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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-25-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By Blue Bertha
Are you in the Surf-Side Owners group on Facebook...

Are you in the Surf-Side Owners group on Facebook as well? I imagine there would be some folks there interested in it and it seems most of us are Canadian so shipping wouldn't be exorbitant if you...
Forum: General Chat 08-16-2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,488
Posted By Blue Bertha
EDIT: I was mistaken about the paperwork. I was...

EDIT: I was mistaken about the paperwork. I was given a big envelope when I purchased the trailer and was told it had all the paperwork. I assumed this was manuals, etc. but it was more of a repair...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,256
Posted By Blue Bertha
Wow! That's great! I'd love to get the contact...

Wow! That's great! I'd love to get the contact info if you don't mind sharing!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,256
Posted By Blue Bertha
Have you checked the Boler.ca group on Facebook?...

Have you checked the Boler.ca group on Facebook? I just did a search and found the following recommendations in the Lower Mainland:
- Tom's Auto Body in Maple Ridge
- Darren Emmerson 360...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,982
Posted By Blue Bertha
Thanks for asking this. I'm wondering the same...

Thanks for asking this. I'm wondering the same thing.

Cheers,
Amber
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-12-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Blue Bertha
Hi Kelly! I'm in Vancouver as well. I have a...

Hi Kelly! I'm in Vancouver as well. I have a couple of small fibreglass trailers, a Boler and a SurfSide. I'm not a repair expert but I've learned a lot over the last few years. The good news is that...
Forum: General Chat 03-21-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,488
Posted By Blue Bertha
Hi Kipper. I'd love to share photos. It's in...

Hi Kipper. I'd love to share photos. It's in storage right now but I'm going to head out to it in the next few days to check on it and bring the battery in for a charge. I'll take some pics and grab...
Forum: General Chat 03-20-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,488
Posted By Blue Bertha
Armor Coach Industries vs. Triple-E

I purchased a SurfSide last year from my grade 4 elementary school teacher here in BC. He was the second owner and I'm the third. It's all original and has all the original paperwork with it, as well...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,431
Posted By Blue Bertha
When you say "new", do you mean brand new or new...

When you say "new", do you mean brand new or new to you? If you're open to a used vehicle, the Ford Escape and Ford Edge both tow 3500 lbs and you can find them with a factory tow package. I just...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 02-28-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,386
Posted By Blue Bertha
What about a toaster oven instead. I recently...

What about a toaster oven instead. I recently bought the Panasonic Flash Express and it's super light, cooks stuff really fast, and is easy to bring out when needed and then put away. Doesn't do the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By Blue Bertha
I recently purchased a 1976 Surfside and so have...

I recently purchased a 1976 Surfside and so have been doing some research into them. I also have a Boler but knew nothing about the Surfside. They were offered in two configurations; the one that you...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-02-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,683
Posted By Blue Bertha
Not sure about your specific needs but I needed...

Not sure about your specific needs but I needed something similar for my storage bed and was able to order on Amazon. Good luck!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-20-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,322
Posted By Blue Bertha
Thanks Bob in Mb! I'm pretty excited and feel a...

Thanks Bob in Mb! I'm pretty excited and feel a bit like I won the lottery with the Surfside after having a bit of buyer's remorse with the Boler, just because of how much work it needed vs. what I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,322
Posted By Blue Bertha
New-to-me 1976 Surfside TM-1400

Hi all,

I currently have a Boler, which I love, but which has been more of a project than I had anticipated. I was committed to seeing it through but it's been taking more time than I have and I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-16-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,267
Posted By Blue Bertha
UPDATE: Thank you!

I ended up getting a 55 amp hour AGM battery and a 60 watt foldable briefcase panel with a built-in stand. I got it from a battery supply place where I live and they seemed very knowledgeable and...
Forum: General Chat 06-28-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,351
Posted By Blue Bertha
I have a tow vehicle with a lower tow capacity...

I have a tow vehicle with a lower tow capacity and I have a 1975 Boler. I'm also in the process of buying a 1977 Surfside, both able to be pulled with my TV. I will likely sell the Boler as the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,267
Posted By Blue Bertha
Thanks for the great responses! As far as solar...

Thanks for the great responses! As far as solar goes, I would rather do that than have to constantly be trying to find an outlet to charge a power source. I'm just intimidated by it and unclear what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,267
Posted By Blue Bertha
Powering a CPAP while camping without electrical hookups

Hi all,

I have a Resmed CPAP that I have to use due to sleep apnea. We recently purchased a Boler in the fall and have only been out in it a couple of times since we got it, both times to sites...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-26-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,530
Posted By Blue Bertha
Nice looking Boler! This is a fantastic group but...

Nice looking Boler! This is a fantastic group but if you're looking to add another one to your collection, there's a website called Boler.ca and an accompanying Facebook group, also called Boler.ca,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By Blue Bertha
Fantastic! I, like so many here, am so eager to...

Fantastic! I, like so many here, am so eager to get out in it! Hoping that will happen at some point this camping season. Once the borders are open again, I'll head south to take you up on your...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,288
Posted By Blue Bertha
I have a countertop in my 13' Boler that needs...

I have a countertop in my 13' Boler that needs replacing but as my tow vehicle has a very low tow rating, anything I replace, I'm trying to replace it with something lighter than what was there...
Forum: General Chat 04-15-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,298
Posted By Blue Bertha
The price of the one linked to from the Boler.ca...

The price of the one linked to from the Boler.ca site includes the polycarbonate window as well as the gasket, thus the big difference in price. However, it is a US site that is selling the...
Forum: General Chat 04-12-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,298
Posted By Blue Bertha
If you check out Boler.ca, there's a parts page...

If you check out Boler.ca, there's a parts page where the owner of the site has sourced a number of places to purchase Boler parts. Also Vintage Trailer Supply, which carries parts for many makes.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blue Bertha
You should check out the Boler.ca website. It's...

You should check out the Boler.ca website. It's run by a man named Ian Giles who has written all kinds of articles and advice about Boler fixes and maintenance. He's also sourced lots of common parts...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-08-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By Blue Bertha
I recently purchased a 1975 Boler 13' that I'm...

I recently purchased a 1975 Boler 13' that I'm renovating/repairing. I'm looking for a side jalousie window so if you happen to be selling any that are functional, please let me know. I see you're in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-04-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,999
Posted By Blue Bertha
Yes, good reminder. I'm not necessarily going to...

Yes, good reminder. I'm not necessarily going to use them for spices. Just like that those magnetic containers can be used for holding other bits and pieces. I've seen them in bigger sizes as well so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-04-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,999
Posted By Blue Bertha
My 1975 doesn't have them either but I have...

My 1975 doesn't have them either but I have something temporary in there for now and am trying to find the "perfect" thing. Thinking about wrapping a piece of plywood in stainless so I would have a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-21-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,674
Posted By Blue Bertha
Hi Jon. I'm in BC as well. I just purchased my...

Hi Jon. I'm in BC as well. I just purchased my first trailer and it's a 13' Boler. It has a rail for a bag awning but no awning with the unit so I asked in one of my Boler groups what people...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-30-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,662
Posted By Blue Bertha
I've had luck getting tape goop off with baby oil...

I've had luck getting tape goop off with baby oil or mineral oil.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-09-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By Blue Bertha
Thank you! I'll check those out!

Thank you! I'll check those out!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-08-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By Blue Bertha
Jalousie window repair in the Vancouver, BC area

Hi there,

I've recently purchased a 1975 13' Boler that's a bit of a project. It has a relatively new frame and axel and that's why I bought it, but there are a few other big projects that need...
Forum: General Chat 10-07-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,526
Posted By Blue Bertha
I emailed Scamp yesterday and they got back to me...

I emailed Scamp yesterday and they got back to me this morning. They do indeed stock these and they're $50. They no longer carry the twisted metal version.
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