Fiberglass RV - Search Results
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Fiberglass RV > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fiberglass RV
Click Here to Login
Register Registry FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Join Forest River Forums Today
Showing results 1 to 31 of 31
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Jacqueline in BC
Forum: Classified Archives 08-25-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Where in BC are you at? Any pictures? What's...

Where in BC are you at? Any pictures? What's the trailer and tongue weight?

Thanks!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-24-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,269
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Single vs tandem axles

So, the general rule for tongue weight is that it should be 10 - 15% of the trailer weight. If tongue weight is too light, an unstable tow will result.

I'm just wondering if this rule also...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,936
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Our trailer is a 17' Bigfoot and the TV is a...

Our trailer is a 17' Bigfoot and the TV is a Tacoma double cab. The bikes can go into the truck bed for now but we are close to the weight limit. The trailer can still take a couple hundred pounds....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2017, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,936
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Balancing heavy weights behind the axle

We would like to put 130 lbs worth of bikes at the back of the trailer using a bike rack that is around 70 lbs. So the total weight of to the back of the trailer is increased by about 200 lbs. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,228
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
It's actually a 2012 Tacoma. We were under the...

It's actually a 2012 Tacoma. We were under the impression that the truck would have a higher payload until we read the door sticker.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,228
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Truck not enough payload capacity

So we tow our Bigfoot 17' with a V6 Tacoma that has a payload capacity of 1050 lbs. We usually carry 4 passengers, about 450lbs total. The hitch weight, not including the hitch itself, is about 375...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-08-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Good to know that other are running about the...

Good to know that other are running about the same weight, and we will definitely run the tires at max pressure.

We are actually thinking upgrading the axle to 5000 or 6000 lbs and run 15" tires,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Thanks Jon. The tires are 1760lbs each. So we...

Thanks Jon. The tires are 1760lbs each. So we should be good?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Single axle weight

So we have a 91 Bigfoot 17', single axle trailer. We got everything all packed and drove onto a commercial scale, the weight for the trailer axle is around 3100 lbs.

Our axle guy told us that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-05-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Measuring tongue weight

Hi all,

We are trying to measure the tongue weight of our Bigfoot 17G. It is currently parked on our mostly leveled driveway with 6000lbs stabilizer jacks.

We're just wondering if we can...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-19-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,236
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
We had the exact problem. Too much weight on the...

We had the exact problem. Too much weight on the back of the trailer causes low tongue weight which make your rig prone to sway.

Our approach was to move the bikes into the truck bed. You could...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,488
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
This subject always bug us also. Like many...

This subject always bug us also. Like many trailers, ours is heavy on the left (fridge, stove, hot water tank, shower, grey water tank, all on the left). There is also a slight tilt to the left,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,937
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Battery inside cabin

We understand over-charging will cause off-gassing of lead-acid batteries, which is the reason why batteries stored inside will need to be vented.

Our question is that if batteries will only be...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-27-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
That's pretty cool! Thanks for the suggestion

That's pretty cool! Thanks for the suggestion
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
I suspect that's the case. Thanks for the...

I suspect that's the case. Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
We are looking at the length of the trailer (not...

We are looking at the length of the trailer (not how much it comes out). Specifically we would like the awning to cover the windows so we can open the windows even in the rain. Right now only half...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-25-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Bigfoot 17 awning width

Hi all,

We are looking to replace the awning on our Bigfoot 17 (older 1500 model). Just wondering what is the maximum width we can use? The current awning is a little narrow for us.
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,720
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Single propane tank

Hey everyone,

We currently have room for 2 20lb propane tanks and 1 battery on the tongue on our 17' Bigfoot. We are thinking of switching to 2 batteries and 1 propane tank instead, since getting...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2016, 02:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
So found out the tire that blew was from 2009,...

So found out the tire that blew was from 2009, and the other tire is from 2013... So it appears that our trailer have been running on uneven tires for a while. Thanks for the tip on checking the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,836
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
We use a 2012 Tacoma as the TV for our 91 B17. ...

We use a 2012 Tacoma as the TV for our 91 B17. It is a 4L V6 and has a 6400lbs towing capacity. We find that it works well for the Bigfoot.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Replacing tires

Hi all,

So one of our tire blew on the highway this past weekend. It was scary since it happened right in the middle of the highway but luckily we were going straight when the tire blew and we...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Thanks everyone. I guess my system really isn't...

Thanks everyone. I guess my system really isn't that different than all of yours after all! I must admit though, that compared to your setups, I just haven't really gotten used to this system or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,100
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Just thought we should clarify, our trailer has a...

Just thought we should clarify, our trailer has a travel cover over both the propane tank and the battery, as can be seen from the additional photos attached. Hopefully this will address the safety...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Campsite Setup/Organization

Hi there
After about 3 years of camping with a TT, I still have yet to find a way of organization that works well to access and store away gear for the night (to avoid attracting critters or bears)....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,100
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
We wanted a larger battey so we can camp for...

We wanted a larger battey so we can camp for several days without recharging. Ideally we would go with dual 6 volt batteries but there is simply no room for that on the Bigfoot tongue.

We found...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,100
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Safe to not use a battery box?

Hi all,

We have a 92 bigfoot 17 and it is time to get a new battery. Currently, our tongue has a battery box that is just big enough for a group 24 battery. We would like to upgrade to at least...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Great thread and pictures. Thanks a lot Keith.

Great thread and pictures. Thanks a lot Keith.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-06-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Tom I had no idea it had such little clearance. ...

Tom I had no idea it had such little clearance. I guess I forgot to factor in the height of the foam mattress. How was it ever a feasible option then I wonder? :confused:

Jon in AZ, I know what...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
:floor Thanks Jack.

:floor

Thanks Jack.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Thanks Evergreengirl for your help. It's tough...

Thanks Evergreengirl for your help. It's tough to put a kid up there without knowing the max load LOL! I have heard ballparks of around 50lbs but that would make that top bunk obsolete pretty...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jacqueline in BC
Bigfoot 17 gaucho upper bunk weight load?

Hi there
I recently purchased a 92 Bigfoot 17 foot trailer. We were told that the cabinet space above the sofa area was an option at the time of purchase. We can see how a mattress could easily...
Showing results 1 to 31 of 31

 
» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:33 PM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.