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07-09-2022, 08:53 AM
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Hi I'm JD, looking for a Bigfoot 5th wheel
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Tom Y
JD, hope you find one in the states, but they are...
JD, hope you find one in the states, but they are pretty rare down here, and just don't come up for sale very often. However, they are pretty common up in Canada, I looked for two years in Canada...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-22-2021, 09:54 AM
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Bigfoot B17 brakes faded?
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1,358
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Tom Y
Renewing brakes on bigfoot
While this response is not specific to the bf17, I rebuilt our 1986 tf20 Bigfoot brakes by replacing the entire backing plates, complete with all hardware, shoes and electronics. 4 bolts, and a wire...
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Hi, I am....
05-04-2021, 12:06 PM
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Hello! 1986 Bigfoot Fifth Wheel
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Tom Y
Another link
So I noticed when I go to my old album using the link I posted that the link within the album that takes you to the complete file of the rebuild no longer works, so here is a fresh link to that photo...
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Hi, I am....
05-04-2021, 11:42 AM
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Hello! 1986 Bigfoot Fifth Wheel
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Tom Y
Heres my 86 Big Foot 5th wheel rebuild
The saggy roof is pretty common, as well as the paneling delamination. Worthy of a rebuild though, I did mine years ago and have many miles on it now.
I'll try to answer any questions you may have...
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General Chat
12-08-2020, 01:04 PM
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Stick Built Conversion to Molded
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Tom Y
As an alternative to glassing the unit, or buying...
As an alternative to glassing the unit, or buying a cherry fiberglass unit, I would recommend looking for a used in need of repairs fg unit.
I purchased my Bigfoot tf20 5th wheel out of Canada in...
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General Chat
12-08-2020, 11:00 AM
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Stick Built Conversion to Molded
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Tom Y
Stick built is just that, typically balsa wood or...
Stick built is just that, typically balsa wood or another light wood framing flat sides, cast fiberglass incorporates
the shape to form the structure instead of framing. Our bodies have no framing...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-14-2020, 12:41 PM
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1984 Bigfoot 17' Window repair
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Tom Y
If your trying to get the window assembly with...
If your trying to get the window assembly with the aluminum frame out, after the ring is removed on the inside you will need to use a wide blade putty knife to slide in between the frame and the...
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General Chat
07-31-2020, 09:17 AM
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Do you drink the water in your freshwater tank?
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Tom Y
We don't drink the tank water, but use it for...
We don't drink the tank water, but use it for everything else. We do the 1/4 cup bleach and flush every spring.
We almost exclusively boondock, carry 4 gallons of drinking water separate, this also...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-08-2020, 10:59 AM
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Window in Bigfoot Door
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Tom Y
Door window trim replacement
That black plastic trim is generic and readily available, usually stocked in camping world stores or other major rv parts outlets. Also available online.
...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-07-2020, 10:51 AM
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Portable Air Conditioner - Anyone Try It?
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Tom Y
We tried a 8k BTU unit in our Bigfoot TF20, about...
We tried a 8k BTU unit in our Bigfoot TF20, about 16ft of living space plus the overhead area. During a real hot spell, it was barely able to do the job. The issue I have with these is the air used...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-30-2020, 11:07 AM
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welding hitch on rear of 84 Bigfoot
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Tom Y
Lots to consider, stability is first and...
Lots to consider, stability is first and foremost, you can add the correct weight forward to recover lost tongue weight, then there is a issue with possible sway if you dont get it correct.
Ground...
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Hi, I am....
05-18-2020, 09:21 PM
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New with an old Bigfoot tandem 5th
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Tom Y
The exterior wall in the bathroom, behind the...
The exterior wall in the bathroom, behind the fiberglass bathroom shell was in good shape, I did cut in a small window in there, if needed you could do that to access that wall, also I removed the...
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Hi, I am....
05-18-2020, 06:30 PM
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New with an old Bigfoot tandem 5th
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Tom Y
Hi Mike, I did a extensive rebuild on a 86 model,...
Hi Mike, I did a extensive rebuild on a 86 model, best trailer I've ever owned. Have many miles on it and hope to get many more too. Ours came from Alberta, thru Victoria, then to Port Townsend Wa,...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-26-2020, 09:31 AM
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Bigfoot 17 Furnace replacement
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Tom Y
I've also looked for a direct replacement and...
I've also looked for a direct replacement and could not find one that did not require relocation of the exhaust.
I was able to rebuild mine, turns out most parts are available, I replaced the...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
03-14-2020, 11:07 AM
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Sticky:
How To Use Classifieds
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Tom Y
New Marketplace
Thanks for your efforts on the new classifieds, the first add I got however is for a stick built camper, not a moulded fiberglass unit, are we changing our format?
Tom Y
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-26-2019, 11:31 AM
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How far do you tow in a day?
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Tom Y
This is a great thread, thanks to the original...
This is a great thread, thanks to the original poster for asking.
Before retiring it was between 4 to 6 hundred miles per day,
Now we prefer 250 to 300 per day.
Towing a Bigfoot TF20 fifth wheel...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-05-2019, 09:15 AM
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1987 BigFoot 5th wheel renos
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Tom Y
When we rebuilt ours ('86) the door was water...
When we rebuilt ours ('86) the door was water damaged too. Found the correct size door from a slide in pickup camper!
Also all the window seals were in stock at Sunview Industries, the origional...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-04-2019, 09:10 AM
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Where in Nor Cal to have brakes and possibly axle install on 13’ Boler
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Posted By
Tom Y
I'm up in Redding, may be a bit too far north...
I'm up in Redding, may be a bit too far north for you, but I can recommend Redding Trailer Center.
Phone, (530) 241-2312 · Address. 4161 Eastside Rd; Redding, California 96001
Dave is the owner,...
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General Chat
01-16-2019, 10:23 AM
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Importing a camper from Canada
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Tom Y
We brought our 86 Bigfoot 5th wheel across from...
We brought our 86 Bigfoot 5th wheel across from Victoria, it was 25 yrs plus 4 months at the time. Ours had both the round Canada cert sticker on the passenger side, and the US cert rectangular...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2018, 09:36 AM
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Bigfoot fifthWheel delamination in bed area
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Posted By
Tom Y
Found my old rebuild files
Mike, found a link to my rebuild photo file, will require a redirect from this site to my one drive account. Has good photos of the overhead area.
https://sdrv.ms/WQVu6y
Regards,
Tom Y
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-10-2018, 09:14 AM
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Bigfoot fifthWheel delamination in bed area
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Posted By
Tom Y
Bigfoot 5th wheel delam.
Mike
I may be able to help, I rebuilt our 86 BF 5th wheel, including the entire overhead bed area.
Currently camping in Washington, so replys may be slow due to poor reception, but I'll try.
Tom Y
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2018, 09:22 AM
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BIGFOOT QUESTION: How to wire bathroom for ceiling fan
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Posted By
Tom Y
Bigfoot wiring
When I pulled the paneling on our TF20 5th wheel, I found optional wiring not used for lights, etc. You may have to remove the old vent to find it. There is another way though, in my old auto repair...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2018, 10:11 AM
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10
Bigfoot Window Moulding (Glazing Bead)
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3,638
Posted By
Tom Y
Dave, forgot to answer your question regarding...
Dave, forgot to answer your question regarding shipping. Factory shipped to me. As I recall the moldings were spendy.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2018, 10:08 AM
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10
Bigfoot Window Moulding (Glazing Bead)
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3,638
Posted By
Tom Y
I replaced the tracks also, they were the hardest...
I replaced the tracks also, they were the hardest to replace. Very hard plastic on the tracks. I used a heat gun and warmed them up, seemed to help them snap into place.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2018, 09:06 AM
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10
Bigfoot Window Moulding (Glazing Bead)
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3,638
Posted By
Tom Y
Try sun-view industries, Summerland BC. They were...
Try sun-view industries, Summerland BC. They were the origional manufacturers of our windows. I got all new moldings for mine a couple years ago there.
Tom Y
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General Chat
02-12-2018, 12:38 PM
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2
What year was Bigfoot 5th wheel floor plan change?
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1,086
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Tom Y
Floor plans on Bigfoot 5th wheels
We have a '86, my understanding is they had three different interior layouts, all years. That said in later years the staircase to the overhead was moved to the center from the right side.
Hope this...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-08-2017, 09:40 AM
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10
Carrying a Motorcycle?
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2,088
Posted By
Tom Y
Motorcycle carriers on trailers
Jason
I have thousands of miles on our Bigfoot tf20 5th wheel trailer with a dual sport on the back. David beings up a valid point regarding the frame. Scamp frames are pretty light, by Bigfoot has...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-11-2017, 10:03 AM
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Bigfoot 5er One or Two axels ? why
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1,177
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Tom Y
One or two axles?
I have the two axle BF fifth wheel, on the single axle models the weight is considerably less, but on the few singles that i have seen the tankage was mounted below instead of within the floor. Also...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-29-2017, 09:06 AM
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Old Bigfoot windows sliding open while driving
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1,885
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Tom Y
RE: Bigfoot windows sliding open
Tom describes my windows exactly in our 86 Bigfoot TF20, BTW, Sun-view Industries, the company that made our windows is still in business, located in Summerland BC. I have purchased seals, and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-27-2017, 10:17 AM
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5
Replacing big foot fridge
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2,624
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Tom Y
RE: replacing fridge
I have had our original RM2500 out for the initial rebuild a few years ago, the old unit needed the door and frame removed to get it out.
Last fall the old RM2500 went out, and I replaced it with...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-29-2016, 10:25 AM
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5
Bigfoot 5th Wheel Propane tanks
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1,591
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Tom Y
Bigfoot 5th wheel propane tanks
In my 86 Bigfoot 5th wheel trailer the propane tanks are in the locker under the overhead part by the hitch. Both tanks are vertical in there, and they are standard tanks. Can take a photo for you if...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-12-2016, 11:54 AM
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9
5th wheel Bigfoot for sale Abbotsford, BC
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1,959
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Tom Y
Good Deal!
Wow, that is the first BF 5th wheel that is the same model as mine that I have ever seen, a Bigfoot TF20DLX.
It has the big window on the passenger side rear, it should have two swivel chairs in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-04-2015, 10:13 AM
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9
shelves in hanging clothes cabinet ?
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3,525
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Tom Y
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/29893-a...
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/members/29893-albums854-picture3941.jpg
This is how I converted our hanging locker to a pantry. I used the adjustable shelf hangers from the hardware store, this...
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Hi, I am....
10-22-2015, 09:15 AM
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New Bigfoot Owner
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1,878
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Tom Y
Removing / replacing graffics
Welcome Dave,
I had the same problem, as I am sure lots of others have too. The first responder is right on, your looking at the original gel coat that has not been affected by weather since new. I...
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Hi, I am....
10-13-2015, 10:11 AM
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Greetings from the Yukon (and from my new old Bigfoot 5th wheel)
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2,245
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Tom Y
Congrats Erik, I found my TF20DLX in Victoria...
Congrats Erik,
I found my TF20DLX in Victoria BC, but it was from Alberta. It also needed a complete rebuild. Here is a link to some photos of the finished camper. I love this little 5th wheel, we...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-20-2014, 10:05 AM
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9
Bigfoot floor installation question
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2,116
Posted By
Tom Y
Mike, I realized the photos in the album that...
Mike,
I realized the photos in the album that the link above refers to does not have any really good views of the floor molding. I added another photo, so now when you click on the link the first...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-17-2014, 10:12 AM
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Bigfoot floor installation question
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2,116
Posted By
Tom Y
I was able to nail the molding in. If you do use...
I was able to nail the molding in. If you do use glue I suggest something like a hot glue gun. You may find minimal backing behind a few spots for the nails. Also on ours around the rear dining area...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
11-16-2014, 08:13 PM
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Bigfoot floor installation question
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2,116
Posted By
Tom Y
Hi Mike, I have a Bigfoot 5th wheel that I...
Hi Mike,
I have a Bigfoot 5th wheel that I rebuilt. While replacing the carpeting and flooring with plank laminate flooring, I cut all the welting away, installed the flooring, (you need to leave a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-25-2013, 10:20 AM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
Bigfoot Decals
Thanks Donna,
That site looks like they have the main decal. I am in hopes of finding a source for the Bigfoot spelled name, and possibly the striping that is on our Bigfoot. I know I will probably...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-21-2013, 06:13 PM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
A new album
Donna, and others,
I just made a new album with 17 photos here on FiberglassRV.com of the Bigfoot rebuild, I'll add more when I get the outside cleaned up with new graffics. Has anyone found a good...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-19-2013, 11:13 PM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
Posted By
Tom Y
Thanks for the nice comments, the real test will...
Thanks for the nice comments, the real test will be after camping for extended periods with it. we are planning two to six week ventures south and east, and expect the camper to be a work in...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-19-2013, 10:09 AM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
Donna, Try this new link, just made the file...
Donna,
Try this new link, just made the file public, should have no permission issues now.
Tom Y
https://sdrv.ms/VF6TrE
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-18-2013, 10:54 PM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
It is handy to have left overs from boat...
It is handy to have left overs from boat projects, there is some real pretty old red cedar in places, some white oak,basswood, and some Honduras mahogany that must have been 15 yrs old. I bet I have...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-18-2013, 10:39 PM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
Try this link
Hey Donna,
Here is the full address for the link,
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=8cc79562b96ba166&id=8CC79562B96BA166%21785&authkey=!AFLfzimNTB4Vznc
I checked the other posted link and it is still...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-17-2013, 10:48 PM
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86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
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3,170
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Tom Y
86 Bigfoot 5th wheel Rebuild photo link
Hello everyone,
Well I finally got some photo files competed on the restoration of our '86 Bigfoot 5th wheel, all photos have captions describing what is in the picture. I did ok documenting the...
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General Chat
02-17-2013, 10:31 PM
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need opinions on best matteress
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3,648
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Tom Y
I sure thank everyone for ideas on mattresses....
I sure thank everyone for ideas on mattresses. Were going to try a Icoil innerspring mattress for now, as Walmart has them on sale with free freight for 189.00
Get the Slumber Mattress In a Box, 1...
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General Chat
02-11-2013, 11:29 PM
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need opinions on best matteress
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3,648
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Tom Y
memory foam / innerspring mattresses
Thank you all for the advice, still have not made up our minds yet, I sure would like to try a memory foam or hybrid memory foam mattress, the heat retention may be a problem for us though.
I find...
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General Chat
02-10-2013, 11:24 AM
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need opinions on best matteress
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3,648
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Tom Y
Need opinions on best mattress
Hey everyone,
Been a while since I have posted, but I am almost done with the complete restoration of a 86 Bigfoot 5th wheel. I need help determining which mattress we should put back into the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-22-2012, 11:29 AM
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Rebuilding a Bigfoot 5th Wheel
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12,331
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Tom Y
Hello Cam, There really was not that much...
Hello Cam,
There really was not that much re-laminating to be done on the old paneling, the large area that I replaced the interior paneling on had delamed wood paneling and a bit of rot along the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-22-2012, 11:08 AM
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Rebuilding a Bigfoot 5th Wheel
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12,331
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Tom Y
Hi Shelly, Alas, the interior is still not very...
Hi Shelly,
Alas, the interior is still not very "pretty", it will be though, and I'm used to documenting the progress, so keep the above link handy and check back. As the interior comes together,...
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