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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By Martin A
You might ask the insurers if they offer stated...

You might ask the insurers if they offer stated value coverage, you select the value of coverage you want. I have my TT covered that way, the stated amount I use is it is more than what I payed for...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-20-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,453
Posted By Martin A
Cutting the corner of the bath to make more room...

Cutting the corner of the bath to make more room for the bed would be a mess as the bath interior is a fiberglass unit.

You may consider removing the door if you are a solo traveler, or possibly...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-09-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,158
Posted By Martin A
I had similar situation on my 2008 25fb only on...

I had similar situation on my 2008 25fb only on mine it was the rear axle was worst. I took the trailer to a truck and trailer shop that is set up for aligning and straightening axles, both of mine...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-02-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,617
Posted By Martin A
Be prepared to winterize on short notice,...

Be prepared to winterize on short notice, sometimes winter hits in the south too, and you may not easily find rv antifreeze in the south. a couple years ago most of Texas was in the deep freeze in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By Martin A
where the pex turns up to the faucet there is a...

where the pex turns up to the faucet there is a hand nut that screws to the faucet, loosen that up and look inside some times there is a soft cone shaped washer that can get pinched or worn, try...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-24-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,506
Posted By Martin A
I have an older rear view camera on a 05 suburban...

I have an older rear view camera on a 05 suburban it is centered at the top of the license plate looks over the top of the ball I can line up to it but can't tell depth, I use a telescoping stick on...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-11-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,482
Posted By Martin A
casita help

Bob:

If you have a blow out adapter to hook to your city water inlet and an air compressor, on a nice day try pressurizing it to maybe 40lbs not much more and see if it holds pressure. If it...
Forum: General Chat 02-15-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,909
Posted By Martin A
Maybe some of those supposed 200mpg carbs from...

Maybe some of those supposed 200mpg carbs from the 70's will be resurrected so gas can compete.
Or perhaps when electric companies have a monopoly they will raise the price so high that gas will be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-15-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,194
Posted By Martin A
Look at the Barker brand I have had two and very...

Look at the Barker brand I have had two and very happy with them, you can rotate the head to get tailgate or hatch clearance if needed. Good customer service when one arrived damaged.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-15-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,194
Posted By Martin A
You have a couple solutions I have that exact...

You have a couple solutions I have that exact jack on a utility trailer I converted it be used with a socket like others have described. Only I disassembled the handle and replaced it with a 6" bolt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-25-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,292
Posted By Martin A
Your issue could be turning on the tank too fast....

Your issue could be turning on the tank too fast. There is an excess flow valve that is supposed to stop excess flow. Try turning off tank unscrew pigtail from tank for a second to release pressure,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-07-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,463
Posted By Martin A
watch this video, it clearly shows the...

watch this video, it clearly shows the relationships between tongue weight and sway as well as the effect of adding weight to the rear of the trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mW_gzdh6to
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-04-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,312
Posted By Martin A
Don't forget that 2 highway across the UP, WI,...

Don't forget that 2 highway across the UP, WI, and MN, can be subject to lots of snow that time of year, as well as flooding if early spring rains are heavy, the Missouri/Red rivers can be flooding...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By Martin A
The water lines that runs to the faucet is likely...

The water lines that runs to the faucet is likely the source of the leak, or perhaps the connectors on the back of the faucet. Could be the hot or cold, is there any where you can see the lines or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-14-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By Martin A
Is the receiver just bolted to the bumper tube or...

Is the receiver just bolted to the bumper tube or is it welded to the frame of the trailer makes a big difference.

If you measure from the rear bumper to the center between the tires then from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,557
Posted By Martin A
look at the photos in this link this may give you...

look at the photos in this link this may give you a few ideas, other than marine individual sockets and receptacles this is what I could find....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,870
Posted By Martin A
re: over sizing the Axles You can use a...

re: over sizing the Axles

You can use a lighter spring suitable to the trailers weight, while getting better braking, and larger bearings. The heavy duty axle tube may keep its camber better.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-10-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,870
Posted By Martin A
rzbrn: Not sure on new trailers, but on...

rzbrn:


Not sure on new trailers, but on my 2008 fb, I want to upgrade axles to 5200 or 6k. But have to stay with 15" wheels because there is only 1 3/4 to 2" between the tires with the spring...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,658
Posted By Martin A
You might research reflectix (reflective foil...

You might research reflectix (reflective foil bubble plastic)a bit more before committing to using it in the entire trailer.

I have read in some of the posts that it has little R value compared...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,972
Posted By Martin A
Table

Maria: to change your dinette table from up to down, you need to lift the opposite end of the table just enough for the tabs to come out of the wall mounts, then fold the leg under the top, and...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,075
Posted By Martin A
AmyFl If you are using a credit union,...

AmyFl


If you are using a credit union, ask about a shared branch network. I drove to Michigan to pick up our Bigfoot from a dealer, when I inspected it and we reached a final price, I drove a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-20-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,870
Posted By Martin A
If you are on Facebook there is a Bigfoot group,...

If you are on Facebook there is a Bigfoot group, you might inquire if anyone in your area owns one like your looking for that would show it to you, could save a long drive. Good luck
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,680
Posted By Martin A
One thing no one suggested, if someone came and...

One thing no one suggested, if someone came and was talking to tenants, they could be with the census bureau, they were out verifying addresses last week in Michigan. Said the bureau would send...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-30-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,451
Posted By Martin A
computerspook: I don't have mine on the back...

computerspook: I don't have mine on the back because I built a cargo carrier for my Generator and some cargo, now there isn't room for the spare and I intend to balance the weight changes. Currently...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,691
Posted By Martin A
Do you have a ladder on the back with the rack,...

Do you have a ladder on the back with the rack, it would be fairly visually unobtrusive to run wires in a conduit(plastic could be painted with uv resistant paint) attached to the ladder, behind the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,145
Posted By Martin A
Check with Bigfoot to see if the roof on a 79 is...

Check with Bigfoot to see if the roof on a 79 is reinforced for an air conditioner they involve quite a bit of weight.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-12-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By Martin A
A little outside of the box but might meet your...

A little outside of the box but might meet your needs.

You said you are handy and perhaps you could find a nice 12' to 14' cargo trailer with the rear ramp door, some are made with a camper style...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-07-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,270
Posted By Martin A
There is a variable not mentioned, on a 2005 17.5...

There is a variable not mentioned, on a 2005 17.5 the battery and lp platform are plates welded to the bottom of the 4" high frame. On my 2008 27.5 the platform sits about 3" below the 5" frame thus...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-18-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,043
Posted By Martin A
Do you use electric in your water heater or is it...

Do you use electric in your water heater or is it propane only?
Is there any chance the campground would upgrade the power at the site you want?
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By Martin A
I tow ours with a suburban, and keep extra gas...

I tow ours with a suburban, and keep extra gas for the generator and a pair of 2 gallon empty gas containers if it looks like we may be in an area where we might need extra for the tow vehicle, also...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,507
Posted By Martin A
I did some measuring, there is not enough space...

I did some measuring, there is not enough space under in the rear unless I attached it to the bottom of the cargo carrier(hadn't considered that option yet) there is not a lot of easily accessible...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-03-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,507
Posted By Martin A
its a 25.5 with front cargo box thus the extra 2...

its a 25.5 with front cargo box thus the extra 2 feet, front bed walk around queen.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-03-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,507
Posted By Martin A
Rear cargo carrier on Bigfoot 27.5FB

This is an aluminum cargo carrier, modified to be used backwards with the hitch I had welded between frame rails. the reason for using it backwards, is to provide more ground clearance and keep...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-29-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,466
Posted By Martin A
We have the FB and there is about 12" from the...

We have the FB and there is about 12" from the sofa and dinette bulkheads to the edge of the short queen mattress, if you added a full length mattress it would be very tight to walk around. I'm 6'...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-29-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,469
Posted By Martin A
I spoke to a rep a few years ago(3?) to price a...

I spoke to a rep a few years ago(3?) to price a 27.5 fb, they offered to deliver it just across the border and they do the importing paperwork and we could take delivery in the US.
Personally I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By Martin A
We have an 08 and it appears to be identical to...

We have an 08 and it appears to be identical to the ones sold at CW or other retailers. Seems to be standard.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,839
Posted By Martin A
Another possibility, I had an extended heavy duty...

Another possibility, I had an extended heavy duty cast iron bulldog coupler installed on our camper(for clearance issues) and struggled with un hitching especially if the tow vehicle was nose down, I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Martin A
JimKE It is possible with the manual...

JimKE


It is possible with the manual model to disconnect the lower mount and move the arm out away from the body to access the compartment.When the awning is deployed its easier to access. I saw...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-28-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,438
Posted By Martin A
Mellissa: unless john changed the valve for...

Mellissa:
unless john changed the valve for adding anti freeze it was in correctly, but some times took a bit of fiddling with the position to get it to suck the anti freeze from bottle and pump it...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,580
Posted By Martin A
I agree with Karen, in the south west Hanta virus...

I agree with Karen, in the south west Hanta virus can be in droppings, pretty nasty stuff.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,286
Posted By Martin A
wall furring strips

I'm not sure which direction they run, the window openings are framed, beyond that I am not sure.
several years ago I contacted Grant at bigfoots email and was sent a pdf file of the blueprint of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,286
Posted By Martin A
rear twins in a bigfoot

Jimke:
john is correct panel over the foam and there are 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 studs in the walls, might be able to find them with a stud finder.
I remember seeing a 25RB for sale when I was hunting for a...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-23-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,259
Posted By Martin A
John: check the title i remember it as a 2005, if...

John: check the title i remember it as a 2005, if anyone wants to know about all the upgrades they can contact me. We hope you have enjoyed it since you bought it from us. If you are getting a 25...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-01-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,188
Posted By Martin A
earthspun: I think it might be very difficult...

earthspun:
I think it might be very difficult to achieve 1/3 on each axle or axle set.
Example my 2005 suburban 2500 cat ticket full fuel and wife and I included is 3780 front axle, 3140 on drive...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-09-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,373
Posted By Martin A
pictures of storage box modifications

I had a request for pictures and it was easier to post them for all to see.
These photos show how I modified the part of the box that covers the lp tanks and battery to be more accessible as I have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-04-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,373
Posted By Martin A
rbryan: The frame on a bigfoot is extended 2'...

rbryan:
The frame on a bigfoot is extended 2' longer than standard to make room for the cargo box, thus the additional length, with out the box the frame is shorter.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-04-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,373
Posted By Martin A
Here is another vote for the storage box, we have...

Here is another vote for the storage box, we have it on our 2008 25fb and I really like it, I store a lot of bulky stuff, 2 folding chairs, leveling blocks and chocks, sewer junk, water filter stuff,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,708
Posted By Martin A
if you contact Bigfoot they may be able to send...

if you contact Bigfoot they may be able to send you the blue print of the roof which will have the location of any built in blocking like they put in for the ladder and roof racks, solar etc. I asked...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-21-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,951
Posted By Martin A
Covering Bigfoot door window and door handle mod

We have a 2008 25ft Bigfoot front bedroom with 2 doors. We like to sleep in a darker area and lots of light comes in through the opaque door glass. Easy fix go to a fabric store and get some black...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-05-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,355
Posted By Martin A
perhaps the black tank is on top of the floor and...

perhaps the black tank is on top of the floor and not hanging under.
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