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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-30-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,790
Posted By Carl G
Lil Bigfoot Floor Replacement

I am just about ready to install a new subfloor in my 1987 Lil Bigfoot. After adhering the bottom fiberglass pan to the bottom of the subfloor using thickened epoxy, I will will glassing the entire...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-25-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,108
Posted By Carl G
Update: Yesterday, I placed almost all of the...

Update: Yesterday, I placed almost all of the supports for the fiberglass bottom; it looks like adding pressure along the perimeter, outside of the main frame members is having a positive effect. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-23-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,108
Posted By Carl G
Matt, At this point, I am going to go with...

Matt,

At this point, I am going to go with the MDO sandwiched between Fiberglass. I will be adding a layer of new glass cloth covering the existing glass pan and extending up onto the walls of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-20-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,108
Posted By Carl G
Thanks Roy. If it looks as if my plan to apply...

Thanks Roy. If it looks as if my plan to apply pressure around the entire perimeter and the center portion between the two main frame members is not going to sufficiently press the lower pan to the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-18-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,108
Posted By Carl G
Thanks everyone. For clarification, MDO is...

Thanks everyone.

For clarification, MDO is far from being a particle board type of material. It is essentinally phenolic resin impregnated paper laminated between layers of ply(11 layers of wood...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-17-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,108
Posted By Carl G
Problem with Bigfoot Floor Renovation

I am close to glassing in a new Medium Density Overlay (MDO) subfloor into my Lil Bigfoot and have run into a bit of a snag. Raya, you have been a huge help (Thank you!). Not only could I not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-04-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,471
Posted By Carl G
New Entry Door Source

As part of my Lil Bigfoot renovation, I've decided to replace the entry door. I removed it this past weekend during replacement of the floor; it has just about had it. I've done some research...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-11-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,940
Posted By Carl G
Decal Removal Before Paint Prep

Do I need to remove the decals on my Lil Bigfoot before beginning the sanding prep work for painting? I found many good posts on how to remove decals but wondered if it would be possible to simply...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,574
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Matt. That is more in the neighborhood...

Thank you Matt. That is more in the neighborhood of what I thought the amps should be. One last thing. I am still in doubt as to whether I need a second breaker on the positive lead just before it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,574
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Greg. This is a great site that does...

Thank you Greg. This is a great site that does give me insight into voltage requirements and the purpose of the two breakers, one near the converter and one by the battery. But, I am still in need...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,574
Posted By Carl G
Thanks Greg. To prevent unwanted voltage drop...

Thanks Greg. To prevent unwanted voltage drop during charging of the battery, I'll be using 4 AWG wire between the converter/charger and the battery since it is a 45 amp charger. I am still new at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,574
Posted By Carl G
Breaker - Battery to Converter

If I place a resettable circuit breaker between the battery and my Progressive Dynamics PD4045 converter/charger, what size should it be? The converter has an output of 13.6 VDC, 45 amps. The DC...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,741
Posted By Carl G
What about using thermal resettable circuit...

What about using thermal resettable circuit breakers like those from Blue Sea? You wouldn't have to worry about keeping a spare, $15-$20 fuse around.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,741
Posted By Carl G
Looks like the trick. Now, should I place one of...

Looks like the trick. Now, should I place one of these in the battery compartment and one at the other end of the positive lead just as it is about to connect to the converter -- larger amp unit by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,741
Posted By Carl G
Thanks Matt, The idea for the disaster fuse...

Thanks Matt,

The idea for the disaster fuse came from Moeller's book. He writes, "An important item--usually missing--is a fuse or circuit breaker to protect the RV from possible destruction in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,992
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Mary! Good to hear from a fellow Lil...

Thank you Mary! Good to hear from a fellow Lil Bigfoot owner. I'll be posting quite a few pictures soon as I am about to begin my major renovation.

Carl
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,741
Posted By Carl G
Progressive Dynamics PD4045

As part of my 1987 Lil Bigfoot renovation, I'll be installing a PD4045 converter/charger. I just about have all of the supplies, tools, etc., but have a rookie question. The PD4045 has 12 positive...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
If I go with the epoxy annuli, I would prefer to...

If I go with the epoxy annuli, I would prefer to have fewer fasteners into the floor, if anything to save a little on the install time. Bigfoot had quite a large number of screws fastening 1x lumber...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
Sounds good. I'm most concerned first with the...

Sounds good. I'm most concerned first with the holes that penetrate to the outside of the trailer; cabinetry screws less so. I'm planning on completely re-working the windows and will monitor them...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
One last question. All of the cabinets were...

One last question. All of the cabinets were screwed to the floor. If I replicate this method, I will be placing numerous penetrations into the core. What are your thoughts on this one.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-01-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
Raya, Thank you for the great information! ...

Raya,

Thank you for the great information! Here are a few additional pictures so that you can get a better idea of the project (The pink stuff is the original adhesive that Bigfoot used to bond...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Raya! Now I understand what originally...

Thank you Raya! Now I understand what originally happened. The back of the rotten 3/4" plywood floor did have glue and so was bonded to the lower shell at one time.

I do believe I will go...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
I removed the original wet and rotted 3/4"...

I removed the original wet and rotted 3/4" plywood floor, Beneath it is a fiberglass bottom, which is very thick between the outside wall and the frame, but very thin between the main frame members...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
These aren't the best pictures, but I think you...

These aren't the best pictures, but I think you can see enough to get an idea. The frame is basically in the shape of a big letter A -- two beams running lengthwise with a cross member at the very...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,320
Posted By Carl G
Floor Support & Frame

I have removed the inteior hardware and floor as part of my Lil Bigfoot renovation, but am torn as to how to address future floor sag. I'll be installing 3/4" medium density overlay (MDO) for the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By Carl G
Plug-in connectors - AC wiring

Has anyone used plug-in connectors instead of wire nuts for AC wire connections? I was looking at them on the Ideal web site today and wondered if they might be better given all of the movement in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-27-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,114
Posted By Carl G
My error - I am using 4 AWG wire, not 4/0. Sorry...

My error - I am using 4 AWG wire, not 4/0. Sorry for the confusion. This is the minimum gauge I need to avoid problems with voltage drop between the converter/charger and the battery.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-26-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,114
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Rick, What are your thoughts on a...

Thank you Rick,

What are your thoughts on a crimping tool for 10-20 AWG wire. Will a good crimping tool from Greenlee, Chanellock, Knipex etc do the job or does one need one of the more...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-26-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,114
Posted By Carl G
Crimping Battery Cable Lugs

Has anyone used one of the crimpers that employes the use of a hammer to achieve the crimp? I am going to have to make 4/0 AWG cables that will run from the exterior battery compartment on my Lil...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-26-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,243
Posted By Carl G
Hey Mike, Congratulations on making some...

Hey Mike,

Congratulations on making some great headway. Now that the Texas heat is beginning to finally subside, I'm just about set to start on the complete renovation of our LB. I can't wait! ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,390
Posted By Carl G
Connectors for a DC circuit

Hi everyone,

Now that the Texas heat is about to begin subsiding, I'm planning the next phase of my complete Lil Bigfoot renovation. When wiring several fixtures on one DC circuit, what type of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,080
Posted By Carl G
You rarely see them in the big box stores like...

You rarely see them in the big box stores like Home Depot and Lowe's. You are more likely to see them at Sears or online. Quite a few manufactuerers make them. The type to which I refer look just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,080
Posted By Carl G
Through-the-Wall A/C vs Window

Has anyone attempted to install a through-the-wall air conditioner in a closet or cabinet? In contrast to a window unit, all of the venting for a through-the-wall unit is at the back. It would appear...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-30-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,295
Posted By Carl G
What type of drain connection did you use. Is...

What type of drain connection did you use. Is that a thru hull connection from a boat?

Thanks,
Carl
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,354
Posted By Carl G
I'm doing a complete restoration of our 1987 Lil...

I'm doing a complete restoration of our 1987 Lil Bigfoot and need some pointers and door replacement. The door is failry difficult to close (must lift leading edge for it to clear the bottom of door...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,754
Posted By Carl G
I am rebuilding cabinets as part of my 1987 Lil...

I am rebuilding cabinets as part of my 1987 Lil Bigfoot restoration. The cabinets are 1x frame with veneer panel glued to the frame. The corners are finished with a wood-colored plastic moulding...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,522
Posted By Carl G
I am planning my electrical layout for my...

I am planning my electrical layout for my complete renovation of a Lil Bigfoot and need some help with protection of my new converter from the battery. I have seen where it is recommended to install...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,437
Posted By Carl G
Mike, You are correct. Much of the cabietry...

Mike,

You are correct. Much of the cabietry and benches were fastened only through the 1x2 frame into the veneer wood skin, which was glued to the fabric interior, which was then glued to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
Posted By Carl G
Mike, Keep me posted on what you find. All...

Mike,

Keep me posted on what you find. All of my vents look pretty bad, and will really look bad once I've painted the exterior. If I see something good, I'll be sure to let you know as well. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,992
Posted By Carl G
Mike, Yes, I have he same U band for the...

Mike,

Yes, I have he same U band for the awning and haven't quite decided what I am going to do. I'll have the decide fairly soon because as soon as I have the floor installed, I'll be moving...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,289
Posted By Carl G
28728 I'm installing a Progressive...

28728


I'm installing a Progressive Dynamics PD4045. Many of you have answered just about all of my questions, but I ran into one more thing I am unsure of. If I run all of the short 12vDC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-10-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,293
Posted By Carl G
Sorry to hear of your difficulties with leaks. ...

Sorry to hear of your difficulties with leaks. Believe me, I know how it is. I'm currently replacing my entire floor.

Matt: I do have one more question concerning the barrier terminal block...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-10-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,293
Posted By Carl G
I was hoping that would be your answer Matt. I...

I was hoping that would be your answer Matt. I was wondering how I was going to deal with all of those 12vdc postive wires. Now that I know that the each connection is physcically separated on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-09-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,293
Posted By Carl G
Thank you Matt, Great information and...

Thank you Matt,

Great information and pictures. Now, however, I'm a bit confused about what is happening with all of the DC positive wires. I see that they are all connected to that large block...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,992
Posted By Carl G
One more think Mike, Where do you plan on...

One more think Mike,

Where do you plan on finding a replacement belly band?

Thanks,
Carl
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,992
Posted By Carl G
Thank you for the insight! So, if I understand...

Thank you for the insight! So, if I understand correctly, the top shell fits over the bottom, resulting in no possiblity of water leak from the seal itself (except if the fiberglass were damaged)? ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,293
Posted By Carl G
John, Now that is the way to do it! I like...

John,

Now that is the way to do it! I like it. Do you know of a good supplier for one that will be large and heavy-duty enough to handle the heavy gauge wire from the battery plus the assortment...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-08-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,437
Posted By Carl G
Thanks for the great advice Mike. I'm...

Thanks for the great advice Mike.

I'm planning on leaving the factory insulation as it appears to be in really good shape.

In terms of the floor and frame, I'd really like to have at least...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-08-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,293
Posted By Carl G
Thank you for the correction. I am little new at...

Thank you for the correction. I am little new at having both AC and DC systems in one application and so confused my terminology.

Also, thank you for the great advice. I do have a question...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,992
Posted By Carl G
Thank you. I noticed that epoxy resin comes with...

Thank you. I noticed that epoxy resin comes with different catalysts. Is there a recommendation for this application? Also, what about the ratio of catalyst to resin?

Also, the resin appears...
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