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Mike Bromley
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-19-2011, 08:59 PM
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AB |
Sept 15-18, 2011: 4th Annual Alberta Omelette
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Mike Bromley
Major fun indeed. Love the "Last Chance"...
Major fun indeed. Love the "Last Chance" moniker, it truly tested the lower temperature capabilities of the straining Suburban Furnace in the Pull-it Surprise.
Mind you, as I mentioned to Darla, It...
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General Chat
09-06-2011, 10:50 AM
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Sightings!
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620,094
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Spotted on I84 just west of I82 Junction. Looked...
Spotted on I84 just west of I82 Junction. Looked like my Boler, may have been a Scamp.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-06-2011, 01:57 PM
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AB |
Sept 15-18, 2011: 4th Annual Alberta Omelette
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Mike Bromley
I'll be able to attend this year! Yippee!
I'll be able to attend this year! Yippee!
Forum:
Hi, I am....
06-23-2011, 03:42 AM
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Newb in Alberta
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1,215
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Large E's, bye, welcome to the wacky world of...
Large E's, bye, welcome to the wacky world of Eggs.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-13-2010, 06:18 PM
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screwing right into the fiberglass
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13,181
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Glue the moldings in with PL Premium. You'll...
Glue the moldings in with PL Premium. You'll need to fabricate a means of holding them in place until the glue sets.
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General Chat
06-04-2010, 05:06 PM
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Boler, which year ?
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2,402
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Mine is a '73 Glass-Fab and has no front...
Mine is a '73 Glass-Fab and has no front reflectors. I think that there was a lot of whimsy around Boler plants. :roflol
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-31-2010, 07:50 PM
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22
Window Leak
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5,275
Posted By
Mike Bromley
It is pretty self-evident when you get the window...
It is pretty self-evident when you get the window out. Scrape off the old putty, and clean the mating surfaces with paint thinner. Then lay the tape on to the window frame, being careful to overlap...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-31-2010, 04:16 PM
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Window Leak
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5,275
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Here is one of Kevin Johnson's one of a kind...
Here is one of Kevin Johnson's one of a kind Boler Videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhpKna85vY8
Forum:
Classified Archives
05-28-2010, 06:23 PM
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31
Bargman L-400 Lock & Keys
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8,335
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Does your latch work at all? What is wrong with...
Does your latch work at all? What is wrong with it? I have one on my Boler that was servicable; all it really needed was a new lock tumbler to make it fully functional.
The insides of the L-400...
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General Chat
05-22-2010, 10:18 AM
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May 2-4 Weekend
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2,689
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I recognize those mountains...Spent a cupla...
I recognize those mountains...Spent a cupla months at Lindsey (Grande Cache Lake) drilling a gas well for Anderson back in 2000-2001...
Forum:
General Chat
05-21-2010, 10:48 AM
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May 2-4 Weekend
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2,689
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Victoria Day in Oilberta=last day of winter. ...
Victoria Day in Oilberta=last day of winter.
I remember 2001, (before I was a Eggophile) driving back to a rig job on the Saturday of the long weekend, along Highway 11 near Nordegg. It was as...
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General Chat
05-19-2010, 09:33 AM
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Our egg hunt
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3,852
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Jalousie Windows. Yummmm!
Jalousie Windows. Yummmm!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-19-2010, 09:25 AM
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Wheel bearing info
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2,701
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Mantra: Do not overtighten nut Do not...
Mantra:
Do not overtighten nut
Do not overtighten nut
Do not overtighten nut
Do not overtighten nut
Do not overtighten nut
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-17-2010, 10:52 PM
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27
Do trailer tires need to be balanced?
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14,300
Posted By
Mike Bromley
That was my remark to a Know-it-all tire shop...
That was my remark to a Know-it-all tire shop attendant. Those little wheels spin fast, and if they're out of balance, that means wear and tear on bearings, and poor handling.
His remark was that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-16-2010, 09:27 AM
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Gas Lines
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17,545
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I'm interested to know more about how Propane...
I'm interested to know more about how Propane (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>10</sub>) and copper (Cu) can make hydrogen sulphide (H<sub>2</sub>S). Is there some residual sulphur from the smelting process or...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-15-2010, 10:38 AM
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4
Prairie Egg Fan page - July 15-19, 2010
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2,453
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Keepin' my fingers crossed that I might be able...
Keepin' my fingers crossed that I might be able to attend.....
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-15-2010, 10:36 AM
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How to care for our new 1969 Boler
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4,752
Posted By
Mike Bromley
It should be a 1 7/8" ball, I'm sure you know...
It should be a 1 7/8" ball, I'm sure you know that.
Park the trailer on a level surface and crank the tongue jack until the tongue is parallel with the ground (or level if the surface is level). ...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-15-2010, 10:30 AM
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11
Streaks going down fiberglass
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3,798
Posted By
Mike Bromley
When I got my Boler it had been sitting for a...
When I got my Boler it had been sitting for a while. I used Zep Citrus. I sprayed it on everywhere and let it soak in, then took it to the local wand wash at two in the morning, and blasted...
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Classified Archives
05-14-2010, 07:53 PM
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5
1978 Boler 1700 (17ft) For Sale
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4,144
Posted By
Mike Bromley
That's a nice'n Is that a Boler Life Boler...
That's a nice'n
Is that a Boler Life Boler decal on the door? I got one and the 'e' is offset downward about 3/16". Hafta diddle it a bit before installing it on my rock guard.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-14-2010, 03:35 PM
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14
80's Scamp Axle & Refrig Questions
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4,748
Posted By
Mike Bromley
The Dometic 211 fridge is a warhorse. It should...
The Dometic 211 fridge is a warhorse. It should be level as possible, that is, by checking the bottom of the freezer compartment with a bullseye level. If you want to troubleshoot, the 211 manual is...
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General Chat
05-13-2010, 07:20 PM
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14
After 9 months of looking
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3,017
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Christopher's in Luuuuuuuuuuv!! :welcome2: ...
Christopher's in Luuuuuuuuuuv!! :welcome2: :roflol
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General Chat
05-12-2010, 04:35 PM
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3
production numbers
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2,495
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I don't know that early serial numbers equate to...
I don't know that early serial numbers equate to value added, but someone might weigh in here...
Bolers aren't like 1920's Gibson mandolins or anything.
"Value" also includes utility in the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-12-2010, 09:50 AM
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17
How to care for our new 1969 Boler
Views:
4,752
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Hey! That's not an Egg, that's a Yolk! One...
Hey! That's not an Egg, that's a Yolk!
One thing to do is to tow the trailer level or very slightly down in front. It looks as though your hitch is fairly high, causing the back of the trailer to...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-12-2010, 09:05 AM
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17
How to care for our new 1969 Boler
Views:
4,752
Posted By
Mike Bromley
What Jim said.
What Jim said.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-12-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies:
18
Interior Lighting
Views:
4,858
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Didn't you know that Bolers are Marsupials?
Didn't you know that Bolers are Marsupials?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-11-2010, 10:57 PM
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17
How to care for our new 1969 Boler
Views:
4,752
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Cracks in the shell? One thing to do is to...
Cracks in the shell?
One thing to do is to have the frame inspected. This is a 41-year-old trailer, and body cracks might be an indication of some frame weakness. Always a good idea to get under...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-11-2010, 10:52 PM
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10
Got Door off Hunter Today!!
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1,844
Posted By
Mike Bromley
DON'T USE SILICONE The 'gummy stuff' is...
DON'T USE SILICONE
The 'gummy stuff' is likely to be butyl tape. Cleans off with varsol or lacquer thinner after you scrape off the lumps. Reinstall with butyl tape, available at any RV store.
...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-11-2010, 07:28 PM
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18
Interior Lighting
Views:
4,858
Posted By
Mike Bromley
How i could forget, I don't know. But here it is:...
How i could forget, I don't know. But here it is: The Overachieving Undercabinet Light. I think they were about 15$.
Forum:
Classified Archives
05-11-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies:
4
1977 13' Boler For Sale
Views:
1,966
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Question: Did you replace the rock guard...
Question: Did you replace the rock guard buckles/catches with stainless steel ones? If so, where did you FIND tem?
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-11-2010, 12:55 AM
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18
Interior Lighting
Views:
4,858
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I found some cool little battery-operated LED...
I found some cool little battery-operated LED lights that stick onto a magnet. They are motion sensitive, shut off automatically after one hour, and have two brightness levels. I use one as a...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-10-2010, 11:07 PM
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14
Boler 1300 Axle Replacement
Views:
14,136
Posted By
Mike Bromley
After you had beaten the living daylights out of...
After you had beaten the living daylights out of them getting them apart? I'd be worried about fatigue cracks.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2010, 11:02 PM
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21
I am stuck......................
Views:
3,975
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Parquet would be divine.
Parquet would be divine.
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General Chat
05-10-2010, 07:07 PM
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278
Poll: Has your egg a name, and if yes, what?
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54,059
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Vieggio? :helpme
Vieggio? :helpme
Forum:
General Chat
05-10-2010, 04:33 PM
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278
Poll: Has your egg a name, and if yes, what?
Views:
54,059
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I had two names; "Dinosaur Egg" or " Pull It...
I had two names; "Dinosaur Egg" or " Pull It Surprise", the latter of which I see has been discovered in this thread. Sigh. Not that it isn't an uncommon pun...and yes, at least a quadruple...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2010, 09:16 AM
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4
Painting Ensolite
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2,356
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I went the considerably more 'toxic' route and...
I went the considerably more 'toxic' route and painted with Krylon plastic paint. I prepped using a citrus cleaner and rinsed lots, followed by a wipedown with varsol, then a wipedown with acetone...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-09-2010, 09:46 PM
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14
Boler 1300 Axle Replacement
Views:
14,136
Posted By
Mike Bromley
In order to replace the rubbers, you'd have to...
In order to replace the rubbers, you'd have to get the axle APART. When manufactured, they freeze the rubbers in a press so that they are a loose fit, then slide them in with the inner axle tube. ...
Forum:
General Chat
05-09-2010, 10:27 AM
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4,018
Sightings!
Views:
620,094
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Saturday May 8 2010 I was entering Deerfoot...
Saturday May 8 2010
I was entering Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, southbound at 32 AVE, when a burgundy Havasu crossed in front of me to exit on 16th Ave. Tug was a grey 2007-ish Dakota. Alberta...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-09-2010, 12:05 AM
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5
Water infiltration in my trillium (not window problem)
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2,173
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Both Jalousie windows on my Boler leaked. And boy...
Both Jalousie windows on my Boler leaked. And boy was it subtle. You couldnt see it, but my bed cushions were getting damp. Then one day I noticed, more out of the corner of my eye, one droplet of...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-08-2010, 12:18 PM
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12
Allure flooring? How did you finish the edges?
Views:
6,944
Posted By
Mike Bromley
In the floor well of a Boler or Scamp the area is...
In the floor well of a Boler or Scamp the area is so small that the 1/4" rule doesnt apply like it does on large floor areas. I cut everything 1/8" shorter than the available clearance, with no...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-08-2010, 10:35 AM
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5
LP problem
Views:
1,718
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Good news. Regulators are often the problem,...
Good news. Regulators are often the problem, wouldn't you say?
Methyl hydrate is often used to purge lines of debris and residual LP condensate, because of its dessicating properties.
Just...
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
05-07-2010, 11:15 AM
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5
Should I Replace Plumbing Lines?
Views:
3,607
Posted By
Mike Bromley
The "old grey stuff" is PVC. It was prone to...
The "old grey stuff" is PVC. It was prone to rupture under high pressure when heated. But, because it is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) it also imparts a taste to water it contains ("outgassing"). Trailer...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-07-2010, 11:00 AM
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26
Experimenting with different materials for interior walls
Views:
9,531
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I bought a bunch of vinyl to make my spare tire...
I bought a bunch of vinyl to make my spare tire cover. I kept it indoors for a while before getting to the job, and it outgassed quite noticibly, and I had to move it outside.
However, after...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-07-2010, 01:19 AM
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16
What a torsion axle should not look like
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23,742
Posted By
Mike Bromley
A torsion bar is basically a straight spring. A...
A torsion bar is basically a straight spring. A coil spring is torsion bar wrapped up in a helix.
The rubber has a viscous response when deformed, hence it is also a shock absorber.
Forum:
Hobbies & Passions
05-06-2010, 02:45 PM
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Herpetology?
Views:
1,424
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I believe you'd be a Chelonologist...
I believe you'd be a Chelonologist (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/chelonians).
Forum:
General Chat
05-06-2010, 01:34 AM
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22
Maryland State Park Alcohol Ban?
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5,186
Posted By
Mike Bromley
I've certainly seen the RCMP dump out beers and...
I've certainly seen the RCMP dump out beers and ticket 'offenders' in western Canada. Especially in the mountain parks.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-06-2010, 12:46 AM
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What a torsion axle should not look like
Views:
23,742
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Yup!
Yup!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-05-2010, 11:52 AM
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25
jack with the wheel thingy for easy moving!!
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4,144
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Gotta love Bolers. The big goofy Wheelbarrow.
Gotta love Bolers. The big goofy Wheelbarrow.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-05-2010, 08:50 AM
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41
New Owner.... 85 13 ft. Scamp... needs lots of work
Views:
9,429
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Check out some of Kevin61's youtube videos. He's...
Check out some of Kevin61's youtube videos. He's dreaming up a modern-day ensolite in one of them.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
05-05-2010, 08:05 AM
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Recommended Route, Glacier to Vancouver?
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3,414
Posted By
Mike Bromley
Have fun!
Have fun!
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-05-2010, 08:02 AM
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1979 Boler Project trailer
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20,591
Posted By
Mike Bromley
You da MAN. I'm just waiting for The Huevo...
You da MAN. I'm just waiting for The Huevo Grande to get re-axled out at Outback, then it's back to Tuxedo for a screen door & other accoutrements
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