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08-28-2011, 05:50 PM
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Compact JR-Half Ton Of Fun-Yes I got One!!!!!
We went to MI today and picked up the cutest little Compact Jr. The people we bought it from were super nice and they had painted it professionally to match their truck. It just so happens that our truck was the exact same color so sweet!!! I am so happy I just can't keep from smiling. My husband who is 6'4 can actually stand up in it!! The campers not perfect, but pretty good for 1971. Also, to my fellow Compact Jr buddies here. It actually had all the original paperwork including a two page instructions from the builders-SWEET! I will be scaning and it and posting so it can be added to the document section here. Very Happy Camper here in Indpls tonight. Big Smile!
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08-28-2011, 06:05 PM
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Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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Angie.... too cool! Please post pictures, with big ole grins!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-28-2011, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
Angie.... too cool! Please post pictures, with big ole grins!
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I sure will, just a little tired tonight was on the road about 10hrs. I am just soooo happy I just can't stand it.
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08-28-2011, 06:19 PM
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I don't know if this will work, but here goes...
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08-28-2011, 06:23 PM
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Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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It worked ... but where are you?! Looks really nice
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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08-28-2011, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
It worked ... but where are you?! Looks really nice
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Getting too dark here to take pictures, that one is from the seller. I have to go look out the window to make sure the camper is really in my driveway! LOL! TTYL
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08-28-2011, 06:40 PM
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Trailer: 1988 Perris Pacer ('Bean') / 2004 Element
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That looks really nice!
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08-28-2011, 06:57 PM
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congratulations! nothing is sweeter than the pride of ownership....you will be smiling--and checking your driveway!--alot, for some time to come! goes with the territory...
happy camping!
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08-28-2011, 08:44 PM
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Name: Mike
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Most excellent!
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08-29-2011, 05:38 AM
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Trailer: 24 ft 5th Wheel Shadow Cruiser
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Compact Jr.Project "blue Bird"
Very nice,,hope mine turns out as well,,,hope to have it home before Snow Falls,,,its a project trailer,,& its hideing in a barn in Michigans UP... very interested in pictures,,interior of mine is gutted,,so need ideas..
I will pm my email addy to you,,please send a ton of pics & copy of your owners manual,,
Mine is a 1972,,nice frame & exterior,,but needs interior,,Thanks Ron..Yes i will post pics when i get it home and as rebuild goes.
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08-29-2011, 06:26 AM
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08-29-2011, 05:41 PM
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Trailer: 13 ft Scamp 1983 and 1972 Compact Jr (project)
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Looks like a nice one. Remember, as you're outside your CJ in the morning, and looking over at that hunnert thousand bulgemobile, your coffee tastes just as good, and you have all that money left over to spend on fuel and fun......
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08-29-2011, 05:45 PM
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Trailer: 13 ft Scamp 1983 and 1972 Compact Jr (project)
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Originally Posted by Ron Humerickhouse
Very nice,,hope mine turns out as well,,,hope to have it home before Snow Falls,,,its a project trailer,,& its hideing in a barn in Michigans UP... very interested in pictures,,interior of mine is gutted,,so need ideas..
I will pm my email addy to you,,please send a ton of pics & copy of your owners manual,,
Mine is a 1972,,nice frame & exterior,,but needs interior,,Thanks Ron..Yes i will post pics when i get it home and as rebuild goes.
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RON-- have fun on the rebuild. I did one several years ago. Turned out nice, but the wench liked the Scamp more. So, I finally sold it. Here's a link to the rebuild. Maybe you can get some ideas from it. Larry
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...-jr-32790.html
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08-29-2011, 06:07 PM
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Trailer: 84 16 ft Scamp
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Our first trailer was a Compact Jr. For us it was pure luxury after being back packers sleeping in a tiny nylon tent, cooking on a Svea stove.
We pulled it with a Peugeot 404 Station Wagon and toured 44 of the lower 48 states plus the western Provinces in Canada.
After our second child was born, it was time for something larger. We sold it to a retired couple who were obviously able to afford much more, but it was exactly what they wanted and we actually sold it for a little more than we had paid five years earlier!
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08-30-2011, 06:05 AM
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Trailer: 24 ft 5th Wheel Shadow Cruiser
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Whats is the hitch ball size for the Compact Jr. 2" or 1 7/8 " going to get the "blue Bird' and want to make sure I have the right ball size,,might take both to make sure?? Ron
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08-30-2011, 07:17 AM
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Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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Good idea... take both and take one you don't use back to the store. Remember, it may have started out one size, but an owner mod changed it. One of these days, the 1-7/8 coupler on my Scamp will be changed to a 2". See it does happen.
Good luck, safe travels!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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08-30-2011, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Humerickhouse
Whats is the hitch ball size for the Compact Jr. 2" or 1 7/8 " going to get the "blue Bird' and want to make sure I have the right ball size,,might take both to make sure?? Ron
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This is the second conpact I have looked at and they were both 2". But I would take both, just in case.
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08-30-2011, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 24 ft 5th Wheel Shadow Cruiser
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I had the sellers son check & its a 2" but still takeing both sizes...also a drop hitch,,,My tug is a little high off the ground? 2002 F150 4x4 7700 GVW,,,about 4" taller than my SUV,, Thanks for the help,,sure i will have many ??s when i get Jr home....Ron
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