We were blessed with an ancient (1985) Bigfoot ... it was like new! The fiberglass was glossy and waxed. The stove still had it's plastic covering. Everything worked as if it was only a few weeks old. The owner had used it a few times, then stored it in a heated garage.
It has served us through two winters, kept us toasty warm, and we're into our second summer. It's a home away from home, and an office too. Gotta like the fiberglass - no leaks.
As the POof the 2500 Bigfoot reviewed(Hello Don)they are a manageable load on a 2500 Truck. We had it on a F250 and with the normal mods of shocks and a sway bar and it worked well. I added a second Ford overload spring and didn't notice a difference, I should have gotten a two or three spring overload pack from the local truck spring place(and have them install it). We enjoyed the 2500 so much that we and upgraded to the 30C1002 with the slide. It is quite heavy for even a 3500 Dually, but the added room really makes a difference as we spend it seems like 6 months a year in it. This trip we have been getting about 12.6mpg cruising at about 60mph. We always tow something, currently 3 canoes on the trailer, sometimes two ATV's or rafts and also flat tow a Tracker.
On the new Bigfoot company, I had some problems with the slide last winter and the folks at Bigfoot although in no way responsible as new owners and not building it at this time were very helpful in my repairing it. What first appeared to be a multi-thousand dollar repair with their assistance ended up costing about $25.
Freedom 49 wrote: We live one province west of where Bigfoot is manufactured, so we see Bigfoots on a regular basis. They have a timeless design. Great to hear how well it's worked out for you.
You meant to say one province east eh
99 F350 4x4 CC DRW 7.3L PSD, 97 Bigfoot 10.6
89 Duckworth 17' Pro 302
I have had a few questions on hitch extensions. The 1500 has so little overhang that many trailers dont need an extension. I have a "V" nose motorcycle trailer with a very short tongue and it would need a 12" extension to work. The 2500 has cosiderable more overhang and needed a superhitch and a long extension to tow. Here's a pic of a boat that didn't need an extension.
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MikeJinCO wrote: ...
On the new Bigfoot company, I had some problems with the slide last winter and the folks at Bigfoot although in no way responsible as new owners and not building it at this time were very helpful in my repairing it. What first appeared to be a multi-thousand dollar repair with their assistance ended up costing about $25.
Mike, I did not know that Bigfoot has ever been built campers with the slides.
Regardless, as soon as my 5th wheel is sold, I'll start looking for a new Bigfoot. I think that they are the greatest campers on the market. Hopefully, their quality under new ownership has not been changed (for the worse).
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