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08-04-2014, 11:20 AM
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#201
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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If you are using an iPhone, point the camera at the main part of your subject and touch and hold your finger on the area that you want in focus and properly exposed. You can then shift the phone to frame the picture the way you want. The exposure and focus will hold until you leave the camera app.
In your pic above you have a very bright sky that is fooling the exposure.
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08-05-2014, 08:31 AM
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#202
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Many thanks
Thanks Donna for the warm welcome, and thank you Frederick for swapping out those pictures, they look just fine in my photo album but I'll have to take Glenn's advice for next time and see if that will work. I was thinking of making a walk-through video, I'm wondering if that would come out sideways as well. Lol
Ken
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08-24-2014, 03:48 PM
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#203
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Rock and roll
I installed some out outdoor speakers today, I wired them in through junction box that allows me to turn them on and off. Not that I like to listen to my music loud but it's nice to have a little News in the morning with my cuppa coffee. Run the wires to electrical outlet , separated the circuits on the outlet so there's a right and left speaker and it's all watertight works pretty good
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08-24-2014, 03:50 PM
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#204
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Pic of upgrade
Other pic , must be a better way
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08-24-2014, 03:51 PM
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#205
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Pic of speakers
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08-24-2014, 04:26 PM
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#206
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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I have those speaker Rocks at my sticks 'n bricks home... work well!
And thanks for coming back and letting us know how you're doing Ken I'm still following along...
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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04-05-2015, 01:57 AM
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#207
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Senior Member
Name: Gardnpondr
Trailer: 1985 BigFoot G
Mississippi
Posts: 143
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WOW now this is my kind of project. LOVE it and man what an awesome job you have done with it!!!! I know you will enjoy it. Now rest and enjoy it.
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04-05-2015, 06:18 AM
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#208
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Airstream Sold, Nest Fan
Ontario
Posts: 2,002
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Ken.... I've read about many RV reno's but yours is my all time favorite. The work you have done to put this BF together is simply amazing. My hat comes off to you!!!! Too
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04-05-2015, 07:03 AM
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#209
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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I wish Ken would come back and let us know how it's working out: Last Activity: 08-24-2014 02:56 PM
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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04-05-2015, 09:12 AM
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#210
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1974 Boler and 1988 Bigfoot
Posts: 186
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Great Rebuild But so much work. U should send some of your ideas to Bigfoot Ind. Also u r in Bc would love to come and view your beautiful trailer..
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12-23-2015, 01:48 AM
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#211
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Been away for a while
Been off line for some time, but checking out Fiberglass RV site good to see some things don't change. Lots of cool projects on the go.
Just thought I'd show a picture or two of the latest mods on the trailer
I replaced my axles, went from drop axles to straight ones. That gave me about
5.5 inches more clearance and because of the extra room I installed 4 tubes
that are 6 inches round. This gives me lots of storage for my tarps, tent poles, rope and my carpet.
Already looking forward to next camping season
Ken
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01-18-2016, 06:22 AM
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#212
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Junior Member
Name: Virginia
Trailer: 1984 bigfoot trailer
Oklahoma
Posts: 4
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Ken
18 months ago, I bought a 1984 Bigfoot 17 ft trailer in Calgary as temporary accomodation while we transitioned to a new job for my hubby in Tulsa ok. She was perfect for what I needed but showing her age, and we have had so much fun trailering that we have decided to reno rather than sell and buy something else.
Your project is inspirational. We will start on a much smaller scale- removing the bunk beds and bench seat to assess some kind of moisture leaks below the side window, and some faulty wiring in the ceiling. I will start a new thread when we begin our project and I'm sure we will have lots of questions for you and the group Can't wai to get started!
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01-19-2016, 12:30 AM
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#213
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Bigfoot Reno
Hey Virginia,
good to hear you're enjoying your Bigfoot trailer. One thing I found out from doing the renovation on my trailer is that everything is attached to something else, I am sure that you will come to realize this also if you haven't already.
I spent quite a bit of time going through different threads and getting ideas and I incorporated a few into my trailer, so it Was a joint effort (so to speak) in getting it done. This website is very helpful for sure.
Will be waiting to see your reno pics, enjoy, keep it fun.
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01-19-2016, 01:18 AM
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#214
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Hi Ken, glad to see you back. Read thru your posts last year and again today. What a great job. Question, now that you've had it done and using it, how did it turn out for TW and tracking? There were a number of comments made of possibly overloading the frame and hitch.
I'm waiting for someone to a width and length mod. You up for that ?
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01-19-2016, 03:17 PM
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#215
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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weight issues
Hi Dave, no I'm done with the big reno's twice is enough. But it seems every time I go out and use it there's always a little something I want to add, but only tweaks here and there now. The finished trailer weighs fully loaded (With food and beer) 4600 pounds, it's a little heavier than I wanted but it does have 4 6 volt batteries onboard. When I put the new axles on I stepped up to 15 inch tires and I've been on several long trips and the tire wear is even on all 4 tires and it follows the truck nice and straight.
I had the mounts for the axles installed at a professional trailer shop because I didn't want to leave that to chance and burn my tires off constantly. They had a look at the trailer and the frame at that time, they assured me that it was going to be strong enough, but I still look under the trailer once in a while and check the frame for problems , but everything still looks fine
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08-16-2016, 09:39 PM
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#216
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Adding storage
Funny how we are always looking for more space. I made storage under the bed
but I guess I am just to lazy to lift it up. ( showing my age) So the decision was made to make some small drawers in the face of the bed cabinet. They will hold
socks and other smaller items. They are 17 inches long, but will come out only 12 inches before they hit the wall. So once they are in and finished, at least they can't fall out.
Here are some pics of the work so far
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer!
Ken
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08-17-2016, 05:26 PM
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#217
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Member
Name: Jeanne
Trailer: Burro
North Carolina
Posts: 48
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Wow
That's a gutsy mod. Love it.
Jeanne
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08-19-2016, 11:34 AM
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#218
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Member
Name: ken
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 54
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Thanks Jeanne
It's been a lot of fun, we're hoping to use it this coming long weekend.
Will be able to try out our new drawers I'll post some pictures when I have the finished product
Take care
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08-19-2016, 12:17 PM
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#219
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Senior Member
Name: Borden and Carole
Trailer: 1978 Earlton Ontario boler
Ontario
Posts: 1,506
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Panel sheets
For your construction where did you find the thin panel sheets?
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08-19-2016, 12:18 PM
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#220
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Senior Member
Name: Borden and Carole
Trailer: 1978 Earlton Ontario boler
Ontario
Posts: 1,506
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Really nice workmanship
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