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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,227
Posted By Daryl R
That is a thought, I have no experience with the...

That is a thought, I have no experience with the stuff, but have noticed a few people here have used it. What comes to mind is a Boler that someone sprayed the whole trailer with, but am not sure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,227
Posted By Daryl R
Good point, and Thanks. I think I will try a...

Good point, and Thanks. I think I will try a small section and see what the damage is like. Spot patching is likely a lot easier, I not sure how well I can fair them out is the only thing. The shell...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,227
Posted By Daryl R
Repairing hail damage to the roof

My Bigfoot had hail damage to the roof, so lots of bruising and spider cracks to the gelcoat. The previous owner patched all the spots with some roof patching material. I have sanded it out in a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-04-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,321
Posted By Daryl R
After taking mine apart to fix the ceiling I got...

After taking mine apart to fix the ceiling I got fairly good idea of what they were doing, in the construction, of the trailers. I know they made improvements in later models, but in mine I wouldn't...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-04-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,321
Posted By Daryl R
The 1x3 is right where the wall is presently...

The 1x3 is right where the wall is presently screwed into the ceiling it is taped flush into the foam and the 1/8" ceiling is glued to the wood/foam. It is a backing block so works well with the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-03-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,321
Posted By Daryl R
I'm not sure how much lighter it will be or...

I'm not sure how much lighter it will be or stronger, the top flange is only going to be attached to 1/8" ply you might catch the 1" x 3" under the ply but I think you will miss it.

The original...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-02-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,321
Posted By Daryl R
I think there a couple advantages to leaving the...

I think there a couple advantages to leaving the little wall in place. One roof support, and two keeps the trailer a bit more rigid around the door (stops the wall from sagging out). As for painting...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-18-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Posted By Daryl R
We love the layout, I just didn’t want you to...

We love the layout, I just didn’t want you to miss the problems if there are any. I hope it works out well, they are great trailers.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-17-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Posted By Daryl R
I'd say that is far more than a caulking problem,...

I'd say that is far more than a caulking problem, I have the same trailer, a bit older, the in the roof the pictures is most likely delaminated. So check the roof buy pushing up on it. If it is just...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-14-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
Well the work is progressing Slowly, we have had...

Well the work is progressing Slowly, we have had the wettest spring on record and I believe it has rained every day. Today I hope to replace the center ceiling panel and the ceiling will be done....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
Well I finally got got in to the trailer today to...

Well I finally got got in to the trailer today to do some more removal. I have been busy and we are having an incredible amount of rain. Today I finished removing the cabinets and bulkheads. You get...
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,278
Posted By Daryl R
I wouldn't even consider drafting behind any...

I wouldn't even consider drafting behind any vehicle, case in point was Friday evening. I was passed by a Big truck and just as it passed me it either blew off a large section of its recapped tire,...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 06-03-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,604
Posted By Daryl R
I don't know much about this but I checked the...

I don't know much about this but I checked the website and there is on within feet of my door and a dozen within a few blocks. looks like a history buff is setting a few as they write the history of...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 06-02-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By Daryl R
Wow: neat to find more blacksmiths with fgrv's, I...

Wow: neat to find more blacksmiths with fgrv's, I think there will be a number at ABANA in Memphis. I wish I could go but this is my busy season. I hopefully will have my trailer back together for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-25-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
Donna I missed your edit Thanks

Donna I missed your edit Thanks
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-25-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
Dave I think you are right, I will wear a...

Dave I think you are right, I will wear a respirator for sure. This is not going to be a job I look forward to

Donna it is the pink contact cement I want to get rid of, I'm testing a couple...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-25-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
The removal for the pink contact on the ceiling...

The removal for the pink contact on the ceiling is looking like a MAJOR PROBLEM, every remover seems to lacquer thinner or acetone based. The fumes are going to be scary. I do have two 450 cfm fans...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-25-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,936
Posted By Daryl R
Yesterday I started the dismantling of the...

Yesterday I started the dismantling of the trailer, I knew when I bought it that I had major work and paid accordingly. The roof is delaminated and had hail damage. My trailer is an early model...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-15-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,992
Posted By Daryl R
I worked on the trailer today, the fantastik...

I worked on the trailer today, the fantastik worked well, although it also removes some of the chalking on the gel-coat. Wear rubber gloves, I didn't and it was a mistake. My hands started to burn...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-15-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,992
Posted By Daryl R
Thanks Donna I will buy a couple more bottles...

Thanks Donna
I will buy a couple more bottles and go to it.

Daryl
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-15-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,992
Posted By Daryl R
I have a few things growing on the trailer and...

I have a few things growing on the trailer and some black marks that almost look like mildew. I sprayed with Fantastik OxyPower and it cleaned the area better than anything I have tried so far. I got...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 05-06-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,735
Posted By Daryl R
Mike some very nice work. I've started to collect...

Mike some very nice work. I've started to collect a bit wood turning, I'm amazed at what you guys can do. If you ever get a chance take a class with Mike Hosaluk don't pass it up. He is a local guy,...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 04-23-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By Daryl R
Thanks for the kind comments, Iguess...

Thanks for the kind comments, Iguess blacksmithing is mainly working iron/steel so maybe what I do is forging, hammering things into shape. I like to work steel, copper and bronze. Sometimes I add...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 04-22-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By Daryl R
I haven't figured out spell check and editing

I haven't figured out spell check and editing
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 04-22-2010, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By Daryl R
Thanks for the kind words, I'm hoping I can...

Thanks for the kind words, I'm hoping I can retire when I'm 85. following are made of copper the bases are wood except for the one with the fish which is steel base made by a frind, a collaboration...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 04-21-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By Daryl R
I'm not sure if I can call it a hobby, as this is...

I'm not sure if I can call it a hobby, as this is my life, but I forge metal. The picture is of a pea pod a friend and I forged a few years ago, it is about 39" high; the pod is forged from 6"...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-29-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,750
Posted By Daryl R
I have a similar problem with my Bigfoot, it...

I have a similar problem with my Bigfoot, it appears that water leaked in around the roof vent and traveled between the outer fibreglass skin and the foam until it reached the light over the table...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-13-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,340
Posted By Daryl R
There is a Bigfoot on Saskatoon Kijiji...

There is a Bigfoot on
Saskatoon Kijiji (https://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-campers-trailers-travel-trailers-campers-Bigfoot-Camper-Fiberglass-W0QQAdIdZ179411633)
Forum: Classified Archives 12-14-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,822
Posted By Daryl R
Should mention if you click the bid on items, all...

Should mention if you click the bid on items, all branches, and search it will be the 10th from the bottom of the page
Forum: Classified Archives 12-14-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,822
Posted By Daryl R
I feel sorry for the owners that had this happen....

I feel sorry for the owners that had this happen. The trailer is up for bid at SGI in Saskatoon on Bids close Wednesday, no Minimum on bid. I'm not sure if there is anything usable or not....
Forum: General Chat 12-13-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,318
Posted By Daryl R
Well down the road from Rick kl by a couple...

Well down the road from Rick kl by a couple hundred miles. And it has warmed up
it is -30ºC ~ -22ºF, windchill of -41ºC ~ -42ºF

I decided to do Christmas Cards and realized I was mentioning...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-02-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,122
Posted By Daryl R
Something I have never tried but this topic...

Something I have never tried but this topic brought it to mind. When I was a young kid I worked on my uncles farm. He would wrap my water bottle with a wet gunney sack before I got on the tractor,...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-29-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,641
Posted By Daryl R
I don't follow football, but it would of been...

I don't follow football, but it would of been nice if the Riders had won. There are a lot of sad souls in the Saskatchewan tonight, but there is always next year.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-23-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,477
Posted By Daryl R
Keith, I enjoy hammer-ins, it won't likely be to...

Keith, I enjoy hammer-ins, it won't likely be to long before we see more FGRVs at them, I had been looking for a trailer for some time when I saw another blacksmiths Bigfoot at a conference and ...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-23-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,477
Posted By Daryl R
Hey Keith another blacksmith. Great! I think...

Hey Keith another blacksmith. Great! I think there are a few blacksmiths that are members of this site.

I have never seen an anvil shoot in person, but when I mentioned it to my wife. Her...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-08-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,240
Posted By Daryl R
Tim, I should reread before I post, you...

Tim,

I should reread before I post, you did say it got worse before you fixed it. The other thing I noticed was that the plywood had delaminated as well. The delaminating of the ply would be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,240
Posted By Daryl R
Thanks Tim! I got through a few other...

Thanks Tim!

I got through a few other posts last night, and have been thinking about it all day. The trailer most likely could use the roof repair the front third at least. This would require...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,240
Posted By Daryl R
This is my first post; let's hope I don't mess it...

This is my first post; let's hope I don't mess it up too badly.

I bought a 17' Bigfoot yesterday, the owners who were not the original owners, said it was a 1978, but when I went to register...
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