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Michael Collins
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06-13-2019, 09:51 AM
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Anyone try to fish wires in an pre 1988 bigfoot trailer ceiling?
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Michael Collins
Here's an update. To those of you with a 17...
Here's an update. To those of you with a 17 bigfoot, it was very easy to fish a line from the 14" ceiling opening rear passenger side of the hole, to the double light wiring above the gaucho couch. I...
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06-09-2019, 01:05 PM
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Anyone try to fish wires in an pre 1988 bigfoot trailer ceiling?
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Michael Collins
Thanks to all of you with your helpful posts. I'm...
Thanks to all of you with your helpful posts. I'm going to tackle this job soon with a fish tape.
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06-06-2019, 05:57 PM
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Anyone try to fish wires in an pre 1988 bigfoot trailer ceiling?
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Michael Collins
Anyone try to fish wires in an pre 1988 bigfoot trailer ceiling?
Hello again. My wife and I sold our boler 13 and picked up a 1988 bigfoot 17 a few years ago. My ceiling vent cracked so i went and bought a maxxfan deluxe and went to install it a few days ago. I...
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06-05-2016, 09:22 AM
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How to access under the faucets?
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Michael Collins
If it's like my 88 17', I removed the furnace and...
If it's like my 88 17', I removed the furnace and then the sink. Not hard to do. I replaced my sink basket gasket while I was in there.
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05-18-2016, 02:28 PM
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Bigfoot Front Awning latches
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Michael Collins
I could use one new pin as well. The previous...
I could use one new pin as well. The previous owner bent it trying to pry it. I also need to replace the wingnut tensioners. They are rusted and no longer work. Does anyone know how these work? There...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-13-2016, 11:22 PM
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2016 tacoma 4x4 to tow escape 5.0 TA ?
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Michael Collins
I have a 2008 4dr tacoma with the 4.0. They drink...
I have a 2008 4dr tacoma with the 4.0. They drink fuel when you tow. They are hard on fuel for a smaller truck. I love Toyotas and I've had many. We have a Bigfoot 17 that we will be towing this...
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03-31-2016, 09:42 AM
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Bigfoot B17 Reno phase 1 begins
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Michael Collins
Good luck with the reno. I have been working on...
Good luck with the reno. I have been working on our 88 17' trying to get it ready to use. One day I'd like to restore it. This will involve replacing the floor. Post some pics of your progress
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03-29-2016, 11:00 AM
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1988 Bigfoot B19 Replacement door window frame?
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks to all for sharing. I just discovered our...
Thanks to all for sharing. I just discovered our Bigfoot needs this door molding as well. I'm in Canada. Hope we can find it here.
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03-21-2016, 12:36 PM
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Bigfoot battery needed for boondocking
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Michael Collins
We have the same trailer and are going through...
We have the same trailer and are going through this situation right now. I'm cutting the old battery tray out and welding in 2 channels of angle iron on the top of the frame. I've purchased two 6...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-13-2016, 12:58 AM
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awesome door hold-back
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Michael Collins
Thx, I'll look into it Sent from my...
Thx, I'll look into it
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03-12-2016, 11:41 PM
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awesome door hold-back
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Michael Collins
That thing looks great. I'm hoping they will ship...
That thing looks great. I'm hoping they will ship to me in Canada.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-10-2016, 10:21 AM
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New 17' Bigfoot - Questions on axle
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Michael Collins
Haha that's pretty funny. I'm sure he was...
Haha that's pretty funny. I'm sure he was grateful.
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03-09-2016, 05:00 PM
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What is a good inexpensive awning for a 16' Scamp?
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Michael Collins
That looks very promising. I'd like to add one to...
That looks very promising. I'd like to add one to our Bigfoot 17. Anyone else use that? Sorry to hijack your thread
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03-09-2016, 02:15 PM
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Bigfoot 17 owners, what stabilizer jacks do you use?
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Michael Collins
Thanks guys, that's a huge help. We have 2 young...
Thanks guys, that's a huge help. We have 2 young kids and a dog, so I think we'll be stabilizing. I'll let you know how I make out.
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03-09-2016, 10:45 AM
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Bigfoot 17 owners, what stabilizer jacks do you use?
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks for the replies. Do any of you know where...
Thanks for the replies. Do any of you know where the mounting location holes on the rear of the Bal 026's? Like how far from the main frame 2 bolt position. I just want to see if I can make it work...
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03-08-2016, 01:52 PM
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Bigfoot 17 owners, what stabilizer jacks do you use?
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Michael Collins
Bigfoot 17 owners, what stabilizer jacks do you use?
I need to buy stabilizer jacks for our 88 Bigfoot 17. I was all set on buying the Bal 23026 light trailer stabilizers, but it looks like I'll have to weld a spacer onto a crossmember to make it flush...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-29-2016, 03:18 PM
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New 17' Bigfoot - Questions on axle
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks Zach, that's a big help. I'll reference...
Thanks Zach, that's a big help. I'll reference this post once I'm done all the plumbing repairs and let you know which way I go in terms of the axle.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-28-2016, 02:15 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Great idea! I'll see if I can mod that up also. ...
Great idea! I'll see if I can mod that up also.
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02-27-2016, 06:14 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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Posted By
Michael Collins
My original single step is pretty much garbage....
My original single step is pretty much garbage. I'm going to buy new rims and tires soon, and these will be 15". This should raise the trailer another .5".
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02-26-2016, 10:44 PM
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New 17' Bigfoot - Questions on axle
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Zach, could you list the specs of your axle, or...
Zach, could you list the specs of your axle, or if there's a number on it, share it? I might go this route in the future. My axle is below my springs right now. It sits up fairly high, but is pretty...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-25-2016, 10:12 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks Lee and Walt for the idea. Sent...
Thanks Lee and Walt for the idea.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-25-2016, 05:01 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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2,651
Posted By
Michael Collins
Well I crawled under the trailer today and there...
Well I crawled under the trailer today and there is no cutting involved to get double steps under the Bigfoot 17. The double steps hang an extra 2.5" lower than the single while stowed. This leaves...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-25-2016, 03:42 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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2,651
Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks for those links. I do indeed have the...
Thanks for those links. I do indeed have the Elkhart double step I just purchased, and my stock step is also an Elkhart single. For simplicity sake, the single would be a bolt on install. The double...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-24-2016, 09:17 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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2,651
Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I think I'm...
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I think I'm going to tackle this job. These double stairs are nice.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-23-2016, 09:58 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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2,651
Posted By
Michael Collins
I don't think I can. I'll take a better look at...
I don't think I can. I'll take a better look at it tomorrow. The double step is too deep to mount under where the old steps were. I thought about cutting a bit of it away, and then I thought I'll...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-23-2016, 03:42 PM
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Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
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2,651
Posted By
Michael Collins
Need help finding a folding stair for Bigfoot 17
Hello again. We have an old 1988 Bigfoot 17 that we bought fairly cheap knowing that it needed some work. My latest project is the stairs. They are bent and severely rusted. I bought a double 20"...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-21-2015, 11:30 AM
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Winter Boler Towing
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Wash the underside well to get the salt off of...
Wash the underside well to get the salt off of the frame. Protect that gem
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-20-2015, 03:50 PM
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Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
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3,141
Posted By
Michael Collins
That's perfect. Thanks Tim. Sent from my...
That's perfect. Thanks Tim.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-19-2015, 11:57 AM
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Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Ok I'll look at that too. The seam on my window...
Ok I'll look at that too. The seam on my window is at the bottom. I'll re-caulk that and see how it goes. You're talking about the 1/2-3/4" metal seem where it joins to make one piece, correct? If so...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-18-2015, 09:00 PM
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Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
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3,141
Posted By
Michael Collins
Ok I'll try that. Thanks Walt. Sent from...
Ok I'll try that. Thanks Walt.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-18-2015, 01:12 PM
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Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
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3,141
Posted By
Michael Collins
Walt, did you remove the rubber glass surround...
Walt, did you remove the rubber glass surround and clean and seal under the rubber glazing bead/seal? All of the channels on my window from the interior are clean. I was just worried that if I seal...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-17-2015, 11:05 AM
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Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
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3,141
Posted By
Michael Collins
Leaking non sliding window on Bigfoot 17
Hello again. I've almost got all of the leaks fixed in our 1988 Bigfoot 17. I noticed the rear window, which is a non sliding solid window, weeps water at the bottom. I believe it's running down the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-07-2015, 10:47 AM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Keith, I think I got my leak fixed. I used the...
Keith, I think I got my leak fixed. I used the 1/2" closed cell waterproof insulation tape around the whole inside perimeter of the removable fridge access.
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10-04-2015, 07:34 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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4,669
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Michael Collins
Have a safe trip when you travel north. Thx again...
Have a safe trip when you travel north. Thx again for all the help Bob
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10-04-2015, 02:06 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Posted By
Michael Collins
Bob those weren't the owners of our Bigfoot. Our...
Bob those weren't the owners of our Bigfoot. Our Bigfoot lived in Bamfield on the island, where it saw plenty of years of salt water air, which gave it a unique color on all the metal. I purchased it...
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10-04-2015, 01:24 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Posted By
Michael Collins
No it was in Summerland. Acted fast and picked it...
No it was in Summerland. Acted fast and picked it up for $1000. Price reflects the work needed. If you're ever around the Loops, let me know.
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10-04-2015, 10:32 AM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Posted By
Michael Collins
I'm in BC, Kamloops to be exact. Thanks to all of...
I'm in BC, Kamloops to be exact. Thanks to all of you for the kind words and help.
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10-03-2015, 06:51 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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4,669
Posted By
Michael Collins
Thanks Mikell. I'll be looking poking for that. I...
Thanks Mikell. I'll be looking poking for that. I plan to install the weatherstripping under the inside top portion of the removable door. Hopefully this will cure my leak. The 3" closest to the edge...
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10-03-2015, 03:48 PM
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Just purchased a 13' Bolar!
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Michael Collins
The roofs aren't very strong on bolers. We had...
The roofs aren't very strong on bolers. We had one for a while. They sag naturally over time with nothing on them. If you want to throw an AC heater unit up top, I think you better ensure you have...
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10-02-2015, 08:55 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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4,669
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Michael Collins
Thanks for the link. I was thinking about going...
Thanks for the link. I was thinking about going that route. I'm in Canada though. I'll see if I can find it locally or order.
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10-02-2015, 06:30 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Michael Collins
Thanks for the advice. I'll do the foam...
Thanks for the advice. I'll do the foam weatherstripping. I don't think that will cure my leak though. It's running in the top of the removable door where it mates to the casing for the door.
...
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10-02-2015, 05:47 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Michael Collins
Here's a couple of pics I took from inside the...
Here's a couple of pics I took from inside the fridge cabinet looking up toward the upper fridge vent.
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10-02-2015, 05:45 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Michael Collins
I think I found the main problem. I was just out...
I think I found the main problem. I was just out again looking at the fridge. The water appears to be running down the upper fridge vent and right over the aluminum casing for the lower vent. From...
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10-02-2015, 04:49 PM
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I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
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Michael Collins
I have a leak in my Bigfoot 17, need advice
Hello again. We bought our 88 Bigfoot 2 months ago. It sat for 14 years. We got it very cheap and new it needed some work, and here I am. The floor in the drivers side front has a 10" section that...
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10-01-2015, 11:25 PM
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silicone sealer
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Michael Collins
I just used sika flex sealant on my Bigfoot. A...
I just used sika flex sealant on my Bigfoot. A friend at work who was a previous RV Tech recommended it. I used a very small bead.
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10-01-2015, 11:11 PM
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Replacing 9" roof vent in Bigfoot 17
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Michael Collins
Job was super simple. I re-used the stock...
Job was super simple. I re-used the stock aluminum inside trim because the new plastic trim wasn't deep enough to cover the 1.5 of wood and insulation. Vent came out fine. I replaced the old screws...
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09-27-2015, 07:47 PM
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Bigfoot 17CB batteries moved....
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Michael Collins
How do you guys and gals figure AGM into the...
How do you guys and gals figure AGM into the picture. I understand that they are maintenance free and provide long life if they are charged correctly. I'm looking at the group 31 northstar AGM for...
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09-26-2015, 02:00 PM
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Replacing 9" roof vent in Bigfoot 17
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Michael Collins
Thanks Gilles. Sent from my iPhone using...
Thanks Gilles.
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09-26-2015, 11:28 AM
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Replacing 9" roof vent in Bigfoot 17
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4,068
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Michael Collins
Gilles, I tried your link with no success. I took...
Gilles, I tried your link with no success. I took off the aluminum trim from inside the bathroom and found a 1.5" piece of wood surrounding the vent. There is a lot of meat for the screws to bight...
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09-25-2015, 06:11 PM
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How to enter side locker door bigfoot 17 without key
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1,724
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Michael Collins
Locksmiths aren't cheap where I'm from. I'll try...
Locksmiths aren't cheap where I'm from. I'll try the rv shop where I've been frequently visiting to repair my old Bigfoot. Thanks Bob
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