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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-30-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tom Myers
Michael and all, I just have sent back a...

Michael and all, I just have sent back a thermostat/oven control to Beaudry Rv, in Tuscon, that according to them was the correct part. NOT! It was not compatible with the gas manifold nor could it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tom Myers
Arrow Now I feel like a real dope. I have not been on...

Now I feel like a real dope. I have not been on here for a couple of days and have not read Harry's reply until now. Yes, it does have the tiny screw in the center of the control knob. Having said...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tom Myers
Thanx for the input. But, you have to understand...

Thanx for the input. But, you have to understand where I live. There are few, if any, appliance repair shops here in NW Montana. I have a request out to "Hard To Find RV Parts" for this thermostat. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tom Myers
Oven problems continue. There is only the one...

Oven problems continue. There is only the one element and that is working fine. I have just found out that the oven control thermostat is unavailable due to the fact that the sensor unit in the oven...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-09-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,139
Posted By Tom Myers
Thumbs up Our 17CB Bigfoot has an oven problem consisting...

Our 17CB Bigfoot has an oven problem consisting of the fact that the oven will not heat to temps on the oven dial. I/we have to turn oven up to broil to maintain 350 degrees. This is the highest...
Forum: General Chat 11-28-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,719
Posted By Tom Myers
Thumbs down Yep, I feel that way often. But, I am 60 yrs. old...

Yep, I feel that way often. But, I am 60 yrs. old and I walked a good 4 miles today pheasant hunting with my dog. I ache tonight. It is a good ache I might ad. Ponder this: Life is not a journey to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-02-2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By Tom Myers
Post I accomplished my goal yesterday of drilling the...

I accomplished my goal yesterday of drilling the SS sheet metal. I used a new sharp drill bit chucked up in my drill press set to the slowest speed. I used some cutting oil with a high sulfur content...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By Tom Myers
I do use cutting oil. But, I will try slowing the...

I do use cutting oil. But, I will try slowing the bit, a sharp one, down to maximize the cutting. Will give 'er a try tomorrow AM. As for unibits, they are not really the ticket for anything other...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By Tom Myers
Angry I am fabricating a roof rack for my 17' Bigfoot....

I am fabricating a roof rack for my 17' Bigfoot. I have some 1/32' stainless steel channel that will work very well for this application. The problem arises when I attempt to drill this stainless....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Tom Myers
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/OH.gif Thank you all for your valued information. Carol, my wife, and I have come to the conclusion that double towing might be more problem...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Tom Myers
I did some research in Trailer Life. It lists the...

I did some research in Trailer Life. It lists the states that allow double towing. The only state that I/we would have a problem appears to be Arizona. Arizona requires that the first towed unit must...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-19-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,574
Posted By Tom Myers
Towing Doubles ...

Towing Doubles

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/55.gif Has anyone from this forum towed doubles with their Bigfoot, Casita, Scamp or etc? I am contemplating this issue as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,050
Posted By Tom Myers
Has anyone added a standard homeowners air...

Has anyone added a standard homeowners air conditioner to their Bigfoot? I am looking a to install a 5900 BTU AC in side sliding window. Thanx for any input from this forum.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
Thanx Steve, I will keep that in mind. As for now...

Thanx Steve, I will keep that in mind. As for now I will try the springover configuration and look into adding shock absorbers. My wife is but a wee person and hopefully the 1st step will not be too...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
The previous owner/s already modified this rig by...

The previous owner/s already modified this rig by installing a 3" Dexter 5200# axle with 6 bolt drums. The rims are 15" aluminum with ST 225-75R-15 load range "D" on them. It has been fitted with a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
I have made a decision to do a spring over...

I have made a decision to do a spring over modification on my Bigfoot. I did some measuring and put a lot of thought into the outcome of rotating the drop axle, flipping as suggested by Bigfoot, or a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
As for posting a pic of my '94 Bigfoot. I am much...

As for posting a pic of my '94 Bigfoot. I am much more adept with a welder and cutting torch than this blasted 'puter. My skills are with steel, fiberglass and a set of wrenches. So, if someone could...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
[quote] It seems that the "air dam" improvement...

[quote]
It seems that the "air dam" improvement assumes the trailer, before modification, has less ground clearance than the tow vehicle. While that may well be the case for many, my stock B1700RGH...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
Thanx for the pertinet info on raising my...

Thanx for the pertinet info on raising my Bigfoot. Perhaps I will opt for an axle replacement for safety sake. By the way, this unit already has 15" wheels and 225x15" tires on it. The tires, IMHO,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,469
Posted By Tom Myers
Hello, I'm a fairly new member of this forum. I...

Hello, I'm a fairly new member of this forum. I have recently purchased a 1994 17.5CB Bigfoot travel trailer. This trailer will be towed over the road mostly. Also on gravel roads and some...
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