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Forum: General Chat 03-08-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,615
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I am currently looking for the same thing. I am...

I am currently looking for the same thing. I am also considering an aluminum pontoon version. You got a great deal there. I would love to find one that is a project boat.
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 32,778
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I am not in the market for a small trailer but it...

I am not in the market for a small trailer but it looks like a great idea. I would make it so people could pick the shell and then add things like windows furnaces and other appliances that you would...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-12-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Good Video Zac. I am from London and we spent...

Good Video Zac. I am from London and we spent most of the summer up North as we call it. WE spent time near Sudbury and around Espanola.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-22-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,711
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I would love to have a small woodstove in my...

I would love to have a small woodstove in my Bigfoot. I just can't seem to find the space to put it.

I got rid of my cord and converted it to a twist lock outlet on the side of the trailer and a...
Forum: General Chat 10-19-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By Doug Arthurs
For my 17' Bigfoot I tried modifying my snow...

For my 17' Bigfoot I tried modifying my snow blower to move it but it did not work very well. I welded up a dolly to move it in the driveway and it worked well. To get mine in the back yard I bought...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-08-2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,425
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Congratulations on getting it out.

Congratulations on getting it out.
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,721
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Could have sold my Bigfoot last weekend and it's...

Could have sold my Bigfoot last weekend and it's not even for sale LOL. Neighbor saw it on the front lawn and saw a buddies in the driveway and thought I had bought a new trailer and was selling the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Fellow 1989 Bigfoot 17DLX here. I replaced...

Fellow 1989 Bigfoot 17DLX here.

I replaced all the old exterior clearance lights with sealed LED lights. No more bulbs and they are easy to change if they do fail. Lights were bought at Princess...
Forum: General Chat 09-29-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,152
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Speaking for most Canadians we are looking...

Speaking for most Canadians we are looking forward to seeing our American neighbors up here next summer and I personally am looking forward to a southern trip next fall.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Princess auto sells led RV lights.

Princess auto sells led RV lights.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,553
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Yes check the chimney see if it's warm. Could it...

Yes check the chimney see if it's warm. Could it be a fuse? I see you mention a light on so probably not but don't go down to many troubleshooting trails until you have check the basics.
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,259
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I every year I get to enjoy for a week or two a...

I every year I get to enjoy for a week or two a shared family camp on a Northern Ontario lake. When there I take my boat out fishing and oftern end up in a secluded sheltered bay. While there I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By Doug Arthurs
1978 furnace. I would think about replacing it. I...

1978 furnace. I would think about replacing it. I replaced the one in my 1979 Bigfoot a couple years ago with a safe modern unit.
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,629
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Getting ready to head to boon docking country...

Getting ready to head to boon docking country tomorrow I will try and get some pictures.
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,259
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Any item that does more then one thing doesn't do...

Any item that does more then one thing doesn't do anything very well. That's my rule of thumb.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,038
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Great looking project cant wait to see the...

Great looking project cant wait to see the progress pics.
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2020, 02:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,629
Posted By Doug Arthurs
We bought two ebikes this year as well. i made a...

We bought two ebikes this year as well. i made a wooden bike rack that goes where the dinette table normally is. I dont have to worry about the bikes getting stolen or beat up or wet in the rain. The...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-20-2020, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Is that Ontario Canada? We are in London if you...

Is that Ontario Canada? We are in London if you are near by I may be able to help you.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Looks like a pretty nice unit. The dimple appears...

Looks like a pretty nice unit. The dimple appears to be a different bolt them the others so my first thought is someone added something inside tightened the bolt up whatever is on the inside has a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-13-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,691
Posted By Doug Arthurs
The cap on my dump outlet has a small cap for...

The cap on my dump outlet has a small cap for hooking to a garden hose. Instead of a pan I just hold the dump hose under the small cap and remove it. Then proceed to removing the large cap knowing...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2020, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I pulled all the windows out of my 89 Bigfoot....

I pulled all the windows out of my 89 Bigfoot. Repainted the frames cleaned it all up and redid the butyl tape. Once installed I also ran a tiny bead of Dicor around them for a belt and suspenders...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2020, 06:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,856
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I do not. We mostly boondock and have...

I do not. We mostly boondock and have occasionally run out of water and refilled from a lake for showering and dish washing. I don't regularly disinfect the tank so we don't take a chance.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,944
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I have a 1989 Bigfoot for that was a 70's Boler....

I have a 1989 Bigfoot for that was a 70's Boler. I expect problems watch for them and try and be proactive. Just part of owning an old trailer. I see plenty of people with new ones that have as many...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-28-2020, 04:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,003
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Sounds like an interesting project. Wish I was...

Sounds like an interesting project. Wish I was closer would enjoy the challenge.
Forum: General Chat 06-29-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,423
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I just ordered a pair of e-bikes. The rack I made...

I just ordered a pair of e-bikes. The rack I made 20 years ago probably won't work well for the e-bikes so I am just starting to research and figure out what to use with these. I like the idea on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2020, 04:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,604
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Clean the area with a wire wheel. Fab up a fish...

Clean the area with a wire wheel. Fab up a fish plate and weld it in there. It's not Rocket surgery. A couple hundred bucks sounds fair for crawling around on the ground getting rust on your face.
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2020, 05:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Sorry missed your comment before we left. We went...

Sorry missed your comment before we left. We went to Burwash. There was only a couple trailers there this weekend. We had great weather caught a some Pike and Perch. Lots of room here if you like...
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2020, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Doug Arthurs
you can look up spots at freecampsites.net. It is...

you can look up spots at freecampsites.net. It is for US and Canada.
Forum: General Chat 06-02-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Ontario Crown Land

The Premier of Ontario has announced that Crown land (similar to BLM land in the US) is now open for camping. We are off tomorrow morning for our first boondock campout of the summer.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-02-2020, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Congratulations. We are from Southern Ontario....

Congratulations. We are from Southern Ontario. Hope you have lots of fun with it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Here is what my 1989 bumper looked like. It was...

Here is what my 1989 bumper looked like. It was actually not tubing but flatstock formed and partially welded into a square. Previous owner had a receiver bolted to this. Scary that someone could...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I redid my Bigfoot bumper last year. The one...

I redid my Bigfoot bumper last year. The one there was rotted through. I used a heavier piece of tubing. My trailer has a 2" receiver bolted on instead of welded which I would recommend considering....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,779
Posted By Doug Arthurs
My bigfoot had this type of holder from the...

My bigfoot had this type of holder from the factory I believe. I replaced it with a new one. Nice thing about this one is you don't have to worry about pulling on the door without unlatching it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-27-2020, 03:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,779
Posted By Doug Arthurs
previous owner put a door hold back on my...

previous owner put a door hold back on my Bigfoot. The original was still on it at the top. They put the new one in the center of the door where there is no support. When I got it the screws were...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-26-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,499
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Looks like a Boler to me but whether it is or not...

Looks like a Boler to me but whether it is or not it is a good looking rig.
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2020, 03:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I wish they would allow this in Ontario.

I wish they would allow this in Ontario.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,998
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I think it looks better with the graphics. Mine...

I think it looks better with the graphics. Mine are badly cracked. I am thinking about removing the graphics then masking and painting them back on. Then just order new bigfoot character and the word...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2020, 04:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Seeing how it is on the bathroom door I also...

Seeing how it is on the bathroom door I also assumed it was to keep it from warping.
Forum: General Chat 05-13-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Last year I built a new bumper for my trailer. I...

Last year I built a new bumper for my trailer. I decided to try using bedliner instead of paint. I figured that stuff would be bullet proof. It was not. Keep in mind I didn't paint the bumper just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-13-2020, 04:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,041
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I replaced all my clearance lights fixtures with...

I replaced all my clearance lights fixtures with LED. Less fussing around with burned bulbs and poor or corroded contacts. There are dozens of different ones to choose from.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-06-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,834
Posted By Doug Arthurs
We boondock a lot so fresh water tank is...

We boondock a lot so fresh water tank is mandatory. We also carry extra water. I wouldn't worry about the condition of that tank just clean it out and use it. We don't drink out of the onboard water...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 04-28-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,285
Posted By Doug Arthurs
We use ours but mostly just for heating frozen...

We use ours but mostly just for heating frozen foods and making meatloaf. No delicate baking yet.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,977
Posted By Doug Arthurs
We sleep on the Gaucho. The biggest problem is...

We sleep on the Gaucho. The biggest problem is getting in the bathroom with it slid out. I can barely get my self through the door.
Also I sleep on the aisle side of the gaucho so there is nothing...
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,095
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I have only used mine a couple times in the three...

I have only used mine a couple times in the three years we have had it. Once was because the neighbors were to noisy so I closed all the windows and turned it on. I drowned out all the noise and let...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2020, 05:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,761
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I would think a little Arduino with a led readout...

I would think a little Arduino with a led readout screen could do this for you. Not sure but they are very versatile little computers. It could sense the voltage drop and turn a relay off.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-17-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,977
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I would like to see the front bed conversion. I...

I would like to see the front bed conversion. I have thought about the same thing but didn't think I was gaining much. My plan would have involved using the gaucho as is and just making a table...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2020, 05:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,501
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I replaced mine. I just made an stainless plate...

I replaced mine. I just made an stainless plate to go over the old exhaust and drilled a hole for the new one. I got lucky and a local guy that sells surplus rv parts had a couple furnaces to choose...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2020, 04:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,561
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I think you could notch the front lip on your...

I think you could notch the front lip on your tray to allow the base of the cylinder a secure spot to sit then put the bracket on and you would be good to go. Great looking trailer. Cheers from a...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-02-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By Doug Arthurs
I think his price is reasonable considering the...

I think his price is reasonable considering the work that needs to be done.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-14-2020, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,095
Posted By Doug Arthurs
Ya I was considering it for my frame as well but...

Ya I was considering it for my frame as well but I am not doing a frame off.
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