Forum Threads http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:07 -0500 20 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38131
I decided I needed a deeper shelf and one to hold some nic nac's that I might like to have with me as well as the speakers. I love California Quail and have a few wall hangings in the trailer. I decided the Quail cravings from my home would look great in the trailer so that's what I used for sizing of the shelf. The shelf is now about 6 1/2 inches deep. I simply cut a scrap piece of 3/4 inch plywood to the desired dimensions and trimmed it with aluminum angle adding carpet to the top. I was going to attach it to the existing shelf with 3 bolts but found one in the center worked just fine.

Even though the shelf protrudes out futher it does not interfere with the seating area.

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Thanks!
Tom]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:16:46 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38129 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38128
They specifically mention 65210, 65211, 6521R, 65212, 65311, 65411, 65510, 65512, and 65515.

The instructions are from 1975, and the furnace is one that was common in Trilliums of the era. Here is a photo of the grille from one:

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Since I didn't see these in the Document Center here on FGRV, I have sent images of them to Donna, so that she could upload them to the Document Center for future reference and access for everyone. However, the Document Center is temporarily "out of order" and so she won't be able to upload them for a while. Since I know it's "furnace season," I would be willing to e-mail copies to someone who needs them right now :insert teeth chattering:

If you do need them immediately, just send me a PM. The operating instructions are 2 pages, as are the installation instructions. Each page is about 4 mb each as a .jpg image; or about 9 mb as a .pdf. (Since I don't have a scanner, I took high-res photographs of them.)

Or, if someone just has a question where I could look at the document and then answer, just go ahead and ask it here.

Raya]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:05 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38128 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38127
I don't know anything about it except what's shown. It looks like it would have been fiberglass, and the time frame is right (1972), but considering it was 1936 I'm not so sure.

Whether it was just a concept drawing (my guess) or actually existed, I don't know. If only we could see page 41!

Pretty cool though!

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Edited to fix date mistake.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:28:35 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38127 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38126 We had a baby (Elle) last January I had to do a bit of brainstorming to figure out where to have her sleep in our boler. I ended up using the hanging crib system from a Eddie Bauer fold up crib. I built a frame that matched the Eddie Bauer frame and the fold up crib comes equipped with a platform that hooks over the frame to be used before the baby can sit up or stand on her own. I attached the frame above the front bunk in our Boler. It was near the stove but we rarely use it (we like to cook outside) and so I did not even turn on the propane on the tank as a safety precaution in case Eliie somehow leaned over and turned on the stove. It would have been quite the feat for a 6 month old and I would have been quite the proud (although concerned) father.
Anyway, Ellie will outgrow this system by next summer's camping season. I need to figure out a new system for her to sleep in. We don't use the Boler much except to sleep in and so I am thinking about removing the back rest on the front bench and putting up some sort of temporary board to keep Ellie in. But I thought I would check with other members if they had any other good ideas. I will need it for probably 2 or 3 camping seasons and then would convert it back to the regular bunk bed and use a commercially bought temporary bed rail when Ellie is older (my sister did that for her 4 year old when she borrowed the boler last summer). We got to keep the bed rail but it leaves a 6 inch gap at either end for Ellie to fall out of so it won't work for at least a couple of years.
Any Ideas?
Thanks ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:52 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38126 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38124
I notice that they only list a 20 amp converter. Does anyone know if it would be possible to order a Scamp with 30 amp power?

Also, do they offer high lift axles and 14" tires, or just the 13" tires?

And can you get linoleum flooring in a Scamp?

Also, what is the price difference (roughly) between a 16' regular model and the custom deluxe, assuming the other options are the same?

I am leaning toward the Scamp instead of the Casita because I don't think the rat fur would give such a closed in feeling as the carpet. Also, someone posted that they look larger inside. Most importantly, I can get the front couch (and window) in a Scamp along with a bathroom.

It will still be a year or so before I can get a new trailer, but I am having a lot of fun planning.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:30 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38124 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38123
Sebastian]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:08:45 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38123 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38122
There is very little that needs to be done to the trailer and no rush to do anything since it is now winter. Eventually, I'd like to look into shining the exterior, switching over to some LED lights, and maybe even adding a solar panel. Apparently the door lock doesn't work, so I'd like to get that repaired or replaced. But right now, I think it is completely usable and comfortable and cute.

But, is there a thread on this forum or some sort of document that has information for the complete trailer newbie? My dear spouse will be getting a brief primer from the seller, but we are going to need to learn basic things like how to operate all the systems, the ins and outs of charging the battery and operating the electrical items, things we need to know about moving and storing it, and whatever else I'm not thinking of.

Any pointers for things I can read would be sooooo great.

Thanks!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:24 -0500 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38122 http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38121
This is my situation: I am deployed to Iraq and my wife is unemployed for next three months. Not only do I need to keep her busy with a project at home but we want to go on a road trip and possible fulltime for a couple of months at a time when I get back. I have never actually been in a fiberglass trailer let alone a Scamp 5th wheel. Yet, I fell in love with the 5th wheel by reading and looking at the pictures on this awesome forum. My wife and I are very confident this will be a good match.

My wife wants a trailer that she can design and modify the coloring, curtains/fabric, floor, and cabinets to her liking.

My dilemma: Buy a newer Scamp (2000-2005) which is more expensive and then pay to remodel it to my wife's desire. I assume, a newer trailer will come with better plumbing, air conditioner, stove, all around necessary gadgets, and most importantly the outer shell will look new and not dingy. My other option, which I think is the best for my situation, is to buy an older Scamp and remodel it...funner and save money!

The talent at our disposal: Father-in-law is a master carpenter and has been hired to refurbish Airstreams, etc and my brother Electrical Engineer and installed wiring in houses, etc. I am mechanically oriented and can change the axle, etc. if needed when I get home. I am confident in these areas and I am sure we will be OK with anything unexpected issues.

My questions cover issues I am not confident with:

1. Old Airstreams can be polished to look very beautiful and almost new. If I buy an older Scamp will it be possible make the shell look original and semi new again at a reasonable price? I read on the forum that the answer is yes but it was not direct and I want to make sure. I understand that decals, etc. can be purchased from Scamp which is nice. I have read the post about polishing and understand polishing, painting, etc. it makes the body look better but how much better on an old fiberglass shell? Old cars are very difficult and costly to restore.

2. Does the shell quality deteriorate significantly with age? If I buy a 20 year old, will it last another 20?

3. I have seen photos of old Scamps and the tail lights are different from newer models. I am sure there are other things that are different. Will I need to modify the body to make these upgrades or do you just have to replace and done?

4. On the older units is the old plumbing, gas pipes, shower, toilet an issue? How difficult and expensive are they to find and replace?

5. If the frame is bent how difficult is it to pull the shell off the frame for repair? I have pulled bodies off cars...I assume this is much easier.

6. AC, toilet, shower, shower, water pump, stove and other gadgets start giving out and need to be replaced on older units. Is this very expensive and how compatible are the new replacements? Is there a place where one can buy used?

7. My reading tells me that the shower is one of the only options that can't easily be add to a Scamp after the unit has been built. The shower is very important to my wife. Are there any other options that can't be added which I need to review when reading Scamp 5th wheel adds? Like the AC, is that easy to install if a unit is note already on the trailer?

8. Scamps 5th wheels seem to be hard to find close to my house in CA or AZ. How do you buy “a good deal” long distance...me in Iraq my wife (has brother and dad to help) in AZ or CA and unit in Texas? Everything seems to be states away.

9. I don’t really need each question answered. I am sure answers will keep coming up in the next couple of weeks as I read through old posts…what I need to know is if I am making a judgment mistake. Is it cost efficient to refurbish trailer? Or should I just buy newer units? Am I missing any important piece of the pie?

In short, I want to buy an old unit but I want to make sure I am not making a mistake and get nickel and dime'd at the end of the project or end up with an ugly trailer shell that is not worth what I put in to it. I have the man power and the skill to refurbish and I am confident in the difficult tasks...the unknown which I stated is bothering me! Thank you for taking the time to read!...and extra thanks if you respond with a short response giving me direction!

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