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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By DAVID K
I had good luck at Napa for my boat gas...

I had good luck at Napa for my boat gas struts.Just need a sales person who wants to really help.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,473
Posted By DAVID K
I have used 3M contact cement in the past

I have used 3M contact cement in the past
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,138
Posted By DAVID K
I do mine every 10k. Repack and new seals.

I do mine every 10k. Repack and new seals.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,713
Posted By DAVID K
Go with the 10ft door.You will thank me later.I...

Go with the 10ft door.You will thank me later.I just completed my toy barn.Its higher wider and deeper than I first planned. But if I ever move up to a longer or higher toys I have room to spare.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-14-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,370
Posted By DAVID K
On my boat trlr the big problem for me is having...

On my boat trlr the big problem for me is having the wheel cylinders rust up, and having to hone them out. The brake grease works as long as the brakes do not get hot.The last time I rebuilt the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,370
Posted By DAVID K
There is a place for everything, but Buddy...

There is a place for everything, but Buddy Bearings on a TT no.I have them on my boat trlr, and for 20 yrs. I have questioned their effectivness.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,508
Posted By DAVID K
This is a hot topic for sure.I tow with my refer...

This is a hot topic for sure.I tow with my refer on in the gas mode.Thru past experiance I know that in 90 plus temps the refer will only last about 8 hrs before noticable degration is observed. On...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-05-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,011
Posted By DAVID K
What I did was to hit Barnes and Noble and...

What I did was to hit Barnes and Noble and Camperland and find one that fits your desires.Also, when you stop at a national forest camp ground buy their map.No one book can have everyyhing.Thru time...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-28-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,644
Posted By DAVID K
The 12v compressor types leave a lot to be...

The 12v compressor types leave a lot to be desired. I have one in my boat, works great, but is very noisey in a confined area.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-28-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,291
Posted By DAVID K
The last time I was at Alamo was spring of 74 man...

The last time I was at Alamo was spring of 74 man were the bass hitting/ the dessert canaries were hawing all nite.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-07-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,766
Posted By DAVID K
Waste of money, I once brought my boat home from...

Waste of money, I once brought my boat home from Powell with 2 flashlites. 6 bucks , 2lites, 8 batteries 1roll of tape.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By DAVID K
On my Bigfoot both the front and rear hatches...

On my Bigfoot both the front and rear hatches are trapped by the awning swing arms. Since the fwd compartment is accessable from inside its no problem, but the aft one can be a pain. I have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,432
Posted By DAVID K
I am very pleased with Honda E2000. For the...

I am very pleased with Honda E2000. For the Bigfoot it is all we need , the only down side is its loss of power at higher altitudes.But it runs the TV and dvd so Iam happy.Besides who needs a/c at...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-14-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By DAVID K
I would pass along a problem I just encountered...

I would pass along a problem I just encountered with my Bigfoot and save someone un needed agravation.After buiding a garage for my TT and float toy, I noticed that the TT indicated left side low...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-30-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,424
Posted By DAVID K
I have always kept the roof vents cracked open....

I have always kept the roof vents cracked open. Had snow on the screen but not iced up windows.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,694
Posted By DAVID K
My 03 Bigfoot came with 15 inch tires.In the...

My 03 Bigfoot came with 15 inch tires.In the begining I was worried about the clearance, but after 3yrs of towing I have not sraped a skirt.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,432
Posted By DAVID K
You may want to purge the tank and lines.I had a...

You may want to purge the tank and lines.I had a similiar problem a few years ago. The oily build up was from a bulk delivery truck left over residue.I ended up back flushing with acetone.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,046
Posted By DAVID K
Finger tight is close. The rule of thumb is to...

Finger tight is close. The rule of thumb is to torque till tight than back off the nut one or two flats so that you can move the backup washer with a screwdriver than slide in the cotter pin .
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-15-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,214
Posted By DAVID K
I would keep calling.My dealing with them had not...

I would keep calling.My dealing with them had not been keen until I made a pest of myself.Donot call after noon on Friday because they go to lunch and forget to return.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-12-2006, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,432
Posted By DAVID K
Was this test at sea level? My 2k Honda does...

Was this test at sea level? My 2k Honda does great in the driveway, but at campsites over 5k, it will just run the micro. At 7k not even the micro, just the tv vcr.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,729
Posted By DAVID K
If you are into a major refurbish,rub it out and...

If you are into a major refurbish,rub it out and go to the nearest Dupont paint store and pick out any color of Imron and shoot it on, Rub it down and shoot on a ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-28-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,693
Posted By DAVID K
Depending on the state of the gelcoat,you can use...

Depending on the state of the gelcoat,you can use a fiberglass restorer, Dupont has one , and West Marine sells their brand, which is what I prefer for my plastic toys.A rotary buffer will cut the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,822
Posted By DAVID K
If you are going to use this tester, bear in mind...

If you are going to use this tester, bear in mind that Propane is heavy and settles low.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,297
Posted By DAVID K
Along with going to a junkyard and finding a...

Along with going to a junkyard and finding a riggid cover,there is an outfit that sells fiberglass covers, I just have not found them yet. My Bigfoot has a fiberglass cover and I have been looking...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-15-2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,365
Posted By DAVID K
I made my own mud flaps, and permantly attached...

I made my own mud flaps, and permantly attached them to the inside of the hitch.On my GMC there is a 2" gap between the hitch and the spare tire. Keeps all the road debris off the TT and my boat.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-10-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 61,113
Posted By DAVID K
Acrlic enamel is fine with a flexerizer...

Acrlic enamel is fine with a flexerizer added.Shoot a coat of clear and give it that wet look.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-09-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,417
Posted By DAVID K
From a happy BIGFOOT owner, get a pickup.The T/T...

From a happy BIGFOOT owner, get a pickup.The T/T is great, but it is bulky item storage handicapped. You will probably get a gen and you do not want to smell the fuel.I had a suburban for 2years, and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-09-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,265
Posted By DAVID K
I think you are making a mistake.My old T/T had...

I think you are making a mistake.My old T/T had an ice box, and it was more of a problem than it was worth.Because of the door size they do not keep that cold.and luging the 25 lb block gets...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-20-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,010
Posted By DAVID K
Most of the leaks I have had were the result of...

Most of the leaks I have had were the result of bad or dry caulk around the upper clearance lights which ended up at a window.
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