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Have you searched for a truck camper you can haul around with your light-duty truck? Maybe you have a GMC Sierra 1500 and don’t want to invest in a larger truck with increased payload capacity.
Today, we’re looking at the Bigfoot truck campers – lightweight, fiberglass models with options for both shortbox and longbox trucks.
If you’re wanting a spacious truck camper without the weight, the Bigfoot models might be right for you! Let’s dive in!
About Bigfoot RV
Bigfoot RV has been producing travel trailers and truck campers since 1978. Clyde Burgess, Erwin Kreig, and Terry Mayall sought to build a fiberglass shell with fewer seams, thus reducing the chance of water leaks.
The 2008 recession hurt almost everyone in the RV industry, and Bigfoot Industries was no exception. But, in 2009, Grant Bilodeau, a former employee, bought the company and brought it back to its former glory. Bigfoot RV is based out of Armstrong, British Columbia.
What Types Of RVs Does Bigfoot Manufacture?
Bigfoot produces high-quality fiberglass truck campers and travel trailers.
There are two series among the truck camper lineup: the 1500 and 2500 floorplans. There are seven total options.
The travel trailer lineup includes five floorplans, ranging from 17 feet 5 inches to 25 feet 6 inches.
Do the Bigfoot Truck Campers Have A Bathroom?
Yes, the Bigfoot truck campers have bathrooms. They’re not wet baths, either. We love that Bigfoot has designed full bathrooms with enclosed showers and porcelain toilets.
The gray tank capacity is 11 gallons, and the black tank capacity is 14 gallons for the 1500 Bigfoot truck camper series.
The 2500 Bigfoot truck camper series has gray tanks ranging from 24 to 32 gallons and black tanks ranging from 14 to 22 gallons.
Both truck camper series have heated and enclosed waste tanks for comfortable camping year-round.
What Types Of Truck Are the Bigfoot Truck Campers Built For?
The Bigfoot truck campers are built for both shortbox and longbox trucks. The 1500 series ranges from 15 feet 1 inch to 16 feet 6 inches. The 2500 series ranges from 16 feet 6 inches to 17 feet 11 inches.
The dry weight of the 1500 series ranges from 2,061 to 2,245 pounds, and the 2500 series ranges from 2,930 to 3,220 pounds.
Let’s look at a couple of examples to put these numbers into perspective. The payload capacity of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is around 2,200 pounds, which means the C8.2FR model of the 1500 Bigfoot truck camper series is the only one that would be under this maximum limit.
Conversely, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a payload capacity of just under 4,000 pounds. With this capability, this truck could safely haul any of the Bigfoot truck campers.
Always pay attention to the payload capacity of your particular truck to ensure safe travel. You don’t want to exceed the maximum limit the manufacturer sets. This could damage your engine, transmission, brakes, and other components, leading to expensive repairs. Driving an overloaded truck is also dangerous as you can lose control since the truck isn’t designed for additional weight.
A Breakdown Of the Bigfoot Truck Camper Lineup
The Bigfoot truck camper lineup includes the 1500 and 2500 series. The 1500 series options are lighter and shorter but still offer the basic amenities for a comfortable weekend camping trip. The 1500 series features R6 1-inch high-density EPS insulation, while the 2500 series features R8 1-½-inch high-density EPS insulation and a 30,000BTU furnace.
Standard features in the 1500 series include solar reflective thermal pane windows, a MaxxAir fan, day/night shades, a black tank rinse system, a 16,000BTU furnace, a stainless steel oven with 3-burner range, a stainless steel sink, a 2-way 6-cubic-foot refrigerator, and dual 20-pound propane tanks.
The 2500 series has six more inches of headroom in the sleeping area. These units also feature a rear door electric awning, a skylight in the living area, a microwave oven, and a double stainless steel sink, in addition to the standard features in the 1500 series.
1500 Series C8.2FR
Length: 15 feet 1 inch
Dry Weight: 2,061 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The C8.2FR features a front designated sleeping area with side wardrobes. There’s a full kitchen in the center on both sides of the unit. The booth dinette is to the right of the rear entry door, and the full bathroom is to the left of the door. For a smaller truck camper, we love the storage cabinets in the bedroom space and kitchen area.
1500 Series C9.5FR
Length: 16 feet 6 inches
Dry Weight: 2,245 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The C9.5FR has the same layout as the C8.2FR. However, it’s more spacious because of the extra 17 inches in length. You feel the difference in the kitchen area where there’s more countertop space and cabinetry. We appreciate how Bigfoot RV offers two lengths with the same layout.
1500 Series C9.5FS
Length: 16 feet 6 inches
Dry Weight: 2,245 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The C9.5FS is similar to the previous two 1500 series truck campers except the dinette and countertop are flip-flopped. The the right of the rear entry door is kitchen area. In the center of the unit is the refrigerator to the right and the dinette to the left. We believe this layout makes the eating area feel larger because it’s in the more spacious part of the truck camper.
2500 Series C9.4LB
Length: 16 feet 6 inches
Dry Weight: 2,950 pounds
Sleeps: 2
Like the C9.5FS unit, the C9.4LB model has the countertop with appliances to the right of the rear entry door. However, instead of the bathroom in the rear left corner, this unit has the booth dinette here. The refrigerator is behind the dinette, and the full bathroom is across from the fridge. The C9.4LB has the same bedroom layout as the other Bigfoot truck campers.
2500 Series C9.4SB
Length: 16 feet 6 inches
Dry Weight: 2,980 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The only difference between the C9.4LB and C9.4SB is the 9.94SB truck camper has the option to add a Cummins generator with the generator ready package. The layouts are the exact same.
2500 Series C9.6LB
Length: 16 feet 6 inches
Dry Weight: 2,930 pounds
Sleeps: two
The C9.6LB is similar to the 1500 series C9.5FS with the dinette in the center of the unit. But instead of a U-shaped dinette, the C9.6LB has a standard two bench dinette. The bathroom, kitchen area, and bedroom are all the same. The length of the two units is also the same, but the 2500 series C9.4SB is about 700 pounds heavier.
2500 Series C10.4
Length: 17 feet 11 inches
Dry Weight: 3,220 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The C10.4 Bigfoot truck camper is similar to the C9.4 models with the dinette to the left of the rear entry door. However, the kitchen to the right features more of an L-shaped design with more countertop space. The bathroom and refrigerator are also flip-flopped in the C10.4 unit with the bathroom situated behind the dinette. We love the additional overhead cabinetry in the bathroom and the more spacious design with the extra 17 inches in length.
2500 Series C10.6E
Length: 17 feet 11 inches
Dry Weight: 3,180 pounds
Sleeps: 2
The C10.6E returns the bathroom to the rear left corner but provides more space with the additional square footage. The kitchen countertop is to the right of the rear entry door, the refrigerator is at the end of the counter, and the dinette is across from the fridge behind the bathroom. The C10.4 and C10.6E units offer an optional skylight in the shower and a rollaway shower door that the other 2500 series models don’t offer.
Who Are the Bigfoot Truck Campers Good For?
If you’re looking for a fiberglass truck camper, you can’t get much better than Bigfoot RV. The company is reliable and well-known among the RV industry. One owner shared on RV Insider, “The floor plan of the Bigfoot 10.6 feels like a suite/condo/coach than a camper on a truck. I really appreciate the marine feel from the fiberglass build. Some campers feel more like a bedroom in the kitchen. This has a privacy about it.”
Another happy customer shared, “Bigfoot trailers are the best trailers to own. Solid construction and interiors, and the lightweight 2-piece fiberglass construction makes for tight, light, towable perfection. You simply can’t beat the quality. We just keep buying Bigfoot trailers because anything else is inferior.”
Competitors include Northern Lite, Lance campers, and Arctic Fox. We believe Bigfoot truck campers rank right up there with the best in the industry!
Bigfoot RV: Getting People Into Nature For Over 30 Years!
Bigfoot RV has been producing high quality truck campers and travel trailers for decades. While every RV is going to have problems, Bigfoot models are known to be durable and long-lasting. We also love that there are models for both shortbox and longbox trucks. You don’t need a heavy duty Ford F-350 to safely haul a Bigfoot truck camper. Just make sure the camper’s GVWR is well within you truck’s payload capacity.
Is a Bigfoot truck camper right for you?
