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Forum: General Chat 04-06-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jack L
Lazy Daze are wonderful units. I would not...

Lazy Daze are wonderful units. I would not hesitate to buy one. Lazy Daze have an aluminum skin. They are not fiberglass.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-01-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Jack L
A bottle of kids bubbles from Wal-Mart will...

A bottle of kids bubbles from Wal-Mart will produce lots of bubbles on even the smallest propane fitting leak.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-01-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Jack L
The easiest way to check propane fittings that I...

The easiest way to check propane fittings that I have used is some of the kids bubble liquid from a toy department. A drop of this liquid i a very small leak will produce a huge amount of bubbles.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Jack L
https://fastdecals.com/shop/ I found...

https://fastdecals.com/shop/

I found some great reproductions here!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By Jack L
Unless your Lil Bigfoot has different windows...

Unless your Lil Bigfoot has different windows than all the other Bigfoot trailers, Sunview should be able to help. I have always thought Sunview made All Bigfoot windows
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Forum: General Chat 05-12-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Jack L
I've never seen anything like your boat/camper. I...

I've never seen anything like your boat/camper. I would not be surprised if the walls are much thinner than your estimate of 1/4 inch. Windows in a trailer or boat need to "float" in the wall. If the...
Forum: General Chat 01-06-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,173
Posted By Jack L
I take I-5 south from Portland several times a...

I take I-5 south from Portland several times a year and have also found it is best to fuel up in Ashland or Medford Oregon when going south and in Redding when going north. I-5 in between has limited...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,173
Posted By Jack L
Donna's advise is safest. Longer and not as...

Donna's advise is safest. Longer and not as scenic or interesting, but safest plus ODOT and CALTRANS provide excellent weather reports and very current videos of I-5.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-29-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By Jack L
A 3500# axle has 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern and 10...

A 3500# axle has 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern and 10 inch brake drums. 14 or 15 inch wheels would be necessary. The physical weight difference of the actual axle tube is not much.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-16-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 85,818
Posted By Jack L
If he used Zep Floor Wax, you'll need to remove...

If he used Zep Floor Wax, you'll need to remove it with Zep Stripper. Lowes and other places carry Zep products.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-25-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,572
Posted By Jack L
Yes, Noalox is a grease with small particles of...

Yes, Noalox is a grease with small particles of metal, mostly zinc, that acts as an abrasive to clean oxidation from aluminum connections. The grease protects from future oxidation.

You can buy...
Forum: General Chat 09-12-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,835
Posted By Jack L
Meadowlark stated; We use DeLorme...

Meadowlark stated;


We use DeLorme atlases. They're set up by individual state. They're very good very detailed maps. I don't know if they have one set up for the entire lower 48, if so it will...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By Jack L
I checked the Dexter website, Tex Trail would be...

I checked the Dexter website, Tex Trail would be a good place to start looking.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By Jack L
If it was my trailer, I would look for a welding...

If it was my trailer, I would look for a welding shop that built utility trailers and horse trailers . If you buy the axle from a Dexter wholesale dealer they can probably suggest more than one...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-08-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Posted By Jack L
Very few built. I've seen 3 dual axle models and...

Very few built. I've seen 3 dual axle models and one single axle in the last 10 years. I was interested in getting one myself. In fact, I'm still interested but I feel both models would require a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-16-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By Jack L
The model in the picture is A 17G. The bottom of...

The model in the picture is A 17G. The bottom of theunderside is molded fiberglass. I would not put much weight on the roof. Some of the early ones had wavy roofs. the wavy roofs were a cosmetic...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By Jack L
I've looked at alot of Bigfoot traileers and...

I've looked at alot of Bigfoot traileers and owned a 1994 17CB but I have never heard of a BF16SM. I did an internet search to identify a BF16SM and found no results. Could you post pictures. I'm...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 06-14-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By Jack L
Death Valley NP had flooding in 2015 and was...

Death Valley NP had flooding in 2015 and was closed for repairs for over a year. The Yellowstone flood pictures look just as serious, maybe worse.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-07-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By Jack L
A bad bulb, a bad socket, or a wiring problem...

A bad bulb, a bad socket, or a wiring problem could be the issue.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-07-2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By Jack L
The first thing I would check for ts corossion on...

The first thing I would check for ts corossion on both the 7 pin plug ant the trailer sockets. Clean all the sockets then check for power with a meter.
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Jack L
You may also find a 12-2 wire prewired for a...

You may also find a 12-2 wire prewired for a microwave oven. If so, it will be in the upper cabinet in the right rear corner of the trailer. In the storage area under the left dinette seat. Both...
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Jack L
In your initial post you stated that the trailer...

In your initial post you stated that the trailer was prewired from the factory, so install will be fairly easy. Your trailer should have an unused 12-2 non metalic cable going from the area around...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,583
Posted By Jack L
Depending on condition, 14,000 to15,000 USD...

Depending on condition, 14,000 to15,000 USD sounds good to me, and I'm looking for one, if its in decent condition. 18,500 CAD seems reasonable. Can you post photo's of the cabinet issue?
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By Jack L
I did have an original owner's manual with my...

I did have an original owner's manual with my 1995 17 CB. It was totally useless. 50 pages of information that was so generic to any RV with NO specific details on any of the systems.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,168
Posted By Jack L
Goblin Valley State Park Utah is one that has not...

Goblin Valley State Park Utah is one that has not been mentioned yet. Especially if you have young children with you.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-17-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,161
Posted By Jack L
If I was looking for a motorhome, I would prefer...

If I was looking for a motorhome, I would prefer molded fiberglass, but I would also consider a Lazy Daze. It's not fiberglass, but a very well-made aluminum skinned unit. Best of luck with your...
Forum: General Chat 03-12-2022, 06:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,668
Posted By Jack L
I wonder if the fuel price situation will affect...

I wonder if the fuel price situation will affect the prices of used trailers and the wait times for new trailers. I really want a nice used unit, or a new one, but with the limited supply and long...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 03-09-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,296
Posted By Jack L
Utah and Arizona. Zion and Monument Valley are...

Utah and Arizona. Zion and Monument Valley are incredible.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Jack L
Looking at your original post, your pump was...

Looking at your original post, your pump was running, then quit running, so t would check the pump and pressure switch. Might be time for a new pump.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Jack L
The valve for winterizing on my bigfoot was added...

The valve for winterizing on my bigfoot was added after the trailer left the factory. The OP may not have one.
...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,725
Posted By Jack L
Yes, it's bad news, but it is not the problem...

Yes, it's bad news, but it is not the problem with this site. It is a problem with the seller. Good news because when you join this site, if you are unhappy with it, you can get ALL of your money...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,773
Posted By Jack L
On the 1994 Bigfoot CB that i owned previously,...

On the 1994 Bigfoot CB that i owned previously, it was in the cabinet under the refrigerator. It was behind some flexible ducting for the furnace.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,298
Posted By Jack L
Great looking trailer. The photo also helps some....

Great looking trailer. The photo also helps some. 205-75- 15 is more than adequate for this application but from this photo, it looks like there would be clearance for a larger 225-75-15 if you or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,298
Posted By Jack L
Welcome to the forum. The post you tagged yours...

Welcome to the forum. The post you tagged yours with is over 4 years old. You would get more accurate responses with a new post. Do you know what size tires are on the trailer now? Do you want to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-02-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By Jack L
Just to be on the safe side, I always wrap the...

Just to be on the safe side, I always wrap the first 2 inches of the cable near the battery with red electrical tape. I've seen issues with incorrect polarity.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-02-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Jack L
Can you please post a photo.

Can you please post a photo.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-24-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,766
Posted By Jack L
Be sure to get rid of all the mold before any...

Be sure to get rid of all the mold before any resin application. I would use a bleach solution, scrub and let dry thoroughly.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-24-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,042
Posted By Jack L
Cleaning the flue might solve the problem.

Cleaning the flue might solve the problem.
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By Jack L
Benchmark and DeLorme are the ones I have used....

Benchmark and DeLorme are the ones I have used. When purchasing, I look at the print dates. Some sellers have older inventory. I use them mostly for National and State Parks and places to dry camp,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By Jack L
You might get some good referals from Six...

You might get some good referals from Six Robblees. They are very close to Milwaukee and they sell lots of axle and brake parts. They sell parts to the shops that do what you are looking to have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-08-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By Jack L
Finding a shop that has worked on a Burro might...

Finding a shop that has worked on a Burro might be difficult. If it was me, I would look for an auto body shop that worked on Chevy Corvettes. Maybe contact a few Chevy dealers and Corvette clubs....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-28-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jack L
Are you talking about the door frame or the...

Are you talking about the door frame or the trailer frame?? I can see how a vandalized door latch could cause a door frame crack, but can't comprehend how a vandalized latch could result in a trailer...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-27-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,315
Posted By Jack L
I personally would use the interstates in the...

I personally would use the interstates in the winter. The western states have very good road maintenance crews and excellent road condition and weather condition reports. I am always ready to hunker...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-27-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,421
Posted By Jack L
In the future, make sure the riveting tool is...

In the future, make sure the riveting tool is pressed firmly on the piece you are riveting and that the mandrel is inserted fully into the rivet tool. Not all rivets or tools are created equal. Some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-22-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,362
Posted By Jack L
These E26 socket lamps should fit and work in the...

These E26 socket lamps should fit and work in the fixtures previously shown. A "common 120VAC light bulb" has an E26 socket and there many other 12VDC options to convert the fixture.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-13-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,270
Posted By Jack L
Does your trailer insurance cover wind damage? I...

Does your trailer insurance cover wind damage? I Had an awnimg on my Bigfoot suffer wind damage and the deductable was much lower than colission damage.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,055
Posted By Jack L
Personally, I would look for a welding shop to...

Personally, I would look for a welding shop to fabricate a new frame or check with Scamp to see if they can sell you a new replacement frame. If there was some sort of accident, your insurance might...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By Jack L
Monstaliner do-it-yourself roll-on truck bed...

Monstaliner do-it-yourself roll-on truck bed liner outperforms Herculiner Bed Liner, Duplicolor and Rustoleum Road Warrior (https://monstaliner.com/)

I used the above product on my Bigfoot. I...
Forum: Money Matters 08-16-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,032
Posted By Jack L
In 1990 it probably sold for somewhere close to...

In 1990 it probably sold for somewhere close to 15K and today it will probably sell for 15K
Molded Fiberglass trailers really hold their value.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-12-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By Jack L
There are lots of threads on this forum regarding...

There are lots of threads on this forum regarding the "roll and tip" method. John in Michigan nailed it. Your paint is peeling because the surface wew not prepared properly. Surface prep is more work...
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