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07-19-2021, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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1988 Bigfoot TF20DLX FifthWheel
1988 Bigfoot Fifth Wheel Deluxe TF20 DLX
Bought in November of 2017, the stove/oven and roof top air conditioner removed by the previous owner
Additions and modifications:
- Replaced awning fabric
- Progressive Dynamics PD4135KV charge controller
- Battery cut off switch
- Window a/c unit
- New vent covers installed on all three roof vents
- Replaced hydraulic with electric landing gear
- Resealed the three largest windows
- Resealed front marker lights
- Replaced toilet flush valve
- Television w/dvd player remote control
- Replaced brake safety switch
- Installed towing safety chains
- Pin box stabilizer tripod jack
- Sewer hose and tank flushing equipment
- Fresh water hose and water filter with pressure regulator fitting
- Anderson Ultimate Hitch
- RV cover w/storage bag that will be included
- Electric space heater
- Replaced LP switch valve and hoses
Known issues:
- Gas furnace will not ignite
- Needs water pump
- Refrigerator is supposed to be three way but we've only ever used it with shore power
- LED lighting installed in kitchen/bath/dinette but still working on the 12 volt system
All of the work that was done has been well documented on the Fiberglass RV Forum. We are located in Central Kentucky about 50 miles South of Lexington in Danville, KY.
12,000.00
View this ad at Fiberglass Classifieds - 1988 Bigfoot TF20DLX FifthWheel
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07-19-2021, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 982
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Is the campers name Gladys?
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07-19-2021, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Yup, we named her Gladys
cause we sure are Gladys ours...
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07-19-2021, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 982
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Good luck with your sale, hope to see it on the road!
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07-19-2021, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Thank you Mike.
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07-20-2021, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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More pictures
I thought y'all would like some pictures from the inside that I took this morning.
I forgot to take a picture of the steps into the lofted bedroom that open up for storage; we usually put our shoes under the steps because it's close to the door.
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07-20-2021, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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two more images from outside
Two more pictures from the outside passenger side showing the entrance doorway as well as the storage for LP and battery up front.
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07-20-2021, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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window coverings
We have been using a window covering that is like a roll up shade shown in this picture. You can also see the new LED lights just above the window shade.
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07-20-2021, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Gladys is 33 years young and a Classic
I talked with the President of Bigfoot some years back and there are no records of how many fivers they produced. Apparently, there was a fire at the factory and many of the records from that period were lost.
You'll find some Bigfoot fifth wheels with a single axle and a few more with the double axle, like Gladys. We believe that the double axle configuration is more stable and tows nicely.
We were planning on some regular maintenance items like freshening up the interior paint and things like a wash and wax that's due for this camping season. We've had some family issues that prevented those things from being completed on a normal schedule but those items will still be done this summer if she stays around long enough for us to attend to them.
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"All that is gold does not glitter,
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07-22-2021, 01:14 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Paul
Trailer: Bigfoot 17.5G
Oregon
Posts: 3
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Hi,
Can you please tell me what the height is in the main living area? I'm 6'4" and have heard that the dual axle version may be shorter.
Also, do you have the dinette table for this camper?
Thank you!
Paul
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07-22-2021, 04:02 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Inside height
Paul: thank you for your question. The generous inside height of the Bigfoot brand is one of the reasons we selected this camper as our RV. I am 6'3" and have never had any problems.
I've measured the lowest point inside Gladys, inside the wet bath on the raised portion of the shower pan at 74". The main living cabin measures 77".
We have a small folding table that came with the RV that we have used when inside that is usually stored under the dinette seating. Thank you again for your question. I hope this helps in your search.
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07-23-2021, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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12V system issues resolved
Turns out the 12V system issue was a line fuse from the battery. Once I replaced that fuse all the new LED lights work very nicely from the battery system.
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08-07-2021, 12:30 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Please cancel
We have decided to keep Gladys and this RV is no longer for sale.
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08-11-2021, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1975 Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 168
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We did the same thing with our rig. A few times. Every time we put it up for sale, I take new pics and fall in love with it all over again.
Enjoy!
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09-20-2021, 04:15 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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For Sale Again-Price Reduced!
Gladys is for sale again. We have reduced the price to $12,000 since we have put money down on a new Grand Design camper. Since we're going to have a new camper we will be keeping the totes with the water and sewer equipment.
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09-20-2021, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Outback (by Trillium) 2004
Posts: 1,588
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For sale again----well, guys, she is a beautiful camper and your care, attention and love show very well in the photos.
I am not in the market, but wish you best of luck with your sale.
Someone will be getting a beauty!!
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09-24-2021, 04:30 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Getting ready to pull Gladys over the our local tire service center for a new set of tires and have the bearings checked and greased.
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09-28-2021, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Working on some new pictures to showcase the fresh paint inside and waiting for our tire appointment at our local shop.
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10-04-2021, 03:54 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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Our new camper has arrived so we're transfering all of our personal effects to the new unit.
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10-08-2021, 05:22 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill&Laura
Trailer: 1988 Bigfoot Fiver
Kentucky
Posts: 814
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sale pending
Possible sale pending...
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