Hello Folks...

[Bluebamboo]

Hello,

My Name is Michael and my family and I are the proud 'new to us' owners of a 1986 17ft Bigfoot trailer. It may sound silly but I think the people here may understand-we are absolutely giddy about our new addition! This is the first trailer we've ever had and we love it Funny, I think we're (ok me..)are dealing with a bad case of 'trailer fever'...symptoms include:

. Constant forum reading
. Excessive trailer cleaning/polishing
. Staring out the window at our new BF with a huge smile
. Telling everyone we meet about our sweet new BF...

Hello, my name is Michael and I have 'Trailer fever'

[Roy in TO]

Welcome Michael,

'Trailer Fever' is only the start of it. Then you get mod madness. Twofootitis being the final stage.

I'm sure others will pipe in with their treatment modalities.

[Bluebamboo]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

Welcome Michael,

'Trailer Fever' is only the start of it. Then you get mod madness. Twofootitis being the final stage.

I'm sure others will pipe in with their treatment modalities.

Ha! Thanks for the welcome Roy. Yep, I've got it bad

[Marinab]

Welcome Michael, congratulations on your "new" trailer. Have you planned your first outing yet? Looking forward to seeing pictures. Marina

[Rene]

Welcome Micheal, It is almost one year for me and my boler. Trying to finish my restoration/modification so I can go to the Prairie Egg Gathering in July. If I did not have the boler I would be chasing down a bigfoot right now!

[Bluebamboo]

Hi Marina..thanks for the welcome. Yes, we're heading out this weekend- just a short overnight, not far from home. My 8 and 4 year old are super excited...so am I

[Bluebamboo]

Originally Posted by Rene

Welcome Micheal, It is almost one year for me and my boler. Trying to finish my restoration/modification so I can go to the Prairie Egg Gathering in July. If I did not have the boler I would be chasing down a bigfoot right now!

A Boler was our original intention but it was just too tight. I've always loved the cool, retro look. Good luck with your restoration.

[GingerB]

Yes, the fever is overpowering. I, too, find myself gazing out my back window in awe. Our first weekend trip was great and, although we have a two week trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia planned, we are searching for somewhere nearby to go before then.

[Byron Kinnaman]

Let's see now, about 6.5 years, several hundred nights, and and and.. Yup the fever is still alive and strong.
That's what you to look forward too.

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by GingerB

we have a two week trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia planned, we are searching for somewhere nearby to go before then.

Have you checked the 2012 Rally Map? There are 3 out your way coming up in the next month. http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...aps-48254.html

Indigodave posted a good link about a site that helps find campgrounds.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ink-52648.html

I tested it out for places in my locale and it showed many more than I knew about.

[Bluebamboo]

Hi Ginger and Byron,

Thanks for the welcome! We stayed in our BF for the very first time this weekend. As we live on the west coast, it was of course a downpour No problem, we were warm and dry inside...Yep, love it.

[aarual]

Hello and welcome,
WE Have just had ours for 4 days!
many thoughts and possiblilies, but I dont think Ours will leave home till Sept.
So am envious of you.
Enjoy!

[Bluebamboo]

Thanks aarual. 4 days? How cool is that So many possibilities indeed. Have fun on your adventures.

[RogerDat]

There really is no cure, disease can only be managed by regular camping trips. Or extensive mods that you can dream about using on future frequent camping trips. It's a tough malady but rarely fatal. Except to the bugs that hit the front of the trailer.

[Pam Garlow]

Michael, the ladies in your family will now be prone to long term Glamperitis also. The first sypmtoms will be the addition of color coordinated throw pillows on the couches and the purchase of 'cute' salt&pepper shakers (many times flamingo shaped.)

[Bluebamboo]

Originally Posted by Pam Garlow

Michael, the ladies in your family will now be prone to long term Glamperitis also. The first sypmtoms will be the addition of color coordinated throw pillows on the couches and the purchase of 'cute' salt&pepper shakers (many times flamingo shaped.)

Ha! Yes, Pam...you bet. My daughter has already asked if we could name the BF 'Traily' and my wife is coordinating bed sheets with the interior colours Glamperitis indeed.

[Carol H]

Welcome to the egg club Michael. You will have to join us for a meet in BC.

[Bluebamboo]

Hi Carol. Thanks for the welcome. Sounds like fun. Do you know when and where the next BC meet will be held?

[Carol H]

We just had a 3 day meet at the Sons of Norway (SON) Campground outside of Mission... as the wagon master I need a few weeks to recover before thinking about the next one :-)) Good bet though it will be next June/July back at SON .... although there has been talk of an unorganized meet/event before then.

There is a link below to our BC groups Facebook page which you can use to check out past meet photos and Like and follow or send a private message to or PM me on this forum with your email address to be added to the mail out list - which is kept private and only used for major meet announcements.

Enjoy your new trailer.