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Old 08-04-2014, 11:20 AM   #201
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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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Old 08-05-2014, 08:31 AM   #202
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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
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Old 08-24-2014, 03:48 PM   #203
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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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Old 08-24-2014, 03:50 PM   #204
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Pic of upgrade

Other pic , must be a better way
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Old 08-24-2014, 03:51 PM   #205
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Old 08-24-2014, 04:26 PM   #206
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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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Old 04-05-2015, 01:57 AM   #207
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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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Old 04-05-2015, 06:18 AM   #208
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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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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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Old 04-05-2015, 09:12 AM   #210
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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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Old 12-23-2015, 01:48 AM   #211
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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

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Old 01-18-2016, 06:22 AM   #212
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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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Old 01-19-2016, 12:30 AM   #213
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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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Old 01-19-2016, 01:18 AM   #214
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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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Old 01-19-2016, 03:17 PM   #215
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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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Old 08-16-2016, 09:39 PM   #216
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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!

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Old 08-17-2016, 05:26 PM   #217
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Wow
That's a gutsy mod. Love it.
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:34 AM   #218
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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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Panel sheets

For your construction where did you find the thin panel sheets?
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Old 08-19-2016, 12:18 PM   #220
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Really nice workmanship
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