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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-14-2017, 09:27 PM
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Level Commander II 1985 bigfoot tank level indicator
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evenweight
Level Commander II 1985 bigfoot tank level indicator
Hi guys, in the midst of ensuring that the wiring is in good shape as I re-construct my B19 Bigfoot. I was under the trailer looking at the grey water tank and the sensor wires. I made the mistake...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-09-2017, 09:31 AM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
heres hoping
I hope the your leak doesn't lead to the same adventure I am having. Last night I just test fit the last of the interior components. And they fit!! This has been quite the project. We will paint the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-13-2017, 09:45 PM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
19 bigfoot update
well floor is done. I had to get inventive with the flooring under the washroom. Managed to vaccum and scrape most of the former wood out from under in segments then wedge and pound in...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-04-2017, 10:26 AM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
I sure do. I just wish that they installed the...
I sure do. I just wish that they installed the cabinets with the roof on and completely finished. Trying to get these things out in one piece is proving to be challenging and time consuming.
We...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-03-2017, 08:02 PM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
the floor is rotten
So the entire floor is rotten out. I have removed the dinette furniture and the galley cabinet and replace the first four feet of sleepers (1 x 1 1/2") and ply wood. My plan is to work my way...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-06-2016, 09:47 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
Well last night I gel coated the under-side of...
Well last night I gel coated the under-side of the cover tonight I did the outside. Now to move the thinking parts to hinges, lifts and hold-downs.
Given the angles on the front of the trailer I...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-30-2016, 09:41 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
boulder guard
I think you are right boulder guard is a term that fits.
If I were to do this again I would...
Make a foam form of the entire part (both parts together) I wanted to make. I would use plastic...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-29-2016, 09:24 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
moving along
Well Since I last posted I have attached the two Pieces togeather using a jig that represented the angle of the front of the trailer. I have done one test fit and found success is near.
I now...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-23-2016, 09:32 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
success
Well I just finished putting the second layer of CSM on the 2nd exterior part and had some resin left over. So I flipped over the first part and removed the foam corners. I had used dbl sided tape...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2016, 09:20 PM
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Bouncing Camper? What?
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evenweight
are the wheels balanced? Not normally an issue...
are the wheels balanced? Not normally an issue for trailers but could be an issue. Also the pneumatic tires are part of the suspension. With the tires inflated at a high pressure there would not...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-22-2016, 09:10 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
layed down my first layer of fiberglass ont he...
layed down my first layer of fiberglass ont he top sides. on one side I was patient and thought ahead. then i was excited and went on to the next. So the first one came out fairly nice. The...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-21-2016, 08:39 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
Over the past few days I have carved out foam...
Over the past few days I have carved out foam corners out of Cel200 Pink rigid insulation. Icoated the corners with packing tape and then used Bondo to get closer to the perfect shape.
This...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-19-2016, 08:56 AM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
thank you Donna
thanks for replying Donna.
More posts coming in the manufacturing process. Still working on the corners.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-18-2016, 09:39 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
bondo and others
well lesson learnt today is that Bondo cures very fast at 27 deg c. I would get about 4-5 mins maybe less working time.
I think I'm going to use foam to form the corners. A friend at work is...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-16-2016, 10:01 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
pictures
here's some pics ... found the destruction's. Perhaps a stand alone sticky for such an FAQ
Richard
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-16-2016, 09:39 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
forming
So I picked up a 5'x5' 1/8 Baltic Birch panel today and a couple strips of Trim Tech Plastic corner bead 3/4" round. On my way home from the Hardware store I stopped at the Dollar Store and bought...
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08-15-2016, 06:58 PM
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Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
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evenweight
Building a new Bigfoot rock cover
Our new to us Bigfoot did not come with a cover for the front window. So I have made some decisions as to how I want the new one to look and have bought my fiber glassing materials today. Here's...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-06-2016, 09:07 PM
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allanson d30-bra-e
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evenweight
allanson d30-bra-e
We have a D30-BRA-E in our new to us trailer. I'm finding that when our trailer is plugged in there is 8.85v going to the battery. I didn't think these units were chargers too and that voltage...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-01-2016, 10:52 AM
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Interlux Brightside Kingston Grey
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evenweight
steel grey
I have used steel grey (aka Battle ship grey) in my fishing buddies mind. Im not sure that would be a great roof colour as it might get too hot in direct sun.
Richard
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-01-2016, 10:49 AM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
floor
the ply underneath the click lock flooring the previous owner seems to be rotten. I'm finding dry rot on the edges of the plywood under the dinette seats and back behind the water tank. The floor...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-31-2016, 06:55 PM
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Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
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evenweight
Bigfoot 19' floor replacement
Looks like I will be needing to replace the floor in our new to us Bigfoot 19. Anyone have any suggestions what am I in for? Has there been a thread that I missed in this regard?
Richard
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-28-2016, 09:08 AM
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Deep Cycle Battery
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evenweight
Deep Cycle Battery
Looking to buy a group 27 deep Cycle Battery. Best bang for the buck who's got it?
Interstate, Costco, Canadian tire, Wallmart?
Getting the new trailer out just after the long weekend. Just...
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Hi, I am....
07-27-2016, 08:55 AM
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Hi I'm Evenweight aka Richard
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evenweight
Hi I'm Evenweight aka Richard
My wife and i have recently purchased a 19' Bigfoot. I'm sure I will be coming to the collective mind that I have been watching for a year or two now for help and as a reference for projects.
...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-17-2015, 01:26 PM
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All-Terrain Tillium Build: This crazy idea of mine.
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evenweight
seems like a new frame rather than a adapted...
seems like a new frame rather than a adapted frame may be the ticket
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Camping, Campout Reports
06-10-2015, 08:26 PM
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Alaska bound in a few weeks any last minute tips?
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4,296
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evenweight
on your way home use the new South Fraser...
on your way home use the new South Fraser Perimeter Road. It is so much better than going through Langley Surrey etc on Hwy 10.
Have a great trip.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-17-2015, 10:23 PM
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Trillium 13' Queen Bed
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9,548
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evenweight
Thanks I am hoping to be fishing Nootka Sound...
Thanks I am hoping to be fishing Nootka Sound about that time but if not I may come up from Victoria for a visit.
Richard
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-02-2015, 10:35 PM
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Trillium 13' Queen Bed
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9,548
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evenweight
i sent a pm did you get it?
i sent a pm did you get it?
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-02-2015, 04:04 PM
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Trillium 13' Queen Bed
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9,548
Posted By
evenweight
I'm in the Westshore of Vic and want to do the...
I'm in the Westshore of Vic and want to do the same thing and I have an idea that might inspire I would love to see your handy work. Can we meet up?
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General Chat
01-27-2015, 11:12 PM
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Juneuary
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1,805
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evenweight
flowers are blooming in Victoria, BC :)
flowers are blooming in Victoria, BC :)
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-19-2015, 09:38 PM
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You Can Repair Fiberglass
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173,467
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evenweight
have a look at marine tex it is tintable and is...
have a look at marine tex it is tintable and is very strong. I have esed it it several different applications and it works really well.
Marine Tex, epoxy resin, adhesives, silicone grease, engine...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-14-2015, 12:19 PM
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78 Trillium 4500 heater not working
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5,386
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evenweight
I stand corrected. Now I am even more interested...
I stand corrected. Now I am even more interested in getting myself a Trillium. Our Tent trailer has a furnace and requires full voltage or will not opperate as mentioned above.
Thanks for the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-13-2015, 10:41 PM
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78 Trillium 4500 heater not working
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5,386
Posted By
evenweight
Have a look at the battery if it not supplying 12...
Have a look at the battery if it not supplying 12 volts or more while under load that can cause the gas valve to lock out the furnace.
This is the problem we had with our furnace in the past.
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