will be simple as...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Well it's a ton a work and you've already stated...

Well it's a ton a work and you've already stated a shell isn't what your looking for.
That said, with a few tools and some creativity beautiful things can happen.
Forum: General Chat 04-05-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Cool pics!

Cool pics!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By FRED SMAILES
✓what he said

✓what he said
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By FRED SMAILES
If the frame is good anything to protect it is...

If the frame is good anything to protect it is good.
Big house, small house small principles.
Is the flooring completely encased in fiberglass? Pics?
Is the interior floor the plywood plus...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Ive never looked at a Pacer so without pics im...

Ive never looked at a Pacer so without pics im doing a lot of guessing here.
First, is the frame useable as is?
Lots a questions but if your going to replace the floor yes the interior would have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-18-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I like the idea although it will be a lot a work...

I like the idea although it will be a lot a work and in the end the foam probably wont be needed plus it takes up possible storage space.
The foam isnt porus but is full of holes (parts of bubbles)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,948
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Could you lengthen the frame on the trailer...

Could you lengthen the frame on the trailer enough to open the rear hatch?
Me , I'd figure out how much longer the bar needs to be to open the hatch and try it first. Percentage wise it can't be...
Forum: General Chat 02-15-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,261
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I like your thinking and actions. Reads like...

I like your thinking and actions.
Reads like the wife will keep you focused,, lol
Fred
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Different brand trailer but probably similar...

Different brand trailer but probably similar weight been on there since 2003 with P185/60-14 tires. Been NLand and Mexico border.
Forum: General Chat 02-14-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,261
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Big dream here! Lots a help for the asking. A...

Big dream here!
Lots a help for the asking.
A fglass shower may have a panel large enough to become a door? Or a smooth top truck canopy?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-05-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By FRED SMAILES
As Bill says working a motor will show it's...

As Bill says working a motor will show it's problems, especially plugs and wires.
I'd play with octane to get an idea then look into the rest, when was the last plug change?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-05-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,121
Posted By FRED SMAILES
If you decide to keep it and want to Boondock...

If you decide to keep it and want to Boondock then everything you do should be geared to that outcome.
If you decide to sell, probably at a loss at least the headache is gone, lick your wounds and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-05-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Thanks Denise. Like most everyone here, lots of...

Thanks Denise.
Like most everyone here, lots of fun modifying and using our boler has created many great memories.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By FRED SMAILES
I don't think the crack in itself is great cause...

I don't think the crack in itself is great cause for concern if the floor, frame and attachments all look ok. 50 or so years, the stress will show up somewhere.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By FRED SMAILES
IMO, Unless there has been a hit on something...

IMO, Unless there has been a hit on something that crack is probably the result of vibration differences between the body and the frame going down the road.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-01-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Totally agree David! Polyester resin and glass...

Totally agree David!
Polyester resin and glass may will give great repairs. Plus probably stronger than the original chopper gun applied fiberglass.
Forum: General Chat 01-07-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,157
Posted By FRED SMAILES
We have left the kootenays of BC January1 for a...

We have left the kootenays of BC January1 for a SoCal holiday several times and taken several different routes.
We found the 205 around Portland ok then down 5 to Grants Pass then 199 to Crescent...
Forum: General Chat 12-21-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,704
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Western Canada has a fairly bountiful collection....

Western Canada has a fairly bountiful collection.
During the summer we have at least daily sightings and multiples in any park are usually common.
I found Vancouver Island to be particularly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-18-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,073
Posted By FRED SMAILES
Ya pretty hard to visualize when I dont even know...

Ya pretty hard to visualize when I dont even know what the trailer looks like.
But don't matter size of hole same work only more.
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