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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jim Sinor
I have scoured the internet looking for someone...

I have scoured the internet looking for someone with an identical problem with no success. The mfg, DuoTherm, was no help either. Tomorrow I'll get out the multi-meter and start exploring.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jim Sinor
No ice on the inside coil. Still puzzled as...

No ice on the inside coil.
Still puzzled as to why it shuts down prematurely.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jim Sinor
I'm not sure that the unit is freezing up. I...

I'm not sure that the unit is freezing up. I will check tomorrow for sure by climbing up and removing the shroud. With the inside cover (air box) removed, I cannot see any sign of freezing. That...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jim Sinor
The trailer is an '08. Prior owner was from Ohio...

The trailer is an '08. Prior owner was from Ohio and said he never used the unit. He did say it was serviced last year.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Jim Sinor
DuoTherm A/c woes

I have a 25 ft Bigfoot TT. It has an 11,000 BTU Duo Therm A/C. My problem is that the ac cuts off prematurely. It only wants to cool the trailer about 10 deg from the outside temp. When it shuts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,041
Posted By Jim Sinor
I was led to believe that AGM batteries can be...

I was led to believe that AGM batteries can be recharged many more cycles than a conventional battery. Also that they can be discharged to a lower level with no harm done than a conventional lead...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,041
Posted By Jim Sinor
Optima AGM batteries...Which one?

Which Optima AGM battery would work best, blue top or yellow top? I realize that each type comes with different amp hours depending on how much one wishes to spend. That being said which one would...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Jim Sinor
Lights are fixed now!

I found the problem. Only one wire going to the switch did not make any sense. I made a hook from a piece of strong wire and fished around in the cavity. I finally found the loose wire. It was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Jim Sinor
The lights are in metal fixtures. Hockey puck...

The lights are in metal fixtures. Hockey puck style with metal rings. I should be able to see if there is 'juice' to the switch. I'm sure that these are 12V as they used to work with only the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Jim Sinor
Halogen lights not working

I have a Bigfoot 25B21FB. It has 3 halogen lights over the 'kitchen/sink' area. They have quit working. I figured out how to remove/check the bulbs on these 'puck' style lights. The bulbs are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-21-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,885
Posted By Jim Sinor
I forgot to mention that when towing the 21 ft...

I forgot to mention that when towing the 21 ft Bigfoot, a weight distribution hitch and anti-sway is critical.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-21-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,885
Posted By Jim Sinor
I own a 2005 Bigfoot 21 ft front bed trailer. I...

I own a 2005 Bigfoot 21 ft front bed trailer. I tow it with a 2000 Toyota tundra 4.7 L. I have had no problems towing. I even venture thru the mountains of Montana and Idaho.
The optium tow speed...
Forum: General Chat 12-18-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jim Sinor
Yes I am retired. I only have one dog. He's a...

Yes I am retired. I only have one dog. He's a Ryman type English Setter. Some of the guys I meet up north run 7 or as many as 10 dogs. All I need is one. By the time he is tired and worn down,...
Forum: General Chat 12-10-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jim Sinor
Not my post, I think you are referring to...

Not my post, I think you are referring to HerseyPA's post. He has the Casita / FUSO combination. He calls it the RoadHippo. Pretty cool rig.
I have a Bigfoot 21 which I quite like.
Forum: General Chat 12-09-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jim Sinor
We don't go as far west as Conrad. We start...

We don't go as far west as Conrad. We start around Plentywood in extreme northeast Montana. We hunt the highline one might say. We go west to Havre, then go to Western Idaho for a few weeks of...
Forum: General Chat 12-09-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Jim Sinor
Hunting is the main reason I bought my 21'...

Hunting is the main reason I bought my 21' Bigfoot. For the last two years, I leave Texas and drive to Montana. I meet some others there. We bird hunt across Montana from East to West. Then we...
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By Jim Sinor
I forgot to mention that the Thermacell has a...

I forgot to mention that the Thermacell has a little carry case accessory.
You can carry it with you with the shoulder strap. This thing is almost too good to be true.
Forum: General Chat 08-12-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By Jim Sinor
Has anyone tried the Thermacell device. One of...

Has anyone tried the Thermacell device. One of the guys I was hunting with last fall had one. It worked great on mosquitos. It has a small propane bottle and a pad with a chemical in it. When the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,711
Posted By Jim Sinor
Well, one should not undertake outdoor projects...

Well, one should not undertake outdoor projects when the temp exceeds 100 deg F.
Today it was 106 here.
I got the rod installed finally. Had to drill a 7/16 in hole for the toggle bolts. I then...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,711
Posted By Jim Sinor
I don't think 'no more nails' are sold here in...

I don't think 'no more nails' are sold here in the states. At least not here in Texas.
I did find this however.
'Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Construction Adhesive' Looks promising.
Seems to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,711
Posted By Jim Sinor
Is 'no more nails' a brand name of an adhesive?

Is 'no more nails' a brand name of an adhesive?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,711
Posted By Jim Sinor
Thanks. Could you be a little more specific on...

Thanks. Could you be a little more specific on the brand of adhesive?
'Liquid nails' or something else? Do you tape things in place until the adhesive sets?
Any prep work like sanding to roughen...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,711
Posted By Jim Sinor
Tried using standard molly type fasteners will no...

Tried using standard molly type fasteners will no luck. Can't get it to 'bite' into the fiberglass shower stall. Therefore they won't 'expand' behind the shower wall.
I bought some standard...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,712
Posted By Jim Sinor
Is anyone old enough to remember a comic strip...

Is anyone old enough to remember a comic strip called "Humphrey'?
Seems Humphrey got about in a similar rig that he made himself.
As Humphrey was as big as his domicle, I always wondered how he...
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