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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-22-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,696
Posted By Karen T
I've told this story before, but will re-tell it...

I've told this story before, but will re-tell it one more time for kicks. My old Bigfoot motorhome had a toggle switch like that in the back bedroom. On one of our first trips in it while staying at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,636
Posted By Karen T
We did both the Pack-n-Play set up and some...

We did both the Pack-n-Play set up and some version of walling off the front bunk (homemade version and crib bed rails). Having baby on the front bunk was easier and then the pack-n-play was set up...
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,500
Posted By Karen T
We towed our 21 ft. Bigfoot with a Sequoia. I...

We towed our 21 ft. Bigfoot with a Sequoia. I noticed you did not mention it as a possible tow vehicle. It was a very solid combination. I had a 4Runner and I would not have towed the 21 Bigfoot...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-03-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,980
Posted By Karen T
The 25 ft. Bigfoot is quite a bit heavier in...

The 25 ft. Bigfoot is quite a bit heavier in addition to the extra length (vs. a 21 ft.). I don't think I would have wanted to tow a 25 ft. with the Sequoia. Especially if you end up loading up the...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-02-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,980
Posted By Karen T
Good for you on this entire idea. I hope it works...

Good for you on this entire idea. I hope it works out exactly as you and your mom want.

Here in Colorado you commonly see people with kayaks AND bikes on top of their SUVs. Big roof-mounted...
Forum: Money Matters 05-01-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,250
Posted By Karen T
That 2001 Scamp is for sale at an RV dealer that...

That 2001 Scamp is for sale at an RV dealer that has several ridiculously overpriced units. We talked with them about a Bigfoot Class C they have on their lot and they were unwilling to discuss an...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-01-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By Karen T
Thanks, everyone. The trailer has been sold and...

Thanks, everyone. The trailer has been sold and is off to a good new home.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-27-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By Karen T
You should put a warning up before you post...

You should put a warning up before you post pictures like that. Some of us haven't had breakfast yet. It all looks REALLY good!
Forum: Classified Archives 04-24-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By Karen T
Price reduced to $14250.

Price reduced to $14250.
Forum: Classified Archives 04-22-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By Karen T
Thanks - it will be a good trailer for the right...

Thanks - it will be a good trailer for the right owner!
Forum: Classified Archives 04-19-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By Karen T
I was finally able to take a few more pictures. ...

I was finally able to take a few more pictures. Interested folks can see them here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123514526@N05/

I also forgot to mention that we put on a new awning in 2012.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-09-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,942
Posted By Karen T
If you can find a way to see a 13 footer near...

If you can find a way to see a 13 footer near you, I definitely recommend doing that, taking the entire family, and spending some time inside. Once all 5 of you are inside, do you see a way the...
Forum: General Chat 04-05-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,984
Posted By Karen T
We camped with a family of 6 in a standard Scamp...

We camped with a family of 6 in a standard Scamp 5er. With the bunk up, it was sort of like an elongated, huge bed up above. We usually had three kids up there and one in the bottom bunk. Adults...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-30-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,120
Posted By Karen T
SOLD: 2001 Bigfoot 25B21RB

We are selling our 2001 Bigfoot. It has most of the standard Bigfoot features: A/C, furnace, microwave, 3-burner stove with oven, large refrigerator/freezer, day/night shades, awning, thermal pane...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,172
Posted By Karen T
Saw two Casitas side by side yesterday at Trailer...

Saw two Casitas side by side yesterday at Trailer Village at the Grand Canyon. We were just there for a quick overnight so didn't have time to stop and say "hi!"
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 03-12-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,272
Posted By Karen T
Where will you be in Colorado? Just wondering if...

Where will you be in Colorado? Just wondering if you'll run into some of the same challenges in terms of finding an affordable place to stay.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-09-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,617
Posted By Karen T
MC1, I pull the Bigfoot with a Toyota...

MC1,

I pull the Bigfoot with a Toyota Sequoia and have an Equalizer hitch. It's a very good setup.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-09-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,617
Posted By Karen T
My Scamp 5er was lifted so it worked well with my...

My Scamp 5er was lifted so it worked well with my 1/2 ton Titan.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-08-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,617
Posted By Karen T
I've owned both (Scamp 5er and now a 21 ft....

I've owned both (Scamp 5er and now a 21 ft. Bigfoot). The 5er was the easiest trailer I've ever pulled (and I've pulled several). Easy to back even with only one axle (the Bigfoot has two). ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By Karen T
My old Bigfoot motorhome had a toggle switch like...

My old Bigfoot motorhome had a toggle switch like that in the back bedroom. On one of our first trips in it while staying at a nice woodsy campground in Michigan, I got it into my head to solve the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-15-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,147
Posted By Karen T
I think it is helpful to not be in a hurry. As...

I think it is helpful to not be in a hurry. As in, we don't go unless we are ok with waiting a day or two for truly bad weather to pass and roads to clear before heading back out. The few times...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-02-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,646
Posted By Karen T
We love our 21 ft. Bigfoot and it is an extremely...

We love our 21 ft. Bigfoot and it is an extremely comfortable trailer for us. I wonder how well a 25 ft. would work with your Suburban if you weren't satisfied with how it towed your tent trailer. ...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,822
Posted By Karen T
We pull our 21 ft. Bigfoot with a Toyota Sequoia,...

We pull our 21 ft. Bigfoot with a Toyota Sequoia, which handles it quite nicely. A 3/4 ton is not required.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,677
Posted By Karen T
Our previous fiberglass trailer was a standard...

Our previous fiberglass trailer was a standard Scamp 5er and we really enjoyed it. We had 2 adults and 4 kids in it. Basically, the kids had the front of the trailer and we used the back end, which...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-15-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,547
Posted By Karen T
We always climbed into the truck bed to complete...

We always climbed into the truck bed to complete the hitching process.
Forum: General Chat 10-08-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,560
Posted By Karen T
I wasn't near any factories either. We contacted...

I wasn't near any factories either. We contacted Scamp and Casita, both of whom gave us the name of nice owners close by who happily showed us their trailers. Seeing them both in person convinced...
Forum: General Chat 10-08-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,431
Posted By Karen T
Truer words have never been spoken!

Truer words have never been spoken!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,387
Posted By Karen T
Are you going to be in a warm place for these six...

Are you going to be in a warm place for these six months? With electricity? Wildlife around? You might consider setting up a second dorm fridge or plug in cooler outside the trailer. Put a dorm...
Forum: General Chat 10-03-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,606
Posted By Karen T
I have only been in one post reopening Bigfoot...

I have only been in one post reopening Bigfoot and the quality seemed similar. I would check in on the Bigfoot owners forum to confirm though. My biggest obstacle to a new one is price. There was a...
Forum: Money Matters 10-03-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,825
Posted By Karen T
Awesome, Donna! So exciting!

Awesome, Donna! So exciting!
Forum: General Chat 10-03-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,606
Posted By Karen T
Welcome, Tim! I have a 21ft. Bigfoot. What...

Welcome, Tim! I have a 21ft. Bigfoot. What specifically draws you to fiberglass trailers?

To answer your question, a Bigfoot should be a great choice. I have owned many different types and...
Forum: General Chat 09-24-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,073
Posted By Karen T
I went with the P2 when I needed a new...

I went with the P2 when I needed a new controller. Works great.

Another vote for the furnace, esp. if you plan on camping without electricity. The fan is loud so if we have power and need heat...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-23-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Hi!
Views: 1,201
Posted By Karen T
A 21 or 25 ft. Bigfoot could be a great choice. ...

A 21 or 25 ft. Bigfoot could be a great choice. Our Bigfoot is wide enough we routinely have a kid and two fairly big dogs on the floor at night. Yes, it can be a pain to maneuver around them at...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-12-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,506
Posted By Karen T
Might want to sit tight one more day. Very...

Might want to sit tight one more day. Very serious scary flooding in Boulder and Larimer counties this morning and more rain on the way. If you do head out, check road conditions first and stay...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,280
Posted By Karen T
I have owned both Scamp and Bigfoot and one big...

I have owned both Scamp and Bigfoot and one big difference between those two trailers (besides the winter capabilities of a Bigfoot that has the relevant options, which I love) is the width. If I...
Forum: General Chat 08-31-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,673
Posted By Karen T
Banging pots and pans at a black bear that is in...

Banging pots and pans at a black bear that is in the campground or near your trailer is a legal alternative. Encouraging good food behavior is also a good idea. The bears are often in the...
Forum: General Chat 08-22-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,757
Posted By Karen T
We do both with the separate shower space in our...

We do both with the separate shower space in our Bigfoot. Mostly we use it for toiletry storage (stacking plastic containers) and a collapsible laundry hamper because we don't use the shower that...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-22-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,681
Posted By Karen T
Between the ceiling vent opening and the rear...

Between the ceiling vent opening and the rear overhead cabinet is a good sized spot of fabric that looks lighter than the fabric around it. It may be nothing, it may be someone left that vent open...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-21-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,681
Posted By Karen T
I would check around that vent in the ceiling. ...

I would check around that vent in the ceiling. There seems to be a difference in the color on the ceiling near one edge of the vent in that picture. Could just be camera angle/lighting.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,347
Posted By Karen T
We have a large Thule box on top of our tow...

We have a large Thule box on top of our tow vehicle. It can hold a lot and we've had all manner of things in it: camping and lawnchairs, fishing poles, tackle boxes and nets, kid toys, stuff for...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By Karen T
For some families of four, the 13 footer would be...

For some families of four, the 13 footer would be perfect; for others, it would be uncomfortably, unbearably small. Only you know what will work for your family. We are a family of 6 and many, many...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,560
Posted By Karen T
We pulled our Scamp 5er with a Nissan Titan. The...

We pulled our Scamp 5er with a Nissan Titan. The trailer was lifted to accommodate a 1/2 ton truck and had 14 in. tires. Drove all over the mountains here with no problems whatsoever. I loved that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-27-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,929
Posted By Karen T
Once I accepted -and it took a while for me to...

Once I accepted -and it took a while for me to accept - that communicating with Scamp required using the phone and the US Postal service, all went smoothly. We ultimately found a used one and...
Forum: General Chat 07-03-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,172
Posted By Karen T
Saturday saw a Scamp pulled over by the side of...

Saturday saw a Scamp pulled over by the side of the road near the Blue River campground outside Silverthorne, CO. Also saw a Scamp deluxe going west on I-70 later that same day.
Forum: General Chat 06-22-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,200
Posted By Karen T
A 2005 Toyota Sequoia with an Equalizer hitch. ...

A 2005 Toyota Sequoia with an Equalizer hitch. We have the rear bed floorplan. It's been a good combination for us.
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,200
Posted By Karen T
I own a Sienna, have owned a Scamp, and now own a...

I own a Sienna, have owned a Scamp, and now own a 21 ft. Bigfoot. If space is a concern, the Bigfoot will beat the Scamp on that score without question. In addition to being longer, the width of the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-07-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,964
Posted By Karen T
When this happened to me years ago, it was that...

When this happened to me years ago, it was that someone showed up after the gentleman and I shook on the deal and offered more money in cash. I had offered to go get the cash on the spot (I did not...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-06-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,320
Posted By Karen T
The first fiberglass trailer my family of 6 had...

The first fiberglass trailer my family of 6 had was a Scamp 5th wheel (19 ft). We've now moved on to a 21 ft. Bigfoot. I think you could be comfortable in a 13 ft. but if you think you might want...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By Karen T
It's a restaurant Gemini Man is watching over,...

It's a restaurant Gemini Man is watching over, not a campground. But what is Gemini Man made out of? Fiberglass!

Gemini Giant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By Karen T
You go, girl!

You go, girl!
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