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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-31-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By ststefan
I rewired our 17' boler. I kept the original...

I rewired our 17' boler. I kept the original breaker box but replaced the converter. Shore power to the breaker box. 110 volt plug for the converter, fridge,kitchen and outside. GFCI plug for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-01-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By ststefan
Your battery reads higher at home because the...

Your battery reads higher at home because the converter is adding power to the battery. Just like the battery reads higher when connected to the solar panels. You could lock your panels to something...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By ststefan
I used 3M Super 77 spray contact cement where the...

I used 3M Super 77 spray contact cement where the seams were coming apart. On the bubbles, I used a WD40 spray straw on the super77 can. Poke a hole in the ensolite insert the straw and spray around...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-16-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,026
Posted By ststefan
I got rid of the original furnace and put an 120v...

I got rid of the original furnace and put an 120v electric space heater in it's place. I also added a 12v 5kw diesel heater under the rear bench with 4 outlets. 2 under the rear bench, 1 blowing into...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By ststefan
Sunview Industries in Summerland, B.C. RV...

Sunview Industries in Summerland, B.C.

RV Windows by Sun-View Industries (https://www.sunviewindustries.ca/)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-09-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By ststefan
I made some long leg L brackets for our '79 17'...

I made some long leg L brackets for our '79 17' Boler. Then I sanded the roof and fiberglassed the brackets to the roof.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,303
Posted By ststefan
Hi Mark. I have a 50 amp receptacle on my 17'...

Hi Mark. I have a 50 amp receptacle on my 17' Boler and a 30 amp cord. I bought a dog bone connector to make both work. ( the 50 amp was in clearance at Camping World for $20). There are many...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-09-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By ststefan
Sunview would be your best bet in Canada that I...

Sunview would be your best bet in Canada that I know of.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Posted By ststefan
I talked to the owner of Armadillo trailers and...

I talked to the owner of Armadillo trailers and he was interested in making a 17' version of the Armadillo. He might just take you on to get a better look at a 17'.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-08-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By ststefan
I replaced our L400 with a new retro fit kit from...

I replaced our L400 with a new retro fit kit from campingtreasures.com. The original L400 lock isn't very secure. Just about any similar key would open it. I had 3 different keys on my keychain that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-14-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,247
Posted By ststefan
I'm assuming you have a 4 pin connector for the...

I'm assuming you have a 4 pin connector for the trailer. If you change to a 7 pin connector you could be charging the trailer battery while driving.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 657
Posted By ststefan
I bought this power jack for our 17' Boler and a...

I bought this power jack for our 17' Boler and a friend bought one for his 17' Bigfoot. It works great no problems installing either.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By ststefan
The glass on ours was clear as well as any others...

The glass on ours was clear as well as any others I've seen. Any tint would be after market.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By ststefan
I filled the holes with JB Weld then I...

I filled the holes with JB Weld then I fibreglassed 3/4" plywood blocks onto the wall. The screws now go into the plywood and not through the fiberglass.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By ststefan
Old v/s now140579140580

Old v/s now140579140580
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By ststefan
I pulled all the hardware off the table and...

I pulled all the hardware off the table and sealed the screw holes. Then I fibreglassed plywood pieces to the wall to screw the hardware into.
What concerns me about your trailer is the water...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By ststefan
Rachelle, you and I have the exact same trailers....

Rachelle, you and I have the exact same trailers. I have already done ours and seem to have learned a few of the leak areas they have. You should try fix the leaks first and then work on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-27-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 711
Posted By ststefan
I believe your trailer is a '77. The belly band...

I believe your trailer is a '77. The belly band is a C channel available at any metal supplier. The problem would be bending it without it kinking.
Other area's to look out for are at each end....
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-30-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
No, it was canceled due to covid 19.

No, it was canceled due to covid 19.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-28-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,328
Posted By ststefan
This is the one I bought for our 17' Boler....

This is the one I bought for our 17' Boler. Really happy with it. The original cooked the battery so I had to get a new battery and decided to get a new converter so it wouldn't get cooked again. It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-02-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,906
Posted By ststefan
There's one for sale in Pitt Meadows on the lower...

There's one for sale in Pitt Meadows on the lower mainland.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml/for/d/pitt-meadows-8-awning-for-scamp-or/7080049350.html
Forum: General Chat 02-26-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,157
Posted By ststefan
Our 17' Boler leaked at both ends. The front...

Our 17' Boler leaked at both ends. The front table screws went into the belly band and water seeped in along the screws. It was the same at the rear gaucho.
I fiberglassed wood blocks to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-11-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,170
Posted By ststefan
If you're going to hardwire the camera, why not...

If you're going to hardwire the camera, why not run a power lead to the monitor as well?. Both my power and cable come out at the dash so I don't have to use the lighter socket. If I want to shut...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-10-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,170
Posted By ststefan
I have the GPS and back up/ rear view monitor...

I have the GPS and back up/ rear view monitor both on the dash. I use the rear view monitor full time while towing. It is powered by the running lights and is hard wired to the dash.The GPS is near...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-10-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
yes. it's a pet friendly event.

yes. it's a pet friendly event.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-10-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By ststefan
Hi Alex, Welcome to a wealth of information on FG...

Hi Alex, Welcome to a wealth of information on FG trailers. Where in B.C. are you from?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-10-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,736
Posted By ststefan
Camping Treasures store sells a custom retro fit...

Camping Treasures store sells a custom retro fit lock set that requires a cliilt cutting but no patching. I sold our Bargman L400 because it wasn't very secure. 3 of the 5 keys on my chain would open...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-25-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
We didn't notice any restrictions at all.

We didn't notice any restrictions at all.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-25-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
Last 2 times we tried making reservations and...

Last 2 times we tried making reservations and were told just show up and they will accommodate us. It's a huge campground and we have an entire section for us. You can call the campground and try to...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-24-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
Camp Hope 61855 Lougheed HWY (Box 369) Hope,...

Camp Hope
61855 Lougheed HWY (Box 369)
Hope, British Columbia V0X1L3
June 11, 2020 to June 14, 2020
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-23-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By ststefan
2020, June 11-14: B.C. Fiberglass Egg Rally 2020

https://www.facebook.com/events/163802574953070/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1579833789895876

June 11, 2020 1:00pm til June 14, 2020 1:00pm

Camp Hope
61855 Lougheed HWY (Box 369)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,457
Posted By ststefan
I rebuilt our carefree bag awning on our 17'...

I rebuilt our carefree bag awning on our 17' Boler. The bag and canvas were worn out. I really like it and find it quick and easy to set up.
The type of awning you get depends on you. Some people...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-23-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By ststefan
I'm not sure what it's called but I think it's...

I'm not sure what it's called but I think it's the rubber roof sealant that most stick built trailers come with. Looks like it's dried out and hardened. Dycor makes a version of it. Take the picture...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-23-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,748
Posted By ststefan
My 2016 Colorado came with the tow package less...

My 2016 Colorado came with the tow package less the controller. The wiring matched our '79 Boler. I bought a brake controller and installed it myself (mostly plug and play).
I also got a 7 pin...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-23-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By ststefan
by the looks of it, yes you need to re-do it. If...

by the looks of it, yes you need to re-do it. If that's a stick-built I would check the walls for dry rot as well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By ststefan
I bought a coleman 100 watt framed solar panel...

I bought a coleman 100 watt framed solar panel from Canadian Tire. Made my own L brackets 3" high X 8" long. Attached the brackets to the panel with riv nuts and #10 stainless bolts. Sand the areas...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By ststefan
I added a solar panel to our roof. I...

I added a solar panel to our roof. I fiberglassed the brackets to the roof instead of drilling it. It's really sturdy and guaranteed no leaks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By ststefan
I ran wires for a backup camera to our trailer...

I ran wires for a backup camera to our trailer through a loom for the rest of the trailer wiring. It goes from inside the back window to the front then exits the trailer with the rest of the wires...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 41,328
Posted By ststefan
I plug our 17' Boler in all the time before...

I plug our 17' Boler in all the time before trips. I use it to cool the fridge before loading up for a trip. I also had it plugged in for 3 months while working on the interior in the winter. I had a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-30-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,097
Posted By ststefan
There's a few awning companies out there. Google...

There's a few awning companies out there. Google awning or bag awning and see what comes up. You could even get replacement canvas if the arms and roller are in good shape.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-30-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,226
Posted By ststefan
You can get it at any auto parts store in WA...

You can get it at any auto parts store in WA State. I didn't get a ghost image on our 40 year old Boler1700.

https://www.kleanstrip.com/product/aircraft-decal-and-adhesive-remover
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-30-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,226
Posted By ststefan
I used aircraft decal &adhesive remover worked...

I used aircraft decal &adhesive remover worked well
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By ststefan
I bought our 12v deep cycle battery from Costco. ...

I bought our 12v deep cycle battery from Costco. I also bought a new converter / 4 stage charger on Amazon.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-24-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,328
Posted By ststefan
Congrats on your purchase. If you can't find...

Congrats on your purchase. If you can't find any windows and you're good with fiberglass, fill the window holes and cut new holes for new windows.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By ststefan
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-08-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By ststefan
Our stove started out like the first 2 pics and...

Our stove started out like the first 2 pics and ended up like the last 2. Refinished it myself. Sanded down to bare metal, sprayed on high heat rust inhibiter and a final spray with silver bbq paint....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,913
Posted By ststefan
I think I'm going to replace our tired old bag...

I think I'm going to replace our tired old bag awning with one of these.

https://www.campingworld.com/dometic-trim-line-bag-awnings-51676d.html
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-07-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By ststefan
Paint was applied with the roll and tip method....

Paint was applied with the roll and tip method. Prep is the most important part. Sand and fill any pin holes before priming. Clean with acetone. I put 3 coats of primer, sanding between coats and 3...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-05-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By ststefan
We used Interlux Brightside primer and paint with...

We used Interlux Brightside primer and paint with roll and tip technique. The stripes and front logo are all painted.130155130156130157
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-02-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By ststefan
Another B.C. fiberglass rally in Hope, B.C.

https://www.facebook.com/events/874781106249430/?ti=as
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