Bigfoot Truck Camper | The Elusive Baby Bigfoot!

Howdy everyone, I took a break from the road and made a little video about the molded fiberglass truck camper I picked up recently. there isn't much information about them out there (probably because they're so rare) I hope you enjoy this walk-around.
Wavey and I are in Lousiana looking at potential shanty boat projects....please stay tuned.
Contact Info:
Brenton Netz
712 Epidote Street
Ontonagon, Michigan
49953
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Thanks for watching! and putting up with the beagle!
--Brenton

[@Trucksusa]

Neat camper. BTW, I am a believer in Bigfoot.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

He's absolutely real buddy!

[@juliestewart2111]

Very nice camper Brenton Love the video. You never cease to amaze me with your humor in your videos got to love them though. Thanks for sharing ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️💓

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Nice truck camper and set up. Happy trails

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

I have a 1954 Veght travel trailer my mom gave me, belongs to her family, have it for forty years. It was perfect when I got it, but is old and well used now. Looked online, none, I must have the last one in existence. I love it. Used it for everything especially as an art studio. So I know how you feel about your collector item, would not exchange it for anything. I like it funky on the outside, nobody but the collectors notice it. Thanks for showing us your little Bigfoot. I love real Bigfoots too, have seen good pictures of two types of them.

[@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885]

I had a cab over camper one time loved it should have never got rid of it. I would put it on my truck in September and not take it off till March when we got ready to go camping all we had to do was get some food and leave. I left my tail gate on it was our back porch and out side table. Great video safe travels

[@dabprod]

Yep.....agree 100%. Molded fiberglass shell is the way to go. I've had three motorhomes and a camper over the years. Everyone of them leaked except the one I have now. A 1991 Ford/Coachmen class B motor home. All one piece molded fiberglass. It's like a double hull boat, very thick fiberglass. I can walk on the roof, when I changed the roof A/C. Have had it over five years now and has never leaked a drop. You'll love the Baby Bigfoot if for no other reason than not leaking. Good luck with it.

[@jiroh8123]

Great video man thanks for sharing!

[@bokendrick6553]

Taking bets as to how long you'll keep truck camper. History says not long... (love the videos)

[@darrylg7600]

The 611 was meant for smaller trucks like a Ranger or Tacoma. No spacers or anything needed. Neat camper.

[@ShadowWolf3030]

Cool little camper, 👍

[@jimsteele7108]

So the cool thing about the bigfoot campers is that they're supposed to be 4 season. You have a knack for finding cool stuff.

[@bluethunder1951]

My 2006 BF 9.6 LB is still going strong, the only area that I had to rebuild was under the door entry, they used softwood none treated all around the frame to mount it, the bottom gets all the rain coming down the door seems and under the sill, I replaced the rotted wood with aluminum tubing and sealed it up all around, I cut out some of the sill plate to make room for my new folding step from Step Above. they are great, fold up into the camper, only con so far is having to clean them off before folding up. I loved that into.👍🏻

[@roydesignedthat]

We were down in Eufaula, Oklahoma in 2014. Beautiful are to boat!

[@roadtripper5553]

Good to see you buddy glad to see you're doing good

[@rodneysmith2360]

Great Truck Camper. I also bought a camper designed to fit a Tacoma. I have a Tundra, too. I had a machine shop build me brackets that attach to the camper and extend out 6 inches. I also built draw slides, which are 6 inches high. They lift up the camper because the Tacoma truck bed isn't as deep and i got some extra storage. I don't know how to send pics. Best of luck. Cheers, Rodney

[@lgroen71]

Nice looking rig. I like it!! Love the Beagle!!

[@blackf350]

That's a nice camper.

[@elgordo6883]

It's always something with you -- Rozanne Rozannadanna . Haha Sweet camper!!

[@randomislandnorm3043]

I like how you got the scooter mounted on the front of the Tundra. Friggin' Awesome.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Norm! Yeah man...having a scooter in adventures is the best. Instead of firing up the entire rig to go somewhere, jump on the scoot ;) the elite 250 is the only one I know of that's light enough and short enough wheel base to haul on the front like I do. Headed over to watch your new video now ;)

[@nancybeauchamp2733]

We have a 2001 Bigfoot camper. I love ours. We have changed a few things in and on it. Love camping in the cold weather. Cause we stay nice and warm inside. Ours has a dry bath.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That sounds like a nice rig, and those aren't cheap! The only "problem" with the bigger ones is they don't build a Toyota that can handle one (no matter what you do to it) that's why I had to find a "baby bigfoot" :) I'm changing some interior in mine too. Thanks for finding my video eh :)

[@gstone42]

Cool camper!...Love the Beagle

[@maddogmcclane4918]

would love to see the renovations you made on this camper

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm ashamed to say I've been focused on other projects...but I still have big plans for the bigfoot and will post it here when I get to it.

[@ryanweber8481]

So have you done them yet?!

[@johngraham5722]

Great video I was doing fine I saw that weight in the back of your truck kind of thinking we're we're we're where's your scooter at then you walked around the front hello genius love it dude where's my dog at

[@strawmantee3085]

Eggs, beer, and citrus, add a few steaks, and you have all the food groups.

[@adamavis]

In case anyone else is looking, Northern lite made a 6-10 version with a longer production run.

[@jasonalvey8190]

I've spotted a couple of giant bigfoots down here in Texas but never a little one. That's cool and looks to be in great shape too. Great video man!

[@phillipmorris1334]

hello from gilmer,texas brenton!! here in east texas visiting family and taking a warm break before heading to the ozarks! put you a tailgate on to give you a porch and place for your bike and get one of them tailgate ladders! looking forward to your next adventure! tight lines and cheers!!

[@riverrat4631]

Great find, I seen one of the baby Bigfoot’s in a Tennessee campground 10yrs ago. I had my Toyota MotorHome parked next to it for a few days. The owner gave me a tour and I was very impressed. I’ve had several truck campers but non compared to that Bigfoot camper. Congratulations on finding one. You have a great setup for traveling. Good luck in your adventures Brenton. I miss your midnight boat texts..

[@dcpete3054]

Hard to find a deal on the rare stuff, but its more of an investment then a liability ,,Looks good,,make that dinette into a comfy couch and she's good to go. Looking forward to seeing the Louisiana surprise. should be an adventure heading home you better avoid the scales LOL

[@barrysines4593]

cool! good info. I'm thinking about stuff like this.

[@heather2417]

Brenton, I'm diggin that sweet little place, Hopefully I can see it soon. Take care and travel safely ❤️

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

good for you, you really scored!

[@bhlom4135]

Cool rig !! A guy could fabricate a convenient set of steps utilizing the receiver hitch...and store them inside when going down the road. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Enjoy

[@toscodav]

Great!!!! What's his name?? BOING

[@alwaysseekadventure31]

Cool

[@arlanmontgomery7830]

Nice! Hope you find the shanty boat you're looking for.

[@tracymacdonald4598]

That was your best intro yet! That Bigfoot is awesome. I'm looking forward to your adventures. I wish I got my sunrader finished so I could be on the road. My old phone finally bit the dust so I lost your phone number. Shoot me a text when you got a minute. Happy trails my friend

[@toscodav]

all you need is a folding step just above the bumper. the bumper is a perfect bottom step.

[@roydesignedthat]

It's possible that your fridge freezer drawer will not open with the hinge on the other side. Check the clearance before going through the work...

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Whenever I think of RVs and campers, I always remember that movie "Race with the Devil." Be careful out there...and if you see any strange bonfires at night don't go exploring. With that said, it seems that six people didn't like the beagle. : > (

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I need to look up that movie now ;) only 6 people hate the beagle?? Lol ;)

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

@@backwatersandbackroads The movie started off as a nice little thriller, but I think the makers wasted their opportunity. They could have done a lot more with the material. It stars Warren Oates (the drill sergeant from "Stripes") and Peter Fonda.

[@mtnlover4903]

Bigfoot's favorite Little Feat song is "Willin".

[@jhen6690]

could never give the beagle a thumbs down!!!

[@jcb0249]

1400lbs Wow I assume that would be "dry" (no water/ice/propane)? Nice camper, I couldn't agree more on the "Big hole in the roof" it never made any sense to me.

[@spcekase]

love the set up. my uncles got a big bigfoot and has a honda trail 110 on the front of his truck. i wanna do something similar

[@dwartfarquart9590]

You are gonna find out the door will not open far enough to remove the shelves from the fridge and maybe even the ice tray will be compromized. Way cool camper.

[@misterz2719]

Always wanted to go to Louisiana , hope they are recovering after all the storms that hit them. We were talking about going pig hunting in Louisiana forests this winter, but an older buddy has been having many medical problems so probably won't happen so I will have to see Louisiana from your videos.

[@benjaminmanuel7420]

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[@frasermacdougall7610]

That is a great rig for boon-docking solo camping or travelling. Do you think it would be good on a 4x4 Ranger? The Ranger has a 4 liter engine and can tow up to 5000 lbs.

[@TINASAMRA-zr8lj]

If i owned that cute camper, i would take the couch out and put a jackknife couch there and a Lagoon brand dinnet table 😊😊😊 that would look sharp !!❤ rv furniture catalogs has it ....and please lookup Lagoon dinnet tables ' they arent that expensive at all❤

[@NotMatt-P]

Baby bigfoot! Very groovy!!! 😁🙌🏽✝️

[@TaintedNate]

Love your videos. Going back to your boats, you are difficult to please. Have you thought about buying a pontoon boat and building your own house boat to your preferred specifications?

[@mmcalifornia8600]

The frig opens the wrong way on purpose. If you have it the other way the door will not open wide enough to remove the shelves for cleaning.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Really? I didn't think of that. I'm going to pull it put entirely...or at least put it on the other side so I can make the couch longer. Its really tight in there man.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

You need dually fold out front and back. You need to go that all the steel will be powder coat .

[@donaldduck119]

Look into a set of dually brackets, might be all you need for the clearance that you are looking for. Great looking camper.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I made my own extensions ;) modeled after just what you say. Merry Christmas man

[@donaldduck119]

@@backwatersandbackroads Merry Christmas to you.

[@wallsle]

Watch out for the 3 toed bigfoot in la. They are the mean ones......

[@TINASAMRA-zr8lj]

This is a clasic" 😊How do you go to the bathroom?

[@williamjordan811]

Question..... Shouldn't Bigfoot be Bigfeet...I mean they generally have two.... Glad For You, Great Find! Cheers

[@strawmantee3085]

Dang, nice counterweight.

[@ES-xc6fk]

lol, like the thumbs up or thumbs down discussion you were having there. So far neither you or Wavy have warented a thumbs down my friend. Look forward to your next destination.

[@jbrat1967]

Love the rig. What more does one need?

[@ballsweatlemonade]

Libraries are free

[@backwatersandbackroads]

are you gonna be one of my rare trouble makers?? ;)

[@treesnshrubs]

By the time this was posted you have probably already sold it and are buying another boat? You And Wayne are notorious for complete change of plans every day or 3. Good video

[@jaredcolahan759]

heck yea.. but leave the tailgate on as a porch, as well as more of a perminate set of steps.

[@gcb2home]

Thanks for doing this video! I'm kinda in the same market for a cabover camper as you. But, in my case, I've got an '08 Ford F150 with the 5.4 liter V8 & the 8' bed & would love to find a lightweight cabover camper to do some traveling with. I assume your 4-door Tundra is a 6' bed, so I'm not sure if a lightweight 8' camper exists.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Gene, the tundra has a 6.5 bed. They do make light weight campers these days, some out of aluminum and some just built with weight in mind, but they are super duper $$$! 15-25k. No way! Molded fiberglass campers (bigfoot. Northern lite, artic fox...some others) aren't usually built for weight. Heavy! Needing a 3/4 or more. I've found it really hard to get the truck camper right. Half ton trucks just can't handle most of them. I'm adding lift bags to my tundra now...it needs it even with the baby bigfoot.

[@tradmanmike3360]

GREAT VIDEO! I HAVE BEEN VAN SHOPPING TO LAST YEAR OR SO. THEN I RAN ACROSS A FIBERGLASS TRUCK CAMPER VIDEO, THE BRAIN STARTED FIRING UP! PICKUPS ARE MORE RELAIBLE, EASIER TO FIX, IT IS JUST ME. IT IS ALL STARTING TO MAKE SENSE. ARE THE BIGFOOT CAMPERS ABLE TO PASS THROUGH TO THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT? (SECURITY IS IMPORTANT TO ME.) BEAGLES, MY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMILY HAVE A MALE, NAMED COPPER. THEY TAKE THIM TO DOG PARKS AND BEAGLE SHOWS. THANK YOU!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy, thanks for taking the time to watch. ;) I agree on the truck camper, it's also the easiest way to go 4wd. You normally can't pass through to the cab, they are one solid unit. I JUST sold the bigfoot you saw here...they are getting popular. The small ones are really hard to find outside of Canada

[@sharon7181]

Maybe keep the sink but unhook the faucet and pump and just put a plastic pan for washing dishes and hands .

[@toscodav]

if he keeps the sink, why unhook the faucet? Why would he need a plastic pan if he has a sink? Oh Vey!!!!

[@LOJOMarine]

Great video if you are in Missouri why didn't you come and see me

[@zachhartline6408]

Is the headroom in these really 6'6"? I'm 6'2" and have been hunting for one, but am nervous about it being too short inside.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Down the middle its around that. After owning and selling this one, I think they're too small. That's probably why they only made a few

[@zachhartline6408]

@@backwatersandbackroads I’m okay in small spaces. I don’t need too much. I definitely don’t want to be hunched over though

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@zachhartline6408 I think the head space will be enough.

[@KaskadeHD]

How much are these going for now adays?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The C-11 is hard to find. Big $$ now. More of them in Canada

[@johngraham5722]

Oh he'll it's scooter Scotty😕

[@blunt_9376]

Hi what is the actual unit number of this is it 611 ? it is hard to find info on these small bigfoots as thay are rare is it possible to see the sticker on the inside closet it will say all the info about this unit ??

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Yes, it's the 6-11. I'll look in the closet tomorrow and report back.

[@flatbedtruckingsamrides.9355]

1:36 & 1:43 👍

[@tjstuts1706]

Minnesota plates?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Yes sir. Much cheaper than Michigan

[@Jiggyb00]

What is the weight on those baby Bigfoots?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

My best guess realistically about 1400 #s

[@Squarekn0t]

Why not make it fit on a 25 foot pontoon so you can go down the Sippie' again!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I bought another shanty square! ;) details soon...

[@johngraham5722]

It's about the beer from the bed???just saying!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's exactly what I thought!! Lol ,)

[@mathieutroop]

How much does it weigh?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm taking a guess at between 1200-1500 pounds.

[@michaeldickerson873]

Why whine…just change hinge orientation of fridge

[@paulmfti]

You have allergies?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Seasonal ones

[@tacklejak2365]

Can’t get past the lip smacking every 22 seconds.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Sorry man.

[@goatgate3815]

Can't recommend that you consider an acting career anytime soon 🙄 .

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The Beagle and the Bigfoot...coming to theaters near you ,)