Couple General Questions

[WillyBigfoot]

Hi again. First off thanks for all the replies to my previous posts, I am new to owning any sort of RV so I have had lots of basic questions and appreciate all the help!!

So I have a 1979 Bigfoot BF16SM. My first question is how is the underside of the trailer sealed or built so water doesn't get in?? Anything to look for for basic wear and tear or damage? I crawled underneath but to be honest didn't really know what I was looking for! The material seems like it may be some sort of fiberglass type material as well but I can't tell. You can see where the fibreglass shell comes down and around but seems like a separate material/piece on the chassis.

Second, can I get on the roof of my trailer? Like would it support the weight of an average person? Or should I put something to distribute the weight like a sheet of plywood or something? Or should I avoid it all together!!? For example if I want to reseal the vents and inspect the roof etc.


Thanks in advance!

[John in Santa Cruz]

I don't know the bigfoot specifically, but in general FG trailers are not designed to support the weight of an adult on the roof. I lean a 8' ladder against the trailer (with foam padding such as pool noodles to keep it from scratching, and lean over the trailer to do said sealing and other roof repair kind of jobs.

[Jack L]

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 reallly curious.

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

I don't know the bigfoot specifically, but in general FG trailers are not designed to support the weight of an adult on the roof. I lean a 8' ladder against the trailer (with foam padding such as pool noodles to keep it from scratching, and lean over the trailer to do said sealing and other roof repair kind of jobs.

Ok great thanks John! Good to know...

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by Jack L

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 reallly curious.

Thanks for this! So I didn't find any info either upon searching. I only posted the BF16SM as that's the Model # listed inside the closet door from Bigfoot. I will post pics just need to figure out how lol. Give me a few days. I think it's basically a Bigfoot 17' trailer from 1979.....

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by Jack L

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 reallly curious.

Ok for now this isn't my trailer, but an ad I found that is more or less exactly like my trailer, if that makes sense!

https://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/...hope-bc-canada

Let me know what mistake I'm making on the model etc!

[ShelbyM]

Pic assist

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by ShelbyM

Pic assist

Ha hey guess I didn’t think is that your trailer for sale ?!

[ShelbyM]

No, just posting the pic for you in case the ad disappears.

[Jack L]

Originally Posted by ShelbyM

Pic assist

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 issue, not structural.

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by ShelbyM

No, just posting the pic for you in case the ad disappears.

Ok excellent thanks !

[WillyBigfoot]

Originally Posted by Jack L

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 issue, not structural.

Ok thanks ! Ya the model no wonder I couldn’t find any info either. Is there ever a worry or issue with the water getting in from underneath while driving in the rain? Or is that pretty uncommon ?

Ya the roof is slightly wavy but not bad. I’ll be sure to stay off it tho

[computerspook]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

I don't know the bigfoot specifically, but in general FG trailers are not designed to support the weight of an adult on the roof. I lean a 8' ladder against the trailer (with foam padding such as pool noodles to keep it from scratching, and lean over the trailer to do said sealing and other roof repair kind of jobs.

I know our professional local trailer repair people don't even trust the ones that are rated for the weight. The have a gantry that they pull the trailer under and then move back and forth to do any roof repairs. And fiber glass trailers seem to be the least strong type. So I would not trust them. I always use an aframe ladder next to my trailer for any roof access repairs.