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Forum: Classified Archives 04-27-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
Well, I may get ostracized from the FRV forum ;)...

Well, I may get ostracized from the FRV forum ;) , but we found a 1998 Jayco tent trailer. One owner, garage kept, in excellent condition. We wanted something light, easy to tow, maintaining...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-27-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
Sold

Our egg has sold....bitter sweet, but now we're into something more conducive to kids. I don't have to sweat now when the muddy boots come in ;).

Thanks for everyone's comments and interest.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Backsplash is a sheet of stainless steel. I made...

Backsplash is a sheet of stainless steel. I made a cardboard template first and brought it down to a local shop that makes tanks for wineries.
Forum: Classified Archives 03-07-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Julie - No coverings in the trailer. We...

Thanks Julie -
No coverings in the trailer. We didn't ever make the decision between blinds or curtains. (It was brought up to me every time my wife and I went out in it). The windows are tinted...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-06-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
Sorry gents - didn't get any email notifications...

Sorry gents - didn't get any email notifications on these. I'll have to check my settings.

Joe - just spoke with you ;)

Bobbie - no brakes on this rig. To my knowledge there weren't any on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Robert - I really appreciate your help...

Thanks Robert - I really appreciate your help (and patience) along the way ;). Your work was a great inspiration for me...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-17-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Donna! Thanks for the very kind words - that...

Hi Donna! Thanks for the very kind words - that made my morning. It's great to get feedback on the build and the price. When you're vested in a project, sometime's it's hard to evaluate it's 'worth'....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Theresa, Donna and Francene - it's been a...

Thanks Theresa, Donna and Francene - it's been a great hobby/project. I think I had more fun working on it than using it...a lot of fun taking her out though - it always becomes a bit of a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Dan - Funny, whenever I mention doing...

Thanks Dan - Funny, whenever I mention doing another trailer, I get that icy stare from my wife - you know the one....no words are uttered, but the surrounding air drops by 10 degrees.

I kid of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Old Photos

If anyone's interested, I found this link of some 'progress shots' in my files:

Older Progress Shots (https://webandgrafik.com/Trailer/)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
@rgrugg: Thank you, sir. @cpaharley2008: I...

@rgrugg: Thank you, sir.

@cpaharley2008: I posted an ad in the sale section of this forum (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f53/1988-lil-bigfoot-completely-rebuilt-50134.html):
Forum: Classified Archives 02-14-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,481
Posted By Mike Whitney
1988 Lil' Bigfoot: Completely Rebuilt-sold-

For sale is our completely renovated 1988 Lil' Bigfoot 13' travel trailer.
From the ground up:


-Brand new tires
-Brand new brushed aluminium mag rims
-Newly packed bearings
-Frame...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Reid! This was my first kick at the cat...

Thanks Reid! This was my first kick at the cat with any cabinetry. I rebuilt all of the frames using 1x2 pine, glued and screwed. The original frames were just stapled and pretty rickety - I just...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,539
Posted By Mike Whitney
88' Lil Bigfoot Reno Complete

Hi all - thought I'd post some pics of our egg, finally complete. I spent the last 2.5 years re-building this trailer from the ground up after noticing the original floor had rotted out. I learned a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,895
Posted By Mike Whitney
Plumbing fittings

Hi Peter -
Thanks for the info earlier. Just a few quick questions.

1) What fittings did you use to go from your tank fitting to PEX?

My tank fittings are threaded with a 1/2" barb on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-30-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,953
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks for the info Fred. I have a pigtail coming...

Thanks for the info Fred. I have a pigtail coming in to a junction box as well. What I was missing was the inline fuse. Today I put one in on the (+) lead before the junction box, inside the trailer....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,953
Posted By Mike Whitney
battery, ground and a few other questions

Hi all -
I've searched through the forums and used the Google search exclusively for FRV, but can't find what I need:

1) For the battery, is it recommended to just run a wire of the (-) post out...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,237
Posted By Mike Whitney
detailed photo gallery - more to come

Our little egg from day one.

Lil' Bigfoot Renovation (https://webandgrafik.com/Trailer/)

More photos to come.
M
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,237
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Donna - Not a bad idea. The table benches are...

Hi Donna - Not a bad idea. The table benches are in (no table yet) but we could sleep in it very soon...I'm sure our neighbours would get a laugh. They've been watching my plug away at it for a year...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,237
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Michael. A 'wongy' floor is what led to...

Thanks Michael.
A 'wongy' floor is what led to this whole reno. Turned out the wood was rotten and missing in some places. My renos started with a complete floor replacement and fiberglass job -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,237
Posted By Mike Whitney
Lil Bigfoot so far...

Greetings all - thought I'd post a link for the LBF so far.

Bigfoot Reno Mar 2010 generated by VisualLightBox.com (https://webandgrafik.com/Trailer/Interior.html)

Since these photos, I've...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-23-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,676
Posted By Mike Whitney
Great resource Donna - Cheers!

Great resource Donna - Cheers!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-23-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,676
Posted By Mike Whitney
Good feedback here - thank you. I'm now in...

Good feedback here - thank you.

I'm now in the market for a furnace. I think the original was an Atwood 12000 BTU type. Sadly, there are no used ones anywhere, and the best price I can find is on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mike Whitney
You got it Steve -they are part of the frame and...

You got it Steve -they are part of the frame and just come out in one piece. Mine had cracks all around the perimeter of the plexi - another motivator to have them all re-done.

If you ever want...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,676
Posted By Mike Whitney
Any thoughts on these heaters? ...

Any thoughts on these heaters?

https://www.finesgas.com/cats/Space_Heaters/Vanguard_Heaters

or these?

https://www.mrheater.com/product.aspx?catid=41&id=24
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,676
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Donna - My original thoughts were: "Lose the...

Hi Donna -
My original thoughts were: "Lose the propane heater, gain cabinet space, and if need be, just bring a small plug-in ceramic heater".

Ideally, we'd be plugged in, but we just got back...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,031
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hey Steve - You're right - there are wood...

Hey Steve -

You're right - there are wood strips glued to the interior of the shell. Problem is, the glue gives out. If you're planning on gutting it, you'll want to clean the area around these...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Steve, I responded to Carl G on a message he...

Hi Steve,
I responded to Carl G on a message he forwarded to me from you RE the windows. In case it doesn't make it your way, I have the same trailer and have had all my windows refurbished.

When...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-22-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,676
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi all - I'm hoping to get some...

Hi all -

I'm hoping to get some opinions/info on having a heater in our trailer.

My original thinking was that we're not going to camp in the winter, and when we used it last summer before...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-16-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,597
Posted By Mike Whitney
Will do Carl. I have two vents on order from...

Will do Carl.

I have two vents on order from Dometic from a local RV place. If they work, I'll let you know.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,427
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Carl - I failed to plan for this, so...

Thanks Carl -

I failed to plan for this, so tabs for the lower is a no go for me. Good call though - if I could go back,that's exactly what I'd do.

That said, my only option now is to bring a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,977
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi again, Raya - My two halves weren't...

Hi again, Raya -

My two halves weren't fiberglassed together. They just line up one over the other. Actually when I removed my belly band the first time the top half dropped about 1/8" - a bit of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,597
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks gents - I found that PDF as well,...

Thanks gents -

I found that PDF as well, Dave - circa 1980 though.

Not sure if they will have these parts any more. I've emailed Dometic directly, but not holding my breath. The PDF lists a US...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,427
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Carl - I'm hoping you can help me with...

Hi Carl -
I'm hoping you can help me with something. I'm about to start putting my cabinets back in (need to re-skin them etc.)

A dry fit with my rear lowers presented a problem last night.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-14-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,597
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks Donna - From what I can see though they...

Thanks Donna -
From what I can see though they only supply roof vents (among other items) but no access vents, unless I'm overlooking them.

M
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,977
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Raya, I'll try to make this one short - I...

Hi Raya,

I'll try to make this one short - I can get a little long-winded.

The top half of the Lil BF sits over the bottom and 'caps' it by about 3". The belly band on our trailer is a 'U' or...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-13-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,597
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi all - Just wondering if anyone has a good...

Hi all -

Just wondering if anyone has a good resource for exterior fixtures. Specifically, I need a fridge vent (current one reads: 'Dometic VT24-II), measuring 22" x 7 1/2"

Also, I require a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,977
Posted By Mike Whitney
Raya, Thanks for the tips RE silicon. I've...

Raya,

Thanks for the tips RE silicon. I've read enough posts on this forum to know better than to even utter the 'other' s-word.

I spent about 40 hours of prep work, sanding, filling (ad...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,977
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Carl - just found this thread while looking...

Hi Carl - just found this thread while looking for some window install advice.

I came across this too while gutting my Lil Bigfoot. As you likely know by now, the top half of the trailer sits over...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-06-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,427
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Carl, Sorry for the late reply. I didn't...

Hi Carl,

Sorry for the late reply. I didn't receive an email for your post, so I didn't get it until tonight while looking for some info on SS and acorn bolts for attaching fixtures etc.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-06-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,844
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Peter, I'm in the process of redoing my '87...

Hi Peter,
I'm in the process of redoing my '87 Lil Bigfoot. I gutted it mid Summer last year, and have spent the winter redoing it. I actually just put my second coat of paint on the outside...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-18-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,427
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Carl, I bought an '87 Lil Bigfoot last...

Hi Carl,

I bought an '87 Lil Bigfoot last year. The owner was 'kind' enough to show me a section of damaged floor he repaired underneath a corner of carpet. I didn't check the rest.

We used it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-27-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,465
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks for everyone's replies so far - cheers...

Thanks for everyone's replies so far - cheers Raya and William :wink

Larry: your solution looks good. As does yours, Floyd. It helps to see the pictures and to get other ideas.

I initially...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-26-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,465
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi all - I've searched through the forum,...

Hi all -

I've searched through the forum, but can't seem to find any threads on this.

I'm about to glue in my insulation and wall fabric in my Lil' Bigfoot, but have run into an issue with the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-19-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,035
Posted By Mike Whitney
Greetings all, My little egg is but a shell...

Greetings all,

My little egg is but a shell of it's former self. I'm ready to recover the walls (everything's been stripped, sanded and hit with acetone). I've read 3M 90 is the stuff to use. For...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-17-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,834
Posted By Mike Whitney
Thanks all for the replies. I apologize for the...

Thanks all for the replies. I apologize for the late response.

Fred/Loren: good call on the movement and the butt seams. I was wondering about heat and the adhesive. On the floor it was mentioned...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,834
Posted By Mike Whitney
Greetings all, I'm wondering if anyone has...

Greetings all,

I'm wondering if anyone has used carpet squares (adhesive back or adhesive added) to line their trailers.

I have an '87 Lil Bigfoot, currently gutted and in my garage. I've...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-27-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,987
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hi Crystal - I can't really hold a candle to...

Hi Crystal -
I can't really hold a candle to the wealth of knowledge offered here already. However, I'm in the same boat (or trailer, rather) as you, and I'm currently in the process of removing...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-27-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,347
Posted By Mike Whitney
François, I'm not sure if you found one, or...

François,

I'm not sure if you found one, or if this is what you had in mind, but I just ordered/received this from ebay -great little sink/stove combo. The store owner has various models as you...
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,041
Posted By Mike Whitney
Hey Phil - not even a glimmer of hope. There was...

Hey Phil - not even a glimmer of hope. There was a guy from Texas on this forum who came up and bought a Lil Bigfoot from a couple (Winnipeg maybe) and it had the cover on it. I've emailed him to try...
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