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Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-20-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,112
Posted By Eric Frye
I would have to agree with Jon in AZ. Bed length...

I would have to agree with Jon in AZ. Bed length should be a bigger issue for you than standing height. The average FG camper is 6'6" wide with the bed sleeping side to side so if you don't sleep...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By Eric Frye
The rat fur is attached with contact cement. At...

The rat fur is attached with contact cement. At the factory they apply it with a spray gun. You can buy it in aerosol cans or brush it on but either way requires access to the back side of the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-29-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,595
Posted By Eric Frye
While I’m not an expert. I’m pretty sure...

While I’m not an expert. I’m pretty sure Eveland’s LLC “Scamp” built Bolers in 1972 and didn’t start building trailers under the Scamp name until 1975. Even the ECO, Love Bug and Pacer factories...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,405
Posted By Eric Frye
I can't help you on the interior insulation, but...

I can't help you on the interior insulation, but I can tell you what I did. My 1700 was stripped to the bare fiberglass. The sag is a result of deteriorating wood core in the roof. I'm not exactly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
Just looked at the date on my last post and...

Just looked at the date on my last post and wow.:eek: I can't believe it has been over a year since I last updated the project. So let's see where to start.
Wet bath is done, built a fiberglass...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-22-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,504
Posted By Eric Frye
Okay so here is the deal with the rub rail. In...

Okay so here is the deal with the rub rail. In order to remove it you would need to add additional layers of glass to the interior. No big deal. Then you would need to grind off the flange...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By Eric Frye
If you can’t find the exact size you can always...

If you can’t find the exact size you can always buy slightly larger and open the hole to fit the new window.
Forum: General Chat 07-19-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,786
Posted By Eric Frye
That is an Airstream Argosy. It was the value...

That is an Airstream Argosy. It was the value line for Airstream as well as a test bed to try new ideas. They are aluminum with the exception of the roof end caps. Most are stamped galvanized steal...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By Eric Frye
Overton's or Sailrite are two good sources you...

Overton's or Sailrite are two good sources you can also search "boat wall covering"
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
Thanks Fred. I've been working on the water...

Thanks Fred. I've been working on the water heater, toilet and plumbing not real glamorous or photo worthy. Hope to put water pressure on the system this weekend and check for leaks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-27-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,062
Posted By Eric Frye
Rehab! Once you're out, you can repair the sink.:D

Rehab! Once you're out, you can repair the sink.:D
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-18-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,336
Posted By Eric Frye
I have a 7.5 cu/ft 12V compressor fridge in my...

I have a 7.5 cu/ft 12V compressor fridge in my Airstream and a 58qt 12V/120V chest fridge in my Boler. Love them both. They cool down to working temp in about 30 minutes instead of 2 days and even...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,557
Posted By Eric Frye
From eTrailer's Q&A section. The female end,...

From eTrailer's Q&A section.
The female end, or the power inlet, with the weather resistant cover is 3.25 inches at its widest point. 4.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches long.

The male side of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-07-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By Eric Frye
If you just buy the deck mounted converter it...

If you just buy the deck mounted converter it will wire to the DC distribution panel (fuse box). Most new trailers have the AC/DC and converter all in a nice package. I replace my old buzz box with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
Well, hello there. It's been a while since I...

Well, hello there. It's been a while since I posted to this thread. I didn't realize how delinquent I've been. I mean I have a lot of good excuses, like I finished up my Airstream Argosy build and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,913
Posted By Eric Frye
Nice you want to come to Knoxville and do mine:D

Nice you want to come to Knoxville and do mine:D
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Eric Frye
You wouldn't want to paint because it will become...

You wouldn't want to paint because it will become a hard mess. You can however buy carpet dye that sprays on. I have used it on small auto projects and it works pretty good. Just google carpet dye...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-24-2021, 04:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By Eric Frye
I would suggest you spend some time on this form...

I would suggest you spend some time on this form reading the different threads . One cavoite, don't get to wigged out by the problems:eek:. Remember that people come to the forms to get help but it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-01-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By Eric Frye
You will probably get better feed back for a...

You will probably get better feed back for a boating form when it comes to painting fiberglass and fiberglass repairs. I think you can request a paint chart from the manufacturer as well to have a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,348
Posted By Eric Frye
Oooohhhhh. Your picking at a scab. ...

Oooohhhhh. Your picking at a scab. :eek::eek::eek: Two truths about fiber glass campers. 1. They leak! Don't fall for the it's fiberglass so its water proof.
2. The leak.
But hey don't feel...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Eric Frye
I would agree it would be aftermarket. I found...

I would agree it would be aftermarket. I found the easiest way to remove is with a razor.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,867
Posted By Eric Frye
I would go with aluminum. You might look up...

I would go with aluminum. You might look up Oliver Trailers to get some ideas on the frame. Hope to see more posted soon. I have a 17’ Boler and the extra width makes a tremendous difference.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By Eric Frye
So I walked out to my 1980 Boler and looked the...

So I walked out to my 1980 Boler and looked the the two window and one has the twist and the other doesn't. Time to call in Scooby and the gang because we have a mystery.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By Eric Frye
I would say it's been over torqued.

I would say it's been over torqued.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By Eric Frye
Sweeeet! The cabinetry is super nice.

Sweeeet! The cabinetry is super nice.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-17-2021, 04:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,358
Posted By Eric Frye
Borden - Would you know were a replacement screen...

Borden - Would you know were a replacement screen frame could be found? I'm missing on from the front street side.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By Eric Frye
I'm looking for the same rubber molding. If I...

I'm looking for the same rubber molding. If I ever come across something I let you know.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-12-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,504
Posted By Eric Frye
All electric :eek: that's going to take a lot of...

All electric :eek: that's going to take a lot of batteries and Solar to make a reality. Heating and cooking will be the challenge and water heater forget about it. I guess you could do it with a new...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2021, 05:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By Eric Frye
That is the glue, or more specifically rubber...

That is the glue, or more specifically rubber contact cement.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2021, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By Eric Frye
From experience I can tell you this method will...

From experience I can tell you this method will save you some time and effort. Especially since the areas you are working with curve inward. If you are painting the entire exterior you could save a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,454
Posted By Eric Frye
Great idea, only thing you would want to find a...

Great idea, only thing you would want to find a different texture material because the bed liner uses a granulated rubber which produces sharp edges. :eek: I would look for some sort of micro bead...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2021, 04:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By Eric Frye
Yes I did post what heater I installed. But to...

Yes I did post what heater I installed. But to save you the trouble of looking up the info, I opted for a diesel heater,:D .

Of course my renewal is far from the original design. I guess you can...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-21-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,416
Posted By Eric Frye
Hey Richard looks like your just down the road...

Hey Richard looks like your just down the road from me. I'm in Knoxville. I have a Boler 1700 you are more than welcome to take a look at to get a feel for a 17' Fiberglass trailer.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-10-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By Eric Frye
Welcome to the party! You are only limited by...

Welcome to the party! You are only limited by your imagination and you wallet. Oh and you wife.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-09-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By Eric Frye
Linda what Boler do you have? The 13' has a...

Linda what Boler do you have? The 13' has a different rock guard than the 17'. The stove is a standard two burner drop in Suburban. You can find them all day for $130 online.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,085
Posted By Eric Frye
Alan I did something similar only I opted for a...

Alan I did something similar only I opted for a 12v/120v fridge. I'm still working on it and have to install the stove above the fridge, the water and a power outlet along with a drawer face for the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-31-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,575
Posted By Eric Frye
With vinyl sticker that old I would suggest using...

With vinyl sticker that old I would suggest using a heat gun and a flexible metal scraper.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-28-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
I got my seals from Pellandent. I ordered 60 feet...

I got my seals from Pellandent. I ordered 60 feet of H009-344 - 1/8" glass glazing bead.
www.pellandent.com
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-28-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By Eric Frye
To get good glue adhesion you will want to remove...

To get good glue adhesion you will want to remove as much old material you can. I found a 4" angle grinder with a flappy wheel sanding disk worked best but you have to be careful not to get carried...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,253
Posted By Eric Frye
You shouldn't have much of an issue inside the...

You shouldn't have much of an issue inside the camper that is being maintained. Keep in mind most campers have wood built cabinets and fixtures that would have the same issue.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,253
Posted By Eric Frye
Here is my counter top in my Boler B1700. Keep...

Here is my counter top in my Boler B1700. Keep in mind when I got my Boler it was completely stripped out so I had a blank canvas.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,033
Posted By Eric Frye
If you buy a "Vintage" camper you have to expect...

If you buy a "Vintage" camper you have to expect repairs. You also need to plan on being a little creative when it comes to making some of the repairs. Some items, especially hardware are no longer...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-23-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By Eric Frye
I would say if you are under 5'5" and you used a...

I would say if you are under 5'5" and you used a port-a-potty you could put a 24 x 24 shower pan in and find it useable. One limiting factor would be the wheel well which you could do some creative...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By Eric Frye
You won't be able to pull the interior frame out...

You won't be able to pull the interior frame out with out damaging the interior vinyl liner. Just clean the exterior well and apply the butyl tape to exterior frame and reattach.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By Eric Frye
The17s use a two piece frame with an inner and...

The17s use a two piece frame with an inner and outer frame. To seal you use Butyl rubber tape between the outer frame and shell.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
Fletcher - Scamp and Casita both do the Reflectix...

Fletcher - Scamp and Casita both do the Reflectix and hull liner. If I were to do it again I would look at doing a grid of laminated wood strips and spray foam insulation. I would cover the walls...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,128
Posted By Eric Frye
Well another month has passed and I managed to...

Well another month has passed and I managed to get a couple of things done. Lets see, I built a buck/mold for making a fiberglass shower pan then made a pan. I also bought a couple of slabs of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-12-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By Eric Frye
Not to hi-jack the thread, but what is it with...

Not to hi-jack the thread, but what is it with the adhesive plastic hooks. My first fiberglass trailer, 16' Scamp had 98 of them :eek::eek: We spent about two hours removing them.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-11-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,743
Posted By Eric Frye
If you look at the numbers yes you can pull the...

If you look at the numbers yes you can pull the Casita 17 with a 4 door Wrangler. The limiters with the Jeep is the frame but it will handle the Casita if you pay attention to your loading.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-11-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By Eric Frye
The best way is to remove the pieces and replace...

The best way is to remove the pieces and replace with new wood. I can't speak to the level of difficulty removing them as my Boler was stripped of all the interior when I got it.
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