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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,502
Posted By hoppy1962
Bigfoot 17 Furnace replacement

I need to put a new Furnace in my 1990 Bigfoot. But they no longer make the Atwood 7812 Furnace . Does anybody know what a good replacement model would be for my 89 Bigfoot

Thanks
Tom
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,276
Posted By hoppy1962
Hi Joe, Did some sleuthing and found that I have...

Hi Joe, Did some sleuthing and found that I have Hydro Flame Furnace. Model No. 7916D. Found a diagram but it doesn't show where screws would go. Thinking all I have to do is start hitting it with a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,276
Posted By hoppy1962
1989 Bigfoot Furnace Removal

Trying to remove the Furnace from my Bigfoot. It won't budge! I've removed all the screws from the front plate still won't come out. Anybody know how to remove the Furnace? 133613
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2019, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,447
Posted By hoppy1962
Fridge works perfectly fine on AC. Thus no...

Fridge works perfectly fine on AC. Thus no Ammonia leak
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,447
Posted By hoppy1962
Stove top burner, furnace, and water heater all...

Stove top burner, furnace, and water heater all working perfectly
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,447
Posted By hoppy1962
Flame is blue and about 3/4 inch too the tip. I...

Flame is blue and about 3/4 inch too the tip. I got a dentists mirror and was able too look up the tube to see the rest of the flame. When looking up the tube I can see little red burning pieces of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,447
Posted By hoppy1962
I had the Trailer for 5 years. No problems till...

I had the Trailer for 5 years. No problems till now. Fridge works perfect on AC. It vents from the side. Smells kind on like a cars breaks over heating.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,447
Posted By hoppy1962
Bigfoot gas fridge exhaust smell?

Hi
I have a 1990 Bigfoot Trailer. The fridge wouldn’t light so I sprayed the Burner with air in can. I got what appears to be a nice blue flame (couldn’t see the top of the flame as it goes up too...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-16-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for the info Jack.

Thanks for the info Jack.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-16-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By hoppy1962
1990 Bigfoot Axle swap confusion

Hi all

I would like to buy a straight axle to replace my drop axle.

I have know idea where or how to buy one. (I live in Oshawa, Canada)

Does anybody know the info I need to buy the right...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-26-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,328
Posted By hoppy1962
Try “fastdecals.com”. They have the lettering and...

Try “fastdecals.com”. They have the lettering and the bigfoot guy.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,529
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for all your advice! Seems like there's...

Thanks for all your advice! Seems like there's no magic solution. I'm just going to continue washing and waxing the roof twice a year. Then leave the trailer jacked up really high so there's no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,529
Posted By hoppy1962
Mold and Mildew keeps coming back on top of my roof

Hi

Every Fall and Spring I have to Bleach and Wax the top of my 1990 Bigfoot Roof because of Mold and Mildew growth.

Does anybody know how to stop the Mold from coming back year after...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By hoppy1962
Good Idea Salty Dog. I'm surprised RVs don't...

Good Idea Salty Dog. I'm surprised RVs don't just use the same technology used for car gas tanks
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By hoppy1962
So we can send a man to the moon but we can't...

So we can send a man to the moon but we can't make a reliable tank sensor system. Oh well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By hoppy1962
1990 Bigfoot Fresh Water tank sensors

Hi

I replaced all the Sensors in my Fresh Water Tank and I still get a half full reading on the Tank level indicator Panel. Anybody know of a quick fix or should I just replace the Level Indicator...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-30-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for the info! Ordering it now!

Thanks for the info! Ordering it now!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By hoppy1962
1990 Bigfoot vent cap replacement?

My vent cap blew off. Anybody know where I can buy one??

Thanks
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
I guess I'll just measure the voltage each...

I guess I'll just measure the voltage each spring. If it drops to much I'll replace tail light wiring. the trailers 25 years old. I just want 5 to 10 more years out of it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
Changed incandescent Signal Bulbs to LED one's....

Changed incandescent Signal Bulbs to LED one's. It worked!!! Problem solved :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
Replaced male and female 7 pin connectors. Same...

Replaced male and female 7 pin connectors. Same problem. Voltage reading at 7 pin connector reads 12v at signal lights it reads 9.7 on the left and 9.1 on the right without tv running.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
TV signals work when connect to trailer and when...

TV signals work when connect to trailer and when not connected to trailer
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
I'm using a Santa fe as a tow vehicle. Tow...

I'm using a Santa fe as a tow vehicle. Tow signals work perfect when runing or not. I put a tester into the 7pin connector. Perfect there too. So I figure it must be the trailer wiring. But where?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By hoppy1962
Bigfoot 17 signal light problem

I have a 1990 Bigfoot 17. All the lights work when the Engine is running. But when only the ignition is on the Right signal light won't work. I figured it must be a loose wire. Anybody know where I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
Posted By hoppy1962
what you guys said makes a lot of sense. Perhaps...

what you guys said makes a lot of sense. Perhaps I'm not using the cover properly. lol
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
Posted By hoppy1962
Big Foot 17 Spare tire size?

I have a 1990 Big Foot 17.
Anybody know the proper spare tire size.
The tire cover at the back of the trailer won't fit over the 205/75D14 tires that the trailer rides on.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By hoppy1962
Big Foot 17 Spare tire size?

I have a 1990 Big Foot 17.
Anybody know the proper spare tire size.
The tire cover at the back of the trailer won't fit over the 205/75D14 tires that the trailer rides on.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,136
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for the info. Now that I'm thinking about...

Thanks for the info. Now that I'm thinking about buying a new axle and 15" wheels. Instead of just new 14" wheels :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,136
Posted By hoppy1962
Tire Size for 1990 Bigfoot?

I bought an old Bigfoot 17. It needs new tires. The tires on it already are different sizes and are car tires.

Does anybody know the proper size of tire for the 1990 17' Bigfoot trailer?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,603
Posted By hoppy1962
I went through the trailer testing all the ground...

I went through the trailer testing all the ground wires with an Ohm meter and a Pin.
They all tested good. So I plugged in the trailer to my AC wall outlet and abracadabra! I have DC again. Don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,603
Posted By hoppy1962
Found the 30 amp battery fuse. Tested it and the...

Found the 30 amp battery fuse. Tested it and the other ones on the power converter. Their all good and still no DC.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,603
Posted By hoppy1962
Bigfoot 17 Electrical Problem AC yes DC no??

I have a 1990 Bigfoot 17.

The AC is working but not the DC.

I get 12V DC from the fuse panel on the Power Converter. But no where else.

I figure that I must have a bad ground somewhere.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-24-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for the Night sailor. I like the stainless...

Thanks for the Night sailor. I like the stainless steel idea a lot. Tiles and grout may not work very well in a moving trailer. Just trying to visulize what the kitchen would like. Airstreem or...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By hoppy1962
Good Idea Jack. I think my problem is solved!...

Good Idea Jack. I think my problem is solved! Just have to think about the type of tile. (ceramic, porcelain, etc....)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By hoppy1962
Good Idea Tom. But my concern is lining up the...

Good Idea Tom. But my concern is lining up the new plywood perfectly with the old plywood. I wonder If I could use Drywall compound too help blend them in?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By hoppy1962
17" Bigfoot dry-rot over kitchen counter

I've got some dry-rot under the kitchen window. Removed counter and some wall paper. The plywood that's not rotted seems to be glued to the Styrofoam.

Any Ideas on how to fix???

Thanks
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,736
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks for all your advise. I am going to take...

Thanks for all your advise. I am going to take the Vent off tomorrow to get a closer look. Hopefully all I need to do is seal the vent to stop the water leaking in. Then spay some glue in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,736
Posted By hoppy1962
bigfoot 17 ceiling seperation

Hi

I just bought a 1990 bigfoot 17. When I got it home I noticed the ceiling material is separating. The separation starts from the roof vent and spreads out about 1 foot on each side of the...
Forum: General Chat 08-27-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,570
Posted By hoppy1962
Thanks all Makes sense now!

Thanks all

Makes sense now!
Forum: General Chat 08-27-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,570
Posted By hoppy1962
Still confused

Checked the "Trailer Weights in the real world" thread and only two 17.5 Bigfoot's are listed #54 is 2600 lbs and # 107 is 4040 lbs. That's a 1,440 lb difference. I wonder why???
Forum: General Chat 08-27-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,570
Posted By hoppy1962
Bigfoot 17.5 weight?

Hi

I was wondering why the dry weight of a 17.5 Bigfoot travel trailer from the 80's are around 1800 lbs and the new one's are over 3,000 lbs. why the 1,200 lb difference???
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