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Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-13-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By Bob in Maine
There is an owner's site called Bigfoot Owners...

There is an owner's site called Bigfoot Owners Club International that you should consider joining and there are two Bigfoot groups on facebook.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-13-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,539
Posted By Bob in Maine
How did the Froli system work out for you?

How did the Froli system work out for you?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2020, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By Bob in Maine
Consider joining Bigfoot Owners Club...

Consider joining Bigfoot Owners Club International and the facebook Bigfoot groups. You will find tons of useful information and probably better response to questions and issues.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,159
Posted By Bob in Maine
Nice photos! Very interesting! What is with the...

Nice photos! Very interesting! What is with the Born Free pulling the trailer? We owned a 26 foot 1998 Born Free President Model with the 7.2 powerstroke diesel from 1999 to 2013. It was loaded...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,159
Posted By Bob in Maine
A big minus to me is losing the nice storage...

A big minus to me is losing the nice storage behind the RH bench seat (looking forward in the trailer). We are in the process of removing the dinette table and RH seat which will give us 52 inches...
Forum: General Chat 09-29-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,788
Posted By Bob in Maine
Not a problem at all for us. We have never...

Not a problem at all for us. We have never camped in extremely hot weather and we don't plan to. We live in Maine and travel around the state and into the Maritimes of Canada in the summer months...
Forum: General Chat 09-28-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,788
Posted By Bob in Maine
No one else mentioned that the Bigfoot has a much...

No one else mentioned that the Bigfoot has a much larger refrigerator, but that was a factor in our decision to opt for a Bigfoot over an Oliver. Also the difference in price is more then...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By Bob in Maine
If you don't dehumidify at all the inside of the...

If you don't dehumidify at all the inside of the trailer will quite quickly match the outside humidity and stay there. No matter what you do to dehumidify, the humidity inside the trailer will go up...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By Bob in Maine
I leave both overhead vents slightly open and the...

I leave both overhead vents slightly open and the warmer, moist air escapes up and out the vents. I monitor the humidity and it stays 20 to 30 points below the outside humidity. That works for me....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-13-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,062
Posted By Bob in Maine
Interesting trailer! I googled "Aalight travel...

Interesting trailer! I googled "Aalight travel trailer" and "Aalight camper" and came up with nothing. Is that spelled correctly?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By Bob in Maine
We have never had a problem with humidity when...

We have never had a problem with humidity when using our trailer, but I was concerned about the humidity when it is in storage as we live on an island in Maine and are surrounded close in by water on...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bob in Maine
You do not need a diesel to tow a 25 foot...

You do not need a diesel to tow a 25 foot Bigfoot. My GMC2500 HD 6 liter gas is more than adequate!
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,435
Posted By Bob in Maine
Exploring Bigfoot 25' trailer

We considered many trailers before purchasing the Bigfoot. We needed something not for just weekend trips and vacations, but for extended trips of two or three months or more and we wanted the best...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-14-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,346
Posted By Bob in Maine
Escape vs Bigfoot Towing

We have owned a 2019 Bigfoot 25B25RT for 8 months now and it tows like a dream with no apparent problems despite our extremely rough roads up here in Maine. Not new to RVing, but new to towing a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-14-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,785
Posted By Bob in Maine
Sea Level Sensors for Bigfoot

I own a 2019 Bigfoot 25RT and it does not have Sea Level sensors.
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,941
Posted By Bob in Maine
Karen, Have you taken delivery of your Bigfoot...

Karen,
Have you taken delivery of your Bigfoot yet? If not I have some suggestions for you based on our experience.
Bob
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,941
Posted By Bob in Maine
Sorry only now saw your question. Three days...

Sorry only now saw your question. Three days out, one day at Trailer World, three days back, overnite first nite at KOA approx 30 minutes east of Denver, after that, Walmarts. Sorry don't remember...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,941
Posted By Bob in Maine
Dealer? Issues to look for on delivery?

Consider this as another vote for Trailer World Denver. We purchased our Bigfoot from them on January 15. It was a 3,000 mile round trip for us, but it was worth it! We have found no Bigfoot...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-19-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
We ended up going with the 800 lb Fastway e2...

We ended up going with the 800 lb Fastway e2 hitch recommended by Dave at Trailer World Denver and, after using it to tow our new trailer back to Gulf Shores, Alabama from Denver, about 1,500 miles,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-12-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Dan, It is my understanding that all Bigfoot...

Dan, It is my understanding that all Bigfoot trailers now come equipped with power jacks as standard equipment. Their website is confusing and poorly maintained, but look at the "standard equipment"...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,258
Posted By Bob in Maine
We prefer twins that are wide enough to sleep in...

We prefer twins that are wide enough to sleep in comfortably like in the Bigfoot that we are picking up at the dealer next week. Twins are far preferable to queens that require one of you to crawl...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
No, I did not order this one. The dealer...

No, I did not order this one. The dealer apparently ordered it for his inventory and he just got it in earlier this week. It has the following options: A/C, TV antenna, privacy curtain, roll away...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Thanks to all who replied and provided input! ...

Thanks to all who replied and provided input! This forum is great and I look forward to participating on it in the future!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Thanks again Dan! After talking with Bruce again...

Thanks again Dan! After talking with Bruce again and finding out that his 25RQ has the additional two foot storage in the front (the "front box option"), I believe that my tongue weight should be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Whoops, I just checked Bruce Olive's actual...

Whoops, I just checked Bruce Olive's actual weights for his trailer and noted that the tongue weight for his 25RQ is over 1,000 lbs and he therefore properly uses the "1,400 lb" 90-00-1400 Equalizer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Dan, I just checked Amazon and the Fastway e2 2...

Dan, I just checked Amazon and the Fastway e2 2 point hitch 92-00-1000, rated for 10k trailer and 1k tongue weight sells for $358.09 vs the equivalent Equai-i-zer 4 point hitch 90-00-1000 at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Wow! The dealer must be buying enough of the...

Wow! The dealer must be buying enough of the Fastway hitches to get a big volume discount in order to be able to quote them at $400 installed and still make a decent profit!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
The dealer, Trailer World Denver, says that they...

The dealer, Trailer World Denver, says that they will have the proper size Equalizer there for me to evaluate and consider as an alternative to the Fastway, but that the Equalizer would cost $300...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Yes Dan, I posted the comment that you quoted...

Yes Dan, I posted the comment that you quoted before I saw the excellent information that you provided above and have now deleted the comment as I understand there is a difference, I will check with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Thanks Bruce! Lots of good, relevant info for me...

Thanks Bruce! Lots of good, relevant info for me there. I did not realize that this trailer could weigh up around 7,000 pounds loaded for travel or that the tongue weight would be that much. The...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Good video explaining how the e2 hitch works: ...

Good video explaining how the e2 hitch works: https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/e2-hitch
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-10-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Thanks to everyone for the input. Just to...

Thanks to everyone for the input. Just to clarify, although we live in Maine, we are wintering in the Gulf Shores, Alabama area and will be driving up to Denver from there to take delivery of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-09-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,713
Posted By Bob in Maine
Recommended Hitch for New Bigfoot

Very excited to be taking delivery of a new 2019 Bigfoot 25B25RT next week. My tow vehicle is a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD with 6.0L Vortec. I have never towed a trailer before and am confused about...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By Bob in Maine
Consider mounting your generator to a cargo slide...

Consider mounting your generator to a cargo slide like this one. I have a cargo slide in the bed of my GMC 2500 HD and I love it. https://www.4are.com/cargoglide/
Forum: General Chat 08-26-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,178
Posted By Bob in Maine
Understand everything you say except "not being...

Understand everything you say except "not being hassled at a rest stop".
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 27,517
Posted By Bob in Maine
I would not consider towing with anything less...

I would not consider towing with anything less than a 3/4 ton, but that is just me.
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