BFchevy, we love our 14 year old Bigfoot but if something happened to it I would head down to a Northerlite dealer and probably get one. I feel that the workmanship and quality is better than the BF's.
The only draw back I have seen with the NL's is there is no bottom access to get at the water tanks.... Not sure about the Gray/Black tank plumbing for emptying. That aspect of the BF is nice. 10 minutes and you have the bottom inspection/maintenance plate off and the tanks plumbing is right there.
Floor plans are comparable so that is not an issue....
Keep us informed of your journey.
Jim