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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-31-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By Michael Pupeza
The Value of a 1994 Bigfoot 17G

Bob;
I have a 17CB Bigfoot from 1993. It is somewhat shopworn and could be spruced up internally, and definitely needs outside attention. That being said, it is working well, minimal water leaks,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-31-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Calmark Scamp Covers

The quality of my Custom Calmark Cover for my Bigfoot 17CB is EXCELLENT!
It is the Sunbrella material and I bought it in Feb 2014 and used it in the harsh 10 Canadian winters since then. It is still...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-18-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,641
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Soft Start is SIMPLE???

The EasyStart by Micro-air is FAR FROM simple. This is a very sophisticated nicro computer with internal algorithms that are basically AI. It learns from the starts, all about the starting surges and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-11-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,641
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Using Micro-air Easystart 366 for A/C

Back in 2016 I installed an EasyStart 366 board from Micro-air to allow me to run my Brisk-aire (?) A/C in my 1993 Bigfoot 17CB from my EU2000i Honda Generator, which had been modified for propane....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-22-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,788
Posted By Michael Pupeza
IF, and only IF, your battery is sitting in a...

IF, and only IF, your battery is sitting in a leakproof plastic battery box would I ever consider leaving it out for the winter, even if you make sure it's topped up with a charge from a 'smart'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,268
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Picture of Antenna System on Bigfoot

Here's a picture taken at ARRL Field Day 2023 of our Ham Radio Antenna setup (partial), showing the Truck Box for storing the Genny, the telescoping 25' pole and the Screwdriver antenna and mount....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,268
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Antenna mounts on FG trailer.

On my Bigfoot 17, I have mounted an aluminum truck box on the rear bumper, for storing the Honda E2000i Genny,. Into the side of that I installed 2 U-bolts holding a telescoping aluminum 25' mast...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-26-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Fold Down Table assembly

In my Bigfoot 17, I replaced the 2 posts that allowed the table to drop to fill in the bed.
I used this mechanism, which worked perfectly.
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-14-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Help me with Lithium questions.

My 93 Bigfoot 17 is now using 2 size 27 marine type AGM batteries. I use a Xantrex Link 20 for battery monitoring and a Progressive Dynamics PD9260 (with Charge Wizard) converter / charger. This has...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Bigfoot VIN

In my 1993 B17CB, the VIN is on a metallic sticker on the driver side just below the side window, a molded number plate to the left of the entrance door, and on the info sheet stuck to the inside...
Forum: General Chat 12-20-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,485
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Boondocking Toilet

I noticed that no-one has been pushing the standard or smaller Porta Potty. Over the years I have had, and used several types and sizes and found them to be totally adequate, compact, easy to dump,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-07-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Might be bad connection - corrosion HERE!

In my 93 17 CB, under the front driver side seat, near the front, ahead of the water heater, there is a bolt head with a big washer in the floor. For some reason, this appeared to be some kind of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Dometic dual fuel refrigerator

My 1993 Dometic Fridge was quitting now and then way back, and I, also, bought a domestic replacement board (A Dinosaur Micro P711 which was close to $100, not the $286 now) and that worked for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-26-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,867
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Replacement cooling unit.

An Amish replacement cooling unit is $535 from < https://rvcoolingunit.com/Search.aspx?k=RM2454 > plus some shipping.
Over 5 years ago I used them to ship a unit to me here in Canada which I was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,752
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Hott Rod heater install.

The Hott Rod is a single rod about 5-6" long and probably around 3/8" dia. (Going from memory since BF is under over a foot of snow) and is rated at around 600-700 Watts. Heating 6 gal of water from...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,752
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Hot Rodd heater install.

I installed one in my 93 Bigfoot 17 about 10 years ago and it has worked fine. It takes about 3 hours or so and 'can' be used with the propane on for FAST hot water. I sure didn't have to pay $150...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,852
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Ladder for Bigfoot B19 info found!

Deb;
Good News! If you go to the Manufacturers Section on this Forum and download the Bigfoot-CS_Manual, you will find the exact info for installing a ladder and/or roof railing on the B19 on page...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,852
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Ladder for Bigfoot?

Deb;
The manuals that I got for my Bigfoot B17 CB show the exact locations where the reinforcing wooden structures are, under the fiberglass at the rear of the unit for ladders or accessories. I'm...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-03-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,048
Posted By Michael Pupeza
1988 Magnetek 6300 converter probably needs replacing!

Evelyn,
My 1993 had the above converter and when I did a close visual check of it -I was surprised it hadn't caught fire. The power transformer is screwed directly to the vinyl floor and was very...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-12-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,025
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Weight of 1993 Bigfoot 17CB

My 1993 17CB unit weighed out at just under the 3450 lb total mark before some mods. This unit had lots of add ons, such as roof AC, welded on B&L corner crank supports, stove with oven, and some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Mystery Switch.

It is probably for the front outside light below the window to illuminate the hitch area, just above the propane tanks.
Mike .....>
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-21-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,824
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Using Honda EU2000i on Propane with 13.5 KBTU Briskaire

David and Nancy
I was one of the early installers of the Microair Easy-Start for my Briskaire 13.5 KBTU AC running off my Propane Modified older Honda EU2000i Generator. There are several long...
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,007
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Be Aware - These don't like the Cold.

I like these butane stoves and I have 2 of them.
However, I have been camping when temps dropped to the close to freezing and the stoves became unusable. I understand that some Butane fuel cylinders...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-29-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By Michael Pupeza
FIX the front latches!

On my 93 17CB I had one good and one bad latch that the PO had drilled a hole in and used a pin to hold closed. My mechanic friend (Tool and Die Maker) took it and fixed it good as new. Apparently,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Shower head!

I use the EcoCamel Jetstorm shower head with the shut off button.
Makes a BIG difference. There is a YouTube video.
Mike .....>
Forum: General Chat 08-06-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Question?????????

You might not get many replies without mentioning the subject>
Mike .....>
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By Michael Pupeza
1993 17CB Bigfoot

It's a brother (or sister??) to mine. Nice machine.
You will enjoy it but rear bed setup is too small for two of us now. It seemed fine till this year. Getting older is a pain - literally!
Mike...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,273
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Propane conversion on Honda works great.

The Honda runs fine on Propane. My US Carburetion kit from 8 years ago required drilling a hole in the carburetor, thus making it a single fuel unit but was installed totally inside the cover. Only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,691
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Re-Ignitor for Dometic Fridge.

Stefan;
Contact Dinosaur Electronics RV Parts:
https://www.dinosaurelectronics.com/index.htm> and see if they can help you.
I've used their replacement Micro P-711 board on my RM2607 fridge and it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,935
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Just replace the cooling unit!

Paige;
You may want to just replace the cooling unit!
I have the same model and ordered up an Amish replacement cooler unit.
<https://www.rvfridgehouse.com/CUPricing.htm> (Not the Amish unit)
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-06-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,500
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Fridge performance - GREAT!

Zach,
I have a 1993 Dometic 2607 fridge with the freezer door above the main fridge door. It's a nice size as frozen pizzas will fit in the freezer and lots of room in the fridge portion. It now...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-25-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,437
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Misinformation - too much around!

I have been using Dexter 10" Nev-R-Adjust Brakes for my 3500 Bigfoot 17 for the last 4 years and I would NOT go back to manual adjust. They work with normal forward travel and NO special procedures...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,831
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Bargeman LED replacements.

My 1993 Bigfoot 17CB had Bargeman rear tail lights and I was able to find the exact LED replacements. Same screw holes and all. They are brighter and replace the corroded cracked ones I had. Good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,390
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Honda EU2000i WILL run a 13.5K BTU AC - but needs help!

Dick;
As you said, this subject has been discussed MUCHLY!
The solution is to install a Micro-Air board in the AC. Read the following threads:...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,022
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Weld them on - a few extra bucks!

I've had the BAL jacks, as shown in one of the previous pictures, for about 7 years and they are a treat. While not advertised as such, I'm sure they would hold up the trailer off the wheels if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-05-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,595
Posted By Michael Pupeza
I received and installed the EasyStart!

Bob:
Yes, I got it, installed it, and it works with my propane adapted Honda EU2000i Genny. I'll attach a few pictures, if I can, on how it went together.
My costs, in CDN Dollars were more than...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-29-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,595
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Micro-Air EasyStart

I've just ordered the EasyStart 366 for my Propane powered Honda EU2000i and my Dometic BriskAire 13.5k BTU rooftop A/C.
The 366 is the board only for a much lower price ($146 + SH) and does the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-03-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,924
Posted By Michael Pupeza
"Best" Cat harness?

I am totally happy with the simple Figure 8 Cat Harnesses!
Google it under that name and you'll see many suppliers. I have only seen any of my cats get out of it IF they get caught up and then can...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-28-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,507
Posted By Michael Pupeza
List of mods for a 1993 Bigfoot 17CB!

Rather than a bunch of pictures, I'll list a lot of my 'convenience' mods
Replaced junk Magnatek 6335 Converter with Progressive Dynamics PD9260.
Installed Charging Monitor pendant for above....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-28-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,731
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Installed Microwave Oven in Bigfoot 17CB

If you do a search for, "Installed Microwave Oven in Bigfoot 17CB" in this forum, under my name, you can get an idea how I did it in my Bigfoot.
As mentioned, make sure that the fastenings connect...
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Again - Venting for TRUE AGMs

Not to beat this to death, but NOT ALL manufacturers require outside venting for their AGMs.
<https://www.carquestprofessionals.com/batteries/faq_myths.html#9>...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,642
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Do True AGM Batteries need venting?

No!
The information that I read from the major manufacturers say that they can be placed in any direction, even upside down, and require no venting.
I just replaced 2 size 27 True AGM batteries...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,984
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Bigfoot Rock Guard Latch.

Many Machinists - Tool and Die makers would find this a simple job of a few minutes to repair. Luckily I had a local friend, but, before knowing this, I had drilled a small hole through the sleeve...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Great electrical system!

Franswa;
You did a fine job. While I have updated the POS Magnetek Converter to a Progressive Dynamics and have installed a 2nd battery under the same berth and have a Xantrex Link 20 Monitor, It is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,515
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Problem with fridge.

Zach;
I have a 93 B17CB and the fridge works great. The separate upper freezer section keeps frozen food rock hard and the lower fridge is cold with, sometimes, frozen drops of water on the rear...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,798
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Replacement Awning Fabric.

It's really a simple do-it-yourself job, but 2 persons. When you order the fabric, it'll come with instructions. The only problem we had was that the number of turns to preload the internal spring...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 04-04-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,179
Posted By Michael Pupeza
GSI Camping Pressure Cooker

Mitzi:
I still have and have used my camping GSI Hard Anodized 3.3L Pressure Cooker for a bunch of years and also am a real fan....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-27-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,947
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Beefing up a Honda Odyssey suspension.

I used to pull my 3500 lb Bigfoot 17CB with my 2004 Odyssey. I had installed coolers for the transmission and the power steering. I also installed Airlift 1000 airbags in the rear coil springs. They...
Forum: General Chat 01-27-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,563
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Mosquito repellents.

The new Avon Skin So Soft with Picaridin is sold as a repellent in USA. I'm not sure that all of that product contains it. The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends Picaridin as this quote from...
Forum: General Chat 01-03-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,598
Posted By Michael Pupeza
Where do you shave?

Lately, in my 70s, I discovered (relearned) the advantages of shaving with a simple double edged butterfly safety razor, brush and soap cup. It is simple, effective, cheap, fast and has a nostalgic...
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