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White_Whale
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Sep 02, 2016

Bigfoot Truck Camper reviews sought

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the site. We presently have a older 11.5 ft. Alpenlite and live in Alaska. We are temped to "upgrade" to a 2500 series Bigfoot 10.4 mainly for the 4 season capabilities. I know they are heavy but my '96 Dodge Cummins is mods to handle the weight.

I realize Bigfoot went out of business and then opened back up after 2010.

I would like to hear from Bigfoot truck camper owners that have bought new since say 2012 and how their units have treated them.

Any problems? Happy with the purchase? Things you would do differently and why?

Thanks
Jim

  • Owned 2002 Bigfoot 2500 9.6 from new until 2016...no problems. Owned 2009 Bigfoot 25RQ trailer from new until 2016...no problems. Ordered 2017 Bigfoot 2500 10.4 camper in May 2016. Was estimated to be 3 months for delivery, but now Grant is saying later this month so will be 4 months from order date. I take this as Bigfoot not rushing their build, and also that they are busy filling orders, so this is all good.
    Grant at Bigfoot has always answered my email questions about my camper/trailer even though his re-born company did not build them.
    I have complete confidence that my new generation Bigfoot will be as trouble free as my previous rigs were, and that some of the changes Grant has made will make it an even better unit!
    My only comment otherwise is to question previous post about camping in -30deg weather with thermostat set at 65deg and furnace only starting once per hr.?
    My experience with my BF 9.6 was 10deg F. With thermostat set right down to 50deg and furnace started every 15 min. ( and yes, double windows, 30,000btu furnace etc...they are all built the same)
  • THANKS!! You guys are making this purchase decision easier and easier. It's just a lot of money to us and we are nervous about it.

    Cheers
    Jim & Joyce

  • We purchased our 2008 Bigfoot 10.4 in 2010 and have had no problems with the camper construction at all. We did have a jack issue and replaced the switch for the battery disconnect. Grant has been very helpful with providing information when we e-mail him. Newer Bigfoot campers are of the same quality with minor changes like countertop material and light fixtures. Bigfoot 2500 series campers have 1.5 inches of insulation and 30,000 btu furnace compared to Northern Lite's 1 inch and 17,000 btu. The company seems to be solid,just like their campers

    Bob
  • I stated in another post that we visited the Bigfoot factory yesterday (9/1/2016) and they are in production on both truck campers and trailers. The manager and all of the workers we visited with were very helpful and displayed a lot I pride in their product. I know this doesn't answer your question from an owner of a camper manufactured after 2011 but I can tell you that they are not cutting the quality of their campers.

    We have a 2008 15c9.5fs truck camper we purchased new in 2009. They have made few changes, mostly cosmetic such as light fixtures, interior choices, LED lighting, etc. We have been very pleased with our Bigfoot and would purchase on again.
  • Great information. Exactly what I was looking for. It seems there is a rumor or two about whether Bigfoot was hanging on by their fingernails but it sounds like that might not be the case.

    Anyone else with experience with a newer 2012 or later Bigfoot?

    Cheers
    Jim
  • Wardster wrote:
    It's my understanding that Bigfoot is currently owned by a holding company, so you should research that to determine whether or not it makes sense staff. to do business with them.


    Bigfoot is in full pruduction 12 miles From my house. Still excellent product. Good staff and easy to deal with. I have the production manager on speed deal and he is always helpful.

    No worries buying from Bigfoot.
  • It's my understanding that Bigfoot is currently owned by a holding company, so you should research that to determine whether or not it makes sense to do business with them.
  • I have a 2007 10.6 and it is a wonderful camper! I have used it in -30 degree weather with the heat set at 65 and it would only cycle once an hour!
  • Also look into Northern lite TC's looked at them this year, very nice also and they are made same way as bigfoot