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02-01-2007, 12:12 AM
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Member
Trailer: 1990 Bigfoot
Posts: 34
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I am now the proud owner of a 17.5' 1990 Bigfoot I am off to check if there are still spaces available for the Oregon Rally in April I can't wait to meet those of you that will be there!!!
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02-01-2007, 12:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 19 ft (formerly 17 ft) Casita Freedom Deluxe ('Nuestra Casita') / 2000 4WD V8 Tundra
Posts: 760
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Andrea,
Do we sense a feeling of excitement which is nearly "over the top"? C'mon admit it! After all, you are among friends. Besides, most all of us have, or are still, experiencing it. Either that or they are suffering the agonies of anticipation.
We suspect that even if it were pouring outside, no rain would spoil your "parade" today.
Congratulations and welcome to the "club"
Kurt & Ann K.
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02-01-2007, 12:54 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
Posts: 9,015
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Congrats!
You got a wonderful trailer there..
when can we see pictures of this! We will now know this as the Eugene Bigfoot, so you know what to name him now!
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02-01-2007, 06:46 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Too cool It's really unusual for folks to find a wonderful trailer in their OWN home town....yur a lucky gal And yes by all means, come to NOG...there's still spots open in the park...and NONE are all that far from the main gathering area. Post any results on reservations in the NOG topic please.
Pics, we wanna at pics!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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02-01-2007, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 5,040
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Congrats Andrea! Welcome to the ranks of Bigfoot owners! You have reason to be excited!
Actually you have a 17' Bigfoot, not a 17.5'. Your actual model designation for that trailer is a 15B17G or 15B17CB indicating a 1500 series, 17 foot, rear bath/side gaucho arrangement. The center bath models are indicated by a CB instead of the G. The 175s which are the 2500 series bodies were first produced in 2005.
I have an '04 15B17CB and an '06 25B25RQ and my neighbor (and Pastor) has a '93 15B19G tandem axle! We probably have the market cornered on Bigfoot trailers in the midwest! In epidemiology, they call that a cluster, so I guess we have a Bigfoot cluster in our neighborhood?
If there's anything I can help with, please let me know.
Roger
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02-01-2007, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita 16 ft 1984 and U-Haul CT13 1985
Posts: 456
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Congratulations Andrea! I can't wait to see photos of your Bigfoot!
Another rally to consider going to is the Oregon Gathering in Bandon on July 19-22. At the moment the campground is filled, but if you ask Nancy to put you on the waiting list, chances are good that someone will cancel and you'll be able to get a campsite at Bullards Beach. Thus far 117 sites have been reserved for the Gathering!
Happy travels,
Jeanne
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02-01-2007, 10:38 AM
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Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 87
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Congrats!
How exciting! and Happy Trails to you!
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02-01-2007, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Cadet 1985 / 2006 Element
Posts: 225
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02-01-2007, 10:17 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1990 Bigfoot
Posts: 34
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Thanks guys!! I am super excited
She got her first bath today and I pulled out all the dirty miniblinds. I have a big fun project ahead, but I am up for the challenge.
The old owner called her Betsy, but I think a new name is in the works
I will post pics soon!
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02-02-2007, 12:57 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 17 ft Gaucho
Posts: 161
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Andrea,
Welcome to the Bigfoot family. We're just up the road in Salem -- purchased "sasquatch"in October and have yet to travel! We'll be at the Waterloo Northern Oregon gathering and look forward to meeting you there.
Eric & Lorn
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02-02-2007, 03:12 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 13 ft Casita
Posts: 114
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Hi Andrea, Welcome. I will also be at the Waterloo gathering in April. I live in the big town of Jasper, very near you. There appear to be quite a few of us from the Eugene Springfield area. We could probably have our own rally. Look forward to seeing you at Waterloo.
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02-03-2007, 10:50 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1990 Bigfoot
Posts: 34
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Here she is!
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02-03-2007, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former Burro owner and fan!
Posts: 9,015
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Andrea, did you get an electric jack with that????
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02-03-2007, 11:32 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1990 Bigfoot
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Andrea, did you get an electric jack with that????
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Why yes I did Gina It is nice - no cranking involved as long as you have a live battery or power.
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02-03-2007, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2006 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 715
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Sorry to be so slow to answer but we are on the road in our little trailer. Congratulations. We look forward to seeing you very soon at the NOG gathering.
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02-03-2007, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp 1983 and 1972 Compact Jr (project)
Posts: 554
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Hi Andrea, Larry and I will be at the Oregon Rally. I'm sooo looking forward to it. I think I'm getting cabin fever, one of those must get out of town or go batty . Will also be right after my 40th birthday. Wanted to go to Hawaii, but to tell the truth I think this might be more fun and way less stress (and money).
Hope to see there.....
Carrie
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02-04-2007, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 Bigfoot 17 ft ('Beastie')
Posts: 564
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I have a question for Roger H or anyone who knows the answer. What is the weight rating of the axle on the 1500 series Bigfoot 17 footers? The rating for the 2500 series is 4400#, I think.
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02-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 5,040
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Bob,
The axle on my '04 is rated at 3500 lbs. Can't address for sure what other year model 17's have, but they're probably the same...
Roger
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02-04-2007, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler (B1700RGH) 1979
Posts: 5,002
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Quote:
...What is the weight rating of the axle on the 1500 series Bigfoot 17 footers?
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According to the 1500 specs page which I downloaded from Bigfoot before it was discontinued, it is a 3500 lb axle (in both 15B17CB and 15B17G variants). I can't be sure of the model year... I believe that it was the last version posted before the 1500 series was discontinued, and I downloaded it in October 2004.
1500 Specifications:
1500specs.pdf
and for a bonus, the other 1500 stuff which I grabbed at the same time (while I'm at it)...
1500 Features:
1500features.pdf
1550 Floorplans:
Yes, I believe that the 2500-series model (25B17.5xx) has a single 4400 lb axle, while the large units have tandem 3500 lb axles.
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Information is good. Lack of information is not so good, but misinformation is much worse. Check facts, and apply common sense liberally.
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02-13-2007, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 Bigfoot 17 ft ('Beastie')
Posts: 564
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Just got back from the Winter Warm-up. Thanks for the info re axle ratings. I had planned to check out the 2004 Bigfoot 17 for sale in Irvine, but didn't get a reply from the RV place.
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