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04-17-2019, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Another Egg 1978 Boler 17'
Not that I need another but I couldn't pass it up. This is a 1978 Boler 17' made by Neonex. Most of the ones I've seen are made by Vangard. Can anyone tell me what the differences are? It is in really good shape for it's age and pulled like a dream.
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04-17-2019, 11:26 AM
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#2
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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I have a Boler B1700 Deluxe. I know that because there's a metal plate on the outside to the left of the door that reads in very faint letters "B1700 DELUXE". I am guessing it was made by Vanguard.
Here are some characteristics:
- about 2500 lbs. dry/unloaded
- ensolite insulation
- rear gaucho
- wood cabinets
- stove with oven (DELUXE feature)
- fiberglass bath w/shower (DELUXE feature)
- flat entrance door and door jamb
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04-17-2019, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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What's interesting is:
- Some Boler 17s were made with fiberglass cabinets
- Some Boler 17s were made with a sprayed in wall insulation instead of glued on ensolite
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04-17-2019, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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My Boler 17 also tows like a dream. Actually better than my Trillium 4500.
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04-17-2019, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Michigan
My Boler 17 also tows like a dream. Actually better than my Trillium 4500.
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My Trillium 4500 also towed crappy. I then put a friction bar on it and it towed like a dream. I loved that little trailer and wish I had never sold it.
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04-17-2019, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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Well we've towed our Trillium 4500 well over 15,000 miles. Really like it.
Can you give me more details on the friction bar?
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04-17-2019, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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This Boler has wood cabinets and no oven. It does have a fiberglass shower.
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04-17-2019, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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More pics.
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04-17-2019, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Michigan
Well we've towed our Trillium 4500 well over 15,000 miles. Really like it.
Can you give me more details on the friction bar?
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https://www.etrailer.com/question-76091.html
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04-17-2019, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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Steve, thanks for the info.
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04-17-2019, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1979 Boler1700
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Posts: 383
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Neonex was owned by Jimmy Pattinson. They bought out Vanguard. Our Boler 1700 has the same Neonex emblembut also has the Vanguard serial number plate.
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04-17-2019, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Hey Steve this is Steve from SAFE. How have you been? The reason I bought this one is because of what I saw that you had done with yours. I'm still keeping the Bonair Oxygen but will keep this one until I find a good home for it.
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04-18-2019, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Steve did you put 15" wheels and tires on your Boler 17'?
Quote:
Originally Posted by ststefan
Neonex was owned by Jimmy Pattinson. They bought out Vanguard. Our Boler 1700 has the same Neonex emblembut also has the Vanguard serial number plate. Attachment 128934
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04-18-2019, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1979 Boler1700
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Posts: 383
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Yes I did
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04-18-2019, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ststefan
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They look great. Have you ever weighed your Boler?
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04-18-2019, 06:03 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1979 Boler1700
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Posts: 383
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No I haven't. Truck is rated for 7000#. I'm way under that so I've never bothered.
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04-24-2019, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nancy
Trailer: boler
British Columbia
Posts: 162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ststefan
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When you put your 15" wheels on, did they fit the original stud pattern, or did you also change the axle or hubs?
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04-24-2019, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1979 Boler1700
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Posts: 383
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Yes they fit the original bolt pattern. It's the typical Ford 5 bolt pattern.
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04-24-2019, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nancy
Trailer: boler
British Columbia
Posts: 162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ststefan
Yes they fit the original bolt pattern. It's the typical Ford 5 bolt pattern.
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Thanks Steve
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04-24-2019, 03:40 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1979 Boler1700
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Posts: 383
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