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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-15-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Shaidah
EddyEd: We upgraded from a tent to the trailer...

EddyEd: We upgraded from a tent to the trailer when we started combining our two favourite activities: Scuba Diving and Camping. We thought of other names, but "The Octopod" stuck.

Mszapo: For...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-15-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,015
Posted By Shaidah
Enhanced 1981 Bigfoot

At long last, our 17.5' Bigfoot is sporting it's new look!

This is what we did:
Exterior - Decals removed and replaced, scuba flag hub caps, painted step, fenders and window frame.

Interior...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-11-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,279
Posted By Shaidah
Thank you!

Today, we replaced the 15A circuit breaker with a new 15A breaker and tested it. The heater ran without tripping the breaker! We only tested it for 10 minutes, but before, the breaker would trip...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,279
Posted By Shaidah
Ok, well it's pretty clear that my brilliant idea...

Ok, well it's pretty clear that my brilliant idea wasn't so brilliant.

Thanks very much for the advice. I'll try a new 15A and see what happens. The current one certainly looks old and is likely...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,279
Posted By Shaidah
Change 15A breaker to 20A?

Let me start by saying that I know almost nothing about electrical work.

The problem that I'm having is that whenever I plug anything into my trailer's electrical outlet that requires moderate...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,264
Posted By Shaidah
cabinet hardware

My '81 bigfoot has original cabinets and cabinet hardware. The drawer pulls are quite ugly and the cupboards don't have any pulls but a button you press from underneath when you lift the cupboard...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-29-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Finally a picture of the front sporting the new...

Finally a picture of the front sporting the new octopus decal which also occupies the rear.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-29-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,627
Posted By Shaidah
Here are a couple pictures with the wall paper...

Here are a couple pictures with the wall paper removed. There isn't much to see- all panels below the windows need to be removed and replaced. Removing the wall paper glue on the panels we are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-28-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Hi Mark, Sounds like you're well connected...

Hi Mark,

Sounds like you're well connected and all set for adventures in and out of the water. I dive locally twice a week and it sounds like we probably know a lot of the same people.

Feel...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-28-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,627
Posted By Shaidah
Interior Panel Replacement

My husband and I spent the day removing wallpaper from our 1981-17.5' Bigfoot. Some spots came off easy, most- not so much. Our plan is to remove the wallpaper glue (hopefully it will come off),...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-25-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,812
Posted By Shaidah
Removed Decals

We removed the faded cracked brown and orange stripes of our 81 Bigfoot, along with the mallard decals on the side and the salmon on the front. We left the Bigfoot dude on there, but no where does...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-05-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Yes, it's particularly disturbing when people...

Yes, it's particularly disturbing when people drive their powerboats right beside the flag to check it out while you're under it. Good way to lose a head.

I guess we probably won't be crossing...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-05-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
EddyEd, that is one sexy Escape Pod!!! I LOVE...

EddyEd, that is one sexy Escape Pod!!! I LOVE what you've done with the interior and the red accent paint outside!

It sounds like you've got a great deal are well equipped for some great scuba...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,371
Posted By Shaidah
Curses. I guess I'll be returning them to...

Curses.
I guess I'll be returning them to Walmart. I should have known such a good deal was TOO good :)

Thanks for stopping me before I put the big holes in the fiberglass!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-02-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,371
Posted By Shaidah
Tail light help - 1981 Bigfoot

I'd like to replace the taillights on my Bigfoot with some bright new LED lights that I picked up at Walmart.
The installation instructions require cutting a 4.5" oval in the fiberglass and slipping...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,801
Posted By Shaidah
Good news! I didn't blow up my Bigfoot! The...

Good news! I didn't blow up my Bigfoot!

The furnace lighting protocol was exactly as you guys described it. Fire up the stove, turn on the thermostat, crank up the heat.

When I bought the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-13-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,801
Posted By Shaidah
Thanks very much for all the great tips and...

Thanks very much for all the great tips and instructions.
I haven't had a chance to get in there and poke around but I know there is a brown grate that I though was screwed in place (thus leading me...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-13-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
That sounds like quite the rig! I'd love to...

That sounds like quite the rig! I'd love to check it out and join you sometime. We're heading down to Deception Pass in Washington this weekend but next time we're heading to a nearby lake, I'll...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-12-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Sounds like fun! How do you set up the hookah? ...

Sounds like fun! How do you set up the hookah?

I've just started getting into treasure hunting in lakes. In my last 2 dives I found 1 iPhone (dried it out, got it working and sold it!), 4...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,801
Posted By Shaidah
Thanks very much for the tips and videos! I'm...

Thanks very much for the tips and videos!
I'm really not sure which model of furnace we've got but I'll give it a good cleaning and try to fire it up next weekend. I can't believe it's that simple!...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-11-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Wow it sounds like you use to be REALLY into...

Wow it sounds like you use to be REALLY into diving! If only our little Bigfoot had room for a compressor, we'd be in heaven.
We dove once in Boynton Beach, FL and we LOOOOOOVE Hawaii. We've got...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-11-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
Thanks! We're pretty happy with how the trailer...

Thanks! We're pretty happy with how the trailer is turning out... we just ordered another set of octopus decals for the front and back to complete the theme.

We didn't paint the gasket but that's...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-10-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,801
Posted By Shaidah
Furnace procedure

I'm completely new to RVs and as we are approaching our first fall/winter with our 1981 Bigfoot I'm thinking I should learn how to use the furnace. I have never attempted to use the furnace or the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-10-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shaidah
New Scuba RVers

Greeting from Richmond, BC, Canada!
My wife and I just purchased our first RV - a 17' 1981 Bigfoot trailer.
We are obsessive scuba divers and are planning to use the trailer as a mobile scuba...
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