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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,459
Posted By jimmied
adhesive

I used the adhesive that states it bonds wood to foam..lepages i believe....i only did side panels and screwed a small piece of wood on either side to hold panel in place then after it dried removed...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-06-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By jimmied
Sold to a very happy State Side couple who will...

Sold to a very happy State Side couple who will be taking Ms. Bigfoot on her new journeys. I am sad to see her leave but seeing that Ms. Bigfoot was not being used, decided to let someone else take...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-03-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By jimmied
I will not be available to show it to you until...

I will not be available to show it to you until Sunday after 2 pm or after 8 pm on Friday or Saturday. Your signature would not allow me to send you a e mail..
The weight is 2700 lbs fully loaded,...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-02-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By jimmied
Bigfoot 17 Foot 1981 Trailer

There is no wiring in place for a fantastic fan, although you could run it from the nearby 1141 light fixture or snake it through one of the other lights.
In regards to photo of the bathroom, it is...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-01-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By jimmied
SOLD Bigfoot 1981 Trailer $7500 OBO

This Bigfoot (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/tags/bigfoot.html) was brought to Vancouver Island, British Columbia were I spent months restoring it to a very nice looking and functional trailer....
Forum: Classified Archives 01-27-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,373
Posted By jimmied
I have decided not to sell....really love camping...

I have decided not to sell....really love camping in my Bigfoot. Jim
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-21-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,309
Posted By jimmied
Solar Panel

A solar panel does not use gas, obviously, and makes no noise, is friendly to the environment. but you will get limited power from the panel in the shade, although there will be a small amount.
In...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-20-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,309
Posted By jimmied
Solar panels for Canadians

I just picked up a 40 watt panel complete with a small controller from Canadian Tire...regular price $249, on sale for $99....seems to work ok
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,608
Posted By jimmied
Clock

If you look at my signature, you will see a clock that was taken from a 1981, but I built a frame around it...not original...but?
Forum: Classified Archives 06-14-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,373
Posted By jimmied
Bigfoot

Hi Daniel,
The decals are all original as is the exterior paint.
Jim
Forum: Classified Archives 06-14-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,373
Posted By jimmied
Truck Coating

The previous owner put a coating on when I bought it and it was peeling off, so recoated it just to make it look better.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-13-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,373
Posted By jimmied
NOT going to sell this.. 1979 Bigfoot 17 Foot - Price Reduced $7000 US$

This Bigfoot was brought to Vancouver Island, British Columbia were I have spent months restoring it to a very nice looking and functional trailer. It pulls well, even with my 4 cylinder Nissan truck...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-12-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,459
Posted By jimmied
The lights were bought on E bay Its the first...

The lights were bought on E bay Its the first item on the page. They give lots of light as well. I asked for fast shipment from Hong Kong and recd it in 4 days, and paid $15 customs and shipping...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-18-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,362
Posted By jimmied
Drew, thanks for the info re amps used. I just...

Drew, thanks for the info re amps used. I just had installed a Dometic 3 way fridge and also put in 2 computer fans in the upper vent and after 6 days dry camping, the battery read 12.1, although I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Thanks for the messages: I did think of putting...

Thanks for the messages: I did think of putting a wireless thermometer in the fridge, and now able to monitor it without opening it up and good idea about taking a cooler full of ice as well. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Update: Took the fridge off auto setting and...

Update: Took the fridge off auto setting and disconnected the 110 and now using only propane. The temps are coming back to where they should be...hope it holds.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Now the new fridge does not cool. Brought...

Now the new fridge does not cool.

Brought it home from the RV dealer and it worked fine on 110, but the exhaust stack was hot, even though it was not operating on propane. It was about 3 C (just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Dometic RM 2354

Dometic RM 2354
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Went for my appointment at the RV dealer. The...

Went for my appointment at the RV dealer. The vent on the stove was not the problem as they pressure tested the whole system. It seems that there was a major leak inside the fridge, which meant,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By jimmied
Awining

It was very windy this particular day, so I held it down from the hitch as well as the rear bumper.
I did not take pics of the actual sewing but I think you may get the idea.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By jimmied
I did not realize that the rail was a solid metal...

I did not realize that the rail was a solid metal pipe, but I am sure that for a very small cost, your rv dealer would have a awning rail with a slit in it and then you could insert the tarp/rubber...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By jimmied
Ok do you want a real cheapie? I had an old 8...

Ok do you want a real cheapie? I had an old 8 ft x 10 ft tarp lying around, so went to the rv dealer and obtained a 10 ft piece of rubber insert that would fit in the awning rail, and just sewed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Thanks for all the replies. Although I had the...

Thanks for all the replies. Although I had the system pressure tested a few months ago, I have made an appointment to retest the propane system again. Jim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Thanks, Donna, for the link....I contacted Brown...

Thanks, Donna, for the link....I contacted Brown Stove Works and they said that it is normal for the vent to release air from the regulator. There is no propane smell so no problem at all. Thanks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,066
Posted By jimmied
Stove Propane Possible Leak

In My 1981 Bigfoot, under the 4 burners when I lift the top plate off, there is a small Lemco metal gray box with a black rubber part (marked vent) which, when the black rubber part is sprayed with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-16-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,832
Posted By jimmied
Tracey, I have a 1981 Bigfoot which probably has...

Tracey, I have a 1981 Bigfoot which probably has the same furnace. It is almost impossible to see the pilot light, so I just do the following: Turn the thermostat up high and let the furnace fan...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By jimmied
Like other posters here, Home Hardware definitely...

Like other posters here, Home Hardware definitely sells it....you may have to special order it but in BC it was available at all stores.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,925
Posted By jimmied
Took a ferry from Vancouver Island to the...

Took a ferry from Vancouver Island to the mainland in the interior to pick up my Bigfoot and took a day to get there and another to get back...now after spending the winter restoring it, will...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,459
Posted By jimmied
Donna, Thanks for the compliment. When I first...

Donna, Thanks for the compliment. When I first saw my Bigfoot as well as other older eggshells, my first thought was to brighten it up. It takes a little time and effort but in the long run I think...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,459
Posted By jimmied
The floor had no dry rot, so just replaced the...

The floor had no dry rot, so just replaced the wall panels that needed it with 1/8 inch birch.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,382
Posted By jimmied
Carol, I was finding that the heat from the...

Carol, I was finding that the heat from the exhaust was a worry to me, so by drawing out the exhaust I can get more exhaust and heat out of the compartment faster.....really used to a stack on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,382
Posted By jimmied
Refrigerator Exhaust Fan

This is probably old news to some of you, but I put a computer fan on the outside of my Bigfoot refrigerator vent to draw out the exhaust and put in an on/off switch. The small computer fan stores...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-28-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,607
Posted By jimmied
If the vent is closed, or even party closed, the...

If the vent is closed, or even party closed, the fan will stop. Hope this helps. Jim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By jimmied
I have heard of the product but never used...

I have heard of the product but never used it.....thanks for the tip. Jim
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,130
Posted By jimmied
Hi Michael Yes, I see what you mean when you do...

Hi Michael
Yes, I see what you mean when you do not want to do a half a.. job....might as well do it correctly and be done with it as that is what I would do.
As far as the belly band goes, the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-14-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,130
Posted By jimmied
Smile Window Still Leaks

Michael, here is a pic of the black Sika, Sikaflex 291 sealant that I used on the frame prior to putting the glass in place. It is a fast cure marine sealant, available from marine stores. For...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-13-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,130
Posted By jimmied
Michael, if the rear window does not slide, like...

Michael, if the rear window does not slide, like my 81 Bigfoot, then it does not have a drainage hole at the bottom. I butyl taped my window then as an extra precaution I then used a high...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,814
Posted By jimmied
Peter, us Canucks can buy the Zep floor wax...

Peter, us Canucks can buy the Zep floor wax finish at Home Depot, and Bar Keepers Friend is available at Home Hardware; Works great, as I did it on a few trailers and friends have had it on theirs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-09-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,023
Posted By jimmied
One nice thing about the ff is that the mfg. Will...

One nice thing about the ff is that the mfg. Will replace any parts free of charge if there is any problems...I find it takes little power, not too noisy and have had them on a few of my trailers. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By jimmied
Chris, check out pic 11 on my signature,...

Chris, check out pic 11 on my signature, below....these are very inexpensive closures available at most RV shops and really do a great job of holding cupboards closed, actually takes some pulling to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By jimmied
Like dave suggested the fuse is in the TV, either...

Like dave suggested the fuse is in the TV, either under the dash or possibly under the hood...I ran into the same problem blowing fuses when I just installed new marker lights...gosh, to think about...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,035
Posted By jimmied
Andy, I think you could fish an electrical wire...

Andy, I think you could fish an electrical wire from the bathroom light fixture. If your trailer is the same as mine, there is 1 inch of Styrofoam in the wall. Should not be a big problem fishing,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,035
Posted By jimmied
Hi Andy, I cannot comment on the toilet, but on...

Hi Andy,
I cannot comment on the toilet, but on my 1981 Bigfoot 17 foot, I removed the old ceiling vent and replaced it with a new one which does not have a fan, which I think a fan is really not...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,092
Posted By jimmied
And 220 volts, not 110.....ummmmm

And 220 volts, not 110.....ummmmm
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-29-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By jimmied
that's is a great price for us Canucks......make...

that's is a great price for us Canucks......make sure you buy the filter which is a necessary part of it.....one other thing.....I had an older propane extension hose which had a white washer on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By jimmied
Problem Solved. I bought a new, very inexpensive...

Problem Solved. I bought a new, very inexpensive 30 amp electrical cord door (which had to be widened just slightly) and just disconnected the 15 amp cord from the converter, replaced it with a 30...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-27-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By jimmied
15 to 30 amp cord

On my 1981 Bigfoot, I have installed a pd4045 converter but just left the 15 amp cord in place. Now would like to put in a 30 amp cord. I don't think there will be a major problem at the converter...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,320
Posted By jimmied
Glad to hear that your are going in the right...

Glad to hear that your are going in the right direction.....as someone else reported recently, when putting the exterior window in place, wet the butyl tape with water so you can move it around while...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,320
Posted By jimmied
Jamie, glad to hear that you, too, have found BKF...

Jamie, glad to hear that you, too, have found BKF very helpful as most of us have used this product as well. With your leaky window, suggest you remove it, put in butyl tape, reinstall and no more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-23-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,127
Posted By jimmied
Atta boy jack....how could I not see your...

Atta boy jack....how could I not see your post..sorry
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