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Forum: General Chat 01-22-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,953
Posted By Sisu
Thank you JerryBob! We’ve not only lived 43 years...

Thank you JerryBob! We’ve not only lived 43 years in Alaska but we travel with trucks or SUVs hundreds of miles daily if on a road trip(heading to Lower 48 is best example for 48ers to understand)....
Forum: General Chat 11-24-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,073
Posted By Sisu
I’ve got a 2006 Cummins 4x4 2500 with 53K. It’s...

I’ve got a 2006 Cummins 4x4 2500 with 53K. It’s for towing the boat and the 17’ Bigfoot. If I ever sell the boat I’ll ship the truck to my son in Hawaii for towing a boat there. Neither he nor I will...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By Sisu
Smile Rock chips question

First off I’m planning on wedding up a rock guard for our Dodge 2500, but is there another idea or product that I can also incorporate with the truck rock guard to protect the trailer.
We bought the...
Forum: General Chat 09-21-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,407
Posted By Sisu
I just talked with a friend in Oregon that’s been...

I just talked with a friend in Oregon that’s been looking at fiberglass trailers for a couple of years. She said that the prices have gone up so much she can’t justify buying one now. Wow!
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By Sisu
Totally bummed out

Looks as if we are not heading south to retrieve our Big Foot anytime soon. The border isn’t looking real friendly heading south to get the trailer. Going north we could squeak by but south doesn’t...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-29-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,147
Posted By Sisu
Hunting partner’s son who lives in Lower Michigan...

Hunting partner’s son who lives in Lower Michigan had a co-worker die after a three week struggle trying to stay alive.
Neighbor’s cousin in Washington State died.
We are at 20 in Juneau with 2...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-21-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
Posted By Sisu
The Priest A little boy got on the bus,...

The Priest

A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed he had his collar on backwards.

The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards.

The man, who...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-20-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
Posted By Sisu
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Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-20-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
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Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-06-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
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Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 04-06-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
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Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-31-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,605
Posted By Sisu
Let’s post some laughs.

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Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-28-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sisu
Richard, third post I announced we canceled all...

Richard, third post I announced we canceled all plans!
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-23-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,656
Posted By Sisu
We were camped out along the upper end of Lake...

We were camped out along the upper end of Lake Roosevelt in Kettle Falls Campground (I think this is the name of the federal campground) in 2013. We watched this small boat from the high cliffs...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-20-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sisu
Well, from the looks of things we might put this...

Well, from the looks of things we might put this entire trip off until after moose season. Head south around October if there is a down slope on Covid-19. Now that’s assuming our ferry system is...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-15-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By Sisu
Picking Up My Trailer

Finally got ferry service out of Juneau. We depart 2 May head to Eastern Washington pick up trailer. Was planning on heading into Montana then north cut trough some old climbing areas we frequented...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,188
Posted By Sisu
We’ve been using either silicone or 303 UV...

We’ve been using either silicone or 303 UV Protectant is great for protection from the sun's UV rays.
We also use it on all our vehicle’s window and door gaskets, on the window, door and hatch...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-13-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,438
Posted By Sisu
Mimi introduced me to fly fishing around 1958, I...

Mimi introduced me to fly fishing around 1958, I was 7. She was teaching me with her bamboo rod. I learned to use flies and garden hackle with that rig.
We got TV that fall and I saw American...
Forum: General Chat 01-08-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,290
Posted By Sisu
Our first fiberglass rig was a 1994 9.9...

Our first fiberglass rig was a 1994 9.9 Northernlite slide-in. I really liked the unit but there was floor rot by the door. We fixed that. The jacks were not stable in my opinion so I reinforced...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-07-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By Sisu
Iowa Dave, thank you for the response. Funny you...

Iowa Dave, thank you for the response. Funny you mention Lucas Red grease. I’ve been using that here in Juneau because of the weather conditions.
I’d like to get the bearing when I’m in the Lower...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By Sisu
2001 17’ 1500 Bigfoot Wheel bearings

Not an axle question but I’d like to know the size of the wheel bearings.
I wrote to https://service.standens.com earlier today on the advice of Grant Bilodeau.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-25-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,208
Posted By Sisu
Good topic. I use the tow/haul mode towing our...

Good topic. I use the tow/haul mode towing our boat but that system weighs about 6200-6600 pounds depending on what’s in the boat. If I go to one of the two launches close to us that has more...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-16-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,303
Posted By Sisu
I carry 10 gallon of diesel. Ya never know...

I carry 10 gallon of diesel. Ya never know...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 12-01-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,303
Posted By Sisu
If you are going to go the trip don’t go both...

If you are going to go the trip don’t go both ways on the Alcan. Either take the Cassiar up or back south. I’ve done this trip a lot. I quit counting at 20 moved to Alaska in 1979 and always enjoyed...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-01-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,347
Posted By Sisu
We modified the rear end of our 2006 Ram 2500 do...

We modified the rear end of our 2006 Ram 2500 do a Northern Lite 9.9 could fit. Everything fit until the last two feet where the camper bulges to accommodate toilet, holding tanks etc. All we did was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,658
Posted By Sisu
Interesting reading this. We bought a 2003 17’...

Interesting reading this. We bought a 2003 17’ Bigfoot that comes with the WDH so I’m interested in everyone’s opinions and experiences. 90% of the time it will be towed with a 2006 2500 Dodge...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-07-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Sisu
All I can go on from personal experiences with...

All I can go on from personal experiences with glass boats and our 1996 Northern Lite slide-in was we usually ignored them unless it appeared to be something involving the glass layers then it...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 10-25-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By Sisu
We bought the unit.

We bought the unit.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,771
Posted By Sisu
You guys kill me. IF there was a rack on the 5th...

You guys kill me. IF there was a rack on the 5th wheel it would be ONLY for transportation to the camping site. THEN said kayaks get removed (probably with the help of the truck or ladder) and put on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,771
Posted By Sisu
Thank you Bill. Renting isn’t an option as we...

Thank you Bill.
Renting isn’t an option as we use ours for fishing salmon, halibut & rock fish. They have been modified by us for this specific purpose. We have a big salt water boat but towing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,771
Posted By Sisu
Well we own many, but the most used are our 12’...

Well we own many, but the most used are our 12’ Wilderness sit a tops. The roads in the Yukon, Alaska and Northern BC are rough at times. That’s why I’m asking. If we buy a bumper pull trailer no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,771
Posted By Sisu
You’re correct. I’ve looked at the space between...

You’re correct. I’ve looked at the space between the 5th wheel and my 8’ long bed quad cab Cummins Dodge. It isn’t enough room.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-07-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,771
Posted By Sisu
Kayak racks?

Now we are in the market for a fiberglass trailer. We’d like to stay under 20 feet so the little trailers appeal to us. The 16 ft Scamp and Casita are definitely on our watch list.
One question...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-07-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By Sisu
New member from Juneau, Alaska

We sold our 1994 Northern Lite 9.5 slide in camper mainly because it was so bloody hard getting onto&out of our 2006 Dodge Cummings. I had to modify the tail gate width so the last two feet of the...
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