View Poll Results: Aliner or Scamp
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Aliner
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2.70% |
Scamp
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97.30% |
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09-13-2014, 04:36 PM
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#21
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Senior Member
Name: Alice
Trailer: 2018 Casita SD - Kondo A-Go-Go
Utah
Posts: 502
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David B.
Here is how I did it.
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Could that be done with a 15' Escape too?
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Alice
KONDO A-GO-GO - I GO WHERE I'M TOWED
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09-13-2014, 04:42 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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8' Garage doors are a rarity. Most are 84-86"
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09-13-2014, 04:55 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: Former 13’Scamp, now Snoozy
Arizona
Posts: 2,316
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Unfortunately we only have a 7' door opening right now. I am either going to see if the opening can be enlarged to 8', or to see how much a new out building will run. Right now the Snoozy sits next to the garage.
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09-13-2014, 05:04 PM
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#24
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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Raising the Opening
Quote:
Originally Posted by David B.
Unfortunately we only have a 7' door opening right now. I am either going to see if the opening can be enlarged to 8', or to see how much a new out building will run. Right now the Snoozy sits next to the garage.
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Raising a garage door header (opening), depending on the type of construction and local codes, at the very least, can be difficult, if not impossible. In any case it will be very expensive, a real PITA.
Does your local building code allow metal carports like this?
Metal Carport Kits by VersaTube Building Systems
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09-13-2014, 11:11 PM
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#25
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David B.
Unfortunately we only have a 7' door opening right now. I am either going to see if the opening can be enlarged to 8', or to see how much a new out building will run. Right now the Snoozy sits next to the garage.
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I raised the header on both doors of my former house. the cost was negligible, the labor moderate, the results fantastic!...
Here's the before and after...
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09-13-2014, 11:22 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: Former 13’Scamp, now Snoozy
Arizona
Posts: 2,316
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Thank you Bob & Floyd with your suggestions. I will be looking into them both as options.
Dave & Paula
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09-14-2014, 01:38 AM
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#27
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Senior Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Escape
California
Posts: 216
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I went through the thought process of Aliner/Chalet vs. Scamp and in the decided that the durability Scamp would be better for me. I also have a similar HOA issue and currently have a tent trailer parked in the garage. I am looking for a Scamp (probably order new one next spring) but have resigned myself to arranging RV storage for it.
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09-14-2014, 05:19 AM
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#28
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Senior Member
Name: Janice & Rick
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Nova Scotia
Posts: 235
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Based on your pros and cons I'd go for the ready to go, no leaky floor or bugs and more headroom. Tea doesn't need to be made in a microwave?
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09-14-2014, 05:31 AM
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#29
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Airstream Sold, Nest Fan
Ontario
Posts: 2,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by floyd
I raised the header on both doors of my former house. the cost was negligible, the labor moderate, the results fantastic!...
Here's the before and after...
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... Where there is a will there is a way! Well done!
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09-14-2014, 05:57 AM
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#30
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Senior Member
Name: Janice & Rick
Trailer: Trillium 1300
Nova Scotia
Posts: 235
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Out of curiosity I googled the Snoozy - oh my gosh! What an amazing little unit!!
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09-14-2014, 06:35 AM
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#31
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Airstream Sold, Nest Fan
Ontario
Posts: 2,002
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I agree JR... I have never seen one in Canada but from the pics they seem like a good idea and you can't knock that aero front end.
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09-14-2014, 06:45 AM
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#32
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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According to the Scamp Manufacturing website, new trailers:
13' Standard Trailers = Overall height 7’ 6”
13' Deluxe Trailers = Overall height 7'6"
16' Standard Trailers = Overall height 7’ 10”
16' Deluxe Trailers = Overall height 7’ 10”
Prior to the fire, all bets are off. Then you must consider the age of the trailer, original axle, versus new axle. These trailers "settle" with age due to the torsion axle.
On a used trailer, never assume anything if you MUST get the trailer into the garage. Every trailer of every year will measure a bit different. If it's important, get an exact measurement.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-14-2014, 06:55 AM
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#33
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Senior Member
Name: Ginny
Trailer: Escape
Alaska
Posts: 112
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I wanted a bathroom with real privacy. I believe Aliner is open at the top. Scamp bathroom is an actual room.
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09-14-2014, 07:14 AM
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#34
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Unfortunately, in a 13' Scamp adding a bathroom means giving up the front bunks. It will only sleep 2 on the rear dinette. I believe the OP is looking to sleep 3.
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09-14-2014, 07:29 AM
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#35
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Member
Name: G K
Trailer: Scamp
Virginia
Posts: 39
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Thanks for the replies. Going for scamp 13. Does anyone have opinion on Vinyl vs carpet floors? Ease of cleaning, maintenance, etc.
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09-14-2014, 07:32 AM
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#36
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DougOlson
...currently have a tent trailer parked in the garage. I am looking for a Scamp (probably order new one next spring) but have resigned myself to arranging RV storage for it.
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Don't know what Scamp's production schedule looks like for 2015, but if you wait until spring to order you may not get your trailer until late in the season. Scamp's deposit requirement is pretty reasonable, so I'd consider ordering in the late fall/winter. You could still wait until spring to sell the tent trailer when prices are higher. I'd hate to miss the season and still have to shell out for winter storage.
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09-14-2014, 07:35 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Airstream Sold, Nest Fan
Ontario
Posts: 2,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reachg
Thanks for the replies. Going for scamp 13. Does anyone have opinion on Vinyl vs carpet floors? Ease of cleaning, maintenance, etc.
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Vinyl or laminate is the way to go.
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09-14-2014, 07:44 AM
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#38
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reachg
Does anyone have opinion on Vinyl vs carpet floors? Ease of cleaning, maintenance, etc.
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I like our carpet. Quiet & soft on the feet. We leave shoes outside. Throw rugs make cleaning easy, and I give it a quick vacuum when we get home. If I were planning to camp in rainy climates much, though, I'd probably opt for vinyl.
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09-14-2014, 07:50 AM
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#39
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: Former 13’Scamp, now Snoozy
Arizona
Posts: 2,316
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I took the carpet out of our Scamp to put in vinyl, and our Lil Snoozy has vinyl.
It is amazing how much dirt is brought in every day, which can be cleaned with a small whisk broom & dust pan, then follow with a spray bottle of cleaner. The carpet just traps it and is really never very clean. Warm socks or slippers are easy to put on in cold weather for a more comfy feel against cool floors.
Dave & Paula
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09-14-2014, 08:03 AM
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#40
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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It's a personal choice, we've had both. In either case we've always had two throw rugs, one in front of the stove/sink and one just inside the door. As well we have an all weather rug outside the door.
We use a crumb sweep like a manual vacuum to clean our present carpet until we get home.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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