In Canada, you have to build to Canada’s standards. LEAN also focuses on problem solving and how different situations are approached. That worked okay, but there was a lot of waste as the computer was never 100-percent in tune with production. The team I managed included the assembly line, cabinet stop, prefab, and upholstery. Camper Tech How Lithium Batteries Beat The Cold. I want to focus more on the 2500-series than anything. With the repurchase agreements manufacturers were forced to sign, Bigfoot had to buy back RVs from every Bigfoot dealer that shut down, most of this coming out of the United States. Bigfoot has done slides in the past, but we never attempted slide-outs in our two-piece fiberglass shell products. TCM: How about the actual weight with options? So when we started working with them again, it was important that the original team was producing the campers and that we were not making significant changes to the design or quality of Bigfoot products. Then, Grant makes a surprise announcement. TCM: What can you tell us about that experience? Article from truckcampermagazine.com. I’ve done pretty much everything else for production. TCM: Before we talk about Bigfoot, tell us how you got involved in the RV industry. From there, Grant negotiated space within the original Bigfoot facility and hired just enough of the best production people from the original company. TCM: We really appreciate you talking to us about Bigfoot Industries. Grant: Yes, we are. Grant: Our standard build 2500-series 9.4 short box out of the factory without a generator is right around 3,000 pounds. I called our local dealer and said we were delivering the first Bigfoot. When it comes to development, I will focus on durability and longevity. With all of the key elements in place, Grant and his A-list production team resumed Bigfoot truck camper production in August of 2010. I was still installing cabinetry, but now I was responsible for managing a small team. TCM: Did you make any changes to the units during that redevelopment process? The 2021 Bigfoot 15C9.5FS is a hard-side, non-slide, wet bath, long or short bed truck camper. Bigfoot’s exposure was not just truck campers, but also travel trailers and big motorhomes. We cover all types of truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. There’s a real risk when you go to two production lines that you lose quality. We were very aware that dealers, suppliers, and retail customers lost trust with the company when the shut down occurred. It’s not unusual for me to help a customer on a Sunday afternoon. To contact Bigfoot Industries in Armstrong, British Columbia, call 250-546-2155. Dad had me repairing car bodies from early on. I selected the best people that had that same trust in me. .. We currently have a strong west coast presence and are looking to build on that. The camper is not that appealing and has a squared rear door. Put another way, I have extremely high standards. I now have a team member who worked with Bruce. We don’t hide behind the fine print of a warranty. Starting with the manufacturers base dry weight, the equation adds the full fresh water weight, full hot water heater weight, full propane tank weight, battery weight, and 500 pounds for stuff. Grant: Let me answer that question in a different way. We wanted to come back with a high standard and did not want anything to come back for warranty. Not only is this dry bath as big as dry baths in some multi-slide truck campers, but those campers rarely, if ever, have a big window. Septuagenari: Truck Camper Discussion: 9: 04-14-2018 09:31 AM: Bigfoot? I am conscious of that. Article by Truck Camper Magazine. Grant: Having been on the operational side of the company, I was able to create a list of the best people from each department. Nobody is perfect, but we are working very hard to be the best version of what we can be. Most of the changes are not visible, but improve the quality of the units and production efficiency. I started in prefab, but was soon put at the front of the production line on final finishing. For more information on Bigfoot Industries, visit their website at bigfootrv.com. It doesn’t matter if it’s a slide-in or a chassis-mount, a hard-side or a pop-up, if it’s a truck camper and it’s carried on a truck… Welcome to the second entry in January’s Mega Mod Contest. The floors in our 2500-series are supported with an I-beam structure on the perimeter like a house. During a visit about a year after Bigfoot’s re-launch, Grant explained that his focus was not on profits or production, but rather on building a stable and reliable business for his dealers and customers – one high quality Bigfoot at a time. Does Bigfoot Industries mark the center of gravity on all truck campers? Make sure to add the weight of additional options for your truck and camper matching calculations. Fortunately, Grant Bilodeau, Bigfoot’s former Operations Manager with 30 years of experience, was able to purchase the Bigfoot name, fiberglass molds, and other critical assets. The MSRP of the 15C9.5FRLB is $33,344 USD and the 15c9.5FRSB is $32,880 USD. Apr 2, 2010 #1 We just spent two weeks traveling throughout Baja with our truck camper. If you own a Bigfoot, you can contact me directly. Five Weeks Exploring Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Announcing the Truck Camper Adjustment Bureau Mod Contest. Maybe it was blind passion. Back in 2008, Bruce Paracholski was Bigfoot’s Design Manager. TCM: When did the first new Bigfoot truck camper leave the building? In very nice... 7. kijiji.ca . On a cold day you can find the aluminum studs by running your hands on the inside walls to feel the cold as it transfers right through. I also have a copy of each unit’s file here at the factory. Mar 31, 2020 - Explore Truck Camper Magazine's board "Bigfoot Campers", followed by 29943 people on Pinterest. But then they have an aluminum framing that literally conducts heat and cold and condensation directly into their units. Grant: I want to see continued steady growth while we continue to build a high quality product. We work with an independent inspection company in Canada that inspects our production for the Canadian and US codes. TRUCK CAMPERS 1500 SERIES Bigfoot RV’s represent the highest quality, from the though ul design and choice of high standard construc on materials to the finest finishing touches. Hint: What’s the one thing the 2500-series has always been missing? I want to make sure what we produce will not be a burden to the customer or to us to support. (laughs)  We have lots of people who ask that question, but no. My phrase is, “It’s either a Bigfoot, or it’s not.”  If I see something on the production line or on a unit that isn’t fitting to the Bigfoot name, that’s the phrase I use with the team. Terry had fiberglass boat and mold building experience and wanted to build truck campers and travel trailers with minimal seams. That is going to happen. The other important ingredient is our uncompromising approach to quality. We will never do motorhomes again. This was my start and entry into the workforce. The 3000-series process is also more expensive for the consumer. For example, we practice just-in-time inventory better than we were able to achieve before. If we can continue to do that, we don’t have to worry about the competition. As a result, our campers are good for camping to -10 degrees Fahrenheit (- 23 degrees Celcius). Irwin was a part owner of the small trailer company called Boler. Grant explained that here there were a number of extra Bigfoot team members who wanted to be part of the Truck Camper Magazine photography. It wasn’t that we weren’t capable of putting a slide in a 2500-series, but our development was focused on the 3000-series and motorhomes. Above: Brian McKenzie, certified LEAN greenbelt, CNC routing foam insulation wire channels. TCM: Are Bigfoot RV truck campers CSA and RVIA certified and code compliant? TCM: Are you planning to develop any new truck camper floor plans, or continue to refine the models you offer? As two-piece fiberglass units, Bigfoot truck campers are built from the inside out. To locate your nearest Bigfoot truck camper dealer, check the Dealer Inventory section and New Camper Arrivals. I’ve always enjoyed that process. Any sense of timing on a 2500 slide-out truck camper? Above: A fresh load of Bigfoot truck campers being delivered to eastern Canada. Warranties are in place out of necessity, but we are here for the long term to take care of our customers. Both the Bigfoot and Northern Lite in my opinion are the best built truck campers on the market. Our team is passionate about quality and consistency of production. The 2021 Bigfoot 25C10.4 is a hard-side, non-slide, dry bath, long bed truck camper with an MSRP of $45,482 USD. That required a lot of learning. Click here to request a free Bigfoot Camper brochure. Our gel coat fiberglass basement storage on the 2500 series has no wood or aluminum framing in the walls and ceiling like traditional RVs. Above: Bigfoot molds ready for next production sequence. Peter and Henny Terstall’s Ford F450 and Bigfoot truck camper roars past you. Now we have Dennis Allen order what they need when they need it. TCM: Please put Truck Camper Magazine at the top of the list to make the 2500-series slide-out announcement when you’re ready. 2 days ago. Before we had Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place because we continuously had new employees working on three production lines. He said, “Grant, it’s hard to deny that anyone provides a better fit and finish than Bigfoot does today.”. Grant: I have the 40-foot vertical press, but I struggle with whether or not to bring it back. Grant: We did not make floor plan changes, but we made many other design and material improvements. Above: Production inventory warehoused at Bigfoot Industries. As time went on, I was promoted to Production Manager in 1996 and then Plant Manager. Above: The front office (far right) and production buildings in the background. The MSRP of the 15C9.5FSLB is $33,344 USD and the 15c9.5FSSB is $32,880 USD. Article by Truck Camper Magazine. Most everything else between the two lines is identical. TCM: I thought not. Grant: There’s some work to do on the shell structure, but it’s going to happen. I was in that position right up the point when Bigfoot was shut down in 2008. Starting with the manufacturers base dry weight, the equation adds the full fresh water weight, full hot water heater weight, full propane tank weight, battery weight, and 500 pounds for stuff. Grant Bilodeau, President of Bigfoot Industries, talks about how Bigfoot truck campers and trailers are on the move. Grant: I would have to humbly say yes. *Bigfoot 25C9.6SB: dry weight, 2,930 pounds + 50 gallons fresh, 417 pounds + 6 gallon water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tanks, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 4,067 pounds. Apr 30, 2019 - We review a 2019 Bigfoot 25C9.4SB, a wet bath, short bed camper. Bigfoot management saw that I was doing well with final finishing and moved me to cabinet installation. New Bigfoot pickup campers are for sale through Bigfoot dealers in the United States and Canada. Welcome to the second entry in January’s Mega Mod Contest. LEAN focuses on keeping production areas and production lines organized, clean, and uncluttered. With our LEAN experience and training, we have been able to keep many of the LEAN practices in place. *Bigfoot 25C9.4LB: dry weight, 2,950 pounds + 38 gallons fresh, 316.9 pounds + 6 gallon water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tanks, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 3,986.9 pounds. The news was a complete surprise to the Bigfoot management team that was preparing to take the necessary steps to survive the financial crisis. Grant: Yes, we mark center of gravity on every camper. New Bigfoot owners get a three-month membership with the purchase of their unit. TCM: Can you give us an idea about the difference in weight between the 2500 and 1500-series campers? I am on the verge of having obsessive compulsive disorder. Bigfoot Industries. TCM: How would you describe your approach to quality and quality control at Bigfoot Industries? As I was driving, I heard the radio station announce the first new Bigfoot truck camper arriving to the local dealer. I was also involved in product development and had direct access to the President of the company. Northern Lite Mfg. Home » Truck Camper News » Bigfoot On The Move. Grant Bilodeau, President of Bigfoot Industries, talks about how Bigfoot truck campers and trailers are on the move. Bigfoot’s long bed floor plans are the 25C10.6, 25C10.4, 25C9.6LB, 25C9.4LB, 15C9.5FRLB, and 15C9.5FSLB. Copyright © 2007-2020. The three partners started Bigfoot. Welcome to the 2021 Bigfoot Camper Buyers Guide with nine long and short bed truck campers classified by price, weight, and capacities. Have you been able to maintain these practices as part of Bigfoot Industries today? But, I never say never. Bigfoot truck campers are designed to last and to be passed down to the next generation. He and I have worked together for a long time. Some companies talk about the R-value of their roof, walls, and floors. Apr 30, 2019 - We review a 2019 Bigfoot 25C9.4SB, a wet bath, short bed camper. The Truck Camper Magazine Buyers Guide uses a standardized equation to calculate truck camper wet weights. The gentlemen that had acquired the company’s assets weren’t doing anything and eventually started shopping for someone to purchase it. Grant: I’m a very interactive owner. My focus is not on making the lightest truck campers, but the strongest. There are many different skill sets in building an RV. During that process, I earned my black belt in LEAN. Apr 16, 2011 #2 2aroundtheworld said: When I told my friend that I bought a Bigfoot camper and a GMC truck, he sent me this picture of his neighbor's camper... Click to expand... A little bit of cleaning would make the camper look fine. 2016 Bigfoot RV Truck Campers 1500 Series 15C8.2FR Our 1500 series truck campers include the 8.2, 9.5FS and 9.5FR shortbox models and the 9.5FS and 9.5FR longbox models. It’s something I want to do. It doesn’t matter if it’s a slide-in or a chassis-mount, a hard-side or a pop-up, if it’s a truck camper and it’s carried on a truck, we cover it. I was just so committed to Bigfoot. We cover all types of truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. That’s what we do. Then Grant makes a surprise announcement that will astound the entire truck camper marketplace. I can also answer almost any question, or demonstrate what I’m talking about. 1980. Another LEAN improvement comes from our experienced team. Bigfoot 25C10.4 Bigfoot Industries has come out with a model that is a premium fiberglass truck camper. Surprisingly the Capri is rated in your top ten. TCM: You already stated that you’re building 2500-series products. We have a long way to go before we will have a separate truck camper and travel trailer line. Bigfoot’s short bed floor plans are 25C9.6SB, 25C9.4SB,  15C9.5FRSB, 15C9.5FSSB, and 15C8.2SB. Thread starter deminimis; Start date Apr 2, 2010; deminimis Explorer. Camper Mod Contest Entries Camper Sink Gets Canned. TCM: You just made a lot of people very excited. Are there any plans to bring back the 3000-series products with Bigfoot’s patented Fibercore Wall system? When I took the company over, I challenged him to lift Bigfoot’s already high quality standards. TCM: How did you get involved with Bigfoot after the shut down? We continue to get stories of customers using the products in even colder temperatures than listed above. Grant: After Bigfoot shut down, I helped another start up venture, Rhinokore Composites, manufacturing non-RV products in the former Bigfoot complex. Jan 6, 2020 - Explore Charlene Schiewe's board "Truck camper magazine" on Pinterest. Calgary, Alberta. Through a lifetime of four season, adventure fun, there’s a Bigfoot RV perfect for you. There is nothing about this rig that belongs in this setting, and yet there it is. Current Bigfoot team members, Rob Ferroux and Brian McKenzie, earned their green belt in LEAN. Grant: Yes, they’re on the same production line. As it got worse and worse, the owners of Bigfoot decided to end the company. The 2500-series has 30,000 BTU furnaces and the 1500-series has 16,000 BTU furnaces. Home » Buyers Guide » Hard Side Campers » Bigfoot Camper Buyers Guide. Through a lifetime of four season, adventure fun, there’s a Bigfoot RV perfect for you. It’s fun to put concepts into action and see the next stage happen. I was a key person at Bigfoot and didn’t find out about the shut down until a week and a half before it happened. That effort provided opportunity for promotion. Previously, purchasing was handled mostly with a computer system that forecasted what was needed. Since we launched in 2010, we have not left a single customer without support. Their American pick-up truck and Canadian camper towers over the European vehicles. Latest: Camper Nose Rebuild and Crossword Puzzle. Look the same: Tallwater: Truck Camper Discussion: 8: 04-14-2005 08:14 AM Grant: I was just talking to one of our dealers just before this interview. TCM: How many Bigfoot truck camper and trailer floor plans are you currently manufacturing? Just like a sports team, you want people working with you that have the best skills and experience. Click here to read all Bigfoot articles in TCM. See more ideas about truck camper magazine, truck camper, camper. Bigfoot trailer . That team eliminates the problems and inefficiencies of new hires and high production volume. Just for fun, here’s a crossword puzzle on truck campers. Grant Bilodeau, President of Bigfoot Industries, talks about how Bigfoot truck campers and trailers are on the move. One Mega Mod will... Just for fun, here’s a crossword puzzle on truck campers. My relationship with Rhinokore created the opportunity for Bigfoot to return to the original facility. I want to make sure our business and production is consistent and steady. I have sprayed gel coat and fiberglass just enough to understand it, but never work in there as a full-time job. We also have access to the original on site equipment. Sep 12, 2019 - TCM reviews a 2019 Bigfoot 25C9.4SB, a hard-side, non-slide, wet bath short bed truck camper. As the recession intensified, repurchase letters were coming in faster than management could keep up. To visit the Bigfoot website, go to BigfootRV.com. Truck Camper Magazine 's best boards 4x4 Camping TCM: That must have been a good feeling. Includes 2500 watt LP Onan generator, electric jacks, swing out dually brackets, air conditioner with heat strip, 3 burner gas stove w/oven, Fantastic fan, skylight with pleated shade, CD stereo, double door refrigerator gas/12V, solar energy panel, dry bath, 25,000 BTU gas furnace and north-south queen bed. Hearing that announcement on the radio made a great memory of how everything came together.
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