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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By donniebob
Also, an often overlooked attraction in Utah is...

Also, an often overlooked attraction in Utah is the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. There are several commercial campgrounds on the edge and you are within an easy drive to the north...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By donniebob
Ridgeway State Park north of Ouray, CO, is a...

Ridgeway State Park north of Ouray, CO, is a great campground. I would plan my itinerary to include Santa Fe. Stay at Trailer Ranch RV Resort, right in town. Take a stroll on Canyon Rd. There are...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 12-11-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,458
Posted By donniebob
Tried your email address after eliminating spaces...

Tried your email address after eliminating spaces and got error message. Here is what I wrote

Sneaky of you to string out your email. I am interested in your trailer(s)_. But, I am confused...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-09-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,254
Posted By donniebob
2005 Escape

Michelle, what are you going to do with your 2005 Escape when the new one is ready? I might be interested in purchasing it. On your trailer's sticker, what is the Total Dry Weight and GVWR?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-22-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,140
Posted By donniebob
AWD

Only the AWD models feature a standard heavy-duty transmission cooler. Since your Pilot is AWD, you should be just fine. You would think that your dealer would know that!
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-05-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By donniebob
phone

Why the drama ABOUT NO PICS. Very strange
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-27-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,364
Posted By donniebob
Towing Bigfoot

I have used my Ridgeline to tow a rare Bigfoot 5th wheel for 10 years. I have never had a problem. My hitch is a standard Reese slider. I had to weld the 2 rails to 2"x6" tubes that span the truck...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-07-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,262
Posted By donniebob
Bigfoot 5th Wheel

I had my Bigfoot 5th wheel painted at Maaco for $5,000. There was a lot of prep work involved. I had them use enamel for two reasons. I don't have to worry about clear coat degradation. And, if I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,661
Posted By donniebob
Towing Bigfoot

I tow a 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel with a 2014 Ridgeline Special Edition. When I am fully loaded, the unit weighs about 4500 lbs. On flat roads, I usually cruise at 65-70 mph. I slow down going...
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,979
Posted By donniebob
Trunk

Also, we don't use our Bigfoot during the winter any more. So, I remove the hitch and the bar that is close to the trunk lid during that time.
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,979
Posted By donniebob
Trunk

If we get serious about this, I can send you photos of the trunk access, as well as the bathroom. Better to do this by normal email.
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,979
Posted By donniebob
Trunk Access

I can open the trunk enough to access most things. But, it doesn't open fully. So, you couldn't put a big item in the trunk, like a big suitcase.
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,979
Posted By donniebob
Bathroom and Ridgeline

Walt,

It has a full bath with a separate shower (NOT a wet bath).

Why couldn't you tow with a Ridgeline? I tow it with a 2014 Ridgeline. The hitch is welded to two, custom steel crossbars...
Forum: General Chat 05-11-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,979
Posted By donniebob
Bigfoot 5th Wheel

I may be interested in selling my refurbished Bigfoot 5th wheel. You can see from this website how it looks https://dparrot.wixsite.com/bigfoot

Every appliance (including furnace) has been...
Forum: General Chat 03-07-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,976
Posted By donniebob
PayPal fees are very high and very complicated. ...

PayPal fees are very high and very complicated. A better way might be Skrill (https://www.skrill.com/en-us/siteinformation/fees/)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-22-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By donniebob
Leaf Springs

This trailer must really bounce around! I think you should go with a full axel (maybe adjustable) incorporating leaf springs.
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,574
Posted By donniebob
Tow limit

When manufacturers compute the tow limits, multiple factors are involved, including:

Engine power
Torque
Braking strength
Suspension ability
Drivetrain factors


By placing the weight...
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,574
Posted By donniebob
Bigfoot 5th wheel

We have a 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel (3800 lb dry weight). We tow it with a Honda Ridgeline (5,000 lb tow limit). No problem with the towing. Several RV mechanics have told me that you can add another...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-06-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By donniebob
My email is donparrot@gmail.com My wife had...

My email is donparrot@gmail.com

My wife had a very bad experience with some of the men at a BOCI event several years ago so I let my BOCI membership lapse.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-06-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By donniebob
to Karen

I don't see an option to PM. I read the thread and went to the KOA website and registered. Unfortunately, they only had sites available with water and electricity. Are you holding any sites with...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-05-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By donniebob
Smile Signed up

Just found out about this rally. We have one of the rare Bigfoot 5th wheels (1988). Fully restored. We have a reservation for 7/24-7/25. We'll be open for inspection
Forum: Money Matters 12-28-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,061
Posted By donniebob
Here is an alternative

12 years ago, I bought a 1988 , 20 foot, Bigfoot 5th wheel (GSVR = 3700 lbs). It had been sitting on a cliff overlooking the ocean for 2 years with the windows open and has been completely rehabbed....
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 12-25-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,554
Posted By donniebob
I Stand Admonished

After reading all the advice, I think I will give up on the idea of a slide-out. I think my best solution is to buy tent walls that attach to the awning. Thanks for all your suggestions.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 12-18-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,554
Posted By donniebob
One approach to the frame problem

Here's how I think it could be done.



Temporarily shore up the wall with studs.
They would fabricate 2 U-shaped aluminum frame, approximately 5' long and 6' high.
They would bolt the 2...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 12-18-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,554
Posted By donniebob
Slide out

I have owned and restored a Bigfoot 5th wheel for over ten years and we love it. I have friends who own regular travel trailers or motorhomes. In all cases, they have a vinyl roof and they all have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-23-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,822
Posted By donniebob
Ridgeline is great

I have one of those rare, Bigfoot 5th wheels. It weighs about 4,000 lbs. dry (including propane tanks). We travel light (probably no more than 100 lbs.

I tow with a 2014 Ridgeline (variable AWD)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-02-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,258
Posted By donniebob
pushing up roof

I have a 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel and had the same problem with roof sag just behind the AC. I created two beams by gluing together two, 3/4" sheets of plywood. I created a cardboard template using...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,283
Posted By donniebob
I have one of those rare 20' Bigfoor 5th wheels...

I have one of those rare 20' Bigfoor 5th wheels (the mold burnt in the fire a long time ago). I bought it from an idiot who left it overlooking the Pacific Ocean WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN for 2 years. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,714
Posted By donniebob
Sorry addean. You apparently haven't dealt with...

Sorry addean. You apparently haven't dealt with a Ridgeline. It has a composite bed and you can't bolt the hitch directly to the bed. Plus, my post didn't even refer to a Scamp hitch. I have a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,714
Posted By donniebob
Honda Ridgeline

For the last 10 years, I have been towing a 4,000 lb (loaded weight) Bigfoot 5th wheel (20' in length) with a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. We live in Colorado and climb mountains all the time. This truck...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,491
Posted By donniebob
I tow a 4,500 Bigfoot 5th wheel with a Honda...

I tow a 4,500 Bigfoot 5th wheel with a Honda Ridgeline and I have plenty of power. I had a welding shop weld the bottom rails of a Reese hitch to two steel bars which are bolted to the frame and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,045
Posted By donniebob
Bigfoot 5th wheel

We bought a 1988 Bigfoot 5th wheel about 10 years ago. It had an A/C unit installed and part of the roof had bowed in. To make sure we would not have a problem, I created two trusses created by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,689
Posted By donniebob
1988 Bigfoot

10 years ago, I bought an '88 Bigfoot 5th wheel (21' long) that had been stored in Oregon overlooking the ocean. I spent 5 years buffing, polishing, waxing, etc. These "solutions" never lasted...
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