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Forum: General Chat 02-14-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,324
Posted By Wacenturion
I too have a 25B25FB and walking on the roof is...

I too have a 25B25FB and walking on the roof is not a problem. I'm 6'2" and 225 lbs. Just use common sense and don't step and put weight near any the immediate area of the roof openings...i.e. A/C,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-12-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Bob, something you might consider. Easy to...

Bob, something you might consider. Easy to install. This is the one I have on my trailer. Currently $227 on Amazon with free Prime shipping. A godsend. Getting too old to enjoy hand...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Bob....Forgot to ask, do you have the front box...

Bob....Forgot to ask, do you have the front box option on your new trailer?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
A video comparison of the two...……. ...

A video comparison of the two...…….


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=i-P5y5dYgN4
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Bob..,.,.some more info I clipped off another...

Bob..,.,.some more info I clipped off another forum site


Here’s the bottom line on the differences between the Fastway E2 and the Equal-i-zer hitches. I talked to Todd at Progress Mfg, who sell...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Bob, just saw your response. If dealer can't get...

Bob, just saw your response. If dealer can't get one at a decent price, order it off Amazon and have it shipped to him. If Prime member....free 2 day shipping and probably a little cheaper initial...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
I looked on Amazon.....Fastway E2 was $388 and...

I looked on Amazon.....Fastway E2 was $388 and Equalizer was $459. Not that much of a difference.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Correct, except the Equalizer has some advantages...

Correct, except the Equalizer has some advantages over the Fastway as far as sway control for the most part as pointed out above and more complex hitch head and bars which raise the price. I'm...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
Bob, decided to look up the hitch your guy...

Bob, decided to look up the hitch your guy recommended. Was surprised to see it looked a lot like the Equalizer. Then I did some research I thought I would share. Clipped the following off a post...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
I don't know if I would consider a 25' Bigfoot a...

I don't know if I would consider a 25' Bigfoot a small trailer. In my mind anything that makes the trip safer is the way to go. Weight distribution hitches do that. Tire monitoring systems are also...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By Wacenturion
You can not go wrong with an Equalizer hitch. ...

You can not go wrong with an Equalizer hitch. You can even back up with the hitch on, which is really nice. Super easy to hook up. Once you make the adjustments, you are good to go with you tow...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-05-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,432
Posted By Wacenturion
Not sure if I know the specific answer about how...

Not sure if I know the specific answer about how much weight. I guessing the weight addition comes mainly from the extra length of frame as the box itself is fiberglass and probably doesn't weigh...
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 23,617
Posted By Wacenturion
I rather doubt any Bigfoot 25 foot trailer either...

I rather doubt any Bigfoot 25 foot trailer either the RQ or FB come in anywhere close to that weight. The older T2801 were nearly 8000 lbs. curb weight, but 25 foot trailer made by Bigfoot are in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,432
Posted By Wacenturion
As far as the model, it is specifically a 2008'...

As far as the model, it is specifically a 2008' 25B25FB 30th Anniversary Edition Bigfoot trailer with the front box option. I have the same exact trailer with the front storage box and plum bottom...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-03-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By Wacenturion
Fantastic Fans also manufactures a cover as well....

Fantastic Fans also manufactures a cover as well. More air flow when compared to the Maxx fan cover.
...
Forum: General Chat 01-02-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 23,617
Posted By Wacenturion
I have an 08' Bigfoot 25B25FB with the front...

I have an 08' Bigfoot 25B25FB with the front cargo box. The trailer also has the factory 2.5 Onan propane generator option as well. Without the hitch on and using a tongue scale, my trailer's...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-31-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,913
Posted By Wacenturion
Goodyear Endurance on our 2008 Bigfoot 25B25FB. ...

Goodyear Endurance on our 2008 Bigfoot 25B25FB. Made in the good old USA. Enough said.
Forum: Classified Archives 12-27-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By Wacenturion
Tiger......your NADA figure is without adding in...

Tiger......your NADA figure is without adding in the options, which a bank will certainly do. See below. First you used the general value without adding options in.....which matches your figures...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-27-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By Wacenturion
The difference is I fully realize before the...

The difference is I fully realize before the purchase that the bank is not going to loan what used Bigfoots generally sell for. Bigfoots just get lumped in with all trailers in an RV market and...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-27-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By Wacenturion
Tiger.....I suggest that perhaps you look through...

Tiger.....I suggest that perhaps you look through previous sales of Bigfoot trailers in both the U.S. and Canada, to get a more accurate sense of what used Bigfoots go for. NADA is nowhere close to...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-27-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By Wacenturion
Jim, sorry about that. I thought I only made a...

Jim, sorry about that. I thought I only made a reference to NADA not being anywhere near reliable regarding Bigfoot prices.
Forum: Classified Archives 12-26-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,249
Posted By Wacenturion
Curious as I have the exact same trailer with...

Curious as I have the exact same trailer with same options only with plum paint trim instead of gold. Mine is a 30th Anniversary as well. Unless I missed something the 30th Anniversary model, of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-20-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,021
Posted By Wacenturion
Obviously where you're located they use plenty of...

Obviously where you're located they use plenty of roadway salt. Not where I'm at out in Washington state. Preventive maintenance is far more important than miles. When I was a young man, 100k...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-20-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,021
Posted By Wacenturion
As far as tow vehicles for trailer hauling, I...

As far as tow vehicles for trailer hauling, I went a different route. After downsizing from an 09' Bigfoot motor home and purchasing an 08' 30th Anniversary Bigfoot 25B25FB, I opted to not go the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-16-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,021
Posted By Wacenturion
Actually 27' long from ball receiver to end of...

Actually 27' long from ball receiver to end of rear bumper.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,021
Posted By Wacenturion
Ditto on the front storage box option. I have...

Ditto on the front storage box option. I have that on my 08' Bigfoot 25B25FB. After downsizing from an 09' Bigfoot Touring Edition motor home, I found the storage on Bigfoot trailers without the...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-07-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Older bigfoots say in the 80's and 90's will sell...

Older bigfoots say in the 80's and 90's will sell for less. Although still great trailers in many cases, they are older and don't command the higher prices of newer Bigfoots from say 2000 to 2008,...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-01-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Actually not a lot of difference in floorspace...

Actually not a lot of difference in floorspace between the CB and Gaucho. However as mentioned previously, Gaucho bed is longer. Appears to be slightly more actual floor space in the Gaucho as...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Hank, noticed your comment on the Gaucho model. ...

Hank, noticed your comment on the Gaucho model. For what it's worth our very first trailer years and years ago was a late 60's, early 70's Shasta 18' trailer with the center bath floorplan like the...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Here is a post I clipped off the Bigfoot archive...

Here is a post I clipped off the Bigfoot archive site referencing the window seal issue.


"I was told by the rep at Sunview Industries, the manufacture of the Bigfoot windows, that the bad...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
If I recall the window seal problems were present...

If I recall the window seal problems were present in trailers just a few years after 2000. I think the problem was resolved in 05' or 06'. Had to do with vendor I believe. You can search on the...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Hank, here is a link below to a brand new 17.5...

Hank, here is a link below to a brand new 17.5 Bigfoot 30 minutes north of me at a Bigfoot dealer. Just as a reference, you can see that 17K-19K for that 2008 isn't that bad considering the price...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-30-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
I kind of figured that. Whenever you see those...

I kind of figured that. Whenever you see those kind of prices on used Bigfoots newer than say 2000 and 21 or 25 in length, it usually is just that, a scam.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-29-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Just went back and looked at you post. Didn't...

Just went back and looked at you post. Didn't look at the trailer link before, but that front storage box is a $2000 option and very desirable. I have one on mine. Can't begin to tell you how much...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-29-2018, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Here is a current sale in Canada on a 2004 17.5...

Here is a current sale in Canada on a 2004 17.5 model. Canadian $22,500 which is probably $19-$20k U.S. It is four years older and as I said falls within the time period of some window seal...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-29-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
Just went back and saw that you are in...

Just went back and saw that you are in Mississippi. I would definitely say if the trailer that you plan to look at is in excellent condition, then that is not a bad price. You will not see many of...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-29-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,660
Posted By Wacenturion
You can go on this site link below, click on...

You can go on this site link below, click on trailers for sale in U.S. and Canada on top bar then click on Bigfoot. Also click on Trailers sold to the right on top bar and do the same, click on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-14-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,568
Posted By Wacenturion
What Jim said. Might add the front storage units...

What Jim said. Might add the front storage units were on some years of the older models. My 08' 25B25FB has the unit.
Forum: General Chat 09-11-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
A nice looking 2006 Bigfoot 25B25RQ up my way for...

A nice looking 2006 Bigfoot 25B25RQ up my way for sale. Good picture of the shower.

https://bellingham.craigslist.org/rvs/d/2006-bigfoot-25b25rq-for-sale/6686979057.html
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
As far as the air conditioning question,...

As far as the air conditioning question, Bigfoot’s are really efficient in both heating in cold weather and cooling in warm/hot weather. Their design and construction for true four season weather...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
Here's another video showing you the bathroom in...

Here's another video showing you the bathroom in the 25B25FB, the same exact layout I have in my 2008 30thanniversary 25B25FB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97zsmgsuqH4
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
Here's a video of a new 25B25RQ showing the...

Here's a video of a new 25B25RQ showing the bathroom and shower. You can get some idea of the height and sidewall size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ8cO8Co8RA
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
I'm 6'2" and the shower in our 2008 25B25FB is...

I'm 6'2" and the shower in our 2008 25B25FB is more than adequate. It's not as big as the wonderful shower we had in our previous 2009 Bigfoot 28TE Touring Edition motor home, but it has a good...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,789
Posted By Wacenturion
That was just an option, and not included in the...

That was just an option, and not included in the anniversary edition unless you ordered it.
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,789
Posted By Wacenturion
If you are referring to mine, it's not for sale. ...

If you are referring to mine, it's not for sale. I just posted pictures in response to the thread.
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,789
Posted By Wacenturion
There were also 2008 models without the special...

There were also 2008 models without the special trim.
Forum: General Chat 08-29-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,789
Posted By Wacenturion
I have a 2008 30th Anniversary Edition Bigfoot...

I have a 2008 30th Anniversary Edition Bigfoot 25B25FB. Outside of special plum bottom trim (others had gold), it has a special decal on the side by the door noting it as a 30th anniversary edition....
Forum: General Chat 08-20-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,113
Posted By Wacenturion
Generally speaking I believe you'll find far more...

Generally speaking I believe you'll find far more Bigfoot trailers, motor homes and slide in campers in the Pacific NW region than anywhere else outside of Canada. Good numbers in western Canada,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,257
Posted By Wacenturion
I have a couple of those on my Bigfoot 25B25Fb. ...

I have a couple of those on my Bigfoot 25B25Fb. Absolutely love them. Had them on my previous Bigfoot motor home as well. Better than MaxxAir in my opinion as far as operation and air flow. Nice...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-17-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,068
Posted By Wacenturion
Would be interested in knowing as well.

Would be interested in knowing as well.
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