Bigfoot 11.5 - take #2
So here goes my second time of owning a Bigfoot 11.5 - We needed an off road capable RV with modern comforts that can haul a 18' trailer with 2 SxS's and do so on a budget. We started with a Work &...
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twodownzero wrote:
Love everything about this rig. How's the fuel mileage though? Is it as bad as it seems like it'd be?
Running up and back thru the mountains to Central OR we get 7-9 even while towing 5k. Out to the coast (still hilly) empty we got 9.5. We run at 55-63, as this has the aerodynamics of a fridge. Considering a stock p/u gets 10-12, this is decent for a 454 with a TH400 - non OD auto trans or lock up converter.
Reddog1
Thanks for the info on what is under the overhead floor, that really helps. I will tear into it this fall. Not sure mine has 5 strips, and has only 1/8 plywood.
As for the roof I had considered the inner rib route, but did not want to drill a bunch holes in the roof. However the inner rib is much easier than fiberglassing a bunch of ribs. And agree, do not want to pull the cabinets unless absolutely needed. I have access to a roller so creating the arch is not that big a deal. Another fall project..
