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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-03-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,354
Posted By FRL001
Sarcasm not appreciated

Nice work guys. Ask a legit question and get a reply intended to make the poster feel and look like a fool......
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-02-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,354
Posted By FRL001
shock absorber Bigfoot trailer

Hi

I have a 2008 Bigfoot 17.5 foot trailer - a 25B175G to be precise. Recently I was in an RV repair shop talking to the owner, who was part of the design team for the trailer before Bigfoot went...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-11-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,780
Posted By FRL001
Before you buy a new electric element....

Before you run out and swop parts, does the water heater heat OK on propane? If so then most likely you have a defective element and a replacement is needed.

However, if it doesn't work on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-08-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Posted By FRL001
Couple of thoughts

First, if you do end trucking the battery back and forth each week for charging, consider getting a semi-sealed AGM battery rather than a standard lead acid. Less chance of acid spills when you're...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-08-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,973
Posted By FRL001
My questions remain....

Thanks for the response Franswa, but my questions remain:

1. Is this "stock" insulation installed by the factory? It has what appears to be strips of duct tape across it that are beginning to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-07-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,973
Posted By FRL001
waste tank & valve insulation on Bigfoot trailer

Below is a photo of the drain valves on my Bigfoot 2008 25B175G 17.5 foot trailer. As you can see they are well and truly embedded in insulation. I may be - or having done by someone else - some...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-07-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,234
Posted By FRL001
Interesting thread

This is an interesting thread. I've been concerned about the low ground clearance of my 2008 25B175G and have been wondering about top mounting the springs or going to a straight axle as well. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-02-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,330
Posted By FRL001
x2 on the e-qualizer hitch

We use one on our 25b175G. Towing is solid as a rock. Very pleased with it. We use an "e2 Round Bar Weight Distribution with Sway Control".

But you will have to have some small cut outs in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-31-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,052
Posted By FRL001
Bigfoot 25B175G towing experience

We have a 2008 25B175G without the front storage boxes. We tow it with a 2012 F150XLT with the base 3.7L V6. Truck upgrades are minimal - Bilstein B6 shocks and Timbren rear axle bump stops.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-26-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,978
Posted By FRL001
Incorrect re Canadian regulations

Well, this is embarassing. I was told by our RV dealer that it was illegal to tow with the propane on anywhere in Canada. Turns out it's not - oops.

Check out RVDA of Canada - Provincial RV...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,111
Posted By FRL001
Bigfoot trailer questions

Dry weight is 3040 lbs for a 2008 25B175G. That includes two empty 30lb propane tanks and the spare tire but no battery. And no A/C.

Most trips we figure the trailer is around 3600 lbs if we...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-26-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,978
Posted By FRL001
Illegal in Canada...

If you visit Canada, be aware that towing with the propane tank valves open is illegal in pretty well every Canadian province. Increased penalties apply in tunnels and on ferries. And generally, if...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,111
Posted By FRL001
Bigfoots aging gracefully

My general impression is that Bigfoots (Bigfeet?!) age gracefully. We have a relatively new model - a 2008 25B175G - that seems quite like new despite being high mileage. We bought it used last...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-25-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,757
Posted By FRL001
Banff area campgrounds

We much prefer the National Park camp ground at Lake Louise to Tunnel Mountain at Banff. It's a nicer campground - particularly if you pick a site close to the river and away from the railway line....
Forum: General Chat 08-22-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,925
Posted By FRL001
Advantages of a van as tow vehicle

My brother tows a 32 foot Avion (a heavy vintage aluminum trailer) with a full size Sprinter. The long wheelbase version with dual rear wheels.

It's extreme example given the size of trailers on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,939
Posted By FRL001
x10 on don't do this ....

x10 on don't load up the rear of the trailer excessively. If you search YouTube you'll see some pretty graphic demonstrations from Australia on the dangers of overloading a travel trailer aft of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-18-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,748
Posted By FRL001
title transfer is a glitch

In Ontario, a trailer has its own proof of ownership document maintained by MTO (Ministry of Transportation Ontario). I lived in Ontario for close to 30 years and unless the process has changed,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-17-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,090
Posted By FRL001
shoot you have a truck camper not a trailer - oops

Your stuff will be in a different place as you have a truck camper. Sorry about that.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-17-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,090
Posted By FRL001
bypass valve location in Bigfoot trailer

Congrats on your new Bigfoot trailer. We have a 17.5 foot 2008 Bigfoot. A lot of design elements are common to all Bigfoot trailers, so assuming that our trailers are pretty similar with a front...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By FRL001
Tire load range

It looks like you are close the max loading of the tires but OK unless there is much more weight on one side of the trailer than the other. As said in another post!

I'd suggest running the tires...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,895
Posted By FRL001
Booked out state parks is bad news

This is sad news but not entirely surprising. Many folks on both sides of the border seem wedded to the idea of low taxes and constantly push to get taxes lowered even more. But they never stop...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-26-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,301
Posted By FRL001
You might well be right. But to ask your staff...

You might well be right. But to ask your staff to lie rather than tell the truth does not sit well with me. And one of the chains in question - a Canadian owned one - quite happily installs LT...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-26-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,301
Posted By FRL001
"Urban myth" about ST tire laws in BC, Canada

Hi everyone. There are many technical arguments and points of view about the merits of LT or ST rated tires for trailers. It's not the intention of this post to retread that debate (if you'll pardon...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By FRL001
Fridge orientation

Dometic's advice applies to orientation where the "front" of the fridge (the doors) face into the centre of the trailer. In other words the unit is installed at 90 degrees to the direction of travel.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By FRL001
RV levelling and your fridge - how critical?

I have a Dometic DM2662 "absorbtion type" propane/115V fridge made in 2008 in our trailer. There seem to be "religious war" type post battles on many RV sites about the importance of levelling and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-05-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,125
Posted By FRL001
ST versus LT tires?

This topic is one of those where people have strongly held beliefs!

A number of jurisdictions allow the use of LT tires for trailers (Ontario for example) whereas others insist only ST tires be...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-04-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By FRL001
Campgrounds in Canada for Lake Superior circuit

We drove west across the north shore of Lake Superior 8 years ago en route for BC from Toronto. It is a beautiful and amazing trip and we really enjoyed it. Some recollections at random:-

- the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-26-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,133
Posted By FRL001
great info in this thread

Some great info in this thread. Thank you.

Concensus is that the solar charger is probably better at preserving the life of my battery than the converter built into the shore power unit. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-26-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,133
Posted By FRL001
Agreed! Having looked at the manuals, it looks...

Agreed! Having looked at the manuals, it looks like the solar control panel is the more sophisticated of the two. A simple marine battery switch will do the trick to interrupt the duplicate charge...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,133
Posted By FRL001
115V and solar chargers active at same time??

In my 17.5 ft Bigfoot trailer, I have the usual shore power charger that charges the coach battery when plugged into shore power. I also have a rooftop solar panel and electronic controller.

Both...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-03-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
Posted By FRL001
jacking advice....

Here's how I did it. I used a hydraulic trolley jack just behind the rear spring shackle on the fore and aft beam. And then placed another jack stand under the same beam just forward of the front...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-16-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By FRL001
I like this idea :)

Thanks for this. I have a Bigfoot 17.5 ft trailer which I haul with an F150. With the truck I can adjust the mirrors to see past the Bigfoot fine - without mirror extensions - but there is a big...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By FRL001
Advice from another almost newbie

Hi

We're into year two of trailer ownership. Learned a lot last year about tow ratings and so on.

There are many excellent resources if you use Google and Youtube to make sure first of all...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-04-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,437
Posted By FRL001
Update and corrections to this thread

So, I've done a lot of research on this topic since last posting, some of which seems to contradict some of the posts in this thread. :)

First, I've talked to Dexter & Lippert's support...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-25-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,437
Posted By FRL001
Interesting and diverse feedback

Thanks guys. Most of the feedback I've seen is positive about general operation and both the Lippert and Dexter self adjust units operate on forward movement to self adjust.

What the RV tech...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-24-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,437
Posted By FRL001
Anyone have experience with self adjusting brakes?

As mentioned in a prev post, I'm considering upgrading to self adjusting brakes on our (new to us) 2008 Bigfoot 25B175G. Access to the star wheel adjuster is very restricted due to the combination...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-09-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
Posted By FRL001
jacking point

exactly what I was thinking of. Thank you
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,290
Posted By FRL001
Propane line installation for Bigfoot

The propane installs in Bigfoot trailers are not much different to any other trailer but you DO need an installer who is experienced in working with glass fibre trailers or boats. You have to be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-09-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
Posted By FRL001
jacking advice pls for 17.5 ft Bigfoot trailer

Hi

I have a 17.5 ft Bigfoot Gaucho 25B175G single axle trailer.

I need to jack it up to inspect the underside and pull the wheels to inspect the bearings and the brakes. I have new shock...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-08-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,712
Posted By FRL001
Well, the joy of these forums is that we all can...

Well, the joy of these forums is that we all can share different opinions. I would not take a $45,000 vehicle to Walmart rather than the dealer. If you want to, great and good luck to you!

I've...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-07-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,712
Posted By FRL001
You have lots to think about.....

I think there is lots of good advice here.

I tow a 17.5 ft Bigfoot (3250 lbs dry weight, 6900 lbs GVWR) with a 2012 F150 with the BASE 3.7L V6. No turbo. That engine puts out between 295 and 305...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,993
Posted By FRL001
This post has a life of its own...

Absolutely wonderful to see everyone sharing so much info.

To fill everyone in, we live in BC so we have a Parks Canada pass already! In Ontario, to answer a couple of questions, we'll be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-02-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,489
Posted By FRL001
Bigfoot brakes

First, congrats on your 2008 trailer. I have a 17.5 ft Bigfoot!

Now on to the brakes. I think you have dual 3500 lb axles with 10x2.25" brakes correct? That should provide plenty of stopping...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-29-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,984
Posted By FRL001
Alt route in Alberta

After Banff, a really scenic alternative route is to take the 'Cowboy Highway' #22 south from the Trans Canada. Much more interesting than Highway 1 and the Bar U ranch national historic site is...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-29-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,993
Posted By FRL001
Amazing response

Guys

This is amazing advice. Thanks so much. We'll be taking Highway 2 :)

At one point I used to fly into O'Hare from Toronto and then pick up a rental car for a drive to a customer in...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-29-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,993
Posted By FRL001
Cross country route advice please!

Hi

In mid August we're heading from BC to Lake Louise for a night and then 3 nights at the east entrance to Glacier NP in the US for some hiking. After that we need to get to Ontario!

We are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-27-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,223
Posted By FRL001
Summing up

Guys

First this forum is wonderful! The level of activity here is great, much better than the Bigfoot owners' forum, which is regrettably rather quiet. Thank you for your posts. This reminds me...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-27-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By FRL001
Ken 1. We use an ezHitch from...

Ken

1. We use an ezHitch from progressmfg.com of Provo, UT. We're very pleased with it as it has great anti-sway capability as well as weight distribution.

2. As to the bed arrangements I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-27-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,476
Posted By FRL001
Interesting design changes. The 2008 17.5ft...

Interesting design changes. The 2008 17.5ft gaucho has a dry weight of 3040 lbs and the fresh water tank is under the right hand dinette seat in the front!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-27-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,223
Posted By FRL001
mary and bob are right!

Yes, fundamentally the brakes are murder to adjust as the trailer has shock absorbers which are installed right over the adjustment hole on the brake backing plate. It is a rotten piece of design to...
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