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10-01-2006, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 85MH325
Wow... you guys are too kind! I really just wanted everyone to know why I was stepping aside as a mod...
We "moved in" to the new trailer today. I wasn't going to talk about the new trailer, but since there's so much interest in what we got to replace the Behemoth, I'll fill you all in.
We bought a new '06 Bigfoot 25RQ. We paid roughly half of what a new 25' Classic Airstream runs. The cabinetry in the Bigfoot is a mix of the quality of the Safari and Classics. Everything else is top quality.
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Bigfoot makes a great product. One doesn't see many of them in the Midwest!
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Tom and Frank
Evanston, Illinois
2004 Safari 28 ft Slideout "Lucy" 4 HI CAMP
2004 Ford Excursion 6.0 PSD PWRSTRK,
and Brittany, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
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10-02-2006, 05:06 AM
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Very nice and I like the layout. The 2007 25' Classic is Very expensive. A couple of years ago you could buy a new 34" for what they cost. It makes me wonder just how high Airstream can raise prices before it affects sales.
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10-02-2006, 06:04 AM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Bigfoots are very nice. We looked at many before getting our Airstream.
If we ever decide to go square, for whatever reason, we too would go for a Bigfoot.
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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10-02-2006, 07:07 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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Originally Posted by PWRSTRK
Bigfoot makes a great product. One doesn't see many of them in the Midwest!
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They're built in Armstrong, BC. They're actually way more rare in the US than Airstreams, which is kind of cool. Of course they don't have the immediate brand identification on the road like the Airstream has... unless, of course, you know what you're looking at...
I actually have two; an '04 15B17CB, a 17' center bath single axle (shown being towed by my Kubota tractor in my new avatar) and this one. I found the 17' used and it's features and quality are what sold me on the bigger ones. Both came from Kramer's Kampers in Zion IL, the only dealer (to my knowledge) east of the Missouri River. The next closest is Country Campers in Fountain Co.
For comparison purposes, and for anyone who wants to know... the repair punch list for this unit totalled six items; the most serious that the pantry doors need to be replaced for black stains on the wood, and the stereo was mounted slightly crooked in the panel. There were no leaks, metal shavings, wood shavings, electrical failures, plumbing, or appliance issues.
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-02-2006, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 85MH325
Both came from Kramer's Kampers in Zion IL, the only dealer (to my knowledge) east of the Missouri River. The next closest is Country Campers in Fountain Co.
Roger
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There is a dealer in Maryland, also.
ST. MICHAEL’S RV & MARINE CENTER
1118 S Talbot St
St. Michaels MD US 21663 Phone: 410-745-5557
Fax: 410-745-6327
Website: stmichaelsrvandmarine.homestead.com
E-mail: stmichaelsrvandmarine@hotmail.com
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
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10-02-2006, 08:22 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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And so I stand corrected!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-02-2006, 07:23 PM
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Round on both ends
1979 31' Excella 500
1975 28' Argosy 28
Rutledge
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Hi, Roger,
This is not the WBCCI. If you have something to contribute about Airstreams, who cares what you camp in now? This conflict is yours, not the folks on the forum on who read you and who have been helped by you.
Do what your nature and your conscience demands, and be comfortable with it. An Airstream or an interest in Airstreams are the terms of entry here. The absence of the Airstream without the absence of the interest or the experience hardly seems to be the exit.
I read your comments in a thread two years old earlier today, and I thought it worthwhile and a useful part of the flow.
Your mind can chase you off, but who here is going to?
Gee, if you're tired and want to quit, just say so. 
Lamar (the littlest bean on the forum)
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1975 Argosy 28 "Argosy"
1979 Excella 500 31 "Betsy"
1992 Lincoln Mk 7 LSC
2003 Dodge 2500 Cummins "TowHog"
"Lucy Loosehair" the cat - Airstream mascot
Klaatu barada nikto
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10-02-2006, 07:58 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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Thanks for the kind thoughts, Lamar... no, I'll stick around. I just honestly think that ownership is signficant, and particularly so for the Forums staff. I freely admit it's "my thing" and not something represented by Andy or the other Admins or Mods. I'm changing directions a little, but I'll still be around!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-02-2006, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Roger-
Congrats and good luck with new trailer.. My neighbor is recently retired NASA Engineer and woodworking enthusiast, and he upgraded old Fleetwood/Tioga RV to buy 2005 Bigfoot Class C motorhome. Afer fixing a few bugs and adding rooftop solar and some other upgrades, he loves his. He spends 2 months in spring and two months in winter campground hosting at Yosemite, and values the insulation and ruggedness of the Bigfoot too...
We'll miss you, but look forward to stories form the wilderness...
John McG
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In Theory, there's no difference between Theory and Practice, but in Practice, there is usually a difference...
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10-02-2006, 08:17 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Well Roger, you're going to be missed! But I predict you'll have a project trailer before springtime....
Have you considered changing your avatar blocK? 
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10-02-2006, 08:28 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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OH... Janet... OUCH! Cut me to the quick! 
Ok... bets are off tho...  I'm not looking for a project now... but I may be working on a Scamp 16' trailer for the in-laws...
Rog
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-02-2006, 08:35 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Ok - I'm sorry - I could remove the Bigfeet part.... but I thought you had 2....
My neighbor has a bigfoot - it's a great trailer and he never has to polish, which means he has more time to camp! I guess that's where the term "lucky - SOB" comes from.
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10-03-2006, 07:15 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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Yes, I do indeed have two 'feet'. They wear different sized shoes tho... one's a 17' and the other's a 25'... so I guess I really have 42 feet of 'feet?
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-03-2006, 01:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Wilmington
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Roger - was it something I said? Here I thought we were one big happy cult....
When I read the news I was in denial. "He's just kiddin' - Roger wouldn't leave us." Then I was struck with the uncontrollable urge to win you back. Then a stoke of genius; I'll just beat him into submission and hold him hostage in an Airstream, deprive him of sleep, food, sunlight, comfortable temperatures until he agrees to come back! Given my past experiences with brainwashing (hubby and kids still maintain minds of their own) I need something more effective.
Moving on to acceptance.........
Well, Rog, I guess I have to realize that all good things must come to an end. Wait a second.......just cause Roger doesn't own an Airstream doesn't mean it's over!
I just need to find myself a Bigfoot. Anyone wanna by an Argosy? 
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10-03-2006, 02:30 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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I just need to find myself a Bigfoot. Anyone wanna by an Argosy? |
NO! You cannot join Roger's cult!!! 
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
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10-03-2006, 04:41 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Yes, YES Tracy... you're beginning to see the light! Togas and "chocolate milk" abound in Roger's Bigfoot Cult! You are under my influence! You will follow the Bigfoot Cult ways! Anyone interested in Toga parties and "chocolate milk" is welcome to join us!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-03-2006, 04:43 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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No, Tracy, move TOWARD the light!...
Repeat after me, "I love aluminum!"...
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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10-03-2006, 04:47 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Humm..... The Vintage Bigfoot Podcast....
Interesting.....
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10-03-2006, 04:57 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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The more observant of you may have noticed that during the course of this thread, Roger's rivets have reappeared. He is now again a Rivet Masher. This means, among other things, he no longer requires support from the midwest chapter of the Get-A-Life Foundation.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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10-03-2006, 06:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Wilmington
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 178
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Originally Posted by 85MH325
Yes, YES Tracy... you're beginning to see the light! Togas and "chocolate milk" abound in Roger's Bigfoot Cult! You are under my influence! You will follow the Bigfoot Cult ways! Anyone interested in Toga parties and "chocolate milk" is welcome to join us!
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Chocolate milk and togas....yes, I do believe I'm seeing the light.
>wondering<
"Roger's Bigfood Cult;" What on earth could the "Bigfoot Cult ways" be? I must admit, I am intrigued........
Will there be Bigfootforums.com? Will I be able to maintain my reputation as the wealth of knowledge I have here on the Airstream forums? Will I be able to keep my name "HotLAVA" or will my new family baptise me anew? Will they be as accepting of my misspellings and bad grammer? Will we have Bigfoot rallies twice/year? So many things to consider.........
>throwing caution to the wind - exercizing blind faith in Roger<
I'm in! I'm following Roger like the Hale Bop...
Just gotta find me a Bigfoot in my pricerange which is....well, free. 
So long, fellow Airstreamers. If Roger goes, I go.
See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya.
Hasta la Vista (baby).
Adieu, Adieu. Parting is such sweet sorrow.
Alright Roger. You got me. Nice Toga! Now where's that chocolate milk?
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