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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-17-2023, 11:03 AM
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Battery replacement for 25' Bigfoot (2005)
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mcmars
I decided to get the Home depot Renogy 100 ah...
I decided to get the Home depot Renogy 100 ah AGM, free shipping to my home in a week, versus amazon 2 week wait. And if any issues, I know HD always has easy in-person return for I think 6 months...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-17-2023, 09:33 AM
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Battery replacement for 25' Bigfoot (2005)
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mcmars
It seems there is no perfect battery and they all...
It seems there is no perfect battery and they all have downsides and risks. I am also looking for a battery for my 2004 17CB bigfoot. I am away from my Bigfoot but thinking the 100ah Renogy agm...
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Hi, I am....
10-25-2020, 04:59 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
Sorry you sold the bigfoot. i have not used it...
Sorry you sold the bigfoot. i have not used it as much as I had thought, but worth keeping around. I also got Ebikes last year, I use the Bigfoot to camp at trailheads, lol.
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Hi, I am....
10-25-2020, 09:04 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
Thanks again for winterizing hints!
Thank you Franswa for this great write up and pictures of winterizing a big foot 17. Every year I find this thread and it helps me remember what to do and visually see everything. Big artic front...
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Classified Archives
11-12-2018, 12:31 AM
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Wanted: Cover for Bigfoot 17.5'
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mcmars
Thanks Melissa. How much are the CalMark's now?
Thanks Melissa. How much are the CalMark's now?
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Classified Archives
11-08-2018, 05:37 PM
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Wanted: Cover for Bigfoot 17.5'
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mcmars
Any luck with cover?
I am wondering if you located an affordable cover? I am also interested in covering my 17.5 ft bigfoot. Thx
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Hi, I am....
11-08-2018, 03:14 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
winterizing reminder for everyone
Thank you Franswa for the great write up with pictures! I am winterizing my Bigfoot as I type now as early arctic cold front is coming in tonight and low of 22 degrees is forecast. Maybe this old...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 07:13 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
Thank you Donna D for taking time to help. I...
Thank you Donna D for taking time to help. I have this document in hardcopy form along with the other appliance documentation as they came with the purchase. And that is why I am going to try...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 04:39 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
erratic check light dometic service bulletin R70/4B
I am doing some internet searching for help with my issues and found this link to a service bulletin dometic put out in march 1995 for erratic check light problems. It may or not apply to my erratic...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 04:26 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
OK, thanks for that help. That is on my list of...
OK, thanks for that help. That is on my list of things to do, I am betting I have the original regulator which would be 14 years old now. I think you are right about the 11 inches is for about half...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 03:33 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
Thanks Byron, I have already done contacted...
Thanks Byron, I have already done contacted Dometic and the problem. No need to replace the fridge or cooling unit, dometic has a recall kit that is a bit of a "hack" to contain the burner area with...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 03:00 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
THere is a mix of hydrogen and ammonia contained...
THere is a mix of hydrogen and ammonia contained in the cooling unit and is my concern about the dangers involved in using the fridge. From RV doctor site:"The contents of the sealed system include...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 02:23 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
OK, I have the RM2652, 2004, dometic
OK, I have the RM2652, 2004, dometic
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 12:38 PM
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RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
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mcmars
RV propane issues, Dometic fridge recall & intermittent fridge problem
Hello, I am going through my 2004 bigfoot and trying to check out and repair/replace things that are outdated, broken or in need of service for me to feel "safe" about using them. I am 100+ miles...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-09-2018, 11:58 AM
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Problem Regulator?
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mcmars
Great article on RV propane!
Thanks for great link, I am going through my 14 year old bigfoot and cleaning up things, nice to find a good resource. I have a few specific questions but will start a new RV propane thread with my...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 05:57 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
Sashco has a great FAQ page about all their...
Sashco has a great FAQ page about all their products. I have used the Big Stretch as well as their chinking caulk, log jam, their exterior stain, Transformation, and interior log poly, Sympathy. I...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 05:45 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
I looked again and am thinking the difference is...
I looked again and am thinking the difference is the 14024 product might be the thinner version that is good for brushing on vs the tube caulk form. Maybe time for another email to sashco?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 05:40 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
I just looked to see why 2 different products. ...
I just looked to see why 2 different products. Looks like there is a low VOC version that does not have toluene, so guessing that is the difference. I think have always used the more toxic...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 03:11 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
OK, that makes sense, the self leveling property...
OK, that makes sense, the self leveling property of Dicor makes it easy and quick to apply as no messing with trying to smooth it out neatly. Being a DIY log home owner, I have done tons of chinking...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 03:01 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
I did email Sashco to inquire about using Through...
I did email Sashco to inquire about using Through the Roof on fiberglass RV roof. I asked if I should be removing all the prior Dicor sealant or if I could just caulk over it. Looks like they think...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2018, 12:19 PM
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Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
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mcmars
Dicor VS Sashco "Through the Roof" sealant
I am wanting to reseal the fiberglass lid on my 17 Bigfoot trailer and wondering why everyone uses Dicor lap sealant? I see from receipts I got from the previous owner that the Dicor that was...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-25-2018, 08:28 PM
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Bigfoot 17 battery upgrade
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4,514
Posted By
mcmars
SOme more reading reveals what I was concerned...
SOme more reading reveals what I was concerned about, the gel or agm batteries should be isolated from the converter, inverter and other electronics. The tiny amount of off gassing is enough to pose...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-25-2018, 05:58 PM
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15
Bigfoot 17 battery upgrade
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4,514
Posted By
mcmars
Great feedback! I have meter coming so I can...
Great feedback! I have meter coming so I can clamp on amp meter to measure amps drawn. I have all LED lights, but I forgot to check the fridge light. I was thinking I could use the propane cat...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-25-2018, 03:19 PM
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Bigfoot 17 battery upgrade
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4,514
Posted By
mcmars
Good to hear..
Glad you are happy with system! I just ordered the pd4655VL today along with a surge protector. I talked with the tech at PD and he thinks the OEM wiring of AWG 8 is fine with the 55 amps and short...
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General Chat
09-25-2018, 12:06 AM
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Gas mpg
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1,854
Posted By
mcmars
I just got 10.3 MPG in my 98 4x4 suburban for a...
I just got 10.3 MPG in my 98 4x4 suburban for a 10 day trip in colorado towing the 17 ft bigfoot camper. Normally I get 14-16mpg. Not the best carbon footprint, but I offset it by getting 30mpg in...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-24-2018, 11:17 PM
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Bigfoot 17 battery upgrade
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4,514
Posted By
mcmars
Hello fishdeeper! I am wondering how your...
Hello fishdeeper! I am wondering how your improvements and new battery are doing? I have a 17ft CB bigfoot and have been looking into replacing my interstate group 24 battery with a real deep cycle...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-20-2018, 05:36 PM
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Cutting a skylight hole in 17" Bigfoot
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2,202
Posted By
mcmars
skylight? yes
I have a 04 17cb with a skylight located about even with fridge. I thought it was factory. :omy
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-12-2018, 02:05 PM
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My 2 Cents on Refrigerator
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7,044
Posted By
mcmars
This is the one I got, 103 prospector. I put 4...
This is the one I got, 103 prospector. I put 4 blocks in it and got 13 days before needing new blocks on a trip last fall to Terlingua Tx with temps into high 80's. The blocks were real slow freeze...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-12-2018, 12:19 PM
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There is risk in a used one!
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2,402
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mcmars
Buyer beware for sure
I bought a 17 ft Bigfoot last year and on way home noticed the rear tire just looks a tiny bit "tilted" in the rear view mirror. Pulled over at level spot and checked lug nuts, but figured out there...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-12-2018, 11:46 AM
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My 2 Cents on Refrigerator
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7,044
Posted By
mcmars
I like Canyon Coolers made in Flagstaff
Interesting read. I am old river guide and really like the Canyon Coolers that are USA made in Flagstaff by Grand Canyon guides who wanted to design a better cooler. Yeti and some of the other...
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Hi, I am....
11-04-2017, 12:43 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
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mcmars
Maybe thee will be some black friday deals on the...
Maybe thee will be some black friday deals on the honda??
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Hi, I am....
11-03-2017, 08:10 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
Posted By
mcmars
Predator vs honda??
Maybe I should consider the predator as a viable alternative. My 2 big questions now are how do the Db levels compare, honda vs predator? And what would be the best price HF sells them for, so...
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Hi, I am....
11-02-2017, 09:27 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
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mcmars
follow up on bigfoot
Hello all, I am going to flush out the hot warter tank today with the "wand" I got from amazon and then go ahead and winterize her after the flush. I bought a hose adaptor so you can set an air...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-27-2017, 04:30 AM
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A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
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4,398
Posted By
mcmars
Thanks K Corbin!
This sounds like how they should be installed! I have not used epoxy putty before, I have mixed up my own blend of cut fiberglass and silica beads to make a putty consistancy of peanut butter. Mike...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-26-2017, 06:48 PM
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A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
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4,398
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mcmars
After assesing things today, I readjusted the 2...
After assesing things today, I readjusted the 2 "stop screws" back to the higher postion to lift the awning the door shock. I am seeing I could easily strap the awning up off my upper deck for a few...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-26-2017, 12:47 PM
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A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
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Posted By
mcmars
OK, thin like I thought!
That is what I was suspecting. You would think Bigfoot would have reinforced the awning mount plate area, kinda like pouring a concrete slab and not including "footers" where the structural posts...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-26-2017, 11:01 AM
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Winterizing
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3,764
Posted By
mcmars
awesome!
I ordered some attwood plugs on amazon last night and will wait till I get new plug that might not be brittle before I install new plugs with teflon tape.
I like your link for the cheaper plugs,...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-26-2017, 10:39 AM
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A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
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4,398
Posted By
mcmars
Here are pictures
Thanks for the interest and help! Here are some pictutures so you can visualize the problem with awning being mounted too low. I have no idea what is under the fiberglass where the top and lower...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-26-2017, 10:04 AM
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Winterizing
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3,764
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mcmars
Nylon tape??
Is this same as teflon tape? Or maybe teflon thread paste works?
Not sure what nylon tape is, maybe you have a link? Thanks!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-26-2017, 12:01 AM
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A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
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mcmars
A&E awning loose on Bigfoot trailer
I am going thru my new to me 2005 17 ft bigfoot TT and today realized there are some major problems with the A&E (8500) loose awning mount brackets. I think the problem originated at the factory...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-25-2017, 09:07 PM
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Winterizing
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3,764
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mcmars
nylon drain plug atwood hot water heater
I flushed out my 17ft bigfoot water system today and discovered a 12" channel lock brand pliers worked well on the nylon plug and I could turn it about 1/4 turn before resetting the tool. I sprayed...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-22-2017, 10:53 PM
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1992 Bigfoot Trailer Specs?
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mcmars
I believe you!
I just bought a 2004 15B17cb last week with all the bells and whistles. Bigfoot claims it is 3020lbs with 270lb being the add on stuff. After 35 gallons of water and full propane tanks, Bigfoot...
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Hi, I am....
10-22-2017, 07:13 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
Great tips!
Yes, things to fix! Today I went around and sprayed triflow on any outside hinge, lock or other moving part to looses everything up. I realized the sping loaded pins that hold down to front window...
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Hi, I am....
10-22-2017, 12:48 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
Also want to learn about best solar options....
Maybe some links to help understand solar better to help me figure out best options. I see the Zamp's are popular. Going out to mess with trailer, might try a camping this week down the road along...
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Hi, I am....
10-22-2017, 08:30 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
Thanks, I get it!
I get it, you pump the RV antifreeze through every outlet till pink and shower is same as rest of em. This look so simple and I so appreciate your great help with the pictures and text. The prior...
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Hi, I am....
10-21-2017, 08:37 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
This is awesome! thanks for the pictorial step by...
This is awesome! thanks for the pictorial step by step. I also have an outside shower, so must be some water in that line to drain backwards.
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Hi, I am....
10-21-2017, 08:20 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
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mcmars
thanks for winterizing tips!
Thanks so much! Yes, I saw the 2005 brochure with the bigger axle and now I realize why, it really needs the bigger carying capacity to avoid the inevitable . Even if you manage to keep it below...
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Hi, I am....
10-21-2017, 12:30 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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mcmars
It is 15B17CB
I wrote a more detailed reply with some attached pictures, but got message a moderator must approve it before it posts. I am new here so probably have to get a few posts before I can post pics?? ...
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10-21-2017, 12:26 AM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
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mcmars
I have 2004 bigfoot 15B17CB
It has the winterizing package, thermal pane windows, upgraded furnace, heated and insulated tanks and fantastic bath fan. From looking at the list of options, I suspect the original owner bought...
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Hi, I am....
10-20-2017, 10:04 PM
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Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
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10,398
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mcmars
Hi! Newbie w 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer
Hello all, I am looking forward to this forum to help me figure out improvements, tips and mainteinance of the 2004 17 ft Bigfoot travel trailer I just bought this week. ON way home to Moab from...
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