Many of the parts for your Boler are available from your local RV parts counter, but if you ask them for a Boler part the usual response is “we don’t have anything that will work”
I am constantly updating the following is a list of parts with links to suppliers that I either have personal experience with or has received top reviews through other Boler owners
Hardware
Bargman L400 Door Lock (Discontinued - see link below for replacement)
The Bargman L400 Lock was discontinued in late 1999 and very difficult to find and expensive.
The only available replacement kit available through Camping Treasures will replace the Bargman L400 lock with a modern RV Lock
Camping Treasures 1968-74 boler Door Lock Replacement Kit
Securly lock your older 1968-74 boler from the inside & out. Replace the "L" handle with this modern RV Lock with deadbolt
Camping Treasures 1975-88 boler Door Lock Replacement Kit
Replaces the discontinued Bargman L400 or Lyster door lock on your Boler with this kit
Camping Treasures Boler / Scamp Hinge Repair Kit
Boler, Scamp, seldom need replacing.
Installing this high quality stainless steel repair kit will have your hinges working like new
The kit includes everything you will need to rebuild both hinges, one kit is all you need for your trailer:
Camping Treasures Window Gravel Guard Hardware
Replace the worn, broken or rusting hardware on your gravel guard with this marine grade stainless steel.
Includes stainless steel hangers, stainless steel latches with integrated safety catch & optional stainless steel fasteners
CampCan Bargman Water Filler (discontinued)
The Bargman Water Fillers are a discontinued item. You may find old stock online.
Vintage ABS Water Filler
These vintage ABS water fill are a good replacement option. Please check to make sure this size is a good replacement for your original.
Vintage Trailer Supply Scamp Door Hinges
If the door hinges on your Boler are beyond repair or missing then the only solution are Scamp hinges.
Never install a standard type hinge on your Boler, They will bind and severe damage will occur
Scamp Door & Window Seals
One-Piece Locking Gasket
This one piece locking gasket for the front & rear windows provides a very clean look.
Ensure the locking flap is located on the OUTSIDE of the trailer.
Use LK987 or AS987. Contact for pricing.
CampCan Window with Locking Gasket Kit
This kit includes a high quality Makrolon GP Polycarbonate window (43 3/8" x 19 1/8" ), and 12.5' of TrimLok LK987 locking gasket. Fits Boler front or rear windows.
Icon Technologies Gasket Installation Hook Tool
This tool comes in handy when installing the locking tab on the one piece window gasket
CampCan Butyl Tape
This is the only product to use for sealing windows, vents and lights. Don't be confused with the cheaper butyl putty, use the best, butyl tape
CampCan Stick-on Double Door Seal
This quality seal provides a double seal around the door.
For best results apply around the door frame opening with the flap facing out.
This is Trim-Lok seal, number 5036BT may also be available through other sources
Vintage Trailer Supply Jalousie J- Seal
This seal is found on the sides & bottom om many Boler Jalousie windows to seal the opening window louvres to the frame
CampCan Jalousie Window Bottom Seal
This seal runs along the bottom of many Jalousie side window
Vintage Trailer Supply Lock Strip Installation Tool
This tool is a must have to install the lock strip into the 2 piece window gasket
Vintage Trailer Supply Tail / Signal / Brake Lights
Reflect-O-Lite 110 150 Lens (discontinued)
Sorry to get your hopes up but the original Boler taillight have been discontinued.
Look through the other lights in this section for alternative ideas
Trail Lite No.98/99 Complete Assembly
The closest replica to the original Boler taillight is the Trail Lite No.98/99
Vintage Trailer Supply 7 in. LED Stop/Turn/Tail Transit Light
Although no retro this light is a great substitute.
This LED light is bright and fits almost perfect
Watch for it to go on sale
Princess Auto 4 in. LED Stop/Turn/Tail Light
For those with original lights who want to upgrade to LED this complete unit fits inside the "hat" area of the original lens (this is what I use)
Princess Auto Marker & License Plate Lights
4 x 2 in. LED Marker Light
The same size and look as the original but with the reliability and brightness of LED
Princess Auto 2-7/8 in. LED Marker Light
For a smaller and sleeker look these small LED marker lights are clear when off and coloured when on.
This is what I am using
Princess Auto Stainless Steel License Plate Light
This is one of the only stainless steel license plate lights & holders available. A great vintage look
Vintage Trailer Supply Vents
Metal Roof Vent
Upgrade your small 9"x9" roof vent to this sturdy 14"x14" vent
Made from galvanized steel this vent will last a lifetime
CampCan MaxxFan Mini Roof Vent
Another great upgrade is to install this power roof vent.
The original vent opening will need to be cut larger a bit larger but you will appreciate the benifits
CampCan DIY Power Roof Vent
If you are into DIY make your own. Very quiet and low current draw. Follow my plans to make this using the Metal Roof Vent
Boler.ca Frames, Axles & Wheels
Dexter #9 Torflex Axle
The original replacement for your worn axle. Check the linked website for a distributor near you
Dexter Flexiride Adjustable Axle
This axle provides the option of being able to adjust the ride height, but the suspension arm arm shorter than the original so this axle needs to be relocated on the frame.
Check website for a distributor near you.
Flexiride Baby Moon Hubcaps
Dress up your Boler with a set of these baby moon hubcaps. The customer reviews on these are 4.5 stars
Vintage Trailer Supply MAXXIS M8008 ST Radial Tires
I rate these as the best trailer tire, it is important to buy the best, a tire blow out on a Boler is disastrous Standard size 175/80R13
Maxxis Old School Welding Aluminum Frames
Located in PEI, Old School Welding offers custom aluminum frames for boler's oldskoolweldfab@outlook.com
Old School Welding boler Frame by Metro Centre
Metro Centre is located in Manitoba, the birthplace of the boler
Metro Centre Awnings, Cushions & Covers
Shady Boy Awning
This is my preferred awning.
When stowed it is compact fitting into a 4' aluminum case.
Assembly is quick it opens up to a 6'x10' awning
Shady Boy Premium Pole & Rope Awning
Boler, Trillium & Shasta
Available in different colours
Vintage Trailer Supply The Cushion Lady
Shelly Labbe, located in Calgary, Alberta, offers great service and quality. She has great experience sewing boler cushions
The Cushion Lady Bee-2-Gether Covers
Chad & Kim at Bee-2-Gether make these custom covers specifically to fit your boler or any trailer when supplied accurate measurements.
Bee-2-Gether Covers Everything Else ... Accessories, Apparel, Jewellery, Fun Stuff
Key Chains
Boler, Trillium, Escape and Shasta 2 sided key chains
Available in different colours
Camping Treasures Necklace
Boler, Trillium, and Shasta 2 sided necklace
Available in different colours
Camping Treasures boler Stickers
Officially licensed supplier of replacement Boler decals.
Available in custom colors if required
True North Vinyl boler Apparel
Licensed boler clothing, hats and enamel mug. Sold by Prairie & Peak Apparel
Prairie & Peak boler Emblem
Reproduction emblems are made using the original Boler emblem 6.75”w x 2″h
Available with or without mounting holes and include a display stand.
Bee-2-Gether boler Emblem
Vintage Boler emblem machined from 1/4" solid aluminum. Available in the brushed aluminum finish or black
Modish Metal Art Casita Travel Trailer A-Z Owner's Guide
Loaded with everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a Casita.
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Greg Pittman
Hi Ian,
Just letting you know that I received the door pin replacement ki today.
Many Thanks
Greg
Garry Wellman
Hi
I want to purchase parts for a 1976 boler trailer. Would like a phone number.
I am in Calgary
Thanks
Garry
403 25 8203
Ian
To contact me just use the contact form in the website, that will email me directly.
Rick Kincaid
Just bought a 1972 Minit trailer only 500 made looks like a Boler will Boler parts fit? Window seals door seals Looking for any information on this very cool trailer
Ian
The Minit is one of several boler clones that were made in the early 1970’s. Yes in general parts like window seals, hinge rebuild kits, ets are identicle and will fit your trailer.
Greg Escaper
I have been looking for these parts for a long time now, but I could not find them anywhere. I really appreciate this help by giving a guide to buying all of these parts for my RV.
Evan
Looking for a electric cord outside door/flap
Ian
Including the year and model (13′ or 17′) would be very helpful, but if it is the electrical outlet with a removable cord it is probably the Bargman 35 Amp connector which was discontinued many years ago and the outlet or parts are no longer available. Best to update to a modern 30 Amp RV or marine outlet.
Tracey
Hi there, I am looking to purchase a 17 foot boler but the door has no window it it. Is it possible to get one installed or do you know where I could find a boler door with window? Thank you
Ian
A window is relatively easy to install in a door. Small RV windows approx 16″ wide and about 12″ tall are available through companies like Sun-View Industries (https://www.sunviewindustries.ca/products.htm) or you could check with your local RV parts store. The 17′ boler used 2 different doors, one what curved to follow the body line and one was flat. The curved door on many 17′ boler’s is made from fibreglass and is usually hollow, you may need to add some support inside the door where you cut out the window opening to allow the window to clamp onto something solid and prevent the door from collapsing (being squished for lack of a better term).
Nick
An excellent collection of parts – thank you very much, but I would like to know the price right away. Can you add?
Ian
The list of parts I list here are from a variety of suppliers who sell directly to customer’s like yourself. I have selected them based on quality of the part, high customer service and reasonable shipping costs. Since I don’t have control over the inventory or the prices these companies charge, or the shipping costs, I feel the best solution is to provide a link to the item so you can see the current price, availability and convenience of ordering the item directly from that supplier’s site.
Wayne Pickford
Hi
I have a 1970 boler trailer. The door is saturated with water in lower half of door . Im goiing to try and repair but may be better off just finding a door for sale. Any idea on where i would start to look?
Cheers
Wayne
Ian
Hi Wayne, what you describe can happen, if the window or door handle leak water can get inside the door. Some boler doors are hollw but others have a wood fibre core that expands when it gets wet and can deform the door. Everyone should drill holes along the bottom edge of the door to allow any water that gets inside the door to drain out. Good news, Little Camper Painter in Calgary has set-up to make boler doors. Their website is https://finishedbiz.ca/about-us-1
Robert
Is there a replacement for the elephant skin. I’m going to start the ground up restoration of my 73 13’ boler
Ian
Here is my article on the interior insulation, but as the article mentions I really encourage you to try to save the original ensolite. No modern product offers the insulating quality or the functionality of the original Replacing-ensolite-wall-covering/
Sue
Hi, You had mentioned to try and save the origianl ensolite by first trying to clean the surface, if that does not achieve the results you are looking for you can paint the lining. Could you please advise on how to clean this popcorn surface and if not what type of paint product would you recommend?
Thank you!
Ian
I have instructions on the process to clean and paint the vinyl covered ensolite in my article Painting the Ensolite Wall Covering
Steve
Hi Ian.
I just got a pair of the 4in led tail lights from Princess Auto. Wondering if the design has changed because there is a plastic connector that plugs in the back now and it is too thick to fit under the original lens. I might be able to grind it down but wondering if anyone else has solved this issue.
Ian
Hi Steve, you need to cut out a rectangular area the size of the modular plug behind the tail light in the fibreglass light bucket. This allows the light to sit flush on the outside and the modular plug is accessible from under the dinette seats. After install press in some butyl tape around the plug from the inside to seal it.
Brian Quinn
I have a 1975 Boler 13 with a Bargman door lock. Can you tell me how to remove the inside lever handle so that I can remove the lock and repair the warn sliding bolt?
Ian
Once you have removed the 4 screws the handle and the inside plate pull straight off. Sometimes the handle could have some rust or corrosion on it and sometimes the inner plate is stuck to the inside of the door with caulking.
Nathan
Hello, Is there anywhere to find the fiberglass upper front and rear cabinets?
Ian
Scamp trailer lists the fibreglass upper cabinets, they should fit but I cannot 100% guarantee they will perfectly fit your boler
Brian Quinn
I’m having difficulty finding stainless pop rivets for gravel guard. Are stainless bolts just as good?
Carol Choquette
Hi, We have a 1972 Boler and the door window needs to be changed. any idea where we can find an opening window? We are near Montreal Qc . Thank you.
Ian
The original door window, which measures 6″x 18″ is no longer available. I replaced mine with a 12″ high by 18″ wide radius corner sliding window. This is the largest size you can install onto the curved door without running into problems. I found the window online on a teardrop trailer parts site (which is no longer in business). Try searching 12″x18″RV sliding window, you could also contact Sunview Industries who custom make RV windows.
Mike
Hi, I have a ‘74 13foot. The ‘78 has upper cabinets above the bunk and dinette. Any source on getting them for my ‘74?
Thanks
Ian
If you have the ability making them is the best option. Scamp trailers does list the front & rear cabinets that should fit but not sure if they have changed the design over the years.