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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks for these ideas! I think I will take them...

Thanks for these ideas! I think I will take them down and maybe paint them to match the ceiling. Covering with fabric is another good idea. Velcro would be a great solution, but I don't know if...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Bigfoot ceiling "conduit"

Hi all, we have a late 1980s Bigfoot 5th wheel, looking to fix it up a little. Around the ceiling in the "bedroom" is a 6" strip of wood at an angle between the ceiling and the wall. Over time, these...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-21-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,270
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
We aren't full time so haven't taken plants on...

We aren't full time so haven't taken plants on the road but I definitely have plans to do so. A gal named Robin has a YouTube channel called "Creativity RV" and she has more than one video about how...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-10-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,511
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Our 1980s Bigfoot 5th wheel has a full-sized...

Our 1980s Bigfoot 5th wheel has a full-sized (60"x80") queen size mattress with several inches at the foot to spare. It's also pretty roomy as far as head-height goes inside. You'd have to duck to go...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,364
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Yep, not a bad idea. We weren't planning on...

Yep, not a bad idea. We weren't planning on having to use it much (whereas we use the annually-serviced furnace in our house a solid four months out of the year) so we weren't focused on it when we...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,364
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
I saw Slim's review and thought it was helpful....

I saw Slim's review and thought it was helpful. The all-in-one set up definitely isn't my preference although I can imagine some scenarios where it would be helpful/useful.

Keeping the heater on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,364
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
I wondered about the moisture re: a possible leak...

I wondered about the moisture re: a possible leak but I don't think that's what was going on. It could have been that it was pretty rainy while we were doing this and maybe we didn't have it up high...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,364
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Yes, they ARE very popular with the van living...

Yes, they ARE very popular with the van living crowd. Some of those vans run on diesel so it's a win-win.

There are solutions to the clicking pump; namely, both the pump and the hard nylon fuel...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,364
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
As others pointed out this summer, I'm arriving a...

As others pointed out this summer, I'm arriving a little late to this thread. I'd also LOVE an update.

And for anyone thinking of doing this mod to their RV, I'd love to hear your thoughts too!
...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Can someone please explain to me the different...

Can someone please explain to me the different types of things used to bring fiberglass to life? I was thinking of buying a set of Meguiar's for restoring fiberglass that has #49 oxidation remover,...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,473
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Our little Scamp was named after a Firefly-class...

Our little Scamp was named after a Firefly-class vessel, a very small transport ship, Serenity. Our current one is named Lucinda after the equally loveable Lucinda Williams.

We also name our cars...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,740
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Katie, can't wait to hear how the marine system...

Katie, can't wait to hear how the marine system works on your Scamp. We used to do our 16' Scamp with the Zep floor wax annually and it worked, but it was a lot of work. Now we have a Bigfoot 5th...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-15-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,072
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
I don't know about painting the fiberglass inside...

I don't know about painting the fiberglass inside -- I like how it looks and if it was dingy, I'd probably lean towards trying to fix it like fiberglass.

HOWEVER, if you're going to paint it, I'd...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-25-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,589
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
By the number of responses you've gotten, it's...

By the number of responses you've gotten, it's obviously a matter of opinion, but I will put in our 2 cents anyways.

Our Scamp didn't have an awning and we always wanted one. We usually don't move...
Forum: General Chat 03-25-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,505
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
We live in Salt Lake and I'll tell you that FGRVs...

We live in Salt Lake and I'll tell you that FGRVs are in HIGH demand here and always have been. I'm not sure if it's all the climbers/outdoors people who are moving out of tents because of young...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-10-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Those are all great points! It'd be nice to have...

Those are all great points! It'd be nice to have one less thing to store while in transit, but those benefits could easily outweigh a small amount of hassle. Thanks!
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-10-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Great, thanks for the tip!

Great, thanks for the tip!
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-10-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks for the cutting board idea! I had looked...

Thanks for the cutting board idea! I had looked at this but only briefly since the trailer is in storage (I can't make any measurements). I figured I'd give the forum a go in the meantime.

Thanks...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-10-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Bigfoot Stove Cover

Our 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel is awesome but it's missing the 4 burner stove cover. The ones I've seen are metal and have a hinge so they fold in half, away from the stove. If you have one on a stove...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-12-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,720
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Not much to add by way of the towing except that...

Not much to add by way of the towing except that we like to feel like our trailer "isn't back there". I've never towed anything with a 4 cyl so take all of what follows with a large grain of salt.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-04-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,413
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
We bought some really expensive ones for our...

We bought some really expensive ones for our tundra years ago but couldn't get then to fit so sent them back. We got a new truck when we got our bigfoot and inherited one extension that was...
Forum: General Chat 12-04-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,470
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Not to beat a dead horse about the fire starters...

Not to beat a dead horse about the fire starters but, for what it's worth, if you WANT to make them, you can do it very easily out of wax (saved from candles), dryer lint (saved from dryer), and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
I'll try to get up there tonight to take photos....

I'll try to get up there tonight to take photos. Thanks!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks for everyone's replies. I looked...

Thanks for everyone's replies.

I looked through the documents I have and there's nothing about the antenna. As Jack L said, it is definitely for a television antenna for television and similar to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Ahhhh... that could be. I'll take a closer look...

Ahhhh... that could be. I'll take a closer look at the paperwork I have and see if it matches what's in the trailer. Thanks!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,921
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Also worth noting is that the awning came off in...

Also worth noting is that the awning came off in a wind storm between Canada and the US so we need to do something to replace it. You can see the awning in the attached photo and might notice it's...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,921
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Here are a few photos. We need to take some newer...

Here are a few photos. We need to take some newer ones, but this is what she looked like when we got her.

We've only done a couple things:
1. We removed the table (and put it in storage) and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Wow! I can't tell you how impressed I am!! It...

Wow! I can't tell you how impressed I am!! It might take longer than you planned -- what doesn't? -- but when you're finished, you'll have an amazing trailer. Keep up the good work and your spirits...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,921
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
I missed this ages ago, but we are relatively new...

I missed this ages ago, but we are relatively new owners of a Bigfoot 5th Wheel. She's a 1988 tandem axle and we love her! Like you, we'd like a straight kitchen but we're too chicken to tackle that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Wow! You guys are way more brave than we are, but...

Wow! You guys are way more brave than we are, but that's awesome! We have the L-shaped kitchen too and I'd love to change it to a straight one. Do you have any pictures of what you did? Do you think...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-13-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Antenna broken?

Hi all,

We've been enjoying our Bigfoot 5th Wheel recently and one thing that's been bugging me is the antenna handle inside. You can see in the photos that the handle hangs down. This is how it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 27,111
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
How's the A/C?

Hey Bill & Laura! Happy camping season! So glad to see you working on Gladys again and the windows are a great idea.

Say, we're looking at finding the smallest A/C we can to fit in the window and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-09-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Like Bill & Laura, we're pulling our '89 Bigfoot...

Like Bill & Laura, we're pulling our '89 Bigfoot 5er with the rail mount Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch. We use the rails that the truck's previous owner had installed. Have to say -- it's a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Glenn, that makes perfect sense. The folks I've...

Glenn, that makes perfect sense. The folks I've talked to live near me and we are in the land of hard water. Good to know!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Spongelander: yes! I had heard I should use...

Spongelander: yes! I had heard I should use vinegar to help break up the sediment. Thanks for the reminder.

Glenn: as Ed mentioned, only certain types of water heaters -- generally Suburbans...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Paul O, I think your experience is pretty...

Paul O, I think your experience is pretty standard. Our issue is that our trailer (and probably our water heater) is over 30 years old. There's potentially a LOT of sediment buildup in there. In...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks for the info Raspy! I'll go get something...

Thanks for the info Raspy! I'll go get something this week. I feel so lucky to have this forum; I'm not even close to a plumber and not an experienced DIYer, so this is just the type of information I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks again. I'll be sure to find one that is...

Thanks again. I'll be sure to find one that is specifically made out of nylon, not plastic. I'll also check my local plumbing store because they seem to always have the thing I need. Thanks!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
So, what type of plug do most people use? What...

So, what type of plug do most people use? What are the pros and cons? Should I do a brass Camco plug, a nylon Camco plug, or should I try a plastic hose spigot as recommended earlier? My biggest...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Thanks for all this info. I'm glad I didn't have...

Thanks for all this info. I'm glad I didn't have to go to these efforts after all, but, for me, it's good to know how I would have had to do it.

As far as flushing goes, I'm able to flush it fine....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Success!

A few moments after posting the photos, I decided to go see if I had either of the recommended wrenches (I have a pipe wrench somewhere but it wouldn't have fit anyways. In lieu of finding one or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Hi all, Thanks everyone for the tips and...

Hi all,

Thanks everyone for the tips and advice. I have attached some photos (hopefully) in the event that they help. I'm not sure what material the spigot is made of but it looks like there's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,341
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Water heater drain spigot

I was going to flush out our water heater on our relatively new-to-us Bigfoot 5er since we didn't use it last year (the water heater, not the Bigfoot). However, one of the previous owners put a small...
Forum: General Chat 12-10-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,459
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
The sale price of our Scamp covered ALL costs...

The sale price of our Scamp covered ALL costs over the years, including insurance, registration, maintenance, interior mods, decals, and so on. It cost us fuel mileage to get us places, but gave us...
Forum: General Chat 12-10-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,459
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
We bought our 16' 1989 Scamp (Layout 4) used in...

We bought our 16' 1989 Scamp (Layout 4) used in 2010, sold it this year, and bought our 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel this year. When we bought the Scamp, we had missed at least one other one in the area...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-05-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,947
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
We sold our Scamp earlier this year, but we had...

We sold our Scamp earlier this year, but we had painted the doors with a water based interior paint right over the plastic laminate that was coming off in areas. We sanded them pretty well to rough...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-02-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,055
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Looks like she sold it at the end of September.

Looks like she sold it at the end of September.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,459
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Yes! I'm familiar with Ecofans but I've never...

Yes! I'm familiar with Ecofans but I've never seen one that doesn't sit on a stove and "clips" to a heater instead. Was the attachment a DIY?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,459
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Francesca, a fan is a great idea! Out of...

Francesca, a fan is a great idea! Out of curiosity, what is your setup? Do you have a Wave? What size? Do you know the name of the fan that you use? Thanks!

FWIW, we had a small Wave in our Scamp...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-21-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,055
Posted By Steve and Rosemary
Cas!

What a great opportunity to get a piece of full-time fiberglass RV history! Ha! In all seriousness, though, Cas is a great trailer. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a buyer soon.

Thanks...
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